McClusky Gazette News
When pigs fly and turtles have feathers
You probably haven’t seen pigs fly yet, someone hasn’t accomplished this task. But consider feathered turtles! They have arrived, at least on the crafty side of life.
School board moves forward
After recognition for the music department’s two stars and “2” ratings, the McClusky School board heard Supt. Lee Kelm’s report for the month on March 15 at the Home Economics room at the school.
March blizzard strands hundreds
Central North Dakota was still in winter mode on Friday, March 11, when the forecasted winds and snow descended to stall traffic, interrupt power, and send people and schools scurrying to find safe homes for the night.
Sportsmen follow January supper with March fish fry
The busy McClusky Sportsman’s Club held their annual fundraiser, a fish fry, on Sunday, March 13, at the American Legion Quarters in McClusky. This is the same location as their landowner appreciation supper held on January 30.
Accuracy of new alcohol monitor hard to beat
A pilot program in the South Central Judicial District for three years and now state-wide has resulted in a new level of monitoring repeat offenders. The offenders may be monitored after a second offense of driving while intoxicated and need not be convicted of the offense to require the device be placed.
New scam finds targets better prepared
Scammers, especially those putting Nigeria on their email letterheads, should be getting smarter. They aren’t, but their targets seem to be. The latest scam is a threat to turn the email’s target/victim over to the “international court of justice” on a “warrant of arrest.”
Missing the best time of his life
A broken bone is no fun at any age, but at age 90 it became a barrier to participating in the farm life Richard (Dick) Larson recalls as the “best part” of his work life. He added that “a dollar went a lot farther in those days” then now.
When Leo and Jackie Froehlich arrived in Devils Lake, they immediately fell in love with the community. Neighbor Jay Schneider is always ready, willing and available to shovel snow off the elderly couple’s sidewalk.
MHS Snowball Coronation
The McClusky FFA chapter celebrated FFA Week Feb. 21-25 On Monday morning, a snowball coronation was held at the high school gym. Candidates were Brittany Lasher, Jacy Hausauer, Gus Grade, Justin Grade,
Growing Local group holds conference
The developing and redeveloping farmers market groups have seen a tremendous amount of interest in both North Dakota and in other states.