Williston Graphic - September 19, 2024 by Vocella, Inc.

WILLISTON FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTS WITH CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

On September 13, the Williston Fire Department deployed Engine 10 and three firefighters to assist with wildfire response in San Bernardino County, California. The crew is expected to be on a 14-day deployment, with the possibility of reassignment throughout the state as needed.

The request for aid came through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a nationwide system for resource sharing during disasters. "We are beyond proud of our firefighters," said Fire Chief Matt Clark. "They are answering the call without hesitation". The department will monitor the crew’s status and provide updates.

In this issue

About Us

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From the Designer: This Issue

Dear Valued Readers,

When we talk about decluttering, we often focus on the physical spaces in our lives—cleaning out closets, organizing drawers and clearing off countertops. And for good reason: clutter can lead to stress, anxiety and even feelings of overwhelm. But there’s another type of clutter that often goes unnoticed and can be just as draining—our digital clutter.

Over time, our phones, computers and email accounts become filled with unread messages, unused apps, random screenshots and files we’ve long forgotten. Just like physical clutter, digital clutter can contribute to feelings of anxiety and make it harder to focus. I know I’ve caught myself feeling overwhelmed when faced with hundreds of unread emails or a desktop scattered with files.

The good news is, just as we can clean and organize our physical spaces, we can declutter our digital lives too. Here are a few steps I find helpful:

Tackle Your Email Inbox: Unread emails can feel like a looming to-do list. Start by unsubscribing from newsletters or promotional emails you no longer need. Then, create folders or labels to organize important messages. Consider setting aside ten minutes each day to delete or file emails, so the task doesn’t become too overwhelming.

Clear Your Desktop and Downloads Folder: If your computer’s desktop looks like a digital junk drawer, take some time to sort through the files. Delete anything you no longer need, and organize the rest into clearly labeled folders. A clean desktop can create a sense of mental clarity every time you power up your computer.

Purge Your Phone: Our phones are often the biggest culprits when it comes to digital clutter. Go through your apps and delete the ones you haven’t used in the last few months. Take a moment to clear out old photos, videos and notes that no longer serve a purpose. If you have trouble parting with photos, back them up to a cloud service or external drive.

Organize Your Files: Set up a filing system on your computer with folders for different types of documents. A good habit to start is to save new files in their appropriate folders immediately, instead of letting them pile up in “Downloads.”

Social Media Cleanse: Take a look at your social media accounts. Unfollow or mute accounts that don’t bring you joy or add value to your life. Consider setting limits on your social media usage as well—this can help prevent mindless scrolling and reclaim some of your time.

By decluttering your digital life, you’ll create a calmer, more organized virtual environment that mirrors the peace we try to cultivate in our physical spaces. It may seem like a small change, but trust me, the impact on your mental well-being can be huge.

Here’s to a cleaner, clearer digital world! Kary Moltzan

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Williston officer cleared in July shooting, returns to duty

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WILLISTON — The Williston Police Department has announced that an officer involved in a fatal shooting in July has been cleared of wrongdoing and returned to duty.

Officer Jason Barten, who was placed on paid administrative leave following the incident, shot and killed 31-year-old Matthew Gullo after Gullo, who was armed with a knife and refused to comply with police commands.

An investigation conducted by the Divide County State's Attorney determined that Barten’s use of lethal force was in line with state laws.

"The Williston Police Department remains committed to providing the highest level of service in partnership with the community and appreciates the continued support,” said Public Information Officer Calli Stellmacher. “The loss of life is always tragic, and we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Matthew Gullo

during this difficult time."

According to the police department, officers were responding to reports of a person outside an apartment complex with a knife who might pose a danger to themselves or others. It was later revealed that Gullo himself had made the call, describing his own actions.

North Dakota's abortion ban overturned

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NORTH DAKOTA — Abortion care restrictions in North Dakota are expected to be lifted in the near future, following a court ruling on Thursday.

A state judge said North Dakota's ban on the procedure violates the state Constitution. It's been part of a wave of abortion laws stemming from the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs case.

Prior to this week's decision, the state's lone abortion provider moved its clinic just across the border to Minnesota.

Dr. Ana Tobiasz, an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bismarck, said physicians in hospital settings had been weighed down by uncertainties about what to do in cases of medical exceptions under the law.

"We have been made to choose between saving a patient's life and possibly facing jail time," Tobiasz explained.

Tobiasz, a plaintiff in the case, said while there are no more abortion clinics in North Dakota, hospitals can at least step in during pregnancy complications without legal ramifications. Advocates said some pro-

Williston Fire and Police team up to rescue cat from storm drain

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WILLISTON – On Sunday, Williston Fire and Police Departments worked together to rescue a cat trapped in a storm drain.

