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12 STATE & REGIONALSaturday, April 2, 2011 – Alliance Times-HeraldThird Quarter Alliance Middle School Honor Roll — Fifth GradePhoto by Mark Dykes/Times-HeraldAlliance Middle School fifth grade students who earned Distinction for the third quarter are, from left: Kyarra Bullock, Sophia Collett, Cameron Collins, Abraham Curran, MadisonFolchert, Breanna Kinney, Nathan Lauder, KayLee McDonald, Madison Morgan, Sydney Nordeen, Grace Tolstedt, Shae Toof, Celeste Valdovinos and Antonio Vazquez; Honor Roll,second row: Bailey Alwin, Brigitte Blankenship, Mackenzie Broderick, Jaiden Brown, Hannah Coates, MaKayla Davidson, Jennifer Davis, Caden Dean, Jessica Debus, MichaelDunn, Heile Fortner, Diego Galvin and Cassey Guthmiller; third row: Domonique Harris, Haley Harris, Taylor Hopp, Haley Hoxworth, Nathaniel Jensen, Parker Knapp, DestineeKramer, Alexis Montes, Aubre Mundt, Grace Ochoa, Austin Paterakis, Cade Pfeiffer and Preston Pohlman; top row: Tyler Quick, Mckenzie Rainwater, Garret Schmid, SydneySchneider, Mariah Stewart, Sharia Williamson, Jakob Wilson and Safyre Yearling. Not pictured: Madison Franklin, Tyler Girard, Stephanie Hagler and Amber Johnson — Honor Roll.As we become more and more concerned about what is inthe package of food that we buy, we are taking the time to readwhat is on the label of that package. This is the way it shouldbe. We should no longer take for granted that everything in apackage is something we should be eating. It’s not that it is notgood for us but rather that it might have something in it thatmy body cannot handle because of allergies or sensitivities ofone type or another.Since we are becoming more used to reading labels we justas well carry that skill one step further and use it when selectingall of the things for our garden and lawns. You see, plantsare a lot like people in that they are not all the same and onesize does not necessarily fit all. We all know by now that we livein an area that has a high pH in our soils and water. Some ofus have found out through experience that there are plants thatwill grow in our soils and others that will not. With many of theplants that will not survive well under alkaline conditions theaddition of iron compounds or other needed nutrients will allowthem to grow normally. The interesting thing is that someplants require one type of iron such as iron sulfate and otherplants need a different type of iron such as chelated iron. Someplants require a more acid based nitrogen fertilizer and othersrequire a more basic one. In some cases also the addition ofchemicals such as phosphate to our soils can tie up other nutrientsso that they will not be available for our plants. We can findout what is in the fertilizer that we use by reading the label. Youfind all different ranges of prices of fertilizers on the market andthe nutrients and the type of nutrients in that bag determineswhat the price will be.Selection of pesticides should be done the same way. Someinsecticides will eliminate one type of insect and not another.Some herbicides will eliminate some weeds and not others.It is so important that we take the time to READ THE LABELon anything we use in our gardens. We will soon find out thatnot only will we be using the right chemical for the job but wewill also be saving money by not spending for a chemical thatwill do us no good.Timing of the application of fertilizers and pesticides is alsovery important. On that note the time for a control spray forscale insects is fast approaching. One of the most effective controlsis the use of a dormant oil spray applied to the branchesof trees and shrubs that are infected. This spray should beapplied prior to the leaf bud’s opening. Watch for a swelling ofthe buds and apply before they open.Moffett, Holbert EngagementGRAND ISLAND — Cortney Moffett, daughter of Mick andJoLynn Moffett of Shelton, is engaged to marry Jeff Holbert,son of Larry and Theresa Holbert of Alliance.The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Kearney High School.She is a cosmetologist at Trends Hair Studio.The prospective groom is a 2002 graduate of Alliance HighSchool, and is employed by UPS.The couple is planning a June 11 garden ceremony at theMoffett’s.Senior Center MenuApril 4-8RSVP by 10 a.m. 762-8774Monday —Chicken strips w/saucePotato trianglesBaked beansPuddingTuesday —Pork roastSweet potato casserolePea saladDinner rollApple crispWednesday —Spaghetti w/meat sauceGreen beansJell-O w/carrotsGarlic toastThursday —Ham and corn chowderCarrotsCrackersCarrot cakeFriday —Lemo pepper fishParslied potatoesStewed tomatoesMixed fruitToday In Nebraska•All meals are servedwith margarine, two-percentmilk, andwheat breadunless otherwiseindicated.April 21856 — Rev. Joseph Barker, an English immigrant, arrivedin Omaha and wrote that the city consisted of "a few huts, twoor three decent houses, a bank, the state house, a saw mill anda few stores."Good Samaritan NewsALLIANCE — Merrily DeBusk and Lee Messersmith providedmusic for Monday’s afternoon dance and many couples“tripped the light fantastic” to polkas, waltzes, and two-steps.On