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YOUR GUIDE TO COUNTRY NEIGHBORS

■ Is this the demise of the honneybee? Page 4 ■ These animals may help your garden, crops Page 5 ■ Fallon Co. Fair to welcome Rick Springfield and much more Page 6 ■ 8 Riders raising donor awareness trail through Fallon Co. Page 8 ■ Global warning a myth? Scientists say ‘no’ Page 9 ■ Ketchum, 73, inducted into Cowboy Hall of Fame Page 10 ■ World traveled artifact highlights Taylor Horsefest Page 12 ■ Terms to know before going to the rodeo Page 15 ■ A True Homestead Page 16 ■ Natural fertilizers loaded with nutrients and minerals Page 18 ■ For 100 years, one thing stayed constant for the Stang Family: Its farm in Regent Page 20 ■ MYSTERY SOLVED: History of abandoned Griffin cemetery comes to light Page 22 ■ BE HEALTHY: Start a garden Page 24 ■ International group tours N.D. soil Page 25 ■ Clean produce properly to avoid contaminants Page 26 A COUNTRY MEDIA PUBLICATION PHOTO BY BRYCE MARTIN

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Is this the demise of the honeybee?

Bees flitting from one newly sprouted flower to another as they collect pollen is one of the more common sights of the spring. Honeybees are content to buzz between plants for hours. But in recent years the honeybee population has declined considerably, and scientists and environmentalists continue to study and debate why bees seem to be dying out.

Although bees are best known for their honey production, their symbiotic relationship with nature goes much further. Honeybees are instrumental in transferring pollen from plant to plant, which helps to foster new life for many agricultural species. In addition to wild flowers and other plants, bees pollinate many of the crops that end up as food on dinner tables across the globe. Bees help pollinate more than 90 commercially grown field crops, citrus and other

fruit crops, vegetables and nut crops. Without these insects, crop yields would decrease dramatically, and some foods may cease to exist. Without bees, food production would diminish and the prices of produce would skyrocket.

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of honeybees have died off due to a phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder, or CCD. CCD refers to the absence of adult honeybees in a colony with few or no

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beekeepers in the United States have reported deaths of tens of thousands of honeybee colonies. Ninety percent of wild bee populations in the United States have disappeared, according to Target Health, Inc. In the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, bee species have declined considerably, and some have even become extinct.

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the last 100 years, those incidences have grown considerably in recent years.

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adults remaining.

Worker bees simply disappear, leaving behind the queen and vulnerable developing young.

Bees are not usually known to leave the hive unguarded. While similar disappearances have been documented in

States Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency have not been able to determine why the honeybee population has undergone such a steep decline, though some believe that a complex combination of factors, including parasites, lack of genetic diversity, poor nutrition,

and pesticides, could be responsible. Examination of dead bees has found residues of more than 100 chemicals, insecticides and pesticides, including some used to control parasites, in bee hives.

Other factors that come into play involve climate changes that affect wildflower production.

Without wildflowers, bees have no sources of food. Rainy, wet or overly dry weather can wreak havoc on the landscape, resulting in fewer flowers and, as a result, a smaller bee population.

Scientists are still studying the situation and working toward a solution to restore the honeybee population.

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Honeybees pollinate many of the world’s plants, but their numbers are on the decline and the environmental impact of that decline is startingly significant Individuals can do their part by keeping plenty of blooming flowers in their yards and never killing honeybees found on their property.

Disturbing an established hive can result in the bees abandoning their work, leading to even greater losses.

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Chemicals can contaminate soil and water, and farmers' use of pesticides and chemical herbicides to produce more crops is a source of considerable chemical pollution.

But according to www. greenbuzz.com, homeowners use 10 times more chemicals per acre than the average farmer.

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These animals may help your garden, crops Several animals are handy to have around and should be welcomed to the landscape

Planning and maintaining a garden requires a lot of effort, which can result in an aesthetically pleasing addition to the landscape.

But that hard work can also fall victim to nature when local wildlife find a garden too mouth-watering to resist.

In an effort to rid a garden of unwanted pests, gardeners may unwittingly scare away animals and insects that might just protect the garden from more ill-intentioned animals.

Not every creature that scurries is out to

get prized petunias or to devour tomatoes. In fact, many can prove beneficial to gardens.