According to the Williston Police Department, they received a call about a cat stuck in the drain and requested assistance

from the fire department. When firefighters arrived, a police officer on the scene reported that he had tried to rescue the cat, but it had retreated further into the drainage system.

Fire crews entered the storm drain, managed to trap the feline between two pipe sections, and safely retrieved it. The cat was found to have a microchip, and a WPD Animal Control Officer used the information to reunite the pet with its owner.

cedural steps are needed before the ruling goes into effect. North Dakota's attorney general criticized the opinion, vowing to file an appeal.

Groups behind the legal challenge to North Dakota's ban say while Thursday's outcome provides hope, it would be hard to quickly build up a system of abortion care within state boundaries.

Meetra Mehdizadeh, staff attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, said in the meantime, women around the state at least have some peace of mind about their reproductive care needs.

"The court has reaffirmed the fundamental right to make personal and private health care decisions without interference from the government," Mehdizadeh asserted.

The Republican-led Legislature reconvenes early next year, and depending on what happens with the expected appeal, the plaintiffs have urged lawmakers to let this week's decision stand. The group North Dakota Right to Life said the judge in this case unilaterally issued a ruling which, in their words, "dismantles critical protections for the unborn and vulnerable women across our state."

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farmers:

It's déjà vu as

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Bill deadline inches closer

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NORTH DAKOTA — Congress is back from recess and lawmakers are hearing from producers about getting a new Farm Bill passed with the latest deadline looming.

North Dakota farmers were among those who traveled to Washington, D.C., to demand progress. More than two dozen North Dakota Farmers Union members were part of a large contingent getting face-to-face time with federal lawmakers this week.

The Farm Bill, last updated in 2018, needs to be reauthorized by the end of the month or elements of the current version will expire.

Bob Kuylen, a farmer from the western half of the state, said the uncertainty comes as small-to-mid-sized producers face the prospect of dwindling profits.

"Inputs are awful high and we're down there in prices quite a ways," Kuylen pointed out.

A glut of crops and other products on the market are resulting in smaller financial

returns for the farmers who grow them. The Union said a stronger safety net in a new Farm Bill could make losses easier to absorb. However, with the fall election approaching and a federal budget also needing a vote, complications are mounting in getting the agricultural policy reauthorized.

The Farm Bill also funds key initiatives to address hunger relief like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Kuylen noted it shows the sweeping policy touches a lot of facets within the food production system, affecting many Americans.

"Eighty-two percent of the Farm Bill is nutrition," Kuylen explained. "Farmers get a very small part of the Farm Bill. You know, it covers things like conservation programs."

The statistic he cited is reported by the Congressional Research Service. Union voices said the urgency comes as farmers also deal with rising machinery costs and corporate consolidation within agriculture. Last fall, Congress approved a one-year extension of the Farm Bill, prompting fears lawmakers would again let negotiations drag on until the last minute.

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Through a Lutheran Lens

The transitional state: Not even a

PASTOR ZACH HARRIS FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Transitions are those gentle moves from here to there. They are what get you from one extreme to another. Each 24-hour period has those two transitions called dusk and dawn. They are those times when it is not quite daytime and not quite nighttime, but somewhere in between. Especially as a child I remember playing outside during the summer, and as the day would wane, we would not even notice that the sun was going down. Our eyes would adjust slowly as it got darker and darker until someone would finally inform us that it was now night and time to come in. Geographically, in N.C. where I’m from, there is the whole middle of the state sometimes called the Piedmont that acts as a transition from the mountains in the west to the beaches in the east. Since it is over 500 miles from one extreme to the other, it is hard to tell just exactly when you have moved from mountains to foothills to sandy flatlands to the ocean. And for so many other aspects of life, there is that slow transition that takes you from one state of being to another.

Now in seasonal terms, those transitional states would be spring and fall, sort of like the yearlong version of dusk to dawn. Here in N.D., I’ve noticed that the range of those seasonal transitions is rather vast. From those 60 below wind chills to those 100+ (thank goodness I didn’t bring the levels of humidity from back east with me!) days of summer, the temperature moves from deep freezer to oven in quick order! It’s a tough switch, but it got me thinking about other times in life where the change seems just as harsh with little to no transitions.

