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Annual Flowers Need Attention to Keep Blooming
District Extension Agent, Horticulture
Southwind Extension District
111 S. Butler
Erie, KS 66733
Office: 620-244-3826
Cell: 620-496-8786
What an unusually rainy spring and summer we have had! Our soils have definitely been saturated for several weeks now. You may think that watering won’t be needed for quite some time since soil moisture levels are very high. However, watering may be needed much sooner than you think.
Excessive rain can drive oxygen out of the soil and literally drown roots. Therefore, as we enter hotter, drier weather, the plants with damaged root systems may be very susceptible to lack of water. Don’t forget to check your plants for signs of wilting or leaf scorching and water as needed.
The excessive rainfall has also depleted our soils of nitrogen. If your annual flowers haven’t been overly impressive yet, they may need a shot of fertilizer.
Annual flowers have been bred to flower early and over a long period of time. Providing nitrogen through the growing season (side-dressing) will help maintain flower display. A high nitrogen fertilizer applied every four to six weeks is helpful during a rainy summer or if flower beds are irrigated.
Common sources of nitrogen-only fertilizers include nitrate of soda, urea, and ammonium sulfate. Use only one of the listed fertilizers and apply at the rate given:
- Nitrate of soda (16-0-0) – Apply ¾ pound fertilizer per 100 square feet
- Urea (46-0-0) – Apply ¼ pound fertilizer per 100 square feet
- Ammonium sulfate (21-0-0) – Apply ½ pound fertilizer per 100 square feet
If you cannot find the above materials, you can use a lawn fertilizer that is about 30 percent nitrogen (nitrogen is the first number in the set of three) and apply it at the rate of 1/3 pound per 100 square feet. Do not use a fertilizer that contains a weed killer or a weed preventer.
Removing spent flowers or “deadheading” will help some plants bloom more profusely. Annuals focus their energy on seed production to ensure that the species survives. If old flowers are removed, the energy normally used to produce seed is now available to produce more flowers. Deadheading is as easy as pinching the plant between the thumb and finger, but tough, wiry stems will require the use of scissors or pruning shears.
Plants that do increase blooms in response to deadheading include hardy geraniums, coreopsis, some petunias, marigolds, snapdragons, begonias, some roses, zinnias, sweet peas, salvia, blanket flower, and yarrow.
There are some “self-cleaning” plants on the market now. These plants drop their spent flowers and bloom again and do not require manual deadheading. In many cases, they are sterile varieties – bred not to produce seeds. The petunia and rose varieties that are “self-cleaning” continue to excel in the home garden market because of their low maintenance and blooming power.
If you need help with any horticulture topic, give me a call. My current office schedule is Monday and Friday – Erie; Tuesday – Iola; Wednesday morning – Yates Center; Wednesday afternoon – Chanute Recreation Commission and Thursday – Fort Scott.
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Agricultural agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or 62-244-3826.
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Friday Night Concert at West Liberty United Methodist Church
This Friday Night Chamber of Commerce sponsored concert will be meeting at the West Liberty United Methodist Church by special invitation.
The concert will be at 7 pm for a singspiration and ice cream social.
The church membership and Pastor Gary Demott are hosting the event.
Notice of City Commission of Fort Scott Budget Work Sessions
Thursday, July 11th, 2019 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday July 11th, 2019 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, July 12th, 2019 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday, July 12th, 2019 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There will be a work session of the Fort Scott City Commission held on Thursday, July 11th, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then again from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Friday, July 12th, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission meeting room at 123 S. Main Street. This work session will be held to discuss the 2020 budget. No action will be taken at this work session. This meeting is open to the public.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda July 9
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: July 9th, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45- Jim Harris
9:45-10:00-KAC
10:00-10:15-John Hill, City State Bank-3 Sheriff’s Vehicles
10:30-10:45-Tony Hanks-EMS
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
11:00-11:20-Executive Session-Privileged in the attorney-client relationship
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
Justifications for Executive Session:
Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
Ribbon Cutting For Express Employment Professionals July 9
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Fort Scott Business Closing Its Doors
Fort Scott Lumber, 1905 S. Judson, is closing its doors.
