June 2023

Under the direction of Dara Cavness, director of the Marathon Public Library, the library is launching its’ summer program lineup consisting of eight separate programs that offer learning opportunities for all ages.

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June Volunteers Needed, The Museum of the Big Bend is seeking volunteers to help in the new Marilyn Ann Caldwell welcome center in the museum’s gift shop. Help is needed Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Rebekah Antrosio at 432-837-8145 or Rebekah.antrosio@ sulross.edu

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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Why do rose leaves turn yellow and brown? Looking at the one or two leaves in your photo it appears that droplets of water or some other sprays have been on the leaves when the sun was shining brightly. That would account for the tiny brown “freckles.” The most common rose disease is called black spot, and it causes yellowing with large dark brown blotches in the centers of the yellowed leaves.

HEAD OVER MEALS No southern table in the summertime would be complete without dessert. And I can’t think of any dessert that complements that table better than classic banana pudding.

Grandmother’s Recipe Ingredients: 1 large box of instant vanilla pudding made with 2 cups of whole milk. 1 can of Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk.

Oscar “O” Ramirez Lujan, 48, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and coach passed away on Friday, June 2. He was born on May 5, 1975, in El Paso, to Zeke and Elpidia Lujan.