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plays live starting at 9 p.m. at the Sheyenne Saloon in Kathryn as part of the saloons Super Bowl party, which gets underway at 4 p.m. For people 21+. Uncle Deans Tavern in Litchville hosts a Super Bowl party including food and door prizes, starting at 3 p.m. For people 21+. Dirty Johnnys in Luverne is hosting a Super Bowl party. Fun for all. For people 21+. Sunday Bingo Fundraiser at the Hope American Legion; supper served at 5:30 p.m.; bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.; every Sunday through the winter months; proceeds benefit seniors attending March Close-Up trip to Washington, D.C. Valley City Winter Festival is set for Feb. 4 and Feb. 5. Events scheduled throughout the community. More info: VC-Area Chamber of Commerce. Public Open Roller Skating sponsored by the Optimist Club runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays through April at the Rec Center in Valley City. Indoor Ice Skating open to the public runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays running through March, at the Youth Sports Complex in Valley City. at the Community Center, Buffalo, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Indoor Archery Range is now open Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the basement of City Auditorium, Valley City. More info: Neil Pederson, 701-840-0173. meets every Tuesday at noon at the Valley City VFW Club. St. Catherine Catholic School, Valley City, has parent-teacher conferences and a book fair Feb. 6 and Feb. 7. Valley City High School girls basketball vs. Red River. Tower City Senior Citizens meet every Wednesday at the Community Center in Tower City from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A meal is served. More info: Betty Gibbons, president; 701-840-0184. Texas Holdem Tournament every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the Eagles, Valley City. Open to all player levels. More info: Richard Hass: 840-2612. Free, for people 21+. Valley City State University womens basketball vs. Jamestown College at 5:30 p.m., mens basketball vs. Jamestown College at 7:30 p.m., Osmon Fieldhouse in Valley City. Sanford Healths Valley City Eye Center and Optical hosts Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Indoor Archery Range is now open Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the basement of City Auditorium, Valley City. More info: Neil Pederson, 701840-0173.
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The Sheyenne Valley Constitutional Forum presents the program Enemies of Freedom, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sheyenne Care Center conference room, Valley City. No charge. More info: Duane: 701-845-9673. Second Crossing Toastmasters continues to meet every Thursday at noon in the Norway Room, of the Valley City State University Student Center. Visitors are always welcome. More info: Janet, 845-2596. Maple Valley Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) meets Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. Maple Valley high school girls basketball plays Enderlin at Tower City starting at 6 p.m. Tops Club of Enderlin meets every Thursday morning at the Senior Center. Weigh in from 8:30 to 9 a.m.; meeting at 9 a.m. BBB District High School
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Parent-teacher conferences from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Valley City Public Schools No school: Valley City Public Schools District ii High School Boys Basketball Tournament is Feb. 10, 11, and 13 at the Fargo Civic Center. BBB District High School Boys Basketball Tournament is Feb. 9-11. Valley City High School boys basketball vs. Fargo North.
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Valley City Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at 12:04 p.m. at the Valley City VFW Club. St. Catherine Catholic School, Valley City, hosts is annual Saints Alive Spaghetti Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Open Mic at Duttons Parlour in downtown Valley City is every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Entertainers (music, comedy, poetry, etc.) and audience-members welcome. No cost.
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ome of you probably know Kelly Tabor. Most of the time, hes busy with his wife running The Broken Spoke Family Restaurant & Saloon in Valley City, where they make and By Nikki Laine serve what I can personally Zinke attest to is a mighty mean burger. And during fair weather, Kelly spends a lot of time with his car club and lots of folks here and around the state likely know him from the Greased Lightning circuit. But did you know that Kelly, at one time, also worked for KOVC radio as a trivia show host? I didnt. Fortunately, Kelly has hung onto some of the questions from that long-ago radio program and has kindly offered them up for your enjoyment. OK, heres how well do this: Ill post the questions right side up. Then, follow below with the answers, posted upside down. Ready? Question 1: What town is the home of the Old Round House, a concrete elevator built on a patented design called the Brahtz Perfection? Question 2: When was Pioneer Park established?
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trial fibrillation, or A-Fib, is the most common heart arrhythmia affecting approximately 2.7 million people in the United States and projected to affect more By Ashok R. than 5.5 million people Jethwas by 2050. The prevalence increases from 0.9 percent of the population under the age of 55 and up to 9 percent of the population older than 80. Patients with A-Fib add $26 billion to the nations health care costs each year. A-Fib is an irregular heartbeat that is caused by a disturbance in the normal electrical conduction system of the heart. Normally, our hearts contract and relax in a rhythmic fashion. However, with A-Fib, the upper chambers (atria) of our hearts quiver and do not contract and relax in the normal rhythmic fashion. This leads to slowing and pooling of blood, which can allow blood to clot. People with atrial fibrillation are often asymptomatic or may feel like their heart is flip-flopping or skipping beats. Other symptoms include lightheadedness or dizziness. The most common contributing factors for this condition are hypertension, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease and heart failure. It can also be caused by several other non-cardiac conditions such as hyperthyroidism, alcoholism, obesity or chronic kidney disease. The major complications that may occur as a result of A-Fib include blood clots, heart failure and additional heart rhythm disturbances. The clots that may form in the upper chambers of the heart can break loose and travel up to the brain causing strokes or into other arteries causing death of tissue. People with atrial fibrillation have a five times greater chance of having a stroke and 15 to 20 percent of strokes are attributable to AFib. Wa r n i n g signs of a stroke include sudden numbness or
At long last, Im finally normal

rest of the world realize that some things are not meant to be. We are living in the middle of agriculture country here in the northern plains. The soil is still rich for growing all kinds of food, and yet, up to 95 percent of the food in the supermarket has come from great distances. Yes, it travels further than the farmer does in a year. To make the journey it has to be packaged and repackaged and stamped with expiration dates or bred to last the 3,000-mile trip from either coast. Thats not normal. When those dates expire, tons and tons of perfectly good food is being unwrapped and BALCOM: 15
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inally. At long last. Im normal at least according to Joel Salatin. And thats good enough for me. If you were paying attention to earlier columns, I have been reading Salatins latest book By Sue B. Folks, This Aint Normal: A Balcom Farmers Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World. Boy, do I agree with his comments on the world of food, as we know it today. Im not even half-way though and Im convinced that for the first time in my life, Im normal. Now, we just have to help the
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The recent decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove the Great Lakes population of gray wolves from federal protection might not seem as important in North Dakota as some of the other states in the Midwest, but it is significant nonetheless. Stephanie Tucker, North Dakota Game and Fish Department furbearer biologist, said this development is important because it means the Great Lakes population has recovered enough to no longer warrant protection by the Endangered Species Act. However, the Great Lakes population region delisting only includes the portion of North Dakota east of U.S. Highway 83 and the Missouri River, thus complicating their management status in our state, Tucker said. Due to this action, the management of wolves found roaming through the eastern portion of the state will fall back to the State Game and Fish Department under state management guidelines as a protected furbearer. The complicating aspect of the decision is that wolves moving through western North Dakota (west of Highway 83 and the Missouri River) still remain under federal protection because that area falls between the Great Lakes and Rocky Mountain boundaries. Although we do get rare sightings in North Dakota, we dont have a resident wolf population in the state, or enough suitable habitat to support one; therefore, we have no plans to allow a hunting season on wolves at this point, Tucker said. The upside is that under state management, we now have the flexibility to deal with any issues that may arise with the occasional transient animals moving through North Dakota. State law provides a provision for landowners to protect their property from depredation by a state-managed furbearer. Therefore, landowners in eastern North Dakota could shoot a wolf posing a threat to livestock. However, west of highway 83 and the Missouri River, wolves are still an endangered species under stricter federal protection. Subsequently, landowners in that part of the state must first contact proper federal authorities before taking action on their own. Our hope is that in the near future, additional delisting action by the Fish and Wildlife Service will address western North Dakota, Tucker said. Then the confusion over split management status in our state will be eliminated. The North Dakota Game and Fish Departments annual midwinter waterfowl survey in early January showed 279,000 birds, a record high for the number of ducks and geese wintering in the state. Mike Szymanski, migratory game bird biologist, said an estimated 90,000 Canada geese were observed on the Missouri River, and another 70,500 were scattered on Lake Sakakawea, which was completely open east of the Van Hook Arm. After summarizing the numbers, a record 190,000 geese were tallied statewide. This years survey was highly abnormal, and numbers of waterfowl within the state were probably underestimated because of the open water and lack of snow statewide, Szymanski said. The lack of snow cover was especially important in keeping these birds around. A mild, dry fall with record-setting warm temperatures kept the birds here longer than usual, Szymanski said, with snow geese remaining in the southern half of the state until early December. In addition to the record number of geese, mallards reached an all-time high as 88,000 were counted statewide, with 31,000 on Devils Lake. This years survey results are a dramatic turnaround from the last three severe winters when less than 36,000 total waterfowl were observed statewide each year, Szymanski said.
