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reetings from area in inasmuch as I work Mandan. Im sure with FARRMS in Medina. many of That is a sustainyou are thinking able agriculture what in world organization and was Nikki doing local foods suphiring someone porter. from Mandan I met Sharon to be the editor Clancy, Sharon of the Barnes Buhr, Sue Milender County Indepenand others in my dent? Im rather job as Farm to thrilled because School state lead. of the potential Sharon Clancy By this newspaper as you know sat Sue B. Balcom has to become on the FARRMS something your board. I still cant county can really believe she is gone. be proud of - not to menSo, I need your help. tion... this is your newspaThats right, if this is your per Im just guiding things newspaper I need your help. along here. 1. Story ideas: I will tell So, last week being my you what I told the folks of first issue - there were Mandan when I was their issues. I maybe didnt get newspaper editor for eight everything perfect, but it years. Please, tell me about went fairly smoothly for the your neighbors and their first paper out of the chute. good deeds; tell me about In newspaper language your family and their good that means that the printdeeds; tell me your coners didnt call, the paper hit cerns, but dont expect to the racks on time and no get everything in the paper one from the community immediately. Sometimes save for Lowell Busching stories develop and usuemailed me personally (and ally on their own, but I it wasnt to reprimand me) have outstanding recall and and well... all in all I think it when I place something was a pretty good week. in my head, I can usually So, heres the deal. I am find it when theres another a newspaper journalist by tidbit that makes a connectrade. I have many ties to tion and then the story gets Barnes County and that better.
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2. Take good photos. That means in focus, closer to the subject than most people like to get and please identify the folks in the photo. I gave up my teaching job at Bismarck State College to take this job. I told those students every class period how important names are to photos. You may not think so at the moment, but look at all the historic photos we print and say, I just dont know who was in the picture... but I wish I did. So we are doing this for the future generations who wish to look back and say wow, that is my grandmothers brothers sisters child. You get the picture. 3. Make sure and spell the names of your friends and businesses correctly. That is very important because I dont know who lives on Avenue A or B? Or next door to the Pizza Corner. I need your help getting to know your community better so I can better do my job. 4. Be gracious: This is a weekly paper with weekly deadlines and in my opinion Nikki has been working nonstop to keep up with all this work... it is work and lots of it trying to put all the puzzle pieces together every week. So, once in a while things do not work out. As my former boss Ken Rogers used to say - its an average. That means you have some great issues and some not so great issues but in the end it all averages out to putting out the best newspaper you can. SO DONT YELL AT US. Just ask us nicely to fix our errors. Thank you in advance for being a part of this publication. We hope to make it something you can all be a part of and proud of and it wont make any of us crazy. My New Years Resolution is to work the best I can on the projects I have currently on my plate and to not take on any more and enjoy each moment. Check out the remaining 19 top New Years resolutions at the bottom of each page and have a blessed and prosperous New Year. Email me at editor@indy-bc.com.
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In my tenure as a newspaper editor in Mandan, I was known for two things. One - my photographs. I am sorry I cannot be in your community to take photos all the time, but you never know when I will make an appearance. Two - everyone loved to hear about my Germans from Russia family. So, perhaps when there is space I will continue to share those stories. Just so you know why I dont leave my home to work... this is the view from the front of the house. My favorite cottonwood tree. Sue B. Balcom Photo
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Cooperstown. For people 21+. KARAOKE: Full Nelson presents karaoke at the VFW in Valley City from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For people 21+. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meets every Saturday at 8 p.m. at Fellowship Corner, 320 Second Ave. S.E. in Valley City. On the last Saturday of each month, the meeting is an open meeting - for all to attend. LIVE BAND: Dance to Hometown Zero at the Val-
ley City Eagles from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For people 21+.
Monday, December 31
NEW YEARS EVE Karaoke Shows for Big Hammer Music Entertainment. New Years Eve at the Fishtank in Sibley. Litchville Community Center Activities: (MonSat) 8-10 a.m. Morning Coffee LIVE BAND: Dance to Reaper from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the VFW in Valley City. For people 21+.
