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Over The Coffeecups
Warren Mitchell - Editor
TODAY'S PROGRAM
Ken
Carrick will introduce Charles G.
Colvin, the Executive Director for the Montgomery Area
United Way. He was born on December 8, 1939 in Omaha,
Nebraska. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the
University of Nebraska, Omaha in 1961. In 1978 received a
Master of Arts degree from Troy State University in Alabama.
After graduation from the University of
Nebraska, he entered the U.S. Air Force. He retired after 30
years after serving as a Colonel in 1991. He served as a
pilot and also in non flying positions at the Pentagon, Hawaii
and Vietnam.
As Director of the United Way, Mr. Colvin is
responsible for administering a system that identifies and
coordinates programs that meet the health and human service
needs in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore Counties. Also he
conducts the United Way campaign.
Mr. Colvin is married to
the former Connie Fleming of Omaha. They have 3 children,
Catherine, Christopher and Carolyn (Rockie)
LAST
WEEKS PROGRAM
Ed Melton
introduced Larry Jones; they’ve been friends for 20
years. They have been members of Heritage Baptist Church for
20 years. Larry has a B.S. and M.S. in agronomy from the
University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Agronomy is the study of
crops and soil. His talk was what to do to control lawns and
weeds.
Larry began his talk by saying he had a sense
of humor, not always good, but it’s always accurate.
His son Craig has been working on lawns for
20 years; having grown up on a farm. It is a second career,
after retiring in 1998 from Dupont, but he is not making any
money. He left some brochures to be picked up if we wanted
them. He said his talk wasn’t a sales pitch, but he had a lot
of information that would prove useful.
He enjoyed speaking to us and especially the
breakfast. It is something to be a church member and still be
asked to speak.
He told the following joke. A Baptist and
Methodist preacher was fishing. The Methodist preacher asked
the Baptist preacher if they walked up to their waist when
being baptized or did they go out up to their chests? The
Baptist preacher said “No not that deep”. The Methodist
preacher said when they baptize they do the most important
part; the top of the head.
Larry encouraged interruptions during the
talk, so it wouldn’t drag. The real good presentation would
be on the way home.
He asked how many are responsible for lawns.
A lot of hands went up. Timing is important for what we do.
They need the proper timing to we get the results you want.
Marian Morgenstern asked what time she had to get up to get
rid of critters. Larry said to get up before midnight.
The best way to fertilize a lawn is with
backpack sprayers. It holds 3-4 gallons and you pump while
you walk. Output is important; you can cover a wider area
quickly.
He is still learning, particularly in turf
and how to care for lawns. When he got the program on time,
lawns got better. The emphasis on time paid off for better
lawns.
There are 4 types of turf and soil in the
area. Bermuda is popular, but there are 20 different types.
They use 419 and all the grass looks alike. Zoysia and
centipede are 2 other grasses. They don’t recommend centipede
for this area. St. Augustine grass is good for shaded areas.
Soils are sand, silt, clay and prairie in
this area. Sand has larger particles than other types of
soil. Sandy soil loses water, as does prairie soil. If you
walk over prairie soil you leave marks. The best soil is the
mixture of the first 3. Ideal make up is 50% solids, 50%
water and air. If water stays on the surface, the grass will
not.
Where you can make a difference is
environment. When
you buy fertilizer make sure it has 3
nutrients, 3-13-3. If you buy 8-8-8 you are paying more for
sand. You may have other things added in fertilizer, the PH
factor is important. Prairie soil has a PH above 7. About
6.2-6.5 is the most favorable for growth. Get a sample of
soil and send it to Auburn University soil lab; it will cost
you $8.00 for the essay.
When you cut the grass, water thoroughly (3
hours) and fertilize. Grass will tell us what it needs by
change of color. Grass needs a lot of water a week. It can’t
get enough water using a hose. Cut frequently, if you cut
more than an inch, you cut near the roots.
Two men went to hear the Pope, but couldn’t
hear him. The next day they got closer, but still couldn’t
hear him. They go closer, and asked a fellow what the Pope
said. The Pope said, “Stay off my lawn”.
Don’t worry about
staying off the lawn, walk
on it.
LAST
WEEK'S GUESTS
Scott Powell
introduced Jemison Reynolds and Earl Heath, his
father-in-law.
Hoyt Middleton
had his wife, Winnie, join him for breakfast.
THOUGHT
FOR THE DAY
Mike Winstead
told the following story. A government man from the Wage
Control Bureau asked a farmer what he paid his help. The
farmer replied he paid a hired man $600 a week, a cook $500 a
week and dumb man $10 a week and tobacco. The Government man
asked “Who is the dumb man?” The farmer replied, “Me”.
ENTERTAINMENT
Al McLellan
sang one of Johnny Cash’s songs, “One On The Left”.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Marian Morgenstern has been absent,
but has returned. Glad to see you Marian. We missed you.
The Governor’s Meeting was held last
Thursday at Frazer United Methodist Church. A council meeting
was held at 5:30; followed by a dinner at 6:00. Several Club
members attended.
A Board meeting was held last Monday, October
20th at John Burch & Al McLellan’s office.
Charlie Eckerly announced the
Christmas Party for this year. It will be Tuesday, December
19th at the Maxwell Officer’s Club. There will be a pay bar
at 6:00 p.m. If you plan to bring your wife or a girlfriend,
talk to Charlie.
PEANUTS
Fast
starters in the Shell Game
A list of leading salesmen:
El Kidd $355.00
Malcolm Bush
180.00
Mike Horsley
120.00
Pete Summer 120.00
Fran Abrams 106.00
Mike Winstead 90.00
George Worley
90.00
Jerry Evelan 70.00
Ken Carrick
60.00
George Wilson
60.00
Frank Wells 50.00
Total Sales as of October 16th is
$1,386.00
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