Bats Bats have a bad reputation, as people unnecessarily fear bats because they believe them to be carriers of disease.

But many bats feed off of insects or fruits and will not harm a human.

The average brown bat can eat 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, so it’s easy to see why bats are good to have around.

Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also

harbor potentially dangerous diseases.

Bats also may eat certain rodents, which can cut down on the number of animals burrowing in a yard.

Frogs Frogs and toads will prey on insects and make the local insect population more manageable.

Toads eat mainly slugs, who feed on the leaves and fruits of many plants.

Frogs and toads are attracted to water, so including a pond or another water feature in the

garden will provide them with a habitat they like.

Birds While it is true that some birds can damage crops, many birds are content to feed on insects attracted to the garden, which helps to keep insect numbers in check.

Chickadees, for example, will dine on aphid eggs, while larger birds may prey on mice or other rodents or simply scare them out of the garden.

Jays and mockingbirds are known to be feisty and can even deter dogs

and cats from a yard.

Hummingbirds will sip on the nectar of flowers and help pollinate plants.

Snakes Snakes in a garden can be disconcerting to some people, but snakes are ideal predators who feed on insects and rodents several times their size.

Snakes are the right size and shape to invade the burrows of pest animals.

Butterflies and bees Butterflies and bees are responsible for pollinating the vast majority of

plants.

Avoid using pesticides that may diminish butterfly or bee populations.

A beehive right next to a garden may not be practical, but don’t make attempts to destroy it.

Consult with a professional beekeeper to see what can be done to move the beehive without destroying it.

Many animals and insects can be detrimental to the health of a garden.

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WANT TO BE ‘JESSIE’S GIRL’?

Fallon County Fair to welcome Rick Springfield and much more

By LORI KESINGER The 2014 Fallon County Fair in Baker, Montana is going to be something you cannot describe - it is going to be something you have to experience.

This five day event, August 13-17, will feature exhibits, livestock, a parade, carnival rides, free daily entertainment, commercial displays, great food vendors, a demolition derby, rodeos,

and nightly entertainment.

Horse and trail classes will kick off the fair Wednesday morning, Aug. 13, followed by the goat trail and cat and dog shows. Livestock judging will conclude with the market beef show Friday, Aug. 15. The Open Class Livestock Trailer Shows will be Saturday morning, Aug. 16, with the 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Musician Rick Springfield will perform 8 p.m. Aug. 16 during the Fallon County Fair.

Family friendly amusements will be provided

by Funtime Carnival Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 14-17. A variety of whirling rides, challenging games and concessions will be set up on the midway.

The Monster X Tour will roll into the arena Thursday evening, Aug. 14. The primary focus of the event will be on monster trucks - fans can expect to see exciting monster truck action and

competition.

Friday evening, Aug. 15, will showcase local talent at “The Variety Show” followed by Australian native, Richie Scholl, on the patio from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Scholl was born and raised in the cattle, coal and rail town of Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia.

After first picking up a guitar at age 13, it was barely a year before he was playing at licensed bars and clubs at least a

couple of nights a week.

He has hardly put down the guitar since, which has allowed him to learn anything and everything from country, blues, and pop to rock. Scholl relocated to Nashville, TN in early 2007 and has been on tour with Jason Michael Carroll and Chuck Wicks. Scholl will also be on the patio Saturday from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.

Dust off your hats and pull on your boots for PRCA rodeo action

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The competition will be tough and exciting as the cowboys and cowgirls compete for prize money.

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One of music’s most enduring pop/rock legends, Rick Springfield,

Summer 2014 will headline the entertainment Saturday, August 16, at 8 p.m.

Springfield turned into an international star in the early 80s with his number one hit “Jesse’s Girl”, for which he received the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. He followed with four more top ten hits, “I’ve Done Everything for You”, “Don’t Talk to Strangers”, “Affair of the Heart”, and “Love Somebody”. His latest edgy and modern album, “Songs for the End of the World”, proves once again he is a true artist.

With 25 million albums sold and 17 top 40 hits, Springfield continues to stun audiences with his high energy and fan focused shows which deliver hit after hit.

