The Eagle Lake Headlight — News for Southern Colorado County, Texas Thursday, July 14,2005, Page 5

Views around the Lake, Proper Landscape Maintenance Saves Water By Doug Welsh Texas Coopera-

tive Extension Horticulturist Proper maintenance is a key prin-

ciple in reducing irrigation require- ments in the landscape.

Maintenance practices, such as mulching, mowing and fertilizing greatly impact the water efficiency of any landscape, as well as the land- scape's ability to survive a drought.

Research at Texas A&M Univer- sity has shown that unmulched soil may lose twice as much water to

evaporation as mulched soil. Mulch is a layer of material cover-

ing the soil surface around plants. Mulches can be organic materials, such as shredded bark, compost and wood chips; or inorganic materials, such as lava rock, limestone and wo- ven plastic.

Use a mulch wherever possible. A good mulch preserves soil moisture, prevents soil compaction, keeps soil temperatures more moderate and reduces weed populations.

In case weeds do get a start, they are much easier to pull if a mulch has been used.

Organic mulches will decompose and sometimes wash away, so make checks regularly and replacements when necessary.

In addition to mulching, other maintenance practices help save water in the landscape.

Raising the mowing height on turf grasses helps lawns survive drought conditions.

Whether we will weather the Texas weather...

Just last week on my drive home to East Bernard from work in Eagle Lake...it was one of those rare mo- ments that can probably only be experienced in Texas...

After weeks of putting off the in- evitable job of washing my filthy car, I had just that morning cleaned it to a proud dull shine.

It hadn't rained for many long days and I was allowing the dust to layer like the dust on my daughter's bedroom furniture.

Why wash the car with the daily drive through 90A construction? But we all get to that point where we as- sume anything over one inch of dust and grime is extreme.

At the end of this day, somewhere between Eagle Lake and Lissie, near the Colorado County Rice Dryer, I gazed ahead on 90A to see a huge rolling cloud of brownish red dust crossing the road.

Some cars slowed to a stop, head- lights were turned on and we all drove blindly through the dark tunnel of

dust. The swirling darkness continued

for one to two miles. It was the thick- est dust storm I had ever driven through.

Emerging from the dust, I drive maybe a half mile through clouded sun till Lissie, where a deluge of rain quickly washed my car of its newly- acquired layer of dust - nature's car wash...only in Texas.

There have also been varied and conflicting reports of these sudden late-afternoon/early-evening rainfalls: ...oh, a good half inch in Garwood", "...that near inch in Lissie following that dust storm...", "...finally...some in Eagle Lake...".

Why does it bother us when we're praying for rain in our small home- towns and we learn the concrete in Houston just received a good wash- ing?

My Houstonian daughter reminds me that there are thirsty lawns in Houston too!

Sporadic rains, dust storms, hur- ricane season and chances of torna- does. ..our Texas weather.

CCEEA Holds July Meeting Submitted by Beverly Tuck,

CCEEA Chairman The Colorado County Extension

Education Association met July 6 at the Colorado County Ag Building. Chairman Beverly Tuck called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

Irene Hagendorf of the Sheridan Go-Getter's EE Club led the TEEA prayer and Madeline Hattermann of the Weimar Caring Hearts EE Club led the opening exercise "Signs of Time."

Association Secretary Lillian Gohlke called roll with delegates answering with club activities. Club

represented and delegates answering roll call include Happy Homemaker's EE Club Tuck, Evelyn Barrett, Bar- bara Prause and Betty Meyer-Had- ley; Shaw's Bend EE Club Marjorie Brune, Kathryn Haluska and Myrtle Kotrla; Sheridan EE Club - Gohlke, Melba Castillo, and Irene Hagendorf and Weimar Caring Hearts Club - Gladys Ulbricht, Lillian Kahlden and Hattermann. Mildred Schultz was recognized as a special guest.

Association treasurer Prause pre- sented the treasurer's report.

Due to prior a commitment, Coun- ty Agent Sally Garrett was not able to

TAMU To Hold Beef Cattle Course

Krenek Honored With 80th Party

Troy Krenek of Garwood was hon- ored recently on the occasion of his 80th birthday by his four children and their families, William Troy Krenek and wife, Mardi, of Tomball, Jerry Wayne Krenek and wife, Debbie, of Friendswood, Joyce Elaine Gouldie and husband, Bob, of Houston, and Pamela Joy Talamantez and husband, David, of Brenham.

Family and a few friends honored Troy at Nancy's Restaurant in Colum- bus on Saturday, June 18.

Others present to honor this auspi- cious occasion included his grandchil- dren, Brad Krenek of Friendswood, Jeffrey Gouldie of Ft. Worth, Ashley Krenek West and husband, Bill, of Friendswood, Jennifer Gouldie of Lub-

bock, Rhonda Krenek of Waco, Russell Krenek of Tomball, Rebecca Martin of Brenham, McKenzie Krenek of Tomball, and great grandchild Alyssa Martin of Brenham.

Other invited guests included BJ and Seline Krenek of Bay City, Gary and Lisa Krenek of Bay City with daughter Lindsey, Sue and Arthur Milberger of Bay City; Isabel, Vernon and Kathleen Sulak of Rosenberg, Jack Neuman of Rosenberg, and JP and Beverly Krenek of Garwood. Troy's brother-in-law, Jeff Tucker from Huntsville, was also present.

All enjoyed a nice meal followed by a speech by son, William Krenek, and several others in attendance who recounted memories of Troy's life including some hunting stories.

Troy responded in kind apprecia- tion for all those who attended.

Nancy's Steakhouse staff and the family enjoyed a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday for the honored guest. He was also given a 44 Magnum Mar- lin along with scope and shells to be ready for his next hunting trip.

