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Summer 2016

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VOL. 3, NO. 2

A FREE Publication of the Daily News, Wahpeton, ND | www.wahpetondailynews.com

IN THIS Issue

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Plan Before Planting

Going from Bland to Beautiful

BY JASON GOLTZ

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BY CAROLYN DeFRIES

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BY KAREN SPEIDEL

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BY ELENA KANNENBERG

BY JERRY PRANTE

Seafood Kabobs

The Sentinel on the Prairie

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BY BOB WURL

Banking on a First-name Basis

BY FRANK STANKO

Putting Pencil to Paper

Keeping it Simple

The History of Iced Tea

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On the Scene

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BY JOHN KANNENBERG

What is Disease?

BY NANCY OLTHOFF

Why I Love Living in the Southern Valley

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Cover photo by Elena K Photography

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From the Publisher The sound of birds and the smell of fresh cut grass are in the air — enjoy summertime in the Southern Valley

We have just completed our second year of next-to-no snowfall. We did get some snow, however, but it was nothing to worry about. In fact, if you own a snowmobile it probably didn’t gain any miles in the past two years. Not to worry though, a lack of snowfall isn’t something we typically concern ourselves with or worry about too much in the Southern Red River Valley during the winter. In fact, our bird friends have not worried about it, either, as they migrated back to the Valley early this spring. The sight of birds arriving from the south is a sure sign that winter is either over or will be over very soon … and it was. Our farmer friends were in the fields in seemingly record time this year and we received much needed rainfall at the perfect time. Just like our expectations for this magazine are that it will hit the streets at the perfect time, heralding good news about people and places in the Southern Red River Valley.

In this issue we have Master Gardener Jason Goltz writing about how, when and where to plant to a tree. We are also featuring Coteau des Prairies Lodge located in Havana, North Dakota. It graces the prairie landscape and provides a truly unique experience. Be sure to check out the latest in fashion from Elena Kannenberg on “Keeping it Simple,” and find out what “disease” is from our health guru John Kannenberg. Local artist Aaron Abel shows us some of his work. Chef Jerry Prante has a recipe for seafood kabobs that is sure to please and we find out how to take your favorite space from “bland to beautiful” in a feature by Carolyn DeFries. Lincoln State Bank President Bob Wurl writes about independent banking and Wolverton Mayor Nancy Olthoff explains why she loves living in the Southern Red River Valley. Don’t forget “On the Scene.” Look for people you know who attended events in the surrounding area during the last few months.

As always, we are thankful for our readers and promise to keep bringing you exciting stories in future editions. The support for this magazine in our community is overwhelming and we are truly grateful. This publication would not be possible without our contributors and advertisers, whom we cannot thank enough. Please support our advertisers by visiting their shops and places of business and tell them you saw their ad in Southern Valley Living.

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PUBLISHER Ken Harty EDITOR Kathleen Leinen CREATIVE DIRECTOR Candace Engstrom CONTRIBUTORS Carolyn DeFries Jason Goltz Elena Kannenberg John Kannenberg Nancy Olthoff Jerry Prante Bob Wurl Karen Speidel Frank Stanko MARKETING Tara Klostreich Karrie Gregor Jolene Harty Diana Hermes AUDIENCE DIRECTOR Rose Olson CONTACT INFORMATION Southern Valley Living PO Box 760 Wahpeton, ND 58074 ads@wahpetondailynews.com ADVERTISING INQUIRIES 701-642-8585 Southern Valley Living is published four times a year by the Daily News.

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Plan before Planting Story and Photos by Jason Goltz

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any times when I’ve looked at a sickly tree, it didn’t take long to determine the culprit.

It wasn’t a pest, or a disease, but the very person who planted it. The damage caused from improper planting often doesn’t show up until years later.

The very first consideration before a tree is even purchased is to decide where it will be planted. How big will the tree grow? Will the branches interfere with the roofline of a building or powerlines? Will the roots affect the foundation of a building or an underground utility? It’s a shame when a tree has spent years reaching maturity only to be cut down because it was planted in the wrong location.

Trees can come as bare root stock, but often they are in a pot or the roots are in a ball wrapped in burlap and wire.

When trees are potted or wrapped, the roots will begin to grow in a circular fashion which will later cause the roots to girdle the main trunk. Essentially, the tree chokes itself.

A tree suffering from girdling can be easily recognized since it will often be flat on one side of the trunk. After

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cutting, the cross section of the trunk will look like a “D”.