Free daily entertainment will include the Freckle Farm Petting Zoo from Arizona. The petting zoo has been family owned and operated for 26 years and features a variety of animals including goats, sheep, potbellied pigs, chickens, ducks, bunnies, alpacas, and a mini donkey.

Pippi the Clown will return brightly dressed in her clown best with her cart full of surprises.

Pippi (Jeanne Thomas), based out of Red Lodge, MT, has toured the world but is thrilled to be a part of the local fairs and festivals. She is an accomplished balloon artist and incredible face painter and brings great joy to children.

The Free Stage will spotlight some remarkable talent Friday through Saturday, Aug. 15-16, including Mama’s Wranglers, Adam the Great, and Cale Moon.

Mama’s Wranglers are the Jackson family band and cloggers from Las Vegas, NV. They have performed in 49 states, Canada, and Europe. The children are 12-23 years of age and have powerful vocal harmonies.

They were recently voted “Young Entertainers of the Year” and were nominated for the Academy of Western Artists.

Adam the Great from Portland, OR, will entertain audiences with innovative magic and original comedy. He has proven

Page 7 himself to be one of the premier magicians in his region and his style of magic amazes crowds Cale Moon is an amazing young man with a big voice. Moon is a genuinely talented country singer/songwriter with a feel-good sound and has been compared to a young George Strait with the potential to become country music’s next rising star.

Beyond all the events and excitement will be a great community spirit bringing people together - so come celebrate the Fallon County Fair in August with world class entertainment and family-oriented fun Tickets for all events and entertainment will be available from the fairgrounds ticket office.

For more information or questions, contact: falcofair@midrivers.com or call 406-778-2451.

Explore the best of the best fair foods Summer is a time of year when empty parking lots or fields get transformed into magical places of wonder.

When the fair comes to town, once barren spaces are filled with the buzz and rush of people and excitement.

Although the attractions certainly entice their share of carnival visitors, for many the unique culinary offerings available at fairs and carnivals are a big attraction as well. At carnivals, many people indulge in foods that are best enjoyed sparingly, such as fried foods, sticky sweets and meats on a stick. The following are some of the more popular fair foods.

Cotton candy Cotton candy is a treat many people only eat at carnivals or fairs. A form of spun sugar mixed with air to produce a large volume of sticky sweet cotton,

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cotton candy was invented by dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton in 1897. It was subsequently introduced to the public at the 1904 World’s Fair as “Fairy Floss.” Automatic cotton candy machines help make cotton candy available to market at carnivals and fairs around the world. Eat it quickly because cotton candy melts and gets messy under the hot sun.

Corn dogs Foods served on sticks, including corn dogs, are a staple of carnivals because of their portability. Corn dogs are formed by

dipping a hot dog into a cornmeal batter and frying it. Many credit Carl and Neil Fletcher with the first “corny dog,” served at the State Fair of Texas in 1942.

Those who enjoy hot dogs and the crunch of an outer coating flock to concession stands for these salty delights.

Funnel cakes What would a carnival be without some variation of fried dough? From Spanish churros to Italian zeppoles to regular doughnuts, there is something to be said about sweetened, chewy dough fried to form a crunchy outer shell. When dusted with powdered sugar, the confection is complete. Funnel cakes are a type of fried dough regularly sold at fairs across North America.

Although the history of funnel cakes is debatable, popular opinion states they were made popular by German immigrants.

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Riders raising donor awareness trail through Fallon Co.

By LORI KESINGER A group of riders saddled up for a 444- mile trail ride for charity.

Trails 4 Transplants in its second year is a long distance horseback ride to raise awareness about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation.

More than 122,000 men, women and children are awaiting transplants in the United States.

Over 40 riders started on the first segment of the trail leaving Fort Lincoln State Park near Mandan, North Dakota, June 1. A ceremony was given by the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation tribes with singing, storytelling and dress presentations sending off the riders along General Custer’s Trail. Fourteen riders rode the entire 444 miles. The riders stayed on the Fallon/Wibaux County line at the Rising ranch June 9 and left the campsite June 10.

Sixteen riders headed south along Highway 7 to Baker and set up camp

at the Fallon County Fairgrounds. The riders had been on the trail for 10 days and rode 220 miles when they reached Baker.

“I’m riding the whole way,” said Skylee Real Bird. “It’s been good.

