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REPORTERDecember 28, 2011 • 131st Year • No. 43 • Casselton, ND 58012 • www.ccreporter.com • $1 Reflecting on 2011 as the new year approaches

Summaries compiled by Amanda Gades January New Year’s Storm: “One to re- member” This year roared in like a lion with a massive blizzard that began Friday, Dec. 31 and continued through New Year’s Day. On New Year’s eve, white- out conditions resulted in a 100-car pile-up east of Mapleton on Interstate 94. It took most of the day for authori- ties to assist with the accident. One man, Lowell Balk, a 50-year-old truck driver from Walcott was killed when he was hit after he got out of his vehicle to help other motorists. In Mapleton, residents stepped up Due to the New Year’s blizzard cars were buried in snow drifts on the to help those who opted to get off of the streets, in driveways and parking lots throughout the area. While some Interstate knowing that the weather who ventured out got stranded on the highway, many residents stayed was not safe for driving. Several people inside for three days, choosing not to travel during the white-out condi- stayed at the community center and at tions brought by the blizzard. homes of residents. This was also the case in Harwood. Harwood files Notice of Intent for Quiet Zone At its Jan. 3 meeting, the Harwood City Council unanimously approved a motion to submit the Notice of Intent for a Whistle Free Zone to the Federal Railroad Administration. A whistle free zone is estimated An eddy forms as flood waters get sucked through a culvert along to cost the city $11, 960, according Hwy. 10 between Casselton and Mapleton on Friday, April 8. to Peggy Harter, senior transporta- tion planner for the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG). The city has allotted $15,000 in the 2011 budget for the proposed project. The low cost is partially due to a grant that will likely come through from the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The grant allows funding for up to $75,000 per crossing and $225,000 per city quiet zone. Of the total grant fund, cities must pay 10 percent per crossing. The city expense is also relatively low because of the safety measures chosen. The estimates per crossing (af- ter the grant) are: Ames Avenue, clos- ing the crossing, $2,400, Ted Avenue, two quadrant gates with a two-foot On Feb. 28, Buffalo community members gathered for an emergency meet- wide and 100-foot long median, $1,910 Saving main street in Buffalo: and County Road 22, two quadrant ing to determine how to save the town’s grocery store from being closed. Residents heard the call and gates with a two-foot wide and 70-foot chipped in with their time and money to keep the lights from being turned off permanently. Read more long medians, $7,650. about this on page A-2. Sen. Kent Conrad announced his retirement • Address the disaster in the Devils bulance volunteers, explained Mary Major flooding is at 30 feet. The 2009 Sen. Kent Conrad informed the Lake Basin. Kempel, Casselton Ambulance squad crest reached 40.8 feet. Cass Rural Water works to member. Snow Jam provides jam-up Cass County Commissioner Ken Pawluk, second from left, helped fill public Jan. 18 that he would serve out sandbags with Kindred School District students in early March. his term and not seek re-election to the determine the cause of brown “His name was the first one that fun United States Senate in 2012. rose to the top when we considered The sixth annual SnowJam, spon- water in Casselton nominating someone,” Kempel said. “After Numerous complaints of brown sored by the Rural Cass Snowmobile months of “He stands out for all he has done over Club (RCSC), was a day of jam-up fun water in Casselton prompted Public the years.” consider- Works Supervisor Kevin Mayer to con- for area snowmobilers. The event was ation, I have The nomination letter, printed in based out of Hagge’s bar in Mapleton tact Cass Rural Water (CRW) to inves- the ‘Star of Life’ event program, de- decided not tigate the cause. Mayer said at the Jan. and activities included Ryan Mayer to seek re- scribed Habiger as selfless, a strong Vintage Snowmobile Ride and Dis- 3 council meeting, that the water is safe leader, professional, thoughtful and election in and suspects that the discoloration may play, a day of driving on the 140 miles 2012. There be caused by iron magnesium. very knowledgeable. of groomed trails, games, awards and are serious Jerry Bloemeke, general manager Sheriff’s Office awarded grant entertainment by a local band that eve- challenges for CRW directed additional line flush- for airboats, equipment ning. facing our ing to be done and a larger hydrant to Cass County has another “tool in State and be installed on the northwest corner their tool belt” for the upcoming flood February nation, like of Casselton. CRW also committed to fight and other water rescue missions. Mapleton, Kindred and Cass a $14 tril- monitoring the water quality and ap- On Tuesday, Jan. 18, the Sheriff’s County begin flood prepara- lion debt and Sen. Conrad pearance and said that the city did not Office was notified that they were ap- tions America’s do anything wrong to cause the change proved for a $292,318 grant from the At the Mapleton council meeting dependence on foreign oil. It is more in color. North Dakota Department of Emer- Feb. 7, the city approved a flood decla- important I spend my time and energy Habiger honored with EMS gency Services for two airboats, heavy- ration and scheduled a Feb. 17 prepara- trying to solve these problems than duty vehicles to pull them along with tions meeting to discuss the logistics of to be distracted by a campaign for re- Start of Life Award Ken Habiger’s 62 years of dedication corresponding equipment to operate fighting the flood. election. the vehicles safely. Kindred geared up to battle the “These next two years in office will to caring for the medical needs of Cas- selton area residents was recognized Laney expects the Sheriff’s Office Sheyenne River, which was forecast- be critical. My top priorities will be to: will be utilizing the equipment during ed to have an 80 percent chance of • Get our country on a sound fiscal Jan. 13 in Bismarck. Habiger received one of 12 Stars of Life awards during the upcoming flood, especially in the reaching 21.2 feet - major flood stage. course; rural areas. Among the action taken by the city at • Reduce America’s dependence on the second biennial award ceremony. “It’s quite an honor to receive this,” “We’ve always had people cut off its Feb. 2 meeting was: to declare a foreign energy; [because of the flood waters],” said flood emergency and appoint Ken Blil- The Sheyenne River inched closer to homes southwest of Harwood • Craft a new Farm Bill; said Habiger. “I was quite surprised to find out I was receiving it.” Laney. “If we have someone who has ie, public works supervisor as incident April 7. Property owners near this area were sandbagging that eve- • Advance permanent flood control a medical problem, we can get to them commander. At a Feb. 15 special city ning to protect their homes. for the Red River Valley and; He was nominated for the award by a group of rural Cass County am- now with our own resources and that’s meeting, the council approved hiring very comforting for me as sheriff.” Kitty Blilie to coordinate sandbagging result in a net gain of six classrooms, after learning that the project is about During the past two flood events, operations and Rick Schock of Schock offices, an enhanced stage area, show- $400,000 over budget. 2009 and 2010, the U.S. Fish and Services to assist Ken Blilie with flood ers and locker rooms, a small conces- Some of the items the district re- Wildlife Service and U.S. Coast Guard preparations and flood-related work. sion area, bathrooms, an expanded moved, as part of the value engineer- deployed to the area with their air- Cass County approved purchas- music department, weight room, space ing, for the short-term are: the green- boats. In 2009, the airboats served as ing a $34,000 spider sandbag filling for the alternative learning center house, landscaping and a sound system the mode of transportation for 168 res- machine at its Feb. 7 meeting. The (ALC), gym space for sporting events, in the classrooms and commons area. A cues, according to Laney. machine will be operated at the coun- intramural activities and recess. few other items will be paid for with the County issues flood emergen- ty’s new sandbag central, the former Superintendent Weston believes building and grounds fund or general cy declaration in light of fore- Smuckers warehouse near the Cass there are strong financial indicators fund such as theater lights and sound, cast County Highway Department offices, that make this the right timing. He window treatments and a stage lift. West Fargo. The facilities contract, also High precipitation levels and a cited: the final payment for the 1997 This puts the base bid, plus the al- approved at the Monday meeting, will dreary flood prediction from the Na- school bond is in 2014, interest rates ternatives of remodeling the current cost the county $19,101 per month plus tional Weather Service has prompted are good right now and the state leg- Kindred School and a fitness room the cost of utilities. Cass County to declare a spring flood islature will likely be approving a bill expansion, at $14.43 million. Add in emergency at the Jan. 18 commission Central Cass approves putting to pay down the mils, giving residents the furniture, fixtures and equipment meeting. This will be the third consecu- school addition on the ballot another two years of property tax cost of $618,000, miscellaneous and tive significant flood in the Red River After more than a year of discuss- relief. the contingency costs, the project is at Basin. ing a proposed addition and altering Bids for new Kindred High $15.2 million, about $400,000 over “The moisture levels in the soil are the plan several times, the Central School approved the $14.7 million in bonds sold for the high and there is still a lot of winter Cass school board approved taking Prior to accepting the bids for the project. left,” said Darrell Vanyo, Cass County the addition to the voters at its Feb. new high school and improvements on Hall proposed that the district use On Jan. 18, a grant was approved for airboats custom designed to Commission chair. 15 special board meeting. The board the current Kindred school, the Kin- $115,000 from the general fund and meet Cass County’s needs. Some of the specifications included: extra The National Weather Service had meeting was held following a public dred School Board and superintendent, $100,000 from the building fund in protective coating under the boat, reinforced rivets and a large front released a flood prediction prior to the presentation of the plan and district Steve Hall discussed ways to cut costs each of the next two school years. end to allow for ease of entry. There are also radio and headsets to commission meeting. It stated that patrons there had expressed support Board members were in agreement connect the operators with the Tactical Operations Center (TOC). there was a 93 percent chance of ma- of the plan. jor flooding on the Red River in Fargo. The $4.8 million addition would Reflecting on 2011 - Page A-2 December 28, 2011 A-2 News Cass County Reporter

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that this is the right avenue to take. Wangler, owner of the store, the store’s is as far as it’s going to go, we are in District legislators hold forum distributor and called a public meeting pretty good shape,” said Rohrich. in Casselton to discuss options for keeping the doors “We have just a couple areas in With the North Dakota legislature open. The first in a series of emergency town that need some work near the nearing the half-way point, District meetings was held Feb. 28. Sheyenne River.” 22’s lawmakers took the opportunity Jerry Melvin, one of the concerned In Kindred, sandbagging opera- Feb. 19 to update their constituents citizens, estimated that the store would tions began with Dakota Ag serving and answer their questions during a need to gross approximately $300,000 as the city’s ‘sandbag central’ and legislative forum at Central Cass. per year in order to make a profit. To Kitty Blilie the supervisor. Meteo- Sen. Gary Lee and Rep. Wesley accomplish this, there would need to rologist Greg Gust, of the National Belter attended the forum, while Rep. be an average of 60 family groups buy- Weather Service, predicted an 80 Vonnie Pietsch remained in the state ing $100 per week. “When you break it percent chance the Sheyenne River capitol to represent the district at a dif- down by the numbers, I don’t think it’s at Kindred will hit 21.2 feet or high- ferent event. impossible,” said Melvin. er. In 2009, the Sheyenne River For members of the public who at- The community stepped up at that crested at 21.5 feet. Major flood tended the event, major concerns in- meeting. After results of a commitment stage is 22 feet. cluded the condition of township roads, survey were tallied, 100 percent of the The flood forecast prompted pension plans for public employees and people were in favor of keeping the gro- Mayor Wayne Lunder to request cery store open, 50 percent said they’d authorization to hire additional property tax relief. be willing to invest and the average temporary staff, but those services Cass County Relay for Life family said they would spend $100 per ended up being needed as com- Dennis Biewer, president of the Bakke Addition homeowner’s as- event kicks off week at the store. munity residents stepped up in a sociation and Jim Nyhof, Oxbow mayor, urged area residents A kick-off for the first rural Cass At the March 8 concerned citizens neighbor-helping-neighbor battle to write letters or send e-mails to the Army Corps of Engineers County Relay for Life was held Sunday, meeting, residents approved a task against the Sheyenne River. regarding the environmental impact of the county diversion. Feb. 20 at the Governors’ Inn, Cassel- force to guide the process. Members In Mapleton, volunteers were ton. The event provided area residents appointed were: Jerry Melvin, presi- pumping water in areas especially with the opportunity to sign up to be dent, Mark Gubrud, vice-president, prone to flooded streets. “Meridian Kindred Superintendent Steve Hall ex- for the alternative learning cen- sion storage area, the entire communi- on a committee, purchase a luminaria Tammy Erickson, secretary/treasurer Grove is the hardest hit area because ter (ALC), gym space for sporting ties of Oxbow, Hickson and the Bakke or make a donation and learn more and Randy Mundt, Robert Foster, Jo there is not a storm sewer,” said Jon pressed concerns about the diversion align- events, intramural activities and Addition will disappear. This would about the June 10 at the Casselton Res- Boyd and Roger Kasowski, all at-large. Warner, Mapleton fire chief and ment that was presented. recess. result in as much as a 19 percent de- ervoir. The task forced was directed to deter- city’s flood emergency manager. Because it was such as nar- crease of the Kindred School District’s Central Cass and Kindred mine the supplier for the company and “We’ve been pumping a lot.” and the North Dakota State Highway row loss, the district will try student population and a 23 percent wrestlers excel at state, in- one grocer was there to provide infor- Warner said they plan to do more Patrol decided to close Interstate 29 again. This time with a more concerted valuation loss, according to Kindred mation, Del McLean of Marketplace pumping this week and that they were cluding a state championship north of Fargo because of all the wa- face-to-face campaign. The earliest the Superintendent Steve Hall. Foods in Valley City. At that meet- at a standstill for a few days because of ter covering the road starting Sunday, honor referendum would be voted on again During the May 24 Corps of En- ing, those in attendance were asked the cold weather. April 10. Traffic heading north on I-29 would be this fall, stated Weston. gineers meeting in the Kindred High Nine wrestlers from Central Cass to pledge money to get the business In addition to pumping targeted was being rerouted – through Cassel- Fair board oks major building School gymnasium, a full house poked and three from Kindred qualified for started. Also discussed was the poten- areas, other flood preparation actions ton. the North Dakota State Wrestling project holes in the diversion with intense emo- tial business routes that could be taken have included sealing off the sewer As increased traffic was coming tion. Residents criticized this plan, say- Tournament held at the Fargo Dome such as forming an LLC, S Corporation, man holes to prevent the lagoons from through the city, Casselton Public When fair-goers come into the Feb. 17, 18 and 19. grounds in July 2012, there will be a ing that more retention study is needed C Corporation or co-op. overflowing and filling sandbags at the Works Supervisor Kevin Mayer noticed and that the impact to the rural areas is Trae Kautzmann, Race Heitkamp Much progress was made from that county’s sandbag central. that he needed to check on the city’s lift new focal point - a newly constructed and Austin Dahlgren all qualified for addition to the Schollander Pavilion. just too great. There were also serious meeting to the March 28 gathering. The More than 1,500 filled sandbags stations because they were barely keep- questions about mitigation, especially Kindred in the Region 1 tournament. task force filed papers with the state to were received by the city in exchange ing up. At one point, residents were At the April 20 Red River Valley Central Cass qualifiers from Region 2 Fair Board executive committee meet- after hearing from the Corps that resi- create an LLC, the partnership between for the volunteer efforts March 17. asked to refrain from using city water. dents would be receiving the depreci- were Nathan Volk, Logan House, Pres- the task force and Marketplace Foods The sandbags are being stored in the By Monday morning, the situation had ing, approval was given to hire YHR ton Koenig, Adam Dullea, Kyle Schultz, Partners as the architect for a building ated value for some property items. was solidified and logistics were dis- former Central Door facility on County eased somewhat, but residents were Berge-Buss honored with Ben Birrenkott, Jared Jensen, Zach cussed. Road 11. still being asked to monitor their use of project, not to exceed $1.5 million. The Odden-Lemar and Shawn Erickson. project will add a two-story addition Bradley J. Burgum CBA Com- Local towns battle flooding in Sheriff Paul Laney honored city water. It was only a couple days be- munity Service Award Zach Odden-Lemar earned top fore citizens were permitted to return on the front of the Schollander Pavil- the valley with national award On May 11, more than 100 Cassel- honors in the 285 lb. class. Other no- to normal water use. ion featuring handicapped accessible table individual finishes for the Squir- Communities throughout the Red Sheriff Laney received the 9-1-1 bathrooms, conference rooms, a ticket ton area residents attended a ceremony rels were: Preston Koenig, 125 lb. River Valley worked together to fight Government Leader Award in Wash- Davenport, Kindred take ad- booth and fair staff offices, according to at the Governors’ Inn where Rebecca class, fifth, Nathan Volk, 103 lbs. class, the flooding, which was forecast by the ington D.C. March 29. While there, he ditional steps to prepare for fair manager Bryan Schulz. Berge Buss was honored with the Brad- seventh, Logan House, 119 lbs. class, National Weather Service to be as se- was surprised at some of the heartfelt flooding The project will be paid for, in part, ley J. Burgum Community Service eighth, Kyle Schultz, 135 lb. class, sixth vere as 2009. compliments from people across the In an April 14 meeting, Kindred area through payments received from the Award. This award is sponsored by the and Jared Jensen, 140 lb. class, sev- Cass County opened the River nation about the local coalitions formed residents were warned of increased West Fargo Park District through its Casselton Business Association (CBA). enth. The Central Cass team finished Wrangler Sandbag Warehouse at 1740 to get things done. “This is a result of flows due to higher releases from Bal- purchase of the soccer complex from Berge Buss’ activities have included: ninth overall. West Main Avenue, West Fargo, on how well we get along in North Dakota dhill Dam. Because of that, there will be the fair association. Generations Connecting, Central Cass and Minnesota,” Laney said. “I’m hear- Kindred Vikings finishes were: Race March 7. By