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the hobbit - a movie review by kayley erlandson a graduate of Valley City state university
I am searching for someone to share an adventure, Gandalf the wizard (Ian McKellan) proposes to timid hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman). Bilbo, however, is a creature accustomed to comfort and prefers reading a book over brandishing a sword. Nasty, disturbing, uncomfortable things, Bilbo says of adventures, Make you late for dinner. The adventure in question involves helping 12 rowdy dwarves reclaim their homeland and steal back their gold from a greedy dragon named Smaug. In order to sneak into the mountain castle where Smaug hoards his plunder, the dwarves require a small burglar who can pass by the dragon unnoticed, and Gandalf has chosen light-footed Bilbo for the job. The leader of the company and heir to the Dwarf throne, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), expresses his doubt in adding mild-mannered Bilbo to his crew. But Gandalf insists, and the Bilbo sets out leaving his home behind, the world ahead. As a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and J.R.R. Tolkiens 1937 book of the same name, I eagerly awaited the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Considerably darker than Tolkiens story, which was originally written as a bedtime story for children, director Peter Jacksons Hobbit adds some much-needed weight and dimension to the dwarves backstory, references to the Lord of the Rings trilogy absent from the novel, and gives the audience ample time to get to know the numerous characters. That said, the movie shues along very slowly, especially when Thorin and Co. take a long break for
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LIVE BAND: Dance to Hollywood Nights on New Years Eve at the Marion Community Hall. Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. KARAOKE: Full Nelson Karaoke heads up the New Years Eve party at the NuBar in Valley City. For people 21+. LIVE BAND: Dance to Hometown Zero at the Valley City Eagles from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Free Tom & Jerrys from 5 p.m. until gone. For people 21+. KARAOKE: Full Nelson Karaoke at the VFW in Valley City. For people 21+. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meets every Monday at 8:00 p.m. at Fellowship Corner, 320 Second Ave. S.E. in Valley City. Buffalo Senior Citizens meet every Monday at the Community Center, Buffalo, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. welcome. No cost. Tower City Senior Citizens group meets every Wednesday at the Community Center in Tower City from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A meal is served. More info: Betty Gibbons, president, 701-840-0184. Texas Holdem Tournament is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Eagles Aerie, Valley City. Open to all player levels. More info: Richard Hass: 840-2612. Free, for people 21+. The Valley City-Barnes County Librarys book discussion club meets at 2 p.m. in the librarys multipurpose room. More info: Liz, 701-845-3294. Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. at the Valley City-Barnes County Public Library. More info: Liz, 8453821.
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extended exposition in the elven town of Rivendell. Hobbit forgoes the complexity of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and keeps the relatively goofy tone of the book, which becomes off-putting at times. Im all for some silliness in science fiction, but at times it felt almost inappropriately light (especially with unnecessary toilet humor peppered throughout). An Unexpected Journey offers up some strong performances from the leads. Martin Freeman was born to play a hobbit, looking the part and pulling off Bilbos uncertainty, kindness, and honest nature while keeping the character brave and plucky. Richard Armitage balances Thorins frustrated and prideful nature effectively, managing to bring dimensions to the character not seen in the book. Im interested to see how Thorin grows as a character in the next two movies. As always, Andy Serkis gives a great performance, reprising his role as raspy-voiced villain Gollum, who somehow manages to be ominous and silly during a deathly game of riddles. The first chapter in the Hobbit trilogy is a strong piece of cinema. The visuals are beautiful, the action is fast-paced, the characters are developed, and the story is engaging. Although director Jackson made some changes to the story, it didnt compromise Tolkiens original story about bravery and heroism. As Gandalf would say, every great story deserves embellishment. And in the case of The Hobbit, its a story worth watching.
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NEW YEARS DAY Library closed today for holiday. Valley City Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Valley City VFW. The Barnes County Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 8 a.m. at the courthouse.
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he Holiday Season for most is a time to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. It is also a time when people young and old tend to drink more alcohol. Therefore, as one who works and takes care of people in the emergency room at Mercy Hospital, I ask that you please be responsible in all your activities this holiday season so that we may all enjoy the New Year. It takes surprisingly little alcohol to cause impaired judgment and reduced reaction time, which in turn leads to accidents. In the United States, alcohol is involved in 40 to 50 percent of traffic fatalities (17,000 people a year or one person every 31 minutes), and almost 250,000 people are injured in car accidents in-
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volving alcohol (one person every 2 minutes). How much is too much? Two alcoholic beverages define moderate drinking for By men and Russ Kauffman one per day for women. This refers to a single day and not an average over several days. A drink is generally defined as one shot of liquor, five ounces of wine, eight ounces of malt liquor, or 12 ounces of beer. It may take more than moderate drinking to be above the legal limit (the limit at which you become subject to legal punishment), however, even one or two drinks can impair the judgment and coordination needed to safely operate a vehicle. Alcohol research shows the effects of even a little bit of alcohol increases the risk of falls and household accidents. Research also shows that even one or two drinks can cause the drinker to engage in aggressive behavior. This leads to more arguments, road rage, assaults and domestic violence. Another effect of alcohol is dilation of blood vessels, which causes a feeling of warmth. Many people drink alcohol to stay warm however, the dilated blood vessels actually led to rapid loss of body heat. Alcohol is involved in 48 percent of frostbite and hypothermia
cases. Be aware of how alcohol effects or interacts with any medication you are taking. Many over the counter and prescription medications are metabolized in the liver. Alcohol, which is also metabolized by the liver, can alter the medications effects. Remember the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association along with all other health groups recommend no more than two drinks of alcohol a day for men and one drink a day for women. If you drink, please be responsible and do not drive. Have a designated driver or call a cab. May we all be healthy and well for the New Year.
Russ Kauffman is a Certified Physician Assistant at Mercy Hospital in Valley City.