The reason for this growth is the girdling root is preventing the affected side of the tree from growing at the same rate and the growth rings will be closer together. The same effect can be seen when a tree is growing too close to a sidewalk or other obstruction.

Another common problem is when the tree is planted too deeply. The visual sign for this is the shape of the trunk that is not buttressed, but rather straight. It almost looks like a fence post. The trunk will swell where the trunk meets the roots. This is as deep as the tree should be planted. The sapwood of the trunk cannot withstand prolonged moisture exposure and if below ground will rot, eventually causing the tree to decline and die.

When preparing for planting a tree, it is important to expose the roots. Water the tree thoroughly the day before planting. Remove it from the pot, or unwrap the roots from the burlap and wire, then use a garden hose to rinse the soil away from the roots. This will allow the roots to be gently separated so they can grow outward from the main trunk.

I have seen people use a utility knife and cut vertically along the root ball in order to sever the girdling roots. They believe this will prevent girdling, but the section of root that remains attached to the trunk is still curved and will regrow in a circular fashion anyway.

A hole dug for a new tree planting should not be deep

and narrow. In other words, it should not be pot shaped.

The hole should be shallow and wide so the roots can be spread out. This means that the tree will have to be staked for at least the first year, if not longer. It will also have to be watered regularly.

When staking the tree, it should be staked on two or three sides. Do not use rope or wire around the trunk because rope and wire will damage the trunk by cutting into the bark. Wide strips of fabric such as a cotton sheet or burlap, work best for supporting and will biodegrade if the support is forgotten about. Nylon straps are fine, too, but will need to be removed before they grow into the bark. Do not support the tree too rigidly. The tree must be allowed some movement so the trunk can adapt to the wind.

The tree should be watered every seven to 10 days, depending on the weather. Since the hole was shallow, it will be easy to dig down a few inches to see how dry the soil is. The soil around the tree should be moist, not muddy.

Fertilizer shouldn’t be necessary the first year and by the second year, watering will not have to be so frequent and the tree may not need to be supported any longer.

Whether planting a tree on Arbor Day, Earth Day or any day, do some planning before the planting. Choose a spot where it can be enjoyed without causing issues above or below ground. Prepare the tree for a long stay. If you do your part, it could be enjoyed for generations.

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Pittsburgh Paints 2016 paint color trends have an array of great colors to change the look of any room in your home, such as a vibrant combination of orange poppy with a more muted tone of holly glen (soft blue green). Not ready for the bold look? The comforting feel of hot stone, lost at sea or my alibi mix soft taupe with mild grays/blues and are great colors for any room of your home.

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Choosing a paint color can be one of the more frustrating tasks when redecorating, so here are a few tips for choosing colors: • Choose paint color last: Choose your flooring, fabrics and window treatments first and coordinate your paint color from there • Don’t hold you paint chips to the wall: Hold your chips next to your furniture and window treatments to see how it will coordinate • Selecting the right white: If you use a clean white, make sure your décor calls for a clean white • If your décor is warm, choose a creamy white to add warmth to a setting • Repeat colors in a room at least twice to create a unified flow. Use your color at least one other time in your space, either in a pillow or small accent piece as it will help pull your style together • Hallways: Painting one side of the hallway a different, darker color than the other can reduce the tunnel effect • If you have a favorite piece of art, pull your two favorite colors from the piece and use them in various accents around the room • Small rooms: Covering all the surfaces of a room in one color makes it feel larger. Choose a warm and rich, or soft and soothing hue and paint all walls, including the ceiling • Accent walls: Chose the most noticeable wall in the room for your accent wall Painting is the one design element that can completely transform a room. It is also the least expensive and easiest way to refresh a space. If you are considering painting a room or several rooms this spring, keep in mind color choice is a very personal matter – you are the one who has to live with your new paint color, so choose a hue that suits you, your family and lifestyle.

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Though Joseph N. Nicollet is more known for his work on the Mississippi River, his most memorable quote was inspired by the Coteau des Prairies “In attempting a faint description of this beautiful country, my thoughts and feelings are painfully brought back to it … the vast and magnificent valley of the Red River, which there displayed itself before us, spreading itself in an almost insensible slope to the east and to the north, and bounded only by the horizon. May I not be permitted, in this place, to introduce a few reflections on the magical influence of the prairies? It is difficult to express by words the varied impressions which the spectacle produces. Their sight never wearies. To look at a prairie up or down; to ascend one of its undulations; to reach a small plateau, moving from wave to wave over alternate swells and depressions; and, finally to reach the vast interminable low prairie, that extends itself in front. Be it for hours, days, or weeks, one never tires; pleasurable and exhilarating sensations are all the time felt; ennui is never experienced. Doubtless there are moments when excessive heat, a want of fresh water, and other

