The Williston Graphic - May 23, 2024

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From the Designer: This Issue

Dear Valued Readers,

Forgiveness is often spoken about in lofty terms, but it is one of the most challenging yet liberating acts we can undertake. Whether it’s forgiving others for their errors or forgiving ourselves for our own mistakes, the act of letting go of resentment and anger can be a powerful force for personal growth and healing.

Forgiveness does not mean forgetting or condoning the wrongs done to us. It is not about erasing the past or continuing to let others ignore our boundaries, but rather about freeing ourselves from the burdens that weigh us down. When we hold onto grudges, we allow past hurts to continue to hurt us, keeping us trapped in a cycle of pain and bitterness.

So, how do we begin to forgive? It starts with something I’ve discussed before: empathy. By trying to understand the circumstances and motivations that led to the hurtful actions, we can begin to see the humanity in others, even when their actions have caused us pain. This doesn’t excuse their behavior but helps us to release the hold it has over us.

Forgiving ourselves is equally important and often more difficult. We are our own harshest critics, quick to judge and slow to absolve. Yet, self-forgiveness is essential for moving forward. It requires us to acknowledge our mistakes, accept our imperfections, and learn from our experiences.

Forgiveness is a process, not a one-time event. It takes time, patience and often repeated efforts. But the rewards are great. When we forgive, we can stop making space in our minds and hearts for the things and people that hurt us. We make space for compassion, understanding, and inner peace.

Letting go of the past allows us to embrace the present and look to the future with hope. Personally, I’ve had things in my life I felt it was impossible to forgive. It took years, and I don’t regret that it did. Remember it’s a process, and shouldn’t feel rushed or forced, because then it’s not genuine. But when I was able to move past it, it felt like reclaiming my power and choosing to live free from the shadows of past hurts.

In the end, forgiveness is not about weakness, but about strength and courage. It is a testament to our resilience and our capacity for love and compassion. Let it be the light that guides us towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

So, let’s strive to forgive, not just for the sake of others, but for our own well-being.

Kary Moltzan

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Paddlefishing: A tradition to pass on

ANNUAL SEASON EQUATES TO QUALITY FAMILY TIME FOR LOCALS

PART THREE OF A THREE-PART STORY SERIES.

Aportion of the 693 women-held tags are local women who grew up taking part. Michele Moore remembers when her mom would bring her siblings to watch the riverbanks bursting with fishermen tirelessly trying to snag a paddlefish. In sixth grade, her class took a field trip to the Confluence, where she threw her first cast. But it wasn’t until she started dating her husband Rob, a Williston local who has paddlefished his whole life, that Moore really took an interest.

“It’s a grueling sport,” Moore said. “The way your body gets sore.”

As a fitness coordinator for the Williston Parks and Recreation Department, Moore is no stranger to heavy lifting and exercise, which gives her a step up during paddlefish season. The constant pull-and-reel motion required relies on core and leg strength and the soft, uneven shoreline demands good balance.

Moore has a piece of a pool noodle taped to the end of her pole for cushion as her determination has her casting for hours at a time. She has often left a day of fishing with blistered fingers, chaffed side and a tired body. Although shorter in length, Moore will cast more times in a row than her husband. Admitting that he paces himself better, her mantra of “I can’t catch a fish unless my hook is in the water” keeps her pushing her limits.

“He knows at this point that I fish way harder than him,” Moore said. “He taught me how to do all of this stuff, the same as hunting. And I will go out more times than him. It’s a huge competition with myself … I have a lot to prove to myself.”

The Moore’s began fishing together early in their marriage and would tent camp during the paddlefish season. Through the years, around work schedules and having kids, they continue to carve out time.

“Rob had found a spot … he picked me up in the boat, we traveled to a little island and we saw the northern lights,” Moore remembers of the early years paddlefishing and learning with her husband. “It was so nice. There wasn’t anyone around and I could mess up so horribly. It’s probably more the experiences that makes you fall in love with the sport.”