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he holiday season is the most exciting time of the year, especially when you are a child. I speak from experience. I remember 5-yearold me in my blue velvet Christmas dress, all ready to step out the door to Christmas Eve services at the church. This was a big year as stick on earrings had just become the big thing and I had navy blue diamond shaped stickers covering my tiny earlobes. I was so excited. After the candlelight service at the church, we would go to my Great Uncle Bobs house for a big holiday meal. His house would be so packed with people you could hardly reach your tiny hands up to grab the cornflake wreath cookies off the table. All of the kids piled into the basement and played on the
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vintage piano, pool table and toys that were all new to us, while the adults By dined on Sarah McCurdy appetizers of fried oysters and oyster stew before the filling main course and endless desserts. After those festivities we ventured into the dark, snow covered land and drove to Grandma and Grandpa McCurdys house where we would open presents. As you can see it was a big day, one that I didnt andle very well. Year after
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A look back at early area history as found in the archives of the Enderlin Historical Society and Museum. Museum website: www.enderlinmuseum.org to display the goods. The second floor has three This weeks article was large found in the October 8, rest 1926 issue of The Enderlin rooms Independent. and By *********** lavatory. Sue Schlecht OPENING OF NEW The rest SERVICE STATION IS rooms ANNOUNCED will *********** all be fully furnished. The This Fine New Station To other part of the building, Be Known As Macs Super built with hollow tile walls, Service is for servicing cars. It is *********** divided in to three stalls. John McLaughlin anOne is equipped with a lift nounces in this issue the for use in greasing and for opening of his new serminor repairs. Another vice station located on the stall houses the air tanks corner of Center Street and battery charger and and Fourth Avenue. The will also be used for washformal opening will be held ing cars. Each stall has a Saturday, October 17, when weather-tight overhead he expects to have everydoor manufactured by the thing in readiness for public Overhead Door Corp. of inspection. Hartford City, Indiana. The Mr. McLaughlin has not outside of the building is spared expenses in building stuccoed in white with a the station and it will be one blue trim. of the most complete in the Three new Wayne comstate when finished. puting pumps have been The main office is a twoinstalled to give quick and story affair, 18 by 30 feet accurate service. They with a full basement. The compute your bill autofirst floor will be used for matically while your tank the office and accessory is being filled. The center room. Shelving is being pump, know as the Wayne built and showcases placed Displaymeter, also has a glass display case to show interesting values in merchandise. Two large flood lights of 1500 watt power each will brighten the station at night. At the present time the ground is being graveled but Mr. McLaughlin expects to pave this next spring when the ground has settled. In the park in the rear of the station Mr. McLaughlin plans to erect canopies and tables for transients and picnickers who wish to eat their lunch or rest. A complete line of Pure Oil products and accessories will be featured. The station is in no way connected with the McLaughlin Oil Co., Inc., of which Mr. McLaughlin is president. The new station will be known as Macs Super Service. Sam Hoff will be put in charge of the new station and will be assisted by Gordon Gould. Mac has received many hearty congratulations for razing the old building which for many years stood as an eyesore and converting the site into a place of beauty. *********** Sues Comments: In the September 24, 1936, paper it was announced that Mr. McLaughlin had purchased the former Mau Oil Company and then disposed of part of the holdings to John Amundson, H. M. Nash and Albert Gilbertson, all of Hatton, ND. The new company would be known as McLaughlin Oil Co., Inc. and Albert Gilbertson would manage the business; however Mr. McLaughlin would retain ownership of the new service station under construction. *********** Watch for more history next week!
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Submitted by Shannon Greff Dearest Sister, Here is the first of many recipes I am contributing to Recipe Roundup! This recipe has been in my collection since 1988, and seldom have I ever let it out of the recipe box as it is my all-time favorite. Buttermilk breakfast cake is the perfect start to Christmas morning, along with a great cup of coffee, tea or cider.......but most of all....family. Love, Sister
2 1/4 Cups Flour - Sifted 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1 Cup Brown Sugar 3/4 Cup Sugar 3/4 C. Oil DIRECTIONS: Mix together and reserve 1 cup in a separate bowl for the topping. To this 1 cup add 1-1/4 tsp. cinnamon; stir to combine. Set aside. In original bowl add: 2 eggs 1 Cup Buttermilk 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda DIRECTIONS: Mix well and pour batter in to greased (or sprayed) 9x13 pan. Top with reserved crumbled topping and bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.
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MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS
Ancient Snow and Ice
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Fisher & Co. Photographers on 5th Avenue South (now Central Ave.). The N.P. Depot and Kindred Hotel can be seen to the right.
This original photograph was taken by Fisher & Co., Portrait and Landscape Photographers (Enlarging a Specialty) of Valley City. It is captioned on the back 4 days and nights in a snow drift 2 miles east of Valley City, N Dakota8:15 am. Nov. 26 to 30 1896H.H.W. Loading ice into box cars at North Valley City in February of 1916. In the Old Days, ice-cooled refrigerator boxcars were most often used for the transportation of meat.
