Albin News Readers,
This is week five of writing the Albin news and I still seem to have rock-solid job security. I've been gone most of the week so haven't accumulated much news. Once again, I'll do my best again add a few things that hopefully are of interest to you. Thank you very much to those of you who took the time to call or email me. Please continue to do so and encourage others to do the same. Like I've said before – I ain't no Norma Jean!
In community news, the Albin Alumni banquet and Albin day are fast approaching. The alumni banquet will be held on the evening of Fri the 9th of July. This is a nice event as is worth attending. As always, it is the Friday before Albin day and all alumni are invited. Invitations are being sent out to all of the alumni members with more details. Donna Peters is the Chair this year so specific questions may be directed to her. Pre-paid admission is $13/person and admission at the door will be $16/person. To pre-pay you may send your payment to Bill Rabou at 3101 Rd 160, Albin, WY 82050. If you have questions, call Bill at (307)246-3424. Checks can be made out to the Albin Alumni Association. The Albin Day parade starts Saturday mng at 9:30.
If you are an Albin alumni and haven't been receiving an invitation in the mail, it is probably because you need to update your mailing address in the database. To do this, email Joan Cole at Cole4Comm@aol.com or send her your address at 8210 Bobcat Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009.
On Thursday Richard and Louis Pearson along with Janet Johnson went to Greybull, WY to visit Brent , Becky, MaKaela, Jayce, and Payton Sorenson. They rolled on to Raiston, WY for Mule Days on Friday before returning home on Sunday.
In gardening news, Ann Sanchez and friend Jarrene Randall had this to share this week...
Some may remember that the late Dorothy Miller was a master gardener in our community. She and Grandma Chloe Miller grew huge gardens from which they shared the bounty with their friends, family and neighbors. The two of them were creative in finding ways to use homemade products to encourage healthier and more productive plants. I thought of this recipe that they used to green up yellowed plants. Perhaps the Albin News readers may find this usefull.
PLANT FOOD
by Dorothy Miller
1 gallon of water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon Creme of Tartar
1 teaspoon Epson Salt
1 teasppon Salt Petre
1/2 teaspoon household ammonia
Mix all ingredients in a gallon container and let set for 2 hours. Water plants with solution as usual. Repeat at 3 week intervals.
NOTE: You may purchase the Salt Petre at a Pharmacy.
In Ag news, we had another warm week with little moisture. With the exception of some millet, all spring crops have emerged and are off to the races. There have been spotty reports of hail and grasshopper damage but so far nothing significant. The May 15 – June 22 GDUs (base temp 50 deg F) for 2010 and 2009 are 450.5 and 364.5. That is 86 GDUs ahead of 2009 which is about where we were last week. At this rate the corn will be knee high well before the 4th of July. Also, after my doom and gloom price outlook for 2010 July wheat from last week, wheat has jumped $0.20/bu and is now $0.34/bu higher than corn at the Kimball elevator. Farmers are still being strongly encouraged to store their wheat on farm as shown by the -$1.50/bu basis at the FVC elevator in Pine Bluffs. As in 2009, the elevators won't be able to accept corn if they can't sell wheat between July and October.
Finally, Bette Lu Lerwick will be riding her bike in and around Albin this summer and wishes to give this safety announcement on behalf of all pedestrians and cyclists.
If you happen to see, and we hope you do before it's too late, a neon streak along the highway, it is Bette Lu Lerwick training for a two day bicycle ride along the rails to trails Mikkelson Trail in South Dakota. To keep things going on the trail, a couple of safety suggestion for the summer. It seems to be the rite of summer for all farmers/ranchers to critique and assess all living things as they drive along the highway. No crop, cow, goat or gal escapes their constant vigil. Since they pay taxes on both sides of the roadway, they seem to think it is OK to make full use of their tax dollars as they assess. Fortunately, there isn't a lot of traffic around here to interrupt that process, but keep an eye out for the summer outdoor exercise enthusiasts whether it be a walker, biker, or jogger. Now I know you farmers/ranchers think it quite useless to expend so much energy without accomplishing anything – you may think “if they want to walk, there's plenty of rye to be pulled, and if they want to lift weights, there's plenty of bales to be turned and loaded as well as fallen stacks to put back up!” As senseless as it may seem, we will still be out along the roadways walking, biking, or running.
Next, remember your butt is bigger than the brim of your hat. In other words, whatever you are pulling (horse trailer, implement, etc) is often wider than the vehicle you are driving. Please be aware of this as you are passing.
If you are the one walking, biking, or jogging, always wear clothing that is highly visible with reflective material if at all possible. Bikers are obligated to go with the flow of traffic, but joggers and walkers can go with or against. It is generally considered that walkers and joggers are safer going against the flow of traffic so they can see oncoming vehicles. Be defensive and keep to the side of the road. Thank you for your consideration and have a great summer!
No comments:
Post a Comment