The good folks northwest of us are planning a special event for Saturday and you're invited to take part.
The Grenora Community Development Corporation is working hard to provide fun events to keep that community thriving.
This group, which owns the local cafe and bowling alley, is sponsoring a fund-raising evening which will begin with a free-will roast beef supper from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center in Grenora.
Following the supper, plans call to auction of baskets of goodies. These baskets have been put together and donated by local individuals.
Examples include a baby basket, gardening basket, along with a North Dakota Pride basket.
Also being auctioned off will be a limo ride, an airplane ride, Teton package and golf passes.
During the auction the kids are invited to the bowling alley for fun and games.
CASINO NIGHT
From the auction the action shifts to the Centennial Bar for Casino Night.
This part of the evening is slated to begin at approximately 8:30 p.m., with a number of fun events planned, with turkeys as the prizes.
Hey, just in time for turkey day.
This town is working hard to keep as many businesses open.
Here's a great opportunity for folks from around the area to pitch in and help out.
The evening is being sponsored by the Grenora Community Development Corporation.
Unless you have some other pressing plans it sounds like the place for you to be on Saturday night is Grenora.
FUN IN SCOBEY
This weekend offers a unique event in Scobey, Mont.
Plans are in the works for the annual Holiday House Bazaar which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MST on Friday and Saturday.
Gina Halvorson of Scobey is the co-coordinator along with Lianne Halvorson.
Gina calls this a "magical event" and this is a wonderful way to showcase local talent.
The Holiday House provides a unique shopping experience for residents from throughout the entire area.
According to the promoters a visit to the Holiday House will be a "memorable experience."
Crafters willing to showcase your work can call Gina at (406) 487-2683 or Lianne at (406) 487-5548.
CONCERT ASSOCIATION
On Nov. 19, the Williston Concert Association will be presenting Karin Paludan, a vocalist, in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Williston High School Auditorium.
Should you have any questions about the local association you can contact Carol Jean Sandvik at 572-2888.
NORSE MALERS SALE
You should also mark down Nov. 20 as an important date on your calendar.
That's the day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the lower level of the Old Armory you will be able to attend the annual Norse Malers Fall Show & Sale.
Rosemaling, a Norwegian decorative flower painting; hardanger, an embroidered cutwork; tatting; tolepainting and crocheting will b available for purchase.
All items have been made by members of the Norse Malers Association.
PRESERVE THE ARTS
The Norse Malers became organized to maintain and expand a fellowship to preserve, create and share the arts of Rosemaling, Tolepainting and all other forms of Scandinavian art.
We understand Rommergrot, along with sandwiches, bars and coffee will be served by Dakota Dimensions.
Hey, that sounds good enough to eat.
DYVILLE IN NEW YORK
We have learned Jack Dyville is having fun in New York, however, he will be back in the area to provide his leadership for some wonderful Christmas programs.
We can tell you he has been cast as a juror for an episode of NBC's Law & Order which could be on this evening.
Originally Dyville was told it would air on Nov. 17, however he tells us to check the TV schedule for this evening.
He will be seen in the episode that concerns a fictitious Connecticut Governor and his gay-relations with a young man accused of killing the Governor's wife.
Check it out!
Dyville will be back home to do some guest teaching in his studio (The Dance Factory) along with directing a musical for Youth Education on Stage between Nov. 15 to Dec. 12.
He also can still be seen, at least partially, in "Taxi", where he plays the role of a hot dog vendor.
This is the show that stars Queen Latifa and Jimmy Fallon.
Sounds like he has a full plate.
MILITARY MAIL
It's not all that early to begin thinking about sending holiday mail to our servicemen and servicewomen.
The parcel post deadline is Saturday to assure it arrives in time for the holidays.
The best we can tell you is to check with the local post office for dates and regulations to assure your friends and loved ones are covered.
Hey, it's better to be early.
GEISS SPEAKS OUT
We have learned that Mark Geiss of Williston, who was home on leave from Iraq, spent some time recently speaking with the students at St. Joseph's School.
Home for some well-deserved time with his family, Geiss was able to relate to the students about his past year in Iraq.
Mark and his wife Cheryl have four children that attend St. Joe's.
We salute Mark for taking the time, while we also salute him for his service.
SALUTE TO CODY
A heart-felt blow was brought home this past week with the loss of Cody Wentz, and the injury to Phil Sorenson.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, along with the third man who was in the vehicle that came under attack.
We encourage everyone to take a moment on Thursday, known as Veteran's Day, to give thanks for what all the young men and women are doing for us.
Better yet, drive by the memorial at Riverview Cemetery and pause and reflect on everyone who has paid the price for our freedom.
This loss was very close, as it took away a family member from someone we have had the pleasure to have known for some 20 years.
Joyce Wentz, a fellow employee at the Herald, was looking forward to the day when her son would be back on safe ground.
She would smile each time as she received special flowers her son had arranged to be delivered on a regular basis to the Herald.
JOINS THE GUARD
Cody had joined the National Guard, and when the call came he responded to his duty.
This young man, at the age of 21, gave his life for his country in a foreign land.
Cody had dreams of playing college football and perhaps some day playing football in the National Football League.
His favorite team, the Detroit Lions, would no doubt be the team of his choice.
He put those plans on hold while going off to serve alongside fellow North Dakotans.
With his former Coyote teammate by his side, Cody was taken from us before he could get on with his dreams.
Now his parents, Joyce and Kenny, will need to be strong and carry on with their other sons Jason and Kelly, along with grandchildren Dillon, Whitney and Elizabeth.
Support from throughout the community and the entire state will pull them through.
It's very hard to find the right words in a time like this, however we're proud of Cody and those who are left behind to carry on the good fight.
May he rest in peace.
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