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DISTRICT 24 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
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By Sen. Larry Robinson District 24
ast week, the Senate Appropriations Committee held hearings on the 2013-2015 Budget request for the North Dakota Department of Corrections, Senate Bill 2015. Leann Bertsch, the Director of the Department of Corrections presented the testimony. The department has a total General Fund Budget request of $179,983,725 million dollars. They are at 814 total employees in the department. The department is requesting several additional employees including 11 correctional officers, 3 caseworkers and 6 parole officers. As of Dec. 31, 2012, there were a total of 1,360 male inmates and 163 female inmates. The department is experiencing an average turnover rate of 18.3 per cent due to a variety of factors including pay, stressful working conditions, and intense competition form the energy boom in western North Dakota. Retention and recruitment of employees is an on-going concern of the department. In addition to the inmate counts I referenced above, there are 5,050 individuals on parole and probation. These individuals live in communities across the state and are supervised by caseworkers. The caseworkers are on the road most of the time meeting with these individuals to monitor how they are doing. Industry standards estimate that an appropriate caseload for these workers is in the 50-60 range. Due to a growing population of parolees, some of our caseworkers are supervising up to 100 parolees. That makes for a challenging situation and the number of revocations increase accordingly. This system of caseworkers is our safety net for keeping our population of inmates down. North Dakota has been very proactive in getting folks back into a com-
munity setting with employment. By comparison, South Dakota does not have an aggressive parole and probation program. Their prison inmate counts are more than double our numbers. North Dakota is competing an major renovation of the prison facilities here in Bismarck. The new facility will open in April of 2013. Rep. Ralph Metcalf served on a committee that worked fornearly two years in the planning and development of this new facility. We had hoped that with the new expanded facility, we would be positioned to move in excess of 100 inmates from county jails to the Bismarck facility. Unfortunately, with the rapid growth in our inmate counts, that may not happen. We are seeing a significant increase in inmate counts, partly due to energy development in the western part of our state but also increased use of synthetic drugs across the state. The capacity of the new prison will be 741 beds. We also have 420 beds at the James River Correctional Facility in Jamestown, 147 beds at the Missouri River Correctional Facility in Bismarck, and 126 beds at the New England Correctional Facility for Women. Ms. Bertsch informed our committee that 72 percent of the new arrivals are there due to substance abuse and 52 percent are struggling with mental illness. It appears now, that due to the significant growth we are experiencing in inmate counts, that in contrast to our projections two years ago, our new prison will be filled much sooner than anticipated. Should the growth continue, it is possible that in the next few years, the department will be requesting additional beds. I remember well comments from colleagues just a few short years ago when we were discussing the need fora major remodeling of the old prison and the addition of beds. Those folks suggestedIf We Build It, They Will Come.Perhaps they were not so far off with those comments. Until next time, you can reach us alrobinson@ nd.gov;nmuscha@nd.govanddhkiefert@nd.gov.
From the archives of Ron Smith, Extension Horticulturist Q: I had a problem with my carrots last year. When I harvested the mature carrots, there were holes in some of them. The ground over the carrots was not disturbed and I didnt see any tunnels leading up to the carrots. The sides of the holes appeared to be smooth. The carrots were healthy despite the holes. I began noticing the holes Aug. 1 and continued to notice them until I was done harvesting. Any idea what did this? (Driscoll, N.D.) A: The symptoms you describe dont fit the pattern of the three most common insect pests of carrots that I know of. The three pests are the carrot rust fly, aster leafhopper and carrot weevil. What could be causing the problem is slugs because there was no tunneling or frass present. These critters often will leave nicely chiseled holes that you described. This would be especially true during a wet year, in soils with high organic matter or where mulch was present around the crop. These sneaky critters show up mostly during the evening hours to do their dirty work and then return to their hiding place at dawn. If the damage was by rodents, Im sure there would be other evidence, along with more extensive visible damage. If the problem begins showing next year, send a sample to me for a more accurate diagnosis. Q: Does cloudberry, also known as bakeapple, grow in North Dakota? If so, would you know where I could obtain some seed or plants? (e-mail reference) A: I doubt it. They require or are found in native peat bogs, which indicate a highly organic and acid soil. The question is not hardiness, as they are said to grow in
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of Dakota Riders MC hosts its annual Christmas party at the AmericInn Motel & Suites in Valley City. Starts at 8 p.m. For people 21+. AA Saturdays: AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meets every Saturday at 8 p.m. at Fellowship Corner, 320 Second Ave. S.E. in Valley City. On the last Saturday of each month, the meeting is an open meeting - for all to attend, not just alcoholics. SENIORS: Barnes
County Senior Center Activities - 12 p.m. Lunch (Tuna Noodle Hot Dish, Mixed Vegetables, Juice, Applesauce and Bar). FOOD: Coyote Hunt & Stew Feed: The Fort Atchison Rifle & Archery Club of Cooperstown hosts a coyote hunt from sunrise to sunset with check-in between 5 and 6 p.m. at the Rifle Club (below K&J Flooring building on Main Street in Cooperstown).
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The 24th Annual North Dakota State Pinochle Tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17 at the Valley City Eagles Club. The Eagles Club is now a nonsmoking facility. The bar will be open during the entire tournament, and lunch will be served for a separate fee. The Eagles Club will also have a dinner special and band on Saturday night. A secured a tournament sponsor will cover the tournament expenses to allow for a 100 percent payout from the registration fees for the tourney. In addition, anyone not making the championship round will be able to play in the consolation round on Sunday for free. Top three places pay out. Contact Dawn Riley, Executive Vice President, Valley City Chamber of Commerce for more information. Call (701) 845-1819 or email chamber@hellovalley.com.
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Fee: $120. SENIORS: Barnes County Senior Center Activities - 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise; 11:30 a.m. Lunch (Hamburger on Bun, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Juice and Jell-O w/ Fruit); 1 p.m. Bingo.
BASKETBALL: VC Park & Recreations Youth Basketball Tournament on AA Friday: AA (AlcoSaturday, Feb. 23; Girls holics Anonymous) meets Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 and every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Boys Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, & in the conference room of 8. Deadline: Wednesday, Sheyenne Care Center in Feb. 13 @ 5 p.m. Entry
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Feed starts at 6 p.m. HOLIDAY: Groundhog Day. LEGISLATIVE FORUM: Legislative Forum from 9 a.m. 11 a.m. at the Wimbledon Cafe. Everyone is welcome to attend to hear from our legislators and provide them input. SENIORS: Litchville Community Center Activities: (Mon-Sat) 8-10 a.m. Morning Coffee. ART: Andy Warhol Creating Myth and Icon at the Plains Art Museum, 704 First Avenue N, Fargo. Opening Reception, 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Members free, nonmembers $10. Music, hors doeuvres and cash bar. Exhibit runs until May 19. Plains Art Museum is organizing the first solo exhibition of Andy Warhol to be presented in the FargoMoorhead area. Andy Warhol: Creating Myth and Icon brings to our region a nationally-known collection of Warhol prints held by Wesley and Missy Cochran. SMOKER: Valley City Firemens Smoker, starting at 6 p.m., at the VFW Club, 138 East Main, Valley City. Games, prizes, raffle and pinochle tournament. Barnes County Public Library hours: Mondays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. open evening. Tues. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. SENIORS: Litchville Community Center Activities: (Mon-Sat) 8-10 a.m. Morning Coffee. MEETING: The Valley City City Commission meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 5 p.m. at city hall. MEETING: Wimbledon City Council meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Wimbledon City Hall. meets every Wednesday at noon and 8 p.m. at Fellowship Corner, 320 Second Ave. S.E. in Valley City. CARDS: Play Racehorse Smear every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to close at CMs Place in Wimbledon. Prizes: Hams, bacon, turkeys. For people 21+. SENIORS: Litchville Community Center Activities: (Mon-Sat) 8-10 a.m. Morning Coffee. SENIORS: Litchville Community Center Activities: Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m. Play Hand-and-Foot (cards). CARDS: Texas Hold em Tournament is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Eagles Aerie, Valley City. Open to all player levels. More info: Richard Hass: 840-2612. Free, for people 21+. SENIORS: Tower City Senior Citizens group meets every Wednesday at the Community Center in Tower City from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A meal is served. More info: Betty Gibbons, president, 701-840-0184. MEETING: The Valley City Park Board holds its regular meeting at 7 a.m. at city hall. More info: 701845-3294. KIWANIS: Valley City Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at 12:04 p.m. at the Valley City VFW.
