Seize the Day! September 3, 2021

On September 3, 2021September 2, 2021 By rutlandramblingsIn 4-H, Life In GeneralLeave a comment

For more information contact: Cindy Klapperich cindy.klapperich@ndsu.edu 701-824-3355

SEIZE THE DAY! (For publication in The Sargent County Teller, 09/03/2021 issue.)

Planning Ahead, Looking Forward and Gearing Up

During my junior and senior years in high school, I was a member of the Future Homemakers of America (FHA). At that time, the student organization was tied to Home Economics classes. Since then, Home Economics has become known as Family and Consumer Sciences, and FHA has become FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America).

One of the biggest lessons I learned while in FHA was the value and importance of planning. In fact, we used a process, known as the IMPACT process, to navigate the steps in the planning process. IMPACT was an acronym for “I Make Plans And Carry Through.”

At this time, I am in the midst of planning and preparing for fall/winter activities. Three of them are:

High Tunnel Workshop. This September 21 workshop is an undertaking of the Wild Rice Soil Conservation District. It will include mini-sessions on FSA and NRCS programs, Pest Management, Micro-Irrigation and Rainfall Collection for High Tunnels, CSA Production, Marketing and Sales, and Using & Marketing Fresh Produce. For more information contact Matt Olson at the Wild Rice SCD office by calling 701-724-6226 or visiting the website at www.wildricescd.com.

Lead Local. This training will engage participants in activities designed to help them develop and maximize their skills for working effectively with people in groups and organizations, at work and at home. The highly interactive training has been proven to be of great benefit for new, seasoned, and aspiring members of councils, boards and committees. Registration is open until September 14, and the workshop is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 28. For more information or to register, visit https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/county-extension-offices/sargent-county, or contact NDSU Extension by calling 701-724-3355 or emailing cindy.klapperich@ndsu.edu.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This online course is scheduled to begin December 1. Registration is open until November 17. The course is designed to help caregivers gain skills to help themselves thrive, not just survive. It is based on the premise that when caregivers take good care of themselves, everyone benefits. Participants will learn strategies to reduce stress, increase self-confidence and the ability to make difficult decisions, and create life balance. They will also increase their ability to communicate clearly, especially when strong feelings or emotions are present. For more information or to register, visit https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/county-extension-offices/sargent-county, or contact NDSU Extension by calling 701-724-3355 or emailing cindy.klapperich@ndsu.edu.

Some of the other upcoming opportunities are listed below. Call NDSU Extension (701-724-3355) or email cindy.klapperich@ndsu.edu for more information about any of them.

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders classes (starting Sept. 13)
High Tunnel Workshop (September 21)
Lead Local (September 28)
Sargent County 4-H Council (September 30)
National 4-H Week (October 3-9)
Sargent County 4-H Leader Meeting (October 4)
Multi-county 4-H Volunteer Project Training in Jamestown (November 10)
Sargent County 4-H Family Fun Night and Awards Event (November 21)
Powerful Tools for Caregivers online class (starts December 1)
NDSU/Sargent County Extension Advisory Council meeting (December date TBD)

Seize the Day! Unchecked Stress

On June 7, 2021 By rutlandramblingsIn Life In GeneralLeave a comment

By Cindy Klapperich, NDSU Extension – Sargent County

SEIZE THE DAY! (For publication in The Sargent County Teller, May 21, 2021 issue.)

Consequences of Stress Going Unchecked

Stress is definitely one of the things that we need to “take care of” sooner, rather than later. Like an untreated wound, when stress is ignored, it can quickly worsen. The results of not taking action to reduce stress can be nasty:

Health challenges
Compromised relationships
Physical and emotional exhaustion
Depression

Unchecked, stress can wreak havoc on our health because of its negative impact on our immune system. When our immune system is down, we are more vulnerable to illness, and pre-existing medical conditions can worsen.

When stress escalates, emotions such as irritability and anger can flare up, causing relationships to suffer. Relationships also suffer when communication shuts down as a casualty of stress.

If stress consumes physical and emotional energy to the point of exhaustion, feelings of being overwhelmed and unable to cope can result, causing what is commonly referred to as “burnout.”

