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REPORTERDecember 15, 2010 • 131st Year • No. 41 • Casselton, ND 58012 • www.ccreporter.com • $1 Hunter businesses latest hit in burglaries Casselton native son back home to greet neighbors Two more businesses can be added to the list of at least five at- By Lin Smithwick Dakota issues and politics. stepped down to take his seat in the tempted and successful break-ins in A Casselton native son has no idea And just why has Casselton been U.S. Senate. As Dalrymple took the rural Cass County. why a small community in the Red able to produce five people who oath of office, Betsy, and the four The C & I Bar, Hunter was bro- River Valley has been able to provide would go on to become governor? “I grown Dalrymple daughters, were ken into on Dec. 8 between 3 and 9 fertile governor-growing ground. The have no idea,” Dalrymple said. “We among those witnessing the historic p.m. A bar employee reported the Peace Garden state’s 32nd governor have come from all different eras, dif- event. incident at 9:18 p.m. – the fifth to come from the Casselton ferent political parties – everything. This is the first time in North The person responsible was able area – was in town Sunday to visit I really can’t explain it.” He does Dakota’s 121-year history that a to get inside the storage area but with well-wishers during a reception believe Casselton is a microcosm of governor has voluntarily stepped not the bar. Nothing was stolen, ac- in his honor. the state. “There’s a good, balanced down. Several have vacated the office cording to Captain Rick Majerus. Gov. Jack Dalrymple and First mix here of Democrats and Republi- because of death or other issues. Dur- During the evening hours of Dec. Lady Betsy were welcomed home by a cans – people who are representative ing his farewell remarks last week, 8, an individual also tried to break large group of local residents attend- of what is going on in the state.” Hoeven said, “Other governors have into Hunter Equipment by break- ing the reception, which took place at Last Tuesday, Dec. 7, moments left office early, but only involun- ing a window but was unable to get the Governors Inn. The Dalrymples before noon, Jack Dalrymple, was tarily – whether by dying or because inside stated Majerus. spent more than two hours renewing sworn in as governor of North they were removed by law. I’m very Authorities believe these inci- friendships and talking about North Dakota, replacing John Hoeven who pleased to report that neither of those dents and attempted break-ins and cases applies here.” burglaries in Leonard, Embden, Dalrymple, who has Oxbow and Hunter in the last two served as lieutenant gover- weeks are related. nor for the past 10 years, will The investigation is still under- finish the two years remain- way. There are no suspects at this ing of Hoeven’s term. In one time. of his first official duties, Anyone with information related Dalrymple named former to these incidents is encouraged to U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley call the Cass County Sheriff’s Office as his lieutenant governor. at 701-241-5800. Anyone speculating on changes Dalrymple might have planned for his admin- istration need only hear the Photos by Lin Smithwick/The Reporter Kindred Community words he spoke during his North Dakota’s First Couple: Jack and Betsy Dalrymple acceptance speech. “As we Learning Center say in Casselton – stick with Infrastructure in western North Governor, Carl Hovland joked, “The on hold a proven winner.” Dakota and energy are certainly is- mayors of Minneapolis and Denver Sunday, just before sues high on Dalrymple’s prioriority have more people in their cities than By Amanda Gades people started to arrive for list. he (Jack) will be governing in our Kindred area developers are the reception, Dalrymple He said, “John Hoeven and I have entire state.” hoping to transform the soon-to- talked about being governor worked hard together for the past 10 As people visited while snacking be vacant Cass County Electric and what lies ahead. “The years on things like maintaining low on appetizers and sipping punch, Cooperative (CCEC) building into budget will be the first order unemployment, quality instruction Betsy Dalrymple talked about her a cutting edge educational facility. of business. On Tuesday, in schools and new ideas for funding plans. At the end of December, they They hit a slight road bump in their January 4, I will deliver the higher education.” will be moving into the Governor’s plans, though. State of the State address.” In the days to come, Dalrymple Mansion. “I am going to have to start Several unanswered questions That will take place the day will continue to focus his attention resulted in the City of Kindred Gov. Jack Dalrymple visits with Bernie Sinner and Don Larsen about North after the legislature convenes on North Dakota and its 647,000 being unable to approve a 10-year Dakota issues and politics for its 2011 session. residents. Just out of earshot of the Dalrymple - Page A2 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) request at a Dec. 2 special meeting. CLC Properties sought the PILOT to help ease start-up costs for the Kin- dred Community Learning Center. If it were approved, the taxes for the $250,000 appraised building would be $1,662 annually - the same amount CCEC is paying be- cause of a previous tax break agree- Highway 11 project won’t be finished until 2011 By Amanda Gades ted a 15-day time extension request month of October? It was beautiful also disagrees with the delays result- contract - about $59,000. Riley Bros. ment with the city. The Kindred Riley Bros. has failed to meet the on Nov. 9, mostly due to excess rain. out and they weren’t here. That’s ing from rain. “A lot of the rain stuff will receive the final payment after the School District gets the majority of Nov. 15 completion deadline for the The council did not express any where my lack of sympathy is coming I don’t agree with - there is a certain city engineer has confirmed the proj- that amount. The city only receives Highway 11 project in Mapleton. With sympathy toward the contractor dur- from.” amount you have to expect when you ect is complete. $24, according to Councilman Jeff winter setting in, permanent strip- ing the Dec. 7 city meeting. Council member Larry Dell asked, do a project.” Ashmore Glen second addition Wanner. ing, dirt work and hydro-seeding will Council President Eric Hillman “Why do they need 15 days? I would Oye told the city it doesn’t need to update Discussion on the request need to be done in the spring. said, “The only question I have is be okay with half that.” act on the request yet. “I plan to tell The Planning and Zoning Commit- Possible uses of the facility, at Co-owner Chris Riley, had submit- why weren’t they out here the whole Brandon Oye, project engineer, the contractor that they need to get in tee reviewed the plans for Ashmore 491 Elm Street, would be an Alter- and get it done as soon as possible.” Glen’s second addition and put to- native Learning Center, outreach Assessing damages to the contract gether two recommendations at their programs for the North Dakota for the late completion was discussed. Nov. 30 meeting. School of Sciences, NDSU and UND Oye explained that liquidation dam- First, they’d like to see the addition and a training center for businesses. ages are $500 per day. create a road opposite of Carl Olsen Curt Leslie, of CLC Proper- “Do we assess liquidated damaged Street to make it a four-way intersec- ties, said he is not sure, however, through the winter when they can’t do tion. The developers had expressed a how long it will take to get the work? My thought is we’d suspend it desire to use the current golf course educational facility going. It might through winter until the spring when road on Meridian. “The golf course be a couple years before it is fully they can get back in to finish it.” told us they were going to vacate that,” running as it is intended. Before That practice is also common to Planning and Zoning member Geoff then, the developers have discussed the North Dakota Department of Lowe explained. “It also sits north of renting out portions of the building Transportation, added Oye. Carl Olsen Street.” for income. Also related to the project, the Also, they noticed a lack of storm The vagueness as to who the city approved two invoices. They sewers. “I think the consensus was tenants will be was a concern to City are: a $25,040.65 payment to Moore pretty adamant that we were not going Attorney Chris McShane. “We need Engineering. The city’s portion is to play that game again,” said Lowe. to have some locked in tenants and $15,225.39. The remaining amount “Storm sewers need to go in.” without that we don’t know when will be paid by the county. No residents came for the public the purpose of the facility changes. The city also approved a hearing portion of the meeting. With any change in the facility use, $253,439.31 payment to Riley Bros. The recommendations were given a PILOT would end.” for the work on the shared use path to Oye, who plans on meeting with the This concern was also expressed and the concrete for the road. The pay- project’s engineer, Ulteig Engineer- by Councilman Verne Wolf. “This is ment breakdown for this is: $128,000 ing. a deserving project for a PILOT, but from the county, $68,000 from the Freeze on spending removed the sticking point is whether you North Dakota Department of Trans- The freeze on non-emergency will be able to do what you set out portation, $14,000 from the Com- spending was removed Tuesday night to do with the building.” Photo by Amanda Gades/The Reporter munity Development Block Grant following unanimous approval of the Leslie responded by saying he and $42,000 from the state revolving has dedicated the last five weeks The $1.5 million Highway 11 corridor project is about 95 percent complete, according to Project Engineer fund. to traveling to various colleges and Brandon Oye of Moore Engineering. Riley Bros. was unable to complete the remaining items due to winter The city retained five percent of the Highway 11 - Page A2 universities and a successful rural setting in. learning center in Howard, S.D. He has also made several phone calls around the