Linton, ND

The Linton Senior Center Members have been on the move raising funds for their new building project.  In the short time they have been fund raising, they have managed to secure over $25,000.00 to put towards the project.  This does not take into consideration the time, effort, and supplies that have been donated to the project.  A meeting has been planned to include the youth of the community in the decision making to come up with new and innovative ideas for the center.  A tour has also been planned to a neighboring community for ideas and advice on how to run the center.  Other developments on the project are in the works, so stay posted for future updates!  If you would like to help out with this project, feel free to contact the Emmons County Extension Service for more information.

Linton Lion President Virgil Hulm presents Linton Park-board member Ken Schneider with a $2,000 check as part of the club’s pledge toward the swimming pool improvement fund. The Lions run a variety of projects raising money for many causes in the community. Last year the pool was redone, and the new water slide will be open this spring.

It’s Easter Time will be held at the Linton Community Center on Saturday, March 22 for ages 10 and under. Register for a chance to win an Easter Basket from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Have fun Face Painting and Body Stamping. Sponsored by Linton Chamber of Commerce and Linton Lions Club.

Grandma’s Kuchen of Westfield, ND was featured on the 12/12/2007 airing of New Morning with Kimberly Whitfield (Hallmark Channel). This video is the segment of the show about Grandma’s Kuchen and Westfield.

Update on 03/08/2008: One of the men in the video, Jerry Van Beek, passed away just recently. His wife, Marilyn, has now moved away. With that, Westfield lost a big chunk of its population and has only two or three permanent residents left. I was going to describe Jerry as the one with the cowboy hat, dark glasses, and deep voice - but it’s easier to say he is the only man speaking throughout the video segment.

Meidinger was nominated for the award by students, colleagues and administrators at LHS and Great Western ITV. She has built a wonderful Spanish program for the Linton School. She initiated and continues to handle a foreign language essay program. She’s taken Linton students and several from other schools on trips to Mexico and Spain.

The ECI has set aside $1000 to help provide funds for groups working toward promoting healthy lifestyle choices for any age group. Programming is meant for targeting areas of prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug usage, health and safety, parenting, and economic development. Applications can be picked up at the Emmons County Social Service Office or the NDSU Extension office of Emmons County. Applications must be made by March 20.

Nodak Homes provides low-income and elderly housing in 4 units in Linton. The grant will be used to update the shingles, siding and windows on the three 4-unit buildings.

The Emmons County Commissioners have approved the installation of an elevator and upgrade of the main floor restrooms. This will shape the courthouse to comply with American’s Disability Act (ADA) requirements for public buildings.

Construction will begin within the next one to two months.

Annie’s Project is a 6 week course designed especially for farm/ ranch women. Sessions will combine lecture, discussion, individual and small group activities, and computer training. Annie’s Project strives to help farm/ranch women gain the understanding and knowledge necessary to be active and involved farm partners. Annie’s Project will also help women find new ways to balance the demands of family, community, and professionalism within the ag community.  A brochure is available which lists dates and locations.

The Coyote Country 4-H club is keeping busy. Projects recently completed are: made Christmas ornaments and delivered them to the assisted living apartments; helped the Lions Club buy and wrap Christmas gifts for the needy children in the community; collected pop tops for the Ronald McDonald House; made Easter baskets for the folks in the assisted living apartments; helped raise food donations for the Linton Food Pantry and collected recycled eye glasses for the Lions International Drive for countries that cannot afford glasses.