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PAGE 4 - MADISON MESSENGER - August 15, 2021 opinions www.madisonmessengernews.com Sunflower head-clipping weevils now in central Ohio A native insect getting some attention lately is the sunflower head-clipping weevil, one of the silphium ask a master gardener Jane Kutzley weevils (as they are most active on plants in the silphium genus). Head-clippers have been expanding their range in recent years and, unfortunately, can now be found in central Ohio. The sunflower head-clipping weevil does exactly what its name implies, except it is interested in lots more than just sunflowers. Coneflowers, compass plant, prairie dock and all members of the aster family are the most attractive to head-clippers. The weevil is about one-quarter-inch long and either shiny black or bronzy-brown. The snout is more elongated than most weevils. The mode of action for this insect is simple and effective. The female chooses a flower in full bloom, then inserts her snout into the stem an inch or several below the flower. She chews a ring of holes around the stem and may ultimately make several rings around the stem at varying distances from the flower head. Eventually, the stem is so weakened it breaks. The flower head is left dangling by thin bands of unchewed tissue. Once the flower head is dangling, the weevil and many of her friends lay eggs on it. Soon, the flower head falls to the ground, leaving behind stems that stick up like soda straws. Once on the ground, the weevil Sunflowers are susceptible to sunflower head-clipping weevils, now found in central Ohio. eggs hatch and begin feeding on the decaying flower head. Ultimately, the larvae drop to the soil and burrow in to spend the winter. The cycle starts over in late June or July when the adult weevil leaves the soil. Control by removal is the best practice. Dangling flower heads should be cut off below the bend and disposed of (do not compost). Clean up fallen heads quickly. The goal is to prevent reinfestation. Insecticidal sprays are not an option because more vulnerable and desirable pollinators will be harmed. Jane Kutzley is a Madison County Master Gardener. For more information about Master Gardeners, call the OSU Extension-Madison County at (740) 852-0975. Weed control depends on regular maintenance Weeding is part of maintaining a garden, and the more regularly and consistently you weed, the easier and quicker it is. ask a master gardener Barbara Myers Weeding is removing unwanted plants from the ones you want. You decide what a weed is. If a tomato sprouts in the compost you spread around your roses, you will probably pull that tomato out. Don’t be afraid to remove a “good” plant if it’s not where you want it. You want plants to attain their full growth and maturity, and weeds steal sunlight, moisture, and other resources from the plants you want to grow. The best time to weed is when the soil is moist and the weeds are very small. If you make weeding part of your daily stroll through the garden, you can spot and remove them as you monitor for pests and harvest crops. The best tool for weeding is your hand. The best way to prevent weeds is to leave no bare earth. Space plants close together so they shade the ground between them, and mulch the soil. Most weed seeds need light to germinate, so these two practices go a long way in minimizing weed eruption from the soil. Also avoid disturbing the soil when possible, as this brings new weed seeds to the surface madison Messenger Published every Sunday Distribution: 13,500 Philip F. Daubel ................................................................Publisher Jim Durban ............................................................Office Manager Grant Zerkle ...................................................Advertising Manager Kristy Zurbrick ........................................................Madison Editor Becky Barker..........................................................Office Assistant Brittany Zerkle .....................................................Graphic Designer 78 S. Main St., London, Ohio 43140 (740) 852-0809 • madison@columbusmessenger.com www.madisonmessengernews.com Columbus Messenger Co. reserves the right to edit, reject or cancel any advertisement or editorial copy at any time. The company is not responsible for checking accuracy of items submitted for publication. Errors in advertising copy must be called to the attention of the company after first insertion and prior to a second insertion of the same advertising copy. where they can germinate and flourish. Work especially hard to remove the roots of perennial weeds, as they will often resprout from root pieces left behind. Above all, don’t let any weeds go to seed, as that will only increase your weeding next year. Weeds seem harmless when they are small, but that is when they are most easily defeated. A good rain followed by a hot spell means a sudden growth spurt for the weeds, and suddenly a task of a few minutes becomes a Cookies L L A B W O N S E S S A