Vol. 3 - Issue 37
October 11, 2023
A Community Newspaper a Serving N orthwest North Dakot “GIVE YOURSELF MORE CREDIT THAN CRITICISM AND MORE GRACE THAN JUDGMENT.” — KRISTINA KUZMIČ
TIOGA INSIGHTS: COMMISSION UPDATE
In recent City Commission meetings, Tioga’s future took center stage with a slew of exciting updates and approvals that promise to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Page 3
NORTH DAKOTA FIRST IN NATION TO OFFER ENCHROMA GLASSES FOR COLOR BLINDNESS AT ALL STATE PARKS PRESS RELEASE. ND PARKS & RECREATION North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) today announced that it has become the first park system in the country to support “color accessibility” for color blind visitors at all of its parks via a collaboration with EnChroma®, creators of glasses for color blindness. Page 3 ND SCHOOLS PREPARE TO WEAVE IN CYBERSECURITY CURRICULUM By Mike Moen, Prairie News Service October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and in the near future North Dakota public school students will be more knowledgeable about the topic. Page 7
Governor, First Lady highlight progress in addressing
addiction at seventh annual Recovery Reinvented PRESS RELEASE. MINOT, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum today hosted the seventh annual Recovery Reinvented at Minot State University, highlighting the state’s progress on addressing the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction and championing the benefits of recovery not only for individuals with addiction but also those around them. “Recovery is a gift. It’s a gift that has lasting impact and acts as a force multiplier for people who are surrounded by a person who finds recovery,” the governor said, citing estimates that 1 in 5 children are living
in a household with a family member who is dealing with the disease of addiction. “Substance abuse disorders, they don’t just affect the individual struggling with addiction, but they’ve got significant impact on family members, loved ones, friends, coworkers. When a person with addiction seeks and maintains recovery, it can lead to amazing, incredible things and positive outcomes.” “This powerful movement of Recovery Reinvented has become what it has because someone was willing to take that courageous first step,” the governor North Dakota Governor Doug & Kathryn Burgum. Photo source: ND added, referring to the first Tourism; https://www.ndtourism.com/articles/welcome-governor-bur(Continues Page 6) gum
Williston Community Library to host Leadership
Williston Project “Conversations Beyond Life” PRESS RELEASE. WILLISTON, ND – The Williston Community Library is hosting “Conversations Beyond Life”, a Leadership Williston project created by graduate Alex Johnson. The program will take place in the library community room on Monday, October 9th and Monday, October 23rd. The program aims to demystify and destigmatize and dying. Each night will from various fields, each discussions around death feature different speakers (Continues Page 2)
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offering unique insights and perspectives. Following the talks there will be a panel discussion where you can ask questions and share your thoughts. The Williston Community Library is proud to once again partner with the Leadership Williston program. “The Leadership Williston Program is such an asset to the community,” said Library Director Andrea Placher. “We are always excited to see what community project ideas the participants come up with and how
we can assist in their efforts. I think the Conversations Beyond Life program is something everyone can benefit from.” When asked why he choose this as his community project Johnson said “This series is designed to provide a safe, empathetic space for everyone to openly discuss and explore the many aspects, experiences, and emotions associated with death. It’s not just about understanding death better, it’s about learning to live more meaningfully, to connect more deeply with our own being and with those around us, and to support one another through
challenging times with empathy and love.” Both programs are open to the public. No registration or entrance fee is required. For more information on this story, please contact Andrea Placher, Library Director, at 701.774.8805 or andreap@ci.williston.nd.us. For more information on the Williston Community Library, please visit www. willistonndlibrary.com. Follow the Williston Community Library on Facebook and Instagram (@willistoncommunitylibrary), and YouTube (@Williston Community Library – Williston, ND).
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Tioga insights: Commission update
TIOGA, N.D. — In recent City Commission meetings, Tioga's future took center stage with a slew of exciting updates and approvals that promise to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Rentable Kayaks One of the standout announcements was the commission's approval of a substantial investment in rentable kayaks. Starting in
the spring of 2024, citizens and visitors alike can enjoy the waters of Tioga Dam by renting kayaks through the convenient rent.fun app. Each of the four kayak lockers will house a kayak, paddle and a lifejacket. Users will be required to sign a waiver via the app and rent the kayaks by the hour. After a journey on the water, users will return everything to the locker, ensuring that all items are correctly placed. A quick photo verification will complete the process. In a move that underscores the city's commitment to accessibility, the $18,000 investment was approved with the stipulation that the city won't partake in revenue sharing. This decision aims to keep rental fees
as affordable as possible, estimated to be in the range of $10-12 per hour, making Tioga's water resources financially accessible to all. Furthermore, the Commission is expected to make a crucial decision regarding the acquisition of a dock and kayak launch. This move not only enhances the dam's appeal for fishing enthusiasts but also ensures the safety of kayakers. Commissioner Tim Christensen has been a vocal proponent of this safety-focused initiative. Community Center expansion committee In a bid to expand and improve the city's Community Center, the City Commission approved all 14 applicants for the Community
Center Expansion Committee. This brings the total committee membership to 17 which includes the Community Center director, Haley Felber, community librarian, Sandy Clark and finance commissioner, Shawn Travis. This diverse group will convene weekly on Wednesday evenings to craft a recommendation for a floor plan. This recommendation will be presented to the commission for final approval. To accommodate the committee members' schedules, digital attendance was given the green light at the Oct. 2 commission meeting. This flexibility ensures that the committee can effectively collaborate with architects on a weekly basis, moving the project forward.