privations, remind one that life is a toil; but these drawbacks are of short duration. There is almost always a breeze over them. The security one feels in knowing that there are no concealed dangers, so vast is the extent which the eye takes in; no difficulties of road; a far spreading verdure, relieved by a profusion of variously colored flowers; the azure of the sky above, or the tempest that can be seen from its beginning to its end; the beautiful modifications of the changing clouds; the curious looming of objects between earth and sky, taxing the ingenuity every moment to rectify; all, everything, is calculated to excite the perceptions, and keep alive the imagination. In the summer season, especially, everything upon the prairies is cheerful, graceful, and animated.

The Indians, with herds of deer, antelope and buffalo, give life and motion to them. It is then they should be visited; and I pity the man whose soul could remain unmoved under such a scene of excitement.”

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The earth was just beginning to wake, flashes of green gathered first in the ditch and migrated through lawns and into the trees in a magnificent splash of color that overtook the monochromatic brown of spring and then summer on the North Dakota plains The lazy moo of a cow drifted along the wind, blending with the distinguishable cluck of a pheasant hiding somewhere in the tall grass. Overseeing this blending of tame and wild is a sentinel on the prairie, the Coteau des Prairies Lodge. Once you near Rutland, North Dakota, look southeast to see this mammoth structure, perched along the Coteau des Prairies land mass, a 200-mile elevated range that runs north across the North Dakota border.

There is peace and quiet outside the lodge. The same influence is inside this rustic, yet refined, lodge, constructed with native North Dakota pine that is as much about accents as structural support.

Lose yourself in the 360-degree views outside the lodge as breathtaking prairie can be seen from each window, the farmland that looks like a patchwork quilt from the height and 16 | Southern Valley LIVING • Summer 2016

scope of the entire wall of windows facing north.

Life is just starting to burgeon with the gamboling calves chasing each other in a nearby pasture to the crops creating their seasonal stand in each direction.

This lodge mimics the romantic period of exploration, when Joseph N. Nicollet, a French-born American, was hired by the U.S. government to explore the region of the upper Mississippi and Missouri River valleys to develop an accurate map of the area. On the return journey of his final expedition, while trekking south across the grassy plains of eastern North Dakota, he came upon the towering northern tip of the Coteau des Prairies.

On the eve of Aug. 15, 1839, making camp on the shores of Sprague Lake, three miles southeast of present-day Rutland, Nicollet wrote, “The head of the Coteau is very near us. It presents

an imposing mass, beautiful to eyes which have seen nothing but plains and rolling plateaus. It is the Alps of this area.”

Like a manor house of old, the Coteau des Prairies Lodge oversees the vagaries of nature, a testament to the romantic start when Nicollet first saw this towering mass of twisting and rising hills, filled with trees and shrubs, assorted wildlife, in such contrast to the flat prairie at its feet.

The lodge blends well with the land around it — a piece of nature itself.

The lodge is owned and managed by the Breker family, who entered the hospitality business as a means of diversifying their farming operation.

The dream to build this structure had rooted years ago, when Joe Breker brought his college friend, John Hanson, to visit the family farm. This trip naturally included heading to what was Joe’s favorite place to visit, what

his family called the Norby pasture purchased by his father, Clarence Breker, in 1978.

There wasn’t a winding road in place as there is today. But the view from the top of this ridge was as inspiring 30 years ago as it is today and would eventually serve as more than a pasture as the view had inspired generations of the Breker family.

But we are getting too far ahead in this story. The seed for the lodge was first developed by an outsider. John Hanson grew up on a ranch along the Little Missouri River in the Badlands of North Dakota and dreamed of one day building a lodging and hospitality business on his ranch. He took one look at this view, what he said was the second most beautiful place in North Dakota, the first naturally being his ranch. He told Joe Breker then to build his own lodge, right there in rural Rutland.

Olivia Stenvold, daughter of Joe and Patty Breker and manager of Coteau des Prairies Lodge, said it took time for this concept to grow. Joe and Patty were starting their own farming operation, raising their children and building a life for themselves.

Their children grew and started their own lives, including Olivia returning home to work the farm with Joe after earning a food science degree from North Dakota State University. She said farming had been a lifelong inter-

est. She was newly engaged to the man she would marry, Austin Stenvold, and looked to earn her own living and worked alongside her father on the farm.

