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ring your family out for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration! Christmas on the Prairie will be held on December 7, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate in the wide variety of activities available at the event. The beautifully decorated village will be filled with Christmas spirit as people pile into the horse-drawn wagon rides and ride around the village to vote for the best decorated house. Children can give Santa their Christmas wish lists and get their pictures taken with him in BOB 95 FMs Santa Land. They will also be able to make phone calls to the North Pole to talk to Santas elves in the workshop or watch live woodcarving demonstrations by his elves. Fargo-Moorhead CVBs Candy Land will satisfy all your sweet-tooth cravings with cookie-decorating activities and new this year, the Goodies Galore dessert contest, where contestants can sample all the desserts and vote for their favorite to win. You can also get your fill of chili, hot cocoa and apple cider all day long. Enjoy Christmas musical entertainment in BIG 98.7s Winter Wonderland provided by carolers, a performance by Field of Light Jazz and (for the grand finale) a

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performance by the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Tuba Ensemble! Cross items off your Christmas list by shopping from a variety of vendors and a silent auction. Marc de Celle, author of How Fargo of You, will even be at the event signing his new book Close Encounters of the Fargo Kind. There will also be an out-of-print book sale all day. For food, entertainment, gifts and more, bring your family out to Bonanzaville for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration you wont want to miss! Admission prices are $5 for adults, $3 for children (6-16) and free for ages five and under, and anyone entering into the dessert contest or the ugly Christmas sweater competition will receive free admission to the event. Cass County Electric Cooperative members will get $2 off adult admission and $1 off childrens admission (ages 6-16) by showing their Co-op Connections membership card (may show with the smartphone app too). For a full schedule of events, or to learn more about entering into one of our competitions visit www. bonanzaville.org or www.facebook.com/ CassCountyHistoricalSociety. By Linda Grotberg s a girl of 7 or 8, my dad boosted my sister and me up into the caboose for a 15-mile ride on the Galloping Goose from Hunter to Galesburg, N.D. That day the idea was birthed I wanted my own rail car! After WWII, box cars were moved to farms for storage, livestock housing, or living quarters for hired help. My folks didnt need or want a boxcar among many nice buildings on their farm. After Dick and I were married, we moved many buildings to our farm in Wimbledon, N.D., but none of them a former depot or a rail car. Then I stumbled into membership on the Midland ContiCHRISTMAS on the PRAIRIE: 19 nental Depot Restoration

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Committee. Now I have it: depot and caboose to my hearts content! Until Highway 18 was rebuilt, the railroad right of way with its track and telegraph poles, ran through the pasture between my childhood home and the highway. The depot was a mile and a half away, location: Blanchard, ND. Unlike the big two story Midland Continental depot in Wimbledon, its single story structure was divided into two areas, one for freight and one for people, which included a sleeping area and office counter for the depot agent. I remember just two trains a day, one in the morning and one at night. It must have been a short line, a galloping goose like the Midland Continen-

tal. The line probably went from Casselton to Mayville. The trains were small, a dozen cars would have been a long train. Every engine had a cow catcher, and more importantly, every train had a caboose at the end. As kids in the 1950s, we had to wait for a trip to Fargo or Grand Forks to see the really big fast trains that whistled on the track alongside Highway 81 (now I29). We counted cars, looked to see if the engine was a steam engine or a diesel, and watched for company logos on the cars. We waited to see the caboose at the end of the train, and watched it disappear down the tracks, because although he tried, Dad couldnt keep up to the

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how off your Christmas baking skills at the Christmas on the Prairie event sponsored by Cass County Electric Cooperative on Saturday, Dec. 7. Christmas on the Prairie will be held at Bonanzaville in West Fargo. The dessert contest will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Enter a dessert and take a chance at winning a $50 West Acres gift card. Registrationa and admission is

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free. Entries must be cut into sample size portions. Prepare about 100 samles and come and taste. The public is invited to taste the treats and vote for their favorite for only $3. If you have questions or would like to register your dessert, call Emily at 701282-2822 or email ewehlander@bonanzaville.com. Visit www.bonanzaville.org for a full schedule of events.

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ercy HealthCare Foundation will be holding its 18th annual Festival of Trees Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Valley City Eagles Club Riverside Room. This gala event features magnificently decorated Christmas trees, mantelpieces and wreaths created especially for this event. Have your photograph taken with Santa Claus at the open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Photos will be taken by Valley Drug for a free will donation. This event is free and open to the public. There will be a silent auction with live music and hors doeuvres at 6:30 p.m. followed by the live auction tree gala and a quilt raffle gift basket raffle at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the door or by calling 701-845-6557.

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ince its Thanksgiving week Im thinking about talking turkey when writing about local food. First a little background. Thanksgiving wasnt By Sue B. Thanksgiving until Balcom 1863 when during the Civil War President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a day of giving thanks. America has been celebrating this day since with tables full of food, family, friends and opportunities to serve the less fortunate with community hot meals.

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Turkey wasnt always the heart of the celebration meal. In 1620, the Mayflower brought 102 passengers to the east coast of our country. It was a long harsh winter and the group mostly lived on board the ship. However in the spring, Squanto an English speaking Native American taught the colonists about foraging, planting corn and extracting maple syrup. In essence he taught them how to feed themselves. Because the methods of the native peoples were so successful for the early Americans, the governor decided to have a feast in November to celebrate. Of course, that meal did not include pies and sweets because much

of the ships larder had been emptied over the past year. Rather seafood, which was plentiful, along with traditional Native American dishes was served. Later, New York actually recognized a day of thanks as early as 1817. However it was the author of the nursery rhyme Mary had a little lamb, Sarah Josepha Hale, who was responsible for keeping the idea of a day of thanks in the forefront of peoples minds. Some 46 years later, President Lincoln declared it an official holiday on the last day of November.

free public planetarium show called Finding Polaris II will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, in Room 309 of the Rhoades Science Center, Valley City State University. The Valley City State University Planetarium is proud to present Finding Polaris II. It is a sequel to the 2004 show where a student gets a personal guided tour of the night sky by none other than Polaris - The North Star - himself, this time visiting with some of his friends that are the major stars of the springtime sky: Arcturus, Spica, Regulus,

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alley City State University cross country runners Richard Wright (Sr., Starkweather, N.D.) and Wayne Engelhard (Sr., Valley City, N.D.) were named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes today by the NAIA national office. In order to be nominated for the award, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status. Engelhard and Wright are seniors on the VCSU cross country team and have excelled both in the classroom and on the course during their time have Valley City State.