Nothing has happened to make us lose a day.”

Traveling west on Highway 12 June 11, they stayed at the Rieger ranch before departing to the Powder River and eventually their destination, 224 miles from Baker at the Little Bighorn Battlefield near Garryowen, Montana, June 19.

Riders could ride any or all segments of the trail. Several days the ride had dignitaries including transplant recipients, donor families, rodeo queens, and politicians join the group and most nights they had campfires. Each person on the ride had a reason for riding, whether it was in memory of a loved one, awareness or because of their own

personal story. Trails 4 Transplants co-chairs Roger Hille and Ashley Peterson both continue to have a personal reason for raising donor awareness.

Roger Hille said, “If my son-in-law had not received a liver transplant, I wouldn’t have my grandkids.”

Ashley Peterson’s brother passed away and another man received his heart.

Native Americans on the ride also sought cultural “healing along the Custer Trail”.

“Support our cause,” said Hille. “First register to be a donor as there is much more need than what is available; second, donate; third, come ride with us, even for one day.

We have horses available.”

Donations are directed to the gift of Life House in Rochester, MN, where it is used to offset costs of housing for organ recipients in need of financial support. Next year the Trails 4 Transplants

(ABOVE) Trails 4 Transplants riders follow Highway 7 into Baker and head to the Fallon County Fairgrounds. ride will most likely take a southern route through the Black Hills of South Dakota.

For more information or ride stories, go to the Trails4Transplants Facebook page or the website: trails4transplants.org.

Henry Real Bird, Skylee Real Bird and John Real Bird from Garryowen, Montana, rode the entire 444 miles of the Trails 4 Transplants route following General Custer’s Trail.

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Earth’s average temperature has risen by 1.4 F over the past 100 years and is projected to rise another 2 F over the next century. That rise in temperature may translate to some potentially dangerous shifts in climate and weather over the next several decades, and these shifts figure to impact society in a variety of ways, none of which are likely to improve quality of life.

The impact of climate change will vary depending on geography, but no region of the planet will be immune to the potentially devastating impact of climate change unless something is done to reverse the trend. For example, the EPA notes that coastal communities in the southeastern United States are likely l to see the sea level rise, and such communities w- will be forced to deal with increasingly intense

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warning a myth? Scientists say 'no' hurricanes. In the northwestern United States, rising sea levels are likely to increase coastal erosion, while rising temperatures will threaten local forests, agriculture and wildlife.

Though many who present the issue of climate change tend to focus on its potentially devastating consequences, there is still a chance to reverse climate change.

That’s because humans are largely responsible for climate change, so it stands to figure that what was done by humans can ultimately be undone as well. According to the EPA, human activities over the last century have released large amounts of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere.

These greenhouse gases are a result of burning fossil fuels to produce energy. But greenhouse gases also are emitted by industrial processes, deforestation and certain agricultural practices.

When these greenhouses are emitted, they trap energy in the atmosphere, causing it to warm. This warming process is necessary to sustain life on Earth. But as these

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greenhouse gases build up in the atmosphere, as they have done in the last 100 years, the result is a change in climate that threatens society, human health andecosystems across the globe.

One effective way to combat climate change is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which individuals can do in a number of ways.

• Make “reduce, reuse, recycle” your family’s mantra. Many people have heard the slogan “reduce, reuse, recycle,” but few people may know just how effective it can be. Reducing, reusing and recycling helps conserve energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from resource extraction, manufacturing and disposal.

If products are reused and recycled, then less new products need to be made, reducing the industrial emissions that contribute so heavily to climate change. The EPA notes that American recycling activity alone saves roughly 11.3 billion gallons of gas each year.

Even some waste can be reused. For example, composting food and yard waste greatly reduces the amount of waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as a result.

• Be more efficient with water usage. Efficient

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For example, only running a dishwasher when it is full can save 100 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, greatly reducing your contribution to climate change with little or no effort on your part. The EPA notes that 3 percent of the energy used in the United States goes toward pumping and treating water, so using water efficiently can greatly reduce greenhouse gas pollution that’s contributing to climate change. Turning the faucet off while shaving and brushing your teeth are two more easy ways to conserve water and reduce emissions.

