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But guns and violence made me shiver With every newspaper I delivered More dead kids on the doorstep I couldn't take one more step I can't remember if I cried When I read about mass homicides Something touched me deep inside The day America died

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A long long time ago In an America far far away The people used to make me smile And I knew if I had my chance I could make my teacher dance And just maybe she'd be happy for a while

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IN THIS ISSUE TAKE ACTION AGAINST RADON................................................................3 VITALS..........................................................................................................4 JEFFRY BROWN..........................................................................................4 KEEPING YOUR CAR CAN SAVE YOU MONEY.........................................5 FINANCIAL FOCUS......................................................................................6 ND OUTDOORS............................................................................................8 THE SCOOP ON AIR PLANTS.....................................................................9 NDSU'S HUNTER LUEPKE........................................................................10 SUDOKU.....................................................................................................11 SUDOKU ANSWER KEY............................................................................13 LEADING CAUSES OF CANCER...............................................................11 NDSU'S CHRISTIAN WATSON..................................................................13 FEEDING WINTER BIRDS.........................................................................15 NEW BOOK SERIES BY BLAKE ALB COMING OUT................................17 FACTS ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.............................................17 BEMER THERAPY BRIEFLY EXPLAINED................................................19 CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS.......................................................................19 THE GOOD OLD DAYS..............................................................................20 CLASSIFIEDS.............................................................................................22 WORD FIND................................................................................................23 CROSSWORD PUZZLE..............................................................................24 THE HEALTHY GEEZER............................................................................25 WORD FIND ANSWER KEY.......................................................................25 PRAIRIE SKY NEWS

So cry, cry Miss American pie Wore my raincoat in the weather and my sweater was dry And them good ole guns were killing your kids and mine Singing this will be the day that I die.

This will be the day we all die.

So who wrote the book of guns!

I don't think it was a teenage nun Or does the constitution tell you so?

Do you believe in shock and awe?

Can flying bullets save you from us all?

And can you teach me how to die really slow?

Well, I know that you're in love with strange Cause I saw you at the target range You had something to prove And you shot everything that moved I am an old man that's run amuck With a stupid phone and a life that sucks But I knew I was out of luck The day America died I started singing So cry, cry Miss American pie Wore my raincoat in the weather and my sweater was dry And them good ole guns were killing your kids and mine Singing this will be the day that I die.

This will be the day we all die.

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KEEPING YOUR CAR CAN SAVE YOU MONEY You’ve just made your last car payment. Should you keep the car or trade it in for a brand new vehicle?

According to the Car Care Council, keeping your car rather than buying a new

one is the way to go, especially if your goal is to save money.

lot of money,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

“People who keep their cars, treat them as valuable investments and commit to regular vehicle maintenance, end up saving a

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WATCH OUT FOR TAX SCAMMERS By Edward Jones

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Sadly, identity theft happens throughout the year – but some identity thieves are particularly active during tax-filing season.

HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF? One of the most important moves you can make is to be suspicious of requests by people or entities claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.

You may receive phone calls, texts and emails, but these types of communication are often just “phishing” scams with one goal in mind: to capture your personal information. These phishers can be quite clever, sending emails that appear to contain the IRS logo or making calls that may even seem to be coming from the IRS. Don’t open any links or attachments to the emails and don’t answer the calls – and don’t be alarmed if the caller leaves a vaguely

threatening voicemail, either asking for personal information, such as your Social Security number, or informing you of some debts you supposedly owe to the IRS that must be taken care of “immediately.”

In reality, the IRS will not initiate contact with you by phone, email, text message or social media to request personal or financial information, or to inquire about issues pertaining to your tax returns.

Instead, the agency will first send you a letter.

And if you’re unsure of the legitimacy of such a letter, contact the IRS directly at 800-8291040.

find the dishonest ones who might ask you to sign a blank return, promise you a big refund before looking at your records or try to charge a fee based on the percentage of your return. Legitimate tax preparers will make no grand promises and will explain their fees upfront.

Before hiring someone to do your taxes, find out their qualifications.

The IRS provides some valuable tips for choosing a reputable tax preparer, but you can also ask your friends and relatives for referrals.

Of course, not all scam artists are fake IRS representatives – some will pass themselves off as tax preparers.

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Another tax scam to watch out for is the fraudulent tax return – that is, someone filing a return in your name. To do so, a scammer would need your name, birthdate and Social Security number. If you’re already providing two of these pieces of information – your name and birthdate on social media, and you also include your birthplace – you could be making it easier for scam artists to somehow get the third.

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some signs of identity theft and provides tips for what to do if you are victimized.

Here’s one more defensive measure: File your taxes as soon as you can. Identity thieves often strike early in the tax season, so they can file their bogus returns before their victims.

It’s unfortunate that identity theft exists, but by taking the proper precautions, you can help insulate yourself from this threat, even when tax season is over.

To learn more about tax scams, visit the IRS website (irs.gov) and search for the “Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft.”

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Every year, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department certifies between 4,500-5,500 hunter education students.

This is the time of year when many of those students begin looking for classes so they can legally hunt when their chosen season comes around.