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he annual 4-H Awards and Leader Recognition Banquet was held on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the VCHS Hi-liner Activity Center in Valley City. The meal for the 4-H leaders and 4-Hers was sponsored by Ag Country Farm Credit Services, Quality State Bank of Fingal, Wells Fargo Bank of Valley City, Bank Forward of Wimbledon and Valley City, and Dacotah Bank of Valley City. The recognition pins for the leaders were also sponsored by the noted financial institutions. The Valley City VFW also provided support for the banquet. Master of Ceremonies was Mark Oberlander, President of the Barnes County 4-H Leaders Council, and presentations were also made by Ellen Bjelland and Randy Grueneich, Barnes County Extension Agents. Nate Zerface of Dacotah Bank, representing Barnes County lenders, gave the welcome and presented awards to the leaders. A thank you was given by Kassidy Olsen, a member of the Anderson 4-H club, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bethany Reiten of Valley Friends 4-H club, the 4-H Pledge was led by Peter Bryn of the Share the Fun 4-H club, and the invocation was led by Megan Tichy, Better Livestock 4-H club. Jenna Gullickson and Dacia Eberle, 2012 Barnes County 4-H Scholarship recipients, extended their appreciation to FCS exhibitors: Kassidy Olsen and Chelsey the Barnes County 4-H Leaders Council. Jenna is attending North Dakota State University while Dacia is attending Olauson University of Minnesota-Crookston. Nate Zerface presented the following leader pins and Kristine Hall Independent certificates to 4-H leaders for their years of service: James Herman Thundering Hooves Jessica Herman Thundering Hooves One year leaders: Bronze Pin and Certificate Cassandra Kunze Share the Fun Tiffany Schaefer-Jewett Share the Fun Ronda Muncy Share the Fun Clint Jewett Share the Fun Penny Peterson North Valley Dana Jordan Valley Friends Connie Reiten Valley Friends Three year leaders: Bronze Pin and Certificate Darla Schroeder Valley Friends Breanna Brock Rowdy Rascals Five year leaders: Silver Pin and Certificate Nicole Fick Share the Fun Tina Borg Valley Friends Jennifer Fischer Valley Friends Pamela Eberle Share the Fun Ann Ruff Litchville Clovers Barb Thoreson North Valley Vera Walker-Boyle Litchville Clovers
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Intermediate B: Chelsey Olauson and Ryan Janish. Nine-year leaders: Charles and Michelle Cruff Thundering Hooves Eleven-year leader: Terence Brock Rowdy Rascals Twelve-year leader: Kathy Kunze Share the Fun Thirteen-year leaders: Dalene Brock Rowdy Rascals, Paige Kawasaki North Valley and Betty Koslofsky Hippology Fourteen-year leader: Paula Larson Independent Sixteen-year leader: Kristene Langer Eighteen-year leader: Wendy Gullickson - Share the Fun Nineteen-year leaders: Denise Majerus Hippology, and Virginia Nelson Prairie Riders Forty-two year leader: Phyllis Otterness Better Livestock Forty-eight year leader: Duane Farnquist - Anderson 4-H Alumni Award Honorees Named The alumni awards were presented to: Pam Pollert Aakre, Hawley, Minn., Pat Broten, Dazey, Barb Thoreson, Kathryn, and LouVay White, Valley City. Selection was based on community leadership, public service, service to 4-H club work and achievement in chosen career. The awards are sponsored by the Barnes County 4-H Leaders Council. Leadership Award Micheal Olauson, president of the Barnes County 4-H Leaders Council, was awarded the leadership award sponsored by the North Dakota Association of Extension Agents.
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by the Olauson Family in memory of their son Marvin, was awarded to Shannon Bryn of Share the Fun 4-H club. Shannon is the daughter of Jamie and Tina Bryn, Dazey. Outstanding Beginning 4-Her The Outstanding Beginner 4-Her award, sponsored by the Paulson and Olauson families in memory of Jan Paulson, was presented to Hailey Schaefer. Hailey is the daughter of Clint and Tiffany Jewett, Valley City. Outstanding Intermediate-A 4-Her The Outstanding Intermediate-A 4-Her award, sponsored by Durward and Phyllis Otterness, was presented to Bethany Reiten and Tessa Schroeder of Valley Friends 4-H club. Bethany is the daughter of Bruce and Connie Reiten, Kathryn, and Tessa is the daughter of James and Darla Schroeder, Oriska. Outstanding Intermediate-B 4-Hers The Outstanding Intermediate-B 4- Her awards were presented to Ryan Janish and Chelsey Olauson of Better Livestock 4-H club. Ryan is the son of Rob and Cathy Janish, Fingal, and Chelsey is the daughter of Micheal and Holly Olauson, Valley City. The awards are sponsored by the Anderson and Share the Fun 4-H clubs in memory of Tabatha Hunter. Outstanding Senior 4-Her The outstanding Senior 4-Her award for 2011-2012 was presented to Jacob Olauson. The award is sponsored by the Paulson and Olauson families in memory of Jan Paulson. T.X. Calnan and Mary Laycock Award The Better Livestock 4-H club once again received the T.X. Calnan and Mary Laycock award for the best record of club participation and achievement during the 20112012 club year. Phyllis Otterness, Sandra Christl, and Kyle Koslofsky are the clubs leaders. 2011-2012 members of the club were Michelle Bodziachowski, Elizabeth Holland, Kaylee and Ryan Janish, MacKenzie Kunze, Braeden, Chelsey and Jacob Olauson, Evan and Sarah Richman, and
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s everyone around him opened brightly wrapped presents, Art continued to marvel at his, turning the three country music CDs around and around in his hands. He talked of singing along to the radio to the songs of George Jones, Hank Williams and Willie Nelson when he was younger. Now, hell be able to listen and sing along in his room at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon. Soldiers and Airmen with the North Dakota National Guard delivered Arts gift and 128 others today on their annual trek to show their appreciation to the veterans who have served before them. Its a way for the Guardsmen to be able to give you something back for what youve done for your country, Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, told the residents. He was one of nearly 20 Guardsmen who visited the veterans. For us to be here and spend a little
time means a lot to us, he said. Together, Guardsmen and residents shared a holiday meal of lutefisk, meatballs, rmmegrt, carrots, potatoes and lefse. Then, with the help of a couple of members of the 188th Army Band, they sang songs together and opened gifts that included an electric razor, NASCAR books, wall hangings and watches. Tech. Sgt. Tracy Zidon, who has coordinated the event for six years for the North Dakota Air National Guard, helped one resident open a small box wrapped in gold-colored paper that contained two sets of ID tags. Despite the best efforts, nobody had been able to find his tags, but the Guard was able to make him two new sets, much to his amazement. Each year, the states Army National Guard and Air National Guard alternate roles in coordinating the event, which has taken place for more than 20 years thanks to the volunteer efforts and per-
sonal donations of the Guard members. This year, the Air National Guards Public Affairs Office worked with Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Bruce Krogstad, 119th Wing chaplain, to do video interviews to capture some of the veterans stories, including that of Betty Graham, who served as an aero-evacuation nurse during World War II. We just loved every one of those boys, she said of her many patients. Today, she received a new winter coat and reflected on how different life was during Christmas at war. It was just another day, she said, You couldnt sit down and feel sorry for yourself especially not with a planeload of 21 patients needing attention from her and the lone corpsman. The Guardsmen who visited today say they want to make sure her service, and that of the dozens of other residents, remains remembered and appreciated.
