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Help for children President of the Raeford Junior W oman's Club, Jane Britt (left),presents Anne H. Johnson with a S250 check to be used for the Hoke children's Center. Johnson is the director of the center which is a day care facility for handicapped children. The money came from the partial proceeds of eight nights of bingo sponsored by the Raeford Junior Woman's Club. Fertilizer essential for good lawns By Willie Feathers tone, Jr. County Extension Chairman The main secret to keeping a healthy, attractive lawn for a long time is the use of the proper amount of the right ratio (nitrogen, phosphorus and potash) of fertilizer at the correct time. And, the proper amount, ratio and time varies with the particular grass you have. Fertilizers that contain organic and inorganic nitrogen are used in maintaining lawns. The organic nitrogen costs more per unit of ac tual nitrogen but has the advantage of releasing its nutrients slower than inorganic sources. Organic nitrogen gives more uniform stimulation to grass over a longer period. Also there are synthetic, slow-release nitrogen sources that act in the same manner as the organics. In North Carolina, research on aggressive warm-season turf grasses such as common bermuda Extension News and all hybrid bermuda grasses show a requirement of 4:1:2 to 4:1:3 ration of nitrogen to phosphorus to potash over a one year peiod. Most of these grasses need phosphorus and potash in early spring and in late summer (to build up food reserve and increase winter hardiness). Centipede is a low fertility grass, and one application of phosphorus and potash (in spring) is usually sufficient for a growing season. Also, research has shown that phosphorus should be kept in the medium soil lest range for zoysia and centipede. On all warm season grasses ex cept centipede, nitrogen must be applied every 4-8 weeks during the summer. The time interval between nitrogen applications depends on the type of nitrogen fertilizer (quick-release or slow-release) be ing used, the needs of the grass be- winter kill. ing fertilized (see Table), and the Soil test to be sure in fertilizing lawn quality desired by the owner. warm season grasses. Apply fer Do not apply large amounts of tilizer only when grass is dry. If no nitrogen late in the growing season soil test is made, some suggested (early fall) since this makes warm- ways of fertilizing are shown season grasses more susceptible to below. Suggested Maintenance Fertilization for Warm Season Lawn Grasses: April 15 Each 4-8 Weeks Between August 15 15 lbs. 3-9-18 1 to 2 lbs. N 15 lbs. 3-9-18 or 4 lbs. 12-4-8 10 to 15 lbs. 12-4-8 4 lbs. 12-4-8 or 12 lbs. 0-10-20 1 to 2 lbs. N 12 lbs. 0-10-20 + + '/j lb. N >/2 lb. N or 12 lbs. 10-10-10 1 to 2 lbs. N 12 lbs. 10-10-10 ?Note: All rates are lbs./1000 sq. ft. Multiply by 43.5 to convert to acre basic. The above rates and time are optimum values of high-quality turf areas which will be mowed often and closely and otherwise managed in tensely. The homeowner who does not wish to mow more than once a week should use the lower rate of nitrogen and the longer interval between applications. Seminar for older adults on tap for June 7 By Ellen Willis Home Extension Agent The 9th Eloise Cofer Family Living Seminar is being held June 7 at McKimmon Center in Raleigh. This years topic is "Life Enrich ment For the Older Adult." Pre-registration must be mailed by May 20. If you are interested in attending call 875-2162 for further details - I am planning to attend. MARKET MANNERS Some of us don't show very good manners when we go to the supermarket. We pick up items in one part of the store, change our minds and just leave the merchan dise elsewhere. The result: Super market managers must hire a larger store staff to pick up after us. Additional staff members mean higher costs to the super market and in turn the higher costs are passed on to the shopper. Unfortunately some foods can spoil if they are removed from a refrigerated area and left deserted in a non-refrigerated spot. Spoilage means higher costs for the store and the shopper. The bottom line is this. It's important to show good shopping manners. The bad shopping manners of a few can cost both the store and those who shop there money. STRETCHING MAY WARD OFF ACHES AND PAINS The older you get, the more aches and pains you get. Right? Not necessarily so. What will save you from this fate? Exercise, naturally. But not necessarily the vigorous, sweaty, painful kind people dread and thus don't do. Rather it's the stretching, flexing kind that will help you feel good all over. As people get older, they do begin to stiffin up. Normal use of muscles for bending and reaching can cause pain. But if people would start a routine of stretching exercises, their muscles and joints would stay more flexible and they wouldn't have to feel as bad physically. A daily ten to fifteen minute routine could do it. This in cludes -- from the top down ? nods and circles with the head; arm circles in both directions; side to side bends; leg swings; ankle twists; toe touches, and overall stretching high to the sky. So whether you wish to do vigorous exercising, or merely wish to ward off aches and pains, you can do your body some good and feel bet ter too - by stretching. ENJOYING YOUR AGE Growing older is a continuous process ? one that involves the total person. So feeling good about yourself isn't something that comes about in later years. It, too, is a continuing process that in volves the-total person. Enjoyitig your age means taking delight in work and play, and participating with others and showing concern Front Burner for others. Now showing concern for others takes many forms. If you have had a satisfying career, share your knowledge and perspective with others. If you've always contributed to the com munity, continue to do so. If you have a physical limitation, show concern for others by sharing your emotional and intellectual skills. And listening, really listening, is a very important way of showing concern for others. Things you'll want to avoid in clude self-centeredness, isolation, loss of interest in others, and indif ference to yourself and others. Coping with problems as they arise, making decisions, asking for help and accepting assistance when it is needed -- all these things will help make you feel good about ?o'ur$etra? you grow blder. SOUTHWEST CASSEROLE 1 large onion chopped 1 lb. ground beef 2 teaspoons salt, divided 3 cups drained, cooked or canned pinto, red or pink beans 1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons each chili powder and sugar 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed 1 can (20 oz.) tomatoes 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 4 1/2 cups water, divided 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheesc Saute onion in oil until tender. Add ground beef and brown, breaking apart with fork. Add chili powder, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, olives and 1/2 cup water; simmer 1 hour. Combine cornmeal with 1/2 cup water. Bring remain ing 4 cups water to boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and cornmeal; cook lO minutes Or until*thickened. Spread half of cornmeal mixture in bottom of deep 2 1/2 to 3 quart baking dish. Add bean mixture; spread remaining cornmeal mix ture over beans. Bake at 350? F. 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer. Makes 8 serv ings. Recipe can be halved using 1/2 can tomato paste and 1 can (14 to 16 oz.) tomatoes. 391 calories per serving. SUNSHINY CARROT BAKE 3 cups coarsely shredded carrots 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups cooked rice 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed 1 1/2 cups milk Combine carrots, rice, 1 1/2 cups cheese, onion, seasonings, milk and eggs; mix lightly. Spoon into remaining cheese. Bake in preheated 325? F. oven 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. (Continued on page 5B) YOU CAN SAVE $250 ON HEATING AND COOUNGYOUR HOME AIL IT TAKES IS COMMON SENSE. The way you build a home can make up to a 40%difference in what you pay for heating and cooling. 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