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Of spleen splitters, cherry bombs and whistling bungholes By Bob Simmons

Of spleen splitters, cherry bombs and whistling bungholes By Bob Simmons

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Of spleen splitters, cherry bombs and whistling bungholes

Bob Simmons
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Fourth of July at our lake place is a lot quieter since our neighbors Bob and Lainey Toso sold their place a few years ago.The Tosos are former educators, Bob being the former School Superintendent in Jamestown and Lainey a teacher in Valley City.
Memorial Statue located at Fort Smith, AZ National Cemetery. Located on a beautiful lawn and garden area, the cemetery is the home of thousands of gravestones of brave fallen soldiers, known and unknown.

Memorial Statue located at Fort Smith, AZ National Cemetery. Located on a beautiful lawn and garden area, the cemetery is the home of thousands of gravestones of brave fallen soldiers, known and unknown.

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My two cents | The ultimate sacrifice...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Wouldn’t it be great if there was never another war? Unfortunately in the fallen world we live in that is likely not going to happen.I guess there has been bloodshed since Cain killed Abel and there will be bloodshed as long as this world in its present form exists.
My two cents | Have a safe Fourth of July...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | Have a safe Fourth of July...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | Have a safe Fourth of July...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Tomorrow, July 4th is Independence Day in The United States of America. It was on this day in 1776 that the Second Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence.It was more than a year earlier that militia forces battled the British at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts.
The con is on! | By Bob Simmons

The con is on! | By Bob Simmons

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The con is on! | By Bob Simmons

The Con Is On! | By Bob Simmons
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Insley Evans is someone whose name folks in the area may remember. Insley checks all the boxes when it comes to being labeled as shady. Professionally, Insley lists his occupation as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.He has worked in a number of hospitals across the country, including locally.
The games people play by Bob Simmons

The games people play by Bob Simmons

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The games people play by Bob Simmons

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
In case you’re unaware, this column appears in both of our co-owned weeklies, The Borderland Press-Langdon and Valley News and Views- Drayton.I write from my home base, Bob Simmons World Headquarters which is located in Langdon.
Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

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Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
On June 10, Ken and Liz Linster took Saralee Hoselton with them when they traveled to Bismarck where Ken looked at and eventually bought a Chevy pickup. Then they went on to Richardton to spend several days visiting at the home of Adam and Catie Hoselton.
My two cents | Thoughts about summer...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | Thoughts about summer...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | Thoughts about summer...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Summer is so short here in the north country we have to enjoy it while it’s here.One interesting thing about summer here in the north is the exact time when summer ends and when it begins.The Summer Solstice officially began at 9:42 Central Time on Friday June, 20.
From the publisher | The Hoopy that made me happy...to learn

From the publisher | The Hoopy that made me happy...to learn

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From the publisher | The Hoopy that made me happy...to learn

Andrea Johnston
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
First, I’ll say that I completely agree with Mike’s column above mine. People in some instances have lost their rational minds. It’s got to stop.I’ve known all my adult life that anything can be spun. Anyone can have an agenda and words to back that agenda up.
Bowesmont lives...By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives...By Saralee Hoselton

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Bowesmont lives...By Saralee Hoselton

Saralee Hoselton
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Memorial Day weekend, Mike and Judy Stellon went to their Maple Lake home where they were joined by Mary Beth Pilon and her daughters. On Saturday, Scott Baldock of East Grand forks joined them.The following weekend, Mike and Judy Stellon spent time at their Maple Lake home.
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