Threshing Show provides blast from past - Crosby Journal
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Threshing Show provides blast from past - Crosby Journal
Grants for impact State announces grants for oil impact Page 5 www.journaltrib.com Wednesday, July 13, 2011, Crosby, ND Family ties 189 Olsen descendants gather for reunion Page 6 One more step Rec center zoning change is approved Page 12 Roads finally get fixed -- Page 12 Vol. 110, No. 28 -- Price $100 New physician coming to Crosby after losing Minot home to flood By Cecile Wehrman The flood in Minot, the availability of housing for a physician and Crosby’s hockey program all came into play in the decision of Dr. Philip Sedo to sign a contract with St. Luke’s Hospital and the Crosby Clinic. “We’ll have two experienced doctors,” said Les Urvand, hospital administrator, as well as an abbreviated recruitment drive now that Sedo is joining the staff. The hospital began looking for a physician about four months ago, when Dr. Ivan Tsutskiridze announced his intention to return to his homeland of Georgia. Tsutskiridze’s departure would have I need a house to live in and you need a doctor, so it s a winwin. -- Dr. Philip Sedo left the hospital with only one physician, Dr. Patrick Evans. Now, Sedo plans to arrive even before Tsutskiridze leaves in September, bringing with him his wife, Jean, and two grandchildren. The family was displaced by the flood in Minot. “My house was completely destroyed,” said Sedo, but he was familiar with Crosby, having provided cov- erage to the hospital as a locum tenens physician one weekend each month for about three years, up until about a year ago. “I knew Dr. Ivan was going to leave and I knew the foundation had a house for a doctor,” said Sedo. “I need a house to live in and you need a doctor, so it’s a win-win. “I’m very fortunate I have a marketable profession,” Sedo said, given the situation with housing throughout the region, and the number of people currently displaced. However, his familiarity with Crosby’s hockey program also played a big role in his decision to come to Divide County. “That’s an important recruitment tool,” he said. “I am a big hockey enthusiast. I’m very familiar with Crosby hockey. I would not stay in Crosby for a long time if it were not for the hockey arena.” Sedo also enjoys curling, so the prospect of a brand new health and wellness center is a big draw, as is the renovated hospital with clinic soon to be moved under the same roof. That’s the layout in Rugby, the hospital for which Sedo provides locum tenens coverage now. “It makes life a lot easier,” he said, when you can come and go from hospital to clinic without driving. Sedo, a general practitioner, has spent his entire medical career in North Dakota. The Manitoba native graduated from the University of Kansas Medical School in Kansas City and had his first job at what was then St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo. He has been commuting to the Towner Clinic the past couple of years, from his home in Minot, in addition to his work at the hospital in Rugby. His wife, Jean, is a registered nurse, but she does not plan to resume her career. They bring with them a junior high boy and a girl who is in elementary school. Rain puts strain on Crosby Country Club Jared Gilmour -- The Journal Benjamin Galbraith, son of Kathy Tysse Galbraith and grandson of John Tysse Jr., patriarch of the Divide County Threshing Show, has fun on antique tractors being readied for this weekend s event. Threshing Show provides blast from past By Jared Gilmour The 42nd Annual Divide County Threshing Show will showcase the past at Crosby’s Pioneer Village this weekend. “You can learn a lot from the past,” said Tabitha Jozwiak, president of the Divide County Historical Society. Although steam threshers and tractors are the focus of the bee – there will be more than 100 on hand – attractions ranging from parades, to dances, to raffles, offer up something for everyone during the three-day show. “I hope people find something interesting and go home and tell someone else to get more people interested,” Jozwiak said. The festivities begin Friday with the annual Tractor-cade, which drives from Noonan to Crosby. All are invited to participate or watch. Two more parades take place on the grounds Saturday and Sunday. Vintage cars, tractors, horses and more are featured each day at 1 p.m. on the Main Street of Pioneer Village. Old-time threshing will be demonstrated on the north hill following the parades. This year, “We have quite a few new ex- New book is set at Divide County Threshing Show ......................Page 12 hibits,” Jozwiak said, including an antique and collectible gun display. For those who prefer horse power to steam power, free horse drawn bus rides will be offered. Attendees can also visit the horses at the red barn next to the Livery building. Old-time plowing with horses will be featured, too. Marilyn Marmanger, a Laura Ingalls Wilder portrayer, will be at the bee to share stories during her “I Love Laura” presentation. Times for this event will be announced each day. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the farm toy show Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. When looking at farm toys gets old, beegoers can head over to the antique and classic car show to check out some real vehicles. Cars will be on display Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “There are four or five new antique cars” this year, Jozwiak said. One of the cars that is new to the show is the very rare 1910 Stanley Steamer. There will be a talent show in the vening followed by a dance. Many additional attractions will be featured – from the Bradley saw mill to the old blacksmith shop. Pioneer Village itself will be on display, showcasing 22 restored historic buildings filled with photographs and memorabilia. A 5k run/walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday. An antique flea market will span all three days, as will the food served at the lunch room and from concessionaires. Sunday morning at 9 a.m. a village church service will be held in the historic Pioneer Village’s Daneville Church. Later Sunday, an antique and collectible auction will take place at 4 p.m. There will be plenty of activities targeted at kids. Money in the straw, a pedal tractor pull and games are just some of the events offered for children. Thirty campsites, with water and electricity, are available for $10 per night. More information can be found at dcthreshingbee.com. By Jared Gilmour A 10 percent decline in income at the Crosby Country Club golf course is compounding flooding damages due to trees, bridges, greens and the irrigation system. The drop in golf course income follows off-and-on closures in the last two months due to flooding. Inundated with water multiple times this spring in the wake of record precipitation, the golf course is still recovering. But it is now open. Country Club President Bob Svangstu said membership levels and the number of greens fees have taken a big hit, contributing to the lower income. Income from memberships has fallen 17 percent from where it stood last year at this time, and income from green fees has plummeted 61 percent. The relative success of the clubhouse, where income is up from last year, is tempering the golf course’s losses. The clubhouse’s restaurant and bar are flourishing this year, with food income up 25 percent and the bar’s income up 30 percent. The clubhouse was generally open throughout the flooding, board member Wayne Lervick said, even when the course itself was forced to close. “We have been golfing, but every time it flooded, we quit,” Svangstu said. With the course open again and repairs under way, the country club is requesting FEMA aid to help cover the cost of recovery, but it won’t make up for lost business. The loss of Canadian traffic hits especially hard. With the main road shut down due to flooding, those golfers couldn’t even get to the course. “The bridge is out,” Svangstu said two weeks ago, but has since been repaired. Golfer Theron Huwe said last week the golf course was already in much better shape than earlier this year. The wetness is largely gone, but in its place golfers can expect to find tall grass and parched land, which cannot be watered until the irrigation system is fixed. Online video A condensed, video version of this story appears on line at www.journaltrib.com. In the future, The Journal expects to post at least one video story to the web site each week. The cart bridge across Long Creek at hole number 3 is no longer under water. Lervick said the south side of the golf course near the creek is in the worst shape. Clubhouse Manager Kate Langley said the water levels on the course have “improved drastically.” Holes seven and nine were most affected by the flooding. Along with holes three and five, seven and nine are the holes that usually go underwater during wet periods. To help hole nine dry, a temporary hole was put in place two weeks ago. Langley said dead trees and branches need to be cleared and the irrigation system needs to be repaired. Svangstu is hopeful that FEMA aid will come through ith assistance. “I’ve made the application with them,” he said. “They’re going to contact us.” New kids asked to register ‘Oil Can!’ comes to Crosby Hoping to get a handle on how many new students will be coming into local schools, the Divide County School District has scheduled early registration times. Early registration times have been set this week for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday at the elementary school. “We’ve seen a lot of new kids around town,” said Superintendent Ryan Townsend, and knowing who they are will help plan for the upcoming school year. Anyone can register during the early sessions, but Townsend particularly encourages students who are new to the district to attend. Though not required, Townsend said it would be helpful for students to bring immunization, birth and school records with them when they register for the next school year. Free food and lots of information about the area’s oil patch will be highlighted at an event Tuesday, July 26 at Pioneer Village. The Oil Can! Cookfest is sponsored by the North Dakota Petroleum Council. “‘Oil Can!’ is an effort we put together to really get out and engage and educate the public,” said Ron Ness, NDPC director. A “Bakken Basics” educational session will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring a variety of oil field experts. Then, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., eight grill teams, pairing oil field service and exploration companies, will provide a variety of foods and experiences at their stations. Entertainment, give-aways, educational booths, a rock climbing wall and kids events continue all evening. There is no charge. Mary Johnson s photo of the sun setting over flooded farmland is the first place winner in The Journal s 2011 flood photo contest. For other entries, please see Page 5. Commentary Page 2 -- The Journal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Yet another story delivers a blunt kick to the gut Alcohol abuse still a prime contributor to many sad tragedies Sometimes a news story turns your gut inside out. When you’re a reporter, you’re supposed to stay at arms length, unattached from a story, objective. But the gut never lies. I’ll never forget the first time that happened on my beat as a young cub reporter at the Bismarck Tribune. It was the summer of 1976 when Wade and Ellen Zick were abducted from their home in sleepy Zeeland, N.D., a town along the South Dakota border not far from Lawrence Welk’s home town of Strasburg. Wade Zick was the town banker, Ellen the church organist and Sunday school teacher. Three young men took the Zicks at gunpoint from their home to the bank, and forced Wade Zick to open the Passing Dreams By Steve Andrist bank doors so they could rob it. The three suspects then took the Zicks to a secluded spot near town. One of them shot and killed Wade Zick while his wife watched. Another then snuffed out her life. No one in town knew anything was wrong until the next morning, when the Zicks didn’t show up for church. Some weeks later, one of the suspects, without noticeable emotion, recounted the whole gruesome story during a hearing in U.S. District Judge Bruce Van Sickle’s courtroom. Then came Van Sickle’s haunting, unforgettable words. He looked the defendant square in the eye and stated emphatically that he could see no hope of the young man ever function- ing appropriately in our society. “I sentence you to life in prison with the recommendation that you never be parolled.” Never be parolled. Saturday night, after celebrating a wedding in Minot and driving home on an absolutely gorgeous summer evening, we turned on the 10 o’clock news only to sustain another blunt kick to the gut. Bismarck Police Sgt. Steven Kenner had been gunned down while responding to a report of a domestic disturbance. The 32-year veteran of the Bismarck Police Department was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The 52-year-old suspect had been drinking, and reportedly became angry when someone knocked on the door. He threatened to slit the throat of a woman at the home. When officers arrived, the suspect was sitting in a van. He shot Kenner, and another officer returned fired and incapacitiated the suspect. Law enforcement officers every- where will tell you “domestics” are among the most potentially dangerous types of calls they receive. Emotions are always running high, and in most cases alcohol is responsible for removing inhibitions and replacing them with chemical bravado. Though suspected, I don’t recall direct evident that alcohol contributed to the Zicks’ deaths. It clearly was a factor in Bismarck last weekend and according to the the U.S. Justice Department, alcohol abuse is a factor in at least 40 percent of the violent crimes committed in the United States. Two-thirds of the country’s domestic violence reports involve the use or abuse of alcohol. There are well over a million arrests for drunk driving every year, and some 40,000 people die every year in alcohol-related car crashes. The Centers for Disease Control reports that alcohol abuse is the third leading cause of preventable death in the country, only behind smoking and poor eating and exercise habits. In my own neighborhood in quiet northwestern North Dakota we were awakened sometime after 2 a.m. Sunday by the sounds of a man and a woman yelling at each other. It’s not much of a stretch under those circumstances to assume that alcohol was involved. By no means is alcohol always a problem. At Saturday’s wedding, many of us celebrated with a cold one or two and a couple toasts to the bride and groom. The trouble is, when there is trouble, it’s a good bet alcohol abuse is partly to blame. When will that kick us in the gut enough to do something about it? When a million-plus people a year get picked up for DUI? Apparently not. When 40,000 people a year die in car crashes? Apparently not. When two-thirds of domestic violence cases involve false bravado? Not yet. How about when Steve Kenner takes a bullet from a drunk? God rest his soul. Not my backyard, but waste, blight must go somewhere “Not in my backyard!” It’s true. No one likes to have anything in their backyard, except for their dog, their flowers, their grass and their grill. Nobody wants that new waste processing plant next to their lawn. With the continued growth in northwestern North Dakota, more of these facilities are being built, and more often they are threatening our tranquil patch of land. Public meetings are for ensuring those blights are built somewhere else. Industrial tycoons need to know if residents’ health and well-being will be affected by that new landfill, and often the best people to tell them are the neighbors themselves. Problems exist with the way developers distribute information to residents. Current laws don’t require builders to inform more than a handful of residents. Neighbors rally, however, and inform the rest of the community, and meetings are always open to the public. “Not in my backyard!” The acronym NIMBY was first used in a November 1980 Christian Science Monitor article about new EPA restrictions on the disposal of hazardous waste. In somewhat glowing terms, the writer, Emilie Livezey, describes the progress industry has made in disposing of hazardous waste more safely and in a way that is better for the environment. Toward the end of the article, Livezey slips into a more editorial mode. No matter how well we figure out how to dispose of waste, there will always be a little something left over from industrial production, she says. We all want the benefits of industry, but none of us want to deal with the waste. We are the consumers, Livezey says, that demand the very products that produce the waste. In the end, hazardous waste is the fault of each and every one of us. It makes me bristle to think that I am somehow at fault for every industrial pollutant and accident -- from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 that released 4.9 million barrels of oil, to the multiple spills this past spring here in the North Dakota oil patch, to the leaking, moldering landfill. I didn’t do anything. I wasn’t careless. I didn’t build the equipment. I don’t operate the rigs. I didn’t sloppily build that landfill barrier. I’m not lining the pockets of industry executives. Or am I? Every day, I drive about six blocks to work when I could easily walk. Every day, I buy and then trash another plastic bottle -- a petroleum Something Else By Aaron Orlowski product. Every day, I, like every American, produce 4.3 pounds of trash that must be hauled in a gas-slurping truck to sit in a landfill, or be incinerated. Waste. I demand that industry produce convenient things for me, and then I complain when they put the byproduct near me. “Not in my backyard!” Of course, I wouldn’t want to give up these conveniences, these pleasures of life that make living in a rich country like America such a blessing. And there are assuredly other places we can dump that excess waste, other than my backyard, so I’ll fight. I’m well-informed. I have the time and the wherewithal to attend a public meeting, make a stand, support my argument, and speak loudly enough so that somebody will listen to me. The voiceless, however, don’t speak. Some people were born into a situation where they don’t have the words to use, or the influence to wield, or the time to spend researching. These people may have been raised in an educational system that did not teach them their personal civic responsibility, or that they have the right to speak out when they are threatened. In the end, the waste will go somewhere, because it’s not going away. Wherever it goes, however, will depend on who protests the loudest. “Not in my backyard!” The problem of waste has no easy solution, and it’s not right to disregard the effects certain facilities will have on the people they are built near. There is invariably room for a better solution, and for that we should continue to strive. But it’s important to remember that though we didn’t ask for an ugly new plant to be built here, next door, we did ask for it to be built somewhere. Even though we didn’t ask to be inextricably part of a society that lives and consumes the way it does, we perpetuate a lifestyle that most likely uses more than it needs. While we resist the location of that new plant that infringes upon our right to a healthy, pollutant-free existence, let us also remember that our lifestyle demands it. Departing Shot honors bird dogs ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: The Departing Shot is a business begun by hunter, Jim Donigan, to provide tributes to hunting dogs. The