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Sgt. Laura Fajardo, of the North Dakota National Guards Joint Force Headquarters, smiles as she visits with Lisbon, N.D., Veterans Home resident Velma Martin Dec. 19 during an annual Veterans Appreciation Day event at the home. Fajardo is one of about two dozen N.D. Army and Air National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who are visiting the Veterans Home in an effort to express thanks to the veterans for their service and spread holiday cheer.
Veterans Appreciation Day: (l-r) Master Sgt. Norm Nyland, of the 119th Maintenance Group, Command Sgt. Major Alvin Zimmerman and Sgt. Vanessa Mozinski, both of the 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, unload gifts for residents at the annual Veterans Appreciation Day event at the North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon, Dec. 19. The gifts were purchased using donations by North Dakota National Guard members and are given to the residents at the Veterans Home to demonstrate their appreciation to the veterans who have served before them.
Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Muehler, the 119th Wing command chief, presents gifts to residents at the North Dakota Veterans Home, during an annual Veterans Appreciation Day event at the home. Muehler is one of about two dozen N.D. Army and Air National Guard members visiting the Veterans Home in an effort to express thanks to the veterans for their service and spread holiday cheer.
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, right, visits with former Pfc. Kenneth Wallner, who served with the North Dakota National Guards 164 Infantry Regiment, at the North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon. Sprynczynatyk took part in an annual Veterans Appreciation Day event that includes a gift presentation and the singing of holiday songs.
Sgt. Christopher Hanson, who serves in the 188th Army Band, plays piano while Staff Sgt. Justen Reed, also with the band, leads North Dakota National Guard members in song Dec. 19, during an annual Veterans Appreciation Day event at the North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon, N.D. About two dozen N.D. Army and Air National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are visiting the Veterans Home in an effort to express thanks to the veterans for their service and spread holiday cheer.
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OOPS again. I had a sudden vision of someone mixing up this I am glad the new editor remedy in their kitchen and has the time to do follow applying it just before they ups on submissions or I might have been in trouble started fixing dinner for with the Now and Then ar- their family and bending ticle from last week consid- over a hot stove ering what she found Barbo using possibly a gas flame. Compound consists of. There is a I think my second option good chance of just drinking the Bay Rum and forgetting the hair they would never have to dye would be the best way worry about to go after all. Combining Bay Rum and their gray hair again, or anyglycerin with a compound thing else!!! The containing among other Chief s surprise might things, forms of sulfur and lead might indeed be a rem- be an understatement! I think my next submisedy for disaster rather then sion will be a recipe from for graying hair. When I mentioned some these same 1915 newspapers, on the Womans of the ingredients discovPage as they called it, for ered by The Independents making real Caramel frostvigilant new editor to a ing for cakes and I would silver haired acquaintance suppose the old fashioned and suggesting he would probably not want to try the Cinnamon Rolls. recipe, but might enjoy the With the exception of a story about it, he pointed couple times at church out that it sounded more lunches or at the Senior like a recipe for an exploCenter, where I normally sive.
do not spend a lot of time, and the great Caramel rolls I obtain in the fall at the Farmers market, I have found the art of making REAL caramel frosting for the cinnamon rolls appears to be another lost baking art. At the local markets the frosting usually appears to be just a smear of brown sugar over the top that does not even look good. REAL Caramel looks great. Granted that some readers might get a sugar high or it may not be good for their health, but it cant be any worse then what we usually see today. It is still better then risking having your head blown off just for vanity or the chance to get a better job as the editor pointed out. Keep your gray. Stay away. It doesnt pay.