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A yummy soup supper followed by local musicians performing holiday music. Soup supper starts at 5:30 p.m.; Holiday show - 7 p.m. Supper & Show: $12; Show only: $5. Tickets available at the door.

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If you like to listen to Christmas music during the holiday season, heres an opportunity to get in the spirit. The seventh annual Sounds of the Season Brown Bagger series begins Wednesday, Dec. 4 for three weeks in Advent. Pack your lunch, or pick up a sandwich on the way, and head on over to the sanctuary of Our Saviors Lutheran Church located at 138 3rd St. N.W. in Valley City from 12:10 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. Depending on the featured performer, the length of the performance may be vary a few minutes. Scheduled to perform are: Wednesday, Dec. 4 Dustin Lien from Ypsilanti Wednesday, Dec. 11 Carole Flatau Wednesday, Dec. 18 Pastor Brad Edin. So bring your lunch if you havent eaten or enjoy some free refreshments if you have and enjoy the Sounds of the Season. The public is invited to attend any or all of the sessions in this Christmas Holiday music series.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: The 18th Annual Festival of Trees will be held beginning at 1 p.m. at the Eagles Club in the Riverside Room. Enjoy pictures with Santa/Open House, a silent auction, and the Live Auction Tree gala. For more information please contact Mercy Health Care at 845-6557. WEIGHT LOSS CLASS: Valley Nutrition (located on Central Ave next to Central Ave Pharmacy) will be holding a six-week long weight loss challenge. It is a $35 pay-in but the top three losers (of weight, that is) will get their fee back. They will be offering support, advice, and helpful hints along the way. For more information please contact Amanda Goplin at 701-200-0891 or email her at amandagoplin@gmail. com. 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 a speaker meeting - for all to attend, not just alcoholics. MOVIE NIGHT: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Vault Coffee Shop, 223 Central Avenue N, Valley City. Tickets are $3. This movie is based on C. S. Lewis classic childrens book of the same name. Rating: PG Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. This movie has a rating of PG. Parents with young children

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SHEEP TO SHAWL: From Sheep to Shawl Exhibit continues at the Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead, Minn. A Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County installation of fiber

pieces illustrating the arc of fiber arts from functional to fine art. General admission. AA: Alcoholic Anonymous meet every Friday at 5:30 pm in the conference room of Sheyenne Care Center, Valley City.

BABY SHOWER: All are invited to a baby shower for Chelsey Velure Hangson from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Kathryn. Chelsey and Luke are expecting a baby girl in January.

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should read the kids in mind review of this movie. Some imagery could frighten some children. kids-in-mind.com. Please feel free to bring your comfy portable chairs. Blankets, etc. We want your movie viewing experience to be as comfortable as possible. WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Roses Winter Farmer Market runs from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Christmas at the Barnes County Museum in downtown Valley City. More info: Cindy Rusnusson, 701-845-8979. Library hours: Mondays: 10 a.m. 7 p.m. open evening.

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LIBRARY: Valley City Barnes County Public Library is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 701845-3821 for more information. MEETING: The Barnes County Commission meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 8 a.m. at the courthouse. MEETING: The Valley City-Barnes County Public Library Board holds its regular meeting at 5:15 p.m. at the library in Valley City. More info: 701-8453821. ROTARY: Valley City Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the Valley City VFW.

STORYTIME: Story time takes place at 10:30 a.m. at the Valley City-Barnes County Public Library. More info: 845-3821. OPEN MIC: Open Mictakes place at Duttons Parlour in downtown Valley City every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Entertainers (music, comedy, poetry, etc.) and audience members are welcome. No cost. AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at noon and 7:30 p.m. at Fellowship Corner, 320 Second Ave. S.E. in Valley City. The 7:30 p.m. meeting is a new open speakersmeeting and is open to the public. CARDS: Play Racehorse Smear every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to close at CMs Place in Wimbledon. Prizes: Hams\, bacon\, turkeys. For people 21+. KIWANIS: Valley City Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at 12:04 p.m. at VCSU Student Union, West Door. BOOK CLUB: The Valley City-Barnes County Librarys book discussion club meets at 2 p.m. in the librarys multipurpose room. More info: Liz, 701845-3294. n n n n n n n n n

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LIBRARY: The Valley City Barnes County Public Library hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 701-845-3821 for information. SENIORS: Buffalo Senior Citizens meet every Monday at the Community Center, Buffalo, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WINTER JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reiland Fine Arts Center Lobby, University of Jamestown MEETING: The Valley City Campus, Jamestown. For City Commission meets the more information, contact first and third Mondays of careers@jc.edu or kjeach month at 5 p.m. at bossert@nd.gov. city hall. BINGO: Enjoy Tuesday SENIORS: Litchville Com- Night Bingo at the Valley munity Center. Morning City Eagles. Blackout and Coffee Monday through progressive bingo games. Saturday 8 to 10 a.m. Early bird games at 7:10 Hand and Foot (cards) p.m. and regular bingo will at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. start at 7:30 p.m. n n n n n n n n n AA: Alcoholic Anonymous meets every Monday at 8 p.m. at Fellowship Corner, 320 Second Ave. S.E. in Valley City. SENIORS: Buffalo Senior Citizens meet every Monday at the Community Center, Buffalo, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. LIBRARY: Valley City Barnes County Public