Infrastructure Projects While road construction may have felt like a slow crawl, the city's infrastructure projects for 2023 are nearing completion. The city, in collaboration with Moore Engineering, is gearing up to discuss upcoming projects slated for 2024. This marks another step toward continued growth and improvement in Tioga. With these developments, Tioga is paving the way for an even brighter future, embracing innovation, accessibility and community enhancement. Stay tuned for more updates as Tioga continues to evolve and thrive.
North Dakota First in Nation to Offer EnChroma
Glasses for Color Blindness at All State Parks
PRESS RELEASE. ND PARKS & RECREATION — North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) today announced that it has become the first park system in the country to support “color accessibility” for color blind visitors at all of its parks via a collaboration with EnChroma®, creators of glasses for color blindness. Each state park has received a “kit” of EnChroma glasses for red-green color blind guests to borrow during visits to enjoy North Dakota’s colorful beauty. In addition, next summer Lewis and Clark State Park will install two SeeCoast viewfinders adapted with special EnChroma lenses for color blindness. “We’re incredibly excited that our visitors with colorblindness can now experience the full beauty of our parks,” said North Dakota Parks and Recreation Direc-
erations through experiences that connect people and places.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Photo source: North Dakota Tourism; https://www.ndtourism.com/ north-dakota-fall-foliage
tor Cody Schulz. “Providing the EnChroma glasses is another part of our continuous efforts to make our state parks as accessible and welcoming as possible to everyone.” One in 12 men (8%) and one in 200 women (.5%) are Color Vision Deficient (CVD), an estimated 13 million in the United States, 350 million worldwide and roughly 33,150 in North Dakota. Last year, the state welcomed 22 million visitors, an estimated 935,000 of whom
were color blind. While people with normal color vision see over one million shades of color, the color blind only see an estimated 10% of hues and shades. As a result, colors can appear dull, indistinct and difficult to discern, with red appearing brown; green seemingly gray, tan or yellow; pink looking gray; and purple the same as blue. “With everything from colorful wooded valleys and rolling hills to lakes, rivers,
and the rugged Badlands, North Dakota Parks offer an array of rich and rewarding adventures to visitors,” said Erik Ritchie, CEO of EnChroma. “Now that North Dakota is the first state in the US to offer EnChroma glasses at all parks, those adventures will be even richer, more accessible, and more colorful for color blind visitors.” The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich gen-
About EnChroma Based in Berkeley, Calif., EnChroma produces leading-edge eyewear for color blindness and low vision, and other solutions for color vision. Invented in 2010, EnChroma’s patented eyewear combines the latest in color perception, neuroscience and lens innovation to improve the lives of people with color vision deficiency. EnChroma received an SBIR grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It earned the 2016 Tibbetts Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration in recognition of the firm’s innovative impact on the human experience through technology, and the 2020 Innovation Award in Life Sciences from the Bay Area’s East Bay Economic Development Alliance. For more information, visit enchroma.com.
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THE WESTBY WATCH By Heidi Whitney
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Please contact Heidi Whitney at 406-672-5696 to add an event! Fri Oct 13: Thunder Football vs. Froid/Lake @ Grenora, 7 pm. Sat Oct 14: Thunder Cross Country @ Culbertson, 10 am. Thunder Volleyball @ North Country, JV starts at 2:30 pm. Varsity to follow. Sun Oct 15: Services at Assembly of God, 10:30 am. Services at Immanuel, 10:00 am. Annual Fall Bazaar to follow. Mon Oct 16: 2025 WHS reunion meeting, 6:30 pm @ Community Center Westby Development Meeting, 7 pm @ Community Center
Please attend an open meeting regarding an important upcoming celebration: 100 years of Westby High School Graduates! Join us at the Westby Community Center at 6:30 pm on Monday, October 16th to become part of the team!
