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REPORTERDecember 1, 2010 • 131st Year • No. 39 • Casselton, ND 58012 • www.ccreporter.com • $1 Good Samaritan Society is getting Fill the Dome collect 97 tons; $75,000 for hunger relief ready for the By Amanda Gades The project also demonstrates that “youth can Christmas season Area food shelves will be stocked for the next six really make a difference.” The Good Samaritan Society- Ar- to seven months because of tremendous community Kindred, Central Cass and Northern Cass thur is starting out the month of De- response to Fill the Dome. step up cember with events to welcome the The fourth annual youth-driven food drive con- Rural Cass County schools had an excellent Christmas Season. The halls will be cluded Tuesday, Nov. 23 with a news conference. showing again this year. Kindred collected more decked by residents and volunteers bringing a little Christmas to every The stage was set up on the floor in the middle of than 9,000 items. Northern Cass collected about corner of the facility on Wednesday, the colorful sea of canned and boxes food. 4,500 lbs. of food. December 1. Several local organiza- Ninety-seven tons of food was donated and Central Cass filled 15-20 crates of food. “We had tions have donated new ornaments $75,000 collected, with 85 schools participating, a very good turnout,” said Carol Weber, advisor for for the many trees here at the facil- according to board member Chase Nelson, North- Philanthropy and Youth, the group who sponsored ity. ern Cass senior. the school’s collection drive. The week continues with a Following the media event, more than 200 As the elementary and high schools do their Christmas Shopping Day, Friday, December 3 for the residents, staff, students helped box up the food, which was trans- part for hunger relief, Nelson, who will enter college and community. The chapel will be ported to the Great Plains Food Bank, Fargo. Sev- next fall, is planning to urge local colleges to take transformed into a shopping mall enty percent of the food will be distributed to rural a more active role in the project. “I want to do as from 2-7 p.m., for the residents to communities in North Dakota and Minnesota. The much as I can [for this project] as a college student. do their Christmas gift shopping remaining amount will stay in the Fargo-Moorhead I know the colleges do not collect as much food as for family and friends. Shopping is area. they could. I want to change that next year. It’s not open to the public from 3-7 p.m. While the goals of 110 tons and $110,000 were going to be an easy task, but it’s a challenge I’m There will be unique gift items, crafts, baked goods, lefse, Tastefully not met, the overall mission of the project was suc- willing to take on.” Simple, Norwex and other items cessful. “You cannot fail with a project like this,” To learn more about Fill the Dome, log on to available. Proceeds from the Good said Nelson. “We are always a success because http://fillthedome.org/ Site visitors can view a Samaritan tables will go to the resi- the community is doing something spectacular variety of information, additional photos and a dents Christmas gift fund. Shop for its citizens. Ninety-seven tons is a lot of food time lapse video of the filling and packing up of the until you drop and then join us for and $75,000 can provide 375,000 meals for the donated food. coffee and cookies in the Activity hungry.” Room. The community is invited to join us for bingo and pie, Tuesday, De- Courtesy Photos cember 7 at 2 p.m.. You may win a little jingle for your pocket, and all (Above) The floor of the Fargo will enjoy a piece of pie. The joy of the season contin- Dome was a sea of canned and ues with other events scheduled boxed food on Tuesday, Nov. throughout the month. Stop in a 23. pick up a calendar of events.

(Left) Chase Nelson, Northern Cass senior, spoke about Fill the NDEMSA meeting Dome during the press confer- ence last Tuesday. This is Nelson’s scheduled in second year as a Fill the Dome Casselton board member. The North Dakota Emergen- cy Medical Services Association (RIght) Northern Cass students (NDEMSA) plans to hold thirteen Alexis Johnson (left) and Ashlee open forum meetings throughout the Burgad help pack up the donated months of November and December, and Casselton has been selected as food after the news conference one of the locations. On Dec. 4 the last Tuesday. Association will be traveling to Cas- selton to host their open forum in the Casselton Ambulance Training Room beginning at 6:30 p.m. “This is a big step for the North Dakota EMS,” said Ken Habiger, president of the Casselton Am- bulance Service. “Please plan on attending the meeting.” Association officials say they are looking forward to the opportunity to Casselton approves cabinets, visit with their members, squad lead- ers, service managers, community leaders, and state legislators. They doors for City Hall project are also excited to unveil their plans By Amanda Gades • transforming the stage area into for a permanent funding source for The details are coming together storage space, North Dakota Emergency Medical with the Casselton City Hall remodel- • remodeling the kitchen with Services (EMS). ing project set to be complete the end more cupboards and counter top “These meetings are a great venue of January. space, and for members to see what we have ac- The latest action was the Nov. 23 • putting energy efficient lighting complished and provide their valued approval of a $15,680 kitchen cabinet and heating and cooling units in the input on our plans to move forward bid from Casselton Lumber. city offices and auditorium this legislative session,” said Curt The city also approved option #1 The library’s portion of the proj- Halmrast, NDEMSA President. by Gast Construction for store front ect, an entire re-carpeting, which was Other focuses for these meetings style doors for $14,754. completed in September. include discussion on additional is- Project overview City Auditor Brandy Pyle said the sues facing the local EMS providers, The $208,000 remodel project is project is going well thus far. “There legislative direction to assist in en- being funded with a $58,000 grant have been minor change orders but suring viability for rural EMS, and from the North Dakota Department nothing significant.” an update on NDEMSA happenings. of Commerce and $150,000 from the Project time line “We encourage all EMS stakeholders city sales tax. Auditorium renovation is ex- to come out and provide their input,” The building face lift includes: pected to be complete by the end of said Halmrast. “The only way we can • removing the asbestos from the the year. strengthen ambulance services in floor in the auditorium, auditor’s Then, the city offices will be North Dakota and carry EMS into the Photo by Amanda Gades/The Reporter future is by sitting down, identifying office, public works office and council temporarily staged in the auditorium the problems, and working together chambers, during lighting and electrical work on The former stage area in the city auditorium is being turned into storage space. to overcome them.” • creating handicapped accessible that end of the building. The Association extends an open bathrooms, invitation to all who are interested in sustaining ambulance services in their community, whether you are a provider, community member, or legislator. You can find a complete list of the upcoming open forum meetings at www.ndemsa.org. Blowing winds don’t halt annual Winter Wonderland

CORRECTION By Amanda Gades Without the help and sup- Monday night’s chilling winds did not deter area residents from coming to port of the Farm Bureau, the downtown Casselton for the Winter Wonderland of Lights. Ag Education Center at the The Casselton Business Association’s annual event drew a flurry of excite- Red River Fairgrounds would ment as families browsed the kids shopping mall and purchased treasures, not be as successful as it is. In while outside children sang Christmas carols and residents went on carriage an article in last week’s paper, rides. the Farm Bureau’s name was At the former Cool Beanz building, residents warmed up with hot cocoa, omitted. We apologize for this chocolate chip cookies and Christmas rosettes. error. Families got in line for a picture perfect pose with the children’s favorite jolly man, Santa Claus. Smiles spread across the rosy cheeks as Steve Carvell Photography captured lasting memories. Treats were given to each child who Inside this Week sat with Santa. Residents also browsed home-based business booths set up near the Santa Agriculture...... B3-B4 photos. Business...... B5 As a pit stop between stopping at the booths, people busily wrote their Classifieds...... B6-B7 names on door prize slips. Many others purchased raffle tickets for an oppor- Entertainment...... B8 tunity to win $500 or $100 in Casselton bucks. Lifestyle...... A3 As the activities began to wrap up, the crowd moved to the Governors’ Of- fice Park to hear the door prize winners on 103.9 The Truck. As the area out- Opinion...... A4 side of The Truck filled up, winners rushed to the front of the crowd to collect Obituaries...... A5 their prizes. Public Notices...... B6 Major prize recipients were: Joan Van Laere, $500 in Casselton bucks, Joe School News...... A6 Martin, Erin Baumgarten, Bob Miller, $100 in Casselton bucks, Toni Watt, two Sports...... B1-B2 $100 in Casselton bucks prizes, Korrina Houle, a Nintendo DS and Kole Buhr, Casselton Junior Optimist members wrapped a gift purchased by the Annie and Andy Kelly family. For the red wagon. Dozens of other prizes were also given away Monday night. Around Rural Cass...... A7-A10 more photos from Monday night’s activities, please turn to page A7. December 1, 2010 A-2 News Cass County Reporter

ʼ with Lin Smithwick Round About Rock On, Santa, Rock On

A philosophy professor stood before his class critical to your happiness. Play with your children. material things than we can ever use. Instead of and had some items in front of him. When the Take time to get medical checkups. Take your part- a gift for her birthday, she asked me instead if we class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large ner dancing. There will always be time to go to could spend more time together – maybe an extra and empty mayonnaise jar. He proceeded to fill it work, clean the house, give a dinner party, and fix game or two of Scrabble along the way. She made with rocks, about two inches in diameter. the disposal.” me take inventory of the rocks in my life. He then asked the students if the jar was full. There is more. “Take care of the rocks first – the We all have different rocks that we would pick They agreed it was. The professor then picked up things that really matter. Set your priorities. The to place in our jars. That is one of the many bless- a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He rest is just sand.” ings of being able to be free to live where and how shook the jar sightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled One of the students raised her hand and asked we want to. All of those differences define the qual- into the open areas between the rocks. what the beer represented. The professor smiled. ity of life we share across our prairies. He asked the students again if the jar was full. “I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that Many of the rocks we all cherish may easily be They agreed it was. no matter how full your life may seem, there is al- taken for granted. We assume Golden Rule atti- The professor picked up a box of sand and ways room for a couple of beers.” tudes will greet us in our relationships. We don’t poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up So many of the miscellaneous emails that crowd think twice about offering a helping or sympathetic everything else. Once more he asked if the jar was into my computer find themselves facing a “delete” hand when someone needs it. Those rocks are the full. The students responded with a unanimous – fate. This one almost ended up in the same cyber first ones that would be placed in our jars. yes. trash can. Something stopped my finger from hit- We need to stop and look around at our lives The professor then produced two cans of beer ting that button that makes things instantly fade through the eyes of a stranger and see clearly how from under the table. He poured the entire con- away into some faraway place. fortunate we all are to live here on this land that tents of both cans into the jar effectively filling the This story is one good reason to take time and stretches from horizon to horizon. Our towns, our empty space between the sand. read some of the stuff we readily tag as ‘trash.’ Most people, our values, our work ethics – these are the The students laughed. of the time it may be. Some of the time it isn’t. This rocks that fill the prairie jars. “Now,” said the professor, as the laughter sub- is one of those times. Any time is a good time to slow down and take sided, “I want you to recognize that this jar repre- Now with the last of the turkey sandwiches and a closer peek at our lives. The end of the year tends sents your life. The rocks are the important things leftovers thankfully gone, folks are getting ready to overrun us with activities and demands that may – your family, your partner, your health, your chil- to rock around the Christmas tree. Black Friday is seem overwhelming. We all want to be a Santa to dren – things that if everything else was lost and over and most reasonable people are settling into everyone around us. It might be wiser to be a ho- only they remained, your life would still be full.” regular shopping routines. ho-ho human and do less, but do it better. “The pebbles are the other things that matter As we sift through the names on our lists and in Santa is a good lesson for all of us. He works like your job, your house, you car. The sand is ev- our hearts, maybe we can take time to think about hard, delegates what he can, takes care of those erything else – the small stuff.” what “rocks” them in our lives. It is the people be- he works with and always remembers to give Mrs. He went on. “If you put the sand into the jar hind those names that are important. Many would Claus a kiss on the cheek. He also has a generally first, there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. probably appreciate gifts of our time throughout pleasant disposition and is always willing to listen The same goes for your life. If you spend all your the coming months instead of one prettily wrapped to those around him. time and energy on the small stuff, you will never present under a tree. Rock on , Santa, rock on. have room for the things that are important to you. My best friend recently celebrated her birthday. Pay attention,” he urged, “to the things that are We are of the same vintage and each have more