the end of the day, more break outs in the Sheyenne River going Water on road causes High- PTO, Friends of Fine Arts, Booster than 16,000 bags had been filled by ing that people can look at us as trend- Heitkamp, a 152 pounder, fourth, and east and west, Chad Engels, of Moore way 46 to close Club, Girl Scouts, Christian education volunteers such as area students and setters and learn something from the and the McGruff Safe House Cam- Austin Dahlgren, fifth in the 285 lb. Engineering explained at the public On April 24, the North Dakota De- low-risk jail inmates who worked with great things the region is doing. It was paign. class. Its team placed 21st of 32 teams. meeting with more than 400 people partment of Transportation (DOT) county staff. really an honor to represent the area Berge Buss acknowledged that Kindred Vikettes awarded 2nd in attendance. Sheriff Laney said that closed a 1.2-mile stretch of Highway 46 Neighborhoods were also encour- and accept on behalf of the county and many of the projects she’s assisted with and 3rd in state competition additional staff has been placed in the near Kindred due to overland flooding. aged to participate in the sandbagging the 911 Red River Regional Dispatch Kindred area and they are being aided wouldn’t have been successful without The Kindred Vikette Dance Team “The water got up to about 10 efforts. In exchange for the volunteer Center.” by federal partner, Customs and Bor- the support of her family and the many competed Jan. 28 and 29 at the North inches in that area at about 1:15 a.m. effort, the development, neighbor- Laney was presented the award by der Protection. The North Dakota Air people she has had the pleasure of vol- Dakota Association of Dance and Drill Sunday,” said Bob Walton, Fargo dis- hood or town would receive the filled Rep. Rick Berg, a member of the Con- National Guard Quick Response Unit unteering with. She also thanked the State Dance Competition in Minot per- gressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus. “It trict engineer for the DOT. “Once we sandbags at no charge. Neighborhoods would also be providing assistance. school and the city for their continued forming 3 dance routines in the prelim- was very impressive to have one of our get into the eight inch level, we have and communities unable to come to An emergency meeting regarding support of Generations Connecting. inary Class B Division rounds: jazz, hip representatives present the award. It a major problem.” It was re-opened sandbag central could purchase empty overland flooding in the Davenport Berge Buss concluded her accep- hop, and pom. Two routines qualified was a night that my wife, Patti, and I Wednesday, May 11 after waters had sandbags for 10 cents each and sand area was held April 18. The City of Dav- tance speech by describing her philos- for the final competition: Hip Hop and will never forget.” gone down substantially. would be free. enport was urged by county officials ophy on community service. “To me, Jazz. The Vikette Jazz routine “Evacu- Central Cass girls basketball team Final share of Buffalo grocery The county set up a Tactical Opera- and the Corps of Engineers to prepare community service is a response to the ate the Dance Floor” placed 3rd in the finishes 2nd at state tions Center (TOC) to be the strategic for 2009 flood levels. store sold many blessings that I have received,” final round. In the Hip Hop routine, The Central Cass Squirrels were the coordination center. It was headquar- The City of Davenport has already At an April 18 meeting of the con- she said. “I also feel that it is inten- the Vikettes danced to Lady Gaga’s runner ups at the North Dakota State tered in the county highway depart- been in contact with the Corps of En- cerned citizens group, task force tional and it’s a priority. It’s not what’s “Bad Romance” and placed 2nd in the Class B girls basketball tournament ment. gineers, which will be assisting them president Jerry Melvin stated that the left or just in our spare time. Thank final round. held in Bismarck, March 17, 18 and 20. In Harwood, the city approved a in building walls of protection. Mayor Buffalo Food Market limit liability cor- you Casselton community for being an The Squirrels lost in the championship contract with the Corps of Engineers Larry Palluck believes the levees will poration (LLC) had been officially set awesome place to live, work and to vol- March game 54-36 to the Carrington Cardi- for flood assistance such as the con- be similarly placed to 2009, with one up. One hundred shares were available unteer.” Buffalo area residents rally to nals. Central Cass ended the season struction of levees. Army Corps of En- on the east side and one on the south- at a minimum of $500 each. Several of Grant paves way for remodel- save grocery store with a 26-2 record. gineers expenses would be paid for by west side. “The one on the west side I’d the shares were sold that night, and in ing project in historic Buffalo After learning that Wangler Foods the federal government. Rural residents criticize di- less than 10 days after the meeting, all was scheduled to be closed Feb. 26, like to put further south, depending on high school Flood forecasts for the city show version plan of the 100 shares were spoken for. This concerned citizens rallied together to the recommendation from the Corps,” On Saturday, May 14, Bill Marcks, the Sheyenne River at Harwood crest- Nearly 400 people attended the didn’t surprise Melvin. determine how the community could Palluck said. “In 2009, water came chairman of the Buffalo Historic Pres- ing somewhere between 891.42 feet, event and dozens voiced their opin- “Those that are committed to Buf- keep the grocery store open. To pre- through the west side levy a little bit.” ervation Commission, learned that the the 2006 level and 891.7 feet, the level ion during the three-and-a-half hour falo stepped up and took a financial vent the closing, supporters of the The town’s Fire Department is commission was awarded a $17,000 of 2009, when the river hit its second Corps of Engineers meeting April 27 at risk,” said Melvin. “They contributed grocery store connected with Fred ready to assist with flood duty and has grant to install bathrooms and a food highest record. “If [the forecast level] the Kindred High School. Major points their hard earned cash in an effort to been monitoring the weather for a few preparation area in the 1916 Buffalo hammered at the meeting were: the un- say, yes, we want a grocery store and weeks, explained Fire Chief Wayne high school. The grant is funded by the certainty and lack of a mitigation plan we are willing to support it.” The 100 Flom. “We’ve got everything in place. North Dakota Historic Preservation for those in the bought out areas of Ox- shares were purchased by 47 individu- There are sandbags on hand in case Program through the National Park bow, Hickson and the Bakke Addition, als. Stock sales began Monday, April 18 area residents need them. Although, Service. the impact to the Kindred School Dis- at the community meeting. the fields are down, the drains are In conjunction with the grant, more trict and Richland School District and down. I think they can hold a lot of than $10,000 in in-kind donations will belief that the rural areas are giving up May water yet.” be contributed to the project, including too much to protect Fargo. Rural residents organize to Central Cass referendum nar- a full-set of cabinets and donated ser- The proposed 36-mile diversion, fight diversion vices from professional electrical and also termed the locally preferred plan rowly fails A group of rural residents in the After all votes were tallied, the framing contractors. (LPP) or North Dakota plan, begins Kindred, Oxbow, Hickson and Bakke Central Cass building levee referen- approximately four miles south of the Addition areas formed to oppose the Gov. Sinner returned ‘home’ dum failed by just 27 votes, according junction of the Red and Wild Rice Riv- diversion and prepare for the Army for book signing to Central Cass Superintendent Mark ers and extends west and north around Corps of Engineers meeting Tuesday, On May 24, Casselton native Gov. Weston. Sixty percent approval was the cities of Horace, Fargo, West Fargo May 24, where the results of the En- Sinner returned ‘home’ for a book sign- needed for it to pass. and Harwood. There will be 10.1 miles vironmental Impact Study would be ing of his memoir “Turning Points”. The 20 mil levy would have funded of tie back levees, gated control struc- released. Through a common purpose The book, co-authored by Bob Jansen, a $4.8 million addition on the east side tures and large aqueduct structures several citizens created a “Stop the Far- Sinner’s press secretary during the gov- When I-29 north between Harwood and Hillsboro was closed Sunday, of the school. The addition, which has on the Sheyenne River and Maple go Dam” organization which was work- ernorship, details his techniques for April 10 because of water covering the Interstate, traffic was rerouted been discussed since January 2010, River, according to Adam Snyder, of ing in collaboration with the MinnDak handling some of the most difficult through Casselton. Cars came pouring into town from both the north would result in a net gain of six class- the Corps of Engineers. Its purpose is Upstream Coalition (comprised of resi- and south. For awhile, cars were bumper-to-bumper as people were rooms, offices, an enhanced stage area, to protect the region from a 500-year dents from Cass and Richland counties showers and locker rooms, a small con- trying to get to their destinations. flood, considered to be 46.7 feet at the in North Dakota and Wilkin County in Reflecting on 2011 - cession area, bathrooms, an expanded Red River. Minnesota). music department, weight room, space According to Snyder, alternatives to Based on the position of the diver- Page A6 a diversion were discussed during the preliminary phase but they were not considered to be cost effective. These were levees, upper basin storage, re- tention or controlled field runoff or a combination of any of these. April Horace Fire Department acti- vates Code Red for first time The Horace Fire Department used the emergency Code Red system April 9 after a bad valve or gasket caused an anhydrous ammonia leak at the Cenex Harvest State elevator on the south side of town. Ryan Hegel, the Horace fire chief, said that 30,000 gallons of the hazardous chemical had leaked. As a result, the department, with the help of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, in- stated a two and a half hour lock down for residents within a mile radius of the city. Soon, authorities were able to get the situation under control and there were no injuries reported. Admiral Mary E. Landry (center), commander of the Eighth Coast Sewer overload, traffic re- Guard District and Task Force visited with Sheriff Paul Laney (left) routed through Casselton Bob Jansen, co-author of “Turning Points” (from left), Bud Sinner, Janie Sinner, Betsy Dalyrmple, Jean Guy and Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker in the county Tactical Operations The Department of Transportation and Bill Guy listen as Julie Burgum addresses the crowd of more than a 100 people on May 24. Center (TOC) Sunday, April 17. December 28, 2011 Cass County Reporter Lifestyle A-3

Mission possible: Food for the hungry Have a Happy New Year! By Lin Smithwick The actual space may seem small, but the mission is big: feed the hungry people in this area. Casselton The Cass County Rural Communi- ty Emergency Food Pantry (CCRCE), Ambulance Service housed in the basement of St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Casselton, is start- ing 2012 off with a good supply of First Responder Classes & food items. Pat Breshnahan, treasur- er for the food pantry, said, “People have been so generous and we have Cross Over Class for First Responder been getting donations from schools, churches, businesses and others. We to EMT and RN to EMT really appreciate it.” Just the day after Christmas, Bres- Start Tuesday January 10th @ 6pm nahan met with Fargo author Marc DeCelle and Deb Tarvestad, owner of the Hunter Cafe, to accept a check First Responder Classes & from DeCelle in honor of Tarvestad. The funds are proceeds from the sale EMT Refresher Class of DeCelle’s book “How Fargo Of You,” which features the Hunter Cafe Start Tuesday January 17th @ 6pm in chapter 8. Copies of the book are available for sale at the Hunter Cafe. DeCelle explained that Tarvestad was entitled to keep a portion of the Call Casselton Ambulance, 347-4004, sales, but refused. “I know she collects items for the food pantry every year, for more info. so I decided to give her share of the money from the sale of the books in Photo by Lin Smithwick/The Reporter her honor.” Pat Breshnahan, left, receives a check for $500 from Deb Tarvestad Tarvestad remarked, “This is re- and Marc DeCelle. DeCelle gave the check to the Cass Country Rural ally nice of Marc to do this. It is so Community Emergency Food Pantry in honor of Deb, who owns the good to have a local food pantry here Hunter Cafe. The cafe is featured in DeCelle’s book, “How Fargo of helping people in this part of Cass You.” Hunter Ambulance County. We’re happy to do what we can to help.” she also said she has had a lot of new customers come from as reaches Forty Year far away as Arizona to eat at the cafe because of DeCelle’s book. “We have Stop in & welcome Jessica Jacobson a lot of people who stop just because Milestone of serving they read about the cafe in the Marc’s to Mane Street Hair! book. It is really interesting to meet so many new people because of the book area communities! and hear their stories.” On your first visit to This is the second year DeCelle Jessica receive: and Tarvestad presented a $500 The Hunter Ambulance Service began operations on June 1, 1971. Three of the original check to the food pantry. They made squad members, Clint Erbstoesser, Walt Beringer and Jeanne Paulson still live in Hunter. the same donation in 2010, not long $2 Off haircut after the book was published. “This is They were among a group of fourteen local residents that took Advanced First Aid training and truly awesome,” Bresnahan said. “We $5 Off chemical service organized the service. Loren Bertzyk joined shortly after in 1972. Some protocols have changed since weren’t expecting this at all.” that first year. A new member in the back of the ambulance must now be trained at the EMT level. Bresnahan said the food pantry has been very busy, but is pretty well We also have intercepts with F-M Ambulance Service for the more serious calls. stocked and ready for the new year. As we reflect back on forty years of service we would like to express our gratitude to all the People needing access to the food pan- try can contact churches, schools, so- squad members, past and present, that have taken the countless hours of training and put in cial services or members of the board. thousands of hours on call to serve the people of our communities. They can also call Bresnahan at 361- 9635. “We really don’t have certain We especially want to remember the businesses, farmers and families who allow hours we are open, but are certainly our squad members to run out the door at a moments notice to take ambulance calls. willing to help anyone we can.” We owe a huge debt of gratitude to you! Bresnahan said the food pantry Need help changing light bulbs? services are available to all residents The family doesn’t want you up To all of the people and business that have helped financially to keep the of Cass County – except Fargo and West Fargo because they have food on a ladder? ambulance service going over the years we want to say Thank You! pantries. CCRCE food pantry services Need something fixed? Please know that if you have helped the ambulance service in any way over the years, are designed to meet emergency needs rather than long-term assistance. you are important to our operation and success. We wish you the best and hope The food pantry, with a 10-member to continue to serve for many years to come! board of directors, works to maintain Help is just a a diversity representing many com- munities in rural Cass County. Two phone call away!! volunteer coordinators also work dili- Thank You! gently to see that food pantry services are conducted in a confidential and professional manner. Community of Care From all of us at Part of the food pantry mission is to help make area communities better 347-0032 or 866-347-0032 places to live by providing services to Hunter Ambulance those in need. According to informa- tion from the food pantry, one in eight American families struggle with hun- ger. The CCRCE was organized to es- Brought to you by: tablish, maintain and operate the food The City of Casselton pantry to provide assistance to people Casselton Community Casselton Business Association in need. Bresnahan said that the food January 2012 pantry board is dedicated to providing AA - Alcoholics Anonymous CHA - City Hall Auditorium Job Development Authority compassionate services and ensuring ATC - Ambulance Training Center GOP - Governors Office Park Central Cass School county-wide participation. In addition to the need for non- CALENDAR CC - Central Cass SLC - Spirit of Life Center perishable items, Breshnahan says CH - City Hall VC - Vets Club CLIP & SAVE! monetary contributions like the $500 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY check received this week are critical to • No School • TOPS, Woell Home 8am the operation of the food pantry. “All • Council, CH 7pm • Story Time, Library 10:30am • BBB Enderlin (A) 6pm • Debate/Speech - Shanley 1 2 3 • Vets Inc., 7:30pm, VC 4 • CBA Mtg. Noon, 5 6 7 of this is important and we really ap- • Classes Resume • Debate/Speech - Shanley • CC Letterman’s Tourney • BBB Thompson (A) 6pm • Park Board, Cottonwood, 5pm City Auditorium • CC Letterman’s Tourney preciate it.” • Cottonwood Annual Mtg. • VFW, 7:30pm, VC 7pm • C-GBB Fargo N. (A) 6pm • WR Carrington (H) 6:30 • Gen. Connect Mtg. Conf. Rm A Be careful: It’s 7pm

• Wildlife, CHA 6pm • JDA, 7pm, Country • Story Time, Library • TOPS, Woell Home 8am • Job Service, CH 10:30 • JVWR Mayville Tourney dry out there • PTA Meeting 5pm Kitchen 8 9 10 10:30am 11 • American Legion Aux., 12 • C, JV & V GBB (A) 13 (A) 14 • School Board Mtg. 6pm • Court, CH 4pm By Lin Smithwick • Lions Club Mtg. 6:30pm VC 7:30pm Carrington 4:15pm • JHBBB Kindred Tourney (A) Conf. Rm. A • Rural Cass Snowmobile Club Runaway brush fires during the Country Kitchen • BBB Kindred (H) 6:15 • WR Rugby Tourney • GBB FCT (H) 6:15 • Ambulance Board, 7:30pm, ATC mtg., Pizza Ranch, 7pm • BBB Wyndmere/Lidgerwood • Wildlife, CHA 5pm 5:30pm • WR Rugby Tourney Christmas holidays has Fire Chief Tim • Silver Threads, 11:30am, CHA McLean urging people to be careful (A) 6pm 9am • GBB N. Sargent (A) 6pm and cautious. • WR Lisbon (A) 6:30pm “Until we get some snow on the ground, we are asking people to be • Ambulance Training, • C, JV & V GBB Enderlin • Story Time, Library • TOPS, Woell Home 8am • Wildlife Club Mtg. • JVBBB Hawley 2:45pm much more cautious with their burn- 15 7:30pm, ATC 16 (A) 5pm 17 10:30am 18 • Fire Dept., Fire Hall 8pm 19 CHA, 9am-5pm 20 (A-Oak Grove) 21 • WR Oakes (H) • Booster Club, CC, 8pm ing. Everything is so dry. It’s easy • No School • JHBBB Oak Grove (A) 4:30 • UND Music Festival • BBB Hawley 5pm Senior Night 6:30 for these fires to get out of control.” Professional In-Service • BBB Richland (H) 6:15 • JHBBB FSHP (A-Hope) 4:30 (A-Fargo Civic) McLean specifically asked anyone who • C-GBB Tourney Lisbon • C-GBB Fargo N. (H) 6pm • C, JV & V GBB Crookston • WR Lisbon Storhaug Tourney (H) 5pm plans on burning to notify dispatch. • Gen. Connect Mtg. Conf. Rm A 7pm • UND Music Festival That number is: 701-451-7660. • WR Lisbon Storhaug Tourney The largest fire over the weekend occurred near Wheatland when a • UND Music Festival • Silver Threads, 8:30am • Court, CH 4pm • Story Time, Library • BBB Oak Grove (H) • GBB Kindred (H) 6:15 brush fire burned out of control and 10:30am • TOPS, Woell Home 8am 22 CHA 23 • JHBBB Valley City 24 25 • Jaycees, VC 7pm 26 6:15 27 • CC Debate & Speech 28 destroyed a barn. No one was injured. • BBB Sargent Central 6:15 (H) 4:30pm • JHBBB Lisbon (A) 5pm • CC Debate & Speech “We just want people to be care- (H) Senior Night • WR Hillsboro Triangular 5:30 • Financial Aid Night ITV Rm. ful,” McLean said. • GBB/BBB Linton 6pm 7pm (A-Jamestown Civic)

• C-GBB FSHP (H) • GBB Milnor (H) KindredRoger and Carla Norton news and Zach, 29 6pm 30 Senior Night 6:15 31 Kindred, and Stephanie Norton, Fargo, were Dec. 22-26 Christmas guests of Daniel and Raylee (Norton) Vosburg, Daniel, Jr., and Elizabeth of Norfolk, Neb.

