Vol. 3 - Issue 1
February 2, 2023 $2.00 A Community Newspaper a Serving N orthwest North Dakot “YOU ARE TODAY WHERE YOUR THOUGHTS HAVE BROUGHT YOU; YOU WILL BE TOMORROW WHERE YOUR THOUGHTS TAKE YOU.” - JAMES ALLEN
VALLEY OF THE
DAMMED By Alexa Althoff-Garro
Mystery, intrigue and a bit of adventure. That’s what the ‘Valley of the Dammed’ has to offer. Page 4
KEEPING THE TIOGA COMMUNITY
LETTER FROM THE A BRIGHT FORESEEING
FUTURE FOR THE ORACLE
CONNECTED By Haley Felber
Welcome to our Tioga Community Events column! We’re so excited to be able to bring you this valuable resource as we strive to keep our communities connected. Page 3
FRAMED: Local Craftsman Creates Custom Frames for Your Favorite Art By Michelle Svangstu
Craftsmanship has been a long running tradition in the Anderson family. Taking after his grandfather, James, Ryan has carried on the generations old practice with FRAMED. Page 5
LEARNING THROUGH EACH GAME
By Kristen Ator
Crosby, ND. Lady Maroons Varsity vs. Minot Majettes. Page 7
New Publisher, J.C. LaBar; Sales Manager Jill Vassen; & Former Publisher Alexa Althoff-Garro EDITORIAL By Alexa Althoff-Garro The wind on the North Dakota plains never stops blowing, and neither do the Winds of Change. This time the gusts have ushered in a wonderful event which has brought The Oracle into the fold of a larger publishing entity in the area. This evolution will bring many benefits to readers which I scarcely could have accomplished on my own. The reigns of our beloved newspaper have been handed over to J.C. LaBar, the current owner of “The Community Shopper” based in Williston. Still manning the helm of sales and advertising will be our very own Jill Vassen. As for myself, I’ll be contributing history articles and helping to give a guiding hand whenever necessary. I have known J.C. LaBar for nearly 8 years, even having worked for him at Red Rock in Williston. As a local, he is ex-
tremely attuned to the people in the area, as well as a family man who holds himself with equal parts honor and humor. So, it is with great confidence and excitement that the mantle of “Publisher” now sits by his name rather than mine. Rest assured, The Oracle will continue to serve the community in a way that is factual, uplifting, interesting, and relevant. You’ll still be able to submit a “Pet of the Week”, laugh at the “Rumor Mill”, and read fascinating stories from around the area. The history of this paper will be one to remember. From our humble origins in Fortuna, to this new exciting expansion, words can hardly express the sincere gratitude I have for everyone who supported us along the way. I have no doubt that you, the loyal reader, will enjoy what is to come. As always, thank you for reading and see you next issue. -Alexa
PUBLISHER EDITORIAL by J.C. LaBar Hello, dear reader! Thank you for picking up a copy of The Oracle! What an honor to be carrying this production into the future. Alexa and I are passionate about providing objective journalism with positive and uplifting content. I’m excited that she will continue being a contributor. Her tremendous talent and dedication made The Oracle what it is today. I hope you continue to find that same spirit alive and well on every page.
The Oracle will always strive to provide some respite from the constant bombardment of negative news. It’s worth remembering that the level of attention given to an issue does not necessarily reflect its actual importance. What we focus on ultimately determines who we are and contributes entirely to our happiness and success. I hope you find some joy in these pages, and always remember that happiness is a thought away. Thank you for your continued support. - J.C. LaBar
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