Archive for September, 2009
Ciro Topher Show on Night Time Live with Jason Spiess
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Hat Tips with Dean Meyer
Monday, September 28th, 2009Hat Tips with Dean Meyer
Hello,
Man, am I glad we are into late fall. Because that means my farming days are pretty well done for the year. The harvest is running late, and last nights rain will have farmers pulling their last, thinning, gray hairs out.
I have put the sprayer away. And I suppose I should have drained everything, but then, what would you have to look forward to.
The drill is put away, although it looks like maybe the lid on the grain tank is open. Which doesn’t make a lot of difference. In fact, it may keep the mice from living in the drill if it is unprotected!
The harvested grain has been sold. Which, since we don’t have a granary, makes out marketing plan a simple one. Oh, I will admit, there was not a lot of grain. Usually, I figure if we get out seed back, we did pretty well. In spite of the drought, we did manage to get more than our seed back.
And our crop insurance agent was here last week. He has been here so much over the years, we are considering having him over with the rest of the family for Thanksgiving dinner.
This year I raised durum. Now, if you are a town guy, you might not know what durum is used for. It is the grain used in making pasta. And there are several grades of durum. Like No. 1 Hard Amber, Milling, or Terminal. And they talk about stuff like “falling numbers” or “bleached”.
Trust me, if you live in a drought area, and are determined to make it rain, you plant durum. It may not rain all summer, but two days before that No.1 HAD is ready to harvest, the skies will open up and God will bless you with a downpour! And I honestly think He will smile as that durum begins to lose color! But then, maybe I deserve it.
I used to raise malting barley. Cause I felt you should produce what you consume. My idea of a supper would be a plate heaped up with steak and macaroni. A bowl of beer cheese soup for an appetizer. And wash it all down with a mug of beer.
But, my malting barley days were also somewhat of a disaster.
I mentioned earlier that I don’t have a grain bin. Well, a little one to keep oats in for the horses, but that is about it.
So the year I harvested my malting barley, I just piled it on the ground. It was only going to be there a little while. I took a five-gallon bucket to an elevator. An elevator that was a hundred miles from the field. Cause he paid the most for malting barley. The results were outstanding. This was premium-malting barley.
I quickly called a trucker to fire that semi up and start hauling that malting barley. And he did. He called a couple other truckers and they cleaned that pile up in no time. We hauled that barley a hundred miles to Discount Dan.
A week later, I received the settlement sheet. The only barley that made malting was the five-gallon bucket Dad had hauled up! The rest was feed barley. Which I could buy back for twenty cents a more than I received for it. And the trucker would give me a ten percent discount on the back haul!
You can see why I look forward to winter!
Later, Dean
Dean Meyer is a rancher from western North Dakota. His column, Hat Tips, which usually deals with the lighter side of ranch life, has appeared across North and South Dakota for twenty years. When not planting hay, putting up hay, or feeding hay, Dean enjoys teaching his grandkids bad habits.
For more information listen to 790AM or visit www.kfgo.com
To comment on this blog, call 701-237-5948 or studio@kfgo.com
Steve Farber “Greater Than Yourself” Coming to Fargo
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Steve Farber, author of “Greater Than Yourself” will be in Fargo on September 30 for two learning opportunities. The first is an early bird keynote as part of the North Dakota Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) convention and is open to the public. That will be at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo from 10:30 – noon. Cost is $25, with proceeds going to United Way of Cass Clay and North Dakota SHRM.
The second opportunity is from 2:30 – 4:30 at Skills and Technology Training Center where participants will hear more about Steve’s own Greater Than Yourself (GTY) Project, Tommy Spaulding, executive director of Up With People. We’ll also share our own local GTY Projects and get tips and advice from Steve about taking the principles from the book and his presentation to our own networks.
Cost for the afternoon session is $59 in advance and $69 at the door.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
10:30am – 4:30pm
Ramada Plaza Suites (morning); Skills and Technology Training Center (afternoon)
Fargo, ND
701-730-1827
jodee@bocksoffice.com
For more information listen to 790AM or visit www.kfgo.com
To comment on this blog, call 701-237-5948 or studio@kfgo.com
Homeless and Hungry Kicking Off
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
We’re here to be with you.
