Prairie Sky News April 2023

DAKOTA GARDENER: CARNIVOROUS PLANTS Courtesy of Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension - Grand Forks County

My daughter received a Venus fly trap plant for her birthday. I won’t say who gave it to her, but you can probably guess. Right away we had to research how to care for the plant. The gift giver really should have done her homework first. Work will be needed to ensure the plant survives in our indoor environment.

Venus fly trap plants are carnivorous plants. Carnivorous plants are unique because they can trap and kill insects. Usually, carnivorous plants grow in acidic soil lacking nutrients. The plants use the extra nutrients from the insects to supplement their nutritional needs.

The book “Growing Carnivorous Plants” by Barry A. Rice provides valuable information for growing Venus fly traps as well as other carnivorous plants. Venus fly trap potting media is typically a 1:1 ratio of sand and peat moss and there are commercial mixes available on the market.

To survive indoors, the Venus fly trap plant needs warmth and humidity that imitates the conditions of their native range. For example, warm summers (80 degrees Fahrenheit) and cool winters (60 degrees Fahrenheit) with humidity of 50% to 80%. As a result, Venus fly traps are most often grown in closed terrariums or in a tray with rocks and water. It is recommended to water with purified or distilled water.

In its native environment, the flowers of a Venus fly trap plant are good for pollinators. However, they can be removed from plants grown indoors as they use lots of energy.

While Venus fly trap plants can use photosynthesis to produce food, they rely on trapping insects to supplement their nutrients. This is something that you will have to help the plant with when growing it indoors.

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Carnivorous plants will not survive outdoors in North Dakota. Some species can survive mild winters, but most prefer the warmer climates farther south. Some species of Venus fly traps are native to areas in North and South Carolina.

The Venus fly trap plant has two shelled-shaped leaves that form the trap. The leaves have tough guard hairs on the edge that kind of look like teeth. When an unlucky insect triggers the small hairs on the inside of the leaves, the leaves close. The leaves trap the insect and release acids to digest the insect.

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Insects for food should be about one-third as long as the trap. Insects can be put in the freezer so that it is easier to place them in in the trap. It is not recommended to feed Venus fly trap plants raw meat as it can cause bacterial issues and harm the plant.

Shockingly, insects are in short supply in winter. So, we are hoping our plant is in good enough health to grow until we can hunt down some insects this spring. Maybe I can catch some fungus gnats at work.

Lesson learned (again), it is helpful to research a plant before you buy it to make sure you have the correct environment for it to grow. So you or I won’t have to say, “I tried, but it died.” Happy gardening.

Venus fly trap plants can use photosynthesis to produce food, they rely on trapping insects to supplement their nutrients. (NDSU photo)

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YOUTH FARM SAFETY CAMPS SET Courtesy of Angie Johnson, NDSU

Youth will be able to learn about safe farm and ranch practices during three statewide Farm Safety Camps that North Dakota State University Extension is hosting this year. Camping dates and location are:

May 23-25, Williston State College Campus, Williston

May 30- June 1, NDSU Campus, Fargo

June 26-28, Bismarck State College Campus, Bismarck

The camps cover the basics of safe tractor and machinery operation, general farm hazards, livestock handling, use of personal protective equipment, and basic first-aid and first-response procedures.

“These camps are designed to help teens become familiar with the most serious hazards associated with operating tractors and agricultural machinery, along with the fundamentals of safe operation and maintenance,” says Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator, who is collaborating with NDSU Extension agents to conduct these camps.

Participants will receive hands-on experience and learning opportunities, including:

• Safe tractor operation, including a tractor driving obstacle course

• Livestock handling

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Youth will have opportunities for hands-on learning, including utilizing farm equipment on obstacle courses to simulate actual farm situations. Livestock handling sessions will allow participants to interact with animals and learn more about animal behaviors and safety when working with animals. ATV certification and Stop the Bleed certification are also included.

Federal law under the Hazardous Occupations Order for Agriculture requires that youth under the age of 16 receive certification of training prior to employment on farms operated by anyone other than a parent or guardian. The program is for youth 14 and 15 years old. Youth who are 13 can participate, and the license they receive will become valid when

they reach their 14th birthday.

By successfully passing this program, participants will receive official certification to operate tractors over 20 horsepower and some pieces of farm machinery when working for a farmer or rancher outside the family.

“While this certification is not required for youth to work on their own family farm, we encourage all teens who plan to work on a farm to participate in this program,” says Johnson. “These camps are designed to strengthen communication skills between parents, employers and teen workers on the farm. Farm safety training prepares the next generation of the workforce with the safety skills needed to prevent injuries and fatalities on the job.”