AARPAn overwhelming survey number of AARP shows would be seniorsdevastating to older fear patients, healthcare care patients. Because lawmakerscuts have members across North Dakota say they who every year around this time live been unable to fix this system, Medi- are concerned they could lose their in fear of the possibility of not being care can no longer pay doctors what it doctor if Congress fails to stop a 25 able to see their doctor,” said Cheney. costs to care for seniors. Now, unless percent pay cut facing Medicare doc- “Congress must address this issue, so Congress acts by January 1, the sched- tors, according to a recent survey. The doctors are not driven out of Medicare uled 25 percent cut will take place, survey also found that AARP members and North Dakota’s elderly are left which could result in many seniors fear it could be very difficult for them with no options for health care.” losing their doctors or having trouble to find a new doctor that would accept More than 108,000 people are in finding a new one. Medicare patients if Congress fails to Medicare in North Dakota, where the “North Dakota’s seniors count on act. issue hits particularly hard. At just 14 the security and peace of mind they “We constantly hear from seniors doctors per 1,000 Medicare beneficia- get from seeing the doctor they trust,” that, after their children and grand- ries, North Dakota is well below the Cheney said. “We urge North Dakota’s children, the person they trust most is national average. Currently, 22 per- members of Congress to fix this issue their doctor,” said Janis Cheney, state cent of North Dakota residents live in a for at least the next year, during which director of AARP in North Dakota. primary care shortage area, and more we can all work towards a permanent “This survey is a message to lawmak- than 30 percent of the state’s Medi- solution.” ers that seniors will be watching to see care beneficiaries are living below 150 Of AARP members surveyed in whether they vote to prevent people in percent of the federal poverty level. North Dakota, 74 percent said they Medicare from losing their doctors.” Nearly half of North Dakota’s doctors would be more favorable to their mem- Of those surveyed, 79 percent said are 50 or older, a point at which many bers of Congress if they fought to pre- they’d be either “very concerned” or start taking a reduced number of pa- serve access to physicians by protect- “somewhat concerned” that doctors tients – leaving fewer doctors to tackle ing Medicare payments to doctors. may stop treating Medicare patients the needs of the state’s growing elderly For more information, visit www. because of this cut. In addition, 81 per- population. aarp.org/nd. To view the complete cent said they’d have trouble finding a Physician payment has been an on- survey, go to http://www.aarp.org/ new doctor that would take Medicare going issue facing seniors and the doc- doctorpatientsurveys. should the looming cut take effect. tors who care for them. More than 10 “Having North Dakota’s already years ago, Congress created a flawed limited pool of doctors leave Medicare system to pay doctors who treat Medi-

TaxIn North Dakota,deductible itemized deduc- at charitable charitable contributions reported as givingfederal individual incomeup tax return. tions on individual federal tax returns itemized deductions on federal indi- According to 2008 tax data, 20 per- included $226 million in donations vidual income tax returns. cent of North Dakota taxpayers chose to charities, humanitarian causes and For North Dakota, individual fed- to itemize deductions on their tax re- public/private institutions, including eral income tax returns with contribu- turns (third lowest percentage among religious organizations, in 2008 (latest tions as itemized deductions showed states). A mortgage is one of the pri- Special Delivery figures available). That is an increase contributions averaging $4,632 per re- mary reasons for itemizing deductions, of $6 million (three percent) in 2007. turn in 2008, a seven percent increase and 37 percent of households in North This growth follows a slightly larger from $4,316 in 2007. Dakota were owner-occupied with a increase of $14 million (seven percent) Nationally, average charitable mortgage in 2008, which is the second Photo by Lin Smithwick/The Reporter the year before from $206 million in contributions decreased to $4,343 in lowest proportion among all 50 states. Santa is busy in the North Pole these days getting ready for his big sleigh ride Christmas 2006. 2008, which is down from $4,623 in Second, itemized deductions only Eve. But, he is never so busy he can’t take time to sit down and read all the letters he gets “North Dakota’s charitable giving 2007. capture giving that is tax deductible. from boys and girls everywhere. Children can drop him a note at Santa’s Gingerbread Post continued to rise through 2008 in spite The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Because of these limitations, one of the recession that was occurring,” publishes aggregate state data (includ- should be cautious in using IRS data Office in Arthur located on Hwy. 18. The mailbox is right on the side of the highway. Make says Richard Rathge, North Dakota ing tax-deductible contributions or to draw conclusions about how much sure each note has the childs name, address and special request, and Santa will be sure to State Data Center director. The center donations) from individual tax returns North Dakotans donate and how our answer each letter. is at North Dakota State University. filed the previous calendar year. state compares with other states. “Nationally, the average contribution There are two important limita- However, the IRS database is one of started declining in 2007.” tions to consider when using IRS data the few uniform means of tracking This month’s “Economic Brief,” a to explore trends in donations or char- contributions during a time period monthly publication from the State itable giving in North Dakota. First, and by state. Data Center, focuses on the charitable only a small number of North Dako- nature of North Dakotans by looking tans itemize their deductions on their Santa Claus is coming to Kindred Holiday By Amanda Gades and the Vikettes will perform. There for the whole community and we are TaxCass County statements Treasurer, Charolotte tobefore be Feb. mailed 15. For 2010 income tax Jolly old Saint Nicholas will make is a small suggested donation for all excited for it,” said Hoyme. Sandvik said the office will be send- purposes, the payment must be post- a special appearance in Kindred on admission. Proceeds from the event will given ing 2010 real estate tax statements for marked or received in the County Happenings? Dec. 5. His visit will be part of the From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., there will to the Save the Pool fund. property located in Cass County Dec. Treasurer’s Office, or at your local fi- town’s first ever Christmas Holidaze. be supper with Santa’s elves and a 3. nancial institution, on or before Dec. A similar event, featuring din- bake sale at the Memorial Building. Taxes may be paid at the taxpay- 31, 2010. Due to the holiday season, ner with Santa Claus and goodies, is There will also be caroling and a 5 er’s local bank, lending institution or all county offices will be closed Dec. put on by the Friends of the Kindred p.m. tree lighting in the park. Lights through Cass County’s web site www. 24 and Dec. 31. Share your Library around this time every year. for the ceremony have been donated casscountynd.gov which is available 24 If you have a change of address, it This year, however the library and by the Kindred Lions and Kindred hours a day. There will also be a drop is important that you notify the Trea- community club are also teaming up Area Ambulance. box at the security desk at the court- surer’s Office as soon as possible. If holiday news with the Kindred Park District. The main attraction, Santa Claus, house front entrance or taxes may be you do not receive a statement, please “They (the Friends of the Library) will be arrive in the park on a Kin- paid in person at the Treasurer’s Of- contact the Treasurer’s Office at 241- with us! wanted to expand on the event,” said dred Fire Department truck. He’ll fice, 211 Ninth St. S. or mailed to Post 5611. The North Dakota Century Code, [email protected] Tara Hoyme, park board member. carry with him goodies for all of the Office Box 2806, Fargo ND 58108. Re- Section 57-20-07.1, states, in part, as “The park board is glad to be part children. But, there is no age limit for ceipts will not be mailed. Your check is follows: “Failure of an owner to re- of the event. It’s great to have all of who can sit on his lap and give their your receipt, and the bottom portion ceive a statement will not relieve that 701-347-4493 these groups working together.” wish list. of your statement is your permanent owner of liability nor extend the dis- The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. Hoyme encourages area residents record. count privilege past the February 15 with a dance show at the Kindred to come and check out the event. A five percent discount is offered deadline. High School gymnasium. Just for Kix “This is going to be a great event if the full year’s taxes are paid on or December 1, 2010 Cass County Reporter Lifestyle A-3 Casselton Lions donation Free poetry contestA $1,000 prize is offered to Pet Corner the last poet standing in a contest Name: Max sponsored by the Celestial Arts Reason for name: He was Guild. The contest is free to enter adopted and already had that and open to poets of any age. Fifty name. prizes totaling more than $5,000 Owner: Sarah Thompson, Fargo will be awarded. Type of pet: Blue and Gold Macaw Poems of 21 lines or fewer on any subject and in any style will Age of Pet: 24 years be judged by guild contest direc- Favorite Food: Walnuts tor Dr. Joseph Cameron. “We love Favorite Activities: He likes to encouraging poets,” he says, “and take baths and play at the park. trust this contest will produce ex- Personality: He loves his mommy. citing results.” Entries must be received by Dec. 10, and may be submitted by mail to Free Poetry Contest, 584 James St., Talent, Oregon 97540, Share your pet with Cass County Reporter readers! or at www.freecontest.com. A winners list will be sent to all en- Send us your pet’s photo along with a brief biography. trants. Tell us what makes your pet special! [email protected] Showers Courtesy Photo Brought to you by: Carol Weber, president of the Casselton Friends of Fine Arts, accepts a donation from Casselton Lions sec- You’re invited to a bridal show- retary Todd Berger (left) and club president Stu Romsdal. The Casselton Lions Club presented the Casselton er for Darci Flaten, bride-to-be of Friends of Fine Arts with a check for $1,000.00. The Casselton Lions are advocates and supporters of the Trevor McCullough, Saturday, HAPPY Casselton Friends of Fine Arts, and support their mission of enhancing education through participation in Dec. 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Elm various areas of the arts. The Casselton Lions Club also supports the local community and events. They also River Lutheran Church Parish are active with the Lions Eye Bank which collects eyeglasses at various locations throughout Casselton and Hall, Galesburg. 15556 36th St. SE, Casselton provides them to those in need. The Lions club is proactive in people helping people and uses the motto Darci and Trevor are regis- HOLIDAYS! “We Serve”. Any interested individuals that would like to partake and grow with the Casselton Lions Club tered at Bed Bath & Beyond and 701-347-5496 should contact VP of Membership Lion Darrell Sweep, Casselton. Target. Chaffee Lions Christmas on the Prairie cancelled Due to construction of the Lucien ville, originally scheduled for Satur- KindredAll are welcome to attend Festival a festi- Art Department’sof Music Director Mr. COMMUNITY AUCTION C. Barnes Pavilion, along with other day, December 4, has been cancelled. val of music, featuring Kindred area Morin. building restorations taking place, It will be held again the first Sat- musical talents Sunday, Dec. 5. It The proceeds will go and out of concern for public safety, urday in December 2011. Please call will be held in St. Maurice Catholic to both Cole Girodat Thursday, December 9, 2010 Christmas on the Prairie at Bonanza- 282-2822 for further information. Church, Kindred, from 5:00-7:00 and Thea Klinnert as p.m. Menu items include home- they travel to Europe @ 7:00 p.m. made soups, as well as salad and next summer as a part breadsticks donated by the Olive of the ND Ambassadors Held at Garden. A silent auction will be of Music program. held which includes Girodat and Klinnert will be Embden Farmers Union NDSU Music presents wine baskets, Lia So- showcasing their musical talents, as phia Gift Certificates, well as members of the Kindred area baskets from a vari- community. Everyone is welcome to FREE COFFEE & DONUTS a tribute to Orv ety of businesses, as sit back, relax, have some homemade All proceeds to Lions activities. North Dakota State University Warren Olfert, current NDSU Direc- well as an art piece soup, and listen to marvelous music. Conducted by Steffes Auctioneers. (NDSU) Department of Music is proud tor of Bands. “While his passing sad- donated by the Kindred to present A Tribute to Orv, a concert dened all of the members of the Gold inspired by the life of Orv Eidem Tues- Star Band family, his legacy lives on Drawings day, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Festival with the literally thousands of lives Concert Hall. Admission is free. he came into contact with over the 23 BLOCK 3 for Cash Prizes! The NDSU Wind Symphony will years he was a part of NDSU.” Open House! perform pieces that were loved by or Orv joined the music at NDSU in Tickets available from inspired by Orv, who was the NDSU 1970 and conducted the Gold Star Lions’ Members. Director of Bands from 1970-1993. Concert and Marching Bands until CONDOS Additionally, Orv’s children-Bruce, 1993. He also founded the NDSU Jazz Arthur, ND Steve, Dan, and Barb-will perform program and taught music theory, low Hwy. 18 & 2nd Ave. with the Wind Symphony and Gold brass methods, and music education Star Marching Band Alumni during to hundreds of students. He passed the final piece, America the Beautiful. away October 14, 2010. Contact Tom & Shelly This evening will be a celebration of a For more information regarding Sunday, Dec. 5 Burchill or Scott Kroeger for man who touched many lives through this event, please contact Kay Becker- more information. his passion for music. mann at 701-231-7969 or kay.becker- 2 - 5 pm Daytime: GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE “Orv Eidem was a great musician, a [email protected]. 2 Bedroom Condos with over 1,200 sq. ft and double attached great teacher, and a great friend,” said garage. Three units each with a unique oor plan and exterior. 701-967-8312 Tom or Scott Starts Nov. 7th - Ends Feb. 28th Only 30 miles from Fargo and 15 miles from Casselton. 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Come December just more than a dozen people could Bowles, who made his fortune on Wall Street, told bankers determine the future of generations of America’s seniors. in February, “We’re going to mess with Medicare, Medicaid In a plan recently presented by co-chairs of President and Social Security.” Obama’s bipartisan deficit-reduction commission to be vot- Under their plan, the early retirement age would rise to ed on by Dec. 1, cuts to Social Security are among proposed 64 and the full retirement age to 69. It also would use a measures to fix the nation’s financial crisis. less-generous measure to calculate cost-of-living increases. But Social Security is supported by individual payroll Both of these changes would disproportionately impact taxes and cannot by law go into the red or contribute to the low- and moderate-wage earners and workers in physically deficit. One rightfully should ask: Why is it even part of the demanding jobs. mix? The plan’s related cuts in Medicare would impose even Statements by co-chairs Alan Simpson and Erskine greater hardship on those of modest means, given it calls Bowles get at the reason. And it appears that politics, not for increasing what elderly and disabled beneficiaries pay good policy, is driving their decision. for health-care services. For years, ideological groups bent on cutting social According to budget experts, raising the full retirement spending have claimed that Social Security is bankrupting age to 69 would amount to a 13 percent benefit cut, a loss the country and on the brink of collapse—despite all evi- the average retiree would be hard-pressed to absorb. So- dence to the contrary. cial Security benefits already are modest at best—ranking According to the latest Social Security Trustees’ Report, 25th out of 30 nations providing old-age pensions, and the program is operating with a surplus that will continue guaranteeing what researchers call a “no-frills, bare-bones” to grow until 2023, when it will reach $4.5 trillion. With no income. change whatsoever in benefit rate or retirement age, Social The deficit panel will conclude its work after Thanksgiv- Security is secure through 2037. With minor adjustment, ing with a vote on the Simpson-Bowles proposal. Reductions like raising or eliminating the income cap, it would be se- in Social Security should not make the cut. Social Security cure well into the next century. does not contribute to the nation’s deficit and threatening In releasing their plan, Simpson and Bowles stressed the future of America’s seniors is no solution. that they were proposing changes to Social Security “for its ~ Niel Ritchie, executive director of the League of own sake, not for deficit reduction.” Simpson, a former Re- Rural Voter, a Minnesota-based nonprofit committed publican senator from Wyoming, wrote in August that So- to strengthening rural communities nationwide. cial Security is “a milk cow with 310 million tits.” Democrat Former Lt. Governor of ND -Former UND Political Science professor

