Dam Endures More Erosion Record Flood Ever,” He Said

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Flood issues continue in Kindred; water not a threat in other areas By Amanda Gades and can operate various machines. has continued to decrease. A lot less precipitation and more The salary will be submitted to Last week, the pumps had been preparation aided in creating an FEMA following the conclusion of set up and watched. As of March even better situation for rural Cass the temporary position. 18, there was not a need for dike County. The city has put up two dikes - watchers. “Last year, we were Mach three one on Highway 46 and another on The city discussed a $15 per with our hair on fire,” said Sheriff Sheyenne Street. Both dikes have hour pay for residents that helped Paul Laney who spoke at the March held. set up and watch the pumps. Coun- 18 Mapleton flood meeting. “This In Mapleton, the Maple River cil member Larry Dell made a mo year, we had the same six day no- peaked at 909.18 feet on Friday, tice and we turned and hit the light March 19. Since reaching about switch and said okay, let’s go to four feet above flood level, the river Flood - Page A-2 work. We were way ahead. A lot of pre-planning had been done.” One technique that the sheriff’s office used was to saturate the field with deputies and set up a com- On Wednesday, March 17, about a half foot of water was coming over the emergency spillway at the mend center. Absaraka Dam. This caused further erosion to the dam which had been reconstructed due to damage Laney said that it’s important during last year’s spring flood. for people to know that this year’s flood needs to be taken seriously even though the Red River did not rise quite as high as last year. “It’s at about the number four Dam endures more erosion record flood ever,” he said. “Need to By Amanda Gades coming over the emergency spillway to be aware that they may receive a stand vigilant until we are in a safe Eight homeowners East of the Ab- according to Chad Engels, engineer phone call to evacuate,” said Engels. zone.” saraka Dam received a Level 2 pre- for the Maple River Water Resource But, since that day, the inflows In Kindred, crews were called evacuation alert on March 17 follow- District. to the home of Bob and Tammy ing the observation of water that was “The property owners were told Schmidt to fix a leaking dike. The Dam - Page 9 farmyard is located on the southwest side of Kindred. National Guard members will be arriving this week to assist with waters that are getting close to Argusville rallies to battle the flood properties located north of High- way 46. These guard members are being transferred to Kindred from Hickson according to Kindred City Photos by Amanda Gades/The Reporter Auditor Twila Morrison. “We’re just in the beginning of The Sheyenne River was at 21.5 feet on Tuesday, March 23 and is this,” said Kindred Public Works expected to stay at that height for about one week. This is about the Supervisor Ken Blilie. “The river is same level as last year. expected to be at 21 feet for about a week. That’s a continuous flow of water from the river. That get to be a lot of water.” The crest level of 21 feet had pre- viously been predicted for Tuesday, March 23 but the crest came three days earlier on March 20. Currently, the city is dealing with ice jambs that are halting the flow of the water in areas including the south side of Highway 46. On March 22, representatives from Burlington Northern Santa Fe had been in the area to assist with breaking these up. There is a road that is underwa- ter on the north side of Highway 46 and east of the bridge. Dan Yeager from Leonard was hired by the city to assist Public Works Supervisor Ken Blilie with the flood-related needs. Yeager helped with flood efforts in Kindred A view of Highway 46 in Kindred shows some barriers, sandbags Photo By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter last year and has knowledge of the and plastic. This was constructed by the Cass County Highway De- Ditches and fields outside of Argusville swell as overland flooding water makes its way east toward city’s needs, good mechanical skills partment. the Red River. Sandbagging in Argusville began on Friday, March 19 at the community center. From the barn into yarn: Nedrebo delves into the art of spinning By Sarah Sorvaag Last fall, Shirley attended a series “Now I remember what barns and the machine,” she said. Quilting, knitting, sewing, and of three two-hour spinning classes in sheep smell like. I have been work- When Shirley received her refur- crocheting, have all seemingly made Perham, Minn. at a shop called At ing ever since then, cleaning and bished single treadle spinning wheel a comeback in popularity amongst Loose Ends. The instructor referred washing fleece. It’s so fascinating,” in January, she began practicing arts and crafts enthusiasts. Shirley Shirley to a man in St. Paul, Minn. she said. with her ready to spin wool. In class Nedrebo, of Arthur, was recently in- who restores spinning wheels. Af- To wash the wool, Shirley uses she learned with a double treadle troduced to a hobby rarely seen since ter discussing her concerns with the hot, soapy water. To clean the first spinning wheel in contrast to her the advent of industrial spinning. gentleman, she shipped the wheel to batch, she used information about auction-bought single treadle wheel. At an auction last summer, Shir- St. Paul to be fixed around the time chemicals provided by her Perham “This one is really old and it ley’s husband Kerm bid on an old of Thanksgiving. instructor. Although the instruc- would be really fun to know the his- fashioned spinning wheel. While her original wheel was be- tor mentioned that some people use tory of it. If I break something or do “We were at an auction sale and ing fixed in St. Paul, Shirley decided a washing machine, the main rule something wrong, I would feel really they had this spinning wheel. It to investigate where she could get Shirley follows is to never agitate bad now that I have it restored. So I didn’t cost very much. When we got some wool locally. Kerm suggested wet wool because it will turn into went and bought another one,” she it home, I sat it on the table and that Shirley speak with Greg, Ter- felt. said. walked around looking at it. I’ve al- ry or Jeff Gebeke since they raise Shirley explained that by letting The second wheel, which she pur- ways been fascinated by them, won- sheep. the wool soak, the process will re- chased three weeks ago off the Inter- dering how they really work. Once I “I talked to Greg Gebeke and move the dirt and smell slowly, but net and weighs 13 pounds, is simi- get interested in something, then I asked if I could get some fleece. He thoroughly. She recommends using lar to the one she learned on, with want to know the history about it,” said, “Sure, that’s no problem.” I al- vinegar in the rinse water or hair a double-treadle and the threading Shirley said. ways thought they sheared sheep in conditioner. To support the cleaning hole sits higher, allowing Shirley to Besides her many general queries the spring. It was a snowy day this process and protect her own cook- sit in a regular chair. about spinning itself, she first need- winter when Kerm came into the ware, Shirley went shopping for a “I thought I’m just going to save ed to determine how the machine house and told me there were four large canner. After visiting several my money and get a new spinning was supposed to work and what re- bags of wool out on the driveway,” thrift stores, she finally found a can- wheel,” she stated. pairs were needed. Shirley said jokingly. ner at a department store. Shirley plans to finish the new “It only had five spokes in the Shirley noticed that the wool Another reason Shirley avoided wheel’s wood herself. She wanted to wheel, the foot mount was wired on, needed to be warmed up due to a using the wash machine for her wool preserve the antique look by coat- and the flyer was tied on with twine. buildup of ice in the bags and then was based on what she read online ing it with an oil stain finish. She is All these things told me there’s cleaned before she would be able to about the possibility of Lanolin plug- still considering what type of wax or something definitely wrong here. spin it into yarn. She spread the wool ging drains. shiny finish to use, if at all for the Before you get the thing fixed you across the garage floor to allow the “I could lose my happy home if I Photo By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter have to know how it works,” Shirley small amounts of ice to melt, which plug our drains in the winter with Shirley Nedrebo holds the handheld drop spindle, showing how explained. also resulted in a whiff of nostalgia. wool Lanolin. I never washed it in the device twists wool into yarn. Spinning - Page 9

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Each engi- classmates were soaking up the sun neering technician worked with the on beaches during spring break, residents in their assigned neighbor- Craig Griesbach spent his week off hood to obtain right of entry, explain from classes hosting neighborhood the type of flood protection utilized meetings and configuring sandbag in the area, and coordinate the pro- logistics. curement of materials, volunteers Griesbach began his position as and equipment. a seasonal stormwater engineer- “It was a lot of responsibility, ing inspector in May 2009. During challenging and exciting but stress- the summer he inspected residen- ful. The residents were all pretty re- tial and commercial construction spectful of the city employees. I kind sites for compliance with the City of have a bossy personality so they of Fargo municipal code in regards didn’t want to argue with me,” Gries- to pollution prevention. Throughout bach stated. the summer he networked with area Griesbach, age 23, hosted four contractors and homeowners and in- meetings with residents in the Cop- formed them of new legislation and perfield Court neighborhood, located the requirements set forth by the na- adjacent to Rose Coulee. Each meet- tional pollutant elimination system. ing lasted approximately one hour to Craig Griesbach Griesbach also approved erosion two hours, located at either Centin- neighborhood’s interest.” and sediment control permits after nel Hall (Fargo Civic Center) or in Griesbach’s decisions were made reviewing companies’ stormwater residential garages. Residents ex- with the approval the area engineer, pollution prevention plans in com- pressed their concerns to Griesbach Mark Miller. Also, National Guard pliance with state and local regula- who in turn would answer their que- Senior Master Sergeant Mike Stende tions. ries as best as possible. was assigned to Copperfield Court to The position stretched into the “They asked about elevations at assist the residents and Griesbach. fall when he took on responsibilities which their property would be af- “Stende is a mechanical engineer including revising the stormwater fected, location of sandbag levee, and for Phoenix International. He helped inspection guide to be utilized by the the access issues. I felt prepared be- me with calculations and because of City of Fargo for the next three to cause they weren’t that hard of ques- his leadership training he was able five years. tions. With the information from the to help when it came to communi- Photos By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter As the spring melt neared, the GIS (Geographic Information Sys- cation with residents,” Griesbach Volunteers and residents start taking sandbags off of pallets do be passed down the line across resi- City of Fargo engineering depart- tems) department and engineers, added. dents’ yards on Wednesday, March 17. There are 13 houses in Copperfield Court. ment assigned Griesbach as well I had enough knowledge to answer One of the most valued tools as other engineers and engineering the questions as far as contours and Griesbach assembled early on was a 9:00 a.m., the sandbagging had of- three skid steers were utilized in the whereas this time we only encoun- technicians to respective areas of estimates. We also took lessons from book of project plans. By combining ficially begun. Throughout the six- placement of pallets. tered 36.99 feet.” Fargo. what the city did in the past and ap- all the available pertinent informa- hour sandbagging effort, about 300 After the flood prevention mea- Coming from a small town, like Planning and preparation began plied them to the current situation,” tion from his neighborhood includ- volunteers including students from sures were installed, Griesbach Hunter, it was easier for Griesbach March 1 as the flood crest predic- Griesbach explained. ing specifications from Army Corps West Fargo and Fargo South, and worked with the GIS department to establish a sense of camaraderie tions became publicized. The City “It’s a give and take process. You of Engineers, sandbag estimates, MeritCare employees passed sand- in developing a geo-referenced pho- when fighting the flood. of Fargo expected to have a month have to consider each individual’s contour maps, contact information, bags down the line to be placed by any to inventory of all the flood control “A sense of community goes a to prepare, but the crest forecast interest while still protecting the and GPS photos from the Flood of one of the four Fargo Firefighters. measures in place. long way in getting things done. We 2009, he was able to identify Copper- Even a few Northern Cass students, “I walked the earthen and sand- learned to work together with other field Court’s needs if the river was to Chase Griesbach, Tucker McPher- bag levees taking pictures in each organizations using the National crest at 38 feet with protection up to son, Erik Andersson, Tyler Sherritt, direction at every property line from Incident Management System. Basi- 40 feet. and Kaitlyn Johnson stopped by to the Wall Street Bridge down to 52nd cally we involved all organizations “The residents were concerned lend a hand on the line. Avenue South,” Griesbach said. and worked together so that every- about using minimally invasive When asked how it felt to have Following Sunday’s crest, if a one was on the same page,” he said. measures when placing the sandbag his brother stop by, Griesbach re- second crest does not occur, the cou- Griesbach will graduate from dike. We used tracked skid steers plied, “I put him to work on a special lee water will not have touched the NDSU in May with a degree in Con- and laid plywood down in the lawns assignment. I had Chase and Erik sandbag dike in Copperfield Court struction Management and a mi- to protect their grass. We also iden- assist the firemen in laying plywood due to the lower than predicted wa- nor in Business Administration. In tified the most effective points for and start covering the dike with the ter level. As soon as the flood waters the mean time, he will continue his human sandbag chains,” Griesbach plastic poly while the other volun- recede to below 30 feet (flood stage), studies at NDSU, volunteering on said. teers finished sandbagging.” sandbags will be removed from Cop- the Hunter Ambulance as a driver, On Wednesday morning, Gries- Roughly 21,000 sandbags were perfield Court. and serving as a part-time employee bach and Stende met with the resi- used to protect Copperfield Court. “It wasn’t as stressful as I thought for the City of Fargo. He is consider- dents to start preparing the plastic Nine sections of Big Bags were also it would be. This year was a rela- ing furthering his education at the poly by laying it out to form a line used to protect 40th Avenue South. tively smaller flood than last year. Upper Great Plains Transportation where the sandbags would be placed. Throughout the process, nine semi- The residents were prepared for Institute in the Masters of Transpor- Once the volunteers arrived around truck loads delivered sandbags and something to the effect of last year tation and Urban Systems program.

After six hours of sandbagging, volunteers moved on to another Senior Master Sergeant Mike Stende parked his National Guard Craig Griesbach uses the sight level to check the elevation of the neighborhood while Griesbach walked along the finished dike, in- humvee next to the entrance of Copperfield Court along 40th Av- sandbag dike. The stick he is crouched next to marks the 907-foot specting the official heights of the sandbag dike as indicated by city enue South. elevation at which a 40 foot crest would touch. engineers. Local church women make blankets for people in need By Amanda Gades Rape and Abuse Crisis Center and and stuffing are placed on tables in takes about 15 minutes per quilt.” Masterpieces can be made with a Churches United for the Homeless. a church room on the first and third The final step of sewing the outer POLICE REPORT person’s hands. That has been shown “The blankets used to be donated Monday of each month. Completing edges together is done by ladies who at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ar- to Lutheran Social Services for proj- the equation to construct the beauti- take the quilts home. thur, where the ladies of the church ects overseas, but we decided that ful blankets is about a dozen willing All of the material for the quilts have gathered to use their quilting there are places in Fargo that need ladies. is donated with the exception of the talents to make blankets for people in them just as much,” said 79-year-old Strips or squares of material are batting, which is purchased by the need. Viestenz. sewn together prior to the gathering. church. Donations have come from Dump truck driver injured Casselton man dies “This is a great mission project for The most recent donation was just When we get together we pin the various sources such as the Good Sa- On March 16, Aggregate Indus- On March 20, the Cass County the church,” said Arthur’s Ruth Vies- before Christmas when 40 quilts and material and tie together the pieces, maritan Center - Arthur, the Fargo tries dump truck driver Michael Sheriff’s Office was called to the 121 tenz, quilting project coordinator. nine afghans were given to the Salva- explained volunteer Mary Ann Han- North Ben Franklin store that closed Leon of West Fargo was injured fol- Langer North, the home of Jerimia While ladies of the church have tion Army and Rape and Abuse Crisis son. and area residents. lowing a crash one mile east of Gard- Johnson, 23. been quilting blankets for many years, Center. “With nine ladies we have been “Many people cleaned out their ner according to a news release from Authorities are calling his death in recent years, the quilts have been The process able to get 13 quilts done in two hours,” closets and gave us material that they the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. an unattended death according to donated to the Salvation Army, the Tables of quilting material, yarn stated Hanson. “[Pinning and tying] didn’t need anymore,” said Viestenz. The incident occurred at about Cass County Sergeant Mitch Bur- Since the material is graciously 12:30 p.m. that day when 55-year old ris. provided the colors vary from one blanket to the next - no two are alike. Leon lost control of truck which was Damage to Page Credit Union “They are all the colors of the rain- hauling sand to a local residence. On March 22, the Cass County bow,” said Viestenz. “Some are very The vehicle was resting on its Sheriff’s Office looked into an at- pretty and some aren’t as pretty but side when Deputy Joe Crawford ar- tempted break-in at the Page Credit we know that they are going to keep rived. Union. people warm.” Leon was taken to MeritCare by Scratch marks were visible on The ladies who participate range in Hunter Ambulance. His condition the door but it appeared that the age from early 60s to 80s and the skill was not available to be released ac- scratches could have come from level varies as well. Some ladies like cording to MeritCare spokesperson someone bumping into the door, ac- Viestenz have been quilting for many Kaci Stenger. cording to the Cass County Sheriff’s years and others like Jo Ann Murch The crash is still under investi- Office report of the incident. learned from others participating in gation Crawford said. this project. “All you really need to know how to do is tie a knot,” said Viestenz. The work is also good exercise for a Flood - From Front person’s hands as it helps keep them limber added Viestenz. tion to compensate those giving Last spring, overland flood wa- Along with positive feeling that their time but the motion was not ters were a serious issue for Daven- comes with making blankets for oth- seconded and died. Mayor Mark port causing water to be in the area ers, the ladies really enjoy the sociabil- Anderson said that the salaries in for several weeks. ity of the quilting. that instance could have been sub- Currently, the city does not be- “I really like getting together with mitted to FEMA. lieve that there will be flood issues the ladies,” said Hanson, who have In Davenport, the city held a this year according to City Auditor been involved for about four years. Photos by Sarah Sorvaag/The Reporter flood preparation meeting on March Bev Dawson. 16. The city signed the emergency No dikes have been make or With the combination of both quilts and crocheted afghans, there were 36 blankets made at St. John’s declaration and approved resolu- sandbags filled added Dawson. Lutheran Church, Arthur. The blanket are currently on display in the church pews. The quilts will be Blankets - Page 9 tion with the Army Corps of Engi- given to area organizations including the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center and the Salvation Army. neers. March 24, 2010 Cass County Reporter Lifestyle 3 Births Gallagher Wheeler Pet Corner Bruce and Angela Wheeler, Cas- Name: Chunk - his name came from the selton, are the parents of a new movie “The Goonies” & because he has a baby boy. Gallagher Thomas was white “C” on his chest. born March 3, 2010. He weighed 7 Owner: Patrick Hofstrand, age 9, Casselton lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 inches long. He joins three brothers and a sister, Type of pet: American Bulldog/Lab mix Christopher, 11, Devon, 9, Fischer, Age: 2 years 23 months, and Elizabeth, 8. Favorite Food: Whatever the baby drops. Grandparents are Robert and Sharon Wasche, Ottertail, Minn. Favorite Activity: Chasing squirrels & tackling and Gerald and Gail Wheeler, Ayr. Patrick when he returns from school. Great-grandparents are Loren Personality: He’s a big baby. He’s especially and Marvill Nelson, Fargo and Har- afraid of rain, fireworks & Chihuahuas. vey Wheeler, Ayr.

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The annual spring meeting of the Cass County Township Officers’ Make sure your Association will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the 15556 36th St. SE, Casselton pet is protected. Embassy Room of Governor’s Inn, Casselton. The program will have 701-347-5496 Call us today! updates on township issues from nu- Winning still merous county and state officials. Former Leonard residents and their family hold winnings from the Non Pro Cutting in Oklahoma City, Okla. They are (left to right) Bonita Laske, Lynn, Mabel Laske and Sylvia and Don Taylor. Lynn won the Sr. Select Cut- ting on Oak N Telesis; and a buckle. Mabel Laske is 96 years old and spends time in Leonard and Minco, Okla. Leonard Lions near her daughter; Sylvia Taylor. She still has a home in Leonard. WHITE ELEPHANT Sale Friday, March 26, 2010 Cantata set for March 28 (Storm date is March 27) The United Singers will present From Durbin an Easter cantata on Sunday, March Charles Albright, Dorothy Al- Starts at 6:30 p.m. • Drawing at 10:30 p.m. 28 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Leo’s Catholic bright, Carolyn Jendro and David Church, Casselton. Piper. Senior Citizens Center, Leonard, ND The cantata, entitled “No Great- From Mapleton er Love,” was written and arranged Mary Gohdes. Proceeds go to Leonard Park improvements by John W. Peterson and consists of Lana Schultz, Casselton, will narration, solos and full choir. narrate. Teresa Buntrock, Cassel- Choir members are : ton, will provide piano accompani- From Casselton ment. Ilene McLean, Wheatland, Paula Bartsch, Randy Buntrock, will direct. Soupapollaza Zach Buntrock, Rebecca Carvell, Everyone is invited and urged to Steve Carvell, Tricia Gegelman, Bar- attend this Lenten event. Following Menu: ry Heck, Greg Heck, Cady Mangin, the cantata, refreshments will be & Bake Sale Wanda Mangin, Pam Nelson, Dar- served by the choir. Various kinds lene Spooner and David Spooner. Sunday, March 28 of Soup, Bread 11:00am - 12:30pm & Dessert Adults: $5 Republicans to hold spring dinner MARTIN’S LUTHERAN 10 & Under: $3 HURCH ASSELTON District 22 Republicans will hold or before Thursday, April 8. C , C a spring dinner on Monday, April 12. Former Senator Mark Andrews It will be held at the Fargo Holiday will be the guest speaker. Sena- Proceeds to Youth/Bible Camperships Inn (I29 & 13th Ave) with a social at tor Gary Lee, Representatives Wes 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:45 p.m. Belter and Vonnie Pietsch will be in All interested parties are in- attendance. State officials and en- vited to attend. Dinner reserva- dorsed candidates for state-wide of- tions are required. Please call Wes fices are invited to attend. Belter (532-0311) or Vonnie Pietsch Representative Wes Belter, (347-4958 or 1-888-483-7501) for Mapleton, ND is chairman for the reservation(s) or additional informa- event. Grandin tion. Reservations must be made on, Fire SHELLI KASIN Department AVON INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE Award winning essay E-REPRESENTATIVE Ham Dinner Kat Pfingsten, daughter of Marlin and Rhonda Pfingsten, a soph- 14457 42nd St. SE omore at Central Cass High School was awarded a plaque and a Embden, ND 58079-9521 check for $250.00 from the Optimists Club for her essay “The Inter- Sunday, March 28 net: Todays Evolution or Tomorrows Menace.” 701-633-5157 AMTOPMsGrandin Fire Hall www.youravon.com/skasin Served Family Style • $10 single or $30 family • DOOR PRIZES Benefit to be held for those Bremer Bank introduces who lost their home from fire Shannon Radcliffe Bueche The Kindred Community Club Children are welcome. Dewey’s ..... is going to put on a benefit for the will be smoke free for the occasion. Thank you two families that were left home- Volunteers are sought to help less from the fire that destroyed the at the event or to provide desserts Just two words... but they express our deep appreciation apartments above Kindred Kabi- such as bars or brownies for the to the community of Casselton for opening your arms nets on March 12. The benefit will meal. Call City Hall at 428-3115 if be March 28 at Dewey’s Bar and you wish to donate your time or a and hearts to care for our residents during last year's Grill from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. dessert. flood evacuation. The event will feature a pulled For those who wish to donate but pork meal and silent auction to help can’t come to the event, funds can out single fathers Ryan Devine and be mailed to Fire Victims Fund, c/o his son Chris, 13 and Ken Busse Kindred Community Club, P.O. Box On March 27, 2009, you took us in, you made us feel and his son Zach, 6. 334, Kindred, N.D. 58051. Personal Banker welcome, you cared for our residents and our employees. Shannon Radcliffe Bueche Now, a year later, the memories are still vivid and our in Casselton 347-4483 gratitude is immense.