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SENIORS: Barnes County Senior Center Activities - 12:30 p.m. Lunch (Sweet and Sour Ribs, Baked Potato, Prince Edward Vegetables, Juice and 2-Tone Dessert) SPORTS: Ice skating at the Youth Sports Complex in Valley City every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Fees: $3. More info: Jason Gerhardt, 840-0596, Austin Gordon, 840-8993. SUPER BOWL: American Legion Club of Valley City opens at 4 p.m. for a Super Bowl Party on Sunday Feb. 3. Pot Luck, bring a dish, everyone welcome.
Tuesday, Feb. 5
ROTARY: Valley City Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Valley City VFW. MEETING: The Barnes County Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 8 a.m. at the courthouse. SENIORS: Barnes County Senior Center Activities - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Myron Jabs Medicare Fraud; 11:30 a.m. Lunch (Salmon Loaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Fruit and Bar); 1:15 p.m. Whist. SENIORS: Litchville Community Center Activities: (Mon-Sat) 8-10 a.m. Morning Coffee.
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SENIORS: Barnes BOOKS: The ValCounty Senior Center ley City-Barnes County Activities - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Librarys book discussion Exercise; 11:30 a.m. Lunch OPEN MIC: Open club meets at 2 p.m. in (Turkey Tetrazzini, 3 Bean Mictakes place at Duttons the librarys multipurpose Salad, Juice and Fruit); 1:00 p.m. Bingo; 1:15 p.m. Parlour in downtown Valley room. More info: Liz, 701City every Wednesday from 845-3294. Whist. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. EnterSENIORS: Buffalo tainers (music, comedy, Senior Citizens meet every poetry, etc.) and audience Monday at the Community members are welcome. No Thursday, Feb. 7 ART: Senior Exhibition Center, Buffalo, from 9 a.m. cost. - Cora Potts, February 11 to 5 p.m. AA Wednesdays: AA LIBRARY: Valley City (Alcoholics Anonymous) Calendar: 5
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- 22. Reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 15, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Peer Presentation on Monday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. HEALTH: Nutrition, Heart Disease, Cholesterol and You, a one and a half hour class sponsored by Barnes ON THE MOVE will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Valley City Public School Administration Building, 460 Central Avenue North in Valley City. The instructors will be Dr. Misty Anderson and Sharon Buhr, Dietitian. Everyone is welcome. Call 845-6456 to register. SENIORS: Barnes County Senior Center Activities - 10:30 a.m. Exercise; 11:30 a.m. Lunch (Beef Barley Soup, Sandwich, Juice and Fruit Salad); 5:30 p.m. Supper Night (BBQ Chicken and Ice Cream). ties: (Mon-Sat) 8-10 a.m. Morning Coffee. QUILTERS: St. Catherine Quilters makes quilts for those in need every Thursday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the St. Catherine School gym basement, Valley City. Anyone is welcome; no experience necessary. More info: Lela Grim, 701845-4067.
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Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its buffalo chip and toss it towards a target to see if they can annual Chili Cook Off get a bulls eye. and Community Olympics as a kick-off to the North DaThe smoosh race uses smoosh boards or 2x4s that have kota Winter Show at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 4. three straps on them. Six people from each team will split The Community Olympics begin at 7 p.m. Teams up so three people use the smoosh boards to race about from all over the area compete to see who has the best 20 feet across the half way point where the other group of chili recipe and best booth-decorating skills. Prizes are three smoosh back across the finish line. The modified also awarded for the many fun events at the Community chuckwagon race requires Olympics. only that each team provide their own or borrow a chuckThe Chili Cook Off consists of teams of people who put wagon. TOASTMASTERS: their chili making skills to work and who are the most There are no limits on modifications which makes for Second Crossing Toastcreative by decorating their booths with a theme of their an interesting variety. Each race consists of 4 team memmasters is again meeting bers one puller, one pusher and two riders. every Thursday from 12 - 1 choosing. The public is invited to purchase a cup for $2 (spoons included) and receive a ticket to vote for After one lap, the puller and pusher become riders and the p.m. in the Norway Room their favorite chili. People are encouraged to sample chili riders must push and pull the wagon. Winners from each at the VCSU Student Cenat every booth and may return for more of their event as well as the top three overall winners take home ter. Visitors are welcome. favorite. When the tickets have been counted, the top trophies. For information, call Janet team wins the Peoples Choice Award. There is also a There is also a Sportsmanship Award given to the team at 845-2596. not-quite-professional (although they look professional in showing the best team spirit. TOPS: Tops Club of their aprons) panel of chili judges who will taste each chili Everyone is welcome to create a team or just cheer on Enderlin meets every identified only by a your favorite team. Thursday at the Senior number. The chili is judged on flavor, aroma, texture, and For more information on the Chili Cook Off and ComCenter in Enderlin. Weigh in kick and the first place team gets the honor of hosting the munity Olympics, contact the Chamber of Commerce at from 8:30 to 9 a.m.; meet- traveling chili trophy 845-1891 or chamber@hellovalley.com. SENIORS: Litchville ing at 9. until the next Chili Cook Community Center ActiviOff. Afterwards, teams parCheck us out on Facebook! ticipate in the Community Olympics events such as the tug-of-war, egg toss, outhouse horseshoes, buffalo chip toss, smoosh race and Exhibit runs through May 19 modified chuckwagon race. Tug of war is always a Plains Art Museum will John Wayne to Superman, crowd favorite, but all events are equally as exciting. The host the exhibition Andy Dracula, Mickey Mouse, Warhol: Creating Myth and and Santa Claus. The show egg toss is where two Icon Feb. 2 May 19. will also include work from members from each team toss an egg back and forth This is the first major the Museums Permanent solo Warhol exhibition in Collection and the Student until it breaks. Outhouse the Fargo-Moorhead area. Collection at North Dakota horseshoes is just like the classic game, but its played Andy Warhol: Creating State University. with toilet seat covers. The Myth and Icon brings to our In a special, innovative buffalo chip toss is just as it region a nationally known initiative, Museum staff sounds. Two people from collection of Warhol prints worked with the exhibieach team chose one lucky held by Wesley and Missy tions Presenting Sponsor Cochran of La Grange, Sundog to create an engagGeorgia. The collection ing and interactive exhibit Send your features 36 screen prints, design. community including two of Warhols Headquartered in Fargo, 420 Main Street Lisbon, ND (701)683-7695 or 866-683-4654 last series: Cowboys and In- Sundog is a marketing calendar Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm www.lisbonsmiles.com dians and Myths, featuring and technology company Check us out on Facebook! events to: legendary figures from Ted- with additional offices in Center for Dental Excellence dy Roosevelt, Geronimo, Denver, Colorado and Min Dentistry for All Ages For One-Visit Crowns (CEREC) Implants Root Canals Dentistry All Ages One Visit Crowns (CEREC) Custer, Annie Oakley, and neapolis, Minn. Cosmetic Dentistry WhiteFillings Bleaching State of the Art Technology Implants Root Canals CosmeticDentistry
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Ingredients Slaw: 1 bag coleslaw 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 thinly sliced green onions (about 1/2 cup) Pork: 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 packed cup golden brown sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ginger Zest of 1 large orange One 1 to 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed 10 to 12 mini Hawaiian-style sweet rolls, halved horizontally Directions: For the slaw: Toss the coleslaw, vinegar, oil, salt pepper and green onions in a medium bowl to blend. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the pork. For the pork: In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, pepper, garlic, ginger and orange zest to blend. Add the pork tenderloin and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the pork from the marinade. Reserve the marinade. Place the pork on a nonstick heavy baking sheet and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the pork from the oven and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the marinade into a heavy medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and cool slightly. Transfer the pork tenderloin to a work surface and cut crosswise into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices. Divide the pork among the bottom halves of the rolls. Top the pork with sauce and slaw. Cover with the top halves of the rolls and serve.