Senators Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan announced Sheyenne and Red rivers to avoid legal challenges under that the White House has concluded that the State of North the Clean Water Act. Advice for the New Lieutenant Governor whom would love to have the position of President of the Dakota does not need approval from the Environmental In response to this concern, we have had numerous Dear Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley: Senate. Protection Agency (EPA) to move more water off of Dev- conversations with the Vice President and the EPA to make First, congratulations on your appointment by Gover- Since you haven’t served in the Legislature before, you ils Lake. The ruling frees up the state’s efforts to increase sure the EPA does not stand in the way of appropriate state nor . Be a good choice. probably feel uneasy about presiding over 47 senators, controlled releases through the existing State outlet and an- action to move more water off Devils Lake in a controlled Frankly, I have always believed that lieutenant gover- some of whom have spent years working with the rules you other planned outlet for the eastern end of the lake. manner. In recent days, we have had very good news. At nors should be appointed rather than elected. The governor are about to learn. I suppose your favorite reading these Upon learning of the ruling, the Senators alerted Devils our request, the Obama Administration conducted a review needs a compatible administrator, not another ambitious days is Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure, the bible Lake Mayor Richard Johnson that the State has significant- of this question and has concluded that the EPA’s Water politician. Elections serve political purposes; appointments for legislative bodies. ly more flexibility available to them to move more water off Transfer Rule means that the state can proceed, without promise competence. Faced with the same situation in 1989, I studiously re- the lake. EPA approval, to move more water off the lake without I might as well go one step further and say that the lieu- duced the most important rules to 25 pages of notes. Then “As a result of this determination, the State now has con- being constrained by the current water quality standards tenant governor has no business presiding in the Senate. In I went down to the Senate and discovered that there was siderable and immediate flexibility to operate the outlet as downstream. EPA has confirmed this interpretation in 1976, the lieutenant governor became a full-time member a little book that provided everything you needed to know they best see fit. This news is a significant step forward in conversations with our staffs. As a result, a permanent of the executive branch. That made his/her presence as the about the rules of order and the motions to apply. allowing for additional releases off the lake from the State change or variance in water quality standards is not neces- presiding officer of the Senate a violation of the principal Having read the Manual turned out to be a liability. Sen- outlet and through an east end outlet,” the Senators said. sary. of separation of powers without doing anything for checks ators are there to do business, not wrangle about the rules. The State had been seeking EPA approval for either a Adopted in June 2008, the Water Transfer Rule allows and balances. The same is true for the Vice President pre- If fully applied, the Manual would tie the place into knots. permanent change or variance in water quality standards for the transfer of raw water within the state from one navi- siding in the U. S. Senate. Besides, most of the senators know only enough rules to get on the lower Sheyenne and Red rivers in order to increase gable body of water to another without a National Pollutant When he was a member of the Senate, Attorney General by so they are not second-guessing your decisions. You will controlled releases. However, when pressed by Senators Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit if the wa- Wayne Stenehjem and I conspired to get a constitutional find them very tolerant of your mistakes. Conrad and Dorgan, the Obama Administration reviewed ter is not altered or put to an intervening use. In response amendment passed to remove the lieutenant governor from Whenever you make mistakes, it is time to consult with the issue and concluded that the State can proceed to move to this rule, the previous state NPDES permit for the state the chamber. In fact, the first vote I cast in the Senate was some older senator. My mentors were Senators Evan Lips of water without EPA approval. outlet was subsequently withdrawn. Absent the need for a to pass the resolution putting the issue on the 1990 ballot. Bismarck and Rolland Redlin of Minot. After the day’s ses- The Administration’s decision is based on a 2008 ruling permit, the EPA has indicated it has no jurisdiction or au- It was soundly defeated, not because it was a bad idea but sion, Evan would head for the desk and I knew that he had that allows for the transfer of raw water within the State thority to enforce water quality standards set by the state because the electorate was not informed about the doctrine noticed something amiss. He would gently point out the from one water body to another without a National Pollut- under the Clean Water Act. Further, EPA has noted that of separation of powers. error and I would be more learned the next time around. ant Discharge Elimination System permit. the State of Minnesota would have no recourse under the The lieutenant governor should not be presiding in the Always preserve the dignity of the Senate. Disregard the Following is a copy of the letter sent to Mayor Johnson. Act to block releases over concerns about water quality Senate for several other reasons. The lieutenant governor unruliness of that bunch across the hall. Disorder has be- standards on the Red River. has a full plate of year-around administrative and executive come the culture in the House. It is beyond salvation. November 22, 2010 As a result of this determination, it is our understanding duties to occupy his time. These have to be scaled down or The lieutenant governorship is a great job. Its immedi- Dear Mayor Johnson: that the state now has considerable and immediate flexibil- neglected during the session while the lieutenant governor ate purpose should be to relieve the over-worked governor, We write to share with you important news regarding ity to operate the outlet without being constrained by water focuses on his temporary but time-consuming legislative not serve as a launching pad for a political career. That our efforts to advance solutions to Devils Lake flooding. quality standards. This news is a significant step forward in job. Besides, there are 47 senators on the floor, any one of comes later. As you well know, we have had numerous conversations allowing for additional releases off the lake from the state with the state in the past several months about the need to outlet and through an east end outlet. reduce the risk of an uncontrolled overflow of Devils Lake We appreciate your leadership and look forward to our by increasing controlled releases through the existing out- continued cooperation as we advance solutions to this di- let and another one planned for the eastern end of the lake. saster. The state has maintained that the primary constraint keep- ~ Sincerely, ing it from moving forward was a need to get the Environ- Kent Conrad, Senate mental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve of a permanent Byron L. Dorgan, change or variance in water quality standards on the lower The Dakota Kid by Lynn