You see, the Brekers are first a farming family, from brothers Joe and Eugene, to their children. Much of their livelihood had been tied to farming, so as the family looked at ways to diversify, they kept coming back to the idea of creating a lodge.

“At the time, things were good so the farm could easily support our families. But knowing the way the farming cycle goes, it just wasn’t a good idea for everyone to draw their wages from some form of farming,” Olivia said. Her husband, Austin, is a partner in Joe’s Ag Supply, while she and Joe operated the family farm. Joe’s brother, Eugene, was also involved in farming — the common theme for all is making a living off the land.

The romance of this idyllic spot created dreams among many family members. Eugene had been toying with the idea of building something commercial on this ridge since the early 2000s, more of a fantasy than an actual business plan, but he began sketching designs for a building and hinting his idea to Joe and other family members.

Then on Christmas Day about five years ago, Joe announced to Patty and their children it was time to move for-

ward with this long-anticipated lodge, based on a concept of agri-tourism that Joe had been undertaking by offering tours on the Breker farm for years. His favorite part of the tour was the Norby pasture, with its encompassing views of the entire farm.

This was the perfect time to develop the Coteau des Prairies Lodge, which included the planning and construction of it until the lodge opened in October 2012.

Joe, living on the farm, was involved with every step of the process and logged countless hours pouring his heart into the project. Eugene was the mastermind behind the main design and architecture — his vision helped the family “believe the unbelievable.”

Patty single-handedly caulked and stained the log walls, which was no small task, and she was responsible for finishings and décor. Cher (Breker) Spieker headed up a troupe of quilters who designed and hand-made quilted bed runners for themed rooms. Cher’s husband, Doug, made custom metalwork, an integral part of the lodge.

Joe wanted something to complement the family farm that would still be at the heart of this new undertaking. He has always loved showing people around the farm, but now they would have a nice place to stay.

Olivia said the plan initially called for a much smaller lodge. But as the family did their research and devel-

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oped a business plan it was decided to increase the scope of the lodge.

“Every time we did more research, we found out the demand was for a place for families to gather. Well, most families are 30-plus people,” so going smaller would limit the lodge’s availability for larger gatherings.

There are 10 bedrooms, all with a different theme, most of which have their own private bathrooms.

The lodge is now in the midst of its busy season, which runs from the end of April to October. This year, there are only two weekends in which the entire lodge is rented.

The goal is for entire lodge rental, Olivia explained, not individual room rentals. They cater to family reunions, weddings and business retreats.

So far this summer, 13 weddings are scheduled, two class reunions and the other weekends will be family reunions, Olivia said.

Always looking ahead, Olivia and Joe walked around the lodge one spring morning to talk about their dreams, how the lodge came to fruition and what their plans are for its future. Construction of a three-season porch was well underway on the western edge of the wrap-around porch, which wasn’t being used all that often because it typically was the coldest, hottest or windiest. Plus, when there are large weddings taking place here, 18 | Southern Valley LIVING • Summer 2016

more room was needed since Olivia refuses to cram 200-some people into the great room.

There still are elements of the lodge that are being developed, such as the upper story that used to house rollaways in a more open concept, but grew into three new bedrooms with double beds since there was a need for more bedrooms, Olivia said.

She pointed to the logs and sloping ceiling with a sense of pride and said the rooms had only a few minor details to complete before they were completely finished.

The worry from the beginning was the lodge itself wouldn’t be big enough. “Every step of the way when we were building, it was like, ‘oh boy,’” Joe said.

“We don’t have enough storage,” Olivia added.

“Or bathrooms. We don’t have this, we don’t have that, then we would try and accommodate it. That’s why we built this,” Joe said, going beyond the four-bedroom and two-bathroom model that originally was considered.

The family has a good foothold among those seeking a place to host family reunions and weddings, but businesses are slower in venturing to rural Rutland for a retreat.

Location has been both a pro and con, Joe said, making the concept of marketing an important one.

The lodge is as much about com-

fort as it is a spotlight for the dramatic views outside the windows. Each twist and turn inside brings yet another glimpse of character and charm, from the observation point at the top of the lodge, to the hand-built wrought-iron railings and weathered logs along the wall, used as accents throughout.

It as much a part of nature as the outside world, with the constant tug of wind that stirs the imagination as much as charges the air with energy.

Stand on the outside porch to become lost in the North Dakota vista, in the wildflowers and sound of nesting birds. Stand on the porch and look in any direction, let the gust of wind caress your face and tug at your hair in the remote beauty of the Coteau des Prairies Lodge. Sit back and listen to the wind whisper its secrets and wild call.