Their sons, Kemper and Fletcher are now 12 and 10 years old and have grown up playing on the shore of the river as their par-

ents fish. In 2020, when the crowds were less than usual, Moore began taking the boys out on her own. Now, with confidence in knot tying and snag fixing, she enjoys teaching her boys and heading out after school with girl friends and their kids to get some fishing in before their husbands get off work.

“(Paddlefishing is) so fascinating — how don’t you drive out there and take part in it? How don’t you absorb this?” Moore

asked. “This is one of the only places in the nation where we have this opportunity. The experience of bringing your kids with, it’s worth it to let them experience it. The thrill on their faces when we caught one, it was so cool.”

Moore snagged her first paddlefish in 2018. She brought her biggest one into shore on a snag-and-release day in 2020 and estimated it to be around 90 pounds. This

This is one of the only places in the nation where we have this opportunity. The experience of bringing your kids with, it’s worth it to let them experience it.

- Michele Moore

past year, she filled her tag with one weighing 25 pounds as her son recorded the excitement where Moore could be heard, saying, “It feels pretty small — it feels pretty small, but it feels pretty great, too!”

As with other hunting and fishing, there is a sense of pride and excitement that keeps one wanting more. In the niche and rare opportunity of fishing for prehistoric, monstrous fish in the rivers of western North Dakota, paddlefishing quickly holds sentimentality for those who wade the riverbanks year after year.

And for the 18% — the women crossing the river together in an old boat, and those calling for their kids playing in the mud at the close of day; the ones standing next to one another, covered in mud and blood from pulling in a fish, teaching and encouraging each other and the next generation — connections are made with family and community through the shared bond of loving the muddy, messy, joyous sport of paddlefishing.

MICHELE MOORE

WITH HER BOYS KEMPER, LEFT, AND FLETCHER, RIGHT, AND HUSBAND CHEERING HER ON. | SUBMITTED PHOTO BY ROB MOORE

Williston Korner Lions Club donates to WBSD7 food pantry

ERICA KINGSTON ekingmediawriter@gmail.com

WILLISTON — Last week the Williston Basin School District 7 received a donation from the Williston Korner Lions Club to aid in the funding of the district’s food pantry.

Through sponsorships from local businesses in conjunction with the Korner Lions main fundraising event of their Sink and Serve Cornhold Tournament held in March, the organization was able to donate $3000 to the WBSD7 food pantry to aid in their continuation of helping district families in need.

“(The food pantry) is pretty much based on donations … and the community support is awesome,” said interim assistant superintendent Darla Ratzak. “Getting this check was quite a nice gift.”

The WBSD7 food pantry is open every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. during the school year and serves families in the district that are in need. Funding for the pantry is mostly donation based, with additional funds coming in from the state through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Ratzak assists with the pantry by helping purchase food and coordinate workers. WBSD7’s social workers and counselors run the pantry throughout the year by donating their time.

“We go through about 25 families per week,” Ratzak said. “The families that do come on a weekly basis average about 24-30 pounds of food per week.”

Food pantries measure food given in pounds in order to document how much to purchase and how much goes out to

North Dakota gets more federal funds to cap abandoned oil wells

MIKE MOEN, PRAIRIE NEWS SERVICE

NORTH DAKOTA — A new round of federal funding is coming North Dakota's way to help plug dozens of abandoned oil wells.

The U.S. Department of the Interior this week awarded $25 million to North Dakota to respond to what is described as "legacy pollution."

With the financial boost, 46 orphaned oil and gas wells will be plugged, along with remediation work at more than 270 contaminated sites. The funding is tied to the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Curtis Shuck, chairman of the Well Done Foundation, which works with states on capping neglected wells no longer in operation, said this work is vital in reducing negative environmental impacts, such as lingering methane leaks.

"(At) the end of the day, when we walk away from a project, it's hopefully like it was never there," Shuck explained.

