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LIBRARY NOTES New titles for all ages

As we begin July, I hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day. I'm writing this beforehand, but I trust we have again had the best fireworks in the area.Our read-aloud time at the library is complete, but children will still be checking out books and drawing for prizes throughout the summer.
ROTARY CLUB NEWS

ROTARY CLUB NEWS

ROTARY CLUB NEWS

NEW MEMBER Jesse Dixon, representing the Perky Palette, joined the Rotary Club of Post July 1.
Mid-summer rose care

Mid-summer rose care

Mid-summer rose care

Roses are faithful rebloomers—even in our hot summers. Average July temperatures for West Texas are in the mid-90s and, while roses are heat tolerant, they can still suffer damage without proper maintenance.
SUMMER READING

SUMMER READING

SUMMER READING

This summer the Post Public Library held its annual reading program with a creative and inspiring theme, Color Our World. It was designed to spark inspiration and celebrate diversity by encouraged children to explore stories that open doors to new cultures, exploration, and imagination.

GARZA COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS MENU

Monday, July 7 Chicken Tender Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Squash, Fruit Cup, Wheat Roll, 2% Milk, Tea/LemonTuesday, July 8 Taco Salad & Corn Chips, Seasoned Corn, Watermelon, Peach Cobbler, Low Fat MilkWednesday, July 9 Cheeseburger on Whole Wheat Bun, Potato Wedges, Tomato Wedge Salad, Melon...
Early July care for annuals and perennials

Early July care for annuals and perennials

Early July care for annuals and perennials

For West Texas gardeners the Fourth of July is the day we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, but for gardeners July 4 is also the target date for deadheading and rejuvenating flowering perennials.Deadheading in early July gives plants sufficient numbers of weeks needed to rebloom before...
ROTARY CLUB NEWS

ROTARY CLUB NEWS

ROTARY CLUB NEWS

ROTARY MEMBERSHIP The Post Rotary Club welcomed Kylene Wheeler into the club June 24. Pictured are Post Rotarians Xochitl Anderton, Rhett Parker and Kylene Wheeler.
NON-DAIRY PEACH ICE CREAM has a natural sweet, subtle flavor that comes from fresh peaches. The oat milk used provides a creamy texture that closely resembles traditional dairy ice cream, ensuring each scoop is smooth and indulgent. Its gentle taste allows the vibrant peach flavor to stand out, resulting in a perfectly balanced and delicious dessert. Opting for oat milk-based peach ice cream means enjoying a rich treat that’s both satisfying and wholesome! | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

NON-DAIRY PEACH ICE CREAM has a natural sweet, subtle flavor that comes from fresh peaches. The oat milk used provides a creamy texture that closely resembles traditional dairy ice cream, ensuring each scoop is smooth and indulgent. Its gentle taste allows the vibrant peach flavor to stand out, resulting in a perfectly balanced and delicious dessert. Opting for oat milk-based peach ice cream means enjoying a rich treat that’s both satisfying and wholesome! | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

A cool, sweet treat from Georgia

ANGELINA L ARUE This time of year, fresh peaches crop up everywhere. The local farmers markets, roadside stands, and grocers have them by the truckloads. Sweet, juicy peaches are enough on their own, but peach desserts such as cobblers, pies and crisps come to mind, as well.
AFTER POLLINATION AND FERTILIZATION, soon a tiny tomato fruit will be visible, which then expands, elongates, and a fruit develops. However, if anthers do not vibrate, releasing pollen, there is no pollen to effect pollination. | iSTOCK PHOTO

AFTER POLLINATION AND FERTILIZATION, soon a tiny tomato fruit will be visible, which then expands, elongates, and a fruit develops. However, if anthers do not vibrate, releasing pollen, there is no pollen to effect pollination. | iSTOCK PHOTO

Thumping tomatoes

Summer months have taken a toll on many tomato plants. What is a gardener to do about tomatoes that have flowers but no fruit.