APRIL 17, 2013 THE PRESS - PAGE 3
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and treat yourself
to some spring
bling with a new
)iece of jewelry, or
add a splash of "
decor or
Walsh County
Spotlight:
The merchants below are I /1
proud to announce: - .
Park. River High School Drama
Department Presents Next Victim Please
by Rocky Soderman and Terri.Ferguson
on Friday, April 19 at 7:00 PM (for the
public) Where: .Park River High School
Elementary Gym Admission: Elementary
Student-S2, HS Student-S3.50, Adult-S4
Synopsis: Next Victim, Please is a tongue-
in-cheek murder mystery that captures
comedy in its funniest form.
COU NTY
Park River
PO Box 49
. Park River
s&mantan 301 County Road 1
284-711 5
2B
Park River
Implement
AUTO PARTS,284-6316
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Adams ~ 944-2231
Grafton ~352-3668
T UNITED Michiaan, 259-2112
Bank & Insurance H oop-le,~ 894-6123
Crystal ~ 657-2168
110 4th St. E
Park River
Jim's Super Valu
101 3rd St. W
Park River
For all your dinner needs!
800-437-4100 800-247-0673
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Call Katie @ 701-33i-9515
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1-888-893-9501
TTY 1-800-366-6888
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-Walsh.County Veterans Service Office
A Patriotic Reminder
Replace your flags PO e Hei#ht Flag Size
As the snow melts,
we tend to look around15' - 20' 3x5' "
and see what has be- 25' 4x6'
come of our yard, our 30'. 5x8'
house, and any outside
plants. As the Veterans 35'- 40' 6x10'
Service Officer of 45' 8x12'
Walsh County and a
veteran, I remind,you to 50'- 60' 10x15'
check your flag. In town 65' - 75' 1Ox19' or 12x18'
and throughout the 75'-100' 15x25'
county, Old Glory
waves proudly, but I 105'-120' 20x30'
have noticed many flags" 125' - 150' 20x38'
with tears and faded
colors among residential 155' - 200' 30x50'
and commercial busi- %
200 ' 30x60'
nesses alike.
The flag, when it js in such condition that it is no longer a fitting em-
blem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by
burning. American Legion posts and Boy Scouts of America are very
active in Walsh County and perform this ceremony at least once a year.
There is a drop box for unserviceable flags outside the Administra-
tive Building in Grafton for anyone wanting to properly dispose of their
flag.
Conditions of deterioration include fading, shredding ripping, dirt
and grime that cannot be cleaned, and torn or damaged halyards and
grommets that cannot be repaired. So if you have a neighbor, friend,
or relative that displays the Stars and Stripes, make sure they proper-
ly dis/l,and replace it whenever it becomes unserviceable.
A i o United States Code Title 36 Chapter 10 (The Flag Code),
(a) .universal CUStom to display the flag only from sunrise to
sunset on buildings and'on stationary flag staffs in the open. Howev-
er, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twen-
ty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of dark-
ness. (b) The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
(c) The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is in-
clement, except when an all-weath flag is displayed.
Finally, be sure to display the proper size and type of flag, i.e, all-
weather, outdoor, indoor, etc.
More information about the United States Flag can be found at
http://www.usflag.org and more information about purchasing a flag
can be found at http://www.united-states-flag.com or http://www.get-
tysburgflag.com.
Flag Pole/Flag ratio
For an outdoor flag on an in-ground flag pole the most common way
to size your flag is by the height of the pole. The length of the flag should
be at least 1/4 theheight of the pole.
For a pole that attaches to your house we recommend a 2.5x4' flag
on a 5' flag pole, or a 3x5' on a 6' pole.
The biggest factor in hanging these flags is that you don't want the
flag to touch anything (bushes, trees, gutters, siding, door knobs, etc.)
when it flies. Anything touching the flag will shorten the life by caus-
ing early wear and tear on the flag.
To get the flag but away from Be house try our 8' poles which fit into
all the same brackets as the smaller Ones but protect your flag better.
Katrina Hodny * Walsh County Veterans Service Officer
Administrative Building, 638 Cooper Ave, Grafton
Happenings at Our
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Monica Simon ADC . 3
We have had a b sy week here at the Park River Good Samaritan
Center. The STAR COMMITTEE at the center provided our monthly
birthday party on Thursday and served delicious cakes and Dollar Bingo
was played. Friday evening the Mennonite Singers were here to sing
hymns for us. We thank Father Lutein for providing Saturdau Mass and
Sunday Services for us.
