Dear EarthTalk: Do environmental factors influence fall foliage colors? – Bess Walker, Clinton, CT

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to act.” Proverbs 3:27

Note: this article was originally published January 7, 2018, and has been updated to reflect current lottery jackpots.

Between the Mega Millions jackpot estimated at $1.6 billion, and the Powerball jackpot standing at over $600 million, many people are thinking about what they could do with the proceeds from a big win. 

Makes:   6 Servings 

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Monday, Oct. 22

• October Positive Attendance Ends (10 School Days Prior to Oct. 1 and 10 School Days After Oct. 1)
• 2:10 Elementary & MS viewing 6^th Grade Drama Play 
• 6:30 p.m. 6^th Grade Drama Play
• FFA National Convention (22^nd – 27^th) 
• Lunch:  BBQ Ribs 

Tuesday, Oct. 23 

• Lunch:  Chicken Sandwich 

Wednesday, Oct.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NOVEMBER 13^th- FARM LOAN Personnel in Eads Service Center County Committee Meeting – TBA
• NOVEMBER 15^th- ACREAGE REPORTING DEADLINE – 2019 planted wheat, perennial grasses, alfalfa and triticale
• DECEMBER 1^st- NAP COVERAGE DEADLINE- NATIVE GRASS 
• DECEMBER 31, 2018– DEADLINE to apply for 2018 (LFP) Livestock Forage Program – EXTENDED to JAN

• Photo of the Week
• Birthdays & Anniversaries
• Americans spend $70 billion on pets, and that money could do more good
• How winning $1 billion in Mega Millions could lead to bankruptcy

A SLUGGARD 

“As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth...he is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.” Proverbs 26:14-16