Camps are open to youth from all counties in North Dakota. Youth do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to participate.

Registration opens April 1. The deadline to register is April 30. The cost of each camp is $275. Registration for both camps can be found online at ndsu.ag/youthfarmsafety.

For more information regarding farm safety camp, please contact your local county Extension agent.

NDSU WESTERN EQUESTRIAN TEAM FINISHES STRONG Courtesy of Tara Swanson, NDSU

The North Dakota State University Western Equestrian Team finished their regular season as the regional high point team overall. This honor allows NDSU to compete as a team at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Western Semi-Finals hosted in Weirsdale, Florida, March 18-19.

Riders representing NDSU in the team competition at semi-finals will be:

• REINING: Sarah Schutt, senior, Greenfield, Minnesota

• OPEN HORSEMANSHIP: Michaela Long, senior, Rochester, Minnesota

• RANCH RIDING: Haley Maro, sophomore, Monticello, Minnesota

• LEVEL II HORSEMANSHIP: Maro

• LEVEL I HORSEMANSHIP: McCartney Knutson, junior, New London, Minnesota

• ROOKIE HORSEMANSHIP: Audrey Miller, junior, Fargo, North Dakota

• BEGINNER HORSEMANSHIP: Rachel Bosserman, junior, Golva, North Dakota

• LONG WAS RESERVE CHAMPION HIGH POINT

RIDER Others placed in individual classes. The top two riders in each class qualify for semi-final competition as individuals.

Individual placings by class are:

REINING: Long - regional champion, advancing to semifinal competition Schutt - fifth place.

RANCH RIDING: Kooper Shagena, junior, Horace, North Dakota – regional champion, advancing to semi-final competition.

OPEN WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP: Long - reserve regional champion, advancing to semi-final competition.

LEVEL II WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP: Shagena - reserve regional champion, advancing to semi-final competition.

ROOKIE WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP: Maro - reserve regional champion, advancing to semi-final competition; Knutson - fourth place; Grace Wicklund, sophomore, Andover, Minnesota - honorable mention; Bella Jurgens, junior, Lino Lakes, Minnesota - honorable mention.

BEGINNER HORSEMANSHIP: Skye Althoff, junior, Rockville, Minnesota - regional champion, advancing to semi-final competition; Kaylee Barrieau, junior, Minnetrista, Minnesota - reserve regional champion, advancing to semi-final competition; ChristiAnna Schmidt, junior, Beulah, North Dakota - fourth place.

STORIES OF THE RESURRECTION AS TOLD IN THE GOSPELS

Easter is a holy day on the Christian calendar that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is described in the Gospels of the New Testament, which millions of Christians read every year, especially during the Lenten season, which is a 40-day period that directly precedes Easter Sunday.

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John comprise the canonical Gospels. Each book can help Christians understand and connect with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The following are passages from each of the canonical Gospels that help to tell the story of the resurrection of Jesus.

Matthew 28: 1-10

Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is

going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you." So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."

Mark 16: 2-7

And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. And they said among themselves, "Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?" And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. And he saith unto them, "Be not affrighted: ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you."

Luke 24: 1-12

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise." And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.

John 20: 1-10

Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

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ND OUTDOORS Courtesy of Doug Leier, Outreach Biologist, NDGF

This year 7,142 spring turkey tags were available

While the appearance of an American robin, emergence of a crocus or the first pitch at spring training might signal to some that spring has arrive, the real spring season opens April 8 with the turkey season and continues through May 14.

This year 7,142 spring turkey tags were available, just 235 fewer than last year with 22 units having more licenses available, eight with fewer and 11 remaining the same. Of note, unit 21 in Hettinger and Adams counties remains closed.

While turkeys seem to get hidden in the shadows of deer and pheasants, North Dakota Game and Fish Department biologists are working to learn more about a bird that is wildly popular with hunters.

Rodney Gross, Department upland game management biologist, said little research has focused on turkeys in the state, leaving biologists to take their best guesses on things such as home ranges, peak nesting season, seasonal movements and peak breeding period.

“If you don’t know things about the species you’re trying to manage, you’re kind of flying in the wind,” Gross said. A five-year study, in conjunction with the University of North Dakota that kicked off earlier this winter, could answer these questions and others.

“This study could really open our eyes to a lot of different things that we didn’t know about turkeys in North Dakota,” Gross said.