We .would like to thank our volunteers for the week, Devotional'
leaders were Monica Simon; Lorene Larson,- Rev. David Hinrichs,
Bonnie Van Bruggen, and Corrine Ramsey. Accompanists were Jan
Novak and Monica Simon. Shirly Soboloik led Rosary, Jeannen
McMillan Presented Bible Study, Sheryl Cox and Mary Collins led our
weekly hymn sing and Terry Hagen assisted with nails time.
UpcOming Events:
April 24 3:00 Volunteer Luncheon
April 25 3:00 Auxiliary Program and Luncheon
April 29 7:00 Adams Gymnastic team
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Phone: 701-284-6266
Fax: 701-284-6211
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Dahl and Allen wed in Las Vegas
Tara and Jevin Dahl are excited to announce their marriage, which
took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 29th, 2013. They, along with
their parents Tim Allen (St. Cloud), Donna Allen (Grafton), and Brad
and Elaine Dahl (Park River) would like to invite you to celebrate with
them at a reception and dance to be held at the Legion in Park River,
North Dakota on Saturday, April 20th, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.
SAFE I: a s-V zoN IQ
Public Health Walsh County Health District
, * "' " ' Short Shots
Are you 60 years of age or older?
Do you drive a vehicle?
Did you know that there are changes jn your body that are already
influencing how safe a driver you are? Like it or not the facts speak
for themselves. Take a short quiz to determine your knowledge on the
subject.
1. We rely on the information we gather through our senses
(vision, hearing, etc.) to be Safe drivers. What percentage of the
information needed to drive comes through our eyes?
65-74% 75 -84% 85-95% ,
2. The amount of light we need to drive increases as we.age. A
60 year old driver requires times the light that a 20 year old
needs.
3 5 10
3. True or False: Around age 70, loss of side (peripheral) vision
can be a serious problem, making it harder to see people, vehicles,
and movements outside our direct line of sight.
Tru e False
4. It's recommended that after age 65 people get an eye exam:
Every 3-4 years Every 2-3 years Every 1-2 years
Answers to Quiz
1. 85-95%
2. 3 times
3. True
4. Every 1-2 years
Some Bright Tips for Safer Driving
Keep headlights and taillights clean and cleared of snow or debris
Keep windshield and windows clean inside and outside
Adjust mirrors and seat for best visibility
Consider adding a larger rearview mirror to increase your range of
vision
If you must drive at night, choose routes that are familiar and are
well lit, if possible.
Turn your head side to side, especially at intersections, to make up
for. decreased side vision.
GRAFTON, N.D. Parents,
grandparents, foster parents, child-
care providers are invited Iojoin in-
structor Tami Rostvet as she shares
practical parenting skills for raising
children. Common Sense Parenting
will be offered in a two-week ses-
sion format on Tuesdays, April 23
& 30th fr6m 6:30-8:30 p.m. at
North Valley Career and Technolo-
gy Center. The program is free ahd
daycare is available on site. Pre-reg-
istration is required.
Parents are a child's first, and
most powerful teacher. Common
Sense Parenting offers a plan for par-
ents that allow for individual
lifestyles and preferences, but in,
corporates the important elements of
Consistency, Commitment, and
Courage in the plan for raising
children. Parents learn teaching as
a way of discipline, how to send
clear messages and give clear ex-
pectations, the role of consequences,
both negative and positive, as crit-
ical component in bring about last-
ing changes in children's behavior.
Don't miss the learning and fun!
Pre-register today by calling North
Valley's Communication Educa-
tion at 352-3705 ext. 419. Space is
limited.
Common Sense Parenting class-
es are being provided by NDSU Ex-
tension Service. For more infor-
mation contact the Walsh County
Extension Service at 284-6624.
Together we can make a
difference to prevent child abuse
GRAFTON, N.D. April is ventlon. Keep an eye out for blue
Child Abuse Prevention month in pinwheels and ribbons, signs, and
North Dakota. This month and posters relating to child abuse pre-
throughout the year, Northeast Hu- vention. When you see these items,
man Service Center encourages all take a moment to reflect on how you
individuals and organizations to can be supportive of parents, and
play a role in msking Grand Forks what action you can take if you sus-
and surrounding, communities a
better place for children and fami- pect a child is being neglected or
ties. If parents have the knowledge, abused.
skills, and resources they need to When you recognize that a fam-
care for their children, we can help ily or child needs support, be part of
promote children's social and emo- the solution and lend a hand. With
tional well:being, everyone working together, we can
April is a time to celebrate the im- make a difference in.the lives of chil-
portant role that communities play dren and families. For more infor-
in protecting children. This month, mation, go to Prevent Child Abuse
our communities will be filled with North Dakota's website at
information about child abuse pre- www.pcand.org.