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Driving without so many fast stops and quick starts is more fuel efficient, and over time this will greatly reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions you’re producing every time you get behind the wheel. Other ways to improve fuel efficiency and therefore reduce your vehicle’s emissions include clearing unnecessary items out of your car so the engine doesn’t have to work as hard to get from point A to point B and to keep time spent idling to a minimum.

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Mary Margaret (MacKay) Ketchum was inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame for making an impact on Montana’s Western Heritage for District 3, which includes Carter, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Rosebud, and Treasure counties.

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center (MCHF and WHC) announced the seventh class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame June 7.

“Many assume that to be inducted into the Hall of Fame you would have to be a famous cowboy, when in fact, the Hall

of Fame exists to honor those who have made an impact in their local community and serve as a symbol of this way of life for future generations.

This is truly a celebration of our authentic Montana heritage and those who pass it forward,” said Christy Stensland, MCHF and WHC Executive Director.

Mary was born Jan. 1, 1941 in Baker, Montana to Arthur “Bud” and Mary (Collie) MacKay and was the oldest of six siblings. She was raised on her paternal grandparents’ homestead, the William MacKay ranch along Lame Jones Creek in the Willard community.

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She either walked or rode horseback while attending Gregerson country school her first eight grades. She moved into Baker during the week where she attended high school and graduated in 1959.

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was in Baker the fall of 1959 on a horse owned by a WWII Calvary man, Billy Pratt - she won fourth in the average.

At this time, she met Stanley Ketchum and they were married Sept.

2, 1960. They lived on Stanley’s dad’s homestead on Milk Creek next to the Carter/Fallon County line, only a few miles from her maternal grandmother’s homestead on O’Fallon Creek and ten miles from her parents’ ranch.

Some of her first experiences of winning on the Ketchum horses were the three-horse relay races held at the local fairs.

Mary kept busy training her own barrel horses, competing and training outside horses.

She opened their home to anyone who wanted to learn the art of training or barrel racing.

Stanley passed away suddenly July 1977 at the age of 48, leaving Mary with two young sons, Loyd and Bruce, and a ranch to run.

Mary ran the ranch with no intention of doing anything else and instilled a love of rodeo and ranching in her boys.

The small 3,000 acre ranch with 80-90 head of cattle would not have sustained if not for Mary’s rodeo winnings and income of training horses and students.

She held many three day barrel racing and pole bending clinics.

In September of 1998 Mary was kicked in the head while looking over a future barrel horse for a friend.

She hovered between life and death for over two months. When she was finally able to return home, the first thing she wanted to do was get back on a horse. A year later at the Belle Fourche, SD barrel racing futurity, Mary took

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At the age of 73, Mary Ketchum rides daily on the ranch and still actively supports future generations of barrel racers and mentors when she can

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World-traveled artifact highlights Taylor Horsefest

By COLE BENZ The 2014 Taylor Horsefest is just around the corner.

The 21st annual twoday event will be held in Taylor, N.D. on July 26 and 27 and features activities for the whole family. From exhibits, crafts, food vendors and musical entertainment there is something people of all ages can enjoy.

Highlighting the event will be the arrival of the ‘BLOCH.’ What is the ‘Bloch’ you might ask? BLOCH is a global art project originating from the region of Appenzell in Switzerland.

Tradition goes that as the last tree is felled (chopped down), the trunk (known as the ‘BLOCH’) is pulled out by 20 men from the village of Urnåsch to Herisau and back.

The procession is a one-day process and at the end of the event the trunk is auctioned off to the highest bidder. Usually the fate of the trunk is to be processed into

furniture or other wood products, but in 2011 the ‘BLOCH’ of that season was saved by two artists.

The two known as Com&Com (Marcus Gossolt/Johannes M. Hedinger) purchased the trunk with plans for a larger destiny than a being carved into a rocking chair. Instead of traveling between the two villages, the plan is to travel on a grander scheme, they’ll be taking their travels globally. The goal of this expedition is to get conversations going among the multitude of cultures around the world. By participating in this event, the hope of the artists is that cultures, customs and traditions between people will get a worldwide conversation started.

The tree log will also be followed along the way by documentarians, with a publication, a 90-minute documentary film (by Fabian Kaiser), and an exhibit being produced.