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s a biologist I deal with aspects of fish and wildlife behavior on a routine basis. Hardly a week goes by that I dont get at least one phone call By Doug or email from some- Leier one who witnessed an odd, strange, or erratic animal behavior, or saw something in an unusual location. After nearly two decades in the field, I have learned to never say never. Even if I get a call on a pink flamingo in a storm-water retention pond, my initial response would be could be, you just never know. Thats always a safe response without the benefit of a first-hand look. I did one time express doubt regarding a call about a kangaroo stuck in a fence. And my suspicion was confirmed when it was later determined the animal was actually a young deer attempting to kick its way loose. This winter a few people have asked about seeing fewer deer and smaller herds of deer in areas where hunters or landowners for the last several years may have seen deer bunched up
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in larger groups. As with many outdoor issues, weather, habitat and populations all tend to play a part in what is seen or not seen across the prairie. Out of the gate, Ill explain that a lack of visible groups of deer is not necessarily a bad sign from the perspective of a biologist or a landowner. Just a short year ago, the extreme cold, piles of snow and long winter created many reported deer depredation situations across North Dakota where dozens and sometimes even hundreds of deer gathered near food sources. One reason deer arent as visible as last year is simply that over much of the state, the landscape through late The typical radio station reaches only 3% to 12% January was more of adults during its best time slot morning drive time. 74% of radio listeners report changing the station when brown than white. a commercial comes on while in their car. Deer just dont The use of portable digital music devices and satellite radio penetration stand out as much continues to grow and erode broadcast radios audience. as they do against a white background. Secondly, deer Be Loud and Clear! can find something Despite all the doom and gloom news you hear about newspapers, the decline to eat just about anyin readership that the pundits report as near death is about -2.5% nationwide in THE the past two years and the primary reason is that community newspaper where this winter so readership is growing at an unprecedented rate. they arent nearly so Add to that the fact that 44% of all active Internet users visited a newspaper Web site last month, and youll realize that communityOF newspapers and their affiliated Web sites congregated around BARNES COUNTY
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isolated food sources. We may still have some large gatherings of deer in places, but for the most part those situations are more of an exception than the rule this year. A third factor that might explain why some people are seeing fewer deer this winter is that the state likely has fewer deer. In addition to three severe winters in a row, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, through hunting pressure on antlerless deer with rifles, bows and muzzleloaders, has been trying to reduce the statewide deer population for the last five years or more. The winters served to accelerate the population reduction. This year, the management strategy will be to try to increase deer numbers in most units. For a couple of years, and possibly more depending on weather and habitat changes, that will mean fewer licenses available than in other recent hunting seasons. Whether its icefishing, predator hunting, work, family vacation or sports travel with the kids, if youre traveling across North Dakota this winter, dont be shocked if you dont see deer gathered in the same places they were the last few years. Its understandable that people would express concern over not seeing so many deer this year, but for the most part, thats probably a good sign.
Leier is a biologist with North Dakota Game & Fish.
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or the past few weekends, I have been exploring a small impoundment about 20 minutes from home. Rumor had it that big bluegills roamed the basin out from the public access, but all my efforts had produced over the past month was a plethora of puny perch. At the urging of my buddy Randy, we headed By Nick back for one more try on the small reser- Simonson voir, based on a tip a fellow gave us on our way off the ice at the end of our last trip. We ventured off from the point and I fired up the auger and began punching holes out in a line from shore. After the thirtieth hole I clicked the auger off, tied a tiny jig on my spring bobber rod and began to explore the basin before us. With my friend fishing shallow, I walked out to the farthest hole in the line with plans of working my way back toward shore. As soon as I dropped the transducer in the hole, three lines flickered against the black backdrop of my sonar. I dropped the jig and watched it spiral out of view into the murky waters of the 40-acre lake formed by the damming of a small creek some 30 years ago. The lines rose up to meet the jig and I readied for the inevitable undoubtedly they would be the same six-inch perch I had encountered before. The spring bobber on my rod bounced and I set the hook with a snap of my wrist. The blank bent in a solid arc and I knew right away the fish on the other end was not one of the tiny perch I had worked so hard to get away from. The line spun around the hole as the whirling fight of the fish pulled it tight against the edge of the ice and then popped it loose and over to the other side of the hole. The upside-down tornado whirled closer and closer to the surface as the line between the rod and hook shortened. Like the moon sliding in front of the sun, the circular body of a big bluegill eclipsed the diameter of the hole and I felt my eyes go wide. With many other anglers in the shallows where my friend was fishing, I gave a quick but muted whistle to my buddy and held the hand-sized panfish up for him to see and motioned him to join me out over the deeper water. In a few minutes we were in the thick of a bluegill bonanza. Our backs turned to the rising south wind; we raised the red lines off of the bottom and got them to bite with a subtle shake of a small plastic tail or a lightlyhooked spike. Time and again, quality sized bluegills came to hand, but as the wind rose, the fish became more stubborn. We switched jigs to pull a few more from 14 feet; bounced to a hole just on the break to land another out of 12 feet; and varied our baits to trigger other fish we encountered at various depths in between. Even when we were forced by the wind to set up the shack and settle for a more stationary but comfortable position, the fish directly under us could be fooled by keeping our baits moving and modified from time-to-time when things slowed down. The entire afternoon we landed 40 gills. In that time,
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Success! All it takes is a few big bluegills to make a trip worth it. (Photo/Nick Simonson)
we hooked only one perch. If it wasnt for my friends continued press to give the lake one more try; the bluegills might have just been a hopeful thought for next season. But by persevering, trying new areas and varying our presentations, we found success where we once found only frustration, and had we given up the stories of the big bluegills would have remained just that. Ive learned in the past few seasons whether hunting or fishing that sometimes perseverance is all it takes to have a breakthrough like the one I experienced this
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much of her time baking rolls, cookies and the cafs ever-popular pies. e 81-year-old describes a typical day at the caf as farmers, residents and high school students stroll in for a bite to eat. e rst to arrive, she says, are the men, about 15 of whom gather around one table to drink co ee and eat eggs. Discussing sports, politics and, depending on the time of year, ooding, they roll dice to see who gets the tab for that days cup of Joe. By 8:30, theyre gone, and the women come in. ey talk about everything, Wanzek says, including community events and their churches. Every year, the Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist parishes in Wimbledon put on a Cover art from the album Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman: The joint Christmas pageant *** Complete Recordings 1941-1947. The famed singer grew as well as other happenEach morning at up in Wimbledon. the Wimbledon Groings such as fall turkey cery and Caf, Dolores dinners. Sometimes, the Lory Wanzek starts the soup and specials for the day cook listens as the women break into song. at around 7 o clock. A longtime cook who took over the Later, it might be business owners who stop by for kitchen shortly a er the eatery opened, Wanzek spends COMMUNITY: 9
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR LLOYD OMDAHL
Ideas sought to commemorate Titanic

tanic hitting the iceberg will be about 9:50 p.m., on Saturday, April 14, local time. It is a little confusing because onboard time ome of us have been discussing vari- was changed each evening to match the ous possible ways of recognizing the ships movement and there were two shipTitanic centennial in 2012. We have board times, one a working time and the no budget and no official status, but if you other a passenger time.) It might be nice if a Valley City church are interested in participating with us, would you please add your activity, sto- held a memorial service. There are conries or suggestions to the list at the Barnes flicting stories as to what the orchestra was Country Historical Museum?In any case, playing as the ship was sinking, but one please remember that the event was a trag- survivor remembered a ship officer having edy resulting in the deaths of over a thou- them sing the hymn, Pull for the Shore sand innocent human beings, a shocking by Philip Bliss, as her life boat was rowing jolt to society in the failure of modern tech- away from the wreck. The Titanic disaster was the first event in nology, a miraculous success of modern technology in saving the lives of hundreds which a major news story was reported in of humans and an everlasting alluring tale real time to the public throughout the world with many interpretations.Under U.S. law by electronic means and it set the stage for the wreckage site is, an international mar- modern newspaper, radio and television itime memorial to the men, women, and mass media news.The New York Times began distributing the story while lifeboats children who perished aboard her. Please let Wes Andersen (at the Histori- were still in the water