country to gather infor- mation for the proposed facility. Five weeks has not been enough Harwood School steps up safety measures after sex offender moves to town though, and CCEC has urged CLC Properties to buy the building by By Amanda Gades and gained access to the school. cannot reside or loiter within 500 feet The Harwood Elementary School “A few years ago, I had to throw a of community safety zones. acted quickly after learning about sex offender out of the school. He was • Iowa - A sexual offender may not Learning Center - Page A2 a high risk sex offender moving to in the boys bathroom,” Barnum said. reside within 2,000 feet of a school or town. PTO President Dorrine Klomstad childcare facility. The 6 foot fence around a portion believes there should be a law that re- Klomstad plans on writing a letter of the playground is being completed stricts how close sex offenders can live to legislators lobbying for a similar re- Inside this Week and the doors will be locked during to schools. “Right now, sex offenders striction. Other residents may do so as the school day. These actions were can sit outside of the school and watch well. Agriculture...... B4 recommended at the PTO meeting the children all day and there is noth- “I would not want to tell a parent Classifieds...... B6-B7 Monday, Dec. 6. ing we can do about it,” said Klom- that I did not turn over every rock to Entertainment...... B8 Elementary Principal Jerry Bar- stad. protect their children,” said Klom- num says it’s not Adam Anderson, the According to a California Research stad. Lifestyle...... A3 level III sex offender in town, who he Bureau study, close to two dozen states Barnum said he understands why Opinion...... A4 sees as a threat. Instead, Anderson’s already have restrictions including: parents would want to speak to legis- move to Harwood is a wake-up call. • Minnesota - The Parole Commis- lators about this. He has heard a sur- Obituaries...... A5 “We need to be more vigilant,” said sioner determines if and where a level vey that said “about 25 percent of sex Public Notices...... B5 Barnum. III sex offender may reside within offenders say proximity to a school is File Photo School News...... A6 He said the proximity to Interstate 1,500 feet of school zones. a factor in re-offending. Is 25 percent 29 has also been a factor in safety • Michigan - A sex offender can- a lot? It’s certainly enough for it to be The Harwood Elementary School’s doors are now locked through- Sports...... B1-B3 measures. In fact, he’s already had not reside within 1,000 feet of school looked at.” out the day. Individuals who wish to enter must ring a door bell Around Rural Cass...... A7-A8 one encounter with a sex offender safety zone. and wait to be invited in. Prior to the doorbell, the school had a who was traveling through the area • South Dakota - A sex offender buzzer that rang when someone came in. December 15, 2010 A-2 News Cass County Reporter

Platter Chatter By Lin Smithwick

mercial crop in Massachusetts, Minne- Cranberry Dessert ¼ tsp. kosher salt sota, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington 2 tbsps. butter Combine cranberries, apple, brown It wouldn’t be Christmas and Wisconsin. The Canadian prov- 1 cup sugar sugar, orange zest, orange juice and 1 inces of British Columbia, New Bruns- 3 tbsps. baking powder tsp. of the cinnamon in a medium bowl; 1 cup milk set aside wick, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec without these little red gems 2 cups flour In the bowl of an electric mixer fit- also contribute to the abundant sup- 1 tsp. vanilla ted with paddle attachment, beat the ply of cranberries. Cranberries grow 2 cups whole cranberries eggs on medium speed for two min- Threaded on a long piece of string One of the many attractive features of wild in northern states from Maine to with fresh-popped corn or served with cranberries is their longevity. If kept in Sauce: utes. With the mixer on medium, add Wisconsin and down the Appalachian ½ cup butter one cup sugar, the butter, vanilla and any holiday meal, these little red gems a air-tight bag or container, they can Mountains to North Carolina. add tang and zest to the holidays last a couple of months in the refrigera- 1 cup sugar sour cream. Beat just until combined. John Webb, the first recorded New ¾ cup whipping cream or evapo- On low speed, slowly add the flour and It’s true Santa, Mrs. Claus and the tor. They also freeze well. Jersey grower, was also the first person A scoop of good vanilla ice cream rated milk salt. elves are way too busy these days to Like other traditional foods, there to notice that good cranberries bounce. with a warm slice of the cranberry Mix cake ingredients in the order Pour the fruit mixture into a 10-inch think much about decorating or bak- are dozens of recipes for the same thing, Because he had a wooden leg, John ing and cooking. If, by some Christ- for example lefse – a Scandinavian fa- cake makes a perfect end to a cel- given. Bake in a 9x13 pan at 375 de- glass pie plate. Pour the batter over couldn’t carry his cranberries down the grees for 25-30 minutes. Cool; cut into fruit, covering it completely. Combine mas miracle, they do have a little time vorite. Any local church cookbook will stairs, so he dropped them instead. He ebration feast. to hang out in the kitchen, they would have many versions of the same thing squares. Top with hot sauce mixture. the remaining sugar and 1/8 tsp. cin- soon noticed that the firmest berries Sauce: Heat butter on medium heat un- namon and sprinkle over batter. Bake probably have a bowl of cranberries always with a slight variation. So it is bounced to the bottom, but the rotten berries. Even though many years have (and cherries) nearby. with cranberry sauce. Add a little of til it turns brown. Remove from stove for 55-60 minutes in a 325 degree oven, ones stayed on the steps. passed since cranberries were shipped and add sugar and milk or cream. Re- until a toothpick comes out clean and They may even relax around the fire this or that and people will change the Small pockets of air inside the berry in barrels, this unit of weight still re- turn to burner and bring to boil. Spoon the fruit bubbles around the edge. and pop up some corn to string with basic recipe claiming their recipe it is cause the cranberry to bounce. Air also mains the industry standard. over cake. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cranberries to decorate a tree or two. the “very best” sauce. causes berries to float in water. The • White cranberry juice drinks are topping or serve at room temperature. Those pesky elves are always good for Cranberries have been a part of cu- cranberry is one of three fruits native made from regular cranberries that Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake Yam and Cranberry Casserole sitting around and having fun. linary customs for hundreds of years. to North America. The other two are have been harvested after the fruit are (pictured) 2 30-oz. cans yams, drained Cranberries are not strangers to the The Pequot Indians of Cape Cod called Concord grapes and blueberries. mature, but before they have attained 12 ozs. fresh cranberries, rinsed and 1 12-oz. pkg. fresh cranberries holidays, but every season their versa- the berry ibimi, meaning bitter berry. And here is some interesting items their characteristic dark red color. picked over 1 ½ cups sugar tility inspires new ideas and new new Algonquin Indians were among the to think about: • About 95 percent of cranberries 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored 1 small orange, sliced thin (with recipes. In a sauce, salad or dessert, first to harvest wild cranberries. They • If all the cranberries produced in are processed into products such as and diced skin) cranberries add color and zip to any used them for food, medicine and as a North America in 2000 were lined up, juice, sauce, and sweetened dried cran- ½ cup brown sugar, lightly packed ¼ cup orange juice or brandy menu and they have quite a colorful symbol of peace. they would stretch from Boston to Los berries. The remaining 5 percent is 1 tbsp. grated orange zest (2 or- ¾ tsp. cinnamon history. Native Americans pounded cran- Angeles more than 565 times. sold fresh to consumers. anges) ¼ tsp. fresh grated nutmeg For many folks, a special Christmas berries into a paste and mixed with • In 1996, the worldwide cranberry • The average number of cranber- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange 1/8 tsp. mace dinner would not be complete without dried meat, and called this mixture harvest produced 40 cranberries for ries used per can of sauce is 200. juice ½ cup pecan halves these little red gems. Their taste and ‘pemmican.’ One of the first referenc- every person on the planet. • There is a lot more to know about 1 1/8 tsps. cinnamon, divided Place sliced yams in a greased 2-qt. appeal make them perfect side dish or es to cranberries was made in a letter • There are approximately 333 those little red berries. What is perhaps 2 extra-large eggs, room tempera- Casserole. In a saucepan, combine the main dessert. written by Mahon Stacy to his brother cranberries in a pound, 3,333 cranber- the most important is they are as Amer- ture cranberries, sugar, oranges, orange Cranberries often suffer the same in England dated April 26, 1680. ries in one gallon of juice, 33,333 cran- ican as – apple pie. Well, all right then, 1 cup plus 1 tbsp. sugar juice, and spices. Bring to a boil, and fate that befalls a lot holiday-linked While prairie farmers grow the berries in a 100-pound barrel. cranberry and apple pie – or cake. ¼ lb. Unsalted butter, melted and cook on simmer until berries burst. Re- foods. It took a long time before peo- grains needed for many staples, other • In early times, cranberries were Just ask Santa or any of his elves – if slightly c0ooled move from heat and pour over yams. ple started using turkeys outside the regions are famous for cranberry pro- shipped to market in wooden barrels. they aren’t too busy making cranberry 1 tsp. vanilla Sprinkle pecans on top. Bake in a 350- months of November and December. duction. Cranberries are a major com- Each barrel held 100 pounds of cran- and popcorn strings for the trees. 1 cup flour degree oven for 45 minutes.