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Bell peppers, seeded and quartered (your choice of color and flavor) 8 asparagus spears

DIRECTIONS: Skewer the shrimp, scallops and peppers and top the skewer with a lemon wedge.

Brush with olive oil or butter and season to taste. Grill the skewer on medium high heat for 6 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and brush lightly with butter.

Brush the asparagus spears with olive oil or butter and season to taste then grill for 4 minutes per side.

To plate, lay the asparagus on the plate and top with the seafood skewer. Serves 2

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Keeping It

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Defining one’s clothing style comes down to a few simple factors: Practicality, affordability and lasting style PRACTICALITY

The first question is always, “Does the garment do what it is intended to do?”

“Are the gloves warm, or do they just look good?” “Does the bra fit, or does it just look good, too?” “Are the shoes right for my job in the clinic, or did I buy them just because I’ve always wanted a pair of X brand shoes?”

Along with this, the clothing should be comfortable. It shouldn’t constrict your blood flow. It should keep you warm or cool. It shouldn’t scratch, pinch, or be too long or short. How many of us have those jeans we wedge ourselves into with great pain? How many clothes are either too big or too small and yet we wear them because of other reasons beyond practicality?

AFFORDABILITY

It is possible to buy clothing items for the price of a sandwich and they last about as long as well. It seems they wear out quickly and need to be replaced often. It would be better to save up and buy something of higher quality, which is more durable and will last longer. Why purchase a garment several times when once will do? Our disposable society has made it

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easy for us to change wardrobes with the seasons. Our closets are so packed with garments they are wedged in like sardines. Yet we open the closet door and say, “I just don’t have anything to wear.”

It’s a true maxim in sales that the more options you give someone, the more confused they are and are more likely to just freeze. They want to pick the right item and not be stuck with the wrong one. If the choice is between two options, let’s say, two blouses, the choice is easy to make. But what if the choice is between 15 blouses? “Maybe the green one … no, the one with yellow piping … wait, what if it’s the pink one that works best.”

 Floral prints. The styles and colors

we see in nature are always pleasing to the eye. This is especially true for the large, bold prints we see in flowers. These designs can look good on blouses, pants and even scarves.

 White

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How easy and simple is that? It

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Spice it up with a scarf. Wear it long and accent with a belt over the top. Wear a shirt underneath and you can leave it unbuttoned for an open, breezy feeling.

Being in style need not be expensive, time consuming, or difficult if you buy wisely and keep it simple.

LASTING STYLE

This one is more difficult to comprehend. Styles change, right? Fashion is always evolving. But there are certain fashions that never go out of style. Here are a few of them:  The

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 Animal

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aron Abel, 22, Breckenridge, Minnesota, expresses himself through drawing. Whatever flows through his mind ends up on paper.

He is an artist who reaches inspiration from many different avenues.

When Abel was younger, the images were from the “Star Wars” series. Now they’re of landscapes, family members and more. Those early years influenced him in ways he now appreciates.

“We own a family farm, so we’re big into farming. I draw a lot of agriculture-type pictures,” he said. “I have been kind of getting more into the nature drawings, too.”

Abel’s artwork often comes from family requests and interests. The drawings of his relatives come from photographs, Abel said.

“For my aunt, one was of her and her grandchild, which she really loved. And then, one of her husband, Roger Johnson. He was kind of a big part of our family. He helped out on the farm.”

Roger Johnson served in the ND Army National Guard, Abel said.

“He was pretty proud of that, so I drew a picture for her — a picture of them together,” Abel said. “I gave the original to her and then I made a copy so I could have a record of it.”

Abel uses pencils in his work.

“I have two sets of drawing pencils, but I have drawn two or three pictures with a touch of charcoal in them. I’m kind of getting into that a little bit,” he said.

According to Abel, his early days of science fiction-inspired artwork sparked his creativity. He realized he was good at drawing in kindergarten, he said. “It wasn’t just drawing, it was coloring, too.”

Abel began getting attention for his work at a young age.

“My teacher used one of my projects — it was of a pumpkin and she really liked it, so she used it as a refer-

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ence in the class,” he said.

In his early artwork, Abel experimented with vanishing points. This is a concept where parallel lines in a drawing may continue, but can’t be seen anymore by the viewer.

For example, a street or highway may be visible in part of a drawing, then seem to disappear, obscured by some other aspect of the drawing.

