The McTeacher Night fundraiser for South Athens Elementary is 5-8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Athens McDonald’s.
Agriview: Integrated Pest Management helps in various situations
By Rick Hirsch/AgriLife Extension Agent
Integrated Pest Management applies to all kinds of pests including those in homes,
lawns, gardens, crops and even pests on animals. IPM for the yard and garden, for example, includes planting well adapted varieties that may naturally resist pests, keeping plants healthy and vigorous (and more resistant to insects and diseases), encouraging natural enemies of pests like lady bugs and spiders and, if necessary, using pesticides that are less toxic and break down quickly. This also leans towards finding aid and support for pests that you might not consider, such as birds, which could cause an issue for farmers, and garden owners who plant crops and other items that may attract pest birds such as pigeons, crows, and seagulls. You can learn more about bird control by visiting this Oxford site.
Integrated Pest Management already has natural resources thanks to research by, https://www.claytonandclayton.com/natural-mosquito-repellent-research.php to ensure Pest Management is eco-friendly.
While IPM may be a new concept to many of us, it’s old hat to people in agriculture, the industry that pioneered IPM in the United States. Working for decades with land-grant colleges like Texas A&M University, agencies of the U. S. Department of Agriculture and private agencies like the Texas Pest Management Association, farmers and agribusinesses have been developing IPM methods for practically every commodity. Continue reading “Agriview: Integrated Pest Management helps in various situations”
5 Thoughts on Uncle Fletch Festival 2015
By Jeff Weinstein
Seems like yesterday that I was drafting my Top 5 for last year’s Uncle Fletch. Time does fly by way too fast. Uncle Fletch 2015 is in the books and here are my top 5 thoughts.
1. Without people like Michael Hannigan and Garrett Hope there is no way in the world that we could pull off such an amazing event. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You guys hear me dream up an idea and run with it until we reach the finish line. I love you both very much. Continue reading “5 Thoughts on Uncle Fletch Festival 2015”
Cedarview Place celebrates 20th anniversary
Press release
This week, Cedarview Place, an Enlivant community, commemorates its 20th anniversary as an assisted living provider serving the local community. Cedarview Place opened its doors in 1995 and has since been dedicated to providing assisted living services and care designed to give residents a supportive, stimulating environment where they can thrive in mind, body, and spirit. In honor of this milestone the community is holding an open house event to include its residents and families, as well as local residents, city officials and referral partners. Continue reading “Cedarview Place celebrates 20th anniversary”
County reports drug arrests
Press release
On Friday, Sept. 25, Deputy Brian Huckabee with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office came into contact with Earnest Wiggins on Stirman Road and Martin Luther King Street located in Athens. Huckabee found Wiggins to be in possession of a quantity of Crack Cocaine. Wiggins was placed under arrest and transported to the Henderson County Jail where he was booked in for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1 Gram without incident. Continue reading “County reports drug arrests”