L O M D E T S O R F T L I N Z E R P K L T A N P Y R C E X U B L I B K N A C K A E B T G B K A N I N T H L R B N L J I V U E W E I F Q U O K I S S N V C M H D R O P X K C S C R G M H T E P C R N N M U O V Z E D E A E The best time to weed is when the soil is moist and the weeds are very small. I R T O R G T N H K R G N O L Z E U O A T O O S C B P N U C Z T N R I W U Z T I R P S I J E S E A A T T W A F E R D I G L N B C U T A K O L A C Z K Y L O Z A C D B S A N D W I C H E M U M E R I N G U E V G Y G big chore that you put off. Remove weeds when they are small, daily if you can, and weeding will be no big deal. The most important thing to keep in mind when weeding is that there are many solutions to effectively weed your garden, but consistency is the key. Whether this is hand weeding, controlling weeds with film, or chemical means, finding the best solution for your garden and consistently sticking to it will give you a healthy, weed-free growing environment for your plants. Source: Burpee.com Barbara Myers is a Madison County Master Gardener. For more information about Master Gardeners, call the OSU Extension-Madison County at (740) 852-0975. 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www.madisonmessengernews.com August 15, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 5 Prairie Oaks Park hosting WAG! Fest Aug. 28 WAG! Fest, the coolest dog day ever, returns to Prairie Oaks Metro Park on Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes place at the Darby Bend Lakes area at 2755 Amity Road, Hilliard. Admission is free. Created as a means to celebrate caninehuman tional advice to live entertainment and contests, including these activities and attractions: • The WAG! Marketplace includes exhibits of products, services and samples from pet retailers, veterinarians, doggie friendships, WAG! Fest is an enter- daycare centers, pet photographers, taining and convenient way for dog lovers to find the best products and services for keeping their canine companions strong, healthy and happy, all while enjoying the open air of the Darby Bend Lakes area of the park. Dogs can wander the trails and splash around at the doggie beach. Dog-related product and service providers will be on site. WAG! Fest offers everything from educa- groomers, trainers and clubs and organizations dedicated to the health and well-being of canines. • Dogs can take a dip at the Water Bark Beach off-leash swim area or just enjoy the cool oasis of over two tons of ice at the Atlas Butler Ice Castle. • Visitors can meet experts from various area rescue groups to learn about the best four-legged match for their home and Help for cooling needs This year’s Summer Crisis Program provides eligible households with a one-time benefit to assist with electric utility bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. The program runs through Sept. 30. The maximum benefits are $500 for customers of regulated utilities and $800 for customers of unregulated utilities (municipal utilities or cooperatives). Air conditioning units and/or fans are only be provided to eligible customers who have not received an air conditioning unit or fan in the last three years. New this year, the utility assistance benefit is separate from the additional benefit. Households can receive the maximum utility assistance benefit toward their electric bill and still receive an additional benefit, such as central air conditioner repair, an air conditioning unit, and/or a fan. Household income must be at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and households must have at least one additional eligibility criteria listed below: • a household member who is age 60 or older; • a household member who has a documented medical condition verified by a licensed medical professional who is qualified under Ohio law to write prescriptions; • a household member who was diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 12 months (may provide a written statement as proof of medical diagnosis); • Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) customers are eligible for assistance toward their default PIPP payment, first PIPP payment, central air conditioning repairs, or may receive an air conditioning unit and/or fan. • A household’s electric utility has a disconnect notice, has been shut off, or new electric service is being established for the household. These households may also receive an air conditioning unit and/or fan or central air conditioning repairs, if the household can maintain electric service for 30 days. Summer Crisis Program appointments can be scheduled with the local energy assistance provider, Bridges Community Action, at (740) 852-3511. Community Center schedule The Mount Sterling Community Center is located at 164 E. Main St. Measures of social distancing, 10-person maximum attendance, and frequent sanitizing and hand washing are part of the center’s guidelines. For details, call (740) 869-2453. Aug. 16-21—10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, walking in the gym Aug. 17–10-11 a.m., Take Off Pounds Sensibly 3-6 p.m., food pantry for income-eligible households. Pre-packed food boxes will be delivered to your vehicle. Remain in your vehicle, and you will be assisted in numerical order. Bring proof of residence to the first visit and a picture ID to every visit. Call (740) 869-2453 for details. 