Kansas City entrepreneur places the ashes of beloved bird dogs in shotgun shells. Some clients plan to fire the shells in 21-gun salutes while others will display the shells in a wooden case. ■ The very first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The first gold medal presented was won by a United States contestant, James B. Connelly, who won in the hop, step and jump. ■ Odd facts about the human body: bones are twice as tough as granite. The stomach can inflate to 20 times its size when full. The left lung is smaller than the right lung in order to make room for the heart. Eyes always stay the same size that they were at birth. Children grow faster in the spring than at any other time. ■ Potatoes are sometimes called the “grapes of the north” as they are used as a substitute for grains in making alcohol. During World War II, the Palace Park in Oslo, Norway, was planted to the tuber. Originating in the Andes, they became the staple food for Ireland. A potato crop failure there prompted the largest influx of Irish settlers to America. ■ On April 3, 2007, the French unveiled the bullet train, which set a new world record for a conventional train. It traveled 357.2 miles per hour, faster than a jet taking off. The train was modified with a 25,000 horsepower engine and the rails were treated so wheels made perfect contact. The V150 broke the record set by Did You Know By Arlene Isaak France in 1990 of 320.2 mph. ■ After the San Francisco earthquake on April 18, 1906, over 6½ billion bricks were picked up from the rubble. Workers lived in crowded oneroom barracks in the Presidio and were paid $2.00 for an eight-hour day. ■ QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When was Walter Johnson’s 1927 strikeout record broken? Headlines in History is an awesome read By Terry De Long, Fargo I finally got a copy of Letter to “Headlines in History” and I’ve been reading it the last the Editor few months. It has caught me up on a lot of things since I left Divide County in 1977. It is an awesome piece of journalism. It is a fantastic book to read. Summer gatherings are to be cherished There are many things to like about summer in North Dakota -- particularly when it’s summer weather like we’ve had for the past two or three weeks. One of them is reunions. Class and school reunions, familly reunions, community reunions. They happen during county fairs, at 4th of July celebrations and threshing bees. Older people, in particular, seem to treasure these get-togethers, and I’m making plans for family time myself, as you read this. One of the reunions I will never forget was the last big hurrah for Ambrose some 35 years ago. There wasn’t much left of the town, even at that time, but they had one fairly large building that had a colorful history as an implement dealership. They did a miraculous job of cleaning up the place, filling it with banquet tables and chairs, and all the decorations that go with it. Perhaps what made it so very special was the sense of realization that this could never happen again. It was like a funeral for their beautiful little city and they wanted it to be a proper burial. John-aDreams By John M. Andrist Their school closed and gradually deteriorating, their main street almost totally burned out, their people scattered all over the world. But this family gathered together, enjoying each other immensely, celebrating a reunion while also paying respect to a dying heritage. A few years later Crosby held an all-school reunion that had 700 registered for the banquet. That’s a heck of a lot of people to provide for in a little town. I remember searching the crowd for old acquaintances from my childhood. In particular I wanted to find the guy who locked me in his cave and stuck my friend in a garbage can when we were boys, giving us our first taste of unforgettable terror. And the guy I so admired because he could get a whole slice of bread in his mouth in one bite back in that old, cold, school lunchroom. And the fellow who knocked a tooth out, jumping from a fire escape into a snow bank from the first landing of that old red school building, his knee crashing into his chin in the process. When you are a boy, every upper classman who is a star athlete becomes a hero -- even the ones who aren’t star athletes for that matter. This will be the summer of my 80th birthday, and it just occurred to me that most of those old heroes have passed on, or at the very least are too old and frail to visualize as heroes. We’ve seen the good old days of small towns, most of which now have been stripped of people and structure. And now we have seen some of the revitalization and repopulation of many of those small towns because of the Bakken boom. But the new people are mostly strangers, or at least folks who don’t have generational roots that are the seeds of reunions. New growth doesn’t mean a return to historical roots. So I guess we just have to keep building new traditions. You can t tax the dead They call it the death tax. That’s kind of funny. There is no way you can tax a dead person. They like the name because they hate inheritance taxes, and death tax makes it sound sort of macabre. Truth is, it is easy to make a case for some inheritance taxes. It does not take money from the dead. It takes it from heirs and others who are getting it with no sweat from their own brow. If it’s okay for the government to tax the money I earn with hard work, and the property I have acquired, and the money I spend in the market place, is it wrong to tax the money I get for absolutely nothing? Mind you, it is most certainly desirable to provide substantial exemptions from an estate tax, perhaps at least a couple million, maybe even more. But there is some need in every society for wealth redistribution. A reasonable estate tax that is not punitive is a just place to start. We have no way to control our number of days; our wealth also is a thing not to be totally kept. Official Newspaper of: City of Crosby; City of Noonan; Divide County; Divide County School District Published every Wednesday at Crosby, ND 58730 John Andrist, Publisher Emeritus Steve Andrist, Publisher Cecile Wehrman, Editor Kayla Pulvermacher, Creative Services Vonni Anderson, Classified and Circulation Holly R. Anderson, News Assistant Marlyn Soholt, Typesetter Periodicals Class Postage paid at Crosby, ND 58730 and additional mailing offices. USPS No. 158-600 ~ ISSN: 0886-6007 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Journal, Box E, Crosby, ND 58730 SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN ADVANCE: Divide and Burke Counties plus Westby, Grenora, Zahl, Alamo, Wildrose, McGregor: ............. $33.00 Snowbirds & other Wms. County addresses . $41.00 Elsewhere ................................................... $48.00 Phone 701-965-6088 ~ Fax 701-965-6089 www.journaltrib.com -- [email protected] 2009 International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors Locals Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Obituaries Ole Holm Ole R. Holm, 89, a longtime Appam, N.D., resident passed away Friday morning, July 8, 2011, at his home. His funeral service was celebrated July 12, 2011 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alamo. Rev. Daniel Paulson officiated and interment followed in Bethany Cemetery, Appam. Ole Rudolph Holm was born Feb. 13, 1922 on the family home place near Appam. He was the son of Oliver P. Holm, Sr. and Mathilda (Erickson) Holm. He was raised on the family homestead, attended schools in Appam and Alamo and graduated from Alamo High School with the Class of 1941. On November 24, 1945, Ole was united in marriage with Margaret Vera Gilbert in Plentywood, Mont. One of the highlight of his life was marrying Margaret. They had over sixty-five years together on the farm north of Appam, while raising their eight kids. He was a great teacher for his kids with his quiet demeanor and the ability to let them fail if that’s what it took to learn. As a lifelong farmer, Ole raised cattle, horses, pigs, chickens, and grains. Another highlight in his life happened in February of 1948 when his brother Bill and family Ole Holm got their vehicle stuck during a snowstorm. Ole was able to find them with his team of horses and sleigh and bring them to safety. He served on both the Elmgren and Alamo School Boards. Ole was a big supporter of the Alamo School and activities, especially the basketball games, never missing one while he had kids playing. Sometimes the milk cows had to wait a little longer than they wanted because of away basketball games. However, none of Ole’s animals ever went hungry. Ole had a great love of horses Clara Westerness Clara E. Westerness, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior July 10, 2011 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck with all her family with her. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Faith Lutheran Church in Columbus, N.D. with Pastor Morris Kirchhof officiating. Interment will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery near Columbus. Visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Clara Horntvedt was born Dec. 13, 1916 to the late Lars and Jennie (Kihle) Horntvedt on the family farm in Forthun Township, near Columbus. She attended Brookside School through the eighth grade. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Pleasant Prairie Lutheran Church. On June 8, 1937, she married Russell Marchant. She worked for several years at Bennett’s Café and for Fay’s Jack and Jill Store in Columbus. On November 14, 1964, she Clara Westerness married Tony Westerness and they lived on his farm in Fay Township, near Columbus. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 64 years and served as treasurer for several years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Columbus. Clara served as treasurer of Fay Township for 22 years and was One Time it was News 10 years ago Wednesday, July 11, 2001: Riding horse is helping Kelsey Busch improve her coordination. Physical therapy student Jamie Hay provides the horse and instruction, along with Kelsey’s mom, Jessica. The former parishioners of Bethany Lutheran have decided they don’t want to see their building wither away. After a letter was sent to former members, money came in from across the country. That money is being put to good use this year with new shingles and a new paint job. Grenora’s city council has called a public meeting for 8 p.m. July 30 to discuss adopting a Home Rule Charter. The charter would give the city authority to collect a sales tax. Four Divide County youths are among a number of people recently cited for illegal alcohol consumption by Kenmare Game Warden Ken Skuza. Skuza has been spending a great deal of time at Short Creek Dam lately due to frequent calls about minors drinking alcohol. 20 years ago Wednesday, July 10, 1991: The Divide County School Board made the shorts wearing policy short -- only May through September. Members of the DCHS Class of ‘71 released balloons in memory of two deceased classmates, Judy Blevins Janisse, and Greg Osvold. Crosby’s American Legion Club June 29 marked the end of an era, closing because of financial difficulties following 45 years in business. The communities of Grenora and Alamo both celebrated diamond jubilees last weekend. 30 years ago Wednesday, July 8, 1981: Larry Kittleson, 25, married to the former Shane Olson of Alamo, and Marty Lerbakken, 19 formerly of Corinth, drowned over the Fourth of July in Guardside Lake, south of Sidney, Mont. Bob Hay and Mark Holm scaled the water tower in Crosby Monday night, attracting a small crowd after they shouted several times from the top, possibly noting their achievement. Chief of Police Clay Sem ordered the two men down from the 100 ft. tower. More than 1,000 guests benefited from the fruits of the community’s labors for the weekend celebrating Noonan’s diamond jubilee. More than 300 people returned to visit, reminisce and celebrate at the reunion of Lincoln Valley School. 40 years ago Wednesday, July 7, 1971: Mrs. Frank (Mary) Grim of Crosby has been appointed executive secretary of the local selective service office, replacing Mrs. Verner Anderson, who recently resigned. Uncooperative weather cut Angela Lokken & Charles Dhuyvetter Fri., July 15, 2011 at 4 p.m. Daneville Lutheran Church at the Threshing Bee Grounds - Crosby, ND Reception and dance to follow at the Joe Dhuyvetter Farm Mary Jo & Danny Anderson Residence Live band starts at 7 p.m. Page 3 -- The Journal Charles Haagenson and trained many throughout the years, including his favorite horse, Jim. They had the best of care and were never abused. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was proud to be a farmer and derived much joy from it, right up until the end. Surviving Ole are his loving family: wife, Margaret, Appam; sons, David (Jean) Holm, Weiser, Idaho, Douglas (Rhonda) Holm, Alamo, Tim (Layne) Holm, Williston and Randy (Christy) Holm, Alamo; daughters, Betty (Dean) Pettis, Billings, Mont. and Rebecca (Rob) Holm-Zelzer, Williston; sisters, Myrtle Livedalen, Rugby, Ruth Sorenson, West Port, Wash., Lillian Miller, Williston, Nina Taylor, Seattle, Wash., and Doris Tuske, West Port, Wash.; 19 grandchildren and 33 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by sons, Robert and Todd Holm; parents, Oliver and Mathilda; brothers, William, Oliver, Jr., and Wesley; and sisters, Selma Hill, Mabel Anderson, Helen Kent, Linda Peper and Gloria Holm. Friends are welcome to visit www.eversonfh.com to share memories of Ole or condolences with the family. Everson Funeral Home of Williston is caring for the family. Charles Morris Haagenson, 75, Golden Valley, Minn. and Fortuna, N.D., died July 9, 2011. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley. Interment will be at Lakewood Cemetery. Charlie was born June 25, 1936. He was the founder and longtime owner of Rainbow Inc. in Minneapolis. His passion was commercial and industrial paint contracting. He honorably served in the Army of the United States and was stationed in Korea. He is preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Grace Haagenson. He is survived by loving companion, Lori Flatley; children, Paul Haagenson and Jennifer (Dustin) Ordorff; granddaughter, Olivia; siblings, Rachel (Channing) Handberg, Roger (Diantha) Haagenson and Margaret (James) Bickling; many other Clara Weiss Clara M. (Bervig) Weiss, 94, Crosby, N.D. died Sunday morning, July 3, 2011 at Bethel Lutheran Nursing Home in Williston. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. She was born March 20, 1917 at Alkabo, a daughter of Osmund and Margrethe Bervig. She married Walter E. Weiss August 25, 1945. They had no children. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters Kjerstine Anderson, Beatrice Wendt, Alice Bervig, Olivia Bervig; brothers, Olaf Bervig, Jim Bervig, Ordean Bervig, twinbrother Clarence Bervig and Art Bervig. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles Haagenson friends, relatives and employees. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to American Legion Post 0523 Chester Bird, Smile Network International, Doctors without Borders or Caring Bridge. Raymond Dhuyvetter Raymond Dhuyvetter, 67, Hillsboro, Ore., formerly of Noonan, died Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2011 at a Hillsboro hospital. A memorial service is planned for July 30, 2011 at Hillsboro. Chester Nygaard Chester I. Nygaard, 77, Noonan, N.D. passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Crosby. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011 at StakstonMartin Funeral home in Crosby. Chester was born Nov. 20, 1933 on the family farm at Columbus, the son of Carl and Cora (Barduson) Nygaard. Chester married Myrtle L. Brandt of Peerless, Mont. July 26, 1957. Two sons were born into this family; Kent (Beverly) and Kyle (Kathy). Chester has one granddaughter, Kayla and three grandsons, Lynn, Lee and Levi and two great-great grandchildren, Tia and Trey. Chester served in the US Army in Texas and Germany from 1958 to 1964. Chester was preceded in death by his parents. In addition to the immediate family, survivors include sisters, a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program. She is survived by son, Gene Marchant, Chesapeake, Va.; daughter, Kay Leidy, Wilton; sisters, Arlene (Douglas) Beck, Minot, and Muriel Cartwright, Lynden, Wash., brother, Rev. Lester (Diana) Horntvedt, Rochester, Minn.; sisters-in-law Betty Horntvedt, Kennewick, Wash., Jane Horntvedt and Patricia Horntvedt both of Minot; grandchildren, Ervin (Denise) and Edward (Cindy) Marchant, Jennifer Piel, Traci (Jon) Blank, Trevor (Stacey) Leidy, and Matthew (Darla) Leidy; great grandchildren, Michael, John, Hannah, Olivia, Taylor, Ella, Claire, Jacob, Madison, Samantha, and Lindsay; and many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; son, Clark, parents; brothers, Arthur, Howard, Maynard, and Dennis and sister, Leona Guderjohn. Provide condolences and sign the guestbook at www.goetzfuneralhomes.com. Stanley Moen There will be a memorial service for Stanley Moen at Concordia Lutheran chapel, July 18,, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place and burial will follow at Concordia Cemetary. What’s Up Chester Nygaard Muriel (Evan) Granrud, Carole (Andy) Stolen and Corene (Les) Pettit; brothers, DeVern (Polly) Nygaard and Tyrone (Linda) Nygaard and many nieces and nephews. Stakston-Martin Funeral Home of Crosby is in charge of arrangements. July 15: DC Senior Citizens Center closed. July 19: DC Food Pantry, Concordia Lutheran Church, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. July 20: Immunization Clinic, Upper Missouri District Health Unit, call for an appointment, 9656813, DC Courthouse, 9 a.m. – 12 noon and 1 p.m. – 5 pm. July 22: Progressive whist, DC Senior Citizens Center, 1:30 p.m. July 26: Crosby Park Board meeting, Red Rooster, 7 a.m. Cards of Thanks Thank You sharply into gate receipts for the Divide County Fair and red ink will be the likely result. Duane Anderson, Crosby, began his duties July 1 as the Divide County director of Social Services, succeeding Mrs. Dan Selmann. Mike Unhjem and Mark Nystuen of Crosby attended a White House reception with President and Mrs. Nixon for the third annual National Teenage Republican (TAR) Leadership Conference. 50 years ago Wednesday, July 5, 1961: Crosby’s Miss Northwest of 1961, Lloydine Poling, earned first runner-up at the Miss North Dakota pageant held in Bismarck last week. Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Fortuna was the scene of the marriage of Esther Reistad of Alkabo and Ronald Dahle of Sacred Heart, Minn., June 18. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Haugenoe of Fortuna became the happy parents of a son born at St. Luke’s Hospital June 29, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Benter of Crosby a girl July 3, and Mr. and Mrs. Verdayne Ahre of Alkabo and Rev. and Mrs. James Glasoe of Fortuna each had a son July 4. Crosby’s American Legion baseball team continued to gather steam this past week as they stretched their victory string to 7 straight. They tipped Sherwood 12-7 Wednesday night, nipped Scobey 5-4 Thursday and cap- tured an invitational tournament championship at Oungre by halting Weyburn 10-0 and edging Estevan 22-21. Richard Ralph fired a no-hitter against Weyburn. 