September 21, 2022 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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8- The Elk City News Community September 21, 2022 Annual Fall Festival Had Alot To Offer Shoppers At right, Rhonda Merrifield waits to greet shoppers as they take a look at every- Pampered on 66. Courtesy photo. thing offered. Courtesy photo. TL a” Coffectine Column ee With Andy & Renie Bowman a “Plan, Execute And Enjoy... In The Right Dose” Renie wanted a gorgeous new they can’t take the scorching beautiful blooms beginning to flower garden. So she spent heat of the afternoon. And show. some time picking the brain don’t forget to sprinkle the Then it began. of a college educated agricul- fertilizer in the bottom of the A wilted leaf here, a droop- turalist. A man who had spent hole each time!” ing bloom there, Then those years as a high school teacher Andy, cheerfully: “Okay, sweet- pretty blooms started hitting in that field. Plus, for the last ie, you were the one who talk- the ground, and those wilting ten years after retirement, he ed to the expert, so whatever leaves began yellowing. And fi- and his wife had a “hobby” - ya say!” nally, everything was acting as working their own small truck ‘This process went on for quite if autumn had hit a couple of farm. He had qualifications ga- awhile, her directing with him months early, the garden look- lore for knowing when, what, patiently digging, fertilizing ing like the end of October. where, and how to plant just and planting. But as the hours What in the world? Yep, you’ve about anything. went by, and the day’s heat in- probably guessed it by now. sponsored by Western Oflahoma, Historical Society So now she was ready. She creased, so did the conversa- Too much of a good thing... knew exactly what plants she tion. In Honor Of Charlie Joy & Nelda Burch Who Were Instrumental In Organizing The Flea Market fertilizer. wanted to have in her flower Renie, exasperated: “Andy, I Folks, anything can be carried garden, and where, And how to thought I specifically said this to excess and cause the exact care for them. The expert had plant had to be placed in full opposite of its intended out- briefed her on the best envi- sun! Look at it! Here it is only ronment for her plants. Fertil- 1:00 PM., and it’s already in come. Dessert gives a great izing, watering, and amounts the shade!” touch to meals, but too much of sunshine were included in Andy, muttering: “I can specif- leads to bad endings. Working the tutorial, ically tell you where Id like to extra hours is admirable, ex- Market Begins 8am Fuiday So far, so good. place that plant, and it would cept when you take on so much ‘The morning came when they be in full shade!” il that the kids begin to ask Mom both began the process of dig- But finally, all was done, and what Dad looks like. Building ging holes and planting. (Well, it looked great. Every one of up your credit score is a great ay& in the interest of full disclosure those babies were in the per- idea — but without monitoring - Renie mostly directing, Andy fect location, fertilizer in the your spending, it’s gonna back- digging and planting.) holes under them, watered fire on you. Renie, sweetly: “Honey, these well, and lookin’ good! Weeks Plan, execute, and enjoy. Im- have to be right here, ‘cause went by, and they flourished, portant stuff. But correct dos- they need morning sun, but with deep green leaves and ing is pretty important too.