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EMSOn Dec. 4, the Association North Dakota forum held in Casselton the end of the year. CLC Proper- a submitted letter by Lori Nichols Emergency Medical Services Associ- ties contests they will not purchase Kjelland, of Bella’s Hair Studio. Kjel- ation held one of their thirteen open the building without the city’s ap- land wrote that the tax break would forums in Casselton, graciously host- proval of a PILOT. not be fair to other hard working ed by the Casselton Ambulance. The “If we don’t get the PILOT, we business owners. She suggested a Association is a non-for-profit mem- are not willing to take the financial two-year PILOT instead of 10 years. ber driven organization that exists risk [related to overhead costs for the Brad Jenison, owner of Dewey’s to help EMT’s get education as well building],” said Dave Torgerson, of Bar, congratulated the developers as advocate for Emergency Medical CLC Properties. for their willingness to try something Services (EMS) in North Dakota. Leslie stated that some entities new, but said he, too, is concerned At this meeting, representatives have expressed interest in utilizing about the length of the PILOT. from four ambulance services and the space but have not signed a lease With no other comments stated, three quick response units were in because CLC Properties doesn’t own the council approved closing the attendance. Four legislators were the building yet. public hearing. present including: Representative Following lengthy discussion, After the public hearing was Alon Wieland (Dist. 13), Representa- Mark Ottis, also of CLC Properties, closed, the approximately 2-hour tive Vonnie Pietsch (Dist. 22), Sena- said the group needs more time to meeting was adjourned. tor Gary A. Lee (Dist. 22) and Sena- nail down specifics. They plan to Next steps for the proposed tor Jim Dotzenrod (Dist. 26). contact CCEC for an extension on the Community Learning Center Curtis Halmrast, President of the The meeting was led by Curtis purchase date. Members of CLC Properties ND EMS Association, shared with the Halmrast, president of the North Opposition to a tax break said they plan on keeping the city group the background of the Associa- Dakota EMS Association. During the public hearing portion informed of the progress and will tion, current events being hosted by of the meeting, two local business approach them again with a PILOT roads and it is imperative that in or- NDEMSA, and how the Association Senator Jim Dotzenrod, Wahpeton, and local EMS volunteers Ken owners voiced concerns about the request when they have more infor- der to sustain ambulance coverage in represents its nearly 1,500 members Habiger, Casselton, Dale Torgerson, Kindred and Jim Jaeger, Buffa- length of the requested PILOT. mation. our rural communities, we all need from across the state. Halmrast, a lo, listened intently and participated in the discussion on a permanent City Auditor Twila Morrison read paramedic with Oakes Ambulance, funding source for ambulance services. to become informed of the issues and then discussed the Associations plan challenges facing EMS and find ways for permanent funding for ambu- not only help with the recruitment project. to strengthen our system of provid- lance services in North Dakota. and retention of current EMS pro- EMS in North Dakota is at a cross ing excellent pre-hospital emergency Since the existence of EMS, fund- viders, but also getting ambulance care. ing has primarily come from fees for service access to quality education services and for most services, a mill that is closer to home, which can be levy tax. These sources of funding difficult for many services who have Highway 11 - from A1 haven’t kept up with the rising costs a very limited budget. Many services of providing patient care, and a de- have to send their EMT’s more than creasing number of volunteers that 50 miles to receive training. If ad- council. city because it is already part of the help keep staffing costs down. This ditional funding is secured through “I believe the city has shown good Sheriff’s contract with the city, ex- problem isn’t in North Dakota alone, legislative efforts this winter, the Di- due diligence in watching spending,” plained Haaland. but the Association has made secur- vision of EMS and Trauma (DEMST) said Hillman, who prompted the mo- Post office lease extended ing permanent funding for EMS a top and an appointed committee would tion to remove the freeze. The city approved a motion to re- priority in this legislative session. strategize how to best apportion out The city has had a freeze on spend- new the post office lease for six years. The number of hours that volun- the funds to the critical services in ing since the July 7 meeting. The agreement includes a 4 percent teers provide their community am- need. Parking Ticket Officer approved fee increase to $9,400 per year. bulance services, if paid out at mini- Tom Nehring, the Director of Cass County deputies will begin The post office also agreed to give a mum wage, tops $50 million. Many DEMST in Bismarck was also pres- ticketing vehicles parking illegally. one-year notice of vacating the build- rural communities are struggling ent to discuss current training grants Because of this, the city is required to ing. They will not, however, find a re- trying to recruit new volunteers and and their status within the state, as have a parking ticket officer to listen placement tenant. retaining them is difficult with longer well as an update on a state-wide to residents who contest the tickets. Fire Department news transport times, increased education project being conducted by SafeTech In an e-mail, City Attorney John The Mapleton Fire Department requirements, call time increased Solutions, a company specializing in Schockley suggested the city hire has new leadership. Jon Warner was due to limited staff, and simply the rural EMS. In this project they are someone with good judgment who elected fire chief, Jeff Hanson will advancing age of each volunteer. conducting ambulance service sur- does not have an agenda. serve as assistant fire chief, T.J. No- Many services throughout our state veys and assessments, state-wide One possibility was a sheriff’s dep- gosek is Lieutenant and Brett Kading have now found it necessary to hire recruitment drive, service leader- uty. Corporal Dean Haaland, who was is Captain. staff during difficult coverage times, ship training, and quality improve- Courtesy Photos at the meeting, agreed to perform this Warner and Hanson also an- such as the day shift when many ru- ment mechanisms for ambulance duty. A motion was made and unani- nounced that the department will ral communities find their residents services. A report on their findings Casselton Ambulance Services President Ken Habiger, second from right, mously approved to have Haaland hold the monthly bingo event on Fri- working outside of the city. will be made available to the legisla- with North Dakota legislators Jim Dotzenrod, District 26, Alon Wieland, perform this duty. day, Dec. 17 at city hall. A permanent funding source will ture once they begin to wrap up the District 13, Vonnie Pietsch, District 22 and Gary Lee, District 22. There will be no extra fees to the

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packing and get ready for the passions – at one time, she taught move,” she remarked. They have in Fargo at Roosevelt and Madison Happy been living in a townhouse in Bis- elementary schools in Fargo. marck, which is now for sale. The last couple weeks of 2010 are The Dalrymples, who met on a catapulting the Dalrymples into the Holidays! college spring break in Pompano next phase of their lives. Betsy will Beach, Fla., have been married 39 be right beside her husband just as years. A native of Detroit, Mich., she has been since they got married. Betsy said she never would have She will be walking with him as he imagined she would be First Lady follows in the gubernatorial steps of of North Dakota. She may not have Andrew Blake, William Langer (who From your imagined it, but it has happened. served two terms as governor), Bill While her husband has a few things Guy and George Sinner – all those on his plate, she does, too. Casselton men who served as North friends at “I will take some time and do Dakota governors. some research and decide what I the Cass want to do. I am,” she said, “pas- Submitted Photo sionate about early childhood and The new Gov. and First Lady Betsy County volunteerism, so I will be looking at being congratulated by District 22 projects in those areas.” She added, Senator Gary A. Lee, Representa- “I want to have some impact. I have tive Wes Belter and Representative Reporter to do something that is true to my- Vonnie Pietsch. self.” Teaching is definitely one of her December 15, 2010 Cass County Reporter Lifestyle A-3 Book Nook Cards of Thanks Kindred Public Library 330 Elm Street, PO Box 63 We would like to express our ap- Thank you to all who came to our Kindred, ND 58051 preciation for the kindness and car- 65th Anniversary Celebration, to the ing support we received from family Circle ladies who served, and for the Pet Corner members and friends. Our heartfelt cards, gifts, and flowers we have re- Name: Lacey *THANKS to everyone who attended the ninth annual TOUR OF HOMES. A Thanks to all who offered their care, ceived. It means so much to us. God concern and prayers during this diffi- bless everyone! Owner: Barry Gades and Jennifer special thank you to the hosts…Nancy and Wayne Lunder, Sara and Eric Score, Fuchs, Alexandria, Minn. George and Karen Kruse and Sharon and Brady Oye. cult time. The outpouring of support Hilbert and Jordis Baumgarten and kind words helped us to make it Type of pet: Lhasa Apso/Shih Tzu * * * Age of Pet: 1 year old *The children’s center will have a new look in 2011! We have contracted through a difficult time in our lives. Submit a SmartSpaces for the materials and the new center will be ready by the first or We will be able to move forward with Favorite Food: Just about anything, second week in January. Make sure to stop by and see it. fond memories of Muriel. CARD OF THANKS but she especially loves pig ear * * * Thank you all once again for your to [email protected] chews *New books at the library – stop by and pick up a bestseller for R and R dur- prayers and thoughtfulness. Favorite Activities: She loves going ing this busy holiday season! Duane, Don, Chuck and Judy or call 347-4493 on car or truck rides, playing with her * * * (Neil) Bartholomay many stuffed animals and playing *BREAKFAST with a BOOK continues at the library. Check the list at the fetch. She loves to follow her owners library for the book and dates. A light breakfast, coffee and great book discus- and the kids around and loves a lot sions are on the ‘menu’ on those Saturdays. Join us! It is not necessary to attend of attention. She also enjoys playing every month – see the list for the books that you want to discuss! * * * in the snow. *SANTA was here! Sunday, Dec. 5 at the Memorial Building. The Kindred Park Board and city committees plus the library were proud to host this event. North Dakota events Share your pet with Cass County Reporter readers! Dancing, lunch and a visit and treats from Santa were on the agenda. We