Beyond protecting air and water re-

sources, federal officials say the projects create good-paying union jobs and pave the way for economic growth. A number of conservation groups said while the efforts are needed, oil companies abandoning sites are being let off the hook. At the very least, they argued more regulations are needed to prevent well abandonment.

On the economic front, Shuck pointed out restoring the land underneath wells benefits the agricultural sector by giving farmers more acreage to work with.

"In places like North Dakota, or in Montana where we started, the farmer doesn't have to play dodge ball," Shuck emphasized.

He added farmers can be more efficient with their operational costs by not having to plow around an abandoned well.

Observers said despite enhanced efforts to address the issue, the U.S. has a lot of catching up to do with roughly 130,000 documented orphaned wells out on the landscape. In the initial round of program funding, North Dakota used its share to plug 73 wells.

the community. The WBSD7’s food pantry was housed in a small section in one of the schools but has since moved to a garage space of the district maintenance building at 713 2nd Street West where they now have more space with shelving, freezers and refrigerators and are able to keep more on hand, including meat and produce.

The Korner Lions Club raised $14,000 during the Sink and Serve Cornhole Tournament where the focus of the proceeds was to support child hunger. The donation to the WBSD7 food pantry is the first stop in their giving to the community.

“We wanted to get this out here now so that they have some funds to go purchase meat and consumables,” said Korner Lions vice president David Juma.

This year the cornhole tournament hosted 23 teams, about 10 less than its inaugural year in 2023. Cornhole teams came from Bismarck, Fargo, Canada, South Dakota and Montana to participate in the event that was held at the Agri and spearheaded by Travis Kitchens.

The Korner Lions Club currently has 56 members, including many city officials, and is dedicated to serving their community where they are often seen grilling at events. In the fall, the group does vision screenings for kindergartners. Visit their Facebook page to learn more about what is happening within the club.

The WBSD7 food pantry has hopes of extending operations throughout the summer, but is currently taking a break for the summer months and will reconvene when school starts in the fall. For more information on the pantry, visit willistonschools.org or call Ratzak at 701-770-3598.

DAVID JUMA OF THE WILLISTON KORNER LIONS CLUB PRESENTED DARLA RATZAK WITH A DONATION TO SUPPORT THE WILLISTON BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 7 FOOD PANTRY. | PHOTO BY ERICA KINGSTON

Crossword

Respecting Memorial Day:

A call to honor, remember, and reflect

BRANDON DELVO PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - WILLISTON BASIN MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

As we approach Memorial Day, we want to share a somber but important message as guardians of our departed heroes' legacy. Memorial Day is a precious thread woven into the fabric of our country's customs, representing the bravery and sacrifice of those who have given their lives in defense of our dear nation. In this spirit, there are five crucial points to honor and uphold the sanctity of this solemn occasion.

Honoring the True Spirit of Memorial Day: Let's avoid wishing each other a "Happy Memorial Day," as this is a day of respect rather than celebration. It is a time to honor our war dead, whose bravery and selflessness embodied the very spirit of patriotism, and as Abraham Lincoln stated, "gave the last full measure of devotion."

Respecting the Distinction of Memorial Day: We are eternally grateful to the men and women serving in the armed forces, but Memorial Day has a special meaning. It is a sacred event intended to pay tribute to those who have given their all. Let's make sure that the serious contemplation and unshakable thankfulness for the lives lost in defense of our freedoms characterize this observance.

Preserving the Significance of Memorial Day: Despite the attraction of consum-

erism and relaxation, we must not overlook the deep value of this occasion. Memorial Day is a holy occasion to pause and honor the bravery of our nation's fallen heroes. It transcends the ordinary.

Let us pay respectful attention to their memory and treat it with dignity.

Ensuring Memorial Day Endures: We can't let Memorial Day get forgotten as stewards of our country's history. It is our responsibility to preserve its sacredness and make sure that coming generations comprehend its somber importance. Let us promise to preserve our fallen brothers' memory and to always remember their selfless sacrifice.

