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The Rooster Crows — October 30, 2020

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By Bill Anderson

Last week’s weather report in this column was way too optimistic. Old Man Winter not only sent his calling card, he sent a load of furniture and started moving in for the season. Anywhere from 6 to 8 inches of new snow on Wednesday, October 21, was added to the two to four inches that had blanketed the area on Monday, October 19, giving Rutland and vicinity the appearance of full-blown Winter. Additionally, the temperature has not ventured above the freezing mark since last Wednesday, either, adding the feel of Winter to the appearance. The forecast is calling for the mercury to climb back up into the 40’s for Halloween on Saturday, October 31, and the return of Central Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, November 1. The end of Daylight Saving Time brings up another matter that needs discussing: if Daylight Saving Time is in effect for nearly eight months, and Standard Time is in effect for only about four months, why isn’t Daylight Saving Time called Standard Time, and the period of Standard Time called something else, Daylight Spending Time, perhaps? Back during the first OPEC Oil Embargo in 1973, then President Nixon imposed year-round Daylight Saving Time on the nation, an unpopular move that neither saved nor spent even one lumen of daylight. As we recall, Nixon liked to work in the dark, though, and that may have been a factor that contributed to the early end of his Presidency in August of 1974, about 2½ years before the end of his second term in the White House. Well, he said that he wasn’t a crook, and he did manage to prove that he wasn’t a very good one. So, let’s see now, where were we?  Oh yes, Winter! Well, it’s here, and it’s not welcome, and that’s all we’re going to say about that!

Peter and Michelle Denault, and their staff at the Lariat Bar, have made a very good impression on the community since they first reopened the establishment on Friday, October 16. In addition to a fine selection of beverages, the Denaults have also been providing some outstanding dining from the grill. For information about hours and menu items call the Lariat Bar at 724-6239. Everybody is welcome at The Lariat!

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Hens Do Crow! March 6, 2020

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The Rutland City Council held a public hearing on Monday, March 2, on a petition to amend the City Zoning Ordinance to include the Kathleen Brakke Addition to the City of Rutland and to approve the plat as presented. The property, currently zoned agricultural, is within the legal limits of the City. The water/sewer lines are adjacent to the area; if the lines are extended to the Addition in the future, the cost would be assessed to those specific property owners as a special assessment district. The Zoning change was approved as submitted. Following the public hearing, the Council convened the regular meeting and adopted the Arbor Day resolution required to apply for tree removal and planting grant funding and approved the Auditor’s bond. A City-wide clean-up day was scheduled for Saturday, May 2. The City’s municipal waste site will be open from 1-4 p.m. Council Member Erickson reported that the City is losing about 12,00 gallons of water daily based on the tower fill needs and the daily readings. The source of the leak was found on Tuesday evening near the City Shop and repairs are in process.

On Saturday, March 7th, the Rutland community will have a Celebration of Life for Jerry Sapa who passed away on February 26 in Fargo. The event will be held at the Rutland City Hall from 2-4 p.m. with a short service at 4 p.m. followed by a light meal. Another Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 8th from 2-4 pm. With a short service at 4 p.m. at the Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo.

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Hens Do Crow! Feb. 21, 2020

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The Rutland Planning Commission met on Monday, February 17th at 5 p.m. to consider a petition from Bill Anderson to amend the Rutland Zoning Ordinance by changing the zoning of the property located at the SW 1/2 of Sect. 19, Township 130N, R54W of the Principal Meridian, Sargent County, ND from an Agricultural District to a Residential District and to accept the platted land also known as the Kathleen Brakke Addition to the City of Rutland. The property is within the existing City limits. The Commission will present its recommendation to the Rutland City Council for a public hearing at that meeting on March 2 at 5 p.m.

The Sargent County Arizona Breakfast was held last week. Curt Larson provided the following report:

“Hello from sunny Arizona. There was a large gathering of 23 persons for the monthly Sargent County Breakfast at the Golden Corral in Mesa. It was a bright, sunny and warm morning in Mesa as everyone began to arrive. It was the largest turnout for this winter season so far. Maybe the Groundhog was right and we are all in for an early spring.

The attendees are current or former Sargent County residents and are listed as follows: Paul Anderson & Carol Fridgen; Al Ciota & Clarice Ordahl; Larry & Ann Colby; Jim & Kathryn Gaukler; Lyle & Sharda Kratcha; Curt & Renee Larson; Duane & Sharon Lock; DuWane Minnaert & Marlys Stevens; Pat Prindiville; Larry & Peggy Swanson; Vicki Swanson & her sister from California, Judy (Swanson) Odegard; Gwen Young; Vincent Young. We all had a good visit and renewed acquaintances; and of course, the food is always plentiful and delicious.

Some attendees mentioned other winter visitors who are in the area; however, I don’t have email addresses or phone numbers for them. If you are reading this column in the Sargent County Teller and would like to attend our next gathering on March 9th, please give me your email address or phone number and I will send out a gathering reminder; here is my contact information: cell # 701-680-9399 and email, clars@drtel.net.

That is all for now and keep smiling.