To manage stress effectively:

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Hens Do Crow! May 15, 2020

On May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 By rutlandramblingsIn Rooster CrowsLeave a comment

Several members of the Rutland Community Club met on Monday, May 11, for an update on events and projects. The Missoula Theater Group still plans to be in Rutland June 22-26 for a community play unless cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Sargent County Fair has not been cancelled as of this writing and the Sargent County Queen pageant will be held even if it is cancelled. The ‘passing of the crown’ event for the new Miss Rutland has been done in the past at the Rutland Block Party. However, the Block Party may not be held so the new Miss Rutland, Cora McKinney, may be crowned at a smaller event. The Rutland Community Club has purchased flowers to be placed in the flowerpots that popped up around town and those will be planted on Friday afternoon to beautify the community. Planter boxes will be placed in Rutland this week with two planters by City Hall and two by the Rutland Senior Center. The Sargent County Garden Committee has been working with the NDSU Sargent County
Extension office, Sargent County Ambassadors, and the Master Gardener program. The group obtained donated wood to make the boxes and seeds for planting. Several boxes have already been delivered and planted in Forman and four will be placed in Rutland. The planter boxes by the Senior Center will provide vegetables for use at the Senior Center for meals. Two Sargent County Ambassadors, Tony Banish and Emily Hamilton, will help maintain the Senior planters. The planters by City Hall will be community gardens to be watered, weeded, and harvested by volunteers from the community. Katie McLaen will get a schedule for volunteers to help water and weed the boxes. The Community Club will provide additional funding for plants and tools needed for the project.

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Hens Do Crow! Nov. 29, 2019

On November 29, 2019May 7, 2020 By rutlandramblingsIn Life In GeneralLeave a comment

Sargent Central High School volunteer day was Friday, November 22 (postponed from October due to the snow!). Twelve students helped in Rutland to clean the City Hall, Fire Hall, and Legion Hall. Thanks to the hard working group the City Hall floors shine like they haven’t shined for a while. There were items in the Legion left from Uffda Day that got moved and the Fitness Center equipment in the Legion also got a good cleaning. Seven of the twelve are from Rutland so it was good to get that home-town help.

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The Rooster Crows – January 11, 2019

On January 11, 2019January 9, 2019 By rutlandramblingsIn Rooster CrowsLeave a comment

by Bill Anderson

We are now in the post-holiday season, when all of the fun and frivolity of the past 6 weeks is weighing heavily on our waistlines, if not on our consciences. Well, there’s a cure for that! The Board of Directors of the Rutland Fitness Center recently sent out notices that it’s time to pay annual dues, and to start working off all of those Thanksgiving and Christmas calories. Membership renewals are now due for the Rutland Fitness Center, the Directors have reminded us. Membership fees are $150.00 per year for an individual and $235.00 per year for a family membership. Membership fees may be sent to: RFC, PO Box 24, Rutland ND 58067. Members are asked to include their cell phone # so the new entry code can be sent to them. The code will change on January 12. Due to insurance requirements, minor children utilizing the Fitness Center must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. The Rutland Fitness Center is located in the American Legion Hall at 123 Gay Street in Rutland. It is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to members. At that price, the cost is about 3 cents an hour for a Family membership. A small price to pay for individual, family and community fitness and good health. Directors of the Rutland Fitness Center are: Ione Pherson; Lori McLaen; and Jennifer Christianson.

Sonja Christensen reports that, as of Monday, January 7, 41 teams of pinochle players had preregistered for the 24^th Annual Rudy Anderson Pinochle Tournament that will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, in the Rutland Town Hall. One team that will be new to the tournament is a father-daughter combination from Grand Forks who read about the tournament on Rutland’s internet web site and then contacted Sonja to sign up. Sonja anticipates that another 21 to 25 teams will have registered before play begins on Ground Hog’s Day. The tournament, which is co-chaired by Sonja Christensen and Bryce Carlson, is sponsored by the Rutland Community Club. Continue reading “The Rooster Crows – January 11, 2019” →