Bagworms Threaten Texas Junipers and 4-H Club Updates
Bagworms are a major pest of junipers and shrubs in Texas with spring hatch from late May to early June, eggs overwintering in bags on trees. Control options include Sevin, Dursban, Diazinon, Malathion, Orthene, and Bacillus thuringiensis, with thorough foliage coverage and a bit of soap to aid adherence. The article also notes 4-H project meetings, quilting and photography projects, and results from the District 4-H Record Book Contest in Amarillo with several placements among Nikki Jeffrey, Ashley Tarver, Ty Hartman, and Shanna James.
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Texas
Texas Panhandle
Amarillo
Nikki Jeffrey
Ashley Tarver
Ty Hartman
Shanna James
Dale Dunlap
Wellington 4-H
Karen Jeffrey
Rural Empowerment Zones sought to revive poor communities
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman urged economically distressed areas to seek designation as new Rural Empowerment Zones. He cited federal and private funding, thousands of jobs created, homes built, health and water projects, and extensive youth programs. Almost 200 rural communities may compete for EZ status nationwide.
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Dan Glickman
America
Clinton
White House
Glickman
Congress
EX/EC
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Texas
Texas Rural Development
Steven A. Carriker
Cashker
Jill Long Thompson
al Gore
Housing and Urban Development
Andrew Cuomo
HUD
Clarendon College to Offer 16 Wellington Courses This Fall
Clarendon College will offer sixteen courses in Wellington this fall with registration opening Friday August 28 at 5 p.m. in the Wellington Junior High Annex. Courses include Zoology, Anatomy and Physiology, English, Government, US History, Algebra, Psychology, Sociology, and Public Speaking. Students must present transcripts and test scores. Quick-TASP exams are offered August 22 25 and 29 at 8 a.m. in the Counseling Office. Call (806)874-3571 or 1-800-687-9737 for details.
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Clarendon College
Wellington
America
Texas
Clarendon College Counseling Office
4 H News Third playday results at Wellington Rodeo Arena
The third playday of the season was held Monday July 20 at the Wellington Rodeo Arena. In 8 and under, Cody Bodine swept barrels poles stakes and flags 1st in all events. In 9-11, Nikki Jeffrey won barrels poles stakes and flags with Farin Anglin taking 2nd in each. In 12 to 14, Shanna James led barrels with a 1st place finish.
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Kelli Maxwell
Kyle Anglin
Shanna James
Wellington Rodeo Arena
Cody Bodine
Nikki Jeffrey
Farin Anglin
Tis Better to Be Alone Than in Bad Company
A reflective adage notes that individuals improve by changing attitudes. It contrasts solitude with negative company and suggests personal reform starts within. The concise maxims emphasize self-reliance and mindset as catalysts for better life choices.
County approves CRP haying or grazing in drought area
Drought conditions in Collingsworth County trigger USDA FSA aid. Producers may request CRP haying or grazing authorization by contacting the local FSA office. Requirements cover grazing and haying plans, partial acre retention, timing, and reporting deadlines in 1998.
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Collingsworth
USDA
FSA
Farm Service Agency
NRCS
Outbursts of Wrath and Moral Reflections
A chapel sermon by Kevin Rhodes from Bowie Street Church of Christ in Bowie Wellington Texas discusses angry outbursts as a social and moral problem. It cites Galatians 5 20 and urges restraint, noting Christ endured humiliation in silence to preserve moral character.
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Paul
Bowie Street Church of Christ
Bowie
Wellington
Texas
Jesus Christ
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Statham Photography
Childress
Quilting Project
Ann Waller
Saunna Blacksher
Collingsworth County
Record Books
Judith A. Canales
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Horse Project
Oren
Thelma Rogers
Dalhart
Tommy Henson
Star Counseling
West
Caiin
Donley & Hall Counties
TX Dept. of Protective & Regulatory Services
Kevin Rhodes
United States
Seised Bid
T. & P. RY Company
Hall County
Lakeview
Memphis
F.M
Farm Service Oncy
Ae Big
F F. Moffitt
Farm Loan
Farm Service
Eho
Sane
Noel St
Memphis, TX
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