he 35th Annual Barnes County Spelling Bee will be held on Monday, Feb 4 at Valley City State Universitys Student Center. Area schools will have a top speller competing in each of the two divisions: grades 5-6, Division II and grades 7-8, Division III. Barnes County spellers will compete in a written and an oral section. The top two spellers overall will represent Barnes County on March 22 at the ND State Spelling Bee in Bismarck. The County Spelling Bee is coordinated through the Valley City Area Teacher Center and sponsored by the participating schools. The Spelling Bee participants include the following: Litchville Elementary School: Cara Van Bruggen, parents are Dianna and Merlin Van Bruggen. Valley City Junior High: Wanita Warcken, guardians are Ron & Deb Peterson.
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Washington School: Noah Leick, parents are Darin and Tanya Leick. St. Catherines School: Nicholas Pfeifer, parents are Paul and Sue Pfeifer. Barnes County North Junior High - West Campus: David Fletcher, parents are Dana and Amy Fletcher. Barnes County North Elementary - West Campus: Alexis Greshik, parents are James and Danelle Greshik. Barnes County North Junior High - East Campus: Sydni Everson, parents are Shane and JeriAnn Everson. Barnes County North Elementary - East Campus: Trevor Bingham, parent is Jerome Tharldson. Maple Valley Jr. High: Megan Tichy, parents are Scott and Amy Tichy. Oriska Elementary School: Nate Jorgensen, parents are Randy & Sonja Jorgensen.
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n February we celebrate Super Bowl Sunday, Homemade Soup Day Feb. 4, American Heart Month, Canned Food Month, and Chili Day Feb. 28. What a great month to talk about pulses. Pulses include chickpeas, lentils, peas and dry edible beans. These crops have been a major stable worldwide for thousands of years, but now they are being recognized even more for their important health benefits. No matter what form or type you decide to eat (fresh, frozen, canned or dried), pulses offer a beneficial array of nutrients, including fiber, protein, resistant starches, B vitamins (including folate), iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, and other minerals and phytonutrients. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. today. Pulses, which are similar in size and shape to pills, actually may be like magic pills that help reduce risk factors for heart disease. Pulses, such as kidney beans, have shown the ability to lower total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol) as effectively as other cholesterollowering diets. You might impress your doctor with your cholesterol values the next time you get checked by increasing pulses in your diet and exercising 30 to 60 minutes daily. Loaded with fiber and resistant starches, pulses are great for boosting feelings of fullness, increasing metabolism and protecting the digestive system. Beans offer a range of 3 to 8 grams of fiber per half-cup serving. Pulses are a complex carbohydrate source and dont raise blood sugar levels as much as several other carbohydrate sources. Diets rich in pulses have been shown to promote lower levels of abdominal fat and can help manage blood sugar levels in diabetes and reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Beans are a flavorful, inexpensive way to boost the vitamins and minerals in your diet and help reduce the risk factors for heart disease and other chronic diseases. Current dietary guidelines recommend 3 cups of pulses per week, or about cup per day. Eating them in addition to other vegetables, not instead of them, is best. Try these creative ideas for increasing your pulse intake: Add cooked or canned black beans, lentils or split peas to your favorite commercial or homemade salsa. Add canned beans to cookie or cake batter to make it more nutritious. Place dry pulses in a crockpot with your favorite vegetables and water to make a hearty stew. Serve over brown rice. Mix cooked or canned pulses with lean ground meat to add fiber to your meatloaf. For more recipes and information, view the North Dakota State University Extension Services publication Pulses: The Perfect Food at www. ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn1508. pdf. Sources: Aimee Henning, NDSU student dietitian, and Julie GardenRobinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist.
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The great dishwasher caper Honestly honest

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y husband and I found that one of the highest priorities upon moving into our 1922 home was updating the ancient dishwasher. Our new home likely had one of the first models of dishwashers ever to appear on the market. While it was a gem in its day, the tarnish had crept in long before we came along. By We have been quite spoiled Sarah McCurdy with our shiny dishwasher for a good year now and Im not afraid to admit that. We dont give its operation a second thought but we appreciate it and we use ita lot. Thats why I was so alarmed actually panicked that the dishwasher was behaving badly. I emptied the top rack of the washer one day only to find that the glasses had gone in to the machine cleaner than they were coming out. Baffling. We tried to take the thing apart but we didnt do so well. Terry unscrewed something in the bottom of the washer, but ended up putting it back we had come up with a different plan. We purchased a rinse agent that is supposed to fight spots and residues for a diamond shine and picked up some top-of-the-line detergent. Yes, it was a much easier plan and we believed this would show that dishwasher whos the boss. We ran a load of dishes through and wouldnt you know it, those pieces came out as shiny as ever! The glasses on the top rack still had a bit of trouble and had to be hand washed, but we thought that was just the washer working things out. We loaded that bugger again and settled in for an evening of television while the wind whipped around outside. All of a sudden we heard a BANG, followed by the sounds of the wheels falling right off that dishwasher you know, if it had wheels. Our eyes grew wide as we looked at each other and Terry looked oddly guilty. I dont think I put it back together the right way, he confessed. We opened the washer up and he worked his magic again. We thought we would let the thing rest over night. I must say I was taking comfort in knowing that he was the culprit who furthered the breakage of the little dishwasher. I had no hand in that part. Whew. Night turned back to day and I thought I would try this little guy one more time before I called in professional backup. Terry was at work and thank goodness because when I opened the dishwasher and pulled out that top rack I saw something the escaped my vision so many other times I saw my missing plastic straw, lodged in the back of the top rack and pinning the mechanism that was supposed to spin around and clean the top rack. My first thought was, I have been looking for that straw for weeks! My second thought was, I Ooops. When Terry returned home from work I tried to spin my discovery of the straw as a triumphant conclusion to The Dishwasher Caper, but he didnt see that perspective as clearly as I did. I think he was just relieved that he didnt break anything. You might think we are ridiculous. And you would be correct. McCurdy is a writer based in Fargo, N.D. Connect with her online and read more stories at www.SarahMcCurdy. net.