“I used to do a lot of those (kinds of artwork) and I think it was third or fourth grade, I had the same teacher, Mr. Matt Diaz,” he said. “We did a vanishing point project for his class on one of those big tag boards.”

Abel’s drawing was of a train and according to him, Diaz still keeps it in his classroom for use as a reference on vanishing points. This honor is quite touching to Abel.

Abel is happy working on the farm and doesn’t intend for his art to be anything more than a hobby. He studied farm management at North Dakota State College of Science.

“I draw whenever I’m in the mood,” Abel added.

When the mood strikes, Abel takes his tablet in hand and captures whatever has gained his interest on paper.

He doesn’t rely on other artists for influence. He simply sits down and draws.

“My mom, Sarah, and I would go to the dollar store and we’d just get big sheets of drawing paper. I’d get four or five and go home and sit there and draw all day,” he said.

The time it takes for Abel to create his artwork varies, he said.

“It depends on if it’s a scene, or just a drawing of an object or a character,” he said. “Most of the time, it takes 2–4 hours, unless they’re people, then it’s double that.”

Some of the most personal artwork Abel’s created has been for his fiancee, Brooke Friederichs.

“The first one I did for her was probably six years ago and that was of a rose. It was pretty simple. I know she likes red roses and red is her favorite color. The second one

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I did for her was a sea turtle. That one took me five hours.

And the third one I did for her was a picture of just the two of us,” he said.

Art is a personal preference, just like an artist’s work is unique to their own style. Although Abel began drawing at a young age, he doesn’t have anything to show for it. This young artist didn’t hang on to much of his early artwork, he added, only starting to keep it while in high

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school. In the years since then, his personal collection has grown from a folder’s worth to a binder.

“I don’t even really put them on Facebook,” he said.

“Brooke does and when I gave those drawings to my aunt, she did.”

Abel considers himself happy to be out of the limelight, but he has no intention of putting down the pencil any time in the near future.

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Why? Because staff, management and board members live in these communities, too. Customers have direct contact with the decision-makers within the financial institution. You see us at basketball games, shopping at the local grocery store and sitting next to you in church. Community bankers are accountable to our customers. It’s fundamental to our business structure and the key to our longevity.

Federal Reserve researchers state that community banks are better at managing small business loans because they are owned, managed, staffed and funded by members of the community and thus have an intimate knowledge of the local area. Community banks are businesses themselves, so they understand the needs of small business owners.

Through recessions and economic booms alike, community banks have funded farmers and entrepreneurs. Community banks throughout the country hold less than 20 percent of the U.S. banking industry assets, yet they provide 55 percent of small business loans. Because independent banks are vested in their communities, with local control, we are more agile in customizing financing packages for each individual situation. Our focus is not on fees, quotas and volume, but on the specific needs of our customers and how we can together serve the customer, the community and the bank’s best interests.

Although independent banks tend to be smaller in size, they generally are required to follow the same regulations as large franchised institutions. This adds to our cost of doing business as does paying income and sales taxes, both state and local, thus reinvesting in our communities.

Families, farmers and businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and they should look to business partners who pay their fair share when it comes to supporting the

local community, state and nation. Credit union customers pay more local, state and federal taxes, whereas the credit unions themselves pay no taxes.

Local banks succeed only when the communities they serve also grow and thrive. Communities only thrive when families and individuals thrive. We encourage our employees to be active in local organizations and take leadership roles. We understand leadership in the community is important on all levels, from economic development activities to volunteer support services like the fire department and ambulance service. Community bankers are found on city councils, school boards, park boards and the like.

It is appropriate that National Small Business Week (May 1–7) immediately follows Community Banking Month (April). The foundation of community banking is a lifelong partnership, where the interests of all parties are valued.

Community banks are known for personal service, hometown support — $68 of every $100 spent at locally owned businesses stays in the community — trusted advisers and local decision making. Stop at any local independent bank to discuss your financial situation and learn how we can help you realize your financial dreams and contribute to a more vibrant and sustainable economy in your community.

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HEALTH

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By John Kannenberg

The dictionary defines disease as being “not at ease.”

Let’s break it down even further.

So true it is. Since we all want to be at ease it stands to reaDISEASE: What is not at ease? My head hurts — my son we need to do what we can to remedy what makes us ill. body is telling me something is not right with its internal But, did you ever stop to think that functions. If left unaddressed, the problem maybe disease is a good thing? If your will get worse, maybe even downslide to knee hurts or if you have a headache, it’s dementia, brain fog or a tumor. because your body is trying to tell you CAUSE: What caused this? Did I get “...every American something. What is accomplished by taktoo little sleep? Was I at the computer too ing pain relievers to eliminate the knee long? Am I dehydrated? needs to become pain? Was the cause of the pain addressed, CURE: If dehydrated, drink water. If intelligent in or only the result of the cause? you are at the computer too long? Go for a regard to disease, My friend was riding in a pickup in the walk and look at things far away. mountains of California with his friend.

