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Community Correspondent Community Correspondent [email protected] S GRAPE Page 24 [email protected] ENSE P S BEACON PORTS SCENE FROM THE UBLISHER THE BEACON By Jack Zoller November 2017 beaconsports @live.com Perhaps the most important article we will discuss issues complicated by the climate of By piece of advice I can give our region. is to maintain your pond on Celeste My top three tips for good a weekly basis. Do this by Calvitto pond management are aware- ensuring all components, www.redforme.blogspot.com By ness, maintenance, and action. such as aeration and fish, are John hat's Happening Many of you may have seen Hawley provided for. If you stocked In the this in my newsletter, but fish that require some form Purdue Town of keep reading as I will expand of supplement, be sure not to Extension a little further this time! forget. Nothing stinks worse Educator West Harrison To start, be aware of any (figuratively and literally) By By page for [email protected] potential problems in your The calendar than spending good money on Christina Maxine pond, such as weeds or pests. say it’s the fish stocks, only to have them tomorrow will Swafford Klump Pondering Weed pressures have been die within weeks of integra- first day of fall but the about a Poorly Community higher this year, and some tion into your pond. Addition- outdoor thermometer reads Performing Pond? Community Correspondent of that can be attributed to ally, if you have experienced almost 90° F. However, Correspondent If you have spent much our moist conditions. I have water quality issues, be sure I know that cooler time [email protected] in our area, you know worked with residents this to have a water test done. temperatures are on the way [email protected] that we are blessed with a summer on removing naiad, Professionals can do these and my calendar is filling lovely humid-subtropical cli- pondweed, and duckweed. tests, but kits are available with autumn events; most mate. This climate creates the To control these growths, at a cost-savings. Be sure to of these involve food. Here perfect conditions for ponds. chemical solutions commonly check for pH, nitrates, ni- are some recipes that I plan You would be hard-pressed available have been recom- trites, alkalinity, and iron. on sharing in the upcoming to travel very far in our area mended. Although nothing Lastly, if action is needed to months. Both use canned without running into a well- is wrong with the proper use keep your pond healthy, make pumpkin so readily available stocked pond, and for that we of chemical applications for sure you take it. Don’t wait a and versatile. are lucky. controlling problem weeds, season or two to see if issues Every five years my Our environmental condi- my first suggestion is physi- will work themselves out. As nursing school classmates tions are also a curse at times cal removal. If the infestation the owner of your pond, you gather for a weekend of as increased temperatures and is small, the best course of will know when something is celebration and reminiscing moisture create a “petri-dish” action is physical removal for out of the ordinary. When the about those special days like atmosphere for problems your pond and wallet. Plus, time comes, be sure to work when we “bonded together” such as algal blooms, pest a few hours skimming muck toward a solution. For ex- under the watchful eyes of swarms, and weed pressures and other junk out of a pond ample, if you happen to spot instructors and learned the to arise. Although cooler and won’t hurt right? Especially less than normal plant growth critical skills to serve as more temperate climates may if your significant other likes and more than normal fish patient advocates. The Friday also have pond issues, for this your farmer's tan! kills, there may be a connec- evening casual gathering, tion between these problems. complete with snacks and Conduct that water test and Volunteers Needed for Relay For Life of lots of laughter, means that consider getting an assess- those of us who are local Dearborn & Ohio Counties ment from a professional, if bring treats for sharing. possible. The American Cancer which unites communities My contribution will be a To learn more about ponds Society Relay For Life to finish the fight against pumpkin dip served with and pond management, is seeking volunteers in cancer. Volunteer support is apple slices and cinnamon visit https://www.extension. Dearborn & Ohio Counties crucial to the event and will pita chips. This recipe makes purdue.edu/extmedia/id/id- – walkers, cancer survivors, help the American Can- a relatively large amount, but 409-w.pdf. caregivers, community cer Society create a world it keeps in the refrigerator For additional information leaders, anyone wanting with less cancer and more for about a week if there are about other agriculture and to make a difference – to birthdays. leftovers. organize and recruit fund If you would like to join natural resources topics, feel raising teams, garner com- the Relay For Life of Dear- free to email me at hawley4@ munity support, coordinate born & Ohio Counties as a Pumpkin Dip purdue.edu. You can also logistics, seek refreshments volunteer or team partici- 15 oz. can pumpkin reach my office at 812-926- and prizes, plan entertain- pant, please contact Event 1189. Our office is located at 1 cup sour cream ment and lend a hand to Co-Lead Josh Richey at 229 Main Street, Aurora, IN ½ cup brown sugar ensure the success of the [email protected] 47001. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2018 event. Relay For Life or visit www.RelayForLife. Look for my next article Pinch of salt is a truly unique experience org/dearbornohiocountyin. in December’s issue of The 8 oz. carton whipped topping, Beacon! thawed By Howard Hewitt W Combine pumpkin, sour cream, brown sugar, cinnamon