by Janet Hansen
Despite the flooding and the lack of warmth and sunshine this spring, Ransom County crops are reportedly doing very well.
Brian Zimprich, Ransom County Extension Agent, states that, since the warm weather of the past couple weeks, most of the county’s crops are catching up and are looking great. “I haven’t seen many fields in the western portion of the county,” he said. “But, from what I’ve heard from farmers in that area, things are looking very good.”
“I would say that the eastern portion of the county, from the Sheldon area to north of Milnor, has been the hardest hit,” added Zimprich. He went on to explain that the high water table in that area, coupled with recent heavy rains, has some of the crops in that area standing in water. Zimprich, who lives north of Milnor, has recorded six inches of rainfall at his farmstead between June 15 and June 27.
He commented that if the weather stays warm and the winds continue, things will dry out and the crops, even in the wettest portions of the county, will most likely be able to recover.
When asked if disease is a factor, since conditions have been so cool and wet, Zimprich stated that he had not, as yet, received any reports of diseased crops. However, he added that he would not be surprised if there is some scab in the county. “The weather conditions have been perfect for scab this spring,” he said.
No statistics were available for acreage left unplanted. Zimprich stated that he had heard from an extension agent in another North Dakota county that they were seeing more preventative planting than in many years past. He stated that he knew of some Ransom County farmers who are still planting. “We are just about reaching the cut-off time,” he said. “Most years, if farmers can get soybeans in by around July 1 those crops, particularly soybeans, should be able to mature by the end of the growing season with no problem.”
“Most of the county has corn which is looking good and soybeans which are starting to come. The wheat fields are looking great,” Zimprich stated. “Up until the most recent heavy rains we have been receiving nice rains at the right times. Now, if the warmer weather and accompanying winds continue, things should recover. Then, if we can continue to get some half-inch to inch rains at decent intervals, the crops should do very well.”

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The Lisbon Farmers Market will open on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church parking lot.  Market hours are 3-5:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday through the end of September, weather permitting.  The market will provide a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables, natural beef, baked and canned goods, and more.
Current members include: Crooked Row – Tamra S. Kriedeman, Jerry’s Fresh Vegetables – Jerry Hanson, County Line Produce – Dominic Whitchey, and Bless My Bloomin’ Cookies.  New members may join at any time, with information available from the Lisbon Civic and Commerce or any current market vendor.
The Lisbon Farmers Market received a $500 grant from the North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association to assist the market with advertising, growth and local foods awareness.  This is the second year the market has received grant dollars from NDFMGA.

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by Terri Kelly Barta
The 26th Annual Sodbuster Days will be held on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. The two days are chock full of activities for the whole family. This event is open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. It is sponsored by the Fort Ransom Sodbusters Association and North Dakota Parks and Recreation.
Park the vehicle and either ride the horse-drawn shuttle wagon or take a short walk down the road to the Sunne Farm. Visit the roped off area outside to observe pedal-powered woodworking. The tent area displays people flint knapping and weaving. Inside the display building are pioneer crafts and homemaking skills, various demonstrations of lefse and rommegrot making, homemade ice-cream making, butter churning, with sampling available. The display building also houses a food line with beverages, sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, beans, cookies, etc. to purchase. Steam-powered toys, Brazilian Embroidery, and quilting are on display.
Walk up toward the Sunne House to see tatting and spinning, and more.
Step into the Summer Kitchen for a sample of doughnuts made right there.
Women dressed as pioneers bake pies over an open fire. On Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m. the pies will be auctioned to the highest bidder.
A short walk down the hill brings visitors to two operating blacksmith shops; working engines, small, large, and stationary; the cook car where muffins are sampled; the horse barns with horses to pet, and across the road the log cabin where sauerkraut is made.
At noon on both days a wheelwright demonstration takes place. Visitors may watch demonstrations of horse-powered threshing at 1:00 p.m. and horse-powered haying at 2:00 p.m. Other horse-powered field work will also be demonstrated.
Children (preschool – 12 years) will enjoy the simple games and crafts of prairie days. One popular contest is the watermelon seed-spitting contest. These games and crafts are held from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. both days, outside the Sunne House.
In  addition to  the above activities, An Old Fashioned Simply Country Dinner of baked chicken and all the trimmings will be held on Saturday after the pie auction. It is catered by the Ransom County Roadhouse in Fort Ransom and served in the Sodbuster display building on the Sunne Farm.
A Catholic Mass will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 in the music building. Father Jerald Finnestad is officiating.
Live Old-Time music will be played both days in the music building with Arnold and Emery Strander and Friends. Seating and dancing space is available. A Music Jam Session will be held from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the music building. Everyone is welcome to join in.
On Sunday, July 12, breakfast is 7:00 – 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
An Interdenominational Church Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. with Pastor Dave Carlson officiating in the music building at the farm site.
A parade at 10:30 Sunday morning will be held in the park through the Sodbuster grounds.  All entrants welcome.
Contact 701-642-2015 for more information on the parade.
A Turn-of-the-Century Style Show takes place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Log Cabin.
Plan to attend! Bring the family (several generations of them, if available) and enjoy a weekend in beautiful picturesque Fort Ransom State Park and the town of Fort Ransom. Pets on leashes are welcome. Camping and picnic facilities are available at the park which is located 2 miles north of Fort Ransom on paved road. The daily park entrance fee is waived that weekend for Sodbuster Days.