This winter and next, Game and Fish Department personnel will employ rocket/drop nets to capture birds that have descended uninvited on private landowner feed supplies. The goal is to fit a total of 180 turkeys over the course of two winters with backpack-style GPS transmitters with VHF, which will allow researchers to track the birds.

While all of the marked turkeys will be tracked, Gross said some will be moved from the capture site and released at Department wildlife management areas and some, the control birds, will remain.

“The control birds remain because we want to see how they respond to having a big net shot over them and getting poked and prodded, as each turkey will have blood drawn,” Gross said. “We want to see how far these turkeys are traveling to gather at these private feed sites. Are they resident birds within a mile or are they coming from 10-15 miles away?”

Once turkeys are trapped, fitted with GPS backpacks, leg bands and released, monitoring of their movements and whereabouts begins immediately. The bulk of this duty will fall on UND Ph.D. student, Cailey Isaacson, with help from Department personnel.

Some of the specific questions biologists hope to answer from the study include:

• Do home ranges differ between translocated birds compared to those simply trapped and released at the depredation site?

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• How far do translocated birds move from the release site? Do they stay on the WMA where they were released, or do they return to the original areas?

• How do survival rates compare between translocated turkeys and the control birds?

• Do hens nest after being transported?

• Odds are some hunters this spring will harvest a tom wearing a GPS backpack and a leg band that provides contact information for the Game and Fish Department. When that happens, Gross encourages those hunters to report their kills.

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THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN CAR WINDOWS Courtesy of Deirdre Mundorf

Follow these steps to get a streak-free shine on the inside and outside of your car windows.

Knowing the best way to clean car windows is important for safe driving. Improper cleaning can leave behind unsightly streaks that can make it difficult to see out of your vehicle’s windows, particularly at night.

Sparkling clean car windows is something anyone can achieve with the proper tools and technique. Using the below method, your car windows will be spotless and ready for (almost) anything the road has to throw at them.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Clean the rest of your car’s exterior and interior. Waiting to clean these other surfaces until after the windows are clean creates an opportunity for new dust and debris to deposit onto the glass, undoing much of your hard work.

STEP 1: Remove dust and debris from the car’s exterior windows. Start with the window exteriors. If leaves, twigs, or other debris have accumulated along the windshield wipers or weather stripping, use a vacuum with a hose attachment or your hands to remove them.

After the larger debris is gone, use a dry rag or microfiber cloth to remove as much loose grime from the surface of each window as possible. Completing this step is crucial before moving on to using glass cleaner. Otherwise, you may simply rub all of the pollen and gunk around on the windows and end up with unpleasant streaks.

STEP 2: Spray one window at a time with a car window cleaner and wipe them clean with a microfiber cloth. Only spray one window at a time to ensure that the spray doesn’t drip down or dry before you get a chance to

clean the window, and don’t apply more glass cleaner than is needed to avoid streaks.

Use a microfiber towel and a little bit of elbow grease to wipe down each window immediately after spraying it. Use an up-and-down motion as you clean; rubbing in circles is more likely to leave behind streaks. If you come across any hard-to-remove stains, such as bird droppings or dead bugs, you may have to apply a little more pressure when rubbing. Spraying the spot directly and letting the cleaner sit for a few minutes before wiping can also help to loosen gunk.

STEP 3: Buff the windows with a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Wipe it over each window to remove any remaining cleaning solution or grime. This will ensure that the exterior of the window is left completely clean and streakfree.

STEP 4: Wipe the interior windows. The best way to clean inside car windows follows a similar process to the above method for cleaning the exterior of the windows. Begin by using a clean, dry microfiber cloth to wipe down the inside of each window. Use the same up-and-down motion that you used to clean the exterior of the windows.

It may be tempting to cut straight to the glass cleaner, but don’t skip over this step. It helps to remove the thin layer of dust and debris that collect on the inside of car windows and prevents streaks.

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cloth and work from top to bottom to clean each window. Spray directly onto a clean microfiber cloth (rather than directly onto the windows). You’ll only need a few sprays at a time; too much cleaner can cause streaks. The best way to clean inside a windshield is to use an ammoniafree cleaner. Ammonia-based cleaners release toxic fumes and can cause damage to other surfaces in your car’s interior, such as the dashboard.

After spraying the cloth with car window cleaner, start at the top of each window and work your way down to the bottom. When you’re cleaning your front windshield, reaching the top or bottom corners can be challenging. An extendable window cleaning tool can help you reach these areas.

STEP 6: Use a clean microfiber cloth to dry the windows. Again, working from top to bottom is the best way to ensure a streak-free finish. You may need to repeat the steps outlined above if any grime or gunk remains on the windows.

