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REPORTERFebruary 23, 2011 • 131st Year • No. 51 • Casselton, ND 58012 • www.ccreporter.com • $1 Kindred Central Cass taking school addition to the voters

hires two By Amanda Gades school board and the members from In December, the Central Cass Friends of Fine Arts for sticking with School Board did not believe the tim- this and coming up with a design that to help with ing was right to bring a multi-purpose better fits the needs of the district,” school addition to the voters. Minor Mehmel said to Weston. “It’s a won- changes to the layout of the $4.8 derful win-win proposition. I think flood fight million facility and an overall posi- it’s just excellent.” tive tone at the public meeting last School board member Deb Kindred will have a few more Tuesday night were their signals the Roesler also commented on that. hands to help in this years flood tide may be shifting. This ultimately “This is a much better proposal than fight. resulted in the school board deciding we had last November. We needed In a quick 31-minute meeting to put the fate of the addition in the the wall [between the two gyms] last Tuesday night, the Kindred hands of the voters. because what we had before was two City Council approved the hiring of Recap of the public meeting gyms running north and south. I have Kitty Blilie and Schock Services. Superintendent Mark Weston led to say thank you to Mr. Faught, Mr. Rich Schock, of Schock Ser- a presentation on the proposed ad- McGinnity and Mr. Piper for working vices, will be assisting with “flood dition including a brief history of the on this. We really just needed some preparations, flood-related work discussion and purpose. different heads to come together to and other services as needed” and The addition, which has been get another view and that led us to directed by Public Works Supervi- discussed since January 2010, would rotating the gyms and putting the sor Ken Blilie. result in a net gain of six class- wall up. We have a wonderful big The fee schedule is as follows: rooms, offices, an enhanced stage space [in the design] but we had to $20 per hour for general labor, area, showers and locker rooms, a figure out how we would deal with the $50 per hour for flood work using small concession area, bathrooms, sound and I think this handles that his equipment and $30 per hour an expanded music department, very nicely. The wall is a win-win.” for flood work with the city equip- weight room, space for the alternative The final comments came from ment. learning center (ALC), gym space for Weston, who thanked all the com- Schock will submit weekly in- sporting events, intramural activities munity members who have provided Photos by Amanda Gades/The Reporter voices and log the work he con- and recess. input on the project for the past year. ducts. Weston explained that concerns After the meeting, Faught Central Cass Superintendent Mark Weston led the presentation to the public on the proposed school ad- Flood-related work complet- regarding sound and sight issues explained that the design is “night dition last Tuesday night. The guiding principles for the project were: to be fiscally responsible, to enhance ed through the contract is likely had been addressed by: putting a and day” compared to the version the educational environment, to not negatively impact the viability of the school district’s mission and to wall between the gyms and elevat- presented in November. to be reimbursed by the Federal impact as many students as possible. Emergency Management Agency ing the stage from ground level to 18 He also said the addition as (FEMA). inches high. Some of these sugges- presented would not be everything ed in a consensus to move forward that make this the right timing. He mentality where people would say I’m A $10 per hour wage was unani- tions came from discussions between needed for a theater. “This is a shell. with the project, which would be paid cited: the final payment for the 1997 willing to pay a little more the next mously approved for Kitty Blilie, Superintendent Mark Weston and This is a beginning. It would be in- for by through a building fund for up school bond is in 2014, interest rates 20 years so that it is a better environ- Ken’s wife. Kitty has volunteered three Friends of Fine Arts supporters, cumbent upon Friends of Fine Arts to to 20 mils. are good right now and the state leg- ment for the staff and students.” to coordinate sandbagging at resi- Mike Faught, David Piper and Randy raise money for the sound system and Prior to vote, however, there was islature will likely be approving a bill In an estimate from Cass County dences and has been in charge of McGinnity. lighting, but adding the wall makes discussion regarding the timing, the to pay down the mils, giving residents Assessor Frank Klein, it would cost ‘sandbag central’ at Dakota Ag Co- Pastor Paula Mehmel, one of all the difference in the world for en- necessity of the project and what it another two years of property tax $90 annually for a $100,000 home operative for the last two years. several who had concerns regarding hancing the acoustics of the room.” would mean to use a building fund relief. and $100 annually for $100,000 While her employer allows her the addition during the Nov. 17 public Taking the next step: Putting it mil levy to foot the bill. He also believes the addition will to take time off for the community meeting, voiced her support for the in the voters hands Superintendent Weston believes be an investment in the future. “I flood fight, they do not pay her dur- new design during the meeting. School board members’ sense of there are strong financial indicators think it’s part of that pay-it-forward Central Cass - Page A2 ing that period. “I want to commend you and the public support for the project result- Her position will begin as soon as President Obama declares a flood emergency. Waiting until that declaration will mean that her wages will also likely be reim- bursed by FEMA. The city also discussed sending District 22 legislators out requests for bids for engineer- ing services. “FEMA will not reim- Sheyenne River flood burse engineering fees if there has hold forum in Casselton not been bids submitted,” said City Auditor Twila Morrison. Engineering services are need- ed for surveying to make sure that Byforecast Amanda Gades led toremains a loss of one-tenth to one- dismalLaney stated that Sgt. Tollefson Pension plans, property tax and township the distance and height are correct Kindred area residents were given quarter of an inch of moisture, added has been working on flood prepara- for levees. Moore Engineering, the a good news-bad news synopsis Mon- Gust. tions since January and they “hope roads on minds of attendees city’s engineering company, per- day night during the public meeting The bad news they don’t have to dust off the Emer- formed these services last year. led by the National Weather Service, Here are a few factors contribut- gency Action Plan, but they’re ready By Matt Thompson ferent needs and different cultures No decision regarding this topic Cass and Richland Counties Emer- ing to the likelihood of significant if they do.” With the North Dakota legis- even, but I think on the big issues was made. gency Management, the U.S. Army flooding, according to Gust: There are several factors yet to lature nearing the half-way point, the east and west come together to Corps of Engineers and the state • Precipitation was more than a play out that will determine the District 22’s lawmakers took the bring some resolution.” water commission. foot higher than average this past extent of the flood. These include the opportunity Saturday to update That Amidst these, the overall theme summer and fall. precipitation and melt rate. their constituents and answer resolution will of the night was the same: Kindred • The water content of the snow is “We are hoping for the best but their questions during a legislative come after it’s Have you checked out should anticipate major flooding. The very high. preparing for the worst-case scenar- forum at Central Cass. determined latest forecast shows a 80 percent • The soil moisture is still very io,” said Laney. Sen. Gary Lee and Rep. Wesley how much chance of the Sheyenne River reach- high. Soils that were very wet last fall Kindred Public Works Supervisor the Cass County Belter attended the forum, while the state will ing 21.2 feet. are still frozen and saturated. Ken Blilie said this spring’s flood is “a Rep. Vonnie Pietsch remained in spend to im- Reporter on-line yet? The good news • River and lake levels are at near big concern”. • Devils Lake is not expected to record winter season elevations. Although, the forecast is not any- the state capitol to represent the prove roads in Better hurry! overflow into the Sheyenne River this • Winter conditions are returning, thing different than what the city and district at a different event. the oil patch spring, although it’s much more likely with a colder than average weather surrounding rural areas have dealt For members of the public who Belter said. to occur in the next couple years, pattern expected for late February with in the past two spring seasons. attended the event, major concerns “One of The free trial included the the issues according to Bruce Engelhardt of the and through spring. The La Nina “The more you go through it, the Rep. Wesley Belter is ending North Dakota Water Commission. conditions should persist through the better it gets,” he said. condition that needs to • The area had a relatively dry end typical March-April snowmelt runoff The city has already taken several of township be resolved is April 1, 2011! of January, explained Greg Gust of period. steps to prepare for the major flood, roads, pension how much we’re going to do for the the National Weather Service. “The What officials are saying including: solidifying the location of plans for pub- oil producing counties. That’s the www.ccreporter.com amounts of total precipitation had The information presented will sandbag central - Dakota Ag Coop lic employees big question right there. Once that been relatively minor,” he said. not change already ramped up flood and property gets resolved we’ll know what we’re • Warm temperatures last week efforts, according to Cass County tax relief. dealing with in dollars. I don’t fore- - Page A2 For on-line subscription helped melt some of the snow. This Sheriff Paul Laney. Sheyenne River Lee, who see that we’re going to be putting information call the serves on the a lot of money in the west without transporta- doing something for the rest of the Reporter at 347-4493. tion commit- state. Of course, those numbers Sen. Gary Lee tee, said, “The haven’t all been put together yet.” governor has Township and county roads proposed that 25 percent of the weren’t the only concerns the motor vehicle excise tax go through public brought to the legislators. the formula that funds the county There were also questions regard- The Reporter and township roads. That’s prob- ing the defeat of a bill that would ably in the neighborhood of $45 and have changed the state employee’s is having another $50 million that would go through pension plan from a defined benefit that formula.” He also said that program to a defined contribution photo contest! there may be a delayed bill which program. The bill, HB 1128, was would address funding for town- defeated by only one vote. Look for ship roads. Belter said that he supported One of the concerns was that changing the state pension pro- details inside! funding for improving roads and in- gram, but there are some legisla- frastructure in the western part of tors who had concerns about the the state would trump the needs of cost associated with doing so. Inside this Week the eastern part of the state, result- “There are legislators who were Agriculture...... A8-A9 ing in a conflict. But the legislators concerned about the amount of said the issue has been handled dollars it would take to switch from Classifieds...... B6-B7 civilly so far. one system to the other,” Belter Entertainment...... B8 “I think the east-west issue has said. “I personally felt we should be Lifestyle...... A3 been very, very civil to this point. making the switch.” I think western people understand Belter said that while the pen- Opinion...... A4 that they’re going to have to do sion plan isn’t in deep trouble yet, Obituaries...... A5 something for the east, the east steps need to be taken to ensure Public Notices...... B6 understands we’ll have to do some- that it stays viable. thing for the west, so I don’t see a “Our retirement programs are School News...... A6 Photo by Amanda Gades/The Reporter real fight there,” Belter said. not in crisis,” he said. “It’s not in Sports...... B1-B4 Lee agreed. “I don’t see the east dire consequences if the market Meterologist Greg Gust, of the National Weather Service, predicts an 80 percent chance the Sheyenne Around Rural Cass and west issues as being pro- moves up, but it’s a system that River at Kindred will hit 21.2 feet or higher. Gust, who was one of three presenters Monday night, spoke nounced either,” he said. “There ...... A7, A10, B5 at the Kindred High School gym to a group of more than 200 people. certainly are differences and dif- District 22 - Page A10 February 23, 2011 A-2 News Cass County Reporter

