Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 23, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Page: 4 of 16
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County Agent's
Notes
Kenneth Neinast 1 ^
Elizabeth Barfield
Rains County
Extension Agent
THE NATURAL KILLER:
SOIL CONDITIONER
Cereal rye lEIhon * has proven to
be the fastest growing. most cold
tolerant annua) grass available to
home gardeners in Texas You can
plant cereal rye in late fall and have
a thick mat of grass approximate))
ten to 15 inches high in late winter
The grass should he shredded with a
lawniaewver or flexible string trim-
mer. and tilled into the soil so that
deeomposmor car occur before
you plant in the spring Ideally,
shredding and ullage should be
done one month before planting to
alio* for adfouaie decomposition
There ate manv advantages to
following this practice of p,anting
cereal rye in your garden h beauu-
fies the amt unfa greeners 1; will
aac high: levels of organic matter to
the gander sail This rype of green
mariUTt ctot arc :titlooses raradh
At if these benefits were not
enoupr. tlu roots of cereai rve also
sc'V! as i triup-crop far nematodes,
once nsniaiooes enisr the rye roots,
thej cannot escape arc are doomed
Ant; whet cereai rye decomposes,
r. releases organic acids which tend
it telf reduce me a.tai.mtv of ear-
den soil.
Gardeners should be careful to
purchase cereal rye Elboni rather
than annual rve .Annual rye is used
to over-seed lawns, and should not
be used in your vegetable garden In
fact, cereal rye has been found to be
superior to annual rye for seeding
lawns as well.
Cereal rye can be planted by
merely seeding directly on tap erf
the garden seal and raking in. Applv
seed at the rare of one pound per
hundred square feet of garden area
to insure good coverage and ade-
quate growth Raking to give seed
some soil coverage helps. Be sure
to water the rve regularly, and fertil-
ize with any type of non-slow fer-
tilizer every three weeks for maxi-
mum growth Remember that the
majority of the organic material
produced is in the root sy stem
rather than the top foliage This is a
case of What you don't see is what
you actually get! - .Always shred the
rye before it forms seed heads,
since sprouting rye seed in early
spring could become a nuisance
There is no danger of rye seeded in
the fall becoming a weed problem
during the spring, since rye plants
cannot withstand hot temperatures,
and they will die Shred rye and till
the soil one month before planting
so that the massive rye root system
will have adequate time to decom-
pose .
Now you know how to give those
nematodes what they deserve-the
death sentence.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
In late fall, the weatherman will
give the bad news, a blue norther,
which will freeze all tender vegeta-
tion, is on the way If you followed
recommended planting schedules,
your fall garden should have been
producing luscious vegetables for
over a month. However, gardeners
should prepare to weather the
storm! Texas weather is peculiar.
NOW OPEN!
DR. E. JASON RABE
Doctor of Chiropractic
Office Hours:
Dies. 8:30-5:00
Fri. 1:00-5:00
NE Corner of Square
102 E. North Street
Emory, TX 75440
(903) 473-0133
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Carpet, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners
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Point
CARPET REPAIRS
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598-2571 or
1-800-713-6318
24-Hour Emergency Service
Northers blow through for several
days, then the weather often clears
and warms. The next cold weather
may not occur for several weeks. If
tender vegetation was protected
during the cold snap, you can con-
tinue harv esting summer vegetables
in winter months.
Only tender, frost-susceptible
vegetables need protection Hope-
fully. these were planted together,
as recommended. Frost-tolerant
vegetables can withstand consider-
able cold
If tomatoes have been supported
by cages secured to prevent blow-
down by high winds, these cages
can be used as miniature green-
houses Cover each cage with a
plastic bag. and place a light bulb in
each covered cage. The burning
bulb releases enough heat to pre-
vent plant damage from tempera-
tures as low as 25 degrees F or cold-
er Remember to anchor these
cages, because if they blow down
on a cold night, all efforts are in
vain.
Anchored cages can also act as
supports for a larger covered struc-
ture. For example, where a row of
caged tomatoes borders each side of
two rows of beans or squash, a
greenhouse-type structure can be
made by draping a large sheet of
polyethylene plastic from the base
of one row of cages to the base of
the opposite row of cages. Anchor
loose ends of plastic with soil or
rocks.
As little foliage as possible
should come into contact with the
plastic, since the contacted foliage
will freeze. After danger of frost is
past, only one side of the makeshift
greenhouse is rolled back. The
other remains secured with soil for
a quick cover on the next frost alert
Maybe you don’t want to go to all
of this trouble. In that case, be pre-
pared to harvest all frost-suscepti-
ble vegetables before the first
killing frost.