had a What are the holidays without Missouri-Yellowstone Con- Send us your pet’s photo along with a brief biography. great crowd for the activities. Be ready for this fun event again next year snow? Let a dusting of the white fluence Interpretive Center, Wil- * * * stuff add to holiday cheer and en- liston Tell us what makes your pet special! HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: The library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christ- hance winter events across the state. December 12 mas Day; New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Take time to connect with family and Enjoy a wonderful winter con- [email protected] * * * friends who get together to make this cert, make your own hand-crafted STUDENTS... BRING a study group to the library after school. Use the time special in North Dakota. To find ornaments, and enjoy special treats computers for research or for studying as a group. We welcome students and more information about these events, during this special Christmas at the Brought to you by: encourage you to come and study at the library. BOOK CLUBS are also encour- or for a complete list of December ac- Confluence. www.history.nd.gov/his- aged to have their meetings at the library. We can help coordinate some snacks/ tivities, go to NDtourism.com or call toricsites/mycic/index.html 701-572- coffee and a relaxing place to have your meetings. Contact the library for more 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525 9034 HAPPY information. Pippi Longstocking Holiday Train * * * Fargo-Moorhead Community Hankinson, Enderlin, Har- *Good quality book donations and monetary donations are accepted at the Theatre, Fargo vey, Minot, Carpio library. You may drop off your donation at the library. We appreciate all that the December 10-19 December 15-16 15556 36th St. SE, Casselton HOLIDAYS! community does for the library. We have decided NOT TO ACCEPT cookbooks, Enjoy this classic childhood story. Lighted Canadian Pacific Train out-of-date craft books, VHS movies or any kind of encyclopedias. You may Opening night features special events rolls through North Dakota with 701-347-5496 drop off your donation at the library. for kids. The setting begins on the stops in several North Dakota towns. * * * outskirts of town where a ramshackle On-board musical entertainment at *The Kindred Library board meetings are open to the public. The next meet- house stands. It may not seem like each stop. www.ndtourism.com/ ing is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Three new much until you peek through the rail- whatdo/events/festival-details. board members will be installed at that time. ings ...there’s a horse on the porch, a asp?AID=4230 monkey in the kitchen and a freckle- Holly Jolly Zoo Days faced, red pig-tailed, whirlwind of Red River Zoo, Fargo a girl in mismatched stockings pre- December 18-19 siding over all. This is the domain of Take the family to the zoo this holi- Congregate Ayr Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade day season and enjoy a variety of holi- Mackrelmint Ephraim’s Daughter day activities, visit with Santa Claus, Longstocking. www.fmct.org; 701- ride the carousel then finish up with meals Community 235-6778 hot cocoa and cookies. www.redriver- The Nutcracker zoo.org 701-277-9240 Page Billboard Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bis- Papa’s Polar Patch Meals are served Tuesday, Thurs- marck Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, Bis- day and Friday at the Page Cafe with The annual “Christmas In December 10-12 marck home delivery Monday through Fri- The Ayr” will be held Sunday Take an enchanted journey with December 26-January 3 day. All meals include milk. Dec. 19, with a program at 2 p.m. Clara, her Nutcracker prince and one Visitors of all ages will discover Monday, December 20 - Lasagna, and cake and ice cream immedi- magical night long, long ago in this snow-covered bale mazes and caves, Italian blend vegetables, romaine let- ately following. Anyone is wel- Christmas classic. www.northern- old-fashioned sled rides, horse-drawn tuce salad, rosemary dinner roll and come to attend this community plainsdance.org. 701-530-0986. sleigh rides, Slide Mountain, the Polar fresh fruit event at Trinity Lutheran Church Custer Christmas Pond ice-skating rink, Papas’ville and Tuesday, December 21 - Prime rib, in Ayr. 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Thursday, December 23 - Slop- Christmas at the Confluence py joe on wheat bun, calico beans, Singles dance creamy cucumbers and pear crisp with topping Friday, December 24 - No meal, scheduled Merry Christmas Red River Singles will be hosting a dance Saturday, Dec. 18 in Sons of NOTHING WORKS Norway, 722 Second Ave. N., Fargo, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music by LIKE NEWSPAPER Lute Smiley. The theme of the evening is Christmas Dance. ADVERTISING. Holly Jolly For more information go to www. red-river-singles.org or call 701-541- Zoo Days 1183. Merry Christmas! Come visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Red River Zoo during Holly Jolly Zoo Days Dec. 11, Dec. 18 and 19. 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The 62th Legislative Assembly met in Bismarck this become established early spending priorities. past week for its organizational session. It was certainly District 22 Legislators are again positioned in key filled with the necessary routine chores of parking spac- Committees to represent their constituents well. Repre- es, seating arrangements and committee assignments. sentative Vonnie Pietsch serves as Vice-Chair of Human But it too, was an historic session. Services and on Political Subdivisions. Representative North Dakota had never had a seated governor vol- Wes Belter is the Chairman of Finance and Taxation. untarily resign. Governor Hoeven was our first. He will He is also a member of the Committee on Agriculture. now serve in the US Senate. Lt. Governor Jack Dalrym- Senator Gary Lee chairs the Transportation Committee ple, at the same ceremony, was sworn in as the States and is on the Education Committee. These committee 32nd governor. He becomes the fifth governor from the assignments represent important areas, that have been Casselton area. of particular interest for District 22. North Dakota is in a very enviable position. We have We welcome your participation in the Legislative not suffered through the harsh economic challenges process. E-mail is the easiest way to contact us. There other states are needing to endure. A diverse and grow- will be at least two public forums in Casselton during the ing economy has given us good reason to be thankful. Session. We also participate in the open forums in West But as the regular Legislative Session convenes on Fargo. Our e-mail addresses are: [email protected]; Jan. 4, it will face the challenge of prioritizing the essen- [email protected]; [email protected]. tial needs of the State for the next two years. Education, Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! Human Services, and Infrastructure needs seem to have

Lloyd Omdahl The Dakota Kid Former Lt. Governor of ND -Former UND Political Science professor by Lynn Mr. Wheat Offers Pieces to 1974 Puzzle Rooting for the underdog The new biography of Senator Milton R. Young not only North Dakota agriculture well during his 36 years in the U. adds substance to North Dakota’s historical archives but it S. Senate. Agriculture was always in trouble, especially with Readers of this column in New York City, Chicago, Philistines would be slaves of the Israelites. But if Goli- also provides some new pieces to the puzzle involved in the free-market Republicans, so it helped to have a creditable Miami, Dallas and Las Angeles can stop reading right ath won and killed the Israelite, the Israelites would be 1974 race between Young and Governor William Guy. Republican on the inside of the free-market camp to argue now. If you generally root for the Yankees, for example, slaves of the Philistines. You know how it turned out “Mr. Wheat: A Biography of U. S. Senator Milton R. for government regulation of the agriculture market. you won’t be able to relate to the central thesis of this -- David shot Goliath in the head with a single smooth Young” was written and edited by Andrea Winkjer Collin For Democrats still looking for the villains in the 1974 article which is why small town folks always find them- stone and knocked him out. Then he used the giant’s and Richard E. Collin of Bismarck. The 560-page book in- Young-Guy Senate race, “Mr. Wheat” offers some new selves always rooting for the underdog. sword to cut his head off. You can read all about it in the cludes oral interviews, 32 pages of photographs, a DVD of information. By piecing together bits from Clark Jenkin- What brought the underdog to mind is that the Uni- First Book of Samuel. From that day forward we had the Milton Young video clips, former Republican State Chair- son’s new documentary on Bill Guy, Dan Rylance’s book, versity of Minnesota, which has been losing football expression, “the slingshot is mightier than the sword.” man Allan Young’s master’s thesis on the 1974 campaign, “QuentinBurdick: Gentle Warrior, Mr. Wheat”, and Allan games by the dozen in the past few years, has just hired a More recently, the underdog Royal Air Force of Eng- and numerous quotes baring the political souls of major Young’s thesis, the conspiracy to keep Bill Guy from get- political figures. ting elected to the U.S. Senate can be explained more com- new coach (after firing the last one before the season was land defeated the German Luftwaffe in the air in the The book stresses Milton Young’s total commitment pletely. Battle of Britain in 1940 despite being seriously out- even over) by the name of Jerry Kill. Kill, who grew up to North Dakota agriculture. It was his one liberal streak, In the 1974 election, Senator Young kept his seat by a in a small town in Kansas, has been coaching at North- numbered. But the British had a new invention, radar, opposing the free market and fighting for government mere 180 votes. This close election made the independent ern Illinois University. He is short, stout, bald, wears and the Germans didn’t. Later, in the 1980s the Afghans subsidies. Otherwise, he was a conservative through-and- candidacy of former Democratic-NPL State Chairman glasses and has a mustache and almost nobody in Min- chased the invading Soviets out of Afghanistan. (A les- through, as reflected in his romance with the industrial- James Jungroth of Jamestown critical to the outcome. nesota had ever heard of him before. This caused loud son for the U.S.A.?) military complex and loyalty to conservative Southern Ever since the election, leading Democrats have speculated and serious grumbling that the Gophers hadn’t hired In American politics, Harry S. Truman defeated a Democrats on civil rights. about the behind-the-scenes machinations that replicated somebody more famous. After all, everybody is looking heavily favored Thomas Dewey for president in 1948, As is the case in friendly biographies, e.g. Quentin Bur- the bizarre political happenings of the 1930s. for the next Vince Lombardi. (If you’ve never heard of and unknown Jesse Ventura, a former wrestler and dick, Usher