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I was doing some work for a friend the other day who lives in a third story apartment here in town when the door bell rang. Is that your Silver car parked down in the parking lot, asked the young man standing at the door? Yes it is, I answered. He apologized to me and said he bumped into my car while he was backing out with his car. He told me that he was delivering Meals on Wheels when he hit me and had knocked on every single door in the apartment building trying to find the owner of the car he had just hit. He said he didnt think there was much damage but he wanted me to come and take a look anyway. I put my coat on and went down to take a look. Fortunately there wasnt any damage that I could see. He said he was backing out at the time and wasnt going very fast. I thanked him for tracking me down especially being that this was just a very minor incident. Thats how my parents raised me, he said and he drove away. I am always amazed at the honesty and decency of so many people. And I reflect on the time when I lived in New York many years ago. My brother and I had been playing Wine and Cheese places but we werent making much money. A drummer friend of ours said you could make a lot more playing wedding dances so we decided to put a wedding band together. Weddings are very elaborate events in the New York City area with people easily spend $20, $30, $50 thousand and more. There was a lot of money to be made and once we managed to get into the business we were charging over $3,000 a gig and playing over 100 weddings a year. We didnt have any work to start off with so we approached a few wedding band agents to help us get work. I was shocked at the cutthroat business practices that many of these agents employed. They routinely doubled booked their bands and when we were first starting out it was not
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Jamestown College Theatres season continues with the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt, a Parable by John Patrick Shanley, Feb. 7-9. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. nightly in the Reiland Fine Arts Centers DeNault Auditorium. Tickets are $7 and can be reserved through the Box Office. Call (701) 252-3467 ext. 5435, send e-mail totickets@jc.edu, or visit the Jamestown College web site,www. jc.eduand click on Community and Reiland Box Office. The Box Office is located in room 130 of the Reiland Fine Arts Center. Box Office hours are 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. In the play,Sister Aloysius, the principal of a school in the Bronx, suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the students. With a meager amount of proof, she sets out to get him removed. Cast members are Anthony Roth, Jamestown; Beth Ryan, Ray; Lindsey Kuntz, Richardton; and Briana VinZant, Soldotna, Alaska. The season continues April 11-13 with The Imaginary Invalid by Molire. The hypochondriac Argan attempts to get a doctor in the family with the hand of his daughter. The season concludes April 25 with An Evening of One-Acts directed by Jamestown College students.
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NOW AND THEN
Valley City once central to travelers

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n my attempts to check more thoroughly at the County Museum on just what businesses were in what buildings over the years, to try to avoid further mistakes that annoy some people, I ran across some possibly interesting trends on businesses in VC over the years that make you wonder just why they existed? Some were obvious, like the vast number of restaurants that were once in this city in the downtown area alone at one time. The west end business district barely existed in the early years, and few, like the A & W. Root Beer stand existed either. I was reminded by another earlier resident that even in the 30s and 40s most people did not go further then they could comfortably walk. During the war years this was of course partially due to rationing plus more people DID walk then. Apparently the also ate out a lot more too! The tales we all tell about the great home cooked meals notwithstanding. No TV dinners then and few prepared frozen ones. There is a paradox here somewhere. If your mother was NOT a good cook back then, going out to eat occasionally at one of the many restaurants probably was a God send! Not just to give HER a break. Websters definition for a paradox seems to fit Valley City very well about restaurants and many other things. It was also before the Interstate. No one just bypassed VC without a thought or hardly a glance as they do today. Believe it or not EVERYONE who was traveling the north route, west and east from Minneapolis to Seattle had to go By Lowell right through VC Busching east to west on Main St. Both it and what later became Central Ave. was bustling and full of not only bars and churches, as many towns like VC still are today, but a multitude of restaurants. Many of them at the same time in many of the old and current buildings here now. Someday I may give a list of the names of all these restaurants and see if there is anyone still around who can tell us which was the best and why. There were actually ones that were so busy that many people bypassed them and went to the next one down the block. No fast food places then to speak of. The Dairy Queen later on of course and a few others like the A & W. Drive-in on the east side of town past the Rainbow Bridge area. Busy restaurants are hard to find today with our limited, and often empty ones except at noon hour. They gave work to many people and students both at the high school and college. Not to mention the soda jerks, male and female, at the many stores and drugstores with soda fountains. We should have all been obese then! Now you can only blame Duttons! In the really early days in downtown VC, such as in the early 1900s, there were not only a multitude of drug stores of various sizes, but a large number of candy shops! VC either had a lot of people with sweet tooths or had visions of it being another tourist trap like downtown Wisconsin Dells! Possible with the number of people driving THROUGH the town then. Our nice river and bridges. Parks that were not only well kept like most are even now, but actually used, and promoted. Now a national publications calls VC the best place to raise kids in N.D and mentions the 5 parks and in particular the unnamed one with the skating rink! Surprise. That is the Pioneer Park some of us have tried to promote using again. Maybe this will help! There were also a large number of lawyers and banks for a town that has never been much larger then it is now. Maybe a couple thousand people at the most. The business I miss the most are the Bakery Shops and coffee shops with baked goods. One of them on Main St. next to the former Fair Store, now holding Ye Ole Books and the
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Isakson said. Large numbers of waterfowl are allowing a high number of bald eagles to winter in the state. A change in weather conditions will force waterfowl to migrate further south, thus the eagles will follow, Isakson said. Eagles are relatively easy to spot as they prefer to perch in large cottonwood trees along the river. Adult bald eagles have a white head and tail and a dark brown body, while immature bald eagles are brown with irregular white plumage. Golden eagles, which are also counted, are dark in color and have a gold cap on their head.
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Valley Drug and Dakota Drug - two different businesses

By Lowell Busching
he accompanying picture is of the original building housing the Dakota Drug possibly. It was in that location since 1893 and it is unclear when the building itself was built. Judging from its appearance it could have been built at that early date. It was an imposing looking building and the side, corner door was usually used to get into the drugstore area. The only thing I recall about it was going in that side entrance to purchase my comic books. I was really surprised to learn it remained as long as it did! It sat where the parking lot of the current Broken Spoke Restaurant is now. The upstairs appears to have been used by businesses such as insurance companies etc, but it may have had apartments also? Anyone knowing this information should write to the Independent. Perhaps Dennis will do a feature article on that building at sometime in the Museum Without Walls column? It is hard for me to imagine that the inside of that building at one time as as classy was the one shown in a previously small article about the original Valley Drug, which was
further east where Bobs Collectables is now. But that was taken in 1907, the same year the building that housed Valley Drug was finished. I had inadvertently sent in that picture, along with the small article concerning the Valley Drug building. It was labeled as a picture of the Dakota Drug interior. This is yet another example of the fine, and sturdy, old buildings in VC that were removed by well meaning,I am sure, people in charge who felt modernizing Downtown VC was important. Now almost nothing about downtown VC is considered important. Life goes on. Fortunately several of these fine buildings still exist and Dakota Drug in Valley City. their ground floors are still utilize. In rare cases some of the upper floors are still utilized. Or could be again at considerable cost. Research by Wes Anderson at the county museum revels, I think, what the motive may have been for the owner - Since 1976 at the time, B. L. Benson, to spend considerable money for the time in 1907. To compete with the then new Valley Drug.