The duo plans on making at least one stop

BLOCH is a global art project originating from the region of Appenzell in Switzerland. It will be featured at the Taylor Horsefest on July 26 and 27. in every continent on the planet. The travels started in 2012 in Europe, stopping in Switzerland and Germany. In 2013 the ‘BLOCH’ stopped off

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While in Taylor, the ‘BLOCH’ will be a main feature of the parade, ranchers will be burring their branders into the wood, blacksmiths will tack horseshoes on to it, and children will be able to participate in games involving the large trunk. Music from Larsen Brothers (from Taylor), and Rex Cook will create a leather belt to be placed on the item and travel with it as it makes future stops around the globe.

Taylor is one of only six stops the ‘BLOCH’ will make in North Dakota.

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Terms to know before going to the rodeo

The growing popularity of rodeo, which, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, attracts 30 million fans each year, has piqued the curiosity of many people who have never before attended a rodeo or watched an event on television.

Upon discovering the rodeo, men, women and children often find it as compelling if not more compelling than most popular mainstream sports.

For those interested in rodeo but uncertain about its terminology, the following are a few terms to know, courtesy of the PRCA. • Barrelman: An entertainer who uses a barrel to distract a bull after a ride.

Such distractions sometimes protect the cowboy.

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A bullfighter can distract the bull by directing its attention to the exit gate or even stepping between the bull and the bull rider.

• Draw: Conducted three days before each PRCA rodeo, the draw is random and assigns each roughstock competitor a specific bucking horse or bull.

Time-event contestants are assigned a calf or steer in a random on-site draw shortly before each rodeo begins.

• Flankman: a cowboy or cowgirl who works in the bucking chutes,

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• Go-round: each round of competition in a rodeo.

• Hazer: the cowboy who rides on the right side of the steer from the contestant to make sure the steer runs straight.

• Hooey: the knot a cowboy uses to finish tying the calf’s legs together in tie-down roping.

• Piggin’ string: the small rope used to tie a calf’s legs together in tiedown roping.

• Riggin’: a suitcasestyle handhold customized to a rider’s grip and attached to a molded piece of leather that is cinched, with a pad, around the horse’s girth.

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A homestead that stands the test of time was one lived in by the Stern family.

North Dakota was once filled with farms as homesteads began to pop up after the Homestead ctivity Act was put into effect.

Though many farms still remain, most of the original structures do not exist anymore. The structures became outdated, weathered, and eventually replaced with modern barns and houses.

One homestead to stand the test of time was onone Website lived in by the Stern family. t Settings John Stern, born in South Dakota 1882 in Russia, ima minute migrated to the United States in 1902 to take advantage of the Homestead Act. He filed 320 acre land claim three years later and by 1907 the homestead construction was finished and he and his family began life in the Great Plains.

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Though Stern was born in Russia, his family was German, and he was a member of the Germans from Russia to settle in North Dakota.

Bringing with him the standard architecture from the Russian Steppe, Stern built one building that served a multitude of purposes.

The building that stands on the homestead was a house/barn structure that was not only for living purposes, but also housed storage space and also served as an animal shelter.

The designed and its many purposed helped the family survive the tough North Dakota winters. The feed was close so they avoided being outside for long periods of time, and the animals acted as a heat source from being housed in the same structure as the H & S Rakes • Bale family.

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Architecture similar to the Stern’s building was common place throughout the region, though many have not lasted and in 2008 efforts were made to preserve the area located just east of Mott.

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In 1914, a growing family took a chance

THE

STANG FAMILY

1909

By COLE BENZ In 1914 a growing family took a chance.

Frank and Lydia Stang, married in 1909, moved in the Spring of 1914 with their three children from Danube,

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Upon arriving in North Dakota on the train, Frank purchased

a farmstead from Olef Olson and the deed was signed on June 5, 1914 and they began a legacy that has lasted a century.

When Frank and Lydia arrived in North Dakota, they had three

children: Gladys (1907), Bill (1909), and Stella (1911). They would expand their family over the next 19 years with three more children: Leonard (1915), Viola (1923), and Janice (1933).

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Donna (1947), Dennis (1950) and Diana (1950).