ʼ with Lin Smithwick Round AboutCinderella-magic on stage at Northern Cass The stage is dimly lit. Silent. Emp- DeWitt explains. “So that limits the ty. A few props stand ready. Heavy, time they have to spend rehearsing red velvet curtains are closed. A rack and working on the play.” There will of costumes waits in the wings. only be two performances because the A director walks across the corner school calendar is full. of the stage, looking at his watch. A A musical production is a first for few distant sound checks echo in the the students and – their directors. auditorium. Lights dance freely across “We are all new at this,” DeWitt says. the ceiling rehearsing their own roles “None of us (directors) have ever done in the play. a musical before, so this is quite an It’s a school night. Slowly students undertaking for us.” None the less, begin to straggle into the auditorium. the three bring a variety of talents and One by one; two by two; a few at a strengths to the footlights. DeWitt is time. One of the girls walks to a chair the Northern Cass elementary music and sheds her heavy backpack like a teacher, Anderson is the high school butterfly escaping a cocoon. music teacher and Wolsky teaches first Pretty soon the cast has assembled grade. “This is important for us to do, filling the seats in the first few rows of because the kids really wanted it. They (Above) The royal herald, the theater. They are chattering, doing are inspiring us,” Wolsky adds. Adam Schriener, announces some homework, looking over their plans for the Prince’s ball to lines one more time – relaxing for just Take a bow, kids the towns people. Photos by Lin Smithwick / The Reporter a few minutes. (Right) The Queen and King, (Above) Courtney Anderson, from left, The mood is after-school-casual. It The Cinderella cast includes: Lau- McKaya Wolsky and Zach Kyle DeWitt and Carla Wolsky are direct- won’t be long – just a few more days – ren Barker, Cinderella; James Erick- Johnson, sing a love song. ing the Northern Cass “Cinderella” pro- before their jeans and hoodies will be son, Prince, Zach Johnson, King; Mc- duction, which will be performed Sunday, exchanged for costumes. In the mean- Kaya Wolsky, Queen; Ashley Blotsky, (Below) The prince (standing) Feb. 27 at 3 p.m.,and 7 p.m., in the school time, the cast, crew and directors of Joy (step-sister); Ally Bergman, Portia played by James Erickson, auditorium. the musical, “Cinderella,” at Northern (step-sister); Hope Erickson, step- talks with his parents, the Cass. There will be two performances mother; Brianna Godejohn, godmoth- Queen, played by McKaya (Left) Lauren Barker, who plays Cinder- of the production Sunday, February er; Adam Shreiner, Herald; Hunter Wolsky, and the King, played ella, sings about her favorite “little cor- by Zach Johnson. ner” where she can cherish her dreams of 27, at 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. There will be Heyerman, chef; Dominic LaRocco, prince charming. meet-the-cast dessert bars – immedi- steward; Banyan Puhr, coachman; ately following the afternoon perfor- Josh Erickson, footman; and Banyan mance and an hour before the evening Puhr, minister. show. The towns people are: Alex Howatt, Jenni Moore, Natalya Bracewell, Hal- No Cinder-rellics here len Heyerman, Dorothy Tegtmeier, Jenna Bergman, Hailee Melander, The directors of the play – Carla Cody Puhr, Kylee Paulson, Katie Kl- Wolsky, Courtney Anderson and Kyle eeman, Kaite Hanson, Allison Seibel, DeWitt – are busy doing everything Emily Gadberry, Cheyenne Hanson, from moving props to prompting with Elizabeth Johnson, Tara Van Haugen, forgotten lines to playing the piano. It William Boeddeker, Mary Erickson, has been many years since there has Madison Salander and Erika Hog- been a musical production at North- garth. ern Cass. “This is something our stu- The technical and set crew is: Nate dents have really wanted to do,” An- Longlet, Ben Longlet, Jed Hanson and derson said. Cooper Steffes. Wolsky and DeWitt, who also It won’t be long now until the red coached Northern Cass students to velvet curtains will swish open. The regional and state wins during the stage lights will be bright. The audi- one-act play competitions last fall, are torium at Northern Cass will be filled excited about the production. Wolsky with an enthusiastic audience. And all says, “We started working on this pro- the music of “Cinderella” will work its duction right after the one-act plays.” magic on everyone. It isn’t easy putting together a play like It’s show time, everyone. Show this, the directors point out. “All of time. these kids are involved in everything,”

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erative, hiring Schock Services commercial or agriculture property. use the Building Fund for another project, about the project to present to the public. and Kitty Blile to assist with flood- Yet, Weston knows there is a chance it would be used up. The other drawback Weston said the Building Committee’s related efforts. that the voters may oppose the mil in- would be the perception district patrons work would not urge a “yes” vote because The volunteer group, the Kindred crease for the project, but he’s not going would have that it [the building fund mil the school district cannot spend money Citizen Emergency Response Team to take it personally. “Ultimately if the levy] will stay on forever.” to persuade patrons on a school election (CERT) will be assisting in coordinat- taxpayers reject it I don’t think there is The district would need to review topic. ing the flood fight. going to be one of us who are going to the levee amount every year and could Other meeting highlights Other items such as seeking as- hang our head and bang our fist. If they do decrease it depending on how much funds • Pam Utt, business manager, stated sistance from the National Guard, support it, we’ll build, if they don’t, we’ll are generated. “By doing it this way, you that the district is “looking very good for borrowing a sandbagging ‘spider’ move on. There won’t be any ill will or are putting more responsibility on the expenditures and revenue”. Some of the machine and receiving aid from the hard feelings.” board to reevaluate these funds,” said line items are under budget. Salvation Army and Red Cross are Then, school board president Keith Gohdes. • The 2011-2012 school calendar was being discussed. Gohdes expressed his support for the ad- Following discussion, Deb Roesler approved as presented. The school year Area residents can stay informed dition. made a motion to hold a special election will begin Aug. 22 and conclude May 18 of the last information through: “It [the addition] is an enhancement on April 19 for creating a building fund - barring make-up storm days tacked on • Logging on to the City of Kin- and a support of what we are already levy to levy up to 20 mils. It was seconded to the end of the year. With this schedule, dred’s website, http://www.cityofkin- doing. A lot of good things are happening by Pat Knudson. All six members pres- there will be 83 school days first semester drednd.com and this is going to support those good ent voiced a ‘yes’ in a roll call vote. Board and 92 second semester. • Signing up for CodeRed alert. things.” member Scott Kost was absent. • The school board approved the Log on to http://www.casscountynd. School board member Pete Lindstrom The district needs 60 percent support following action regarding the board gov, click on the CodeRed section of said the addition is needed because “a for the vote to pass. election: June 14 as election date, polling the home page and follow the direc- ton of programs have been added to the Then, in another 6-0 vote, the board hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the location, tions to sign up. district since the school was built.” also approved the resolution to set the Heritage Hall at the school. • Go to the county website and Deb Roesler, fellow board member, location, time and date of the election. It • The resignation of Bernie Mortenson, click on the 2010-2011 flood icon. said the project “would be an enhance- will be held April 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. first grader teacher, was accepted. Morten- This will take you to a page with ment to the entire school and its pro- at Heritage Hall in the school. son is retiring from teaching after a more several links to flood forecasts, grams.” Gohdes suggested that the Building than 20-year career at Central Cass. School board member Pete Lindstrom described the contact information for flood-related Weston changed the topic to the Committee of Pat Knudson, Scott Kost and • The next school board meeting will be public meeting on the proposed addition as “very posi- agencies and tips for preparing for benefits and drawbacks of using a build- Deb Roesler, which reviewed the addition March 14 at 6 p.m. in Conference Room A. tive.” the flood. ing fund. “If the district ever needed to last fall, assist Weston in gathering facts RRVF to host Fargo Marathon after party

By Amanda Gades If income exceeds expenses for the event, 25 per- “Once we collect the $75,000 payback cost and get Area residents will have a reason to come to the cent will be shared with the RRVFA. “This is a great the money to cover our expenses, anything above that Red River Valley Fairgrounds several times this year, opportunity to make additional revenue for the fair we split fifty-fifty with PGI,” explained Schulz. including on May 21 for the Fargo Marathon after association,” Schulz said. The $75,000 fee is a stipulation put in 3-year party. The announcement was made Feb. 17 during Pyrotechnics Guild International event on contract between the RRVFA and PGI. This steep fee the Red River Valley Fair Association (RRVFA) Execu- grounds is something that the RRVFA could negotiate in the tive Board meeting. The RRVF will also be host to another major event next contract, should they decide to have PGI come “This is a great opportunity to get people out to this year, Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) will back again. the fairgrounds,” said Bryan Schulz, RRVFA general be at the RRVF, Aug. 6 - 12. “We can discuss that in a future contract, although manager. Professional fireworks enthusiasts throughout the new PGI board is going more and more towards a The desire to have an outdoor event that is open the world will be attending the event. Activities will flat fee to come their own costs,” said Schulz. to the entire family had prompted Fargo Marathon include: competitions, assembling fireworks, safety This is the last year in the contract between the director Mark Knutson to pursue the fairgrounds as courses and meeting. RRVF Association and PGI. The last two shows were the event site, explained Schulz. The main attraction will be four evenings of “phe- held in West Fargo in 2005 and 2007. The previous two venues have been The Hub and nomenal” fireworks displays, explained Schulz. The Other highlights from Feb. 17 meeting the Fargo Dome. shows Sunday, Aug. 7, Tuesday, Aug. 9, Wednesday, • This years Red River Valley Fair, July 8-16, is Entertainment will include bands Dirty Word and Aug. 10 and Friday, Aug. 12 will be a terrific range of themed “It’s Time