By Susan Edmonston, Editor Emeritus
Here is an update on the precipitation that has been recorded by Protection’s weather recorder Bonnie Lindsay.
Last month Protection had a total of 15.22 inches during the 2026 year. The month of October added 2.44 inches, bringing the total now to 17.66 inches.
Oct. 1 – .56; Oct. 14 – .74; Oct. 15 – .10; Oct. 26 – .07; Oct. 27 – .58; Oct. 31 – .39.
The pastures are green, and the newly-planted wheat looks like a lush carpet.
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I spent Halloween in town at my daughter’s home. Granddaughter Gretchen and I sat outside as it was a nice evening to greet the kids in their costumes and give them some treats. My favorite was the inflated penquin. Inside was Tripp Bayne, son of Kasey Bayne.
More than 60 years ago, our senior class patrolled the town to keep vandalism down. Back then, tires were rolled out in the street from Oyer’s Service Station, business windows were soaped, objects were moved around, and toilet paper was used to decorate trees. By the way, Mr. and Mrs. Oyer are still living and probably remember those Halloweens.
