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Summer is best time for evaluating shade Summer is an excellent time to evaluate the general condition of shade trees. We can visually deter mine the amount of new growth, amount of foliage on tree, amount of die-back or dead wood on trees. While working in shrubs, groundcovers, beds or grass in the summer we should analyze what's going on underneath the tree ? what is the condition of the root zone area? Are there surface roots which need attention - or possibly root damage by nearby construc tion. The motive behind periodically analyzing trees is to detect a problem and act accord ingly while there is still time. One very simple means of detecting a problem is to notice the amount of die-back or dead wood in a tree. Obviously all trees will eventual ly shed a limb or two but when the entire top section or side of a tree is bare in the summer - something is wrong! First considerations would be given to the root zone area - was there any construction nearby over the last few years? This would in clude grade changes, injured roots during construction, compaction of soil or possibly herbicides used before paving the area. Construc tion damage may not become ap parent for several years. The solutions to construction damage to shade trees are very limited, and generally unsatisfac tory. If the diagnosis is construc tion damage to the roots the im mediate plan of action would be to remove the dead limbs in the tree. Selective pruning or thinning and deep root feeding would also be recommended. Notice the amount of new growth on the ends of the outer live branches. Measure from the tip of the bud back to the first ring of scars on the twig. Also notice the distance between the earlier rings of scars. This will indicate the growth history of the branch. Extension News Willie Featherstone County Extension Chairman During summer months a thin ning of top growth, continuous shedding of twigs and oozing of sap from the trunk indicates a disease problem called wet wood or slime flux. While there are no automatic cures, drain tubes can be installed. This will relieve inter nal pressure which has developed in the tree. (Some arborists do not recommend the drain tubes because of the injuries which can result.) Gridling roots may become ob vious in summer while working beneath the tree. Roots can encir cle the trunk either above or below the soil surface and actually strangle the tree - cutting off the normal flow of sap. Immediate ac tion should be taken to remove the small roots from around the tree. This can be done effectively with a chisel or hatchet. Large girdling roots should be left alone as a more serious problem to the tree could result from injury to the large roots. Other considerations for sum mer shade tree care would be brac ing and cabling branches which are susceptible to injury from storms. Weak, narrow, v-shaped crotches should be analyzed and possibly braced. Future growth might also cause splits as the wood fibers are the weakest at the points where branches join. The cables can pro vide the strength required for future growth and stress. After a careful analysis of the tree and surrounding area a deci sion must be made as to the future of the tree. LTHY SAVINGS W?dO Tm IH HdwHI mt Hut ftcon LU N. Mate SI.. Rarford, N.C.. Td. rS-MI Begging relief: Free offer Half of this country's adult population suffers from some sort of digestive upset of which constipation is the most common. Because constipation has many causes, you should consult a health official. Chronic, on-going constipation can lead to more serious matters. To help you better understand bowel function, pick up a copy of a Free 16-page booklet at our Rx Counter. 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It will be held during the North Carolina Turkey Festival beginning on September 18. 4-H'ers train taste buds By Kimberiy Potter Leah Hendrix, president, gave a program to the Hillcrest 4-H'ers entitled, "Send Your Taste Buds To School." The program dealt with two of the necessary senses. At the beginning of the meeting, many different foods were passed out along with a sheet to be filled out. The club members drank dif ferent liquids and told how they smelled or tasted. As the program progressed the group became eager to eat the food portion of the fixings. In the business section of the meeting. Amy English told about her experiences at 4-H Camp. Leah Hendrix also mentioned 4-H Congress. Gub Advisor, Mrs. Hendrix, brought up a few other articles of new business. To end the meeting, club members played a word game led by Mrs. Hendrix. Finally, everyone ate leftovers of a most entertaining program. The Johnson Company INSURANCE Z^X AUTO ? FIRE tefe/ HOMEOWNERS ? 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Safeuiaii FINANCIhbhSI Co. nil idilc i^tnc. 236 EDENBOROUQH CENTER RAEFORD, N.C. 87*4111 Water play important for children 's summer Water play is a popular activity for children during the hot summer months. It provides a cool, relax ing way for children to have fun. In addition, children learn impor tant concepts when playing with water - what floats and what sinks, how things look and feel wet and dry, that water evaporates, etc. Try these water play activities with your children this summer for hours of great fun! ?Dancing in the sprinkler or playing in the water squirted from a garden hose. -Water-painting the sidewalk, porch, play yard equipment, etc. (Use old paint brushes and cans or buckets filled with water) -Pouring water from the sprinkling can onto flowers, the sidewalk and each others toes. -Making musical instruments by filling glasses with water at dif ferent levels and tapping the glasses with a metal spoon. You will need to supervise closely so that no glasses are broken. -Making mud pies with wet sand or dirt. Provide plenty of containers, pie and muffin pans, doll dishes, spoons, etc. -Washing doll clothes and hanging them to dry. -Washing dusty outdoor fur niture, play equipment, tricycles, etc. -Blowing bubbles with straws or pipes and soapy water. Use a mild soapy solution and supervise close ly so that young children do not in gest the soapy water or get it into their eyes. , Hints -Soak thermos bottles in baking soda and water to remove sour smell. -Frozen breads, cookies, cakes, fruits and vegetables can be safely thawed at room temoerature. Peach *n* Pineapple Shake 1 pint vanilla ice cream softened On the Front Burnei Alice Pettitt Home Economics Agent V* cup chilled unsweetened pine apple juice Fresh mint, if desired M I cup drained chilled canned slic ed peaches 1 cup cold milk Yi teaspoon vanilla Place ice cream, peaches and i pineapple juice in blender con tainer; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Add ' milk and vanilla; blend well. Serve im mediately in tall chilled glasses with fresh mint. Makes 4 cups. Fruit Gelatin Mold with Lemon Honey Dressing Fruit Mold: 1 can (11 -oz.) mandarin orange segments 1 cup boiling water 2 pkgs. (3 oz.) cream cheese 12 maraschino cherries 1 can (16 oz.) pineapple chunks 1 pkg. (6 oz.) orange gelatin 1 V* cups ginger ale Vi cup minced walnuts lettuce leaves Drain orange segments and pineapple chunks; reserve 1 cup syrup. In large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add reserved syrup and ginger ale. Chill until slightly thickened. Cut each package of cream cheese into 12 equal squares. Roll each square between palms of hands to form ball. Roll in minced walnuts, press ing lightly to make walnuts adhere. Chill. Drain cherries on paper towel. Arrange cheese balls and cherries in bottom of IVi quart ring mold. Spoon over just enough thickened gelatin to hold in place; (Continued on page 7) ? 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