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Angela Berge loans Parenting Resource Coordinator/Extension Agent Cass County Extension Service Farmersavailable in Cass and Richland December 27, 2011 Counties who suffered physical and production losses because of com- WINTER PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES bined effects of excessive rain, exces- sive heat, high winds, tornados and Now is the time to register for parenting classes offered by the Par- an early frost that occurred April 1, enting Resource Center and Cass County Extension. Complete class de- 2011, throught September 15, 2011, scriptions and registration details for all these listings can be found at may now apply for Farm Service www.ag.ndsu.edu/casscountyextension/home-and-family. Agency Emergency Loans, Farm Nurturing America’s Military Families is a 3-week series Loan Manager Larry D. Schroeder geared to strengthen the bonds of couples and families in the military. said. Saturdays, January 21, 28 and February 4, 9:00 a.m. – Noon. This series Cass and Richland Counties eli- is free. gible to make EM loans because it Calling All Dads: Father Times Newsletter is for DADS who is bordering a county in Minnesota that was designated a major disaster want to learn hands-on ideas and activities to help their children. This area. free 9-week newsletter is for fathers with young children ages 0-8. Sign The time allowed to file loan ap- up by calling or emailing Cass County Extension. plications is eight months. For Cass Nurtured Heart Approach Two separate 5-week series are of- and Richland County Farmers, this fered at the NDSU Wellness Center starting January 10 and ending Feb- means the deadline for applications ruary 21. Childcare provided at the 6:00 p.m. series, ONLY. There is a to be filed is August 13, 2012. cost for this class. Registration and details on website. The Dakota Kid Although the authority for Emer- Nurtured Heart Approach 5-week LUNCH HOUR series starts by Lynn Hummel gency Loan processing has been giv- Wednesdays, Feb. 1 – March 7. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bring a bag lunch! en, all potential EM loan applicants This series is held at Cass County Government Annex. must be aware that they will be un- Notching Up Success with the Nurtured Heart Approach 2011 - 2012 REFLECTIONS AND leaders and dictators being thrown WINNERS AND LOSERS IN able to complete an application for This 2-part series is for parents and others who have taken the 5-week PREDICTIONS out of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya with MINNESOTA: The Minnesota loan processing until after all in- Nurtured Heart Approach class and would like a refresher and help tak- strong protests in Syria and Yemen. Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Uni- formation for their farm operation ing your family to the next level of Nurtured Heart success! There is a Can you believe it -- 2011 is almost The dust hasn’t settled yet. versity of Minnesota football team all pertaining to actual physical losses cost for this class. Dates are Thursdays, January 19 and February 2, 6:00 over already. Time does fly -- the paint ZACH IS BACK: A big story in had horrible, disaster seasons in 2011. and production losses, disaster pay- – 8:00 p.m. at the West Fargo Public Library. just dried on 2010. So now it’s time to Western Minnesota was the cardiac ar- How can our teams be such losers ments, to crop insurance benefits, Take Back Your Kids Book Study in Casselton This 3-week se- reflect on the events of the past year rest and collapse on a basketball court when the folks who live in Minnesota and to any other crop production and fearlessly forecast what we can of 17-year-old Zach Gabbard, a Perham are such winners? compensation, is available and can ries will help parents become confident in their roles, place family life as look for in 2012. star basketball player. He came within WINNERS AND LOSERS IN a priority and promote respect in the parent/child relationships. Class be documented. GOOD NEWS: Let’s start with a heartbeat of dying, had three heart NORTH DAKOTA: North Dakota Schroeder said farmers who suf- fee includes copy of the Dr. William Doherty’s book. Tuesdays, March good news. We’re out of Iraq. After surgeries and spent months in hospi- is one of only three states with a bud- 13, 20 and 27, 6:15 – 7:45 at Central Cass School, Casselton. fered a qualifying production loss of nine years, over $700 billion spent, tals. But with the support of family, get surplus. Anybody who is willing to at least 30 percent from normal and Love & Logic This class teaches empathy, respect and offering friends, school and community, Zach work and can find a place to sleep can the loss of 4,500 Americans killed and are unable to get credit elsewhere, another 32,000 wounded and the loss has now recovered to the point where make money in the oil fields around choices to children. Parents will gain ideas to help cultivate confidence may apply for reduced interest of 104,000 Iraqi lives. The last of our he can be on his team again, a team Williston. But senior citizens out and good decision making in their children. Class is free and will be loans to cover up to 100 percent of held Tuesdays, Feb. 21, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at West troops pulled out just a week ago after that won the state title without him. there are getting caught in the traffic, having 170,000 there in 2007. Glory, But he has a long way to go. The de- the dust, exposure to crime and rising their losses. The loans carry a 3.75 Fargo Public Library. percent interest rate. To qualify for 16-Week Nurturing Parenting Program This series runs from hallelujah. Iraq is a tough neighbor- tails are in my new book, ONE TOWN, prices. hood so now we hope the Iraqis can ONE TEAM. BOOK OF THE YEAR: Unbro- physical losses, there does not have January 12 – April 26. Class is held at Salvation Army, downtown Fargo, keep the lid on the pot. TURNING THE CORNER: Re- ken was actually written in 2010 by to be a qualifying loss amount. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Program details on our website. MORE GOOD NEWS: Osama tail sales are up, we’re selling 14 per- Laura Hillenbrand, but most of us Farmers who think they may be Questions? Call the Cass County Extension Office at 701-241-5937 or Bid Laden is in the bottom of the Ara- cent more U.S. cars than last year, didn’t get to read it until 2011. It’s a eligible may apply for assistance at email [email protected]. bian Sea, thanks to our brave SEALS unemployment is creeping slightly true story about an American Olym- the FSA County Office at 1665 43rd and their gutty Commander in Chief. lower and there is reason for cautious pic athlete shot down during World Street SW, Suite 103, Fargo, ND I predicted this would happen in 2010. optimism. Those who think America War II who spent 47 days adrift in the 58103-3319. As usual, I was ahead of my time. is in decline need to know we are just Pacific, and spent years in a Japanese HEROES OF THE YEAR: For coming out of another down cycle. prison camp to somehow come out of the ninth year in a row (nine years too MONEY IS EVERYTHING: it alive, but damaged. If you haven’t Lloyd Omdahl many) the heroes of the year are the Last year at this time I saluted major read it already, you must, and when Former Lt. Governor of ND - brave young American men and wom- league pitcher, Cliff Lee, for “settling” you do you will thank me for giving Letters Former UND Political Science professor en serving our country in the Armed for a five year $120 million contract you the heads up. Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq (until with the Philadelphia Phillies when the OCCUPY WALL STREET: The to the last week) and other outposts around Yankees had offered him $148 million “99%” are speaking out. Keep your the world. To date, 1,731 Americans on a seven year contract. Why? Be- eye on them -- pepper spray will not have died in Afghanistan and another cause he and his wife would rather live discourage them. Editor Sioux Logo Petitions Threaten UND Sports 15,090 have been wounded. What in Philadelphia than New York. This JERK/JOKE OF THE YEAR: a price to pay. We can’t have a truly year, after winning the World Series, Donald Trump. No explanation nec- The Cass County Reporter en- courages “letters to the editor” from Like children playing in a mud puddle, we will keep stirring the Fighting Happy New Year until they’re all safely St. Louis Cardinals star, Albert Pujols, essary. back at home. was offered $22 million a year for 10 DON’T FORGET BERNIE: all of its readers on any issue in the Sioux logo issue until we are so dirty that no one will want to play Tiddlywinks news or anything else that might be with the University of North Dakota. PERSON OF THE YEAR: Mo- years to stay in St. Louis, where he is Here’s an update on Bernie Madoff, on their minds. hammed Bouazizi is that young push- loved, but he chose to accept an offer imprisoned for his Ponzi scheme two The latest threats to UND sports in this never-ending saga are the two pe- cart street vendor in Tunisia who got of $25 million a year from the Los An- years ago, having chiseled his clients titions being circulated to put the matter to a statewide vote in the June 12th We reserve the right to edit let- tired of being bullied by his govern- geles Angels. Does this make sense? out of $64.8 million: he has only 153 ters that are of excess length and to primary election. ment and set himself on fire as a sui- What can he buy for $25 million that years left on his sentence. Being the select which letters will be published. One petition proposes to suspend the law passed in the special session cide protest. The protest caught on he can’t afford with $22 million? Pu- humanitarian I am, I think his sen- We would also ask that all letters be of the Legislature that repealed the mandate to keep the Fighting Sioux logo and Arab Spring became a freedom jols is disloyal and greedy; I hope he tence should be reduced to 100 years. signed and that they be published passed by the regular 2011 session. If this petition secures 13,000 signatures, movement that resulted in outlaw has a long slump. with the writers’ name. it will suspend the law, thereby keeping the Fighting Sioux logo alive until the measure is voted on in June. To stop the effect of such a referral and to continue retiring the logo, the Board of Higher Education would have to get the issue before the courts on the Random Thoughts grounds that the original law was unconstitutional, making the referral null by Myrna Lyng and void. As pointed out in this column during the regular legislative session, the … about Hard’s wife Dorthy, who was with Another second-tier expression “Only you can prevent forced fires.” issue of constitutionality should have been addressed by the board when the Slurvian him, to claps. Dorthy didn’t have that has a variety of meanings is ge- Granite. Conceded. “Too many legislature was considering the legislation. Now the mess is getting bigger be- much stamina but was a sweet wom- daddaheeuh, whose original meaning people take the good life for granite.” cause everyone refused to deal with the issue. Recently one an—sweet as surp. was “leave the premises.” Now it can Lays. The opposite of “gemmen.” The second petition proposes to amend the state constitution with lan- of the grandkids In the U. S. of A. if you hear the mean “I don’t believe you” or, more “Lays and gemmen, I now introduce guage that would require the University of North Dakota to continue using the said something like “I don’t getta go.” word tare the speaker is prolly (prob- vividly, “don’t give me that baloney.” our guest speaker.” Fighting Sioux logo. That usage never fails to bring me up ably) not referring to a biblical weed But if a sentence begins “Gedaddaheeuh Less. Contraction of “let us.” “Less Passage of this amendment would be a death knell for Division I sports short. I know it’s a sloppy way of say- growing in the wheat. More likely he wid yer fancy talk,” the disbelief turns learn more about Slurvian.” at UND. First, the NCAA has already made its position clear: UND will not ing “get to,” but since I had an aunt is describing the sensation of extreme to vehement rejection, in the sense of Mill. Between the beginning and participate in NCAA-sponsored playoffs as long as it uses the Fighting Sioux named Getta I have to think about fear expressed by a movie fan watch- “I vigorously reject your highfalutin’ the end. “A table stood in the mill of logo. Goodbye network coverage. Goodbye national prestige. Goodbye Final what’s being said. In fact, that’s not ing Borse Karloff in a harr picture. language.” the room.” Four hockey. such a bad idea anyway. Other examples of Slurvian in- Then there is noprollem, which, in Mince. Unit lasting 60 seconds. Second, other teams in various leagues involving Sioux competition may There is a term for such slurred and clude cactus (the people in a play or New York speedspeak, originally was “I’ll be back in a few mince.” refuse to play UND as long as it has the logo. From public statements, it compressed speech: Slurvian. John story); course (a group of singers); fis- “I can do it easily,” but now it can be a Pain. Giving money. “I’m tired of sounds as though the Big Sky Conference has already become skeptical about Davenport coined the term in 1949 cal (pertaining to the body, as opposed modest response to gratitude with the pain these high prices.” accepting UND football in its league because of the logo. It doesn’t want our in a New Yorker article. He offered to the spurt); line (the king of beasts); primary sense of “you’re welcome.” Please. Officers of the law. “My baggage. a good example of Slurvian when myrrh (a looking glass); par (an attri- Most of us have sensitive enough house was robbed! Call the please!” Since UND sports teams would find themselves out in the cold in NCAA he said, “Listening to a well-known bute of strength, as in the par and the ears so that we can decipher mum- Win. Movement of air. “He was playoffs and league play, the recognition and honor for which the petition Hollywood radio commentator some glory); plight (courteous); sears (grave blings such as guvmint for government awakened in the mill of the nigh by sponsors are craving would be lost. We would be relegated to playing pickup time back, I heard her say that she had intent); and gnome (“no, ma’am”). and assessories for accessories. Or hafta, flashes of lining and gusts of win.” games. just returned from a Yerpeen trip and These amalgams and others are oughta, gonna, shoulda, or woulda. To make matters worse, New York- The petitioners don’t seem to realize that these two petitions are dealing had had a lovely time nittly. I readily often spoken by Noo Yawkiz, who The latter are examples of impure ers are also renowned r-droppers. So with an issue that is no longer under our control. That is reality. Passing state understood that she had just returned are wont to say tsamatta?, hootoadja- Slurvian, which produces nonsense day eat wid a fawk, day walk onna laws and constitutional amendments are meaningless at this point. The debat- from a European trip and while there dat?, whaddyannutz?, and, of course, sounds. But Slurvian in its purest flaw, and day drink adda bah (bottle). ing stage is over. (in Yerp) had had a lovely time in It- fuggedaboudit! Translated, these mean form mispronounces English words Should you be strolling around Under the circumstances, the best way out of this mess would be abandon- aly.” “What’s the matter? Who told you into other English words. In addition the Big Apple one day, perhaps this ment of the petition drive. We could urge people not to sign the petitions but When Slurvians travel abroad they that? What are you, nuts? And Forget to those noted by Davenport, Rich- lexicon will help you understand the that would be hopeless because most folks aren’t aware of the damage the peti- go to visit farn (foreign) countries to about it. ard Lederer in his book “Anguished conversation around you. Be warned, tions will do to UND sports. Even the petitioners don’t seem to realize that. see what the farners do that’s different The first three mean just what they English” adds more in his “grotesque however, that the Brooklyn accent dif- If the petitions are filed and both measures go on the ballot, thousands of from the way we Murcans do things. say. The last one, however, is an ex- glossary of pure Slurvian.” So we fers from Noo Yawkese. As lexicogra- dollars will be wasted on the campaigns. Money will be spent on both sides of In farn countries they often refer to ample of “second-tier Slurvian.” Lit- have: pher Sol Steinmetz notes, “‘Oily boid’ the issue. Valuable time will be diverted at the University for months to fight themselves as Murcan tersts. erally “Forget about it” means just Bar. To take temporarily. “May I is Brooklynese, as any Manhattanite passage of these measures. It will be a costly affair. Davenport reported that he had that, but it can also mean “don’t both- bar your eraser?” or Bronxite will inform you in no un- If either measure passes, we will see another round of fighting with the a co-worker who had a friend Hard er me with that,” or “it’ll be a cold day Dense. A tooth expert. “Yuck! I soyten toyms.” NCAA and the leagues involving UND sports. Neither the petitioners nor the (Howard) who was in a car accident. in hell before I buy that cockamamie have a dense appointment today.” Yagoddaprollemwiddat? You University of North Dakota will benefit. The mud puddle will just get bigger. His car clided with another, causing notion.” Forced. A large cluster of trees. should prolly fuggedaboudit.