to Play.” Tickets and mega passes Hairball. colored fireworks that are choreographed to music. are scheduled to go on sale next month. Schulz, who is also a board member for the Fargo One of the features of the final night will be one • Schulz announced that NDSU student Kaley Marathon, believes the event should be highly at- million firecrackers shot off with a single match. Steen was hired to fill the intern marketing coordina- tended. Ticket prices and parking fees are still being deter- tor position. “The amount of marathon runners signed up right mined. Reserved seating will also be available. • The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will be using the now is up 25 percent compared to this time last year,” The funds generated from ticket and parking KFGO Building for staging of flood fight activities. The Schulz said. fees will pay PGI the $75,000 fee that the company fair has entered into a Memorandum of Understand- The Fargo Marathon will be paying for the use of receives to come to the fairgrounds. Of this, Schulz ing with Cass and Clay Counties that the government More than 20,000 people are expected to take part in the sixth the fair facilities, RRVFA staff time, entertainment noted that The Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visi- entities will pay the fair at the going rate. costs and all other expenses associated with the event. tors Bureau is contributing $10,000 toward the cost. annual Fargo Marathon, May 21. February 23, 2011 Cass County Reporter Lifestyle A-3 Book Nook Kindred Public Library 330 Elm Street, PO Box 63 • Kindred, ND 58051 Pet Corner Name: Lambeau DR SEUSS days at the library! At- days. 6 – 7 p.m. all three evenings with to the Friends group for their help with fect day! Grab a bunch of friends and Why I have this name: My owner tention all pre-school kids through fifth coloring contests, reading of Dr. Seuss this project – especially Lisa Anderson make a day of it! and I are Green Bay Packer fans grade: Due to a large number of partici- books, treats and prizes. Four major for most of the ‘leg work’ for this proj- * * * Owner: Ben Olson pants last year, we are having Dr Seuss prizes will be given out – TWO $50 ect. Stop by and see this new addition! We welcome students and encour- Type of pet: Labrador Retriever Days at the library this year. Mark savings bonds (one each from the Kin- * * * age you to come and study at the li- Age of Pet: 4 months your calendar for February 28, March dred State Bank and Elm River Credit SATURDAY Breakfast with a book brary. The computer clusters are a 1 and March 2 for CAT IN THE HAT Union), and gift cards form the Express continues each second Saturday of the busy place and we welcome all users! Favorite Food: Beggin’ Strips Lane and Wanglers. Make plans now to month. Check out (at the library) which BOOK CLUBS are also encouraged to Favorite Activities: Retrieving, join us and the DOCTER! Should be book is being discussed and join the have their meetings at the library. We running beside the four-wheeler. fun evenings! Contact Nancy Lunder or group. You don’t have to attend all of can help coordinate some snacks/cof- Personality: Very playful, friendly the library for more information. them – just the ones that interest you! fee and a relaxing place to have your and active * * * Good discussion and good eats! meetings. Contact the library for more We are in need of more VOLUN- * * * information. TEERS at the library. We have had a UPCOMING EVENTS include the * * * few shifts that were not supplied with FESTIVAL OF TABLES which will be Good quality book donations and volunteers and the library was not held Saturday, May 7. Contact Georgia monetary donations are accepted at the open. That’s a disappointment to the Berg if you would like to host a table. library. You may drop off your donation Share your pet with Cass County Reporter readers! board – so maybe you can help! A shift We will also be hosting another purse at the library. We appreciate all that the is only TWO hours and is easy! Please raffle. Contact Georgia Berg (428-3166) community does for the library. We do Send us your pet’s photo along with a brief biography. consider volunteering at the library – it or Char Blumer if you are interested in NOT ACCEPT cookbooks, out-of-date Tell us what makes your pet special! helps the community, gives a sense of having a table. In the past we have had craft books, VHS tapes or any kind of ownership and helps with the realiza- such great support from our patrons. encyclopedias. You may drop off your [email protected] tion of the community library. Tables ranged from sophisticated to the donation at the library. * * * sublime… from dolls to daisies… If you * * * THE CHILDREN’S CENTER’s have a creative niche, this is your time Winter is still upon us… come to the Brought to you by: face lift with new bins for the smaller to shine! Last year we had wonderful library and check out some new titles. Check out our patrons of the library is now complete. purses and great prizes… Plan now to * * * We are so happy with the new shelving. attend. Surprises will be in store! Tick- The Kindred Library board meetings The kids will love it. It is accessible for ets are $10 and the event will be at St. are open to the public. The next meet- winter safety all our smaller patrons and it is a beau- Maurice’s Catholic Church, Kindred. ing is scheduled for Sunday, March 12 tiful addition to our library. THANKS Great meal, wonderful prizes… a per- at 6:30 p.m. in the library. tips at Dr. Suess’ Cat in the Hat 15556 36th St. SE, Casselton 701-347-5496 www.cassvetservice.com Norman Lutheran Players to Service award nominations sought Nominations are now being ac- the name of the person or organiza- cepted for the annual Casselton Com- tion being nominated, the reason for present dinner theatre munity Service Award. the nomination, and the name, ad- The Bradley J. Burgum Commu- dress and phone number of the per- If you enjoy drama performances, Arlene Haux, director. nity Service Award, sponsored by the son or organization submitting the Norman Lutheran Church, rural The Saturday and Sunday din- Casselton Business Association, is de- nomination. Kindred, is the place to be Saturday, ner theaters beginning at 6 p.m. and signed to recognize local individuals Letters should be mailed to Com- Feb. 26 or Sunday, Feb. 27. The feature a full beef roast meal catered and organizations who go above and munity Service Awards, P.O. Box 29, Norman players will present a one-act by Dr. Paul Berg and his crew. Berg is beyond the call of duty in providing Casselton, ND 58012. comedy- “Those Wedding Bells Shall an instructor at NDSU and a Norman service to the community. The deadline for submitting nomi- Not Ring Out – or The Bride Wore member. His super method of beef Nomination letters should include: nations is Friday, March 11. Green Chili Peppers” authored by preparation produces a succulent, Tim Kelly and published by Pioneer mouth-watering menu item. Pre-paid Drama Service. reservations are necessary due to The 12th annual performance limited seating. A dessert luncheon Norman Lutheran Church 12th Annual Dinner Theatre boasts a cast of 14 Norman members. matinee is Sunday Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Cast members are Taylor Lammers, Call 701-428-3433 for tickets and Kari Thesing, Donna Blanchard, Rick leave a message. Presents Anderson, Erik Thoen, Joan Gra- If you are weary of snow and “Those Wedding Bells Shall Not Ring Out” banski, Dawn Thompson, Lannette bone-chilling cold this winter, the Christmann, Francis Larson, Dennis Norman players offer a remedy. En- by Tim Kelly Nelson, Kendra Hansen, Sara Ander- joy food, fellowship, and comedy that son, Steve Haux, Payton Nelson, and are family friendly. Three Performances! Saturday, Feb. 26 Cards of Thanks Dinner 6:00pm - $15/ticket Thank you very much for all of the kindness shown to me while I was hospi- Sunday, Feb. 27 talized. Your calls, flowers, cards and visits were greatly appreciated. Matinee 2:00pm - $7/ticket • Dinner 6:00pm - $15/ticket Sincerely, Ed McConnell FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 428-3433 (leave message) ______All tickets must be paid for in advance Silver Threads Located at Norman Lutheran Church - Rural Kindred, ND The Feb. 14 meeting of the Silver “Understanding and Wondering” Threads was called to order by Presi- was held Feb. 15 at Villa Maria, Far- dent Bissett. There were 32 members go. 80th Birthday Open present. As we were serving up our “Developmental Disabilities” to meals, we had special “heart” music be held March 3 in Villa Maria, Fargo House honoring.... played by Ruby McCann in honor of and June 16 in Wapheton. Valentine’s Day. “Reducing Pain” to be held April 13 The treasurer and secretary’s re- and May 20 in Wapheton. ports were given with one correction The next meeting will be Feb. 28 Rose Olson made to the secretary report. The in Country Kitchen, with a meal to be annual report was given also and ap- served at noon. There will also be en- Saturday, February 26 proved. tertainment that day. Please call June 2:00 - 4:00pm President Bissett told of the N.D. at 347-5571 or Joann at 347-4127 for Wheat Bake and Take Day for the reservations by Friday, Feb. 25. A re- Cooperative Living Center fourth Saturday in March. quirement please. A thank you note was received and 1321 14th Ave. E. read from the Dept. of Veterans Af- West Fargo fairs office for our donation. Judy Orvick told of Relay for Life No gifts, please. meeting in Country Kitchen, Sunday, Casselton Feb. 20 from 1 - 4 p.m. There will be free swimming for all who donate or Community sign up for a team. Updates were given as progress is Billboard moving along at City Hall. Completed The Casselton Library will work so far is the kitchen cabinets, have a board meeting March 8 Winter/Spring bathrooms, ceiling and floors. at 6:30 p.m. in the Casselton Li- We were given lots of info by the brary. Alzheimer’s Association. Photo Contest Enter the Cass County Reporter Photo Contest! This year’s photo contest has two categories for you to enter, Community Day Winter and Spring. Electronically submit us your winter or spring themed photos at [email protected]. for 2 Categories: WINTER & SPRING Carl Sinner Adult & Youth (16 & under) Saturday, March 5th • Limit 5 entries per category • Electronic Submissions only Come and 3:00pm - 11:00pm • Submission deadline is visit Carl! Fargo Teamsters Hall May 6, 2011. Monies raised 21 18th St. So., Fargo Submission • See all the entries at www.ccreporter.com will be used Deadline is • Winner will be published in to defray • Dinner served from 3pm-8pm May 6, 2011 medical costs 5-11-11 issue of the (free will offering) Cass County Reporter incurred. BBQ’s, potato salad, baked beans, • Winner receives 3 month online chips, pickles, cash bar available subscription, photo shirt for youth Silent Auction from 3pm-7pm & 3 month online subscription for • parents of youth winner. • Meat Raffles, Bake Sale & Cake Walk throughout the day Cass County#ASSELTON2EPORTERs+INDRED4RIBUNEs(UNTER4IMES • Karaoke from 8pm-11pm REPORTER February 23, 2011 A-4 Opinion Cass County Reporter Legislative Report by Wesley R. Belter District 22