and it wasnt known cal Museum) or me know if you have any if there would be any survivors. The integstories of personal interest related to the rity and accuracy of The New York Times coverage transformed the local newspaper Titanic. On board the Titanic were passengers into the U.S. national newspaper.It is also traveling to the Valley City area. For ex- probable that most, if not all, of those in ample, Charles Dahl was traveling to Fin- the life boats would have perished without gal and survived. Johan Nysveen was going the radio distress messages. Both the American and British inquiry to Grand Forks and died. Daniel Gronnestad was going to Portland and died.Mr. committees made many recommendations and Mrs. Chaffee were first-class passen- that became law around the world.The Ragers traveling to Amenia.She lived and he dio Act of 1912 required the licensing of all died.Joel Gustaf was traveling to Sheyenne. US radio stations. The first Safety of Life Joels recovered body was number 285 and at Sea convention in 1914 established the was buried in Halifax.Olaus Abelseth was International Ice Patrol, which continues traveling to South Dakota, but retired in today. I will be working with the VCSU library North Dakota, where he died in 1980. It is believed that Mrs. Lena Rasmussen of putting together a display dealing with South Dakota perished because she was re- the science and technology related to the luctant to leave her valuables in her cabin Titanic, especially radio communications unprotected. Mrs. Mary Hewlett, traveling and the media. And finally, the Scott (1910-1912) and to visit her son in Rapid City, S.D., found luck with lifeboat number 13. There is a the Shackleton Wendell Sea (1914-1917) plaque on a wall in the Winnipeg City Hall Antarctica expeditions marked the end of in memory of the Winnipeggers who did the classical age of exploration in which the explorers were out of contact with civilizanot survive the Titanic disaster. There are also many stories which may tion, while in the Titanic (1912) and the or may not be true.For example, the Rev. Shackleton Ross Sea (1914-1917) incidents Charles Morgan, minister of Rosedale lives were saved because global communiMethodist Church in Winnipeg, took a cations were available to those in remote nap before the Sunday evening service.He regions. World leadership in science and dreamed of a chorus of voices singing a technology was shifting from Great Brithymn with a background of angry wa- ain and France to Germany and the United ter waves.Upon wakening he went to the States. The United States dominated the hymn board and changed the posted song consumer electronics market from about number to the hymn heard in his dream. that time until leadership began shifting to So the congregation sang, Hear Father, Asia around the 1970s. while we pray to Thee, for those in peril on Gilbert Kuipers is an associate professor at Valley City State University in the Math, Science, Health and the seas just before the Titanic hit the Physical Education Division. Reach him by email at iceberg. (The centennial time for the Tigilbert.kuipers@vcsu.edu Letter from Gilbert Kuipers Valley City
Cramer confounds GOP nominating process B

y announcing that he will bypass the Republican endorsing convention and go straight to the party primary in his quest for a U. S. House seat, Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer has thrown the party endorsing process into turmoil. After accepting five prior endorsements for public office by conventions, he has made this decision to break away from a convention endorsement for several obvious reasons. First, he remembers that he lost the U.S. House endorsement in the 2010 convention and he doesnt want that to happen again. Sizing up his chances in the 2012 convention, he has concluded that he may not be able to beat the other five candidates vying for the endorsement. Second, he has better statewide name By Lloyd recognition Omdahl than any of the other Republican candidates for the endorsement. He has served in as a Public Service Commissioner since 2003 and has run for the U.S. House twice. Third, he has amassed a big campaign chest. He has enough money to finance a stronger primary campaign than any of the other candidates. His unilateral decision leaves the Republican convention and the five other announced candidates in a
quandary. If the Republicans want to retain their self-respect as a party, they cant let Cramer dictate the terrain for the race. They certainly must endorse a candidate. Of course, they could declare an open primary and encourage one and all to join Cramer on the primary ballot. However, that would be playing Cramers game because Cramer holds the biggest cards in the game name recognition and money. If the convention endorses a candidate, the party would be obligated to give that candidate the utmost of support to defeat Cramer. To endorse a candidate and abandon him/her would be unthinkable. OMDAHL: 12
Groundhog Day: The holiday in Hawaii, N.D.

he two main ingredients for having Groundhog Day are having four seasons and a groundhog (woodchuck). Here in North Dakota, we have both. In Hawaii it is, of course, a different matter. If you stay there long enough, changes of season become apparent, but these changes are vague and flexible. It is said that the Big Island of Hawaii has around 20 microclimates. This means that the climate five miles, or even five blocks, away (sometimes next door), might be quite different
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from where you live. The weather reports on radio and television usually By Dennis have to do Stillings with wind and surf conditions and the occasional hurricane. If you want to know just what the weather is in another part of the island, there are websites that show transmitted 360-degree videos of the area in question so that you can see for yourself.
Yet, a North Dakotan might say that that Hawaii has no weather. Winter conditions, however, can be found in Hawaii. Where we lived on the Big Island, the temperature once got down to the mid40s (with no heating of any kind and single-wall construction of the house, it passed for winter as far as we were concerned.), and I heard tell that snow flurries had once been seen a couple of miles up the road at a 2,700-foot elevation. I have also seen three of STILLINGS: 12
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STILLINGS: FROM 11 the local mountains with significant snow cover. One of them, 14,000-foot Mauna Kea (where the famous Keck observatories are located) had snow cover much more often than the other mountains, and there was enough snow to justify (at least in local minds) having a Ski Club. Mauna Kea was also visited now and then by ice-storms with 60+miles-per-hour winds. The closest Hawaii has to a groundhog is the mongoose, a nasty little critter famous for beating up on cobras. This animal was imported by some clever person to kill the rats in Hawaii. Unfortunately, rats tend to roam at night, while mongoose go about by day. This left Hawaii with a brand-new infestation. Since, in Hawaii, the mongoose almost always sees its shadow on Feb. 2, and winter never shows up, much less last for six more weeks, the whole ritual of Groundhog Day would seem to be a meaningless exercise. Nevertheless, after checking on whether the mongoose had seen their shadows, we would celebrate the day with a showing of the Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day, and make up a Minnesota menu including, of course, hot dish usually a macaroni and cheese casserole. The next day we would inform our friends that we were going to have another six weeks of winter. After moving back to North Dakota and its winters, it dawned on me that I had harbored an entirely wrong conception of the meaning of Groundhog Day. As the story goes, if the groundhog sees its shadow on Feb. 2, there will be six more weeks of winter. I had always thought that this was a bad thing. If the groundhog didnt see its shadow, there wouldnt be six more weeks of winter, and that was supposed to be a good thing. Now, it seems to me that in North Dakota, more often than not, we are likely to have about 8 more weeks of winter after Feb. 2; therefore, it is a good thing if the groundhog sees its shadow because that will cut off at least a couple of weeks of winter suffering. Since I have never heard specified just how many more weeks of winter there might be if the groundhog doesnt see its shadow, it could end up being fewer than six weeks or maybe more. WIMBLEDON: FROM 9 which has helped existing businesses with projects through the city sales tax and spruced up Wimbledons appearance by placing flowers along the towns main street in the summer. *** Of course, the town hasnt seen only roses. With a population of about 215 down from between 400 and 500 in the late 1960s, and a high of nearly 900 in the early 1900s Wimbledon continues to lose residents each year, says Pickar, the mayor. Were strictly a farming community and were always trying to see if we can bring something to the plate as far as another industry to Wimbledon, says Pickar, 56, a part-owner of the towns Agroline location, which sells fertilizer. But thats always tough to do in a small town. Indeed, Johnston says as much as the WCIC has helped existing businesses with projects, attracting new ones has proven a non-
Recipe for Waco Groundhog in Sour Cream

1 Groundhog (Woodchuck), skinned & cleaned 1/2 cup Vinegar 1 tablespoon Salt 2 quarts Water 2 teaspoons Soda 1/2 cup Flour 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Allspice 1/2 cup Bacon fat 3 small Wild onions 1/2 cup Water 1 cup Sour cream
Skin and clean the groundhog. Wash and dry and put in an earthen crock. Cover with water and a half cup of vinegar and 1 T. of salt. Let stand in a cool place overnight. In the morning, remove from brine, wash and pat dry with a damp cloth. In a large soup kettle combine 2 qt. of water and 2 T. of soda. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, removing the scum as it rises to the surface. Drain and rinse the ground-
hog meat and cut into serving pieces. Combine the flour, salt and allspice and dredge the pieces of meat in the mixture.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Melt the bacon fat in a heavy iron frying pan until smoking. Brown meat on all sides. Transfer the browned meat into a greased 4 qt. casserole. Arrange sliced onions on top, add water, cover and bake in a preheated oven for 2 hours or until the meat is
tender. Transfer the meat to a heated platter to keep warm. Put the casserole on top of the stove over medium heat and spoon in the sour cream stirring constantly. Do not let the sauce come to a boil. Put the meat back into the casserole and simmer for about 15 minutes. Delicious served with creamed dandelion leaves.