4-5:30 p.m.—Book bag giveaway, provided on a first-come/first-served basis to eligible households. To register to reserve a book bag, call the center or send email to msccinc@embarqmail.com. 8-9 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous Aug. 18—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults Aug. 19—10 a.m.-12 p.m., food pantry for income-eligible households. Pre-packed food boxes will be delivered to your vehicle. Remain in your vehicle, and you will be assisted in numerical order. Bring proof of residence to the first visit and a picture ID to every visit. Aug. 21—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all ages and abilities Oct. 16—Sterling Fun Run, watch for signup info on the center’s Facebook page Second and Fourth Tuesdays—Produce market. lifestyle at the PetPeople Meet-The-Breed area. • Disc demonstrations, agility performances and dock diving by some of the area’s most talented canines are planned. Plus, dogs and their owners can test out the Sky Dogs agility course and receive expert guidance and advice if interested in the sport. Disc demonstrations and freestyle performances by Southern Ohio Flying K9s are slated for 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dog agility demonstrations by Sky Dogs are slated for 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. In addition to providing an array of activities and fun for dogs, WAG! Fest’s most important mission is to help dogs in need. Dozens of dog-serving rescue groups, shelters and organizations will be present to make canine-to-human introductions and help dogs find their forever homes. Visit www.wagfest.com for more information. PUBLIC NOTICE Deer Creek Lake and Paint Creek Lake, Master Plan Revision Resource Objectives The Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), hereby informs the public of the draft resource objectives for the update to the Deer Creek Lake and Paint Creek Lake Regional Master Plan and Integrated Environmental Assessment. USACE defines a Master Plan as the strategic land use management document that guides the comprehensive management and development of all recreational, natural, and cultural resources throughout the life of water resource development projects. Master Plans are a vital tool, produced and used by USACE, to guide the responsible stewardship of USACE-administered lands and resources for the benefit of current and future generations. Public participation is critical to the successful revision of the Master Plan. Master Plans have an effective lifespan of 15 to 25 years. USACE will conduct a virtual public meeting on Thursday August 19, 2021 at 6:00 PM (EST) to provide information on the Master Plan revision Resource Objectives. Resource Objectives are established as measurable management activities that support project goals and address the issues and needs identified for the lake. The presentation may be heard via telephone on the phone number listed below. A webinar will be held during the same time so that callers can visually see the USACE presentation. To access the webinar, use the following URL below. Users will be prompted to enter their name and email address. This webinar has a “call-me” feature that will call the telephone number you enter; this allows you to listen to the call while viewing the information. Virtual Meeting Date: Thursday August 19, 2021 Meeting Time: 6:00 PM Call-in Number: 1-844-800-2712 ACCESS CODE: 199 574 0929 URL: https://usace1.webex.com/meet/gregory.m.mausolf Your input in the development of the Resource Objectives for the Regional Master Plan revision is vital and we invite you to view information about the Deer Creek and Paint Creek Regional Master Plan at the following website: https://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Current-Projects/PaintCreek- DeerCreek-Lakes-Regional-Master-Plan/ The public involvement process will be conducted online due to COVID-19 restrictions and considerations. All members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments and suggestions before September 18, 2021. The slides that will be viewed during the presentation can also be found at the website. Comments can be submitted by email to DeerCreekPaintCreekMP@usace.army.mil or by mail to USACE, Attn: Mr. Robert Jackson, 7th Floor, P.V. McNamara Building, 477 Michigan Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48226, or by phone at 313.226.3443. General questions pertaining to the proposed revisions can be addressed to: Ms. Christy Stefanides; Project Manager; Christy.M.Stefanides@usace.army.mil [Phone: (304) 399-5699] and Mr. Robert Jackson; Planner, Robert.E.Jackson2@usace.army.mil [Phone: (313) 226-3443].
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