Uniting Beyond Politics: Let us come together in our respect for the sacrifices made by our military men, regardless of our divergent world views. Memorial Day is a celebration of the enduring spirit of bravery and selflessness that characterizes our country, regardless of political affiliation. Let's put aside our disagreements and come together to pay tribute to the valiant legacy of our fallen warriors.

Let us observe Memorial Day with the respect and gravity it merits as defenders of veterans' legacies and advocates for them. May we ensure that the sacrifice made by our departed heroes is never forgotten by remembering them in deeds as much as in words. Let's show our shared dedication to protecting Memorial Day's sacredness and paying tribute to the courageous men and women who have selflessly served our wonderful country.

Health & Wellness

Wellness Wednesday Mental health

and outdoor benefits

Be honest — how much time do you spend staring at a screen each day? For most Americans, that number clocks in at more than ten hours. Our increasing reliance on technology, combined with a global trend toward urban living, means many of us are spending ever less time outdoors. Some studies that have been done have found that children, teens and young adults are suffering from a collection of mental health and physical symptoms that include anxiety, depression, ADHD and other conditions that are primarily caused or worsened by a lack of time outdoors. In fact, when polled, less than two in five youth participate in outdoor activities on even a weekly basis, and the numbers continue to drop. The overwhelming evidence of the connection of nature and personal health has coined a new disorder “nature deficit disorder.”

Luckily it is treatable through time spent outdoors and in natural settings. So, what does science say about the connection between nature and our health? There have been multiple studies across many entities all over the world and they all point to the benefits of increased nature exposure and increased physical, cognitive, and mental

health. Here is the general consensus:

• Nature relieves stress, anxiety and depression – by decreasing cortisol and increasing tranquility

• Nature inspires awe and gratitude –by focusing on something bigger than ourselves and a sense of appreciation

• Being outdoors counteracts the effects of too much screen time – by re-regulating our mood and nervous systems

• Natural relief from the symptoms of ADHD and mental fatigue – by allowing our brains to take a break and refocus

• Nature builds resilience and confidence – by enabling healthy risk-taking through activity, especially in youth

How can you incorporate more nature into your wellness routine? The good news is that it can be easier than you realize because studies show that any amount of nature will benefit you. If you don’t have time to go into nature, then simply having plants indoors, looking out a window, or even looking at pictures of nature will give you a mental break and provide benefits. If you have just 15 minutes, try going for a walk outdoors, go to a park or work in the

garden. If you are looking for a much needed mental health reset and maximize your benefits, try taking a planned day or weekend trip into nature. Looking for ideas? There are several parks within the Williams County area that are perfect for camping, hiking, scenic viewing and even water activities. Several of the parks have activities and events occurring throughout the summer that make it easy to get involved.

Interested in learning more? There are many free, new resources that have been made available to our community to help with mental health. The Upper Missouri District Health Unit has an online resource called “Credible Mind” that allows people to do a self assessment of their mental health, topics and insights to learn more, and lists of community resources. There are some really great podcasts to listen to and articles to read that are specific to issues that you may be facing. NDSU Extension has a few options for lessons that I can provide in group settings as an educational resource, such as suicide prevention and stress management.

Join me next week for the last Mental Health Awareness Month topic of “Wellness in the Workplace.” Until next time,

Flash Fiction

continue extending knowledge and changing lives with NDSU Extension. KATELYN JESPERSEN WILLIAMS COUNTY FAMILY & COMMUNITY WELLNESS EXTENSION AGENT

The Society of the Strange and Peculiar: Rickford, N.D.

BY MICHAEL RICE AND ROB STAFFORD

michaelricewrites@gmail.com robisdreaming@gmail.com

This is part two of a three-part story. The Society of the Strange and Peculiar is an analog horror serial about the fictional town of Rickford, ND and the events that transpired there.

March 9th, 2022

Sr Investigator Sherman Ward Request for funding for expedition to alleged forgotten city.