Burdick, William Langer, the book avoids sen- Rumors have lingered over Jungroth’s motivation to Vince Lombardi, you can stop reading right now.) The third-party candidate, defeated both the Republican and sitive subjects. For example, everyone in top North Dakota defeat Guy, the involvement of Senator Burdick in the con- grumblers at present are overlooking the fact that Kill Democratic candidates to be elected governor of Minne- political circles knew for years that Pat Byrne was more spiracy, and the degree to which collusion existed among has been a consistent winner wherever he has coached. sota in 1998. All were underdogs. than Senator Young’s secretary. “Mr. Wheat” doesn’t even Jungroth, Burdick and Young, and all of their functionar- Minnesota officials had to admit that Kill wasn’t even In 1980, the underdog U.S. Olympic hockey team, hint at the subject. ies. By publishing portions of Senator Young’s interview their first choice. Others had either been unavailable or amateurs and college players defeated the U.S.S.R. The relationship was never mentioned in news stories with Prof. Jerome Tweton, “Mr. Wheat” brings us closer to had turned the Gophers down. Soon Kill learned he was super-power professional team in what was called the or campaign speeches because it was not considered civil in recognizing the owners of the smoking guns. All three of the second choice (at best) and that the alumni, fans and “Miracle on Ice.” the 1960s and 70s to discuss such private matters. Today, principals had reason to collaborate. press were angry. So he and his wife, Rebecca, came to The appeal of the underdog plays out especially well it would be the main issue of a campaign, even though such “Mr. Wheat” would be a good Christmas present for po- town to meet the press and the rest of the surly lynch in the movies when the underdogs are kids. That was behavior in Washington is hardly news anymore. litical buffs who are still hoping for a clearer understanding mob. In his opening remarks, the coach asked his wife the entire charm of “The Hoosiers” based on a true story Milton Young’s personal transgressions aside, he served of that murky political saga. to stand up. It turns out she was a striking brunette. in which a basketball team from a tiny town in Indiana She stood and smiled sheepishly. Then Kill said, “I want with only seven players and a coach on probation beat y’all to know there’s been a big search. I wasn’t her first the biggest school in the state for the state champion- choice, I was her second or third and down that line, I ship. It’s a wining formula -- the Karate Kid was an un- had to work at it. So this isn’t the first time I haven’t derdog too and so was Rocky, the boxer, and Rudy, the been the first choice. I can work with that.” Kill is an un- football player at Notre Dame. ConradSenator Kent Conrad announced supports that he will work to extended im- rates for two years and taxensures that cut the Alternative plan Minimum derdog and those of us who habitually pull for the short, The reason we root for the underdog is that most prove — and eventually support — a broad proposal to extend Tax will not subject an additional 21 million households to a round, bald types and not the Yankees will be hoping the of us from small towns feel like we’re underdogs our- expiring tax cuts in an effort to create jobs, strengthen econom- tax increase. These measures will provide relief to more than new coach succeeds. selves. That’s why we’re not in favor of tax breaks for ic growth, and avoid tax increases for millions of middle-class 100 million middle-class families. What is an underdog anyway and why do some of the wealthy and that’s why when the big job comes down Americans. Provides A Payroll Tax Cut for Working Families: us choose to root for the guy most likely to lose? Prob- to either the guy from Harvard or the guy from Minot “I think the President did the right thing in compromising The agreement includes a one-year, two percentage point re- ably the most famous of all underdogs was in the David State, we’re pulling for the guy from Minot State. with Republican leadership. The hard reality is this economy duction in employees’ Social Security payroll taxes. This tax v. Goliath showdown. The teenage David armed with You’ve heard the moral of this story before -- it ap- remains mired in unemployment and underemployment that cut will increase employees’ take home pay, spurring economic only a slingshot representing the Israelites was facing plies to Jerry Kill, David, the Hoosiers, the Karate Kid affects one in every six Americans,” Senator Conrad said. “The growth and creating substantial numbers of jobs. For example, Goliath, the giant, wearing bronze armor and carrying and the guy from Minot State: It’s not the size of the economic analysis available to the President — and to us — in- the payroll tax cut would save a worker with $40,000 in income dicated that this package is necessary to strengthen economic $800 next year. It is widely recognized by economists across a big sword, was representing the Philistines. Goliath dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. And growth next year. A failure to get an agreement on this overall the political spectrum as an effective way to boost growth and challenged the Israelites to choose one of their men to if you always root for the big dog, you can stop reading package — and I stress overall package — would have reduced job creation. fight him and if an Israelite won and killed Goliath, the right now. economic growth in a very significant way, some economists Provides Job Creating Tax Cuts to Businesses: The say cutting it by about half in 2011.” agreement temporarily allows businesses to write-off 100 per- The compromise proposal would provide a two-year exten- cent of their capital purchases in 2011. The provision will pro- sion of all the tax cuts that are set to expire Dec. 31; continue vide a crucial incentive to two million businesses to invest and long-term unemployment benefits through the end of next create jobs in the U.S. The agreement also includes a two-year year; give businesses a tax break to encourage capital invest- extension of the research and development tax credit and other ment; and provide working families a one-year, partial payroll tax incentives to support business expansion. tax holiday. Extends Unemployment Insurance: The agreement Extension Notes Economists estimate that the package would inject an extra extends unemployment benefits at their current level for 13 $300 billion into the economy next year. Mark Zandi, chief months, through the end of 2011. This step will save millions Angela Berge economist for Moody’s Analytics — and a former advisor to of Americans searching for work from losing their unemploy- North Dakota State University Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign — predicted ment benefits in the coming months. In December alone, two that the package would accelerate economic growth, adding million workers who would have lost benefits will continue to Extension Agent more than 1.6 million jobs next year and driving unemploy- receive them because of this agreement. Over the next year, Cass County ment down to 8.5 percent by the end of 2011. seven million workers will no longer need to worry that their “I think the President did what is necessary, and I person- unemployment benefits could be eliminated as they search for ally agree with his decision. The one place I am disappointed jobs. In addition, according to the Council of Economic Ad- is on the estate tax, where I believe this agreement goes too visers, passing this provision will create 600,000 jobs in 2011 far. But the President did what he had to do. I applaud him for alone. working with Republicans to achieve a bipartisan agreement,” Helps Working Families: The agreement includes a Senator Conrad said. two-year increase of the full Child Tax Credit and Earned In- Bright Beginnings Parenting Series “What really matters is what comes next. There needs to come Tax Credit. These provisions will, together, provide on- Bright Beginnings is a class that focuses on parent- The fee includes class materials and childcare is avail- be a comprehensive plan to deal with America’s deficit and the going tax cuts to 12 million families, with a total of 24 million ing young children, ages newborn to eight. The Parent- able on-site. To register, go to www.ag.ndsu.edu/cass- debt long-term. At its core, this plan must involve fundamental children. For example, a working family with three children ing Resource Center will be offering this four week class countyextension Click on ‘Home and Family’ which tax reform. That is what the deficit commission recommended making $20,000 a year, will continue to receive a tax cut of starting in the beginning of January. Attend and gain will take you to the Parenting Resource Center site. The — along with spending cuts — as a way to tackle the nation’s more than $2,000 as a result of the EITC and Child Tax Credit debt,” Senator Conrad said. “We must now work to put in place expansions in this agreement. skills that will help you enhance your child’s growth and complete promotional flyer with registration form is a long-term deficit reduction plan that restores confidence in Revises the Estate Tax: The agreement excludes the first development. available to print. Send tear-off registration with check America’s fiscal future.” five million ($10 million for couples) in inherited assets from Topics that will be covered include early brain devel- to Cass County Extension. FACT SHEET the estate tax and sets the rate on remaining assets at 35 per- opment, attachment in infancy and early childhood, as- This class is sponsored by Region V Parenting Re- Key Provisions in Tax Cut Extension Compromise cent for the next two years. sisting your child’s social and emotional development, source Center and NDSU Extension/Cass County. The broad tax cut extension package provides vital tax relief How Will the Tax Cut Extension Package Affect physical development in children, the importance of North Dakota Department of Human Services, Children and will help create jobs and accelerate economic growth. The Me? play and the magic of reading with young children. and Family Services Division, Child Protection provides plan includes the following key provisions: ·A mother (one child) with $20,000 of income could re- Bright Beginnings will be held 6 – 7:30 p.m. Mon- funds to support this and other classes offered by the Extends the 2001/2003 Income-Tax Rates for Two ceive a $1,505 tax cut. days, Jan. 3, 10, 17 and 24. This is a series – plan to at- Parenting Resource Center. Visit our website regularly Years: A typical American family faced a tax increase of more ·A married couple with $40,000 of income could receive a tend all sessions. Classes will be held at the West Fargo for postings of all classes. To request the PRC Quarterly than $3,000 on Jan. 1. That’s avoided under this bipartisan $1,943 tax cut. agreement; working families won’t see their tax cuts go away ·A married couple (two children) with $60,000 of income High School Library, 801 9th Street East in West Fargo. Newsletter, email [email protected]. next year. The agreement extends the 2001/2003 income tax could receive a $3,343 tax cut.