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OPINION: LLOYD OMDAHL
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ome citizens in Dunn County have been trying to initiate a grand jury to consider the conflict of interest involved in campaign contributions to Governor Jack Dalrymple by energy companies regulated by the Industrial Commission. They allege that such contributions are a form of bribery intended to buy influence in the Governors decisions. The same issue has also been raised in regard to members of the Public Service Commission. Those on the receiving end of these contributions have denied that campaign contributions have influence on their decisions. However, Ed Bender, executive director of the National Institute on Money in State Politics, disagrees. When corporations make contributions, its a business decision, not a political decision, he claims. So while the recipients of these contributions argue that these contributions have no influence on their decisions, the contributors are thinking otherwise. As hard-nosed businesspeople, they arent dissipating the companys resources on politicians without expecting some kind of payback. From their perspective, the intent of these contributions is unmistakable - to reap more than they plant. After all, they are not charitable organizations. They expect an investment in politicians to return much more than the contribution. This claim can be validated when we see that
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increase to 66 and 56, respectively. Clearly arresting, fining and jailing more By drunk Rob Port drivers isnt necessarily making our roads safer. And then theres the question of jail space. Its no secret that, thanks to the states rapid population growth, our jails are full. This is a problem being dealt with by local leaders across the state. But its a problem that would be exacerbated if the 6,500 7,000 or so DUI offenders we arrest every year are required to spend a minimum amount of time in jail, be it the four days required by Rep. Koppelmans bill or the 30 days required by Senator Gruchallas. The taxpayers should know that the cost of these bills will no doubt be significantly more than whatever fiscal note may be attached to them during the legislative session given the difficult mandates the represent for local law enforcement resources. We all share our public roads. We travel on them. Our loved ones travel on them. We want those roads to be safe. But get tough policies implemented to satisfy do something outcry from the public doesnt necessarily accomplish that. Maybe we need to look at different approaches. Or maybe we need to recognize that not every social ill has a public policy solution.

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olicy dealing with drunk drivers will be a hot-button topic for the upcoming legislative session thanks to a few high profile, and absolutely tragic, drunk driving accidents that took place in North Dakotas largest media market. These incidents garnered a lot of media attention, which has translated into demands that elected officials do something in response. While drunk driving accidents and fatalities shouldnt be trivialized, we should keep in mind that despite the media-created hysteria statistics show that were not that bad off. In 2011 in North Dakota there were just 56 traffic accidents involving accidents, and 66 deaths. Those are low numbers for the entire state over the course of a year, and while it can be argued that these numbers are increas-
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ing (theyre up 3.1 percent and 3.7 percent respectively since 2007), thats in the context of a rapid increase in the states population and amount of travel on state roads. North Dakota was the fastest growing state in the nation in 2012, according to recently-released US Census numbers, and the number of vehicle miles traveled on our roads is up 19.58 percent since 2007. The drumbeat of media coverage for a few sad DUI cases may spark public outcry for policy changes, but policy decisions should be based on data and reason not emotion and sensationalism. But the facts aside, a number of the states policymakers are proposing legislation to address the drunk driving issue. They range from the absurd state Senator Tim Mathern (D - Fargo) wants to put what amounts to a scarlet letter on the drivers licenses of DUI offenders - to the draconian - state Rep. Ed Gruchalla (D - Fargo) wants a mandatory 30 days in jail and a $5,000 fine for firsttime offenders. Perhaps the most reasonable proposal comes from state Rep. Kim Koppelman (R - West Fargo) whose bill, backed by Governor Jack Dalrymple and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, would require a minimum of four days in jail for firsttime DUI offenders and increased fines. But the question remains, will any of these policies save lives and prevent injuries/property damage caused by drunk drivers? Because if were not accomplishing those goals, what are we accomplishing? The facts dont seem to support the get tough approach, which seems to be the knee-jerk reaction from most to this issue. One of the most interesting statistics in this debate, cited by Governor Dalrymple at the press conference announcing Rep. Koppelmans bill, is that DUI arrests have increased by 53 percent since 2001. That number speaks volumes. It tells us about more cops arresting more people, and more court hearings resulting in fines and/or jail sentences. But have all those arrests made our roads safer? It doesnt seem that way. In 2001 the state saw 48 alcohol-related traffic fatalities and 41 alcohol-related traffic accidents. Despite that 53 percent increase in DUI arrests, in 2011 the state saw those numbers
