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The Rooster Crows – July 27, 2023

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By Bill Anderson

According to SIRI, the little know-it-all who lives in cellular telephones of the Apple variety, the temperature at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, was at +89 degrees Fahrenheit and the dew point was at 90. Meteorologists will tell you that when the temperature and the dew point are at the same number the amount of moisture in the atmosphere is at 100%, and it can’t hold any more. Well, it did feel as if a person might be under water when out on the front porch this past Tuesday evening. Theoretically, it is not possible for the relative humidity to be more than 100%, but, if SIRI’s report of the dew point and the temperature were correct on Tuesday evening, the relative humidity was at 101.2%. Well, theoretically it is impossible for a bumble bee to fly, too, but no one has informed the bumble bee of that scientific fact. The recent switch in weather conditions from high, dry and mild to hot, wet and steamy is uncomfortable, at best, but fear not, October is on its way. After that…well, let’s just think about October.

Good news for Rutland! Rodney Erickson reports that the U.S. Postal Service has executed a lease agreement to secure space in his building at the corner of First and Arthur Streets for use as a Post Office. As of the end of July, it will be 22 months since the Postal Service closed the former Post Office back on September 30, 2021, for “a few days” due to health and safety concerns. The wheels of progress turn slowly, but at least there is some evidence that they do still turn.

Speaking of progress, Rodney Erickson also reports that, as of Monday, July 24, he had his new spray plane in operation applying fungicide to corn fields down in Nebraska. The late Spring, followed by the early Summer drought in most of North Dakota, derailed most of Rodney’s 2023 business plan for operations in North Dakota, but his new plane allows him to go farther, work faster and cover more acres in less time, so there is still hope for a good season. The corn crop in Nebraska is looking good, he says, especially after he has applied the chemicals needed to protect it from the “fungus amongus”.

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The Rooster Crows – May 14, 2021

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By Bill Anderson

Mother Nature has been cautious in her approach to Spring this year. The cool weather persists, although it has been gradually climbing into short sleeved shirt conditions, with highs in the upper 60’s and lower 70’s predicted for the coming weekend. Ma Nature has been sparing with the precipitation, too, as .1 to .2 of an inch of rain fell in the Rutland area on Wednesday, May 5. The cool, dry conditions have been great for getting the field work done, though. Planting has been proceeding at a rapid pace throughout Sargent County. Bruce Speich of Milnor reported on Monday, May 10, that he and his sons were down to 300 acres of beans and 110 acres of corn left to plant near Delamere. Rick Bosse reported on Wednesday, May 12, that Spring planting was nearing completion in the Brampton area, too. No predictions are being made as to what the results will be this Fall, but, for now, things are looking up.

CORRECTIONS! In the April 30, 2021, column, the name of Ted Lee was inadvertently omitted from the list of members of Bergman-Evenson Post #215 who comprised the ceremonial detail for the graveside service for the late Urban Hoistad. The service was held at the Nordland Cemetery southeast of Rutland on Monday, April 26. Ted Lee also serves as Post Chaplain for the Rutland American Legion Post.

In the May 7, 2021 column, the date on which Curt & Renee Larson observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary by renewing their vows should have been Saturday, May 1, not Sunday, April 25. They were married on Saturday, May 1 back in 1971, and renewed their vows 50 years later, to the day. The author of this column apologizes to Bergman-Evenson Post #215 & Ted Lee, and to Curt & Renee Larson, for the omission and for the error.

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