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Golden Valley News
December 28, 2017
Rauschenberger:
North Dakotans
will benefit from
new tax law
BISMARCK - Tax .Commis-
sioner Ryan Rauschenberger says
the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of
2017 will affect North Dakota tax-
payers positively.
"Our office has crunched the
numbers and a vast majority of
North Dakota taxpayers will benefit
from this tax reform," Rauschen-
berger said. "Since the legislation
will double the standard deduction
that more than 80 percent of North
Dakota taxpayers take, North
Dakotans will see more of a benefit
than taxpayers in most other states."
Rauschenberger went on to point
out that the lowered federal tax rates
and increased child tax credits are
two primary changes that benefit
taxpayers by reducing federal tax li-
ability.
The Office of State Tax Commis-
sioner also conducted an analysis on
how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of
2017 will affect state individual in-
come tax collections. Nearly all tax-
payers will see significant reductions
in their federal tax liability. How-
ever, changes will vary for North
Dakota individual income taxpayers
based on how they benefited from
personal exemptions and itemized
deductions allowed under the old tax
code.
"The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of
2017 will have minimal impact on
state individual income tax collec-
tions," Rauschenberger added. "Our
initial analysis shows a 1.5 percent
increase in income tax collections
for the second year of this bien-
nium."
North Dakota taxpayer examples,
as well as the estimated impact to
North Dakota individual income tax
collections, may be found at
www.nd.gov/tax/taxreform. More
information on the Tax Cut and Jobs
Act of 2017 may be found at
www.congress.gov.
Jane M.'Cook
Dec. 28, 1967, 50 years ago:
A group of Beach Jaycees toured
Beach the night of Dec. 23 to inspect
and judge the various outdoor light-
ing effects. After plenty of thought
and consideration, they selected
Monk Gilman's home for the top
honors. This carries a cash award of
$15.
Norb and Irene Finneman are
sponsoring the appearance of "The
Fabulous Mods" in person at the
Golva Town Hall in an early New
Year's Eve dance to be held there
Saturday evening, Dec. 30. The Fab-
ulous Mods are recording artists, and
come from Fargo.
Cowboy Christmas
Tumbleweeds and brush, spray painted red and white, can make for a creative display. This
display is in front of the Medora Post Office and is in the handiwork of resident Karen Putnam
and Postal Service clerk Sarah Hegel. (Photo by Richard Volesky)
Try this strategy for health goal setting
As we wind down another year,~ about a mile.
many of us are thinking about what * Make sure your goal is attain-
2018 will bring, able. If you do not have a treadmill
Maybe we want to save more or the budget to buy one, then you
money, get fit or wear a smaller will need to figure out another ap-
clothing size. Improving our health proach for fitness. Maybe once the
and having more wealth are popular Do you set regular goals for your- holiday season is past, a local mall
New Year's resolutions, but unfortu- self in any aspect of your life? Set- becomes a good place to walk. Per-
nately, many resolutions fall by the ting "SMART" goals has been a haps a school gym is open in your lo-
wayside, strategy used by health-promoting cation for community members to
Last year, I decided to get more entities for several years. "SMART" use.
exercise. I went on a lot of walks and is an acronym for specific, measura- On the nutrition side, think about
worked outside in our yard during ble, attainable, realistic and timed, ways to make the goal of eating more
the warmer months. However, as Let's try out the goal-setting fruits and vegetables easy to reach.
winter has arrived, I am ready to hi- process. Be sure to discuss lifestyle Remember that canned, fresh and
bernate in my den until spring, changes with your health-care frozen fruits and vegetables all count
Like many people, I leave forprovider; Write your goal on a piece toward the recommendation. Can
work in the dark and I arrive home in of paper and attach it to your bath- you have fruit for a midmorning
the dark. After a long day at my desk, room mirror or refrigerator as a re- snack and fruit as a dessert for din-
I'd much rather cuddle up with a minder, ner? How about a cup of veggies for
blanket, a cup of a tea and a TV show * Set a specific goal for yourself, lunch and dinner? Can you keep
or magazine than seek out physical "I'm going to get fit" is not specific some carrot sticks and broccoli
activity, enough. Here's a specific goal: "I am cleaned and ready to eat?
I'm in an academic departmentgoing to walk on my treadmill dur- * Is your goal realistic? 'Tm
with exercise science as a major, so I ing the news Monday to Friday." going to run a marathon" may be a
know better. "I'm going to eat more health- realistic goal for some people but not
I can think of lots of excuses to fully" is not specific enough as a nu- everyone. For example, getting into
avoid physical activity, even though trition goal. Most people fall short of a habit of walking 15 minutes twice
I am well-versed in the benefits. Dur- the recommendation for fruits and a day can have multiple positive ef-
ing the past several weeks, the side- vegetables, so a nutrition goal could fects on your health. Make small,
walks and streets have been ice rinks, be: "I will eat vegetables and fruits at positive changes in your diet, too, be-
so staying inside where it's warm and most meals and snacks." cause then they are more likely to
safe is a compelling reason. Eating 4 1/2 to 5 cups of fruits and last.