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Casselton, North Dakota Cass County Reporter, PO Box 190, Casselton ND 58012-0190 Casselton Reporter - The Hunter Times - The Kindred Tribune December 28, 2011 Cass County Reporter Church A-5 Area Obituaries Area Church Directory worked at the Moorhead State University library from 1973- 1975. Catholic Herby Lutheran Methodist In June 1975, she married Ken Argusville-Rev. Paul Fugelstad Jefferson of Litchville, N.D., at Ep- St. Agatha’s Catholic Worship: 9:30 a.m. Kindred Area Parish worth United Methodist Church, Hope-Rev. Timothy Johnson Calvary-Kindred, Zion near Walcott Valley City, N.D. They made their Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Horace Lutheran Pastor John Bergh home on a farm near Litchville. Horace-Pastor Dave Sorensen Worship: Zion 9:30 a.m. She worked in the library at Valley Sacred Heart Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Worship: Kindred 11:00 a.m. City State College, which is now Sanborn-Rev. Timothy Johnson Sunday School: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Website: www.horacelutheran.com Valley City State University, from Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. United Methodist 1975-2007. St. Agnes Catholic Kindred Lutheran Arthur/Casselton She was active in First Luther- Hunter-Rev. Matthew Attansey Kindred-Pastor Andrew Schlecht. Rev. Wade Miller an Church, Litchville, where she Mass: 1st, 3rd Sundays 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Worship: Casselton 9:00 a.m. served on various boards and was Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. Worship: Arthur 10:30 a.m. a member of Mary Circle. Carole Website: www.kindredlutheran.com was a past board member of the St. Benedict’s Catholic United Methodist - Page Carole King Jefferson Litchville Public School District. Horace-Rev. Jared Kadlec New Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Justin Schnackenberg She enjoyed membership in Delta Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Leonard Worship: 8:30 a.m. Worship: 8:30 a.m. Kappa Gamma, serving in local Sunday Mass: 7:00 and 10:30 a.m. Burnell ‘Bud’ Beilke Mass: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Sunday School: 8:30 a.m. United Methodist - Hope The memorial service for Car- and state levels. Mass: Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Rev. Justin Schnackenberg Burnell “Bud” Beilke, 84, Far- ole King Jefferson, 68, Litchville, Carole was an avid reader and Maple Sheyenne Lutheran Worship: 9:45 a.m. go, N.D., died Monday, December ND, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, encouraged this interest for her St. Bernard Catholic Harwood-Rev. Emily Nesdahl 26, 2011 in Sanford Health, Fargo. December 30, 2011 at Epworth nieces and nephews as well as the Oriska-Rev. Timothy Johnson Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Moravian Bud was born September 18, United Methodist Church, Valley many other children in her life. Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. 1927 in Buffalo, N.D., to Henry City, N.D. She died at her home She was a 45 year survivor of Martin’s Lutheran Bethel-Goshen Moravian and Henrietta Beilke. He grew up under the care of her husband, sis- ovarian cancer and participated St. Leo’s Catholic Casselton-Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel Leonard - Rev. Reid Lauderman ters, and Hospice of the Red River in local Relay for Life fundraisers Casselton-Rev. James Ermer Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Durbin - Rev. Reid Lauderman on the family farm and attended Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Valley December 22, 2011, after a over the years. She was generous Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. Worship: Goshen 9:00 a.m. country school through the eighth Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 8:30 a.m. Worship: Bethel 11:00 a.m. grade and graduated from Buffalo difficult struggle with cancer. with her time and resources. One Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Norman-Davenport Parish High School in 1945. He attended Family will greet visitors from thing she liked helping with was Kindred-Davenport-Rev. Brian Hansen Canaan Moravian Wahpeton State College of Science 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, the local Crop Walk. St. Maurice’s Catholic Worship: Davenport: 9:00 a.m. Rural Davenport and NDSU before returning to Buf- December 29 followed by a prayer Carole will be greatly missed Kindred-Father Jared Kadlec Sunday School: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. falo, where he farmed with his fa- service beginning at 7:00 p.m. in by all. She is survived by her Mass: 8:30 a.m. Worship: Norman 10:45 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. ther. He married Alta Wilcox, Ayr, the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Cha- husband, Ken, Litchville; sisters, Sunday School: N.D., in Leonard, N.D., September pel, Valley City. Visitation will Mary (Jim) Wenger, Vancouver, St. Thomas Catholic Presbyterian Our Savior Lutheran continue an hour prior to the ser- Wash., Kathy Stevens, Page, N.D., Buffalo-Rev. James Ermer 2, 1948. In 1952, they moved to Page-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis vice at the church. and Pearl (Murray) Patterson, Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 8:30 a.m. Baldwin Presbyterian their farm north of Buffalo. For 42 Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pillsbury-Substitute Supply Pastor years, they operated a dairy and Carole Ruth King was born Fargo, N.D.; a brother, Hal (Gil- Worship: 9:00 a.m. diversified farming operation. In April 27, 1943 in Fargo, N.D., to lian) King, Sydney, NSW, Aus- St. Williams Catholic Redeemer Lutheran 1994 they sold the dairy cattle and Guilford and Ruth (Johnson) King. tralia; 10 nieces and nephews; 12 Argusville-Father Leo Kinney Hope-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis Colgate Presbyterian semi-retired. They remained on She attended public school in Ar- great nieces and nephews; and her Daily Mass: Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. Rev. Mark Flaten the farm until moving to Fargo in thur, N.D., and Casselton, N.D., “adopted” mother, Margaret “Peg- Worship: 9:00 a.m. 2008. where she was a 1961 graduate of gy” Rose of Valley City. Shepherd of the Prairie Bud served as president of the Lincoln High School. In 1963, she She was preceded in death by Congregational Rev. Sarah Larsen Tade Faith United Presbyterian earned her AA degree at Hesston her parents; brother, Wayne; baby Saturday Worship: Hickson: 5:00 p.m. Hunter-Grandin-Rev. Donna Monteith Buffalo Wildlife Club for 49 years, Sunday Worship: Christine: 9:00 a.m. College, Hesston, Kan. sister, Irene; and a great niece, Barrie Congregational Worship: Hunter 9:00 a.m. was president of the Buffalo school Rural Kindred-Pastor Dave Andrews Sunday worship: Walcott: 11:00 a.m. Worship: Grandin 11:00 a.m. board for 18 years, and served on From 1963 to 1971, she worked Santana Andrade. Worship: 10:00 a.m. the Mid-America Dairy board for as a bank teller and for the tele- In lieu of flowers, the family St. John Lutheran First Presbyterian 12 years. He was also active in phone company in Casselton and suggests memorials be made to United Church of Christ Arthur-Pastor Kristine Stedje Buffalo-Rev. Brian Hazard numerous other community and Fargo, N.D. She volunteered with the American Cancer Society or Argusville-Margaret Kloster Worship: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 10:00 a.m. church events and organizations. the Mennonite Central Committee Hospice of the Red River Valley. Worship: 10:00 a.m. Bud took a great interest in the ac- for a year in the Netherlands. Arrangements for Carole have St. John Lutheran Tower City Presbyterian tivities of his children and grand- Upon her return to the US, she been entrusted to Oliver-Nathan Lutheran Embden-Rev. John Flaa Tower City-Rev. Brian Hazard Worship: 9:00 a.m. children. attended Valley City State College, Funeral Chapel, Valley City. Please Worship: 11:15 a.m. Buffalo Lutheran He is survived by his wife, Alta, graduating in 1973 with an Educa- visit her online guestbook at www. Buffalo-Pastor Aanen Gjovik St. Paul’s Lutheran Westminster Presbyterian Fargo; daughter, Nadine (Ron) tion/Library Science degree. She oliver-nathanchapel.com. No Worship: Tower City-Pastor Aanen Gjovik Casselton-Rev. Richard Kargard Roach, Fargo; son, Scott (Deb), Worship: 9:30 a.m. Christmas Program: 9:30 a.m. Valley City, N.D.; four grandchil- First Lutheran dren, Neal (Jennifer) Roach, Kev- Hunter-Rev. Julie Tillberg St. Peter Lutheran in (Nicole – fiancé) Roach, Tim Irene Bergh Worship: 9:00 a.m. Rural Chaffee-Rev. John Flaa Roach, Jason Beilke; two great- Worship: 10:30 a.m. Irene Bergh, 88, Kindred, died A prayer service will be held grandchildren, Paige and Austin Gardner United Lutheran December 24, 2011 in Manorcare, Wednesday, December 28 at 7 p.m. West Prairie Free Lutheran (AFLC) Roach; three siblings, LaVerne Gardner-Rev. Tim Bauer Fargo. with visitation from 6-7 p.m. in Fre- Worship: 11:00 a.m. Rural Kindred, Rev. Lee Hoops Wilcox and Wesley Beilke, both Irene Bergh was born October 21, drikson-Boulger Funeral Chapel. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Buffalo, and MarJean Peterson, 1923 to Walter and Evelyn ( Ida) (El- The funeral will be Thursday, De- Good Samaritan Center Worship: 10:30 a.m. Phoenix, Ariz., and sisters-in-law, lis) Thompson in Langdon. cember 29 at 2 p.m. in Fredrikson- Pastor Scott Fielder Clare Beilke and Carol Beilke, both Trinity Lutheran Irene Thompson married Melvin Boulger Funeral Chapel, Kindred. Worship: 10:30 a.m. Buffalo. Ayr-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth Davis Bergh December 27, 1954 in Fargo. Burial is in Gol Cemetery, rural Bud was preceded in death by Gift of God Lutheran (CLC) Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m. Irene was a homemaker, a mother Kindred. his parents; son, Bruce; and broth- Mapleton - Rev. Matthew Gurath and ran the café in Kindred for 10 Arrangements entrusted to Fre- ers, Clarence and Rodney. Worship: 9:30 a.m. Zion Lutheran years and also was a senior compan- drikson-Boulger Funeral Chapel, Kin- Harwood- Visitation will be (today) ion for seven years. She was a mem- dred. Grace Lutheran Pastor Brian Hansen Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. in ber of the Gol Lutheran Church, rural On line guestbook at www.boulger- Grandin-Rev. Michael Kessler Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. West Funeral Chapel, West Fargo, Kindred and the Calvary Methodist funeralhome.com. Worship: 8:30 a.m. Worship: 10:00 a.m. N.D., with a prayer service at 7 Church, Kindred. She taught Sunday p.m. School at Gol Lutheran Church and The funeral will be held Thurs- was an active quilter at Gol. day, December 29 at 10:30 a.m. in She is survived by children, Jer- the Buffalo Lutheran Church. ry (Judy) Thompson, Roy (Esther) Burial is in Buffalo Cemetery. 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times in the history of the state in- Southeast, Mapleton, said he was cluding a severe drought and budget certain the storm was a tornado, even constraints. The 350-page book told before the NWS reviewed the damage in first person also discusses Sinner’s at his property. background with the family farm, his “We knew it was a tornado,” Meyer faith and love of Casselton. said. “There was no question about it.” Memorial Day observances The National Weather Service (NWS) received a storm spotter report held of a tornado in that area at 10:02 p.m. Local towns throughout rural Cass The roof was ripped off of the Bob County held services in honor of vet- Meyer home and it flew about 150 feet, erans who gave all in the line of duty. landing near the home of his parents, Locations included: Casselton, Buf- Jay and Marilyn. In addition, a shed falo, Tower City, Chaffee, Erie, Hunter, was destroyed and Jay and Marilyn’s Hope, Kindred, Leonard, Page and home sustained chimney damage and Walcott. shingles were blown off. Storm causes power outages All three residents at home, Jay, throughout area Marilyn and Bob Meyer, took shelter On Memorial Day, May 31, resi- in the basement during the storm and dents throughout the area lost power no one was injured. after a major storm hit the area. Cass Open house celebrates com- County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) pletion of Casselton City Audi- crews worked diligently to restore pow- er after two substations, one serving the torium renovations Kindred area and another serving the More than 200 people attended the Sheldon area went down. There were event enjoying food cooked and served also about 20-25 poles down through- by Mayor Ed McConnell, Casselton out the service territory. City Council members and other city of- ficials. Visitors enjoyed viewing several Central Cass boys win first Rural Cass County Relay for Life event co-chairs Jessica Toop, left and photos of the building project, which ever state track champion- Julie Nelson thanked everyone for supporting the June 10 event and stretched far beyond original plans. ship told of the reason why we relay, to fight cancer, remember those who The survivor’s lap included more than two dozen area cancer survi- The Veterans Memorial Auditorium The Central Cass Squirrels won their have lost the battle to cancer and honor survivors. vors. Leading the lap was Irene Sinner, of Casselton. was originally built in 1954-55 by Kauf- first ever state track title sparked by the man Construction and has been the performance of senior Jalen Ham. Five areas are detailed in the letter at Carrington Cross Roads Golf Course B Baseball tournament held Saturday, A whirlwind of storms pounced the home to many groups and activities Ham scored or had a helping hand including: to claim the schools first state champi- June 4. The Vikings defeated Grafton region July 4, hitting several proper- such as Cass County Wildlife, Silver in 33 of the Squirrels 52 points with re- • The diversion’s effect on flooding onship. in a 3-0 championship contest. ties in rural Cass County including the Threads, dances, shuffle board, Just gion foe Lisbon finishing second with tributaries The Vikings took advantage of tem- Scott Milbrandt, who was named Jay and Marilyn Meyer farmsite. for Kix, Boy Scouts, garage sales, pan- 45 points. • Relocation of displaced residents peratures in the mid 70’s on day two the State Class B Coach of the Year, Preliminary review by the National “The boys performed exceptionally • Loss of tax base and students in to shoot a 301 to win by seven strokes said, “I am so proud of these young Weather Service (NWS) rate the tor- well,” stated Central Cass coach Tim the Kindred School District over Hazen, who shot a 308. men. I have never seen a team come to- nado that hit the Meyer property at an Reflecting on 2011 - Kraft. “These guys have accomplished • Cultural losses from dismantling “That is the lowest team score we gether like these kids did. They played EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. something they will never forget.” communities have posted all year,” stated Vikings with confidence, believed in one anoth- Jay Meyer, 16179 33rd Street Next page • Lack of inclusion in the planning coach Perry Piatz. “We saved it for the er, never let down, and had fun playing June process. right time.” the game of baseball.” Rural Cass County Relay for County doesn’t see tie be- Three days later in Mandan, a sec- July Life a tremendous success tween diversion, Oxbow home ond state title was won. This time it was the Kindred-Richland baseball Tornado hits rural Cass Coun- Area residents rallied together to values team that came out on top at the State ty home support the first-ever Relay for Life At the June 20 Cass County Com- event in rural Cass County. The result mission meeting, Oxbow city officials of the June 10 event was astounding. left frustrated after a significant prop- More than $50,000 was raised for erty assessment decrease request was the American Cancer Society through rejected. The petition was made due to the contributions of local business spon- the uncertain market caused by the di- sors and fundraising efforts of 22 relay version project. Oxbow Mayor Jim Ny- teams. This shatters the original goal of hof says the city had requested an 80 $10-12,000 and eight to 10 teams, that percent reduction but was hoping the was suggested by Mary Dahl, relation- county would at least consider a 10 or ship manager with the local chapter of 20 percent reduction. “Anything would the American Cancer Society. have been meaningful,” said Nyhof. “We’re overwhelmed with the re- Instead, in a 4-1 vote, the county sponse,” said Julie Nelson, co-chair of chose to raise the property assessments the event. “We’re very thankful for the for the City of Oxbow to the amount support from the entire county.” assessed prior to the Oxbow’s 80 per- On Friday, Nelson and several other cent assessment reduction. Approving volunteers prepared the Casselton Res- the motion were: Darrell Vanyo, Ken Grace Lemar, 4, smiles with ervoir for the event. Children filled the Pawluk, Scott Wagner and Vern Ben- the teddy bear she got from luminarias with sand, others set them nett. Robyn Sorum opposed it. the Golden Clovers 4-H float Jordan Grossman, of Enderlin, out along the path and the final group Rose M. Hoefs, of RM Hoefs & As- put candles in them. during the Summefest pa- was the winner of the crowd- sociates studied the market and wrote rade. pleasing 2011 Food Fear Factor. That night, at about 6 p.m., the area in an e-mail submitted to the county by surrounding the Reservoir was crowd- Nyhof that, “the prospect of the project ed with more than 200 people ready to will have a negative impact on the value Normally, there isn’t a giant sand pile in the walk the path in support of the cause. of the Oxbow properties since no logi- middle of Buffalo. But, on Saturday there was Fun in the Sun in Casselton Activities that night also included: a a lot of sand on main street providing the cal person will purchase a home that Casselton’s Summerfest event, demonstration, Chaffee Lions steak singing contest, entertainment and is in transition – that is – being faced ‘beach’ setting for Shuffle Off To Buffalo. The laps around the track. held July 21-24, drew a large crowd fry, peanut drop, Food Fear Fac- with a buyout, or if they do, the value treasure hunt for the younger crowd was a big with a variety of activities for people tor, FM Derby Girls PUSH, a street There was also fundraisers through- will be discounted substantially due to hit, but even when there wasn’t a special activ- out the night such as food sales and of all ages. Some of these included: dance and community worship. The the risk involved. In effect, Oxbow does ity, kids enjoyed playing in the sand all day. the Little Miss Summerfest contest, weekend was coordinated by DeAnn a silent auction. When the event was not have a ‘market’ at this time.” over, rural Cass County had stepped up a car show, CBA supper and so- Grommesh and is a Casselton Busi- Hoefs in the e-mails also referred cial, Variety Show, parade, ZUMBA ness Association-sponsored event. once again for a cause that has touched to the significant reduction in sales Life’s a Beach in Buffalo! so many. that has occurred since 2007. From No one could hear the roar of ty Club, chair of the event was very City of Kindred formally op- 2000-2007, an average of five to nine the ocean along the sandy beach on happy with everything. “The weather poses the diversion homes were sold annually, that amount main street, but crowds in Buffalo held for us and it all went very, very The diversion could pose a serious dropped to three sales in 2008, two roaring with fun thundered all day good. The crowds came and stayed Salt Delivery threat to the future growth of the City sales in 2009 and one sale in 2010. long and well into the night. throughout the day taking part in all of Kindred. That’s why the city is tak- While there have not been any It was time to Shuffle Off To Buf- the activities.” Zaun and others es- Service ing swift action to let the Army Corps of homes sold since June 2010, County falo July 23 and the crowds came to timated attendance numbers to be Tax Equalization Director Frank Klein No more Engineers know of their concerns. enjoy some peachy, beachy fun. Lar- right at the 400 mark. If you’re tired of hauling salt for At the special council meeting June there are no facts to show that the hous- ry Zaun, president of the Communi- lugging bags: ing industry is unstable in Oxbow. your water softener call High 15, the city unanimously approved a We will carry them downstairs, resolution opposing the diversion and Klein further noted that the as- Plains Water and see when we are a letter of concern to the Army Corps sessed values do not need to be based in your area. We will deliver and fill fill the softener and stack of Engineers diversion project manager solely on how much a property would ANY brand of water softener, plus remaining bags neatly. Aaron Snyder. sell for. “At times, there is not a market conduct a 10 point inspection. While the council quickly approved or the market is stale. The North Dako- Happy New Year From Our Family To Yours Dependable: ta Century Code allows you to consider the resolution, they spent time on the Wishing you and yours, a happy, healthy and letter to elaborate on their concerns of other factors in those cases such as the We offer scheduled deliveries safe celebration. We feel fortunate to have you the diversion. cost of the property or if the property so you never run out. as our neighbors and thank you for making this A draft of the letter had been writ- is being used for its intended purpose. 