Opinion

Dear Neil: How can I control this vine? I planted it a few years ago and it has gone crazy. I’ve cut it back to its roots a number of times, but it keeps coming back. How can I eliminate it permanently?

Marching in lockstep, the Democrats pushed a $700 billion spending bill through Congress, claiming it would reduce inflation. We know that to be a lie.

One must be hooked on the NFL (check), entranced by football wagering (check), and champing at the bit for the season to begin (check) to join a fantasy draft that can take as long as two months to complete.

When I was young in West Texas, I loved my time at the Buffalo Trail Boy Scout Ranch near Balmorhea. Boy Scouting and I seemed to fit very well. I liked the outdoors and teamwork and challenges.

In September our thought focus on football, tailgating, back to school event and getting ready for fall activities. At extension our programing has turned to 4-H clubs and projects starting, kick off events for 4-H, and programing. My program for the month is Preparing for Emergency and Food Safety.

Dear Neil: Thanks for the information on trimming tropical milkweed plants by early September. I know that the wild native milkweed is preferable to the tropical type for monarchs, but where can I buy the plants or seeds?

DR. ED WILLIAMSON, SUPPLY PASTOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF FORT STOCKTON Igrew up in West Texas, and one of the places I used to spend summer days was at the Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch, a sprawling, mountainous camp for Boy Scouts from all over the region.

Do you have a child who is back in school? Back to school time can be stressful for parents and kids. It marks the end of a more relaxed summer schedule, and the beginning of a large to-do list.

• 1 10 ounce package large marshmallows ____ cup margarine or butter • 4 cups granola with raisins • 1 __ cup rice crisp cereal ____ cup shelled sunflower seeds or chopped peanuts Grease a 9 x 13 pan. Put marshmallows and margarine in the saucepan.