Tuesday morning, ladies received manicures and, in theafternoon, residents worked on ceramics. In the evening,Maxine Applegarth, Marilyn Asiala,Marjorie Krejci, Margaret Ridgely,and Richard Seidel ate supper atDairy Queen before viewing the constructionon the new performingarts center.Bingo, Chime Choir, pitch and pinochle were the majoractivities for Wednesday.Residents had a Greeting Card Party on Thursday morningand in the afternoon they received an update on their WorldVision sponsorship.Friday began with Bible study and bingo was offered in theafternoon. Some of the residents attended the moosebutterperformance at the high school Friday night.Cynthia Horn will entertain residents with organ music onSaturday, and Rev. Russ Saito of Alliance Christian Churchwill preside over Sunday afternoon’s worship service.At Wildflower Terrace this week activities included exercise,movies, bingo, Bible study and crafts. Pat Robbins celebratedher birthday on March 29, and residents decorated the centerin a spring motif.At The Sandhills Assisted Living activities included crafts,cards, trivia games and exercise. The residents also watchedthe fourth installment of the Civil War series for their SeniorCollege program.Walk For The Blind SetLINCOLN — The NFBNWalk for Independence willbegin with registration at 9a.m. CDT Saturday, April 16,at the outdoor clock north ofthe Chadron State CollegeStudents Center.Participants may gathermoney from family andfriends or pay a registrationfee. Participants’ names willbe placed into ‘category’ jugs,making them eligible for aprize. The walk will follow thewalking path through the college,to the PAC center, intothe Pine Ridge and back tothe clock — approximately 11/2 miles.Although passing throughthe busy end of town, thepath will be like a nature hike.There will be emergency vehiclesavailable if anyone hastrouble or needs a lift alongthe way.Following the walk, a willbe lunch available — pulledporksandwiches with lots ofBBQ sauce or horseradish,baked beans (Jerry’s famousrecipe), coleslaw and a softdrink — for a minimumdonation.We are also going to try ourhand at fried candy bars, friedOreos and funnel cakes at anadditional charge. The mealand the afternoon activitieswill all (weather permitting) beunder the clock on campus sobring a lawn chair or a blanket.(If the weather is cold orrainy, everything will bemoved inside the student centerto the Ballroom.) The CSCPsychology Club is sponsoringthe event.While the meal is beingserved and throughout theafternoon there will be entertainmentincluding — thecountry band “Rusty Wire,”the classic and Southern rockband “Victory Underground,”and the ‘Dancing Grannies’from Crawford, who will performand teach line dancing.This is free to the public, howeverdonations for the bandswill be accepted.The activities will endbetween 4:30 p.m. and 5p.m., which will give participantsand spectators time toattend the ‘Colgate CountryShowdown,’ a judged event oftalent whose winners go toState Competition, and thewinners at State competitionto National Competition.For information, call KarenLemmon, 308-667-2054; oremail klemmon@bbcwb.net.Phone Fisher Roofing Co.for your FREE Spring roof inspection.Fisher Quality Roofing will $ave you money.308-761-Roof (7667)Crusaderʼs CornerALLIANCE — The St. Agnes Academy track team willattend a meet at Bayard all day Tuesday, April 5.Wednesday is dress-up day with Mass in the chapel at9 a.m. for third and fourth grades, with fourth gradersplanning the service. The Inc Spot will serve pizza for lunch.Meetings for the week include the school board at 5:30p.m. Monday, April 4; Parents Inc board at 5 p.m. Tuesday,April 5; and SAY on Thursday, April 7.Thursday is College T-shirt Day.Make-A-WishTraining ScheduledKEARNEY — The Make-A-Wish Foundation® ofNebraska is looking for volunteersfrom northwesternNebraska to help in severalcapacities, including wishgranting and special events.A training session willbegin at 3 p.m. Thursday,April 7, at the Hampton Inn,Board Room at Scottsbluff,on April 7. Participants mustcomplete orientation beforeattending the two-hour wishgranting training.The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation ofNebraska is to grant wishes ofchildren with life-threateningmedical conditions to enrichthe human experience withhope, strength, and joy.For information or registration,call 308-234-6612, or e-mail hstone@nebraska.wish.org.Gingham Gals,March MeetingsALLIANCE — GinghamGals’ members were served achocolate buffet by CindyZurn, Carmenza Brittan andJulie DesJardin at theirMarch 2 meeting.The group plans to prepareand deliver a supper to amember who has been ill.The Friendship Basket,brought by Terri Gillespie,was received by SherieJacobsen, who will bring it tothe next meeting.Eleven members attendedthe March 23 meeting, withCathy Kloch and Barb Grantas hostesses.Misty Graham presented aprogram about recycling inBox Butte County. Memberscontributed used crayons forthe “Crazy Crayons” contest.Irene Prochazka receivedthe Friendship Basket.FISHER ROOFING CO.302 W. 3RD • ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA 69301 Since 1938