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By IRENE BOWERS By Irene Bowers Correspondent BAYSIDE If you think twice before applying fertilizer to your lawn, you know how to make Susan French happy. French was recently named "2008 Volunteer of the Year" by Lynnhaven River NOW.

By NORA FIRESTONE By Nora Firestone Correspondent LYNNHAVEN Lynnhaven River NOW wants 35 teachers to participate in 2008's World Water Monitoring Day. The day is celebrated on Sept. 18, but between then and Oct.

By IRENE BOWERS By Irene Bowers Correspondent Lynnhaven Locals are invited to focus on the natural and recreational aspects of a historic watershed in the Lynnhaven River NOW 2009 calendar contest. "Restore the Legend" digital photography contest wraps up Aug.

By JAN GAILLARD By Jan Gaillard Correspondent LYNNHAVEN Mosaic butterflies, beautiful gardens and cheerful rain barrels are the most noticeable elements of the Lynnhaven Legacy .