60 years ago July 5, 1951: Dr. John J. Rousseau of Crosby this week begins work as an intern in King County Hospital in Seattle. He is a 1951 graduate of the medical college of Cornell University in New York City. The Crosby Legion Junior baseball team has started its big job of rebuilding. Jerry Gleesing and Ralph Chaffee are coaching the team. A son was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Crosby June 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Johnson. A daughter was born to Captain and Mrs. Roger Emanuel June 20 at Tucson, Ariz. Open house was held Sunday at the Ben Valan home in honor of Anton Malnaa’s 85th birthday. Four granddaughters, Gloria, Delores, Marlys and Mildred had charge of the guest book. New officers were installed by the Crosby American Legion Auxiliary. They are Mrs. F.J. McManus, president; Mrs. Jerry Buck, vice president; Mrs. Clifford Christianson, secretary; and Mrs. Leonard Otheim, treasurer. The Zion Ladies Aid of Colgan sponsored a celebration in the Colgan Hall Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rollofson’s golden wedding anniversary. Wedding shower for Paige Haugland Tues., July 19 - 7 p.m. Lighten Up Wellness Center Everyone Welcome! Thank you to the American Legion Post #75 for providing military honors at Bill’s graveside service.To the two guards, who did the flag ceremony.To Pastor Ron Dahle for officiating. Tim Werner, the Funeral Director. To those, who were able to attend. Bill is not suffering anymore. Gone, but never forgotten. Joy Fennel & family Thank You Thanks for the help from Conservative Trucking, and T&R Trucking, for cleaning out lift stations during the excess moisture situation this season. City of Crosby Thank You My sincere thank you to my family, and friends, for your care, concern, food, cards, and calls, while I was in the hospital, and at home with a broken wrist. You are very special people. A million thanks. Ardel Ingwalson Isn’t it FUN ? Kita’s turning 21! July 19, 2011 Find her uptown in Crosby on the 19th. Open House Baby Shower for Ivy Bummer daughter of Ellie Bummer & Larry Prochavka Wed. July 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Lela Andrist Room, Divide County Elementary Open House Dale & Ilene Howard Monday, July 18, 2011 3 to 5 p.m. Divide County Historical Society Kirchhofer Building 40th Anniversary Everyone Welcome! Neighbors Page 4 -- The Journal Noonan By Iola Rosenquist and Kathy Fagerland Jerry and Meredith Walter returned this week from a trip to Des Moines. They attended the NHRA 20th Heartland Nationals car show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. They met with friends from California, Dick and Barbara Block. Barbara and Meredith worked together in California, at the Post Office, and have been friends for nearly 40 years. The trip there included a visit to Badlands National Park in South Dakota. They made a visit to Falls Park in Sioux Falls, where they watched the nightly laser light show on the Big Sioux River. Adelle Wissbrod had to leave her house June 6, to get out before the road collapsed under the water. She had been mopping, etc., for a month, but Columbus Wiley and Barb Post were notified of the death of Vergene Gunderson, 75, of Indio, Calif., where he has lived for the last 20 years. Vergene died in his home of natural causes. He was born to Rachael Gunderson, and lived with grandparents, Jake and Julia Gunderson in Columbus. He spent most of his time with the Leo and Lillian Post family as a youth. Robin and Steph Post, with son, Dustin, Christine, Sierra, and Hayden, were recent visitors at his parents, Wiley and Barb Post. Other family that came to see them were Chris, Susan, and Kaitlynn Kihle, Anna, Ricky, Devyn, Joslyn, and Maverick Marquardt of Watford City; Mike and Wanda Ely family, Cyndie and Pete Fagerbakke and family, and many friends from the area. While here Hayden was baptized at Trinity Lutheran with Pastor Phyllis Scroggins officiating. After baptism, fivegeneration pictures were taken with Great-great-grandmother Ella Boen, Barb, Robin, Dustin, and Hayden Post. Maria Ely has graduated from MSU, finished two years of radiology clinicals at MedCenter One Hospital in Bismarck, and returned to the area to start her new job. When Kaloni Erickson attended a wedding in The Tioga area recently, she got to visit a one-time student of the Columbus, and Burke Central schools, namely Jon (Bucky) Watterud. Hubby Ostrom of Minot, with son, Todd Ostrom of St. Louis, Mo., and daughter, Tami Barry of Cincinnati, met in Traverse City, Mich. May 5. They all attended a welcome home party for Hubby’s nephew, Cody Kramer, son of Wade and Mary Lee Kramer, who retired from the U.S. Military. The celebration was held at the home of Cody’s sister, Wendy, and Jonah Johnson. Hubby accompanied Tami, to attend her grandson, Andrew Barry’s, high school graduation. Hubby was able to attend both the graduation, Portal July 5, Geraldine and Junior Swenson drove to the Black Hills, and spent two evenings in Deadwood. They then drove around the Hills, and with all the moisture this year, everything was very green. From Deadwood, they drove to Gillette Wyo., and spent two nights with Kevin and Suzann Matte, they visited Nathan, and Erin Matte, and great-grandchildren Kailyn, and Kyler, and also with Danielle, and great-grandchildren, Chase, and Jovey. They then traveled to Sidney, and visited Dakota Theatre Friday - Saturday - Sunday July 15, 16, & 17 at 7:30 p.m. then had to leave. She stayed with brother, Bud, in Minot a few days. Later, her family had a family reunion near Lead, S. Dakota. There were 23 family members attending. Those attending were Charla and family; Pam, and family; Brenda, and Steve; Kerry; Jeff, and family; Loren and family, Brent and family. Several grandchildren could not attend. Adelle stayed with Charla, and family. When she returned home, they were able to drive the road to the house July 10. There was grass four feet tall in the yard, and water in the basement. Sympathy is extended to the Alton Lund family in the loss of his mother; to the Dhuyvetter family in the loss of Raymond Dhuyvetter, and sympathy to the family of Jim Bacon, who died recently. Jan and Tom Rowse were in Minot recently, where Jan had medical attention. Later, they visited Alan and Ethyl Spooner. Mr. and Mrs. David Bourdeau of Phoenix, are in the area visiting family, and friends a few weeks. Iola Rosenquist’s birthday was celebrated at Ma Fagerland’s Diner Friday. In attendance were Jan Rowse, Jan Schultz, Marilyn Hansen, Claire Guderjohn, Donna Schell, Marie Eller, Donna Fagerland, Heike Rosenquist, and Claire Guderjohn. Jan and Tom Rowse spent a week in the Canadian Rockies, and at Sun Chaser Villa. Later they met Donna (daughter), and husband, Rob, and Tracy, grandchildren, Brenda, and Dora, and great-grandchildren, and spent three days at New Port. Ore. and awards night. A graduation party was held for Andrew at his parents’ home June 26. Andrew will attend the University of Kentucky at Lexington, in the fall. Olivia Barry, Hubby’s granddaughter, will be transferring to the North Dakota State University at Fargo in the fall. Alice (Running) Kessler of Beulah, and daughter, Denice and Myron Mutzenberger, and daughter, Ashley, and Roberta (Running) Stompro of Hazen, had a visit at LaVern and Gail Shefstad’s farm between Lignite and Bowbells, where their daughter, Joy Walker of Minot, was also visiting. John and Madonna Johnston, and Jane Horntvedt, spent Saturday reminiscing with Ernie and Shirley Erickson, at Dakota Terrace. When visiting with Alice and Mile Dihle of Crosby. Milo and Kenny Norby both celebrated their 92nd birthdays. Marlys Carlson, and grandson, Paul Hopkins of Bismarck, visited Milo and Alice, and gave Milo birthday wishes. When visiting with Norma Johnson of Dakota Terrace, she informed Shirley Erickson that her parents, Henny and Frances Bitter, had the Cozy Cafe in Columbus in the late 1930s, located near Miller’s Hardware Store. Ron and Anita Erickson, and Kent Horntvedt, visited Doug and Arlene Beck, who are residing with Pat Horntvedt at her home. Doug and Arlene helped grandson, Tyler Schweiggert, son of Dave and Lori Schweiggert, celebrate his 20th birthday at Beulah. Doreen Negaard accompanied son, Jerome, to Grand Forks, to visit Paul, who was evacuated from Trinity Care Center. Paul also visited with Mike Haroldson of Wyoming, who is the son of the late Al and Arlos, who resides in Fergus Falls. Paul’s new address is Valley Elder Care, 2900 14th Ave. S., Room 374, Grand Forks, ND 58201. Sympathy is extended to the families of Jerome Thompson, Orlon Thompson, and Mona Skaar, upon the death of their sister, Margaret Harness. Marion Tande of Dakota Terrace, spent her Fourth of July with daughter, Marlene Peterson at Tioga. July 2 - 3, several Thorkildson descendants met at Faith Lutheran in Columbus. Two brothers, and three sisters settled in this area in the early 1900s, and Pleasant Prairie (now Faith) was the home Church for most of them. Peter Sorum and Anna Thorkildson were the first ones married in the church. Elaine (Hedberg) Anderson of Hot Springs. S.D., granddaughter of Thorkild and Anna, were the only ones of that branch of the family that made it. Pete and Anna’s grandson, and wife, Gordon and Karin Satrium of Canby, Ore., were in attendance. Also granddaughter, Kathy Jacobson, her husband, Wally, daughter and son-in-law, Tammy, and Todd Hansen of Cannon Falls, Minn. Nels and Thora’s son, Norman and Edith Fagerbakke, and grandson, Bruce and Diane, and Pete and Cyndie Fagerbakkes of Noonan attended. Nels and Thora’s daughter, Amy Beuchler, and her son, Chuck of Minot, were there. The rest of Nels and Thora’s family in attendance were grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren of San Dinas, Calif; Garry and Myrnie (Rude) Tveter of Columbus. Wendy (Tveter) Hansen, Jason, Sammi, Sydney, and Livvy Tveter, and Reggie Rude, all Williston; Mel and Perky (Rude) Hertel of Grand Forks; Heath, Lisa, and Lillian Hertel of Minneapolis. Romell Lawson of Tioga, spent time with friend, Hubby Ostrom at Minot. Pat Horntvedt, Doug and Arlene Beck, Lana Erickson, Todd Erickson, Ella, Danielle, Tyler, and friend, Katlin, got together at Ernie and Shirley Erickson’s when Doug donated a turkey. Melvin, Melissa, and grandchildren, Emily, Ashton, and Grady. They came home to a wet basement, as there was a lot of rain while they were on this trip. Portal Park Benefit Sixty people attended a meal of Alaskan halibut, bison burger, and a wide variety of potluck items, as Portal area residents gathered for a supper with proceeds to benefit the Portal Park. The fish, and burger, were supplied by the Sjue family, with other food items supplied by Portal American Legion, and the Legion Auxiliary. Due to a heavy rain storm, the picnic was moved from the park, to the Community Center. The attendees did not let the weather put a damper on their contributions to help with upgrades to the park. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Burnell Rosenquist spent a week at San Diego, taking mapping, and computer classes. Claire Guderjohn, Kathy Fagerland, Corinne and Lester Anderson, and Perry and Iola Rosenquist, attended Jim Rust’s funeral in Columbus Saturday. Pastor Ethyl Mae Nelson went to Wartburg Seminary for classes this week. Mary Lou and Albert Dhuyvetter, and Norma Nygaard, spent the Fourth of July at the Jake and Betty Dhuyvetter farm. Maxine and Lester Priebe of Rosemount, Minn., attended Bethlehem Lutheran recently. They are in the area a few days visiting friends, and relatives. Desi Verlinde, and Mary Lou Dhuyvetter, joined FCE (Liberty) members, and toured the Susan Davy Pottery, and Point Grenora By Wanda Rasmussen At the June 8, meeting of the Senior Citizen’s Club It was decided to make a donation to the Silver Hair Assembly, and send a delegate, instead of selling tickets. A new computer was purchased with funds allocated for technology from the county organizations. The ceiling tiles have been replaced with flame retardant tiles, purchased with money from the county. Prior to the meeting Kelly Mattis, Regional Care Consultant for the Alzheimer’s Association gave a presentation on memory loss. She provided members with folders that included information, phone numbers, and websites. The next meeting will be held Wed., July 13, following the congregate meal at the Center. Often times following the meeting cards are played. At the June meeting of Gladys Helping Hand Club it was discussed getting the float ready for the 95th Parade, plus goodies to sell from the float. Members furnished bars, cookies, etc. The Dresden Plate quilt is done and will be displayed on the float on the lot south of the Winery in Burlington recently. Tom and Mary Dhuyvetter went to Minneapolis over July Fourth weekend. Enroute they stopped at Pelican Rapids, and spent a night with Jerry and Arlene (Ronholdt) Kensok. They spent four days with Don Leholm at Oakdale, Minn. They attended a play at the Gunthrie Theater. Sunday they watched the Twins/Milwaukee baseball game, and Monday they saw the Twins/Tampa Bay game. Visitors of Dave and Kathy Fagerland, and Claire Guderjohn, have been Gary and Jean Fagerland, Bruce and Mary Fagerland, Tena, Kelsey, and Carrie Fagerland, Jacob Cook, and Tim Ungerman. Thursday, Randy and Dianne Hysjulien, Kenny Berg, and Heike Rosenquist, joined the Fagerlands at Mohall, for sup- per at the Prairie Bistro. Sunday, Bruce and Mary Fagerland, hosted a get-together at their home in Sherwood. Guests were Ron, Georgia, Kevin, Isaac, and Seth Fagerland, Coulterville, Ill.; Lyle and Lillie Huwe, Corey and Debbie Mills, Bismarck; Tena Fagerland and Tim Ungerman, Bloomington, Minn.; Perry, Iola, and Heike Rosenquist, Gary and Jean Fagerland, Everett, Wash.; Dave, Kathy, Shane, Tamrin, Kelsey, and Carrie Fargerland, and Claire Guderjohn. Also, Lester and Corinne Anderson, Lesann, Zachary, and Erin Winters, of Eastpointe, Michigan. (To submit news for this column, please call Iola Rosenquist, at 965-6297, or Kathy Fagerland, at 925-5614). Senior Citizen’s Building. The Club has Cookbooks for sale, and tickets on the quilt. Hostess for the meeting was Sandy Ross. The next meeting will be 7:30 p.m., July 14 at the Senior Center. Marvin Hoff will celebrate his 90th birthday from 1 p.m. 3 p.m., Sat., July 17, at the Senior Center. Marvin’s birthday is July 18. If you are unable to make the party you may send cards to Marvin Hoff, PO Box 41, Grenora, ND 58845-0041. At Grenora Lutheran Parish services this Sunday the congregations will welcome new pastor, David Fox and wife Liz. United Lutheran in Zahl will hold services at 9 a.m. and St. Olaf in Grenora at 11 a.m. They will be living at the parsonage in Grenora. Peaceful Piecers’ Quilt Guild met June 20, with five members, and one guest, Gwen Sorenson, from Dagmar present. Roll call was answered to what project are you working on this summer. It was decided that the club would furnish the half square triangle paper, and it was purchased from Kaye Tufton. The club will have a sewing day once a month on the third Monday of the month, where members may bring projects and work. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on that day, and members, who are not able to come during the day can stay to work on projects after the meeting if they desire. Jeanne Jacobson brought a show and tell project. Jeanne Jacobson won the door prize, furnished by hostess, Wanda Rasmussen. The next meeting will be July 18, with hostess being Angie Melgaard. Now is the time for kids to sign up for the free Vacation Bible School at St. Olaf Lutheran. It will be led by the UMM Counselors July 31 - Aug. 4. Children Grades one - six will attend from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and pre-school children from age four will come at noon until 3 p.m. Registration forms are available at both St. Olaf Lutheran and United Lutheran or at downtown area businesses. Call Kristine Field 694-3844 with any questions. (To submit news for this column, please call Wanda Rasmussen, at 694-4823). Alkabo-Fortuna By Elaine Leininger Shirley Bakke spent the weekend of July Fourth at her farm home with son, Glenn. She is presently living at Bethel Home in Williston. Dale Raaum’s sister, Sandy Raaum of Williston, spent July Fourth weekend with Dale and Leona. There was a large turnout for the Olsen reunion in the Lincoln Valley area a week ago. The group included many relatives, and some had not seen for a long time. Sunday, July 3, many of them attended the baptism of Ava Ann Smith, the youngest of the clan, at the church service at Writing Rock Church. Attending a Fourth of July get-together at Roger and Diana Bloom’s, were Bryan and Donetta Bloom, Krissy and Steve Kemp, and children, Bob, and Judy Kemp, all of Williston; Thora Bloom, and Keith Anderson of Crosby, and Keith’s brothers, Duane and wife, Liz, and Don Anderson, Magnhild Gallagher, Mary Lou, and Eddie Childs, of Anacortes, Wash., and Jim Reistad. They had a large display of fireworks that evening. There was a large turnout at the Alkabo School attending the potluck supper, visiting, and then attending the fireworks at the ball diamond later in the evening. The display began with the children, and teenagers participating in firing a collection of fireworks first, and then the men taking over the last part of the display. The weather was perfect, and there was a good show. Many brought fireworks, and others contributed financially. At the school it was fun to hear the voices of youngsters in the gym once again, having fun shooting baskets. The holiday weekend brought many to the shores of Skjermo Lake. People, campers, and vehicles, packed the area. It brought to mind the days of the 1920s, when area residents had picnics, and played games at the lake. In 1920, Rudy Mantei of Fortuna, built a pavilion on the southeast shore, on land belonging to Edwin Anhalt. Part of the pavilion had a lunch stand, and confectionery bar, which the Anhalts operated. It was a busy place on weekends, when dance bands provided old time music. It is reported that the well known Skarning Band also played there once. Rudy Relay for Life - Fund Raiser T -in-a-Bag o c a Tacoin-aBag $4.00 Root Beer 0¢ Float 5 $2.00 po P Author signing Friday, July 15, 2011 PG-13 CARS 2 11:30 am to 1:30 pm First National Bank & Trust Co. 222 N. Main - Crosby, ND Luminaries - $5.00 ea. Available until August 1. COMING SOON: PG added to the fun, when he purchased a launch for use on the lake. It carried 14 passengers, and cost 15 cents for one trip around the lake. By paying a little extra, Rudy would stop the launch on the southeast part of the lake, so the passengers could enjoy the music coming from the pavilion. People also liked to sit on the opposite shore, and look at the lights of the pavilion. For the convenience of those, who enjoyed swimming, Rudy constructed some bath houses in the swimming area. On a hill north of the pavilion, there was a baseball diamond, where many games were played, and sometimes it was used for a rodeo. In those days, no admission was charged, but a couple of them would walk around with a hat, and collect donations from those willing to contribute, and it seemed there always would be enough for upkeep and prizes. Those were the Good Old Days! Debbie and Larry Kallias of Minot, spent Saturday with the George Leiningers. (To submit news for this column, please call Elaine Leininger, at 834-2423). Relay For Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Hadley Hoover Register to WIN! Divide County Centennial Refreshments Crock J. CO. DRUG 120 0N North th hM Main i St Street CROSBY, NORTH DAKOTA 965-6671 or 1-800-201-6671 www.jcodrug.com “Ripple Effect” Cecile Wehrman “The Brothers Krimm” HOURS: Monday thru Friday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. News Page 5 -- The Journal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Photos of the flood These photographs were submitted in response to a Journal invitation to readers to submit their favorite photos of this year s flooding. The first place photo, by Mary Johnson of rural Noonan, appears on Page 1 of this week s paper. Second place goes to Jerry Stromstad of rural