Vol. 3 - Issue 18
May 31, 2023
A Community Newspaper a Serving N orthwest North Dakot “WE TAKE FOR GRANTED THE VERY THINGS THAT MOST DESERVE OUR GRATITUDE.” —CYNTHIA OZICK
DC SCHOOL DISTRICT ENCOURAGES FAMILIES
TO APPLY FOR SUMMER MEAL ASSISTANCE recognized that children By Michelle Svangstu
School Lunch in Divide County, Chicken Quesadilla with Veggie Bar; Courtesy DC School District Facebook Page
School’s out for summer in Divide County, but the preparations for next year are already happening. One of the items on the agenda? Making sure eligible families get their applications for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) filled out. The NSLP got its original start in the early 1900’s, when charitable groups
Program ‘Incubates’ New Lawyers and Rural Montanans
Incubator links attorneys with people in rural Montana who need their services the most but who may not be able to afford them. Page 7
who were malnourished did poorly in school, and stepped in to ensure all children had a hot, healthy meal provided during their day. The government stepped in during the Great Depression of the 1930’s, purchasing excess produce from struggling farmers, hiring thousands of women to cook and serve the de-
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STAYING ACTIVE AT THE TIOGA COMMUNITY CENTER
By Haley Felber, Tioga Community Center Director
The Tioga Community Center is ready to help you stay active throughout the summer. Page 3
WESTBY WATCH By Heidi Whitney
Winner of the Holecek cup, Thunder Athletes at State Track, and a Trove of Treasures on the Trail - this week in the Westby Watch. Page 4
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME By Alyssa Stromberg Medicine Lake residents are embracing America’s favorite past time while enjoying the snacks that go with it. Page 5
PRAIRIE FARE: HOW TO SHAKE THE SALT HABIT
By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
Over consumption of salt can be detrimental to our health, but flavor can be found without by incorporating fresh and dried herbs. Page 12