My husband and I went to the vegetables is the average recommen- * What is your timeline for your
mall to walk, but weaving around dation for adults; however, don't go goal? Maybe you will decide to be
people during the holidays was diffi- from zero to five servings in one day part of a community walk or run in
cult. We went to an indoor ice rink or you could experience a little gas- the spring. All this winter pretraining
where we can walk around the trointestinaldistress, will tone your muscles and
perimeter free of charge, but it's re- * Be sure your goal is measurable, strengthen your heart so you are
ally chilly at an ice rink. If you decide to walk on a treadmill, ready. Maybe you want to be ready
We have a ski machine and a then set a time goal. Walking at a to go biking with your kids or grand-
treadmill in the basement. That's a moderate pace for 150 minutes per kids.
long way from the couch, though, week is a goal for better health. On the nutrition side,perhaps you
(Truly, we don't have a good reason.) Walking for 300 minutes per week is and your health-care provider would
Regular physical activity reduces recommended for weight loss.be happy to see improvements in
our risk for many chronic diseases, You also can measure the number your blood cholesterol or blood pres-
including heart disease and diabetes, of steps you take with an inexpensive sure at your next checkup. Improv-
and it helps us maintain our weight, pedometer, or step counter. Track ing fitness and nutrition can help
To lose weight with physical activity, your steps a couple of days and then "promote those changes.
most health experts recommend 300 write down the readings on your cal-
minutes of physical activity per endar to track your progress. Set
week. weekly goals; every 2,000 steps is
Dec. 14 - Word and Communion Dec. 18 - Reading with Gary took
was celebrated in the Chapel at 9 a.m. place at 2 p.m. in the Activity Room.
At 10 a.m residents also took part in Harry and Elaine Begger visited Flo-
exercises. In the afternoon, Deb and rence Finneman, Edie Abraham and
the residents watched " Christmas A1 and Lucille Begger. Judy Curl's
with Lawrence Welk ." Bank of the grandsons, Jacob and Samuel Stove-
West employees were here to show land, stopped by to visit their grand-
Santa around. He visited with all the mother. Barb Fulton, Janice
good little girls and boys we have Stedman, Sarah Maus and Anna Moe
here and our residents were all deft- and her girls stopped by to see Donna
nitely on the "nice" list. Sygulla.
Dec. 15 - At 8 a.m hair was fixed Dec. 19 - The pubic health nurse
in the salon. This week ' s hair vol- was here in the morning. Exercises
unteer was Judy Ridenhower. James with Deb took place at 10 a.m. Linda
and Elaine Kremers visited Donna Tvedt sang for us at 10:45. Bingo
Sygulla, Delores Kremers and Chris- was held in the afternoon at 2 p.m.
tine Finneman. John Abraham and Devotions took place in the Chapel at
Marly Abraham visited their mother 7 p.m. Ed and Cheryl Hammond vis-
Edie Abraham. ited Donna Sygulla. Wendy Billing
Dec. 16 - Reading with Gary was visited Tony Efta.
held at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 - Mary and the residents
Dec. 17 - Adoration was held at spent the afternoon cutting out and
8:30 a.m. Word and Communion fol- finishing Christmas stockings. After
lowed at 9:30 a.m. A Community decorating the stockings we filled
Christmas Event was held in the Ac- them with cookies, Reindeer C hex
tivity Room at 3 p.m. Residents were mix, Christmas c runch, chocolates
treated to the musical talents of local and candy canes. Attached to the
musicians and singers. A choir of stockings.was a note of our thanks to
men and women sang, bell ringers all the staff members here at the
performed, children entertained, and Manor as our way of showing them
solo artists shared their God given tal- our appreciation for all they do for us
ents with us. After the caroling, the throughout the year. Coffee and
residents were treated to holiday cookies were enjoyed after our proj-
goodies and coffee, and enjoyed vis- ect was finished. Lois Miske visited
iting and mingling with their after- Florence Miske.
noon guests. It was a most enjoyable We wish you all the best through.-
afternoon that the residents are still out this Holiday Season. Enjoy time
commenting and singing their praises spent together with your loved ones,
of all the wonderful local talent, and stay warm as our weather
Irene Berger visited Florence Miske. changes to N. D. winter temps!
Local wrestlers place third in Linton
By Renee Orluck Mattem; and freshman Tyson Mat-
Correspondent tem.
Bowman County/Beach wrestlers The wrestlers' first tournament
have begun their 2017-18 season this year was held Nov. 20, the New
with their goal being to make it to the Town Early Bird, where all three
State Wrestling Tournament in Mattern boys won their divisions.
Fargo on Feb. 15-17. Dec. 2, they took their talent across
Their practices take place in the border to the Sidney Eagle Invi-
Beach with Robert Sperry and Devin tational Tournament, and Dec. 9,
Steele coaching. Beach wrestlers co- they wrestled in the Bowman Rotary
op with Bowman County to form a Tournament. The weekend of Dec.
more complete team. The Beach 16, the team participated in the Lin-
wrestlers include: seniors Dallas ton Holiday Tournament where 26
Samdahl, Caden Sarsland; juniors teams from North Dakota and two
Samuel Clark, Brannon Davidson, teams from South Dakota competed.
Riley Frieze and Clay Mattern; soph- The Bowman County/Beach team
omores Brett Bosserman and Jacoby placed an impressive third.
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In the Christmas spirit
From left, Jared Mason, Emily Waiters and Job Christenson perform in 'A Magical Medora
Christmas' at Trinity High School in Dickinson on Dec. 19. The music tour, in its third season,
once again entertained audiences in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Re-
turning talent included Mason, former Burning Hills Singer and yodeler; Christenson, with an
incredible tenor voice; former Burning Hills Singer and hostess of Medora's Gospel Brunch,
Waiters; and Bill Sorenson, who supplemented his wit and magic. New to the Christmas show,
but not to Medora productions, was Chad Willow on piano and banjo. Waiters wrote words to
a tune by a new Medora resident, Kelly Swenson. The title of the song, keeping with the show's
theme, was 'Christmas Light.' (Photo by Renee Orluck)
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