Dennis Stillings lives in Valley City. He has previously lived in Hawaii.
starter. That could be caused, in part, to what Pickar and grocery store manager Clemens say is a dearth of vacant real estate in Wimbledon. And perhaps the largest issue facing the town is a Barnes County North School District effort to close its Wimbledon location and two others in favor of a centralized location, away from Wimbledon. In repeated attempts, the district has so far failed to convince voters to approve a plan that would allow the move. We would just love a new school, but we dont like the location, Pickar says. Thats a very important part of the whole equation, too, is the school system. *** After her college roommate mailed her the Washington Post article proclaiming the small towns demise in 1977, Olombel moved to France to work for 3M, never thinking about returning to Wimbledon. But in 2004, she came back to the area to care for family members
as their health declined. She took over the Wimbledon Newsletter, which she sends out to about 500 former and current residents 11 times a year. (She also volunteers at the Wimbledon Recycling Center.) When I came back, the thing that was impressive to me, Olombel says, is it just wasnt one person or a group of two or three that were on every committee and ran the town. Youve got one group thats really taken the museum in town, youve got another group thats on the city council, youve got another group thats on the grocery and WCIC. You dont have one little fiefdom here, and thats really good. A couple of years ago, Olombel used the newsletter to write a response, a long time coming, to the 1977 Post article. She says its not necessarily one thing but instead many small things that have gone right for the town. Her prediction for the next 35 years? I expect Wimbledon will still be on the map.
Heres a list of businesses in Wimbledon, compiled from www.wimbledonnd.com and other sources:
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OMDAHL: FROM 11 This means that the Republican Party will be forced to invest thousands of dollars in a U.S. House race that it would otherwise put into Rick Bergs U.S. Senate race. Another consideration. The five other announced candidates may reconsider their availability if they are going to be forced into a hard-fought primary campaign even though backed by a convention endorsement. For sure, running in the primary would require massive amounts of time and a significant personal financial commitment. While Cramer may have the benefit of name recognition and a fat treasury, his move will cost him dearly in party good will. That will trim more than a few votes from his tally. If he should win the nomination in the primary, he may find it difficult to fire up party enthusiasm for the fall campaign. Republicans are better than Democrats at
closing ranks after bitter disagreements but wide primary campaigns on their own. In other there will be a considerable number of Repub- words, money is not a prerequisite for getting licans who will sit on their hands in a Cramer into politics in North Dakota. campaign. They will feel that they have the For that reason alone, conventions are worth luxury of sitting out the campaign because the preserving. Republicans will surely keep the Congressional Lloyd Omdahl was the Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota, takseat since the Democrats are fielding a candiing office after Ruth Meiers died in 1987. date who does not have statewide recognition or significant funds. After accepting a convention endorsement five times, this is no year for Cramer to question the legitimacy of the convention nominating system Powdercoating & Gold Plating owners: Brian & cole Mindt even though North Dakota has had a primary system since 1908 that is open and available to anyone who can round up a handful of signatures to get on the ballot. We may have an open primary in the law but we are a convention state. n custom-Built cables - stainless steel Braided and Black n Machine shop services This has benefited candidates who lack the personal resources to run state-
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Barnes County Commission Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Valley City, North Dakota The Barnes County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, November 15, 2011, with all members present. Kerry Johnson, Highway Superintendent, discussed riverbank erosion problems on the Petersen Bridge, 2nd bridge going south on the Kathryn Road. He stated it needs to be repaired before spring. Discussion ensued concerning documentation and funding of such erosion in anticipation of more water coming through the Sheyenne. Shawn Mayfield of KLJ agreed to prepare estimates of such documentation for the countys bridges and a comprehensive study of the riverbanks focusing on problem areas such as oxbows. The consensus of the Board was to allow Mr. Johnson to move forward with the Peterson bridge work. Discussion was held regarding a temporary easement agreement with Valley City to release Barnes County from liability connected with utility poles placed in the right of way on the south shoulder of County Road 20 (Old 10). Berntson made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to sign the agreement for temporary easement as presented. Motion carried. Mr. Mayfield stated the 2009 ER Project Site 3 Sanborn Lake-East of #1 (West of blinking light) pavement repair was not done to specs; therefore, 50 percent of the payment was withheld pending correction of the problems. Lee Grossman, States Attorney, advised the Board to request copies of the agendas and minutes of the meetings listed on a voucher for payment submitted by Duane Lettenmaier of the Water Resource Board. Minutes were reviewed for the meetings of 10-25; 11-1; and 11-4. Leitner made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to approve the three sets of minutes as amended. Motion carried. Appointment of a Social Services board member was discussed. Berntson made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to appoint Henrik Voldal. Upon a roll call vote with Knutson and Berntson voting yes, and Leitner, Schwehr, and Froelich voting no, motion failed. Leitner made a motion, seconded by Froelich, to appoint Bobbie Miller to the board. Upon a roll call vote with Leitner, Schwehr, and Froelich voting yes, and Berntson and Knutson voting no, motion carried. The employee Christmas party was set for December 16 at the Eagles. The possible sale of Little Yellowstone Park was discussed. Present were Kevin Bishop, Ransom County Commissioner, and Stacy Erdmann and Laurie Bischof, founders of Riding for Dreams, a therapeutic riding program for children with disabilities. They explained the non-profit program and discussed their needs. The option will be further explored at the next Park Board meeting. Kim Franklin, Emergency Manager, presented documents for signature: Appointment of Deb Kantrud of South Central Dakota Regional Council as applicant agent for the Hazard Mitigation Program; Consulting agreement (SCDRC) amendment; and Homeland Security grant application for $5,067, for First Responder training and exercise. Berntson made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to sign the documents as presented. Motion carried. Mr. Grossman discussed a bill from DKK, a Jamestown-based guardianship/conservatorship company appointed by District Court to provide services to Barnes County residents. The services were formerly free, and the company began charging fees without having a prior agreement in place. Mr. Grossman advised the Commissioners not to pay this bill. A request for air cards for sheriffs vehicles was reviewed. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to authorize the Sheriffs Office to purchase the wireless Internet air cards as requested. Motion carried. The delinquent tax property sale was held, with one property in Sanborn being purchased from Barnes County. There being no further business to come before the Board, Leitner made a motion, seconded by Berntson, to adjourn. Motion carried. Edward R. McGough Barnes County Auditor Cindy Schwehr, Chairperson Barnes County Commission