File A: Scan of letter from unknown sender.

To the Society of the Strange and Peculiar: There is something stirring in the remains of the forgotten city near Witch Lake. An ancient shadow desperate to reemerge from its fragile confines. The cycle cannot be allowed to continue. It must be broken lest another generation fall prey to its appetite. The heart of the matter lies sleeping in the dark of the well. It cannot be allowed to reawaken. I feel it in the sighing of the earth. Its breath is quickening. It will soon return to your side of the veil and upon its rebirth nothing will satiate it's unfathomable hunger.

I have reached out to others but none have been willing or able to lend me assistance in this matter. I can feel the

darkness rising and I fear even if you were to come to my aid it would be to retrieve what is left of me, rather than to provide deliverance. This city has fallen into the thinning of the veil and with it what remains of its inhabitants. The shadows of your world pass by without a second glance, unable or unwilling to see the specter of its inevitable demise. The passing of time has faltered, your forgotten memories mingled with our feared tomorrows. I know there is no escape for me, but

I cannot give into the whispers that dance across the silences. You and yours are the only hope I have to cling to. You believers in the unseen. You students of the unknown.

Start your search in Williston, ND. The people there have all but forgotten the nameless fear that lives in the back of their minds and rests in the corner of their peripheries. No creature can exist for long in the state of terror and unrest brought about by its sleeping shadow. Only through ignoring what they know in their hearts to be true can they continue to exist in the presence of such unbridled evil. Seek out the digger for the truth lies behind its crest. Its ancient knowledge buried deep in the den of its heraldry.

After further investigation I have concluded that the abandoned city of Rickford is the alleged city in question. Information on the town is sparse. Most references to the city are found on maps predating 1981, with all maps printed after 1981 no longer show Rockford. Other references to Rockford are found in a declassified FBI report from the early 1920’s and geological surveys from the 1980’s as well as environmental studies on the effects of oil drilling in the area.

While the origins of the letter are as yet unconfirmed, the verifiable details within have all proven to align with our best available data. It is therefore in line with the society’s aims that this missing city be investigated in order that the unexplained may be cataloged in an unbiased view of our world.

This story will continue to unfold in the following week’s issues.

History

ON MAY 29, 1896, THE “WILLISTON GRAPHIC” PUBLISHED A COLUMN OF PERSUASION WITH POTENTIAL SETTLERS IN MIND. THE “WILLISTON GRAPHIC” WAS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR WILLIAMS COUNTY AT THE TIME AND WAS IN ITS FIRST YEAR OF PUBLICATION. WITH THE TOWN OF WILLISTON BEING FOUNDED JUST NINE YEARS EARLIER, THIS WRITE UP WAS A CALL TO ACTION FOR THOSE CONSIDERING HEADING WEST AND BOASTS OF THE COUNTY’S ABUNDANCE OF COAL AND SULFUR, RICH SOIL, LIVESTOCK RAISING QUALITIES, INCLUDING THAT THE “WINTERS ARE MILD,” AND AMENITIES THE TOWN HAS TO OFFER. | CLIPPING FROM THE MAY 29, 1896 ISSUE OF THE “WILLISTON GRAPHIC” FOUND AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AT LOC.GOV.

Five Favorite Shade Trees

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Few things add to the aesthetic of an outdoor environment more than trees. Trees offer numerous benefits to us and to the landscape. Unfortunately in the climates of the Western Dakotas and Eastern Montana, we do not receive enough annual rainfall to support tree life natively. The annual rainfall needed to support tree life naturally is around 35 inches of annual precipitation. Here in Western ND, we come up short of that number by over half! That coupled with some of our soil challenges, it is no wonder we struggle with trees in our region. From the benefits of producing oxygen that we breathe to the shade and cooling that they provide to the privacy and wind protection, there are many reasons for planting trees. In this five part series, I’ll give you a few of my favorite “Shade Tree” choices for our region. We've previously discussed Honeylocust and Linden trees.