School Board Meeting, 7 pm. Tues: Oct 17: Thunder Volleyball @ Plentywood. JV at 5:30 pm. Varsity to follow. Don’t forget coffee time at the Westby Community Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 am -10 am!
We will be discussing possible dates for the event, as well as forming committees to serve in different areas. The event will be held in the SUMMER of 2025.
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Wings over northeast Montana
In the heart of northeast Montana, where endless plains meet the big sky, lies a paradise for bird hunters. This rugged and beautiful region is home to some of the finest upland bird hunting in the United States. With its diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife and rich hunting traditions, northeast Montana offers an experience like no other. Each autumn, as the leaves turn and the crisp Montana air beckons, hunters from all corners of the country make their pilgrimage to this hidden gem. Here, they are greeted by the symphony of wings, the scent of sagebrush and the thrill of the chase. Pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge and prairie chickens are the stars of the show. The open fields, rolling hills and expansive grasslands provide the perfect backdrop for flushing birds and thrilling shots. The camaraderie among fellow hunters and the sound of loyal bird dogs at work create memories that last a lifetime. Locals offer their expertise, ensuring a successful hunt for both novices and seasoned hunters. They know the land intimately, from the lush river bottoms to the vast prairies, and they
share not only their knowledge but also their love for the land. Beyond the hunt, northeast Montana’s small towns and communities provide warm hospitality and a chance to savor the local flavors. From hearty meals in local diners to evenings spent by the campfire, the region’s culture is as rich as its hunting traditions. However, it’s essential to remember that with this privilege comes responsibility. Conservation efforts are paramount to preserving this treasured hunting ground. Hunters should be stewards of the land, respecting regulations, practicing ethical hunting and contributing to habitat preservation. In northeast Montana, the pursuit of upland birds is more than a pastime; it’s a way of life. It’s a connection to the land, a celebration of nature’s beauty and an opportunity to carry forward a legacy of hunting that has spanned generations. So, if you’re seeking an authentic bird hunting experience, consider northeast Montana. There, amid the endless horizons and under the boundless sky, you’ll find a bird hunter’s paradise waiting to be explored and cherished.
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cybersecurity curriculum By Mike Moen, Prairie News Service October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and in the near future North Dakota public school students will be more knowledgeable about the topic. The state recently adopted a law requiring such curriculum in K-12 schools. High schoolers will have to take either a computer science or cybersecurity course to graduate. Districts have until next summer to develop and approve their own integration plans for these courses. Ned Clooten, superintendent of Devils Lake Public Schools, said digital threats are not going away anytime soon, and argued it is important students have the ability to learn about them before they reach adulthood. "Hackers (are) trying to get access to our personal information," Clooten pointed out. "Cybersecurity is a real risk." Devils Lake has already Print a Classified in the Oracle for $7 up to 25 words. Place it in the Community Shopper, also, for $10 total.
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been offering computer science classes, and Clooten predicted a fairly smooth transition to enhance curriculum under the new law. But he acknowledged it might be harder for smaller districts to add enough staff and other resources, especially amid a nationwide teacher shortage. The North Dakota Center for Distance Education is offering tech-
nical assistance for schools needing more help. Clooten noted another benefit is potentially giving students a pathway to an in-demand career. "There's definitely a wide range of jobs available in cybersecurity already," Clooten observed. "I only see that growing in the future." According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for information security analysts are projected to grow by more than 30% over the next decade. Those predictions come as educational institutions, corporations and other large entities report security breaches, in addition to the prevalence of digital scams targeting individuals.