Fortuna, who Oil impact grants are awarded By Cecile Wehrman Grant awards to local political subdivisions to help mitigate impacts from the oil industry have been announced. But even though some of the biggest requests were not approved, they will soon have another shot at funding. Townships and fire districts were the big winners in this grant round, closing out the biennium that ended June 30, 2011. All eight of the Divide County townships and 23 Burke County townships requesting funding will receive some funds, but for most it won’t be nearly enough. In Blooming Prairie Township, for instance, the request was $100,000 and the award is $25,000. Awards elsewhere ranged from as little as $5,000 to as much as $20,000. A few townships asking for a lesser amount of funding, were funded at 100 percent. Local political subdivisions in Burke and Divide counties actually fared better, overall, than those in Williams County -- receiving $363,500 (20 percent of the total request) and $470,000 (23 percent of the total request), respectively. In Williams, however, the total of awards were just 5 percent of the total request. In all, $62.5 million was requested by political subdivisions in oil impacted counties, and just $3.9 million awarded. Area cities requesting funds for snow removal or street repairs were denied. Crosby and Powers Lake were also denied requests to help pay for sewer infrastructure improvements. But a new grant round, with new funding approved in the last legislative session, will focus specifically on those types of requests. The new biennium began July 1 and grants will now be awarded on a quarterly basis. The balance of awards in the biennium ending June 30, 2011, were requests from ambulance and fire services. Crosby was awarded $20,000 toward a new quick attack fire truck and the ambulance service will receive $15,000 toward a four wheel drive vehicle. Powers Lake will receive $15,000 toward ambulance training. Fire departments in Columbus, Portal, Lignite, Powers Lake, Noonan and Fortuna each will receive between $10,000 and $20,000 for replacement of trucks and/or equipment. The Legislature voted earlier this year to raise the cap on the oil impact fund to $100 million per biennium, with about $62 million of that total available to entities in smaller population centers. A decision on funding from the first quarterly awards is expected by the end of the month. took a picture of a ROAD sign mostly covered with water. Third place went to Jason Johnson of Westby for an aerial photograph of the Darell Mangel farm south of Westby in Divide County. As winner of the contest. Johnson will receive a Divide County Maroons jacket. Wallin Manor grant approved Wallin Manor got a boost from the Crosby City Council Monday with the approval of a $40,000 Spirit Fund grant to help pay for water damage. The Spirit Fund Board had recommended a $25,000 grant to jump start an estimated $300,000 in repairs. But with the desperate need for housing, council members decided to approve $40,000. The council also approved a $1,200 grant for equipment for Rooster101.com, an Internetbased radio station in Crosby. On another matter, the council approved the creation of a special assessment district to pay for infrastructure improvements in the Grow Crosby addition, as a backup plan should oil impact monies fail to be provided by the state to cover the costs. Part Time - City Auditor City of Wildrose The City of Wildrose is accepting applications for the parttime position of City Auditor. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Attending city council meetings, taking minutes at the meeting, paying monthly bills, payroll, preparing, mailing and posting city utility bills, quarterly reports, budget and annual audit reports. Applications/resumes will be accepted until July 29, 2011. 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Contact our Dickinson location at 3380 Energy Drive Dickinson, ND/ 701-483-9380 EOE/ Drug Free Workplace WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE 1410 University Avenue, Williston, ND 58801 • 1.888.863.9455 • 701.774.4220 • www.willistonstate.edu BUSINESS EVENING COHORT 2011-2013 Earn a degree while you work! • • • • • • • • • Program starts August 24, 2011 Complete an AS degree in Business in less than two years Attend class one night a week Course work is on campus & online Meet other adults who share your career interests Prepare for possible advancements at your company Transfer your degree to other universities in the state Onsite tuition/fees is $139.36/credit hour; online is $181.92/credit hour Financial aid and scholarships available to qualified applicants DESIGNED FOR THE WORKING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TOGETHER: GROWING TOGETHER For more information contact: Leah Hess, Enrollment Coordinator, 701.774.4220, [email protected] WORK TOGETHER AND LEARN TOGETHER IN A COHORT ENVIRONMENT News Page 6 -- The Journal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Olsen ties bring 189 descendants to family reunion Submitted by Carrol Dahl Family reunions are not uncommon but the one that was recently held in Lincoln Valley Township, Divide County, was no doubt uncommon, at least for this community. An Olsen Family reunion was held over the Fourth of July weekend at the homestead place near Fortuna where Edward and Alma Olsen proved up their homestead in 1912. Edward fathered three children but then passed on. Alma married his brother, Ole, in 1913, and ten more children were born. The descendants of these 13 children: Oscar, Edna, Art, Martin, Edward, Alma, Selmer, Helen, Opal, Clara, Richard, Stella and Odean, which now number 515 people, gathered for the four-day weekend. Of these 13, only four are living (Opal Riveland, Clara Selle, Stella Benson and Odean Olsen) and they were all in attendance. Art’s widow, Martha, and Richard’s widow, Eleanor, also attended. Forty of the 52 Olsen cousins turned out. Most of them are grandparents and some have great grandchildren. The youngest person at the reunion was only two and one half months old. The 185 attendees in tents and campers (24 sleeping units) of all sizes encircled the perimeter of the farm yard which is now owned by Ted and Dianne Olsen. Ted is a son of Oscar and Bernice Olsen. Oscar is the oldest child of Edward and Alma. It was a brave and ambitious project to host an event of this magnitude. People came from Oregon, Washington, North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Montana, Texas, and Arizona. The planning committee, all cousins, consisted of family Descendants of the Edward and Alma Olsen family gathered over the Fourth of July weekend at the home place (above) near Fortuna, offering horseback riding and many other activities. At left, cousins Allan Loucks, Mervin Olsen, Emily (Selle) Miller and Arlen Olsen reminisce under the big tent set up in the farm yard now owned by Ted and Dianne Olsen. members who live nearby: Dianne Olsen, Joel Benson, Diane Bummer, Mervin Olsen, Mary Brady, Tim and Marilyn Selle, as well as Sid Hauge, Williston, and Roy Olsen, Reardon, Washington. Planning started in November with registration information and a tentative itinerary in a Christmas letter to the family members. More meetings were held in May. A menu was established by the committee, groceries were purchased and various families prepared and served them. Family members of all ages helped. There was great participation in the events which included 2K or 5K walks, gopher hunting, horseback riding, farm tours, wildlife sightseeing, reunion trivia, horseshoe tournament, crafts for the children, photo shoot, Bocce ball, bonfire, wine tour, music, lefse making, egg hunt, swimming, fireworks, and baseball games. Some even visited the country church and took pictures of tomb stones of family members. Here’s what some of the members of the Olsen family had to say about the reunion: “My mother was such a special person that I need to (and want to) pay tribute to the roots. They are important to me. I love the Olsen family. We talk about them all of the time. This family is about faith, family, friends and freedom. I am so proud to be connected with the Olsen family. I feel so bad that I didn’t get all of my children to come,” said Allan Loucks, Seattle, Wash., son of Edna (Olsen) and Francis. Emery Olsen, Turtle Lake, son of Art and Martha said, “It has been a great reunion. There are people here whom I haven’t seen for twenty years. The most rewarding part was to reconnect with so many people.” Anne O’Galleher, Tacoma, Wash. daughter of Jerry and Rose Loucks, grand-daughter of Edna (Olsen) and Francis Loucks, said “I loved that the itinerary was on Facebook. I felt like I knew some of the people before I even came.” Ben Olsen (10), son of Bruce and Michelle Olsen, and grandson of Ted and Dianne Olsen, great grandson of Oscar and Bernice Olsen said, “The best part of the reunion was gopher hunting.” Then after a moment of thought, he added, “No, that wasn’t the best part. The best part was seeing all of my cousins and family.” Brandon Reynolds, son of Jody Hauge, grandson of Sven and Stacey Hauge, great grandson of Sidney and Helen (Olsen) Hauge liked riding horse. “I have never done this before. That was so cool!” he said. Rose Loucks, Tacoma, Wash., wife of Jerry Loucks, daughterin-law of Edna (Olsen) and Francis Loucks observed, “There were so many people. Everyone was so friendly. There was so much good food and entertainment and I enjoyed watching my daughter and grandson have so much fun.” Julie Loucks, daughter of Rose and Jerry Loucks, granddaughter of Edna (Olsen) and Francis Loucks said, “The best part of the reunion was riding horseback. I also loved watching the fireworks at Taylor’s grove.” Lizz Krause, grand-daughter of Steve and Dora Selle, great grand-daughter of Clara (Olsen) and Wilmer Selle said, “I liked the crafts and making the crown with red, gold and silver.” Sven Hauge, (Williston) son of Sidney and Helen (Olsen) Hauge commented, jokingly, that the reunion was “kind of smelly.” Sven brought an ATV, small trailer and a 60 gallon tank to bring fresh water to the campers and another one to haul away the waste water. Bert (Hauge) Salo, Fort Morgan, Colo., daughter of Sidney and Helen (Olsen) Hauge said, “I was overwhelmed with the way that the young people took such an interest in participating. Also, how people went out of their way to make sure they were in attendance.” The Olsen family has gathered for family reunions about every 10 years in various locations, but coming back to the home place of their ancestors seemed to be the best. Please help the Dullum family celebrate Eilene Dullum Fay’s 90 th birthday! Rescheduled!! 2011 Lignite Oilmen’s Lebeau Cake, coffee, and fellowship! Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall Sunday, July 24, 2011 CLASSIC 2-4 p.m. Celebrating 26 years at Columbus y t i n u Thursday, July 14 m m o C HOLE IN ONE CONTEST $10,000 Cash Saturday, July 16 10 a.m. - 6 p.m Sunday, July 17 Sponsored by A&L Truck Sales and Bowbells Insurance 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Donations Welcome NOW Taking applications: At Crosby Clinic The Guardian Inn of Crosby is seeking a Tuesday, July 19, 10 a.m. - Noon Thursday, July 21, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Resident General Manager Now required every year. *Forms can be picked up at your school or at Crosby Clinic. *Please fill out patient portion of form before coming to the clinic. Sports physical fee is $40.00 Insurance will be filed. (If your insurance doesn’t cover the exam or if you do not have insurance please pay at time of service.) 965-6349 Patients with preventive medicine evaluations please check your policy for covered servicesand schedule the appropriate appointment. 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Dan Waldstein, area extension crops protection specialist, will also be on hand for the tour to cover a number of pest related problems, including wheat midge and the management of wheat streak mosaic virus, an important consideration when producing winter wheat. Finally, Chet Hill, area extension specialist, will talk about a cover crop demonstration seeded as part of the off-station trial and the various crops being considered for use as cover crops. Located next to the off-station variety trial is a Winter Cereals Sustainability in Action plot being conducted by County Agent By Keith Brown Ducks Unlimited. Through the support of Bayer CropScience, Ducks Unlimited is conducting research to develop new winter wheat varieties adapted to prairie climatic conditions and to provide growers with technical support and education. Jason Riopel, field agronomist with Ducks Unlimited, will talk about research being conducted as part of the project including winter wheat varieties, fertility and fungicide trials. With the large amount of prevented planting in the county this year, producer interest in winter wheat is expected to increase this fall. Some of the production benefits of winter wheat include 10-30% higher yields than springseeded varieties, fall planting which allows growers to spread their workload, and it can contribute to improvements in soil and water quality. Coffee, juice, and muffins will be provided during the tour by the Divide County Ag Improvement Association. The tour should conclude around 10:30 am. For more information, contact the Divide County Extension Service at 965-6501. Cooperator for both of the trials is Harlan Johnson. Scouting for wheat midge problems Soil sampling conducted last fall found a significant increase in the overwinter population of wheat midge in Divide County and along with it an increased risk of wheat midge problems in 2011. Any area with more than 200 larval cocoons per square meter should be scouted during wheat heading to determine if an action threshold level of midge is present in the field. Midge numbers exceed 500 larvae per square meter across much of the county. Wheat midge populations of greater than 500 larval cocoons per square meter will require close monitoring by wheat producers. If the wheat crop is heading during adult wheat midge emergence, wheat midge can cause severe injury to the kernels and significant yield loss can occur. In a few areas of the county midge numbers exceed 1,200 larvae per square meter and were as high as 1,786 larvae per square meter. Wheat midge is considered to be a very high risk if more than 1,200 midge larvae per square meter are found and producers in those areas should be prepared to spray if they planted wheat or durum that heads during midge emergence. Adding to the potential for midge problems this year is the large amount of cropland that didn’t get seeded. Wheat midge aren’t strong fliers and don’t move far under their own power but additional midge could be attracted to wheat fields largely surrounded by prevented planting acres. Plus, midge will disperse on wind currents if they can’t find a suitable host in the area where they emerge which could add additional numbers to the small number of wheat and durum fields that did get seeded this spring. The Crosby NDAWN site showed a degree day accumulation of 1260 as of Moisture in basements may lead to mold Several county residents have asked about the smell in their basements and how to get rid of that smell. If you can smell a musty odor or see mold, you have a mold problem. According to our Extension Engineer, Kenneth Hellevang, “mold growth, which is a health hazard, is a concern any time high humidity or damp materials exists. Reliable sampling for mold can be expensive since it requires special equipment and training. Testing is not generally recommended as a first step”. Wet or damp materials will mold in one to three days, depending on temperature. Mold spores, which are like mold “seeds,” are in the air everywhere, so the only method to prevent mold growth is to keep things dry or to remove them from the damp area. Remove porous materials such as cardboard boxes and papers, carpet, rugs and clothes to keep them from becoming moldy. Chlorine bleach is a biocide that will kill existing mold, but it does not prevent future mold growth. Mold must be removed, not just killed, to eliminate the health hazard. Hellevang also shares that, “many wall coverings are porous and will not only absorb water, but will wick the water above the water level. Gypsum board or drywall (sheetrock) is very absorbent and will wick water up a wall. Remove or cut the gypsum board so none of it will be in the water. Mold grows readily on the paper of gypsum board, so controlling the humidity level in the basement is critical to minimize mold growth.” News n’ Views Crosby Good Samaritan Center Isabel Sigvaldsen was the big winner at Saturday’s bingo games. Adeline Christianson, and Hazel Nelson, shared the friendship round. Then Adeline Christianson won twice more. Bob Hoseth, and Myrtle Hagen, each took a postage stamp. Mildred Wolter claimed a cold card, and a box game. Gladys Ebreck, and Evie Hagen, each won two games, and then Alice Anseth, Charlotte Grote, Hazel Nelson, and Mavis Hagen, took one game each. Sunday afternoon, Pastor Greg Knopp, and family joined residents for worship. Martha Olsen attended a family reunion over the weekend, as did Swede and Stella Benson. Tuesday morning, Card Match winners were Hazel Nelson, Christine Eriksmoen, Carol Brodal, and Evie Hagen. Father Biju Chitteh led worship that evening. The Journal was delivered Wednesday morning, and was read aloud in the afternoon. Thursday morning, time was spent talking about Independence Day. The afternoon was spent celebrating Independence Day at a Yankee Doodle Party. Alice Anseth shared memories of past celebrations, and Nettie Torgerson led the singing of Yankee Doodle. Bob Hoseth helped with the star toss game. The afternoon game of Penny Ante was won by Romona Thompson. Home On The Range By Peggy Anderson “Purchase a humidity gauge, and keep the humidity below 70 percent. A dehumidifier will remove some of the water from the air. Ventilating with dry outdoor air also will reduce the humidity level. Providing both an opening for air to enter and exit is critical.” Hellevang continues by saying that “opening at least two windows for cross-ventilation. Using a fan facing to the outdoors will assist with moving dry outside air through the basement. Use fans to circulate dry air across damp surfaces to help the material dry. Isolate the basement from the rest of the house to limit humidity from the basement entering the rest of the house.” According to information provided on the NDSU flood page from Hellevang individuals need to remove water from the basement by channeling the water to floor drains or by using a skimmer pump or wet vac. Water will continue to enter the basement as long as the water table is high, so the goal is to control the water flow rather than eliminate it. Generally, water cannot be stopped from entering the basement with products placed inside the basement because of the external water pressure. The bottom line folks; it’s time to get rid of your old cardboard boxes and stashes of papers including the boxes of old school papers in the basement. Clean those walls down with a bleach solution and dry your basement out. Using room scents are only covering up a potential health hazard. Wash fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables make any summer meal more delicious, but only if proper food safety rules have been followed. It is important to properly wash fresh produce before eating to reduce harmful microorganisms that could cause foodborne illness, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln food safety specialist said. Wash produce with running water and then let that water go down the drain. Do not just soak the produce, said Julie Albrecht, UNL Extension food safety specialist in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. If there is something on the outside of a food, soaking it could allow the microorganisms to spread to other parts of the food or to other produce in the same sink. Running water washes the microorganisms down the drain, Albrecht said. “It’s really just about preventing cross contamination,” Albrecht said. “Always use a colander or strainer so the water goes through the produce instead of just letting produce sit in water.” It is important to wash all fresh produce, even ones with rinds that are not eaten, Albrecht said. Bacteria could be living on the surface and then spread to the inside of the fruit when the rind is cut. Scrub foods with tough surfaces, like melons and potatoes, with a vegetable scrubber. Immediately refrigerate fresh produce after cutting it. Most fruits and vegetables can be stored at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below, which is cold enough to prevent microorganisms from growing. “Once you cut something or peel it, keep it cold, refrigerate it. Do not let it set out at room temperature because microorganisms grow best around temperatures of 80 to100. Plus, your food will be crisper and of a better quality,” Albrecht said. Leafy vegetables and tomatoes have been linked to foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years, so take extra care to wash them and keep them cold, Albrecht said. Be sure to also wash hands, surfaces and utensils before handling raw produce. Schedule Wed., July 14 – BC Thurs., July 14 – BC Fri., July 15 – Personal Leave Mon., July 18 – Personal Leave Tues., July 19 – Personal Leave Hanson - Wigginton 611 3rd St. SE, Crosby July 6, and we will easily be at the 1300 degree day mark when female midge begins emerging from the soil by the time this appears in the paper. This is the point where producers concerned about wheat midge should start scouting susceptible wheat or durum fields for midge problems. Wheat and durum are susceptible to midge damage from heading to early flowering. While there wasn’t much early seeded wheat or durum, the earlier seeded wheat and durum fields could be heading or are close to heading. Suggested economic threshold levels are one or more wheat midge for every four or five heads in spring wheat and one or more wheat midge for every seven or eight wheat heads in durum. Please consult the most current North Dakota Field Crop Insect Management Guide for a listing of available insecticides for wheat midge control. A link to this as well as links to the current midge map, and the most recent Extension publication on wheat midge can be found at http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak. edu/aginfo/entomology/entupdates/index.htm#Whe. FOR SALE • 2002 PETTI BONE 1056 BOOM FORKLIFT T - Very well taken care of and maintained. 