PREVENTION: Drink water on a reguits causes, The vehicle overheated, a warning light lar basis until your urine is a pale yellow prevention came on, steam came out of the radiator color. Don’t wait for desperate thirst and and cure.” and they pulled over. My friend started headaches. If you get too little sleep, go to to go look for water but his buddy said, bed earlier.

“Wait. I got this.” He reached under the But what do you do for more serious dash with a pair of pliers and cut the wire conditions? According to Harvard Medito the warning light. “There. I fixed it.” cal School, the consumption of large amounts of red meat OK, that’s aspirin. Cutting off the warning signal – pain increase the risk of colo-rectal cancer by 28 percent.1 So, here we see a cause. If we wanted to prevent this cancer, – did not affect the actual problem and these problems raise what could we do? Eliminate the causes? Correct. Pretty their ugly heads later in life. simple, isn’t it?

Disease, at its core, is remedial. It’s the body trying to JOHN’S HEALTH TIP: Spend the next two weeks findremedy itself. As such, we don’t want to suppress or elimiing out everything you can about the cause, prevention and nate the disease process but rather manage it. cure for a disease that is in your family. You will be amazed So what do we do? The one thing we value most in this at what you learn. life is health. Do you ever wonder why so little of what it takes to stay healthy is taught in our schools? Now is the JOHN’S HOT TIPS time when every American needs to become intelligent in • Drink lots of water regard to disease, its causes, prevention and cure. Please re• Sweat, either from exertion or from a sauna/jacuzzi, read the previous sentence. We need to become intelligent to open the skin’s pores in regard to disease, its causes, prevention and cure • Eat foods containing fiber (fruits, vegetables, grains) What causes gout? Osteoporosis? Diabetes? Fibromyalto help evacuate the colon of old fecal material gia? Chronic back pain? Cancer? Dandruff?

Let’s take that headache we mentioned. Are headaches 1) http://www.health.harvard.edu/family_health_guide/red-meat-and-colon-cancer caused by an aspirin deficiency in the diet?

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The origins of iced tea are still in question. Various sources state that iced tea emerged in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair. However, records indicate that iced tea may have been served even earlier than 1904.

In 1839, “The Kentucky Housewife” cookbook featured a recipe for a chilled tea punch. In 1879, another cookbook, “Housekeeping in Old Virginia,” included a recipe for sweet tea, a popular, sweeter version of iced tea. It is widely believed that tea was served cold in areas of the southern United States before iced tea became a novelty elsewhere.

Many historical accounts credit the 1904 World’s Fair with introducing iced tea to the masses. Particularly warm June weather at the fair led British tea vendor Richard Blechynden to rethink his idea for a tea party to promote Ceylon and Indian Tea at his vendor pavillion. While the public lined up for a nearby ice cream vendor in an effort to escape the heat, few people were in line to sample a cup of hot tea.

Blechynden adapted to the situation and noticed an ice delivery at a nearby food stand. He purchased blocks of ice and began picking away to chip ice into glasses. He poured the brewed tea over the ice and began offering it to the crowd. The iced tea was a success and helped to solidify a beverage that residents of the southern United States had long been enjoying. According to the company Teas Etc., 85 percent of the tea consumed in the United States today is served over ice. Iced tea is also enjoyed all over the world.

Although Blechynden may have not been the true originator behind iced tea, he did help bring the drink to the masses and also assisted in introducing Americans to tea grown in India. Until then, tea imported from China was the most commonly consumed tea in the United States.

The invention of the first commercial electric refrigerator for home use in 1913 also helped solidify the widespread consumption of iced tea, since the refrigerator made it much easier to store chilled tea.

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green tea leaves for brewing long before black tea became the standard. That’s because green tea cut from China and Japan was imported to North America. During World War II, trade between the United States and China and Japan was halted, leaving India to supply the majority of the tea to America. They sent over their black tea, and most people continued to brew black tea even after WWII ended.

Iced tea enthusiasts will tell you the beverage is best created from loose tea leaves and should not be left to sit longer than 72 hours to prevent the natural health benefits from fading. Allow a pot of tea to cool before pouring it over ice, then enjoy the nutritionally sound and delicious benefits of iced tea.