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,QWUR%XHFKHLQGG $0 March 24, 2010 4 Opinion Cass County Reporter Up from the Past

40 Years Ago is so detailed that he carves his own March 24, 1970 barbed wire for authenticity.

“Good woodcarvers don’t grow on trees and that’s why Vernon Spoon- 30 Years Ago 70 Years Ago er’s work stands out like a Michel- March 24, 1980 March 24, 1940 angelo in the woodpile.” This quote is taken from the Question of the Week: The In- Determined to bring to a halt calls March 1970 issue of The Western quiring Reporter asked some Cas- that have annoyed local telephone Horseman, in which Spooner is fea- selton Youth “What is Congress?” patrons, the company has started tured for his outstanding work in Michael Sinner: “A bunch of peo- a check up of all such calls. If the woodcarving. ple who help liberate the world.” trouble continues, the violators will The Western Horseman, with a Julie Richardson: “The presi- be dealt with according to the law. circulation of 213,000, has the larg- dent’s relatives.” The step was decided upon after nu- est circulation of any other horse- Penny McKay: “A state, because merous complaints had been made man magazine in the world. it has a lot of people in it.” to the company that patrons, upon Spooner began carving wood as a Gary Bachmeier: “People, oh answering the telephone, had been hobby more than 20 years ago. He brother, I don’t know.” subjected to “smart remarks” by the began thinking seriously about mar- Scott Klinkhammer: “A big city callee, who not infrequently posed keting his work after heart surgery ‘cause there’s a lot of people in it.” as an employee of the telephone in April 1968. Gina Kieffer: “A businessman.” company. These calls can be traced His main works include a decorat- Jason Eckert: “A bunch of junk, and will be. Most come at night and ed clock using carved ducks for nu- because they don’t know anything.” some people have been aroused at merals and carved rifles for hands; Stacy Ertelt: “A person. Or it two and three o’clock in the morning and Indian on horseback chasing a could be a big city.” to find the call was just a “joke.” buffalo; horses and other animals; and an entire polo team. His work Lloyd Omdahl The Dakota Kid Former Lt. Governor of ND -Former UND Political Science professor by Lynn Hummel One-House Legislature Still Has Merit As I sifted through my records of the 1970-72 consti- allow fewer reporters to do a better job. When Things Go Haywire tutional convention for the archives, I was reminded of A unicameral would get rid of the greatest evil of the Henry Longfellow (1807-1882) warned us. He wrote But most haywire is not the result of mother nature the lengthy debate among the delegates over the pro- two-house system - the conference committee, an entity that “Into each life some rain must fall. Some days must getting out of control, but of the man-made variety. For posal to recommend a one-house legislature. While that that makes a mockery of the open meetings law and gov- be dark and dreary.” But Longfellow didn’t warn us example, the Toyota auto company is haywire right now. effort failed, the current demand for more government ernment transparency. With major legislation held up that not only must some rain fall, but sometimes things Their cars are having serious acceleration problems transparency should breathe new life into the concept. until the end of the session, the conference committees would just plain go totally haywire. And the reason he (they speed up when you don’t want them to) and brak- The convention was the only genuinely deliberative make many of the decisions that are rushed through in didn’t warn us about things going haywire is that the ing problems (they don’t brake when you want them to), body to convene since the 1889 convention. The delegates the last hours of the session. term had never been used until it turned up in a debate the “fixes” aren’t necessarily working and investigators focused on the merits and demerits of issues, unfettered Interested parties may be unaware that their bills are in the Canadian House of Commons in 1917. seem to be unable to understand why it’s all happening. by lobbyists, political parties or ideological predisposi- being emasculated and rewritten by veteran legislators Now actual hay wire itself is simply the wire used for Is it an electronics problem? Stay tuned, but keep your tions. In this environment, the one-house concept won who know the conference committee game. As legislators bailing hay. There is nothing haywire about hay wire eyes open for runaway Toyotas. the support of one-third of the delegates. wait impatiently in the waning hours of the session, they until it is used for doing makeshift repairs. For exam- Congress is haywire. Everybody in the United States Among the unicameral supporters were conserva- are ready to vote for anything to reach adjournment. ple, by the time you find yourself making repairs with knows it. Even Congress itself knows it. Members are tives, moderates and liberals. They all seemed to find “If the unicameral is so great, why haven’t other duct tape (yes, half the population of English speak- bailing out like the ship has hit an iceberg. Do Demo- some quality in the one-house that led them to believe states followed the lead of Nebraska?” opponents ask. ing people pronounce it duck tape), things have really crats and Republicans speak to one another anymore? I the system would be better for legislating in North Da- The question loses its validity when we remember that gone haywire. Haywire is sometimes used to suggest am waiting for a “statesman” to emerge, someone who kota than the present two-house system. state legislatures have an iron grip on proposing consti- mental problems, but it usually means “all screwed up.” will put the public good ahead of party lines, but I don’t Transparency, a characteristic now in public demand, tutional amendments to adopt a one-house legislature. Haywire is also the name of a Canadian hard rock band see any likely candidates. Everybody’s pointing fingers was the one quality that won over many of the one-house Nebraska got its unicameral with an initiated measure, whose music would probably be considered haywire by at the men and women across the aisle. It’s sickening. supporters. With one house, legislators would no longer a process available in only 18 states and virtually impos- most of us. In the early 20th century, the term “haywire Families can go haywire too, but they don’t have to. be able to dodge the hard decisions by passing the buck sible to use in several of those. Legislatures with 150 outfit” was used to describe poorly equipped loggers. There can be so many causes: bad health, credit card back and forth between the houses. They would have to members are not about to propose unicamerals with 90 A classic example of things going haywire took place debt, alcohol, drugs, gambling, unemployment, bank- stand up and be accountable for legislative decisions. members. in Haiti when the earthquake struck on January 12th ruptcy, delinquent parents, delinquent kids, car prob- With a one-house system, the public could more ef- Another common argument offered by the bicameral- and falling buildings and killed and injured people were lems, bad cooking and bad breath. Those are all hay- fectively participate in the law-making process without ists is that it takes a second house to correct errors made compounded by lack of water, lack of food, lack of medi- wire conditions. But the family itself doesn’t have to go making several trips to the State Capitol to testify at by the first house. With legislators clearly responsible cine, lack of medical personnel, lost children, airport haywire, but can survive those problems by all rowing several hearings. In the bicameral system, bills have for bad decisions in the one-house system, voters will sift congestion, looting and general confusion. That is what together against the current. Only when love, trust and a way of experiencing dramatic changes in content as the membership until they get a legislature that doesn’t haywire is all about. forgiveness are lost does the boat sink. they move from one house to the next, making it difficult make mistakes. Surely, we can find 90 people in North Haywire is about to strike much closer to home as The moral of the story is that you can avoid a good for citizens 200 miles from the scene to keep up with the Dakota able to make good decisions in a one-house sys- this article is written. Within days, the surging Red deal of haywire by building solid buildings on firm foun- process. tem. In any case, the governor has a veto for bad bills. River is expected to pour over its banks into flood terri- dations, building on high ground, building tall dikes, Press coverage would be more complete with only one Now that all of this has been said, I can surrender my tory. A flood all by itself might be considered nature go- buying safe cars (or trading away unsafe ones), elect- house. With budgets suffering and capitol reporters dis- convention records to the archives, knowing that I fired ing haywire. But when the basic problem is compounded ing candidates from the middle of the road and building appearing, the media are limited in resources for cov- one last volley for the unicameral, as futile as it was. by additional rain or snow, pumps going out, electricity your family on solid values. But even with all these pre- ering complex legislative systems. A unicameral would being cut off, sandbags with holes in the bottom, trans- cautions, remember “Into each life some rain must fall. portation detours, delays and general chaos, haywire is Some days must be dark and dreary.” Keep optimistic in full bloom. and keep smiling. Extension Notes Random Thoughts... about the last Igs Todd Weinmann Extension Agent/Horticulture by Myrna Lyng Well, they’ve done it again: for Laughable Scientific Achievements: given to some needy bystander. Oh, my. I don’t Extension Agent Cass County given the Ig Nobel Prizes for The prize for veterinary medicine went to a even want to start with that one. the best scientific research pair of Brits, who showed that cows that have Keeping in mind that this and other categories that makes you laugh—and names give more milk than cows that are name- included illustrations or demos, you can see that think. The “Igs” are the an- less. Haven’t you always wondered about that? as far as keeping a straight face is concerned, the nual awards that “celebrate the unusual, honour Now you know. Ig presenters have two chances: slim and none. the imagination and spur people’s interest in sci- The peace prize went to researchers from the So with material like that to deal with, no wonder Snow Mold ence, medicine and technology.” According to Na- University of Bern, Switzerland, for determining, they have a good time at the Igs. Many people are relieved that the snow is finally disappearing. Snow ture magazine, the Ig Nobel awards are “arguably by experiment, whether it is better to be smashed As a matter of fact, it’s kind of refreshing to mold has been showing up and has the appearance of being fuzzy or matted the highlights of the scientific calendar.” over the head with a full bottle of beer or with an know that Nobel laureates, who, I suppose, spend on grass with white to gray to light pink coloration. Treatment may include: That assessment might put noses out of joint empty one. The citation didn’t say which was the most of their time in mind-bending study and re- raking or fluffing up the matted area once the ground has dried some. Suc- in Stockholm, where rarified-atmosphere sci- preferable method for rendering someone coma- search, let their hair down and act like ordinary cess with raking is usually seen when the soil is not soggy and the tempera- entists of the more familiar Nobel kind gather tose, so you have to go to the Journal of Forensic crazies at least once a year. We certainly can use tures are around 50˚ F. Spreading out slow melting snow banks are also to to have their accomplishments recognized. To and Legal Medicine if you want to know if it’s bet- more humor in this often-bleak world. your advantage with snow mold situations. In spite of the fungicides on the be sure, Nobel laureates get their names in the ter to run on full or empty. But as I’ve said in previous annual reports market, none will ‘cure’ the snow mold; nor is snow mold lethal on home World Almanac and earn a pretty nice monetary The economics prize was awarded to directors, on the Igs, what is strangest is that someone or bluegrass lawns. Fall “winterizer” fertilizers do NOT contribute to the in- prize and even become crossword clues. But do executives and auditors of four Icelandic banks some governmental entity actually coughed up creased susceptibility of snow mold. Where it continues to happen every year they have as much fun as the Igs do at theirs? for demonstrating that tiny banks can be rapidly the bucks to pay scientists to do this “improbable is an indication that perhaps the turf needs to be core aerated to improve Nature magazine doesn’t think so. transformed into huge banks, and vice versa, and research.” I’m sort of glad they do, because this drainage. The Igs ceremony features bizarre opera sing- for demonstrating that similar things can be done stuff does make me laugh. And making people If you have questions about snow mold or other horticulture topics, ing, much throwing of paper airplanes, and silly to an entire national economy. laugh is one of the Ig’s goals. contact me at the Cass County Extension Office. My phone number is 241- behavior from actual Nobel Prize winners. For Wait a minute. Didn’t the Icelandic economy As for the other goal that the research makes 5707, email address is [email protected] and web address is www. example, when the 2003 Ig Nobel Peace Prize just tank? I wonder if these guys had anything to people think? I dunno about that. But it sure ag.ndsu.edu/casscountyextension. went to the inventor of karaoke, the crowd of as- do with that. does make me wonder. sembled science geeks roared in delirium when Three dudes from a university in Mexico won Nobel laureates performed karaoke to Frankie the chemistry prize for creating diamonds from Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” liquid, specifically from tequila. Yowzah. A new Pretty goofy stuff, eh? But you have to be im- use for the agave plant. pressed with an event whose keynote address is The physics prize went to three American re- only one minute long. searchers for analytically determining why preg- Keep in mind that the research that is reward- nant women don’t tip over. If you saw my refer- Letters to the Editor ed at the Ig Nobels is real. But I can’t for the ence to J. Lo’s backside last week you know that life of me figure out how humanity is advanced she would never be in danger of that happening. by knowing that fleas that live on a dog can jump (In case you missed it, her “baby bump” would be The Cass County Reporter encourages “letters to the editor” from all of its read- higher than fleas that live on a cat (2007 biology balanced by her ah, protruding backside.) ers on any issue in the news or anything else that might be on their minds. award-winner). The public health prize was awarded to three But enough about what I think. I’m sure that Chicagoans for inventing a brassiere that, in an We reserve the right to edit letters that are of excess length and to select which letters will be pub- you’re dying to know who won, so, (drum roll, emergency, can be quickly converted into a pair lished. We would also ask that all letters be signed and that they be published with the writers’ name. please) here are a few of the 2009 Ig Nobel Prizes of gas masks, one for the bra wearer and one to be

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Catholic Grace Lutheran Zion Lutheran Grandin-Rev. Michael Kessler Harwood-Pastor Doug Stave St. Agatha’s Catholic Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Hope-Rev. Timothy Johnson Worship: 10:00 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Herby Lutheran Fellowship: 11:00 a.m. Argusville-Rev. Paul Fugelstad Sacred Heart Worship: 9:30 a.m. Methodist Sanborn-Rev. Timothy Johnson Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. Horace Lutheran Kindred Area Parish Horace-Pastor Dave Sorensen Calvary-Kindred, Zion near Walcott St. Agnes Catholic Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Pastor John Bergh Hunter-Rev. Matthew Attansey Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Worship: Zion 9:30 a.m. Mass: 1st, 3rd Sundays 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: Kindred 11:00 a.m. Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Wed., March 10: “I Am the Light of the Kindred Lutheran United Methodist World” 6:00 p.m. Kindred-Pastor Andrew Schlecht. Arthur/Casselton Wayne K. Erickson Ralph Boisjolie Tonya Foss Worship: 10:00 a.m. Rev. Arlyn Coalter St. Benedict’s Catholic Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship: Casselton 9:00 a.m. Wayne passed away Monday Ralph Boisjolie, 85, Minot, Tonya Ann (Lako) Foss, Horace-Rev. Jared Kadlec Website: www.kindredlutheran.com Worship: Arthur 10:30 a.m. March 8, 2010, at the age of 74, N.D., died Sunday, March 21, 35, passed away peacefully on Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Wed., Feb. 24 Worship: Arthur 7:00 p.m. Leonard Lutheran Parish Wed., Feb. 24: “I Am the Bread of Life” at his home in Page, N.D., under 2010, at ManorCare in Minot. March 18, 2010 after a brief bat- Sunday Mass: 7:00 and 10:30 a.m. Mass: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Leonard-Rev. Jim Hulberg Arthur - 6:00 p.m. the care of Hospice of the Red Ralph Oumand Boisjolie was tle with ALS. Mass: Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Community Worship: Bethel: 10:30 a.m. River Valley. born January 22, 1925, a son of Tonya was born March 23, United Methodist - Page Wayne was born Septem- Eugene J. and Laura A. (March- 1974 at Breckenridge, Minn. She St. Bernard Catholic Maple Sheyenne Lutheran Rev. Allen Finger ber 17, 1935 in Page, N.D. to and) Boisjolie, in Binford, N.D. was raised in Arthur, N.D. and Oriska-Rev. Timothy Johnson Harwood-Rev. Emily Nesdahl Worship: 8:30 a.m. Ernest and Mrytle (Thomp- He was raised on the family graduated from Dakota High Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. son) Erickson. He graduated farm near Durbin, N.D. He and School. Tonya then attended a United Methodist - Hope from Page High School in 1954. his family moved to Everest in year of college at Hutchinson, St. Leo’s Catholic Martin’s Lutheran Rev. Allen Finger Wayne served in the U.S. Navy 1944 and in 1955, they moved to Minn. On December 5, 1997, Casselton-Rev. James Ermer Casselton-Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel Worship: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. from 1956 to 1957. He married Casselton. she married Marlin Foss. Tonya Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Moravian Joanne Treinen on November Ralph was employed with the worked as a CNA at Arthur Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 9:30 a.m. 28, 1959 in Fargo, N.D.. Northern Pacific Railroad where Good Samaritan Center and Bethel-Goshen Moravian After serving in the Navy he he worked as a section worker Elim Nursing Home in Fargo, St. Maurice’s Catholic Norman-Davenport Parish Leonard-Durbin -Rev. Brian Dixon farmed for several years then for over 20 years. Ralph and his she then owned and operated a Kindred-Father Jared Kadlec Kindred-Davenport-Rev. Brian Hansen Worship: Goshen 9:00 a.m. went to work for the Galesburg brother, Ovid, moved to Minot in home daycare center, then co- Mass: 8:30 a.m. Worship: Norman 9:00 a.m. Worship: Bethel 11:00 a.m. Elevator for 30 years. He also 1991. He had resided at Manor- owned the cleaning company, Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Canaan Moravian enjoyed calling and teaching Care for the last four years. Cloud 9, with long time friend, St. Thomas Catholic Worship: Davenport 10:45 a.m. Rural Davenport - Pastor Mary Bielke square dancing for 26 years. He He was a member of St. John Christa Hummel. Buffalo-Rev. James Ermer Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. retired in 2001 at the age of 65. the Apostle Catholic Church in She is survived by two chil- Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Our Savior Lutheran Wayne enjoyed his retire- Minot. Ralph loved gardening dren, Kyle and CeeJay Foss, Page-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis Presbyterian ment with his wife Joanne; go- and doing his yardwork. Arthur; parents, Alan and Kath- St. Williams Catholic Wednesday Worship: 6:30 p.m. ing camping, fishing, hunting, Surviving family includes a leen (Ness) Lako, Arthur; three Argusville-Father Leo Kinney Worship: 10:30 a.m. Baldwin Presbyterian and watching his grandchildren brother, Ovid Boisjolie, Minot; brothers, Mark (Rebecca) Lako Daily Mass: Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Pillsbury-Substitute Supply Pastor playing sports. sister, Jeanette Jenson; nieces and Paul (Julie) Lako, both of Saturday Mass: 7:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Worship: 9:00 a.m. Wayne is survived by his and nephews, Brenda (Jim) Lar- Arthur, Dale (Josephine) Lako, Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m. Hope-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis wife Joanne, of 50 years; four sen, Neil (Sharon) Jenson, and Hunter, N.D.; two sisters, Jodi Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Colgate Presbyterian sons, Tony (Terry) Erickson, Kipp (Laurie) Jenson, all of Mi- (Scott) Zieske, Arthur, Elsie Congregational Rev. Mark Flaten Arlington, Texas, Steve (Angie) not, Curt Boisjolie, Fargo, and (Steve) Olander, Prior Lake, Barrie Congregational Shepherd of the Prairie Worship: 9:00 a.m. Erickson, Larry (Lisa) Erick- Jennell (Ray) Johnston, Austin, Minn.; 11 nieces and nephews; Rural Kindred-Rev. Chuck Belzer Rev. Sarah Larsen Tade son, Scott (Coralee) Erickson Texas. and one great nephew. No Worship: No Saturday Worship: Faith United Presbyterian all of Hope, N.D.; one daughter, Ralph was preceded in death Tonya was preceded in death Sunday School: Walcott: 10:00 a.m. Hunter-Grandin-Rev. Donna Monteith Dawn (Brad) Flaten, Galesburg, by his parents; and brothers, by a brother, Daniel Lee Lako; United Church of Christ Sunday Worship: Hickson: 9:00 a.m. Worship: Hunter 9:00 a.m. N.D., 18 grandchildren, and one Lloyd and Chester. grandparents, John and Marian Argusville-Rev. Dorothy (Darcy) Borden Sunday Worship: Christine: 11:00 a.m. Worship: Grandin 11:00 a.m. great-grandchild. He is survived Mass of Christian Burial will (Goglin) Lako, Harry and Phyllis Worship: 10:00 a.m. Wed., March 17: “I Am the Resurrection and by seven siblings, Ole Erickson, be held Wednesday, March 24, (Crist) Ness. St. John Lutheran the Life” 6:00 p.m. Joyce Flickenger, Vivian Kent 2010, at noon at St. John the The funeral was held Satur- Lutheran Arthur-Intern Pastor Jacqui Thone Worship: 10:30 a.m. First Presbyterian all of Page, N.D., John (Wini- Apostle Catholic Church in Mi- day, March 20 in St. John’s Lu- Buffalo Lutheran Wed., March 24: “I Am the True Vine” Buffalo-Rev. Brian Hazard fred) Erickson, Frenchtown, not. theran Church, Arthur. Private Buffalo-Rev. Cathy Hedmark 6:00 p.m. Worship: 10:00 a.m. Mont., Karen Knudsvig, Buxton, Interment is in Rosehill Me- family services were held on Fri- Worship: 10:30 a.m. N.D., Larry Erickson, Kindred, morial Park, Minot, N.D. day at the West Funeral Home, Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. St. John Lutheran Tower City Presbyterian N.D., MaryAnn (Larry) Ham- Memorials: are preferred to Casselton. Embden-Rev. John Flaa Tower City-Rev. Brian Hazard mer, Hutchinson, Minn., and American Cancer Society, Dako- Interment is in Arthur Cem- First Lutheran Worship: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 11:15 a.m. many nieces and nephews. ta Boys Ranch, or the Salvation etery. Hunter-Rev. Julie Tillberg Wayne is preceded in death Army. Condolences can be sent via Worship: 9:00 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Westminster Presbyterian by his parents and one grand- Those wishing to sign the on- westfuneralhome.com. Wed., March 3: “I Am the Good Shepherd” Tower City-Rev. Cathy Hedmark Casselton-Rev. Richard Kargard Worship: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 9:30 a.m. daughter, Deziree Erickson. line register and share memories 6:00 p.m. Gardner United Lutheran Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wayne touched many lives may access the online obituaries Gardner-Rev. Tim Bauer with his smile, sense of humor, section at (www.thompsonlar- Worship: 11:00 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran and lots of love. He will be son.com). Cards of Thanks Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Rural Chaffee-Rev. John Flaa missed by many. Worship: 10:30 a.m. The funeral was held Satur- Good Samaritan Center day, March 13 in Our Savior Lu- Thank You Supply Pastor West Prairie Free Lutheran (AFLC) theran Church, Page. Marlene Knudson We are deeply grateful for the Worship: 10:15 a.m. Rural Kindred, Rev. Lee Hoops Burial is in Page City Cem- many ways you have shown your Worship: 10:00 a.m. etery in the spring. love, care, support, and concern for Gift of God Lutheran (CLC) Marlene D. Knudson, 75, Fargo, Mapleton - Rev. Matthew Gurath Trinity Lutheran Online Guestbook: www.bak- died Sunday, March 21, 2010 in Audrie and all of us. We thank you for your prayers, phone calls, visits, Worship: 9:00 a.m. Ayr-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis erfuneral.com. MeritCare Hospital Palliative Care, Wednesday Worship: 5:30 Arrangements with Lindsey Fargo. cards, and rides for Tom. The days Worship: 9:00 a.m. Carlson Funeral Home, Page, Marlene was born July 19, 1934 prior to Audrie’s funeral, we had N.D. to Everett and Minnie Bittner in only to open the door to receive an Winner, S.D. She married Donald abundance of food for the large fam- Wangler’s Foods R. Knudson on February 25, 1956. ily meals; we were cared for so well They made their home in Williston, by all of you! Thank you for your PAGE and FINGAL, ND Mitchell, S.D. and Sioux Falls, S.D., presence at the visitation, prayer 347-4181 633-5575 428-3644 service, and funeral, and for the Judi Adamson where they raised their two children. Casselton, ND Buffalo, ND Kindred, ND (701) 668-2261 • (701) 924-8824 cards and memorials. We extend a They moved to Fargo in 1980. MEMBER FDIC Judi Adamson, 68, West Fargo, She is survived by her two daugh- special word of thanks to Pastors Jeff died on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at ters, Kathy (Paul) Harty, Owatonna, and Liz Davis, West Funeral Home, Kindred her home. Minn. and Kristi Knudson (Scott Trinity Lutheran Church of Ayr, and Judith L. Spillum was born on Wendlick), West Fargo; brother, the Ayr Women for the luncheon af- State Bank ter the funeral. Your presence and August 12, 1941 in Louisiana to Larry Bittner, Minden, Nev. and Farmlife Treated Products Wesley and Norma (Wold) Spillum. sister, Donna Steiger, Winner, S.D. actions through these last years and MEMBER FDIC She attended school at Bisbee, and and three granddaughters. especially after the death of our be- 428-3121 • Kindred, ND 645-2395 Leonard, ND 967-8312 graduated from Rugby (N.D.) High She was preceded in death by her loved wife/mom/grandma mirrored School. She continued her educa- husband, Donald; mother and father Christ’s love. God has truly blessed This Weekly Church Message is sponsored by these concerned tion at Interstate Business College, and two brothers. us with wonderful friends! We also thank the staff of Arthur Good Sa- and responsible businesses and citizens, who urge you Fargo. Judi married LeRoy G. Ad- The funeral will be Wednesday, to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath. DEWEY’S amson on June 26, 1965 at Rugby. March 24 at 11:00 a.m. in Martin’s maritan Center for their loving care BAR & GRILL They lived and farmed at Gardner. Lutheran Church, Casselton, with of Audrie and their gracious service She worked as a dispatcher for E.W. visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to us and Hospice of Red River Val- Kindred, ND • 701-428-3331 Wylie in Fargo from 1984 to 2006. Burial is in Casselton Cemetery. ley for their steps to ensure Audrie’s They moved to West Fargo in 1995. Condolences can be sent online: last days were comfortable. LeRoy died on March 30, 2002. For westfuneralhome.com. Tom Cameron and Family And as they were coming down the past three years, Judi worked as a bus hostess for AJ’s Casino Tours. from the mountain, He gave them She is survived by two sons, Dar- orders not to relate to anyone win (Stacy), West Fargo and Mark Duane Walberg Casselton & West Fargo, ND (Heidi), Fargo and three grandchildren. what they had seen, until the Son She was preceded in death by Duane Walberg, 79, Horace, of Man should rise from the dead. her parents; husband; and an infant passed away on Sunday, March 21, Lindsey-Carlson 347-4471 son. 2010 at Innovis Hospital, Fargo. - Mark 9:9 The funeral was held Tuesday in The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. West Funeral Home Chapel. on Thursday at Horace Lutheran Funeral Home 52 South Langer Ave. Burial is in Nora Lutheran Cem- Church, Horace. Visitation will be Markers and Monuments Casselton, ND 58012 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday etery, Gardner. 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funeral homes in the country! Federal Deposit Insurance Cooperation March 24, 2010 6 School News Cass County Reporter Youth to raise funds through ‘Hoops for Haiti’ Local DECA students advance to nationals By Amanda Gades Linus, which makes blan- Creative juices helped develop a kets for a variety of sites unique fundraising event in Tower such as F-M Ambulance, City for the victims of Haiti called Innovis Hospital and Hos- “Hoops for Haiti.” pice of the Red River Val- The March 31 event will include ley. Maple Valley students in grades “This is a great way for 4 - 12 and the youth will be either students to help those in hula hooping or shooting baskets, need,” said Milbrandt. “We explained Tower City resident Amy thought it would be best to Milbrandt who is coordinating the donate for a specific project event. instead of sending funds to Funds from the Buffalo and St. a major entity.” Paul’s Lutheran Church youth activ- Students participating ity will be used to assist in paying for will be asking area resi- postage to get blankets to Haiti for dents to sponsor them. (If medical personnel to give out. The someone is not able to at- funds will specifically go to the East- tend the event, but would ern North Dakota chapter of Project still like to donate, checks can be sent to St. Paul Lu- theran Church, c/o Hoops Maple Valley students grades 4 - 12 for Haiti, Box 68, Tower have been invited to participate in the City, ND 58071) Hoops for Haiti event. Students can ei- Milbrandt is hoping that ther shoot baskets or hula hoop. the students can raise $500 to $1,000 but even $200 therans. would be great. Through its chapter programs, “One dollar can go a long way for Thrivent Financial members come this project,” she said. together in service to help their com- Service projects like this help re- munities and congregations. Mem- mind youth of what it means to give bers are able to use Thrivent Finan- back to others in need. cial dollars to add to the funds that Photo by Amanda Gades/The Reporter “We should be very thankful for they raise at an activity or to pur- The DECA students advancing to nationals are (back row, left to right) Kendra Romsdal, Jenna Kost, what we have,” said Milbrandt. chase materials for service projects, Funds gathered from Hoops for Wyatt Madsen, (front row) Riley Camas and Tiffany Fletschock. Hoops for Haiti will occur on while energizing other members and Haiti will be supplemented by funds volunteers to provide help that would Central Cass’ State DECA Conference participants were quite successful this year. There were 34 students that Wednesday, March 31 from 6:30 from West Cass County Chapter not otherwise be available. competed in the state tournament that was held in Minot on March 14 -16. Out of the 34 participants, 17 people were to 8:30 p.m. at the Maple Valley #31333 of Thrivent Financial for Lu- High School gymnasium. on stage to be recognized. In order to get on stage, you have to be in the top 50 percent in the event. Five people qualified for nationals. These included Kendra Romsdal and Jenna Kost for Business Law and Ethics, Riley Camas qualified in Apparel and Accessories Marketing, Wyatt Madsen qualified in the Stock Market Game and Tiffany Fletschock for Principles in Hospitality and Tourism. The National Conference will be held in Louisville, Ky. on April 23 - 28. This is the first time that any of these Greetings from the Superintendent students have advanced to nationals. by Allen Burgad, Northern Cass School District The school advisor for DECA is Neil Litton.

