Coffee Tea and Pepsi Effects on Plant Growth
A science fair inquiry asks which beverage best supports plant growth: coffee, tea, or Pepsi. Research suggests standard plant growth needs come from water and nutrients. books on plant physiology cover osmosis and uptake, but may not address these drinks directly.
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Deb Q
Plant growth study notes and common student pitfalls
The text discusses challenges in plant experiments at science fairs. It mentions large plant size limiting entry, water as a key liquid, decomposition of large molecules by soil microbes releasing minerals, and confounding factors such as sugar affecting outcomes.
Sugar as Growth Booster in Plant Experiments
A student consider adding sugar to potting soil to feed fungi and bacteria, noting potential unexpected plant effects. The text suggests researching plant pathology and hypothesizes that high sugar concentrations may harm plants while proposing water and sugar as a test solution.
Gateway Christian names December Students of the Month
Coy Fox, an 18 year old senior, is Pecos Valley Rotary Student of the Month. He carries a 3.48 GPA, leads Student Council, and plays multiple sports. He plans to study theater arts at Marymount Manhattan College. Mona Wiggins, 17, Roswell Serena Student of the Month, boasts a 4.15 GPA, co heads varsity cheer, and pursues psychology at Texas Tech University.
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Pecos Valley Rotary
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Gateway
Chaves County
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Gateway Church International
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Mona Wiggins
Roswell Sertoma
Allison Raney
Kim and
Maria Wiggins
Texas Tech University
Press watchdogs and the public’s right to know
The speaker defends journalism as a watchdog duty essential to democracy. He recalls risks to reporters, cites wars and conflicts where journalists paid with their lives, and emphasizes exposing top government decisions hidden for self protection. He cites Watergate and Lincoln to affirm truth as the country’s safeguard.
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Afghanistan
Church Women United to Hold Meeting and Collect for Kitchen
Church Women United announces its annual meeting at 11 30 a m Friday January 4 at First Christian Church. The group urges donations to the Community Kitchen with staples such as noodles peanut butter beans spaghetti creamed corn peas canned hams and salt. Drop offs are at the Community Kitchen back door alley on Virginia Avenue before Deming Street any weekday morning. For details call Connie at 627 9886.
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Church Women United
First Christian Church
Community Kitchen
Virginia Avenue
Deming Street
Connie
Regents to Meet on ENMU Roswell Campus Thursday
The Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents will convene at 3 30 p m on Thursday in the Campus Union Building Multipurpose Room on the Roswell campus. The session is open to the public.
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Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents
Roswell
Roswell groups share holiday events and calls for volunteers
The Roswell Humane Society Thrift Store hosts a Christmas bake sale with pet photos for a $5 donation at 11 a.m. Saturday. Folklorico performs Sunday at the Roswell Mall. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count seeks volunteers Saturday. PEO Chapter B hosts a Christmas luncheon Thursday at St. Andrew's. Cactus Sams meets Saturday at Kwan Den Restaurant. Omicron Beta Sigma Phi holds a Christmas party Thursday at Roswell Country Club.
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National Good Sam Organization
Kwan den
Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Roswell Country Club
Mary Ann Delgado
Roswell Club Calendar Highlights Evening Meetups Today
Local groups list morning to evening gatherings at venues including Sally Port Inn, Cahoon Park, Roswell Adult Center, First Methodist Church and various clubs. Activities cover golf, quilting, Bible study, Toastmasters, Rotary, Al-Anon, Altrusa, canasta, bridge, Better Breather’s, Chaparral Street Club, Friends in Sobriety, Grupo de Apoyo, Roswell Women’s Project, DAV bingo and NA meetings.
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Sally Port Inn
N. Main St
John Jaquess
Retirees Golf Association
Cahoon Park
Pecos Valley Quilters
Roswell
Urton Road
John Russell
Alcoholics Anonymous
Dry Harbor Club
E. van Buren St
Altrusa Club
Judy Stubbs
Missouri Ave
Villa del Rey
Kentucky Ave
Audra Chavez
Chaparral Steet
Clovis
Superintendent search unneeded in Roswell letter
Roswell native Ruthelle Wiggins argues against hiring a professional superintendent search. She praises Dr. Fresquez as the best connected and most committed leader for Roswell Independent Schools and warns the community would be cheated to lose him.
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Dr. Fresquez
Roswell
New Mexico
Democratic campaign fallout hits New York mayor race
Hispanic officials voice concern over tactics used in the New York mayoral primary. Fernando Ferrer’s campaign faced attacks as a puppet of minority candidates, while Mark Green denied responsibility. Cuomo era politics and backlash pressure Democrats nationwide.
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Mark Green
Fernando
Ferrer
Cardenas
al Sharpton
Green
Bloomberg
Sanchez
Houston
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