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continued from front page.... Does this mean Spring is truly on its way to the GREAT DIVIDE we call Edinburg? I sure am hopeful. The air smells like rebirth and renewal—like something brand new. It
is also a time of new things in Edinburg with the “birth” of our new
website. Lots of planning
and discussing went into its inception. I hope everyone will enjoy keeping up with local happenings
through this site. All
the snow is gone and the farmers are getting ready for spring planting.
I was down at the local elevator bending Larry’s (the manager)
ear asking him what was the “crop of choice” this year.
He thought it would be soybeans.
He said prices were up and there is a demand for them.
Larry thought canola planting would be almost non-existent this
year. He wasn’t sure
about sunflowers and wheat. Also
was visiting with TJ Hall last night.
He has been busy using satellite imaging to help determine proper
fertilizer application for their beet and potato fields.
It is mind boggling to try and understand how far technology has
come in even the last 10 years. It
was so fascinating to talk with TJ and learn from him.
You need that “cutting edge” technology to be a successful
farmer these days. Anyway,
I wish for the best crops, favorable growing conditions and high prices
for this coming growing and harvest season. |
There
is lots going on in our little town.
The high school had its prom last weekend.
They co-opt with Adams and Edmore Schools.
There were about 75 couples in attendance.
The music department is now in full swing with its competitions
and concerts. It won’t be
long until graduation. I have all my garden seeds sitting out ready to go
into the ground as soon as possible.
I get a little jealous as Cliff Hilde has a cucumber plant in his
house with blossoms on it!! Won’t
be long before the grass will green up and the leaves are visible on the
trees. Springtime in this
corner of the world is beautiful. There
are SO many colors of green. David
Monson has named Edinburg the “Great Divide”.
I did a little research and we really are the great divide.
The fertile “Red River Valley” is to the east of Edinburg by
just a few miles. The
“Prairie Drift” is 6 miles to the west of Edinburg.
This drift rises from 200 to 2000 feet over the Red River Valley.
Everyone that knows David also knows he would have something to
add along with “The Great Divide”.
His theory is everyone to the east of Edinburg says “UFFDA”
and everyone to the west says, “YE HAW”.
Must be the early office hours he keeps that gets his mind
working a little “off-kilter”. Our
friend, Rosemary Denault just left for Germany to spend 3 weeks with her
daughter and son-in-law who are stationed with the military near
Kaiserslautern. Rosemary
has been very active in helping to get this website together.
I know she is having a wonderful time over the pond.
I can just taste the weiner schnitzel she is eating.
Have a great week and will write again soon. . |
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