Leonard and Lorraine farmed the land for 23 years before passing it on to their two eldest sons, Leon and Larry in 1959.

Unfortunately, a car accident took Leon’s life at young age and he passed away in 1967, leaving Larry to care for the farm.

Larry married Ruth in 1963, and they had three children of their

own: Jamie (1964), Shannay (1966), and Jonathan (1970).

Larry and Ruth, along with their children, ran the family farm and in 1988 Jonathan joined the family trade. Larry has

only recently began to take some time off from farming, leaving Jonathan to continue the legacy.

Jonathan married Ronin in 2007 and there are four children in the marriage:

Brittney (1990), Aaron (1996), Mason (1996), and Carter (1998).

As the years passed and things changed, one thing remained constant, the Stang Family Farm. Located 14 miles southwest of

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...The last burial to occur at the Griffin Cemetery was in 2007, according to dates listed on the gravestones.

Several grave site markers peak over the grass; many dated back to the mid and late 1800s. A handful of the sites were for babies and children...

MYSTERY SOLVED In the tranquil space of what is considered the Griffin Cemetery, few answers about its history loomed. That is, until now.

By BRYCE MARTIN A half-mile north of the old Griffin elevator in Bowman County exists an area shrouded in mystery.

The space was covered over by thigh-high grass and subjugated by the elements and a sweeping fire.

In the tranquil space of what is considered the Griffin Cemetery, few answers loomed.

That is, until last week.

The many questions surrounding Griffin Cemetery were brought to light by 16-year-old Eathen Porter of Bismarck. He searched for a service project that would propel him into the rank of Eagle Scout and, by the referral of a family friend, was directed to the abandoned acreage north of Griffin.

For his project, Porter was determined to travel to Bowman County. He sought to take the cemetery, which was virtually hidden from the world, and turn it into an ap-

propriate memorial for those who chose it as a final resting place.

Brenda Osendorf of Bowman met last year with Porter and his father, Mike, to usher them to the property for a tour. This month, the Boy Scout pack returned to fulfill Porter’s vision.

Porter began to make his mark on the cemetery on the morning of a hot, sunny July 11. He came equipped with lawnmowers, scythes, water and sandwiches. They put up a canopy for protection from the sun during their breaks, realizing the vast job in front of them.

Osendorf, along with her husband Bob and Brian and Cheryl Fadness, owns the property that surrounds the cemetery. That land was sold to them from their great aunt and uncle, Lillian and Oscar Rolfsness.

As to the identity of the cemetery’s owner or previous groundskeeper, Osendorf was

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ABOUT THE PHOTO (BY BRYCE MARTIN) A statuette of an angel stands before the grave site of Margie McGee at Griffin Cemetery.

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History of abandoned Griffin cemetery comes to light uncertain.

Martin Rolfsnes, who now resides in Bowman, was Oscar’s cousin. The only thing separating the two was an extra “s” at the end of Oscar’s last name.

The 95-year-old remembered the cemetery well and said he visited it many times in his youth.

Rolfsnes said that Oscar’s father, Jens Rolfsness, had the land – now belonging to Osendorf – in the late 1800s. At that time, Jens kept cattle that grazed around the cemetery site.

Though he was not sure who owned the cemetery, and explained that anybody who knew much about it was likely deceased, Rolfsnes said there was never a true caretaker.

The family of those that were buried there would tend to the graves on their own time, or not at all.

“Oscar always kept the fence up,” Rolfsnes said.

“But very, very, very few people ever came out there that I knew of.”

To reach the cemetery, one must travel over Osendorf’s property, turning north from Highway 85. Guests pass through a gate that remains closed, but unlocked for the public, and follow faintly visible tire tracks that lead through untamed grass. They arrive at an unmarked, fenced area. Gravesite markers are the only things to identify the area as a cemetery.

The last burial to occur at the Griffin Cemetery was in 2007, according to dates listed on the gravestones. Several gravesite markers peak over the grass; many dated back to the mid and late 1800s. A handful of the sites were for babies and children.

A gravestone that interested Porter most belonged to a Civil War veteran.

Parked under a shady tree, the gravesite stood with a small American Flag tucked into the soil just below its headstone.

