Rolette, ND

http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/517495.html

Horizons article in the Minot daily.  Comment on whether you think I am right.

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Rolette is going forward with plans to introduce Cash 101, a game to educate youth on money management, to schools and youth clubs.

“People in Rolette also feel that the real benefit from the whole Horizons process was the Leadership Plenty,” Jo Gilje of the Rolette Horizons Committee said. “Leadership Plenty really helped us out in working as a community.”

The leadership training program promoted community consensus rather than letting a few people make decisions and do the work, she said.

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At the July 9 celebration, North Dakota Horizons Project Director Lynette Flage recognized the communities that have completed the program; Anamoose, Bowdon, Cando, Cooperstown, Dodge, Gackle, Grant County, Harvey, Hazelton, Lidgerwood, Linton, Maddock, McKenzie County, New Town, Rocklake, Rolette, Rutland, Sheyenne, Stanley, Steele and Walhalla.

Governor. John Hoeven congratulated the representatives for providing the leadership their communities need to develop not just economically but also socially. Vice President for Agriculture and University Extension D.C. Coston explained how the communities’ work melds with NDSU’s Grow 21 efforts of working towards three essential attributes for healthy communities; (a) a diverse, resilient economy, (b) effective, efficient infrastructure, and (c) leadership. 

What is the status of Rolette Counties 911 service being managed by operators in Rolette County???  Aren’t there enough phone in Rolette County to make it profitable to run the dispatch by Rolette people???  What kind of service satisfaction  does Devil’s Lake guarantee???  Are all the counties serviced by Devil’s Lake Happy?????  Is the Devil’s Lake equipmentup today????  Does Bottineau County offer a solution.  Is the cut .60 for personnel and .40 for equipment rental????  With that cut we should be able to pay operators $8.24/hour.  Not a bad pay rate.  Don’t we want JOBS like that in Rolette county???  Can we assume that operators in the County can process 911 calls better and FASTER?????  Please comment. I am sure I have some misinformation .  Enlighten me!!!

Can you believe that the Rolette community put forth a spring consignment auction?  It was a unique way to get rid of what you don’t need and to earn some extra cash.  Some of the best deals could be found.. if you had the stamina to wait for the auctioneer to get to the items you were looking for.   (I know my brother in law came away with great treasures that he decided needed to be shared with my children). The auction started around 9 am with the berm of main street full of treasures and the auction completed around 10 p.m. What a long day! The day was full of visiting, collecting items and friends, and bidding on prized items!  Several community groups were on hand to assist with your comfort needs.   The All for Christ Group served cotton candy, mini doughnuts, and cold pop. The Rolette Fire Department served brats, dogs and bbqs out of the fire hall.  They shared the garage with the Ladies of WELCA who served pies and coffee.  I heard tell the wonders of a cherry pie that was to die for…. hmmm?  I wonder if that could be a new business in town.. Rolette the Cherry Pie capital?

The class is finally done!  It was a long hard class but the participants enjoyed it.  This class was welcomed into the Leadership Alumi but the the Leadership Plenty 2007 class. At the ceremony, the 2007 class offered words of wisdom, thankfulness for the class they took, and the freindships that were made. Tears were brought to my eyes but the bonds these people made, the work they are currently doing and the acknowledgement they gave us, the trainers. We can accomplish great works! Heres to the inspiration of the NEW Leaders of this community.  Go forth and do good!

The May Rolette RADA Supper was a great success.  The monthly RADA Supper was put on by the Elementary School.  They will be using the money to pay for field trips and achievement awards.  Here is a picture of RADA president Joel Davis getting an update from Elementary Principal Paula Snell.  The RADA Supper is a activity started 5 or 6 years ago by Father Tom.  He got the idea from Towner.  The supper is put on by a local non-profit organization.  The community gather at the supper to support the hosting organization, meet and talk with neighbors and get community updates.   The City Library is also open during this time.  New comers to Rolette are given a coupon to a free RADA Supper.  These RADA Supper definitely keep the community connected.  Many community announcements are made here. 

Holly of the “Entrepreneurial Center for Horticulture” in Bottineau is compiling a list of interested people who want to take some continuing ed classes this winter and produce vegetables next summer.  If you are interesting in operating a garden plot for profit give her a call at 228-4032 and get on the mailing list.  Holly is talking about using “high tunnels” to extend the growing season and getting the produce to market safely.  People on the list already are Iren Scott, Howard Lemieux and Jo Gilje. 

Call Holly at 228-4032

It has been a few years now since Pat Beaver came up with the idea of having a book exchange in the Rolette Mall. It has been well received by the community and the people in the area. Four and sometimes five shelves of books are available free to the public for the taking. The books range from westerns, to thrillers, romances alnd everything in between. Even Reader’s Digest books if that lifts your kite. Just leave one or two or take one or two. Everyone is welcome and the books have been enjoyed by all ages. Stop by during mall hours and join in the fun.

How do you teach the children about money?  This is hard to begin with but if you have poor management skills to begin with it is even harder.  This Horizons group, thanks to the efforts of Janie Jung, Pat Beaver and the local school are going to tackle this problem.  Janie found the game “Cash Flow” and brought it to the director asking the group to purchase it and she would teach it to the children.  Pat Beaver volunteered her family to be the guinea pigs over Easter weekend; and thank goodness she did. The game is more involved then the advertisements lead you to believe.  Janie then took the game is and hooking up with the 21st century/ boys and girls club to “play” the game after-school at the school.  This will give the kids a snack, and Janie a stipend to play it with them. So all are happy so far! We will keep you posted.  I, personally, plan on playing a few rounds to try and pick up some better habits.   May I will be the next millionaire in Rolette…… wait maybe I would be the first….Ha! Ha!

After a breif repreieve to get the instructors motivated, healthy, and moving again. Leadership Plenty classes are starting on Thursday!  Tell everyone and get them there. Its a fun way to learn about yourself, your neighobrs and how you can get your ideas out there!  Thursday at 7 p.m. at Valle Lutheran Church.