1-800-532-8649 ten and was presented by Craig Herts- It appears we still need to consider the past year such a great year for us. High Plains Water, Inc. is a full service, gaard, of rural Kindred, at the June value.” highplainswater.com family owned water treatment dealer 1 council meeting. The letter is a re- Kindred golf, baseball teams featuring American made products. sponse to the Environmental Impact win state EMBDEN Study (EIS) that the Army Corps of En- The Kindred boys’ golf team won FARMERS UNION gineers released in early May. the State B Golf tournament on June 1 We’re hoping your WarmNew Year Wishes is a blast, at the Holidays It’s time From the first day to the last... to say For one thing we know is true, Thanks! 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528 16th St. NE, West Fargo (701) 282-0264 December 28, 2011 Cass County Reporter Around Rural Cass A-7 Reflecting on 2011 - Cont. from prev. page cake feeds, fundraisers, wedding re- ceptions, funeral luncheons, meetings, official hearings and many, many other groups. The renovation began in Octo- ber 2010 after the City was awarded a $58,000 energy efficiency grant from the State. The Silver Threads, Cass County Wildlife and the Vets Club have also contributed to the improvements in the kitchen and bathrooms. Up- grades include new kitchen cupboards, handicap restrooms, baby changing stations (in both restrooms), new light- ing, HVAC, flooring and a new paint job. Central Cass prepares for sec- ond vote for building addition On Sept. 29, Central Cass School Gov. Jack Dalrymple (second from left) and District 22 legislators District patrons will return to the polls Sen. Gary Lee, Rep. Vonnie Pietsch and Rep. Wes Belter stand in again to vote on the $4.8 million build- front of the Princeton Elm tree that was planted in Dalrymple’s honor ing addition. This is just five months following the park bench dedication held Sept. 10 at the Governor’s after a narrow defeat of the multipur- Park in Casselton. pose structure, which would have been paid for through a building fund levee sion much higher price tag than the $785 of up to 20 mils. A diversion is the most cost effec- million the federal government could At the July 12 school board meet- partner will be retiring, said Mayor In addition to the new ramp and formances by the Kindred Vikettes and tive solution for permanent flood pro- contribute for the diversion. ing, Superintendent Mark Weston said Wayne Lunder. flag pole, other newly completed reno- ATA Tae Kwon Do, demonstrations tection in the Red River Valley, federal, Sen. Conrad also reviewed the fund- the design and purpose of the building vations are the handicapped accessible such as tractor power, wood sawing state and local officials said during the ing sources for the diversion and the addition are the same, but the funding Buffalo homecoming cel- bathrooms and kitchen prep area. “All and a roll-over simulator, swimming U.S. Senate Budget Committee hearing status of the commitments. Currently, source and the approach to get the ref- ebrates memories of high of the things that have happened in at the pool, community worship and a Aug. 10 in Fargo. the diversion is estimated to cost $1.78 erendum passed will be much differ- school days recent years are really exciting,” said youth track and field meet. Sen. Conrad, chair of the senate billion. Of this, the federal government ent. The 1916 Buffalo High School was Babcock. “I just love coming into this budget committee, led the hearing, portion is capped at $785 million be- This time, the school board ap- Casselton Legion wins anoth- alive with laughter, reminiscing and building.” with Sen. Hoeven also sitting in on the cause that is the percentage from the proved a motion for the vote to be on a er state title creating new memories on Friday, July Red River Valley Fair short- meeting. Dozens were in the audience federally comparable plan (FCP) that $4.8 million bond. The bond is differ- 22 during the second annual school The Casselton Legion baseball team and six witnesses testified, including: would be located in Minnesota. The ent from the building fund levee in that homecoming. More than 200 people ened for 2012, 2013 rallied from a 5-1 deficit Sunday, July Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley, Fargo Mayor FCP has the highest cost-benefit ratio it is for a specific amount and can only with ties to the school attended. At the July 26 Red River Valley 31 to defeat Bottineau 9-5 and claim Dennis Walaker, Moorhead Mayor at 2.5. (The current North Dakota plan be used for the project being voted on. While much of the event was infor- Fair Association meeting, the execu- the State B Legion baseball champion- Mark Voxland, Corps of Engineers has a cost-benefit ratio of 1.78.) Sixty percent is required for the vote to ship. Colonel Price, Cass County Commis- The remaining amount is being pass. Casselton trailing 5-1 going into the American Legion Easton-Yanish post officers (from left) Dick Grieve, sion Chair Darrell Vanyo and Greater split four ways. Locally, the City of The purpose of the addition is to ex- bottom of the third, put a pair of runs Roy Jager, Larry Zaun and Bill Marcks salute the new flags at the high Fargo Moorhead Economic Develop- Fargo and Cass County each have a pand classroom space, upgrade the fine on the board in their half of the inning school during the dedication ceremony Friday, July 22. ment President Kevin McKinnon. half-cent sales tax, which is estimated arts space and offer more gym space to cut the margin to 5-3. They then ex- “If there were to be a catastrophic to generate a combined $400 million for sporting events, intramural activi- ploded for six in the bottom of the sixth flood like those in Minot or Bismarck/ ties and recess. Overall, it will result in mal, there were two scheduled dedica- to take the 9-5 win. Mandan, it could cost more than $6 a net gain of six classrooms, additional tions of new additions to the renovated tive board approved reducing the fair With only two starters back from billion,” said Sen. Conrad. Reflecting on 2011 - office space, bathrooms and a locker school grounds. The first was a dedi- from nine to six days. The 2012 dates last years championship team, Post 15 He estimates that the federal gov- room, a small concession area, a weight cation of the new flag pole, which was are July 10-15. claimed back-to-back titles and have ernment could contribute as much Next page room and a larger music department. installed in memory of Alba and Ellis The change was prompted by a re- won three of the last four state cham- quest from Murphy Bros. Exposition, as half of the recovery costs. That’s a New Kindred public works su- Clancy by their son Rahe. pionships. Immediately following the flag pole the fair’s contracted carnival. pervisor hired Post 15 advanced to the Central dedication was the ceremony for the With the proposed 2012 dates of Plains Midwest Regional baseball tour- Four candidates were interviewed new ramp, located on the back side of July 6 - 15, Murphy Bros. and fair man- nament at Viroqua, Wisc. for the City of Kindred public works the school. The 1961 graduating class agement “thought the Red River Valley supervisor and one rose to the top as led the dedication. Fair was getting too close to the Fourth August the best. “It is with pride that we dedicate of July,” explained board president PGI Fireworks “Rhapsody on At the July 20 special Kindred City this ramp and thank everyone that Billy Hoffmann. the Red” held at fairgrounds Council meeting, Darin Laverdure, helped make it possible,” said Antoi- The shortened length was support- Kindred, was recommended by the in- The Pyrotechnics Guild Interna- nette Babcock, 1961 graduate. ed because of a decrease in staff costs, tional (PGI) convention at the Red terviewing committee. Lavendure op- The ramp was completed by com- entertainment fees and contract ex- River Valley Fairgrounds include spec- erates D&P Contracting and was look- munity volunteers, under the supervi- penses with the Cass County Sheriff’s tacular public fireworks displays on: ing for different employment since his sion of contractor Frank Dietz. Office and F-M Ambulance. Aug. 7, Aug. 9, Aug. 10 and Aug. 12. Fair association manager Bryan Shows will be choreographed and Schulz recommended that the fair run computer timed. Nightly shows will for six days beyond 2013 but no dates be about 90 minutes, except for the Ag Education Center: where have been cemented at this time since Friday night finale, which had special the schedule for the North Dakota State features such as a mega string with Fair was not known. more than six million firecrackers, a fair-goers meet the farm Rain doesn’t stop crowds from super-string 30 feet long and a 9/11 gathering for Kindred Days tribute. Kindred grew in population over the Kindred begins planning for weekend as people flocked to town for the future the annual Kindred Community Days. Kindred city officials held a public “It was another fun Kindred Days,” meeting Thursday, Aug. 11 and invited said Suzanne Wolf, president of the the public to join them in planning for Kindred Community Club. “The town the future. was full this past weekend and there Items discussed were: the town’s were enjoyable activities for all ages. demographics, its strengths and weak- Celebrating our town of Kindred with nesses and opportunities. Levi Berends, Fargo, ‘cowboyed up” and took a re-ride, winning the friends, family and neighbors is really Following that meeting, work bareback first place prize in the rodeo during Leonard Fall Festival what it’s all about. Thank you to ev- groups were formed for marketing, held Sept. 9-11. eryone for coming out and especially housing, infrastructure, business and the volunteers who helped make this design and directed to continue meet- weekend a success.” ing and setting goals, while the whole Festivities during the weekend in- group will be meeting every couple of cluded: family fun night, a fireworks months. Wishing You A Very Big Year display, craft show, parade, several Senate budget hearing in Far- food vendors, 4-H petting zoo, Hang Time Games, demolition derby, per- go focuses on need for diver-

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New Year’s Greetings to our Customers, Neighbors & Friends! ank you all for a great year. We couldn’t have Happy done it without you! New Hope It’s Lucky! Wishing you much happiness and success Year! in the year ahead. We know we feel lucky to have friends Thank you for and neighbors like you and we look forward to seeing you again in 2012. Thanks! your patronage. Arthur Drug Steve’s Heating 340 Main St., Arthur, ND & Air Conditioning 976-8900 December 28, 2011 A-8 Around Rural Cass Cass County Reporter Reflecting on 2011 - Cont. from prev. page Farmers, authorities collaborate to combine out escaped criminal proved. This is 1.75 mills higher the event’s emcee. “Nearly one in six than last year, mostly due to a 2 mill North Dakota governors has been from increase for emergency funds, accord- Casselton.” These past governors are: ing to Michael Montplaisir, county au- Andrew Burke, William “Wild Bill” ditor. Langer, William Guy and George “Bud” Since 2009, in local cost sharing, Sinner. the county has paid $5.6 million in Blue Sky Fun in Leonard flood fighting costs. This includes: $2 The 61st annual Leonard Fall Festi- million in 2009, $1 million in 2010 and val, held Sept. 9 - 11, had a lot to cheer $2.6 million in 2011. “It’s been really about. From parades to a rodeo to a draining on county funds,” said Mont- horse show, there was a lot going on plaisir. throughout the three-day festival. With the increased mil levy, Mont- The schedule for the 2011 Fall Fes- plaisir said the goal is to build up re- tival provided something for everyone serves for emergency needs. “Right to enjoy. Among the highlights were now FEMA [the federal emergency horse events – Saturday’s rodeo spon- management agency] covers a portion sored by the Leonard fire Fighters and of the emergency costs, but my fear is a horse show Sunday afternoon. one day FEMA is going to say this isn’t Blue-sky fun was the order of the an emergency, it’s part of regular op- day Sunday for two of the crowd-pleas- erations.” ing favorites: the kiddie parade and In addition to the emergency funds the big parade. Kids and cars paraded increase, other notable items in the through the streets celebrating another 2012 budget were: an allocation of Dennis and Adele Smith, at right, who farm the property where the good year in Leonard. escaped sex offender was hiding, called area farmers to help in the $500,000 for furnishings in the new Folks can settle into fall now and courthouse addition, about $400,000 dream about the 62nd Fall Festival to rapid combining effort. Among the many who helped out were (from for the June election and the addition come next September. left) George Pilgrim and Neal Dimmer. More than 100 acres of corn of four new full-time employees for “Book of Valor” to be con- The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, the Highway Patrol and the SWAT was combined in two-and-a-half hours to flush out 29-year-old Joseph the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Three team were a few of the agencies that worked in tandem with area structed in Buffalo city park Megna of Venice, Fla. SWAT team members rode in the combines will provide security and one will be in farmers to apprehend the escaped high risk sex offender in a Tower while farmers harvested the crop. the master control room. Another re- At the Sept. 26 Buffalo Community Club meeting, members of the Easton- City area corn field. Nearly 60 law enforcement members participat- quest from the Sheriff’s Office for four ed in the Oct. 7 search, according to Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney. new patrol deputies and a new school Yanish American Legion Post and Aux- iliary detailed plans for a black granite resource officer in the county was de- state flag and legion flag) and lighting tenance supervisor at an open house on ers a large segment of central North another thought that was on the minds nied. “Book of Valor” monument to honor deceased veterans. for the flags and monument. There Oct. 3 in the Page auditorium. Dakota, spoke to the group that night. of many. “The post office is a nice gath- Pioneer Days celebrates past The design, which looks like an open will also be two benches, one which Mack, a native of the Langdon, He told them, “The postal service is in a ering place. It is a vital hub in small traditions text book, will feature an engraved expresses appreciation towards those N.D. area, took over the position held dire financial situation. In the past five towns. We have a chance to gather in Area residents made a stop at Bo- Medal of Honor symbol at its center. who contributed to the monument by Robert Stevens for 17 years. Mack’s years,” he said, “mail volume has de- the lobby and chitchat.” nanzaville Aug. 20 and 21 for the an- It will be six feet high and 10 feet wide and the other which will say: “Having previous experience included: 16 years clined by 43.1 billion pieces, customer Several community meetings have nual Pioneer Days celebration. Some and will sit on a pedestal that is 1 foot Served with Pride and Honor”. as a Northwest Airlines mechanic for visits have declined by 200 million and been held since then to keep residents of the activities were: a kiddie tractor tall by 1 foot deep by 12 feet wide. Un- The monument is expected to be 16 years and four years with the City of retail transactions have declined by active in preventing the closure. pull, old fashioned games for the kids, der the Medal of Honor symbol will be dedicated at the Buffalo Memorial Day Fargo in the Water Treatment Plant. $2 billion.” Slabik also noted that the entertainment by the Front Fenders, the name Arthur Beyer, a Buffalo area celebration. Mack is married to Karla and the United States Postal Service is not a Memorial Forest honors Cass spinning, threshing, weaving, civil war WWII Congressional Medal of Honor Central Cass voters reject couple has four sons: Wyatt, 19, who is department of the government, but an County Soil Conservation Dis- attending South Dakota State