As the summer season comes to a close, school children are feeling that tug that has happened all too fast: from one minute being in school, to on vacation and away from friends the next; and then from carefree play one day, back to the classroom again. People move from employed to unemployed in a moment while the reverse can happen in another. One goes from being single to being married in just a few words (the reverse on this one seems to take many more words, but still results in just as drastic a change). And, of course, the ultimate switch in the world is the move from life to death. No matter how little the spark may seem, there is a moment when a loved one (and eventually we ourselves)

fleeting glimpse

ceases breathing life, and moves to death. No matter how minor or major the change, the shock from one state of being to the other seems much more manageable with those transitional times. And so sometimes we try to make up transitions by having half days of school, having on the job training, having dating and engagements, and having special times of hospice care and family sharing. For many transitions, be they real or artificial, we’d rather wade into the water and slowly move from the three-foot end to the deeper end of the pool.

However, I suspect there are some of us out there who are a bit more cavalier. It may depend on what the extremes are, but sometimes it’s just as well to dive in headfirst rather than that painful wade. Those moments when you just want to suck it up and get on with it. The operation needs to take place: let’s do it today! I‘m needed exactly where to help those hurricane victims? I’m on my way to the airport! And my suspicion is that God takes that same kind of attitude toward his children.

You see, all those changes equate to that one from life to death. Something old is lost, and it is dead a second later. But you see, God is the one who does the reverse. After we move from life to death, God moves us from death to new life. Some peo-

ple believe there is a transitional phase like a purgatory, but I’d like to think God is more of a dive-in-headfirst kind of Creator. You know the “Let there be light and there was light,” rather than “Well, it got a little lighter as the dawn began and still a little more light, and . . .”

I’d like to think that those loved ones who have moved on didn’t even have those three days in the tomb that Jesus endured, but “this day” found paradise. And it is my hope that God’s grace will move each of us from this life, to death, to the new life of the kingdom made whole and renewed in an instant without any manufactured transitions or purgatories; not even a fleeting glimpse. It will be the one time we don’t mind a change of extremes: from deep darkness to true light; from dark death to eternal life; from what we were to what we will be, God’s children nestled in God’s kingdom!

Pastor Zach Harris has been an ordained minister for 33 years and currently serves First Lutheran Church in Williston. His column, “Through a Lutheran Lens: A Pastor’s Perspective,” will appear regularly in the Williston Graphic.

Profiles Rehearsals in full wing for "Marvin's Room"

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With opening night just around the corner, the cast and crew of “Marvin’s Room” are hard at work bringing this touching story to life. Running from Oct. 3-6 at the Old Armory Theatre, Scott McPherson’s heartfelt and darkly funny play is set to take audiences on an emotional ride. Under the direction of B. Michael Quale and with the assistance of Karren Shaide, the team is putting in long hours to capture the full weight of this family drama.

A True Labor of Love

For weeks, the cast has been juggling their everyday lives with intense rehearsals, fully committing to this story’s powerful themes. Director B. Michael Quale, who also plays Marvin, couldn’t be more proud.

“The cast has really stepped up,” Quale said. “They’ve thrown themselves into these roles and are putting a lot of work into it. It’s a challenging story, but they’re rising to it.”

The Story at the Core

“Marvin’s Room” follows Bessie, played by Susan LaBar, who has spent the last 20 years caring for her ailing father. But when Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, she’s forced to reconnect with her estranged sister Lee, played by Heather Larson, and her troubled teenage nephew Hank, portrayed by Ace Schug.

The play premiered off-Broadway in 1990 and has won critical acclaim for its blend of humor and deep emotional moments. Inspired by his own experiences, playwright Scott McPherson captures the highs and lows of caregiving, family and forgiveness. It even won the 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play and was adapt-

It's a challening story, but they're rising to it.

-B. Michael Quale, Director

ed into a 1996 film starring Meryl Streep and Diane Keaton.

“This play is all about finding strength and love in the hardest moments,” Quale shared. “It’s heavy, but the humor helps balance it out, which makes “Marvin’s Room” so special.”

Meet the Cast

At the center of the production is Susan LaBar as Bessie, whose quiet strength and compassion drive the heart of the story.

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“Susan brings so much heart to this role,” Quale said. “She captures Bessie’s strength and vulnerability.”

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Calise Geist playing the quirky Aunt Ruth, whose humor lightens the mood, and Steve Johnson as Dr. Wally, Bessie’s well-meaning but awkward doctor. Lucas Holmes portrays Bob, while Jennifer Osen takes on Dr. Charlotte, the no-nonsense physician. Owen Voigt and Vincent Finsaas round out the cast as Charlie and the Retirement Home Director, respectively.