Barnes County Commission Tuesday January 3, 2012 Valley City, ND 58072 The Barnes County Commission met in regular session Tuesday, January 3, 2012 with all members present. Kerry Johnson, Highway Superintendant, and Shawn Mayfield discussed the Contract and Contract bond for West Sanborn Grade raise project CER-0222(072) West of ND1. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Berntson, to approve signing the contract with Gratech. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. There was a discussion of Paul Bennings letter concerning Federal Aid Reimbursement in the Devils Lake Basin & Statewide Disasters. Discussion concerning funding of the River Bank Study. Froelich will take the request for funding to the Barnes County Water Resource District, then on to the State Water District Board. Minutes of December 20, 2011 meeting were reviewed. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Froelich, to approve the minutes as amended. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, except Berntson, who voted no, motion carried. Betty Koslofsky, Tax Director, presented the State Certified Agricultural land valuations for Barnes County. Commissioner Froelich made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to approve lowering the valuation by 4.5%. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Teresa Will and Ellen Bjelland presented information for promoting On-The-Move to the Commissioners. Ms. Will asked to have the No Smoking policy changed from No Smoking to No Tobacco Use. Leitner made a motion, seconded by Schwehr, to change the wording. Upon a roll call vote, Leitner, Froelich and Schwehr voted yes. Knutson and Berntson voted no. Motion carried. Leitner made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to approve the Liquor License for Kellys Crossing. Upon a roll call vote, with all members voting yes, motion carried. Randy McLaflin was present for the discussion of the proposed K-9 Unit. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Froelich, not to proceed with a K-9 Unit at this time. Upon a roll call vote with all voting yes, motion carried. Heather Pautz presented a request for the purchase of blinds. Leitner made a motion, seconded by Froelich, to allow the purchase. Upon
a roll call vote, with all members voting yes, motion carried. Ms. Pautz presented the Social Service Restructuring plan. Ms. Pautz will need to compare her data with the salary increase voted on at the last meeting. Ms. Pautz will return to a later meeting. Kim Franklin, representing the Emergency Services Communication Committee, asked for approval for Dispatch workers to use their own personal computers for Internet access that is non-work related. Leitner made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to allow the use of personal computers to be used during downtimes. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion was carried. Jennifer Feist, representing the Economic Development Corporation, requested a $15,000.00 loan for BSG Inc. (Wimbledon Caf). Froelich made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to approve the request. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Ms. Feist provided information for a grant application from the Economic Development Corporation Fund. Valley City has approved $300,000.00 to the applicant. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to approve the grant request of $150,000.00. Upon a roll call vote, with everyone voting yes, motion carried. The following funds were approved from the month of December: General Fund: Abraham, Michael $30.60, Ace Hardware $90.09, American Solutions For Business $151.92, Americinn - Valley City $277.20, Anderson, Shawn $50.50, Bakkegard & Schell $68.00, Barnes Co Highway Dept $3,047.62, Berntson, Rodger $197.34, Best Of Times Printing $185.00, Bitz Tire $505.02, Brown & Saenger $294.19, Business & Legal Reports $428.58, Butler Machinery $1,240.42, Cable Services $37.87, Cardmember Service $1,851.58, Cass County Electric $66.96, Central Dakota Mechanical, Inc. $494.50, Centurylink Az $217.15, Centurylink Wa $1,994.43, City County Health District $64.00, Comfort Inn - Bismarck $455.00, Cruff, Bradley A. $137.70, Cruff, Tim $45.00, Crump, Scott K $25.00, Dacotah Paper Co. $82.69, Dakota Industrial Supply $302.40, Dakota Plains Cooperative $382.29, Doyle, Leon $65.80, Electro Watchman, Inc. $183.75, Fallen, Kayla $25.00, Franklin Balmaceda $188.50, Froelich, John J $180.00, G&K Services $489.30, Galls Incorp $105.98, Goven, Thomas $187.50, Grager, Michelle $114.10, Hager, Brian $12.50, Handy Hardware & Rental $88.47, Hansen, Sandy
$275.85, High Plains Water $42.00, ITD $300.00, Kari's Cleaning $63.70, Knutson, Eldred J $278.94, Kohn Electric $252.50, Koslofsky, Betty J $317.13, Laumb, Dennis $7.14, Leadbetter, Linda $3,922.14, Leaf $423.36, Legge, Scott F $26.52, Leitner, Philip $180.00, Litchville Bulletin $84.59, Loibl, Steve $25.00, Lokken, David $30.60, Marco $132.02, Mercy Hospital - Valley City $137.00, Mid-American Research Chemical $193.20, Mid-States Wireless, Inc. $327.00, Monson, Donna M $27.54, MDU $1,471.48, Mortenson, Delyle $45.00, ND Dept Of Emergency Services $156.00, ND Emergency Management Assn $50.00, Neuberger, Holly $100.00, North Dakota Supreme Court $25.00, Northwest Iron Fireman, Inc. $3,980.36, On Demand Graphics & Signs $767.20, Pamida (Bc Sheriff) $13.79, Pedersen, Bertel P $18.36, Perkins, Inc. $1,800.00, Pitney Bowes $800.04, Prosby Body Shop $945.69, RDJ Specialties, Inc. $296.80, Record Keepers, Llc $54.00, Riverside Gardens $4,365.40, Roorda, Elizabeth $163.40, Schwehr, Cindy L $180.00, Servicemaster Of Valley City $1,290.00, Smith, Ron $65.70, State Board Of Law Examiners $760.00, Stein's, Inc. $274.72, Stoudt-Ross Ford, Inc. $66.50, TDS Metrocom - Mn $11.46, The Window Man $55.00, Thiel, Jason $35.70, Valley Auto Parts $2.29, Valley City Public Works $1,052.12, Valley City Times-Record $761.84, Valley Officeworks $1,515.51, Verizon $452.68, Wade's Service Center $57.98, Weiss, Tom $65.80, Wells Fargo Bank $232.41, Wells Fargo Ins.Services-ND $50.00, West Payment Center $130.90, White Banner Uniform Company $228.00, Winkler, Arvid $13.26; City County Health: Ability Network, Inc $1,500.00, American Journal Of Nursing $33.90, ASD Healthcare $339.00, Best Western Doublewood Inn - Bismarc $69.30, Cardmember Service $1,349.08, Central Avenue Pharmacy $97.88, Centurylink Az $35.26, Centurylink Wa $155.86, Cuypers, Kristen $19.89, Dakota Central $49.95, Dakota Plains $129.51, Dex Media East Llc $37.38, Foss Drug $250.00, Glaxosmithkline Pharm $1,076.00, Hansen, Sarah $3.57, ITD $6.20, Ingstad Family Media $350.00, Langland, Tamara $163.71, Leevers $8.70, Medibage $123.60, Mercy Hospital Valley City $1,012.95, Moore Medical, Llc $614.67, NDLeague Of Cities $30.00, MDDOH $991.20, Pamida $32.00, Radisson Hotel-Bismarck $69.30, Rosenau, Vicki $137.70, Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. $502.25, Sansio $600.00, Scantron Corporation
$272.32, Thompson, Laurel $20.91, Thomsen, Paula $32.69, Valley Drug $359.35, Valley Officeworks $513.12, Viland, Beth $193.48, Wick Investments $300.00, Will, Theresa $193.83, YPHHP $250.00; Veterans Service Office: Barnes Co Highway Dept $253.02, Centurylink Az $11.14, Valley Officeworks $411.20, Verwey, James $121.37;Social Services: At&T - Carol Stream $191.25, Aune, Alicia $960.38, Barnes Co Housing Authority $836.00, Bayley Neurauter, Lisa A $525.16, Best Western - Mandan $69.30, Bitz Tire $15.00, Brothers III $581.08, Cardmember Service $1,849.26, Centurylink Az $92.78, Centurylink Wa $29.94, CCH District $12.00, Comfort Inn - Bismarck $455.00, Comfort Suites-Bismarck $69.00, Compson, Becky Lynn $45.39, Days Inn- Bismarck $69.30, Huss, Candice J $38.76, Jamestown Wireless Concepts $279.96, Jewett, Dirinda $99.00, Kracht, Christina $314.68, Kracht, Christina K $78.67, Lang, Nicole $376.68, Mcgregor, Tara $125.97, MDU $422.77, ND Dept Of Human Services $10,109.94, Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel $3,425.00, Pautz, Heather $429.34, Pershing, Llc $312.83, Pommerer, Katharine $427.89, Quick, Samantha $70.89, Record Keepers, Llc $135.00, Valley City Times-Record $94.00, Valley Drug $627.78, Valley Officeworks $1,398.25, Vanhal, Michelle $113.22, Verizon $194.10, YPHHP $125.00; County Road And Bridge: A P Equipment Inc $173.34, Ace Hardware $2.58, Acme Electric $212.24, Bakkegard & Schell $573.80, Bayshore City Side $406.92, Bitz Tire $330.32, Butler Machinery Co. $1,352.25, Cardmember Service $40.00, Carquest Auto Parts StoreSt Louis $725.56, Catco Clutch & Transmission $623.21, Centurylink Az $21.90, Dakota Industrial Supply $121.00, Dickey Rural Telephone $68.98, Fastenal $424.65, FCCU $233.86, General Equipment & Supplies $1,185.14, Grotberg Electric, Inc. $22.84, Handy Hardware & Rental $151.50, Inter-Community Telephone $70.17, Jemco, Inc. $247.68, Kari's Cleaning $269.40, K2s Engineering Inc $478.95, Lee, Richard $10.00, Leevers Super Valu $76.28, Mac's Inc. $2,435.93, MDU $54.74, ND Association Of County Engineers $340.00, Newman Traffic Signs - Jmst $2,031.10, Northwest Tire $767.91, Pamida $45.97, Postmaster $132.00, Praxair Distribution Inc $260.75, Preferred Transmission Inc $1,440.50, R & R Petroleum Equipment Sales, Inc $209.10, S&S Auto Electric $4.20, Smith, Jamie L. $44.49, Sorby, Kermit $16,764.00, Star Enterprises, Inc $1,703.80,
