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Garden Checklist: place mulch around permanent plants
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The Garden Check- list is filled with tips and tricks for local gar- deners who wish to keep their greenery, flowers, and herbs looking beau- tiful all year long.
The weather pro- file remains dry and drought condi- tions may contin- ue through the fall.
Tasks for this time of year include monitoring rainfall and adjust water accordingly to keep soil moist for new plantings.
Put organic mulch around permanent plants to conserve water and prevent weeds.
Trees need to be deeply watered as they
enter dormancy.
When pruning shrubs
and trees to shape. Prun- ing junipers during cool weather prevents sun- burn.
Deadhead and shape rose bushes to promote final fall bloom.
Fertilizing. Feed cool- season lawns with time- release granular fertil- izer. Fertilize flowering annuals and perennials to promote fall growth.
Planting. Continue staggered planting of cool-weather vegetables such as chard and spin- ach. Perennials: agave, dianthus. Bulbs, corms, tubers: brodiaea, crocus, freesia. Fruits and veg- etables: onions, parsley, radish. Annuals: lark-
spur (Consolida), flow- ering kale, Primrose (Primula).
Trees, shrubs, vines: Goldenchain tree (La- burnum) , pomegranate (Punica).
Enjoy these now, an- nuals and perennials: di- anthus, alyssum (Lobu
Fruits and vegetables: artichokes, cauliflower, figs, grapes, kale, limes.
Trees, shrubs, vines: crape myrtle, bayberry (Berberis), beautyberry (Callicarpa). Fall color: maidenhair (Ginkgo bi- loba), goldenrain tree (Koelreuteria).
Things to ponder. Store unused fertilizers and pesticides in a dry, warm place. Pesticides should be stored in a
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been in the last week. I am careful about always wearing a mask in pub- lic. I will admit there are afewtimesithasslipped my mind. Could I have contracted COVID-19 during a lapse in judg- ment moment? Before Igaveintomypanic,I needed to get tested.
I’d heard horror sto- ries about COVID-19 testing. It hurt, it was painful, uncomfortable. Well, whatever the case was, I would soon be finding out.
The city of Reedley was having a free CO- VID-19 testing event on
separate, locked cabinet or container.
Drought tip: Post- pone unnecessary fall planting until rainfall replenishes soil mois- ture and supplement all watering is no longer needed.
Source: Adapted from “A Gardener’s Companion for the Cen- tral San Joaquin Valley,” 3rd edition, currently available from Fresno County Master Garden- ers for $30.
Gardening Questions answered at (559) 241- 7534. Prepared by Judy Parker, Fresno County Master Gardener.
Oct. 9 at the Reedley Community Center. I also learned of another rapid result test happening in Dinuba.
After a brief "over- the- phone" registration, an appointment was made for the Dinuba lo- cation.
I learned quickly on Oct. 9, that, the test was painless, and also that my results for COVID-19 were negative.
I was thankful for that. This experience opened my eyes to the fact that the virus is still affecting our communi- ties..
For information on testing centers visit reedley.ca.gov.
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RE-ELECT CLOTILDA MORA
Kings Canyon Uni ed School District School Board Representative, Area 7
Let’s continue to put our kids rst!
I am the current incumbent for Area 7 and have proudly supported our kids for the last 7 years as your school board representative. Our board relationship with our Superintendent, Administration, teachers, and sta is extremely important, and this relationship must continue so that we can meet the educational needs of our students. I will continue to work diligently to keep this relationship owing and growing. I have served as school board President and regularly attend school board meetings.
I rmly believe that students bene t most from learning in the classroom with their teacher and the social interaction with their peers. I will continue to support measures that ensure our kids have a safe return to the classroom while taking all recommended safety precautions.
It is with great honor that I have served not only Reedley, but our surrounding communities of Or- ange Cove and Dunlap as your school board representative. During my time in o ce, I have voted for and helped implement the following:
• Supported higher achievement for all schools
• Added new facilities, including classrooms and libraries, opened Reedley Middle College High School • Implemented A er School Program, Transitional Kindergartens and added Pre-schools
• Increased our social workers to support our students, teachers, and families
• Increased safety measures for the protection of our students and teachers
• Supported additional VROP career pathways
• Purchased land for a future elementary school
• Helped maintain scal stability.
• Supported partnerships with City of Reedley, Adventist Health, Community Youth Ministries, and POM Wonderful for the enhancement of safety, health and educational programs for students
OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE. I want to continue to help make decisions that provide stu- dents with increased educational opportunities, emotional support, and co-curricular activities so that they may become well rounded and successful in life. is is why I became a school board member.
I am asking for your vote & support this November so that I may continue to serve our students, teachers, and sta .
• Dale W. Martinez
• Lupe Martinez
• Louie Arias
• Juan Garza - Former KCUSD
Superintendent
• Mary Ann Carousso - Student
Services Adm., KCUSD
Former Jefferson Principal • Reggie Wagner - Principal
Lincoln School
• Noel Remick - KCUSD
Trustee
Endorsements
• Anita Bentancourt - Reedley Councilwoman
• Monica Benner - Assistant Superintendent C&I, Former Grant Middle School Principal
• Sarah Rola - KCUSD Trustee
• Pete Chavez - Former Reedley Councilman
• Maria Morales - Just For You Hair Studio
• Sharon Matsuzaki - Principal Grant Middle School
• Rick McCollum - Principal TL Reed School
• Patricia Ledesma - Principal Jefferson Elementery School • Rodney Cisneros - Principal
Silas Bartsch School
• Virginia “Ginny” Zalky -
Founding Principal,
TL Reed
• Aurelia Guzman - Ideal Income
Tax Service
VOTE TO RE-ELECT CLOTILDA MORA, AREA 7
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