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Local leaders met with North Dakota’s congressional delegation, Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA representatives on Saturday, June 20 in Valley City to share information and to brainstorm ideas on permanent flood protection for the region.
North Dakota experienced unprecedented flooding across the state this spring, and many communities, businesses, and families are still recovering.
The communities of Fort Ransom, Jamestown, Kathryn, Kindred, LaMoure, Lisbon, Oakes, Pingree, and Valley City and their corresponding counties are in the process of flood recovery after the worst flooding in over 100 years.
They gathered in Valley City to review what happened this year, and learn from these experiences how to prevent future flooding catastrophes. Read the rest of this entry »
Lisbon Boy Scout Dan Olivarez (left) serves sausages as Kiwanis member Kris Carlson (right) flips pancakes at the Annual Kiwanis-sponsored Pancake Feed held at the Fire Hall on Saturday, June 20.
Kevin Baumgard, engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul, holding the mic, presents Joe Billing, Lisbon Fire Chief, with some new artwork for the Lisbon Fire Hall as a tribute to the work the volunteer firefighters did during the flood. Baumgard made and framed the collage.
Amelia Meyers, 6, daughter of Nathan and Jen Meyers, St. Cloud, MN, and granddaughter of Brenda and Keith Dick and Ray Meyers, Lisbon, enjoys her picnic supper at the Flood Volunteer Appreciation Supper at the park.
This utility vehicle, decorated in red, white, and blue, represented the North Dakota Veterans Home in the Happy Days Flood Celebration Parade. It is driven by Nickela Runck, a NDVH employee. Runck’s passengers, all NDVH residents, include: Norma Jameson (front seat) and Ron Rorvig, seated behind Runck. Also seated in the back seat, but out of view of the camera, is Larry Hertwig.
Daniel Gruby, son of Karen and Al Gruby, Englevale, and his “Elmo friends” participate in the Happy Days Kiddie Parade on Saturday, June 20.
This trio of future track stars heads for the finish line during the Happy Days Track and Field Day Track Meet which was held at the Lisbon Track Complex on Saturday, June 20.
Michael Glover and Brian Anderson, both of Lisbon, and Chris Gibb, Fargo, pose for a picture at the Lisbon Swimming Pool after winning the Teal’s Market “3 on 3” Basketball Tournament in the youth division. Not pictured is Anthony Soldier, Lisbon, who was also a part of the winning team. The basketball tournament was part of the Happy Days events which took place on Saturday, June 20.
Hey girls, let’s get the show on the road! This pony appears to be chomping at the bit as it waits for the Happy Days Kiddie Parade to start on Saturday afternoon, June 20. The pint-sized cowgirls are Hailey Qual, 2-1/2, daughter of Mark and Angie Qual, Lisbon (left) and McKenna Keller, 3-1/2, daughter of Tyler and Mallory Keller, Milnor (right).
Jazmine Liebold, sitting on her aunt’s lap, is enjoying the food at the Steak Fry at the Lisbon Fire Hall.
Sarah Hansen and Emily Nelson sell homemade fleece cat and dog toys on Main Street in Lisbon during Happy Days. Emily made the toys out of fleece in her spare time.
by Janet Hansen
Agriculturist of the Year Warren Wiltse and his family pose for a picture following the award banquet. Pictured, Back row: (l to r) Jim Wiltse (Warren’s brother); Bryce Kulas (grandson); Joe Suchla (son-in-law); Jon Wiltse (son); Bernard Hall (son-in-law); Dan Wiltse (son); and Les Gibson (brother-in-law). Middle row: Beverly Wiltse (sister-in-law); Rebecca Suchla (daughter); Kathy Wiltse (daughter-in-law); Mary Hall (daughter); Gaye Wiltse (daughter-in-law); Buffee Barta (granddaughter); and Arlene Gibson (Betty’s sister); Carla Kappenman (Parker’s girlfriend) and Parker Wiltse (grandson) holding Brynn (great granddaughter), Joe Wiltse (grandson), Betty and Warren Wiltse, and Dustin Wiltse (grandson).
Warren Wiltse, Lisbon, was honored as the recipient of the 2009 Ransom County Agriculturist of the Year Award on Tuesday evening, June 23. The annual awards banquet, which is traditionally held in March, was postponed twice this year, first because of inclement weather and then because of the spring flood. The event, which has gone on for 45 consecutive years, is sponsored by the Ransom County Crop and Livestock Improvement Association (RCCLIA).
Anthony Anderson, Lisbon, RCCLIA chairman, opened the association’s annual meeting, which preceded the award ceremony. The main item on the agenda was the annual election of directors. The following were elected to three-year positions on the board: District 2 – Ryan Lyons; At Large – Eric Mairs; and Industry Representative – Gary Geske.