Stoudt-Ross Ford, Inc. $1,038.87, TDS Metrocom - Mn $4.19, The Window Man $85.00, Titan Access Account $1,027.66, Truenorth Steel $31,935.37, Valley Auto Parts $2,180.83, Valley City Public Works $1,728.86, Valley Radiator & Recycling $65.00, Verizon $144.79, Vining Oil & Gas Llc $29,105.82, Wade Smith Creative Construction $5,704.94, Wallwork Truck Center $176.32, Wells Fargo Financial Leasing $122.09, Yanish, Gary $16.04, 3d Specialties, Inc. $1,007.11; County Park: Ace Hardware $5.96, Anderson, Bev J $15.00, Cass County Electric $639.10, Cds, Inc $86.57, Dickey Rural Telephone Coop. $45.54, Handy Hardware & Rental $114.18, Smith Farm & Home $11.80, Valley City Times-Record $33.28, Valley Officeworks $2.96; Weed Control: Bayshore City Side $1,965.00, Crop Production Services $408.75, Dakota Cat, Inc. $12,699.95, Handy Hardware & Rental $22.99, Kari's Cleaning $63.70, Mcallister, James $129.28, ND Weed Control Association $100.00, Titan Machinery $2,223.44; Oasis & Social Security: Cardmember Service $5,288.36, Centurylink Az $1.34, CPU $1,609.00, ITD $520.60, Marco $20,995.00, NDACO $2,640.40, Thiel, Jason $120.74; County Agent: Best Western Doublewood Inn - Fargo $126.00, Bjelland, Ellen $75.20, Centurylink Az $7.36, Grueneich, Randy $718.74, NDAE4-Hyw $80.00, NDEAFCS $105.00, NDSU $453.49, NDSU $35.00, North Dakota Newspaper Association $233.40, Pamida $15.99, Parent Resource Center $250.00, Quill $397.98, Valley Officeworks $119.81; Farm To Market 15 Mill: Border States Paving, Inc. $5,751.00, Central Specialties, Inc $5,547.44, Gravel Ranch, Llc $2,455.75, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. $22,990.95, Lakeview Excavating Inc $46,201.22, Six D Construction $53,964.99, Western Sand & Gravel $21,096.00; Cnty Correctional Center: Barnes County Ambulance $200.00, Bob Barker Company $177.39, Cable Services $37.87, Cass Clay Creamery, Inc. $627.00, Centurylink Az $8.52, City County Health District $1,912.00, Dakota Industrial Supply $190.50, Food Services Of America/Fargo $4,803.64, Galls Incorporated $86.14, Hardman, William $136.68, High Plains Water Treatment, Inc. $32.50, Inventory Trading Company $304.00, Jorgenson, Dean $156.06, Leevers Super Valu $237.75, Mcgough's Carpet Service $418.00, Mercy Hospital Valley City $2,061.88, Meslow, Jen $140.76, MDU $490.50, Moore Medical, Llc $14.49, Redwood Toxicology
Laboratory, Inc. $14.00, RJ's Plumbing & Heating $240.61, Sanford Clinic Fargo Region $725.00, Thrifty White Pharmacy #60 $571.31, Uffelman, Joseph $70.00, Valley City Public Works $596.22, Valley Flooring $345.83; County Bridge: Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc $15,200.00, ND DOT $102.09; County Agent Revolving: Anderson, Emily $20.00, Borseth, Haley $630.00, Centurylink Az $8.76, Everson, Daniel $1,338.12, Forward, Makenzie $20.00, Fritch, Kathleen $30.00, Fulton, Cassidy $15.00, Geoland Management Llc $300.00, Harms, Gabrielle $20.00, Hassebrock, Eric $750.00, Homan, Maryellen $100.00, Hugo's $316.65, Hwy #1 Fuel & Service Inc $176.75, Jacobson, Melissa $150.00, Kruger, Elizabeth White $50.00, Leevers Super Valu $71.92, Lloyd, Melissa $50.00, Meranda, Bridget $361.50, Michel, Linda $455.00, Mundt, Kris $700.00, NDSU $105.00, Nygaard, Diane R $4,105.68, Olson, Bonnie $500.00, Olson, Evan $300.00, Olson, Tina $60.00, Pamida $8.46, Pizza Corner $52.50, Reuther, Kaitlyn $180.00, Rhyan, Stephanie $60.00, Roland, Brooke $250.00, Schagunn-Lere, Cara $621.35, Schrenk, Carolyn $1,550.00, Seidlinger, Kimberly A $25.50, Skroch, Rose $300.00, Southeast Region Career & Tech Center $90.00, Stearns, Mavis $525.00, Swenson, Ashton $20.00, Tichy, Amy J $21.06, Wahl, Wanda $650.00, YPPHP $250.00, Zimney, Alesha $560.00; Community Service: Verizon $39.47; Grants And Projects: Fargo Glass & Paint Company $41,890.00; Truck Regulatory (Scrctrb: Ameripride Linen & Apparel Services $40.00, Barnes Co Highway Dept $342.15, CHS $648.10, ITD $45.00, Stoudt-Ross Ford, Inc. $523.52, Verizon $82.38; Corrections Commissary: Leevers Super Valu $370.61, Reliance Telephone Systems, Inc. $500.00, Valley Officeworks $27.20, Wholesale Supply $390.57; Soil Conservation: Barnes Co Soil Conserv. Dist. $85.43; Flood Emergency 2011: Centurylink Az $.99, Valley Officeworks $288.00;Stewart Drain: Anderson, Shawn $40.00, Barnes Co Highway Dept $420.00, Lakeview Excavating Inc $10,593.75, Scott Anderson $40.00; Garrison Conservancy Dist: Garrison Diversion Cons Dist $85.57; Airport: Barnes Co Municipal Airport $296.23; 911 Emergency Fund: Centurylink Wa $952.26, DCT $31.00, Dickey Rural Telephone $255.00, Inter-Community Telephone $150.00, State Funds: ND State Treasurer $217.41; Winter Show: ND Winter JAN. 3 MINUTES: 14

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BARNES COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2011 Members Present: Bob Eggert, John Behm, Eldred Knutson, Mike Schwehr, Delyle Mortenson, Vernon Roorda, Ken Evenson, Bob Werkhoven, John Froelich. Also present: Lee Grossman, Betty Koslofsky Chairman Eggert called the meeting to order. Minutes were reviewed. Behm made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to approve the minutes of October 13, 2011. The following building permits were reviewed: Rodney Kluvers SW1/4, 29137-59, Spring Creek Township, machinery storage James Weinmann Lot 4, Lees 2nd Sub, 21-142-58, Ashtabula Township, move a residential structure Donald Kosolofski Lot 11, Block 2, Homestead Sub, 143-58, Sibley Trail Township, garage Paul Komrosky - NE14, 26-14061, Eckelson Township, garage Changes to the 2012 Development Code Motion was made by Froelich, seconded by Knutson, to change the BARNES COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 2011 Members Present: Bob Eggert, John Behm, Eldred Knutson, Delyle Mortenson, Vernon Roorda, Bob Werkhoven. Also present: Lee Grossman, Betty Koslofsky, Lyle Hansen, Kelly & Amanda Chase Chairman Eggert called the meeting to order. Minutes were reviewed. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Behm, to approve the minutes of November 10, 2011, with corrections. Eggert recessed the meeting and opened a hearing for Lyle Hansen on a request for an 50 variance for construction of an attached garage, in SE1/4 section 24-139-59, Green Township. No one appeared, wrote or called to oppose the construction. Eggert closed the hearing and reconvened the meeting. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Werkhoven to approve the 50 variance as presented. Motion carried. Eggert recessed the meeting and opened a hearing for Albert Wixon on a request for a 60 variance for construction of a residential addition, on Auditors Lot 1 of SE1/4 of section 13-143-57, Baldwin Township. No one appeared, wrote or called to oppose the construction. Eggert closed the hearing and reconvened the meeting. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Mortenson to approve the 60 variance as presented. Motion carried. Eggert recessed the meeting and opened a hearing for Kelly & Amanda Chase to do a Conditional Use Permit to change from agricultural to residential Auditors Lot 1 of N1/2 section 5-140-57, Alta Township, 16.54 acres. Kelly & Amanda Chase appeared and had a few question for the board. No one else appeared, JAN. 3 MINUTES: FROM 13 Show $211.67; Older Persons: South Central Adult Services $170.90;Ambulance: Barnes County Ambulance $84.88; Water Resources: Allen Skogen $4,160.00, Barnes Co Highway Dept $2,759.25, Hurley, Patrick J $789.31, Kari's Cleaning $63.70, Lettenmaier, Duane L $661.40, McMillan, Jeffrey $260.75, Midwest Testbuilding setback in subdivisions to 75 feet from center of road. Motion passed. Motion made by Werkhoven, seconded by Knutson, to approve the changes presented by Lee Grossman. Motion carried. Motion made by Mortenson, seconded by Knutson, to change building fee for structures in Residential & Recreational zoned areas to: First $25,000 is $50 plus $1.00, instead of $2.00, for each $1,000 over $25,000. Motion passed. Motion by Knutson, seconded by Froelich, to approve changes to Building ermit Application. Motion passed. Planning & Zoning Board is recommending to the Barnes County Commissioners to change the Zoning Coordinator to Zoning Administrator with the ability to sign building permits. Motion by Werkhoven, seconded by Knutson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Betty Koslofsky, Acting Secretary Barnes County Planning & Zoning Board Barnes County Commission Special Session Thursday, December 29, 2011 Valley City, ND 58072 The Barnes County Commission met in a special session with all members present except Commissioner Berntson. Kerry Johnson, Highway Superintendant, and Shawn Mayfield of KLJ presented the proposal for Construction Engineering Services for the North Valley Bridge Project BRU-2-990(040)044. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to accept Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson, Inc. as the Project Engineer. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Lee Grossman, States Attorney, stated that the Commission needed to appoint a three year, and a two year term member for the County Water Board. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Froelich, to appoint John Kohler to a three year term. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Schwehr, to appoint Jeff McMillan to a two year term. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was tied, with Froelich and Schwehr voting yes, and Leitner and Knutson voting no. After further discussion, Leitner made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to appoint Andre DeLorme to a two year term. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was tied, with Knutson and Leitner voting yes, and Schwehr and Froelich voting no. Froelich then made a motion, seconded by Schwehr, to appoint Jeff McMillan to a two year term. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned. Ed McGough Barnes County Auditor Cindy Schwehr, Chairperson Barnes County Commission
VCSU adds 2 new majors in healthcare fields