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This comedic murder mystery by Ken Ludwig follows Broadway star William Gillette, renowned for his role as Sherlock Holmes, who invites his fellow cast members to his opulent home for a Christmas Eve celebration. When one of the guests is murdered, Gillette must don his Holmes persona to solve the crime, uncovering hidden secrets and navigating hilarious twists and turns along the way.

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Health & Wellness

Wellness Wednesday National Farm Safety and Health Week

Did you know, the agriculture industry is consistently at the highest risk for occupational injuries and fatalities? Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that there were 453 fatalities in 2021, or an equivalent of 19.5 deaths per 100,000 workers. Farming is also one of the few industries in which family members, including children, are also at risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries.

It is estimated that upwards of 70% of nonfatal injuries and almost all “near misses,” are not reported, most likely due to the size and nature of small, family-led, agricultural operations. This means that the type and number of preventable farm injuries are highly underrepresented and this in turn poses the issue of not having the data needed to drive injury prevention task forces and reduces public awareness of issues.

For many areas of the country, the fall harvest season is one of the busiest, but also one of the most dangerous for our nation’s farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week every year since 1944. The annual event is led by the Na-

tional Education Center for Agriculture Safety and this year’s theme is “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident.” The goal of this promotion is to spread awareness of preventable injuries through public education. Extending knowledge can change lives by giving people the power to make better informed decisions, as is also the belief of Extension.

Where to begin? It is impossible for someone to know every occupational risk about everything ag related. Especially when farmers and ranchers are constantly navigating numerous risks including respiratory diseases, zoonotic infections, skin cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, hearing loss, depression, anxiety, suicide, disabling injuries and occupational fatalities. Luckily, there is also no shortage of learning opportunities through the many great resources available. Some of the top suggested are as follows:

• AgriSafe (agrisafe.org) – Trusted and reliable information on health and safety issues, including specific health topics, webinars, learning opportunities from FarmResponse, the podcast “Total Farmer Health” and a helpline Agristress.

• Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (umash.umn.edu)

– A branch of Extension that provides research on emerging issues, community engagement and outreach that includes field days, forums, webinars, podcasts and virtual “coffee chats.”

• National AgrAbility (agrability.org)

– Informational resources on topics related to specific conditions and populations, such as youth, beginning farmers, veterans, disabilities, health issues, stress and funding assistance.

Whether you are directly affected by the ag industry as a farmer or rancher, indirectly affected as a consumer or somewhere in the middle, we can all learn to prevent injuries and improve the well-being of the community in which we all live.

I hope you are able to find valuable information among these resources that helps to improve your own health, and not just during National Farm Safety and Health Week, but throughout the changing seasons of the year and life. Until next time, continue extending knowledge and changing lives with NDSU Extension.

JESPERSEN WILLIAMS COUNTY FAMILY & COMMUNITY WELLNESS EXTENSION AGENT

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Announcements & Events

SEPTEMBER

Thursday, September 19

NW North Dakota Job Fair - Fall 2024

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Williston State College

Thursday Sewcial Hour

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Empty Bobbin

Friday, September 20

Shopping for a Cause

Sept. 20-21 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 34 24th St W

Chair Yoga 10:30 am Williston Senior Center

Senior Ladies Bridge 11:15 pm Willisotn Senior Center

Saturday, September 21

Main Street Market

9:00am - 12:00pm Hedderich's Lot

Oh My Gourd, It’s Fall! Vendor & Craft Show

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Raymond Family Community Center

Fall Round Up Car & Bike Show 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Davidson Drive

Veterans Appreciation BBQ 12:00 pm Thunder Valley Go-Karts

Free Movie Night 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Williston Basin International Airport

Back to the 50’s 9:00 pm The Cocktail Room

Sunday, September 22

Sk8 Nite: 70’s Disco Party! 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Raymond Family Community Center

OMF Intro to Sourdough Class with Sarah’s Sourdough 3:00 pm

Williston ARC

Monday, September 23

Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Williston Senior Center

Mexican Train (Dominoes) 12:15 pm Williston Senior Center

“Junk” Journaling 6:00 pm

James Memorial Art Center

Tuesday, September 24

Trinity Health Walk-in Flu Vaccine Clinics 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1321 West Dakota Parkway

Oil Pastel Sunflowers 4:00 pm James Memorial Art Center

Triple Jack-O-Lanterns Class 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hansens Unlimited OMF September Book Club - “Go As A River” 6:00 pm Caffeinated Wednesday, September 25 Practice Pinochle 12:30 pm Williston Senior Center Thursday, September 26 Thursday Sewcial Hour 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Empty Bobbin