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Add fruit slices or other fruits or flavorings. *Simple Syrup: 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup water. Combine in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil while stirring until all sugar is dissolved. Cool before adding to cold beverages.

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Cancer survivors and families stand for the “Pledge of Allegiance” during the Richland Wilkin Relay for Life event held April 2. Sabrina Stillwell Wasvik, left, formerly of Breckenridge, was the main speaker.

The Merlin’s Soldiers team walks a lap around the track at Relay for Life. The team supports cancer survivor Merlin Beto, shown holding the baby, with family and friends.

A team of Rothsay, Minn. students wore Superman costumes at this year’s Relay for Life event.

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More than 300 women attended the 21st annual Ladies’ Night “Conservation is Bloomin’” event held at the Wahpeton Eagles Club on April 7.

Daryl Ritchison, North Dakota assistant state climatologist, was the guest speaker at the 21st annual Ladies’ Night “Conservation is Bloomin’” event, held in April at the Wahpeton Eagles Club.

Radio personality Robbie Daniels of FOX 107.9 was the host of the Carter Casey Benefit held at the Eagles Club April 22.

Friends of the Casey family helped people sign up for the auctions at the Carter Casey Benefit. Seated from left: Dee Dee Rezac, Pam Johnson and Laurie Christensen.

Terri and Brian Hallquist of Wahpeton check out one of the many tables of silent auction items donated to the Carter Casey Benefit.

Carter Casey is a Breckenridge High School student battling cancer.

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Bob Veland, broker associate for Century 21 Vista and owner of Veland Appraisal, poses with a slot machine in his office during the April Community Mixer, a Wahpeton-Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce event.

Greta Guck, Leach Public Library director, poses for a photo in the leprechaun cut-out at the second annual St. Patty’s Day Bash, a fundraiser for St. Catherine’s Living Center on March 17.

Dr. William Welder, Prairie Vision, celebrates with Allison Cleveland, Breckenridge, Minn., during the Community Mixer event in April. Cleveland was ‘the big winner of the day,’ scoring a set of lenses and half-price frames.

Karie Trupka checks out a Little Free Library at the St. Patty’s Day Bash held at the Wahpeton Eagles Club in March.

Tangled Salon stylists Alyssa Waskosky, Vicky Grohnke, Molly Rosemore and Brittany Gumeringer hosted a giant beer pong game set up at the St. Patty’s Day Bash event held in March.

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Why I love living in the

Southern Valley

By Nancy Olthoff

‘It is a nice, quiet, little town with a lot of really nice people living in the city

By Cliff Barth | Photo Carrie McDermott and the community around us’ I was raised on a farm about five miles south of Wolverton, Minnesota, along with my three brothers and two sisters. I attended elementary school in Wolverton and grades 7–12 in Breckenridge, Minnesota. I enjoyed farm life but it was always a treat to go into Wolverton.

When I was young the town seemed really busy. There were two gas stations, two churches, an implement dealer, meat market, post office, Coast to Coast Hardware store, an old hotel, school, Community Center ­— where I spent many Saturdays roller skating, the lumber yard, grocery store, phone company, restaurant — with the best doughnuts, VFW building, a 3.2 bar, grain elevator and the Wolverton Mountain Bar. A large number of them are no longer in business today and many of the buildings have been torn down. The school house that was home

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to District 31 Victoria’s has recently been sold and we are excited about the future of their business as renovations begin. Of course, we are always looking for someone to start a new business here.

I am married and have three grown daughters, along with a couple of sons-in-law and two grandchildren.

Wolverton was a great place to raise my girls. There was still quite a bit of activity around the city when they were young. They were involved in church functions, town and country softball, Girl Scouts and there was still roller skating going on in the Community Center for them to enjoy.

I’ve been a member of the volunteer rescue team since 1991 and served on the city council for several years prior to becoming the mayor in 2010.

NANCY OLTHOFF is the mayor of Wolverton, Minnesota

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Wolverton, Minn. in the early days. Business places of interest as follows: 1) Town Hall: Upstairs used for dances and ground floor used for storing seed grain, 2) Peterson Blacksmith Shop, 3) Kirkhoven Grocery Store, 4) Melbostad Livery Stable: Note straw pile behind Town Hall, 5) Melbostad and Osten Grocery, 6) Salem Lutheran Church, 7) School, 8) Okko Chedin General Merchandise Store. (Valley Alert, 1968) Summer 2016 • Southern Valley LIVING | 47