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Get G wing o=, with Gary Emmett
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Here we are on the threshold of
the "Average last frost date," so what
does that mean? It is the reference date
that, on average, we won't have any
more nights of freezing temperatures
until the fall, usually around Sept. 20.
However, an average means that it still
could be earlier or later. But looking at
the 10-day forecast from the National
Weather Service, it looks like we are
good to go and are out of any danger of
frost.
So now what? Well I finally got
my garden boxes built and filled for
my garden. Now I am taking to the
task of getting everything planted. I
still remember the old days, when we
wouldn't plant the garden until Memo-
rial Day. We would make the rounds
and pay our respects to the appropri-
ate cemeteries, which to a young kid
seemed like it took half the day, but
then I knew what the rest of the day
would entail: planting the garden. It
was a family affair. I still can remem-
ber how my grandmother would help
me place the seeds, sets and plants in
the ground.
One thing that Grandma would do
was to show me how to carefully plant
the potato sets. Whether the potatoes
were large and needed to be cut, or
small enough to plant whole, she would
carefully inspect each potato to make
sure that the eyes were healthy and
would be able to produce a new plant.
She would even tell me of the days she
and her brothers would hand pick the
potatoes when they were being harvest-
ed east of Powell and place them in the
old gunnysacks.
One thing that she didn't have in
the good ol' days were some of the vari-
eties that are available today.
Norkotah Russet - This is an im-
proved russet variety that offers a larg-
er tuber, producing those large desired
baking potatoes. The Norkotah has a
lesser amount of starch than your other
traditional russets.
Norland and Pontiac P ds - These
varieties are your traditional reds for
the home garden. Norland is an earlier
variety that can be smaller and when
harvested early is great for creamed
peas and potatoes; also early enough for
your summer potato salads. Pontiacs
are a later variety, usually harvested in
the first weeks of October. Pontiacs are
larger tubers, having deeper eyes, and
great for storage.
All-Red - As the name indicates,
this is an all-red potato. It offers a light
red, almost pink flesh keeping the color
even when cooked. They are great for
dinner conversation.
Purple Viking - No, this Viking does
not have purple flesh. It is a white-cen-
tered potato that offers a large round
tuber that has some great flavor.
Milva _ This is a wonderful vari-
ety that offers a substitute to the Yu-
kon Gold. Milva offers a wonderful sol-
id round potato that is great for boiling
and for potato salads.
Yes, I am the gardener that doesn't
know when to quit. Years ago my wife
banned all new experiments that I was
trying in the garden. I can't try any-
thing new or radical unless I can prove
that it will benefit the output of the
garden. However, when I suggest that
there is a new variety that is supposed
to be better tasting or offers some new
qualities, I can usually get away with
it, It is even better when she is a part of
the decision making. Sometimes I can
even sneak in an extra plant or two that
she doesn't know about.
Gardening is a hobby in which one
can easily get stuck doing the same
thing over and over again each year.
For some it might be the fact that that
was the way they remember how Mom
and Dad did it, so I need to do it that
way. Branch out and try something
new each year. Have fun doing it; the
rewards are great. Who knows, I might
even try eggplant this year ... maybe!
Byron news
GARY GRUELL
548-2220
At last week's work meeting
there was a discussion on the use of a
travel trailer as a primary residence.
By definition, a travel trailer is not
considered a home and in accordance
with Title 11, the use of one as a pri-
mary residence is prohibited.
There are a couple of cases that
travel trailers are being used as a
residence and in one of those situa-
tions, the owners claimed they were
protected by the grandfather clause
since their trailer was in place when
the Title 11 into effect. Mayor
Meier and the zoning administrator
pointed out that the "grandfather
clause" expired two years after the
effective date of Title 11. In addition,
there is an ordinance that allows
temporary living in a travel trailer
for up to two weeks. Use past that
period requires a permit that will not
exceed an additional 30 days.
Similarly, mobile homes in Byron
are subject to Title 11. According to
Title 11, no mobile home can be locat-
ed within one block of Main Street.
There are several mobile homes
within this perimeter that are grand-
fathered and a couple that are not.
In one of these cases, although
the mobile home in question proba-
bly exceeds HUD standards, it is not
HUD approved, and even if it was,
where the home is currently located
is still in violation of Title 11. The
regulation specifically states no mo-
bile home within one block of Main
Street, and then only if it is HUD ap-
proved and placed on a permanent
foundation.
The other case is the home of the
late Ron Wirth. After his death, his
home was in probate for over a year.
JR Gonzales purchased the home in
hopes of renting it out for a couple
years to recoup some of his money.
His long-term plan was to replace it
with a modular home. Since the home
was vacant for over a year, it was
considered abandoned and therefore
it is not grandfathered. The only op-
tion for JR is to have it removed.
A flaw to Title 11 may exist with
the abandonment clause. Take the
house on Main Street owned by Mic
Lange. Due to health reasons, Mic is
in Utah and it is doubtful that he will
-return to Byron, His house,meets all
the requirements of Title 1t, howev-
er, it has been vacant for over a year.
As specified by ordinance, his home
is considered abandoned. Does that
mean that it cannot be used again?
At a minimum, an occupancy permit
might be ordered prior to the home
being lived in again.
