Vol. 3 - Issue 6
March 9, 2023 $2.00 A Community Newspaper a Serving N orthwest North Dakot
“THE BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS IN THE WORLD CANNOT BE SEEN OR EVEN TOUCHED – THEY MUST BE FELT WITH THE HEART.” - HELEN KELLER
DISTRICT 2 REPUBLICANS Superintendent ELECT NEW LEADERSHIP Carolyn Eide New Beginnings For
By Justin LaBar On Wednesday, March 1st, the District 2 Republicans convened a reorganization meeting in Tioga. Meetings such as this occur every two years, as state law requires. The fundamental purpose of such a meeting is to elect party leadership. Serving as the District 2 Chair for the last six years has been my privilege. While such a responsibility comes with challenges, it has also been rewarding. I have had the tremendous opportunity to meet and work with some of the finest people I have ever met. These folks are true patriots who love their country, understand the proper role of government, and want a better future for our children and grandchildren. Make no mistake; we are engaged in a battle for the heart and soul of our nation.
like America first, limited government, low taxes, life, and the Second Amendment. It was not easy for me to step away as District Chair. I was born and raised here. District 2 is important to me. Yet, I know there is value in allowing new leadership to step in and have the opportunity to do things I have yet In addition, there are chal- been unable to do. lenges also facing our state In addition to my stepand party. The question for ping away, our Vice Chair, us is whether freedom-lov- Jessica Steele, did not run ing Republicans in North for reelection, nor did our Dakota will step up, get in- Treasurer, Chelsea Carr. I volved, and make a differ- cannot express enough my ence. (Story Continues on Page 2) Despite the mischaracterizations in the media about District 2, I assure you that the people I met at the District 2 reorganization on Wednesday care. They are not “extremists,” as one political blogger has suggested THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE BARBARA they are. Unless you call it LOUISE COTTON STORY extreme to believe in things Page 11
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CHER ILAH WOLTER
Meet the Teacher
What Excites You About Teaching?
Get to know the educators in your community! This week we meet Ilah Wolter, Divide County Special Education Paraprofessional. Page 7.
& Tioga High School
Tioga High School Superintendent, Carolyn Eide
By Heather Earles Superintendent, Carolyn Eide, is retiring from Tioga's High School on July 1st, 2023. However, that's not where her story begins (Story Continues on Page 3)
CRAFTS-4-U
Living Free: Dina Edwards Shares Her Story of Hope and Life Beyond Alcohol By Michelle Svangstu For everyone struggling with alcoholism, Dina Edwards shares her own story of hope to inspire those in need. Page 9 KateLynn Skor: Athletic and Academic Superstar By Rachel Venture Having a busy sports schedule is no challenge for KateLynn Skor. She has recently received the distinguished North Dakota Academic AllState award and is looking forward to a career in nursing. Page 8
Home Decor & Clothing
Calcium: Health Benefits, Deficiency, Foods, Supplements By Heather Earles Learn more about what calcium is and why your body needs this fifth most abundant element in the human body. Page 5
Alkabo & the Alienists By Alexa Althoff-Garro
THINK SPRING! Lots of New
for the whole family ARRIVING DAILY!
If you’ve never heard of “alienists”, you would be amongst many readers who are also unfamiliar with the term. Although it may evoke feelings of Area 51 or extraterrestrials, it has nothing to do with tiny green men. Page 10