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Get ready for some summer fun!  Girls age 8-18 are invited to be contestants in the Ransom County Queen and Princess Pageant which will be held during the Ransom County Fair in late August.  You do not have to live in Ransom County to participate, but you must attend school in the county.
For more information or to request an application, please call Iris Oeder at 437-3381 or 437-2451.  Deadline to register is July 15.

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Kayne Griffith makes solid contact at the plate against Edgeley.  Photo by Deb Evenson

Kayne Griffith makes solid contact at the plate against Edgeley. Photo by Deb Evenson

by Coach Brad Bittner

On June 20, Lisbon took part in an eight-team tournament held in Valley City.  Lisbon won in the first round 14-1 over Hope-Finley, lost in the semi-finals to Wishek 1-3, and won the third-place game 10-9 over Carrington.
Lisbon 14,  Hope-Finley 1
Tyler Mittleider took the mound and shut down Hope-Finley.  Tyler gave up 1 run (1 earned) on 3 hits,  walked 2 and s

truck out 7 batters to earn his 5th victory of the season.
Offensively, Lisbon collected 11 hits and 9 walks to get their 14 runs.  Dylan Urbach led this attack going 4 for 4 with 3 runs scored and 4 runs knocked in.  Tyler Mittleider collected 2 hits and scored 3 runs. Read the rest of this entry »

Photo by Deb Evenson - Jace Berg is Lisbon’s lead-off hitter and is batting .360 this season.

Photo by Deb Evenson - Jace Berg is Lisbon’s lead-off hitter and is batting .360 this season.

Lisbon Babe Ruth remains perfect in league play
by Coach Brad Bittner
Lisbon 14, Ellendale 0
Lisbon improved to 3-0 in league play as Derek Lyons took the mound and pitched a complete game (5 innings) shutout.  Derek gave up 2 hits, walked 3 batters, and struck out 9 Ellendale batters.
At the plate Lisbon collected 18 hits and 5 walks, which led to 14 runs as Lisbon won by the ten-run rule after 5 innings.  Lisbon was led by Tyler Mittleider, going 4 for 4 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI.  Jace Berg, Derek Lyons, Hunter Mairs, and Nathan Mangin collected 2 hits each.  Jace Berg also knocked in 3 runs.

Photo by Deb Evenson - Tyler Mittleider has been perfect this season on the mound.  Tyler picked up his 6th victory here against Casselton.

Photo by Deb Evenson - Tyler Mittleider has been perfect this season on the mound. Tyler picked up his 6th victory here against Casselton.

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by Coach Joe Krivarchka

Photo by Deb Evenson - Nathan Qual hits a base hit up the middle.

Photo by Deb Evenson - Nathan Qual hits a base hit up the middle.

Olerud

Photo by Deb Evenson - Elliott Olerud slides safely into second base.

The Lisbon American Legion team is just about at the half-way mark of the season.  They are currently standing with an 8-8 overall record and a 2-2 league record.  The team started off to a slow start, but lately they have gone on a terror, winning the last 4 games in a row.  With solid pitching and good hitting, look for the legion game to make some noise towards the end of the year.  They won the game against Fairmount-Hankinson on Friday, June 26.

Photo by Deb Evenson - Mikel Roman takes his secondary lead in the game against Fairmount-Hankinson.

Photo by Deb Evenson - Mikel Roman takes his secondary lead in the game against Fairmount-Hankinson.

This is the schedule for the remaining games:
July 6     LaMoure @ Lisbon
July 9     Linton @ Lisbon
July 11-12     Enderlin Wood Bat Tournament @ Enderlin
July 14     Edgeley @ Edgeley
July 17     Enderlin @ Lisbon
July 23-26    League Tournament @ LaMoure

Photo by Deb Evenson - Derek Jones dives safely back to first base.

Photo by Deb Evenson - Derek Jones dives safely back to first base.

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Drilling at the site of the new NDVH east of the present Home was taking place last Tuesday, June 30. The Home is projected to be completed in 2010.

Drilling at the site of the new NDVH east of the present Home was taking place last Tuesday, June 30. The Home is projected to be completed in 2010.

Name:  Fred Watts
Age:  68
Residence:  Sioux Falls, SD
Date of Death:  June 27, 2009
Birthplace: Lisbon, ND

Name:  Michael A. Nelson
Age:  59
Residence:  Milwaukee, WI
Funeral -
Date:  June 26, 2009
Location:  St. John’s Lutheran Church, Brookfield, WI
Date of Death:  June 22, 2009
Birthplace: Lisbon, ND

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