Plant Fall Gardens in the Heat of Summer

STILLWATER – For many gardeners, the summer months are the busiest of the growing season. There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Fortunately, harvesting garden-fresh produce can continue well into the fall.

Producers Battling Ticks and Flies on Cattle

Increased rains in Oklahoma this past spring has brought some not-sowelcome friends. Fly and tick populations have increased, which means cattle producers are fighting an uphill battle this summer with these blood-sucking pests. The cattle industry suffers $1.

Calumet Shots Clinic Arranged

The 38th annual animal clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on July 15 at the Calumet Fire Department, 116 W. Main. It is sponsored by the town of Calumet and the Okarche Veterinary Clinic/David Barnett, DVM.

Little Bison Benefit From Summer Programs

The Geary School district will hold junior high and high school softball practice from 9-11 a.m. July 17. A football camp for grades 3-6 will be held from 8-10 a.m. July 1820 at the football field. A culinary camp for students in kindergarten through 12th grade will be held from 12:30 -3 p.m.

Summer Cooling and Water Assistance Programs Applications Now Open

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting online applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling and Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) at OKDHSLive.org.

A Bubble Off Plumb

A recent study used as a source for an article in the Journal Record showed what I have long suspected; the cost of energy in Oklahoma is obscene. It isn’t just Watonga or Geary or Calumet.

Community Based Prevention Efforts Launched

Blaine County has been impacted by substance misuse and the problems it can create. As a response the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Services has partnered with South Western Oklahoma Development Authority to initiate Community-Based Prevention efforts.

Program Seeks to Help Color Oklahoma

Wildflowers have created stunning color on Oklahoma’s roadways, turnpikes and toll roads this spring. Roadways are spectacular with Indian Paintbrush, Gaillardia, Plains Coreopsis, Showy Primrose, and other native plants creating beautiful splashes of color.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

Hi, everyone! I thought for a while I might have to get my news to the paper by boat! But it all worked out. We have really had a lot of rain, especially for July. Who knows if it will continue? We are beginning to collect items for our garage sale. My daughter is donating several items.

Socially (Un) Acceptable

A new social media app launched this past week and I got to thinking how little I understand the machinations of how any of them work. When it comes to these constantly evolving or new apps, I'm not “Smarter Than A Fifth Grader.