10,000# lift, 56’ reach. 4500 hours. Foam ¿lled tires, forks swing side to side, outriggers. $42500. Location: Watford City. See specs @ www.gopettibone.com/extendo/ Must sell! 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July 16 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Furniture, Clothing, Household goods, Antique Dishes, etc. July 28,29,30, 2011 Plentywood Montana Farmstead and 22.34 acres For Sale On Bids Rolland and Marlys Carlson Farmstead Property Location Out lot 1 located in the NW Farmstead is located 6.5 miles south of Larson, 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 2, ND on County Road 1. From Columbus, ND - 6 Township 161 North, Range 94 West, miles south on Highway 40 to County Road 6, Burke County, Harmonious Township. then 3 miles west and 1/2 south. 1. Bids are due July 26, 2011. Sealed bids marked “Carlson Property” must be mailed to Haugland’s Action Auction and postmarked by July 24, 2011. Bids may also be hand delivered. Mail bids to: +DXJODQG·V$FWLRQ$XFWLRQ 6W1: $PEURVH1' 7RSWKUHHELGGHUVZLOOEHQRWLÀHGDQGZLOOKDYH an opportunity to raise their bids on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 3 p.m. at the property site. The successful bidder must have 10% down at that time. 3. Property sells as is, where is. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. 4. No minerals are included in the sale. 5. There will be an open house July 21, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For information on property, call Haugland’s Action Auction 701-965-6234 EHGURRPKRPH ZLWKQHZVWHHOURRI DQGQHZZLQGRZV )XOODQGEDWK [%DUQ [3ROH%XLOGLQJ VWHHOELQV ZHOOVFLVWHUQ UHYHUVHRVPRVLV %HDXWLIXO\DUG Charlie Daniels Band with Opening Act Comedian Roger Radley Fri., July 29, 8 p.m. Tickets $20 Fireworks Display after Concert sponsored by Smitty’s Fireworks Demolition Derby / Mud Run Thur., July 28, 7:00 p.m. Tickets $10 Bump N Run Sat., July 30, 12:00 p.m. Tickets $10 PRCA Rodeo & Wild Horse Race “Tough Enough To Wear Pink” Sat., July 30, 7:00 p.m. Tickets $12 PRCA Rodeo & Wild Horse Race Sun., July 31, 2:00 p.m. Tickets $12 Double D Pig Wrestling Sat., July 30, 4:00 p.m. Get Your Team Ready!! 5 Event Combination Tickets $55 Only Combination tickets are only available through Wednesday, July 27 406-765-3407 Youth Livestock Auction Sat., July 30, 2:00 p.m. Parade on Main Street Sat., July 30, 10:00 a.m. Texaco Country Showdown Thurs., July 28, 5:00 p.m. Fun Time Carnival Company The Freddy Fusion Science Show Lou’s Traveling Zoo Entertainment on the Free Stage Slo-Clap rock band and party will be in the Beer Gardens Friday night after the Charlie Daniels Band concert and Saturday night after the PRCA Rodeo & Wild Horse Race Neighbors Page 8 -- The Journal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Grenora tug of war Eric LeMay (in cowboy hat) cheers on a tug of war team that included Suzzane Bjorgen and Stachelle Willis at Grenora s 95th Birthday celebration held July 2. The event included a parade and games for children and more than 550 people turned out for a birthday dinner. Community members already have begun planning for the city s centennial. ~~ Presenting ~~ Derek Rude A complete line of “Junque”!! One Man’s Junk Open Fri.Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m. Fiddler extraordinaire Kendall and Erin Sorum & Family Visit the Books Posters Post Cards From Lake Alma, Sask. Phone 965-4367 Laura Ingalls Wilder Hot Coffee Homemade Cupcakes Pop & Candy Book & Coffee Shop The Salvaged Style Treshing Performing Check uss out at 7:30 p.m., Friday July 15, 2011 at the 42nd Annual Divide County Show! THRESHING by Tonia Eriksmoen OPen at 9 a.m. daily during the Threshing Bee SHOW Fri., Sat., Sun. - July 16-17-18 Main Street - Pioneer Village “Salvaged Junk for Your Home & Garden” For more information 701-339-7973 Pioneer Village, Crosby, ND Deadline is NOON Mondays. 42nd Annual Divide County THRESHING SHOW Antique & Garage Sale Toys, Tools, Furniture, Pictures, Wicker, Glassware, Crocks, Books, Jewelry, Pottery, Quilt Racks, Material, Tables Fri. and Sat. July 15 & 16 Pioneer Village Crosby, ND Featuring Steam Engines! JULY 15-16-17, 2011 all other makes and models welcome. Check out a 1910 Stanley Steamer! Giant Parades Saturday & Sunday Gia ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Start at 1 p.m. SPECIAL FEATURES & ATTRACTIONS Bradley Saw Mill ✓ Old Blacksmith Shop ✓ Stationary Engines ✓ Turning Out Oak and Pine Lumber With Blacksmith On Duty Outside and Inside Gas Engine Buildings Engine & Tractor Models All Model Makers Welcome ✓ Old Time Threshing On north hill following the parades Living Museum 22 Restored Buildings plus History and Antiques Museum Good Home Cookin' All 3 Days Starting at 7:00 a.m. Antique & Classic Car Show ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Plowing Demonstrations With 8-bottom Plow Behind Steam Engine and Horse Drawn Plowing FREE Horse Drawn Bus Rides 100+ Tractors Including a number of operating steamers Visit the horses In the red barn next to the livery building. Ne ew wa and nd Old Ev vent ents ~~~~~~~~~~~~Friday. July 15~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4th Annual Tractor-Cade Noonan to Crosby La ra Ingalls Wilder Display Laura Displa & One Man's Junk Store in Larson Depot- Opens at 9 a.m. Daily! Call Doug Graupe 701-965-6489 Entertainment at 7:30 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~Saturday, July 16~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5k Fun Run/Walk on Saturday: Call Bridget Johnson 965-4218 Ever Popular Talent Show 7:30 p.m Call Rod Gillund 965-4324 - by Friday, July 8 Followed by Saturday Antique & Classic Car Show 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Borderline Auto Club Call Larry Welo 701-570-2377 Saturday & Sunday Farm Toy Show Saturday at 9 am-5 pm Sunday at 10 am-3 pm Call Ken & Judy Moss 701-217-0235 Dancing to the Music of Dervin Wallin!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sunday, July 17~~~~~~~~~~~~ Village Church Service 9 a.m. Antique & Collectible Auction - 4 p.m. Haugland's Action Auction 701-965-6234 . Visit our website! www.dcthreshingbee.com ADMISSION PRICES Daily: $5 Adult $4 Student Children under 12 FREE. 3-Day Passes Available: $12 Adult $10 Student Children's Activities Money in the Straw Pedal Tractor Pull Kiddie Train Rides Games & More!! Friday-Saturday-Sunday Antique Flea Market Table Space Available Call Paul Strom 701-965-6885 Historical Society Museum Lunch Room - 7 a.m. Other food also available on the grounds! 30 Campsites with water & electricity $10 per night. No reservations. Pay at the Pioneer Village Bank. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pat Haugland’s 606 1st St. S.W. ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES relating to N.D.A.C. Chapter 75-02-07.1-14 Ratesetting for Basic Care. North Dakota Department of Human Services will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to the N.D. Admin. Code. AV Room – Room 212 Second Floor Judicial Wing State Capitol, Bismarck Thurs., Aug. 4, 2011 2:30 p.m. CT Copies of the proposed rules are available for review at county social services offices and human service centers. Copies of the proposed rules and the regulatory analysis relating to these rules may be requested by telephoning (701) 328-2311. Written or oral data, views, or arguments may be entered at the hearing or sent to: Rules Administrator, North Dakota Department of Human Services, State Capitol – Judicial Wing, 600 East Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 585050250. Written data, views, or arguments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, 2011. If you plan to attend the hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department of Human Services at the above telephone number or address at least two weeks prior to the hearing. Dated this 28th day of June, 2011. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the City of Crosby Planning and Zoning Commission has received an Application for a Conditional Use Permit from Clinton Hay, 11860 93rd St. NW, Crosby, North Dakota 58730 to locate a mobile home on a residentially zoned lot (as provided for under the Planning and Zoning Ordinance 15.0306 R-Residential (R) 3). Conditionally Permitted Uses: (a). Mobile home on a permanent foundation, with pitched roof lines, and some type of shingles on the roof.) described as 906 Parkway Drive and further described as: Crosby City Crosby Acres Lot 24, Block 1, City of Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota, and hereby sets a date for a public hearing on said Application for a Conditional Use Permit before recommendation for nal consideration by the Crosby City Council. The hearing will be held Monday, July 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm at Crosby City Hall, located at 107 West Central Avenue, Crosby, North Dakota 58730. Any person wishing to comment on the Application for a Conditional Use Permit may do so orally or in writing at the time of the hearing. By Order of the Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF CROSBY Carol Lampert, Auditor NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the City of Crosby Planning and Zoning Commission has received an Application for a Conditional Use Permit from Jim Holmes, PO Box 566 Crosby, North Dakota 58730 to locate a 4-plex on a C-1 Commercially zoned lot (as provided for under the Planning and Zoning Ordinance 15.0307 C-1 General Commercial District 3). Conditionally Permitted Uses: (p). Multi-family dwellings.) described as 106 1st Street SW and further described as: Crosby City – Original, Lot 3, Block 17, City of Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota, and hereby sets a date for a public hearing on said Application for a Conditional Use Permit before recommendation for nal consideration by the Crosby City Council. The hearing will be held Monday, July 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm at Crosby City Hall, located at 107 West Central Avenue, Crosby, North Dakota 58730. Any person wishing to comment on the Application for a Conditional Use Permit may do so orally or in writing at the time of the hearing. By Order of the Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF CROSBY Carol Lampert, Auditor NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the City of Crosby Planning and Zoning Commission has received an Application for a Conditional Use Permit from Jim Holmes, PO Box 566 Crosby, North Dakota 58730 to locate a 4-plex on a C-1 Commercially zoned lot (as provided for under the Planning and Zoning Ordinance 15.0307 C-1 General Commercial District 3). Conditionally Permitted Uses: (p). Multi-family dwellings.) described as 102 1st Street SW and further described as: Crosby City – Original, Lot 1, Block 17, City of Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota, and hereby sets a date for a public hearing on said Application for a Conditional Use Permit before recommendation for nal consideration by the Crosby City Council. The hearing will be held Monday, July 18, 2011 at 4:30 pm at Crosby City Hall, located at 107 West Central Avenue, Crosby, North Dakota 58730. Any person wishing to comment on the Application for a Conditional Use Permit may do so orally or in writing at the time of the hearing. By Order of the Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF CROSBY Carol Lampert, Auditor NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the City of Crosby Planning and Zoning Commission has received an Application for a Conditional Use Permit from Jim Holmes, PO Box 566 Crosby, North Dakota 58730 to locate a 4-plex on a C-1 Commercially zoned lot (as provided for under the Planning and Zoning Ordinance 15.0307 C-1 General Commercial District 3). Conditionally Permitted Uses: (p). Multi-family dwellings.) described as 104 1st Street SW and further described as: Crosby City – Original, Lot 2, Block 17, City of Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota, and hereby sets a date for a public hearing on said Application for a Conditional Use Permit before recommendation for nal consideration by the Crosby City Council. The hearing will be held Monday, July 18, 2011 at 4:45 pm at Crosby City Hall, located at 107 West Central Avenue, Crosby, North Dakota 58730. Any person wishing to comment on the Application for a Conditional Use Permit may do so orally or in writing at the time of the hearing. By Order of the Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF CROSBY Carol Lampert, Auditor NOTICE OF HEARING Probate No. 12-2011-PR-00070 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DIVIDE COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Bernice S. Weihemuller aka Bernice Weihemuller, Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICATION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL TO: All unknown persons and to all known persons whose addresses are unknown who have any interest in the above-referenced matter. . . . . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Duane DeWeese has led with the Clerk of District Court an Application for Formal Probate of Will and Appointment of a Personal Representative. Hearing has been set upon said Application on the 10th day of August 2011, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the Courtroom of the above-named Court in the City of Crosby, County of Divide, State of North Dakota, before the Honorable Josh B. Rustad, and any person interested may appear and be heard. Dated this 24th day of June, 2011. HOWARD & ASSOCIATES, P.C. /s/Judith E. Howard (#03482) Attorney for Petitioner 7 Third Avenue SE, Suite 202 Minot, ND 58701 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the City of Crosby Planning and Zoning Commission has received an Application for a Conditional Use Permit from Clinton Hay, 11860 93rd St. NW, Crosby, North Dakota 58730 to locate a mobile home on a residentially zoned lot (as provided for under the Planning and Zoning Ordinance 15.0306 R-Residential (R) 3). Conditionally Permitted Uses: (a). Mobile home on a permanent foundation, with pitched roof lines, and some type of shingles on the roof.) described as 908 Parkway Drive and further described as: Crosby City Crosby Acres Lot 23, Block 1, City of Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota, and hereby sets a date for a public hearing on said Application for a Conditional Use Permit before recommendation for nal consideration by the Crosby City Council. The hearing will be held Monday, July 18, 2011 at 4:15 pm at Crosby City Hall, located at 107 West Central Avenue, Crosby, North Dakota 58730. Any person wishing to comment on the Application for a Conditional Use Permit may do so orally or in writing at the time of the hearing. By Order of the Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF CROSBY Carol Lampert, Auditor NOTICE OF HEARING Probate No. 12-2011-PP-00062 IN DISTRICT COURT, DIVIDE COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Helen O. Bell, Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing on the attached Petition for Formal Probate of Will, Appointment of a Personal Representative, and Determination of Heirs in the above referenced matter will be heard in the Divide County Courthouse in Crosby, North Dakota, before the Honorable Josh B. Rustad, Judge of the District Court, on August 10, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard. Dated this 24th day of June, 2011. Andrew T. Forward Olson & Burns P.C. 17 1st Avenue SE P.O. Box 1180 Minot, ND 58702-1180 (701) 839-1740 Attorney for Petitioner Robert E. Bell Ray Ambulance District Budget meeting Wednesday, July 27 7:30 p.m. Ray Fire Hall Liz Suhr, Treasurer Page 9 -- The Journal County Commission Minutes June 21, 2011 The Board of Divide County Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, with all members present. Chairman Selle presiding. Jared Gilmour, Journalist, joined the meeting. Minutes from June 2, 3, 7, 14, 2011, meeting were read and approved. Elizabeth Pendlay, States Attorney, met with the board to present the purchase agreement on the county property that was sold to Vern Haugen. The chairman signed this purchase agreement. Ms. Pendlay mentioned she is still working on the road agreement for Mr. Aimes. Heather Kippen, Director of Tax Equalization, joined the meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Graupe seconded by Commissioner Brady to approve the following abatements on the following property on the recommendation by the Tax Director:Parcel 34-70230 owned by Oscar Selle Crosby City, Original Addn., Lot 7 W75’ & Lot 8 W75’ Blk 7. Mr. Selle qualies for 100% homestead credit and therefore the recommendation is to reduce the true and full value from 18700 to 0 reducing the taxes owed from $236.19 to $.00 for 2010. All present voted in favor. Beverly Dokken, Treasurer, submitted the May investment statement. The following