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Anything that takes a driver's attention away from the road is considered a distraction. That includes adjusting the radio station, looking ahead at the route on a navigation system, reaching into the fast-food bag for a French fry, and answering a phone or responding to a text. Distractions can be visual (taking eyes off the road), manual (taking hands off the wheel), and cognitive (taking your mind off driving).

Whether it is good for people or not, multitasking is now commonplace. That means individuals are juggling two or more different tasks at one time, even while driving. This propensity to try to fit more into a day may seem like it is improving efficiency, but certain studies show that multitasking often means the focus and attention to detail supplied to tasks isn't as great when doing two things at once as opposed to focusing on one task at a time. In terms of driving while distracted by something else, the consequences can be great. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says about 3,000 Americans die in crashes involving a distracted driver every year. Younger drivers, or those between the ages of 15 and 20, are more likely to become distracted drivers than other age groups. The Canadian Automobile Association says drivers who drive distracted are eight times more likely to be in a crash or near-crash event compared with non-distracted drivers. Transport Canada's National Collision Database indicates distracted driving contributes to an estimated 21 percent of fatal collisions each year and around 27 percent of serious injury collisions. There is still work to be done to encourage drivers to be more attentive behind the wheel.

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HOW TO MAKE A HOMEMADE DEGREASER TO CONQUER KITCHEN GRIME

Bid goodbye to stubborn grease and grime with this simple recipe for a budget-friendly, multipurpose kitchen cleanser.:

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Defy the sticking power of grease kicked up from cooking by making your own degreaser at home. Cooking oil can cling to surfaces throughout a kitchen, not easily removed with those everyday swipes with a sponge. Virtually overnight, grease can turn to stubborn grime on counters and vertical surfaces that can get neglected during many weekly cleaning routines.

Commercial degreasers are pricey and often include chemicals many might not want around food-prep areas, so consider whipping up a homemade degreaser that harnesses the sanitizing properties of distilled white vinegar, the degreasing powers of castile soap, and the stain-lifting strength of baking soda. Mix up this truly tough stuff and get your kitchen sparkling again from top to bottom.

Uses for DIY Degreaser: While a homemade degreaser doesn’t contain any hidden chemical ingredients, it’s still powerful enough to damage skin, porous surfaces like granite or some tile, and any surface if too much is used. Care must be taken to protect skin and eyes while cleaning with any degreaser, and it’s best to work in a well-ventilated area. Plus, for safety reasons, any degreaser shouldn’t be mixed with bleach or other extra chemicals.

The following recipe is a home degreaser and can help eliminate oils and grease from

many surfaces around a home. Plus, it can even be added to the washer to help clean greasy clothes. Some of its uses include cleaning away fingerprints from nonporous surfaces, wiping away grease from stovetops and backsplashes, removing grease from hubcaps, eliminating grease buildup from pots and pans, getting rid of oils from the range hoods and soaking away grease from inside the oven.

Tools & Materials:

• Spray bottle

• Distilled white vinegar

• Baking Soda

• Unscented Liquid

Castile Soap

• Essential oil (optional)

STEP 1: START WITH DILUTED WHITE VINEGAR, CASTILE SOAP, AND BAKING SODA.

Before getting started with the recipe for how to make degreaser, decide if a scent is desired. To achieve an unscented mix, use an unscented castile soap. An unscented soap also won’t interfere with the scent of an optional added essential oil.

Begin to mix the degreaser by pouring 1 cup of distilled white vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon of Castile soap, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 3 cups of warm water into a spray bottle.

STEP 2: MIX IN NON-ACIDIC ESSENTIAL OIL.

If desired, add 20 drops of a pH-neutral essential oil to the spray bottle to infuse the homemade degreaser with a mild fragrance. Fresh citrus scents such as orange or lemon are popular in cleaning products.

Avoid using acidic essential oils such as anise as this type may either react with and tarnish cooktops, cookware, or utensils made of certain metals (e.g., copper, copper alloys, or aluminum). Acidic oils also may erode countertop sealants and expose the underlying countertop material to damage.

STEP 3: SHAKE AND STORE THE REMAINING MIXTURE.

Secure the spray nozzle back onto the bottle, then gently shake to combine the contents. Apply an adhesive label to the degreaser bottle to distinguish it from your other homemade cleaners, and store in a dry location away from pets and children.

Did You Know? Nutmeg is a hallucinogen.