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THOR - PG-13

HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE* - PG-13

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MEETING: Sheyenne Snodrifters meets the first Wednesday of each month at Ditos in Sanborn. More info: Lynette, 701-6466260. Dustin Lien from Ypsilanti will be the featured performer. Bring your lunch or just come to listen to the music of the holiday season and enjoy provided refreshments. perform at the dinner show at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at the Valley City Eagles Club. the Senior Center in Enderlin. Weigh in from 8:30 to 9 a.m.; meeting at 9. 845-1401 or 1-8004370218. Visit the website at www.northdakotawintershow.com for updates.

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he public has the right to be notified of high risk or lifetime Friday, Dec. 6 Contact the NDWS to rePARADE: The Commerce individuals who are regisPRIDE OF DAKOTA: serve tickets for more inforCommittee and the Cham- tered in the North Dakota Pride of Dakota begins in mation by calling 701-845ber of Commerce invite you Offender Registration sysMEETING: The Sanborn Bismarck and run through tem with the offender living 1401 or 1-800437-0218. to be a part of the annual City Council meets the first Thursday, Dec. 5 Sunday. in Barnes County. Visit the website at www. Parade of Lights 6 p.m. Wednesday of the month MEETING: All Barnes The following individuals northdakotawintershow. at 7 p.m. at Sanborn City SHEEP TO SHAWL: From down Central Ave. If you County residents are have had changes within the com for updates. have any questions please Hall. Sheep to Shawl Exhibit invited to an informational requested area. feel free to email or call the continues at the Hjemmeeting on a proposal to As of Nov. 22, Daniel Kelder QUILTERS: St. Catherine BINGO: Bingo at the Old Chamber at 845-1891. komst Center, Moorhead, is no longer living at 2323 Quilters makes quilts for 10 Saloon- Buffalo Every switch to only one polling place in the entire county, 7 those in need every Thurs- Minn. A Historical and 114th Ave. SE, Rogers. AA: Alcoholic Anonymous Wednesday at 7 p.m. Cultural Society of Clay p.m. in the HAC. Richard Van Nort is delinday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. meet every Friday at 5:30 County installation of fiber MEETING: The Valley and 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the pm in the conference room quent, last known address ND WINTER SHOW: The pieces illustrating the arc of City Park Board holds its was Fingel. St. Catherine School gym of Sheyenne Care Center, North Dakota Winter Show fiber arts from functional to regular meeting at 7 a.m. at Community notification is basement, Valley City. AnyValley City. will take place Dec. 5-8, fine art. General admission. city hall. More info: 701up to local law enforcement. one is welcome, no experiat the event center off Exit MOVIE NIGHT: The Polar 845-3294. For additional information ence necessary. More info: WINTER SHOW: The 292, Valley City. This event Express with Tom Hanks on these offender(s), please Lela Grim, 701-845-4067. North Dakota Winter Show is free and will feature the BROWN BAG: Seventh begins at 7:30 at The Vault visit the North Dakota Ofthrough Dec. 8 at the event North Star Classic, cattle Annual Sounds of the TOASTMASTERS: SecCoffee Shop, 223 Cenfice of Attorney General Sex center off Exit 292, Valley shows and sales, dinner SeasonBrown Bagger Seond Crossing Toastmasters tral Avenue N, Valley City. Offender Website at www. City. This event is free and show, commercial exhibit, ries, 12:10 to 12:55 p.m. is again meeting every Rating: PG. The parade of sexoffender.nd.gov. will feature the North Star fitting clinic and more. A at Our Saviors Lutheran Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m. lights begins at 6 p.m. This Offenders are required Classic, cattle shows and Neil Diamond Tribute Band in the Norway Room at Church sanctuary, 138 is a free showing; everyone to register with the chief called Simply Diamondwill the VCSU Student Center. sales, dinner show, com3rd St. N.W. in Valley City. is welcome. of police of the city, or the mercial exhibit, fitting clinic Visitors are welcome. For sheriff of the county if the and more. A Neil Diamond Please note, this movie information, call Janet at person resides in an area Tribute Band called Simply is on Friday night, there 845-2596. other than a city, within 10 Diamondwill perform at is no movie on Saturday. days of arriving in that city TOPS: Tops Club of Ender- the dinner show at 6:30 Please feel free to bring or county. Periodically, after lin meets every Thursday at p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at the your comfy portable chairs. initial registration, offendValley City Eagles Club. Blankets, etc. We want ers are required to submit Contact the NDWS to your movie viewing experi- verification of their current reserve tickets for more ence to be as comfortable status, such as address and information by calling 701- as possible. name.

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ountain lion hunting during the early season in zone 1 closed Nov. 24 with six of 14 cats taken. The late season in zone 1, with a quota of seven, runs Nov. 25 through March 31, 2014, or once the quota is filled. Zone 1 includes land south of ND Highway 1804 from the Montana border to the point where ND Highway 1804 lies directly across Lake Sakakawea from ND Highway 8, crossing Lake Sakakawea then south

along ND Highway 8 to ND Highway 200, then west on ND Highway 200 to U.S. Highway 85, then south on U.S. Highway 85 to the South Dakota border. The mountain lion season in zone 2, which is the rest of the state outside zone 1, has no quota and is open through March 31, 2014. The mountain lion season is open only to North Dakota residents. A furbearer or combination license is required.

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he holiday season is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends. It can also be a challenging time to make healthy choices. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over a lifetime, that yearly weight gain can really start to add up. By following a few simple tips, you can have a happy and healthy holiday season without sacrificing taste.

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basil, rosemary) onto surface for added flavor. Try pineapple salsa or mango chutney on top of or on the side of meat, poultry or fish for a nice flavor enhancer.

Appetizers

Prepare or choose fruit and/or vegetable appetizers such as fresh veggies with low-fat dip or fruit kabobs. Substitute low-fat or non-fat sour cream or yogurt for your dips. Choose appetizers that add fiber by using whole grains and legumes such as whole wheat crackers and hummus. Look for crackers with at least 2 grams of fiber per ounce. Choose low-fat dressings and mayonnaise Add pears, orange segments or dried cranberries and sliced almonds to tossed greens. Use pureed vegetables to add body to soups and sauces instead of cream, evaporated milk, or cheese and butter. This also adds fiber and nutrients! Marinate lean cuts of meat in vinegar and citrus combinations. You can also try fruit juice or wine. Cut meat in strips to really let the marinade take effect. Remove any skin on poultry before cooking or before eating. Try rubbing dried herb and spice mixtures (oregano,

To prepare mashed potatoes, use only skim milk. For stuffing, use whole grain bread or wild or brown rice and add cranberries, raisins or other dried fruit and nuts. Squeeze citrus juice on steamed veggies instead of butter or over a salad instead of dressing.

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Along came the Depression. President Franklin Roosevelt thought the economy needed a boost and in 1941 moved the holiday to the fourth Thursday of November which is this week. Traditionally North Dakotas governor pardons a turkey as part of this day of roasted stuffed bird, sweet potatoes, cranberries, that green bean dish with onion rings on top and pumpkin pie. When I was growing up, Thanksgiving turkey was something we all looked forward to with great anticipation. It was the only day that such an extravagant feast was prepared in a time when turkeys were not readily available year round. Turkeys were part of seasonal eating 30 years ago. They take longer to hatch and mature than chickens. With the

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Library, and at the Clio Christkindlmarkt booth. Christkindmarkt is Enderlins traditional holiday market which will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Enderlin Auditorium and has great food, gifts, holiday crafts, and more. December 7, is also the Open House at MaryHill Manor. The public is invited to tour, visit, and enjoy fellowship with the staff and residents at MaryHill from 2 to 4 p.m. Finally, dont miss the annual Swinging into Christmas holiday concert on Saturday night. Enjoy a soup supper and great music at the Enderlin City Auditorium.

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(701) 845-3713 606 5th St LITCHVILLE First Lutheran Church (701) 762-4297 506 5th St SANBORN Sacred Heart Catholic Church (701) 646-6306 711 4th St MARION North Marion Reformed Church (701) 669-2557 4430 99th Ave SE, Marion VALLEY CITY All Saints Episcopal Church 516 Central Ave. N 701-845-0819 Calvary Baptist Church (Independent) 2030 West Main St. 701-845-8774 Congregational United Church of Christ 217 Fourth St. NW 701-845-1977 Epworth United Methodist Church 680 Eighth Ave. SW 701-845-0340 Evangelical Free Church 1141 Ninth St. SW 701-845-1649 Faith Lutheran Church 215 Fourth St. NE 701-845-4390 First Baptist Church 3511 S. Kathryn Rd. 701-845-4500 First Church of the Nazarene 913 Riverview Drive 701-845-4193 Grace Free Lutheran Church (AFLC) 2351 West Main St. Valley City 701-845-2753 Jehovahs Witnesses, Valley City Kingdom 529 Sixth St. SE 701-845-1887 Mercy Hospital Chapel 570 Chautauqua Blvd. 701-845-6400 New Life Assembly of God 520 Winter Show Rd. 701-845-2259 Our Saviors Lutheran 138 Third St. NW 701-845-1328 Pentecostal Church 214 Fourth Ave. NW 701-845-9590 Rivers Edge Ministry (Interdenominational) 348 E. Main St. St. Catherines Catholic Church 540 Third Ave. NE 701-845-0354 St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) 202 3rd St NW 701-845-0702 Seventh Day Adventist 461 Third Ave. NE Sheyenne Care Center Chapel 979 Central Ave. N. 701-845-8222 Southwest Bible Chapel 826 Fifth St. SW 701-845-2792 Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 499 Fourth Ave. NW 701-845-3837 Valley Baptist Church 204 5th St. NW 701-845-6950 ENDERLIN First Lutheran Church 326 Bluff St (701) 437-3317 Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Frank Dobos. First Methodist Church 228 5th Ave (701) 437-3407 Jehovahs Witness 367 Oehlke Ave (701) 437-3576 Trinity Lutheran Church 319 Fourth Ave. (701) 437-2433 Hope Lutheran Church (AFLC) (meeting in the Enderlin Methodist Church) Sunday School@10 a.m. Worship Service@11 a.m. 701-437-3777 Email Pastor Norby at thenorbys@msn.com NOME St Petri Lutheran Church 12505 52nd St SE (701) 924-8215 LISBON Assembly Of God 1010 Forest St. (701) 683-5756 First Baptist Church (ABC) 401 Forest St. (701) 683-4404 Trinity Lutheran Church 418 5th Ave W. (701) 683-5841 United Methodist (602 Forest St. 701) 683-4479
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FAITHFULLY

The season of light

e are about to enter the season of Advent. Advent is just a few weeks long and draws our attention to the promises and prophecies that were given proclaiming the coming of the Messiah. Advent allows us time to prepare for the joy and celebration of Christmas when the promises were By The Rev. fulfilled and Dennis Norby Jesus Christ was born. In this area of the world, as we approach the end of the year, the days are shortened and we have less and less light. Darkness seemed to make a quick advance a few weeks back when we changed our clocks didnt it? During this time of year, many begin their workday in the dark and arrive home in the dark. I mention light and dark because these are ideas often spoken of in the Scripture. In I John 1:5 it says, This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no

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his weeks article was found in the September 2, 1915 issue of The Enderlin Independent and not only tells us about social events of the time but gives us more insight into the early settlers lives. ************ VERY PRETTY HOME WEDDING --------Gullickson Home On Sunset Hill Scene of Joyous Wedding Ceremony. --------------- One of the prettiest weddings seen in Enderlin this season was that of Miss Bertha Gullickson and Mr. Carl. U. Rechsteiner, at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ever Gullickson, on Sunset Hill, yesterday afternoon at 3 oclock. The cozy living rooms were profusely decorated with sweet peas and other flowers, filling the house with their fragrance and beauty. In one corner of the parlor was placed a large bell-shaped arbor of green wreaths, under which the ceremony was performed. Rev. Samuel Hitchcock, of Hope, an old friend of the bride and groom, performed the ceremony using the beautiful ring service. The groom was attended by Mr. Ed. R. Gullickson, brother of the bride, and

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darkness at all. John uses these words regularly; the context of the words helps us understand their meaning. In the Gospel of John, he recorded Jesus saying, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life (John 8:12). As it is used, to be in the light, is to have life and peace; forgiveness and hope. To be in the darkness is to be spiritually lost; to be in danger, and to be far from God. When John writes that God is light He is pointing out the goodness and holiness of God. God is transcendent and powerful He will not be in the presence of sin; His light disperses darkness. If we continue to walk in darkness we have no fellowship with God. The Apostle John had heard the words of the prophets that many of us will be looking at in the days ahead. Words like those in Isaiah 9:2, The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. John had heard those words and had also seen

Jesus preach and teach and heal. John had seen the Savior on the Cross and then raised from the dead. This is the message that he had heard from Christ; that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. Jesus has brought salvation. The Apostle John makes clear through his writings that the Holy God has not left sinful people in the darkness. God the Father sent His One and Only Son that we who are in the darkness and slavery of sin might be freed and brought out into the light. During this season of Advent I pray that our eyes would be turned to these wonderful promises from God Almighty who has made Himself known to us in the person of His Son Jesus Christ.

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Miss Anna Iverson, of Ft. Ransom, was bridesmaid. At the appointed hour the wedding party entered the room to the accompaniment of the beautiful wedding march, played by Mrs. Allen Murphy, sister of the bride. The silence of the sacred rite was broken by the happy laughter and badinage of the host of guests and congratulations and well wishes filled in the time until the guests were invited into the spacious dining room, where the mother of the bride had prepared a sumptuous wedding dinner. There were about a hundred guests present and most of them remained until the arrival of the east bound train in the evening, when the happy bride and groom took their departure for their new home. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ever Gullickson, pioneers of Enderlin, having located here in 1880 and who have continued to reside here since that time, still living on their original quarter of land deeded to them by the government, which they have made into a fine farm and commodious and comfortable home. Bertha has the distinction of being the first white child born on the site of Enderlin and has spent her whole life here, with the exception of the past few years, which have been devoted to

teaching, most of the time at Hope, where she first met her By Susan husband. Schlecht She is a charming girl of most winning disposition and loved and esteemed by all our people. The groom is from Ohio, a bright, promising young man who has already made his mark in his chosen calling teaching, and we trust will make the splendid husband which his bride deserves. Mr. Rechsteiner has been engaged to take charge of the High School at Wellington, Ohio, for the coming year and Mr. and Mrs. Rechsteiner, left for

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to a jewelry store in Lisbon. The jeweler asked Chucks mother what he planned to do after high school. The jeweler said to my mom maybe hed like to get into local businessman is one of very few tradesmen left a job and fix watches, Chuck said. That was 1957 and in his field. Chuck Hanson who, along with his wife Ive been doing it ever since. Chuck began training in Lisbon, and finished his trainEstelle, owns Hansons Jewelry in Valley City, says ing at Wimmers Jewelry in Fargo. He also worked in a very few people are around who can do watch repair. little shop in Enderlin for a while, then went back to WimThere arent many of us who can do that, Chuck said. mers because their repairman moved to Minneapolis. When I first started, all I pretty much did was watch reChuck attended Golden Valley Luther College from pair. A technological change meant a prevalence of quartz 1967 to 1969, where he met Estelle. While at school, watches, and a move away from wind-up mechanical watches meant Chuck needed to make a switch into more Chuck had the opportunity to work in downtown Minneapolis doing watch repair. According to Estelle, they were diverse areas such as ring and jewelry repair. Chucks beginnings in the watch repair field were some- married in 1969, and worked for 5 years at an electronics plant where they put temperature sensors in devices to what by chance. I was hurt in a car accident when I was in high school, detect the temperature in the moons surface. We came back to Valley City in 1973, and weve been Chuck said. I was in the hospital in Fargo from May here ever since, Chuck said. to January, so I took the first half of my senior year in Chuck and Estelle have been in business in Valley City the hospital. When I got out in January, I finished high for nearly 40 years. Estelle said they bought Vics Jewelry, a school. Hansons Jewelry owner Chuck Hanson still It just so happened that Chuck accompanied his mother little space that was in the former Anthonys building. The repairs watches. business then moved to the location currently occupied by the Eagles Nest Bookstore, and became The Jewel Box. The business also held spots in the HubMac Shopping Center and in the Sayler building. Once in their current location on 2nd St NW, they changed the name to Hansons Jewelry. Theyve been doing business from that spot for 12 years. This is probably the best location weve had, Chuck PROUDLY OFFERING said. Chuck said he still does some pocket and mechanical watch repair, most of the pieces being heirlooms. Estelle said the retail nature of the business has changed over the years. GOODYEAR TIRES We still have retail, just not as much, except for holinow thru 12/31/13 days like Mothers Day, Estelle said. Thats why 15 years ago, I started working full-time as a CNA. You cant compete with the big places and chains that have big inventories, Chuck added. Its gotten to be just mainly repair. If you go to a bigger town, you dont find a place like this anyway. Even in a town like Fargo, theres Story and Photos By Sheila Anderson

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orth Dakota waterfowl hunters are reminded the statewide duck and white-fronted goose seasons close Dec. 1. However, duck hunting in the high plains unit reopens Dec. 7 and continues through Dec. 29. In addition, the season for Canada geese closes Dec. 21, except for the Missouri River Zone, which closes Dec. 27. Light goose hunting closes statewide Dec. 29. Archery deer, fall turkey, sharp-tailed and ruffed grouse, partridge, pheasant and tree squirrel hunting seasons continue through Jan. 5, 2014.

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Hansons remain community minded as business atmosphere continues to change

only two places that do on-the-spot repair. The diminishing rural population caused changes in their business as well. There were more people in rural areas who counted on us as their resource, Estelle said. Also, we have a short summer retail season when people go to cabins at the lake. Small towns have gotten smaller, while farms have gotten bigger, so the population overall is smaller, Chuck said. Theres never a slow down as far as work is concerned though. There is

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Estelle said through the years, she and Chuck have tried to be community-minded people. Chuck has been on the Chamber committee, and I volunteer at church and in the community, Estelle said. The Hansons say if the right person comes along and wants to take over one day, they would be open to that. But for now, they are content running their store. The Hansons have one daughter, Sarah Pruett, who lives in Valley City.

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Eagle Creek considers expansion Eagle Creek is considering an expansion to South Dakota. The company is based in Minnesota, and has technology centers in Pierre, S.D., and Valley City. They are currently building a center in Vermillion, S.D. The proposed expansion would bring a second center to Pierre by the end of next year, along with up to 175 new technology jobs. Chamber welcomes new members The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members during the month of November, Lori Froemke and

Arts and crafts festival planned The 31st Annual Snowball Fling is planned for Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and features arts, crafts, and food. This event offers everyone an opportunity to do Christmas shopping for unique items, all under one roof. Santa pictures will also be available at the event.

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Things to be thankful for Food Stamp critics

here is a rightness about Thanksgiving. Its origins in America have to do with Pilgrims and Indians and the much-debated nature of their relationship at the dawn of European colonization on this continent. But I think that even if the Pilgrims didnt invent the holiday, someone else would have. If winter is slumber and spring is birth, and summer is life, then autumn rounds out to be reflection, wrote Mitchell Burgess for one of my all-time favorite television shows Northern Exposure (I cant help it, By Rob I was born in Alaska). Its Port a time of year when the leaves are down and the harvest is in and the perennials are gone. Mother Earth just closed up the drapes on another year and its time to reflect on whats come before. Fall, late November specifically, is the perfect spot in our seasonal cycle to make time for feasting, family and reflection. Like all of you, Im thankful for many things. I have a wonderful relationship with a wife who loves me. I have two smart, healthy children. I have gainful employment doing something that I love. But beyond the personal, there is a great deal in the world Im thankful for this holiday. I am thankful for North Dakotas strong economy. North Dakota is in an enviable position and will outperform the U.S. for the next several years thanks to its booming energy industry, read a report from Moodys on the states economic position. That was no doubt music to the ears of elected leaders because it seems as though the states other major industry, agriculture, is entering a period of decline. The report tells of job growth levelling off and farm incomes declining. Falling agricultural prices are largely to blame, pulling down growth in farm proprietors income from 150% to 5% year over year, in a matter of just two quarters, reads the report. Theres nothing in that to be thankful for, but we can at least give thanks that this turndown is happening at a time when the energy sector gives us some breathing room. I am also thankful for the implosion of

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Obamacare. It shouldnt make anyone happy that so many are being hurt by the law - including the more than 36,000 North Dakotans losing their existing coverage but this is (to quote President Obama) a orth Dakota farmit should be no surprise that the program teachable moment. ers are in limbo is a subject to skepticism and it will beThe pre-Obamacare health insurance/ with the farm procome a chronic bone of contention unless healthcare situation isnt something we gram trapped in a dispute the criticisms are confronted. should want to return to. But it looks between the U. S. Senate The U. S. House wants some assurance downright welcoming compared to the and the House over cuts in that the program hasnt become a haven chaos and cost increases millions of Amerthe food stamp budget. for freeloaders. Even after discounticans are now facing, with more on the By Lloyd In October, 25,000 North ing those who are already working, the horizon as the already-delayed employer Omdahl Dakota households involvchildren and the disabled, there are some mandate takes effect in 2015. ing 54,000 people received recipients who could be doing something Obamacare was a mistake, but one $6.8 million. The average benefit was $132 constructive to earn their keep. Americans can learn from. Health insurThe job market has been improving but ance and healthcare costs have skyrocketed per person and $290 per household. Over 40 per cent of the recipients are not for people with limited skills whose thanks to major disconnects between holding down minimum wage jobs that jobs got exported or terminated in the health care consumers and the costs. make them eligible for food assistance. Most Americans dont purchase their own OMDAHL: 19 Some are disabled folks; 44 per cent are insurance policy. They get one through an children; the rest are unememployer or the government. And most ployed. ABUSED PERSONS OUTREACH CENTER, INC. Americans dont pay their healthcare bills But the program seems directly. They pay whats left after their to have spun out of control. insurance company takes care of the lions 24-Hour Crisis Line Nationally, the food stamp share. program has doubled from Obamacare set out to solve a problem $27 billion in 2008 to $65 that was created by overly-complicated, (collect calls accepted) billion at present. While overly-regulated insurance markets by the cost is predicted to making those markets even more complidecline as employment Valley City cated and regulated. What weve seen in recovers, the price is high at the last few weeks is solid evidence of the Crisis Center a time we are struggling to need for a new approach that focuses on 701-845-0078 balance the federal budget. less government involvement, not more. SERVICES OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE With the escalating costs,

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evolution of our food industry, bigger, faster and not necessarily better, the turkey has been bred to mature faster with larger breasts for more white meat. Somehow having turkeys available all year long has lessened the anticipation of that wonderful Thanksgiving Day feast. Today, many people are beginning to show interest in heritage birds instead of commercially raised poultry. North Dakotas 16 turkey producers raise 1.2 million birds that are shipped to Minnesota to be processed and then distributed. Thats a nice little industry, but we never know

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if we are eating a bird raised in our state or not. Several of the local vegetable producers on small farms are including flocks of turkeys and offering a pastured bird to customers on a limited basis. These birds are the fore fathers of todays turkeys. According to the Heritage Turkey Foundation, Raising Heritage Breeds is more costly and time consuming than raising White Breasted Toms. While supermarket turkeys grow to an average of 32 pounds over 18 weeks, Heritage birds take anywhere from 24-30 to reach their market weight. But those who have tasted Heritage Breeds say the cost-and the wait-are well worth it. right kind of ballast was not generally recognized. It is unclear what the lines are that the reporter refers to. Normally, lines in railroad-speak refer to the combination of tracks and roadbed on which the trains travel, AND STILL MORE: 20 as in the Soo Line, or Typical truck to be found the line from here to on railroad freight cars. The species, a bull redfish. Sanborn. The reporter flange is necessary to keep the wheels on the tracks. The term bull redfish, I had learned in the days leading said that the lines up to my trip, was an inordinately large redfish eclipsing had to be removed. thirty inches in length; given the moniker not only due It seems to me that the process of the train wreck had alto its hard charging fight but also for anglers tendency ready pretty much done that, but perhaps a local rail road to exaggerate their size at the tackleshop following the buff can give me the correct explanation. required release. The reporter also refers to a flange and the truck. As we got the redfish closer to us in the shallows and The truck is the wheel assembly you see at each end of a its runs shortened, my brother handed the rod to me and railroad car; the flange is a metal disk on the inner side of grabbed its tail, hoisting it up into the chilly morning air. the wheels that keeps them from coming off the track (see The monstrous head of the fish and its downturned mouth the accompanying illustration). sported the shining golden spoon, which was pinned firmly in the fleshy corner of the jaw. After a few photos and a quick tweak of the lure, my brother lowered the bull week nights red into the water, and it slowly swam off into the emerald expanse. Did that just happen, he asked, as we walked back to the beach to regroup. 5:30-6:30 PM Ive got the pictures to prove it, I replied, as I held up his camera. A third voice chimed in from behind us, I cant believe TAPS, WELLS you landed that out there, and on that light of tackle; Ive now every monday!! & DOMESTICS fished the coast from Virginia to Florida, and never seen anything like that said the man who had stopped and lg 1-topping pizza & watched us two northern boys, one apparently with ice in pitcher of beer - $19 his veins. Ben explained to the man every detail of the cast, the Dec. 13 , y a fight, the importance of drag management and all of his d i r muskie knowledge which he transferred to the saltwater erving F S setting in order for him to catch the redfish. I half listened to the recap as I wandered through the images on his camera, thinking the day before was a great start to my Thanksgiving holiday. But I should have known things only $2.50 would only get more exciting, when my brother, the master of big fish with his hidden golden horseshoe, would show up and change everything, including the story of the weekin Our Outdoors.

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weighted by the heavy gold Krocodile spoon which glinted with the light of the sun until it splashed down in a burst of white. We spread out along the sandbar in an attempt to cover more water. The rising wind cut against my back casts and every other attempt was hindered by powerful gusts from the northeast, frustrating my fly fishing efforts. In the meantime, Bens casts made it out into the deep bluegreen water. It must have been quite the sight on the chilly morning, to see what were obviously two northerners hip deep in water but still wearing sweatshirts and winter gear grinding away in hopes of hooking up with something, and for the one man standing on the shore behind us, the sight was about to get a whole lot more interesting, as my brother made his presence known. FISH! FIIIIIIIISH!!!! came the shout to my left, as I looked over to see Bens rod bent straight out into the surf; each wild pulse pulling line. I quickly reeled in as much as manageable and ran over to him, with some of my white fly line still trailing me in the slight surf. By the time I arrived, his unknown opponent had taken his line down to the backing on the old spinning reel, just before turning back toward us. Knowing that if the battle made it to completion, wed need photos; he sent me sprinting back through the small tidal trough for the camera laying next to our tackle on shore. I rejoined him as the fish first showed itself, with the tip of its tail breaching the surface. Is it a shark, he asked, as I squinted through the lenses of my polarized glasses, trying to confirm the species. If it is, we better back up on to the sandbar, I advised, still trying to identify the fish, when I caught sight of a small black speck on the tail of the nearly three-foot-long creature. Its a redfish, I exclaimed at seeing the hallmark of the

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Which brings me to the last thing Im thankful for: The Dont forget about our Holiday Lights at Bonanzaville drive-through tours Friday and Saturday, December 13-14 democratic process. Politics, especially for those of us who follow it closely, and December 20-21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. can imbue even the most hardy of souls with a sense of $3/car futility. It can seem like things never change. But as frus $5/bus or limo trating as it can be, democracy remains the worst form of CCEC Members get $1 off Holiday Lights tours by government except all the others that have been tried, as showing their Co-op Connections membership card. Winston Churchill famously wrote. Next year around this time Americans will have a RECIPE: from 7 chance to cost from office thousands of local officials, not Fast and Easy Sweet Potatoes to mention the entire US House and one third of the Senate. The extent to which voters should avail themselves of 2 large sweet potatoes that opportunity varies depending on your political views, 15 oz. can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve no doubt, not to mention the alternatives. 2 Tbsp. of juice) But the fact that we have the option is something to be thankful for. 2 apples, sliced

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economic downturn. It is unlikely that these jobs will ever come back. That being said, it doesnt allay the feeling that the unemployed, able-bodied food stamp recipients ought to be required to provide work for their food. However, implementation of a work program will require a case-bycase analysis of potential for each freeloader. That means more funding for job counseling. No matter the cost, it should be done to address the concerns of taxpayers over loafers on the dole. Then there is the criticism that food stamp recipients are making bad choices. That is true. To clear the air, food stamps cannot be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco products, pet food, soaps, paper products, household supplies, vitamins, medicine or other nonfood items. The real problem is on the food choices being made too much junk food and not enough fruit and cup dried cranberries vegetables. DIRECTIONS: Peel and slice sweet potatoes and put in Wisconsin and South Carolina legislators are promoting DID YOU KNOW: from 9 legislation to curb junk food purchasing with food stamps. baking dish. Top with pineapple chunks, sliced apples, that city last evening. dried cranberries and pineapple juice. Cover with foil But the U.S. Department of Agriculture has refused to The Independent voices the sentiment of the entire city and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. grant waivers to states to crack down on potato chips, soft in wishing the newly made man and wife a life of unaldrinks and other obesity-generating items. loyed happiness. For other healthy holiday tips and recipes, call Young According to the Harvard School of Public Health, the Among those present at the wedding from a distance Peoples Healthy Heart Program at 845-6456. United States is already spending $190 billion yearly on were: Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Hitchcock and Mr. and Mrs. obesity-related diseases. So taxpayer money should not be Andrea Winter is a licensed registered dietitian at Young Peoples Healthy Heart Alexander, of Hope, Mrs. Mary Anderson of Minneapolis, used to create new medical costs for society. Program at Mercy Hospital. a sister of Mrs. Gullickson, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Severts, The problem with curbing poor food choices by fiat is of Hastings, Minn., and Mr. Joe Fosse, of Fertile, Minn. that it would take an army of administrators to enforce YOUR HEALTH column is coordinated by Mercy Hospital. Deputy Sheriff Severt Gullickson came up from Lisbon to it. Massive regulations would be required to define the complete the family circle on the auspicious occasion. specifics of good and bad purchases. SPORTS: from 3 However, by using incentives and disincentives, food Both Wright and Engelhard have played a major role in ************* stamp recipients could be pressured to take advantage of helping the Viking mens team to the NAIA Cross CounSues Comments: Sunset Hill must have been the name the excellent training available through the North Dakota try National Championships, where they will compete on used by the early Enderlin settlers for the area on the top State Extension Service. The Extension Service has a Saturday, Nov. 23 in Lawrence, Kan. contract with the Department of Human Services to teach of the school house hill since that is where the Gullickson Engelhard is a native of Valley City, N.D., majoring in recipients food budgeting, healthy choices and food prepaland was located as part of Liberty Township. From the Health Sciences. Wright is a native of Starkweather, N.D., ration at local sites. family information in the Enderlin 1966 Jubilee Book, majoring in Business Education. Last year, the Service worked with 6,000 adult recipients page 93, we learn that Ever Gullicksons mother, Ranvei, an impressive number, but still only a fraction of those was the original owner of adjoining land including the who need training. POLARIS: from 3 current water tower hill where they first discovered the If food stamp advocates expect to maintain public supCapella, and Thuban. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of spring with its generous water supply which the town was port for the program, then they would be wise to address to utilize. When her other sons wished to move on, she this 30-minute show and learn something along the way! the concerns of critics by supporting work requirements The planetarium is in Room 309 of the Rhoades Science sold her property which became part of the original Ender- for the unemployed able-bodied and more effective use of Center. Elevator service is available. lin townsite. the food stamp dollars. No charge, but there is a donation box. Send your good news photos and stories to: For more information Contact Wes Anderson 701-845****************** 0966. editor@indy-bc.com Watch for more history next week! This is your newspaper.

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Broken flange causes thirteen cars of wheat to go in the ditchpassenger service delayed twelve hours.

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This Soo Line railroad townsite was founded in 1892 in NW Sec. 20-142-60, Edna Township. The name Leal was chosen by railroad officials to honor the ScottishEnglish settlers who came here from Canada in 1883. Leal is Scottish for faithful and true. The village incorporated in 1911, and became a city in 1968. The elevation is 1465, and the Zip Code is 58459. A peak population of 105 was reached in 1930. According to the 2010 census the population of Leal was 20. The Evening Times-Record, Wed., April 3, 1912

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What caught my attention about the report of this train wreck was, firstly, there is no mention of deaths or injuries, not even a No injuries occurred. Secondly, the report of the accident is heavy with railroad jargon. The reporter either had little regard for his readership or, in those days when railroads were much more important in everyday lifemost people in this area were well acquainted with railroad terms. Perhaps both are true. Although I have done some research on these matters, it still eludes me what the reporter might have meant by it was even necessary to take out the lines from the sand ballast before the track could be re-laid. Track ballast forms the trackbed upon which railroad ties are laid. It is packed between, below, and around the ties. It is used to bear the load from the railroad ties, to facilitate drainage of water, and also to keep down vegetation that might interfere with the Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured track structure. Ballast also serves to hold the track in place as the trains roll by. It is typically made of crushed stone. Sand ballast is not good ballast, but in the old Jeff Undem & Kent Undem days the importance of the

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