Legislative Report Feb 21st and HB 1258. These bills would have plan has left citizens affected by the Committee work has finished changed the retirement system for plan in a situation where their proper- so this week legislative activity will newly hired employees from a defined ty has become on marketable and has center on floor action. The legislature benefit program to a defined con- put on hold any plans that they may hopes to finish the first half of the tribution program. Both bills would have had for their future. The Plan legislative session by Feb. 25. We will have kept current employees under will also have a huge impact on the than go back into session March 2. the defined benefit program. I sup- Kindred School District. Twenty per- This past week the house passed a ported both bills. I think we have all cent of the Kindred School districts one hundred million dollar personal seen the problems that have occurred taxable valuation would be affected by income tax reduction and a fifty mil- across this nation with the defined the plan. I was not satisfied with the lion dollar corporate tax reduction. benefit program and I felt it was time technical analysis of alternative plans. The property tax relief program that for North Dakota to make this change. It just appears that the channel could started in the 20072 session was Our current retirement programs be moved south of Oxbow, Hickson passed out of Finance and Tax Com- are not in serious trouble, however I area. Regardless of where the chan- mittee and was referred and passed don’t believe in the long run they are nel is located in will have an adverse by Appropriations. I expect this bill sustainable. Government retirement impact to the area? The most difficult to pass the house early next week. program should be comparable to consequence of the plan is that there Last session the property tax relief bill private industry retirement programs is no time frame that impacted citi- appropriated two hundred ninety five and that is not the case in North zens can count on. I have always felt million dollars. Due to the increase Dakota as well as in other states. The the upstream containment would be in property values the same program failure of these programs has come to a viable alternative, but the Corp of will cost over three hundred and forty a crises situation in many states and Engineers’ claim that is not feasible. I one million dollars. This program that is why we are now seeing that in was pleased that the governor called seems to be very popular but it is a the national news. this meeting. It was an opportunity program that will continue to grow We have received many emails for constructive dialogue. in cost if property values continue to and letters from citizens south of A legislative forum was held in increase and at some point it will be Fargo who will be greatly impacted Casselton on Saturday. We appreci- difficult to maintain it at the current by the current Corp of Engineers ated the turnout for the forum. formula. plan concerning the Fargo diversion District 22 legislators can be con- Several bills that were of great channel. Governor Dalrymple called tacted by email. Sen Gary Lee-glee@ Lloyd Omdahl interest to many were bills dealing a meeting with representatives from nd.gov, Rep Vonnie Pietsch- vpi- with retirement programs for teachers Oxbow, Corp of Engineers, Cass [email protected], and Rep Wes Belter- Former Lt. Governor of ND -Former UND Political Science professor and public employees. HB 1134 which County Commission, the City of Fargo [email protected]. passed the house increased employee and District 22 legislators. There were Representative Wesley R Belter and employer contribution by two many questions concerning technical percent each for teacher retirement. analysis and when a decision will be Two bills that failed were HB 1228 made as to a final plan. The current Homeland Committee Looks for Budget Cuts “We’re in big trouble unless we when he’s hungry.” Ork rolled his eyes as he turned cut the town budget by 15 per cent,” “$1,650 for miscellaneous doesn’t his head toward the ceiling. announced Homeland Security Com- tell us much,” Einar grumbled. “What “How about raising the property mittee Chair Ork Dorken as the last kind of miscellaneous are we buying?” tax?” Holger asked. Legislative Report of the volunteer members gathered in “Graveling streets, lighting streets, “I checked that out,” Little Jimmy the community hall for the midwinter plowing snow and the dump ground, reported. “Our taxable valuation is so by Rick Holman meeting. that’s it . . . no frills government.” small we would need 60 mills to raise “That’s impossible,” countered Little Jimmy replied. the $300.” District 20 Einar Stamstad. “We’re already down “Do we have any of this here “dis- “Holy smoke! 60 mills!” Madeleine to the bone.” cretionary” spending we can cut?” exclaimed. “Well, Little Jimmy has the facts “Only the $40 for Dawg,” respond- “Actually, the town is worth more and we’re in for a hard 10 years,” Ork ed Jimmy. as farmland,” Jimmy added. Week Seven Report from taxes were reduced by 20 percent by which suffered stock market losses responded. “Couldn’t we get Dawg on food “Maybe we could just cut all the Rep. Rick Holman February 16, increasing the states share of educa- during the recent recession. Legisla- “The census figures are out,” Little stamps, him being a town dependent red tape and assess everybody nine 2011 tion funding to 70 percent. In order tors are receiving a lot of pressure, Jimmy explained as he rose to his and all,” Old Sievert asked. cash bucks a month,” Einar sug- We’ve been voting on a lot of tax to receive the increased state funding, likely from organized opposition, feet, “and we lost three residents since Disregarding Old Sievert, Garvey gested. bills this week. Bills contained a wide school districts were required to lower to change the plan to a dedicated 2000 and that means we will be get- spoke up. “How about shutting down “That’s a job-killing idea,” Garvey variety of topics to raise taxes, to their property tax by 75 mills. This contribution plan. I believe that the ting $300 less in state aid every year the two street lights on the west side scolded. “When industry finds out we lower taxes, and to make changes in saved property owners 300 million state of North Dakota made a promise for the next 10 years.” of the tracks? Nobody lives over there have assessments, they won’t locate taxes. Many are failing and even those dollars. A second reduction lowered and a legal obligation to these public “Who left town?” Orville Jordan anymore.” here.” that are passing will need to get past the income tax saving North Dako- servants. It needs to be honored. asked, as he scratched his head to stir “That would be the same as saying “They’ve had over a hundred the Senate and the governor to be- tans nearly 100 million dollars. For Those who wish to protect the present his thinking cells. we are one dying town,” objected years and haven’t showed up yet so I come law. That’s the good part of the the future, the governor’s budget for plan need to do what they can to let Very few remembered and were Holger Danski. wouldn’t fret about that,” Madeleine system to create or change the laws of 2011-2013 contains a continuation all legislators know their position on relieved when Josh Dvorchek spoke “We are one dying town,” Garvey said. North Dakota; deliberation and input of the property tax reduction and an this issue. up. shot back heatedly. “If there were two “Looks to me like this is a long from stakeholders on all issues is a additional 50 million reduction in At our legislative forum on Sat- “Just give us a rundown on the of us, we’d be two dying towns.” range problem that needs a long required part of the process. the income tax bringing that to 150 urday many questions were asked. budget. What accounts do we have?” “Maybe we could rotate the street range look so I’ m going to appoint a North Dakota’s state income million. A revenue report on Monday Thanks to Superintendent Paula Josh asked. lights,” proposed Orville Jordan. blue ribbon fiscal committee to solve comes from several sources, the indicated that because of the strong Peterson and the Hillsboro School “Two accounts,” replied Little “Back street one week, front street this and then we’ll have one of those majority being from sales and use North Dakota economy, and the for providing space and to the Traill Jimmy. “$40 for animal control and one week, and so on. Don’t need summit meetings to vote on it,” Ork tax, income tax and the oil extraction optimism coming from the recovering Co Farmers Union for providing the $1,650 for miscellaneous.” street lights in summer. Everybody’s announced as he rapped his scarred tax. Other taxes such as those on national economy, tax collections are lunch. Capitol visitors this week were “What is this animal control busi- in bed before the sun goes down, Coke bottle to adjourn the meeting. fuel, cigarettes, gambling and more meeting or exceeding expectations. students from the Close Up Program ness?” Einar Torvald queried. anyway.” They shuffled out into the cold make up the balance. Most people I Continuation of the previous tax which acquaints students with the “It’s food for Dawg,” Little Jimmy “How about taking a free will of- north wind, realizing that the next 10 hear from feel that the state income reduction plan is good and I support government process. Bob Green explained. “Dawg gets out of control fering?” suggested Einar. years would be tough. tax is reasonable when compared to its continuation. brought students from Hillsboro and other states and that sales tax because A lot of veterans were at the Capi- Chad Kainz brought students from of its pay as you purchase method is tol this past week to protest HB 1379 Hope-Page. not problematic. What I hear most a bill to remove veterans from the Ad- You can follow the legislative about is property tax, likely because, ministrative Committee on Veterans process by visiting the state Web site, for many, it is paid in one or two large Affairs. Hopefully, their pressure will http://www.legis.nd.gov/. If you payments. Property tax, however, is keep the present situation of veteran wish to contact us from the site, use the one we control at the local level. representation on the committee in the box on the right side of the page It funds our schools, townships and place. You can also check our Web site The Dakota Kid county operations and is set by local As we reach the end of the first at www.district20.com. Your input is by Lynn Hummel government officials within state part of the session we’re hearing from important. guidelines. teachers and public employees, active Rep. Rick Holman I hope you remember that during and retired to keep and fix the present [email protected] the last legislative session property dedicated benefit retirement plan Survival at Frostbite Palace Q: How can you tell if you’re mar- “Big deal. If we’re saving money, “Are you kidding -- the gas compa- ried to an old-fashioned wife? where is it? I don’t smoke cigarettes, ny is going to sue us for non-support. A. When you can see your breath so at two packs a day at $5.00 a pack, Every time I open the refrigerator, I in your house and your wife won’t let I saved about $73,000.00 in the past feel a rush of warm air. Look, if we Legislative Report you turn up the heat, you’re married 20 years, but where is it? Unless we were raising a baby in a house this By Sen. Phil Murphy to an old-fashioned wife. save enough to get me a pair of mink cold, we could be charged with child There have been some comfortable coveralls to wear around this hockey neglect.” District 20 days this winter and some very cold rink, it’s not worth it.” “I’m not so sure we don’t have a days. But, during a recent cold snap, “I am disappointed in you. I baby in this house.” it became painfully and chillingly thought you were tough and macho. “That hurt. Look, it’s slightly clear to me that Eartha, the guardian You’re not the man I married and you warmer upstairs but I still have to of our thermostat, isn’t just old fash- never were.” scrape the frost off the bathroom Week Seven Legislative Up- Close Up students from our district a way for the Legislature to express ioned or conservative, she’s a fanatic. “You don’t want a man, you want mirror to shave in the morning. Then date. Senator Murphy were at here, and we met with them its opinions when it cannot make a Not only that, she has a higher pain a polar bear. How can we converse when I come downstairs, its even Okay, then. Today (Tuesday the from 7 to 8 Sunday evening and then law – usually because it deals with threshold than an arctic beaver. like normal people when it’s so cold in colder. I call it the Lower 48 because 15th) the Senate passed out our til- hosted some in committee and on Federal issues we cannot overrule but The other morning, after the here I have to wear earmuffs?” you keep the dial at 48° down here. ing bill SB 2280. That is a bill that the floor Monday. Mr. Green brought want Washington to know how we toothpaste was too stiff to be “Read my lips!” Couldn’t we crank it up just a few should help to streamline the permit- some young men from Hillsboro and feel about something. One is about a squeezed from the tube and my shoes “You’ll have to wear brighter more degrees?” ting process and it was the main topic Mr. Kainz some young women from ruling about the Cotton Council, and were frozen to the floor, I decided I lipstick so I can see you through the “I give up. I can’t stand the of last week’s column. There are a lot FSHP. They were serious minded and another promoting tiling. On Friday couldn’t take it any more. steam.” whining. If we raise the downstairs of benefits and it should be helpful for concerned people who will be good there is another resolution to support “Look, Frosty,” I challenged, “I should have listened to my dad temperature to 50° will you promise our district’s agricultural industry and and active citizens, it was easy to tell. rules dealing with the deregulation “don’t you think this frightening when he warned me about you. He to suck it up and say nothing more therefore our overall economy. Right now our IBL committee of alfalfa. What the hay could that be campaign of yours to conserve energy used to call you Goose Bumps.” about the chill? I don’t want any We held our legislative forum in is dealing with agency bills such about? Let me know if I can be of any has gotten out of hand? My teeth are “Yes, but everybody called him the more conversation, I just want a short Hillsboro last Saturday, and Sunday as Workforce Safety Insurance, help with your issues. chattering.” Ice Man and you’re a chip off the old positive statement summarizing your we drove to Bismarck directly into Roughrider Industries and state Contact me at: [email protected] “Then soak them in a glass of block.” attitude about living here peacefully that wicked 40 mph wind that gusted Tourism matters. In Agriculture warm water, you wimp. Don’t you get “Oh, you whimper so much. It’s and quietly at 50°. Now let’s hear it.” to 60 once in a while. Gotta keep committee, we have a couple of the picture? We’re saving money.” not bad in here, is it?” “No sweat.” that oil industry going, you know. resolutions. Resolutions are mostly