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A look back at early area history as found in the archives of the Enderlin Historical Society and Museum Museum website: enderlinmuseum.org This weeks article was found in the September 2, 1920 issue of The Enderlin Independent and shows us a novel way of hosting a bridal shower! ************ SUNRISE BREAKFAST ----------------The campfire girls demonstrated a delightful and unique way to entertain a bride when they gathered on the banks of the picturesque Maple River near Pierce Park at six oclock Tuesday morning, and served a sunrise breakfast in honor of Mrs. Stanley Borleske, formerly Miss Gladys Engle. Though all admitted that breakfast at that hour was an unusual pleasure, they did justice to the good things provided. Mrs. Borleske is the first member of the campfire group to become a bride and good wishes were heaped upon her and her husband. The time passed all too quickly in recalling good times and experiences of the campfire. The occasion proved so delightful that it was decided to repeat it for each member who embarked upon the sea of matrimony. (Of course one must not mention this, but there is a deep and DID YOU KNOW: from dark suspicion that it will not be many years before the girls serve another such breakfast.) ************************* Sues Comments: The article didnt mention the mosquitoes along the riverbank at 6 a.m. in the morning! I wonder how excited a current bride would be for such an event! (Photo of Patrick Pierce Park estimated 1950s, before the major floods; notice the playground equipment on the right side of picture.) According to the Enderlin School Alumni Book, Gladys Engle was a 1916 graduate of Enderlin High School and later lived in California. ****************** In the same paper, I found the following little article with a name familiar to many in the area:
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Good weather for making snow

By Sue B. Balcom
ou wouldnt think snow would be a sought-after commodity in North Dakota. After all many folks head south at the mere mention of January on the northern plains. But there are those who take what hand they are dealt and make something of it. Dale Anderson likes to ski. So, he and some partners created a ski slope near Fort Ransom 50 years ago. In the Sheyenne Valley, one of the more scenic spots in the state, the partners mapped out nine runs divided by clusters of trees and then they wait for snow. Bears Den Mountain Ski Resort came to fruition a few years after when the area was opened to a public. Eventually some of the partners passed away, and Dales brother Ron bought in to the mountain, and it became a family affair. Dales wife, Marlene, checks the phone nearly
every day at the lodge, and prays for snow. Theres always the issue of snow. Were snow farmers, she said. Just like grass farmers, Mother Nature deals the yearly success or failure of the resort. Some years, most years, theres not enough snow. It takes a lot of snow to cover those hills. The rocks are cleared every fall, but they keep popping out anyway. When people see a couple of inches on the ground they say lets go skiing, Marlene said. That soft fluffy stuff is not good for skiing. Last years warm winter meant the resort was not open at all. Its not looking good this year either, Marlene said. But, with the cold weather, theres always hope in making snow. Without a snowmaker machine, Dale pumps water out of the river into a fan that sprays the water into the cold air and snow comes out, Marlene said. Its not like the real deal, but works for a base layer.
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hile flipping through one of the books in my library (Frederick Elworthys Horns of Honour, published in 1900), the photograph you see here fell out. I had not seen it before, and did not know it was in the book. According to a handwritten note on the back of the photograph, the scene is the central square of Durban, South Africa, as it appeared early in the last century. I was, of course, surprised to find out that rickshaswhich I had always associated with Japan, China and Southeast Asiawere once a serious means of rapid transportation in South Africa as well as a major tourist attraction. The tourist riksha operation was handled by the Mandlakaze Clan of the Zulu. Strong competition developed among pullers as to who had the most elaborate
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OPINION: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Proposed legislation prompts constitutional questions

From Duane Stahl
The Forum told of Fargo's Police Chief 's opposition to proposed state legislation prohibiting state and local law from assisting in enforcing future federal firearms laws. He stated: I struggle with the idea we would be prohibited by law from assisting federal law enforcement authorities in an investigation where someone was engaged in unlawful conduct. Yes, but it's sad when state and local officers must enforce unlawful (unconstitutional) federal legislation. Isn't our constitution the law? Senator Joe Miller, one sponsor of North Dakota legislation, said: I take an oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution as well as the Constitution of North Dakota. Don't state and local officials take a similar oath? Across the country, county sheriffs (top county law enforcement officers working for their citizens) have pledged not to enforce new gun controls and have even promised to prevent enforcement. In one state, 28 of 29 sheriffs signed a letter to Vice-president Biden pledging to uphold the Constitution in this matter and reminding Mr. Biden that he took the same pledge. Sheriffs in nearly 20 states have made similar promises. Gov. Perry (TX) says no federal order to confiscate guns or violate 2nd Amendment rights will be obeyed in that state. Finally, at least twelve states are considering nullification legislation to void any new federal infringements on gun rights potentially a showdown between states and federal. I'll probably be ridiculed for talking tough, but I pray state and local authorities will be tough for our God-given rights.
An unfair judgement call skews award

From Megan Gilbertson
We recently attended the State Dance Competition held in Grand Forks.The Valley City Hi-Lites had a fantastic weekend, they took home a fifth place trophy in the Pom Division.This is a huge accomplishment for the girls. We have no Juniors or Seniors and still they are as strong as ever! The Pom Division results went: 1. West Fargo 2. Bismarck 3. Devils Lake 4. Minot 5. Valley City.This is so great considering in finals we were only .5 points away from the 3rd and 4th place team.These are huge teams and we have six strong, young dancers. We would have also had a trophy in the Hip Hop Division but we got disqualified for doing a stunt that the judges felt went against the rules. We have been doing this stunt for the past two years and never had a judge comment on it, we took a third place trophy last year with the same stunt in the routine. I am all for following rules but I felt this was a very unfair judging system.If it has been accepted the past two years what makes it right to disqualify them now. I have a video that proves they got disqualified based on the split second the judge saw and thought it was illegal, which it wasnot. In dance they do not review videos at this point but I am going to make sure this is something they consider doing before taking a team out for something they thought they saw. These girls work hard all year long and then to base it off a split second that you see and arent positive. It is unfortunate because we would have taken third place in prelims and they were only three points behind the second place team in finals. I am positive these girls would have had a second place trophy in Hip Hop this year. And its more amazing that they redid their routine 2 1/2 weeks before state. They worked so hard to perfect the routine and then to get thrown out just sucked.But we will hold our heads high and know they deserved a place.Trophies collect dust, they will always have the memory and know they did amazing! We will just have to make sure next year they dont take it away from us again :) I couldnt be more proud of these girls, I wish everyone knew how hard these dancers work to get where they need to be.People really underestimate the amount of time and energy put into it.They are true athletes. The girls will be performing their Hip Hop routine one last time on Friday February 1st at the Basketball game.I hope everyone will come out to see their routine!
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or the next month or so, winter predator hunting and the Feb. 16 calendar opening of the spring light goose conservation season are about the only game in town for most hunters. On the other hand, from the reports Im hearing a lot of people are enjoying some time ice fishing, while others whet their outdoors appetite with an array of banquets and hunting and fishing shows. These are all good options. North Dakota has an array of outdoor opportunities from which hunters can find a favorite. Deer and pheasant or Canada goose and mallards are usually at the top of the list. While you wont find too many people who put spring turkey hunting at the top of their list, you will find more
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and more hunters who look forward to a chance at taking a spring gobbler. With the application deadline for a North Dakota spring turkey license approaching, its time to get ready. For starters, the easiest method to apply is online through the Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov. After youve filed your application the deadline is Feb. 13 take a few minutes to ponder turkey hunting in North Dakota.