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fast Challenge encouraged students to tell us their best idea for a tasty oatmeal breakfast that their friends atschool would love. Im so proud of the students for their hard work and determination in completing this Challenge, Sue Milender, Fuel Up To Play 60 Program Advisor for Valley City Jr/ Sr High School said. Fuel Up to Play 60 has really inspired our kids to get excited about health and wellness. There are a series of Fuel Up to Play 60 Challenges that youth can get involved in throughout the year. Each Challenge focuses on a different aspect of the program and provides the opportunity for students to collaborate with their peers to showcase what they have learned about fueling up with nutrient-rich foods and getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. By completing Challenges, students get the chance to have their submission featured in the Challenge Showcase on the national Fuel Up to Play 60 website and earn exclusive online badges and rewards for the participation onFuelUpToPlay60.com. Students can also win
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alley City High School wasannounced the North Dakota winner of Fuel Up to Play 60s local Super Bowl Breakfast Challenge and was awarded with a Fuel Up to Play 60 branded piece of merchandise for the cafeteria.Fuel Up to Play 60 is anin-school nutrition and physical activity program created in partnership with Midwest Dairy Counciland the National Football League that encourages students to eat healthy, be active and implement positive, healthy changes at school. The Super Bowl Break-
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OUR OUTDOORS: Nick Simonson
Walleyes. Say the species and any angler worth his salt knows that books of information can be written, but no more needs to be said about them, because its a clear understanding by those who pursue them that they can be maddeningly frustrating, or sometimes as simple as a worm on a hook. The whens, wheres and hows are a three-dimensional puzzle cued by daylight periods, baitfish and season; add in a layer of first ice and this time of year for an added challenge or extra success depending on how the fish feel that day. My holiday gift this year was four days back home on the lake where I honed my angling skills, and during that time, I spent a bit of it fishing for walleyes through the ice of Lake Ashtabula. Coined from the Native American word meaning fish river my home water did not disappoint, but did at times prove frustrating as fish moved in and out before giving up the gold. It was a familiar roll along the shorelines in my buddys ATV as we traced channel edges of the long-flooded portion of the Sheyenne River. As if my friends had never seen them before, I
The many moods of walleyes

giddily pointed out those bays and points which were so familiar to me from seasons past, but were undoubtedly very familiar to them, being that they still fished them on a regular basis. Our plan of action was simple, hit the ice hard, punch a bunch of holes and find active fish; and once we did, we would set up and stay on them. I like aggressive fish; they make the process seem so easy. So as we set up our grid and regrouped in the warm permanent house to prepare ourselves for a round of hole-hopping in single digit temperatures, we hoped for the best. It wasnt long after we set out that I hollered, Fish on! And it was a decent one. Coming down from feeding in the shallows, the heavy thump signaled a walleye on the upper edge of the old river channel. She provided a few heartpumping runs, and my rod spent most of the fiveminute battle doubled over the hole. It was quickly confirmed as my buddy pulled the white and gold head from the hole and held it up. Sometimes, like this particular moment, a walleye will simply explode off the bottom, like a red rocket on the VexiBy Nick Simonson lar screen and just hammer an offering. Aggressive lures like Northlands Buckshot Rattlespoon or the Salmo Chubby darter produce rod-bending strikes and adrenaline pumping rushes. In these cases, as it was in the first light hours of dawn, I like to aggressively pump the lures over a one-foot range before settling into smaller, but still forceful movements. Typically, the strike will come at the bottom pause of the motion and the beginning of another rod movement can end up as a hookset. Other times, like at midday, walleyes will lazily come through, and its patience and persistence with the help of a bobber or deadstick rod that pays off. A few hours after I had landed the first fish of the day a 24 incher we watched the bottoms of our sonar units for sneaky fish slipping in along the breakline we had set up on. At mid-day, aggressive jigging just didnt produce anymore, but it did pull fish in for a look. The ones that did rise to our baits would slowly slink away, but oftentimes would end up being the cause of the slow disappearance of a bobber in a nearby hole. Occasionally, a downsized spoon baited with a small minnow head would produce a walleye mixed in with the roving gangs of bonus perch that patrolled the break. When it wasnt prime time, we had to adjust our tactics. Small jiggles, lots of pauses, and continued effort to pull fish off the bottom were what it took to trigger a subtle bite or get the fish interested just long enough to notice the minnow dangling in the adjacent hole on a bobber rod. For the rest of the weekend it was everything in between. Morning and evening, we keyed on aggressive early-ice feeding behavior. During the day, it was a lot of moving and switching things up that kept fishing coming up the holes. Anyone who has fished walleyes for any time will tell you, the fish can go from fast and furious to slow and fussy in a matter of minutes, their moods shifting on a moments notice.
But by staying adaptive, adjusting presentations as needed, and having options for the moods that walleyes might be in will help increase your chances of success this seasonin our outdoors.