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PRESS RELEASE. DAKOTA HOPE CLINIC — Abortion is a sensitive and divisive topic. It is frequently in the headlines but rarely talked about in polite company. As many as one in four women experience it but most keep it secret. That will change on Oct. 14 in Minot, Tioga and Bottineau, where audiences can hear five post-abortive women share their personal stories. Each one of this diverse group of women thought that abortion was going to solve a “problem,” save a relationship or preserve a career. Instead, it started them down a long path of self-destructive behavior, emotional distress and spiritual confusion. This is illustrated in the panel moderator, Jody Clemens’, comments: “My personal experience with abortion was followed by ten years of suffering the aftermath and consequences of that decision. During those years I tried very hard to fix myself and prove to God and others that I was really a good person, a good wife and a good mother. I feared rejection from my husband, my children, my family, my friends and my
church. But fortunately, that is not the end of my story. I learned that God’s heart was towards the humble, the brokenhearted, those in despair and the distraught. I learned that my past didn’t have to define me or my future. As I accepted and embraced these truths my heart was healed.” Now, Jody and the other panel members desire to share the truth in love in order to help anyone who may be struggling with a current choice or a past decision concerning the issue of life. All women, men and youth who are 7th grade and older are invited to hear these informative and inspirational stories at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, with optional lunch starting at noon. Lunch and program
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Bright Stories for a Better World 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Honors Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi’s Fight for Women’s Rights and Freedom Narges Mohammadi’s unwavering dedication to combating the oppression of women in Iran and her steadfast commitment to championing universal human rights and freedom have propelled her to become a global emblem of resilience. Her activism gained formidable momentum following the tragic death of Mahsa Jina Amini in 2022—a woman who tragically lost her life while in the custody of the Iranian morality police. This heart-rending incident sparked an unprecedented wave of protests, primarily led by Iranian women, constituting the most significant display of dissent against the Iranian regime since its establishment in 1979. Despite enduring incarceration, Mohammadi extended unwavering support to the protesters, emerging as their unwavering voice in the face of adversity. Remarkably, she also managed to rally her fellow inmates, underscoring her extraordinary commitment to the cause. Mohammadi’s astonishing dedication is further emphasized by her staggering record of 13 arrests, 5 convictions, and a cumulative prison sentence of 31 years, accompanied by 154 lashes. Rather than allowing her imprisonment to hinder her efforts, Mohammadi remains resolute in her work within the restrictive spaces of prison cells and interrogation rooms. Here, she conducts interviews with fellow inmates, delving into their harrowing experiences of enduring prolonged solitary confinement, a practice known as “white torture” in Iran. These deeply insightful interviews are expertly compiled and subsequently published in a compelling book entitled “White Torture: Interviews With Iranian Women Prisoners.” Today, Narges Mohammadi stands as the distinguished recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, delivering her message from the confines of prison walls. Her enduring struggle for human rights, coupled with her unyielding resolve, has not only earned her this prestigious accolade but also serves as a potent symbol of unwavering commitment to justice and freedom on the global stage
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RFK JR. ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENT BID FOR PRESIDENCY Robert Kennedy Jr., who previously challenged President Biden for the Democratic nomination, has announced his candidacy for the presidency as an independent. Kennedy, known for promoting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, declared independence from the two major political parties and criticized the corrupt interests dominating them. Kennedy’s presence in the race adds complexity to an expected close election between President Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, the frontrunner on the Republican side. Some believe Kennedy may draw more support from Trump voters than from Biden supporters.
WGA IS BACK TO WORK The Writers Guild of America (WGA), representing Hollywood writers, has ratified a new contract with major production studios, officially ending a lengthy labor dispute that disrupted the entertainment industry. The WGA reported that 99% of its members voted in favor of the new contract, which is valid until May 1, 2026. The agreement includes salary increases, increased contributions to health and pension funds,
and guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence. The strike by WGA members against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) ended on September 27, after nearly five months. However, production on other programs and films remains on hold due to an ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) against Hollywood studios. ONGOING CONFLICT CONTINUES TO WORSEN BETWEEN ISRAEL AND GAZA Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, Israel imposed a full siege on the Gaza Strip, escalating tensions in the region. Israel mobilized 300,000 reservists and cut off essential supplies, including food, electricity, and fuel, to an area that had already been under a 16-year blockade by Israel and Egypt. This move followed Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel, taking hostages and triggering hostilities. Hamas threatened to execute Israeli hostages in response to airstrikes on civilian homes in Gaza. The conflict has claimed the lives of at least 900 people in Israel, including 11 Americans, and at least 687 Palestinians, with over 6,000 people injured on both sides. Additionally, Israel
exchanged fire with Hezbollah, a militant group in Lebanon, after Palestinian militants infiltrated Israel’s northern border, further complicating the situation in the region. 7TH MAN SLAIN IN PRISON RELATED TO THE ASSASSINATION OF VILLAVICENCIO In Ecuador, a seventh man accused in the assassination of a presidential candidate in August was killed in a prison in Quito. This follows the killing of six other suspects allegedly linked to the crime in a different prison in Guayaquil. The circumstances surrounding these killings remain unclear. Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso convened an emergency meeting of his security Cabinet in response to the incidents, leading to the transfer of the remaining six assassination suspects to an undisclosed prison. The government also dismissed the prisons system director and the police chief of investigations. These developments occur as the Prosecutor’s Office is expected to conclude the investigation into the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio, a presidential candidate who was killed in August. Ecuador is preparing for a presidential runoff election on October 15, featuring the top two finishers from the August vote.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:
It’s a common belief that we tend to be our own harshest critics. What if, instead of dwelling on self-criticism, we collectively celebrated our self-worth? What if selfcompassion were the norm, replacing our habit of harsh self-judgment? Envision the transformative potential this shift could bring to our outlook on the world. Consider the impact it might have on our individual lives and the waves of positivity it could generate.
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