The business venture started with 14 men, in 1991.
They formed a corporation called Fort Scott Lumber LLC following the closure of Comstock Lumber.
The corporation was comprised of Palmer, Gary Bukowski, Bob Carillo, Brent Cosens, Charles Johnston, Jack Karleskint, Craig McKenney, Larry Rogers, Ronald Rogers, Doug Ropp, Bob Tuchscherer, Bob West, Lloyd Wiley and Darrell Winter.
“Several of the men were contractors, they weren’t happy with just one lumber yard in town,” Ronald Palmer, president of the corporation of Fort Scott Lumber, said.
Comstock Lumber closed following the catastrophic flood of 1986 when much of the inventory was lost, Palmer said.
Fast forward from 1991 to 2019.
“We had the chance to sell it and all the owners are getting older, all retiring, two have died, so it’s just time,” Palmer said.
“It’s been great serving the Fort Scott area with our business,” Palmer said.
Starting July 8, all the inventory of the business will be on sale, including lumber, doors, windows, hardware, siding, soffit materials and more, he said.
The building was sold to Ruster and Duster LLC, a corporation owned by Aaron and Lindsey Watts.
“With the progression of Smallville we have been in the market for a new location to expand for the last year,” Lindsay Watts said. “It is unfortunate to see such a great asset to our community closing, but the board’s decision to sell was a great opportunity for us to continue to expand and increase programs that we can provide. We are excited for the opportunity to both continue to grow and continue to serve this community for years to come. We are working closely with the owners on their timeline however Ruster and Duster LLC will be purchasing the property and looking to close in September 2019.”
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports July 8
Legion Hot Dog Giveaway
Our Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 held a hot dog give away at the Fort Scott Wal-Mart on July 4th. Shoppers were offered a free hot dog, bag of chips and drink as they left Wal-Mart.
Post members donated the food items, cooked the dogs and greeted the shoppers. The weather cooperated until 1 pm when we closed down early to avoid an incoming rain storm. However, we were able to hand out 86 hot dogs, chips and drinks from 11 am – 1 pm.
In addition to reminding the community of the existence of an American Legion Post in Fort Scott, we had several shoppers show an interest in the joining the Legion, Ladies Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion Squadron.
We also received $300 in donations, half of which was designated for the Post’s Legion baseball team and the other half will be used for next year’s Boys or Girls State program.
Legion family members in the event were Legionnaires Marvin Taylor, Marilyn Matthews, Skipper Brown, Carl Jowers, Deb Lust, Earl Adams and Darrell Spencer who also served as grillmeister extraordinaire. Auxiliary members Sylvia Norris and Tanya Lowe and SAL Squadron members Mike Johnson and Scott Norris were also present handing out the dogs and chips.
Incoming VFW Post 1165 Commander Deb Lust also assisted us with the hot dog give away, making this truly a combined organizational Veterans event.
A good time was had by all.
Submitted by Carl Jowers, Post 25 Commander.
One Lump or Two? by Pastor Jimmy Tucker
The Bottom Line
Jimmy Tucker
One Lump or Two?
The phrase “one lump or two” usually refers to how many cubes of sugar you want in your coffee. But in Ecclesiastes 7:9 The Message reads, “Don’t be quick to fly off the handle. Anger boomerangs. You can spot a fool by the lumps on his head.” This verse strikes me as funny, but uncontrolled anger is no laughing matter. Relationships have been destroyed, lives have been lost, and individuals have left the church as a result of anger. The Bible teaches us to control ourselves by being slow to anger and quick to forgive.
Anger has been around since Adam and Eve. When their sons Cain and Abel offered sacrifices to the Lord, God respected Abel’s offering of a lamb, but not Cain’s offering of produce from his crops. Cain became jealous of Abel and his anger led him to murder his own brother.
God teaches us to rule over our attitudes, emotions, and actions. “Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper — it only leads to harm” (Psalm 37:8 NLT). Choose to humble yourself and forgive — we should know how to do this if we’ve been disciplined and taught these things from childhood. If you don’t have the discipline of self-control, your attitude will take you down a path of misery and prevent you from enjoying God’s blessings.
