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Muleshoe Journal Volume 94, No. 29
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Muleshoe, Texas
July 18, 2013
County Agent Gardens With Less Water By Larry Thornton Managing Editor
D i s n e y Wo r l d ™ may be considered the “land of dreams” by young and old alike, but somewhere along the way it resulted in a “dream garden” in Muleshoe similar to one viewed at Disney’s Epcot Center. What or ig i nally st a r ted at a cot ton conference attended by Monti Vandiver, Bailey and Parmer Count y Extension agent, has turned into a multi-
“It’s pretty nice, especially if you don’t have much room,”
— Monti Vandiver,
Bailey County Extension Agent level, minimal space, hydroponic gardening experiment in a rocky area adjacent to the alley behind his residence. “It’s amazing, you go somewhere to learn about cotton, and you pick up something else,” Vandiver said. According to
Monti Vandiver displays the water as it enters the top tier of plants.
Vandiver, the garden is growing in poor soil with less water, fewer pests and less space. I n fac t, t he tot a l horizontal space used is about 84 square feet. But it’s in the garden’s vertical spread that most of what could be described as the “Di sney mag ic,” i s accomplished. “It ’s pr e t t y n ic e, especially if you don’t h ave muc h r o om ,” Vandiver said about his garden with a crop that includes tomatoes, squash, bell and jalapeno peppers, cucumbers, melons, and a variety of herbs — oregano, thyme, basil, Rosemary, and cilantro. By con st r uc t i ng the garden in tiered polystyrene pots, the garden not only reduces the amount of water needed — a reduction of almost 51 percent, according to Vandiver’s
Photographs by Larry Thornton
Monti Vandiver checks one of the potted plants in his multi-tiered garden. calculations , but also reduces the required space. An added benefit is the fact that, like other types of raised gardens,
Local Sales Tax Collections Increase By Larry Thornton Managing Editor
The City of Muleshoe climbed a bit higher in sales tax allocations for the month of July, according to information received from the Texas State Comptrollers’ office. In all, Muleshoe gained 3.72 percent compared to last month’s 9.26 percent increase. Resting at 12.98 percent, representing a $5,314.87 increase, compared to numbers from the same period last year places Muleshoe at just above the middle of the pack of area communities.
Olton, which claimed the top post last month, reclaimed the position this month, with a 21.85 percent increase. Littlefield ranks second with an increase of $11,760.81. At the other end of the list was Earth, which showed a significant decrease in sales tax collected for the third month in a row. Earth’s sales tax allocations dropped 13.42 percent in May, 43.44 percent in June and 38.49 percent this month. In all, that means Earth’s sales tax allocations have dropped $5,153.36 when compared to the same period in 2012.
Vehicles Taken, Damaged By Muleshoe Juveniles By Larry Thornton Managing Editor
Two male juveniles from Muleshoe are facing charges related to the alleged theft of t wo veh ic le s, according to Det. Sgt. Cassie Crandell. According to information received from the police department, the two youths allegedly took a 2004 Pontiac from the 700 block of West Ave. C on the night of Saturday, June 29, and drove the vehicle to Hockley County. At s o m e p o i n t , according to Crandell, t he veh icle was observed by a law enforcement officer who attempted to pull
the vehicle over. Instead of stopping, the juvenile suspects allegedly attempted to evade the officer, and during the pursuit traveled north into C o c h r a n C o u n t y, where t he veh icle was wrecked, and the suspects arrested. Also according to Crandell, while they were in custody the juveniles reportedly adm it ted ta k i ng another vehicle — a 1998 Ford Mustang from the 300 block of West 10th in Muleshoe, on June 25. This vehicle was reportedly vandalized prior to being returned to the residence from which it was taken.
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Sales Tax Results Net Payment
Muleshoe Dimmitt Morton Littlefield Earth Olton Sudan Farwell Bovina Friona
$46,238.27 $32,291.46 $ 9,731.07 $95,504.26 $ 3,509.41 $11,181.52 $ 5,013.34 $ 8,702.10 $ 7,162.32 $31,401.43
Same period Prior year 40,923.40 30,465.55 11,159.12 83,743.45 5,706.08 9.175.94 5,029.10 7,249.54 6,435.61 29,057.97
Percent Change 12.98% 5.99% -12.79% 14.04% -38.49% 21.85% -0.31% 20.03% 11.29% 8.06%
By Delton Wilhite Sportswriter
T h e Pa m p a A l l Stars went undefeated through the Cal Ripken State Tournament held in Muleshoe’s Roger Miller Park July 5-9, by staying in the winner’s side of t he brac ket Pa mpa played fou r games. Pa mpa de f e at e d Andrews in the finals 7-2 for the State Tournament Championship. Both teams will advance to the Regional Tournament that will be hosted by Pampa later this month. The Denver City and Plainview teams also advanced to the next round. Dylan Booth pitched a complete game for
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less bending is required to tend the plants. In his garden system, the plants are growing in recycled coconut husks, with water and
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Pampa All-Stars celebrate their championship win with a dog pile. Pampa and gave up only four hits. He struck out four, walked three, did not hit a batter and his team committed four errors behind him.
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