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ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 23, 2009By NEIL SPERRYDear Neil: I have grown aexas mountain laurel fromseed I planted six or sevenyears ago. It’s now largeenough to flower, and I’ve enjoyedits spring blooms. However,as you can see in the photo,some of the flower stalksare widened and stretchedout at their bases. A localnursery told me my samplecouldn’t be from a mountainlaurel. What is the problem,and what should I do withmy plant?This is called “fasciation,”and it’s the abnormalitywhere stem and flower tissuesdevelop two-dimensionally.The best-known exampleis the annual flower calledcockscomb, although you’llsee many types of cacti andsucculents that mutate intothis type of growth. It altersthe plants’ rates of growth,and it changes their appearance.But it doesn’t reallyhurt them. You can usuallyprune out the fasciated tissues,and the plant will continuewith normal growthand flowers.Dear Neil: I have threecrape myrtles within 10 feetof the foundation of my house.Will they hurt the foundation?Two are 25-foot trees, and theother is the shorter varietyAcoma.At those distances, theypose no threat at all to thefoundation. Keep thempruned away from the edgeGARDENER’S MAILBAGof the roof. They could rubthrough shingles and siding.Dear Neil: How do you getrid of nematodes?You may have to learn todeal with nematodes, insteadof expecting to eliminatethem. Your best courses of actioninclude planting Elboncereal rye in early October.Let it grow through most ofthe winter, before you plowit under. The rye entraps themicroscopic worms within itsroot system, so the populationwill be greatly reduced.Plant cool-season vegetablesinto infested areas. They aremuch less likely to sufferdamage than their late springand summer counterparts.Choose resistant varietieswhenever they’re offered.Dear Neil: I remember youmentioning a product youcould install behind retainingwalls to prevent the intrusionof tree roots. I can’t find thatnote. What is it again?Use heavy vinyl pondliner from a water gardenand pond supply dealer. It’sreadily available and easilyworked into such settings.Dear Neil: What can I useto eliminate crabgrass frommy St. Augustine lawn withoutharming the St. Augustine?I’m going to assume youtruly have crabgrass andnot dallisgrass or some othergrassy weed. Crabgrassis an annual weed that canbe identified by its light- tomedium-green leaves, shortrunners and helicopter-likeseed heads. It actually issomewhat akin to St. Augustine,so what kills an existingcrabgrass plant will alsokill St. Augustine. Your twobest tricks: take better careof the St. Augustine, and itshould quickly overrun theweaker crabgrass. Then, ifneeded, apply pre-emergentweedkiller granules in earlyMarch and early June nextyear to stop the next seasonof its growth.Dear Neil: I have a large,fruit-bearing fig tree thathas many stems, almost as ifmany trees were growing together.Some of the brancheshave started dying. In removingone stem, I noticed somethingwas boring through thecenter. Now, other stems haveyellow leaves. Should I bespraying something?If you actually saw a larvalinsect in the tunnel in thecenter of the fig stem, thatcould be a borer of some sort(they are not prone to them).It might also just have beenthe hollowed-out pith. It’s difficultto give a good diagnosiswithout additional facts. Youmight take samples of thepossible borers to a MasterCertified Nursery Professionalat a member of the TexasNursery and Landscape Association.Take photos of theplant in, too. It’s probably justa large shrub with multiplebranches that play the partsof trunks. It may be that theinternal stems are gettingpinched by the competition,much as happens with Bradfordpear trunks.ATTENTIONOil and Gas Rig Workersand WaterTruck DriversHave you experiencedwork-related breathingtrouble?Dear Neil: I have an unknownspecies of pine tree ata house. It’s about 30 feet tall,and until about two years ago,it was healthy. Now it’s yellow.I’ve used 24 tree stakes, ironand moderate watering. It’sa little better, but still struggling.What should I do?Not knowing specificallywhat kind of pine you have,and not knowing where specificallyit’s growing, it’s difficultto give you a good answer.However, it certainly soundslike an East Texas slash orloblolly pine that’s having atough time of it in some othertype of soil, probably alkaline.If that’s the case, you areindeed seeing iron deficiency.I’ve made it my policy, however,for the past 25 years, notto offer too much encouragementon this issue. If you’regrowing a water oak, Americanholly, slash or loblollypine or other acid-soil-lovingtree in alkaline soil, you