While nobody records the comings and goings of family or friends

that come to visit their deceased loved ones, the Flag, and several trinkets placed at other gravesites, looked new and unworn meaning people recently have visited the cemetery.

The daylong project for Porter and his pack to clean up the aban-

doned area was just the beginning of his plan.

Mike, also Porter’s pack leader, said it is their goal to create a memorial for the cemetery with all the names of its inhabitants.

“We’re very supportive of what he wanted to do,” Mike said.

(LEFT) Eathen Porter, 16, of Bismarck kneels before the grave stone belonging to a man killed during the Civil War. (RIGHT) Land north of the Griffin elevator is unofficially known as the Griffin Cemetery. PHOTOS BY BRYCE MARTIN

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GET HEALTHY: Start a garden

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Vegetable gardens can be compact or expansive, depending on how much space is available to cultivate. However, first-time gardeners may want to begin small so they can hone their skills and experiment to see which plants are most likely to thrive in their gardens. Expansion is always a possibility down the road.

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Choose three to four different vegetables and plant them in the garden.

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Know when to plant Many of the foods grown in vegetable gardens, including tomatoes and peppers, are summer vegetables, which means they reach peak ripeness after the height of the summer season. Pumpkins, brussel sprouts and peas are planted to be harvested later on. These plants may be put in the ground a little later than others.It is less expensive to start seedlings indoors and then transplant them to a garden when the time comes. Seeds can be started three to four weeks before they would be put outdoors.

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International group tours N.D. soil

By ALISSA WOLENETZ

The wind twined the corners of the plaid tablecloth through her gentle fingers. Sparks danced over the rosy gravel, their luminescence merging with the blushing clouds. It was sunset, in all of its glory, and the tour bus was still missing—along with 50 soil health enthusiasts, agronomists, and producers from the UK, Belgium, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland.

Earlier that day, after four inches of rain and the closure of Highway 85, the BASE (Biology, Agriculture, Soil and Environment) tour relinquished hopes of bison ranches and oversized cowpies, and spent the remainder of the day in an unscheduled, but equally interesting location—the Mark and Stephanie Kelner Farm, located north of Scranton, ND. After this, they resumed their planned itinerary at Chip and Ann Fischer’s ranch for a barbeque, where they had the opportunity to admire not only the glorious dessert assortment, but the equally glorious North Dakota evening.

Local community members and international tourists gathered around the cherry embers of the bonfire, where conversations ranged from the best neighborhoods in Berlin to superb cover crop mixes.

The next morning, June 19, the BASE group travelled to the Sikorski Ranch, where Jerry Sikorski discussed his implementation of a no-till system and his current management objectives. After this, Kodie Olsen and Michelle Gorder presented the Rainfall Simulator, which allowed participants to observe the effect of different tillage and rotational systems on soil health.

Next, the tour split into two different groups.

One stayed at the Sikorski Ranch to listen to presentations on international soil health issues

by Steve Townsend (UK)

and Frederick Thomas (France). The other half ventured into Medicine Rocks State Park, where they were treated to a discussion on the geology and paleontology of the area by Nathan Carroll and Bryce Lambert, both of Ekalaka. After the lecture, the tour members hiked around the area— they were fascinated by the native range plants, unique rock formations, and local wildlife (rattlesnakes).

The two groups reconvened at the Sikorski residence, where they were able to examine Jerry and Kathy’s equipment and ask questions about their agricultural practices. The group then filed back into their mudspattered bus to tour one of Jerry and Kathy’s fields. There, Kodie and Michelle demonstrated the sampling technique for the Rainfall Simulator and Jerry discussed his crop and grazing rota-

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We then travelled to Dirk O’Connor’s operation to ask him about his relatively recent conversion to no-till. The group was fascinated by his approach—and the baby rattlesnake that they found lurking in the corn stand. After this rather exciting finale, the group continued their journey to Wibaux and enjoyed a late lunch at the Beaver Creek Brewery.

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3) Only one-of-a-kind. 40 acres with a stream, nice meadow, bordered by granite peaks and pines. Very secluded with excellent access. Located 3 miles south of Crazy Horse Monument, 3 miles west of Custer State Park .

Asking $700,000.00.

4) 68 acres 3 miles east of Rapid City Regional Airport on Longview Road. Native grass.

Asking $170,000.00.

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