Identity theft warning and security steps urged by IBAT
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas warns that identity theft is rising with up to 750,000 new victims annually. It urges precautions such as shielding Social Security numbers, checking credit card statements, shredding documents, avoiding sharing personal data by phone, memorizing PINs, and not leaving belongings in view.
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Independent Bankers Association of Texas
IBAT
Irradiated beef gains acceptance across meat counters
Activists may oppose tech, but irradiated beef is becoming mainstream as producers tout higher safety margins. FDA approved beef irradiation in 1997 and USDA followed in 2000, with experts noting the method destroys pathogens like salmonella and E coli while preserving final packaged product quality.
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Bobby Deen
van Zandt County Farm Bureau
Deen
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
U.S Department of Agriculture
White grubs time to treat in midsummer North Texas
Extension entomologists urge mid July to August 1 as the prime window for grub control. Newer chemicals last longer and can be applied in July. halofenozide must hit grubs before the final development stage.
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Texas
Mike Merchant
Texas Cooperative Extension
Bayer
Teaching limits for rude behavior in children
An analysis of a 2000 adult survey shows 79 percent view lack of respect as a serious problem in the U S Adults cite profanity and bad driving as common rude behaviors in public Parents urged to model courteous conduct and set clear boundaries From early childhood teachable moments should replace lengthy lectures and explain future consequences to children
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United States
Rvey
Courthouse cooling crisis prompts urgent HVAC replacement
Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton grew hot as an aging air conditioner failed last week. Commissioners voted unanimously to replace part of the thirty-year system, estimating 35,000 dollars, likely drawn from road and bridge funds, with offices to operate 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. until installation. 294th District Court moved to the Justice Center at 1221 W. Dallas St. for the week of Aug 5.
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Canton
Jeff Fisher
294Th District Court
van Zandt County Justice Center
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Vaccinate Horses Now Against West Nile Virus Urged
UDAVS and Texas officials urge Houston area horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile Virus. Dr. Ferris notes two vaccine doses 3 to 6 weeks apart, full protection 4 to 6 weeks after second dose, and 7 to 12 weeks to max resistance. Annual boosters advised and watch for illness signs. contact a veterinarian for testing.
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Richard Ferris
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Texas
Harris County
Houston
Ferris
Selve Gayle
The
Texas Veterinary’ Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
AARP Meeting in Van Zandt County Sets July Agenda
The Van Zandt County AARP 1313 met July 23 at the Van Community Center with president Loetta Nerren presiding. Officers reported 35 members present, three new members, five visitors, 1,628 volunteer hours, and a Eureka Springs trip for September with early signups urged.
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van Community Center
Loetta Nerren
Walter Clemments
Claudine Priest
Dorothy Blanton
Sunshine
Lajuan Mosely
Betty Waggoner
Mary Robertson
Health
Jessie Shaw
Ruth Massey
Eureka Springs
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