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Updated 5-8-08

Dry conditions not stopping planting
If wind were rain there’d be no drought and Lake Sakakawea would be full to the brim. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. This past week rain was forecast for parched north central and western North Dakota. But instead of moisture, the wind came and continued through the weekend. Southwest North Dakota received some moisture this past Thursday. One example is Hettinger where approximately .88 fell. But for farmers in McLean County, nary a sniff. Tuesday, God answered prayer as showers moved through the county. But the precipitation is only a drop in the bucket that will turn frowns into smiles. Dry conditions persist.

Sakakawea Gift Gallery has successful history
Those who hear that Garrison’s Sakakawea Gift Gallery will be closing might think it is a sign of failure. Nothing could be further from the truth. According to co-manager Brenda Gienger, the business has endured, even thrived for a much longer time than its founders envisioned. She said, “It’s been very successful. We accomplished what we set out to do.” Then, reflecting on its history of nearly 17 years, Brenda said, “I never imagined it would continue like this.” The idea for a seasonal craft outlet originated with Don Gackle, founder of BHG, Inc.

Proposal keeps Troop in Class A football
A proposal on the table by the North Dakota high School Activities Association could see the Garrison-Max Troopers remain in Class A 11-man football and travel to the northwest for the next two years, beginning in 2009-10. The football plan, announced this past Friday, would see the Troopers compete in what would be Region 3 against the likes of Harvey, Velva, Des-Lacs-Burlington, Berthold-Our Redeemers-North Shore-Plaza, New Town, Stanley and Tioga. Except for Berthold-Our Redeemers-NSP, all are teams the Troopers have competed against in Region play over the years.

Area Deaths: Clarence Edinger, 88; Bernice Fransen, 91