Valley City State University recently announced two new major programs of study that extend the universitys offerings in health-related fields. Like many states, North Dakota is facing a shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas, said Steve Shirley, president of VCSU. This is one reason we have been investing in our health-related programs for some time now. The universitys new Medical Laboratory Science major is designed for students interested in any of several careers in clinical laboratory science. The program is offered through collaboration with the University of North Dakota; students pursuing this course of study will complete their first three years on the VCSU campus in a curriculum aligned with the UND Clinical Laboratory Science program. A summer program at the UND campus and one year of clinical experience at a medical labo-
called or wrote opposed the change of use. Knutson made a motion, seconded by John Behm to close the hearing. Motion carried. Eggert reconvened the meeting. Werkhoven made a motion, seconded by Roorda to approve the Conditional Use Permit. Motion carried. Eggert recessed the meeting and opened a hearing for Royce Kinney on a request for a 46 variance for construction of a storage structure on the E 283 of Lot 3, Cooks Plaza, section 24-140-59, Hobart Township. No one appeared, called or wrote to oppose the construction. Eggert closed the hearing and reconvened the meeting. Werkhoven made a motion, seconded by Roorda to approve the 46 variance as presented. Motion carried. The following building permits were reviewed: Lyle Hansen SE1/4, 24-139-59, Green Township, attached garage Albert Wixon Aud Lot 1 of SE1/4 13-143-57, Baldwin, residential addition Royce Kinney E 283 of Lot 3, Cooks Plaza, 24-140-59, Hobart Township, storage structure Kyp Kuder - SE14, 7-142-58, Ashtabula Township, garage/office Knutson made a motion, seconded by Mortenson to approve Auditors Lot 1, 44.30 acres, of SE1/4 of section 27-140-60, Potter Township, for Dean & Kelli Bjornson. Motion carried. Motion by Roorda, seconded by Werkhoven, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Betty Koslofsky, Acting Secretary Barnes County Planning & Zoning Board
ratory in North Dakota complete the program. VCSUs Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is unique in that it involves five semesters of clinical experiences to give students substantial on-field experience prior to graduation. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to become a Certified Athletic Trainer by completing the Board of Certification Exam (in addition to meeting national, district and state requirements).
Variance hearing was closed and the Commission meeting re-opened. Discussion of a 5 member Water Board. Lee Grossman stated that two people can be appointed at large to the Water Board by the end of this year. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Knutson to move to a five member Water Board, with one member residing in the Sheyenne River Valley. With Schwehr, Leitner, Knutson and Froelich voting yes, Berntson voted no. Motion carried. Leitner made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to sign the contract for the Barnes County Ambulance Service for 2012 with no changes. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Froelich, to approve minutes of December 6, 2011 as amended. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to proceed with the eviction notice presented by Lee Grossman. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Mr. Grossman discussed Hobart Township Cemetery abandonment. Jody Pfaff gave information from the Recorders office. No action was taken. County will maintain upkeep of marker in area around it. With no further business to discuss, motion was made by Froelich, seconded by Knutson, to adjourn. Motion carried. Edward R. McGough Barnes County Auditor Cindy Schwehr, Chairperson Barnes County Commission
Barnes County Commission Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Valley City, North Dakota The Barnes County commission met in a regular session on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 with all members present. Kerry Johnson, Highway Superintendent stated the work on Peterson Bridge Project is complete. Mr. Johnson gave a completion report on the Grade Raise Project CER-0222(069), East of Hwy #1. Berntson made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to sign letter of acceptance with Ronglien & Sons Excavation with stipulation they will do repairs as needed. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Shawn Mayfield of KLJ, presented information about a Scenic View grant in North Valley, from 12th Ave to the elevator. He will need to get an estimate of cost and information on easements. Mayfield gave an update on River Bank erosion project. Decision was tabled until Commissioner meeting on January 3, 2012. Kerry Metzke presented a contract for the Sheyenne River North Valley Bridge, 5th Ave NE (N Valley Rd) BRU-2-990(040)044. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Berntson, to approve Industrial Builders for the project. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Randy McClaflin discussed parttime help salary. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Berntson to set part-time help at grade 8 level, at $13.27 per hour. Leitner, Berntson, and Froelich voted yes. Knutson and Schwehr voted no. Motion $77.49, Valley City $1,762.45, Wimbledon $68.12; Townships: Ashtabula $67.27, Cuba $48.22, Eckelson $101.61, Grand $73.97, Marsh $287.64, Meadow $10.16, Noltimier $56.25, Oakhill $3.23, Raritan $1.10, Sibley $41.69, Springvale $292.97, Valley $816.58; Park Districts: Kathryn $.13, Litchville $31.95, Sanborn $4.60, Valley City $701.30; School
carried. Alicia Hoffarth and Becky Heise presented the North Country Trail Easement request for Barnes County Right of Way land. This limits the Barnes County liability. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to approve request. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Brad Cruff and Ms. Koslofsky presented a salary increase request from the Compensation Committee. Knutson made a motion to make a chart revision from years of service to step increases which is based on merit only. For lack of second, motion failed. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to approve a 3% cost of living increase. Upon a roll call vote, all voted yes, except Berntson, who voted no. Motion carried. After further discussion, this motion was then amended, to approve a 3% cost of living increase, except for the Auditor who wont get an increase until he returns to work full time, as determined by the Commissioners. Upon a roll call vote, all voted yes, except Berntson, who voted no. Motion carried. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to purchase a pickup for the Park Board, at a cost of up to $7,000.00. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Discussion not to pursue the sale of Little Yellowstone Park. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Leitner, not to sell the Park. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Schwehr closed the Commission meeting and opened the public hearDistricts: Barnes County North $923.13, Enderlin Area SD 24 $12.76, Litchville-Marion $570.61, Maple Valley $2,326.09, Montpelier $35.25, Valley City $7,142.95; Rural Fire Districts: Dazey $25.42, Kathryn $.95, Nome $.35, Sanborn $52.10, Tower City $17.68, Wimbledon $4.23; 911 Wireless Fund: City Of Valley City $6,134.99, ND Association Of Coun-
ing on Planning/Zoning changes. Leitner made a motion, seconded by Froelich, to approve the changes. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Ms. Koslofsky presented the abandonment of Section line between sections 19 and 20, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Knutson to abandon the section line with approval contingent on the townships easement from the owner. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Motion was amended to have this done within 90 days. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Knutson made a motion, seconded by Froelich, to approve a 100 building variance for Albert Wixon, Baldwin Twp. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Berntson made a motion, seconded by Leitner, to approve a 46 building variance for Royce Kinney, Hobart Twp. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Berntson, made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to approve a 50 building variance for Lyle Hansen, Green Twp. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Froelich made a motion, seconded by Knutson, to approve a conditional use permit for Kelly and Amanda Chase, Alta Twp to change the use from agricultural to residential. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. Berntson made a motion, seconded by Leitner to approve an auditors lot for Dean Bjornson, Potter Twp. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried. ties $1,533.75; Interest Fund: Barnes Co Treasurer $2,207.09; Payroll Fund: ND Association Of Counties WC $44,319.82; Knutson made a motion, seconded by Froelich, to approve the Liquor License for the Sod Busters Club, Sibley Trail Township. Upon a roll call vote, with all voting yes, motion carried.