The tnforMatton herein is for educational
purposes only. References to commercial
products or trade names is made with the
understanding that no discrimination is in-
tended or no endorsement by the Coopera-
tive Extension Service is imphed
Extension programs serve people of all
ages regardless of socioeconomic level,
race, color, sex. religion disability or na
nonal origin
Dots &
Dashes
Dorothy Reed
CALL 473-2211 FOR ALL
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR
EDDIE JONES’
GARAGE
Hwy. 69 South, Box 413, Emory, TX
OLD FASHIONED SERVICE
■ AND FRIENDLY STAFF!
The Alba Golden Lions Club
will hold a bake sale in from of
Haisten’s Grocery Store Saturday,
November 22nd, beginning at 8:00
a m., benefiting their Christmas for
Kids program.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Jones of Mineola
me ed to Alba over the weekend.
Mrs. Jones moved into her new
home on the old Jones homeplace.
She and her husband, the late John
Paul Jones, formerly lived in Alba
for many years prior to his death.
Alba welcomes Mrs. Jones back
and wishes her happiness in her
new residence.
Tracy Wright was honored with a
surprise birthday party at the home
of Hoby Matlock Saturday night,
Nov. 2nd. Matlock fixed a gumbo
supper. A number of friends and
family were present and enjoyed the
evening with Wright
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•Complete Chassis Lube
•Top Off All Fluid Levels
•Check Air Filter
•Check Tire Pressure
•Vacuum Interior
•Wash Windshield
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•90-Day Reminder Service
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•Pius $1 00 Environmental Charge
We feature reunion oil bvt
other brands are available
■Transmission Service
•State Inspection
•Pros Top-Off for 3.000 Miles
■ We feature Products
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1405 S. Broadway
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(903) 885-0767
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WORKS LIKE
LIQUID BALL BEARINGS™
NOV. 15-21
Shawna Padilla, Karen Potts.
Betty Adair, James Edwards, Nina
Wade, Charlie Gore, Mandy Sayes,
Avis Huizar. Leta Barnes, Harriett
Gertz, Gail Wade, Roger Hooten.
Jonathan Jacks, Modena Latham,
Brooke Hooten, Morgan Hooten.
James Allcom. Truia Mae Klump,
Aimee Neal. Angela Neal. Pattie
Brock, Debbie Orsbom. Geraldine
Carnes, Judy Davis, Frances Miller.
Winston Hamm. Shelia Smith. Alan
Franklin. Crystal Grimes, Paige
Dcnsen. Lisa Rabe. Stanley Free-
man. Clydia D. Hunter, Stacey
Boen, Jennifer Renae Sandefer.
Isabel Garcia, Mozelle Osborne,
Jeremy Ludikhuizar, Nathan Bay,
Loyd Allen Lennon, Clint Sillers.
Renea Gossett, Henrietta Welch.
Brady Davenport, Oleta Mays,
Onetta Friday, Jimmy Horrocks.
Margarete Kerr. Sandy Granados.
Josie Calhoun. Jeff Stacy. Sherree
Hill. Elaine Bay. Phillip Latimer.
Jennifer Magruder, Tammy Arnold,
Cy Williams. Bobby Brimer,
. Michael Newby, Matthew Newby,
g Chris Lynch. Janie Clawson, Jeff
Northcutt. Richard Ebert. Mack
Hutchins. Everett Runte Sr.. May-
Beth McMahan. Linnie Harding,
Lynn Steen. Todd Enke, Mane
Riggins, James Isham.
TURKEY BASICS:
SAFE DEFROSTING
“The Bie Thaw”
Turkeys must be kept at a safe
temperature during “the big
thaw” While frozen, a turkey is
..je indefinitely. However, as soon
as it begins to defrost, any bacteria
which may have been present
before freezing can begin to grow
again.
A package of frozen meat or
poulo> left thawing on the counter
more than two hours is not at a safe
temperature. Even though the cen-
ter of the package may still be
frozen, the outer layer of the food is
m "the danger zone" between 40° F
and 140° F—at a temperature when
food-borne bactena multiply rapid-
ly.
There are three safe ways to
defrost food: in the refrigerator, in
cold water and in the microwave.
Handling Frozen Turkeys
Immediately after grocery store
checkout take the frozen turkey
home and store it in the freezer—or
refrigerator, if you want to begin
defrosting it.
Frozen turkeys should not be left
on the back porch, in the car trunk,
in the basement or any place else
where temperatures cannot be con-
stantly monitored or assured.
Refrigerator Thawing
When thawing a turkey in the
refrigerator, there are several vari-
ables to take into account:
■ Plan ahead: allow approximate-
ly 24 hours for each five pounds in
a refrigerator set at 40° F.
■ Some areas of an appliance may
keep the food colder than others. A
turkey placed in the coldest part
will require longer defrosting time.