I’m Selling Your Class Ring Extension Notes “I see the price of gold is at an all time high,” I read to “I have it locked away in a secret place and I’m not let- Rita Ussatis Eartha from the paper. “That’s because people are nervous ting go of it.” North Dakota State University about the value of the dollar, so the paranoid ones want to “Are we so hard up we have to sell our family jewels?” hold gold for security. They’ve forgotten that gold doesn’t “We don’t have any family jewels, but if we did, your old Extension Agent earn interest while it just sits there. They’re the same weir- ring wouldn’t be one of them.” Cass County dos who thought the world would come to a standstill when “You know the history of gold goes back to 2600 BC and the clock struck 12:00 on January 1, 2000 and dug shelters, it’s a picture of greed, treachery, backstabbing, betrayal, stocked survival supplies and loaded guns to protect them- double crossing, intrigue and even murder.” selves from the unprepared,” I explained to her. “Which of those are you accusing me of?” “Yes, I’ve been following it. I understand all that. I have “All of the above except murder.” decided to take your class ring and sell it for its gold con- “While I’m not done yet mister.” tent. I’m not a hoarder or a weirdo but I want to take ad- “Gold brings out the worst in people. Some folks have Holiday Finances vantage of their paranoia to get that top price.” claimed they can recover gold from seawater, but they’re The holidays are often too busy and cost too much. Here -Instead of buying something new as a gift, pass along “Wait a minute - - did I understand you to say you’re crooks. Prescott Jernagan ran a gold-seawater swindle in are some ideas to save both time and money: family treasures. selling my class ring?” this country in the 1890’s. Whenever there’s a gold rush, -Think shopping and spending trips. Leave your credit -Give gifts to adults on New Year’s Day to take advan- “You heard me right mister. You haven’t worn that ring like in Alaska, Colorado, the Black Hills or California in ‘49, cards at home while you shop (when you look for gift op- tage of after-Christmas sales. since six months after you graduated from high school. It’s people go crazy, trample all over one another and good folks tions). When you do embark on a spending trip, take only A $50 holiday…this includes gifts, cards, activities, en- never been worth more than it is now.” become cheats. Are you sure you want to go there?” one credit card if you have to use a credit card. tertaining…everything. Sounds impossible? Here’s how: “It’s not a question of what it’s worth, it’s a question of “Only when gold reaches an all time high.” -Instead of giving gifts to everyone in the family, cel- -First, hold a family conference. List all holiday activi- sentiment. I’m sentimental about my graduation. I often “Oh by the way, what about your precious class ring - - ebrate by helping at the local homeless shelter. ties and expenses. What’s most important to each person? think about all my old classmates.” are you going to sell that too?” -Shop later in the season for smaller gifts, gift wrap, and How can you still do what’s important and not spend more “Are you kidding, you can’t remember half their names “It’s missing now - - I don’t know where it is.” accessories. They often go on sale. than $50? Brainstorm ideas. and none of them could remember who you were at your “So my ring will be sold and yours won’t, is that it?” -Set a limit to spend on each person. The most appreci- -Write down your plans. Post it where everyone can see last reunion.” “I guess that’s about the long and short of it. I get the ated gifts are not always the most expensive. it often. “So you would sell my fondest memory for a few bucks? long and you get the short. Any more questions?” -Give something really special – you! A gift certificate -Trim your holiday card list. Make cards or postcards. I suppose you’d sell my class picture too, wouldn’t you?” “Yes - - just one. Do you want the gold from my teeth promising to paint Grandma’s kitchen or spend the day Do not send cards to people you see. “I wouldn’t get ten cents for your class picture. But tell too?” alone with that special person may be most welcome. -Make gifts and gift wrap. Be creative. me this - - if that ring is such a big deal to you, why don’t “Not yet. I can wait for that until . . . well, I can just wait -Make gifts. Maybe it’s a mud scraper for the back door, -Use a tree substitute..a cedar from the pasture or that you tell me where it is?” until later.” a mug rack for the kitchen, a decorated T-shirt or floor pil- small tree you made in ceramics class years ago. “I haven’t seen it lately, but isn’t it in that little box of To bring you up to date, she still hasn’t sold the ring. low. -Forget activities that cost money. Do things as a fam- mine where I keep all my medals and good sportsmanship She’s waiting for the price of gold to go even higher. But -Do holiday shopping year-round at garage sales, thrift ily that are community-based and free, like a walk around awards?” there’s a lesson in this story and it is this - - the lust for stores or rummage sales, especially for the one-of-a-kind town to look at the holiday lights, attending faith or school “You never were a good sport - - those are participation gold is now and always has been one of the most powerful gifts. programs, or serving the holiday meal at a local site. ribbons for that walk you took for the children’s fund. And evil forces known to man, certainly more powerful than the -Keep your holiday meal simple, cut back on what you -People who have done a $50 holiday say they found the no - - the ring isn’t in that little box.” sentimental value of a class ring - - if it’s somebody else’s spend on presents and give the savings to a worthy charity. true meaning and spirit of the season. “Then where is it?” class ring.