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Ronald L. Gebeke, 76, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 from Catholic Gift of God Lutheran (CLC) Trinity Lutheran complications of pneumonia at Doris Jensen Mapleton - Rev. Matthew Gurath Ayr-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis Doris Jensen, 87, Livingston, Tex- Worship: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Elim Nursing Home. as, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010, St. Agatha’s Catholic Ron was born on April 29, 1934 Hope-Rev. Timothy Johnson at The Bradford, Livingston. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Grace Lutheran Zion Lutheran to Louis and Cecelia (Schmit) in Doris May Erbstoesser was born Grandin-Rev. Michael Kessler Harwood-Pastor Doug Stave Casselton, N.D. As a child his May 22, 1923 to Fritz and Mable Sacred Heart Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. family moved to Fargo. He grew (Hahn) Erbstoesser in Leonard. She Sanborn-Rev. Timothy Johnson Worship: 10:00 a.m. up in Fargo and attended St. An- grew up and attended school in the Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. Herby Lutheran Fellowship: 11:00 a.m. thony’s school. He worked for Red Leonard area. On October 24, 1947 Argusville-Rev. Paul Fugelstad Owl, Fargo Tank, Travis Bros., Doris married Theodore Jensen at St. St. Agnes Catholic Worship: 9:30 a.m. Methodist and retired from Western Auto Hunter-Rev. Matthew Attansey Peter Lutheran Church, Leonard. Ted Horace Lutheran Kindred Area Parish Parts after 33 years. He married died February 6, 1994. Mass: 1st, 3rd Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Horace-Pastor Dave Sorensen Calvary-Kindred, Zion near Walcott Ione on July 5, 1958 in St. Antho- She is survived by her son, Larry Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Pastor John Bergh ny’s. He served in the US Army Wed., March 10: “I Am the Light of the (Shirley) Jensen, Livingston, Texas; World” 6:00 p.m. Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Worship: Zion 9:30 a.m. from 1954-1956 and was a lifetime brother, Everrett Erbstoesser; sisters, Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: Kindred 11:00 a.m. member in the VFW. He was also Ronald Gebeke Dorothy Miller, Darlene Peterson and St. Benedict’s Catholic an active member in the American Delores Basher. Horace-Rev. Jared Kadlec Kindred Lutheran United Methodist Legion serving on the color guard. Shirley (Ronnie) Wambach, Anita She was preceded in death by her Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Kindred-Pastor Andrew Schlecht. Arthur/Casselton He was involved with the 40/8 in husband, Theodore “Teddy” Jensen Sunday Mass: 7:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Rev. Arlyn Coalter (Loren) Bjornstad all of Fargo; one Website: www.kindredlutheran.com Worship: Casselton 10:30 a.m. spaghetti and bingo fundraising. brother, David (Judy), Albuquer- and parents. Mass: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Ron will be missed and remem- Mass: Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Worship: Arthur 9:00 a.m. que, N.M.; numerous nieces, neph- The funeral was held Monday, New Hope Lutheran Church bered by his wife of 52 years, Ione; ews, and cousins. December 13 in St. Peter Lutheran Leonard United Methodist - Page children, Stefanie (Roger) Torger- St. Bernard Catholic He was preceded in death by his Church, Leonard. Oriska-Rev. Timothy Johnson Worship: 9:00 a.m. Rev. Allen Finger son, Kurt, Eugene, Shane (Patty), parents, Louis and Cecelia, broth- Burial is in Watson Cemetery, ru- Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 8:30 a.m. Rhonda (Troy) Bowlus; grandchil- er, Norman, sister, Nancy Beck- ral Leonard. dren, Marc (Amy), Eric (Abby), strom, brothers-in-law, Wilmore Condolences may be sent online - St. Leo’s Catholic Maple Sheyenne Lutheran United Methodist - Hope Lucas, Adam Torgerson, Jessica Lind, Les Hirchert, and Harlan westfuneralhome.com. Casselton-Rev. James Ermer Harwood-Rev. Emily Nesdahl Rev. Allen Finger Gebeke, Sarah and Sean Gebeke; Arrangements entrusted to West Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Worship: 9:45 a.m. Beckstrom. two great-grandchildren, Jakob A memorial service was held Funeral Homes, Casselton and West Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 8:30 a.m. and Aryn Torgerson; four sis- Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Martin’s Lutheran Moravian Thursday, Dec. 9 , in St. Anthony Fargo. Casselton-Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel ters, Lucille Hirchert, Jean Lind, of Padua Catholic Church. St. Maurice’s Catholic Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Bethel-Goshen Moravian Kindred-Father Jared Kadlec Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Leonard - Rev. Reid Lauderman Mass: 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 10:00 a.m. Durbin - Rev. Reid Lauderman Worship: Goshen 9:00 a.m. St. Thomas Catholic Norman-Davenport Parish Worship: Bethel 11:00 a.m. Buffalo-Rev. James Ermer Kindred-Davenport-Rev. Brian Hansen JohnJohn L. Olson, Olson 88, Fargo, formerly Helendale School Board, Township step-grandchildren; six step-great Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 8:30 a.m. Worship: Davenport 9:00 a.m. Canaan Moravian of Leonard, died Tuesday, December Board, Richland County Farm Bureau grandchildren; and a brother, Norman Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Rural Davenport - Pastor Mary Bielke 7, 2010 at Essentia Hospital, Fargo. Board. He raised registered Angus cat- (Bud) Olson. Worship: Norman 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. John L. Olson was born in Helendale tle, sold DeKalb seed corn, maintained Preceded in death by parents, Oline St. Williams Catholic Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Township rural Leonard, October 19, township roads, and was a 4-H leader, and John A. Olson; siblings, Clifton Argusville-Father Leo Kinney Our Savior Lutheran Presbyterian 1922 to John A. and Oline (Lynnes) Tri-County Irrigation Board Director Olson, Juliet Swenson, Olive Hexom, Daily Mass: Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Saturday Mass: 7:00 p.m. Page-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis Olson. He attended Helendale Schools and chairman. Howard Olson and Wallace Olson. Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Baldwin Presbyterian #2 and 3, South Pleasant High School, He was a member of the Masonic A Memorial service was held Fri- Pillsbury-Substitute Supply Pastor Christine, Lincoln Sheet Metal School, Lodge, Eastern Star, Barrie Church, day, Dec. 10 in Riverview Place, Far- Congregational Redeemer Lutheran Worship: 9:00 a.m. Lincoln, Neb., and North Dakota State Farm Bureau, Tri-county irrigation, go. Hope-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis School of Science, Wahpeton, where and was trustee for Barrie Church as Burial is in Barrie Church, rural Barrie Congregational Worship: 9:00 a.m. Colgate Presbyterian he took machinist classes. He was well as longtime sexton for the Barrie Walcott, at a later date. Rural Kindred-Rev. Chuck Belzer Rev. Mark Flaten confirmed in Helendale Church. He Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Fre- Worship: October 24 Shepherd of the Prairie Worship: 9:00 a.m. Rev. Sarah Larsen Tade farmed in Helendale Township until John is survived by his wife, Nor- drikson Funeral Chapel and Boulger Saturday Worship: Walcott: 5:00 p.m. Faith United Presbyterian retirement. He married Norma Jean ma; children, Lynn, Leonard, LeAnn Funeral Home, Kindred, ND United Church of Christ Argusville-Rev. Dorothy (Darcy) Borden Sunday Worship: Hickson: 9:00 a.m. Hunter-Grandin-Rev. Donna Monteith Marie Stevens, Walcott, October 19, Vollmer (Daniel), Rolla, Loralie Graff Online guestbook at www.bougler- Worship: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: Christine: 11:00 a.m. Worship: Hunter 9:00 a.m. 1951 in Fargo. John and Norma moved (Brian), Kathryn, and Larissa Schmitz funeralhome.com. Worship: Grandin 11:00 a.m. to Riverview Place in 2001. (Kerry), Park River; six grandchil- Lutheran St. John Lutheran John was a member of the dren; three great-grandchildren; two Arthur-Pastor Scott Fielder First Presbyterian Buffalo Lutheran Worship: 9:00 a.m. Buffalo-Rev. Brian Hazard Buffalo-Rev. Cathy Hedmark Worship: 10:00 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. St. John Lutheran Embden-Rev. John Flaa Tower City Presbyterian First Lutheran Worship: 9:00 a.m. Tower City-Rev. Brian Hazard Hunter-Rev. Julie Tillberg Worship: 11:15 a.m. Concordia Christmas concert Worship: 9:00 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Tower City-Rev. Cathy Hedmark Westminster Presbyterian Gardner United Lutheran Worship: 9:00 a.m. Casselton-Rev. Richard Kargard Gardner-Rev. Tim Bauer Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Worship: 9:30 a.m. The 2009 Concordia College Christ- choirs and a full orchestra take the au- sung in Nigerian and “There is no Rose to be televised Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. mas Concert “Journey to Bethlehem” dience on a “Journey to Bethlehem.” of Such Virtue.” Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran will be broadcast on public television The concert is set in front of a pan- The concert was videotaped by Rural Chaffee-Rev. John Flaa stations nationally this holiday season. oramic mural that depicts the journeys Twin Cities Public Television during Good Samaritan Center Worship: 10:30 a.m. In our area the program will be of Mary and Joseph, the wise men and the performances at Concordia College Pastor Scott Fielder aired the following times: the star, as the Christmas story moves in Moorhead, Minn., in 2009. The Con- Worship: 10:30 a.m. West Prairie Free Lutheran (AFLC) Prairie Public Television toward the manger and Christ’s birth. cordia Christmas concerts draw more Rural Kindred, Rev. Lee Hoops Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 20 at 8 p.m., Dec. 21 at 2 and 8 Selections from the concert include than 20,000 people annually in Moor- Worship: 10:30 a.m. a.m. and 2 p.m., Dec. 24 at 6 p.m., and many familiar favorites including “Do head and Minneapolis. Dec. 25 at noon. You Hear What I Hear” and “O Holy The full broadcast schedule can be During this hour-long event, more Night,” as well as songs that may be found at http://www.cord.edu/Music/ than 450 student musicians in five new to viewers including “Betelehemu” Christmas/broadcast.php.

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If you would like to make a day and responsible businesses and citizens, who urge you tivities that are big on spirit but easy on Are you ready to run, walk or climb of it with the family, enjoy Santa Days in to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath. DEWEY’S the wallet. Brighten your holidays with your way through the holiday season? Washburn or stroll through Santa Vil- the Holiday of Lights parade in New We challenge you to burn those holiday lage at Rheault Farm in Fargo. BAR & GRILL Town or Ellendale’s Holiday Festival of calories by trying a Legendary adventure Kindred, ND • 701-428-3331 Trees. Experience the dazzle of holiday lights as you drive through Christmas in the Park in Lincoln Drive Park in Grand Forks, Holiday Lights in Fargo’s Linden- Galesburg Wishin g you the peace and wood Park, or Sertoma Christmas in the MEMORIALS & Park in Bismarck. Community USTOM TONE 2. Sing a sleighing song tonight C S happin ess of Christ!s love From Jingle Bells to Silent Night, Billboard CREATIONS Casselton & West Fargo, ND there’s nothing like music to get you For the 35th year the Clif- 117 Suite B, 23rd St. N., Fargo, ND 58102 ready for the holiday season. The Christ- ford Galesburg Commuity mas music of Mannheim Steam Roller Choir will present the Christ- will get you jazzed at the Fargodome or Alexia Kieffer 347-4471 enjoy Lorie Line’s musical talents at cit- mas story in music and the Word, ies throughout the state to set the tone under the direction of Marjorie 347-4024 for you. Sing along with former North Anderson. We invite the public Cell: 730-4540 52 South Langer Ave. Dakotans, The Blenders, in Bismarck to celebrate with us at Elm River Casselton, ND 58012 or join the fun of local talent such as the Lutheran Church, Galesburg, Monuments, On Site Services, Emter Family Christmas Shows in Man- Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Countertops, Cass County#ASSELTON2EPORTERs+INDRED4RIBUNEs(UNTER4IMES dan. This will be our only performance 3. Check it twice and shop for fun this year. Custom/Laser/Etching, Ready, set, SHOP local! Take an ex- Gift & Awards REPORTER pedition with friends to the many unique 122 6th Avenue North, Casselton, ND 58012 shopping destinations across the state (701) 347-4493 or sit by the fire and shop a local artisan online. You’ve made your list, checked it twice, and now it’s time to shop for what’s nice. Exquisite gifts can be found at Badman Design or Sundog Glass, while uniquely North Dakota pottery from Prairie Fire Pottery or Davy Pottery Fredrikson Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 98 • Arthur, ND 58006 Casselton 347-4422 Preneed Funeral Counselors (701) 967-8914 West Fargo 282-6699 Lindsey-Carlson Kindred, ND P.O. Box 125 • Buffalo, ND 58011 Funeral Home Phone: 428-3419 (701) 633-5106 Markers and Monuments P.O. Box 70 • Casselton, ND 58012 Pre-arranged Funeral Trusts (701) 347-4540 P.O. Box 27 • 507 5th Street Page, ND 58064 Awarded as one of the top 8 (701) 668-2557 funeral homes in the country! December 15, 2010 A-6 School News Cass County Reporter “Cops and Kids” provide Christmas hope By Amanda Gades setting,” said Deputy Dan Herman, with a smile. They direct the shop- tell me about all the games they have strangers would come up to her and husband, was on the Cass County Area law enforcement joined coordinator of the event. “If we see ping cart to aisles with toys for their for their Wii they purchased last year thank her for being part of the event. Sheriff’s Office reserve unit and he forces on Dec. 12 to make Christmas them further down the road, hope- other brother and sister. during the event.” “We aren’t doing this to be used to help with the event all the time time a little more cheery for children fully they will remember the positive “They’re not going to believe As they stroll through the aisles thanked, but it’s pretty cool,” said too. It’s even more important that we who may be feeling a little down and interaction that took place through what we got them,” said Hunter. “It’s to find a couple gifts for themselves, Violet. continue to stay involved now.” out. Cops and Kids.” pretty amazing.” Deputy Katie Violet is shopping Once the students had completed Soon, the students start to load the The 16th annual “Cops and Kids” School Resource Deputy Joe Crawford knows exactly why he with brother and sister Coleton and their shopping and the items were bus to go to McDonald’s for a Happy event held at Wal-mart, West Fargo, Crawford accompanied Northern participates. One day of kindness can Emma, Central Cass students. purchased via Wal-mart gift cards, Meal, courtesy of the fast food chain. gave 30 members of the Fraternal Or- Cass brothers kindergartner Hunter be remembered forever. “I like that Violet was amazed at how selfless they get in line for them to be wrapped School Resource Deputy Greg der of Police an opportunity to guide and fourth grader Justin and Olivia, we can make a difference in the lives the students were, buying for other by Microsoft employee volunteers. Dawkins reflects on an exciting day two or three children through a $75 a student at L.E. Berger Elementary of the kids.” family members first, including their Among those wrapping presents with more to come. shopping spree. School, West Fargo. He still hears thank you’s from the furry friend. “The kids even found was Babs Kohler and her daughter “This is by far the coolest thing I’ll “This gives law enforcement a He tells them know how much children he helped last year. “Their biscuits for their dog,” said Violet. Wendy. “We’ve helped with this event probably do,” said School Resource chance to work with kids in a positive money they have and they light up mom tells me thank you. The kids As she shopped with the students, for several years,” said Babs. “My late Deputy Greg Dawkins.