WEEK 3 - HACKBERRY:

Cousin to the Elm, the Common Hackberry is another fun tree choice. Offering a large canopy when mature, the large leaves of the Hackberry offer a nice shade to the yard. One of the latest trees to emerge from winter the Hackberry can still be dormant even after Mother’s Day. In some years I have seen them wait to break dormancy until Memorial Day weekend. This has its advantages as it means they are not subject to frost opportunities in the spring that other trees might be subject to. The distinct corky and gnarly bark of a Hackberry is also an attractive aspect of this tree. Achieving a height of between 50 and 75 feet and a width of between 40 and 50 feet, this tree is sure to provide nice shade for years to come.

Be sure to check back next week for my next recommended "Shade Tree" for the Dakotas and Montana.

Summer Gardening

Directory

APARTMENTS

Williston Housing Authority 1801 8th Ave. W Williston (701) 572-2006

APPLIANCES

Ekblad Appliance 22 W Broadway Williston (701) 572-3769

AUTO DEALERSHIPS

Baja Auto Sales 521 Second St W Williston (701) 572-2252

Red Rock Ford 410 32nd Ave W Williston (701) 577-2142

BOUTIQUES

Crafts 4 U 23 Main St. N Crosby, ND (701) 965-6106

CHILDCARE

Honey Bears, LLC 1411 West Dakota Parkway, Suite 1a Williston (701) 577-BEAR (2327)

CLEANING

Nakota Cleaning Williston (701) 483-4996

Pristine Pros, LLC Williston (701) 580-0992

S&L Cleaning Service Williston (701) 609-2545

CONSTRUCTION

John's Concrete Williston (701) 572-5926

Roughrider Mudjacking Minot (701) 839-9304

Soiseth Construction 1717 6th St W Williston (701) 572-8056

Williston Roofing 904 2nd St. W Williston (701) 339-2345

COURIER SERVICES

Tony's Transfer

Minot/Williston (701) 721-7930

FINANCIAL

American State Bank & Trust 223 Main St

Williston (701) 774-4165

Edward Jones 117 E Broadway

Williston (701) 572-8765

First State Bank & Trust 22 4th St E

Williston (701) 577-2113

Stifel Nicolaus 322 Main St. Williston (701) 572-4527

Western Cooperative Credit Union 1300 Bison Drive

Williston (701) 572-4000

FUNERAL HOMES

Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home 112 4th St E

Williston (701) 577-3738

Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home 218 W Highlan Drive

Williston (701) 572-6329

GARAGE DOORS

PS Garage Doors of Williston 731 E Broadway Williston (701) 774-DOOR (3667)

GARDEN/GREENHOUSES

Handy Andy's Nursery 3515 W Front St. Williston (701) 572-6083

Wildrose Nursery 200 1st Ave W

Wildrose (701) 570-3089

HEALTHCARE

CHI St. Alexius 1301 15th Ave W

Williston (701) 572-7651

Williston Basin Eyecare Associates 1500 14th St W #100

Williston (701) 577-3937

HEATING & PLUMBING

Braaten Plumbing 5237C 134th Ave NW Williston (701) 774-0070

Haskin Heating & Cooling 2407 2nd Ave W, Suite D Williston (701) 770-4516

HOME FURNISHINGS

Teagan's Interiors 22 N Main St Crosby, ND (701) 965-6367

JEWELERS

Ritter Brothers 319 Main St Williston (701) 572-2051

LAND SURVEYORS

49th Latitude Land Survey 1411 West Dakota Pkwy, Unit 111 & 112, Suite 2b, Williston (701) 580-2651

LAUNDRY SERVICES

Model Cleaners 1129 2nd Ave W Williston (701) 572-3734

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Williams County Williston (701) 577-4500 (Auditor)

OILFIELD

Precision Completion & Production Services 5042 Jackson St Williston (701) 774-5847