That’s the difference. I have to believe that is the ‘magic power’ behind our Homeless & Hungry movement. Next week roughly 700 participants will fast for 30 hours…will sleep in a cardboard box…will raise money (our goal is $250,000)…will complete service projects…and will walk a mile in the shoes of someone who lives in poverty. These participants step up to be with those who struggle. Separation is not an option.
Far too often we as “God’s hands and feet” keep ourselves separated from the world that desperately needs us. It’s a dangerous thing to become so segregated and separated from each other. When we lose touch with those who need the grace and love and service of Christ Jesus, we lose touch with Jesus himself.
From Matthew 25:
37″Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40″The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’
41″Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’
44″They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’
45″He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’
So that’s what scripture says…that the homeless and hungry people in our community are actually Jesus. And because Jesus is homeless…and hungry…we’re called to action. And we’re not called to segregate ourselves and hope things get better. We’re called to more.
So October 3rd and 4th will bring together hundreds of people of all ages who understand the importance of not just saying, “Here we are to lift you up…” but rather, “Here we are to be with you.” That, my friends, makes all the difference.
After all, isn’t that Jesus? What’re you gonna do about it then?
If you are interested in getting involved (participate, volunteer, or to make a donation) head to www.homelessandhungry.org today! We need your help to reach our goals!
<><
Erik Hatch is a Youth Director at First Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND. Hatch is a graduate of North Dakota State University and sells real estate in his spare time for the Jim Lund Team, Keller Williams. Hatch also is founder and director of Homeless & Hungry. To contact Hatch, email him at ehatch@flcfargo.org.
For more information listen to 790AM or visit www.kfgo.com
To comment on this blog, call 701-237-5948 or studio@kfgo.com
Great Aunt Hazel
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009My great Aunt Hazel passed away a few years ago, but on one of my last visits she showed me some hand-written pages. She was starting to put down some memories of her years growing up in Marshall County Minnesota. ”Maybe they might get published some day if somebody might think they were worth reading“. Well Aunt Hazel, I hope you don’t mind but I think the folks will enjoy reading some of your memories. Here’s a couple of them right now.
On Washing Clothes in the Old Days
“My Mother was very lucky, when the Maytag washing machines came out with a gas engine on it, my father bought her one. That machine lasted for many years, but when electricity came through it was changed over to an electric motor. The hard part was that we always hung the clothes outside. They would freeze so stiff in the winter. The well water wasn’t very soft, so in the winter we would melt snow to wash clothes”
Riding in Dad’s Model T
“My Dad had some land in Mud Lake and I was so afraid riding in the old Model “T”. He wasn’t good to drive and we had to drive along a road made on the river bank. I was sure we would end up in the river.”
The Beauty of Winter
“I always thought it was so nice in the winter. I would go with my parents to Uncle Matt’s for Christmas. Dad would have a cutter and team of horses and had sleigh bells. It was so nice to hear the horses running and the sound of snow.
More to come from Aunt Hazel.
BH
Paulee’s Pulse – Whats Happening Around Town
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Hey all! Looking for a few things to do around the Fargo-Moorhead area? Check out some of these events, and tell them that you saw it on my blog at KFGO.com!
Andra Suchy in Concert
Thursday Sept 24, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
ECCE Art & Yoga, 216 Broadway, Fargo, ND
701-235-1059 or debgreatheart@aol.com
$12
Andra Suchy has red hair and knows how to sing. She also knows how to hold a chicken upright by the feet so that it relaxes, but doesn’t relax so much that it falls asleep.
Homeless & Hungry: Leeland, Brandon Heath, & Francesca Battistelli in Concert
Thursday, September 24, 7:00pm – 9:45pm
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
701-235-7389 or fmhomelessandhungry@gmail.com
In the summer of 2006, youth director Erik Hatch (First Lutheran Church, Fargo) found himself with a core group of kids who were increasingly passionate about serving God and his Kingdom. In an attempt to challenge their faith and discipleship, the group decided to create an event called “Homeless & Hungry.” The idea was that this philanthropic event, led by youth, would attempt to raise awareness and dollars for the plight of the homeless & hungry in the FM area.
Giggling Girlfriends Annual Fun, Kicks and Giggles … As Ususal
Saturday, September 26, 10:00am – 3:00pm
25th Street Market, 1450 25th Street South, Fargo, ND
701-293-6336 or vintagepoint@cableone.net
All of this happened because Andra Suchy grew up on a beef and wheat farm south of Mandan, North Dakota, where she was raised by folk musicians. Andra began touring and performing at festivals at a young age, and studied classical voice through high school.