Universi- agency. re-enactments, a pioneer parade, book recipient. Any future Buffalo area re- school addition proposal trict supervisors signing by Marc de Celle for “How ty in Brookings; and Riley, 16, Levi, 14 Those attending the public meeting cipients who pass on that are legion Central Cass officials said at a spe- Cass County Soil Conservation Fargo of You” and Gov. Bud Sinner and and Noah, 12, all attending Hope-Page listened patiently as he attempted to members or are buried in the Buffalo cial meeting Sept. 30 that it was time to District supervisors were recognized Bob Jansen for “Turning Points”. High School. justify the potential closing of several cemetery will be engraved under Bey- move on from pursuing a school addi- Friday, Oct. 14 during the Memorial And, of course, the Pioneer Village rural postal sites in his district. But, er’s name. tion after voters rejected the project for Cass County approves a $2.3 Forest Dedication. The forest with 47 buildings were open for visitors to rem- when it was their turn to speak, their In addition, also engraved on the the second time in five months. million facility for sandbag- American Linden trees is located on inisce and learn about the history of the voices came through loud and clear. ‘pages’ of the monument will be the The $4.8 million addition would ging operations the south side of Brewer Lake at the region. names of more than 130 men and have resulted in a 31,000-square-foot Rev. Reid Lauderman, one of the Cass County will have its own sand- many people who spoke up at the meet- Soil Conservation District’s Arboretum September women who served in the Armed Forc- addition, with a net gain of six class- bagging facility, come this spring. Au- in Erie Township. es and are buried in the Buffalo cem- rooms, offices, an improved fine arts ing, said, “I rely heavily on the post of- Fifth governor from Casselton thorization to move forward on con- fice. I have no reason to go to Enderlin Buffalo Historical Society re- etery, according to legion commander area, showers and locker rooms, a struction of the 30,000-square-foot honored with park bench Bill Marcks. Deceased members of the small concession area, bathrooms, an or Kindred to the post office. My con- flects on accomplishments at The extraordinary honor of having facility was granted in a 3-1 vote at gregation is in Leonard. I mail 90-100 American Legion Easton-Yanish Post expanded music department, weight the Oct. 3 county commission meet- annual meeting five governors from Casselton was cel- will also be inscribed. Roy Jager is in room, space for the alternative learn- newsletters every month.” He added In the past year, Buffalo area resi- ebrated Sept. 10 at the Governors Park ing. (Commissioner Robyn Sorum the process of collecting all of those ing center (ALC) and gym space for voted ‘no’. Commission chair Dar- dents have built a sense of community in Casselton with a park bench dedica- names, but estimates there will be physical education, recess and sporting through projects at the old high school. tion and tree planting. rell Vanyo was absent.) The goal more than 100. events. is for the building to be completed N0w, they need to focus on taking that “No other town in North Dakota momentum into next year, suggested Surrounding the monument will be: But, more than 53 percent of vot- by March to be available for flood The Leonard post of- has that honor,” said Sen. Gary Lee, three flag poles (for the American flag, Lana Rakow, director of the UND Cen- ers said ‘no’ in a Sept. 29 election that fighting needs. fice is just one of the nearly had a bigger turnout than the The brick-and-block building ter for Community Engagement. 1994 referendum, according to busi- many rural facilities “You have accomplished so many will be located east of the Highway that may face clo- ness manager Pam Utt. With 537 of the Department offices, which are at things and you have so much to cel- sure in the coming Mapleton families come out for block party 1133, ‘yes’ votes fell well short of the 60 1201 Main Avenue in West Fargo. ebrate,” said Rakow, the guest speaker percent needed for approval. Its most critical function will be for months. for the Buffalo Historical Society (BHS) Superintendent Mark Weston said sandbagging operations. held Sunday, Oct. 16. during the 20-minute school board “In the past, we have rented BHS accomplishments at the old meeting Friday that the current eco- space, but we don’t know from high school this past year were: the nomic times made increasing taxes a year-to-year where we’ll be able construction of new handicapped ac- tough sell. Property taxes would have to have sandbagging operations,” cessible bathrooms and a handicapped rose $90 annually for a home valued said Benson. “This location is stra- accessible ramp, a food preparation at $100,000. Businesses would have tegic - it will keep all of the county area, new downspouts and gutters and paid $100 annually for a $100,000 emergency operations in one area a flag pole in the front of the school. value property, while annual ag land as the Tactical Operations Center is There was also a summer blitz of taxes would have increased by $0.71 based out of the Highway Depart- sprucing up the town, which was coor- per acre. ment. We were fortunate this year dinated by the Center for Community “The timing was right in that the that the rental site was within half Engagement. The projects included addition would help children, inter- a mile of the Highway Department, est rates and inflation are low,” said but in the future it could be miles Weston, “but right now, the mood is away.” Reflecting on 2011 - not right for this, especially with where the economic conditions are at. Getting Next page people to vote yes for taxes right now Leonard post office put on isn’t easy.” the potential closure list Leonard area residents met in Octo- October ber to discuss the future of the Leonard Page welcomed new city main- post office which has been put on the Above: Elise Eberhardt, Cas- tenance supervisor list of potential closings. selton Ambulance Service Kelvin Mack was introduced as the Pete Slabik, acting-manager of post volunteer, showed the inside new City of Page public works and main- office operations for a district that cov- of the ambulance to Maple- ton area children (from left) At the birth of another year, we’d like to deliver Elijah Kirkeby, Isaac Kading From the first day to the our best wishes along with our thanks to all our and Bella McDermid. customers, neighbors and friends, and let you Right: Olivia Kasowski, 7, last, hope the New Year is was one of more than two a blast! know how much we enjoyed your visits this year. dozen children who par- ticipated in the bike parade Thanks for your business. that occurred as part of the Happy New Year! 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On Friday, the crew worked through- ting it on the ballot. Reflecting on 2011 - Cont. from prev. page out the day removing the remaining Kindred narrowly ap- cans and preparing for the structure to proves 1.5 percent painting the rectory, now used for the not define us. Together, we can rise to come down. Around 2 p.m. there was only a small thud as the more than 40- sales tax increase Margaret Fraase Public Library and the task.” Come April, area residents planting flowers throughout the town. The challenges include water con- foot-high Can Pile fell to the ground. The wire was cut apart and the struc- will be paying a little more in “You’ve got momentum and you trol and infrastructure issues especially sales tax in Kindred so that have buzz,” said Rakow, a Buffalo High in western North Dakota. Dalrymple, ture was removed from the site. The cans will be in a storage facility the city can build up funds for School graduate. “People are talking drawing on his experiences as a farm- a future storm sewer project about what is happening in Buffalo.” er, said, “Meeting our challenges and until the structure can be rebuilt again. “Some day,” Bruesch said, “we’ll see it and provide monies for park Casselton Business Associa- building on our growth will require infrastructure projects. leadership with broad experience in again. It won’t be the same as it was tion sponsors Senior Citizens but it will be close.” The 1.5 percent increase, both government and the private sec- putting the city sales tax at 7 Luncheon tor. As a farmer, I know how to man- Central Cass Squirrels ‘un- The Senior Citizen Day, hosted by percent, was narrowly passed age both the risk and reward of plant- stoppable’ at state volleyball at the Dec. 7 city council meet- the CBA, was held this year in part- ing for the season yet to come.” nership with Community of Care. The tournament ing. One percent will be ear- event has become a traditional Octo- Casselton Law Enforcement The Central Cass Squirrels were marked for city infrastructure ber event bringing people together to Center re-opens ‘unstoppable’ at the state tournament projects and one-half percent share a special day. More than 100 se- The Casselton Law Enforcement enroute to claiming their first state is designated for Kindred Park niors were in attendance. Center opened for business again in championship since 2002. District improvements. In addition to several speakers, cast early November. Located on Langer “The girls came in relaxed and Voting ‘yes’ were: Rich members from the Central Cass pro- Avenue between Cold Storage and ready to play,” said Central Cass coach Schock and Jeff Wanner, duction of “Guys and Dolls” provided Rose’s Cafe, the facility has been Bridget Stowers. “They had been there while Verne Wolf and Deb entertainment featuring musical num- closed for several months after officers before during the last two basketball Grossnickle voted ‘no’. Mayor bers from the play. Andrea Greenawalt, reported getting sick after being in the seasons, and they were just tired of fin- Wayne Lunder broke the tie the Central Cass High School choir di- building. ishing second.” with a ‘yes’ vote. rector, accompanied the students on The Casselton City Council consid- The Squirrels spread their offense The split came in the be- the piano. ered several options regarding the fate around with Courtney Dixon leading lief by two council members There were also drawings for sever- of the building including demolition of the way with 36 kills, Anna Morris that the sales tax hike should al door prizes, donated by the CBA and the structure. The council, however, adding 31, Faith Dooley 19, Hannah go before a public vote of the other businesses, including two certifi- took a proactive position and had the Breske 18 and Paige Slemmons chip- residents, while the mayor cates for $25 in Casselton Bucks and building renovated. ping in with 11. and remaining council mem- five $10 Casselton Bucks certificates. The task of essentially rebuilding Bethany Voss dished out 77 assists, bers said that residents had There was also be a nice selection of the facility, was completed by Dan while Reilee Ruliffson added 20. already expressed their over- Leino, owner of Finnish Construction Defensively Central Cass played whelming support in a recent additional door prizes. The Squirrels’ Haley Weber Diversion Authority hires Services, Casselton. Some of his reno- strong in both the back row and at city survey on the proposed vations included new carpet and other the net. Haley Weber led the Squirrels bumps the ball as Court- tax. project management firm interior work and residing the exte- with 79 digs, Dixon had 40 and Rachel ney Dixon looks on during Worldwide company CH2M Hill Diversion alignment rior. Wieland and Voss added 30 and 20 re- the State Class B Volleyball shifts has been hired as the project manage- spectivly. Veterans Day celebrations Tournament. A major change to the ment firm for the proposed $1.8 billion Central Cass recorded 39 blocks held northwest end of the diver- Fargo-Moorhead diversion. The initial at the state tournament, eclipsing the In communities throughout rural sion could result in up to an 45-day contract with a salary of up to old record of 36 set by the 2010 Cen- Cass County, veterans were honored $80 million cost savings for $500,000 was approved at the Oct. 27 tral Cass team. They also tied a record on Friday, Nov. 11 for their service to crowd gave the cast, crew and Bran- Richland County as a firm belief that the $1.8 billion project, en- Flood Diversion Board of Authority of 17 blocks in a match, Watford City denburg a standing ovation. they will be better represented by that gineers said Dec. 8 at the Diversion meeting in Fargo. country. against Thompson in 2003, in the first commission. Board of Authority meeting. CH2M Hill, based in Colorado, rose Historical Casselton Can Pile round when they defeated Beulah. December The petition had to meet two re- “This [change] will essentially elim- to the top as the best firm for the po- comes down Breske led Central Cass with 11 Lighting up the season sition following a full day of presenta- quirements if it were to automatically inate the number of bends in the diver- On Friday, Nov. 11, the Casselton blocks, Dooley had nine, Morris six Music, food, lights and Christmas tions from four engineering firms from go on the ballot. They were: that more sion and makes it one large sweep- Can Pile, which was built by Max Tau- and Dixon four. smiles everywhere ushered in the first around the nation. Other companies than 50 percent of the eligible prop- ing bend,” explained Bruce Spiller, of bert in the 1930s came down. official Christmas weekend from Buf- that were interviewed were: Stanley Central Cass one-act places at erty owners signed it, which they did CH2M Hill, the diversion project man- The dedicated group who worked falo to Page to Kindred and stops all Consultants, headquartered in Musca- state and that it is a congressional township, agement firm. methodically to dismantle it included: along the way. tine, Iowa, HDR, Inc., headquartered Central Cass High School took top which is 36 square miles. The area This alignment change will shorten Denny Buchholz, Alan Runck, Wess Whether it was the Christmas in Omaha, Neb. and URS Corpora- honors in the state One-Act play com- which desired to annex into Richland the diversion channel by 1,000 feet, Bruesch and employees from Bruesch Lights Parade in Page or Christmas on tions, headquartered in San Francisco, petition held in Grand Forks at the County was only one-tenth of a con- which will save $18 million. The Corps Construction. the Prairie at Bonanzaville, Cass Coun- Calif. University of North Dakota. Under the gressional township, according to Mi- of Engineers says the other $60 mil- The process began at 9 a.m. Thurs- ty was alive and lively with the sound “We were excited to have such qual- direction of Darcy Brandenburg, the chael Montplaisir, county auditor, who lion in decreased costs comes from the day, Nov. 10. The crew began remov- of Christmas music everywhere. ified firms present,” said Cass County group tied for first place with its play, reviewed the petition. potential elimination of rip rap on the ing the cans and scooping them into Christmas festivities in rural Cass Administrator Keith Berndt, who is on “A Beggar’s Opera.” Carter Hackmann Since it did not meet the square channel. the corn elevator that rolled the cans County continued throughout the the Project Management Firm Selec- and Emma Jensen won Superior Act- mile threshold, Cass County State’s This adjustment is one of many into a grain truck. Most of the oil cans ing Awards at State and at the Region. month. Attorney Birch Burdick said that it changes that the public may see in the tion committee. “We [the committee] came out quickly, but a lift and pole believe that CH2M Hill has the best It took the judges almost an extra County says ‘no’ to de-annex- was “up to the discretion of the board future as the diversion design is re- was needed to knock out the cans at hour to decide a tie-breaking vote, ation request whether it moves forward” and com- fined, according to Aaron Snyder, of presentation and the approach to get the highest point. Work continued which went to Richardton-Taylor. At the Dec. 5 county meeting, all missioners were not interested in put- the Corps of Engineers. this project done. They have many tal- throughout the day, with the volun- Brandenburg was named Director of five commissioners flatly rejected a pe- ented people including Tom Waters, teers stopping at times to reminisce the Year. Twenty schools made it to tition to have a de-annexation request who has held various positions with about old brands and memorabilia the state level and spent two intense put on the November 2012 ballot. Fif- the Corps of Engineers.” that was discovered. days competing for top honors. This teen southeast Cass County residents Vikings, Raider football teams By nightfall Thursday, a majority of is the first time in Central Cass history had signed the petition that was pre- advanced to state semifinals the cans had been removed from the that the school has been to state for sented to the county commission at The Kindred Vikings dominated structure and chains were used to en- the One-Act contest. During a special its Nov. 21 meeting. They listed their Carrington, the top seed from the west, sure it would stay up until the morning. performance at home Nov. 28, a large reason for wanting to be annexed to 32-8 in the first round of the state AA playoffs but went on to lose in the semifinals to the two-time defending state champion Shanley Deacons in a 30-8 game played at Shanley. The Maple Valley-Enderlin Fal- cons came away with a win in a hard- fought defensive struggle with the Oakes Tornadoes Saturday, Oct. 29 in the 1A football quarterfinals. The run to the state championship was halted Nov. 4 in the semi-final game versus the Linton-HMB Lions. The Falcons held a 20-point lead at half-time but Linton-HMB roared back to score 21 unanswered points putting the final score at 21-20. November Dalrymple announces re-elec- tion bid Casselton’s fifth hometown gover- nor is running for election to the state’s highest office. Gov. Jack Dalrymple and First Lady Betsy started Tuesday, Nov. 1 in Fargo making the announcement official. The Dalrymples and Lt. Gover- nor Drew Wrigley also made stops in Grand Forks, Minot and Bismarck as part of the campaign kick-off. In his speech in Fargo, Dalrymple said, “North Dakota’s economy is strong and growing, but in the next stage of our growth, there will be new challenges.” He added, “North Dakota 5-4-3-2-1....Lights! Community members participated in the countdown is the envy of the nation and I believe for the lighting of the Christmas tree, a spruce, which is located across Santa listens carefully as Charlie Mewes, 3 ½, visits with the Jolly Elf during Page’s Christmas celebration the street from the Arthur Mall. Following the switch being flipped, we can stay that way. Yes, we have Sunday. Charlie, the son of Jason and Jodi Mewes, told Santa he wants a race car for Christmas. challenges ahead of us, but they will area residents sang “Silent Night”.

