Jeff Burgess

Janet Perkins, VBC extension agent, gave an informational presentation at the EHC Fall Council meeting held last week in Chimes. Representatives from all seven clubs in the county were present and money was raised for Rural Women, scholarships, the Food Bank and the Backpack Program.

On Thursday, the Alread EH Club meets at 1:30 p.m., in their facility near Rupert. Discussion and preparation for the Halloween event on Saturday, October 26, will be the focus.

Early voting is now underway.

The recent frosts put an end to many warm weather vegetable gardens in the county, but somehow missed several gardens in the Crabtree area that are still producing tomatoes, peppers

Quilting Thursdays are available at the Alread EH Club for beginners to intermediates by calling Sheila, 745-2304.

On Thursday the Volunteer Fire Department meets at 7 p.m. For details call 253-5071.

The highly successful “Scare on the Square” event, hosted by Clinton’s Volunteer Fire Department and A&P Commission, saw thousands of attendees of all ages descend on the courthouse square last

Venus continues to shine brightly in the southwest after sunset this week.

The early frosts that affected many lower elevation gardens has still spared those in several higher elevation locations. I revisited Crabtree's Debbie Simpson's garden, this past weekend, to find it still producing cherry tomatoes and bell peppers. She was proud of her efforts and gave me a dozen of her peppers, saying she had plenty. Numerous flowers were still blooming in pots and in her rock garden. She's excited about assembling a purchased greenhouse kit so as to further expand her growing season.

The modern gun hunt for deer ends Sunday but returns Dec. 26-28. Check The Regs for details.