NEWS FROM THE RANCH
Mavis and Ron spent two weeks in Cancun, Mexico, and had a great time. Dad was well cared for by Rhonda Lassey (who took him on several excursions, including two trips to the livestock sales ring!) and Vicki Dunbar, as well as Luke, Tara, Abbie, and the rest of the family who were not traveling.
Unfortunately, the sugar beet factory has not yet agreed to a contract with the beet farmers. It is not entirely clear if they will continue producing sugar in the Yellowstone Valley--causing a great deal of consternation among everyone involved. Because prices are up a lot for barley, wheat, corn and livestock they may have to be the alternative to beets.
Luke and Tara are also going to Cancun for a week, with Mavis (and Dad!) looking after Abbie--who can now climb up and down the stairs, calling "grandpa's" name as she climbs the stairs. Sounds really cute! She entertains Dad a lot, and they both enjoy it.
Tracy is training to become a substitute mail carrier! Mavis was looking after the grandkids while Tracy was away for a few days.
The oil well that was drilled in the government pasture about a mile from the Scrivner place has been completed and is now being brought into production. No word yet on how many barrels per day it will produce, but the clues are sounding pretty good! If it produces abundantly, that would certainly be a good omen for some additional wells on the ranch. The drilling rig that was used is currently undergoing painting and maintenance at the Shaide place at Cartwright.
Our long-time neighbor and great friend, Perry Elletson, Jr., died last week. Ron, Luke, and Will will continue to farm his land.
Dad is doing very well, even in the cold weather. He has been very cheerful on the phone and says he is surviving very well for an almost 94-year-old!
Update on Lila
Lila will move from a hospital bed to transitional care at St. Alexis, and will then go to a nursing home when space is available. Her vision has gotten so bad she has trouble looking after her medications and other requirements of living in her apartment.
Unfortunately, the sugar beet factory has not yet agreed to a contract with the beet farmers. It is not entirely clear if they will continue producing sugar in the Yellowstone Valley--causing a great deal of consternation among everyone involved. Because prices are up a lot for barley, wheat, corn and livestock they may have to be the alternative to beets.
Luke and Tara are also going to Cancun for a week, with Mavis (and Dad!) looking after Abbie--who can now climb up and down the stairs, calling "grandpa's" name as she climbs the stairs. Sounds really cute! She entertains Dad a lot, and they both enjoy it.
Tracy is training to become a substitute mail carrier! Mavis was looking after the grandkids while Tracy was away for a few days.
The oil well that was drilled in the government pasture about a mile from the Scrivner place has been completed and is now being brought into production. No word yet on how many barrels per day it will produce, but the clues are sounding pretty good! If it produces abundantly, that would certainly be a good omen for some additional wells on the ranch. The drilling rig that was used is currently undergoing painting and maintenance at the Shaide place at Cartwright.
Our long-time neighbor and great friend, Perry Elletson, Jr., died last week. Ron, Luke, and Will will continue to farm his land.
Dad is doing very well, even in the cold weather. He has been very cheerful on the phone and says he is surviving very well for an almost 94-year-old!
Update on Lila
Lila will move from a hospital bed to transitional care at St. Alexis, and will then go to a nursing home when space is available. Her vision has gotten so bad she has trouble looking after her medications and other requirements of living in her apartment.
posted by Bill Lassey at 12:40 PM
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