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people who hunt only on their own land, anyone born in 1961 or earlier, and anyone age 12 and older who is eligible for an apprentice hunting license for one year.

I can’t stress enough the importance of enrolling a child or yourself at the earliest possible class, as I’ve handled way too many frantic parent calls as fall approaches and the available class offerings have dwindled to just a few options in the state’s largest cities.

Before you know it, there will be summer fishing, boating, baseball and a whole gamut of other activities that make it much more difficult to work in the typical 14 hours of class time. So, if you have a child, friend or relative who will need a hunter education certificate to purchase a hunting license this year, now is the time to make sure scheduling a class

gets into the calendar.

Kids under age 12 may still hunt with their parents or other adults before they take hunter education.

There is no minimum age for hunting small game in North Dakota, but students are first eligible to take the class during the calendar year in which they turn 11.

In North Dakota, hunter education classes are taught by more than 600 volunteer instructors, a great group always looking for new members (yes, that's a hint). These instructors offer most classes during the winter and into spring.

Enrolling yourself or a youth is easy. All it takes is a trip to the Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov. The website contains information to sign up for text and email alerts as well.

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information on when and where classes are offered. On average, about 200 communities in North Dakota will host one of 240 separate classes. Instructors in many smaller towns will hold only one course each year, so if you or someone you know will need hunter education, check out the details now to make sure you don't miss out.

Once you've found the best fit for a class, you also can sign up online and check the status of the course.

The goal is to put safe and educated hunters into the field. No exceptions.

In fact, one of the more common questions is generated by people looking for an age or occupation exemption from the law. Current and former military personnel, police officers and adults

often inquire whether their status qualifies for any exemption. The answer is no. The law is straightforward.

It's clear that North Dakota's hunter education laws have worked.

Mandatory hunter education classes began in 1979. Since then, more than 238,000 people have taken the course in North Dakota.

Those who suggest they know all about gun safety through previous training or experience also will find the comprehensive course includes wildlife management concepts, biology and the ethical and moral aspects of becoming a well-rounded hunter.

DAKOTA GARDENER: THE SCOOP ON AIR PLANTS Coutesy of Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Agent, Grand Forks County Houseplants are on a popularity streak that doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. If they are marketed for the Christmas season like they were for Halloween and Thanksgiving, you will not be able to turn around without running into them.

A popular plant that I see in my shopping trips are air plants.

Air plants belong to the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family.

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species in the genus.

Air plants are epiphytic plants. This means they grow on other plants or objects for support. They do not harm the plants or objects they grow on.

are able to get most of their minerals through water. In their native habitat, they do rely on dead plant material that collects on their supporting plants for nutrients.

There are green and gray air plants and everything in between. They are easy to care for if you know their native environment.

Air plants are popular because of their low-maintenance care. Despite the appeal of the term “lowmaintenance,” they do still require light, air circulation and water.

Gray air plants have scaly or fuzzy flattened leaves.

These plants are native to desert areas and prefer lots of light, lower humidity and infrequent watering.

Green air plants are native to rainforests and prefer less light, higher humidity and frequent watering.

Air plant roots are designed to keep them attached to their growing surface. The plants

Plain and simple, hunter education is making the outdoors a safer venue for all.

Air plants need bright indirect light. Keep plants near a south- or west-facing window. Sunlight in the summer can be strong, so you might have to move the plants farther away from the window or to a different window entirely.

In the wintertime, remember to keep these plants

away from cold drafts from windows and doors as they prefer a warmer growing environment.

Depending on the type of air plant you have and your home environment, you might have to water once a week or every couple of days. To water the plants, mist the leaves with water to the point it runs off the leaves. Leaves should dry out a few hours after watering. Good air circulation will help dry off the leaves.

If your plant has curled or rolled leaves, it could be too dry.

The next time I see an air plant in the store, I think it will end up in my shopping cart. What is one more plant!

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and career records • Averaged 33.8 yards on 10 kickoff returns and led the Bison with 896 all-purpose yards • Played in all 10 games including eight starts at WR • NDSU's leading receiver with 19 catches for 442 yards and one TD • MVFC Offensive Player of the Week on April 11 following the Northern Iowa game, where he accounted for 229 allpurpose yards including a 100-yard kickoff return TD • Caught two passes for 86 yards including a long of 61 yards in the final minute of the first half that set up an NDSU field goal • 25-yard reception on third-and-8 extended a touchdown scoring drive in the fourth quarter of the 23-20 win at UNI • Scored on a 94-yard kickoff return in the NCAA quarterfinal game at Sam Houston.

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2018 SEASON (FRESHMAN): • Played in 14 games including a pair of starts against Northern Iowa and Montana State • Caught nine passes for 165 yards • Longest play went for 48 yards against Southern Illinois • Made a reception in eight different games including two catches in the NCAA semifinal win over South Dakota State • Had two kick returns for 36 yards against Missouri State and 15 yards against Southern Illinois • Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll.

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THINGS YOU CAN DO TO KEEP BIRDS WELL FED IN WINTER: Courtesy of Michelle Ullman and Jennifer Noonan Keep your feathered friends well fed in cold weather by learning what, when, and where to feed them.