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Catholic Gift of God Lutheran (CLC) Trinity Lutheran Mapleton - Rev. Matthew Gurath Ayr-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis St. Agatha’s Catholic Worship: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Hope-Rev. Timothy Johnson Grace Lutheran Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Grandin-Rev. Michael Kessler Zion Lutheran Worship: 8:30 a.m. Harwood- Sacred Heart Interim Director: Sister Shana Williams Sanborn-Rev. Timothy Johnson Herby Lutheran Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. Argusville-Rev. Paul Fugelstad Worship: 10:00 a.m. Worship: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship: 11:00 a.m. St. Agnes Catholic Hunter-Rev. Matthew Attansey Horace Lutheran Methodist Mass: 1st, 3rd Sundays 8:30 a.m. Horace-Pastor Dave Sorensen Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Kindred Area Parish Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Calvary-Kindred, Zion near Walcott Marian Brown Brenda Watt Fred Schossow St. Benedict’s Catholic Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Pastor John Bergh Horace-Rev. Jared Kadlec Worship: Zion 9:30 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Kindred Lutheran Worship: Kindred 11:00 a.m. Marian G. Brown, 87, Grand Brenda Watt, 69, Chaffee, Fred Schossow, 76, Leonard, Sunday Mass: 7:00 and 10:30 a.m. Kindred-Pastor Andrew Schlecht. Forks, N.D., died Monday, Febru- N.D., died Monday, February ND died on Thursday, February Mass: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. United Methodist ary 14, 2011 in Valley Eldercare 14, 2011 at Sanford Health 17, 2011 at his home. Mass: Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Website: www.kindredlutheran.com Arthur/Casselton Center, Grand Forks. Palliative Care in Fargo, N.D., He was born on June 13, 1934 Rev. Arlyn Coalter Marian Grace Brown was born following a lengthy battle with in Enderlin, ND to Frederick St. Bernard Catholic New Hope Lutheran Church Worship: Casselton 10:30 a.m. in Grand Forks January 24, 1924, cancer. and Rose (Erbstoesser) Schos- Oriska-Rev. Timothy Johnson Leonard Worship: Arthur 9:00 a.m. to Hilliard and Sarah (McLeod) sow. He grew up near Chaffee, Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Brenda Joyce Watt was born Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. United Methodist - Page Brown. She was raised on a farm ND and graduated from high January 8, 1942 in Fargo, N.D., St. Leo’s Catholic Rev. Allen Finger in Ferry Township near Manvel school there. He served in the to Alan and Edna (Thoreson) Casselton-Rev. James Ermer Maple Sheyenne Lutheran Worship: 8:30 a.m. N.D. She attended Falconer #11, Keene. She grew up in Ender- US Navy and returned to work Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. Harwood-Rev. Emily Nesdahl a one-room school house in ru- lin, N.D., and graduated from in the construction trade. Fred Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 8:30 a.m. Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. United Methodist - Hope ral Grand Forks, through eighth high school there. married Eileen Winters on June Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Rev. Allen Finger grade. In 1944, at age 20, she Brenda was united in mar- 2, 1962 at Frankville, Iowa. They Martin’s Lutheran Worship: 9:45 a.m. moved to Grand Forks and found Casselton-Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel riage to Donald Allan Watt Oc- made their home in Minneapolis, St. Maurice’s Catholic work doing cleaning and babysit- Kindred-Father Jared Kadlec Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. tober 24, 1959 in Enderlin, N.D. MN where Fred worked for the ting until attending Aaker’s Busi- City of Minneapolis as a heavy Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Moravian They made their home on the Fellowship Hour 10:00 a.m. ness College, graduating in 1963. equipment operator. In 1976, family farm near Chaffee where St. Thomas Catholic Bethel-Goshen Moravian After graduating, she worked as a they moved to Maple Grove, MN. they farmed for many years. Buffalo-Rev. James Ermer Norman-Davenport Parish Leonard - Rev. Reid Lauderman medical secretary for radiologist, He also served in the US Navy She was active with the farm, Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 8:30 a.m. Kindred-Davenport-Rev. Brian Hansen Durbin - Rev. Reid Lauderman R Douglas Doss, and in 1964 went and Air Force Reserves. After cooking for the help and keep- Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Worship: Davenport 10:45 a.m. Worship: Goshen 9:00 a.m. to work as a secretary for Carpen- retirement in 1994, they moved Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: Bethel 11:00 a.m. ing the books. ters’ Union #2028. In 1967, Mar- to Leonard, ND. He built a shop St. Williams Catholic Worship: Norman 9:00 a.m. Brenda and Don enjoyed ian began her 32-year career in called the “Puttsin Palace” where Argusville-Father Leo Kinney Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Canaan Moravian the business office at Grand Forks traveling throughout the U.S. he spent countless hours creating Daily Mass: Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Rural Davenport - Pastor Mary Bielke Clinic/Altru Clinic, retiring in Oc- and abroad and spent their win- treasured wooden heirlooms. No Saturday, Dec. 25 Mass: Our Savior Lutheran Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. tober, 1999. ters at their home in Sedona, Sunday, Dec. 26 Mass: 8:00 a.m. Page-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis Worship: 10:30 a.m. He was an active member of Worship: 10:30 a.m. After retiring, Marian enjoyed Ariz. She enjoyed the Friday the St. Peter Lutheran Church caring for her plants, going out for Night Group there. Don passed and American Legion. Congregational Redeemer Lutheran Presbyterian meals with her friends, and be- away June 17, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Hope-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis ing part of the craft group at the Brenda’s pride and joy were Eileen of Leonard; two children, Barrie Congregational Worship: 9:00 a.m. Baldwin Presbyterian Grand Forks Senior Center. She her children and grandchildren. SanDee (Mark) Fleek of Elk Rural Kindred-Rev. Chuck Belzer Pillsbury-Substitute Supply Pastor especially enjoyed crocheting doi- She loved gardening and flowers River, MN and Frederick “Dan” Worship: October 24 Shepherd of the Prairie Worship: 9:00 a.m. lies and embroidery. and was known to be welcoming (JoAnn) Schossow of Zimmer- Rev. Sarah Larsen Tade In 2010, Marian was honored to stray animals especially cats. man, MN; three grandchildren, United Church of Christ No Saturday Worship: Colgate Presbyterian Sunday Worship: Walcott: 9:00 a.m. Rev. Mark Flaten as a fifty-year member of Wes- She also was an avid reader Christopher, Carissa & Aurora; Argusville-Rev. Dorothy (Darcy) Borden ley United Methodist Church in and her get-togethers with the Worship: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: Christine: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. great grandson, Braden; sister, Sunday Worship: Hickson: 11:00 a.m. Grand Forks. She moved into monthly Birthday Club. Ina Kempel of Chaffee, ND; and the Parkwood Place assisted liv- Faith United Presbyterian She is survived by three chil- many nieces and nephews. Lutheran St. John Lutheran Hunter-Grandin-Rev. Donna Monteith ing apartments in August of 2008, dren, Darcy Watt, Fargo, Dana Fred was preceded in death Arthur-Pastor Scott Fielder Worship: Hunter 9:00 a.m. where she lived until last month, (Dale) Sprunk, Chaffee, Jon by parents; brothers-in-law, Ferd Buffalo Lutheran Worship: 9:00 a.m. Worship: Grandin 11:00 a.m. when she entered Valley Elder- (Toni) Watt, Casselton, N.D.; Kempel and LeRoy Winters; and Buffalo-Rev. Cathy Hedmark care. five grandchildren, Logan and niece and nephew. Worship: 9:00 a.m. St. John Lutheran First Presbyterian Marian is survived by a niece, Whitney Sprunk, Catherine Visitation was Sunday, Feb- No Sunday School: Embden-Rev. John Flaa Buffalo-Rev. Brian Hazard Cindy (Dick) Sommers, Fairfield, Worship: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 10:00 a.m. Bauske, Alec and Sami Watt; ruary 20, 2011 at West Funeral First Lutheran Calif.; a nephew, Steve (Maxine) Home, Casselton. and a sister, Gerry (Larry) Hunter-Rev. Julie Tillberg St. Paul’s Lutheran Tower City Presbyterian Rust, Casselton, N.D.; great-neph- Funeral was Monday at St. ews, Dominic Sommers, Fairfield, Brown, Larimore, N.D. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Tower City-Rev. Cathy Hedmark Tower City-Rev. Brian Hazard Peter Lutheran Church, rural Calif., Elliot Rust, Bismarck, N.D., She was preceded in death by Worship: 10:30 a.m. Worship: 11:15 a.m. Leonard. and Ryan Rust, Casselton, N.D., her parents; two infant daugh- Gardner United Lutheran Burial is in Watson Cemetery, Gardner-Rev. Tim Bauer St. Peter Lutheran Westminster Presbyterian and great-niece, Heather (Jared) ters, Layle and Dyann; and hus- Leonard. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Rural Chaffee-Rev. John Flaa Casselton-Rev. Richard Kargard Kurtz and their children, Thomp- band, Don. Condolences can be sent via Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Worship: 9:30 a.m. son, N.D. She also leaves behind A memorial service was held westfuneralhome.com. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. several cousins and close friends, Friday, February 17 in St. Peter Good Samaritan Center West Prairie Free Lutheran (AFLC) who were dear to her heart. Lutheran Church, rural Leon- Pastor Scott Fielder Rural Kindred, Rev. Lee Hoops Marian was preceded in death ard, N.D. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. by her parents, her sister, Ver- Burial is in Watson Cem- Worship: 10:30 a.m. dell Rust, and a nephew, Richard etery, rural Leonard, N.D. Rust. Special thanks to Sanford The funeral was held Saturday, Palliative Care, Roger Maris Kathryn Christian February 19 in Wesley United Cancer Center and Sheyenne Kathryn A Christian, 82, died De- Methodist Church, Grand Forks, Crossings for the care and com- cember 27, 2010 in Monticello Minn. N.D. fort extended. Memorials are She was born September 5, 1928 Burial is in Memorial Park preferred to Watson Cemetery in Mapleton, to Otis and Martha Nel- Wangler’s Foods Arthur Drug Cemetery North, Grand Forks, or Roger Maris Cancer Center. son. 967-8900 N.D., in the spring. Condolences can be sent on- She is survived by brothers, How- 347-4181 633-5575 428-3644 The online memorial registry may line westfuneralhome.com. ard Nelson, Fargo, Ralph (Barbara) Casselton, ND Buffalo, ND Kindred, ND Casselton Drug be signed at www.normanfuneral. Nelson, Casselton; sons, Brad, Los com. Angeles, Calif., Fred (Jennifer), Co- 347-4281 lumbia Falls, Mont. and Mark (Julie), Annandale, Minn. Kindred She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in 2004. State Bank Before mental illness arose in Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Farmlife Treated Products MEMBER FDIC Laurie’s life, she lived her life to May 14 in St. Davids Church, Min- the fullest, and held various jobs in netonka, Minn. 428-3121 • Kindred, ND 645-2395 Leonard, ND 967-8312 different cities and states. In spite of suffering and living with a men- This Weekly Church Message is sponsored by these concerned tal illness, for most of her adult- More Obits - Page A7 and responsible businesses and citizens, who urge you hood, she taught all who knew her to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath. DEWEY’S much about living life with grati- BAR & GRILL tude. She will be remembered for her genuinely kind personality Kindred, ND • 701-428-3331 and warm smile. “Then he began to curse and swear, saying Laurie is survived by her par- ents, Joe and Mary Kenward, Page; ‘I do not know the Man!’ And immediately a sister, Jeanne (Bruce) Laug- MEMORIALS & tug, Moorhead, Minn.; a brother, a rooster crowed. And Peter remembered Laurie Kenward Glenn Kenward, Page; two nieces, CUSTOM STONE the word of Jesus who said to him, ‘Before Lindsey (Aaron) Rhoads and Katie Casselton & West Fargo, ND Laugtug; and several aunts, uncles CREATIONS the rooster crows, you will deny Me three ;;;;;Laurie Anne Kenward, 49, Far- and cousins. 117 Suite B, 23rd St. N., Fargo, ND 58102 go, N.D., died February 16, 2011, The funeral was held Saturday, times.’ Then he went out and wept bitterly.” at her residence in Fargo, N.D. February 19 in United Methodist Alexia Kieffer 347-4471 She was born June 25, 1961 Church, Page. - Matthew 26:74-75 in Fargo, N.D., the daughter of Burial is in Page Cemetery, in 347-4024 Joe and Mary (Gentry) Kenward. the spring. Cell: 730-4541 52 South Langer Ave. Laurie grew up in Page, N.D., and Online guestbook: www.baker- Casselton, ND 58012 graduated from the Page High funeral.com. Monuments, On Site Services, School in 1979. She continued her Arrangements entrusted to Lind- Countertops, Cass County#ASSELTON2EPORTERs+INDRED4RIBUNEs(UNTER4IMES education and graduated from Val- sey-Carlson Funeral Home, Page. Custom/Laser/Etching, ley City State University in 1995. Gift & Awards REPORTER 122 6th Avenue North, Casselton, ND 58012 (701) 347-4493 Submit a CARD OF THANKS to [email protected] or call 347-4493 Fredrikson Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 98 • Arthur, ND 58006 Casselton 347-4422 (701) 967-8914 Preneed Funeral Counselors West Fargo 282-6699 Lindsey-Carlson Kindred, ND P.O. Box 125 • Buffalo, ND 58011 (701) 633-5106 Funeral Home Phone: 428-3419 Markers and Monuments P.O. Box 70 • Casselton, ND 58012 Pre-arranged Funeral Trusts (701) 347-4540 P.O. Box 27 • 507 5th Street Awarded as one of the top 8 Page, ND 58064 funeral homes in the country! (701) 668-2557 February 23, 2011 A-6 School News Cass County Reporter Kindred FFA students prepare for Winter Show By Amanda Gades in crops judging for several years Haux feels like he’s learned quite swers to those questions play a vital No matter the results in Wynd- all of these contests, it’s not about Kindred FFA team members have before that. David Talley, also a a bit about crops though his FFA role in how the animals are ranked.” mere or Valley City, they will do winning, it’s about seeing personal one week left to prepare for the big- junior, is in his first year in ag sales experience and these skills will help Almost ‘show time’ make their school proud by perform- improvement and gaining new skills. gest competition of the season. In a and this will be his first Winter Show him in his future career in agricul- This coming weekend, Feb. 26, ing to their fullest. That’s how I judge success more so few short days, they will be among competition. ture. the team will compete at Wyndmere, “I’m more concerned that they than how they place versus other hundreds of North Dakota students Talley knows he will be nervous His fellow former teammate, the final event before the North are improving every week and that teams.” converging in Valley City for the the day of the show. “I’ll be nervous Bjertness, said he has also noticed Dakota Winter Show. they are learning,” said Jameson. “In North Dakota Winter Show, the state when I’m waiting to present, but the difference crops judging compet- event for crops judging, livestock when I get in the room and start ing has made for him. “I work for judging and agriculture sales. presenting, I get more comfortable,” my dad at the elevator in Wolverton, First year Vocational Agriculture he said. Minn. and my brother Mike is the teacher and Kindred FFA alumni While Bjertness does not an- agronomist. When they talk about Brooke Jameson believes the team ticipate anxiety to set in. “I think if crops and the problems in the field, may have what it takes to get a gold you have your individual presenta- I know what they’re referring to. ranking in all three categories. tion down, it goes pretty easy,” said When I do hand samples, I can iden- She says she has seen major Bjertness. tify problems in the crops.” improvement in her team from just Bjertness describes the Winter In addition to Haux, four other three weeks ago and she’s thrilled to Show as “the day that everything Kindred students will also be com- have the experience of several mem- counts. Other competitions before peting in the category. bers who will be returning to state. that are just practice.” Livestock judging They’ll be mentors for others. Individual sales presentation can Jameson anticipates that five Her award-winning ways at earn as much as 200 points, with the FFA members will compete in the the North Dakota Winter Show, written test up to 100 points. livestock judging event. including placing being part of the Along with the individual por- In this event, participants view 2004 state championship team for tion, there is also a group presenta- hogs, cattle and sheep. Then, they livestock judging and the 2005 state tion. Bjertness said rather than a rate the animals depending on championship team for agriculture perfect sale, the competition is more muscle, appearance and shape. sales, allows give solid tips to FFA about how the presentation is orga- Participants memorize the rea- team members. nized and who will do what portion. sons for ordering the animals the One of her best pieces of advice A perfect team score is 200 points. way they did and then they explain for the Winter Show is “Don’t stress Crops judging your way to the this before a judge. The judges have out and get too nervous. Be confi- gold ribbon already ranked the animals prior to dent in your ability and that you’ve Aaron Haux, a fifth year competi- the students seeing them. done all of your preparation and now tor in crops judging, is more excited The judges grade competitors on this is just show time.” than anxious for the event. “The how accurately they rate the animals Ag sales - ready to sell the best number of competitors doesn’t re- and the quality of their presentation. product ally phase me anymore,” explained Jameson explained that coach- The ag sales team this year is a Haux. ing the livestock judging students is combination of new faces and expe- He’s also striving for the gold not only giving tips on how to best rienced members. ranking. articulate the reasons, but also know Matthew Ottis, a junior, has been In this category, participants ana- the rational for each rating. in ag sales for the past couple years lyze crop seeds set out on tables and “There are a lot of kids that don’t Photo by Amanda Gades/The Reporter and was in crops judging before that. determines what it is and if there is come from an agricultural back- Danny Bjertness, a junior, is in his any disease or weeds present in the ground so I teach them what market Kindred FFA team members pictured are: back row, from left Danny Bjertness, Matthew Ottis, FFA Advisor first year in ag sales but competed samples. hogs and beef cows are used for. An- Brooke Jameson, front, David Talley and Aaron Haux.