I Can Make it up Later dents who will be gone for the next The truth of the matter is that Scholarship Opportunity for students Many times students indicate day: five minutes what is missed can never be made up that they are not doing anything in Total Classroom Time - 55 min- in its entirety. A teacher is unable to class and if they do have a lesson utes. Total Time Spent on Absent spend as much time with a student they can make it up later. What I Students - 25 minutes – 45 percent who was absent. Attendance is a interested in historic preservation am referring to is the issue of stu- of classroom time skill that you want students to carry A scholarship is available for advance preservation initiatives in was created by family and friends dents missing class. I still teach one The point I am trying to make over into college and the work force. college students majoring in Art, North Dakota. Featured sessions in honor of Rurik Ekstrom, board period during the day and enjoy the is the amount of time that must be Many times I will talk to college stu- Architecture, or related disciplines include documentary photography, member and past president of Pres- time with students. However, I ex- committed to students who are ab- dents who have dropped out of col- to attend the annual North Dakota Prairie Churches and adaptive re- ervation North Dakota. Rurik re- perience the same frustrations that sent. Nearly one-third to one-half of lege. They indicate to me that they Historic Preservation Conference use, and stories from the renais- ceived his bachelor of Architecture the period can be spent on students seldom attended class and therefore teachers and students experience re- May 7-9, 2010 in Dickinson, ND. sance zone. The keynote speaker is from the University of Virginia and garding excessive student absences. who were gone the prior day or for began to fail. The scholarship covers conference Dr. Steven Bedford, Program Direc- his Master of Fine Art from Yale It has been our focus at Northern students who will be gone the next I encourage parents to stress the Cass to promote positive student at- day. Students who are absent not importance of attendance to their registration fees and provides a sti- tor, Historic Preservation/Building University. He served as professor tendance. In this article I will com- only affect their educational oppor- children. Attendance is a lifetime pend for the event. Conservation Program at Univer- and chairman of the Department of municate why good attendance is im- tunities but also the educational op- skill that assures future success in The annual North Dakota His- sity of Massachusetts-Amherst. The Architecture and Landscape Archi- portant for all students to be success portunities of other students in the college and their careers. I also un- toric Preservation Conference is conference also features regional tecture at North Dakota State Uni- in their current and future education class. derstand how important it is for stu- sponsored by Preservation North heritage tours, including a walking versity located in Fargo, ND. and careers. Many managers in the business dents that are sick to remain at home Dakota, a private nonprofit orga- tour of downtown Dickinson, and Students may apply for the Ru- Below I have listed a normal pe- sector indicate that employee atten- until they feel better. There are also nization providing historic preser- a preservation crawl highlighting rik Ekstrom Historic Preservation riod of class time. dance is the 1st priority for company important factors for students to re- vation leadership and educational area heritage resources such as the Scholarship by completing the on- 1. Take Attendance: five minutes success and profitable earnings. I main healthy. They are proper rest, opportunities. The 2010 conference Hutmacher Farm and Knife River line application – www.prairieplac- 2. Demonstrate yesterday’s les- strongly believe that student atten- eat right, and dress properly on cold theme is “Partners in Preservation.” Flint Quarries. es.org/scholarship.cfm. son to student’s who were absent: 15 dance is the 1st priority for student winter days. On a school night, el- Sessions will focus on preservation These scholarships are made The deadline for applications is achievement and student success. I ementary students should be in bed minutes basics and how preservationists can possible through the Rurik Ekstrom April 1, 2010. 3. Collect assignments and hand encourage parents to schedule ap- by 9 p.m. and high school students work with others in a wide variety of Scholarship Fund, which was es- back assignments of students who pointments around school. Also should be in bed at least by 10:30 were gone: five minutes understand that your child will fre- p.m. professions and fields to successfully tablished in 2005. The scholarship 4. Cover the lesson for the day: quently suggest that they won’t miss I hope this article is helpful for 25 minutes much if they are not in class. They parents and students to realize the 5. Review things that we are cov- will also quote these famous words, importance of attendance. ering and give assignments to stu- “I can make it up later.” Exercise Your Brain. TNT Kid fitness academy event on March 25 TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastices Academy’s first annual signature event and silent auction “In Their Shoes” Read the Newspaper. will take place on Thurs., March 25 at the Oxbow Country Club in Oxbow. The event will have an emphasisi on walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. Many of our youth today struggle with childhood obesity, physical limitations, as well as self-esteem. This event will help TNT to continue offering their distinctive programs from the skilled athlete Studies show that reading keeps your to the less skilled athlete all working side by side in a facility that focuses on health and wellness for youth. There will be a variety of children’s, men’s and women’s dress, casual and athletic shoes to bid on. Shoe sponsors mind sharp. Give your brain a boost. are Scheels, The Red Shoe, Straus, and Dick Beardsley Running Store. The night doesn’t end there...it will be a night Subscribe to the newspaper and expand filled with great music, dancing and dance lessons to get participants groovin’. To purchase tickets, contact TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics Academy at 701-365-8868. your mind with a world of information. Maple Valley School Board election: Two positions on ballot Maple Valley School District will at-large, a three year term, current- request an application packet from The Cass County Reporter hold its annual school board election ly held by Lori Kasowski. Linda Milbrandt, Maple Valley on Tuesday, June 8 from 7 a.m. to The position for representative High School, 207 Broadway, Tower 701-347-4493 7 p.m. Voting precincts will be at from the original region of Oriska, a City, N.D. the Buffalo Community Center, the one year un-expired term of a three Completed applications must be Fingal City Hall and the school in year term, currently held by Steph- given to Linda Milbrandt, Business Oriska. The following board mem- ani Karges. Manager, before 4:00 p.m. on Fri- bers’ term will expire: Anyone interested in being a day, April 9, 2010. The position for representative- candidate for these positions can LHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT

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Whistle Freetake it before the peopleZone will be on ballot By Amanda Gades to see what they want,” The entire city of Casselton get McConnell stated. the opportunity to vote on the Rail- The council also dis- road Quiet Zone in June. cussed how the Quiet At the Dec. 7 Casselton City Zone will be paid for. ASABLANCA RCHESTRA ap- Council meeting, the council The legislature proved putting the Quiet Zone on through SB 2338, allot- C O the ballot in a 3-2 vote and paying ted $1.6 million of high- for the project with the current sales way tax distribution tax. (Dissenting were Tom Sinner, funds and $900,000 in Jr. and Lee Anderson, while Fred federal highway traffic Wangler was not at the meeting.) safety funds for high- Online! The motion specifically called foron way-rail grade crossing the $1.3 million Quiet Zone to be safety projects. Each the ballot. city may be awarded as This would mean that the cur- much as $225,000 for a rent plan will create safety mea- Quiet Zone. sures of a four quadrant system on The city’s portion is Langer Ave., medians and two gates likely to be paid for by a Be sure to cut down any branches that are close to your home for Third Ave. N., Sixth Ave. N. and one-cent sales tax that is that may fall on it during a winter storm. Fifteenth Ave. N and improved signs already in place. and mazes for Eighth Ave. N. IN ONCERT “I think that we can Although Council Member Pete pay for the Quiet Zone - Silbernagel made the motion re- with the tax we cur C Make sure your home garding the Quiet Zone, he thinks rently have,” Silberna- www.ccreporter.com that it costs too much to put up the gel said. four gates on Langer Ave., but he The city’s one cent SRF Consulting, the railroad Quiet Zone will With current estimates from decided to leave the project up to the tax is designated to be is ready for winter cost approximately $1.3 million, with a possible grant from the state of North service the furnace/boiler to make people whether they want to pay for By Amanda Gades used for infrastructure, Dakota for up to $225,000. sure that it is running efficiently and it or not. youth and development tax has been used for good things,” Before we are fully engrossed in check the exhaust on the roof. “I’m for the whistle free zone but according to City Attor- amount on sales tax to (the Quiet stated Sinner. “Those are on-going the winter season, it’s important for Also, make sure that the sewer I think that with the higher cost, Zone) costing them nothing unless are ney Brad Burgum. needs. That’s why I thought thattax. we homeowners to have that last look to vents are clear so that you don’t get the chances of it being approved The city still gets to decide ex- they have a project or favorite thing needed to add a one cent sales see if their home is ready for weather sewer gas in your home Cote stated. for as that they used the sales tax for,” diminished,” Silbernagel explained. actly what the funds are used My thought was that it would have change. Clean the gutters and roof and are Here’s an overview of things to do “Let’s get it out there and let’s vote long as they fall under those catego- stated Anderson. a sunset clause.” remove and replace shingles that and items to have ready and available on it and see what happens.” ries, explained Burgum. Sinner believes that the sales tax The measure on the ballot, if left loose or have fallen off, suggests an ar- in your home. He added that in the city survey Both Lee Anderson and Tom Sin- funds that have been generated have as stated in the motion, would be an ticle on the eHow website. cov- the number one and two priorities been used for important causes. advisory vote because the residents A checklist of tasks Outdoor furniture should be Featuring: ner, Jr. did not believe that it was Make sure that you have holes or were the whistle free zone. “I think that priorities of (infra- ered with waterproof material or the best route to pay for the Quiet gaps sealed off around the doors or stowed inside a garage or other stor- Casselton Mayor Ed McConnell Zone with the current tax. structure, youth and development) Whistle - Page A-3 windows. This can be done by apply- age area. was also pleased with the passing of “The problem is that you go from are still valid and that the sales ing weather stripping, putting plastic If you are planning on a winter get- the motion. having the residents pay a small on windows or using expandable foam, away, put the thermostat at 50 de “At least now we have a plan to explained Brian Braake, manager of grees suggests Cote. Throw away all RIDAY AR the Moorhead True Value, which has food or liquids that will spoil during the same owners as the Kindred True your time away as well. F , M . 26 • 7:30 Value. Jeff Cote of Cote Mechanical, LLC recommends that you check your attic Winter - Page A-2 Gardner gets glitzy for Christmas insulation, blow out the water lines, • Weekly Photo Video Highlights Rock & Soul Show

with annual lightingSwen Weathervanes. displays Two additional Lighting - Page A-2 enjoy. houses donned the lights this year, By Sarah Sorvaag On one tree in the Schobinger’sLED making a total of eight, plus the One of the best ways to get into front yard, there are 11,000 the Christmas spirit is to decorate lights. A good percentage of the lights your house and yard with lights. It’s a used in the display are LED and the time-honored tradition to coordinate Schobinger’s are working towards your display with your neighbors’ so someday having all LED bulbs. that your community is festive and “Over half of the lights used in the Melanie J. Moos bright. One local community contin- ISBON IGH CHOOL YMNASIUM display are LED. We’re trying to be ues to get into the holiday spirit by green. Also, if they weren’t, we would • Exclusive on-line only ads expanding their lights show each need a lot more power,” Gene said. L H S G year. The Schobinger’s yard had 150 Some of the houses in Gardner lit candy canes last year. Due to this are decorated with simple strandshave year’s wet autumn and a water leak, of multi-colored lights. Others Gene was unable to place the candy trees full of chasing lights and soft canes in his yard. Instead, he placed A couple of the Schobinger’s neighbors have quite the sense of white icicle lights seemingly dripping them, along with another 170 candy lights that spell ditto and an arrow humor. A next door neighbor has off their houses’ ledges. A few houses canes, giving them a total of 320, in home, while another neighbor has are so brightly lit and uniquely deco- the lot adjacent to his home, which that points to the Schobinger’s rated that all who view them believe is the site of his family-run business, lights that spell bah humbug. Tracy Mayo (left) helped wrapped the presents picked out by - that Christmas has come early. One Sean, 10, Tyler, 10 and Terri, 12. Mayo is one of a few volunteers who are from Microsoft Corporation or friends of the Microsoft Corpora MJM Productions thing that these decorated homes tion employees. • Free trial issues have in common is that they are all synced by a single transmission and are coordinated to twinkle, flash, flicker, chase, fade in and out, via a Get Your transmission coming from Gene and “Cops and Kids” offers Kathie Schobinger’s garage. This CBO (Casablanca Orchestra) year marks the third annual lights and music show in Gardner. Christmas hopeCass County Sheriff’s Office, the Fargo The lights transmission is coordi- By Amanda Gades and West Fargo police departments nated through 16 circuits. Each house Dec. 6 was an extra special dayCoun - and North Dakota Highway Patrol. has a control box that connects to the for 34 young children in Cass Volunteers from the Cass County Sher- different lighting units in the yard, ty. They got their very own shopping iff’s Office and West Fargo and Fargo such as individual trees. The program spree worth $75 and a police escort to police departments assisted with the • Photos available for purchase used allows Gene to fade, flash, ramp add to the fun. event. About 25 to 30 law enforcement up or ramp down the lights on all re- The 15th annual “Cops and Kids” ceiver houses. Two transmissions are event was sponsored by the Fraternal sent from the Schobinger’s house. One Order of Police, #1 Red River Valley Cops - Page A-2 Tickets signal transmits Christmas music Lodge, which is a collaboration of the Minneapolis, MN: (612) 929-0441 and scripture verses throughout the town via a FM radio station, and the other signal transmits to the houses’ controller box and syncs the lights. Fire contained at rural ThereAmenia were no injuries shop sustained “Each year it gets bigger with bet- On Dec. 3, sixteen fire fighters in the incident, which the fire de- ter quality. It’s fun and affordable,” with the Casselton Fire Department Fax: (612) 929-0443 partment believes was started by a Kathie said. worked to put out a fire at a shop in The current program includes wood stove. rural Amenia. Also responding to the scene were • Links to local organizations three Bible verses and 10 different The fire caused moderate dam- the Casselton Ambulance Service songs, all of which are subject to the age to the shop which was located and Deputy Dan Hermann with change. The light display is depen- on the farm of Paul Erb, 2636 154th PHOTOS BY SARAH SORVAAG / THE REPORTER Cass County Sheriff’s Office. dent on the layout of each family’s Ave S.E. E-mail: [email protected] house and by colors and shapes. The year. Their yard is lit from top to Now At: Schobinger’s plan to add a light- The Schobinger’s added twinkling snowflakes to their fence this up train within the next week or so Opinion...... A-4 for their three-year-old grandson to bottom. Agriculture...... B-4, B-5 Obituaries...... A-5, A-8 Basics Church...... A-5 INSIDE: Public Notices...... Web: cbomusic.com INSIDE: Classifieds...... B-6, B-7 HURRY! of school delays School News...... A-6 Entertainment...... B-8 • Exclusive content Claus displays -See page A-6 Sports...... B-1-B-3 Lifestyle...... A-3 inspirational photos ARC...... 8-10 in Fargo -See page A-10 • More to come! LHS Office 2009 Year Lisbon Subway in review $15 in advance • $20 at the door video! Seating is Limited!! +B6>,BH?)4EGL,;BJ March 24, 2010 Cass County Reporter School News 7 Local students pitch in to fight the flood in Argusville

