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Garden Gleanings
by Bob Hatton
Late summer to early fall is the best time to seed or reseed your lawn if you have one of the cool season grasses such as tall fescue, ryegrass, or bluegrass. These grasses germinate best at 60° - 85°. It follows that laying sod of cool season grasses is also best done in the late summer to early fall.
Whether using seed or sod, good soil preparation is essential for best results. Debris and stones should be removed. In our heavy clay soils organic matter such as composted manure can be added to the top 4 to 6 inches of the seedbed to provide better soil for the new grass roots. It is also important when laying sod since differences in the soil in which the sod is grown and that where the sod is being laid may result in water drainage problems. Proper grading is also important to avoid low areas that will tend to hold water too long.
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First Annual Big Fun Run 5K Race and Family Fun Walk Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters
 | | Photos by Kimberly Lopez |
The Big Fun Run, a 5K race and Family Fun Walk to benefit the Wheatheart Satellite of Big Brothers Big Sisters, was held in conjunction with Perryton’s Wheatheart Celebration on Saturday, August 23rd. The event raised over $2,000 to benefit the local program.
Fifty-three runners from Perryton, Spearman, Follett, Morse, Amarillo, Guymon and Booker participated. The overall first place winner was Jovanny Mercado, second place overall was Ulises Lopez, third place overall was Willy Lopez and fourth place overall was Jackie Cannon.
The youngest runner was 11 years old and the oldest was 52. This was the first 5K race for several runners.
Prizes were awarded to male and female first and second place winners in each of five divisions. 18 & under: first male, Jovanny Mercado, second male, Ulises Lopez; first female, Victoria Herbert, second female Alina Spescia. 19-29: first female, Shawna Schulte, second female, Amber Evans. 30-39: first male, Shane Whiteley; first female, Jill Butler, second female, Carrie Olivarez. 40-49: first male Allan Herbert; first female, Debbie Herbert, second female, Julie Pittman. 50+: first male, Jackie Cannon, second male, Brady Yeary; first female, Connie Dumcum.
Thirty-two walkers and their families participated in the one mile fun walk. The Perryton High School Color Guard helped participants warm up for the walk with some fun exercises.
Event sponsors helped make the fundraiser a success. Weatherford Completion was the t-shirt/award sponsor. Booker Grocery and Sonic sponsored the finish line refreshment table and Caprock Supply sponsored the route water stations. Lemon Law underwrote the publicity and advertising.
Event organizers recognized the following for their support: the City of Perryton, Sheriff Terry Bouchard, Perryton High School, Lone Star Runners Club, TXDOT, Johnny and Dee Elliot and the Wheatheart Celebration Parade Committee.
Race coordinator was Starla Whiteley. The event was staffed by Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Advisory Committee members; volunteers from Spearman High School helped throughout the morning as well.
The local Big Brothers Big Sisters’ office serves Perryton, Spearman, Gruver and Booker. Over 110 children have been matched with caring mentors in school and community based programs this year. For more information about the program call BBBS at 806-434-0016.
Fred Cooper Addition Gruver, Texas
| Drive down Gruver Hwy 15 and just before you reach the Gruver Independent School District, you can’t miss a plan--a new development that has long been an idea. Gruver Hansford County natives, Craig and Christy Cooper are in the market to develop The Fred Cooper Addition. Fred, Craig’s grandfather was also a Gruver native and staked his claim long enough ago that Gruver very nearly was named Cooper Town. The addition lies just west of the GISD and includes Cooper Avenue, Carolyn Avenue, and Christy Street, named for Aunt Carolyn Cooper Erickson and Craig’s wife Christy. The addition is currently being surveyed and developed as lots for single family dwellings. [see map] |
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Perryton Block Party
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Tim Cooper Cycles in the Hotter Than Hell 100
Former Perryton resident Tim Cooper, left this morning to ride in the 27th Annual Hotter'N Hell Hundred. He will join 13,000 cyclists in this 100 mile event.
Hotter'N Hell Hundred and the cycling community of America can look forward to continued innovation in 2008, GPS mapping, and changes to Hell’s Gate. Riders and racers from all over the USA will celebrate the event. Hotter'N Hell Hundred will continue to excite record numbers of participants and add to their fitness experience. The Hotter'N Hell Hundred is one of the oldest and largest cycling events in the nation. Fitness oriented riders and bicycle racers will come to Wichita Falls, Texas, from virtually every state and several foreign countries. The official ride start will be approximately 7:00 AM (official sun rise) on Saturday, August 23, 2008. [continued] |
Garden Gleanings
by Bob Hatton
Cool temperatures accompanying the rain we have been getting has rejuvenated our lawns and gardens and should prompt us to review our watering habits to avoid over watering and wasting water. Don’t water out of habit or because of a schedule. Use a soil probe, shovel, or even a hand trowel to check moisture levels before watering landscapes. And remember that not everything in your landscape needs the same amount of water at the same time. Also, the days are getting shorter and cooler now, thus changing water requirements.
While many people are only now paying attention to water because of drought and diminishing supplies, we would all be wise and the future would be better served if we constantly keep in mind that water is precious everywhere and particularly in the Panhandle where we get very little rainfall. Fresh, clean water is not unlimited. It must be used wisely.
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20.AUG.08 Darrouzett to Host 4th Public Stakeholder Meeting
15.AUG.08 UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
11.AUG.08 Sports Inury First Aid
25.JUL.08 Tyler Harper Achieves Eagle Scout Rank
18.JUL.08 Perryton Jack of Hearts~~ Part of "A Winning Hand"
10.JUL.08 Big Brothers Big Sisters First Annual BIG FUN RUN
17.JUN.08 Why So Windy?
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