Believers are supposed to live peaceful and quiet lives that are full of love for one another; if we don‘t, then we‘re no different from the world. When we gather into the church to worship, we are to be “… free from anger and controversy” (1 Timothy 2:8 NLT). The only way to do that is to forgive perceived offenses quickly: “…do not let the sun go down while you are still angry” (Ephesians 4:26 NLT). If you hold a grudge, you cut off your fellowship with God and the person you think offended you. If there’s an undercurrent of anger in your attitude, you need to get rid of it like a gunnysack full of rattlesnakes because it’s just as deadly to your spirit.
Just one act of anger by Moses, the leader of God’s people, cost him dearly. Instead of trusting Moses and God to take care of them until they reached the promised land, the Israelites were complaining. Because Moses was angry with the people, he disobeyed God’s instructions to speak to the rock to get water. Instead, Moses struck the rock and because of his disobedience, God did not allow him to enter the promised land.
The Bottom Line: Don’t let pride and anger put a lump on your head.
Pastor Jimmy Tucker
(620) 223-1483
Diamond Community Church
10:45 a.m. Worship
First Southern Baptist Church Breaks Ground for New Center
Members of Fort Scott’s First Southern Baptist Church held a groundbreaking ceremony last Sunday for a new Family Life Center.
Construction on the expansion is scheduled to begin next week.
Skeeters by Pastor James Collins
Skeeters
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11
The mosquitos were terrible at our house last summer. We don’t call them mosquitos. We call them skeeters.
I don’t know why, but skeeters love me. I guess it is because I’m so sweet. Skeeters buzz, swarm, attack, and bite me. Anytime, I go outside it’s like they have a skeeter spotter flying around that says, “Hey guys, the all you can eat preacher buffet is open at the Collins house. Come on!”
When I work out in the yard, my wife, Amanda, likes to come out and supervise me. She supervises my work. She says things like, “You’re mowing the grass wrong.” She says things like, “You need to fertilize.” She says things like, “I know you worked all day putting in the flower bed, but I really don’t like it there. I want you to dig it up and move it over there.” She supervises me.
Last summer, I was working in the yard. Amanda was outside supervising me. Suddenly, “WHAP!” Something hit me across the back of the head. I saw stars.
I turned around and my wife was standing there with an open hand. She had hit me upside the back of my head. She hit me hard too. I thought I might lose consciousness. I thought I had a concussion. I couldn’t believe it.
I caught my breath and said, “What are you doing?”
“There was a skeeter on your head.” she said.
“Did you get it?”
“No. I don’t think so.”
Amanda started yelling, “There he is! There he is!” The skeeter was buzzing around me. As she was screaming, Amanda started slapping me. She was about to beat me to death. I don’t know what was worse, getting stung by the skeeter or getting slapped around.
Despite Amanda’s assault, the skeeter kept on buzzing around me. He kept dive bombing me. Before long, he found some friends and they swarmed me. I had to go inside to escape their onslaught.
That was a silly story, but it is a picture of the demon dive bombers that come at us every day. Like those skeeters, the devil’s demons are dive bombing us. They are trying to tear your marriage and family apart. They are trying to stop you from raising your children with Christian values. They are trying to keep you from serving Jesus. They are trying to destroy your Christian walk. They are trying to keep you from going to church.
Fortunately, God has given us protection from the devil and his demons. We have the full armor of God. The full armor of God is found in Ephesians 6. It is the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, the belt of truth, and the sword of the Spirit. The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God, the Bible. When the demonic forces attack, you should use Scripture to slap back at them.
The point is: You need protection from the devil’s assault. Are you under attack? Are you being dive bombed? Are you in a situation that seems hopeless? God has made a way for you to deal with whatever the devil throws at you. Turn to the Father through Jesus, His Son.
The Lord Jesus Christ can squash your problems like a bug.
Pastor James Collins serves at Fort Scott’s First Southern Baptist Church. Find out more about his ministry or purchase his latest books at www.thepointis.net.