Photos By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter On March 19, about 15 students from Northern Cass sandbagged outside the Argusville Community Center, starting at 9:00 a.m. The students were served a lunch provided by the Salvation Army. Victoria Bracewell (center) pours a shovel full of sand into a bag held by Regina Zimprich (right). Pictured above: Freshman Emily Trangsrud (left) holds a sandbag in place beneath the cone spout Students from Northern Cass spent many hours during their spring break filling sandbags in Argus- while fourth grader Kinsey Domier (right) tries to dump in sand and dig out large clumps that would ville. clog the cone opening. Regional Vocal Contest results Central Cass Vocal Students rating, which will entitle these received an outstanding perfor- went to the Regional Vocal Con- events to go on to the State Music mance award for the day. test held at Valley City State Uni- Festival in Minot on May 1. In addition to the five foremen- versity on March 16 with 21 vo- Five of these events were so- tioned soloists, the following peo- cal solos and 19 other ensembles. los by Joshua Roesler, Lyndsey ple will be attending State Music: These students have been prepar- Swanson, Lauren Kensok, Katie Matthew Swanson, Samantha Hof- ing for the contest since just after Johnson, and Logan McLean. A mann, Jake Holm, Dustin Scheer, Christmas. trio consisting of Katie Johnson, Shelby Moderow, Skyler Moderow, Eleven events received a star- Lauren Kensok, and Kayla Weber, and Kayla Weber. Hope-Page third quarter Honor Roll Hope/Page School has an- Erickson, Rebecca Erickson; Eighth Grade nounced the Honor Roll for the Madison Koenig, Caleb Meyer Benjamin Friesz, Joseph Ihry, third quarter of the 2009/2010 and Sara Parr. Bailey Mortensen, Kira Oxton and school year. Students earning this Tenth Grade Micheal Truax. honor are: Douglas Erickson, Alexa Hei- Ninth Grade A HONOR ROLL nze, Jenna Ingram and Darwin Kaitlyn Atkinson, Caleb Brown, Seventh Grade Jacobson. Chauna Ihry, Alyssa Jacobsen and Sully Breckheimer, Hunter Eleventh Grade Matthew Thorson. Bring, Ethan Johnson, Holly John- Erin Bjerke, Elizabeth Erick- Tenth Grade son, Mackenzie Koenig; son, Morgan Herz, Caleb John- Charles Van Zee Mikayla Kosolofski, Levi Mack, son, Jenny Kubischta and Megan Eleventh Grade Peter Steinke, Matthew Suhr, Roller. Jalen Hashberger, Alexander Courtesy Photo Anna Truax and Hunter Werk- Twelfth Grade Rall, Cassandra Satrom, Deborah man. Jennifer Erbstoesser, Katrina Thompson and Taylor Tysdal. Students of the month Eighth Grade Erickson, Megan Foerster, James Twelfth Grade Central Cass March Students of the Month are (front row, left to right) Kaitlyn Orke, Alex Everson, Alexander Erickson, Rachel Ihry, Angela Johnson; Madelyn Baasch, BreAnn Xander Howard (back row) Jade Allen, Elizabeth Kensok, Hailey Quittschreiber and Gracie Baumgar- Foerster, McKenzie Fuglestad, Shelby Krueger, Wyatt Mack, Benedict, Jadelyne Bring, Preston ten. Megan Johnson; Meggie Moen, Zachary Parkman Burchill, Katherine Friesaz; Riley Mack, Camille Meyer and and Brianna Parr. Robert Greer, Cheila Ihry, Dy- We Want Your Andrew Thorson. lan Jacobsen, Nicholas Nelson and Ninth Grade B HONOR ROLL Jordan Satrom. Kindred State Bank to School News! Alyssa Anderson, Chelsea Bene- Seventh Grade dict, Kendra Breckheimer, Rachel Parker Olstad. award four scholarships 347-4493 Kindred State Bank is proud to plications must be returned to the [email protected] announce the fourth annual schol- Bank no later than Friday, April arship program. Four scholarships 30, 2010. of $500.00 each will be awarded to A random drawing will take Area school lunch menus four Kindred High School graduat- place to determine the four re- ing seniors who plan to attend a cipients. The winners will be an- Kindred School Page School Northern Cass - Breakfast Northern Cass - Lunch college, university or vocational/ nounced during Awards Day Cer- Monday, March 29 - Chicken Monday, March 29 - Grilled Monday, March 29 - Cook’s Monday, March 29 - Chicken fa- technical school in the fall of 2010. emony on May 6, 2010. strips, cheesy potatoes and fruit cheese, tomato or potato soup, ap- choice jitas, rice, corn and pineapple Any graduating senior is eligible. Potential applicants may call Tuesday, March 30 - Country plesauce and banana bread Tuesday, March 30 - Egg bake, Tuesday, March 30 - Pizza, Applications can be picked up Sue or Jim at Kindred State Bank fried steak, mashed potatoes with Tuesday, March 30 - Roast pork, toast, fruit and milk mixed vegetables, cole slaw and gravy, mixed vegetables, fruit and mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, Wednesday, March 31 - Break- dessert at Kindred State Bank, 411 Elm at 701-428-3121 for more informa- Insertion Date: 2/21/2010 Street, in Kindred. Completed ap- tion. jello buns, peaches and moon cake fast burger, fruit and milk Wednesday, March 31 - Hot Wednesday, March 31 - Knipfla Wednesday, Client: March 31Rasmussen - Hot College - Fargo/Moorhead dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad soup, carrots, celery, grilled cheese ham andJob cheese, Number: fries, salad496-9407 bar, and pears Zoo to offer free rides on carousel sandwich, fruit and crackers pineappleProduct/Pub: and peanut butterNorth bars Dakota Newspaper Association Revision 1 Revision 2 Revision 3 Revision 4 Size: 3.792 x 2 Davenport School Central Cass School The Red River Zoo is offering free logical Society by Warren and Irene Production: JI Can you help us??? rides on the Diederich Family Car- DiederichCreative inPr oofer 1996. 1: This beautiful Monday,AS Proofer 1: March 29 - Ham, Monday, March 29 - Meatloaf ousel. Visit the zoo on Saturdays 1928 Allan Herschall carousel has cheesy potatoes and green beans and mashedWo potatoesrk Date: with2/1/2010 gravy Creative Proofer 2: AS Proofer 2: and Sundays in March and you can been restored to its original condi- Tuesday, March 30 - Pancakes, Tuesday, March 30 - Turkey Central Cass National Honor Society Students will ride the carousel as much as you tion and will bring back childhood sausage, grape juice and apple sandwich and chicken tortilla be teaming up with Dollars for Scholars in a like, at no additional cost. The zoo is memories for some and create new sauce soup open from noon to 4:00 p.m. on the ones for others. Wednesday, March 31 - Spa- Wednesday, March 31 - Taco in weekends. For more information on admis- ghetti with meat sauce, peas and a bag and rice Phone-A-Thon Fundraiser The Diederich Family Carousel sion and memberships call the Red fresh fruit was donated to the Red River Zoo- River Zoo at 701-277-9240. Tuesday & Thursday, April 6 & 8 between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. SUCCESSSTART YOUR STORY NOW The Rasmussen College School of Nursing Approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing NO WAITING LISTS! CALL TODAY! 800-689-7731 Fargo Campus 4012 19th Avenue SW Moorhead Campus 1250 29th Avenue South Rasmussen.edu/mystory March 24, 2010 8 Around Rural Cass Cass County Reporter Ayr Quilts - From Front Viestenz also notes how much fun contributed in April and December. Gerald and Gail Wheeler and the project has become through the re- “In April, we gave the blankets to Bob Wasche, Ottertail, Minn., visit- lationships that have been formed. the Salvation Army for flood victims ed and spent a few days with Bruce “It’s the companionship among the and they were so appreciative,” said and Angela Wheeler, Christopher, ladies,” she said. “We joke and laugh Viestenz. Devon, Elizabeth, Fischer and new and enjoy treats and coffee.” New people are always welcome baby Gallagher Thomas in Cassel- A large donation in 2009 and the activity is open to anyone ton, the March 3 week. Most years, a donation of blankets in the area communities. The ladies Donna Wheeler, West Fargo, vis- are given to the area organizations meet the first and third Monday of the ited with Bruce and Angela Wheeler one time per year. month at 1 p.m. in St. John’s Luther- and family and new baby, Gallagher In 2009, however, blankets were an Church. Thomas Wheeler in MeritCare Hos- pital, Fargo on Thursday evening, March 4.

Hunter Community Billboard Hunter Friendship Senior Citizen Club will meet Thurs- day, March 25 at noon for dinner at the Hunter Grain meeting room. Lenten Service will be Wednesday, March 24 at St. John Lutheran Church, Arthur. Photo By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter Soup and sandwich supper at 6 Fargo Fire Department Captain Joe Mangin, of Casselton, hands sandbags to residents and volun- p.m. Choir practice at 6:30 p.m. teers in south Fargo’s Timberline neighborhood on Friday. Area residents helped out neighboring com- Worship service “I am the True munities once their own property was secured with flood protection. Vine (Healing Service)” at 7 p.m. Neighbors helping neighbors Congregate Meals

Page Meals are served Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Page Cafe with home delivery Monday through Friday. All meals include milk. Monday, March 29 - Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and warm cin- namon apples The ladies who make the quilts for area non-profit organizations Tuesday, March 30 - Stuffed pep- also make quilts for high school graduates. While most of the blan- pers, mashed potatoes, parslied car- kets are quilts, some are crocheted. rots and cottage cheese with peach slices Wednesday, March 31 - Ham- Jeanne Paulson 874-2335 burger on a wheat bun, tomato slic- Hunter es, leaf lettuce, calico baked beans, potato salad and chocolate chip Members of the Do It Yourself Rueben Dittus, Fargo spent March cookie Homemakers Club were in Fargo on 14-19 with their sister, Alvina Otter- Thursday, March 18 to shop, have setter at Oakes. On Thursday, they dinner, and attend the theater pro- attended the funeral service for their duction “Barely Heirs” at Bonanza- sister Emma Miller at Wishek. ville, West Fargo, that evening. At- Ted Brandt, student at NDSU, Page tending were Jeanne Olson, Patsy spent Thursday, March 18 with his Madsen, Ann Porter, Sheila Sherritt grandparents, Clyde and Jeanne Ol- Community and Mary Marvel, Fern (Larson) son. Kristina Olson, Fargo; Ben Ol- Smith, Fargo joined them for supper son, Mayville and Gary Olson were Billboard and the theater. Saturday, March 20 visitors. Wednesday Worship Ser- Ruth Opp, Fargo, Vickie Marvel, Paulette Bean, Moorhead, Minn. vices will be conducted in area Arthur, Grace Petersen and Karen was a Saturday afternoon, March 20 Lutheran Churches on March 24 Maker, members of the United visitor of Bev Iwen at the Good Sa- Photo By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter at 5:30 p.m. in Trinity Church, Methodist Women, had afternoon maritan Center, Arthur. Bill Cheney drives a Bobcat skid steer loaded with a pallet of sandbags into the Argusville Commu- Ayr, with a Community Supper lunch on Monday, March 22 at An- Dave and Debbie Slais, Williston; nity Center on Friday. Approximately 3,500 sandbags were filled in Argusville over the weekend. at 6 p.m.; Our Savior, Page at netta Hauff’s to celebrate her birth- were Saturday, March 20 overnight 6:30 with a Soup and sandwich day. guests of Deane and Betty Moen. supper being served at 5:45 p.m. Brittany Olson, student at North The Slais’ were enroute to visit their and Redeemer in Hope at 7 p.m., Dakota State College of Sciences daughter, Jessica Slais in Omaha, with supper being served by the in Wahpeton, celebrated her 19th Neb. Page Gladys Jondahl-Morton 668-2500 Sunday School at 6 p.m. birthday on Sunday, March 21 at Roberta Teegarden was a Sun- Hope-Page School Banquet Mexican Village, Fargo. Attending day, March 21, dinner guest of her When the Page Fun and Friend- a few weeks ago. were made. will be held Friday, March 26 at were Brittany and her friend Mi- son and daughter-in-law, Richard ship Senior Citizens have their A number of Page people attend- Hope/Page School had a spring 6 p.m. in the Page School. chelle, Wahpeton; Kristina Olson and Linda Teegarden. Tasha Tee- monthly birthday dinner in the Se- ed the first worship service Sunday, break on Friday and no classes Hope-Page Prom will be and Kyllo Olson, Fargo; Ben Olson, garden and her friend Maria, Fargo, nior Center on March 31, those hav- March 21 in the new Presbyterian March 19. There will be classes on March 27 in the Page School. Mayville; Todd and Shari Viken, spent Friday to Sunday with Rich- ing March birthdays to receive recog- Church in Colgate. Easter Monday, to make up for the Photos will be at 6 p.m. A Post- Heather and Israel, Gary Olson and ard and Linda. nition are William Baasch, Joanne Representing E.E.E. Inc., Butch lost day of the water main break. Prom Party will be after the Clyde and Jeanne Olson. Laurie Campbell, Eden Prairie, Erickson, George Grindberg, Gordon and Cindy Erickson went to Omaha, Emily Miller was honored with a Prom. Kim Mitzel, Michigan City, Indi- Minn. was a Saturday evening and Satrom, George Hagen, Eileen Slack Neb., for a few days the March 10 bridal shower Saturday forenoon in Page Fun and Friendship ana, was a March 19-21 visitor of his Sunday March 20-21 guest of her and Gordy Swanson. week to attend a business meeting. the Page United Methodist Church. Senior Citizens will hold the mother, Frances Mitzel. Kirk and parents, Clyde and Jeannie Olson. The LYO (Lutheran Youth Or- While in the area they also went to Emily and Doug Aas plan to be mar- birthday dinner on Wednesday, Janet Mitzel, Bismarck, were Satur- Laurie had spent a week at Castle ganization) of Our Savior Lutheran Lincoln, Neb., for a visit with for- ried in May. March 31 at noon in the Senior day visitors. Rock, Colo. accompanied by Brit- Church is making arrangements for mer Page residents, Gary and Kathy Ole Erickson was a patient in Center. The meal will be catered Irene Plum, Maddock, returned tany Olson and her friend Michelle, a Sunrise Service on Easter Day, Odenbach. the Mayville Hospital last week to by the Page Cafe. home on Monday, March 22 after students at North Dakota State Col- April 4. A birthstone ring was found Gordon and Nola Satrom recently recuperate after having gallbladder A monthly blood pressure spending two weeks with her sister lege of Sciences, Wahpeton; during in Our Savior Lutheran Church after returned from a trip to California surgery in Fargo the previous week. clinic will be held Friday, April Bernice Peihl, Arthur. their spring break. the funeral service of Allen Langdahl where they visited Brad Satrom, Je- He was released from the hospital on 2 at 1 p.m. in the Page Senior Annetta Hauff and her brother rome Ruddy and others. Friday. Center for anyone who would like The Page Fire Department served Wednesday afternoon Ethel Smi- their blood pressure checked. a fundraiser french toast and sau- eth and Dorothy Harbeke visited Al- Page Fun and Friendship Shower yourself sage morning meal in the Fire Hall lene Thorson in the Elim Care Cen- Senior Citizens will hold their on Sunday morning and over the ter in Fargo. monthly business meeting on with savings. noon hour. Because of high water and soft Friday, April 2 at 2 p.m. in the Page Senior Center. There will Electric water heaters provide The Page Morton-Reger American roads, some of the rural residents are you with dependable hot water Legion members had a brief meet- not receiving thier mail on the route, be card playing and lunch follow- for warm showers and all of ing in the South Manor Apartment and have boxes at the Page Post Of- ing the meeting. your other hot water needs. And Community Room Tuesday evening. fice. They can come to town and pick they save you money when you Not enough members were in atten- up their mail. take advantage of Otter Tail dance, so no business or decisions Power Company’s off-peak rates. Call today and start saving. Change of Address? Hope, Page, Hillsboro Please give us two weeks notice. & Grand Forks Send special address change form • Under floor heating provided by the post ofﬁce if you Agency, Inc. DJ’s Plumbing • Sewer and drain cleaning wish. Be sure to give your old and Heating, Inc. • New construction • Fixtures and faucets Brent Evenson address as well as your new one. Casselton, ND • Bathroom and kitchen remodels 1-888-791-7055 Master Plumber License #8514 • Water heater and softeners Cass 32 Years Experience 347-5253 • Plumbing and heating repairs County Contact Shane or Rose Today! Evenson joins Reporter FSBND in Arthur www.ihryinsurance.com PO Box 190 • Casselton, ND 58012 Matt Evenson has joined First 347-4493 State Bank of North Dakota Agency, Inc. Jerry’s Excavating, Inc. (FSBND) in Arthur as a loan officer. SPECIALS! • Basement Excavating A native of Claire City, S.D., Get your (Thru Saturday, March 27) • Site Prep Evenson brings years of experience in lending and customer service to message out! • Complete Septic Systems his position. Before joining FSBND, CHOICE NY STRIP • Water Lines and Sewers he was an agricultural loan officer in Rosholt, S.D. and, prior to that, he was in retail and worked on a 09 • Laser Ditching farm. Since • Demolition “Thanks to our customers, our $7 /lb. bank continues to grow and prosper,” 1975 • Cat Work said Brent Montgomery, FSBND 52 Langer Ave. N., Casselton president in Arthur. “Matt’s exten- • Snow Removal sive knowledge, expertise and Mid- 347-4781 Jerry Fletschock western values will be instrumental Advertising Works! in continuing to provide the supe- Hours: Casselton, ND • 347-4368 rior service customers have come Mon - Fri: 8am - 6pm Call Bill at the Reporter ND State Plumbing Lic. # 87155 to expect from First State Bank of Saturday: 8am - Noon North Dakota.” 347-4493 March 24, 2010 Cass County Reporter Around Rural Cass 9 Rural Cass County roads consumed by water

Photo By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter Photo By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter North of Harwood, along Highway 81, ditches and yards appear as one while a set of “keep out” signs Residential driveways and Interstate 29 between Harwood and Argusville disappeared over the are not fulfilling their purpose. weekend under a sheet of water.

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have decreased and the erosion Repairs plans will be determined Local resident becomes Leonard has stopped. in the near future. On March 20, National Guard “Once we get to where the water members that had been on guard at is not coming over the spillway, the The Leonard Senior Citizens held their regular monthly meeting on campaign manager for Berg the dam were demobilized due to the water board will begin looking at what Thursday, March 18 in the Leonard Senior Center at noon, starting with significantly improving conditions. needs to be done to repair the dam,” Tom Nelson of Casselton has re- ed Nelson. “He is one of the hard- a potluck dinner. There were 21 members present and one guest, who was “We think that everything has said Opat. cently been named campaign man- est working people that I have ever Laura Maeyaert, social worker, who spoke to the group. Roy Wegge was the settled down out there,” said Cap- This is the second consecutive ager for Rick Berg, who is seeking known. He has been very successful door prize winner. tain Rick Majerus of the Cass County spring that water has eroded a portion the congressional position currently in his own right and yet he believes Jean Carlson took blood pressures before the meeting, while Josephine Sheriff’s Office on March 22. of the dam’s emergency spillway. held by Earl Pomeroy. that people need to give back. And, Zaeske played incendental piano music. Jean, who is also vice president, Engineers continue to monitor During the 2009 spring flooding, Nelson was hired by Berg follow- he wants to take his 25 years of ex- conducted the business meeting. Helen Kistler, secretery, read her report the dam two times per day explained the dam was eroded on one side and ing the resigna- perience in the North Dakota legis- and John Burnham, treasurer, read his report. The seniors present that take Mike Opat who is also a engineer for reconstruction took place in the fall of tion of campaign lature to Washington to help create part in the senior meals provided by the Enderlin Senior Center, reported the Maple River Water Resource Dis- last year. trict. manager Paul more jobs and a balanced budget.” that they were very pleased with them. Sorenson. Nelson’s past political experi- Those with March birthdays were Avis Heuer, who furnished the birth- Rick called ences include assisting Duane Sand day cake for the noon meal and Rodney Nesemeier. The March wedding me to join the during his 2000 U.S. Senate cam- anniversaries were Rodney and Ruth Nesemeier and Alvin and Josephine campaign and I paign, assisting Rep. Wes Belter Zaeske. was proud to do during the 2001 North Dakota legis- Entertainment for the afternoon was card playing for some and others so, Nelson said. lative session when Belter was ma- played table games. “I have an im- jority leader and serving as an advi- The next monthly meeting of the club will be on Thursday, April 15, start- mense amount sor and writing for Rick Berg while ing with a potluck supper at 6:00 p.m. Note change of time. The entertain- of respect for Nelson he has been majority leader. ment for the evening will be announced. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Rick Berg,” stat- Ruth Nesemeier, president, at 645-2394 if you would like more information or have any questions.

Spinning - From Front One of the township roads East of the Absaraka Dam was beginning to be washed out on March 17 due to water coming over the spillway. finished piece. white wool with unsweetened Kool with that?” I answer “I’ll roll it up in After receiving wool from the Aid powdered packets, which turned a ball and give it to you.” Gebekes, Tim Timian offered some out very well by the looks of her lime “I don’t plan on knitting Kerm dark colored wool from his sheep. green yarn. a pair socks. I tried knitting a pair “We made the deal that if I So far, Shirley has spun three of Argyle socks once and once was learned how to spin, he’d learn how skeins of yarn. One skein is a single enough on that,” she said jokingly. to knit. That’s what I’m doing right ply yarn and two are double ply. Be- Shirley is also intrigued by turn- now, I’m spinning up yarn for him,” ing that she is still new to the pro- ing her wool into felt. One process she said. cess and genre of spinning, Shirley for making felt is after carding the Another aspect of yarn making is still looking for what to do with wool agitate it in hot soapy water. 5 Year 100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty! Shirley is learning about is that of the finished yarn. Besides dying and creating felt, wool dying. She tested dying her “I’m not a knitter. That’s why my Shirley has also dabbled into spin- kids ask, “What are you going to do ning yarn via a handheld drop spindle. According to Shirley, a strong type of fleece is needed for the drop Rates As Low As spindle method, due to the actual dropping action. “After the hand spindle has been 3.9%* For 60 Months! set up, roll it down your thigh and let it drop toward the floor to start *Available on Pontiac G6 Models O.A.C. it’s spin. It spins and spins and then you catch it, which tightens the wool into yarn. 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You also need a form of relaxation.” Being that it’s so light, Shirley Keith Ketterling Tim Morris Roger Johnson Craig Manske Jason Sirek Jeff Christopherson brings her wheel into the kitchen Sales Manager and watches television while she spins. “Instead of just sitting there watching television, I’ll be working on this. It’s something you can visit while you’re doing it or watch television. A lot of times, when I do things MITH OTORS like this, I like to find books on tape S M and listen to a book,” she said. Shirley plans to use her single treadle wheel once her spinning skills improve. In the mean time, she will continue to practice her drop Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 8am - 8 pm 101 North 11 St. • Wahpeton, ND spindling and double-treadle spindle Visit Our Website At techniques. Shirley is also consider- Tues., Wed., & Fri. 8am - 6pm Phone: (701) 642-6671 www.smithmotors.com ing using other natural fibers such Saturday 8am - 2pm Toll Free: 1(800) 844-8898 Photo By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter as pet fur for spinning, depending on Shirley Nedrebo stands next to her single treadle spinning wheel the length. (top) and recently purchased double treadle spinning wheel. Onsite Collision Repair/FREE Estimates • We Stock Tires Too! March 24, 2010 10 Sports Cass County Reporter Casselton’s Tae Kwon Do program still alive and kicking By Sarah Sorvaag to instill teamwork, patience, and University in East Stroudsburg, Lutheran Church became the site Fodera hopes to instill in his stu- Fodera faces when teaching a wide After 10 years of kicking, spar- focus. Pa. I taught the one-credit physical for evening classes. In Casselton’s dents are perseverance, integrity, range of students is to accommo- ring, form work, pizza drill races The next group, consisting of education class as a freshman,” he program, there are eight Tiger stu- and self-discipline. date to their skill level on an indi- and more, Casselton’s Tae Kwon students age seven to 11, works on stated. dents, 22 Juniors, and eight Adults. For the testing process, each vidual basis. Do program is just as popular as their moves. The athletes do a se- Fodera joined the ATA (Ameri- Fodera also teaches Tae Kwon Do belt has designated material for “All ages are welcome to join. ever. ries of jab-jab-cross hits at the tar- can Taekwondo Association) in Mi- in Tower City. the rank including one-step forms, You can work at your own pace. Casselton classes begin at 6:15 gets. They move on to front kicks not in October of 1996. He became According to Fodera, Tae Kwon sparring, board breaks, and weap- Martial Arts is for everyone and p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays after a few attempts at hard and the head instructor in 1999 and Do differs from other forms of mar- ons. The students test in front of the family that kicks together, at Martin’s Lutheran Church. accurate hits. Near the end of the moved to Fargo in 2000 where he tial arts with the amount of physi- family, friends, and Master Mike sticks together. We are chang- The youngest students, called class, the students spar. ran the ATA Black Belt Academy cal aspects such as kicking and Beyer of the Fargo A.T.A. ing the world, one black belt at a Tigers due to their orange belts Allie Sprecher, age 10, has for three years. During that time, sparring but also promotes impor- One of the main challenges time,” Fodera added. and black stripes, begin class with been in Tae Kwon Do off and on he established the club in Cassel- tant interpersonal qualities. form work and answering ques- for about three years. One of her ton. “We train for self defense against tions about Tae Kwon Do. favorite aspects of martial arts is Fodera, originally from East illness, injury, physical and verbal During the form work portion, breaking boards. Rutherford, N.J., currently resides attacks,” Fodera said. the Tigers shout phrases in unison “It teaches self-control and how in Casselton. In 2003, Martin’s A few of the characteristics related to positive characteristics. to defend yourself so if a stranger “Courtesy; something I show tries to hurt you, you know what to daily! Manners; I am proud to use do,” she said. them! Respect; parents deserve it Zoe Twedt, age 13, appreciates always!” the friendships made in class and Other phrases include descrip- the ability to defend one’s self. tions of perseverance, self esteem “I like sparring the most. One and progress. of the challenges is remembering Near the end of the session, the form,” Twedt said. youngsters, ages four to six, split The adult group follows at up into two groups for pizza drill around 7:30 p.m. and ranges in races or other fun competitions. At ages from 12 to 40. the start of each pizza race, the first Head Instructor Joe Fodera has participant uses their fingertips to turned a simple interest in martial carry a kicking and punching tar- arts into a life-long pursuit. get. Additional targets are stacked “I was first inspired by Bruce so that the competitors look as Lee and Chuck Norris movies. I be- though they are carrying a pile gan my martial arts career at the of pizza boxes. For every dropped age of 10 when I joined karate. I target, the participant has to do a started taking Tae Kwon Do classes pushup. This drill is used as a way while attending East Stroudsburg

Courtesy Photo Jake Schnase (left) earned second place in sparring and third place in form at the Bismarck In-Class tournament held March 20. Rachelle Amundson took first in sparring and second in form. Kameron Parker carries a stack of four kicking and punching targets during a relay race.