Local students participate in Legislative Technology Showcase

Four area students representing the SkillsUSA chapter at Sheyenne Valley Area CTC, Valley City, demon- strated their PC building skills at the State Capitol Wednesday. Seth Brockopp and Paul Viland, Valley City High School, Jed Han- son, Northern Cass High School and Jared Trangsrud, Enderlin High School presented to the legislators PC systems that they have built as part of their PC Maintenance/Operating Systems class taught by Frank Egan, Enderlin. As part of their demonstration they built a brand-new PC system from the ground up, completing the Courtesy Photo task in 45 minutes. They then added the Windows 7 operating system, antivirus security software and added a webcam to use the Skype video con- KindredThe Kindred speech Speech team had another team successful wins meet last third Saturday ferencing utility. Additionally, they in North Sargent. As a team they took third place. They added another built networking cables which they state qualifier – Thea Klinnert. Thea took first in two events – Poetry tested and gave to people who came and Entertain. Thea also got third in Humorous and third in Dramatic. to their presentation table. Kindred had three other finalists in the Entertain cat- Hanson and Trangsrud take the class via video conferencing from egory besides Thea. Joey Ness received third, Emma Twedt their home schools while Brockopp received fourth, and Nick Biewer received seventh. and Viland take the class in-person at Attending the 2011 Legislative Technology Showcase were (from, left) Representative Ralph Metcalf, Jed Other results: the Center. Hanson, Northern Cass High School; Seth Brockopp, Valley City High School; Paul Viland, Valley City In Poetry, Bobbi Braaten finaled, where she took seventh. High School; Jared Trangsrud, Enderlin High School; Senator Larry Robinson and Representative Phillip In Dramatic, Joey Ness took first and qualified for state. Mueller. Inform also had many Kindred finalists. Ashley Stopple- worth got third, Hannah Klinnert got fifth, and Cole Gi- rodat got seventh place. Hannah also received eighth place in Humorous and third place in Impromptu. Burchill admitted to NDSU Also in Impromptu, Bobbi Braaten got the Top Novice award, Hagemeister selected as 2011 Jalen Burchill, son of Tom and Shelly Burchill, Arthur, has been admitted given to the highest scoring junior high competitor. Ashley Stopple- to North Dakota State University “With Distrinction.” He will enter NDSU in worth also snagged a pair of Top Novices, in Persuade and Extemp. FulbrightEmily Hagemeister, a graduate Alumni of understanding Ambassador through the academic fall 2011. Distinction means that NDSU is acknowledging Burchill as an honor In Extemp, Kindred also had Tyler Leslie, who got fifth place. North Dakota State University (B.A.and exchange of diverse groups of students, student. Emma Twedt also finaled in Persuade, Radio, and EPR, and took M.S. in 2005 and 2009, respectively) teachers, professors, researchers, and In high school, Burchill is active in baseball, pingpong club, Campus Life, third, fifth, and sixth.Serious Duo had two sets of Kindred stu- in Fargo,, and a longtime resident of professionals. Boys State and Junior Engineering Technical Society. dents. Nick Biewer and Joey Ness received second, and Shelby Argusville, was recently selected as one Hagemeister was awarded a Ful- Grabanski and Xavior Jiminez received sixth. Joey and Shelby also of 18 Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors bright English Teaching Assistantship who will represent and promote the in Amman, Jordan for the 2009-2010 placed in Serious – Joey with fifth, and Shelby with eighth place. Fulbright U.S. Student Programs. The academic year. “It’s a great honor to Kindred is heading to South Fargo next week, February 26. ambassadors speak about their Ful- represent the Fulbright program as an KostJenna Kost, receives daughter of Scott andscholarship Karen Kost, Casselton, has been awarded Written by Emma Twedt, student at Kindred High School bright experiences at campus presenta- Alumni Ambassador,” says Hagemeis- a Valley City State University, Gary and Connie Tharaldson scholarship for the tions and conferences as well as offer- ter. “I look forward to helping Fulbright ing tips about applying for Fulbright reach a broader pool of applicants and 2011-2012 academic year. Jenna will graduate from Central Cass High School in Area school lunch menus grants in articles, webinars, interviews, change lives, as it did mine.” May of 2011. and at special events nationwide, with More information about the Valley City State University scholarships are made available as a result of the special attention on helping increase Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors can generous support of alumni and friends of the university. Students are selected Davenport poppers and seasoned macaroni the diversity of Fulbright applicants. be found at http://us.fulbrightonline. to receive these scholarships on the basis of their high school GPA, ACT or SAT Monday, February 28 - Grilled Page The Fulbright programs, includ- org/alumniambassadors.html; more scores and their high school class rank. cheese sandwich, half an egg, carrots Monday, February 28 - Macaroni ing U.S. and international student and information on Fulbright programs and peaches hot dish, corn, buns, mandarin orang- scholar grants, were established by a can be found at http://fulbright.state. Tuesday, March 1 - Chicken patty es and brownies bill proposed by Senator J. William gov/ or http://www.iie.org/fulbright. on a bun, tater tots and pears Northern Cass Fulbright in 1945. Fulbright is one of Prospective applicants to Fulbright U.S. Wednesday, March 2 - Ham, baked Monday, February 28 - Salisbury the most highly regarded and recog- Student programs can reach Emily at potato and carrots steak, whipped potatoes with gravy nized academic exchange programs, EHagemeister.AlumniAmbassador@ Prom 2011 Thursday, March 3 - Corn dog, and fruit, or soup and sandwich and its mission is to promote interna- Fulbrightmail.org. french fries and fresh fruit Kindred tional goodwill and mutual cultural Looking to stand out in the crowd? Friday, March 4 - No school Monday, February 28 - Chicken Central Cass nuggets, hashbrown, cheesy beans Monday, February 28 - Shrimp and fruit We have a Jerry’s Excavating, Inc. Huge Assortment of: Shower yourself • Basement Excavating •Beautiful, New & Vintage Jewelry with savings. • Site Prep • Complete Septic Systems •Clutches & Handbags • Water Lines and Sewers

