By Susie Edmonston, Editor Emeritus
Program Nov. 1
The music group, Joyful Noise, will be presenting the church service on Sunday, Nov. 1, in Protection, at the Grace Bible Church. They begin at 10:45 a.m. Anyone can come and all are welcome to attend.
David Selzer, of Protection, and Zack Ellis, of Wilmore, are members of this group. Other men in Joyful Noise are: Tom Carr, Monte Schellite, Ted Lukens, all of Medicine Lodge; Dan Gillig and Eddie Freeman, of Pratt; Richard Poland, of Isabel; Rob McDaniel, of Sharon. The director is Martha McDaniel, of Sharon and Elisa Stone, of Medicine Lodge, is the pianist is Elisa Stone.
Practices take place every Wednesday at the Methodist Church in Medicine Lodge.
Farmers are Busy
Wheat planting is continuing now that the ground is dry enough to drill. Lots of milo fields and some soybeans will soon be harvested as our area had a freeze last week. Hay and feed have been swathed and baled.
There are also cotton fields in Comanche County that will be harvested now through December.
Here is a comical article placed in the Protection Post newspaper on July 15, 1982. No credit was given to whomever submitted it.
Twelve Days of Harvest
On the first day of harvest my true love said to me, with our kids to help, he wouldn’t need me.
On the second day of harvest the kids all laughed with glee, cause the chicken chore and milking chore would now be up to me.
On the third day of harvest my husband said to me, “Help tie the tarp down, run this half-load to town, pick up some salt blocks, and check the cattle cause we’re too busy.”
On the fourth day of harvest they gave a broken part to me and said, “Try an elevator at Delphos, every implement dealer, and keep driving till you find the right pulley.”
On the fifth day of harvest my husband said to me, “We’re moving to the other field, you bring the pickup, fill up the gas tanks and water jugs. Put in the tool box a can of bolts with nuts and locks, bring out dinner to the field, and this time don’t forget the tea.”
On the sixth day of harvest my daughter called me. “The elevator’s filled up and I can’t get unloaded. Take the old Chevy truck, make sure it’s gassed up, check the oil and battery, and get over to the west field in a hurry.”
On the seventh day of harvest my husband said to me, “We’re going to bring some wheat in, will you clean the north bin?” Then they set up the auger and left me scooping breathlessly.
On the eighth day of harvest my husband gave me a list. “Don’t know if this belt will last, better get to town fast. I need another reel slat, filter and bearing. Bring it by the field, throw in an extra scoop, and don’t forget the goop that makes the chain run free.”
On the ninth day of harvest at 11:30, the clutch went out on the combine and he called on the CB, said, “Find heavy log chain, get the Ford tractor, and come pull me.”
On the 10th day of harvest my true love snapped at me, as I handed tools up to him — very nervously.
On the 11th day of harvest the whole crew said to me, “Want to fill the gas tanks while we eat, take home this load of wheat, and bring back one wrench, lug and another water jug, and a spray bomb for sweat bees.”
On the last day of harvest, my husband grinned at me. “If everything goes right, we should be done by midnight. Aren’t you glad you didn’t have to help, Hon-ney?”
Stockholders Meeting of Local Grocery Store
Tuesday evening, Oct. 20, the 17th annual stockholders’ meeting of Protection Community Venture was held in the community room at Protection Township Library.
Board positions held by Doug Brooks, Hilary Murphy, and Connie Westrup were expiring. All three indicated they would serve on the board for another term, if elected. The floor was open for nominations for those positions, but none were made so those three will continue to stay on the board.
It was a very positive meeting. Since last October’s annual meeting, the grocery store received new furniture (tables and chairs), new flooring in the south half, and cases for refrigerator and frozen food products. A grant will enable the north half of the store to receive new flooring.
Breakfast and lunch meals have become very popular. A person needs to arrive early as breakfast meals are usually gone by 8 a.m. Luncheon meals are ready by 11:30.
The seasonal fresh produce bundle for $15 (plus tax) is popular, too. Dates for the next order are Nov. 2-10 (pay when you order) and the pick-up date is Friday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cindy Snyder, Comanche County extension agent for family and community wellness, was responsible for getting this program started to encourage more people to shop locally.
The board manager LeAnna Heath and other employees and staff have worked hard to make a lot of improvements and many new products have been added.