■ Frozen turkeys in refrigerators
with glass shelves may require
longer defrosting time than in
refrigerators with wire shelves.
Refrigerator Thawing Times
Whole Turkey:
8 to 12 pounds.....1 to 2 days
12 to 16 pounds.....2 to 3 days
16 to 20 pounds.....3 to 4 days
20 to 24 pounds.....4 to 5 days
Foods defrosted in the refrigera-
tor can be refrozen without cooking
but there may be some loss of qual-
ity- ,
Call toll-free for more informa-
tion from the USDA Meat and
Poultry Hotline, 1 (800) 535-4555,
Washington DC (202) 720-3333 or
the Internet at http://www.usda.gov/
fsis. The Fast Fax number in (202)
690-3755 or 3755.
Cold Water Thawing
Allow about 30 minutes per
pound. First be sure the food is in a
leak-proof package or plastic bag. If
the bag leaks, bacteria from the sur-
rounding environment could be
introduced into the food. Tissues
can also absorb water like a sponge,
resulting in a watery product.
Immerse the turkey in cold tap
water. Check the water frequently
to be sure it stays cold. Change the
water every 30 minutes until the
turkey is thawed
Cold Water Thawing Times
8 to 12 pounds.....4 to 6 hours
12 to 16 pounds.....6 to 8 hours
16 to 20 pounds.....8 to 10 hours
20 to 24 pounds.....10 to 12 hours
A turkey thawed by the cold
water method should be cooked
immediately. After cooking, meat
from the turkey can be refrozen.
Microwave Thawing
Follow the microwave oven man-
ufacturer’s instructions when de-
frosting a turkey. Plan to cook it
immediately after thawing because
some areas of the food may become
warm and begin to cook during
microwaving. Holding partially
cooked food is not recommended
because any bacteria present
wouldn’t have been destroyed.
After cooking, meat from a
turkey thawed in the microwave
can be refrozen.
Extension programs serve people of all
ages regardless of socioeconomic level,
race, color, sex. religion, disability or na-
tional origin.
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Sulphur Springs
Livestock
Commission Auction
The following is the report of the
Sulphur Springs Livestock Com-
mission’s auction held Nov. 3rd,
1997:
Estimated receipts on 1.649 head,
compared with 1,719 head last sale.
STEERS
Under 300 lbs.......
$65-107.50
300-400 lbs.........
. . $65-103
400-500 lbs.........
. . . $60-94
500 lbs. & up.......
HEIFERS
. . . $55-84
Under 300 lbs.......
. . . $55-85
300-400 lbs.........
. . . $55-80
"J0-500 lbs.........
. . . $55-79
500 lbs. & up.......
. . . $55-72
SLAUGHTER
Packer cows......$22.50-36.50
Packer bulls.........$34-44.50
OTHERS
Stocker cows...........$32-46
Cow/calf pairs..........No test
Baby calves...........$2-135
ANTIQUES
ON THE SQUARE
119 S. Broadway • Alba, Texas
Open Thurs. - Sat. 10-5 • 765-9133
NOW OPEN!
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Now Playing thru Dec. 31
A very proper young bnde comes to her
1930 s wtddii^; night armed with a doctor*
prescribed marriage manual and Insists on
doing her wedding night by the book.
Friday and
Saturday
at 7:IS p.m.
Saturday
matinee
at 1:30 p.m.
An adult
comedy: .
For rarrvatlow: (903) 569-0338
LaSalle Art Gallery and Theatre
109 N Jotmoo 81 downtown Mmeata
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Fashions
& Fabric
Outlet
OPEN 10 TO 5
TUES.-SAT.
468 Shannon Rd.
Sulphur Springs
Between Broadway &
League, South Side
I-30 Service Road, 1/4
mile west of Circle E
Western Store,
next to China House
885-6751
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1 Week Only!
60% OFF retail
on all fall merchandise
SfreciaC!
Wool Jackets s24"
Denim
Jackets
98.99
Denim
Shirts
*21.99
Blanket
Jackets
*24.99
Vests
*22.99
Casual apparel,
dresswear, coordinates,
dresses, jackets
& much more
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Bell’s Cafe
Hwy. 69 • Emory • 473-2224
announces NEW HOURS:
Mon. thru Sat. 6 AM - 8 PM
Sunday 7 AM - 2 PM
All-You-Can-Eat
CATFISH
Every Friday 5-7:30 PM
$8.95
includes fries, salad bar
and homemade hush-puppies
Salad Bar and Dessert
with LUNCH every day
11 AM to 7:30 PM
only $5.30
Homemade yeast rolls every day!
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Hill, Earl Clyde, Jr. Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 23, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 11, 1997, newspaper, November 11, 1997; Emory, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth764638/m1/4/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rains County Library.