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OPINION: LLOYD OMDAHL
Religion can fix the Medicare crisis EPA overdoes laws

As Washington stews over the national debt, the citizenry is making matters worse by nursing contradictory views that fail to give Congress clear direction. According to the pollsters, 72 percent of the people want President Barack Obama to make deficit reduction the top priority for his second term. At the same time, around 70 percent want to keep the budget-busting Medicare benefits at the present level. Meanwhile, Medicare keeps adding to the deficit by giving out more money than it is taking in. In North Dakota, Medicare is paying out $7,000 annually per enrollee. Thats more than any of us ever put in. According to the Urban Institute, a nonpartisan thinktank, a couple earning $89,000 and retiring in 2012, will have paid $114,000 in Medicare taxes and will receive $355,000 in benefits. In other words, Medicare beneficiaries are taking out three times as much as they are putting in. The consequences are obvious. Unless people start dying earlier, Medicare is unsustainable. We must cut benefits or raise additional revenue. Now the Republicans will not raise taxes and the Democrats will not cut benefits. As they argue, the situation gets worse. It has become obvious that the folks in Washington cant solve this problem. Therefore, we must look elsewhere for the solution. Now comes Frank Newport to the rescue. Frank is Editor-in-Chief with the Gallup research and polling orgaBy Lloyd Omdahl nization and has accumulated some fascinating facts for his new book, God Is Alive and Well. He has discovered that there is a direct statistical relationship between religiosity and good health. He reports that the most religious states, such as Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Tennessee, rank as the healthiest states on the health scale while the
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In 1970 President Richard Nixon sent a memo to the Advisory Council on Executive Organization (known popularly at the time as the Ash Council) proposing the consolidation of the nations anti-pollution programs under the umbrella of a small standard-setting entity within the Executive Office of the President. That small entity is still around today. We call it the Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, and it has now proliferated an estimated 300,000400,000 environmental laws, statutes and mandates, according to Fox News reporter Barnini Chakraborty. Thats an estimated number because By the regulations are now too numerous Rob Port to count.
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Minnesota, New York and New England. Cloudberry also can be found in subarctic tundra. I checked a 2006 catalog from St. Lawrence Nurseries, in Potsdam, N.Y., but it doesnt have cloudberry listed. Q: I have about 20 acres of what is considered farmable wet ground. I would like to grow some type of crop on it. Do you think it is a good area for raising wild rice? How do I go about raising and harvesting it? Do you know if there is a market for it? (Sebeka, Minn.) A: Growing wild rice is light years from my expertise. I do know there is a market for it. Perhaps the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources can help you. According to the DNR Web site, wild rice grows best where clear, shallow water flows over a soft, mucky bottom, such as in the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries, or in spring-fed lakes and marshes. Though some wild rice grows in Wisconsin and Michigan, Minnesota is the only state where wild rice is found in great abundance. Q: I have several questions for you. The questions might be more appropriate for springtime, but they are pertinent to me now as I begin to think of this coming spring. I have a couple of patches of asparagus that are healthy and bearing well. I do have a problem with grass in both patches. I have been told that Poast will control the grass. You also have suggested Vantage. Are asparagus plants dicots? Can I use either of the herbicides on raspberries to control grass? Lastly, can I use either of them on horseradish plants to control grasses? I enjoy your column and look forward to reading it. (Richville, Minn.) A: All I can tell you is to follow label instructions and guidelines for use of Poast and/or Vantage. I dont have the current label, so I am unsure which crops are on the

list. If horseradish is not listed, it is against the law to use it on that crop. Asparagus is in the lily family. Q: Have you any ideas for root and carrot storage? We have a dirt floor under the house. The temperature is around 55 to 60 degrees, but 40 degrees is recommended. (e-mail reference) A: Carrots need as close to 100 percent humidity as possible and temperatures ranging from 32 to 40 degrees or as low as possible without freezing. Higher temperatures accelerate decay. They should not be
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BARNES COUNTY MEETING MINUTES

Barnes County Commission January 8, 2013 Valley City, ND 58072 The Barnes County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 with all Commissioners present. Chairman Knutson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 911 Contract Lee Grossman, States Attorney, presented Notice to Terminate 911 Contract, the purpose of which is to notify the City of Valley City that the current contract will not be renewed and will terminate on 7/16/2013. Rodger Berntson moved to approve the Notice; Cindy Schwehr seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Berntson, Knutson, and Schwehr voting yes and Froelich and Leitner voting no. Dispatch Job Proposal Kim Franklin, Emergency Manager, presented an updated Dispatch Job Proposal for review. She has been working on getting a plan in place in the event that the County takes over responsibility for the service. Clarification was asked for regarding the availability of Single Plus One health insurance coverage. The only coverage options currently offered through NDPERS are Single or Family. It was agreed that all support the proposal, but no formal action is being taken at this time. Ms. Franklin will develop an employment packet explaining what will be offered. 2009 FEMA Buy-outs Ms. Franklin will talk to Kerry Johnson, Highway Superintendent, to see if his department would take care of the debris removal at the Berg property. Assessing Contracts Betty Koslofsky, Tax Director, presented Assessing contracts for Ashtabula Township in the amount of $1,753.50 and Getchell Township in the amount of $752.50. John Froelich moved to approve; Cindy Schwehr seconded the motion. Motion carried. Soils Committee Ms. Koslofsky proposed the appointment of Robert Fus to replace Bob Eggert on the Soils Committee. Cindy Schwehr moved to approve; John Froelich seconded the motion. Motion carried. Cindy Schwehr made a motion to change the pay for Soils Committee meeting attendance to $45 per meeting, plus mileage; Phil Leitner seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2013 Ag Land Values Ms. Koslofsky presented the state certified price per acre for the 2013 Ag Land values. John Froelich made a motion to follow the Barnes County Soils Committees recommendation, and approve the use of the 9 . percent tolerance (decrease) allowed below the State-certified ag land price per acre for 2013 (County average: $640.99; Crop Land average: $744.78; Noncrop average: $151.24); Cindy Schwehr seconded the motion. Motion carried. Veterans Services Parttime wage Jim Verwey, Veterans Service Officer, requested a raise for his part-time staff. Cindy Schwehr made a motion to increase the wage to $10/hour; John Froelich seconded the motion. Motion carried. Rural Fire Department/ Emergency Services Terry Brock, rural Valley City, requested that the County look into the possibility of administering a fire district. Sheriffs Department Payroll Correction Don Fiebiger, Deputy Sheriff, informed the Commission that an error had been made in Pat Sands proposed salary and that it should be the same as Brian Hager. The Auditor will inform the Payroll staff and the correction will be made. Sheriffs Department Copier/Fax/Scanner Deputy Fiebiger presented a recommendation from Jason Thiel, MIS Department, to lease a copier/fax/scanner from Liberty for $139.56/month, which includes an all-inclusive maintenance agreement. Cindy Schwehr moved to approve; John Froelich seconded the motion. Motion carried. Corrections Copier/Fax/ Scanner Deputy Fiebiger presented the same recommendation as above, to lease a copier/fax/ scanner for Corrections from Liberty for $139.56/month, which includes an all-inclusive maintenance agreement. Cindy Schwehr amended her motion to include Corrections and approve; John Froelich amended his second to include Corrections and seconded the motion. Motion carried. Courthouse/County Shop Lighting Proposals Proposals for energy efficient lighting in the Courthouse and the County Shop were reviewed. Discussion was tabled and more information was requested. Auditor Minutes Cindy Schwehr made a motion to approve the minutes for December 4, 2012 with corrections; John Froelich seconded the motion. Motion carried. Phil Leitner made a motion to approve the minutes for December 18, 2012 with corrections; John Froelich seconded the motion. Motion carried. Cindy Schwehr made a motion to approve the minutes for December 28, 2012; Rodger Berntson seconded the motion. Motion carried. SCDRC 2009 FEMA Cindy Schwehr made a motion to approve the release of funds from