She played the lead role in “Annie” and Rapunzel in “Into the Woods”, but not just because of her hair. In 1996 Andra moved to Minneapolis, where she was nominated for the Minnesota Music Academy “Female Vocalist of the Year” in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Andra has written, performed, and recorded with many artists, including The Honeydogs, Dave Pirner, Jonny Lang, Chuck and Ben Suchy (her father and brother), Peter Ostroushko, and Jeff Healy. She has also shared a stage, and a residence, with her soon-to-be husband/guitar player Andrew Pierzina.
Their home includes a few animals, most notably Lucy, a pit bull/boxer mix that runs on a treadmill and Lester Paul, the cat and Executive Producer. Andra has been a frequent guest on A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, where she has performed with Emmylou Harris, Renee Fleming, Chris Thile, Sam Bush, and Brad Paisley.
According to Andra, she can artfully shear a sheep so that it looks more muscular than it actually is. Andra released her debut solo CD, “Patchwork Story”, in 2006. Andra was nominated for MMA Female Vocalist Of The Year in 2004,2005, and 2006. She also won Rift Mag’s 36 Hour Songwriting Contest.
One of the main reasons H&H was created was to expose mission work possibilities in our own backyard. One of the criticisms of mission trips and events has been that we are quick to serve people in places different than our own but seldom take care of those in our own communities. Because of this, H&H was birthed. At the core, this event encourages participants to step into the shoes of a homeless person – so they go without food or shelter for 30 hours. The only shelter they are allowed to have is that of a cardboard box. There are no luxury items allowed – no pillows, no electronic devices, no toothbrushes, no deodorant, and no food. Where youth have been the ‘target audience’ in the past – Homeless & Hungry 2009 looks to involve participants of all ages.
Each participant is encouraged to raise at least $365 from sponsors. The reason behind this is two-fold. 1) It is said that you can feed a person for $1/day, and we want the participants to be responsible for feeding a person for at least an entire year. 2) The more sponsors we have, the more awareness is created.
Since 2006 Homeless & Hungry has raised $350,000, collected over 40,000 pounds of donations, and has had over 1,000 participants. What will this next year bring? Only God knows!
Homeless & Hungry is now attempting to take this community by storm. All churches, schools, businesses, & individuals are encouraged to participate in this monumental undertaking. H&H is not about denominations, specific organizations, or individuals.
The event is Vintage Point’s annual event hosted by the “Giggling Girlfriends.” Free gifts, treats and kicks and giggles.
Adam “Roger” Dellaneva Cancer Benefit w/ special guests 3 Pill Morning
September 26, 8:00pm – 2:00am
SideStreet Grille & Pub, 301 3rd Ave N, Fargo, ND
701-271-0092
Stop by SideStreet and help raise money for Roger. They will be selling raffle tickets to give away the prizes graciously donated to this special event. The raffle starts at 8pm with prizes given away throughout the evening.
Gordon Court – Live at the Winery in Fargo.
Food, Wine, Music, Gordon Court, Americana, Guitar, Harmonica
Friday, September 25, 7:30pm – 10:30pm
The Winery, 1404 33rd Street South, Fargo, ND
701-237-WINE(9463) or info@the-winery-fargo.com
Gordon Court, an award-winning vocalist, performs acoustic americana. Gordon recently performed live in KFGO’s studios on Night Time Live with Jason Spiess. Click here to hear Gordon’s live performance.
The Fillers w/ Michael Pink
The Nestor Tavern
$5
Saturday, September 26, 10:00pm – 1:45am
The Nestor Tavern, 1001 NP Ave, Fargo, ND
7012322485 or bryangrob@hotmail.com
The Fillers, voted FM’s top area band in 2008, is getting ready to tear it up acoustic funk style this Saturday at the Nestor. Joining in the fun will be new local acoustic musician Michael Pink. Pink takes the stage at 10pm with his pop laced acoustic gems. Pink is one to keep an eye on in 2009 and 2010.
Music act 3 Pill Morning will be rocking the house starting at 9:30pm. The are advertising $3 New Belgium pints and bottles as well as $2.75 Jack Daniels.