Photos By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter Blackbelt Judith Perritt (right) spars with a student due to the Joe Fodera (left) and Carson Pfingsten work through the form Pitch Stadheim (right) leaps in the air for a front kick. uneven number of participants available during class time. and technique during a pre-test practice in February.

Out of Bounds COTTONWOOD GOLF CLUB • MEMBERSHIP FEES 2010

by Stephen Bartholomay NAME

We had another good park board meeting in March. about the cost of skis and boots and trail groomers, so PHONE MAILING ADDRESS We usually do, which is a good thing. I don’t know it’s something that’s on our radar. how it works in other communities, but I’m lucky to Adult education is another area the park board wants work with the board members we’ve got. Brent Ham, to explore. The clubhouse would be an ideal location for CITY STATE ZIP Mike Utt, Kristie Morris, Randy Buntrock and Joan a variety of classes. If anybody has ideas about what Eberhardt don’t always agree on everything, but at the kinds of classes they would like to see, give me a call or end of the day, I think they all care about what’s best for send me an e-mail. We hope we can add some of those BEFORE April 15th AFTER April 15th Casselton, our patrons and our kids. programs next fall or winter. Each handicap fee (optional) ..... $15 Each handicap fee (optional) ..... $20 With a variety of diverse opinions, our meetings are We need to find a way to get water into Schlagel Park Student ...... $75 Student ...... $75 always interesting, and I liked the direction we took last and hook up security cameras out at Tinta Tawa. The Senior (60 yr. old) ...... $195 Senior (60 yr. old) ...... $220 month, when our board members evaluated a list of park park board wants to improve the batting cage out there goals and tried to prioritize some of them. as well, because the more kids swing a bat, the better Senior (60) & spouse ...... $300 Senior (60) & spouse ...... $325 The list developed from ideas the park board mem- they and our teams will be. Single...... $235 Single...... $260 bers gave to me on my annual evaluation. Some of the One of our more immediate goals involves the swim- Single & Spouse ...... $340 Single & Spouse ...... $365 ideas are brand new and some of them have been hang- ming pool. We plan to build a deck off the west side of Family ...... $410 Family ...... $435 ing out there awhile. All of them are pretty good, but the children’s splash pool to give parents a place to sit College Student ...... $145 College Student ...... $170 with a limited budget, we have to pick and choose our and monitor their kids and give kids more area to spread priorities. out and be kids. If nothing else, it will give the high Some of the projects involve repairing existing struc- schoolers more space to tan. PLEASE LIST FAMILY MEMBERS NAMES tures or equipment. They are more sooner or later rath- The park district also plans to stay heavily involved er if or ever. with facilities development at Central Cass. Our new For example, the outfield fences on both Diamond I baseball grandstand is going up as we speak and I keep and Diamond II at Tinta Tawa Park need to be replaced. looking for ways (and the means) to add lights to our Both fences are original to the fields, which means they high school field as well. We want to host state Ameri- are both at least 30 years old. can Legion and Babe Ruth events and the grandstand ADDITIONAL FEES: The soil out at the park just kills us, and the last cou- moves us one step closer to that goal. ple of years have been especially bad. The outfield fence It’s an ambitious list and a little overwhelming, but If you own your own cart, trail fees for the year are: $100.00 on Diamond II is in tough shape and I recommended to we’ll chip away it and see what happens. It’s always a the board that we replace that one first. We plan to get good idea to review where we’ve been and what we’ve NAMES OF THOSE USING THE CART. LIMIT 2 FAMILIES PER CART bids for both fences and go from there. done, then set new priorities and go from there. It’s Ground issues also cause big problems on our tennis not going to be easy, but then again, if it was, everyone courts. We resurfaced the courts in 2005 but the wear would be doing it. and tear is already starting to show out there. Thank- We started parks and rec summer registration Tues- fully, though, we have Mike Kobbervig. day night at the school but don’t worry if you didn’t OPTIONAL: In addition to building our summer tennis program get your kids signed up for their favorite summer pro- Donation to Casselton Parks & Recreation for golf course & clubhouse up from nothing, Kobbervig is working on plans for a grams. new court or courts in Casselton. His goal, which the I’ll be back at school Thursday to hand out more in- park board embraces, involves building a new tennis fa- formation and accept registrations for baseball, softball, TOTALS: Membership(s) cility next to the pool in the middle of town. art, dance, swimming lessons, Penny & Pals and every- Please name those having handicaps Trail Fees Great idea, right? The park board thinks so and thing else we have going in the summer. plans to support Kobbervig’s idea as much as we can. Our summer brochure, which went out to all our el- Handicap(s) New courts by the pool, which we’re hoping would hold ementary school kids last week, lists all of our program up better than those out in the park, would give the com- information as well as the parks’ registration deadlines. munity better access to tennis and make that park area Please note that the deadline for registering for all of TOTAL more multi-functional. our baseball and softball programs, from T-Ball up, is Now that the park district has an office in the golf Friday, April 23. course clubhouse, we’ve had some people ask us about If you have any questions about the parks or our pro- Make checks payable to: cross country skiing out here. I know next to nothing grams, feel free to call me at 347-5386 or 730-7275. Cottonwood Golf Club • PO Box 806 • Casselton, ND 58012 about that activity but the park board wants me to find March 24, 2010 Cass County Reporter Sports 11 F-S/H-P announces winter sports athletic awards

Boys basketball award winners were (back row, left to right) Nick Nelson, Daniel Aberle, Austen Courtesy Photos Archer, (front row) Zack Parkman, Devon Wolff, and Jalen Hashbarger. Award recipients were as follows: Maple River All-Conference Team - Nick Nelson, Daniel Aberle, Girls basketball award winners were (back row, left to right) Taylor Tysdal, Amber Montag, Jenny Zack Parkman; Barnes County All-Tourney Team - Nick Nelson, Daniel Aberle; All-District 2 Team Erbstoesser, Megan Roller, (front row) Taylor Palmer, Debbi Thompson, and Shelby Krueger. - Nick Nelson, Daniel Aberle; Captains - Nick Nelson, Daniel Aberle, Zack Parkman; Most Improved - Award recipients were as follows: Block Leader - Taylor Tysdal; Rebound Leader - Jenny Erbstoess- Jalen Hashbarger; Rookie of the Year - Jalen Hashbarger, Austen Archer; Spartan Award - Devon Wolff; er; Steals Leader - Shelby Krueger; Assist Leader - Shelby Krueger; Scoring Leader - Shelby Krueger; Best Defensive Player - Devon Wolff; Best Offensive Player - Nick Nelson; Most Valuable Player - Nick Best Offensive Player - Shelby Krueger; Most Valuable Player - Shelby Krueger; Spartan Award - Amber Nelson, Daniel Aberle, Zack Parkman. Montag; Most Improved - Taylor Tysdal and Megan Roller; Hustle Award - Debbi Thompson; Best De- Letter award winners: Pin-bar - statisticians Alicia Patton, Katrina Erickson, and Michael Schu- fensive Player - Taylor Palmer and Debbi Thompson. macher; varsity players Wyatt Mack, Alex Rall, Kyle Mehus, Taylor Foss, Jake Ihry, Austen Archer, and James Simpson. Bar - Daniel Aberle, Nick Nelson, Zack Parkman, Devon Wolff, Preston Burchill, Jordan Satrom, and Jalen Hashbarger.

MENS LEAGUE Team Won Lost ries girls - Laurine Utvick, 482; Mar- 420; Laurine Utvick, 418 mesh, 121; Devon Wheeler, 119; High City (March 15) WOMEN’S LEAGUE Rolling Thunder 12 8 ley Herold, 378; Shelby Weber, 216 game girls - Lily Pyle, 148; Bethany Team Won Cross Country (March 16) Wild Knights 12 8 Junior (March 15) Corcoran, 83; Sidney Sundberg, 75; Spare Time Lanes 91 1/2 Team Won Lost Lil Bit Buddha 9 11 SENIOR LEAGUE Team Won Lost Chelsea Yokom, 64; High series boys Weber Insurance 87 Family Dollar 13 3 P & S 7 13 (Tuesday, March 16) Runck Farms 10 6 - Carson Bultema, 258; Jared Grom- H & R Block 78 Spare Time Lanes 8 8 High game men - Wayne Stautz, High game - Keith Dewan, 191; FM Athletics 8 8 mesh, 242; Parker Stone, 241; Car- Schlagel Oil 58 1/2 Casselton Drug 8 8 193; Pete Pederson, 192; Mike My- Tom Madsen, 178; Elroy Greuel, 159; Sonshine Center 8 8 son Rieniets, 201; High series girls Qualey’s Novelitys 56 Red Baron 7 9 ers, 190; High game women - Penny High series - Keith Dewan, 524; Tom TNT Concrete 8 8 - Lily Pyle, 257; Bethany Corcoran, High game - John Kollman, 234; Wells Fargo 7 9 Sundberg, 188; Diane Haugen, 171; Madsen, 472; Elroy Greuel, 433; H&S Painting 5 11 153; Sidney Sundberg, 125; Chelsea Nick Pyle, 229; Doug Herold, 222; Al- Schatzke Farms 5 11 Lindsay Short, 149; High series men Holman Ped Dental 5 11 Yokom, 118 lan Berge, 218; Brent Everson, 217; High game - Laney Mousseau, 211; - Mike Myers, 552; Pete Pederson, (Thursday, March 18) High game boys -Garrett Prante, Daniel Wilcox, 208; William Rutz, Sue Pederson, 196; Dana Parkhouse, 550; Wayne Stautz, 526; High se- High game - Tom Madsen, 185; El- 171; Dillin Dooley, 146; Christopher Bantam (March 17) 203; Jeff Haugen, 202; Marc Hack- 188; High series - Sue Pederson, 524; ries women - Penny Sundberg, 491; roy Greuel, 180; Keith Dewan, 175; Wheeler, 115; High game girls - Mar- Team Won Lost mann, 202; Mitchell Godbout, 201; Tanya Schatzke, 510; Laney Mous- Diane Haugen, 461; Lindsay Short, High series - Keith Dewan, 499; Tom ley Herold, 143; Leah Schatzke, 135; Bruesch Const. 8 1 Gary Siverson, 201; Brad Cadwell, seau, 505 345 Madsen, 474; Elroy Greuel, 464 Korrina Houle, 124; High series boys Haugen Enterprize 7 2 200; High series - John Kollman, - Garrett Prante, 417; Dillin Dooley, Governor’s Inn 5 4 639; Jeff Haugen, 581; Mitchell God- Strikes & Spares (March 10) Junior/Adult (March 18) JUNIOR LEAGUE 411; Christopher Wheeler, 309; High Bruesch Entertain. 4 5 bout, 570; William Rutz, 554; Gary Team Won Lost High game men - Hunter Bultema, Major (March 14) series girls - Marley Herold, 380; Pizza Ranch 2 7 Siverson, 551; Splits converted - Dusty’s 9 3 238; Doug Herold, 223; Jeff Weber, Team Won Lost Leah Schatzke, 374; Korrina Houle, Cass County Mutual 1 8 Keith Dewan, 5-7 SMACK 7 5 214; High game women - Carol We- 69 ers 12 8 327; Split converted - Garrett Pran- High game boys - Damyn Czapiews- Vet’s Club 4 8 ber, 193; Sue Pederson, 182; Amanda Wells Fargo Bank 12 8 te, 4-7-10 ki, 102; Carson Pfingsten, 98; Grant Thursday Nite Trio (March 11) T-N-T 3 9 Marier, 170; High game boys - Riley Team 1 11 9 Schatzke, 79; High game girls - Kobey Team Won Lost High game - Colleen Bruesch, 186; Didier, 175; Kody Herold, 166; Char- Spare Time Lanes 10 10 Prep (March 16) Johnson, 87; Elizabeth Wheeler, 77; Team 4 6 2 Jan Aasmundstad, 184; Francie lie Weber, 165; High game girls - Governor’s Bar & Grille 9 11 Team Won Lost Gracie Baumgarten, 73; High series Team 1 4 4 Strand, 181; High series - Jan Aas- Laurine Utvick, 172 and 161; Marley Bye 6 14 Gordy’s Travel Plaza 10 5 boys - Carson Pfingsten, 179; Damyn Spare Time Lanes 3 5 mundstad, 511; Colleen Bruesch, Herold, 151; High series men - Jeff High game boys - Connor Rieniets, Team 6 9 6 Czapiewski, 161; Joshua Gunderson, Team 3 3 5 486; Marge Corcoran, 473; errorless Weber, 614; Hunter Bultema, 592; 223; Zach Buntrock, 215 and 208; Unity Seed 9 6 147; High series girls - Kobey John- High game - Doug Herold, 257; - Colleen Bruesch, 186; Split con- Doug Herold, 560; High series wom- High game girls - Laurine Utvick, Casselton Vets Service 8 7 son, 143; Elizabeth Wheeler, 140; Adam Sundblad, 234; Wade Steen, verted - Nikki Wilkie, 8-5-10 en - Carol Weber, 483; Sue Pederson, 169 and 144; Devyn Zerr, 143; High H&R Block 5 10 Gracie Baumgarten, 137; Splits con- 226; High series - Doug Herold, 679; 479; Renee Didier, 473; High series series boys - Zach Buntrock, 577; Casselton Vet Clinic 4 11 verted - Caleb Kleveland, 3-10 Adam Sundblad, 645; Wade Steen, MIXED LEAGUE boys - Kody Herold, 432; Charlie We- Connor Rieniets, 523; John Boyle, High game boys - Carson Bultema, 605 Sunday Night Mixed (March 14) ber, 432; Riley Didier, 418; High se- 504; High series girls - Devyn Zerr, 146; Parker Stone, 129; Jared Grom-

Outdoor News and Views Last fall, November weather was an improvement over October, though 2009 may be down from 2008. In reality, that’s not stepping very far out on the October moisture slowed the corn harvest and many fields and roads nev- the limb as the preseason brood surveys and population estimates were down by Doug Leier er did dry out. I heard many hunters exclaim that they spent more time deer markedly from the previous year. hunting this fall, which reduced their opportunities for late pheasant hunts How much better would that harvest number look with favorable open- - ND Game & Fish Department to wind down their fall. ing weekend weather? Most likely not enough to change the comparison to I don’t know the exact break-out of pheasant harvest by month or week, the previous year from “down” to “about the same,” but we can easily specu- but it’s a certainty that harvest is influenced by weather. A snowy, cold De- late that the statistical number would have been better with nice weather on I’ve always been intrigued by numbers and the dynamics of statistics. cember can shut down all but the most avid of hardcore pheasant hunters. opening weekend. While the numbers themselves, if they are accurate, are more or less facts, On the other hand, a mild and brown December provides opportunity for even Leier is a biologist with the Game and Fish Department he can be reached the factors contributing to those final statistics are where the real fun comes fair-weather pheasant hunters to take to the field a few more times. by email:[email protected]. in. Let me go on record with a prediction that the statewide pheasant bag for Consider, for instance, last fall’s deer and pheasant harvest numbers. Website: When the North Dakota Game and Fish Department releases these numbers, 5274 153rd Ave SE, www.leonardcc.com they will be either up, down or about same as the previous year. Leonard, ND 58052 Email: The interesting question is “why?” 701-645- CLUB (2582) If the pheasant harvest is down, it could be related to loss of habitat, a [email protected] tough winter, less than optimal conditions for reproduction, reduced hunter Get out of the snow.... effort, or a combination of several of these. Weather in October 2009 was nothing short of dismal for many upland 2010 Membership Application game hunters. As a generalization it was cool and wet. Remember opening LET’S BOWL!! day of pheasant season? My son and I walked only a couple of small grass tracts and I was ready to call it a day and because of the wind and the rain. Membership Rates: The pheasant opener is supposed to be warm, the type of day when a Junior (Under 18) ...... $95.00 light jacket is sufficient cover until I get too hot and have to shed a layer and Junior Adult (18-22) ...... $175.00 walk with a long sleeve shirt. I wore a long sleeved shirt, but only after a hot Cass County Farmers Union shower at the end of our day. It was a memorable opener, due to the weather Single ...... $295.00 and not the birds. Couple ...... $345.00 Now, spread similar conditions across the state and you have to wonder Family ...... $395.00 how many other hunters didn’t quite sustain a full opening-weekend effort. Corporate*...... $680.00 Cold and windy for an October pheasant hunt isn’t ideal, but it’s tolerable. Family Fun Day (*includes 4 individual memberships & 12 guest passes) When you add wet to the equation, enthusiasm for opening weekend dies quickly, and I’ve heard from many other hunters who shared the same experience. Spare Time Lanes, Casselton If that opening weekend is an annual trip or hunt for which there is not New Member *Bonus*...... $50.00 Gift Certificate @ LCC likely a replacement, total harvest might be reduced from what would have Sunday, March 28th occurred with two days of 60 degrees and sunshine. 2:00 - 4:00p.m. Trail Fees & Cart Storage: Opening weekend on deer season has similar circumstances for a fair $175.00 number of hunters. Tradition brings them back to a certain place or group, Gas Cart ...... but they have no intention of returning if they don’t get a deer the first week- Bring your family and enjoy 2 FREE games of Electric Cart ...... $200.00 end. If weather is substandard, their season is over and the total harvest is bowling per person, plus a ticket for use at the grill! No Storage & Additional Unrelated Parties ...... $75.00 not quite as high as it could have been with favorable weather. USGA Handicap Card ...... $20.00 All ages are welcome! TOTAL NORTH DAKOTA Sponsored By: Youth Basketball (Sponsor a NEW Member & Receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate from LCC) State Championships! (Please include complete address information along with all eligible to use this membership.) $$"$$ $$$ $ Name: Additional Members/Users: Address: City: State: Zip: " Phone: Email: March 24, 2010 12 Agriculture Cass County Reporter Start thinking about planting seeds for your garden Spring seems like a long way off, den soil. It can get rock hard after a their first set of true leaves. A small but in the gardening world, it is clos- few waterings and carry insect and scissors should be used for thinning. er than we think. Seed catalogs are disease problems. The damping-off Yanking them out disturbs the roots out, which gives the avid gardener fungus is a common problem that and soil of the remaining plants.” an itch this time of year. causes young plants to suddenly Tender seedlings grown indoors “Many gardeners like to get a keel over at the soil line and die. Us- under constant conditions need to be head start by planting their own ing sterile soil, avoiding overwater- gradually acclimated to the harsher seedlings indoors,” says Sheldon ing and having adequate ventilation outdoor environment so they can Gerhardt, North Dakota State Uni- can help avoid this problem.” withstand the exposure to direct versity Extension Service agent Fertilization is not necessary for sun, wind and changing tempera- in Logan County. “It sounds like a seeds because they carry their own tures. This process is called harden- simple task, but it takes more effort food and have enough food energy to ing off. When the weather is warm than one thinks. Just ask anyone germinate on their own. On the oth- and settled both day and night, set who has worked in a greenhouse.” er hand, young seedlings will need a seedling containers outdoors in a Lighting is probably the most weak fertilizer to grow successfully. lightly shaded, sheltered spot. Grad- common problem gardeners face As the seedlings get bigger and have ually increase the time the plants when starting seeds. Without ad- several sets of true leaves, the dose spend outdoors until the seedlings equate light, seedlings will end up can be increased to full strength, but spend a half day outside and then leggy, pale and weak. Natural light follow the directions on the label. increase the time to a full 24 hours. is great, but seedlings should have Seeds need to be kept constantly Next is the transition into sunlight. up to 16 hours of light a day, so moist to germinate. The consistency Begin with just a few hours of full supplemental light usually is neces- of a just wrung-out sponge is a good sun. Gradually increase the time sary. standard to use. Once the seedlings in the sun to a half day and then Combining warm-white and cool- are up, begin watering them slightly several full days in the sun before white fluorescent bulbs creates a less often. When they are at least a transplanting the seedlings to a per- good spectrum of light. Having the few inches tall, it is OK to let the top manent spot in the garden. light fixture on chains also is benefi- half inch or so of soil have a chance Some vegetables and flowers are cial because the light should be very to dry out between waterings. Check recommended to be planted as early close to the seedlings (no more than the soil with your finger on a daily as 10 weeks in advance of perma- an inch away). If the seedlings are basis. Too much moisture can cause nent placing in a garden. Photos By Sarah Sorvaag / The Reporter grown in a windowsill, try to avoid root rot and damping-off problems. “As an example, the average last drafty areas. Seedlings grow well in “Thinning is a critically impor- frost date in Logan County falls air temperatures between 65 and 75 tant step,” Gerhardt says. “It usu- around May 21,” Gerhardt says. Yup, they’re still combining degrees. ally is hard for first-time gardners “This would require a March 12 Soil is another important factor to discard seedlings that were care- seeding date. Relax, though, because Farmers throughout the county have not let a little thing like a flood stop them from combining that may be overlooked. fully nurtured, but it is a necessary most plant seeding dates range from corn. Throughout the week, combines, grain carts and trucks could be seen from a distance, slowly “You should be able to find a step. Overcrowded seedlings always two to eight weeks in advance.” chugging along in what appeared to be islands of corn. high-quality planting mix locally develop into inferior plants. Their An NDSU publication, “How to or make your own from a mixture roots become intertwined, crowded, Succeed at Seed Starting (H-1139),” of equal amounts of vermiculite, weaker, more disease prone, leggy is available at http://www.ag.ndsu. milled sphagnum moss and perlite,” and chlorotic. Thinning should be- edu/pubs/vegetable.html. Gerhardt says. “Don’t use plain gar- gin as soon as the seedlings have NDSU can help cope with flooding If floodwater is threatening you, for a flood and deal with the after- flood-damaged property, handling the North Dakota State University math of flooding. and preparing food safely, protect- Extension Service can help. The site has information on top- ing livestock and salvaging crops. The Extension Service has in- ics such as sandbagging, standby You can follow major updates to formation online at http://www. generators, sump pumps, plugging the Web site via Twitter at http:// ag.ndsu.edu/flood to help you pre- drains, evacuation preparation, cop- twitter.com/floodinfo. pare your farms, ranches and homes ing with stress, drying and restoring

