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Community Friday, August 2, 2019 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 5 Centenarians of Oklahoma is a non-profit, volunteer tivities. The website in- group based in Tulsa, Okla- cludes a video completed in homa whose sole purpose is conjunction with the Okla- to honor and celebrate the homa State University 100 lives of our Oklahoma citi- zens who have reached the Year Life Program, along age of 100 or more. There is with statistics and other in- no cost, fee or obligation. Itteresting facts. The Face- is the only group of its kind book page: Centenarians of in the United States Oklahoma highlights cur- Each Centenarian is hon- rent honorees. Permanent ored with a biographical sketch; a Centenarians of records of deceased Cen- Oklahoma Certificate and tenarians of Oklahoma are a Golden Okie Pin. The archived at the Oklahoma group follows up with the Historical Society and be- Centenarians on their birth- come an honored part of days; at Christmas and with other remembrances — dur- Oklahoma history. ing the year. If you know an upcoming Since the beginning of Centenarian, or someone this program in 1991, Cen- who is already a Centenar- tenarians of Oklahoma has ian, contact the group at honored more than 2300 centenariansofoklahoma@ Oklahoma — Centenarians. Currently Centenarians of gmail.com, by phone at Oklahoma has 235 living 918-510-0150, or you may Sut honorees. Every effort is complete the website forms Members of the Centenarians are Sue Scott, Peggy Barnett, Dorothy Griffin, Gloria Helmuth and Carol being made to locate and by following the instruc- Minter. Photo submitted. honor even more Oklahoma tions on the form; submit Centenarians. The group maintains a by scanning the form and Centenarian is derived a hundred.” Centenarians lives of Oklahoma citizens more. website at centenariansok. returning by email or U.S. from Latin and means “of of Oklahoma celebrates the who are “of a hundred” or Centenarians of Oklahoma com detailing all their ac- Mail. Garden tips for August grubs are a problem. Water roses by mid-August to help mites, thrips, scales and oth- product into soil. initiate winter hardiness. Tall fescue should be Watch for second genera- er insects on plant material Vegetables Monitor and control insect ies if needed. mowed at 3 inches during tion of fall webworm in late in the garden and landscape August is a good month pests that prevent a good Lawn and Turf the hot summer and up to August/early September. and treat as needed. to start your fall vegetable start of plants in your fall Grassy winter weeds like 3% inches if it grows under Remove webs that enclose garden. Bush beans, cucum- garden. Poa annua, better known heavier shade. branches and destroy; or Water all plants thoroughly bers, and summer squash Fruit and Nut as annual bluegrass, can be For areas being converted spray with good penetration to tall fescue this fall, begin with an appropriate insecti- unless rainfall has been ad- can be replanted for another Continue protective insect prevented with a preemer- spraying out bermudagrass cide. crop. Beets, broccoli, car- applications on the fruit or- gence herbicide application with a product containing General equate. It is better to water rots, potatoes, lettuce, and chard. A good spray sched- in late August. Water in the glyphosate in early August. Water compost during ex- more in depth, less often and other cool-season crops can ule is often abandoned too product after application. Irrigated warm-season tremely dry periods so that it also be planted at this time. early. Follow directions on Areas of turf with large lawns can be fertilized once remains active. Turn the pile early in the morning. Soak vegetable seed over- last application prior to har- brown spots should be again; apply 0.5 Ib. N/1,000 to generate heat throughout For more information con- night prior to planting. Once vest. checked for high numbers of sq. ft. in early to mid-Au- for proper sterilization. planted, cover them with Flowers grubs. Mid-to-late August tact Greg Hartman Beck- gust. Always follow directions compost to avoid soil crust Towards the end of the is the best time to control Brown patch of cool-season on both synthetic and natural ham/Washita County Ex- ing. Mulch to keep planting month, divide and replant heavy white grub infesta- grasses can be a problem. pesticide products. bed moist and provide shade spring-blooming perennials tions in the lawn. Apply ap- Trees and Shrubs Watch for high populations tension at 580-928-2139 or during initial establishment. like iris, peonies, and daylil- propriate insecticide if white Discontinue deadheading of caterpillars, aphids, spider 580-832-3356. Better water for better living. OLBA SALES ¢ SERVICE ¢ RENTALS * Water Softeners * Salt Delivery & Filter Changes # Reverse Osmosis Systems * Free Water Analysis (580) 323-2041 You could give your people A (800) 310-6336 Culligan Water a culligan.com R AD 0 ANC ' ENNE & AR4p cae’ TRIBES, AN, “os te tt Tet AA EOFS TRIBAL. COUNCIL BRANCH a6} unm : cn otea ay Council win ini ichelle Bigfoot, SF Coordinator P.O. Box 167 Concho, Oklahoma 73022 e edla ad O Art o % July 24, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING 10:00 A.M. Saturday October 5,2019 Concho Community Hall Concho, Oklahoma Call for Tribal Council RESOLUTIONS and Coordinator, Office of Tribal Council APPLICATIONS! (Resolutions submitted to the Coordinator, Office of Tribal Council located in the East wing of the Education building Concho, Okla. Applications for Coordinator can be picked up and Bese submitted to the Tribal Personnel Department located in the Administration bldg. Concho, Okla., Thank You.) DEADLINE for Resolutions and Applicationsis corrected to SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 by 4:00P.M. Coordinator Office of Tribal Council APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit Tribal Application, Resume, and CDIB to: CCheyenne-Arapaho Tribes ofOklahoma Personnel Department P.O. Box 167 Concho, OK 73022 Or e-mail; atisdale@e-a-tibes org Office (405) 422-7498 Fax (405) 422-8222 {Toll a Free 1(800) 247-4612 ext. 27498