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Area Obituaries Kindred Area Church Directory Tonia Poyzer Calvary to Tania Poyzer, 37, Fargo, N.D. Catholic Gardner-Rev. Tim Bauer Arthur-Pastor Scott Fielder died Sunday, November 28, 2010 Worship: 11:00 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. at the Elim Care Center, Fargo. host Advent St. Agatha’s Catholic Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Tania Joy Enger was born Oc- Hope-Rev. Timothy Johnson St. John Lutheran tober 5, 1973 in Jamestown, N.D. Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. Good Samaritan Center Embden-Rev. John Flaa to Allen and Charlotte (Miedema) brunchKindred Calvary United Method- Pastor Scott Fielder Worship: 9:00 a.m. Enger. She grew up on the fam- ist Church is holding its fourth an- Sacred Heart Worship: 10:30 a.m. ily farm near Ypsilanti, N.D. and nual Advent brunch in the Kindred Sanborn-Rev. Timothy Johnson St. Paul’s Lutheran graduated from high school in City Hall Saturday, Dec. 4 at 11:00 Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Gift of God Lutheran (CLC) Tower City-Rev. Cathy Hedmark Montpelier, N.D. in 1992. She at- a.m. The “Methodist Messengers” will Mapleton - Rev. Matthew Gu- Worship: 9:00 a.m. tended North Dakota State Uni- present a short, original play to jump St. Agnes Catholic rath No Sunday School: versity where she received her start everyone’s Christmas spirit at Hunter-Rev. Matthew Attansey Worship: 9:00 a.m. Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree in 11:00, with the meal to follow. Mass: 1st, 3rd Sundays 8:30 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran 1999. Tania married Christopher This is a family affair and all are Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Grace Lutheran Rural Chaffee-Rev. John Flaa Poyzer on May 31, 1997 in Fargo. Al and Bonnie Poyzer, Fargo; and welcome. There will be a baked potato Wed., March 10: “I Am the Light of Grandin-Rev. Michael Kessler Worship: 10:30 a.m. They moved to Marshall, Minn., in his brother, Bryan (Jessica) Poyz- buffet, or sloppy joes with chips. All the World” 6:00 p.m. Worship: 8:30 a.m. 2000 where she worked at Thrifty er and nieces and nephew, Katie, meals include coleslaw, beverage and West Prairie Free Lutheran White Drug as a pharmacist. In Matthew, Libby and Lexi, Elbow a choice of desserts. St. Benedict’s Catholic Herby Lutheran (AFLC) 2003, she was diagnosed with Lake, Minn. Horace-Rev. Jared Kadlec Argusville-Rev. Paul Fugelstad Rural Kindred, Rev. Lee Hoops Huntington’s Disease. In 2004, She was preceded in death by Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. they moved back to Fargo. She her father and other close family. Sunday Mass: 7:00 and 10:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. was lovingly cared for by Chris Visitation will be held Wednes- Mass: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Horace Lutheran and family and recently by the day, December 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass: Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Horace-Pastor Dave Sorensen Trinity Lutheran staff at the Elim Care Center. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. in United Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Ayr-Pastors Jeffery & Elizabeth As her disease progressed, her West Funeral Home, West Fargo. St. Bernard Catholic Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Davis empathy for others grew stronger. The funeral will be held Thurs- Oriska-Rev. Timothy Johnson Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 9:00 a.m. She had a passion for reading, and day at 10 a.m. in First Presbyte- Singers Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. a special love for animals, espe- rian Church, Fargo. Kindred Lutheran Zion Lutheran cially their two dogs, Darby and Burial is in Sunset Memorial St. Leo’s Catholic Kindred-Pastor Andrew Harwood-Pastor Doug Stave Betsy Lou. Gardens, Fargo. program Casselton-Rev. James Ermer Schlecht. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. She is survived by her hus- Condolences may be sent online Saturday Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Worship: 10:00 a.m. band, Chris, Fargo; mother, Char- - westfuneralhome.com. Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 8:30 a.m. Website: www.kindredlutheran.com Fellowship: 11:00 a.m. lotte Enger (Les Nordgaard), scheduled Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 10:30 Arrangements entrusted to The United Singers will present a Jamestown, N.D.; brother, Todd West Funeral Homes, Casselton musical program Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7 a.m. New Hope Lutheran Church Methodist (Sandy) Enger and nephew, Wes- and West Fargo. p.m. in St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Cas- Leonard tin, Northwood, N.D.; his parents, selton. St. Maurice’s Catholic Worship in Leonard: 9:00 a.m. Kindred Area Parish The program will include a Christ- Kindred-Father Jared Kadlec Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Calvary-Kindred, Zion near Wal- mas cantata, entitled, “The Night the Mass: 8:30 a.m. cott Angels Sang,” which was written and Maple Sheyenne Lutheran Pastor John Bergh Howard Kurtz arranged by John W. Peterson and St. Thomas Catholic Harwood-Rev. Emily Nesdahl Worship: Zion 9:30 a.m. Howard J. Kurtz, 76, Alice, died Shakopee, Minn.; eight grandchil- consists of narration, solos, and full Buffalo-Rev. James Ermer Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Worship: Kindred 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 25, 2010 at home dren; two great-grandchildren; sister, choir. Mass: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 8:30 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Lucille Elrite, Coon Rapids, Minn.; Choir members are Paula Bartsch, a.m. Martin’s Lutheran United Methodist disease. and brother, Alvin (Emily) Kurtz, Randy Buntrock, Zack Buntrock, Bar- Mass: 2nd, 4th Sundays 10:30 a.m. Casselton-Rev. Dr. Paula V. Me- Arthur/Casselton Howard was born December 6, Enderlin. ry Heck, Greg Heck, Wanda Mangin, hmel Rev. Arlyn Coalter 1933 in rural Cass County, near Ender- He was preceded in death by his Larry Nelson, Pam Nelson, Darlene St. Williams Catholic Worship: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Worship: Casselton 10:30 a.m. lin, to Jacob and Martha (Salzwedel) parents; brothers, Harold and Alfred Spooner, David Spooner, all from Argusville-Father Leo Kinney Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship: Arthur 9:00 a.m. Kurtz. He served in the U.S. Marine and sister, Leona. Casselton, Gail Discher, Davenport, Daily Mass: Thursday: 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hour 10:00 a.m. Corps from 1953 to 1956. He married The funeral was held Monday, No- Charles Albright, Dorothy Albright, Saturday Mass: 7:00 p.m. United Methodist - Page Sharon Hartl June 17, 1957 in South vember 29 in West Funeral Chapel, Carolyn Jendro, David Piper, all of Sunday Mass: 10:00 a.m. Norman-Davenport Parish Rev. Allen Finger Dakota. They lived in Enderlin for five West Fargo. Durbin, and Mary Gohdes, Mapleton. Kindred-Davenport-Rev. Brian Worship: 8:30 a.m. years before moving to Alice in 1967. Burial is in Alice Community Cem- Lana Schultz, Casselton, will nar- Congregational Hansen Howard worked in road construction etery. rate. Teresa Buntrock, Casselton, will Worship: Davenport 10:45 a.m. United Methodist - Hope for Border States Paving, Fargo, retir- Condolences may be sent online - provide piano accompaniment. Ilene Barrie Congregational No Sunday School: Rev. Allen Finger ing in 1996. westfuneralhome.com. McLean, Wheatland, will direct. Rural Kindred-Rev. Chuck Belz- Worship: Norman 9:00 a.m. Worship: 9:45 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Sha- Arrangements entrusted to West Everyone is welcome and invited er No Sunday School: ron; children, Jeff (Charlotte) Kurtz, Funeral Homes, Casselton and West to attend this Advent event. Follow- Worship: October 24 Moravian Bismarck, Donna (John) Roths, Salt Fargo. ing the program, refreshments will be Our Savior Lutheran Lake City, Utah, Susan (Jon) Spadino, served by the choir. United Church of Christ Page-Pastors Jeffery & Eliza- Bethel-Goshen Moravian Argusville-Rev. Dorothy (Darcy) beth Davis Leonard - Rev. Reid Lauderman Borden Worship: 10:30 a.m. Durbin - Rev. Reid Lauderman Worship: 10:00 a.m. Worship: Goshen 9:00 a.m. Redeemer Lutheran Worship: Bethel 11:00 a.m. Lutheran Hope-Pastors Jeffery & Eliza- beth Davis Canaan Moravian ND Moravian Mission Society meeting Buffalo Lutheran Worship: 9:00 a.m. Rural Davenport - Pastor Mary The North Dakota Moravian Mis- port on the “Adopt a Village” project. World Missions. Buffalo-Rev. Cathy Hedmark Bielke sion Society met Sunday, Nov. 28 This program was started by the Cen- The North Dakota Moravian Mis- Worship: 10:30 a.m. Shepherd of the Prairie Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. at 5 p.m. in Shepherd of the Prairie tral Moravian Church in Bethlehem, sion Society is made up of Bethel, Rev. Sarah Larsen Tade Worship: 10:30 a.m. Church, Fargo. The business meeting Penn. The Board of World Missions Goshen, and Canaan Moravian First Lutheran No Saturday Worship: was chaired by Pres. John Buchholz, is working with Central Moravian Churches, rural Cass County, and Hunter-Rev. Julie Tillberg Sunday Worship: Walcott: 9:00 a.m. Presbyterian Durbin. and other churches to provide as- Shepherd of the Prairie, Fargo. Any Worship: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: Christine: 9:30 Sadie Skarloken, Moorhead, sistance for the large number of chil- other interested persons are invited a.m. Baldwin Presbyterian Minn., spoke to the group about an dren orphaned by AIDS in Tanzania. and encouraged to attend. Pillsbury-Substitute Supply Pas- upcoming mission trip that she is go- Jendro is a member of the Board of Gardner United Lutheran St. John Lutheran tor ing on to Shell, Ecuador in Feb. 2011. This trip is planned by First Luther- an Church, Moorhead, Minn., and includes 30 persons, mostly college Wangler’s Foods Arthur Drug students. Sadie is a senior at Concor- 967-8900 dia and has been on previous mis- sion trips. 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eventMaple Valley results hosted the Cass County Junior High Acalympics com- petition Monday, Nov. 15. Teams in attendence were from Central Cass, Kindred, Hope-Page, Northern Cass, and Maple Valley. Teams, consisting of seventh, eighth and ninth graders, competed to answer questions from the fields of Math, Science, Social Studies, Current Events, Language Arts, and Electives. The top three teams then competed in the lightning round. Final results were: First place - Maple Valley Second place - Central Cass Maple Valley FCCLA officers are (from left) Secretary Jessica Puhr, Third place - Hope-Page President Ashley Steidl, Treasurer/Fundraiser Cassidy Cruff, Vice Participating on the Maple Valley President Brady Skaar, and Historian Lacey Hovland. team were James Richman and Kara Smith, both ninth graders; Corby Central Cass Dollars for Scholars auction Saturday Richman and Alex Syverson, both eighth graders and Jesse Johnson, The 18th annual Central Cass Dollars for Scholars auction is set for Saturday, Dec. 4 at the St. Leo’s Spirit of Life Center. Maple Valley FCCLA seventh grade. Above are a few of the numerous items that have been donated for this years event. Central Cass team members were A picture of the 2010 State Legion Championship team autographed by Twin’s pitcher Jack Morris, a baseball and a Kyle Ueland and Madison Wohler, Twins Jersey both autographed by Morris, all donated by Bernie and Bonnie Sinner; a woodcraft given by Chad and Lind- both ninth graders; Tommy Voss and sey Johnson; the print Friendly Rivalry donated by Ron and Faye Kingsley; a Terry Redlin print given by the Wells Fargo Jenna Wolff, both eighth graders and Bank; along with the annual collection of Richard Bresnahan pottery. Matt Dawson, seventh grade. Paul Christianson has donated a one of a kind piece of jewelry and there will also be numerous other prints, various Hope-Page team members were kitchen items, tools for the men and a few surprises. Rachel Foerster and Camille Meyer, Doors will open at 7 p.m. with the auction set to get underway at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door or can be both ninth graders; Ethan Johnson purchased from any Central Cass Dollars for Scholars board member. Come early and check out the many items that will and Holly Johnson, both eighth grad- be available throughout the evening. ers and Hunter Huschka, seventh grade. Kindred team members were Wil- liam Moffett and Rachel Faller, both ninth graders; Alexis Piatz and Rachel Hall, both eighth graders and Riley Holland, seventh grade. Northern Cass members were Tara Von Hagen and Jerika Von Bank, both ninth graders; James Hollister and Carter Schimke, both eighth graders and Dawson Hayden, seventh grade. Area school Fifteen Maple Valley FCCLA members attended the District Leader- ship meeting held Nov. 3 in the Governors Inn, Casselton. Attending lunch menus were (back from left) Voting Delegate Cassidy Cruff, Recreation Chair Brady Skaar, acting Vice President Ashley Steidl, acting Treasurer Jes- Kindred sica Puhr, Voting Delegate Lacey Hovland, (middle) Shyla Stanley, Thursday, December 2 - Mr. Rib on a Brandy Gentry, Jasmin Parker, Andrea Keys, Marie Lindgren, Jordann sub bun, wedge fries, fruit and ice cream bar Kasowski, (front) Jessica Grant, Michaela Zahnow, Maddie Zahnow Friday, December 3 - Cheese pizza and Scott Sprung. quesadilla, lettuce salad and fruit Monday, December 6 - Chicken pas- ta bake, peas, fruit and dinner roll Tuesday, December 7 - Chili crispito, cheese sauce, lettuce and fruit Page Students of the Month Wednesday, December 8 - Meatballs Hope-Page Students of the Month are seventh grader Hunter Huschka, son and gravy, mashed potatoes, corn and of Russell and Vicki Huschka, Hope, and 12th grader Erin Bjerke, daughter of jello Dale and Lori Bjerke, Page. Thursday, December 9 - Chicken Page Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon nuggets, crinkle cut fries and fruit The Page Area Dollars for Scholars held their annual Phone-A-Thon Sunday, Nov. 14. Students participat- Friday, December 10 - Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, cheesy ing included (from left) Alex Erickson, Andy Thorson, Erin Bjerke, Rachel Foerster, Zack Abraham, Madi- breadstick and fruit son Koenig, Debbie Thompson, Cassie Satrom and Elizabeth Erickson. Davenport Scholarships will be presented to graduating high school seniors at Awards Night in May 2011. Officers Thursday, December 2 - French of the Page Area Dollars for Scholars organization include: Jerianne Larck, Chairman, Mary Thompson, toast, sausage, blueberries and apple Vice Chairman, Betsy Watts, Secretary and Dale Bjerke, Treasurer. The next project is Buck-A-Basket for juice both boys and girls basketball games. Friday, December 3 - Hamburger on a bun, potato wedges and mixed fruit Monday, December 6 - Chicken nug- gets, tater tots, pears and mixed veg- etables Tuesday, December 7 - Spaghetti with sauce, green beans and Mandarin oranges Wednesday, December 8 - Chili, baby carrots, pineapple and corn bread Thursday, December 9 - Ham, mashed potatoes and cheesy California blend vegetables Hunter Huschka Erin Bjerke Friday, December 10 - Submarine sandwich, peas and pears

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A large crowd gathered outside of 103.9 The Truck radio station to hear the winners of the drawings.

Photos by Amanda Gades/The Reporter Mary Jendro, Casselton, enjoyed conversation with people who visited her Tastefully Simple booth. There were several other home-based business booths at the event such as Pampered Chef and Norwex.

Angie Buhr, and her son Kole, pose with the red wagon they Joan Van Laere was in disbelief that she won won in the drawing. $500 in Casselton bucks Monday night.

Central Cass Destination Imagination team members Derek Faul (front) and Austin Reitan helped out with wreath sales Monday night.

