Ten years ago, it was reported by The Champion News that the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain but in Booger County it falls harum-scarum. Sunday afternoon gave us a twenty-minute deluge. Haymakers probably had all their bales up if their equipment was working well. Hardworking gardeners who got an early start are being rewarded with bountiful returns already. Though the year is about half over, there is still time for late planters to glean some goodies from their good ground. Trusted almanacs say June 10 and 11 and 14 and 15 will all be good days to plant root crops. Above ground crops will do well if planted on the 18th and 19th. Almanacs prioritize moon phases and astrological signs to maximize yields, but any time we can get out there to get something done is a good time and well worth the effort come harvest time if the deer, rabbits, ground hogs, moles and myriad insects, flying and crawling, allow.

Young Jeffrey Dutton’s provided some excellent entertainment out on the wide veranda on Wednesday. His sister, Mena, played her fiddle with the Sometimes Porch Band while he charmed the crowd with his two-year-old antics. Kaitlyn McConnell and Mike O’Brien stopped in for a brief visit and heard the Seed Tick Song inspired by David Richardson who has yet to hear it. They were on their way to CedarCreek to see the new roof going on the firehouse there. Many fans of Ozarks’ Alive look forward to Kaitlyn’s next Folk Lure Exchange program on Friday, June 12th — “Ozarks Ghost Towns and Lost Landmarks.”

Kaitlyn celebrated her birthday on the 6th. She enjoyed good wishes from all around the Ozarks. Skyline School’s fourth grade teacher Sydney Fox has June 9th for her birthday. Sonny Reed will be a second grader in the fall and his birthday is the 10th of June. Champion grandson Zachary Coon rides a loud motorcycle and celebrates his birthday on June 15th. Foster Wiseman, also a Champion grandson, will enjoy his birthday on the 16th over in Tennessee where he lives now. Happy birthday to all of you from your Champion friends.

Meanwhile, cowgirl Blaine Denlow had her best time so far earning second place in the six and under barrel races and her first time getting money at a rodeo—good for her. And following the Old Champion’s advice, “when it’s good, say so,”: Good neighbors are a blessing. The Denlow Valley Ranch is full of good neighbors. Farm Fresh Eggs from Madelyn are especially good. She is a Champion—Looking on the Bright Side!

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