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Area Obits Local Thrivent Financial members honored Hunter Jeanne Paulson 874-2335 continued from A-5 The Northwestern Minnesota and ing 2010 to bring people together for educational and social activities. Eastern North Dakota 435 Regional fun, education and helping others. The West Cass County Chapter John and Joyce Jorgensen hosted guests of David and Pat Jorgensen, Financial Office of Thrivent Financial The chapter held a recognition of 31333 leadership board includes: Barb a luncheon at noon Saturday, Feb. 12 Fargo. for Lutherans announced the West volunteers throughout the organiza- Rude, Kindred, President; John Puep- in their home in honor of Lorraine Karen Wilhelm and Dave Wilhelm, Beverly Stillings Cass County Chapter 31333 has earned tion, a training event for congrega- pke, Amenia, Vice President; Wendy Ramstad’s 92nd birthday. Guests Fargo, and Clyde and Jeanne Olson a Chapter of Excellence award for its tional advocates, along with election of Pueppke, Buffalo, Records Director; were Carold Brend, Fargo, Lorraine, had noon luncheon in Red Lobster, A memorial service for Beverly contributions to the local community officers and an outing at a RedHawks Jessica Arneson, Casselton, Financial Arthur, Dorothy Grage, Mayville, Fargo, Thursday, Feb. 10 to celebrate Margaret Jungnitsch Stillings, 87, in 2010. game. Director; Randy Buntrock, Casselton, Frances Mitzel, Peggy Moen and Karen, Clyde and Daves’ February will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, The award honors the chapter for The chapter received a $500 VISA Director of Congregational Advocates; Jeanne Paulson. birthdays. Feb. 25 in Caughman-Harman its outstanding work to address local gift card that they donated to the Cas- Sherry Peterson, Buffalo, Commu- Mark and Donna Richtsmeier Gordon and Karen Jewett, Valley Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews needs. selton and Kindred area foot pantries. nications Director; and Lois Smith, were Friday evening, Feb. 11 dinner City and Clyde and Jeanne Olson Chapel, Columbia, S.C. Memorials “Whether the cause is big or small, As a membership organization, Buffalo, Special Advisor. guests of Deane and Betty Moen in spent Saturday, Feb. 12 in Mah- may be made to Hannah House, Thrivent Financial members come Thrivent Financial is focussed on To earn the Chapter of Excellence their home in Arthur. Shirley Hudson nomen, Minn., to celebrate Clyde’s 1726 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC together to make a difference through meeting its members’ needs around award in 2010, a chapter had to meet and Lisa Hudson, St. Paul, Minn., birthday. 29201. charitable and educational outreach,” financial security, as well as helping to key benchmarks related to growing the were Friday afternoon visitors. Don and Delores Mitzel and Dean- Mrs. Stillings was born October said Denise Aasen, Manager of Luther- improve the quality of life in the com- number of Thrivent benefit members, Gary Olson and Ben Olson were na Mitzel, Bismarck, were Saturday 14, 1923, in Page, N.D. and passed an Engagement for the Northwestern munities where members live. increasing Thrivent member satisfac- Sun., Feb. 13 evening guests of Clyde and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13 visitors of away Thursday, February 17. She Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota As a result, Thrivent Financial tion, holding educational and social and Jeanne Olson to have cake with Frances Mitzel. Allan Kubik, Bis- was a daughter of the late Henry Region of Thrivent Financial. creates programs to encourage mem- activities, and reaching certain volun- Clyde for his birthday. marck, visited Frances Saturday. William Jungnitsch and Clara “This award recognizes all in- bers who in turn help congregations, teer and fundraising goals. Joanne Iwen, Carol Lien and Mary Seventy-five people attended the Henderson Jungnitsch. Mrs. Still- dividuals of the West Cass County schools, nonprofits and individuals in Ideas for future projects in 2011 McPherson, Arthur, were Monday, prime rib and shrimp Valentine din- ings was a Legal Administrative As- Chapter 31333 who joined together to need. are encouraged. For more information Feb. 7 afternoon coffee guests of Ber- ner in the Hunter Cafe and Bakery sistant. She was in the W.A.V.E.S. strengthen our communities this past Each Thrivent Financial member is contact Barb Rude, president of the nice Peihl, Arthur. Saturday evening, Feb. 12. Dale (US Navy) World War II, court year,” added Aasen. a member of one of more than 1300 lo- West Cass County Chapter 31333 at Josh and Cathy Herbold, Moor- Brayton and Harold Rasmussen were reporter, Washington D.C. Mrs. The West Cass County Chapter cal chapters nationwide through which (701)428-3784 or at [email protected] head, Minn., and John and Joyce Jor- winners of the drawing for the dinner. Stillings worked with the Ameri- 31333 held more than four events dur- he or she can participate in charitable, gensen were Sunday, Feb. 13 dinner can Fish and Wildlife Service and Remington-Rand. Her hobbies in- cluded birdwatching, competitive Page ballroom dancing, painting, knit- Gladys Jondahl-Morton 668-2500 ting and gardening. Page Community Mrs. Stillings is survived by her Non-profit workshop to children, Sheila Brown, son-in- When the Page “Fun and Friend- son, Page. Second place winner was Billboard “Fun and Friendship” Se- law, Robert M. Brown, III and Da- ship” Senior Citizens have the Justin Dahl, Page, and third place was vid Stillings; sisters, Jackie Noack, niors will hold the monthly birth- monthly birthday dinner in the Senior Kayla Satrom, Page. Others entered beHoward held Barlow, community in Casselton more than 60 years of experience Karen Carlson, Val Moy and sev- day dinner Feb. 23 at noon in the service representative for Bremer within the nonprofit sector, and have eral nieces, nephews; grandchil- Center Wednesday, Marie Hamm and in the cook-off were Lindsay Elsner, Senior Center. Banks and Cher Hersrud, advance- provided training and workshops for dren, Richard Stillings, Miranda Leota Zuech are those to be honored Galesburg, and Ole Erickson, Vicky Area Mission Society free ment officer at the Fargo-Moorhead the past 15 years. The workshop will Stillings, Spencer Brown, Walker having birthdays in February. After Erickson, Ken Hubbard, Jim Heidorn, appreciation event will be held Area Foundation will offer a board include a presentation and handout Brown and Nathan Brown. the meal a representative from the Joanne Erickson, and Arlene Geist- Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Page Au- development workshop at the Bremer materials to support the development She was predeceased by her Arthur Good Samaritan Center will hardt, all of Page. The entries were ditorium. Bank, Casselton, Tuesday, March of more effective boards. parents; and brother, K. Mark tell about non-strenuous exercises judged on aroma, color, texture A blood drive will be held 8 from 3 - 5 p.m. The workshop is Advance registration is requested Jungnitsch. Monday, Feb. 28 from 3:30 to that senior citizens can do to keep and taste by Holly Craft, Fargo, Jon targeted toward nonprofit board by sending an e-mail message to www.caughmanharmanfuneral- 7 p.m. in Our Savior Lutheran active. Bingo and card playing will be Heidorn, Galesburg, Ben Drogen, members; those currently serving or [email protected]. A small home.net Church, sponsored by the Page the entertainment. Buffalo, and Jessica Erickson, Page. those interested in becoming board fee will be charged for the workshop, American Legion Auxiliary. For Marle Thorstad and Donald Each of the contestants in the cook- members. payable at the door. appointment call Diane Wade at Thorstad, West Fargo, visited with off get one entry in a random draw- Together, Howard and Cher have 668-2350. Eligible donors are friends in the Page Cafe Tuesday. ing for a $750.00 travel voucher to urged to give blood. They had dinner with Scott Davis. be awarded at the final cook-off. The Lutheran Church Women BerniceBeatrice C. Baker, Baker 93, Arthur, died William Baasch lost two cousins in contestant needs to be present to win. February 17, 2011 in the Arthur Good (WELCA) will have a meeting the past weeks. Relatives called to say Valeda Samuelson arrived back Samaritan Center. March 2 at 2 p.m. They will be col- Beatrice Cole was born October that Edward Baasch, 87, Ellensburg, from Manila last week, to be with Multiple job-holding rate lecting items for Lutheran World 12, 1917 to Bertha and William Cole, Wash., died after having been ill. He Kenward familes at the time of their Relief health kits. Frazee, Minn. After attending public was a former resident of the Tower loss of Laurie. World Day of Prayer is set school in Frazee, she worked various City area. Edward and his brother, After attending the funeral service remainsWhile North Dakota hadhigh the low- inDakota ND State Data Center at North for March 4 in Hope at the Senior jobs before marrying Floyd Baker in Manny, made an annual visit back to of Laurie Kenward Saturday after- est unemployment rate in the nation Dakota State University, focuses on Center. 1940. They farmed by Davenport and North Dakota each year. Friday, cous- noon, Audrey Gunderson stopped in in 2009, it also had the third highest individual state multiple job-holding Leonard, before retiring to Casselton. ins called to say the Beverly (Jung- to visit her mother, Marion Iverson. multiple job-holding rate, with 8.9 rates using data from the Current Beatrice is survived by her chil- nitsch) Stillings, 87, Tulsa, Okla., died Lynn and Lynnette Kent and percent of employed residents work- Population Survey conducted by the dren, Marlene (Lyle) Savre, Wimble- from injuries suffered after she was Misty, Dickinson, visited William and ing more than one job in 2010. U.S. Census Bureau. Congregate Meals don, David (Luanne) Baker, North Las struck by a passing car as she was Lorraine Baasch the Feb. 19 weekend. “Our average annual wage per The reasons for holding multiple Vegas, Nev., Deborah (Doug) Baker, walking. Beverly lived in rural Page Jim LaFrombois, Kevin Howes, job grew by 47 percent from 2000 jobs are varied and include part-time Page Clitherall, Minn., Gordon (Liz) Baker, before moving to Valley City. She and Kevin’s brother, Randy, Fargo, to 2009, jumping from $24,417 to work, low wages, limited benefits, Meals are served Tuesday, Thurs- Horace, and Tammy (Jim) Booth, was a daughter of Henry and Clara were dinner guests in the home of $35,788, which outpaced the national underemployment and seasonal work, day and Friday at the Page Cafe with New Richland Hills, Texas; a sister, increase of 31 percent,” says Richard such as agricultural employment. (Henderson) Jungnitsch. A brother, Gladys Jondahl-Morton Saturday, home delivery Monday through Fri- Cleone (Herschel) Koenig, Detroit Rathge, director of the North Dakota In 2010, South Dakota recorded day. All meals include milk. Lakes, Minn.; nine grandchildren K. Mark Jungnitsch, preceded her in Feb. 12 when they came to install new State Data Center at North Dakota the highest multiple job-holding rate death. As well as children and grand- garage doors. Monday, February 28 - Lasagna, and 10 great-grandchildren. State University. “However, we still at 10.3 percent, followed by Nebraska Riviera blend vegetables, romaine let- children, three sisters survive, Valerie To take their minds off the cold, She was preceded in death by her have a significant pool of workers who at 9 percent. All seven states in the tuce salad, rosemary dinner roll and husband, Floyd in 1996. Moy, Fulton, Texas, Jackie Noack, frigid weather and all the snow, the work multiple jobs. One of the major West North Central Division (North tropical fruit The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Cottonwood, Ariz., and Karen Carl- residents of Page are participating in down sides of multiple job holding Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Monday, February 21 in Boulger Fu- son, Davis, Calif., and their families, a contest to guess the date when the is the reduced opportunity of those Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Mis- neral Home, Fargo. and numerous Jungnitsch, Baasch great snow pile south of the Credit workers to be with family and friends souri) continue to register rates above Singles Dance Burial is in Lakeside Cemetery, and Weyers cousins. Union will melt. Drop boxes are or to engage in social or civic activi- the national average. Frazee, Minn. A chili cook-off was held in Page placed in business places for people ties.” Since 1994, North Dakota has The Red River Singles will be Online guest book at www.boulger- Saturday, Feb. 12 hosted by the R & to enter their guess, and the contest Nationally, 4.9 percent of all ranked among the top nine states holding a dance Saturday, Feb 26 funeralhome.com. J Front Page Lounge. This was the closes March 1. The winner will be employees held multiple jobs in 2010, with the highest multiple job-holding from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in Sons 22nd annual Coors Light Cook-Off. awarded $50.00 in Page Community which is down slightly from 5.2 per- rates in the nation. of Norway, 722 Second Ave. N., cent in 2009. The lowest multiple job-holding First place and bragging rights for Cash to be spent in Page. In case of a Fargo. Music is by Sideline. This month’s “Economic Brief,” a rate in 2010 was in Alabama at 3.3 the best chili went to Jim Thomp- tie the money will be divided. For more information go to www. monthly publication from the North percent. red-river-singles.org or call 701-541- 1183. CattleWomenSeveral North Dakota Cattlewom- en attended the 2011 Cattle Industry and American National CattleWom- Brought to you by: en’s convention Jan. 31 to Feb. 4 in Denver, Colo. Casselton Community The City of Casselton Those in attendance were Michele March 2011 Casselton Business Association Bartholomay, Sheldon, North Dakota Cattlewomen president; Sue Mosser, AA - Alcoholics Anonymous CHA - City Hall Auditorium Job Development Authority Medora, Natl. Beef Cookoff team ATC - Ambulance Training Center GOP - Governors Office Park Central Cass School member; Janice Rustad, Kindred, CC - Central Cass SLC - Spirit of Life Center Region 7 director; Kathy Tokach, St. CALENDAR Anthony, North Dakota Beef Ambas- CH - City Hall VC - Vets Club CLIP & SAVE! sador chairman; and Gynell Harris, SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Killdeer. • Story Time, Library 10:30am The American National Cattle- • TOPS, Woell Home 8am 1 • Vets Inc., 7:30pm, VC 2 3 4 5 Women play an important part in the • CBA Mtg. Noon, St. Leo’s Spirit growth and development of the beef of Life Center, Catered by Subway industry. Our members are proud to • VFW, 7:30pm, VC promote beef and educate consumers about the proper handling and prepa- ration of beef. Consumers need to be reminded that many cuts of beef are low in fat and that all beef is high in • AA, Martin’s Lutheran 8am 6 • Council, CH 7pm 7 • Court, CH 4pm 8 • Story Time, Library 9 • TOPS, Woell Home 8am 10 11 12 flavor and is the safest product avail- • Planning & Zoning, 5pm • JDA, 7pm, Governors’ 10:30am • American Legion Aux., VC 7:30pm able. Buffet & Grill • Lions Club Mtg. 6:30pm Country Kitchen

CREATE • AA, Martin’s Lutheran • Ambulance Board, • School Brd. Mtg. CC • Story Time, Library • TOPS, Woell Home 8am • Job Service, CH 10:30 a lifetime of learning. 8am 13 7:30pm, ATC 14 6:30pm 15 10:30am 16 • Fire Dept., Fire Hall 8pm 17 18 19 • Silver Threads, Presbyterian • Wildlife Club, 6pm Church, Noon • Flood Information Mtg. CH, 7pm

• Story Time, Library • AA, Martin’s Lutheran • Ambulance Training, • Court, CH 4pm • TOPS, Woell Home 8am 10:30am 8am 20 7:30pm, ATC 21 22 23 • Jaycees, VC 7pm 24 25 26 • Optimist Club Mtg. 5:30pm Country Kitchen

• AA, Martin’s Lutheran • Silver Threads, • Story Time, Library • TOPS, Woell Home 8am 8am 27 Presbyterian 28 29 10:30am 30 31 Church, Noon

The newspaper is a living textbook! February 23, 2011 A-8 Agriculture Cass County Reporter The greens of spring will soon be here By Amanda Gades flooding and hardiness zone (this area You don’t need every type of fruit organic matter. lating sprinklers, which can promote Spring is in the air! It’s time to start is zone four). or vegetable to have a garden. Not only How much is planted in the garden disease. thinking about tree planting and the “Hopefully [the website] will be would that take up a lot of yard space, patch depends on the types of veg- While it’s still quite early to plant look of your garden. ready to go this fall,” said Zeleznik. “I it would also take quite a bit of time to etables, flowers or fruit. For example, a garden outside, area residents may The 40 degree weather last week think a lot of people will find it useful.” tend. if you choose a 4x4 garden bed, you consider planting flowers inside. Make brought several area residents to the There are currently 86 species As an alternative, Weinmann can plant four plants per square foot sure to grow the plant in the appropri- Feb. 16 afternoon seminar, “Spring that have been put into the system. suggested a four-by-four square foot for lettuce, Swiss chard and marigolds, ate lighting conditions. Share will Spring,” to learn about tree plant- Zeleznik plans to incorporate 50 more raised garden patch. “I think anyone while only one corn, tomato and broc- In the spring, when it’s time to ing and raised bed gardening. The Cas- tree species. can easily take care of that,” he said. coli plant should be planted per square begin planting in your backyard, be your Ag News selton event was led by Joe Zeleznik, After discussing the website, the Weinmann brought a sample frame foot. careful with the roots when transplant- NDSU Extension Service forester and topic turned to boulevard tree planting to the event. “I used pine boards to Don’t overcrowd, Weinmann urges, ing the flowers or vegetables. Once Todd Weinmann, NDSU Extension in Casselton. Bill Carlson, Casselton make my frame,” he said. “You can use or nothing will turn out. everything is planted in the bed, have with us! Service horticulturist. city forester, requested that people cedar wood or even recycled material, If you’re purchasing seed packets, fun! “Gardening can be very therapeu- So many tree varieties, what to who wish to plant trees on the boule- but avoid treated wood - it may seep spacing requirements should be on the tic,” said Weinmann. 347-4493 plant? vard contact him for regulations. into the fruits or vegetables.” back of the package. And, it’s also a great way for chil- Zeleznik provided an overview of One guideline he did provide, Frame kits can also be purchased at After planting, make sure that the dren to learn to like vegetables and the new on-line tree variety program however, was that canopy trees should hardware stores for ease of assembly. ‘crops’ are protected from critters. Put fruits. [email protected] that is being set up by NDSU. The site be planted 30 feet apart. This provides The frame can be placed right on up chicken wire to keep away rabbits If you’d like more information, con- will allow residents to search for trees plenty of space for the tree to spread top of the soil, a practice that gives and deers, among other animals. tact Joe Zeleznik via e-mail at joseph. based on the characteristics they’d out and flourish. gardeners more soil control. Wein- For the mechanically-minded, an [email protected] or Todd Wein- like such as: flowers, colors, longevity, A garden that is just the right size mann recommends a ‘designer’ soil irrigation system can be set up to wind mann at 241-5700 or WeinmannT@ growth rate, tolerance to drought and for anyone comprised of sand, clay, loam and through the garden bed. Water should casscountynd.gov Cass County#ASSELTON2EPORTERs+INDRED4RIBUNEs(UNTER4IMES be at the root zone. Choose a soaker hose and drip irrigation, this is much more effective than rotating and oscil- 555-000REPORTER0•201 Market St. •Center City

  

  