Backyard bird watching in the winter is a popular pastime, providing a lovely dose of nature during what can be the harshest time of the year. While there are different theories on whether it is in wild birds’ best long-term interest to feed them during winter, the majority of research indicates that putting food out for backyard birds improves their chance of survival when cold conditions can make their natural diet scarce. It also puts birds in a better position for success once the weather warms and breeding be-

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NEW TWO-VOLUME BOOK SERIES COMING SOON FROM BLAKE ALB! Midwest characters and elements (they say to write what you know, right?).

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With luck, you may remember me from the February 2020 edition of Prairie Sky News. If not, I was the gentleman (a ND native) that got a book published with World Castle Publishing (Snowcrow) some odd two years ago now.

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Can you stomach the Fairgrounds? Based on nothing but a modern-day message in a bottle and a secret invention that can measure the ebb and flow of Karma itself, watch as three troubled strangers each takes a leap of faith to find fairness in an unfair world. But things get close and personal as a masked vigilante vows to take Karma into his own hands. But no matter what brought our band of less-than-merry men together, one thing

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Marine biology? Political science? In regards to "The Fairgrounds," there are perhaps several rolled into one, most notably psychology. And like Snowcrow, "The Fairgrounds" promises suspense, heartfelt dialogue, philosophical musings, scientific inquiry, midwest locations and references, and wordplay.

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• King survived a knife attack years before his assassination. King was stabbed in the chest with a letter opener during a book signing event in Harlem in 1958. His assailant, Izola Curry, was ultimately deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial. Though the attack did not kill him, King had to undergo intensive emergency surgery and was hospitalized for several weeks.

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THE GOOD OLD DAYS: I Was A Hero, But Once is Enough | Courtesy of the Late Wayne Lubenow This article was first published February 10, 1976 FROM NOW ON, folks, I am making snowmobiling a spectator sport. Either that or Rosie will cash in on my insurance long before my alloted Biblical time.

I am here (barely) to tell you that there is nothing like a snowmobile -except the gas chamber which, I hear, does a much neater job.

Before last Sunday I didn’t even have a nodding aquaintance with snow sleds. All I knew about them was what I read -- that people kept driving into barbed wire fences on them at a high rate of speed.

After riding one Sunday

I can understand why a guy would drive into barbed wire. That’s far preferable to staying in the saddle of one of those cement mixers.

What happened is that a neighbor of mine, Roger, bought one of the monsters. He called on Sunday and said, “Let’s go snowmobiling.”

“Why don’t we just jump off the Center Avenue Bridge?” I asked.

“Come on, it’s fun,” he persisted.

“Yeah,” I said, “and some people like being whipped.”

Then he hit my soft spot.

“Think of your children,” he said. “How can you deny them the pleasure and exhilaration of the

great outdoors?”

“Pick me up at 2,” I grumbled.

So Rog came by with the sled on a trailer and we tooled out of town about five or six miles, pulled into a field approach and unloaded.

That machine was sleek and new and it looked like something Batman could use. It also had a very small cockpit, obviously not designed for aging, sedentary men with Milwaukee fronts.

“Take her out, partner,” Rog said.

Take her out? I didn’t even know how to start it.

“I’m a good father,” I said. “Let the kids go first.”

The kids went. They roared up and down the ditch whooping and hollering and Rog and I sat in the car telling each other how great it was for the children to get out in the country.

my daughter, Heidi, came over to the car.

“Your turn, Dad,” she said.

Then they brought the snowmobile back and

So I swaggered over

Well, what’s a guy gonna do? You don’t want to let your kids know you’re a coward.

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to the machine like John Wayne and shoehorned myself into the cockpit. The motor was running. The kids were all clustered around and 4-year-old Christopher was jumping up and down and yelling, “Daddy’s gonna drive,

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Daddy’s gonna drive.”

I felt like Barney Oldfield cranking up for the Indy 500.

“Just tell me,” I said, “how to get it going.”

One of Roger’s boys pointed and said, “There’s the gear shift and the accelerator is

the right handle grip.

Just turn it.”

Gingerly I pushed in the gear and turned the handle and you can’t believe what happened.

That sled took off like it was launched from the Cape and I panicked. It headed for the highway

and just out of instinct I got it aimed back into the ditch.

See, I was so busy steering that I forgot that the right handle is also the accelerator. I just hung on and steered blindly as that machine pounded over bumps and culverts like a rodeo

bronco.

was just aiming it.

I should explain here that there was no soft snow, no fluff stuff. The temperature was 33 degrees and all I was driving on was packed snow and ice that was concrete-hard.

About a quarter of a mile down the ditch it dawned on me to turn the handle to the left. The machine slowed down to a crawl and finally stalled out.

I wasn’t strapped in. I bounced up and down in that seat like Casey Tibbs coming out of Chute 6 on Dynamite.

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My heart was pumping and my body felt like I had been hit by a rock slide. That’s when Rog and the kids came driving over in the car.

“Geee,” Chris said excitedly, “you’re sure a good driver, Dad. You can really go speedy.”

Rog just winked at me and said, “I’ll take her back.”

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