Past Agriculturists of the Year and/or their spouses were recognized. Members of the RCCLIA Board of Directors were introduced. Anderson read the biography of the new award recipient, who was then presented with a plaque.
Warren Wiltse was born at Elliott, ND to Harold and Irene (Pindall) Wiltse. His family farmed several miles northwest of Elliott and Warren attended a Springer Township elementary school. When he was eight years old, the family moved to a farm east of Lisbon. Warren attended Big Bend #2 school, where there were 36 students in eight grades. All grades were taught by one teacher, who, in addition to teaching, also served as janitor. The teacher’s duties included hauling water and feeding the stove. Read the rest of this entry »
Lisbon’s next blood drive will be held on Wednesday, July 1, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Generally, most healthy people whose age is at least 16 (a special consent form must be signed by a parent) and weigh at least 110 pounds may donate. There are quite a few people who do not realize they are qualified to donate. People who are taking vitamins, hormones, birth control pills, diet pills, or antibiotics (for acne) MAY donate.
Every donor must bring an ID to the blood drive. Your ID must include your legal name PLUS one of these: date of birth, social security number, United Blood Services assigned number, or photo.
Donors who are otherwise eligible to donate ARE UNABLE to donate at this drive under the following circumstances:
√ Donors CANNOT be accepted unless they know the name of their medication and the condition for which it is taken;
√ Blood transfusion within the past 12 months;
√ Must wait 1 day after last dosage of antibiotics taken for an infection;
√ Colds and flu: must be “symptom-free” on the day of donation;
√ Tattoos (unless gotten in South Dakota or North Dakota) defer a donor for 12 months.
“These qualifications may have some effect on persons who plan on donating blood at the next blood drive in Lisbon,” stated blood drive coordinator, Kay Milbrandt. “We encourage other citizens to take the place of donors unable to give at this time.” People who have additional questions on donor qualifications or who wish to schedule an appointment may call Kay at 683-4920.
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C. Gregg Thielman, Houston Engineering (seated) shows the digitized version of the new floodplain map to a group of Lisbon homeowners. Pictured are: (l to r) Bill Henderson, Thielman, Nick and LaVonne Storhaug, and Jim Harrington.
by Janet Hansen
The final community meeting in the process of adopting updated flood insurance rate maps of participating Ransom County communities was held on Monday evening, June 22. A group of approximately two dozen community leaders and area homeowners viewed the new flood plain maps and evaluated and discussed proposed changes with a FEMA representative and a representative of Houston Engineering, Fargo, the engineering firm which has been working on the map updates.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was established in 1968, with the passage of the National Flood Insurance Act. The NFIP is a federal program which makes it possible for property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance as a protection against flood losses in exchange for state and community floodplain management regulations meant to reduce future flood damages. Read the rest of this entry »
Dickey Rural Networks is pleased to announce it has joined the Farm Rescue team by donating $2,500 to become a silver sponsor.
Farm Rescue is a nonprofit organization that farm families can turn to for help during an unexpected crisis. The staff, volunteers and sponsors are people who care deeply about family farmers, rural communities, and agricultural prosperity.
Farm Rescue provides planting and harvesting assistance to farm families that have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster. Donations to Farm Rescue are used to pay for the many expenses associated with planting or harvesting crops.
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Some young men from the Lisbon area who enjoy playing basketball have won the adult division of the Teal’s Market “3 on 3” basketball tournament for the second time in a row. Both years they were awarded a basketball hoop and stand. Last year they chose to give their prize to a local young man suffering from cancer. On Wednesday, June 24, they presented this year’s prize to some appreciative young men who work at the Open Door Thrift Store. Pictured: (l to r) winning basketball team members Seth Olson, Justin Henricks and Trent Seelig, and the happy recipients of the hoop, Michael Kirsch, Andy Severson, and Garrett Thompson. (Not pictured are 3 on 3 team members Jordan Lee and Logan Carlblom.)
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Name: Susan D. Olson
Age: 51
Residence: Grand Forks, ND, formerly Fargo
Funeral -
Date: June 26, 2009
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisbon, ND
Date of Death: June 23, 2009
Birthplace: Fargo, ND
Name: Jake E. Wilhelm
Age: 71
Residence: Gwinner, ND, formerly Wheatland, WY
Funeral -
Date: June 25, 2009
Location: Gustaf Adolf Lutheran Church, Gwinner, ND
Date of Death: June 20, 2009
Birthplace: Horse Creek, WY
Name: Gene Gillund
Age: 66
Residence: Lisbon, ND
Funeral -
Date: June 26, 2009
Location: Armstrong Funeral Home, Lisbon, ND
Date of Death: May 18, 2009
Birthplace: Fargo, ND
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