August 9, 2023 Issue, Page 6 of 10

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6- The Elk City News August 9, 2023 Pictured are members of the American Legion Post 181 who are on hand for their side of beef fundraiser drawing. Those present were Doug Haught, Karen White, Terry French, Ralph White, and Jerry Bohanon. The winners were Dustin Boswell and RaeDon- na Anders. Staff photo by Sheryl Ponce Arrowhead Activity Garden Tips For August Center News David Hillock, Senior Ex- like iris, peonies, and daylilies hot summer and up to 3% early in the morning. tension Specialist if needed. inches if it grows under heavi- For additional information By Shonda Little years of age or older interested Vegetables Trees and Shrubs er shade. please contact Greg Hartman, in refereeing. August is a good month Discontinue deadheading For areas being converted Beckham County Ag/4-H/CED As summer comes to a For more information, to start your fall vegetable roses by mid-August to help to tall fescue this fall, begin at 580-928-2139. close, the new Arrowhead In- email arrowheadeelkcity.com garden. Bush beans, cucum- initiate winter hardiness. spraying out bermudagrass Oklahoma State Univer- door Activity Center has sever- or leave a message for De- bers, and summer squash Watch for second gen- with a product containing gly- sity, in compliance with Title al new programs and opportu- Wantae “Coach D” Martin at can be replanted for another eration of fall webworm in phosate in early August. VI and VII of the Civil Rights nities for local residents. (580)303-4140. crop. Beets, broccoli, carrots, late August/early September. Irrigated warm-season Act of 1964, Executive Order ‘The kick-off year of the Ar- 3 v. 3 Adult Basketball is potatoes, lettuce, and other Remove webs that enclose lawns can be fertilized once 11246 as amended, Title IX of rowhead Academy will start also arriving at the Arrowhead cool-season crops can also be branches and destroy or spray again; apply 0.5 Ib N/1,000 sq planted at this time. with good penetration with an ft in early to mid-August. the Education Amendments of soon. A meet and greet will be this fall. held on August 8, Enrollment ‘The season begins Septem- Soak vegetable seed over- appropriate insecticide. Brown patch of cool-season 1972, Americans with Disabil- ber 9 with playoffs TBA. forms are available at the door. night prior to planting. Once Lawn and Turf grasses can be a problem. ities Act of 1990, and other Free snow cones will be given ‘The cost is $300 per team planted, cover them with Winter annual weeds like General federal laws and regulations, while supplies last. (five person max) with no free compost to avoid soil crust- Poa annua, better known as Water compost during ex- does not discriminate on the A basketball referee clinic agents. annual bluegrass, chickweed tremely dry periods so that it basis of race, color, national ing. Mulch to keep planting will be held on September 28 Coach D can also give infor- bed moist and provide shade and henbit can be prevented remains active. Turn the pile to origin, sex, age, religion, dis- and October28 for anyone 16 mation upon the league. during initial establishment. with a preemergence herbicide generate heat throughout for ability, or status as a veteran Monitor and control insect application in late August. Wa- proper sterilization. in any of its policies, practices pests that prevent a good start ter in the product after appli- Always follow directions or procedures. This includes Elk City of plants in your fall garden. Fruit and Nut cation. on both synthetic and natural Areas of turf with large pesticide products. Continue protective insect brown spots should be checked but is not limited to admis- sions, employment, financial Watch for high populations aid, and educational services. applications on the fruit or- for high numbers of grubs. of caterpillars, aphids, spider Sports News chard. A good spray schedule Mid-to-late August is the best mites, thrips, scales, and other References within this publica- is often abandoned too early. time to control heavy white insects on plant material in the tion to any specific commercial Follow directions on last appli- grub infestations in the lawn. garden and landscape and treat product, process, or service by cation prior to harvest. Apply appropriate insecticide as needed. trade name, trademark, service By Shonda Little andparent’s cell phone num- Flowers if white grubs are a problem. Water all plants thorough- mark, manufacturer, or other- ber. Towards the end of the Water product into soil. ly unless rainfall has been ad- wise does not constitute or im- Elk City Football Boost- The first football scrim- month, divide and replant Tall fescue should be equate. It is better to water ply endorsement by Oklahoma ers are hosting their driveway mage is August 18. spring-blooming _ perennials mowed at 3 inches during the more in depth, less often and Cooperative Extension Service painting fundraiser. For $25, Middle School and High you can get the EC logo paint- Softball and Cross Country ed on your driveway. Have a photo to share? Email it to: ‘The Google Form sign-up will be on August 16. Students are asked to bring entire uni- is available on the Booster’s Facebook page. form and parent's cell phone Picture Day for middle number. school cheerleaders and foot- Cross Country will have ball is August 12. Students are their first meet on August 19 asked to bring their uniforms at the Sand Plum Invitational. [email protected] with a description!