Knows Our Small Towns Make A Difference! ◊ Amenia ◊ Ayr ◊ Kindred ◊ Hunter ◊ Casselton ◊ Arthur ◊ Davenport ◊ Erie ◊ Page ◊ Mapleton ◊ Buffalo ◊ Tower City ◊ Wheatland ◊ Argusville ◊ Absaraka ◊ Colgate ◊ Galesburg ◊ Clifford ◊ Grandin ◊ Hope ◊ Alice ◊ Embden ◊ Chaffee ◊ Leonard ◊ Durbin Let us make a difference for your Christmas! Classic Jewelers in West Acres Mall Independently owned for 35 years   s  Three-year-old Kimberly Hoffman, of Alice, twirled a toy that was for sale at the shopping mall. Congregate Meals Photo Courtesy of Steve Carvell Photography Page with cranberry sauce, dressing, gravy, Meals are served Tuesday, Thursday sweet potatoes, French style green beans Rylee Goettle smiles as she sits on Santa’s lap Monday night. and Friday at the Page Cafe with home and winter fruit cup delivery Monday through Friday. All meals include milk. Thursday, December 2 - Baked cod with fettucini sauce, parslied potatoes, Riviera blend vegetables and peach crisp with topping Friday, December 3 - Meat loaf, Casselton Hardware Hank baked potato with sour cream, stewed tomatoes, creamy cucumbers and raw apple cake is now offering Monday, December 6 - Beef tips with mushroom gravy, noodles, California blend vegetables, romaine lettuce salad Live Christmas Trees! and apricot halves Tuesday, December 7 - Pork chop with gravy, smashed potatoes, carrot and raisin salad and warm cinnamon apples Roping (cut to length) Wednesday, December 8 - Salmon loaf, mashed potatoes, creamed peas and Tree Toppers (spruce tips) and lime jello with pears and topping Fresh Thursday, December 9 - Swedish Cut! meatballs, mashed potatoes, Scandina- We will also “plant” your vian blend vegetables, tropical fruit and pots for you with tree toppers, Scotch Pine date nut bread Balsam Fir Friday, December 10 - Roast turkey lights & other decorations. Fraser Fir Casselton Call Lisa for details! 888-791-7055 Community www.ihryinsurance.com Billboard Lets Do Lunch for Wid- ows will meet in Country Kitchen, Monday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. If you need a ride, call Lucille at 347- December 1, 2010 A-8 Around Rural Cass Cass County Reporter

Boxes of care for local soldiers overseas Page Gladys Jondahl-Morton 668-2500 By Amanda Gades The Thanksgiving service in Our members to Hillsboro to visit Lester It will not be a typical Christmas for area soldiers fighting Savior Lutheran Church, scheduled for and Olive Zerface there. Charles left in the sweltering heat of Iraq. They won’t be able to sit around Wednesday evening was canceled, as Saturday to return to Ohio. He had the Christmas tree with their family or watch their children were services in many other churches been on a trip to Hawaii. play in the snow. But – a number of these soldiers will have in the area, because of the unfavorable Lucas Soine’s parents came from weather and road conditions. Minnesota and stayed in the Soine a Christmas present because of the generosity of Casselton Sunday School students helped home with granddaughters, Kennedi, area residents. to decorate in Our Savior Lutheran Jenna and Lauren, over Thanksgiv- Approximately 20 people helped stuff 33 care packages for Church on Advent Sunday, Nov. 28. ing and the weekend while Lucas and local soldiers during a Generations Connecting event Nov. 21. Erin Bjerke played a piano prelude Terri were away on a vacation. Sun- This is the tenth year the organization has supported sending before the worship service. Mary day, the grandparents brought the holiday boxes overseas. Thompson was organist. Pastor Da- granddaughters to Our Savior Sunday “A number of us have been with Generations Connect- vis played special instrumental music School and worship and they attended ing for many years, and this is one of the projects that has while the offering was received. Af- the Advent event and dinner. really pulled at our hearts,” said Rebecca Berge-Buss, Task ter the worship service, Mary Circle College students were home over Force Coordinator. “We received several ‘thank you’ notes in members served a barbecue sandwich the Thanksgiving Day holiday week- the previous years. One year we sent extra boxes to a unit in lunch. Sunday School children made end. Iraq asking the officer in charge to give them to individuals Christmas tree decorations under the Saturday afternoon, Janeen and Charles Stenso came from Moorhead, who didn’t get a lot of attention from back home. One soldier direction of Diane Wade and Rachel Circle members. Adults decorated the Minn., and brought belated Thanks- wrote that our box, from the Casselton community, was the church for Christmas. giving dinner for Gladys Jondahl- only mail he received while on his tour of duty in Iraq.” Gordon and Nola Satrom went to Morton. Oscar England joined them This year, Generations Connecting took on the project Kansas City for Thanksgiving to be for dinner, and later that afternoon without funds in place to cover it. They believed the com- present for the wedding of their grand- Jim Jondahl came from Fargo. Jim munity would step up with material and financial donations. Photo by Amanda Gades/The Reporter son, Russell Satrom, son of Bruce and helped get the outdoor Christmas tree And they did. This included a donation from VETS, Inc. for Candy, magazines and games were a few of the items collected for the care pack- Shelly Satrom, Nov. 26. Other Satrom ready for the season. postage and additional care package items. family members also went to Kansas The Page Community Club has ages. This collection container was at the Casselton Library during the third week City for the wedding. arranged for a Community Holiday in November. Amanda Dimmer and Adam Pil- Event to be Sunday, Dec. 5, beginning grim, West Fargo, were married Fri- at 3:30 p.m. with a movie “Secretariat” day, Nov. 26 in St. Catherine’s Catho- to be shown at the theatre. Popcorn, lic Church, Valley City. A reception pop and water will be provided during followed in the Eagles Club, Valley the movie. A Parade of Lights begins CIty. Parents of the couple are Neal at 5:30. Children can visit Santa in the and Colleen Dimmer, Fingal, George Auditorium after the parade. Fami- Pilgrim, Ayr, and the late Pamela Pil- lies are welcome to stay for the Soup grim. and Sandwich supper, featuring three Many Page and area family mem- kinds of soup and chili, along with bar- bers, relatives and friends attended becue and egg salad sandwiches. The the wedding and reception of Amanda Page Area Dollars for Scholars will and Adam. Dirk Pilgrim, brother of help with the event, but more adult George Pilgrim, came from Klamath volunteers will be needed. The movie Falls, Ore., to be present for the wed- will be shown again at 7:30 p.m. All ding and to visit family members and festivities will be at no charge to the friends in the area. public. Some businesses have provid- Langdahl family members all were ed generous financial support. Made Thanksgiving Day guests together in Dows, Pam Reis, Barb and Kevin Ba- the home of Lee and Diane Wade. asch and Linda Thomas are on the Galen and Jo Satrom and fam- committee planning the Dec. 5 event. ily members were Thanksgiving Day DeeLia Baldwin, Finley, Valley guests in the home of Richard and Senior Commission outreach worker, Courtesy Photo Gwen Satrom and family. had the senior meal in the Page Cafe The daughters of Butch and Cindy Tuesday, and visited with senior citi- Jared Arneson and Riley Arneson prepare the care packages to Area residents, from left, Wayne Oberlander, Laurie Erickson, Lisa Erickson and their families all were zens in Page that afternoon. Volun- be sent overseas. Roach and Jessica Arneson, fill the boxes with presents for soldiers. guests in their home the days over teers are needed for senior “Meals on Thanksgiving. Wheels” delivery in Page. Oscar England, Gladys Jondahl- An annual Book Fair is being held Jeanne Paulson 874-2335 Morton, Tony Evert, and John and in the Page School, Dec. 2-10, and the Hunter Page Marti Olson, Hope, were Thanksgiving annual Dec. 6 evening in the Christ- Day guests of Dan and Bonnie Evert. mas concert. Ben and Brittany Moen, Fargo, don Moen, Valley City, Murray Moen, Community Additional copies of Roxanne Drogen hosted a Thanks- John Pierce, Fargo, and Rick Hol- spent Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. Fargo, Peggy Moen and Barry Moen giving Day dinner in the home of Elsie man, Galesburg, were among those 23 and 24 with their grandparents, were Saturday, Nov. 27 supper guests Billboard the Cass County Drogen with family members, Ben Dro- coming from a distance to attend the Deane and Betty Moen and celebrat- of Adam and Ashley Gehlhar, West Our Savior Church Wom- gen and boys, Buffalo, attending. Har- visitation and prayer service for Ar- ed Thanksgiving Wednesday. Fargo. en (WELCA) meeting will be Reporter may be ris and Laurie Lammers, Blanchard, die Thorson in Our Savior Lutheran Ben and Nikki Barnhardt, Marin- Thanksgiving guests of Myron and Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. and Jerome and Linda Drogen were Church Sunday evening, Nov. 21. da and Mathias, Troy Willert and An- Carol Brend, Fargo, were Daylen and A book fair will be held in the purchased at the guests. That afternoon, Elsie Drogen Leroy Domier, of the Portland/ drea Gerts, Fargo, and Roberta Tee- Polly Ramstad, Leah and Ashley, Mi- Page School library Dec. 2 through showed how to make lefse. Mayville area, died Nov. 18 in Sanford garden were Thanksgiving guests of chael and Kirsten Wenaas, Lauren, Cass County Dec. 10. Lorraine Baasch’s brother, Charles Health, Mayville. He was the father of Mike and Wendy Willert, Argusville. Sarah and Kendall, Rochelle Berlin, A blood pressure clinic will Zerface, Ohio, came to the home of Bill Bev Bower and grandfather of Michelle Thanksgiving guests of Tim and Taylor and Hunter, Todd Bennett Reporter Office. be held Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. in the Page and Lorraine Baasch for a few days Thompson. Funeral services were held Alayne Iwen and Tyler, Arthur, were and Steve Wenaas, Fargo, Summer Senior Center. over Thanksgiving. On Friday Bill Nov. 23 in Portland. Irene Berg, Jamestown, Koty Berg, Ramstad and Ryland, Detroit Lakes, Fun and Friendship Senior and Lorraine took Charles and family Moorhead, Minn., Beverly Iwen and Minn., and Lorraine Ramstad, Ar- Citizens will hold their monthly Dan Iwen. thur. business meeting Dec. 3 at 1:30 Terry and Julie Karger, Taylor, David and Pat Jorgensen, Fargo, p.m. in the Page Senior Center. Tanner and Kiley, Dilworth, Minn., and John and Joyce Jorgensen were Page Community Holiday and Steve Porter were Thanksgiving among guests of Scott and Sarah Jor- Event will be held Dec. 5 with a guests of John and Ann Porter. The gensen and Finn, Bemidji, Minn., movie, parade, soup and sandwich Karger’s were Wednesday overnight Sunday, Nov. 28. supper, plus a visit from Santa. guests of John and Ann. Rob and Jodi Barkdoll, Taylor and The Page Elementary David and Pat Jorgensen, Fargo, Jake, Gilbert, Minn., Haley Madsen, School Christmas Program and Joyce Jorgensen spent Nov. 19- Harwood, Chuck Shields, Arthur, Da- will be held Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. 23 with Bobby and Tia Rodwell and vid and Patsy Madsen and Jerry Mad- Dixie Cups performance Joey in Frederick, Md. sen were Thanksgiving guests of Dale “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” din- Thanksgiving guests of Larry and and Marie Shields, Arthur. ner theatre will be held Dec. 10 - Vicki Peihl, West Fargo, were Cathy Thanksgiving guests of Larry and 12. Sheeley, Minneapolis, Minn., Lisa Patty Martin were Darrin and Nan- High School Christmas Ewertz, Becca and Zach, Kindred, cy Carlson, Ben and Emily, Jeff and concert will be held Dec. 13 at 7 Nathan and Karen Ewertz, Maren Cathy Workin, Andrew and Landon, p.m. in the Hope School. and Landon, Mark and Gloria Peihl, Hatton, and Marlowe Workin, Port- Fargo, Justin and Jessica Hill and land. Brody, West Fargo, Bernice Peihl, Ar- thur, and Ken and Lois Ewertz. Steve and Heather Sand, Mauli, Greta and Tatum, West Fargo, guests on Thanksgiving were Karen Paulson, Mesa, Ariz., Dave and Heidi Garrett, Ohnstad Twichell McKenna, Marin and Mya, East Grand ATTORNEYS AT LAW Forks, Minn., Elizabeth Paulson and Nathan Blaskowski, Denver, Colo., Josh and Lori Suhr, Taylor and Katie, Sioux Falls, S.D., Walt and Jill Suhr, Complete Legal Services and Income Tax Preparation Mentor, Minn., Courtney Rud, Pick- OFFICE HOURS: erel Lake, Adam Paulson and Daxton, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday Brittany Burkett, Jon Paulson, Ash- lyn Ingberg, Jeremy and Nicole Lem- bke, Jack Paulson and Chantz Rud, Fargo, Jeff and Lori Paulson, Reuben and Jennifer Rud, Mike and Melissa Season’s Greetings Bring, Lindsay and Makenzie, Gales- burg, Duffy Kjelmyhr, Casselton, Jeanne Paulson and Mike Paulson, from all of us to all of you Hunter. 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$10.00 Off any massage Phone (701) 874-2161 Federal Deposit Insurance Cooperation [email protected] or Gift Certificate (Good thru Dec. 24, 2010) Cass County#ASSELTON2EPORTERs+INDRED4RIBUNEs(UNTER4IMES REPORTER Hunter, Galesburg, Grandin, Hillsboro and Hope December 1, 2010 Cass County Reporter Around Rural Cass A-9 Kindred Area Community Foundation awards grants The Advisory Board of the Kindred income generated from investments to Area Community Foundation met on make grants to local projects. Oct. 13 and made grant awards to five The larger the fund balance, the more local organizations totaling $3,471. The money the advisory board has available Kindred Area Community Foundation for grants. Each year, the communities serves Davenport, Hickson, Kindred, have the ability to leverage their locally Leonard, Oxbow and Walcott. Advisory raised funds through a matching gift Board members include: Pam Krupke, program with the North Dakota Com- Art Dahl, Deb Clark, Lisa Anderson, munity Foundation. For every dollar Sandi Piatz, Matt Palluck and Cathy Mc- raised, up to $10,000, the NDCF will Donald. match it dollar-for-dollar. Eligible entities must be a non-profit “This is a great way for us to increase organization or a group with an official our fund balance and bring in money relationship to local government, such from outside our communities”, said as a school or park district. Advisory Board Chair, Pam Krupke. Those receiving grants for the 2010 “When you can double your fund rais- award round include: $1000 to the ing without any additional effort, it re- Ambulance Association for general op- ally helps that balance grow and gives erating support; $1000 to the Kindred donors an added incentive to give to our Booster Club toward expenses associ- fund”. ated with their annual fundraising ban- The advisory board will be beginning quet; $871 to the Davenport Baseball their letter campaign in the next few Association for fencing and improve- weeks. Residents who wish to donate to ments to the baseball diamond; $300 to the Kindred Area Community Founda- the Kindred Park Board to replace lad- tion can send their gifts to: KACF, PO Courtesy photos Kindred Area Ambulance Service Board Treasurer, Dale Torgerson, ders at the swimming pool; and $300 to Box 42, Kindred, ND 58051. For more Kindred Park Board members, Tara Hoyme and Brenda Young, ac- the Kindred Community Days for gen- information, please go to www.ndcf.net/ accepts the KACF grant. eral support. kindred or questions can be directed to cept a grant from the foundation. The Kindred Area Community Foun- Pam Krupke at 428-9155. dation is a permanent fund which uses