Above, Babs Kohler helps wrap the presents Olivia, a stu- dent at L.E. Berger, choose for School Resource Deputy Joe Crawford (middle) and Northern Cass her family. Photos by Amanda Gades/The Reporter students Justin (left) and Hunter wore big smiles after the $75 shop- Deputies Greg Dawkins and Katie Violet had a fantastic time shop- ping spree experience at Wal-mart, West Fargo. The brothers were Right, Olivia smiled from ear- ping with brother and sister, Coleton, a preschooler, and Emma, a1st among 10 students from rural Cass County who were chosen to par- to-ear as she held up a Barbie grader at Central Cass. “I liked picking out stuff for my family,” said ticipate in the event. The selection is based on recommendations from dentist doll she picked out for Emma. “We got a lot of stuff.” elementary principals and school counselors. herself.

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Monday, December 20 - Var- sity boys basketball in Finley against scholarship Griggs County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 22 - No school, classes resume January 3 awards Freshman college students who were awarded either the North Dako- Area school ta Academic Scholarship or the North Dakota Career and Technical Educa- lunch menus tion Scholarship will have the schol- arship award automatically renewed each semester as long as the student Kindred is enrolled full time and maintains a Monday, December 20 - Scalloped minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA each potatoes with ham, corn and choco- term. late pudding Any student who was awarded one Tuesday, December 21 - Chicken of the scholarships who plans to make patty on a whole wheat bun, pepper a change in his or her college enrol- fries and fruit Andy Thorson Ethan Jacobson ment must contact Connie Mittleider Wednesday, December 22 - Frito at the ND Department of Public In- pie, corn chips, green beans and fruit struction by December 24, 2010. Davenport Hope-Page students of the Month Changes may include transferring Monday, December 20 - Cheese to a different college at the start of Hope/Page Students of the Month for November are Andy Thorson pizza, green beans and peaches the spring semester, attending col- and Ethan Jacobson. Andy is a freshman at Hope/Page High School. Tuesday, December 21 - Meatballs, lege during the fall semester but not He is the son of Marvin and JoAnn Thorson. Ethan is a seventh grader mashed potatoes and corn Courtesy Photo enrolling during the spring semes- Wednesday, December 22 - Hot at Hope/Page Junior High School. He is the son of Michael and An- ter, or attending college for the first ham and cheese sandwich, baked drea Jacobson. time during the spring semester so beans and strawberries Northern Cass students of the month the scholarship must be instated and Central Cass changed from deferred status. A stu- Monday, December 20 - Popcorn The following students have been recognized for being the November dent planning any of these changes chicken and seasoned macaroni Student of the Month at Northern Cass: back row, from left James may contact Connie Mittleider at 701- Tuesday, December 21 - Grilled Becher receives scholarship Hollister, 8th grade, Brady Munro, 7th grade, Matt Gingrey, 12th 328-2755 or [email protected]. cheese sandwich and tomato soup grade, front, Hannah Erickson, 11th grade, Alexandra Howatt, 10th The Office of Enrollment Services at Valley City State University schol- Wednesday, December 22 - Corn grade and Tara Von Hagen, 9th grade. These students have been a Valley City State University is pleased arships are made available as a result dogs leader in the classroom by demonstrating academic excellence, good to announce that Ben Becher, son of of the generous support of alumni and Northern Cass character, class participation and good attendance. Steve and Lisa Becher, Horace, has friends of the university. Students are Monday, December 20 - Taco sald, been awarded a VCSU V-500 Scholar- selected to receive these scholarships Mexican rice, corn and fruit or soup ship for the 2011-2012 academic year. on the basis of their high school GPA, and sandwich Ben will graduate from Kindred High ACT/SAT score and their high school Tuesday, December 21 - Hamburg- School in the spring of 2011. class rank. er, fries, cole slaw, fruit and dessert Wednesday, Decmeber 22 - Sack Easy Christmas lunch Page S h o p p i n g Monday, December 20 - Pizza, let- Settlemeyer inducted into tuce salad, cottage cheese, pears and assorted desserts Tuesday, December 21 - Popcorn honor society chicken, parmesan potatoes, glazed Jamestown College senior nursing Nursing Departments at Jamestown carrots and cupcakes student Jocelyn Settelmeyer, Hickson, College, Minnesota State University was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Moorhead, North Dakota State Uni- Have you heard the International nursing honor society versity and Concordia College. Mem- and the Xi-Kappa Chapter-at-Large bers include senior nursing students, $$#,( Case IH Toys and Collectibles are sure to make kids Nov. 18. graduate nursing students, and com- and adults happy. We’ve got an excellent selection Sigma Theta Tau International is munity leaders in the profession. Pick up a newspaper! a prestigious organization of nurse of Case IH replicas. This includes tractors and leaders, scholars and researchers. equipment, featuring both new and vintage models! Membership in the society is award- ed to bachelor’s, master’s, and doc- toral nursing candidates who achieve We Know Our Small Towns scholastic averages and to graduates 10% 10% OFF OFF of nursing programs who have made Make A Difference! outstanding contributions to nursing. The Xi Kappa Chapter-at-Large ◊ Amenia ◊ Ayr ◊ Kindred ◊ Hunter FREE was chartered in May 1994 with more ◊ Casselton ◊ Arthur ◊ Davenport ◊ Erie Gift All Toys than 260 professional nurses as mem- ◊ Page ◊ Mapleton ◊ Buffalo Wrapping! 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Antiques are evaluated by the When Chuck and Deanna entered one Marx’ and outside experts. Through of the rooms, there was a crowd wait- the years, Chuck and Deanna have ing for them. And it wasn’t a friendly assembled a library of resource mate- group of people. A lion, water buffalo rials covering a wide variety of topics. and a leopard were among the 16 life- “Values change so quickly,” Deanna size animals that were poised there as says. “There can be a big difference if they were hanging around in some just from one month to another.” faraway jungle instead of a large The Marx’ also learn a lot from room in a Fargo house. Fortunately, auctions, dealers, the Internet and – the animals had all spent time under their customers. “There are so many a skillful knife of a taxidermist. The knowledgeable people who come to doctor had been a big-game hunter our sales. We learn a lot from them, Photos by Lin Smithwick / The Reporter and these were some of his trophies. too.” For each of their sales, the Marx’ carefully arrange items in attractive, wel- “They were gorgeous,” Deanna says. The accumulation of resources coming ways. This dining room setting is filled with antique china and many In order to establish prices for and experience put the Marx’ in a pieces of collectible glassware. the animals, the Marx’ did a lot of position of being able help people research on their own, hired an ap- organize a sale as well as helping Time to talk Carnival Glass at this sale, but he left praiser and had a taxidermist come in customers. Chuck and Deanna have a Then there are the conversations with a treasure and with the satis- and take a look at them. It took more well-earned reputation for the quality that take place between the Marx’ and faction that comes from interesting than five months to put that entire and efficiency of their estate sales. many of their ‘regulars.’ Occasion- conversations and some time spent sale together. In addition to their expertise, the ally, when the situation demands, the reminiscing about Fargo history. And, yes, the animals did sell. Marx’ affable and friendly personali- sales will be held in the former Gould Whether Deanna and Chuck are One man bought almost all of them ties add a lot to each sale. An under- Chuck and Deanna Marx have been conducting estate sales throughout the Jewelry location in Moorhead. Last ‘taming’ wild animals for a sale, or area for more than 17 years. and wanted to take them with him standing and knowledge of their week, the Marx’ had a consignment showing a customer a priceless piece right away. “That was something to regular customers is a key to their sale there providing shoppers with a of Lenox china, they are taking care of see when he rolled the lion out to success. The Marx’ know their cus- chance to find some great Christmas a life they love. his truck.” Looking back on it now, tomers and remember who collects gifts. Deanna says, “That was one of the what. “It’s always fun when we see Loren Oslie was among those most unusual sales we’ve had.” someone who finds something from attending the sale. 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