the 2009 FEMA buy-out account, as requested by SCDRC; Rodger Berntson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Auditor - Staffing Cindy Schwehr made a motion to approve a title and grade change for Julie Mindt to Administrative Staff Officer at a Grade 9; John Froelich seconded the motion. Motion carried. John Froelich made a motion to place Ms. Mindt at a Grade 9/5th -6th year - $18.77/ hour; Phil Leitner seconded the motion. Motion carried. John Froelich made a motion to approve a title and grade change for the open payroll/ HR position to Administrative Assistant III at a Grade 8 and to start Karen Duffy (the new employee) at Grade 8/4th -5th year - $15.84/hour (pending the results of the background check); Phil Leitner seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Froelich, Leitner, and Schwehr voting yes and Berntson and Knutson voting no. Commission Discussion Mileage: Cindy Schwehr made a motion to approve the change in mileage reimbursement for Use of Personal Vehicle to 56.5/mile, effective January 1, 2013; John Froelich seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission asked for clarification on two policies: authorization to transport clients in personal vehicles and reimbursement for travel from home. The Auditor will follow up with the States Attorney. The Institute of Local Government will present Role of the Commissioners on January 23, 2013 from 1-4 pm in Valley City. The County Officials Academy will be in Bismarck in March. With no further business, Phil Leitner made a motion, seconded by John Froelich, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Beth Didier Eldred Knutson, Chairman Barnes County Auditor Barnes County Commission ____________________ BARNES COUNTY WEED CONTROL BOARD Regular Meeting December 13, 2012 Attendance: Jake DeVries, Dave Varegberg, Pat Hansen, Jim McAllister, Derek Bruns, Lloyd Wielalnd, Mark Schlotman Chairman Jake DeVries called the meeting to order. 1. Minutes of the October meeting were distributed. Dave moved to approve the minutes. Lloyd seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2. Pat Hansen presented the financial reports. Mark moved to approve the financial reports. Derek seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3. Jim discussed the possibility of purchasing GPS guidance systems for all of the vehicles. It was quoted at about $34,000. The new systems do all of the record keeping automatically and provide rate flow for the sprayers. Jim suggested the board get together and have some of the vendors do demos of their equipment. He is hopeful that there will be new information at the January convention. 4. Discussion was held concerning the State Convention. 5. Discussion was held concerning adjustments to the budget. If the board decides to purchase the equipment Jim will have to talk to the Commissioners. 6. Discussion was held concerning CRP that has spurge in it. The landowner is going organic on the ground when it comes out and Jim is concerned because they wont be able to spray it. Jim will visit with the landowners and see what can be done. 7. Jake brought up election of a new chairman. Lloyd nominated Mark for chairman. Dave seconded the nomination. The nomination passed unanimously. 8. The next meeting will be held February 7, 2013. 9. Dave moved to adjourn the meeting. Derek seconded the motion. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Pat Hansen, Secretary
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Kiefert introduces bill to address gun safety in schools question

From Dwight Kiefert, D-24 House of Representatives (R)
First I will say, I do not want guns in our schools, but the question I ask our opponents is "Whats their Answer"? As tax payers, do we want to spend $75,000,000 / year to put a law officer in every school in ND? The real problem is mental illness, how much money do the taxpayers want to spend to deal with this problem? The occurrence of mental illness seems to be skyrocketing, are we
going to try and identify the violently mentally ill and incarcerate them or put them in an institution? We are open to direction for the public's solution. My bill 1215 simply gives the school the right to develope their own plan of defense that would include hiring, a retired police officer, retired military, or whomever they wish. They have the right to train their staff, including teachers to defend their schools and allow whomever to take the conceal and carry class and practice this on the school grounds. They can develope
a plan with their local authorities so everyone at the school and enforcement would be able to react collectively to a situation. My bill also gives them the right to have a closed meeting concerning their defense plans, they can allow whomever they wish, but I felt that keeping the final plans from the general public would be in the best interests of the school. Especially if they decided not to defend their school. Why tell a perpetrator that the school is defenseless or whom in fact will be armed. I am quite sure that there will be
changes to our gun laws, the best way to approach the decision makers is to directly email the Judicial committee members directly, you can get their email address at the ND.GOV webpage. They have the hearings, amendments, and try to come up with the best plan and then present it to the Legislature for a vote. HB 1215 also leaves the Gun Free Zone intact for the schools, this would prevent parents from Conceal and Carry onto the school grounds where they might be perceived as a perpetrator.
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As we discuss turkey behavior and habits, keep in mind that hunting is the most effective method for managing populations, and the preferred population is often a compromise. Hunters would typically want as many turkeys as possible. Many landowners, while they appreciate or at least tolerate a few turkeys in the neighborhood, would rather not have dozens of turkeys keyed in on their operations over the course of a winter. If youve ever observed turkeys, you know first-hand they tend to travel in social groups, and its that behavior that sometimes adds difficulty to turkey population management. Most landowners who have turkeys are willing to allow hunters to reduce the local population. However, allowing enough hunters in to take out an appreciable number of turkeys is not an easy process. On the same note, hunters in any situation prefer less competition. For example, a spring turkey hunter would rather not have a half-dozen other hunters within a few hundred yards of his calling site theyd theyd rather have the place to themselves on the day they have permission. Contending with numerous other hunters on the same property could make it more difficult for any of the hunters to bag a turkey. Another localized obstacle is the turkeys penchant for sometimes inhabiting residential areas where hunting is less of an option. Managing urban turkeys is sometimes more problematic than managing turkeys in rural settings. For the Game and Fish Department, there is a quest for balance in dealing with a local increase in turkey numbers without putting undue pressure on landowners or eroding the essence of the spring turkey hunt. Its not just shooting a turkey that makes a spring hunt a success. Most hunters want to experience a sense of solitude and try to call in a gobbler on their own terms. This year, nearly 6,000 hunters will have a chance to do that. Cost of a license is $8 and only North Dakota residents are eligible. The spring turkey season runs from April 13 through May 19.
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uncommon for us to be sent on what were known in the industry as Screamers. A Screamer is when a bride and groom book one band but a different band shows up to play the wedding. You have already paid a deposit so your choice is to not allow the band that has shown up to play and have no entertainment for your wedding or accept the situation. Most couples accepted the band however a few would then try to sue in court. The agent had a lot of fine print in the contract and would tell the judge that the booked band had gotten sick or was in a car accident and he was actually doing the couple a favor by sending them a different band. He also showed that the contract only obligated him to provide a band, not a specific band so he had fulfilled the contract. Needless to say the couples always lost in court. We vowed however that once we were booking our own work that we would never double book our band. We could have made a lot more money doing that but we felt that the headaches werent worth the money and as this young man pointed out, thats not how our parents raised us. I dont relate the choice I made as to how I would run my business to blow my horn but rather to point out that we all make choices in our lives and that those choices have consequences. We didnt make as much money as the agent we worked for but one day I was walking through the mall and a couple came up to me. I didnt recognize them but they remembered me. You played at our wedding a few years ago, they said to me. Oh, I said, for I wasnt sure if their reaction was going to be positive or negative. You guys were GREAT! My friends and family are still talking about it. Thanks again for making it so memorable. As they walked away a sense of pride overcame me and I was once again reminded that life is not only about the money. So many times doing the right thing has rewards all of its own. So until next time, Ill see you from the stage.