Geralyn Heitkamp, Kindred School District Booster Club president, ac- Kindred Community Club members (from left): Julie Rankin, Suzanne Jami DuBord, of the Davenport Baseball Association, holds up the cepts a $1,000 donation. It will be used for the expenses associated Wolf, Nancy Lunder and Susan Hartfiel accept their grant. donation received from the foundation. with the annual fundraising banquet. ND growers stock food pantry shelves Appliance rebates available More than 361,559 pounds of fresh people who received the produce and entered into the totals,” he said. “I be- produce made its way to food pantry their appreciation for the opportunity lieve more than 500,000 pounds was About 1,100 appliance rebate appli- *Limit of one refrigerator per appli- after April 6, 2010. shelves across the state, thanks to the to bite into a locally-grown tomato or to contributed.” cations are available for North Dakotans cant per household. *Consumers must recycle an old re- work and dedication of gardeners and serve their children more vegetables like Steve Sellent, program director for who want to upgrade to a more energy *Must be an Energy Star qualified frigerator – either by purchasing from a efficient refrigerator. refrigerator. (A list of qualified refriger- qualified retailer or disposing of an old growers in the first year of the Hunger fresh carrots,” Goehring said. “Some the Great Plains Food Bank at Fargo, The North Dakota Energy Star Ap- ators is located at www.NDEnergyStar- appliance at a landfill. A list of qualified Free North Dakota Garden Program older folks told us that it brought memo- said he was very pleased with the re- pliance Rebate program provides a Rebate.com.) retailers is posted at www.NDEnergyS- The North Dakota Department of ries of the days when they were able to sponse to the program and the amount $150 incentive for consumers to replace *Must be a full-sized, 7.75 cubic feet tarRebate.com. Agriculture (NDDA) asked garden- grow cucumbers and onions.” of produce donated through the Hunger and retire inefficient refrigerators. The refrigerator or larger, purchased on or ers and growers to pledge a portion of This program was spearheaded by Garden Project. program is funded by a $615,000 grant their harvest to those with less access to the NDDA’s Growing Local Program “I was excited to have the opportuni- from the American Recovery and Rein- fresh vegetables and fruits. In cities like with partners including the Great Plains ty to be part of such a worthwhile North vestment Act, which the North Dakota t5SFF5SJNNJOH Food Bank, North Dakota Farmers Mar- Dakota program,” said Dana Pritschet, Bismarck and Fargo, whole gardens or Department of Commerce is adminis- t$PNQMFUFUBLFEPXO parts of community gardens were desig- ket and Growers Association, North Da- NDDA’s new local foods marketing spe- tering. nated for growing food for food pantries, kota State University Extension Service, cialist. “The generosity of the North Da- All North Dakota residents are eli- t4JHOCBOOFSIBOHJOH homeless shelters and other programs. Healthy North Dakota, Dakota State kota gardeners and farmers was hum- gible for this program. Only full-sized t-JHIUCVMCDIBOHJOH “North Dakotans like to share their College at Bottineau - Entrepreneurial bling in the program’s first year.” (7.75 cubic feet or greater) Energy Star tQBJOUJOH harvest, whether it’s giving their extra Center for Horticulture and the North- Pritschet said plans are underway refrigerators purchased on or after the tomatoes or zucchini to the neighbors ern Plains Sustainable Agriculture So- to continue the Hunger Free Garden start of the program on April 6 qualify Russ Gress tBOZUIJOHUIBUSFRVJSFT or sending container ships filled with ciety. Program in 2011. Gardeners and farm- for the rebate. Applicants must sign up UI"WF4&t-FPOBSE /% BFSJBM wheat to disaster-stricken nations,” said The program set a goal of donating ers will be asked to plan on growing an for an appliance rebate program form 60 ft. Reach Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goeh- 500,000 pounds of produce. Goehring extra row or acre next year to help North at www.NDEnergyStarRebate.com and 701-793-4679 ring. “We knew we could count on this pointed out that the reporting system Dakota communities and neighbors in will have 90 days from enrolling to com- generosity, especially when the recipi- depended upon pantries and individu- need. plete and submit the form with proof of Licensed , Insured & Bonded We Do It All! ents are the less-fortunate among us.” als reporting their contributions. purchase of a qualified Energy Star re- Goehring himself planted an acre “We know there were a lot of veg- frigerator and proof of disposal of an old and a half of sweet corn on his farm etables donated through local churches Davenport refrigerator. what can happen when you south of Menoken, harvesting 6,962 and community organizations that were A list of allowed Energy Star refriger- It’s Shocking..... pounds for the program. never recorded, and individuals who ators is available on the website. Quali- don’t use a professional electrician! Call us when you “It’s heartwarming to hear about gave to needy neighbors that never got Community fied applicants should expect to receive need a helping hand - we won’t leave you in the dark! debit cards within 6 to 8 weeks of sub- Billboard mitting the application. Davenport Senior Citizens Consumers can go to the website or will meet Monday, Dec. 6 in the call 1-877-402-0062 for more informa- Dakota Hill Electric, Inc. NDTOA annual meeting set Community Center at 12:30 p.m. tion. The 2010 annual membership any damage sites in your township, for a catered meal and entertain- Refrigerator Rebate Eligibility Commercial meeting of the North Dakota Town- bring them to this meeting as this is ment. Also, don’t forget 2011 dues Rules Residential Josh Novotny, 520 Spruce St., Kindred ship Officers Association has been the place to get answers. The meeting are due at this time. *Applicants must be a resident of Farmstead December BOM Ad Slick North Dakota. scheduled for Dec. 6-7 at the Double- will conclude before noon. Off-Peak Wiring 701-428-3648 wood Inn, Bismarck. Cory Fong, ND Tax Commission- er, and Senator Dwight Cook, Chair- man of the Interim Committee on Get outstanding low prices Taxation, will discuss the need for the newly proposed changes in property on quality products. Open House tax assessment laws. Open House We look forward to hearing from the Minnesota Association of Town- ships President, Loren Ingebretsen. Our bank staff invites you to Steve Spilde, CEO of the ND 6$9( Insurance Reserve Fund, will address unimproved section line liability and 99 t h the required legislation to reduce the township risk. 14 Our 112 Birthda y reg. 21.99 Mark Verke, Risk Management Compact Specialist for the NDIRF, will address 63(&,$/ Ceramic Heater Tuesday, December 14, 2010 385&+$6( Features comfort other concerns creating risk factors in 97 control thermostat townships. and auto-safety 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m . 9 shut-off. W 262 706 B6 Greg Boschee, representing the 46-Pc. Drill Drive Set While supplies last. Includes 24 one-inch chrome vanadium Western Oil Producing Counties, will screwdriving bits, 17 titanium drill bits in sizes explain the problems associated with up to 3/8" plus accessories. Lockable vinyl oil production and exploration im- storage case. R 130 370 B6 While supplies last. pacting both townships and counties. The annual business meeting will Hot apple cider, coffee and goodies start the afternoon of Dec. 6 and will include a Grassroots Policy Devel- DECEMBER Register for prizes - Three U.S. Savings Bonds opment session and an election of 6$9( Directors for Districts 2, 4, and 6. 899 -Gifts for Everyone- Members present will honor and reg. 14.99 recognize the 2010 Legislator of the Heavy Duty Power Hub with Remote Control Indoor/outdoor Year Award recipient at the 6:30 pm design plugs into any standard outlet. Banquet. The evening banquet enter- Remote control turns on and off from up tainment will feature “On the Brink to 80’ away. E 710 210 B5 While supplies last. “A Good Bank In A Good Town” Singers”. Secretary of State Al Jaeger is ex- pected to drop in and offer his views Kindred State Bank on adhering to the ND Century Code Store 321Address Highway information here 46 as a township officer. 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Platter Chatter By Lin Smithwick A special gift for someone who has everything

Natalia concentrates on preparing a special dish as Tony watches.