OILS & LUBRICANTS

Advanced Filtration 4502 139th Ave W Alexander, ND (701) 770-2275

PAINT

Finesse Painting Williston (205) 441-0009

PEST CONTROL

Pro Safe Services 725 8th Ave W Williston (701) 774-3167

PHONE/INTERNET

NCC Ray 111 Railroad Ave Ray, ND (701) 568-3331

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Rugby Homes & RV Center 321 Gate Ave Williston (701) 572-2250

RESTAURANTS

Dakota Farms 1906 2nd Ave W Williston (701) 572-4480

RETAIL

Crafts-4-U

Downtown Crosby (701) 965-6106

Second Opportunity ReStore 2124 2nd Ave W Williston (701) 774-2537

Talon Smoke Shop 1804 W Trenton, ND (701) 572-5110

SEPTIC

Braaten Plumbing 5237C 134th Ave NW Williston (701) 774-0070

TRANSPORTATION

Northwest Dakota Public Transit Williston (701) 577-6753 Watford City (701) 842-3440

TRUCKING

GP Trucking Tioga, ND (701) 770-3796

UTILITIES

Mountrail-Williams Electric Coop Williston, ND (701) 577-3765

Sheridan Electric Co-op Medicine Lake, MT (406) 789-2231

Classified & Business Ads

RUMMAGE SALE

TREASURES AWAIT! Scan the QR code for your very own "Treasure Map" right on your smartphone of our weekly rummage sales!

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FOR SALE

HOSPITAL BED AND SEWING MACHINES Hospital bed that works well, 1 Singer Sewing machine and 1 miscellaneous sewing machine for sale. For details call 701834-2214

8 1/2 X10 WALKWAYS 8x16 walkways 10 or 12 Call 701.641.2212 f-tfn

$5 FOR 18-PACK of Farm Fresh Eggs 570-9013 or 580-4148

2015 R.H. HEADLIGHT 1/2 ton GMC Pickup Call 701.641.2212 f-tfn

2) 8X16 GARAGE DOOR

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FARM & RANCH

BARN CATS AND SHOP CATS available to help you with rodent control! Spayed/neutered, vaccinated. arrr5292@gmail.com p1-5/9

WORK WANTED

PAINTING: QUALITY INTERIOR. Over 30 years of experience. Call Darryl a local

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VEHICLES

1956 HUDSON FOUR DOOR V8, AUTO TRANSMISSION. needs completely restored $1200. Snapper Garden Tractor $650. Glynn Thomson 701-834-2214 f-tfn

1984 ALPHA ROMERO

CONVERTIBLE 5 Speed, 4 cylinder, fuel injected, 5 new tires, good top, good body, Motivated Seller. $6500.00 Glynn Thomson 701-834-2214. f-tfn

The Housing Authority Of the City of Williston

The Housing Authority of the City of Williston is now accep�ng applica�ons for 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and 4 bedroom units.

*Income, eligibility, and admission preferences apply. Applica�ons are available at The Housing Authority of the City of Williston located at 1801 8th Ave West Williston, ND 58801 Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm (701) 572-2006

MAY

Announcements & Events

Events and special promotions happening in the coming weeks!

Thursday, May 23

Watercolor Trees 6:00pm James Memorial Art Center

Friday, May 24

Dakota Drifters 7:00pm Sibyl Center for the Arts, Stanley, ND

Singles Saturday Brunch 11:30am - 2:30pm Gramma Sharon's Family Restaurant

Chair Yoga 10:30am Williston Senior Center

Ole's Retiring! Let's Party!

6:00pm - 11:55pm Williston Fairgrounds

Saturday, May 25

2024 Community Sale

8:00am - 2:00pm Raymond Family Community Center

Hiking & Yoga (Caprock Coulee Trailhead) 10:00am Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit

Game Night at The James 7:00pm - Midnight The James Memorial Art Center The Golden Glow Hike 9:00pm Lewis & Clark State Park Monday, May 20 Memorial Day Program 10:50am Williston Tuesday, May 28 Exercise Class 10:30am