Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glove: Perspective
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Scout your garden at least twice a week for insects and disease
- Be cautious with weed killers that provide several months of control. They can damage trees and shrubs through root uptake. Check the instructions and stay the recommended distance away.
- Keep up with your weeding. Small weeds are much easier to control.
- Harvest herbs frequently.
- Attention: Beekeepers You may want to construct electric fence to protect hives from Bears
- For cut flowers, harvest early in the day, keep cool, place in water ASAP, select newest fully expanded blossoms.
- Honey bees are still swarming if you see a swarm call Cooperative extension 252-438-8188
- Protect yourself from ticks and mosquitos.
- Keep your garden journal updated. You are getting busier each day in the garden and you need to record what you have done in the garden each day.
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The Local Skinny! Reading And Tennis Come Together At Perry Memorial Library
Perry Memorial Library is bringing tennis back to the gallery for a fun-filled event that gets kids learning about the sport through reading and exercise.
Melody Peters, the library’s youth services director, said a crew from Edmonds Tennis and Education Foundation is taking a second swing at a workshop designed for young people ages 5-18. They aced last year’s event, and Peters said they’ll be back this year to serve up some more fun.
The Tennis Book Read takes place on May 31 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
And, not to worry, there will be tennis racquets in the gallery, she said.
“They tell me they have it all under control,” Peters said, reassuringly.
ETEF volunteers will be on hand to work with the young people to learn the basics of tennis.
The Edmonds family established the nonprofit youth development organization in 2018 and uses the game of tennis to provide academic and athletic opportunities to underserved youth.
Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/ to learn more or email Peters at mpeters@perrylibrary.org.
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The Local Skinny! Keeping Pets Fit And Trim
When it comes to caring for our pets, local veterinarian Dr. Aleksandar Besermenji says the simplest solution is often the best solution when it comes to reducing obesity – portion control and exercise are key components in maintaining dog and cat health.
“We do see a lot of animals with issues of extra weight,” Besermenji said on Tuesday’s recurring Pet and People segment of The Local Skinny! Besermenji practices at Franklinton Animal Hospital on U.S. 1 in Franklinton.
Just like in humans, it’s not good for dogs and cats to have an “unhealthy accumulation of body fat,” Besermenji said. And just like in humans, dogs and cats that consume more calories than they expend in energy end up with fat reserves in their bodies.
The key is prevention, he noted. “Feed them what the (label) says and nothing more.”
Granted, that’s easier said than done, but if pet owners don’t oversee what their pets are eating, it opens the door for problems – especially insulin resistance and diabetes in cats and joint and bone problems for dogs.
Exercise is as important as diet when it comes to maintaining healthy weights. As pets age, however, they may be less energetic. And that may be a time to revisit the type and amount of food they eat.
A little bit of canned food is ok – on occasion – but it’s not a good idea to feed only canned food. “When they crunch on those kibbles, it helps to scrape the tartar off” teeth, Besermenji said, emphasizing the importance of dry food in a pet’s diet.
Franklinton Animal Hospital is open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Call 919.341.1055 to learn more.
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Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Health Remembers Lives Lost In Service To Country
-Information courtesy of Donna Young, MPH Marketing & Communication Coordinator
Maria Parham Health invites the public to its third annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday, May 25, 2023. This year’s theme is “Reflection and Celebration.” The service will begin at 10 a.m. by the flagpoles in front of the hospital, where attendees will remember and honor those who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Maria Parham’s keynote speaker this year will be Hartwell Wright, Vietnam veteran and recent recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is among the most prestigious awards conferred by the Governor of North Carolina. It is awarded for exemplary service to the State of North Carolina that is above and beyond the call of duty that has made a significant impact and strengthened North Carolina communities. Hartwell Wright received the award in February 2022.
The Maria Parham Memorial Day Service will include prayers from Harriett Baptist Church Pastor Will Breedlove, as well as special music, the hanging of a memorial wreath and the reading of names In Memoriam.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the auditorium.
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Edible Gardening
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Pop The Hood: Maintaining Your Car’s Cooling System
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS.
Nobody wants to get stuck on the side of the road with an overheated engine. With just a little maintenance – and an abundance of caution – vehicle owners can make sure all is well under the hood.
Michael Puckett, with Advance Auto Parts on Raleigh Road, can walk customers through the process of checking to make sure radiators and cooling systems have the proper antifreeze and coolant to keep drivers on the road and out of the shop.
It’s safety first, Puckett said on Thursday’s Pop the Hood segment on WIZS Radio. Safety goggles and protective clothing – including gloves – are important when dealing with antifreeze or coolant.
Antifreeze can be dangerous to people and to animals, so DIY’ers should always store and dispose of it properly. It’s important to remember to disconnect the battery and make sure the engine is cold, whether you’re simply topping off fluids or doing a system flush.
The staff at Advance Auto Parts can help you get just the right product for your make and model vehicle, as well as provide you with the manufacturer’s specifications.
“There’s a bunch of different colors of antifreeze,” Puckett said. “You always want to make sure you’re doing it per OEM (original equipment manufacturer) specs.” The wrong type of antifreeze could affect engine performance.
Advance Auto also offers online purchase for its products for quick and easy pickup in as few as 30 minutes.
“Call the store and we can help you with anything you have questions about” when placing an online order, he said. Visit shop.advanceautoparts.com to learn more.
Call the Raleigh Road store at 252.438.2049 and the Prosperity Road location, just off Dabney Drive, at 252.438.4183.
The information contained in this post is not advice from Advance Auto Parts or WIZS. Safety First! Always seek proper help. This is presented for its informational value only and is part of a paid advertising sponsorship.
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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Separating Work from Home
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Scout your garden at least twice a week for insects and disease
- When it comes to irrigation, don’t follow a schedule. Timing should be based on soil moisture, temperature, plant performance, etc.
- Keep up with your weeding. Small weeds are much easier to control.
- Shape up azaleas now that they are done blooming.
- Attention: Beekeepers You may want to construct electric fence to protect hives from Bears
- If you’d like to help pollinators, take note through the summer when there is a shortage of blooming plants in your landscape. Make plans to fill those gaps by adding plants that bloom in those gap times.
- Honey bees are still swarming if you see a swarm call Cooperative extension 252-438-8188
- Succession planting
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