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July 16, 2022 News Elk City gust 20th at the new Arrow- Kennel Club All Breeds Dog be held at the Convention Cen- head Center located at 600 N. Show at the Convention Cen- ter. Continued from page1. Western Drive. Registration ter Sept. 8th through the 11th. None of these events in- school clothes because Elk City will begin at 8 a.m, and the ride Red Carpet Community clude the Arrowhead Center's starts at 9 a.m. Itisa free event ‘Theatre's production of “Willy schedule of activities. Those ac- L Coffeatine Colamn Public Schools and Merritt that will have giveaways, food Wonka” will open on Sept. tivities can be followed on the Public Schools start on Thurs- trucks and face painting. 9th and run throughout the With Andy & Renie Bowman | Facebook page titled, Elk City day, August 11th. To celebrate September begins with the weekend, along with the fol- lowing weekend. Fall Festival Sports. This is a new page that teachers, the Elk City Chamber will host their annual Teacher month with the 84th Rodeo of Champions at the Beutler of the Arts will take place Sept. will follow all of the Elk City “Better Version Appreciation Dinner at 6 p.m. sports, as well as those at the Of Getting Older” Brother’s Arena, Sept. 2nd 17th through the 18th, host- on August 15th in the Conven- through the 4th. The parade ing Rotary's Indoor Corn Hole Arrowhead Center. The grand tion Center. will take place at 10 a.m. on the Tournament at the Convention opening of the center has not Like so many of us, I have a lot of my family and friends’ The 12th Annual Fit and Fun 3rd. This event will be followed Center. Sept. 30th through Oc- been scheduled, yet, but it is birthdates in my phone’s calendar, and I have it set to notify Bicyle Ride will be held on Au- by the West Central Oklahoma tober 2nd Octoberfest will also expected to be by August 1st. me when a loved one’s birthday is on the horizon. I prefer to tell myself that “I have so many family members now, and com- bined with all my friends, I can’t possibly remember all those July Irrigation birthdates anymore.” But truthfully, probably just getting too lazy and too dependent upon my phone reminding me. Tend to take the easy way out when it is available. Recently, it faithfully did its job and sent me a birthday re- David Hillock reducing fertilizer and pesti- Water will slowly soak into the Eggplant, Tomato Flowering, minder. One of my sisters was turning a year older the next day. So, knowing I might forget to call if I waited until then, I im- cide run-off and by conserving soil. fruiting mediately called and told her “Happy birthday a day too early! While we received ample water. Frequent, light watering will Cucumber, Melon Flowering, Tam calling you today, ‘cause I might not remember to call you amounts of rainfall this spring Some Basic Techniques and only encourage shallow root- fruit development tomorrow.” in much of the state, it is hot- Principles for Watering ing, causing plants to suffer Lettuce Head development: Did this sweet lady laugh at me? Let me off the hook and tell ter and drier now that summer ‘Adjust the flow or rate of water more quickly during drought moisture should be constant me she understood completely and has been known to do that is officially here. Adequate soil application to about one-half periods, especially if mulches also, for the exact same reason? Oh yeah, she laughed at me and moisture is essential for good inch per hour to avoid causing are not used. On the other remarked that she completely understood, but then this is what plant growth. A healthy plant run-off, To determine the rate hand, too much water, espe- For more information contact she went on to say. is composed of 75-90% water, for a sprinkler, place small tin cially in poorly drained soils, Greg Hartman Beckham Coun- “You're not calling me a day too early! Today is my special cans at various places within can be as damaging to plant ty Extension at 580-928-2139. day! WhenI was a little girl, I couldn’t wait to become a year which is used for the plant’s older. And then when I was almost twenty-one, I thought being vital functions, including pho- the sprinkler’s reach and check growth as too little water. only twenty was going to drag on forever. But some years ago tosynthesis, support (rigidity), the level of water in the cans at Your lawn can use an inch or Oklahoma State University, as when I - ahem- turned that dreaded corner that heads towards and transportation of nutri- 15-minute intervals. more of water per week in hot, an equal opportunity employer, old age, I decided to quit celebrating the first day of being a year ents and sugars to various When using the