Chute N The Bull (LAST RUN)

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, A Time for Everything


"There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven ~

A time to give birth, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted.

A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to tear down, and a time to build up.

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance.

A time to throw stones, and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, and a time to shun embracing.

A time to search, and a time to give up as lost; A time to keep, and a time to throw away.

A time to tear apart, and a time to sew together; A time to be silent, and a time to speak.

A time to love, and a time to hate; A time for war, and a time for peace.

For the past five years I have been given the opportunity to serve as the county agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Leon County. In this position I have worked with incredible adult volunteers and young people. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you that have helped make our programs great! As the Bible states there is a time for everything. I have recently taken a job with Luminant who is the largest Power provider in the state of Texas. So the time has come for me to move on and I am certain that Extension in Leon County will prosper in the coming years. This will be the last article of Chute N The Bull and I thank you for reading and the papers for including our message each week for the past five years. An unusual taste, odor or appearance of drinking water is an obvious indication of its lack of quality. However, how do you know if what you are drinking is safe if these signs are not so obvious? A glass of water may contain dissolved minerals, organic compounds or even live organisms. said. Some of these materials, if present in very small amounts, are no problem for drinking water. Other materials, however, may be serious health risks. While the Environmental Protection Agency has rules in place for vigorous testing and disinfecting for public water supplies, these regulations hold no weight with private wells. If you get your water from a private well, it’s your own responsibility to monitor its quality. There are some tests that you need to have done on an annual basis. Many of the health-related water quality problems for well owners comes from chemical use or waste disposal near the well, poor well construction and maintenance, proximity of septic tanks and severe drought or flooding. You need to protect the well and well head from contamination. Don’t store any fertilizers, chemicals, paints or agricultural products near it. Even placing flowers or plants around a well head to cover it up can cause problems because not only will the fertilizers contaminate the water supply, but it will be difficult to make monthly inspections to look for cracks and broken areas of the well head. The only way to be certain your water supply is safe is to test it regularly for the most likely contaminants and conduct additional tests if you suspect a particular contaminant. There are many reasons that one would choose to have their drinking water supply tested, with just as many recommended tests for those reasons. Contact your local Extension office for sample bottles and details on drawing the water sample and getting it to the laboratory. It is essential to closely follow the directions provided within in the kit. The water sample that you submit to the lab is only as good as you make it. Also, make sure to label the sample. . You can find this and past articles on the web at http://www.mycountrytractor.com/ for your reference. Extension programs serve of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating serve of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating