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Page 4 • October 10, 2009 PEOPLE AND EVENTS Traill County Tribune Obituaries Marion Carter Marion Elizabeth Lofland Carter, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 6, surrounded by family, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck, N.D. Marion Carter, the daughter of Mark and Winona (Wilson) Lofland, was born November 17, 1922, in rural Clifford, N.D. She attended Clifford High School and graduated in 1940. Marion attended Mayville State Teachers College in 1941-1942 and taught at the Roseville Country School south of Portland, N.D. She moved to Fargo and attended St. Johns School of Nursing to graduate in 1946 as a registered nurse. Marion worked at St. Johns Hospital as the supervisor of the Pediatrics Department. On January 11, 1947, she married Fredric Carter in Fargo. Fred and Marion moved to Mayville in l955. They were married for 54 years until Fred’s death October 25, 2002. Marion was asked by Dr. Little to “help out” at the Mayville Clinic; she retired 22 years later. It was there that Marion earned a reputation as a compassionate caregiver. Fred and Marion retired to McAllen, Texas, during the winters and Perham, Minn. in the summers. In April of 2000 they moved from Texas and took residence at Riverview Place in South Fargo. The couple loved spending time at Big Pine Lake at Perham, Minn. from 1947 until 2002. Marion was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years and became Worthy Matron. Marion was an active member of the Congregational United Church of Christ. Marion is survived by her “The love you have shown to God’s people has refreshed them.” -Philemon 7 daughter, Jane (Duane) Brevik of Moorhead, Minn.; two sons, F. Scott (Connie) Carter of Mandan, N.D. and Mark Carter of Bismarck, N.D. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Amy (Erju Akbay) Kaldor, Kelly (Sarah Streyle) Brevik, Katie (Gavin) Holden, Josh (Cindy) Carter, Joe (Andrea) Carter, Jill Carter, and Leigh (Dan) Dornfeld; and five great-grandchildren, Quinn, Sophia, and Owen Carter, and Luke and Jonah Holden. Marion is preceded in death by her husband Fred, parents Mark and Winona Lofland, one brother, John Lofland, and one sister, Marquerite Werran. Memorials are preferred to a Hospice of your choice. Family requests a “perfumefree” service, due to allergies. Memorial service: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at Mayville Congregational United Church of Christ, Mayville, N.D., with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial: Mayville City Cemetery Online Guestbook: www.bakerfuneral.com. Obituary Policy We have a standard format for obituaries which includes: Name, age, date, place of death, date and place of servicem date of birth and location, parents’ names, dates of marriages, date spouse died (if spouse preceded in death), schools attended, occupation, organizations, church affiliation, immediate family survivors (i.e. spouse, parents, children, brothers, sisters), pallbearers, special music at service and burial place. This information will be provided free of charge. However, if the family requests other information, such as photo, hobbies, grandchildren’s names, special friends, personality, interests, etc., this information can provided in a boxed obituary for $50.00. Unless the family specifically requests a paid obituary, the obituary will be edited and published in our ususal format, free of charge. The Tribune is not responsible for information which has been incorrectly submitted. We reserve the right to edit. Investments TM Brian Thompson Investment Executive Located at First State Bank 2500 32nd Ave. S • Grand Forks, ND 58201 (701) 792-3395 • Fax (701) 746-8765 brian.thompson@primevest.com Securities provided by PrimeVest Finncial Services, Inc. an independent, registered broker/dealer. Member SIPC Hunter & Galesburg Hillsboro 636-5500 515 Caledonia Ave. W. Hatton 543-3013 1009 Dakota Ave. Baker Funeral Home Mayville, ND Phone 788-3391 Jon Lenzen Jon Jerome Lenzen died at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. on September 28, 2009 at the age of 53. He was born March 6, 1956 to Ben and Donna (Brun) Lenzen in Grand Forks, N.D. He was baptized and confirmed at University Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Jon grew up, attended school and was a Boy Scout in Grand Forks, and graduated from UND in 1978. He married Debra Lynn Aasen on September 3, 1977 in Mayville, N.D. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Katie, Emily and Nicholas. Jon managed Farm and Home Co-op for 25 years in Devils Lake, Watford City, Binford, N.D. and Menahga, Minn. Jon went back to school to earn his RN degree and worked as a nurse at MeritCare in Fargo, N.D. He most recently worked for Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance. He served as an EMT for 22 years, working with Menahga First Responders and North Memorial Ambulance in Brainerd and Park Rapids, Minn. Jon was also a member of the Central Minnesota Critical Incident Stress Management Team. He enjoyed boating, water skiing, yard work and anything to do with airplanes, especially David Haugen David Allen Haugen, 64, of Grand Forks, N.D. died Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Altru hospital, Grand Forks, N.D. following a short illness. David Haugen was born October 1, 1944 in Mayville, N.D. the son of Norman and Julia (Leland) Haugen. He was raised and lived in Portland, N.D. In 1974 he moved to Grand Forks where he resided until his death. He is survived by two sisters, Betty Fiebiger of Grand Forks, and Janice Workman of Lake Worth, Fla.; special friend Mable Boesie; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Nathlie, and two brothers, Vern and Myron. Services were held at Stennes Funeral Home Chapel, East Grand Forks, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Burial was at Bruflat Cemetery, Portland, N.D. The staff of Baker Funeral Home would like to thank all clergy for their work in the community. Your work truly is a blessing to us all. Baker Funeral Home 38 - 1st Avenue NW • Mayville, ND 58257 Phone: (701) 788-3391 • www.BakerFuneral.com ~Inspirations~ When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him. –Proverbs 16:7 Have you ever wondered what God thinks about you? Well I have! We have a father that loves us so selfishly that he continues to give us second and third chances after we continuously wrong him, so how does he feel when we do or say these things that he doesn’t approve of? The way I see it is that if I cannot say or do something 501 Main St. • Hunter, ND • 701-874-2168 RR 1 Box 1 B • Galesburg, ND • 701-488-2238 in my birth father’s presence, I shouldn’t even think it in God’s presence, which is everywhere. We have cheapened God’s grace so much that we just do whatever we want behind closed doors in hopes that the Mayville 788-3110 ppreciation 44 Main Day St. (3 W. column x 3 inches) - 03 forgiving God will give us another chance. How do we think God feels when we are having sex after he told us over and over again that it is only for the marriage bed? How does God feel when we blatantly deny him before mere mortals because of our reputation? How does God feel when we trample on his name by committing the sins he literarily begs us to abstain from? How does God feel when we can give 8 hours to studying for an exam and we cannot even spare 15 minutes for him? Let us start considering God before we do some of the sinful things we do. Let sin become a thing of the past. Let us start living to please God and no one else. Pleasing the flesh gives a temporal feeling that fades away like sand in the wind. Taste of the sweetness of God and feel eternal bliss. From today on, before you make any decisions, first ask yourself this question; “Is this decision going to please God?” If the answer is “no”, then remove it from your mind, it’s not even worth it because “There is a way that seems right to man, but in the end, it leads to death.”-Proverbs 16:25 Stay blessed and spread the word. the Blue Angels. Jon was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Menahga. Jon is survived by his wife Debra Lenzen and children Katie, Emily and Nicholas, all of Menahga, and one grandson Luke Lenzen of Fargo; his parents Ben and Donna Lenzen of Fargo, N.D.; brother Ben Lenzen and wife Julie of Beulah, N.D.; sister Susan Rackl and husband James of Colorado Springs, Colo.; motherin-law Marjorie Aasen of Mayville, N.D.; sisters- and brothers-in-law: Rosie and Glenn Thoreson and Joan and Mike Osland of Mayville; Dorothy and Jeff Sheldon of Regent, N.D.; Sharon and Jim Berthiaume of Bloomington, Minn.; Judy and Henry Noel of Hallock, Minn.; and Karen and Scott Kost of Casselton, N.D.; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his nephew Ben Thomas Lenzen Jr. and father-inlaw Gilman Aasen. A celebration of life service was held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at First English Lutheran Church in Menahga with Pastor Steven A. Bruer officiating. Plante graduates from Infantry School Army Pfc. Joshua C. Plante has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at the U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consisted of basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT). During basic training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremonies, military customs and courtesies, map reading, tactics, basic rifle marksmanship, physical fitness, field training, and first aid skills. The recruit developed combat skills and handled various weapons available to the infantry soldier. During AIT, the soldier received instruction to serve as an infantryman/mortarman using light and heavy anti-armor weapons, indirect-fire support, and mechanized operations while assigned to a rifle or mortar squad. The training included weapons qualification, tactics, patrolling, navigation, field communications, and combat operations; engagement in infantry combat exercises, battle drills, land mine locating, neutralizing and extracting, and survival operations during a nuclear, biological or chemical attack. Plante is the son of John Plante of Buxton, N.D., and Elizabeth Plante of Fargo, N.D. He is a 2006 graduate of Hillsboro High School and earned an associate’s degree in 2008 from Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls, Minn. Issue Date Saved in Folder Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren 15 3rd Ave. NE Mayville, 788-2251 Pastor Randy Mortenson Sun.: 9:00 a.m. SMILE; 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship First American Lutheran Corner of Third Avenue and Second Street, Mayville, 788-2096 Sun.: 11:30 a.m. Worship with Pastor Rolf Preus KMAV 105.5 FM/1520 AM at 10:00 a.m. Gran Lutheran Church 5 miles East, 2 miles south of Mayville Pastor Jeff Macejkovic, 786-3202 Sun.: 8:45 Worship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, Serving Team Signup; 11:00 a.m. Hospice Health Forum; 6:00 - 10:30 p.m. Confirmation Retreat Mayville Lutheran Church Pastor Jeff Macejkovic, 786-3202 Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; Serving Team Signup; 11:00 a.m. Hospice Health Forum; 6:00 - 10:30 p.m. Confirmation Retreat Tues.: 9:30 a.m. Sarah Circle Wed.: 7:00 a.m. Joint Council at Mayville; 4:00 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation; 5:00 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation; 6:00 p.m. Property & Management Fri.: 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal Sat.: 1:30 p.m. Renew wedding vows Greg & Sue Nelson; 6:30 p.m. Wedding Jackie Edwards and Dale Kraling Portland Lutheran Parish Aal, Perry, Aurdal, Bang, Bruflat PO Box 381, Portland Pastor Robert Scheurer & Pastor Erik Heskin Sun.: 8:15 a.m. worship with communion at Norway; 8:45 a.m. worship with communion, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School at Perry 9:30 a.m. worship with communion, 10:45 Sunday School at Bruflat; 10:00 a.m. worship with communion, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School at Bang; 11:00 a.m. worship with communion, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at Aurdal Mayville Congregational UCC 1st St. & Center Ave. N, Mayville Rev. Ethelind (Lindy) Holt, Pastor, 788-3755 Worship 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School during Worship followed by fellowship time. St. John Lutheran, Hatton 420 7th St., 543-3226 Pastor H. Chris Hallanger Sun.: 11:00 a.m. Thank yous Scallon “Thank you” seems so inadequate to express our feelings toward the overwhelming response to Quentin’s football injury on Sept. 18. We would like to try to acknowledge as many of you as we can. To the coaches, and all those who helped Q on the field, thank you for your calming presence. Kay U. we were so glad you were there! Thank you Dr. Mehus, Matt, the EMT, Kelley A., Cindy P., Rick, who did the X- rays, Loretta, Mike C, the caring and gentle way you handled everything in the ambulance and at the hospital meant so much. Thank you, Tim Johnson - we may have been strangers to you but no longer, thanks for transportation for both Lee and I. I hope you made it back to see your daughter perform! Laurie P., I was so grateful for the support when I was in need. Thank you to the caravan of football players who showed up at Q’s bedside at MeritCare hospital. I remember every face and will always remember the prayers you offered over him. God surely was there with all of you. Coach Bradner, this great group of young men is a reflection of your leadership. To all who sent cards, e-mails, gifts, stopped by to visit, called and brought food, your thoughtfulness was so appreciated. Thank you to OLP church ladies who took charge of the bake sale and potluck in my absence. I knew I could count on you. A very special thank you to the Fuglebergs, Jon and Eric, and Rebecca W., for staying with us until the early hours of the morning while Q was in surgery. Thank you, Nancy, for the delicious food for the church potluck and at our home. Q’s journey with this is not over but we know he will be okay with the help and loving support of an awesome community we are so proud to be a part of - Thank you! Lee, Luanne, Quentin and Zach Scallon 14c Thompson I want to say “Thank you” to the board of directors, staff and coworkers at Hatton Co-Op Oil for the open house given me on my recent retirement! A special thanks to Scott and Desiree for their extra effort all through the day! Thanks to the company for the beautiful watch. Thank you to all the friends, customers and family for your attendance, gifts and kind words. You all made it a very special day for me and I was surprised at the turn-out! In the thirty-plus years at Co-Op I made a lot of friends and you all made the job worth doing and life worth living for me İ wish all that I leave behind continued success, good health and all the best! I will miss it all daily! Tollefsrud Senior Menus Hank Thompson 14c The family of Marion Tollefsrud expresses their thanks and appreciation for the thoughts and concerns, prayers and condolences during her illness and death. Your acts of kindness, food and visits are a blessing and a comfort. Many thanks to the RRV Hospice, Pastor Jeff Macejkovic for your prayers and service, the Sunshine Committee at Mayville Lutheran Church, Pastor Kevan Smith and the Quilting Circle of Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo, and many friends and family for your help and assistant during her last days. Hillsboro Please call by 2:00 p.m. one day in advance - 436-5953. Suggested donation - $3.50. All meals include 8 oz. 1% milk. Mary Craveiro 14c Mayville-Portland M-W-F Mayville T-Th Portland Please call by 2:00 p.m. one day in advance. Mayville - Mon., Wed., and Fri. ; Portland - Tue. and Thurs. 636-5953 or 1-800-845-1715. All meals include 8 oz. 1% milk. This week’s menu for both areas is as follows: Monday, October 12 - Beef stroganoff, noodles, Riviera blend vegetables, captain’s salad, red apple and one whole-grain bread. Tuesday, October 13 - Pork chop with gravy, scalloped potatoes, broccoli raisin salad, warm cinnamon apples and two whole-grain breads. Wednesday, October 14 - Herb-roasted chicken, dressing and gravy, country blend vegetables, marinated vegetables, angel food cake with cherries and topping and one whole-grain bread. Thursday, October 15 - Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied carrots and peach crisp with topping. Friday, October 16 - Lasagna, captain’s salad (1/2 cup), Italian blend vegetables, rosemary dinner roll and fresh fruit cup. Church Schedule Bethany Lutheran, rural Hatton Pastor H. Chris Hallanger Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Worship. Goose River Lutheran, Hatton Pastor Jacobson Sun.: 11:00 a.m. Joint Worship with Pastor Carol Luecke at Little Forks Little Forks Lutheran, Hatton Pastor Jacobson Sun.: 11:00 a.m. Joint Worship with Pastor Carol Luecke Valley Free Lutheran (AFLC) 807 Jahr Ave. St., Portland Pastor Keith Quanbeck 788-2938 Sun.: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship Ny Stavanger Church (AFLC) 720 Neill Street, Buxton Worship 9:00 a.m. Worship Immanuel Lutheran (ELCA) 222 Pottle St., Buxton Pastor Douglas P. Norquist, 847-2209 Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Wed.: 4:00 p.m. Confirmation class Highland Lutheran (ELCA), Cummings Pastor Douglas P. Norquist, 847-2209 Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Wed.: 4:00 p.m. Confirmation class at Immanuel Zion Lutheran, Reynolds Pastor Jeri Bergquist Church Office, 847-2245 Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Parish worship at St. Olaf St. Olaf Lutheran, Reynolds Pastor Jeri Bergquist Church Office, 847-2245 Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Parish worship Norman Lutheran, Clifford Pastor Julie Johnson Sun.: 8:00 a.m. Worship; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; Bible Scholars at Norman & Elm River; congregational meeting following worship Wed.: 4:45 confirmation at Elm River (boys) Elm River Lutheran, Galesburg Pastor Julie Johnson Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Bible Scholars at Norman & Elm River Wed.: 4:45 p.m. Confirmation (boys); Stordahl Lutheran, Rural Galesburg Pastor Julie Johnson Sun.: 11:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School: Bible Scholars at Norman & Elm River; mission Sunday Wed.: 4:45 p.m. Confirmation at Elm River (boys) Blanchard Lutheran (ELCA) Pastor Paul Grothe Worship 9:45 a.m. Worship Grace Lutheran Church, Grandin 436-4692 Worship 9:45 a.m. Our Lady of Peace Catholic, Mayville Father Matthew Attansey 788-3234 Worship: Sat.: 5:00 p.m.; Sun.: First, Third & Fifth Sundays 10:30 a.m., Second & Fourth Sundays 8:30 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church & Blanchard Lutheran Church 204 East Caledonia Ave., Hillsboro Pastor Paul Grothe Sun.: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hillsboro Pastor Michael Kessler 204 NW 2nd, 636-4692 Sun.: 9:45 Sunday School and Coffee Hour; 11:00 Worship Hillsboro United Parish, UCC-UMC Pastor Peter Young, 788-2824 Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Church School; Confirmation, Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship Riverside Evangelical Free Church Pastor Scott Sheets 814 Main St. W., Mayville, 786-4181 Sun.: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. FCYF; 8:00 p.m. Water’s Edge Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Awana Zoar Free Lutheran Church (AFLC) 321 7th St., Hatton, 543-3023 Phone (701) 543-3142 Sun.: 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Holmes United Methodist 8 miles west, 2 miles north of Reynolds Pastor Mark S. Ellingson, 847-2720 Sun.: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Holmes UMW
Traill County Tribune OPINION AND REFLECTION Page 5 • October 10, 2009 Veterans Corner by Les Ashe Traill County Veterans Service Officer Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) progress in executing more than $1.4 billion as the Department’s share of spending under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), more commonly known as the economic stimulus program. “In putting America back to work, we are targeting the programs of greatest interest to veterans – the reduction of our claims backlog, the improvement of our health care facilities, the preservation of our national cemeteries, and the health of veteran-owned businesses, especially those run by service-disabled veterans,” Shinseki said. Funding already committed involves 90 of VA’s 153 medical centers in 38 states and 68 of its 130 national cemeteries. VA met its projection to award 259 projects totaling $151 million by September 4. Likewise, the value of projects awarded to increase the energy efficiency of VA’s numerous hospitals and clinics has grown to almost $24 million at the 200-day mark. In keeping with the stimulus plan’s drive to get money into the hands of small businesses, at this point VA awarded approximately 70 percent of non-recurring maintenance projects to Veteran-owned small businesses. “A major goal for VA’s distribution of economic stimulus funds has been the support of veteran-owned businesses,” Shinseki said. “These small businesses are helping VA serve our Vvterans and help our economy, providing the best value at competitive cost.” In addition, a combination of previously obligated Recovery Act funds and current construction projects are having positive effects on the Veterans who receive their health care from VA. Detailed information about each VA project is available at www.va.gov/recovery and www.recovery. org. IG Completes Study of VA Endoscopic Programs The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (IG) inspected every VA medical site with endoscopic equipment, independently verifying the success of a national program VA instituted to ensure safe and sterile procedures for reprocessing endoscopic equipment across the country. “VA’s top priority is to provide the highest quality care to the veterans of this nation,” said Acting Under Secretary for Health Gerald M. Cross, MD. “This report shows VA’s unparalleled quality assurance programs identified a risk and successfully corrected that risk on a national scale.” The VA Office of Inspector General (IG) report, dated September 17, 2009, shares findings from 129 medical sites inspected across the country. Only one discrepancy was found, a typographical error in certification paperwork. In late 2008 and early 2009, VA found that inconsistencies in the sterilization of endoscopes at three medical centers led to possible infection risks among 10,000 patients. VA facilities rapidly notified patients of the risk and offered testing. Since that time, VA has been able to contact over 99% of these patients. Although fifty-six patients potentially screened positive for infections, it is uncertain whether the endoscopes are the source. The national information line at 1-877-345-8555 is available for patients and their families. VA instituted a national review of facilities in February, 2009, to ensure all VA medical sites are trained on proper endoscope use and cleaning procedures. VA then established a new policy for the reprocessing of reusable medial equipment, including certification of staff, to prevent future incidents. VA has also currently taken over forty disciplinary actions related to this event. Following the completion of this national effort, the Office of the Inspector General inspected every VA medical site with endoscopic equipment for compliance with manufacturers’ instructions and VA’s national policy on endoscopic equipment and procedures. See you next month! Lloyd Omdahl former lieutenant governor of North Dakota - former UND political science professor Committee gets simple solution for terrorism “Shut the door!” barked Old Sievert as the cold northwest wind whipped past Holger Danske who was entering the community hall for an emergency meeting of the Homeland Security Committee. (A frost had just destroyed most of the pumpkins, making the townspeople very cranky.) Offended, Holger slammed the door twice and then kicked it with his thrift store iron-toed shoes. With a “hey! listen up,” Chairperson Ork Dorken called the meeting to order with a grim announcement. “We just got word that terrorists are targeting arenas, theaters, coliseums, stadiums and major meeting places and I figured that our Western Bohemian Fraternal Association hall would be a likely victim so we better plan a defense for this threat,” Ork explained. “After all, this hall is the biggest one for six miles around.” “What about Barley Blewett’s big red barn three miles up Highway 97?” asked Einar Torvald. “He had some pretty big dance crowds in that place… and wild ones, too.” “Barley!” exclaimed Madeleine Morgan. “Where did anybody get a name like that?” “It’s a long story,” explained Little Jimmy, the town’s self-taught scholar and historian. “Barley was named for his great grandpa, Pierce Blewett, who lost out for governor in 1930 because he wanted to abolish prohibition. The WCTU smeared him with the truth and he lost by 70,000 votes. It made him so mad he vowed to be the state’s biggest beer bootlegger, named his son Malt, and Malt named his son Barley. That’s the story of Barley Blewett.” “The Blewett barn doesn’t count. They haven’t had a dance out there for 15 years,” Johann Kerianski reminded the group. “That’s because of the lawsuit,” Little Jimmy continued. “Barley’s cousin, Hops, was at a dance doing a wild schottische by himself, fell down the hay chute, and startled Barley’s prize bull, who broke Hops’ foot. “Well, Hops sued Barley for running an attractive nuisance and Barley sued Hops for scaring the bull useless. The jury found everybody at fault and awarded both sides each $50. So they paid each other and Barley locked the barn up – no more schottisches at his place.” “Worse of it was that Hops lost his place in the Whoopee Whirlers square dance club for two months,” Little Jimmy added. “His best friend, Morty Kachelhoffer, took his place and ran off with his girlfriend.” “Very interesting, but what has all this got to do with security for our town hall?” Ork demanded in disgust. “Well, I read where FEMA hasn’t made any progress on the public warning system for two years, meaning that we’re just sitting ducks, out here on our own,” reported Johann. Most town folk thought he read too much. “Let’s get some government stimulus money to buy some really big red alert flags so everybody will be on high alert day and night,” suggested Alert Officer Garvey Erfald. “One for each end of town.” That idea resonated - an appropriately simple solution for the group. With a decision almost made, the impatient committee rose as one and headed for their gardens, hoping get the carrots dug before snowfall. Random Thoughts … about navigating It has often occurred to me that when God created man and woman, he gave an extra gene or something to some men and a few women: the ability to find north. In other words, a sense of direction. That sense serves some people so well that they could be set down in the middle of a field of very tall corn and be able to navigate their way out. My husband has that sense. Me? I’m good with “up,” “down,” and “left” and “right.” This ability to find north is sometimes a mixed blessing. It’s not exactly a news flash that the word “lost” is not part of most males’ vocabulary. Many men would rather eat quiche than stop and ask for directions if they are temporarily place-challenged. How many marital arguments have ensued because a wife pleads to “stop and ask somebody” while the husband ignores her nagging and mutters that the location they’re seeking “is around here someplace.” Never mind how much gas is consumed when they drive miles out of the way. And never mind that they will be an hour late to dinner at someone’s house and that the pot roast will be so dried out that no amount of gravy will rescue it. I don’t think this tendency is an ethnic thing or even a generational thing. Art Lee wrote “Real Scandinavians Never Ask Directions,” but that’s only the book’s name. I flipped through it to see what he had to say but couldn’t find any discussion of the topic. Maybe his reluctance to provide details is akin to a male’s unwillingness to suss out details such as “Where?” “How long?” and “Which road?” before he starts the car to go someplace. By the way, another masculine, ah, failing is their aversion to reading the instructions. Do you detect a pattern here? But that’s a topic for another day. Anyway. There exists a device that is absolutely super in helping one navigate in unfamiliar places. Well, sure,” you say. “It’s called a ‘map’.” No, the device I refer to is a “Garmin.” It’s an example of a Global Positioning System (GPS), a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U. S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. Ambulance drivers, firemen and police, who need to get to the site of emergencies ASAP, find the Garmin and other such navigational tools to be invaluable. Civilians can use them for ordinary things such as finding the closest restaurant or service station or hotel. I, for one, am delighted that some of my tax dollars were put to work that way. A cynic might assume that some wife who was sick and tired of getting lost might have been the impetus for someone to develop the GPS. That makes a certain kind of sense, On behalf of Stan Dakken, his family wishes to publicly express appreciation for the honor that the city of Mayville and Mayville State University have bestowed upon him - the naming of a street. The street formerly known as College Drive has now become Stan Dakken Drive. It is important for the family that everyone knows, in general, how the particulars of this situation came about. And, that those involved, from the beginning to now, are appropriately acknowledged. First of all, city councilman Larry Young originated the idea. Stan Dakken Drive would not have come to fruition without Young’s insight and inspiration. At a council meeting last spring he came forth with the proposal that because of Stan’s notoriety and attachment to Mayville, a street should be named after him, suggesting that 1st St. SW be it because Stan always sat atop the hill at that location, which overlooked where the city swimming pool was once located. Discussion on that proposal followed until the council voted in a June meeting that an ordinance be made. Two readings were necessary, and the council passed both readings to certify the ordinance. Consequently, 1st St. SW was officially renamed Stan Dakken Drive by the city. However, after that other opinions on the location of Stan Dakken Drive surfaced. It was suggested that a street with his name should be closer to the university due to Stan’s connections there. Couldn’t both the city and university be involved? If so, what other streets were available without causing complicated address changes? City Auditor Gary Winger was aware of such a street (College Drive), and he was also aware that, although the street was within city limits, it was not city property; therefore, he stated, the city could not legally re-name the street. Mayville State University would have to be by Myrna Lyng but in fact, a Mayville native who happened to be single was instrumental in its development. Dan Forseth, son of Dick and Eleanor, worked for Rockwell Collins in Iowa and helped develop the tracking device for the military. I’m told that the prototype is now in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D. C. It occurred to Merwin that having a Garmin would be a real help when we were traveling in Ohio earlier this fall. So when we were in Columbus, our son John, who was there with us one weekend, helped us get one set up in the van. He gave us a quick overview and showed us how to work the thing. The Garmin is a device, about 3” by 4 ½,” that sits on the dashboard or somewhere in the driver’s line of vision. In addition to a screen for the driver or person riding shotgun to look at, the Garmin also has a voice who talks to you, telling you where and when to turn. Did we use the Garmin? You betcha. In fact, it has so many capabilities that we might even read the book of instructions to find out how it can be even more helpful. Now Garmin is not perfect. She sometimes gets confused when the car leaves a parking lot. To me, that’s perfectly understandable. But if she says “drive 2.0 miles” and I know we need to turn left at the light by Wal-Mart, because they certainly didn’t move that landmark since we looked for the ice arena just the day before, I override the lady and Merwin usually agrees. But then in very short order she gets herself oriented and starts “recalculating.” And she doesn’t even yell “Listen up, you doorknob!” It’s amazing. Back to reading the manual. Since that will probably be me (see above snide comment about the masculine tendency not to read instructions) I’m eager to pore through the manual to find out what else the Garmin can do. I will, too, if I could only find it. You see, Merwin and I have “senioritis.” Oh, not the antsy kind that afflicts teen-agers who are trying to get through their last year of high school. Ours is a memory thing. Many times a day, one of us asks “Where did I put…?” or “Have you seen my…?” At times we put something away so carefully that not even a bloodhound could “find it back,” as some Norwegians are wont to say. What we could really use is a device that can help us find things, not places. So I would be thrilled if some innovator would come up with a hand-held device that we could speak into and tell it where we put stuff. Not only memory-challenged members of the AARP generation could use it. It would be great for teenagers and kids as well. Just think. Homework would never be lost again. In the meantime, maybe I should buy some of that memory-enhancing stuff. Gecko? Ginko? Rocky Balboa? What’s it called again? Oh yeah—Gingko Biloba. An open letter to the City of Mayville and Mayville State University approached. Consequently, in September the city council reversed their original ordinance, which meant that Stan Dakken Drive again became 1st St. SW. Stan Dakken Drive had lived a short life. But at the same time, the intent of the council’s action enabled the city and the university to conjoin in promoting Young’s original idea. Winger proceeded to speak with officials at the University. President Gary Hagen answered that the question needed to be brought to the attention of the President’s Cabinet. Evidently the Cabinet members felt that the idea was a “no-brainer” and they quickly declared that College Drive would become Stan Dakken Drive. Therefore, a street sign will be placed on the corner where the campus tennis courts and baseball field are located. The street continues north between Lewy Lee Fieldhouse and Jerome Berg Field so another sign will be set at the northeast corner of the campus. Going west from there a third sign will sit where the street ends at Highway 14 running north out of Mayville. To commemorate the event a short ceremony will take place during Mayville State’s Homecoming activities this weekend. At 9:30 a.m. on September 10, the city and the University will publicly designate Stan Dakken Drive. The ceremony will take place on the lawn across from the Campus Center in the northeast corner of the campus. From a young age and for many years Stan swept Mayville away. Daily you would find him with his broom (or somebody else’s) on the sidewalks in front of one downtown business or another. In the winter he would shovel snow. Tom Soholt, of Soholt Bakery fame, fondly remembers other business owners calling around looking for their snow shovels. Yeah, the bakery had a couple extra that day. 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No other born and raised in Mayville has a street named for them, except former Governor Norman Brunsdale, who, on many occasions, sought and got Stanley’s advice on important matters. So, all of Stan’s relatives and loved ones express our gratitude to City Auditor Gary Winger, Mayor Don Moen and councilpersons: President Rick Forsgren, Larry Young, Cheryl Angen, Larry O’Brien, Steve Hastings and Merv Carlson. And to Mayville State’s President’s Cabinet: President Gary Hagen, Mike Moore, Steve Bensen, Ray Gerszewski, and Keith Stenehjem, we thank you. Of course, our appreciation extends to all who have ever known and befriended Stan. Furthermore, if you are wondering what “Stan the Man” thinks of this new honor, let us assure you, he is very excited! What do you say, Stan? “I think the street is going to be okay,” and he added, “I’m proud of the college and proud of the city.” Why do you think they are doing this for you? With that twinkle in his eye and grin on his face, he replied, “Because I’m different.” Then, he declared, “Let’s go to ALCO to pick up a couple of new brooms. That’s a long street.” Sincerely and respectfully, Thank you all, from Stan and his family (past, present and distant) Traill CountyTribune Ethics The staff at the Traill County Tribune strives to present news and advertising fairly and accurately. We appreciate any errors being brought to our attention. Sean W. Kelly......................................Publisher Tom Monilaws........................ General Manager Matt Thompson.............News and Sports Writer Dave Dakken..........................University Sports Shelia Anderson....................................Reporter Sarah Sorvaag.................................News/Sports Tina Beitz................................Graphic Designer Sandy Powell...................................... Sales Rep Amber Gerken................................. 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