Your friendship WISHING YOU A gives us cause for A New Year Is Born! 2012 celebration! GIFTEDAt the SEASONbirth of a new year, we wanted to acknowledge all of Amidst all the preparations the people who have helped and festivities, we’d like to May the gifts of peace,to make joy and this hopepast year be yours a Whew! during this specialgood one time for us,of year.and hope Time really does fly when take a moment, to let you know just how that 2012 brings a bundle you’re having fun, and we’ve had a very much we value your For your patronage ofwe joy, are happiness deeply grateful and good and great time getting to know you this friendship and look forward to yourfortune continued your support.way. year. Here’s hoping the New Year is appreciate your support, and filled with good times and good fortune wish you a very happy and for all of you. prosperous 2012. Thanks! Thanks for your kind support. Casselton Drug 622 Front St., Casselton, ND Gordy’s Inc. 347-4281 Mapleton & Casselton December 28, 2011 A-10 Around Rural Cass Cass County Reporter Area Obituaries VFW Post 4655, Casselton, ND Flag Retirement Ceremony For the members of VFW Post 4655, the red and white stripes on the American Flag represent the service- men who didn’t make it through bat- tle. It pains Veterans to see the flag disrespected by not being disposed of properly. That’s why Post 4655 mem- bers had a flag burning ceremony on September 11, 2011 (Patriot Day) disposing of over 75 unserviceable American Flags. A burning ritual is the only “offi- cial” way to properly honor the flag, according to the National VFW Orga- Art Ratchenski nization. The burning ritual is a pro- cess that includes unfolding the flags, Art Ratchenski, 88, formerly placing them into a burning fire pit, Casselton, N.D., died Monday, and then burying that ashes. These Courtesy photos December 26, 2011 in Bethany Re- steps are all executed in complete si- tirement Living, Fargo. lence and are closed off from public The burning ritual, which took Arthur A. Ratchenski was born viewing. place on Sept. 11, is a process The ashes were buried behind the October 25, 1923 on the family that includes unfolding the flags, Veterans Memorial Monument at the farm near Hamilton, N.D., to Au- placing them into a burning fire gust and Emma (Bobert) Ratchen- Casselton Ceremony November 11, ski. He graduated from Hamilton 2011 (Veterans Day) at 11 a.m. This pit and then burying the ashes. High School and farmed with his completed the Flag Retirement Cer- family. He was active in 4-H with emony for the year of 2011. The ashes were buried behind the livestock judging and local fairs. Remember if you have unservice- Casselton Veterans Memorial on and women have fought and died He also worked as an auto broker able American, service, or military on Veterans Day. for in battle. “Let these faded flags of buying cars in Minneapolis and flags to turn them into the Casselton our country be retired and destroyed bringing them back to sell. He took Vets Club for proper disposal. VFW with respectful and honorable rites, great pride in owning a rare 1932 Post 4655 will continue to dispose of and their places be taken by bright, Model B Ford Coupe. On June 9, these flags with the honor and dignity new flags of the same size and kind, 1946, Art married Violet Jabs in they deserve. and let no grave of our Servicemen Hamilton, N.D. They owned and At no time should you throw these and Women be unhonored and un- operated an L.B. Hartz Grocery flags in the garbage or show disre- marked.” Store, Cavalier, N.D., for a time. spect for the flags our servicemen In 1953, they moved to Casselton, where they farmed until retiring. Art had a “lot of fun” farming and in his past time. They moved to Bethany in the fall of 2009. He was a member of Martin Lutheran Church, Casselton, and later Olivet Lutheran Church, Army Corps chief recommends Fargo, along with the Cass County Veteran’s Incorporated, Farmers Union. Art is survived by daughter, Pau- lette Peasley, Evans, Colo.; sons, authorization of F-M area diversion CasseltonVeteran’s Incorporated, which Casselton American Legion and Steven Ratchenski, Fargo, David manages five charitable gaming loca- Babe Ruth Baseball programs, Riding Ratchenski, Casselton; brothers, tions, meets monthly to support local on Angel’s Wings, Santa Claus candy, Walter (Ruth) Ratchenski, Her- The proposed F-M flood diver- of the report was held Thursday, Dec. stream of the diversion channel inlet non-profit organizations and charity Snow Jam, Hospice of ND, VFW Vet- man Ratchenski, both Cavalier, sion project cleared another hurdle on 22, in the City Commission Room at in order to minimize downstream im- functions. The five gaming locations erans Service Office; N.D.; sisters, Carrie (Lawrence) Monday, Dec. 19, when the U.S. Army Fargo City Hall. pacts. The plan would remove much are in Horace, Chaffee, Amenia, the Central Cass Post Prom, Casselton Anderson, Hensel, N.D., Florence Corps of Engineers Chief of Engineers The next step for the diversion is a of the Fargo-Moorhead area from Vets Club and Red Baron, both Cas- Endowment Fund, and Make a Wish (Ray) Gustafson, Phoenix, Ariz.; signed the Chief’s Report, endorsing record of decision which will finalize the Federal Emergency Management selton. Foundation. grandchildren, Alex, Stephanie, the Corps’ Final Feasibility Report the study and make way for potential Agency’s regulatory floodplain. If The Veteran’s Incorporated Board Total charitable contributions Tehryn, Elizabeth, and Adam; and and Environmental Impact Study on Congressional authorization. “We an- built, the diversion would significantly consists of a president, vice presi- from Vets Inc. for the year of 2011 is several nieces and nephews. this project. ticipate that the record of decision will reduce flood damage and flood risk, dent, secretary, treasurer, building $53,139.00. He was preceded in death by “We’re ecstatic,” said Darrell occur in March or April,” said Vanyo. but it would not completely eliminate and grounds director, and the Com- Vet’s Incorporated has supported his wife, Vi; parents; and grand- Vanyo, chair of the Diversion Board He says the earliest Congressional these risks. manders from VFW Post #4655 and a lot of organizations throughout the son, Kevin Ratchenski. of Authority and a Cass County com- funding would be approved is likely The construction of the diversion the American Legion Post #15. At least year of 2011. Please remember to sup- In lieu of flowers, memorials missioner. “This is a major milestone next summer. With the tough shape of project is urgent because flooding in four of these seven board members port the local establishments that may be directed to Casselton Am- in the process.” the federal budget, Vanyo admits that the Red River Valley has become in- must approve any donations to orga- make these contributions possible. bulance. Vanyo, who received the news via receiving the funding won’t be easy. creasingly severe and frequent. The nizations requesting support. We hope you had a Joyous Holiday The funeral will be held Friday, a phone call from Col. Michael Price, “We’ll put more emphasis on the Min- cost of ignoring the flooding problem From January 2011 through Oc- Season and have a Happy New Year. December 30 at 1 p.m. in West commander of the St. Paul district of nesota and North Dakota delegation would be devastating to the approxi- tober 2011 Vets Incorporated gave From the Vet’s Inc. Board Funeral Home, West Fargo, N.D., the Corps of Engineers. “It’s a good in Washington D.C. to help us get this mately 200,000 people in the Fargo- $47,564.00 to support the following with visitation one hour prior to Christmas present.” funded,” he said. “We do have a good Moorhead metropolitan area. A 500- organizations: the service. By signing the report, the Chief is thing going for us, in s that the Army year event would flood nearly all of Burial is in Casselton (ND) recommending the diversion project Corps of Engineers has labeled this Fargo, large portions of Moorhead and Cemetery. be authorized as described in the fi- diversion as one of their top priority West Fargo, and several surrounding Condolences may be sent on- nal report prepared by the Corps for projects in the country because of the communities. The diversion project line - westfuneralhome.com. the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan cost-benefit ratio, the amount of peo- will achieve reliable flood risk man- Arrangements entrusted to Area Flood Risk Management Project. ple protected among other things.” agement that will protect our commu- LeonardA total of 28 people volunteered blood and assisted drive with recruiting donors, West Funeral Homes, Casselton Next, the signed report and study will The proposed project would in- nities, economy and quality of life. The to donate blood, and 26 were able to publicity, providing refreshments, and West Fargo. be submitted to the Assistant Secre- volve the construction of a 36-mile Chief’s Report and study are posted on give during Leonard Lions Club’s De- and registering donors. Others who tary of the Army for Civil Works, who long diversion channel located in the International Water Institute web- cember 15th blood drive. Ten people assisted the day of the drive were: will coordinate with the Office of Man- North Dakota that would direct flood- site under the Fargo-Moorhead Feasi- gave blood on the automated 2RBC Carol Roesler. Space to hold the drive agement and Budget before transmit- water around the Fargo-Moorhead bility Study page, http://www.inter- machine which collects two units of was provided at New Hope Lutheran ting a formal, final recommendation metropolitan area. The project would nationalwaterinstitute.org/feasibility. red blood cells during the donation, so Church of Leonard. Isla Erickson to Congress. temporarily store up to 200,000 acre- a total of 36 products were collected. Donations will help meet the blood A ceremony marking the signing feet of flood water immediately up- One of the donors gave for their first needs of many patients in 71 area hos- Isla Nicole Erickson, daughter of time! pitals served by United Blood Servic- Christopher and Alison (Mutchler) Leon Roesler coordinated the es. Blood is for sharing; you have truly Erickson, was born and passed away drive, and the Lions Club sponsored given the “Gift of Life.” December 22, 2011 at Sanford Health, Fargo. Dalrymple calls record ND population a ‘milestone’ She is survived by her parents, Governor Jack Dalrymple today none,” Dalrymple said. grown during seven of the last eight Christopher and Alison; grandpar- said he welcomes the latest U.S. Cen- The U.S. Census Bureau today years. The state’s population has in- The Cass ents, Jon and Paula Erickson, Tim sus Bureau estimates that show North released its 2011 national and state creased by 50,000 residents from a de- and Lynn Mutchler; great-grandpar- Dakota’s population has reached an population estimates which show cade low of 632, 809 reported in 2003, County Reporter ents, July Mutchler, Irene Erickson, all-time high, exceeding the state’s that North Dakota’s population has the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Rueben and Beverly Braaten; and previous record set in 1930. reached 683,932 residents. North North Dakota’s population es- 701-347-4493 many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, “After years of population decline, Dakota’s population has exceeded its timates show an increase of 11,341 and friends. it’s welcomed news to see that our previous record of 680,845 residents, people over the Census Bureau’s offi- A service was held, Monday, De- economic growth over the last decade which was set 80 years ago. The lat- cial count in April, 2010. Due to the cember 26, 2011 at Fredrikson Fu- continues to keep North Dakotans est U.S. Census data shows that North state’s dynamic residential population neral Chapel, Kindred. home and that we are attracting new Dakota is the sixth fastest growing change, members of the North Dakota residents throughout the state who state since the Census Bureau’s official Census Committee said today’s esti- come for good jobs, a stable economy count in April 2010.. mates may be lower than the state’s More obituaries - Page A5 and a quality of life that is second to North Dakota’s population has actual population growth. Happy Holidays

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NDSUA child’s first steps aregrad always a with himtaking until help arrived. A medical strides while in the North to Dakota recover National from bomb blast thrill for a parent. Even when that helicopter transported Mewes to an Guard. Their grandfather was a World child is 27. Especially when that child Army hospital in Afghanistan before War II veteran. A cousin is also sta- is 27 and has survived the explosion of he was transferred to a medical facil- tioned in Afghanistan. a 300-pound enemy bomb while serv- ity in Germany and then on to Ft. Bliss When the first call came, Eric’s ing his country with the Army in Af- in Texas. Eric Mewes was presented a voice reached out to Ralph and Mela- ghanistan. Purple Heart while still in the hospi- nie from a hospital bed in Germany. Eight weeks ago, Eric Mewes and tal in Afghanistan. It was pinned on a “We knew something bad had hap- a fellow-soldier were in an armored sheet in his hospital bed. pened, but at least we knew he was vehicle when a roadside bomb explod- On Saturday, Oct. 29, at 10:30 in alive,” Ralph recalls. “We didn’t have ed flipping them over. Mewes, a U.S. the morning, the phone rang in the the two men with somber looks on Army combat engineer specialist, had Colgate home of Ralph and Mela- their faces come up to our door like so been in the back of the military vehicle nie Mewes. It’s the home where they many parents of fallen soldiers have – a RG-31 with mine rollers in front raised Eric and his two brothers, Lee had to deal with.” All Eric would say – when the explosion took place. The and Brian. It’s the home where the was that he was OK and told his par- impact knocked Mewes unconscious. boys were taught to put others before ents not to worry. When he came to, he was crumpled themselves. It’s where the three boys During a second phone call, Eric into a ball and laying on the ceiling of learned respect, compassion and ser- talked with his dad filling him in on the inverted vehicle. He couldn’t move vice to country and community. It’s a details of what had happened. Eric his legs. Soldiers worked to extract home where the U.S. Army is a way wanted to know when Ralph and Mewes from the vehicle and stayed of life. Lee had served in Afghanistan Melanie would be coming to see him. The answer was simple: as soon as the Army said they could come. On Nov. 9, the Mewes flew to Ft. Bliss and the bedside of their soldier son, where they spent the next ten days. While staying near their son, someone told him he was a hero. He replied, “No, the heroes are still over there doing the work.” After Ralph and Melanie returned home from the visit with their son, they stopped by the Page Cafe for lunch. Over cups of coffee, they talked about the experience. “It was awful to see Eric in so much pain,” Melanie Courtesy Photo says. “I fainted; I mean I really fainted. The Mews men: Ralph and his sons Brian, Eric and Lee. I couldn’t deal with it,” says the lady known so well for her sunny and posi- It’s going to take awhile and we will alma mater will soon be playing for a A day or two after lunch at the Page tive outlook on life. “I was so terrified probably have a ‘new normal,’ but he national championship title. Cafe, Melanie sent an email filled with and so thankful all at the same time.” is going to be fine.” “Eric loves the Bison,” Melanie said. excitement. “I just wanted to tell you, With tears threatening to roll out During the time that has elapsed “It would be great if he could get to the Eric walked three steps forward and of her eyes and down her cheeks, she since the bomb attack, Mewes has un- game.” While at NDSU, Eric earned a three steps back. Yippee! He said he added, “I have buried two parents. I dergone surgeries on his legs and feet, degree in mass communications and had to support himself a little, but not have never ever gone through any- which sustained the most serious in- got a minor in music. “He has a won- as much as he thought, although he re- thing like this. It totally up-ended juries. Ralph and Melanie have been derful voice,” Melanie says. He was, in ally isn’t supposed to put weight on the me. Ralph has been so tough and so told that Eric will recover, but that fact, chosen to sing the National An- right foot just yet.” strong. He took care of everything and it will take time and therapy. “It will them when his class graduated from It doesn’t matter how old a child is allowed me to just sit in a corner and probably be a long recovery,” Melanie basic training at Ft. Leonardwood, when he takes some major steps in his be a big puddle of tears.” Melanie and says, but, she says quickly, “recovery is Missouri. “It was quite an honor to be life. A mom and dad in Colgate were Ralph know they have a lot to be grate- a great word.” asked to do that,” Melanie said. “We excited when their war-wounded son ful for. “I am so thankful to God that This week he has been moved from were so proud of him.” took his first big steps since the ene- Eric is alive and am so thankful for all the hospital at Ft. Bliss to the Wound- It’s not surprising he can sing. mies planted bombs to destroy Ameri- the support and love people have been ed Warrior Transition Unit, where Melanie has been singing with friends can soldiers. showing us. It is amazing.” therapy and treatment will continue. Deb Davis and Jeannine Brown as the Eric Mewes does have some miles Courtesy Photo Ralph’s words come quietly hedged Ft. Bliss, located in El Paso, is, as they ‘Dixie Cups’ entertaining audiences ahead of him, but he has the spirit and Eric and his parents, Ralph and Melanie are all smiles on graduation with thoughts he carefully considers say in the South, just down the road a throughout the region for the past 20 determination it will take to finish the before speaking. “It could have been piece from Frisco, Texas, where Eric’s years. journey. He is a Bison, after all. day. so much worse. We are so fortunate.