Today, nutmeg is used in the kitchen to add a little zing to baked goods and cool-weather drinks, though at various times in history it’s been used for fragrance, medicine… and its psychotropic properties. That’s possible thanks to myristicin, a chemical compound found in high concentrations in nutmeg, but also produced in other foods like parsley and carrots. Myristicin is able to cause hallucinations by disrupting the central nervous system, causing the body to produce too much norepinephrine — a hormone and neurotransmitter that transmits signals among nerve endings. While the idea of conjuring illusions of the mind might sound intriguing, nutmeg intoxication also comes with a litany of unpleasant side effects, including dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, and heart palpitations.

Nutmeg’s inebriating effects have been noted since the Middle Ages, when crusaders would ingest large amounts to inspire prophetic visions (and to help with travel-related aches and pains). Medieval doctors and pharmacists with the Salerno School of Medicine noted that it needed to be used carefully, warning that “one nut is good for you, the second will do you harm, the third will kill you” (which some doctors today say may have been an exaggeration). In fact, nutmeg is a vitamin-rich source of antioxidants and can even act as a mood booster — a healthy addition to your spice rack, so long as it’s used in small quantities.

GIVE YOUR HOME A NEW LOOK WITH THESE SHUTTER STYLES

Homeowners have many options at their disposal if they want to improve their homes. A focus on the exterior can be a promising and rewarding way to direct renovation dollars.

Curb appeal has a significant impact on how a home is viewed. Manicured landscapes, updated windows and doors and well-lit landscapes can improve the value of a home and ensure it sells quickly and above market rate.

When homeowners assess items they may want to change, shutters can be an area of consideration. Shutters can help windows look a little less plain. In most modern residential properties, shutters are purely decorative. However, their roots lie in home protection. Originally, shutters were used in lieu of windows so they were the only way to safeguard a home's interior from the elements. Some shutters still offer that protection, but those typically are installed on homes in hurricane-prone areas.

Window shutters lend a finished and distinctive look to a home. When shopping for shutters, individuals can choose among various styles.

• Louvered: A louvered shutter features several wood slats that overlap each other on the same frame. A typical louvered shutter features two sets of slats separated by a center rail. Some functional louvered shutters are operational, meaning the slats can be tilted to allow air to flow through. But this is something typically reserved for indoor shutters. Decorative ones have fixed slats.

• Panel: Panel shutters come in different styles. Raised panel shutters present a boxed design where rectangular features will stand out from the rest of the frame. Flat panel shutters (sometimes referred to as shaker) have the boxed design, but those rectangles are not raised. Recessed panels are the opposite of raised panels. As their name suggests, recessed panels are set back from the rest of the frame.

• Board and batten: Board and batten shutters are formed from grouped single boards joined together with shorter crosspieces of wood called battens. Battens are positioned horizontally or at an angle. These shutters have a more informal, rural feel.

• Bahama/Bermuda: These tropical-inspired shutters are of the louvered variety, but they're installed from the top of the window rather than on the sides.

• Scandinavian: Scandinavian series shutters are very decorative board and batten shutters. They feature a series of cutouts and designs.

• Combination: Some shutters offer the best of both worlds, with louvered on top and a solid panel on the bottom, or vice versa. This gives homeowners infinite options.

Shutters are available in various materials. The most common include wood, vinyl and composite. Cedar, mahogany and pine are commonly used woods for exterior shutters. Vinyl is more economical and lightweight, but they can be challenging to clean and do not offer the longevity of other materials. Composite shutters are durable and cost less than wood in most cases.

Color is another consideration when replacing shutters. Shutters can stand out or blend in with the siding and other architectural accents. Shutters also can flank a front door to fully complete an exterior look.

THERE IS CELLPHONE SERVICE AT THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

On May 21, 2007, Rod Baber placed a 1-minute, 48-second phone call. He called a voicemail account to leave a message, a move that cost him $4.72. By all accounts, Baber’s call was much like millions made from cellphones every day - except that the renowned British climber was standing on the summit of Mount Everest. Using a Motorola Rizr Z8, Baber made the call at 29,035 feet, earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for “highest mobile phone call.” The feat was made possible by China Telecom, which had set up a cell tower at the base camp on the mountain’s north side. Baber also called his family and sent a text to a Motorola employee: “One small text for man, one giant leap for mobilekind.”

Since Baber’s historic phone call, Everest’s cell service has kept up with the times. In 2013, Everest received 4G service so climbers could live stream the view from the summit. In 2020, the mountain got the 5G upgrade, which offers 20 times more capacity at one-third the size. That means that if you want to find some excuse to unplug from work, “climbing Everest'' might not be a good one.

