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Volume 126, Issue 10
Pioneer Bulk Food A new Venture By Esther Sailer
For the Record Hearld
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uring the Fall there are many changes that occur as we look at the leaves changing from bright green to various shades of auburn but the biggest change by far to be noticed in Cando this week would have to be the introduction of yet another new business. Cando citizens now have the privilege of welcoming yet another new face to the host of local businesses that have begun to grow in our community named Pioneer Bulk Food. The bulk food store opened its doors on Monday, November 11th and is owned and operated by James and Heather Clay of Cando.
The Clay family moved to the Cando area about 3 years ago because they wanted a safe place to raise their growing family of 10 children and Cando’s reputation of being a community where everyone knows everyone and people are friendly is what drew them to our amicable neighborhood. In fact one of the family’s greatest reasons for opening their store was so they might get to know people better and become a greater part of our community by giving back to it. Born and raised in Ohio, James and Heather gained a great deal of experience in the knowledge of what it takes to run a business such as this because they ran a similar operation in Ohio for 7 years when their oldest son, Logan was only 3 years of age.
The Clays had originally thought that they would open a candy shop complete with donuts (made by Heather) a year from now but when the storefront across from Country Lanes on 5th Avenue came to their attention in July Heather commented that it was a ‘cute’ storefront that looked like just the thing they were looking for. So, in a matter of months the purchase was made, renovations undergone with the aid of all family members, and preparations coordinated for ingredients, goodies, and necessities to line the shelves was well underway. I was even made aware that Phoebe, the youngest of the clan at almost 2 years of age, did her part to join in the operations. As you venture into Pioneer Bulk Food you will quickly recognize that
James Clay with sons: Jared, Caleb, Elijah, and Reuben
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North Dakota farmers lend a helping hand armers can now register to win $2,500 to help grow their community
The Monsanto Fund has just launched its fourth year of America’s Farmers Grow Communities, and we would like to encourage farmers in your area to sign up again for the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit. The deadline for farmers to enter is Nov. 30. It’s free to sign up, and since all eligible counties will have a winner, one or more farmers in your area will be selected as one of our 1,289 winners across 39 states. Last year, Ronald Tschepen was the winning farmer in Towner County, and he directed his donation to the North Star Lunch Program Thanks to famers across North Dakota, $277,500 has been invested in rural communities through-
out the state. Back for the fourth consecutive year, America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, will be giving farmers the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation for their favorite, local nonprofit organization. Since the program was piloted in 2010, America’s Farmers Grow Communities has helped more than 5,200 nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations continue to search for funding opportunities that will better enhance their programs. Through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, farmers have been able to support a variety of nonprofit organizations in North Dakota. FFA chapters across the state have received a total of $22,500 in Grow Communities donations. Farmers helped put out fires by donating $95,000 to fire- and
health-related organizations. Service organizations, like food pantries, have received $32,500. Grow Communities has donated $30,000 to education organizations. Community improvement organizations have received $52,500 through Grow Communities. Many farmers chose to give back to their local 4-H clubs. A total of $40,000 has been donated to 4-H clubs across the state. America’s Farmers Grow Communities launched nationally in 2011 and has grown to include 1,289 eligible counties in 39 states. Farmers and rural community members can now visit GrowCommunities.com or call 1-877267-3332 and register to win or submit an idea for a nonprofit in need of funding. This program is part of the Monsanto Fund's overall effort to support rural communities.
it’s a very family-oriented and locally-laden business with many items that are manufactured right here in North Dakota from our very own Cando Pasta Brand to Dakota Maid. The Clays also sell a whopping 25+ varieties of Amish cheeses, various jams, bagged candies, jerkies, stick meats, syrups, and even blue popcorn! And that’s only the beginning of the items to be found in this local shop. This writer even had the opportunity to try a sampling of pretzels and jerky located by the till which Caleb Clay (one of the older son’s) kindly pointed out and which I happily accepted. So, yet again Cando welcomes Pioneer Bulk Food to the host of businesses who have joined our little community alongside Cool Beans, Hardware Hank, Lumber Plus, Floral Depot, K&E Meats, Cando Bar, and Pinky’s (to name only a Clay family except their oldest Logan (missing) few) who have either originated in the last few years or come under new ownership. Pioneer Bulk Foods is planning their Grand Opening scheduled for the 25th and 26th of November. But you don’t have to wait until then to get your fill of meats and goodies because the shop’s hours run between the hours of 8 - 5:30 on Monday through Friday even now. So, if you’re out and about in downtown Cando be sure to drop in and check out our town’s newest new business. It is also the hope that by the Grand Opening the Clays will also introduce the bakery portion of their store to the community with various baked goods available for Reuben standing in front of a variety of cheeses and candy. purchase. A big thank-you and applause also goes out to the many busi- and unnamed) and the many hands ments to make our community nesses in our town (those named that work within these establish- what it is. Keep up the great work!