       
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21st-Century Mac ‘N’ Cheese under the broiler for a minute. Re- ute. Stir in the pesto. Warm it for 3 qts. salted water in a 4-qt. pot move casserole from oven, let stand only a few seconds over medium ½ lb. (2 cups) imported elbow for five minutes and serve. heat to let the flavors blossom – do Cookbook has ‘splendid’ macaroni or penne pasta not cook it. Stir in about 1/3 cup of 1 large egg Pasta with Chopping Board Pista- the reserved pasta water to stretch 1 cup milk, half-and-half or chio Pesto the sauce. Immediately pull the pot answers to innovative cooking heavy cream 5 qts. Salted water in a 6-qt. Pot off the heat. Add the drained pasta ¾ medium onion, coarse and toss with the pesto and cheese, Everyone is hungry. It’s the end of Gray Kunz, “The Elements of Taste”. chopped The Pesto adding more pasta water if the mix- the day. There has been little time to Add one more name to that list: Lynne 1 generous cup (5 ounces) ¼ tsp. salt utre seems very dry. Taste again for think about dinner let alone prepare Rossetto Kasper, who has been help- shredded good-quality extra-sharp 1/8 tsp. fresh-ground black pep- seasoning, and serve. something that doesn’t come out of a ing cooks prepare splendid tables for cheddar cheese per, or to taste box or a can. Living in a family or liv- more than 20 years starting with her 5 ozs. cream cheese, crumbled 2 large garlic cloves Coconut Macaroons ing alone, one thing everyone has in debut book, “Splendid Table,” which 2/3 cup (3 ozs.) shredded 1 tight-packed cup coarse- 2 large eggs common is the need for food. led to her radio program. Gruyere, Appenzeller or Man- chopped fresh chives or scallion ½ cup sugar How to make that end-of-the-day Perfect pie crusts chego cheese tops Generous pinch of salt meal nourishing, tasty, quick and easy Throughout the book are interest- Generous 1/8 tsp. red pepper 4 tight-packed tbsps. fresh basil 1 tsp. almond or vanilla extract is a dilemma that probably started ing quotes, ‘Cook To Cook’ notes, help- flakes leaves 3 cups sweetened shredded co- when the head-of-the-cave brought ful tips, references points about other Generous 1/8 tsp. salt 2 tbsps. fine-chopped red onion conut home a freshly killed woolly mam- cookbooks and many stories. She rec- Where does the rock go? Generous 1/8 tsp. fresh ground 1/3 cup shelled salted pistachios Preheat the oven 350 degrees. moth for dinner. ommends freezing butter or fat when Watch cooking shows on television pepper or almonds Spread a sheet of parchment paper There’s not much that can be done preparing pastry, rather than just and often chefs will be crushing garlic Generous ¼ tsp. sweet paprika 2 tbsps. good-tasting extra virgin over a large cookie sheet, or butter to help those women cave-makers, having it cold from the refrigerator. cloves with the side of a large knife. 3 Tbsps. unsalted butter olive oil the sheet. In a large mixing bowl, but Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Sally This, she says, “gives you control op- Kasper was never very thrilled about 12 saltines, coarse crumbled Pasta and finish whisk together the eggs, sugar, Swift have produced a cookbook filled tions you don’t have when it is merely using this method. “I worried about Bring water to a boil. Drop in the 1 lb. imported spaghetti or lin- salt and almond or vanilla extract. with splendid ideas to fix daily diet cold.” She explains, “Recipes always that sharp edge. So I found a rock. It macaroni or penne. Boil, stirring of- guine Blend in coconut until it is complete- doldrums. The book, “The Splendid instruct you to process or mix the fat fits snugly in the palm of my hand, it’s ten, until pasta is tender but still a 1 tbsp. good tasting extra virgin ly moistened. This is not supposed Table’s How To Eat Supper,” utilizes into the dry ingredients. The size of easy to grasp, and it has a nice flat side little firm. Drain in colander. olive oil to be a batter, but rather well-moist- recipes, stories and opinions from the those fat pieces can change what pas- that crushes my garlic to smithereens. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2 tbsps. fine-chopped red onion ened clumps of coconut. popular weekly Public Radio award- try will be like once it is baked. If you I simply throw it in the dishwasher, Butter a shallow 1 ½ qt. baking 1 cup (4 ozs.) grated Asiago or Drop by generous teaspoonfuls winning program, “The Splendid Ta- want a flaky crust, leave them (pieces and I always get a comment from the dish. Add cooked macaroni. In a Stella Fontinella cheese onto the baking sheet, and bake ble,” (www.splendidtable.org). of fat) in ½-inch pieces. If you prefer galley crew about “where does the blender or food processor, combine Bring water to boil. To make the them for 20-25 minutes, or until the It may be easy to dismiss yet an- a cookie-like crumbly crust, blend in rock go?” egg, milk and garlic. Process for pesto, pile the salt and pepper on macaroons are golden brown with other book on weeknight cooking, but the fat pieces until they are the size of A good read three seconds. Add onion, cheeses, a chopping board. Crush the garlic crisp edges. Transfer them to a rack this is one book not to be overlooked. peas. Freezing the butter makes it eas- The stories in the book zoom red pepper flakes, salt, black pep- into it with the side of a large knife, to cool. Apart from great recipes that can eas- ier to control the pieces’ size.” Kasper across the pages relating experiences per and paprika; blend for 10 sec- and fine chop. Add the chives, basil ily be incorporated into daily menus, recommends: “Measure out the dry of everything from polar explorers to onds, or until onion is cut down to and onion, and continue chopping the real value of the book is contained ingredients for your tart or pie crust lunch delivery men in Mumbai. Many small pieces and the ingredients are until the pieces are very fine. Add in all the information packed in be- into a freezer bag. Cut up the required people who love cookbooks already blended. Turn mixture into the dish, the nuts to the pile and continue cut- tween the covers. For instance in a fat into 1-inch pieces and add that to know these books can read about as folding it into the macaroni. (The ting until they are coarsely chopped. chapter on soups, Kasper writes: “For the bag as well. Be sure to note on the good as a favorite novel. This splendid casserole could be covered with Directly on the board, blend in the all the chef books that come out each bag what liquids and flavorings you book substantiates what those cook- plastic wrap and refrigerated for up oil. Taste for salt and pepper. year, not many focus on how to build need to add to complete the recipe. book readers already know: cook- to 24 hours at this point.) Drop the pasta into the boiling tastes. I am not talking about scientif- Seal and freeze. books are a very good read any time. To bake, bring the casserole water and cook at a fierce boil, ic treatriese; I’m talking about a gifted When ready to bake, turn the fro- Let’s not forget about the scrumptious close to room temperature, if it has stirring often, until tender, but still cook thinking on the page about how zen mix into a food processor or bowl; recipes in the Kasper-Swift book. The been refrigerated. Melt the butter a little firm to the bite. Scoop out he or she builds his dishes. It’s the and blend until the fat is the size you recipes offer variety and versitility in a small saucepan, add the sal- one cup of the pasta water and set thought process I am after because want. Finish the pastry by adding the that will perk up daily cooking rituals. tine crumbles, and coat them with it aside. Quickly drain the pasta. that helps we at home cooks.” She liquids and gently pulsing or toss- The book offers enticing ways to pre- butter. Spread them over top of Film the empty pasta pot with the cites three of her favorite chefs who ing with a fork. Once there are small pare supper and get it ready for any casserole. Bake for 20-25 minutes, one tablespoon of olive oil. Place it do employ this process: Paul Bertolli, clumps of dough that hold together splendid table any time. or until thick, yet creamy. If the top over medium heat, and saute the “Cooking by Hand”; Thomas Keller, when they press them between your is not golden brown, slip casserole fine-chopped onion in it for one min- “The French Laundry Cookbook”; and fingers, the dough is ready.”

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will inherently lead to more and didn’t see a net decrease in their ters from the Oxbow, Hickson and Notice of annual school board election more problems.” property taxes. Bakke subdivisions south of Fargo On Tuesday, June 14, Central Cass Public School Dis- term. He added that the bigger prob- Belter also said there are some in regard to the diversion and trict will hold its Annual School Board Election. The fol- Any interested candidate can pick up an application lem is with the teacher retirement inequities that have arisen out of its location. It’s really put those lowing positions are up for election: Southeast Area #4 packet at 802 5th St. N, Casselton. Applications are due fund. the tax relief bill that need to be people in a difficult position,” Lee - three year term (All of Everest Township and portions to the Business Manager before four o’clock (4:00) p.m. “The TFFR is actually in more addressed. said. of Casselton, Harmony, Raymond, Durbin, Maple River, CDST Friday, April 15. trouble than the public employ- “There are some school districts The Army Corps of Engineer’s Addison, and Leonard Townships); At-Large – three year ees’ fund because if you look at it like Langdon that just recently plan to store water from the pro- since 1977, the teacher numbers got a tremendous increase in their posed diversion north of Oxbow have been relatively flat, but the valuation because of the wind farm has impacted property values in number of people taking out of and are getting $840,000 of addi- the area. that fund has more than doubled,” tional tax relief and consequently “It also affects the Kindred Food Pantry Meeting Set he said. they’re getting so much tax relief school district, losing a quarter of Property taxes were also dis- from the wind farm, they had to their taxable value from that Ox- Area residents are invited to attend the annual meeting cussed, as the legislature is consid- lower their mil levy,” Belter said. bow area. It has a wide-reaching ering another tax relief bill. Because of the value of the effect,” Lee added. of the Rural Cass County Emergency Food Pantry “Because of the property tax re- property, some school districts The legislators also urged con- Rescheduled lief bill, what it would generally do - like Langdon - are getting stituents to contact their lawmak- from 1/31/11 as a rule of thumb for the average $800,000 in tax relief, while others ers if they have concerns. Monday, February 28, 2011 because of bad school district, is it would lower are getting $200,000 or $300,000, “It’s important that people who the portion you pay for education Belter said. have expertise or have views on St. Leo’s Spirit of Life Center, Casselton weather. by about one-third,” Belter said. “That’s created an inequity. a given issue talk to us and let us He explained that after the That’s something that will have to know because a lot of times they 7:30 p.m. legislature decreased the property be dealt with,” Belter said. have personal experience with an The food pantry board will meet prior to the annual meeting at 7:00 p.m. tax during the last biennium, some Water issues were also dis- issue that we haven’t had,” Belter cities and counties raised their cussed during the forum. said. Board members include: Becky Jahnke, Pat Bresnahan, Kristen Williams, Sandy taxes. As a result, some tax payers “We’ve been getting a lot of let- Mitchell, Jean Jager, Melissa Lynnes, Shari Murray, Rebecca Ausk, Susy Lemar and Tonya Giermann. Also involved are Patty Freiborg and Bonnie Oberlander. Long-Time Manager of Fargo Country Kitchen takes over managing Country Kitchen of Casselton, ND Thank You! As most people in the community know the Capitol Restaurant in Casselton converted to a Country Kitchen franchise in August of 2010. The business is called Country Kitchen of Casselton, ND. Together We Can For the last 6 months Steve Jacobs, long-time Manager at Fargo’s Country Kitchen, has been managing the new Casselton operation. Lowell Gunderson, one of the owners Thank you for your donations and contributions of the Governors’ Inn and Country Kitchen, points out that Steve has done an excellent job in helping us through the to Community of Care for Giving Hearts Day on franchise conversion process, and getting the sta and are extremely grateful to have Steve as part of processes in place. We are looking forward to 2011 and a our team. His passion for the business, includ- full-year of operations as a Country Kitchen. The franchise ing customer service creates a situation that will February 10, 2011. In response to your over- provides our operation with many benets including great help our business continue to grow and provide food, purchasing power, consistency of food and service, employment opportunities for the community. whelming generosity, Community of Care received and training for our sta . It should be further noted that while Steve Steve Jacobs also adds a lot of value to the operation Jacobs focuses on the Country Kitchen opera- given his 30 plus years of operating Country Kitchens. tions, Audrey Gunderson continues to play an contributions in the amount of $11,394.70, with the We are relying on Steve’s important management role from an administra- experience along with the tion/system/human resource prospective. Steve, $4,000 matched by DMF, for a total of $15,394.70. Country Kitchen name/ Audrey, and the rest of the Country Kitchen sta menu of great food to create have been working very hard to bring great food Your partnership and commitment is very much a business that will serve our and service to our Customers. customers and the com- The Country Kitchen of Casselton, ND is open munity in many ways. We 7 days a week from 6 am to 9 pm. appreciated! We look forward to the future as we continue to

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