Ayr Gail Wheeler 668-2331 Casselton’s next blood drive will date of birth, United Blood Services *Tattoos (unless received in South be held Tuesday, CasseltonJanuary 3 from 2 - 7 assigned number, blood or photo. Dakotadrive or North Dakota) defer a do- Tom and Roxanne Bresnahan, Cas- daughter Kasie Kalloff, Fargo, and Bob Wasche, Ottertail, Minn., at- p.m. in St. Leo’s Church. Donors who are otherwise eligible nor for 12 months. selton, and Eleanor Punton, Fargo, his mother, Arlene Kalloff, Fargo, out tended a basketball game in Wash- Generally, most healthy people to donate are unable to donate at this “These qualifications may have visited BJ and Jennifer Quinn, Alec, to Marlins restaurant in Fargo for ington School, Fargo, Saturday, No- whose age is at least 16 (a minor con- drive under the following circum- some effect on persons who plan on Madi and Liem in Bismarck and stayed Thanksgiving. vember 5 in which granddaughter, sent form must be signed by a parent) stances: donating blood at the next blood drive Wednesday, November 9 till Saturday, Sandy McCune, Connor and Kaie, Elizabeth Wheeler, was a participant. and weigh at least 110 pounds may *Donors cannot be accepted unless in Casselton,” stated blood drive co- November 12. Maple Grove, Minn., Richie Schroed- Afterwards Bob Wasche, Bruce and donate. There are quite a few people they know the name of their medica- ordinator, Allen Berge. “We encour- Harvey Wheeler attended the open er, Chaffee, Sherry Dehne and An- Angela Wheeler and family visited and who do not realize they are qualified tions and the condition for which it is age other citizens to take the place of house in honor of John Spiekermeier drew, Chaffee, Travis Dehne, Fargo, had dinner out together in a Fargo res- to donate. People who are taking vi- taken. donors unable to give at this time.” for his 90th birthday in Casselton Sat- and Fred Buchholz were visitors and taurant. tamins, hormones, birth control pills, *Blood transfusion within the past People who have additional questions urday afternoon, November 12 in the dinner guests of Richard and Lavonne Susan Opp, Fargo, and Roxanne diet pills, or antibiotics (for acne) may 12 months. on donor qualifications or who wish to Vets Club. Schroeder Thanksgiving Day. Bresnahan, Casselton, visited Mr. and donate. *Must wait a day after last dosage schedule an appointment may call Al- Lori Satrom took her mother, El- Gail Wheeler, Mrs. Harold Fisk, Mrs. Harold Fisk, Friday afternoon, Every donor must bring an ID to of antibiotics taken for an infection. lan Berge at 347-4328. eanor Punton, Fargo, to Raymond and Casselton, and Donna Wheeler, West December 9 in Casselton. the blood drive. Your ID must include *Colds and flu: must be “symptom- Jeanne Norgard’s home in Kindred Fargo, attended the third, fourth and Bruce and Angela Wheeler, Eliza- your legal name plus one of these: free” on the day of donation. where she spent the Thanksgiving hol- fifth grade elementary Holiday Con- beth, Devon, Fischer and Gallagher, iday with family. cert in the Central Cass School, Cas- Casselton, Donna Wheeler, West Gail Wheeler accompanied Bruce selton, Thursday evening, December 8 Fargo, Harvey Wheeler, and Gerald Wheeler, Elizabeth, Devon, Fischer, in which Mrs. Fisk’s great-grandchil- and Gail Wheeler attended the Central Page and Gallagher, Casselton, to Fargo, dren, Owen and Grace Warrey, were Cass Middle School Music Department Page Gladys Jondahl-Morton 668-2500 Saturday, November 12 and attend- participants in the program and also Winter Concert Tuesday evening, De- ed a basketball game at Washington the Wheeler grandchildren. cember 13 in which grandson Christo- Community School, Fargo, in which granddaugh- Donna Wheeler, West Fargo, and pher Wheeler was a participant. Robert and Mary Thompson will Some of the people who go to ter, Elizabeth Wheeler was a partici- Harvey Wheeler, had dinner out at a Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fisk were Billboard mark their 46th Wedding Anniversary warmer states for the winter months, pant. Fargo restaurant for Thanksgiving. guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Warrey, Hope/Page Schools resume December 30. came home for Christmas with family The Trinity Lutheran Sunday Bob and Sharon Wasche, Ottertail, Casselton, Thanksgiving Day. January 3. Bode Allan Audet, son of Aaron and before returning to their winter resi- School children sang a few songs, Je- Minn., visited and were dinner guests Donna Wheeler, West Fargo, Har- Women of Our Savior Lu- Heather (Satrom) Audet, was baptized dents. sus Loves Me, and Faith, Hope, Love, of his sister, Joan Fudge in Perham, vey Wheeler, and Gerald and Gail theran Church will meet Janu- during the Christmas Eve Service in Wayne and Joanne Jorgenson, Jer- at Casselwood, Casselton and at Beth- Minn., for Thanksgiving Day. Wheeler attended the Children’s ary 4 at 2 p.m. for their monthly the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ayr. Pas- emy and Renec, rural Hawley, Minn., any on 42nd, Fargo, one evening in Loren Nelson, Fargo, and his son, Christmas Program during the worship meeting and to put away Christ- tor Liz Davis officiated. Sponsors are visited Oscar England Monday, Dec. November. Larry Nelson, Fergus Falls, Minn., services in Westminster Presbyterian mas decorations. Justin and Wendy Satrom; and Ashley 26. Gladys Jondahl-Morton visited Tom and Roxanne Bresnahan, Cas- spent Thanksgiving Day with his son Church, Casselton, Sunday morning, Thursday Quilting Days be- Audet. Bode Allan was born August 19, with the Jorgensons at Oscar’s home, selton, Rich and Robin and Connor, and daughter-in-law and grandchil- December 11. Grandchildren, Christo- gin January 5 at 9 a.m. in Our Sav- 2011 in Grand Forks. and they all went to the Page Cafe for Arizona, Casey and Shana Bresnahan, dren, Tom and Wendy Nelson, Jacob, pher, Devon and Elizabeth, were par- ior Lutheran Church and will con- Family members and friends supper together. Nashville, Tenn., and Chad Bresnah- Daniel, Seth and Rebecca in Billings, ticipants in the program. Afterwards tinue Thursdays through March. helped Ole Erickson celebrate his Sally Wouters, rural Hawley, Minn an, Fargo, all were visitors and guests Mont. all were dinner guests of Bruce and The monthly blood pres- birthday which was Dec. 23. and Janeen Stenso, Moorhead, daugh- of BJ and Jen Quinn, Alec, Madi and Marivll Nelson, Fargo, was a visi- Angela Wheeler and family in their sure clinic will be held January 6 Keegan Hass is recuperating at ters of Gladys Jondahl-Morton, visited Liem in Bismarck for Thanksgiving. tor and dinner guest of her sister and home in Casselton. at 1 p.m. in the Page Senior Center, home. He was hospitalized for treat- Gladys for a belated Christmas Mon- Gerald and Gail Wheeler and Bruce brother-in-law, Leonard and Anette Harry Wheeler celebrated his 89th for anyone who would like to have ment of injuries suffered in a car acci- day afternoon. and Angela Wheeler, Christopher, De- Zierke, Pelican Rapids, Minn. Other birthday in the Good Samaritan Cen- their blood pressure checked. dent, and later was a resident at Beth- von, Elizabeth, Fischer, and Gallagher, guests were Geoffrey and Michelle ter, Arthur, Wednesday afternoon, Page Seniors will have their any in Fargo for rehabilitation. Casselton, were visitors and guests of Bengtson, Grand Forks and another September 28. Among those present monthly business meeting Janu- Daryl Wheeler in Crystal, Minn., for brother, Elton Beiningen, New York to help celebrate were his sister, Ar- ary 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Page Se- Thanksgiving. They left Wednesday, Mills, Minn. lene Kallhoff, Fargo, Abby and Evelyn nior Center. November 23 and returned home Fri- Ron and Candace Punton, Ashley, Johnson, Casselton, Francis Emineth, day, November 25. Arthur, and Adam spent Thanksgiving Casselton, staff, friends, residents, and Rick Kallhoff, Fargo, took his with family in Lehr. Gail Wheeler.

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Kindred’sAsk around Kindred for names of ways ‘soup looking for new recipes queen’ and are keeps stirring the pot good cooks and one very special one is trying to dissect dishes they find in sure to come up. other restaurants and cafes. Aleta was Banana Split Pie Shawn Jenison is known through- able to figure out the recipe for cheddar This is one of Shawn Jenison’s original recipes. out the area for her fabulous soups. cheese biscuits served in a local chain 1 pie crust (baked) Shawn and her husband, Brad, have restaurant. They are currently trying 1 pkg. instant banana cream pudding owned and operated Dewey’s in Kin- to re-create a salad dressing they had 1 ¾ cup whipping cream dred since 1997. The food served at the at another food establishment. “It is ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries bar and grill is one of the major draw- really fun to try to figure out what is ½ cup sliced bananas ing cards for the many loyal custom- in something when we find something 12 oz jar hot fudge ice cream top- ers. that we really like.” ping Shawn takes care of all the lunch Because Shawn isn’t one to follow Cool pie crust slightly. Spoon in hot fudge on bottom of crust; let it cool. specials, which include hotdishes, recipes, it is difficult for her to come In a bowl, add pudding and whipping cream; beat until stiff. Put half of mix- meatballs, hot roast beef sandwiches, up with some for this week’s column. ture on top of fudge; layer in fruit. Put remaining half of pudding on top of walleye (when available) and many “I never follow a recipe exactly like it’s fruit. Top with whipped topping. Keep in refrigerator. other popular food features. Most of written. I always have to change it to all, she keeps stirring up pots of savory make it my own.” She likes to cook to Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake soups that keep the crowds coming. taste, trying as she goes along until she 1 pkg. cream cheese Her huge pots of soup greet hungry has it the way she wants it. One of the 1 can condensed milk customers promising to take the chill soups their customers like the most 1 egg, beaten out of any day. She prepares a variety is her sausage and potato soup. She 1 tbsp. lemon juice of delicious soups that always disap- shares it with readers by taste, with- Mix cream cheese and condensed milk. Slowly add egg; mix well. Slowly pear quickly. It doesn’t seem to mat- out measurements: Fry Jimmy Dean add lemon juice. Pour into graham cracker crust. In a small bowl, add ¼ cup ter what kinds of soups she has on any sausage; add chopped celery, carrots raspberry jam and one teaspoon lemon juice. Drop on top of cheesecake. given day. “People seem to like what- and onions. Mix all together and cook With a knife, run through jam to make swirls. Bake at 350 degrees for one ever we have,” Shawn says. Famous until done. Add a can of chicken broth hour. for her soups and her approach to food and cut-up potatoes and cook until po- and cooking, Shawn uses only fresh tatoes are done. Add heavy cream and Apple Pie Shots ingredients and cooks everything from a package of frozen chopped spinach. 2 gallons apple cider scratch. “I think that makes a big dif- Heat through. “If someone wants to try 1 qt. apple juice ference, and wouldn’t do it any other this, they will just have to work with 7 sticks cinnamon way.” That also means some long days it until they get it the way they like it. 3 cups sugar in Dewey’s kitchen. It’s that dedication It is one of our most popular soups.” 1 liter Everclear that makes the ‘soup queen’ so popu- Shawn adds that she does not drain Boil apple cider and cinnamon sticks for 20 minutes. Remove from heat; lar. the fat from sausage as it cooks. “This remove sticks and add apple juice. Return to heat and bring to a boil, stir- There is another woman behind is not a no-calorie soup,” she grins. ring until sugar dissolves. Cool and add Everclear. Put into bottles and tie the scenes who is working hard to pre- Away from Dewey’s, Shawn says with ribbon and cinnamon stick. pare memorable dishes. A year or so she likes to cook, but is a “one pan ago, a lady walked through Dewey’s gal.” She explains, “If I can’t make it in doors and said she would like to help one pan, I don’t do it. The quicker the cooking, so owning a bar and grill living there for six years before Brad cook. Aleta Johnson, who also cooks recipe, the happier I am.” She smiles Photo by Lin Smithwick / The Reporter is not too big a stretch for her. Brad retired from UPS. They knew Dewey’s at Kindred High School, loves to cook at the idea of having time away from Shawn takes a few rare minutes to sit down and chat about being started working at the Hi-Ten in West was for sale and liked the idea of hav- and bake. “She is really awesome and work. “We are here most of the time; Kindred’s ‘soup queen.’ Fargo when he was in high school, giv- ing their own business. That was al- does the cooking at night. She is always it’s a 24-7 job, but we enjoy it.” She ing him a good background in food most 15 years ago, before Shawn so coming up with something special and loves the catering aspect of their busi- Brad and Shawn, who will be cele- Jared and Nick, and a daughter, Kait- service. capably earned the reputation as one our customers love it,” Shawn says. ness. “Catering is my outlet. I really brating their 30th anniversary in 2012, lyn. Shawn, who considers herself a The Jenisons had bought a house of Kindred’s good cooks. Together, Shawn and Aleta are al- enjoy that.” have three grown children – twin sons “jack of all trades,” has always enjoyed outside Leonard in 1995, so had been

Fifth graders in Mrs. Milbrandt’s class in Kindred wrote Christmas/winter poems to share. The second graders in Mrs. Giermann’s class at Central Cass School used “The Important Book” by Margaret Wise Brown Christmas My Family Fun and enjoyable, Annoying but happy. as a format for writing their thoughts on the importance of Caroling around the town, Having a good time. Christmas As fun as Santa Clause. As weird as a monkey with wings flying through the air If only I would be enjoying my poem, If only we could always be nice and kind. The most important thing about I like to open presents. If only I was having a good time Caroling, If only we could have a dog. Christmas is to celebrate Jesus’ birht- I also like to pick out a Christmas December 25th A lifetime long. day. tree. I like to open presents. It is fun decorating. by Ryan Bice By Brooke Rossow I like to go to church. I also I like to give to others. I like to bake cookies. But, my favorite thing about Christ- I hate to shop for Christmas pres- mas is celebrating Jesus’ birhtday. Christmas Summer ents. by Matthew Mayer Fun and time of giving. Hot and fun, I love to visit Santa Claus! Giving presents to other people. Going swimming at the pool, I love to decorate! The important thing about Christ- Christmas is as cold as Alaska (In North Dakota). Hot as the sun. I love to spend time with my fam- mas is celebrating Jesus’ birthday. I If only everyone would have a good Christmas. If only I could go swimming and play with friends. ily! like decorate The Christmas tree. We If only I could open my present earlier. If only I could go right now. I like to sing Christmas carols. hang our stockings over the firePlace. December 20th Summer come soon. I like to send Christmas cards. It is fun to visit cousins and Put cook- But the most important thing ies out for santa. By Eliana Tade by Devin Houska about Christmas is to celebrate Jesus’ I want to make JinJerbredmen. I birthday. like to play outside. by Alex Everson But, The important thing about Christmas Christmas Christmas is celebrating Jesus’ birht- jolly and cheerful. Jolly and joyful The most important thing about day. Opening Christmas presents. Running to the Christmas Tree, Christmas is celebrating Jesus’ birth- by Caeden Francis As jolly as Santa Claus. As jolly as Santa Claus. day. If only Santa Clause came every night. If only I could get a hamster. We like to sing Christmas carols. The important thing about Christ- If only it was snowy every Christmas. If only it snows. We watch Christmas movies. mas is that it is Jesus’ birthday. You Christmas Eve While Santa comes. We like to open presents. get to decorate your tree with a lot of by olivia Heglie We like to decorate the house. ornaments. The tree looks. very pret- by Emily Johnson We like to shop for presents. ty. You get to set cookies out for Santa But the most important thing We give carrots to his reindeer. I love Winter about Christmas is celebrating Jesus’ to visit my family at Christmas. But, Cold and fun. Snowballs birthday. the important thing about Christmas Drinking hot chocolate by the fireplace. Round and white by Rowan Quinn is that it is Jesus’ birthday. As fun as sliding down a hill on a sled. Flying through the air, Lauren Oberholtzer If only I could have new snowpants. As fun as sleding. The most important thing about If only hot chocolate was free. If only they could talk. Christmas is decorating. The important thing about Christ- December 25th If only they could go really fast. We like to open presents. mas is seeing santa claus. In winter. We love to bake cookies. Opening presents on Christmas by Jackie Pare We love to pick out our Christmas morning is fun. by Jonathan Twedt tree. I like to give santaclaus cookies an We like to go shopping fore Christ- mikl. Frosty the Snowman mas presents. I love to play in the snow and bild Snowy and jolly. Santa Claus But the most important thing snowmen. Sings to little children. Giving and jolly about Christmas is decorating. But, the important thing aoub As jolly as a soul. Flies around in a sleigh with reindeer giving gifts, by Jaycee Iwen Christmas is seeing santaclaus. If only I didn’t have to see Frosty melt. As nice as a snowfall. by Lexi Hunter If only Frosty wouldn’t melt. If only I could meet him. My favorite thing about Christmas November, December, January, February, March If only I could ride with him. is celebrating Jesus’ birthday. Christmas Eve by Brenna Marsaa

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