The author landed this chunky 25 walleye while aggressively working a Buckshot Rattlespoon early in the morning on the shallow edge of the river channel. Aggressive tactics work well in low-light periods, when walleyes are in a feeding mood.The authors brother, Ben Simonson, of Valley City, caught his limit, including these two 18-inchers by bringing in fish with a high-action lure, but closely monitoring his bobber rod when the fish didnt bite. Nick Simonson photos
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he signs are now gone, perhaps permanently, and perhaps George will give this building at the dead center of downtown Valley City a new name, but for those of us who remember when it was perhaps one of the premiere clothing stores in the country it is nice to see it as it was, both externally and internally in the attached postcard from the extensive collection of Jake Dosch. The new version of this building after all these years of decline both inside and out is a welcome sight and I wish George and his partners all the luck in the world in making it a viable business enterprise somewhere down the road. They deserve that. Perhaps even the county health people whom I have heard are looking for a new home or any number of commercial or service type businesses will consider it when completed,if the
Remembering the Old Straus Mall and H. Stern

rental price is right. I had asked Jake if he had any postcards showing the By Lowell interior Busching of any of the older structures and businesses in Valley City as they are much more rare then the outside pictures for a variety of reasons back then. Dennis Stilling has similar collections which he uses in this paper for his articles. This color postcard is probably one of the newest ones in Jakes collection as it is postmarked 1970. Unless the cards are postmarked most of the manufactures of the cards did not date the cards! Perhaps they did not think it would ever be of use to historians of the city like Wes Anderson at a later time or was just not the custom. I think you can see why it is well remembered by those of us who grew up with that store as perhaps the crown jewel of downtown Valley City rather then viewing for years the almost derelict building it had become before renovation started this last year. It was built on the site of the old Kindred Hotel which Dennis Stillings has written about, and posted pictures of,plus he included a menu from its restaurant that would have been the envy of some New York Manhattan dinners back then. Some were so exotic they were hard to pronounce. Word is that even Peggy Lee sang there at one time. And other notables stayed there, brought in during the early days by D.W. Clark and others who saw a future in Valley City. Ask Wes at the County Museum about that. (Postcard on page 20) As you can see by the upper left picture the store, before it became a mall that was relatively quickly largely abandoned for a number of reasons, had large display windows on the Central Avenue side as was common for many such stores at the time it was built. It even included the sale of one of the best brand of dress shoes at the time in addition to the quality, and often expensive, clothing for men. If you wanted to put on the dog as it was sometimes called then you went to our Straus store. You could dress with the best of them in tailored clothing. Not just off the rack. The back side of the card from 1970 even mentions and now an all new Straus for Women too. DRESS RIGHT-WHEN YOU LOOK YOUR BEST-YOU FEEL YOUR BEST. Apparently it took that long for this store, and Herman Stern, to decide they had to sell to women too. I have heard from a local who remembersthat clothing in the womans shop was not cheap either. Understandable since the original manager, Herman Stern, would not have dreamed of offering cheap or inferior clothing for men or women! I still have a vivid mention of seeing Herman at one time standing on some steps inside the store, towering over me in all his senatorial splendor wearing his three-piece suit. In all these years I have never seen a politician, president or business man that looked more impressive. He was not a big man in size. He liked the way he looked. Now if you go to Jamestown or Fargo for your best clothes, you will probably only hear, Welcome to WalMart unless you go to the Straus store in Fargo on 13th near the Mall. The advertisement on the back of the card also says Straus Clothing Co. Valley City, North Dakota - One of the upper Midwests largest most complete and unusual mens and boys stores. Look at the classy interior and displays in the other three pictures, comparable to the one in Fargo now. Some of our leading citizens still go there to buy their clothing if they want to feel
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year my excitement and anticipation ran me down and ended up making me sick one way or another. That beautiful blue velvet dress didnt make it to the evenings festivities. Sadly I had myself so worked up with excitement over the fun things that we would do that I lost my Christmas cookies all over that beautiful outfit. This memory popped into my head as I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off last week, wrapping up Christmas shopping and getting all of the gifts just right. I picked out my dress for Christmas Eve church service and made some holiday treats. There was so much running and crossing things off of lists that I neglected to take my vitamins and even forgot to wear a hat on one of the coldest days of the year. I sympathized with my b usiness partner as she suffered from influenza, but it didnt occur to me that I could be next. And I was. The Friday before Christmas I felt the faint twinges of body aches. They teased as menaces, poking slowly and hinting at what was to come. S aturday morning they made themselves known, and they were awful, arriving with the worst head congestion I have ever experienced. The presents were wrapped and sitting in a pile, ready to be loaded into the fully gassed up car. Items including movies and a batch of Miss Mickeys Peanut Butter Balls sat lonely by the back door waiting for a trip to
Cavalier. Everything was in order, except me. Next year, Im starting the Christmas shopping in August and taking the week before Christmas off of work. I sure hope youre better at enjoying the most wonderful time of the year than I am. I have plenty of room for improvement. McCurdy is a writer based in Fargo, N.D. Connect with her online and read more stories at www. SarahMcCurdy.net.
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Last chance to view the lights
NOW AND THEN

special, or have the money. Herman Stern, who ran the local establishment for many years from its start was a legend in his own time. Unfortunately not a lot of people even in Valley City at the time knew just how special he was. For Christmas or the New Year you can read all about him and what he did for his extended family in Germany before the start of the Second World War. He also helped even friends of his relatives at a time when many people even in this country were abandoning the Jewish people to their fate if they did not have sponsors or jobs waiting for them here. Herman provided that for many until the war cut them off. The paperwork and a work address or contact. He was responsible for them. The book is by Terry Shoptaugh and is titled: You Have Been Kind Enough to Assist Me: Her(Continued from page 19)
Old postcard showing the Straus Mall in its heyday. man Stern and the Jewish Refugee Crisis. It is available through either of the book stores in Valley City among others and on the Internet. This is a scholarly book by the author who is a professor of history at MSU in Moorhead. It includes some pictures of the refugees in the center as with most WWII history books, but one picture is of Herman in 1975 so he was apparently still in charge at the time the card came out. I was in California at the time and was not aware of how long he was involved with the store. If he were still around I am sure he would be happy to know that his building, if not the store, has a new life. I know I am. Even if I do not remember the statue of the horse I have been told was once in the lobby of the clothing store for children to pose on. It is now in the county museum in downtown Valley City.
Angels we have heard on high... Theres still time to view all the beautifully decorated yards in Valley City. Here is a lovely house with a couple of cherubs visiting the star of David. Dennis Stillings photo
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