District Court
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By Shiela Rabe
istrict Court was in session November 12, 2013 with Judge Donovan Foughty on the bench. Making an initial appearance was Mary Agnes Blades, escorted from the Devils Lake Law Enforcement Center. She is charged with Terrorizing, Felony C, and Disorderly Conduct, Misdemeanor B. Attorney Coral Mahler requested that her client be released from custody to be able to meet family and occupational commitments. Judge Foughty set bail at $1000 and ordered no contact with the victims and their families as well as no consumption of alcohol. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10:00 AM, December 27, 2013 in Devils Lake.
Robert Joseph Greenwood was in court with attorney Scott Thompson for a status conference. He was charged with Fleeing or Attempting to Allude Police, Misdemeanor A. An agreement was reached with the State on a lesser charge of Reckless Driving. Mr. Greenwood entered a plea of Guilty to that charge. Judge Foughty accepted the plea and imposed fines of $250 and a jail term of 10 days, credit for 2 days served, the remainder suspended for 12 months. Terri Farbo, with attorney Scott Thompson, made an initial appearance (continuance) on a charge of Aggravated Assault, Felony C. A preliminary hearing is set for 10:00AM, January 3, 2014 in Devils Lake. Bradley L. Hall was in court for
an initial appearance on a charge of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, B Misdemeanor. Mr. Hall pled Guilty and was given the mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated first offence (related to very high blood alcohol level) of 2 days in jail and fines and fees totaling $750. Wanda Lea Shea made her initial appearance on a charge of Disorderly Conduct, Misdemeanor B. She was advised to obtain legal counsel and continued until 9:00AM, December 3. Jonathan Klier, represented by Coral Mahler, was in court for a pretrial conference with State Attorney Emerson via telephone. Mr. Klier is charged with Possession of Certain Materials Prohibited, a C Felony. He pled guilty but further action was deferred pending evaluation.
be effective over the long run, they will need to create a permanent infrastructure and a responsible process that can be utilized to accept this option year after year. But can the Democrats mobilize their loyalists to do the job? Or have they become content as a minority party living on hope? Personally, I have a considerable investment in an effective 2-party system. I was one of the Insurgents in the Nonpartisan League who invested a lot of time creating the current two-party system. It took 10 years, involving scores of meetings, to arrive at the 2-party system in 1956. Just as today’s Republicans are
fighting internal factions, most of those meetings involved internal fighting in the Nonpartisan League and then initially in the tumultuous marriage of the Insurgent League with the Democrats. It wasn’t fun and it burned up a lot of time. So now I wonder whether or not the Democrats of today have the kind of commitment it takes to maintain the 2-party system they’ve been handed. If there ever was a time North Dakota needed political accountability and policy alternatives, it is now. Many decisions are being made and the application of all points of view can make those decisions better.
Democrats Need to Step Up As a Minority Party
By LloydOmdahl
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hile moderate Republicans struggle to take back their party, the North Dakota Democrats have a problem of getting to be one. Over the past 20 years, they have seen their numbers in the legislature dwindle from a majority in the senate down to 14, with Republicans holding 33 seats. In the House, Democrats have 23 seats while Republicans hold 71. Prospects for legislative gains in 2014 are less than cheerful for Democrats. Historically, the party of the president tends to lose seats
in off-year elections. As for the statewide offices, the Republicans now have all of them and the Democrats have a short bench going into 2014. If elections mean anything, the state has become more conservative over the past 20 years - even though the U. S. Senate elections seem to be exceptions. The only conclusion that can be drawn is that the North Dakota Democrats are hardly able to assume the duties of a minority party in a 2-party system. This is unfortunate for the state as a whole. In our democracy, minority parties have two primary functions: (1) holding the majority
party accountable and (2) offering alternative policies. While the small cadre of Democratic legislators probably does the best they can, their numbers limit their effectiveness. It is obvious that if they want to be a party, they need to take a serious look at options outside of the traditional legislature. In North Dakota, we have two legislative processes. First, we have the legislature itself. In this forum, the Democrats are hard pressed to force accountability because of their small numbers. Second, there is the other legislative process involving the initiative and referendum where un-
der “bad” legislation can be killed or “good” legislation proposed by citizen petition. If Democrats are serious about being a party, they need to quit speculating about major gains in the legislature and accept the reality that they may be a minority party for a long time. They need to utilize the second legislative process more aggressively. It is forum in which they can force accountability and propose alternative policies. But circulating petitions to collect signatures is tedious and challenging work. That is why interest groups hire circulators to do the job. However, if Democrats want to