needto cut your losses and replacethe tree with a better species.Adding iron only solvesthe current problem, and itwill only get worse as long asyou have the tree. I’ve seen ithappen thousands of times,and I have yet to see a successfulturnaround.!Have a question you’d likeNeil to consider? Mail it tohim in care of the Wise CountyMessenger, P.O. Box 149,Decatur, TX 76234 or e-mailhim at mailbag@sperrygardens.com.Neil regrets that hecannot reply to questions individually.You have the Right to Chooseyour Home Health Provider.Comprehensive ServicesWISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCHwisecountycowboychurch.comSunday Service 10:30 a.m.903-227-7369Decatur Livestock MARKET2473 North FM 51Decatur, TexasWise Dance Center1300 N. Hwy. 287, Decatur2009 Fall ClassesBegin August 31Fall Registration Monday, August 10 • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Age 3 & UpBallet • TapPilates/StretchPre-Ballet through advanced levelsVIOLIN/FIDDLE & PIANO LESSONSCall For Class Availability & InformationPrivate Lessons Available for Ballet • Ballroom Dancing• Wedding Couples940-626-1124 • 940-627-7777Specialty Programs• Honeywell HomMed telemonitoring• Orthopedic “Hip and Knee” Rehab Program• “Heart to Heart” Cardiac Program• In home “Good for the Soles” Foot CareProgram/Assistance w/Diabetic Shoes• KCI Wound VAC/Wound Care• “Sure Steps” Fall Prevention Program• Congestive Heart Failure Program• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program• Anodyne Therapy• Skilled Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Medical Social Services• Physical Therapy • Speech Therapy • Home Health Aide1705 S. FM 51, Suite 108 • Decatur • 940-627-2565Serving Wise and Surrounding CountiesMedicare/Medicaid and most private insurance acceptedSizzling Savings for Summer FunNAVI SYSTEMABS BRAKESSAVE$2,000MSRP $14,499‘08 ST1300AFTER $600 DOUBLE BONUS BUCKSSALE$12,599SAVE$1,900MSRP $9,599‘08 CBR 600RR‘08 GL18HPNAM8 MSRP $23,399As Low As 0.99% APRfor 36 months on approved credit through Honda Financial Servcies*SALE$7,909‘07 VTX1800TSALE$21,359ON SELECT MODELSAFTER $2,000 DOUBLE BONUS BUCKSMSRP $15,949SALE$11,604SAVE$4,300MSRP $7,199‘08 CRF450R SAVE$2,200SALE$4,999SAVE$1,700AFTER $500 DOUBLE BONUS BUCKSMSRP $6,449‘08 CRF250RSAVE$1,500SALE$4,926MSRP $5,999‘07 TRX 400EXSAVE$1,700SALE$4,299Call AttorneyClint Phillipsfor a free initialconsultation940-626-0087Located at:105 W. Main St.Decatur, TexasAFTER $500 DOUBLE BONUS BUCKSSAVE$1,400‘09 BIG REDPrices good July 8 thru July 31. Prices do not include T.T. & L. F&PFRONT & REARINDEPENDENT SUPENSION675CC FEUL-INJECTED ENGINETHREE SELECTABLE DRIVE MODESMSRP $11,399SALE$9,999AFTER $500 DOUBLE BONUS BUCKS‘08 TRX420TEYour Wise County Honda Dealer - Where your ‘Fun’ is our business.1650 S. Hwy 287, Decatur940-626-4366 • 866-480-RIDEwww.hondaoftexas.comTuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.MSRP $4,199SALE$3,599SAVE$600Honda Financial Services 0.99% Fixed APR Financing –Select Models 0.99% Fixed APR financing available for customers who qualify for super preferred credit tier for up to 36 months through Honda Financial Services. Payment example: 36 monthly payments of $28.20 for each $1,000 financed. Offer good on new andunregistered 2009 model year MUV700, 2008 & prior GL1800 and 2009 & prior AquaTrax models. Not all buyers may qualify. Higher rates apply for buyers with lower credit ratings. Check with participating Honda dealers for complete details. Offer ends 7/31/09. BigRed bigred.honda.com MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITYVEHICLES CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, BE RESPONSIBLE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT, AND KEEP THE SIDE NETS AND DOORS CLOSED. AVOID EXCESSIVE SPEEDS, AND BE CAREFUL ON DIFFICULT TERRAIN. ALL MUVDRIVERS SHOULD WATCH THE SAFETY VIDEO “MULTIPURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLES: A GUIDE TO SAFE OPERATION” AND READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. NEVER DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, ON PUBLIC ROADS, OR WITH MORE THAN ONE PASSENGER. BIG RED ISONLY FOR DRIVERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER. DRIVER AND PASSENGER MUST BE TALL ENOUGH FOR SEAT BELT TO FIT PROPERLY AND TO BRACE THEMSELVES WITH BOTH FEET FIRMLY ON THE FLOOR. PASSENGER MUST BE ABLE TO GRASP THE HAND HOLD WITH THE SEAT BELT ON AND BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR. RESPECTTHE ENVIRONMENT WHEN DRIVING. Big Red is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ATV’s honda.com RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR HIGHLY EXPERIENCED RIDERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER. BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER. REMEMBER, ATVs CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOURSAFETY, ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND NEVER RIDE ON PAVED SURFACES OR PUBLIC ROADS. KEEP IN MIND THAT RIDING DOESN’T MIX WITH DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. HONDA RECOMMENDS THAT ALL ATV RIDERS TAKE A TRAINING COURSE AND READ THEIR OWNER’S MANUALTHOROUGHLY. For rider training information or to locate a rider-training course near you, call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. TRX and Best on Earth are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Double Bonus Bucks offer is good with the purchase of select models. Bonus Bucks can only be used for purchases at thedealership and must be redeemed on the date of purchase. Offer has no cash value and is not transferable. Double Bonus Bucks may not be used in conjunction with Honda financing offers. Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. Offer good through August 31, 2009.
SAVVY SENIORALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, July 23, 2009 3By JIM MILLERDear Savvy Senior,Where can grandparents raising grandchildren find help?My two grandkids are about to move in with me indefinitely,and I’m looking to find out what resources are available thatcan help us.Grappling GrandmaDear Grandma,You definitely have plenty of company on this issue. Acrossthe United States, more than 2.4 million grandparents areraising their grandchildren, as the parents struggle with avariety of serious problems such as drug or alcohol addiction,financial hardship, mental illness, prison time, domesticviolence, divorce and more.While there are many financial, legal and even emotionalissues to think about when you begin to raise a grandchild,you’ll be happy to know that help is available. Here aresome tips and resources along with supportive services tocheck into:Support groupsEven if it’s not your thing, support groups for grandparentsraising grandchildren are fantastic tools to connectyou with other people who understand what you’re experiencing,not to mention it gives you a chance to learn andshare information and resources. To find local and onlinesupport groups, visit the AARP Foundation GrandparentInformation Center at www.giclocalsupport.org where youcan do a search by city or zip code.Financial assistanceRaising or taking care of grandkids can be a major strainon the pocketbook, but financial assistance is availabledepending on your circumstances. For starters, find outwhether your grandchild or family qualifies for Social Security(www.ssa.gov/kids/parent5.htm), your state’s TemporaryAssistance for Needy Families program (www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa) or food stamps (www.fns.usda.gov/fsp).Also visit www.benefitscheckup.org, a comprehensive Webresource that helps you search for additional governmentand private benefits you may be eligible for, such as supplementalincome, lower energy bills, discounts on prescriptionmedications and more.Tax breaksGrandparents who are raising children may also be eligiblefor tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit(EITC), which is available to those with low or moderateincomes. If you make too much money to qualify for theEITC, you may be able to apply for the Child Tax Credit.And if you’re raising three or more kids, you can try for theAdditional Child Tax Credit. Also available is the Child andDependent Care Tax Credit to families who incur child careexpenditures in order to work. To learn more, visit www.irs.gov or call the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040.Legal statusAsk a family law attorney to help you determine whetheror not it would be beneficial for you to become your grandchild’slegal guardian. This status will allow you to makeimportant decisions for the child such as enrolling them inschool (some states require it), or giving a doctor permissionto treat them. For help finding legal advice or locating anattorney, visit www.findlegalhelp.org, a consumer’s guidecreated by the American Bar Association that can also helpyou locate free legal services depending on your income.Health insuranceIf you need health insurance for your grandchildren, youcan apply for free or low-cost health insurance (dependingon your income level) through your state government. Tolearn more and find out if you’re eligible, go to www.insurekidsnow.gov,or call 877-543-7669. You also may be able toget help through Medicaid. Also visit the National Associationof Insurance Commissioners Web site at www.insureuonline.org– click on “Raising Grandchildren,” for tips andinformation on a variety of other insurance considerations.Savvy tipThe best overall resource for grandparents raising grandchildrenis AARP (www.aarp.org/family/grandparenting),which offers a bevy of articles and helpful information includinga GrandCare tool kit.!Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit www.savvysenior.org. JimMiller is a contributor to the NBC “Today” show and authorof “The Savvy Senior” book.Decatur Academy for Children, Inc.We would like to pick upchildren at Alvord ISDCall For DetailsENROLLING FOR FALL !701 DEER PARK RD. • DECATUR940-626-4444Free Massagey LUKE CLAYTONI remember as a kid growing up inural Red River County during theate ‘50s and ‘60s, neighbors claimingo have seen everything from ‘blackanthers’ to bears. It’s a good bet thathese ‘bear’ sightings were feral hogs orossibly calves or goats observed durnglow light conditions. By the middlef the last century, black bears wereonexistent in East Texas, but they areost definitely coming back. Thanksto images recordedby trail camerasaround hunters’corn feeders, weknow there is a scatteringof black bearsin isolated areas,mostly young malesstriking out on theirown from ArkansasCLAYTON or Louisiana.As recently asJune 21, there is documentation of aYou are invitedto our... Open House $ale!0709AUGUST 6 & 7Open from 8am to 6pmAUGUST 8Open from 8am R to 5pmBUILDING CORP.RServing our Clients since 1978WISE OUTDOORSGive Aways with Estimate! Food & Refreshments provided!Residential Equine Commercial Farm Suburban Metal RoofingLifetime Paint Warranty Professionally Engineered & Custom Designed FeaturingDoors Builders Risk & Full Insurance Financing AvailableDecatur, TX3936 South Highway 287940-626-8032Color & Design your building atClearyBuilding.comSee website for map to offices1-800-373-5550bear around the corn feeder of ChrisBean from Paris. Chris said in late Mayhe filled his feeder with corn and set histrail camera nearby. When he returneda month or so later to check the camera,in hopes of seeing some big bucks withheavy antlers in velvet, he was shockedto see the image of a black bear.“I did a double take when I lookedover the pictures from the camera. Iexpected to see deer and hogs but cer-Continued on page 4The Silver Cloud Jade Massage bed hasJade Rollers and Far Infrared Rays. This fullyautomated bed does all the work!20 MASSAGES FOR $35ONLY $1.75 PER MASSAGE!“The massage bed was like fl oating on water. It was afeeling of total relaxation and peace,” says RoseannSchaub of Decatur, Texas.Call 393-3674 today to schedule yourFREE TRIAL MASSAGEat 4 Minute Fitness located next to 2K Pawn in Decatur.www.4minutetx.com2009Friday,August 28, 2009009 JEEPATRIOT *RIGHT ON THE CORNER (US287/US380) • RIGHT ON THE PRICE!CA$H IN YOUR CAR$17,9862009 JEEPPATRIOT *07 HYUNDAI SONATAEconomical 4-door. #9333A$9998*06 CHEVY1500 R/CV6, automatic. #9285A$11,998*05 CHEVY1500 X-CABV8, automatic. #9208E$13,998*$22,98609 TOURING 300CHRYSLER *Klementcjd.comService & Parts: 7:30-6:00 Monday-Friday940.627.6700.6700US 287 North, Decatur • 817.430.8416 940.6203 PT CRUISER GTChrysler turbo. Leather. #9213A$9998*06 PT CRUISERChrysler. 24K miles! #9042A$11,750*07 DODGE CALIBERVersatile 4-door! #9274A$12,998*04 1500 QUADCABDodge Lone Star. #9127A$8998*04 F-250 CREWCABDIESEL. Ford Lariat. #7348A$19,998*REDUCED!06 RAM 1500 R/CDodge. V6, automatic. #9360A$14,250C.A.R.S.Registered Dealer$17,9982009 DODGEAVENGER *05 DODGE2500Reg. Cab ST. Automatic. #9167B$10,998*DIESEL08 DODGE 2500 4X4Extra-nice QuadCab. #9208C$32,998*DIESEL06 1500 MEGACAB22K miles! Dodge. #9356A$17,998*APR up to0% APR$37,86809 DIESEL 25004X4QUADCAB *05 GRAND CARAVANNice Dodge minivan. #9107A$8995*08 DODGE 2500 4X4QuadCab. 6.7L Cummins. #9160A$33,500*DIESEL08 1500 QUADCABDodge Lone Star. #9152A$18,450*60 Monthsup to 60WAC on Selected Models *04 DAKOTA CREW 4X4Dodge. V8. #9045C$10,458*05 COLORADO Z71Chevy crewcab 4x4. #9131B$17,500*08 1500 QUAD 4X4Dodge Lone Star. V8. #9126A$23,998*$10,000OFF MSRPALL IN-STOCK LONE STAR2009 RAM1500CREWCABS *Sales: 8-7:00 Monday-Friday8-6:00 Saturday03 FORD EXPEDITIONLeather, V8, automatic. #9040A$10,998*05 DODGE DURANGORed “New style.” #R1332$12,750*02 SUBURBAN Z71Chevy 4x4. #P1322$13,799**TAX, TITLE, LICENSE, EXTRA. With approved credit. All applicable incentives & dealer discounts apply. Prices do not include dealer adds. ZERO APR: 60 payments of $16.67 per $1000financed. PATRIOT: #15-9066. MSRP: $20,445. CHRYSLER 300: #71-9182. MSRP: $27,515. AVENGER: #22-9029. MSRP: $23,385. DODGE 2500: #69-9275. MSRP: $48,020.RIGHT ON THE CORNER (US287/US380) • RIGHT ON THE PRICE!
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