DID YOU KNOW?

Cherries are a popular fruit and for good reason. Not only do cherries' blend of sweet-sour flavor entice the taste buds, but cherries also are loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients. Cherries are good sources of fiber and vitamin C. According to Livestrong. com, Acerola cherries have the most vitamin C of all cherry varieties. A one-cup serving gives you more than 10 times the amount you need in a day. Caution is needed if you eat Acerola cherries and take vitamin C supplements, as kidney stones can arise in such instances. Generally, cherries also are high in potassium, which is needed for nerve function, blood pressure regulation and muscle contraction. According to Healthline, cherries are full of antioxidant plant compounds, particularly those that offer anti-inflammatory properties. Cherries can help combat oxidative stress, which is a condition that is linked to premature aging and other chronic diseases. Another benefit to cherries is their effect on sleep. The Cleveland Clinic says that cherries are good sources of melatonin and also contain tryptophan, the hormones involved in sleep regulation. Studies have shown that eating the fruit or drinking tart cherry juice before bed can increase sleep time and overall sleep efficiency. Cherries can reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, aid in weight management, protect the cardiovascular system, and help people get the rest they need, which means it may be time to include more cherries in your diet.

The Garden of Healing Fargo is a place where all people can come together for all sorts of healing in the community. Enjoying the sun, wind, flowers, bird fountains, trees, water, eternal flames, benches, medicine wheel, labyrinth, lights, music, statues, and all amenities the Garden brings are a proven, effective way of healing, great for our health, and benefits the entire community!

The Garden got started of all hardships people have been experiencing, especially in 2020. Despite our adversity, The Garden brings people together to love and celebrate life in many ways. The founders hope to provide a 24/7 winter/summer 365-day central, comforting place to reflect, meditate and be present in the calmness of nature. There are many private little sitting areas within for reflecting.

Even though this Garden stemmed from the loss of Cameron Bolton, it is a place of life and living. All types of healing are welcome from anyone who has lost a loved one, knows someone struggling or sick, or has regained life from a donor or spiritual meaning.

All visitors, state and nationwide, are welcome to see what the Garden offers. The founders believe incorporating their mission in a central community space will create a ripple effect of healing that will be everlasting in Fargo and to all that stop by. The Garden is a one-of-a-kind destination in ND, helping Cameron and the members of this community's legacy live on.

The Garden is located at 5050 30th Ave South, Fargo, ND, in Urban Plains Park just to the East of the Scheels

Arena. It is a great central location between Sanford and Essentia Hospitals. Along with the Garden of Healing, Urban Plains Park has two playgrounds, recreational trails, three large shelters, a small shelter, and a gazebo.

At the Groundbreaking of Phase 1, Jodi Plecity connected with Sarah and Arlin Fisher, the founders of Crosses for Cameron, hoping to leave a legacy for her four lost children. During that lunch conversation, magic sparked, and the idea for Phase 2 came to life! The Fishers wanted Jodi to be a co-founder of Phase 2 with them. They also wanted to include her non-profit, Peoples Rising Academy, as its primary mission is to help people heal who have been through traumatic life events and help them live their best, healthiest life. Jodi was extremely honored and humbled to hear that and immediately brought the idea to Dr. Myles Brooks, the Director of Care of PRA. Dr. Myles returned with a drawing of Phase 2, precisely like Jodi described, and it ended up being the initial concept for the next phase

of the Garden.

After doing some homework, Jodi contacted the NDSU Architecture Department head about their idea. Within a few hours of conversation with Dominic Fischer, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at NDSU, he said he would gather some students to work on the concept renderings for Phase 2. Currently, Confluence has fully taken over the entire Garden build project. Confluence has supplied the invested parties with new renderings, construction documents, and a complete video virtual rendering walkthrough of the Garden!

The Garden is fully funded through community donations. The founders especially thank the Horace Lions Club for all their generous donations. The Garden build was approved by the Fargo Park District to be built on their land. Phase 1 was completed Fall of 2021. If enough funds are raised during 2023, construction of Phase 2 will start spring of 2024.

To financially support the Garden or to buy a brick, visit the Garden of Healing website at www.gardenofhealing-

fargo.com. Everyone is welcome to purchase a customized brick with three lines of engraving suitable messaging. The cost is $150, and bricks will be placed once per year, the next time being in August of 2023. If you want a brick placed in the Garden in 2023, you have until April 30, 2023, to purchase a brick.