If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, cau- tion your elder brother, and hope, your guardian genius.

Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Submitted by Philip Soto Jr.

The 2005 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course will be held August 1-3 and is considered one of the largest and most extensive beef cattle pro- grams in the United States.

From the most inexperienced novice rancher to the most expe- rienced cattleman, the Beef Cattle Short Course has valuable beef cattle information for everyone.

Changes and new innovations are being introduced to the beef industry and this year's program highlights many of these issues.

The conference will feature 15 dif- ferent Cattleman's College programs and two general sessions highlighting key industry issues.

There will also be several oppor- tunities to obtain up to she pesticide CEUs.

In addition to this year's exciting programs, the trade show is shaping up to be bigger than ever with over 80 exhibitors registered to date.

Short Course registration costs $120 per participant (if registered by July 25), and includes admission to the two-and-a-half day educational conference, including the Cattleman's College, a copy of the Short course proceedings (a 300-page publication), trade show admittance, a ticket to the special Aggie prime rib dinner, additional meals and refreshment breaks.

Producers interested in attending may register online at http://ani- malscience.tamu.edu or by contacting Dr. Larry Boleman and Dr. Jason Cleere's office at 979-845-6931 for more information.

Our website also contains a cur- rent schedule as well as information on sessions, parking, and accommo-

Matthew Gunn

Matthew Gunn, son of Glen and Ada Wren who are currently residing in the Azores, and grandson of Rob- ert and Laura Finney of Eagle Lake, recently graduated from Centralia College in Centralia, Washington.

He received his Associate degree in Criminal and Forensic Investiga- tions on June 10.

After spending nine years in the United States Army as a military po- liceman, and after having served tours of duty in Korea, Panama and Haiti, Matthew decided to enter into the public sector of law enforcement.

Matthew is currently residing in the Brenham area seeking employ- ment as a criminal investigator.

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Mary Jane Hulin and Gary Monroe Alley are pleased to announce the birth of their son, born July 6,2005 at 11:59 p.m. at Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake.

Jacob Adam Alley weighed eight pounds, one ounce and measured 20 inches at birth.

He was welcomed home by sib- lings, Harley W. Alley, 22; Manden Alley, 21; Russell T. Alley, 19; Trey Kelly, six; Josh Kelly, five; Samantha Alley, 17 and uncles, Levi and Clifford Burns.

Maternal grandparents are Pat- rick Hulin and Debra Burns.

Paternal grandparents are the late Wylie and Mary Alley of Ramsey.

Great-grandparents are the late

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Mom, Kick The Smoking Habit For Good

While up to 50 percent of women quit smoking while pregnant, 70 per- cent of those moms resume smoking once their babies are born.

"Nearly all of them start smoking again after they give birth, not real- izing that the effects of secondhand smoke can be even more harmful to Hie baby than during pregnancy," said Dr. Thomas Brandon, director of the Tobacco Research and Intervention Program at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.

Exposure to secondhand smoke increases a child's risk of Sudden In- fant Death Syndrome (SIDS), asthma, colic, pneumonia, middle ear infection and other problems.

Pregnant women who have al- ready quit smoking are invited to join the "Forever Free for Baby and Me" program, sponsored by The National Cancer Institute through Moffitt Cancer Center. Moms-to-be will be sent literature aimed at staying smoke-free.

To enroll in the free program, call 1-877-9-KICK-IT or e-mail foreverfree@moffitt.usf.edu.

attend the meeting. Tuck read a memo from Garrett detailing the agent's activities.

The 2005-2006 Association fund- raiser was discussed, revised mem- bership forms were distributed and the 2005-2006 programs were dis- cussed.

The nominating committee con- sisting of Barrett, Ulbricht and Al- vina Poenitzsch presented a slate of officers for the 2005-2006 EE year. Those elected to serve include chair- man - Tuck, vice-chairman - Haluska, secretary - Gohlke and treasurer -Prause. The parliamentarian and the Messenger reporter will be appointed at the October Association meeting.

Each club presented their nomi- nee for State Convention delegate position. Those serving as delegates include Haluska, Brune and Ulbricht with Barbara Vohs as alternate del- egate.

Tuck announced that a "Family and Friends" CRP course would be held at the Colorado County Ag Build- ing on Tuesday, September 13 starting at 1 p.m. A minimum of 10 participants is needed for the course to be held. Deadline for EE members to sign up is August 26. After this deadline, the course will be open to the public to sign up. Kathy Fleming will be the course instructor.

The annual EE officer training will be held on Monday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each officer attending is asked to bring a salad.

The next Association meeting will be held on October 5 at 1:30 p.m. A tea will be held and a china cup and saucer exchange will be held.

If interested in joining an Exten- sion Education Club, please contact Tuck at 732-3098.

For example, raise the mowing height on St. Augustine grass to 3 1/2 to 4 inches during drought.

The typical mowing height is 2-2 1/2 inches.

Another maintenance practice that adds to the efficient use of water by plants is proper fertilization.

Applying fertilizer to the lawn at the proper time and in the proper amount can save time, effort and money through reduced mowing and watering.

Fertilizers can also be a major source of pollution of streams and groundwater if excessive amounts are applied.

Fertilize the lawn once in spring and again in fall to produce a beauti- ful turf without excess growth, which demands frequent watering.

Use a slow-release form of nitro- gen in spring and a quick release form in fall.

Apply only 1 pound of actual nitro- gen fertilizer per 1,000 square feet of lawn at one time.

By using this fertilizer schedule, no other fertilizer is needed for most shrubs and trees in the lawn area.

Other cultural practices that add to the efficient use of water by plants are periodic checks of the irrigation system, properly-timed insect and disease control and elimination of water-demanding weeds.

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