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[email protected] March 24, 2010 Cass County Reporter Public Notices 13 Hortiscope Public Notices Question: What does “when the palm for 20-plus years. It is about 7 unmilled sphagnum moss. Barely cov- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS document will be resealed and returned to the Public Notice fruit has set” mean? (e-mail refer- feet tall and kept indoors because I live er them with the moss and keep them bidder immediately. Effective March 27, 2010, sump pumps ence) in Canada. Recently, the tree has had in a well-lit room. In a few weeks, new Kindred-Davenport Regional Airport IM- The successful bidder will be required to within the City of Casselton MUST be drain- PROVEMENTS furnish a Contract Performance and Payment ing into the storm sewer system and NOT the Answer:It simply means that the trouble keeping its leaves. The leaves leaves should emerge from the top end Parallel Taxiway (Earthwork) and Drainage Bond in the full amount of the Contract. Suc- sanitary sewer system. This is in accordance fertilization of the flower was complet- tend to turn black and fall off. It is in a of the stem and roots should start to Improvements cessful bidder shall be required to submit a with Ordinance #127. Violators will be as- ed, so the fruit is now developing from 20-inch diameter pot and has started show up at the base end. This stalk A.I.P. Project No. 3-38-0068-011 detailed proposed work schedule for approval sessed a fine of up to $500.00. The City will by the owner within 10 days of bid opening and be inspecting properties at random. Residents an embryonic size to harvestable size. to fall over. I just noticed that the top should be about 4 inches long but no Notice is hereby given that the Kindred- prior to award of contract. with questions may call City Hall at 347-4861 In common parlance, growers often of the tree is brown and the trunk can longer than 6 inches. Davenport Regional Airport Authority will The Kindred-Davenport Regional Airport or the City Shop at 347-5521. meet at the offices of Moore Engineering, Inc., Authority, Kindred, North Dakota, reserves Brandy Pyle will view a tree, vine, shrub or plant be indented by pushing on it. It looks Question: My tenant, not knowing which has an address of 925 10th Ave. E. in the right to reject any or all of the bids sub- City Auditor and say there is a good fruit set upon like it is dying. The tree does have one it was a young oak tree, cut it down to West Fargo, North Dakota on the 7th day of mitted and to waive any informality in any bid (March 17 and 24, 2010) April, 2010 at 10:00 AM for the purpose of and to hold all bids for a period not to exceed ______seeing the large number of developing branch that is green. Is it possible to about 6 feet tall. The tenant thought it opening bids for the furnishing of materials, ninety (90) days from the date of bid opening. fruits. save it? Can I take a cutting from it? would leaf out at the cut site. I’m very labor and skills needed to construct Parallel The Airport Authority reserves the right to Question: I’ve had a mammillaria (Alberta, Canada) upset. Will this tree survive and sprout Taxiway (Earthwork) and Drainage Improve- award the project based on the lowest base bid IN DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ments of Kindred-Davenport Regional Airport amount or they may choose to use one or more CASS, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA pilcayensis for about seven months. Answer: This borders on the from the cut point? Is there anything I of Kindred, North Dakota as more fully de- of the alternates in calculating the lowest bid Probate No. 09-2010-PR-00059 For a while, it was growing well. Ev- amazing if not the impossible! Some- can do? (e-mail reference) scribed in the plans and specifications for said in the best interest of the Airport Authority. In the Matter of the Estate of Bradley J. improvement, which are on file in the office of The Airport Authority also reserves the right Burgum, Deceased. ery few days or so, I would rotate it one in Alberta growing a Madagascar Answer: Unfortunately, there the Airport Manager of Kindred-Davenport to reject the bid of any party who has been de- because it would start to lean toward palm indoors to a height of 7 feet and is nothing you can do. Even if it did Regional Airport and Moore Engineering, Inc. linquent or unfaithful in the performance of NOTICE TO CREDITORS the sun. However, for the last couple having kept it alive for more than 20 sprout, it wouldn’t last long and it Bids will be received until the above set forth any former contract to the Owner. Award of time. contract or contracts is contingent upon receiv- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the of weeks, I haven’t needed to rotate it years. Obviously, you have been doing wouldn’t be something you want to be Digital project bidding documents will be ing funding from the Federal Aviation Admin- undersigned has been appointed personal rep- because it’s staying leaned away from what is right for the plant until recent- looking at anyway. It would never ful- available at www.mooreengineeringinc.com/ istration. resentative of the above estate. All persons bidinfo or www.questcdn.com. You may down- All bidders shall agree to complete and fi- having claims agianst the said deceased are the window. I’m wondering if there’s ly. Did you move it or change watering fill the functional or aesthetic charac- load the complete set of digital documents for nalize the work under this contract based on a required to present their claims within three something I can do to help it grow habits? About all I can tell you is that ter it was intended for. It’s amazing to a nonrefundable fee of $20.00 by locating eBid- completion date of September 1, 2010 in accor- months after the date of the first publication Doc™ #1109997 on the website. Please con- dance with the contract documents. of this notice or said claims will be forever straight again. Having read most of it doesn’t sound like your plant is long me that your tenant did not realize he tact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@ Award of the contract is also subject to the barred. Claims must either be presented to the other e-mails you have answered, for this world. These palm trees re- or she was trimming a tree instead of questcdn.com for assistance in free member- following Federal provisions: Julie Burgum, personal representative of the I realized that I’ve probably been over- quire as much sunlight as possible and a shrub. Take the pruning saw away ship registration, downloading and working • Buy American Preference - Title 49 estate, at PO Box 886, Casselton, ND, or filed with this digital project information. An op- U.S.C., Chapter 501 with the court. watering it. Could that cause it to stay high temperatures (80-plus degrees). from your tenant! tional paper set of project documents is also • Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI - Con- Dated this 16th day of March, 2010. leaning? The store where I bought It needs limited watering during dor- Question: This is my first experi- available for a nonrefundable price of $100.00 tractor Contractual Requirements - 49 CFR Julie Burgum per set. Please make your check payable to Part 21 Personal Representative the plant had glued a dried flower on mant periods and light, frequent wa- ence with an amaryllis, but it is going Docunet Corporation and send it to 2435 Xe- • Airport and Airway Improvement Act of PO Box 886 it. After a few months, I carefully re- tering and fertilization during periods well so far. My sister-in-law received nium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441. You 1982, Section 520 - Title 49 U.S.C 47123 Casselton, ND 58012 may contact Docunet at 763-475-9600 if you • Lobbying and Influencing Federal Em- Delvin J. Losing moved it because it looked silly once of active growth. If there is a green the kit in December of 2008 but never have any questions. ployees - 49 CFR Part 20 Burgum Law Firm, P.C. the cactus started growing and I fig- offshoot, carefully remove it and allow took it out of the box. She gave it to me The project includes the following work: • Access to Records and Reports - 49 CFR 746 Front Street, Box 308 ured it wasn’t doing anything for the it to cure for three to four days before after it sat in the box for about three Parallel Taxiway Earthworks (2,872’ x Part 18.36 Casselton, North Dakota 58012 35’) • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - 49 Attorney for Personal Representative plant. When I pulled it off, about four planting it in a pot and then hope it weeks. I followed the directions on 7,000 C.Y. Embankment (P); 1,120 S.Y. CFR Part 26 (March 24, 31 and April 7, 2010) groups of spines came off with it and will take root. You must have a very the box and had two stems with three Geotextile Fabric - Soil Reinforcement; 20 C.Y. • Energy Conservation - 49 CFR Part ______Aggregate Base Course - NDDOT Cl 5 (in- 18.36 haven’t grown back. I read that the strong light source to augment the low flowers each this past December. The place); 110 S.Y. 3” Hot Bituminous Pavement • Breach of Contract Terms - 49 CFR Part spines are important for protecting light levels you would experience dur- leaves are growing well on the main Base Course NDDOT Cl 29; 100 S.Y. 3” Hot 18.36 IN DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF Bituminous Pavement Wear Course NDDOT • Rights to Inventions - 49 CFR Part CASS, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA the cactus from the sun. Could this ing Alberta winters. bulb, plus there are four offsets. Do I Cl 29; 15 Gal. Bituminous Tack Coat; 5 Acre 18.36 Probate No. 09-2010-PR-65 little bald spot be hurting my cactus? Question: I’ve had my ficus tree for need to separate the offsets from the Seeding & Mulching; 20 S.Y. Seeding & Bond- • Trade Restriction Clause - 49 CFR Part In the Matter of the Estate of Audrie Cam- ed Fiber Matrix; 1 L.Sum Quality Control and 30 eron, Deceased. (e-mail reference) more than 35 years, so it is very dear main bulb? If so, when should I do it? other miscellaneous items. • Veteran’s Preference - Title 49 U.S.C. Answer: I don’t think that would to me. About six months ago, I noticed (e-mail reference) Drainage Improvements 47112 NOTICE TO CREDITORS be the cause of your problem. If it is, a black, powdery substance on top of Answer: It would be a good idea 275 L.F. 24” CMP - 16 Gauge; 6 Each 24” • Davis Bacon Labor Provisions - 29 CFR Flared End Section and other miscellaneous Part 5 (Applicable to Contracts Exceeding NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the the problem should correct itself. I the leaves. If I leave it, the substance to remove the offsets and plant them items. $2,000) undersigned has been appointed personal rep- would try a plant light directed at the gets heavier and heavier until the leaf separately. Eventually, they will get Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed en- • Equal Opportunity Clause - 41 CFR resentative of the above estate. All persons velope addressed to the above mentioned air- part 60-1.4 (Applicable to Contracts Exceeding having claims against the said deceased are cactus. It could be that the light com- dies and falls off. I have washed each to a size sufficient to get them to pro- port authority. $10,000) required to present their claims within three ing in through your window is too weak leaf, but the substance keeps coming duce flowers for you. Once the bulb Bids must show the total bid for all pro- • Certification of Non-Segregated Facili- months after the date of the first publication posal quantities. Any contract awarded shall ties - 41 CFR Part 60-1.8 (Applicable to Con- of this notice or said claims will be forever to have a tropical effect. I’m assuming back. I would hate to lose this tree af- has stopped flowering, the offsets can be on the basis of the amount of the total bid tracts Exceeding $10,000) barred. Claims must either be presented to you live up north with us where the ter so many years. What can I do? It be removed at any time. and shall be awarded to the lowest responsible • Notice of Requirements for Affirmative Meghan Walder, personal representative of moonlight is now almost brighter than is not scale because the leaves are dry Question: I bought two ficus trees bidder based on the bids received. Action - 41 CFR Part 60-4.2 (Applicable to the estate, at 5341 Myers Drive, Ferndale, WA Each bid shall be accompanied by a sepa- Contracts Exceeding $10,000) 98248, or filed with the court. the sunlight we get! and there is nothing on the bottom of a couple of months ago. One is inside rate envelope containing a bidder’s bond in • Equal Employment Opportunity Speci- Dated this 18th day of March, 2010. Question: I planted a Bradford the leaves. (e-mail reference) the house, while the other is outside. a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the full fication - 41 CFR Part 60-4.3 (Applicable to Meghan Walder amount of the bid, executed by the Bidder as Contracts Exceeding $10,000) Personal Representative pear tree in my yard in 2001. It’s cur- Answer: The black substance Both seem to be doing well. However, I principal and by a surety company authorized • Termination of Contract - 49 CFR Part 5341 Myers Drive rently about 18 feet tall and 10 feet doesn’t register with me. Generally, just noticed the inside plant has what to do business in this state, conditioned that if 18.36 (Applicable to Contracts Exceeding Ferndale, WA 98248 the principal’s bid be accepted and the contract $10,000) Delvin J. Losing wide at the base. However, I have a a film covering the foliage is due to looks like white powder between the awarded to the principal within ten (10) days • Certification Regarding Debarment, Burgum Law Firm, P.C. couple of concerns. It’s dormant for a powdery mildew. However, powdery leaves where there is new growth. after Notice of Award, will execute and effect Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclu- 746 Front Street, Box 308 very short period of time each year. mildew usually is white, not black. I What is this? (e-mail reference) a contract in accordance with the terms of his sion - 49 CFR Part 29 (Applicable to Contracts Casselton, North Dakota 58012 bid and a contractor’s bond as required by law Exceeding $25,000) Attorney for Personal Representative Last year, it was early February be- suggest that you try to obtain some Answer: Lift some of it off with a and regulations and determinations of the gov- • Contract Work hours and Safety Stan- (March 24, 31 and April 7, 2010) fore the leaves dropped and then it be- fungicidal soap that should be avail- cotton swab if possible. It usually is an erning board. dards Act Requirements - 29 CFR Part 5 (Ap- ______No bid may be read or considered if it does plicable to Contracts Exceeding $100,000) gan budding again in late March. Last able at local nursery or garden center insect known as cottony cushion scale not fully comply with the requirements of Sec- • Clean Air and Water Pollution Control winter and early spring were cold and outlets. Use the soap to wipe the leaves or spittle bug. If you only have a few of tion 48-01.2-05 of the North Dakota Century - 49 CFR Part 18.36(i)(12) (Applicable to Con- Code and that any deficient bid submitted will tracts Exceeding $100,000) NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION snowy. In the fall, the tree displays off and then spray the plant with the these showing up, removing them in be resealed and returned to the bidder imme- Dated this 12th day of February, 2010. very little color. It starts to turn color same material once you have cleaned this fashion will suffice. If there is a diately. Robert Odegaard The City of Mapleton, after proper notice, on just a few scattered leaves, but then the foliage. heavy infestation and it proves to be The contractor shall also enclose within Kindred-Davenport has passed a resolution approving the vacation the Bid Bond envelope a copy of the bidder’s Regional Airport of the East 5 feet of the 10-foot utility ease- the color change stops and it remains Question: I am wondering about an insect, a systemic insecticide con- North Dakota Contractor’s License or a copy Kindred, North Dakota ment more particularly described as follows: green until midwinter, when the planting a flower garden of biennials taining the active ingredient imidaclo- of their latest renewal certificate issued by the ______The East 5.00 feet of the West 10.00 feet Secretary of State as per North Dakota Centu- of Lot 9, Block 1, Ashmoor Glen First Addition leaves eventually turn brown and fall (hollyhocks) and perennials by my prid should be used. Be sure to follow ry Code 43-01-12. Any bid not containing this to the City of Mapleton, Cass County, North off. In the spring when the tree buds, garage. They would be planted near the directions on the label. Dakota. Any person aggrieved by the decision of there are very few of the white blos- an established engleman ivy. I will be Question: We have two rows of NOTICE OF HEARING 1.4) of Section Thirty-five (35), Township One the governing body granting the vacation may, soms that are a characteristic of this lifting turf to do this. How far away arborvitaes at both ends of our tennis REGARDING PETITION FOR PARTIAL Hundred Forty (140) North, Range Fifty-two within fifteen (15) days after this publication, VACATION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF (52) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, appeal to the District Court of Cass County type of tree. The few white blossoms should I plant to lessen the impact of court. The winter snow caused sev- STREET Cass County, North Dakota. in accordance with the procedure provided in that it gets are scattered and buried competition for water resources on the eral of the branches to bend outward. The City Council ofr the City of Casselton On March 8, 2010, the City Council of the Section 28-34-01 of the North Dakota Century among the leaves. (Detroit, Mich.) ivy? Would 2 to 3 feet be acceptable? What is the best way to support these recently received a PETITION FOR PARTIAL City of Casselton by resolution accepted and Code. VACATION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF approved the PETITION as being proper in Mary Hinschberger Answer: The tree obviously had The plants will be facing west. (Jame- branches so they grow up instead of STREET regarding a request for a partial va- form, and set in hearing on the PETITION. City Auditor a good history of growth prior to last stown, N.D.) out? (e-mail reference) cation and discontinuance of certain portions of The PETITION was duly filed with the City (March 24, 2010) 36th Street Southeast in accordance with North Auditor by City Council of the City of Cassel- ______year. The large canopy spread you Answer: That distance should be Answer: Some light pruning and Dakota law. The PETITION indicates the ton. described is a good sign of tree vigor. more than adequate for these herba- patience. Unless there was some partial vacation and discontinuance of certain Please take notice the City Council of the portions of 36th Street Southeast is necessary City of Casselton will conduct a hearing to What probably is happening is that ceous plants to grow. The ivy has a structural damage, the branches will for the improvement, reconstruction, expan- consider and make a final decision regarding ADDITIONAL SEAT VACANCY & COR- the tree is not adapting well to wet, very extensive root system, so when go back to normal this spring. If they sion and maintenance of the Swan Creek Di- the PETITION on the 3rd day of May, 2010, RECTION – Park District version. The PETITION requests the partial at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City cool fall and early winter conditions. you come to the roots, try to make don’t straighten up with the arrival vacation and discontinuance of those portions Hall, Casselton, North Dakota. At the hear- NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE Notice Color comes from the genetic potential clean cuts with a sharp spade or hand of warm weather, then woody tissue of 36th Street Southeast lying within the City ing, the City Council of the City of Casselton is hereby given that the deadline for filing to of the tree and the weather conditions. pruner to facilitate faster healing. damage was done and the likelihood of Casselton’s boundaries and jurisdiction on will examine the proposed partial vacation have a candidate’s name printed on the ballot the following real property in Cass County, and discontinuance of portions of 36th Street for the City of Mapleton, N.D. is April 9, 2010 Bright, sunny weather and cool, clear Question: I am trying to get some of returning to the original position is North Dakota. Southeast, and will hear any reasons in sup- by 4:00 p.m. VACANCY due to resignation: nights are what get the tree to change information on growing iris plants in reduced. You might try tying stakes to The South Thirty-three (33.00) feet of Lot port of or in opposition to the partial vacation City Park Board (1 position) (4 year term ex- Twenty-one (21), Block Two (2), Cottonwood and discontinuance. piring in 2 years). CORRECTION: 3 positions color to its full potential. If it never the shade. Can you help me, please? them to get them going straight and Second Addition, and the South Thirty-three Brandy Pyle (4 year terms) Completed SFN 2704 Petition/ has done this, then this is an indica- I have no sunny place to plant my heal. (33) feet of Lot Fifty-four (54), Block Two (2), City Auditor Certificate of Nomination and completed SFN COTTONWOOD Fourth Addition to the City (March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 2010) 10172 Statement of Interest must be turned in tion the tree is at the edge of its hardi- Dutch iris bulbs. I do have a spot that Question: I have a dancing dol- of Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota; and ______by the above deadline date and time. All forms ness range, which is zone 5. You might gets a few hours of sun at the end of phin vine houseplant, but I would like the South Thirty-three (33.00) feet of the West are available at city hall (651 2nd St) or can Fifty (50) feet of the Southwest Quarter (SW be obtained on-line at http://www.nd.gov.sos/ have a microclimate that borders be- the day. Will my irises grow in this to have more of them in my pot. Do I electvote/elections/forms.html. tween hardiness zones 4 and 5. These spot? (e-mail reference) just cut a piece off and stick it in wa- Mary Hinschberger trees are better adapted to the south Answer: They will grow, but not ter? (e-mail reference) City Auditor CARD OF THANKS rates are: (March 24 and 31, 2010) for fall coloration and blooming abil- flower as robustly as those that get Answer: Simply cutting off the ______ity. Typically, when they are planted full exposure to the sun. Don’t give stems will thicken the plant. Sticking $5.00 for the first 20 words, 10¢ per word for extra words, if paid in the north, the leaves will hold late. them too much fertilizer. In fact, none some cuttings in water should root in advance. Add an additional $1.00 for charge orders. The timing of the first cold snaps could should be needed at all unless the soil them as well, but I’d suggest using have a direct effect on the fall color- is very poor. If it is dappled shade dur- perlite or vermiculite as the rooting ation. Essentially, there is nothing ing the day, that will be fine. It will media. wrong with your tree. However, it just supplement the direct but weaker Keith J. Trader isn’t as happy as it would be if planted sunlight they will get toward the day’s somewhere farther south. end. LAW OFFICE Question: I have a purple plum Question: I need some serious help Located in the Kindred State Bank tree, but I don’t know what variety it with my dieffenbachia. I have had this is. Two years ago, the plums became plant for about three years. The plant Make yourself count ATTORNEY AT LAW infected with an apparent fungus. The had one cane with two stalks growing Living Trusts, Wills, Real Estate, Family Law, General Practice plums got small fruiting bodies all over out of it. About three months ago, the Telephone Numbers: as they matured. About 75 percent of stalks started splitting and getting the plums were infected. Many dried soggy and mushy. I took the cane out in North Dakota! Kindred 428-9184 (Wednesdays) Fargo 492-8853 up and hung on the tree. Some hung of the dirt and found the root where Mail your Census questionnaire. on the tree for two years. Can you de- the stalks connect was rotten. I looked No charge for initial conference. termine the cause and give me a cure very close to see why it was rotting We can’t move forward until you for the problem? (e-mail reference) and saw these tiny, mite-looking bugs mail it back. Answer: This could be a direct fun- eating away at the root. I cut away the gal disease that is hitting the plums root and bugs, dipped the canes in al- TAX EQUALIZATION MEETING or a secondary rot that is the result cohol and put them in water to root. of the feeding activity of plum curcu- Within a few days, I could see a root lio larvae. In both cases, remove any growing out from the cane. I planted WISER TOWNSHIP mummified plums remaining on the one of the canes in some new soil once tree and those that have fallen to the I thought enough root had grown. I left ground. A protective dormant spray of the other cane in the water. Just a few Thursday, April 1, 2010 lime sulfur and dormant oil will take days ago, the cane I planted fell over. care of any spores remaining in the It was soggy and mushy at the root. 7:00 p.m. bark crevices, as well as any overwin- I looked at the one in the water and tering insect eggs. When the blossoms found all but 2 inches from the leaves Ken Lougheed Home begin dropping, spray the tree with an also is soggy and mushy. What should orchard spray that is a combination of I do? (e-mail reference) fungicide and insecticide that will cov- Answer: If there is anything left er the embryonic fruit. Repeat again that is solid on either of these canes, Chaffee-Lynchburg Farmers Elevator about 10 days after fruit drop. cut them back to healthy tissue and Question: I’ve had a Madagascar lay them sideways in a flat of damp, ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The annual stockholders meeting of the Chaffee-Lynchburg Farmers Elevator Ohnstad Twichell will be held at the Lynchburg Ofﬁce ATTORNEYS AT LAW THURSDAY, MARCH 25 at 3:00 p.m.