If you're interested in helping grow the Garden of Healing through financial gifts, in-kind gifts, or volunteering, please visit https://gardenofhealingfargo.com, follow the Garden on social media @gardenofhealingfargo or call Sarah (701.729.8283) or Jodi (701.541.0875).

Crosses for Cameron (www.crossesforcameron.org), Peoples Rising Academy (www.peoplesrising.org), and The Garden of Healing (www.gardenofhealingfargo.com) are all Giving Hearts Day participants.

Courtesy of the three cofounders of the Garden

FLOWERS look in all directions • Courtesy of Barb Pelzl • Answer Key on page 28

BY THE NUMBERS

Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children. Each year, campers of all ages head off to nearby recreation centers or travel to rural areas to claim their cabins and bunks. Here's a deep look at some of the statistics surrounding summer camps.

1,467: The number of day camps in the United States run by the YMCA. - YMCA

$3.91 billion: The peak market size of the summer camp sector in the United States in 2019, before stay-at-home-restrictions affected statistics in subsequent years. -Statista 14 million: The average number of American summer camp registrants each year.American Camp Association

1 week: The most popular session length for summer camp, although the majority of independent camp operators offer four-, six- and eight-week sessions. - American Camp Association

50: The percentage of respondents whose camps charge $1,000 or more per session, with most programs costing between $1,000 and $1,500. - CampMinder

58 to 63: The percentage of female staff members at overnight and day camps, respectively. - American Camp Association

200 to 300: The average number of campers served each session. - CampMinder

7 in 10: The number of camps that run 10 or more different programs. - CampMinder

79: The percentage of camps that maintain a screen-free environment. - CampMinder

22: Number of YMCA camps across Canada. - YMCA

INVESTMENT IDEAS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS | Courtesy of Edward Jones

By definition, business owners put a lot of their financial resources into their enterprises. But as an owner, you may need to invest in more than inventories and payroll to help achieve the future you’ve envisioned.

Here are a few investments you may want to consider:

• Retirement account – Depending on the nature of your business and how many employees you have, you can choose from a variety of tax-advantaged retirement plans, such as an owner-only 401(k), an SEP-IRA and a SIMPLE IRA. By contributing regularly to one of these accounts, you can avoid being entirely dependent on the sale of your business to pay for your retirement years.

To fund your 401(k) or other retirement plan, you’ll have many investment options — stocks, bonds, mutual funds and so on. And if you “max out” on your retirement plan, you may even be able to build a separate investment portfolio. In any case, keep in mind that you’re already putting a lot of money into your business, so, to achieve a level of diversification, you may want to concentrate your investment choices in areas outside your industry. However, while diversification can help reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against losses in a declining market.

• Property – Your physical space is a key part of your business’ success. So, you may want to invest some time in comparing the pros and cons of renting versus owning. Of course, owning your building may require a big financial commitment, and it may not be feasible, but it could free you from worrying about untimely rent increases.

• Disaster protection – If a fire or a weather-related disaster should strike your business, would you be prepared? It’s important for you to create a disaster recovery plan, which can include business interruption insurance to pay for your operating costs if you’re forced to shut down for a while.

• Emergency savings – While a disaster protection plan with appropriate insurance can help keep your business afloat, it’s unlikely to cover other types of emergency needs, such as a major medical bill or an expensive repair to your home. For these unexpected costs, you may want to build an emergency fund covering at least a few months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid account. Without such an emergency fund, you may be forced to dip into your 401(k), IRA or other long-term investment vehicle.

You’ll also want to invest the time and energy into creating a business succession plan. Will you keep the business in your family? Sell it to outsiders or a key employee? If you do sell, will you do it all at once or over time? Clearly, the answers to these types of questions will make a big difference in your ultimate financial security.

Finally, invest in help – Enlist the services of a financial advisor and business-

planning professional, so you’ll be able to make the decisions that work best for your business and you.

Your business may well be a lifelong endeavor — so make sure you’re investing whatever it takes to earn a lifetime of benefits.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

THE HEALTHY GEEZER | Courtesy of Fred Cicetti

Q. DO PEOPLE WHO ARE COLOR BLIND SEE EVERYTHING IN BLACK AND WHITE?

“Color blindness” is the common term used to describe color vision deficiency. The term is misleading, because total color blindness that turns the world into shades of gray is rare.

The most common type of color blindness makes it difficult for people to discriminate between red and green. The next most common form of the deficiency affects the perception of blues and yellows. Those with blue-yellow blindness almost always have redgreen blindness, too.

