Vol. 3 - Issue 17
May 24, 2023
A Community Newspaper a Serving N orthwest North Dakot “IF YOU WANT TO LIFT YOURSELF UP, LIFT UP SOMEONE ELSE.” BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
PRAIRIE FARE: ARE THE FOODS IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR CUPBOARD SAFE TO EAT? By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
Check your refrigerator and cupboards to ensure you are following safe food storage practices. Page 3
WESTBY WATCH By Heidi Whitney
State Track, State Golf, Birthday Surprises and Graduations are on highlight this week. Page 4
GRADUATION IS A TIME FOR REFLECTION By Alyssa Stromberg The third week of May brings the graduation ceremonies for many high school seniors with lots of emotions to go with it.
FFA ALUMNI RALLY TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN DIVIDE COUNTY FFA Alumni Association By Michelle Svangstu In northwest North Dakota, where oil and farming are king, having a thriving agricultural education (Ag. Ed.) program is essential to the health of the community. In 2021, Aaron Jacobson, who farms and ranches just east of Crosby, recognized the need to support the local FFA and Ag. Ed. programs. Jacobson rallied other members of the community, and the Divide County (DC)
was born. Their mission? “To support the future leaders of our community and industry, whether through financial donations, scholarships, resources, knowledge and /or time.” “The Alumni group isn’t just for past FFA members,” notes Alan Svangstu, current Alumni board member. “Anyone who has an interButch Haugland, beloved DCHS ag instructor shares stories of his caest in supporting students, reer during the 2022 FFA Alumni Fundraiser. Butch passed away after (Story Continues on Pages 8 & 9)
a battle with cancer in May 2022.
Are You Being Prairie Fare: Are the foods PROACTIVE or in your refrigerator or
RFromECrosby A C TCounseling I V E ? cupboard safe to eat?
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TIOGA DAM PROJECT UPDATE
Kevin shares the latest updates on to major projects underway in Tioga: the Tioga Dam Emergency Action Plan and Dam Safety Improvements, and the Tioga Dam Recreational Trail Project.
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Find out more on Page 3! From Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist.
Find out what’s happening around your town:
Community Calendars Page 2