Tony adds finishing touches to the chicken dish he and Natalia worked on together.

Everyone has them. There is almost always they prepared together for her puree the mixture with an immersion blender. at least a couple of people on gift lists who al- to keep along with a few other Add the heavy cream and strain the mixture ready have everything; they often have more recipes using the basic meth- through a sieve. Season to taste and garnish than everything. What to give them that will be ods and ingredients used for the with grated Romano cheese. special? scaloppine. “That was another Roux: Melt ½ cup butter (shortening, lard It’s not easy. In the leftovers of Black Fri- good thing about the class,” Na- Photos by Lin Smithwick/The Reporter or vegetable oil can also be used) in a medium day, many people are already checking lists talia said. “I will be able to use sauce pan and stir in ½ cup flour. Cook for two or three times trying to think of that one what I learned to make other Natalia Malakowsky and Tony Nasello with the finished dish of scaloppine. 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly until a light unique gift that will be remembered long after dishes. These are fundamentals This is the recipe Tony taught Natalia to prepare. A two-hour cooking class with straw color. Use immediately or store in the the ribbons and bows are long forgotten. that always will be very useful. ” Tony was a birthday gift to Natalia from her mom, Kim. Natalia is a grand- refrigerator for up to two weeks. Several weeks ago, when Natalia Mala- And what about the birthday daughter of Jack and Eva Vining, Chaffee kowsky turned 25, her mother, Kim, wanted to gift? “I will never forget this, Sicily Chicken give her daughter something that would make that’s for sure. I had a blast – it 6 pieces chicken breast, pounded thin 1 oz. lemon juice and serve. memories for a lifetime. But what? What, in- was a wonderful idea and a birthday I will al- 4 cups Panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1 tbsp. capers Tony points out that deed. Kim, who grew up in Chaffee, is a true ways remember.” ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 pinch sugar pork or veal also work well for this dish. original. Always ready with a unique approach Natalia, who grew up in Hawley with her 1 tbsp. finely chopped rosemary 3 ozs. unsalted butter, cubed to the ordinary, Natalia’s quarter-century folks, Kim and Steve, makes it a point to find Salt, to taste 1 oz. olive oil Cream of Cauliflower Soup birthday posed a special challenge for Kim. time to spend with her family even if it is chal- 2 cups flour for dredging 1 cup flour for dredging 1 head of cauliflower, remove stem, roughly “I wanted to do something that would be lenging. Now she and her mom have even 4-6 large eggs Pound cutlets thin using the small spikes chop a lot of fun and something she would always more reasons to share kitchen duties trying 3 ozs. milk on a heavy meat tenderizer. Dredge chicken in ½ yellow onion, roughly chopped remember,” Kim explains. After giving it con- new recipes. 3 ozs. olive oil flour to coat and then set aside. Using a saute 1 qt. chicken stock siderable thought and after exploring a lot of The good news is, Kim has almost another Fresh lemon juice pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute 2 ozs. unsalted butter ideas, she came up with the perfect gift. year to come up with another one-of-a-kind Beat the eggs and milk together to make a the chicken in hot oil on both sides until lightly 4 garlic cloves, chopped Natalia comes from a long line of great birthday surprise for Natalia. At least for this wash. Dredge the chicken first in flour, then the browned. Remove the chicken from the pan ½ cup heavy cream cooks including her mom, Kim, and her Chaf- year, Kim has helped her daughter join the egg wash and pat off excess flour and egg be- and add the wine, water, lemon juice, capers 1 oz. roux fee grandmother, Eva Vining, not to mention family ranks of good cooks. fore dredging the chicken in the bread crumbs. and seasoning. Reduce until almost dry then Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste many other cooks in her life. Because of her Pack tightly to completely cover the chicken. remove pan from heat and slowly stir in butter. Saute onion, garlic and cauliflower in but- work – appropriately enough at the Osgood Scaloppine of Chicken Piccata Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Fry the Once the butter has melted, add the chicken to ter over medium-low heat for five minutes. Hornbacher’s in Fargo – and several semesters 4-5 ozs. scaloppine of chicken breast chicken on both sides until golden brown. the sauce and return pan to burner. Cook over Add the chicken stock and simmer over medi- of study at NDSU, Natalia has had little left- 2 ozs. white wine Transfer to plate, squeeze fresh lemon juice over time – or leftover food. 2 ozs. chicken stock or water low heat for about one minute, transfer to plate um-low heat for 45 minutes. Add the roux and over chicken. Serve. It might have been easy for Kim to buy Natalia a cookbook or two on the Julia Child basics of French cooking or Brought to you by: the secrets of ancient cooks who knew The City of Casselton all the magic combinations of herbs and Casselton Community Casselton Business Association spices. December 2010 Maybe she could send Natalia on one AA - Alcoholics Anonymous CHA - City Hall Auditorium Job Development Authority of those extravagant cooking ventures Central Cass School to France or Italy where people are sub- ATC - Ambulance Training Center GOP - Governors Office Park merged in a week of cooking lessons in CALENDAR CC - Central Cass SLC - Spirit of Life Center the fanciest kitchens in Paris or Rome. CH - City Hall VC - Vets Club CLIP & SAVE! A great idea but a bit impractical – to SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY say the least. • Story Time, Library 10:30am Instead, Kim looked a little closer to • TOPS, Woell Home 8am • JHWR Wahpeton Tny • JHGBB Kindred Tny • Vets Inc., 7:30pm, VC 1 2 (A) 2:30 3 4 home and much closer to reality. One of • CBA Mtg. Noon, • WR Hillsboro Dual Tny • Park Board, Cottonwood, 4:30 • C, JV, & V BBB, NC, 4:45pm 9am her favorite chefs in one of her favorite St. Leo’s • VFW, 7:30pm, VC • Debate - Grand Forks restaurants provided the magic gift for • JHGBB Oak Grove (H) 4:30 • Dance - Fargo North which Kim was searching. Tony Nasello, • 3-5 Xmas Program, 7pm • DFS Auction 7pm, St. Leo’s owner of Sarello’s Restaurant in Moor- Spirit of Life Center head, is a world-seasoned chef who has trained, lived and cooked around the • AA, Martin’s Lutheran 8am • Council, CH 7pm • Spanish Parent Mtg. • Story Time, Library • TOPS, Woell Home 8am • Job Service, CH 10:30 • 7th Gr. GBB Tny, NC world – literally. For the past 10 years, 5 • Wildlife Club, 6pm 6 5:30 7 10:30am 8 • American Legion Aux., 9 • JHGBB Kindred (H) 10 • WR & JHWR Sertoma 11 Tony and his wife, Sarah, have owned • Planning & Zoning, 5:30pm • MS/HS Winter Concert • Lions Club Mtg. 6:30pm VC 7:30pm 4:30 Tny, Grand Forks Central and operated their top-rated restaurant. • JHGBB, NC (A) 4:30 6:30/7:30 Country Kitchen • 9th Gr. Career Expo, Noon • GBB Oakes (A) 6:15 • Dance - West Fargo • PTO Mtg., 5:30 He also teaches and conducts several FargoDome • BBB MPCG (H) 6:15 • Debate - Fargo South • School Board Mtg., 6pm • WR Sertoma Tny, Grand popular cooking classes at Sarello’s. • BBB Milnor (A) 6:15 Forks Central He was, Kim decided, a natural gift • Debate - Fargo South for Natalia. “I started thinking about it and the more I considered asking him • AA, Martin’s Lutheran • Ambulance Board, • Court, CH 4pm • Story Time, Library • TOPS, Woell Home 8am • JHWR Valley City Tny • Debate - Mandan to give her a one-on-one cooking class, 8am 12 7:30pm, ATC 13 • JDA, 7pm, Governors’ 14 10:30am 15 • Fire Dept., Fire Hall 8pm 16 • Debate - Mandan 17 • C, JV & V GBB & BBB 18 • State Student Council • Silver Threads, Presbyterian Buffet & Grill • Wildlife Club, 6pm Wyndmere/Lidgerwood the more excited I got.” Tony, Sarah • JHGBB FSHP (H) 4:30 Church, Noon • State Student Council • BBB Maple Valley (A) 6:15 1pm and Kim had worked on other projects • State Student Council • WR MPCG (H) 6:30 • Dance - Bismarck together, so they knew they shared a • C, JV & V BBB & GBB common passion for “everything food.” Hankinson, 4:45 Kim noted that she always learned a lot whenever they discussed various culi- • Story Time, Library • AA, Martin’s Lutheran • Ambulance Training, • GBB Central Valley • TOPS, Woell Home 8am • Winter Break • Winter Break nary adventures. Kim, who is editor-in- 10:30am 8am 19 7:30pm, ATC 20 (H) 6:15 21 22 • Jaycees, VC 7pm 23 24 25 chief of :Inspired Home”magazine, has • End of 2nd Quarter • Optimist Club Mtg. 5:30pm • Winter Break also been a guest on “The Lost Italian,” Country Kitchen Tony and Sarah’s live radio show, which • C-GBB West Fargo 6:30 airs live every Saturday on AM 1100 The 9th Grade Acedemy Flag. • BBB North Sargent (A) 6:15 And so it was. Late on an October afternoon, Natalia and Kim met Tony • AA, Martin’s Lutheran • Silver Threads, • Court, CH 4pm • Winter Break • Winter Break • Winter Break at the restaurant. For more than two 8am 26 Presbyterian 27 • Winter Break 28 • JHWR & WR Tny 29 • JHWR & WR Tny 30 31 hours, Tony showed Natalia the secrets Church, Noon Rumble on the Red, FargoDome Rumble on the Red, FargoDome of making some great soups and worked • Winter Break • C, JV & V GBB & BBB (A) with her making a prize, signature dish NC, 4:30 – Scaloppine of Chicken Piccata. Tony had set up two work stations, so he and Natalia could work together. First he would demonstrate a technique and then work with Natalia as she tried the procedures herself. “It was a great way to learn,” she said. “It’s always easier to have to do it yourself, then just watch and then hope you can remember it all when you get home.” Tony gave her copies of the recipes