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Many people with color blindness don’t know they have it. For example, they are taught at an early age that grass is green. They look at lawns and see yellow grass. Subsequently, if you ask them what color the grass is, they will tell you it’s green. (Please don’t ask me how they handle shopping for bananas.)

Color blindness affects about ten percent of men, but only one percent of women. Most people with color blindness inherited it. There is no treatment to correct inherited color blindness. However, there are specially tinted eyeglasses that can help people with deficiencies to discriminate between colors.

Another cause of color blindness is simple aging, which gradually diminishes our ability to see colors.

Diseases can affect your color vision, too. Usually, diseases affect the perception of blue and yellow. Some conditions that can cause color blindness are diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, leukemia and sickle cell anemia.

Some drugs can alter color perception, too. These include drugs for heart problems, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, nervous disorders and psychological problems.

Exposure to certain chemicals can cause color blindness. These include carbon disulfide, fertilizers, styrene and mercury.

The eye is like a camera. There’s a lens in the front that focuses images on the retina in the back. The retina contains nerve cells that react to light and transmit information to your brain. If the cells responsible for color don’t work properly, you suffer from color blindness.

If you think you are having a color-vision problem, see an eye doctor. You’ll be asked to look at a book containing several multicolored dot patterns. If you have a color vision deficiency, you won’t be able to pick out numbers and shapes from within the dot patterns.

EXPLAINING THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Tradition features prominently in Holy Week celebrations. The week leading up to Easter Sunday, Holy Week is a sacred time for faithful Christians. The Stations of the Cross are one of the traditions that many Christians feel bolsters their faith and brings them closer to God.

What are the Stations of the Cross?

According to Catholic Online, the Stations of the Cross are a 14-step devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. Each of the 14 stations focus on a specific event of Jesus's last day as a man.

Where can the Stations of the Cross be found?

Stations of the Cross are typically found in churches. Many times the Stations adorn the interior wall of a church, and Catholic Online notes they're often depicted using small icons or images. Some churches with sizable exterior grounds may arrange larger Stations along footpaths in yards or gardens on the premises.

When do people most commonly pray the Stations of the Cross?

Lent is the most common time to pray the Stations of the Cross, and some churches hold weekly prayer sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays during this time of year.

Catholic Online notes the 14 Stations of the Cross are:

1. Jesus is condemned to death

2. Jesus carries the cross

3. Jesus falls for the first time

4. Jesus meets with His Mother

5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross

6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

7. Jesus falls a second time

8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

9. Jesus falls a third time

10. Jesus's clothes are taken away

11. Jesus is nailed to the cross

12. Jesus dies on the cross

13. The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross

14. Jesus is laid in the tomb

The Stations of the Cross are an important Easter tradition that shed light on Jesus's resurrection. Individuals interested in praying the Stations of the Cross are urged to contact a local church so they can engage in this moving Christian tradition.

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LITERATURE

LOCAL POET, Jeffry Brown, has published a collection of poems titled WORDS I WISH FOR. Available at Barnes and Noble, Zandbroz Variety Store or Amazon. Great gift idea! Pick up a copy for yourself as well.

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30-YEAR-OLD BOBI BREAKS GUINNESS RECORD FOR OLDEST DOG IN THE WORLD

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Bobi has seen quite a number of weather events over his long life – he was just a pup when Hurricane Andrew struck Florida in August 1992. At 11, which is actually pretty old for that breed that has the average lifespan of 12 to 14 years, he lived through a European heat wave that killed 2,100 people in Portugal and saw temperatures skyrocket to 117 degrees. He was 25 years old when wildfires devastated central Portugal in June 2017.

His family attributes his super long life to the “calm, peaceful environment” Bobi lives in, “far from the cities.” They say he has always roamed free on the farm and enjoys the company of many of the other animals that live there. Now that he's well into his geriatric years, he has slowed down quite a bit and lost some of his sight. Most of the time, he can be found lying around in the backyard or sitting by the fire on colder days. His family keeps up with vet visits and told Guinness that “the exams have always shown that he is doing well for his advanced age.”

They added, “Bobi is special because looking at him is like remembering the people who were part of our family and unfortunately are no longer here, like my father, my brother, or my grandparents who have already left this world. Bobi represents those generations.”

Guinness confirmed his age through the Portuguese government’s pet database.

The Guinness Book of World Records has declared Bobi, a 30-year-old Portuguese breed called Rafeiro do Alentejo, the oldest dog in the world. He was born on May 11, 1992, in Portugal and lives with his family on a farm in Leiria.

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