Golden Spread News

By John Carpio and Scott Bartlett

It is vital today for residents of Texas to understand and to be able to deal with a wide range of public health issues, including epilepsy. This task may be accomplished by consulting relevant internet websites, which detail the various aspects of epilepsy, including epileptic support groups. The purpose of this article is to provide information on the basics as well as some specifics of epilepsy, including the more important internet sites that will aid one in researching this information.

AUSTIN, Texas - November 21, 2006 - In an effort to provide habitat for the ocelot and build a partnership between landowners and wildlife advocates, Environmental Defense and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have signed a landmark 30 year Safe Harbor agreement for the endangered feline.

LANDER, Wyoming – November 21, 2006 - Mark LaGrone of Amarillo, Texas recently completed a thirty-day wilderness backpacking course in Alaska with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

AMARILLO, Texas - November 17, 2006 - The Tascosa Band and Orchestra will present their annual Pops Concert on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Room at the Amarillo Civic Center.

DENVER, Colorado - November 17, 2006 - The Colorado Division of Wildlife has amended management plans for mule deer Data Analysis Units (DAUs) in the Gunnison Basin. The plans have been submitted to the Colorado Wildlife Commission for review.

Writer: Linda Anderson

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - November 16, 2006 – When it comes to your financial life, what you don't know can hurt you, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

DENVER, Colorado - November 16, 2006 - In a continuing effort to maintain a balanced fishery at Vallecito Reservoir, the Colorado Division of Wildlife is stocking large-size rainbow trout this fall.

DENVER, Colorado - November 16, 2006 - Hunters and anglers interested in learning more about issues facing Colorado’s wildlife are invited to attend a public meeting Nov. 21. The southeast region Sportsman’s Advisory Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Division of Wildlife (DOW) meeting room at 4255 Sinton Road in Colorado Springs.

Writer: Edith Chenault

MILANO, Texas - November 15, 2006 – Some movie stars may have been discovered at drugstores in Los Angeles, but Brandon Zahn is seeking his fame and fortune at a cattle auction in Milano.

DENVER, Colorado - November 15, 2006 - The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) wants to remind people to take precautions with their pets when living in coyote country. Several recent coyote attacks on pets have taken place in open space areas and private yards in neighborhoods adjacent to the Highline Canal and other Front Range neighborhoods in proximity to the foothills.

DENVER, Colorado - November 14, 2006 - The Colorado Wildlife Commission approved non-resident big game hunting license fees and set turkey hunting season dates for 2007 at their November meeting in Colorado Springs. Final action on a landowner preference pilot program was delayed. In addition, the Commission was presented a check for $250,000 from the Colorado Wildlife Heritage Foundation and passed a resolution addressing wildlife management and energy development.

Amarillo, Texas – Movember 14, 2006 = The American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show will be moving to Oklahoma City beginning in 2008.

DENVER, Colorado - November 13, 2006 - Colorado’s wildlife is the subject of a new statewide public education campaign to be launched Monday, November 13. The legislatively mandated campaign supports the mission of the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW). The monies for the campaign were financed through a 75 cent surcharge on hunting and fishing licenses.

Writer: Paul Schattenberg

DALLAS -- A second release of phorid flies for the control of fire ants has been made by Texas Cooperative Extension for Dallas County at Ray Roberts Park in nearby Denton County, said an Extension expert.

CANYON, Texas — November 14, 2006 - Four West Texas A&M University bowlers were named to the All-Tournament Team as the men and women swept conference play at the SWIBC II Tournament Nov. 11 in Lafayette, La.