oscillating dry weather. The lawn should complies with all applicable fed- older. Nowadays, I recognize and celebrate the very last day of parts of the plant. type of lawn sprinkler, place be watered when the soil be- eral and state laws regarding non- being only ___. Whoin their right mind wants to celebrate and There are several options for the sprinkler on a platform gins to dry out, but before the discrimination and affirmative ac- acknowledge that they have to add a number to their age?” applying water to plants. These higher than the crop to pre- grass wilts. Loss of resilience ‘This dear lady has decided to thumb her nose at the tradition tion. Oklahoma State University that says we are to rejoice and party on the official day of get- include: a watering can, a gar- vent water from being diverted can be observed; footprints is committed to a policy of equal ting a year older, even though most of us hate the idea of aging. den hose with a breaker nozzle by plant leaves. Try to keep the will make a long-lasting im- opportunity for all individuals and So, she decided it made better sense to celebrate the last day or spray attachment for con- watering pattern even by fre- print instead of bouncing right of still being able to say she is that young. Quote, “Cause after does not discriminate based on tainers, small gardens or in- quently moving the sprinkler back. today, being able to say I'm ___ain’t never gonna roll around dividual plants and portable and overlapping about one half Critical watering periods for race, religion, age, sex, color, na- again!” lawn sprinklers, a perforated of each pattern. selected vegetables are: tional origin, marital status, sex- What a great way of looking at life! Celebrate where you are plastic soaker hose, drip or Do not sprinkle foliage in the Asparagus Spear production, ual orientation, gender identity/ today, right now ~ instead of where you are headed. Do your trickle irrigation, or a semi-au- evening. Wet foliage overnight fern development expression, disability, or veteran best to enjoy exactly where God has placed you. tomatic drip system for lawns may encourage disease. Morn- Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower status with regard to employment, No, I realize that not everything is enjoyable in your life at educational programs and activi- the present, but deliberately look for the good stuff. Life can be and gardens. ing watering is preferred. Head development so much better for you, if you decide to search for the hopeful Your careful use of irriga- Perforated plastic hoses or Beans, Peas Pod filling ties, and/or admissions. For more and happy. Instead of deliberately staring at the dark and de- tion techniques will help local soaker hoses should be placed Carrot Seed emergence, root information, visit https:///eeo.ok- pressing. Both exist in your world. Choosing which one to stare streams and will ultimately with holes down (if there are development state.edu. at - that is for you to decide, benefit larger bodies of water holes), along one side of the Corn Silking, tasseling, ear de- in your surrounding area by crop row or underneath mulch. velopment Estate Sale of Stanley & Betty Lamb July 21, 22 and 23rd From SAM-5PM New Life Retreat Drug 12328 U.S. HWY 283 - 4 Miles South of Sayre Whirlpool refrigerator »* Washer and dryer Oil Paintings from Betty Lamb, Harold and Alcohol Rehabilitation * Large upright freezer * Kitchen dishes Flat screen TV » Large reclining sofa Scott and L Lamb Kiln with over 100 molds + Ceramic dolls, heads and parts * Wooden craft projects Floral sofa and chair set « Lift chair Lawn + Beautiful handmade frames and Education furniture + Patio furniture ‘Vintage Table and chairs + Motorized twin bed + Display China case + Vintage Handcrafted Vases Antique Singer sewing machine chairs and bedframe + Lamps * Antique Riccar sewing machine Alcohol can be found at res- and possibly be fatal if left they will miss work, be sent dressers and vanities » End tables taurants, gas stations, grocery untreated. It may also resulthome, or be drunk on the job. Nightstands + Full size bedding with Shoes, clothes, hats, and jackets stores; just about anywhere. in kidney disease or perma- ‘They will be uncoordinated and bedframe + L-shaped desk + Desk Vintage hats * Jewelry boxes and holders It is used to celebrate, let go, nent kidney damage. Alcohol- may have bruises they can’t ex- China cabinet * Vacuums + Vintage Tons of doll furniture have fun, or escape the pres- ism can also cause damage to record player case + Antique army cot Doll clothes and accessories sures of everyday life. It is the brain. Wernicke-Korsakoff plain. 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