zoning permits came before the board of commissioners: Gary Gilbertson, whose post ofce address is 13360 98th ST NW, Fortuna ND 58844 requesting a conditional use, zoning change from agricultural to industrial, to develop a commercial sand and gravel opera- tion land located in NE1/4 of Section 26, Township 162, Range 100 160.00 acres more or less. Motion was made by Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Graupe to approve these permits. All present voted in favor. Robert & Carol Hay whose post office address is 11840 93rd ST NW, Crosby ND 58730 requesting a special conditional use, building, involving land located in part of the SE 1/4 of Section 18, Township 161, Range 97, more specically identied as: mobile home and or campers for employees and families 2.00 acres more or less. Motion was made by Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Graupe to approve these permits. All present voted in favor. Elwood & Greg Oien whose post ofce address is PO Box 112, Crosby ND 58730 requesting a conditional use, building, and zoning change permit from agricultural to commercial involving land located in part of the NE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 163, Range 98, more specically identied as:90 x 120 insulated pole building for Farm & Truck Shop with ofces 5.00 acres more or less. Motion was made by Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Graupe to approve these permits. All present voted in favor. Scott Johnson & Steve Bakken, Border Township, and Bruce Fagerbakke & Lonnie Miller, Coalfield Township, met with the board to discuss the invoices they received for pumping water off County Road #21, Church Road, and Border/Coaleld Township road intersection in the amount of $13,055.00. There request News is for assistance in paying the invoice since it directly affect County Road #21 and the Church Road. After lengthy discussion no action was taken at this time. Rock Rustad, Rustad Gravel Crushing, met with the board to discuss where to crush gravel in the county. Motion was made by Commissioner Graupe, seconded by Commissioner Brady to remove the 40% township match and pay 100% of the amount allocated to each township for a three year levy up to $30,000.00 maximum with reimbursement period up to 2 years. All present voted in favor. Motion was made by Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Graupe to pay $6,500.00 of the invoices presented by Border/ Coaleld Townships directly to Big West Oileld Services. All present voted in favor. Dinner Break 1:00 p.m. John Andrist, Senator, Bryan Haugenoe, Road Foreman, Robert Melby, Disaster Emergency Director/ Deputy Sheriff, , Jan Henry, FEMA Director, met with the board to discuss the requirements for FEMA and the kickoff workshop scheduled for tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. for all public entities. Board discussed health and safety concerns of private individuals with Mr. Henry. Mr. Melby asked the board for secretarial assistance for all the paperwork involved. The board authorized this request. Bryan Haugenoe, Road Foreman, met with the board to discuss road employees, hiring private contractors, road closed issues, the summer Bidding Documents may be examined at the ofce of Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (AE2S), 1815 Schafer Street Suite 301, Bismarck, ND 58501 (701 221-0530). The Bidding Documents are available in digital PDF form on CD by request from AE2S, 3101 Frontage Road South, Moorhead, MN for a NON-REFUNDABLE charge of Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($50.00) for each set of Plans and Specications requested. The Bidding Documents are available in the form of printed plans and specications by request from AE2S, 3101 Frontage Road South, Moorhead, MN for a NON-REFUNDABLE charge of One Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($100.00) for each set of Plans and Specications requested. Bidding Documents may also be examined at the following locations: Builders Exchanges in Bismarck, ND; Mandan, ND; Minot, ND; Fargo, ND; Grand Forks, ND; Minot ND, and Billings, MT. All Work shall be done according to the Bidding Documents. All Bids are to be submitted on the basis of cash payment for the Work and materials, and each Bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a Bidder’s Bond, payable to the City of Crosby, in a sum equal to ve percent (5%) of the full amount of the Bid, executed by the Bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of North Dakota, conditioned that if the principal’s Bid be accepted and the contract awarded to him, he, within fteen (15) days after Notice of Award, will execute and effect a Contract in accordance with the terms of his Bid and a Contractor’s Bond as required by the laws of the State of North Dakota and the regulations and determinations of the City of Crosby, North Dakota. All Bidders must be licensed for the highest amount of their Bids, as provided by Section 43-07-05 of the North Dakota Century Code. Cost of preparation of Bids by Bidder. Contracts shall be awarded on the basis of the low Bid submitted by a responsible and responsive Bidder deemed most favorable to the City’s interest. All Bids shall be contained in a sealed envelope plainly marked showing that such envelope contains a Bid for the Project. In addition, the Bidder shall place upon the exterior of such envelope the following information: 1. The Work covered by the Bidder (General Construction). 2. The name of the Bidder. 3. Separate envelope containing Bid Bond and a copy of Contrac tor’s License or Renewal Certicate. 4. Acknowledgement of all Addenda. Bids shall be delivered or mailed to: City Auditor, City of Crosby, 107 West Central Ave, PO Box 67 Crosby, ND 58730-0067. The City of Crosby reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality in any Bid, to hold all Bids for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of opening Bids, and to accept the Bid deemed most favorable to the interest of the City. After the Bid opening the Owner will return Bid Security of all except the three lowest responsible Bidders. When a Contract is awarded, the remaining unsuccessful Bidder’s Bonds will be returned. The Work on the improvements shall be completed and ready for Final Payment no later than October 31, 2011, with intermediate completion dates for critical Work as detailed in the Specifications. Should the Contractor fail to complete the Work within the time required, as set forth in the Agreement, or within such extra time as may have been granted by formal extensions approved by the City and Engineer, there shall be deducted from any amount due him the sum of $500.00 per day as compensation to the City for each day and every day that the completion of the Work is delayed. The Contractor and his surety shall be liable for any excess. Such payment shall be as and for liquidated damages and not as a penalty. All Bidders are invited to be present at the public opening of the Bids. By:/s/ Carol Lampert, City Auditor Crosby, North Dakota (7-6,13,20,27) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Divide County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on July 15, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. in the Auditor/Commissioner Room of the Divide County Courthouse located in Crosby, North Dakota, for the purpose of hearing and considering all testimony regarding the following applications submitted by: Larry Dejardine, whose post ofce address is PO Box 343, Crosby ND 58730 requesting a conditional use, zoning change from agricultural to industrial to develop a commercial sand and gravel operation land located in S1/2SE1/4, S1/2SW1/4, SW1/4NE1/4, L03 of Section 23, Township 162, Range 102 and N1/2NW1/4 Section 26 Township 162 Range 102 309.00 acres more or less. Ross “ Chico” Eriksmoen, whose post office address is 12255 Hwy 5, Crosby ND 58730 requesting a conditional use, zoning change from agricultural to commercial, building permit for truck shop/cold storage/ fuel facility/office/truck wash and RV Park-(50 units) on land located in SE1/4SW1/4 Section 25 Township 163 Range 98 15.00 acres more or less. Ross “ Chico” Eriksmoen, whose post office address is 12255 Hwy 5, Crosby ND 58730 requesting a conditional use, zoning change from agricultural to commercial, variance, and building permit for 6 rig shacks/ RV’s on land located in SE1/4 Section 4 Township 163 Range 98 5.00 acres more or less. work schedule, and how to prioritize the critical situations for health and safety. The board requested Mr. Haugenoe to get quotes on a backhoe and pumps. Next item discussed was truck speed on county roads for truck trafc. Action was tabled. Archie Peterson, Road Superintendent, called the board to discuss the restrictions on paved road. The board conveyed that they would reassess the roads on Thursday. Mr. Peterson also mentioned concerns about the Haugland pit and the road right of way. Motion was made by Commissioner Graupe seconded by Commissioner Brady to sign off on the construction engineering agreement for the following project CP-1207(11) and the change orders for the project 1249(11). Motion was made by Commissioner Brady seconded by Commissioner Graupe to approve the following budgeted transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 from Human Services fund to Social Services fund. All present voted in favor. The following bills on motion made and carried were placed in line for payment: General Burke Divide Electric ............48.00 Cenex ...................................150.50 Conoco ...................................64.72 Crosby Tire/Body .................159.00 Emergency Auto.................1630.14 Brent Gunderson ....................68.24 Hardware Hank ......................88.07 Harrys Tire Service ..............619.32 Hedahl ..................................111.99 Information Technology .......438.40 Gayle Jastrzebski .................120.00 JCo ...........................................3.58 Journal ..................................779.09 Lund Construction ...............490.88 Matthew Bender ...................293.94 MDU ....................................533.84 Midwest Business ..................21.05 ND Bonding ...........................20.00 New Century ........................202.95 NCC .....................................631.88 NW Narcotics Task Force ..3000.00 Arlan Olson ........................1400.00 Petty Cash Recorder.............168.10 Power Creamery...................222.19 Quill ...................................1223.56 Reliable ................................305.95 Christian Romness ...............900.00 Team ...................................1383.75 Throntveit Cleaning ...........3129.46 Verizon ...................................88.85 Road A&L Sales ........................21000.00 Atco ......................................127.55 Big West Oileld ................6500.00 Crosby Building ...................399.08 Crosby Tire/Body ...............1276.98 Dakota Diesel .......................367.84 Ekness Super Valu..................36.58 Farmers Union ...................2978.96 General Equipment ................19.15 Bryan Haugenoe...................240.00 Hardware Hank ......................23.32 Hedahl ..................................159.89 Iron Horse Fabrication .........120.00 Jerrys Transfer........................62.00 John Deere .........................5960.34 Journal ..................................268.80 Lyle ......................................222.72 Gene Lystad .........................636.00 MDU ....................................351.90 Darin Melgaard ......................80.00 Murphy Motors ......................52.81 ND Dept Transportation.........34.50 New Century ....................18550.98 Newman .............................1921.20 Northern Tools ...................1499.99 NCC .......................................75.98 Petes Gravel .........................427.50 Praxair ....................................81.50 Lila Raaum ...........................396.00 RDO .................................43020.35 Ryan .....................................271.47 Share ....................................516.40 Sheridan Electric ....................15.00 Sorum ...............................35858.29 Team .................................13006.44 Tools Unlimited ...................115.00 Tractor & Equipment .........1854.78 Wayne Welding ......................90.48 Westlies ..............................1700.96 Agent Keith Brown .........................221.34 Burke County .....................1126.23 NCC .......................................96.18 Park Frederick Hattel ...................900.00 Hardware Hank ......................60.54 Journal ....................................11.17 Library Gale ........................................24.79 Micromarketing......................60.98 NCC .......................................23.82 Oriental Trading .....................52.95 JDA Kaycee Hellmuth .................168.69 Journal ....................................33.68 NCC .......................................57.43 CCC Irene Sorum..........................100.00 Wms County Sheriff ..........1850.00 Brent Gunderson ....................19.55 Veterans NCC .......................................94.55 Total ...............................183520.09 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. to reconvene on July 5, 2011. Gayle Jastrzebski County Auditor Tim Selle-Chairman Board of Divide County Commissioner NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION ON LAND SOLD ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Crosby, North Dakota, will receive sealed Bids at the Ofce of the City Auditor until August 1, 2011 at the hour of 3:45 p.m. local time, for the purpose of furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and skill required for the construction of the GROW CROSBY ADDITION SEWER AND WATER EXTENSIONS, and incidental items, for said City, as is more fully described and set forth in the Plans and Specications which are now on le in the ofce of the City Engineer. Bids will be opened in the Ofce of the City Auditor at 4:00 p.m. local time and read aloud. The Work consists of all labor, skill, and materials required to properly construct the Improvements. Major components of the unit price contracts include: General Construction consisting bonding, mobilization, erosion control, and approximately 440 lineal feet of sheetpiling/dewatering, 982 lineal feet of 12 inch PVC sanitary sewer, 3,100 lineal feet of open-cut 8 inch PVC sanitary sewer, 112 lineal feet of fusible 8 inch PVC sanitary sewer, 13 sanitary manholes; 1,789 lineal feet of open-cut 12 inch PVC watermain and ttings, 86 lineal feet of fusible12 inch PVC watermain bore, 610 lineal feet of open-cut 8 inch PVC watermain and ttings, 132 lineal feet of fusible 8 inch PVC watermain and fittings, 76 lineal feet of 6 inch PVC watermain and ttings, 112 lineal feet of 14 inch fusible PVC casing pipe, and other components such as valves, joints, hydrants, erosion control, incidental pipe dewatering and site restorations are also included. Complete digital project bidding documents, pursuant to which all labor, materials, or services must be furnished, are available at www. AE2S.com or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($50.00) by inputting Quest project #1664243 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Copies of the Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Warren Aaberg, whose post ofce address is PO Box 294, Crosby ND 58730 requesting a conditional use, zoning change from agricultural to industrial to develop a commercial sand and gravel operation land located in NW1/4 of Section 20, Township 161, Range 100 160.00 acres more or less. Clara Stewart, whose post ofce address is 13655 84th ST NW, Zahl ND 58856 requesting a conditional use, zoning change from agricultural to industrial to develop a commercial sand and gravel operation land located in NW1/4 of Section 33, Township 160, Range 100 and Pt of NE1/4 Section 32 Township 160 Range 100 199.00 acres more or less. Gayle Jastrzebski Land Use Administrator (7-6,13) TO THE COUNTY AT TAX SALE I, Gayle Jastrzebski, county auditor of Divide County, North Dakota, give notice that the real estate hereinafter described has a lien for delinquent taxes against it for the year 2008, and unless the tax and special assessments, with interest, penalties, and cost of foreclosure action are paid, on or before October rst after the date of this notice, the real estate will become the absolute property in fee of this county, subject to the lien for installments of special assessments certied or to be certied to the county auditor or which may become due subsequent to the time of service of this notice, and the former owner, mortgages, lienholders, and other interested persons therein will be forever foreclosed and barred from asserting any further rights to the real estate. The following is a list of the real estate on which the tax lien will be foreclosed on October rst. Opposite each description of the real estate appears any street address of the property, the name of the owner of the record title, and the amount which must be paid to satisfy the tax lien. Given pursuant to authority of law this 6th day of July, 2011 NDCC-57-28-07 Gayle Jastrzebski, Divide County Auditor DESCRIPTION OWNER STREET ADDRESS AMOUNT Crosby City Original Addn. Lot 5 W1/2, Lot 6 W1/2 Blk 5 Thomas Everett First St NW 251.49-res lot/bldg Herings First Addn. Lot 7, N5’ Lot 8 Blk 3 Oak Manor Properties Main St 625.96-res lot bldg Erickson Addn. W1/2 Blk 2 Felicia Cooper 799.44-res lot/bldg E1/2 Lot 2 Nathan Green First Ave NW 513.21-comm lot Westlawn First Addn. Lot 8 W70’ ex S10’ Blk 1 Dave Nordstog 186.67-comm lot Lot 10 Blk 4 Frederick & Lavon Hattel Fourth St NW 194.29-comm lot Lot 11 Blk 4 Frederick & Lavon Hattel 310 Fourth St NW 564.49-res lot/bldg Crosby Acres Lot 21 Blk 2 Michael & Angela Mcgeough 241.65-comm lot Auditor Lots Aud Lot A11 Todd Spooner Second St SW 437.09-res lot/bldg (7-13,20) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DIVIDE COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of E. G. Looper, Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT Margaret Sloan has filed herein a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Determination of Heirs. The assets of the estate consist of the following described mineral interests: An undivided 40/480ths interest in and to all of the oil, gas and other minerals in and under and that may be produced from the following described lands situated in Divide County, State of North Dakota, towit: Township 161 North, Range 103 West Section 2: SE¼, NW¼ Section 1: SW¼ (Containing 480 acres, more or less) An undivided one-eight (1/8th) interest in and to all of the oil, gas and other minerals in and under and that may be produced from the following described lands situated in Mountrail County, State of North NOTICE OF HEARING Dakota, to-wit: Township 154 North, Range 91 West Section 22: SW¼ (Containing 160 acres, more or less) An undivided one-sixteenth (1/16th) interest in and to all of the oil, gas and other minerals in and under and that may be produced from the following described lands situated in Williams County, State of North Dakota, to-wit: Township 158 North, Range 102 West Section 17: NW¼ Section 7: SE¼ of SE¼ Section 8: SW¼ of NW¼ and SW¼ and S½ of SE¼ and NW¼ of SE¼ (Containing 520 acres, more or less) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An Undivided one-sixteenth (1/16th) interest in and to all of the oil, gas and other minerals in and under and that may be produced from the following described lands situated in Williams County, State of North Dakota, to-wit: Township 159 North, Range 102 West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 