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Add to the snow, 500 sets of rental equipment and accessories like skis and snowboards. The resort offers personal assistance in selecting just the fit.
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least religious states rank lowest. (North Dakota ranks 13th. We are a churchy bunch.) Down there in the Bible Belt states, the secret has been no smoking, no drinking, no drugs and other unhealthy forbidden fruit. (Greed, selfishness and gluttony never made the list because they are too universally practiced to attack.) The only way to stop declining health and mushrooming Medicare is to get religion. In fact, Frank says as much. The religious-wellbeing-health connection has the potential to be of monetary importance, he claims. those with a big financial interest in the wellbeing and health of NOW AND THEN: from 8 the nations population are going to have to talk directly and deeply about religion. laundromat and dry cleaners, just east of that building Medicare cannot wait. The time for implementing his was Millers Bakery. Like many businesses I believe it had findings is now. once been in another location. Instead of raising premiums or cutting Medicare benThe owner was one of those who first sold what may efits, we need to get people in states with low religiosity have been his invention. What became known as the to move to states with high religiosity. They will become Miller Bread knife. A special cutting knife for unsliced healthier because Frank has found that when people move bread that had a guide on it for cutting uniform slices. You from states with low religiosity to states with high religioscan still get similar ones today at almost any home store ity they rise to the level of religiosity of their new state. under various names, but it was one of the first sold comThe relationship between religiosity and wellbeing mercially. remains strong regardless of religious preference. That exValley City up until the Interstate arrived was far from onerates President Eisenhower who said everybody ought what you would call a one horse town. Multiple busito believe something and he didnt care what it was. Frank nesses of every kind. Now we are lucky if the name of the is telling us that to be healthy we must believe. city appears on a TV weather map as even existing or if we With Medicare in control of benefits and premiums, it have even one of some businesses. has the stuff to incentivize the redistribution of people. The Good Old Days were often not as good as people It could cut the premiums and increase the benefits for like to remember today, but at least you could identify people moving from nonreligious states to the religious with the town and every building had a purpose. a tenant states. and customers. THAT is what was good about it. Conversely, it could also raise the premiums and cut the Now it is a place to sleep before you go elsewhere to work benefits of those who insist on staying in states with low or play. You all come back, you hear! At the end of the religiosity and poor health. day, as they say now. Frank is optimistic. He thinks that joining a church will Have a nice day. And enjoy VC when you can. be like joining a health club.
There are groomed vertical runs, a chairlift, T-Bar and beginners rope tow and a chalet with warm-ups like hot chocolate or food from the snack bar. Lodging is available in Fort Ransom, Lisbon, Valley City and Oakes. The resort is open Friday: 12 p.m. 5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. 5 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Of course, its always best to call first. We arent a money maker, Marlene said. Were snow farmers, like other people are farmers in their plantings; if they dont get any rain, they have to depend on the weather. We dont get sn)0ow we are snow farmers it can be good or bad. Pray for snow.
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Here is the small article Wes found, probably from the TR. In this case A fine Fountain refers not to the outside fountains like in the city park but the soda fountain shown in that picture. Quote: A Fine Fountain--B. L. Benson,of the Dakota Drug Company is in the city today on matters of business. He has ordered a $5,000 soda fountain and furniture for his local store. It will be eighteen feet long and reach to the ceiling of the store. It will be one of the finest outfits in the Northwest and will be in charge of a special man. Unquote. If the Independent chooses to show the colored version of the interior along with the outside picture, you may see retreat, we are this While man at his others post. Five thousand dollars was a considerable sum in those moving forward. days. I wonder how long the soda fountain lasted? Does anyone know? My apology for the confusion first behind. picture of the Some publications numberson arethe falling interior. Your free community paper is moving forward. Readership of free community papers is now EDITORS NOTE: The second photo referred to in the higher than paid daily papers, and continues to article was inadvertantly left our by the editor. ALSO, grow. Rather than being replaced by instant color pages are limited and due to increased advertising media, your that localphoto free community has we had to move and that ispaper why it got lost. become an important part of our neighborhood.
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Originally the EPA was intended as an executive clearinghouse for environmental programs initiated by Congress. Now the EPA has seemingly become a branch of government unto itself, even challenging in court Congress ability to curtail its activities. I write about this because North Dakota is on the cusp of making a similar mistake. Prompted by an initiated measure from last year, which would have been on the ballot if not for signature fraud perpetrated by a group of NDSU football players, Governor Jack Dalrymple and some legislators have gotten behind creating an Outdoor Heritage Fund. The fund, a watered down version of what the measure proposed, would be governed by a board of appointees and empowered to make grants in pursuit of conservation. Like the measure, the fund would get revenues from oil taxes, though unlike the measure those funds would be capped at $30 million per biennium. Dalrymples version would also have the State Industrial Commission providing oversight over the grants made. All told, its a much more palatable alternative to the measure pushed by environmental activists. But its better only relative to the original idea. Put another way, its just another iteration of a bad idea. I wont insult your intelligence by arguing that the Outdoor Heritage Fund is the same as creating a North Dakota EPA. Theyre not the same thing. But the motivations are the same. In both instances, our elected leaders are trying to create a group of unelected bureaucrats to do something the elected leaders wont do directly. In the case of the EPA, it was implementing costly and often unpopular environmental programs. In the case of the Outdoor Heritage Fund, its making grants to promote conservation programs which are unpopular with energy developers, farmers and ranchers in that it often results in restrictions on how they can use the land. Our elected leaders could learn a lesson from Jewish fables about golems. These were inanimate figures created by rabbis to, essentially, do their dirty work. But often things backfired when the golems took on a mind of their own and could no longer be controlled by their creators. The potential for mission creep with this Outdoor Heritage Fund is enormous. The legislature ought not be giving away its appropriating power like this. We ought to be wary of enshrining this sort of special interest activism

in state government. Indeed, we should have learned our lesson after creating an anti-tobacco agency in state government. Agree with smoking or not, is it really appropriate to have a state agency in the Tobacco Control and Prevention Board promoting a very specific political goal, which is the end of tobacco use? Shouldnt that sort of activism come from the people, not the government? Why should those who want to protect tobacco use and smoking minority though they may be in our state, have to fight a state agency? Are we going to put the critics of conservation in the same position? Conservation is an area not all agree on, and so conservation programs and appropriations ought to come before the scrutiny of our elected lawmakers not be pushed off onto a board of unelected appointees. If the state needs conservation, we should have a debate about that through the legislative process. The creation of this board shortcircuits that process, and guarantees that tens of millions of dollars will be spent on conservation with little debate and whether the state needs it or not. This was a bad idea when it was proposed on the statewide ballot, and it remains a bad idea now as proposed by Governor Jack Dalrymple.
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