Curt Larson, Gathering Recorder

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Hens Do Crow! Dec. 13, 2019

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The monthly Sargent County breakfast was held in Arizona this week. For those of you who could not make it to the warmer climate, here is what the group did (thanks to Curt Larson):

“Six persons met on Monday, December 9 at the Golden Corral for the monthly Sargent County Breakfast. Those present were: Al Ciota & Clarice Ordahl; Jim & Kathryn Gaukler, and Curt & Renee Larson. We were a small group, but had plenty to eat and a good conversation. I received word that Duane & Sharon Lock are on their way south, but wouldn’t arrive until the afternoon. We are hoping that a few more will show up for the January 13 meeting. During the January meeting, Renee and I will actually be in Washington state visiting our daughter, Melissa; husband, Dave; and our four grandchildren, Elise, Nora, Cayley and Trina. Mom and Dad will be travelling to San Diego for a church meeting, while we stay in Redmond, WA and watch their children. They don’t need any babysitting, but may need to be chauffeured to after school activities. We may use them to help navigate our smart phones and Smart TV. They are growing up fast; the oldest, Elise, has her driver’s permit now.

Weather here today has been overcast with scattered rain showers and temps in the upper 50’s, long pants weather. Brrrr! Temps later in the week will be in the low 70’s and back to wearing shorts.

That’s all the news from the partly-sunny Phoenix metro until next time. Keep smiling.”

Curt Larson

The Rutland Community Club met on Monday, December 9, with seven members present. The first item of business was to finalize the Santa Day activities for Saturday, December 14. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with bingo and kids crafts and a free-will taco bar.  On January 5 and 12, the RCC has the Kids in the Kitchen cooking up corn dogs, pizza pinwheels and making homemade ice cream and puppy chow. The RCC received a $300 grant from Dakota Valley Electric to cover some of the food costs. The Anderson Pinochle tournament will be February 1 and Work Group 2 will be handling the food; a point person will be determined in January. Also in February, the LineBenders will have a performance in Rutland with a social hour prior to the performance. The Missoula Children’s Theater has been contacted about handling the Community Play in 2020. The group will provide all the costumes and Rutland needs to provide the people. They can handle groups as small as seven performers up to 60. The cost is $3,000 but the ND Council for the Arts has a grant available for $1,500. President Katie McLaen will contact the group to try to get them in 2020. The RCC authorized the purchase of a popcorn machine at an estimated cost of $150.00. Rutland Fun Night will be held March 15th and will be similar to last year’s event. Marcia Brakke has agreed to coordinate the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11, 2020, and a toy budget of $1,500 was approved. The RCC approved an expense of $250.00 to continue to have the Uffda Happens Here! Brochures distributed at several ND Tourism rest stops. In January, the Club will determine whose terms are up with the election(s) taking place in February. The next meeting will be January 13, 2020. On Tuesday, Katie McLaen contacted the RCC members to report that the Missoula Children’s Theater will be in Rutland June 22-27, 2020, with the play Rumplestiltskin. It was their only available date left so they must have just been waiting for the call. 

That’s all from Rutland this week. Be sure to get to town on Saturday for Santa’s visit and to play bingo and celebrate the tree lighting. The tree decorating committee is hard at work getting the lights on the tree for Santa’s visit. 

Hens Do Crow! Nov. 15, 2019

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By Deborah Banish and Bill Anderson

Paul Anderson departed Rutland on Thursday, October 31, bound for Punkin Center AZ via Fargo ND, Minneapolis MN, Phoenix AZ & Sun City West AZ. Paul visited at the Sun City West home of his mother-in-law, Etha Quinlan, on Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2, before heading out for Punkin Center and the 45th Annual Arizona Hunt Club Quail Hunt from Sunday, November 3 to Friday, November 8. At the conclusion of the hunt, Paul retraced his steps and arrived back in Rutland on the evening of Saturday, November 9. At Punkin Center a dozen more members of the Arizona Hunt Club joined Paul for some long walks in the sun and some great campfire cooking. Among the North Dakota natives participating in this year’s gathering were: Cavalier ND native Lynn Hartje, now a resident of Punkin Center; Cayuga native Don Isensee, now a resident of Perham MN; Rutland native Bill Anderson, still at Rutland; Stanley ND native Don Hynek, now residing at Ventura CA; Cavalier ND native Rodger Kemp, now a resident of Minneapolis MN and Tucson AZ; and, Elgin ND native Barton Thompson, now a resident of Flagstaff AZ. Over the years other friends have been adopted into the group, and its members now span the continent, from Virginia to California. As many of the members of the group are military veterans, the final evening campfire of the gathering includes appropriate beverages and toasts to the health of the Army, Navy, Air Force & Marines, as well as the singing of the Marine Corps Hymn by all present. All in all, a good time was had by all, and justifiably so.

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Hens Do Crow! Nov. 1, 2019

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The Rutland Community Club (RCC) Freezer Meals program concluded with another ten women in the kitchen on Wednesday, October 23. Organized by RCC President Katie McLaen, this program has been done annually and is always a fun – and often needed – event for those who are lucky to register early enough. Katie is planning a similar event in January – Kids in the Kitchen – to get the youth started early in making good, nutritious meals and to get them involved early in what Rutland has to offer. Thanks to Katie and the Community Club for sponsoring these programs!

On Sunday, October 27, 2:00 p.m.,  the Rutland American Legion Auxiliary members went around town to “Trick or Treat”. The group included Carolyn Christensen, Joanne Harris, Pam Maloney and Taryn Jenson accompanied by Taryn’s children, Beckette and Cohen Jensen. The Rutland community provided a generous donation of blankets, warm coats, gloves, scarves, stocking caps, and bags of men’s and women’s clothing and $285.00 in cash donations. Now the group will box up all the items and deliver them to the Gladys Ray Shelter for Homeless Veterans. It will take a couple trips to transfer all the items so if anyone still wants to donate there is time – just contact Carolyn Christensen.

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