7: Lot 4 NOTICE OF APPLICATION ON PETITION FOR APPROPRIATION OF WATER FROM GROUND WATER SOURCES TAKE NOTICE that Delores Hagge, Grenora, North Dakota, has submitted water permit application No. 6277 to the North Dakota Ofce of the State Engineer for a permit to divert and appropriate water from ground-water sources. The application requests a permit to appropriate water from groundwater sources, utilizing point(s) of diversion located in the NE 1/4, SW 1/4, and SE1/4 of Section 12, Township 160 North, Range 103 West, and in the NW1/4 of Section 32, Township 161 North, Range 102 West, in Divide County as shown on the map accompanying the application, at a pumping rate of 1,000 gallons per minute during the operating season for each year said permit may remain in force, with an annual appropria- tion of 200.0 acre-feet of water, for industrial use. TAKE NOTICE that written comments regarding the proposed appropriation must be led in the North Dakota Ofce of the State Engineer, 900 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0850, by 5:00 o’clock P.M., CDT, on the 15th day of August, 2011. The State Engineer will consider all written comments and prepare a recommended decision, which will be provided to the applicant and persons submitting written comments. Those persons may provide additional information, request a hearing, or both. Dated at Bismarck, North Dakota on July 5, 2011. /s/Todd Sando, P.E. North Dakota State Engineer 900 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0850 (7-13,20) Section 18: SE ¼ of NW ¼, Lots 1&2 (Containing 160 acres more or less) An undivided one thirty-second (1/32nd) interest in and to all of the oil, gas and other minerals in and under and that may be produced from the following described lands situated in Williams County, State of North Dakota, to-wit: Township 159 North, Range 102 West Section 7: Lot 4 Section 18: SE¼ of NW¼; Lots 1&2 (Containing 160 acres, more or less) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hearing has been set upon such Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Determination of Heirs on the 10th day of August, 2011 at 10:30 o’clock a.m. at the courtroom of the above-named Court in the City of Crosby, County of Divide, and the State of North Dakota. Dated: July 11, 2011. Margaret Sloan - Petitioner 1408 W. Broadway Ponca City, OK 74601 (7-13,20,27) SALE OF OIL & GAS LEASES The Board of University and School Lands will conduct an oil and gas lease auction on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at 9:00 AM, CT in the National Energy Center of Excellence on the Campus of Bismarck State College, 1200 Schafer St., Bismarck, ND. For a list of tracts being offered, visit www.land.nd.gov, or call (701) 328-2800 or write to the State Land Dept., Box 5523, Bismarck, ND 58506-5523. Anyone needing auxiliary aids and services, call Judy at (701) 328-1920 by 07/26/11. /s/Lance D. Gaebe State Land Commissioner (7-13,20) Professional Advertising Page 10 -- The Journal Church Schedules St. PATRICK S CATHOLIC CHURCH Crosby, ND Father Biju Chitteth Wed.: July 13, Mass, 7 p.m. Fri.: July 15, Mass, 8 a.m. Sun.: July 17, Mass, 9 a.m. Mon.: July 18, Private devotion, 8 a.m. Good Samaritan Society, Crosby Tues.: July 19, Mass, 6 p.m. St. Luke s Noonan Thurs.: July 14, Private devotion. Sun.: July 17, Mass, 11:30 a.m. St. John s Portal Sat.: July 16, Mass, 5:30 p.m. CROSBY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Crosby, ND Pastor Dennis Huenefeld Sun.: July 17, 9 a.m. Corporate Prayer; 9:45 a.m. SS; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Evening service. Mon.: July 18, 7:45 a.m. Women’s Prayer. Tues.: July 19, 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday service broadcast on NCC Cable. GRENORA LUTHERAN, St. OLAF LUTHERAN, Grenora & UNITED LUTHERAN, Zahl David Fox, Pastor Sun.: St. Olaf worship, 11 a.m. United Lutheran worship, 9 a.m. ALLIANCE CHAPEL, Wildrose Greg Knopp, Pastor Sundays: SS, 9:45 a.m.; Worship, 11 a.m. Wednesdays: Bible Study, 7 p.m. CALVARY LUTHERAN, Alamo Sundays: Worship, 11 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN, Wildrose Wednesdays: Men’s breakfast, 7 a.m. Sundays: Worship, 9 a.m. Tuesdays: Quilting, 1 p.m. NOONAN LUTHERAN PARISH Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Rural Churches Zion Lutheran, Noonan Peace Lutheran, Crosby Ethyl Mae Nelson, AIM Sun.: July 17, Service at Threshing Bee. No services in the parish. McGREGOR - WHITE EARTH LUTHERAN PARISH Jim Hamann, Pastoral Ass t. Wed.: July 13, 7 p.m. First WELCA at TMC - IL dining room (Bernice is hostess). Thurs.: July 14, 1:30 p.m. Worship at Bethel Home in Stanley/ Jim. Sun.: July 17, 9 a.m. First worship (coffee follows); 11 a.m. Zion worship. Mon.: July 18, Newsletter deadline. Tues.: July 19, 10 a.m. Text Study. Wed.: July 20, 11 a.m. Tioga Ministerial. NW UNITED LUTHERAN PARISH Ron Dahle, Pastor Sun.: July 17, No services in the parish, but there will be worship held at the Threshing Show at Pioneer Village. WESTBY LUTHERAN PARISH Barb Westhoff, Pastor Fri.: July 15, Deadline for ordering bricks. Sun.: July 17, St. John’s worship, 8:45 a.m.; Immanuel worship, 10 a.m. (Holy Communion). CONCORDIA LUTHERAN Crosby, ND Pastor Rob Garton Wed.: July 13, 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee; 7:30 p.m. Council meeting. Thurs.: July 14, 9 a.m. Quilting. Fri.: July 15, Parish, Pew, & Pulpit Newsletter Deadline. Sun.: July 17, Vacation Bible School Begins; 9 a.m. Worship, with Communion, and UMM Counselors; 3:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Center Worship; 6 p.m. Supper With UMM Counselors; VBS Student Registration Signup; Worship, crafts, fun time, and activities, with UMM Counselors. Mon.: July 18, 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School for preschoolers; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. VBS for Kindergarten through sixth grade (bring a sack lunch); 3 p.m. Memorial service for Stanley Moen in the Chapel. Tues.: July 19, Pastor Rob At Text Study; 9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. We are all made stronger by Christ There is a common phrase in our American lexicon that says something to the effect of, “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Often, these words are used in times of illness, grief, trial or hardship. Not only do we use this phrase to help others feel better, but we use it to help ourselves feel better. There has even been some recent research conducted that seems to support this claim scientifically within the realm of medicine. In my own research, I wasn’t able to determine the origin of this phrase, but there is some Biblical evidence to support the idea. The Apostle Paul, in chapter five of his letter to the Romans, wrote that “…suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit…” (5:3-5, NRSV) What often gets overlooked when we cite this passage or others like it to support our ideas of suffering and the good which can potentially come from it, is the fact that Paul only writes of such things within the context of the suffering Christ. This always means that when we suffer, Christ suffers with us. And because Christ suffers with us, we understand that our pain isn’t suffered by ourselves, nor is it suffered without hope. For we always look to the cross to see how Christ suffered on our behalf. And when we see Christ suffering for us on the cross, we are reminded not only of his suffering and death, but of his glorious resurrection which frees us from all suffering once for all and which gives us eternal life in the company of God. We also know that as Christians, it’s not always the case that whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Part of the Pastor’s Corner By Rob Garton Concordia Lutheran Church paradox of living as a Christian is the recognition that we’re only who we are because we ourselves have died a death. The global Church has agreed for a full generation now that every person who has been baptized, regardless of our own denominational interpretations of that event, dies in that moment. In baptism, a person dies to sin and is raised to a new life to be lived in Jesus Christ. In this one instance then, a thing that does kill us also makes us stronger! Paul supports this idea in chapter 6 of the same letter: “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life” (Rom. 6:3-4, NRSV). This newness of life means both today and tomorrow; here and after we die. Living as a Christian isn’t promised to be free of suffering. If anything, Jesus indicates there will be more suffering for Christians. It certainly does not mean we should seek out suffering. But with Christ as the one who suffered and died on our behalf, we know that the suffering we inevitably endure isn’t the end. Life is. (Pastor’s Corner is a weekly meditation provided by members of the Divide County Ministerial Association.) Vacation Bible School for preschoolers; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. VBS for Kindergarten through sixth grade (bring a sack lunch). Wed.: July 20, 9 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School for preschoolers; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. VBS for Kindergarten through sixth grade (bring a sack lunch); 9:30 a.m. Mark Bible Study at Red Rooster Cafe; 2 p.m. Luke Bible Study in Friendship Room. CHRIST LUTHERAN, Lignite Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Phyllis Scroggins, Pastor Wed.: July 13, Pastor in Lignite; No Council meeting. Sat.: July 16, Jean (Bywater) Rude funeral. Sun.: July 17, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Open House Graduation Reception for Cameron Sandberg. Mon.: July 18, 9:30 a.m. Quilting. TRINITY LUTHERAN, Columbus Phyllis Scroggins, Pastor Wed.: July 13, 3:30 p.m. Burial of Mary K. Jensen at Bowbells Tues.: July 19, Pastors’ Text Study in Tioga. FAITH LUTHERAN, Columbus Morris Kirchhof, Pastor Wed.: July 13, 8 p.m. WOF Quarterly meeting. Sun.: July 17, 11 a.m. Worship, with Freddy Herman; 12 p.m. Potluck dinner. Wed.: July 20, 8 p.m. WOF Bible Study. Cemetery. Sat.: July 16, 10:30 a.m. Funeral for Jean Ellen “Bywater” Rude, at Christ Lutheran, Lignite, with lunch following, and burial at Grandview Cemetery, rural Columbus. Sat.: July 16, 3 p.m. Burial of Margaret Young at Bethany Cemetery, rural Columbus, with lunch following, at Trinity Lutheran, Columbus. Sun.: July 17, 11 a.m. Worship/Communion. Business and Professional Directory Oil, Gas & Mineral Law CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING Pringle & Herigstad Law Firm Representing mineral owners on leasing, litigation and all other oil, gas, mineral & estate planning issues 2525 ELK DRIVE MINOT, ND 58701 Phone (701) 852-0381 1-800-735-4064 www.pringlelaw.net BS &URVE\CBS C %XLOGLQJ 6XSSO\,QF Inc. Inc. Hours M-F: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.: CLOSED Jason & Windy Smith 900 4th Street SE Crosby, ND Northwest Veterinary Service, Inc. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to Noon 24-hour emergency service. PET TRANSPORTATION: Monday thru Friday we will transport your pet from 701-464-5121 Stakston-Martin Funeral Home LONE WOLF 701-834-2254 Drywall 5RR¿QJ Basic Construction Home Remodel &XVWRP*UDGLQJ ([FDYDWLRQ &RQFUHWH:RUN Arlen Olsen Construction For more information see our website! www.lonewolfranch.8k.com Call Today! Bluestone Construction Leif Anderson - 701.858.8139 COMPUTERS Laptops | Desktops | Accessories Laptops Start At $498.00 Other Items In Stock ariety V Marketplace 105 N Main St | Downtown Crosby 701-965-3000 VarietyMarketplace.com Complete Funeral Services Monuments Available Tim & Diane Werner 965-6932 Septic NORTHWEST Service Remodeling - Siding - Decks ALL SHEETROCK WORK Taping - Texturing - Painting Tile - Duraceramic - Laminate Flooring NO JOB TOO SMALL! Licensed & Insured & PORTABLE TOILETS CROSBY TIRE & BODY SHOP INC. Individual Solutions from Independent Advisors Aaron Schmit FMC 4-WHEEL COMPUTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT ✘ Good Year Tires ✘ Body Repair & Radiator Work ✘ Alignment & Brake Work ✘ Frame Straightening ✘ Auto Glass Work ✘ 24 Hour Wrecking Service NEIL BENTER Phone 701-965-6512 - Crosby, ND Financial Advisor Offering a complete range of financial products and services We’re keeping a list! This single space for rent Jill Haugen 6.00 per week 109 S. Main Crosby, ND 58730 $ 701-871-9866 [email protected] Will your money last? With a retirement plan it can. Joel Bird, CFP®, CRPC® Financial Advisor CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM professional 505 E. Main Ave.Suite 100 Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 258-9735 [email protected] http://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/joel.l.bird Call me today at (701)258-9735. Dr. Ivan Dr. Patrick Evans CROSBY CLINIC: 965-6349 After Hours: 965-6384 A variety of insurance for the variety in your life. Auto. Home. Business. Health. Life. Farm/Ranch. We offer it all under one roof.® Call me today for coverage that fits all your needs. Shelley Bartow PA-C Jackie Lindsey FNP-C LIGNITE CLINIC: 933-2220 M-T-W-F 2 -5 p.m. located at 223 Main Street • Williston, ND 58801 701-774-4165 Crosby Housing Authority 965-5570 Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are not insured by FDIC, NCUA, any other government agency, or any other financial institution, are not deposits or obligations of the financial institution, are not guaranteed by the financial institution, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. American State Bank and Trust Company is independent of RJFS. Brad Johnson Insurance Insurance to fit your needs: • Farm • Commercial • Home • Life-Annuities • Auto • Nursing Home • Crop/Multi Peril As an agent for: • Life • Disability • Fixed Annuities • Long Term Care • Cancer Insurance • Health Insurance Insuranccce Harry 223 N. Main Street - Crosby, ND - 701-965-4200 +RPHDQG$XWR 6(/(&7)520',))(5(17 &29(5$*(6/,0,76'('8&7,%/(6 :HKDYHZKDW\RXQHHG 206 North Main Street Crosby, ND Some products not available in every state. Theron Huwe Agent Kristi L Haugenoe, Agent 109 South Main Crosby, ND 58730 (701) 965-6319 [email protected] www.kristihaugenoeagency.com American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries American Family Insurance Company Home Office — Madison, WI 53783 BOWBELLS CLINIC: 377-6400 M-T-W-Th 9 a.m. -12 Member FINRA/SIPC As a community service, the Crosby Housing Authority is compiling a list of all housing, rental or for sale, that is available in the community. PLEASE let us know if you have housing for sale or rent. PLEASE also let us know if you’re looking for housing. We’ll do our best to refer those who need housing to those who have it. Brad Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA. For Home Town Health Care You Can TRUST ~~~ (H) 701-965-6543 (C) 701-641-8614 JEFF GREAVES Crosby, ND Call 701-965-4334 amfam.com This single space for rent 6.00 per week $ (701) 965-6335 www.FarmersUnionInsurance.com/SimonsonHuwe Jim Simonson Agent Now ForExpanding all your toAutomotive Automotive Repair Repair Needs Paul L Sagaser 12301 58th St. NW Epping, ND 58843 2IÀFH &HOO (PDLOSOVBLQF#GLDQHW T: 701.965.4727 C: 701-339-2726 F: 240.485.0925 E: [email protected] P.O. Box 197 301 4th St. NW Crosby, ND 58730 KCSR Kessler Computer Service & Repair Jeremy Kessler, Owner www.kcsrnd.com Classified Advertising Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Journal Publishing Inc. P.O. Box E Crosby, ND -- 58730 701-965-6088 ~ Classified Advertising ~ DEADLINE .............................NOON MONDAYS JOURNAL PUBLISHING RATES: (for classified ads and card of thanks up to 25 words) First Publication ................................................ $6.00 Additional publications ..................................... $5.00 Additional words..........................................15¢ each Minimum Billing ............................................ $11.00 CASH WITH COPY SPECIAL: ... 3 weeks $11.00 Special not available on phone orders. Classified Display Advertising............ $9.75 per inch The Journal & Tioga Tribune TREES Tioga Tribune P.O. Box 700 Tioga, ND -- 58852 701-664-2222 Wildrose Nursery has low prices on hardy northern grown nursery stock. CORNER MARKET CLASSIFIED RATES: (up to 25 words) Each Publication ............................................. $15.00 Additional words..........................................60¢ each Shade and fruit trees, shrubs, perennials, and evergreens! dual pane safety glass, exc. cond. Books for approx $35,000, will sell for $29,900. Located in Mandan 701-641-2242. Corner Market is printed twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Copy for Corner Market ads is due Wednesday previous to issue printed. Located in Wildrose, ND Open from 10 am to 5 pm Friday thru Sunday For a price list or details call 701-572-7915 28-29T STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED RATES: (up to 25 words) Each Publication ........................................... $150.00 Additional words.......................................$5.00 each weekdays or 701-570-3089 Friday-Sunday. Bare Root $ Poplars - 6 ft.................... each Spruce $ Pine - 3-4 ft. ....................... ft. TO PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE … The Journal Tioga Tribune Call ................................701-965-6088 ................................... 701-664-2222 Fax.................................701-965-6089 ................................... 701-664-3333 E-mail.................... [email protected] ..................... [email protected] HOUSES & REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: BEAUTIFUL lakeshore house and property near Beulah Bay. 3 bedroom, 2 bath house located on 75’ x 300’ lake-front lot, heated 3-stall garage with loft. For pictures, go to Bismanonline.com to “REAL ESTATE -Lake/Vacation Properties” Call to see! (701)873-4444. 27-28T HOUSE FOR RENT in Tioga: 2 bedroom, furnished. No smoking. NO PETS. Call 701-641-8600. 28 FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. Located north east of Tioga, on about 4.5 acres. Call now for a showing. Reynolds Realty, Angela R. Snyder, salesperson, 701-898-0657 cell or 701628-2775 office. 28-TNT 1998 DOUBLE WIDE Liberty mobile home. 28x64.3, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 living rooms, skylights in kitchen and both baths, front deck and all major appliances included. 2 sheds are negotiable. Located in Grand Forks, N.D. $43,000, OBO. 28-29T FULL CITY BLOCK IN NOONAN: 5 large lots: 2 commercial with permits, 3 residential with sewer, water and electricity on site; Make offer. Also, 3 bdrm, 1 bath house with detached 24x33 heated garage on corner lot, vinyl siding, good roof, move-in ready, includes W/D and some furniture, $70,000 or acceptable offer. 701-925-5745. 28-30 PRAIRIE VIEW HOME and Room Rentals in Crosby has one furnished room available. all utilities and Internet provided with a spacious kitchen, dining, living, recreation and laundry areas. Rates $20 - $30/person/ night with a monthly contract. 311 6th St NE, 965-6655 or 701840-2428. 28-30 FOR LEASE: OFFICE space in Tioga. Up to five offices, that needs to be finished. Please contact Charles Barton at 817.253.8197. 26-28T FOR SALE IN Wheelock, N.D. 100’x220’ lot with 2004 16x80 Redmond Newmoon trailer house, with entry and 16x24 tool shed, $73,000. Call 701-5804032. 26-28T 12 CITY LOTS FOR SALE in Noonan, ND. Please call and leave your phone number. I will call you back 701-925-5814 or 701-572-4370. 