At the regular meeting of the
Town Council on May 11, the West
Platte issue was discussed. Debbie
Wassmer presented copies of a utility
easement to the council from Norma
Perkins. It was determined that the
sewer line to be installed be a main
instead of a line in the event the gown
takes control of the road and further
development ever takes place. All
concerned parties agreed to do just
that. The final result is that the Was-
smers can be moving into their new
home in the very near future.
In other news, the council set the
violation fee for the Town Code to be
$100 for a first offense, $200 for a sec-
ond offense and $500 for a third of-
fense plus court costs.
Dwain Jackson was re-appoint-
ed to the Shoshone Municipal Water
Joint Powers Board for a three-year
term.
The town Website hosting fee was
approved for another year.
The second reading of the 2010-
2011 budget was also approved.
The next meeting of the Town
Council is scheduled for June 8 with
a work meeting at 6 p,m. and a regu-
lar meeting at 7.
This past Tuesday, the school
committee held another public hear-
ing at the town complex, and Wednes-
day, the Memorial Park commit-
tee held a meeting with a luncheon.
These two ~meetings will be reported
on next week.
This past Friday, the monthly
Mayor's Luncheon was held at the
Byron Complex. Twenty-two people
attended and enjoyed the tasty soups
that were provided. The Raush fam-
ily once again prepared two cakes.
The colorful round cake was consid-
ered a hit by all, and the other cake
was just as good. The next luncheon
will be held June 11. The menu will
consist of cold salads. If you would
like to be a provider, sign-up sheets
are at the town complex.
Applications for nomination for
public offices are due not later than
May 28. Anyone interested in com-
peting for the three positions in By-
ron can obtain the application by vis-
iting the Secretary of State Website
or by calling Vicki.
There have been some indica-
tions that a couple of people are run-
ning for mayor and a few more for the
council. This has not been verified as
of yet, so officially, Milton Meier is
running for re-election.
As always, have a great and safe
week.
A big thank you to
Pizza on the Run
and
Tim Bose
for the use of their
Hawaiian decorations during
National Nursing Home Week.
P'lease Join
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Love[[ Assembly of God Church presents
Friday, May 21
6:30 pm
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Lovell Fire Hall (new par in back)
No oifl;s, please
Re£-reshmenl;s proviclecl
Very casual event
Tammy Lindsay
Tammy Lindsay Aa-
gard, daughter of the late
Chet and Joy Lindsay,
graduated Saturday, May
8, 2010, with a doctorate
of education from the Uni-
versity of Wyoming. Aa-
gard is a 1981 Lovell High
School graduate and is cur-
rently the registrar at UW.
She and husband Steve live
in Laramie with their two
children, Aaron, 15 and Aa-
lissa, 14.
Cow|ey news
DRUE TEBBS-MEEK
548-6901
The demise of the late
Bill and Pauline •Stevens'
home was quiet. A big hole
and uprooted trees are now
where the home once stood.
Brad Baxendale razed the
home that was located on
the corner of the new high
school and the vacant spot.
Jared and Jessica Jarrett
have bought the property.
Jessica is the great-grand-
daughter of Bill and Pau-
line, so the property will
stay in the family.
Bill and Pauline were
married in 1926. Before
they moved the log cab-
in onto their land the cou-
ple rented a room at the
Lythgoe house until their
cabin arrived and became
a work in progress. Their
son, Bob Stevens, was born
in the home 81 years ago
and when their daughter,
Ethel, was born, they add-
ed a kitchen and dining
room on the north side of
the cabin. Bill worked with
his dad on the farm at Co-
penhagen and as a young
married man, he walked to
Copen each day and back
each night. Bill and Pau-
line's children grew up in
the home and those of us
who were the ages of their
children remember fondly
the parties and gatherings
in their lovely home.
In 1951 the beautiful
brick home was built and
the family moved in and
Bob and Marge then lived
in the old house across the
street. Marge said when
she and Bob were first mar-
ried they lived in a crazy
one-room trailer. When
they moved into the house,
Dick and Shirley Busteed
bought the trailer and used
it to move around as Dick
worked in various places.
When Bob's parents died,
Marge and Bob moved
their family into the brick
place. Each home has a his-
tory and soon many people
will forget that the Stevens
home on the corner ever ex-
isted, but some of us recall
the history and life of that
home and are somewhat
sad that it is gone.
Main Street in Cow-
ley is really looking great
these days. Nordenstam
Masonry is hard at work
cutting the stones from the
quarry to finish their ar-
tistic designs on the poles.
Brent Nordenstam and his
son are true artists. The
sod is being laid in front of
the new sidewalks, trees
are planted, the roof has
been built, lights are shim
ing under the facade, and
the community is getting
used to the improvements
on Main Street.
By Pioneer Day, most
work will be complete and
the people who come home
for all the family reunions,
the class reunions and the
action over the July 24
weekend will be able to en-
joy the ongoing work that
has been accomplished in
the last year to improve
our little town. Perhaps
the idea of a hotel or mo-
tel would be a good thing
to have for these occasions?
Many people will travel to
Powell and even Cody for
accommodations since orig-
inal families have passed
away.
The Town of Cowley
will be doing
AERIAL SPRAYING
for mosquitoes
FRIDAY, MAY 21,
in the early morning .
hours, weather
permitting,
or the next
available day.
Call the town office at
548-6799
if you have any
questions.
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