Complete Legal Services and Income Tax Preparation On the agenda will be to elect 2 directors & OFFICE HOURS: other business which may come before the 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday meeting. Wives are invited & encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served. March 24, 2010 14 Public Notices / Classifieds Cass County Reporter Central Cass School Board Northern Cass School Board Casselton City Council

The regular meeting of the Central Cass at 5:56 p.m. The Northern Cass Board of Education Aaron Schramm, $76.08; Shiffler Equip- School Board was held Monday, February 15, Pam Utt for Northern Cass Public School District No. ment Sales, $201.39; Spalding Education On- The Casselton City Council met on Mon- cent contingent on an agreement that the fire 2010, at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room A. The Business Manager 97 met in the Northern Cass School Library, line, $55.90; Sport Supply Group, Inc., $232.19; day, February 8, 2010 for their regular meet- department do the same. Funds will be taken meeting was called to order by President Keith ______rural Hunter, on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Stamp Fullfillment, $1,494.60; ing at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present from the major project fund. Silbernagel, An- Gohdes with all members present. Others in 5:00 p.m. Present were Audie Brorson, Dale Stein’s, Inc., $79.98; Sterling Computers, were Mayor McConnell, Councilmen Ander- derson, Wangler, Sinner and Tillisch voted attendance at the meeting were Chris Bas- The special meeting of the Central Cass Lako, Bart Marvel, Susie McDonald, Randy $210.00; Subway, $18.65; Super PC Power son, Spooner, Silbernagel, Tillisch, Wangler aye; Spooner voted nay. Motion passed 5:1. tian, Pete Pogatshnik, Steve Lorentzen, Tom School Board was held Saturday, February 27, Moen, Char Pueppke, Doug Rensvold, Julie On-line, $74.95; Tharaldson Communications, and Sinner. Also present were City Attorney To approve the proclamation that April 1, Monilaws, Amanda Gades, Jessica Brandt, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room A. The Keckler, business manager and Allen Burgad, Inc., $88.36; Del Losing, Public Works Supervisor Kevin 2010 be Census Day in Casselton. and Maureen Svihovec. meeting was called to order by President Keith superintendent. The Computer Place, $34.99; The Lock- Mayer, City Engineers Kyle Meyer and Bran- To approve the proclamation that the Scott Kost moved to make the following Gohdes with all members present except Jack Meeting called to order by President Rens- shop, $485.94; Titan Machinery, $37.90; Ve- don Oye, Cass County Corporal Dean Haa- City of Casselton recognizes City Government changes to the agenda: move up to unfinished Haines. Also in attendance at the meeting was vold. rizon Wireless, $374.36; Waste Management, land, Librarian Bev Drager, Library Board Week, April 12 - 16, 2010. business the superintendent search. Pete Amanda Gades. Also present were Shelly Swanson, elem. $950.71; President Barb Cote, Chris Prochnow, Fire To approve the emergency declaration for Lindstrom seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, The board interviewed candidate Mark principal; Aaron Schramm, JH and HS princi- Wells Fargo Business Credit, $2,001.62; Chief Tim McLean, Steve Link, Dan Weber, 2010 spring flooding disater. all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried. Weston, interim superintendent at Central pal; and Judy Gingrey. Workforce Safety and Insurance, $250.00; Feb- Gary Sporell, Diane Sporell, Amanda Gades, To approve the project plans for submis- Pete Lindstrom moved to approve the Cass. Moved by Moen second by Brorson to ap- ruary 10 Payroll, $250,550.61; IRS, $46,060.46; Administrative Assistant Anita Hovland and sion to the DOT. consent agenda for the following: January The board recessed at 10:44 a.m. prove minutes from January 13, 2010 and Jan- MN Taxes, $414.24; Auditor Brandy Pyle. To appoint Scott Kost and Ken Habiger to 11, 2010 regular meeting minutes, February The board reconvened at 11:04 a.m. uary 27, 2010 meetings as presented – carried ND TFFR, $27,309.97; ND PERS, The following motions were passed: three year terms on the Casselton Job Devel- 2, 2010 special meeting minutes, financial The board interviewed candidate Frank unanimously on roll call vote. $3,124.61; MATC (403b’s), $7,703.60; AFLAC, Approved consent calendar. opment Authority. statement, list of bills, Food Service report, Schill, superintendent at Cavalier School. Moved by Brorson second by Moen to ap- $174.80; Horace Mann Medical Spending, Approved on roll call to pay the following To approve raffle permit for the Casselton Student Activity report, Incidental Fund re- The board recessed at 1:04 p.m. prove agenda as presented – carried unani- $4,700.00; bills. Lions Club Team and Team North Dakota port, replenishment of the incidental fund by The board reconvened at 2:01 p.m. mously on roll call vote. Horace Mann Dependent Child, $1,325.00; Advanced Business Methods, $617.81; Elite (wrestling entity). $527.00. Jack Haines seconded. Assuming a The board interviewed candidate Les Dale, Pueppke came to meeting. Horace Mann Auto Insurance, $451.88; NDEA, AFLAC, $289.24; Ameripride, $233.38; Brem- To approve the out of town clay dirt re- roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion superintendent at Ashley School. Moved by Lako second by Marvel to ap- $1,440.63 er Bank, $650.00; Burgum Law, $1,350.00; quest for Mark Meyers. carried. The board recessed at 3:20 p.m. prove General Fund, Activity Fund and Hot OLD BUSINESS Cass Co. Reporter, $849.60; Cass Co. Trea- To put an advisory question on the June Johnson, Rodenburg & Lauinger Law, The board reconvened at 3:25 p.m. Lunch Fund financial reports and heating Mr. Burgad updated Board on gym addi- surer, $10,018.29; Casselton Drug, $45.00; election ballot that would ask constituents to $100.00; Lincoln Mutual Life Ins. Co., Chris Bastian facilitated the community and electric for January as presented - carried tion. Building committee will meet with archi- Cass County Electric, $468.66; Cass Rural dedicate 3/4 of the current one cent sales tax $215.09; MATC FBO Central Cass School 403 meetings with each candidate and gave feed- unanimously on roll call vote. tects next Tuesday and hope to finalize final Water, $27,309.17; collections to the Quiet Zone Project. Silberna- (b), $9,484.75; ND Educational Association, back to the board from those meetings. Special Education and Principal reports payment. Petro Serve, $4,411.34; City of Fargo, gel, Spooner, Wangler, Tillisch voted aye; An- $2,075.50; ND PERS, $5,183.31; The school board discussed their thoughts presented. Strategic planning meeting was held on $3,019.30; Dakota Tire Service, $892.50; derson and Sinner voted nay. Motion passed ND Teacher Fund for Retirement, on the candidates based on the areas of the job Moved by Brorson second by Moen to ap- Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Mr. Burgad Heather Davidson, $100.00; Farm Plan, 4:2. $36,971.46; Pioneer Mutual Life Ins. Co., description. prove General Fund bills as presented - carried presented Board with copy of the District Per- $14.30; The Council agreed to move the April reg- $54.25; State Disbursement Unit, $171.19; Re- Scott Kost moved to authorize the Board unanimously on roll call vote. formance report that came out of the strategic Fargo Freightliner, $123.03; Gerdau ular Council meeting to April 13. gion I - ESV, $8,337.95; ACT, $50.00; President to appoint a committee to meet with ABCTeach LLC, $490.00; Advanced Busi- planning meeting. This information will be Ameristeel, $55.92; Guardian, $473.14; Hard- Motion to adjourn. Sally Anderson, $12.94; Apple Computer, Mark Weston to discuss contract terms in orness Methods, $8,624.66; Ameripride Linen & used at the public informational meeting held ware Hank, $651.09; Haugen Cleaning Ser- (A complete copy may be reviewed at the City Inc., $79.00; AVI Systems, Inc., $386.20; Chris- der to offer a contract for the 2010-2011 school Apparel, $171.87; Avesis, $449.89; Barnes & later in March. vice, $360.00; Auditor’s Office. Minutes subject to council ap- topher Bastian, $8.75; Todd Bertsch, $30.00; year. Noble, Inc., $142.46; NEW BUSINESS Hawkins Chemical Inc., $1,881.40; Mol- proval.) Darcy Bradenburg, $15.98; Jessica Brandt, Ann Ueland motioned to move into execu- Bismarck Ramkota Hotel, $252.00; Blue Mr. Burgad presented board with two ly Hermanson, $100.00; Holt Landscape, Brandy L. Pyle $351.50; Bud’s Electric, $1,315.59; Carolina tive session at 4:10 p.m. to discuss contract Cross, $29,711.30; David Burchill, $30.68; possible calendars for 2010-2011 school year $808.50; Fargo Hose Company, $1,883.25; City Auditor Biological Supply Co., $136.85; Cass County negotiations strategy, as per NDCC 44-04-19. Allen Burgad, $295.50; Jennifer Burmeister, for review. Moved by Lako second by Puep- Jerry’s Excavating, $752.50; ______Reporter, $333.24; Scott Kost seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, $72.80; pke to establish the 2010-2011 calendar with Johnson Pest Control, $190.00; Carissa Casselton Drug, $31.25; Casselton Hard- all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried. Cass County Electric Coop, $11,725.00; start date of August 24, 2010, an end date of Metzger, $100.00; MJ Dalsin, $1,800.00; ND ware Hank, $350.19; Casselton Lumber Inc., Those in attendance of the executive ses- Cass County Reporter, $98.75; Cass Rural Wa- May 19, 2011 and first semester to end before One Call, $10.40; ND Solid Waste & Recy- $45.69; CC Hot Lunch, $328.70; CC Incidental sion included: all board members except Jack ter Users, $372.24; Cell Tech On-line, $14.79; Christmas break – carried unanimously on roll cling, $50.00; Revolving Fund, $527.00; Haines and Business Manager Pam Utt. Dacotah Paper Co., $90.21; call vote. Wayne Niles, $2.42; Aaron Nudell, Center for Education and Employment, The board reconvened in open session at Daktronics, Inc., $391.06; Decker, Inc., Moved by Lako second by Brorson to ap- $100.00; ND Dept of Commerce, $376.82; Or- $272.45; City of Casselton, $1,418.70; Cote 4:32 p.m. $162.11; Delta Education, $1,672.62; DirecTV, prove first reading of changes to Policy GBJ bitcom, $583.72; Otter Tail Power, $4,609.13; Mechanical, LLC, $599.08; Creative Kitchen Board President Gohdes announced that $160.80; Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Kindergarten, FBFA Withdrawals, GCE Home Brad Parkhouse, $100.00; Pete Silberna- Inc., $545.72; Curriculum Associates, Inc., no action was taken during the executive ses- $12.99; Schools and FBAA Early Entrance as amended gel, $38.00; Phyllis Baumgarten, $125.00; Ty- Ken’s Heating & $86.99; sion. Fargo Freightliner, $256.02; Farm Plan, – carried unanimously on roll call vote. lar Plantz, $100.00; Powerplan, $702.57; Deb Dillon, $30.00; Eckroth Music Co., The March regular meeting is Monday, $171.85; Grainger, $326.16; Hillsboro Public Moved by Moen second by Lako to hold an- Prairie Supply, $396.00; Samuel Propsom, $717.60; Ecolab Pest Elimination Div., March 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A. School, $3,331.00; Patsy Hochgraber, $788.91; nual school board election with Cass County $100.00; Carol Ratchenski, $100.00; Colette Air Conditioning $222.00; Missi Eidsness, $400.00; Fargo Public Scott Kost moved to adjourn the meeting Horace Mann Life Insurance Co., $126.24; Primary election on June 8, 2010 with polls Ritter, $100.00; Sam’s Club, $36.00; Schools, $211.56; at 4:36 p.m. Interstate Power Systems, $2,335.23; Jets, to run from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., filing dead- Sanitation Products, $588.00; SRF, Justin Fletschock, $30.00; Jodee Free, Pam Utt $250.00; Jim’s Towing Inc., $495.00; Aleisha line will be 4:00 p.m. on April 9, 2010 – car- $850.70; State Auditor, $165.00; Sturdevant’s $17.00; Gerdau Ameristeel, $31.03; Governor’s Business Manager Lokken, $40.00; ried unanimously on roll call vote. Terms are Inc., $805.35; Swanston Equipment, $199.00; • Service oil, electric Inn Casselton, $94.34; Grand Forks Public ______Mayville State University, $900.00; Me- up for Lako (Area #2), Rensvold (Area #3) and Verizon Wireless, $147.06; Weber In- Schools, $5,064.22; nard’s, $177.05; Bobbie Mikulecky, $47.25; Moen (Area #7). surance, $753.00; Kevlott Testing Services, & gas furnaces Linda Hoag, $752.00; Indigo Signworks, The special meeting of the Central Cass Randall Moen, $70.42; Moore Medical, $6.49; Public informational meeting set for March $55.00; Karen Lietz, $100.00; Lightowler Inc., $144.70; Innovis Health, $69.00; Inter- School Board was held Tuesday, March 2, Mutual of Omaha, $497.20; NAPA Auto 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Johnson Associates, $1,593.75; • Sheet Metal state Tesoro-Expressway Amoco, $70.98; JMC 2010, at 7:15 a.m. in Conference Room A. The Parts, $403.47; Nelson International, $828.25; Lako left the meeting. Dean McMurry, $100.00; American Weld- Computer Service Inc., $4,032.06; meeting was called to order by President Keith Nepstad Oil Company, $10,147.32; Nepstad’s Building committee to meet at 7:30 a.m. on ing, $125.00; Wallwork Truck, $412.05; Xcel, • Refrigeration Tim Keckler, $25.00; Liberty Business Sys- Gohdes with all members present except Jack Stop and Shop, $1.53; Tuesday, February 16, 2010. $279.50 tems, Inc., $225.50; Aleisha Lokken, $125.00; Haines. Also in attendance at the meeting was Northern Cass Activity Fund, $25.00; Curriculum committee to meet at 7:30 The following motions were approved on Menards, $152.15; ND Lead Center, $300.00; Amanda Gades. Northern Cass Dollars for Scholars, $44.00; a.m. and Policy committee at 8:00 a.m. on roll call unless noted otherwise: • Air Conditioners NDASSP, $120.00; NIPA, $85.00; Paul Ott, Scott Kost moved to approve a one year Northern Cass High School, $65.94; Northern March 10, 2010. Financial reports. $24.20; Otter Tail Power Company, $6,496.41; superintendent contract for Mark Weston, ef- Cass PTO, $85.00; Office Max Contract Inc., Superintendent formative evaluation To approve the resolution accepting the Pepper & Son Inc., $642.80; fective July 1, 2010, with a salary of $99,500.00 $200.67; forms presented to board members to be competition to vacation a portion of 36th Street. Pepper & Son Inc., $44.10; Petro Serve and all other terms and conditions to remain Parent Teacher Outlet, LLC, $71.01; Pear- pleted and returned to Board President Rens- To show support for the new position and 701-347-5567 USA, $9,039.61; Praxair Distribution Inc., the same as his current contract. Pete Lind- son Education, $200.00; Pocket Full of Ther- vold by March 12. to dedicate $6,000 from the major projects $126.33; Prestwick House, $857.05; Ramkota strom seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all apy On-line, $275.40; Polar Communications, Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. fund to assist with a new librarian’s benefit cell: 701-371-6711 Hotel Bismarck, $438.00; members voted “Yes”. Motion carried. $382.27; Popplers, $35.00; Doug Rensvold package for the remainder of the 2010 fiscal Red Baron Pizza Parlor, $71.87; Rural The March regular meeting is Monday, Progessive Business - Webinar, $199.00; President year to be formalized at the next City Council Cass County Multi District, $49,189.00; Pen- March 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A. Quill Corporation, $460.89; Radio and TV Julie Keckler meeting. ny Saewert, $7.74; Schmitt Music Centers, Scott Kost moved to adjourn the special Equipment Inc., $103.74; Renaissance Learn- Business Manager To agree to purchase the property, split- $26.20; School Specialty Inc., $334.08; meeting at 7:27 a.m. ing, Inc., $12.47; Rural Cass Special Ed., ______ting the cost with the fire department 50 per- School Zone Publishing Company, $293.30; Pam Utt $47,494.03; Southeastern Printing Inc., $139.37; Toni Business Manager Stith, $30.00; Sturdevant’s Inc., $35.79; Tool ______Crib of the North, $258.54; Valley City High School, $235.90; Valley Jesse P. Hagen City State University, $192.00; Wangler Foods Inc., $277.02; Advanced, $40.00; Greg Cheney, Dentist Davis $106.00; CARD OF THANKS rates are: Eye on Education, $69.90; Justin Chiropractic Fletschock, $48.40; Gordy’s Inc., $5,355.82; Me- $5.00 for the first 20 words, 10¢ per word for extra words, if paid • Tax Planning nards, $195.04; Pepper & Son Inc., $358.35; in advance. Add an additional $1.00 for charge orders. Hagen Derek Pinnick, $26.00; Jessica Strait, • Tax Preparation & Massage $364.50; Amy Warrey, $15.00; Avesis 3rd Par- ty Administrators, $620.16; Blue Cross Blue • Bookkeeping Services Casselton, ND Shield of ND, $30,628.30; Dental Office MSUM Regional Science Center, $177.00; t5SFF5SJNNJOH • Retirement Plans Mutual of Omaha, $721.51; TDS Metrocom, $515.41; Verizon Wireless, Bellevue, $27.42; t$PNQMFUFUBLFEPXO • Estate Planning Office Hours: Xcel Energy, $5,687.67 Scott Kost presented the recommenda- t4JHOCBOOFSIBOHJOH • Electronic Filing Call for an appointment Dr. Keith Davis, DC tions from the superintendent search commit- Monday - Thursday tee, and moved to interview the following three t-JHIUCVMCDIBOHJOH Myra Nowak, LMT candidates: Mark Weston, Frank Schill, and Les Dale. Deb Roesler seconded. Assuming tQBJOUJOH Call 347-4363 a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Mo- Debbie Bartholomay, CA tion carried. Russ Gress tBOZUIJOHUIBUSFRVJSFT For an appointment Located in Community Pete Lindstrom moved, with regret, to accept the resignation of teacher Corinne Nelson, UI"WF4&t-FPOBSE /% BFSJBM Medical Center, Casselton at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Pat Healthcare for the Entire Family Knudson seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, 60 ft. Reach David Piper all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried. 701-793-4679 722 Front Street Office: 347-5345 Pat Knudson moved, with regret, to ac- Casselton, ND 347-4006 cept the resignation of teacher Susan Schmidt, Licensed , Insured & Bonded We Do It All! at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Deb Roesler seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried. Scott Kost moved to accept the open enroll- ment application for a child of Trisha Stein- er from the Mapleton School District. Deb Roesler seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried. Cote Mechanical, LLC Scott Kost moved to accept the open en- rollment application for a child of Josh Sc- hunk from the Mapleton School District. Deb Commercial and Residential Plumbing Roesler seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried. Scott Kost moved to accept the open en- rollment application for a child of Tracey Sher- man from the Mapleton School District. Pat ADM Casselton, ND Knudson seconded. Assuming a roll call vote, Protect your home all members voted “Yes”. Motion carried. Superintendent Weston reported on the 100% with Main currently has the following openings: following: academic initiatives, Cass County Sheriff’s Dept. meeting, and lock down drill. High School Principal Lorentzen reported Line Sewer Valves. LABORER – Casselton, ND on the following: winter sports seasons wrap- ping up, and state wrestling this weekend. Call Today! 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- page B-1 Casselton Reporter • Kindred Tribune • Hunter Times t "TTJTUPQFSBUJPOTQFSTPOOFM NBJOUFOBODFQFSTPOOFMBOETVQFSWJTPSTBTOFFEFE Girls basketball gets underway t 5ZQJDBMFEJCMFCFBOQSPDFTTJOHPQFSBUJPOT take it before the people Join Us Whistle Free Zone will be on ballot By Amanda Gades to see what they want,” The entire city of Casselton get McConnell stated. the opportunity to vote on the Rail- The council also dis- road Quiet Zone in June. cussed how the Quiet t "EIFSFUP2VBMJUZ"TTVSBODFSFRVJSFNFOUT At the Dec. 7 Casselton City ap- Zone will be paid for. Council meeting, the council The legislature proved putting the Quiet Zone on through SB 2338, allot- the ballot in a 3-2 vote and paying ted $1.6 million of high- for the project with the current sales way tax distribution tax. (Dissenting were Tom Sinner, funds and $900,000 in Jr. and Lee Anderson, while Fred federal highway traffic Wangler was not at the meeting.) safety funds for high- The motion specifically called foron way-rail grade crossing the $1.3 million Quiet Zone to be safety projects. Each the ballot. city may be awarded as 2VBMJmDBUJPOT This would mean that the cur- much as $225,000 for a Online! rent plan will create safety mea- Quiet Zone. sures of a four quadrant system on The city’s portion is Langer Ave., medians and two gates likely to be paid for by a Be sure to cut down any branches that are close to your home for Third Ave. N., Sixth Ave. N. and one-cent sales tax that is that may fall on it during a winter storm. Fifteenth Ave. N and improved signs already in place. To be considered for an opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria: and mazes for Eighth Ave. N. “I think that we can Although Council Member Pete pay for the Quiet Zone - Silbernagel made the motion re- with the tax we cur Make sure your home garding the Quiet Zone, he thinks rently have,” Silberna- that it costs too much to put up the gel said. SRF Consulting, the railroad Quiet Zone will t $PNNJUNFOUUP"%.THPBMPGBDIJFWJOHB[FSPJOKVSZDVMUVSFVOEFSTUBOEBOEGPMMPXDPNQBOZ four gates on Langer Ave., but he The city’s one cent With current estimates from decided to leave the project up to the tax is designated to be is ready for winter cost approximately $1.3 million, with a possible grant from the state of North service the furnace/boiler to make people whether they want to pay for used for infrastructure, By Amanda Gades sure that it is running efficiently and www.ccreporter.com Dakota for up to $225,000. it or not. youth and development tax has been used for good things,” Before we are fully engrossed in check the exhaust on the roof. “I’m for the whistle free zone but according to City Attor- amount on sales tax to (the Quiet stated Sinner. “Those are on-going the winter season, it’s important for Also, make sure that the sewer I think that with the higher cost, Zone) costing them nothing unless are ney Brad Burgum. needs. That’s why I thought thattax. we homeowners to have that last look to vents are clear so that you don’t get safety procedures the chances of it being approved The city still gets to decide ex- they have a project or favorite thing needed to add a one cent sales see if their home is ready for weather sewer gas in your home Cote stated. for as that they used the sales tax for,” diminished,” Silbernagel explained. actly what the funds are used My thought was that it would have change. Clean the gutters and roof and are Here’s an overview of things to do “Let’s get it out there and let’s vote long as they fall under those catego- stated Anderson. a sunset clause.” remove and replace shingles that and items to have ready and available on it and see what happens.” ries, explained Burgum. Sinner believes that the sales tax The measure on the ballot, if left loose or have fallen off, suggests an ar- in your home. He added that in the city survey Both Lee Anderson and Tom Sin- funds that have been generated have as stated in the motion, would be an ticle on the eHow website. cov- the number one and two priorities been used for important causes. advisory vote because the residents A checklist of tasks Outdoor furniture should be Featuring: ner, Jr. did not believe that it was t )JHITDIPPMFEVDBUJPOPSFRVJWBMFOUJTQSFGFSSFE Make sure that you have holes or were the whistle free zone. “I think that priorities of (infra- ered with waterproof material or the best route to pay for the Quiet gaps sealed off around the doors or stowed inside a garage or other stor- Casselton Mayor Ed McConnell Zone with the current tax. structure, youth and development) Whistle - Page A-3 windows. This can be done by apply- age area. was also pleased with the passing of “The problem is that you go from are still valid and that the sales ing weather stripping, putting plastic If you are planning on a winter get- the motion. having the residents pay a small on windows or using expandable foam, away, put the thermostat at 50 de “At least now we have a plan to explained Brian Braake, manager of grees suggests Cote. Throw away all t &YIJCJUSFHVMBSBOEQSPNQUBUUFOEBODF the Moorhead True Value, which has food or liquids that will spoil during the same owners as the Kindred True your time away as well. Value. Jeff Cote of Cote Mechanical, LLC recommends that you check your attic Winter - Page A-2 Gardner gets glitzy for Christmas insulation, blow out the water lines, • Weekly Photo Video Highlights t "CMFUPNFFUQIZTJDBMSFRVJSFNFOUTPGUIFQPTJUJPOJODMVEJOH CVUOPUMJNJUFEUPQSPMPOHFEQFSJPETPG