25-30 FOR SALE ON BIDS: Ranch home, Hwy 5, Cavalier, ND near lake. Asphalt driveway, shop, 3-bedrooms, central air. Call: (701) 265-4670 or (701) 5204607. NS INVESTOR LOOKING TO buy Cropland, CRP, Pasture Land, Property that has yearly income. Will lease back. Contact will be kept Confidential. (612) 220-1042. NS WANTED: MINERAL INTERESTS (OIL & GAS LEASES) - Experienced Family Owned Oil Production & Exploration Co. We’ll Help You Monetize Your Mineral Assets. Send details to P.O. Box 8946, Denver, CO 80201. [email protected], (877) 754-3111. NS HELP WANTED WANTED SOMEBODY TO repair Rainbow Valley Church basement, due to water damage. Church is located 15 miles north west of Ray. please call 701-568-3861 or 701-641-9786 for more information. 38T BLACK HORSE CONSTRUCTION, Inc. is looking for 3 to 4 experienced operator/roustabouts in the Stanley area. Application may be picked up in our Stanley office, 120 S Main Street, Ste 210 or at blackhorseconstruction.org. 38-40T TIOGA PSD #15 has Athletic Director (AD) grades 7-12 and Boys Basketball Coach positions available for the Tioga High School 2011-2012 school year. Contact D’Wayne Johnston, Supt. at 701-664-2333 if interested. 7 14 FOR SALE FOR SALE: 1977 model concessions stand trailer, 19x18, $4,500 negotiable. 701-664-2394 or 701-664-8833 or 406-852-3921. Contains deep fat fryers. Can be viewed in the Tioga area. TNT 28-30T HELP WANTED HOUSE keeper, once a week. Call 664-2677. FOR SALE: JOHN DEERE LIII automatic 42” lawn Mower, like new 965-6185. 26-28T HELP WANTED: FT Housekeeper, St. Luke’s Hospital, 9656384. 28-29 HELP WANTED: OIL company seeking hot oil truck driver. Current Class A CDL wit hazardous endorsement and good driving record required. Send resume to P.O. Box 339, Tioga, ND 58852-0339, or call 701-664-2870 or 701-641-3198. TNT BARTENDER NEEDED, JOEY’S in Crosby; for hours, wages, or more info call 701-339-0339. TF CROSBY KIDS DAYCARE is needing a FT/PT caregiver, no weekends, call Carrie at 9655437. TF NOW HIRING OWNER Operators. Tank experience & hazmat required. Seasonal work with GUARANTEED INCOME & border crossing likely. Home weekly. Call Matt or Mike: (800) 6500292. TF LOOKING FOR FT BARTENDER, PT waitress. Bootleggers, Noonan, ND. Call Monte or Deb 701-925-5700. TF WANTED: PROFESSIONAL FUND Raiser. Looking for an individual with skills that include: creative writing and professional fund raising experience. Telephone skills a must. Public Relations, advertising, managing web-site, and webinar planning is a plus. This job is high in satisfaction, interest and diversity. No relocation required. Salary: 40 to 60k depending on experience. Send resume to: Service Dogs for America, PO Box 513, Jud, ND 58454. NS JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN OPENING: Industrial, Commercial & Residential Wiring. Competitive Wages & Benefits included. Located in Southwestern ND. Call Schmidt Electric in Killdeer, ND at: (701) 764-5220. NS AIRCRAFT MECHANIC FOR 145 repair station. I/A preferred. Black Hills Airport, Spearfish, SD. Fax Resume: (605) 642-1838 or for details call Ray at: (605) 642-4112. NS DIESEL TECHNICIAN SELECT Ford Williston ND. Hurry!! Customers waiting!! Great opportunity for certified, experienced technicians. Full benefits, great pay!! BONUS for FORD CERTIFICATION!! Contact Greg at: (800) 594-9454, [email protected]. 26-28 FOR SALE WEED Barrier Fabric Machine. 09 Model. Used to lay fabric for trees. $4,500.00. Call: (701) 697-5155. TNT AIRCRAFT GET YOUR AIRCRAFT appraised by the pro, certified aircraft appraiser member NAAA, Call Barry (406) 488-4031. TN AIRCRAFT BUYING OR selling, call Barry (406) 488-4031. TN WORK WANTED POTABLE WATER DELIVERY, call 701-240-8428 or 701-2408429. TF TIOGA PSD # 15 is seeking individuals for the following positions: Substitute and Route Bus Drivers and Substitute Teachers, non-educational 4 year degree meets state requirements. Please contact D’Wayne Johnston, Supt. 1-701-664-2333 for further details. TF TIOGA FOOD PRIDE is seeking friendly, outgoing people for the following openings: Cashiers/Courtesy Clerks, Produce Clerks, Grocery Clerks, Frozen Food Clerk, Bakery/Deli Clerk and a Meat Clerk/Cleanup. We offer flexible scheduling. If interested in joining our team at Tioga Food Pride, please stop in the store and fill out an application or call Eddie Valles for an interview, 701-664-2315. TTN dumps in the oil field. CDL required. Call McGregor Trucking, 701-641-0503. 27-28T MECHANICS & MECHANIC HELPERS Top Pay with Benefits. $1,000 SignOn Bonus for Mechanic Position Only! Send resume to: Braun Trucking Attn: Michael Braun PO Box 1033 Tioga, ND 58852 or call Michael 701-641-0161 $1,000 Sign-On Bonus DRIVERS NEEDED 406-765-2810 $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Since 1923 Truck driver to pull belly Plentywood, Montana 60 miles west of Crosby 28 USED FURNITURE: QUEEN bed, $75; Full size bed, $40; bedroom set, $190; lamps, $10; sofas, loveseats and sleepers from $70; used room size carpets, $40; Captains bed w/mattress, $90. Springan Furniture, Stanley, 628-2413. Help Wanted Sherwood Inn NS OLDER KIMBALL PIANO for sale, good shape. Call 701-6642859. • Clean, comfortable, affordable rooms • Crew rates available • Customer laundry facilities • Lounge & Casino • Light continental breakfast Tioga Area Local Hauling. CDL and MVR Required. Top Pay with Benefits. $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Send resume to Braun Trucking Attn:Michael Braun PO Box 1033 Tioga, ND 58852 or call Michael 701-641-0161 Tioga Auto Sales (701)664-2786 Hours: mon-sat 9-7 523 2nd St. NE, Tioga, ND •Buy •Sell •trade •consign View our inventory at tiogaautosales.com •1999 Dodge Ram 2500....4x4....QuadCab....LngBed...CumminsDiesel...Must$ee •2001 Ford Excursion XLT...4x4...V8,AT...FullPower...3rdSeat..Clean..RealNice •2002 Buick Rendezvous AWD....4x4....V6,AT....FullPower....Leather....BestBuy •2001 Chevrolet Tahoe LT...4x4...V8,AT...FullPower...89,000ActMiles...Must$ee •2003 Ford F250HD...4x4...ServiceTruck...V8,AT,PS...LockOutHubs...RealNice •2002 F-250 HD XLT..4x4..V10,5Spd..FullPower..RegCb..LBed..LoMiles..Clean •BobCat 753 Skid Steer Loader..RunsGreat..GoodTires..Diesel..NiceMachine •2007 32ft Dutchman Denali 5th Wheel Camper.....3Slides.....Clean.....Must$ee 25-37 CAMPERS/RVS FOR SALE: 2004 29’ Keystone Sprinter 276 RLS 5th Wheel camper, with one super slide out. $13,000. Call 701-664-3508. 28-30T HELP WANTED: RN or LPN ~~~ 2004 BIG SKY Camper, model 3295, 35 foot, 3 slides, rear kitchen, fireplace, polar pkg, Dietary Aide Open House HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT Thursday, July 14 205 5th St. NW 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Stop by and visit with Tracy Dachs of Century 21 Action Realtors or call 839-0021 or 721-3372. $168,900 MMLS # 20110169 OIL & GAS Contact Ashley Ylitalo for more information or Apply online at www.good-sam.com. HELP WANTED Full Time/Part Time ~ Sign On Bonus CERTIFIED NURSES NURSE ASSISTANTS RN/LPN $500 sign on bonus $1000 sign on bonus GREAT BENEFITS! Health Insurance Pension Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Free Life Insurance Flex Spending Option Accidental/Death Accidental/Death and Dismemberment Benefit Contact Amy Larsen 705 SE 4TH STREET 701-965-6086 [email protected] Or apply [email protected] PART TIME Ready to move into ranch home. 3 bdrms, 1 bonus room, C/A, 2 baths, 1 car garage. 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News Page 12 -- The Journal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Highway repairs begin; port roads reopen By Cecile Wehrman Repairs to ND 5 between the U.S. 85 junction and Crosby got under way last week. “It will take a while,” said Walt Peterson of the Williston District of the N.D. Department of Transportation, before all of the large potholes can be repaired. Peterson said a continuous stretch of dry days finally made some of the work possible starting Wednesday last week, but the weather in Divide County wasn’t the only hold up. Peterson said laborers were already in short supply, and a number of his workers were called to the Minot area during the flood crisis there. “It may have seemed like a long time,” Peterson said, but the delay in getting to work on repairs could not be helped. Now that the work has started, Peterson said crews will likely continue on that stretch of road until all of the gravel holes can be patched. However, he noted, new breaks continue to appear, so rough patches are likely to remain a regular feature on that highway for some time to come. To the north, access for many Canadians Cecile Wehrman -- The Journal State Highway Department crews at last have begun patching potholes on U.S. 85 west of Crosby. was difficult in recent weeks. Those roads have since reopened, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Pa- trol, which said Canadian roads leading to ports at Ambrose, Noonan and Portal were all open as of Wednesday last week. Threshing bee is backdrop for new book Author to promote Ripple Effect this weekend during annual show By Cecile Wehrman Make no mistake, Hadley Hoover has never been to the Divide County Threshing Show. But that didn’t stop her from using the annual event in Crosby as the backdrop for the fourth book in what she calls her “North Dakota” series. She’ll be at the show this weekend, selling and signing copies of her latest book, “Ripple Effect.” “It has its foot in reality,” she said, but she has also taken some license in the book. With the assistance of her childhood friend, Rose Howard, of rural Wildrose, Hoover was able to use many details of threshing bee activities, while fictionalizing others. For instance, the kiddie train that used to run on the grounds in real life, winds its way all the way to Main Street in the book. “I was able to keep things that needed to be true, true,” Hoover said, while embellishing some details. The book even includes a list of some of the attractions at Crosby’s Pioneer Village. “I probably could have set the story any place,” Hoover said, but after hearing Rose’s stories about “Big Ole’s” cook car at the threshing show, Hoover was intrigued. Hadley Hoover Hoover planned two years ago to attend the show as part of her research for the book, but the trip never happened. The threshing show is the window dressing for three disparate characters who might never have otherwise come together. One is Zeke, a mystery writer promoting a cook book with his mom. “Ripple Effect” opens with the two of them sitting outside J. Co. Drug on Crosby’s Main Street, trying to peddle books. Next is Helene, whom readers of the series will remember as Helen, a woman who left her husband in fictional Prairie Rose after he stepped out with another woman, named Blyss. Third is Eddie, a drifter who finds himself back in North Dakota, where years earlier he found a warm welcome. “They’re all just kind of coming together during the weekend of the threshing show,” said Hoover. “And the three of them could care less about the show.” Despite her characters’ mild disdain for the event, the story gives Hoover the chance to describe what goes on in Divide County on the third weekend of July each year. Similarly, “I was interested in the combining of characters that had nothing in common until I brought them together in this book.” The title, “Ripple Effect” speaks to the ripples each person creates in life, and how those ripples can effect the people touched by them. That’s not necessarily the theme Hoover started out with, but that’s just how writing goes. “You write a book and you think ‘This is where I am going’ and you wind up going off on this other path.” It’s made Hoover wonder at the ripples people have created in her own life, including her friend Rose Howard. “She’s the very first friend I ever had,” Hoover said. “I have no one else I’ve known that long.” The two girls met in Wildrose when they were in first grade, but Hoover’s family moved away in the middle of that school year. “We have been friends all these years,” Hoover said, and her memories of Wildrose are what inspired the start of the book series that began in 2001 with “Uncharted Territory,” and was followed with “Hidden Crossing” and “Storm Path.” All of the books have been self-published, along with nine others in two other series, and one mystery novel -- in which the character Zeke, from “Ripple Effect,” is first introduced. Hoover is now working on her 15th novel, another mystery. She will have books for sale at the threshing show on Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in a tent near the lunch hall, and will participate in two book signings with the authors of another book with local ties -- “The Brothers Krimm” -- to be held at J. Co. Drug, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. (Editor’s Note: Journal Editor Cecile Wehrman is the principal author of “The Brothers Krimm,” about the serial bank robber who committed suicide in Divide County in September 2009.) Zoning OK d for rec center By Cecile Wehrman Zoning approval for a health and wellness center to be located near a new motel in Crosby was granted Monday by the city council, but organizers were first advised a location to the south might be better. “I’m trying to slow you down just a tad because I think it could be very beneficial,” said Mayor Les Bakken. Bakken told council members that talks are under way in which a few members of the Clay family may work in cooperation with developer Vern Haugen to develop about 100 acres south of N.D. 5. According to Bakken, those parties would be interested in locating the health and wellness center located on the parcel, but Crosby Blue Line President Harlan Johnson said his group still needs to work with the plans now in place. “I wish they would call us,” Johnson said, but absent a firm proposal, “We’re moving ahead.” The Blue Line Club already has taken proposals from design and construction firms, and is preparing to choose one from among three finalists. Bakken said he expected there could be some determination next week on whether and how the two parties might move forward with the Clay property. The Blue Line Club presented the council with requested letters showing support from residential neighbors who previously questioned the building’s placement near their homes. Those owners have now stated they do not oppose the development. Policing contract tabled The council decided to table a proposal to contract with Divide County for policing. With members Robbi Larsen and Brian Lund absent, some of the other council members said a vote should wait. Council member Pat Woodward warned that it would be a “serious mistake” for the city to dissolve its police force. 3rd Annual Bakken Rocks COOKFEST FEMA tours continue as water begins to recede By Cecile Wehrman The process of assessing flood damage to Divide County roads will probably continue all summer, said Divide County Emergency Manager Rob Melby. For a couple of weeks now, Melby has spent most of each day touring flooded roads with Federal Emergency Management Administration officials. “We have a special team coming up today from Bismarck,” Melby said Thursday, dealing specifically with grade raises. “That’s all they do,” Melby said and there are a number of roads which will be considered for grade raises as a result of this spring’s flooding. “We’ll be focusing on the places we need to get access to,” he said, including at least three more residences in rural Divide County that have been all but cut off. The time and paperMelby work necessary to handle the crisis has become so extensive, Melby said, he has now hired clerical help to keep the necessary paperwork moving. “Susan Bummer, the former tax assessor, is assisting with the paperwork,” he said, but there doesn’t seem to be any remedy for the amount of time the work takes. For instance, one day last week, Melby set out with FEMA reps to review the access situation for two farmsteads. “It took basically almost the whole day to do two of them,” said Melby. “They look at all sorts of things and they measure and see if there’s alternate routes that can be used.” One bonus in recent days -- the weather has mostly been cooperative. “Thank God!” Melby exclaimed. “It’s sure helping and the water has dropped some. You can see it where the water level was -- at least Mother Nature is working with us a little now.” Thursday 84°/66° F Precip -- 30% Friday 86°/64° F Precip -- 30% Weather data for Weds., July 13, 2011 Normal high ............... 83° Normal low ................. 55° Sunrise...............6:03 a.m. Sunset ...............9:54 p.m. Record high...... 98°, 1925 Record low ....... 39°, 1967 ~~~ 2011 prec. to date . 16.51 Avg. prec. to date ... 8.28 Eventually, there will be a hard number as to the full extent of damage, but that could still be a long way off. “Some of the small projects will probably move faster than the larger ones,” he said. “They probably won’t close this disaster for years.” Each project has to have a clear paper trail established, and those files must be maintained for three years. As of last week, damage in nine townships had been assessed, along with the towns of Noonan and Fortuna. With one township assessed each day, or at the most, two per day, Melby said it could easily take all summer just to get all of the damage looked at, let alone fixed. Councilman Omar Coston, one of the two police commissioners, agreed. If the contract is approved, he said, “We have no more say in anything.” Bakken disagreed. “I don’t see a downside because if it don’t work we’re right back to where we’re at now,” he said. Coston countered that Bakken wants county policing because it would be easier for the city, not necessarily better for the community. With Woodward handing in her resignation from the council due to an impending move out of the community, Bakken seemed content to table the matter until Larsen and Lund are present. “I know how the vote will go then,” he said. Nuisance complaint Marietta Clemens, on behalf of a group of seven neighbors, requested the council declare a nuisance at the former Tuftedal Chevrolet building. “It’s a dumping ground,” she said. Clemens presented the council with a letter and photos showing eight apparently inoperable vehicles and pieces of junked equipment that have been stored for years on the property, in view of the street. She said her concern is for the potential health hazard presented by vermin and feral cats attracted to the property. One neighbor reported seeing a person exiting one of the vehicles recently. Two winters ago, according to Clemens’ letter, a homeless man used one of the cars for shelter. Bakken said if the city’s pest control contractor traps vermin in the vicinity, the health department could be called in, but “Part of the trouble is it’s a commercial property,” and the city’s nuisance ordinance is directed at residential property. Nonetheless, the council directed the city auditor to investigate the potential for a nuisance action against the owner, Joel Benson. 26 July 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. CDT Crosby 28 July 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. CDT Watford City Pioneer Village McKenzie Co. Fairgrounds Bakken Basics Education Sessions will be held at both locations from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. CDT. Crosby - Pioneer Village Watford City - McKenzie Co. Fairgrounds (4H/Gymnastics Building) Good food - Good fun Lots to learn for everyone! More info available at WWW.NDOIL.ORG No alcohol permitted N O R T H D A K O TA PETROLEUM C O U N C I L Divide Area Weather Forecast Saturday Sunday 90°/68° F Monday 89°/64° F Precip -- 0% 88°/ 63° F Precip -- 0% 1 ST Precip -- 10% Tuesday 86°/61° F Precip -- 0% Wednesday 83°/58° F Precip -- 60% First National Bank & Trust Co. “We Have a Banker For You.” Crosby ~ Ray ~ Williston ~ Lignite 701-965-6091 ~~ 701-577-2113 ~~ email:[email protected] Friday: Tacos in a Bag!! Benefit for Relay for Life ★ ★ www.fnbt.us New to Divide County? Sign up at Crosby stores for a chance to win $50 in Crosby Bucks. crosbynd.com