ing $7,589.25, ND Water Users Association $440.00, Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. $6,007.32, Smith, Jamie L. $290.29, Truenorth Steel $1,220.00, Valley Officeworks $97.00; Historical Society: Barnes Co Historical Society $63.53; Library: Valley City Public Library $136.39; Cities: Dazey $602.74, Kathryn $1.56, Litchville $235.88, Oriska $548.02, Sanborn
With no further business to discuss, motion was made by Froelich, seconded by Leitner to adjourn. Motion carried. Ed McGough Barnes County Auditor Cindy Schwehr, Chairperson Barnes County Commission
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Jamestown Church of Christ looking for brothers and sisters in Christ. Join us for worship services instead of driving to Fargo or Bismarck. Please call or email me for time and place of worship services. John Burleson, 701-368-1696, or email: bjburles@daktel. com dow at Ye Olde Books in Valley City. Call Ken: 701845-9772. Farm fresh eggs from pastured poultry. 701845-0009
Land/Real Estate
LAND FOR SALE. 50 acres located 3 miles west of Valley City in SW 1/4-26-140-59 south of I-94. Call 701845-4303 after 10 AM.
Vehicles
For Sale: 1991 Chevy Lumina van. Five seats. Runs good. If interested, call: 701-845-3311 (home) or 701-848-6943 (cell). 2004 750 Honda Shadow motorcyle. Only 5,200 miles. Can be seen at The Iron Stallion in Valley City. Call Kyle at 701-799 3264. $4,000 or best offer. Must see to appreciate. Dodge 1/2 ton Ram. Runs good. Only 69,000 actual miles on it. 318 engine. and a topper. automatic transmission, full-time 4WD. $1,596.00 840-1892 or 845-4554 Blazer, red, 2-door 4x4, 154K miles; PW, PL, tilt wheel, cruise, roof rack, towing package and CD/MP3. Within the last 20K miles: rear end rebuilt, trans. rebuilt, new idler arm, both oil cooler lines replaced and a new windshield. Have the paperwork. Asking $2500 OBO (cash talks). Call or text: 701-490-0914. 2007 Scion tC (Toyota) $9500 obo, Flint Mica Exterior, black interior, 93k mile. Can provide pictures by email if requested. Chris: 701840-9218
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Interested in purchasing a folding screen to be used as a room divider. Phone 701-4901325. Want to buy: Older Ford pickup from the 50s or 60s. Prefer running. Call 701-845-3723, ask for Boomer. WANTED. Forks for a backhoe Bucket. Also V.W. truck, any year. Call Kent at 701-4906462 or 701-646-6462.
FOR SALE Household - Misc.

Newer front-load washer and dryer. LG brand. $800. Flat-top stove, 1 year old, $350. Call 701-789-0449. Becker Brothers antique piano, early 1914. Excellent condition, $1,800. Green floral loveseat for sale, $100. Antique chair, $50. Deb: 701-845-2364. Chair with matching ottoman for sale. $40 for both. Call Donald at 845-0385 for viewing. 40-plus 4X6 Rubber Mats. Only $40 each. call 701-789-0228 Pews for sale. Contact Donelda to make arrangements to see. Four antique pews to choose from. Plus an ornate high-back chair. Call 845-3845. Light-blue davenport for sale. Like new. $250. Will negotiate. Grace, 8450877. Three wooden swivel bar stools for sale. all three for $75. Displayed in win-
LIKE NEW
Buying Farm Scrap & Car Bodies. Rock & gravel sales available. Tandem truck to haul. Will trade barn cleaning for scrap. Will pick up car bodies in town and rural. Call Elroy Patzner, Jamestown, 701-2522533 or 701-320-2239 (cell). Eliminate your heating bills. OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. RLH Enterprises 701-412-3143
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GUNS
WANTED TO BUY. Gun collector wants to buy old Winchesters and other antique guns. Fair prices paid. Call 605-352-7078. Want to buy: Winchester 1894s most any year, also firearms of most any type. Also Kawasaki 3 cylinder 2 stroke motorcycles. Call 701-845-5196. Santa fe deluxe mauser in 30/06, drilled for scope and has sling mounts, monte carlo stock. $275. Call 701845-5196.
Old 10 Saloon Bar & Grill, recently remodeled and expanded, needs a cook, wait staff and bartender. Flexible hours - days, evenings. Wages depending on experience. Call Harry, 701-633-5317 or stop in at 407 Main St., Buffalo, N.D.
COOK, BAR HELP WANTED
FOR RENT
FOR RENT: 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Litchville, utilities included, laundry facilities are available. Income determines amount of rent. Parklane Homes, Inc., Litchville. Sandy Sandness, Mgr, 701-7624496. Parklane Homes, Inc., temporarily rents apartments to all persons without regard to income restrictions.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.
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Publishers Notice All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise ``any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call North Dakota Fair Housing Council Tollfree 1-888-265-0907. HUD Toll free 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800- 927-9275
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BALCOM: FROM 5 tossed in the trash. So why then do we think plastic equals fresh, safe, wholesome food? Its not your pocket book the big corporations are looking out for it doesnt make sense. Never being a fan of microwaves, I do not heat food in plastic in the microwave unless I have no other choice. I take that back, I just dont do it thats not normal. My bread is baked fresh each week; my garden varieties are expanding each year as I continue to turn more and more grass into food. I butchered my own chickens this year and purchased beef from less than 200 miles from my home. By participating in our food production and preparation, we have a healthy respect for its goodness. We do not throw many dishes out. This would be unGerman-from-Russia-type behavior. Like my mother and grandmother before me, dishes morph from one meal to the next as we really try to waste not, want not. There are people that have never cut up a chicken before or mashed a real potato. Thats not normal. And talk about a wonderful home-brewed chicken soup stock. Like my friend Annie says, Its liquid gold. We are both normal. Wed like to help you be normal too, so just email me. Im here to help.
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Litscher Training Stables is a full service training facility with Indoor-Outdoor arenas. Offering training, lessons, showing, sales, and more. Contact Jenna for more information and to reserve your spot for this spring. Hurry! Stalls are filling up fast. 701-8302120.
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On a silent fall evening, the rumble of an approaching train draws near. Soon all heck breaks loose as three engines in full throttle lug 8,000 tons of train full of rock out of the Sheyenne River valley. After a couple of minutes, the train passes and the wilderness begins to sleep once again. [The photographer notes the image above is a 150-second exposure taken at Milepost 292.08 of Canadian Pacic's Carrington Subdivision, just a few miles northwest of Valley City.]
(Submitted photo/Kinsly Tarmann)
Faculty and students from Valley City State University participated in the FargoMoorhead Festival of Singing special event, Broadway on Broadway, featuring popular songs from musical theatre. Produced by Robin Allebach, artistic director for the Fargo-Moorhead Festival of Singing and voice instructor at VCSU, the event was held Saturday, Jan. 28, at Studio 222 on Broadway in Fargo. Performers in the showcase included VCSU students Kirci Wagner and Jon Casey, as well as faculty members Leesa Levy (director of choral activities at VCSU) and Jenni Lou Russi (director of theatre at VCSU). Burke Tagney, a junior at VCSU, was the technician for the performance. Rachel Levy, a sophomore at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, who graduated from Valley City High School, also performed in the event. Rachel Levy From left: Robin Allebach, Burke Tagney, Leesa Levy, Jon Casey, Kirci Wagner and Jenni Lou Russi. (Photos submitted/Jenni Lou Russi)

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COMMUNITY NEWS, CULTURE, COMMENTARY u FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 u VOLUME I, ISSUE 19 u FREE

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