with annual lightingSwen Weathervanes. displays Two additional Lighting - Page A-2 enjoy. houses donned the lights this year, By Sarah Sorvaag standing and sitting, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs On one tree in the Schobinger’sLED making a total of eight, plus the One of the best ways to get into front yard, there are 11,000 the Christmas spirit is to decorate lights. A good percentage of the lights your house and yard with lights. It’s a used in the display are LED and the time-honored tradition to coordinate Schobinger’s are working towards your display with your neighbors’ so someday having all LED bulbs. that your community is festive and and ladders, working in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc), lift up to 70 lbs unassisted “Over half of the lights used in the bright. One local community contin- display are LED. We’re trying to be ues to get into the holiday spirit by green. Also, if they weren’t, we would • Exclusive on-line only ads expanding their lights show each need a lot more power,” Gene said. year. The Schobinger’s yard had 150 Some of the houses in Gardner lit candy canes last year. Due to this are decorated with simple strands year’s wet autumn and a water leak, t 8JMMJOHUPXPSLSPUBUJOHTIJGUT XFFLFOET IPMJEBZTBOEPWFSUJNFBTOFFEFE have of multi-colored lights. Others Gene was unable to place the candy trees full of chasing lights and soft canes in his yard. Instead, he placed A couple of the Schobinger’s neighbors have quite the sense of white icicle lights seemingly dripping them, along with another 170 candy lights that spell ditto and an arrow humor. A next door neighbor has off their houses’ ledges. A few houses canes, giving them a total of 320, in home, while another neighbor has are so brightly lit and uniquely deco- the lot adjacent to his home, which that points to the Schobinger’s rated that all who view them believe is the site of his family-run business, lights that spell bah humbug. Tracy Mayo (left) helped wrapped the presents picked out by - t %FNPOTUSBUFJOJUJBUJWFUPXPSLJOEFQFOEFOUMZXIJMFnFYJCMFFOPVHIUPXPSLJOUFBNTFUUJOHXIFOOFFEFE that Christmas has come early. One Sean, 10, Tyler, 10 and Terri, 12. Mayo is one of a few volunteers who thing that these decorated homes are from Microsoft Corporation or friends of the Microsoft Corpora tion employees. • Free trial issues have in common is that they are all synced by a single transmission and are coordinated to twinkle, flash, flicker, chase, fade in and out, via a t &YIJCJUBQSPGFTTJPOBMJNBHFBUBMMUJNFTNBJOUBJOBQPTJUJWFBOESFTQFDUGVMBUUJUVEF transmission coming from Gene and “Cops and Kids” offers Kathie Schobinger’s garage. This year marks the third annual lights and music show in Gardner. Christmas hopeCass County Sheriff’s Office, the Fargo The lights transmission is coordi- By Amanda Gades and West Fargo police departments nated through 16 circuits. Each house Dec. 6 was an extra special day and North Dakota Highway Patrol. t 1SFWJPVTFYQFSJFODFPQFSBUJOHBDPNQVUFSJTQSFGFSSFE Coun- has a control box that connects to the for 34 young children in Cass Volunteers from the Cass County Sher- different lighting units in the yard, ty. They got their very own shopping iff’s Office and West Fargo and Fargo such as individual trees. The program spree worth $75 and a police escort to police departments assisted with the • Photos available for purchase used allows Gene to fade, flash, ramp add to the fun. event. About 25 to 30 law enforcement up or ramp down the lights on all re- The 15th annual “Cops and Kids” ceiver houses. Two transmissions are event was sponsored by the Fraternal t 1SFWJPVTFYQFSJFODFJONBJOUFOBODFSFMBUFEEJTDJQMJOFTJTQSFGFSSFE sent from the Schobinger’s house. One Order of Police, #1 Red River Valley Cops - Page A-2 signal transmits Christmas music Lodge, which is a collaboration of the and scripture verses throughout the town via a FM radio station, and the NLINE UBSCRIPTIONS other signal transmits to the houses’ O S controller box and syncs the lights. Fire contained at rural ThereAmenia were no injuries shop sustained “Each year it gets bigger with bet- On Dec. 3, sixteen fire fighters in the incident, which the fire de- ter quality. It’s fun and affordable,” with the Casselton Fire Department partment believes was started by a Kathie said. worked to put out a fire at a shop in The current program includes wood stove. rural Amenia. 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Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath, bi-level 21tcx Send details to P.O. Box 8946, Den- guys for two man teams, every two to three 347-5631 and leave message. EHO ver, CO 80201. with open custom oak kitchen. Large foyer, finished hours as necessary. Will provide list to city. SHEYENNE APPLIANCE Sales and 12tcx laundry room, great family room, insulated & heated Half dike takes approx. 45 minutes to walk. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Warner – monitor pumps preventing plugging Service. Crosley major appliances include garage with floor drain, 76x207 lot, extremely nice & ups. Dell - city advertise for volunteers. Re- 10 year limited warranty. Also rebuilt ma- Re a l Es t a t e POST AG or CONSTRUCTION great decorating! Low specials quire 18 or older and sign liability waiver. jor appliances and service for all major EQUIPMENT CLASSIFIEDS FOR Call Dan Today 701-238-7405. Dell - purchase six to 10 shovels and four Lot for Sale: Will build custom adult life jackets. brands. 430 Sheyenne St., West Fargo. FREE! www.classifieds.titanoutlet- home. Lot size is 75’ x 150’. Corner lot. store.com or call (218) 233-3700 - Ti- Sandbagging – Hanson – 75-100 bags 701-282-5460. 48tcx Quiet established neighborhood near golf ready for manholes last year. Bag inventory tan Outlet Store. WHEATLAND - New Listing! 15,000 plus from 2009. FURNACE AND air conditioning sales course. Call Rush River Construction at Hugo getting class five (Friday) pile be- and service. Steve’s Heating and Air Con- 701-799-4971 or 701-347-4461 30tcx FASTER INTERNET! NO Access HUD aquired home on 1.7 acre lot with tween shop and fire hall. to Cable or DSL? NO PROBLEM! double garage & shop. ditioning. Steve Strand, Casselton, 347- HOUSE FOR SALE by owner. In Cas- Keep sand pile and bags dry? Dell - Insu- 4761. 17tcx Get Blazing High-Speed Internet. Call Dan Today 701-238-7405. lated blankets available (rental $3.00-5.00 per selton. $42,800. Call 347-4875. 48tcx day), shrink wrap (United Rentals). Hugo to HILL PAINTING AND DECORAT- inquire and purchase. ING. Interior, exterior, epoxy floors, CASSETLON - New Listing! Warner – sandbag manholes with plastic Wa n t e d down first (sealing issues if frozen). Hugo - decorative finish, barns and outbuildings. HUD aquired 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 2 Story manholes are marked. 701-729-2847. Matt. 48tcx LOOKING FOR FARMLAND to rent home with oversized double garage & Mark – Coordinators = Gordy, Larry, Hugo for 2010 crop year and beyond. Brett NEED HANDY MAN? Call Bill Ka- huge yard. $86,000. and Mary. Meyers 701-238-9400. Edina Realty, Call Dan Today 701-238-7405. Where to pile snow? – Outside dike – Hugo paun. Also snow removal. Serving Cas- 1712 Main Ave., Fargo. 52-3x - can’t dump by river per Mike ND Rural Water selton since 1990. 633-5658 or 371-2012. (salt and sand content contaminates) Burn- CAMPERS WANTED, motorhomes, pile? Mark – don’t think it will hurt (how does travel trailers, fifth wheel, park models, ARTHUR - New Listing! it drain?) Farmer’s land? Hugo -long time to 41tcx HUD aquired 2 Bedroom hone, corner lot haul. By railroad? Flynn – melts slow if piled. toy haulers. Bernie’s Camper Coral, Main Generators – Hugo – one ready, others Laundromat: Open 24 hrs. Just west with double garage. Only $33,500. Ave., Fargo. Free pick-up. 701-235-9010. Call Dan Today 701-238-7405. holding charge issues – will check/charge/boost of Governors’ Inn, Casselton, ND Ph: 1tcx batteries. 347-4524. 46tcx Dan Madsen Three inch pumps - Hugo - all running Realtor/Broker Lift stations – Hugo – checks weekly –all Ho u s e f o r Re n t eight functioning. He l p Wa n t e d 701-232-7405 ARTHUR - 6 ACRES! Mark – opened culverts by his house – won- TWO BEDROOM in Casselton. 347- www.metroincrealtors.com Three stall barn, four stall garage, fencing & dering if residents would do theirs? Manhole Welders, General Labor $8 will be plugged east of Third and Cass Cty 10. 4875 or 347-4063. 52tcx trees! Many improvements to home in last 6 - $12 to start, depending on experience. years! Only $105,000. Hugo - on city property. Jim - flap gate sprung Benefits. Part-time or full time. To apply by levy there last year and water coming back Call Doug Madsen 701-238-3087. into city. call Kathleen at Magnum Manufacturing, s t a t e w i d e Jon – consider purchasing portable trash 701-347-5426. 33tcx HELP WANTED pump? Approx. $2,000. (Gas powered dis- charge pump, pumps 2,000 gal. per minute, on DRIVERS: Co. and Owner Op’s. 3K POSITION AVAILABLE: CITY of CASSELTON trailer, tool box with all accessories needed for miles per week. Lease purchase available. Langdon is looking for qualified ap- Very nice and spacious 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath operation). On agenda next council meeting. 99 percent no-touch. CDL-A with two Rambler. Finished basement, great kitchen, Hugo checking on pallets from Remington plicants for City Auditor position. (12). years experience required. 800-826-6652. main floor laundry, 3 season patio, metal sid- TJ – MPB – blow snow between levy and 3-4pd ing. Newer shingles, furnace & central air. houses? Four to five drains are all covered. Mo- Call Dan Madsen 701-238-7405 tion Dell to hire Jay Meyer for one day has dou- PART-TIME BLADE OPERATOR for NEED STORAGE SPACE? ble auger with eight foot swath, second Peder- local township. Wages depending on ex- son. RCVMC. Also area by Christensen Park, perience. For more information call Brad MILLPOND CASSELTON Ashmoor by levy, and Meridian Grove. at 633-5529 or Steve at 633-5463. 3pd Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 story home, large Lee Olsen letter/snow- drainage – Hugo - RENTAL updated kitchen with island & pantry, formal Meridian already done. HELP WANTED - Dependable and hon- dining, front 3 season porch, back deck, vinyl Next flood meeting March 18, and every est part-time Sales Associate. Evening MINI STORAGE Thursday thereafter until done. Easy Access • Lighted siding, new gas forced air furnace. Fuel reimbursement for personal vehicles? and weekend shifts. Fill out an application Call Dan Madsen 701-238-7405 Jon not everyone can drive Fire or city vehicles at Gordy’s Inc., Casselton or call Peggy at 10x10 • 10x20 • 10x30 – no exceptions. Pay for workers? No action. 701-347-4286. 3-4x Motion Dell adjourn, second Pederson. Your own lock & key! CASSELTON - Morningside Court Mark Anderson HUNTER CAFE & BAKERY part time Stylish & spacious new rambler in Casselton. Very low Mayor cook needed. Call Deb for more informa- Call 701-347-4827 Casselton Manor specials. Large kitchen with pantry, main floor laundry, huge Mary Hinschberger tion. 701-874-2253. 3-4x or 701-347-5598 master bedroom with master bath & walk-in closet. Basement City Auditor family room will be completed. Oak kitchen cabinets, ______Welders Wanted, starting at 42 3rd Ave. N., Casselton ICF (Insulated Concrete Foundation), Quiet Cul de Sac loca- $13.00/hour, health benefits and paid holi- tion. Price Reduced! Call Dan Madsen 701-238-7405 days. 701-347-5426. 18tcx • Think Change CASSELTON - NEW BI-LEVEL! Fo r Re n t Under construction in Willow Bend, large open • Think No Worries EFFICIENCY APARTMENT for rent. design, oak kitchen. 3 car garage, gas force air & CARD OF Heat paid. Casselton, $200; Kindred, • Think Apartment Life central air. 80x140 lot. Low specials, still time to pick $175. Call Kari at 282-3443. 5tcx Check out your colors! Call Dan Madsen 701-238-7405 THANKS APARTMENTS FOR RENT. One Two Bedroom Apartments Available Immediately at Casselton Manor CASSELTON - NICE SHAPE! Spacious & open! Large master bedroom, huge STORAGE SPACE Page Manor Apartments! family room w/fireplace. 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. rates are: FOR RENT Contact: • Heat, lights & cable TV Newer double garage. Call Dan 701-238-7405. included in rent $5.00 for the first 20 IN CASSELTON 1-800-284-9733 or • Large 1 Bedroom Apts. CASSELTON - JUST REMODELED! words, 10¢ per word Your Lock - Your Key! locally at 1-701-668-2910 Recent improvements include fresh interior & ex- • Private entrance, no steps terior paint, new kitchen, bath, all new flooring, for extra words, if paid CLEAN AND SECURE • Rent is 30% of monthly new or newer windows & doors, newer furnace, Vehicles • Campers in advance. Add an NO Utilities income; deduction for great condition. Nice home on a large corner lot! Inventory • Personal Items Detached garage. Call Dan 701-238-7405 additional $1.00 for NO Worries medical expenses charge orders. 347-5576 Rent based on 30% of your income • No more snow removal worries • Updated decor and CASSELTON 1-888-766-3088 Professionally managed by new appliances Nice 1.5 story, 3 bedroom home. 1 full sized Five Star Services, Inc. bath, oversized 1 car garage, large backyard. “We take care of you!” Call Dan 701-238-7405 “We are an equal Opportunity Provider Call Now! HOME EQUITY LOANS and Employer” Pam Krupke TDD - 1-800-366-6888 Ext. 800-284-9733 701-234-1814 CASSELTON - ONLY $39,900 Good home for the money! Newer vinyl siding, 293-2565 AS LOW AS Fargo Downtown Voice - 1-800-866-6889 some windows & furnace, large 3 season front * TTY - 1-800-866-6888 porch, main floor laundry, low taxes! Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! Art Dahl Call Dan Madsen 238-7405. 293-2528 Fargo Village West .75% FIXED RATE GARDNER - HUD HOME! $440,000 361 Langer Ave S, Casselton. 17 plex apt building. HUD acquired 2 bedroom home on large CasseltonHomes.com/09-5392 corner lot, attached garage, hardwood gatecitybank.com $359,900: Price Reduced! 1072 Morningside Ct, Casselton. 5BR/3.5BA floors, only $39,000. Member FDIC APR CasseltonHomes.com/09-5950 *Automatic Payment Plan using a Gate City Bank Checking Account is required. Offer not valid on Gate City Bank refinances. Other terms and conditions may apply. $279,900: New Listing! 8501 81 St S, Horace. 3BR/1BA, 13 Acres (A) Call Dan 701-238-7405 CasseltonHomes.com/10-1131 4 $144,900: Price Reduced! 402 9 Ave S, Casselton. 5BR/2BA CasseltonHomes.com/09-6052 WHEATLAND - 7.5 ACRES! : Casselton $119,900 New Listing! 204 Broadway S, Buffalo. 3BR/1.75BA. Lg yard & deck. Very nice, well kept farmstead & home! Custom ATTENTION CasseltonHomes.com/10-1270 oak kitchen w/snack bar. Formal dining, main floor $119,900 331 9 Ave N, Casselton. Many updates! 3BR/1BA laundry & family room. Home has lots of fresh paint CasseltonHomes.com/10-553 Starting Monday, March 22 the Casselton Public & newer flooring and other recent updates. Outbuild- $99,900 114 4th St N, Leonard, ND. 4BR/2BA Works will not pick up garbage in the alleys. Please CasseltonHomes.com/09-5345 ings include 2 barns & a corral. Great horse property. $79,900 2401 16 Ave S, Fargo. Condo....Like new! 2BR/1BA Call Dan 701-238-7405. set your trash cans on the street. This change will CasseltonHomes.com/10-408 $84,900 322 S Langer, Casselton. Newer siding & windows. 3BR/1.5BA alleviate heavier traffic on the alleys during the CasseltonHomes.com/10-578 5 RURAL RESIDENTIAL LOTS OR ALL $59,900 New Listing! 1022 Front St, Casselton 2BR/1.5BA Condo. ldry in unit, deck. spring thaw. We estimate that this change will be in CasseltonHomes.com/10-578 AS ONE UNIT (APPROX. 8 ACRES)! $55,900 New Listing! 556 Martins Ave N, Casselton. Cul de sac lot, Specials paid. Build your Dream Home: Located north of Wheatland (Casselton School District) on paved road. 1+ acre affect for about a month depending on the weather. CasseltonHomes.com/10-578 Casselton, Authur & Tower City building lots. Call for Details. individual lots or would subdivide as you want. Rural water & electric to property. Contact Dan Madsen 238-7405 for more information!

CASSELTON - RESIDENTIAL LOTS! 2 - 100’ x 300’ Cottonwood Golf Course lots available. RN or LPN Contact Dan Madsen 238-7405 for more information! Sheyenne Care Center has openings for full & part 75 x 206 - RESIDENTIAL LOT Rod Richter Morningside addition in Casselton - Very low specials! time RNs or LPNs for either the evening or night shift. Contact Dan Madsen 238-7405 for more information! 701-730-1561 Shift differentials offered for pm and nights. Sign on 5 INDUSTRIAL ACRES IN CASSELTON! bonuses are also available. Contact Dan Madsen 238-7405 for more information! [email protected] www.RodneyRichter.EdinaRealty.com Contact Emily Peterson at the Sheyenne Care Center MEMBER (701) 845-8247 or OF Dan Madsen MULTIPLE Broker Don't miss out on this beautiful, immaculate Twin Home. Email : [email protected] LISTING Metro Inc., Realtors Huge foyer with laminate floors, custom oak kitchen cabinets, 2 large SERVICE Ofﬁce: 232-7405 bedrooms up & a huge master lower with a deep walk-in closet. Home: 347-4148 Master bath has a 6' Jacuzzi tub. Beautiful deck & oversized 2 stall SHEYENNE CARE CENTER Cell: 238-7405 garage w/shop area in front. E-mail: [email protected] SMP Health System Website: www.metroincrealtors.com 823 Morningside Drive, Casselton, ND

March 24, 2010 16 Entertainment Cass County Reporter West Fargo car show to benefit area charities By Amanda Gades Area residents will notice that show runs well every year.” The flood may be at the forefront there are a wide range of entrants The March 27 and 28 show is of the news, but those interested in such as antique cars, custom ve- held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat- taking a break from sandbagging or hicles, motorcycles and other spe- urday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun- clean-up may consider attending an cial interest vehicles. Owners come day. The event is in the West Fargo event on March 27 or 28 where they from throughout the Midwest. Veterans Arena (behind the West can also make a difference. A small “One year we had an ice cream Fargo High School). entry fee to The 52nd Annual Fargo- truck that was turned into a hot Moorhead’s Toppers Car Club Rod rod,” explained Kurt Jankowski, & Custom Car Show in West Fargo club treasurer. “There is something is one way the club gains money to for everyone.” give to local charities in need. Club members vote on which “We give away the money that entrants to allow at the show and we make from the show,” said club vehicles are not allowed for more president Wayne Rud. “Donations than three consecutive years unless are given to the New Life Center there is a major modification stated for their Thanksgiving and Christ- Jankowski of Fargo. mas meals and to Toys for Tots. The maximum number of ve- We have even helped them give out hicles at the show is 125. Vendors toys before Christmas. That is such such as trailer and body shop busi- a blast.” nesses will also be at the event. Along with the admission fee, a Kindred resident Curt Leslie is portion of the money from the ven- a 31-year member of the club. dors, sponsors and the vehicle entry “We’re not your average car fee is used to give to the non-profit club,” said Leslie. “We put on a organizations. large show with just 16 members. A great car show Everyone has a job to do and the Kindred resident Curt Leslie is helping organize the event.

Another vehicle in the Top 10 at last year’s show was a 1970 Plymouth Superbird owned by Todd Krammer. ADVERTISING Coming! Saturday, April 10 keeps Old 10 9th Anniversary Party “Brother Jukebox” your Drink Specials! Food! Fun! business BLACK JACK BINGO Saturday @ 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m. Happy Hour Mon. - Fri. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Saturday: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Everyday Grill Hours: Mon - Thurs: 5pm-9pm Buffalo, ND Mon - Fri: 11am - 1pm Call the Reporter 701-633-5317 All Day Fri & Sat Photos Courtesy of The Fargo-Moorhead Toppers Car Club at 347-4493 Soup of the Day available at all times The car club gives out awards to some of the entrants in the show. Last year’s top car was a 1957 Ford Convertible owned by Stan Orness. Saturday, March 27

We want Deadline for articles Saturday, March 27 • Karaoke by Peppers your news! Noon Monday Karaoke by BAKKO MEG-A-MIX • 9pm - 1am We Fest Finals 9pm - 1am * Leonard County Club to give away a single membership for the 2010 season! Purchase a Cod Fillet * Dewey’s to give away a 3 Day/3 Night Las Vegas Hotel & Gaming Package! Coming! or Shrimp Free Texas Hold’em Gaming by April 2nd & 3rd and Get a FREE Pulltabs ARC PAST DUE Thursdays @ 7:30 pm CD Release Party - April 2 Wednesday Nights: Texas Hold ‘em @ 7:30 p.m. Large Fry & Large Pop Tuesday Nights $1.50 Restaurant Hours: Valid only on Fridays • Expires 4/9/2010 Happy Hour: Mon-Fri: 11am - 8pm Burger Night Sat: 11am - 8pm Monday - Friday: 5:00 - 7:00 pm In-house only Bar Hours: We apologize for Mon-Thurs: 11am - 1am Hagge’sand GrillBar & GRILL OPEN SUNDAYS! Fri-Sat: 11am - 2am inconsistent hours Daily Lunch Specials! Mapleton, ND 282-5200 DEWEY’S BAR Exit 338 - 5 miles west of West Fargo 42 Langer Ave., Casselton in the past. KINDRED, ND 428-3331 Noon - 6pm (Old Dairy Queen) Open Monday - Saturday Friday, March 26 347-9999 11am - 8pm Proceeds go to Central Closed Sunday OPEN DART TOURNAMENT Charity Soup Cook-Off Cass Dollars Tuesday, March 30 & April 6 • 7:30 pm Registration 5 - 6pm for Scholars! $5 Entry - 1 Crock Pot - No Chili Breakfast Easter Brunch Everyone Welcome! Major Brand 30 Packs - Cans Saturday, March 27 available All Day! Bu ffe t Hamms - $13.90+ tax BREAKFAST SPECIALS: Sunday, April 4 Beer Sale! Schmidt - $16.75+ tax Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament All Major Brands $19.50+ tax for 24 pk cans Busch Light - $18.50+ tax $5.49 • 7 - 11am • Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 1:30pm Keystone Light - $18.50+ tax Sign up @ 11am • Starts @ Noon Call for reservations today! Buy 3 and get $1.00 OFF/per case Miller High Life - $15.75+ tax Tourney to be held at T’s Shamrock & Club 94

KidsEvery TuesdayEat afterFree! 4pm with adult meal purchase. Governors’ Black Jack & Pull Tabs T’s Shamrock Bar Monday - Saturday Governors’ Inn, Casselton, ND Buffet & Grill 620 Front Street, Casselton • 347-4431 FREE Water 347-5500 formerly OPEN SUNDAYS • HAPPY HOUR: M-F: 4 - 6pm Park Passes Capitol Restaurant Every Wednesday 4pm - Close The RED BARON 347-4544 Come try our Come out to eat & receive a FREE pass! Saturday, March 27 New Nachos! Casselton’s Beer, Wine Liquor & Pizza Pub Mike Eraker Benefit Big Shrimp - Prime Rib Plate of Nachos & Wednesday, March 24 E84G 6:00 - 8:30pm E84G &HF<6 Special! a Pitcher of Beer: $14.99 SPAGHETTI DINNER BB7 Brother Jukebox BINGO 8:30pm - 12:30am • Mondays & Wednesdays - Free Pool, 7pm - Close $6/Plate - 5pm til’ Gone Wednesday at 6pm! Saturday, April 3 Fri., & Sat., Mar. 26 & 27 MONDAYS - $3 Pounders of Beer NY Strip or Smothered Chopped Steak Coming Special Easter Bingo TUESDAYS - Colorado Bulldogs $3.50 5:00-10:00 p.m. Karkov Vodka,4:00pm 1.75L - $10.99 + tax WEDNESDAYS - Captain Morgans $2.25 Black Velvet, 1.75L - $14.50 + tax Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament THURSDAYS - Lynchburg Lemonade $3.50 Coming! Noon • Everyone Welcome! SUPERRon DiazSUPPER SpicedS Rum, 1.75L - $15.80 + tax 50¢ domestic taps 7pm - 11pm Tourney to be held at FRIDAYS - Import & Specialty Beers $2.75 March 27 Club 94 & T’s Shamrock Wednesday, March 24 BINGO Pork Dinner Saturdays @ 4pm SATURDAYS - Long Island Iced Teas $2.60 FREE POOL SATURDAY AFTERNOON All you Monday, March 29 Hwy. 18 & I-94 can eat! Soup, Salad & Sandwich Vets Club Wednesday, March 31 Casselton Casselton, ND Red Baron Lounge Downtown Club 94 Turkey Dinner Casselton Casual Dining, 347-5502 and Pizza Pub Quality Food at a Reasonable Price. Served @ 6pm ALWAYS OPEN The 100% Real Cheese Pizza Place 347-4418 TO THE PUBLIC! 347-4333