Bridge Builder Software – Releases the BBS.Great Plains Tool Kit for Microsoft Dynamics GP
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Fargo, ND – Bridge Builder Software is pleased to announce the formal release of the BBS.Great Plains Tool Kit for the Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP system.
The BBS.Great Plains Tool Kit simplifies the process of migrating and integrating data with and developing custom solutions for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
The BBS.Great Plains Tool Kit consists of three components that make migrating, integrating and developing for Microsoft Dynamics GP smoother, faster and easier while minimizing the long term maintenance considerations.
BBS.Migration: Migrate data to Dynamics GP Historical Tables.
BBS.Integration: Extends the framework and default values of Dynamics GP making direct integration connections easy.
BBS.Framework: Enables developers to easily create and connect new add-ons to Dynamics GP.
The BBS.Great Plains Tool Kit relies on the latest technologies and completely changes the way partners and end-users currently migrate, integrate and create new solutions with Microsoft Dynamics GP.
The use of Bridge Builder’s own Business Object Layers allows for the direct update of the Dynamics GP database.
The use of data access layers that dynamically adapt to change allows for minimal long term maintenance considerations with integrations to Dynamics GP.
The use of Bridge Builder’s own Business Object Layers allows for the direct update of the Dynamics GP database.
The use of data access layers that dynamically adapt to change allows for minimal long term maintenance considerations with integrations to Dynamics GP.
The BBS.Great Plains Tool kit eliminates a set of old technology and development standards that have been in place for 20 years. Enabling partners and end-users to save time and money through the use of the latest technologies, BBS.Great Plains significanlty increases scalability and adaptibility with integrations, migrations and customizations.
About Bridge Builder Software:
The team at Bridge Builder has been actively involved with the Dynamics community for over 15 years by providing development, customization, integration and migration services and solutions for Dynamics GP partners and customers. Bridge Builder’s experience stems from working for both Great Plains and Microsoft Business Solutions. Bridge Builder Software’s Dynamics ISV products include BBS.Migration, BBS.Integration and BBS.Framework.
To learn more about Bridge Builder Software, and its products and services, please visit www.bridgebuildersoftware.com
For additional information, contact:
Gianmarco Salzano
Bridge Builder Software
gsalzano@bridgebuildersoftware.com
813-579-4991
For more information listen to 790AM or visit www.kfgo.com
To comment on this blog, call 701-237-5948 or studio@kfgo.com
Can you believe a teenager did this?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy 25 in rural Iowa. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed.
It’s quite an impressive sight. Be sure to scroll down and check out the multiple photos. (all angles) of the rock.
I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it’s not. It’s actually painted on the rock too.
The artist: Ray ‘ Bubba ‘ Sorensen.
That Good Old Country Music
Saturday, September 19th, 2009I can still remember the day Dad brought home the family’s first record player. It looked like a suitcase, grey and white in color. Speakers detached from the sides and you lifted up the cover to reveal the silver spindle in the middle of this round plate size rubber mat that went round and round (at various speeds).This long arm with a needle on the end that we (us kids) had to be careful how we handled so we didn’t break it. Then he pulled out 3 albums (younger kids can “google” that word) Hank Williams Greatest Hits, Luke the Drifter (who was actually Hank Williams) and some guy named “Whoopee John”. While I was a fan of the early 60’s rock and roll, there was just something about Hank Williams that stuck with me . I often think it was his “moaning” of the blues that stuck in my head back then and continues to this day. LP’s were added as the months went on…Hank Snow, Johnny and Jack, Homer and Jethro, remember the DUKE OF PADUKA. We had one of those also. We kids got some of those little yellow records that spun at 78 rpm. I still have the one that had campaign songs for the 64 presidential election. Yogi Bear’s on one side and Magilla Gorilla’s on the flip. I’ve got the “Mr. Ed” one too.
As the years went by the record player just plain wore out. Needle broke, latchs got loose and couldn’t hold the speakers together when we put it a way. A stereo console entered the family and the process started all over again. …oh we did watch TV once in a while too.
Scenes from Big Iron 2009
Friday, September 18th, 2009photography by Kevin Tobosa
Joel Heitkamp kicked off Big Iron 2009 with a live broadcast from the KFGO Building at the West Fargo fairgrounds. Big Iron is scheduled to run through Thursday.
Hundreds of vendors turned out for this year’s event. Heavy machines, toy tractors, vehicles and many other ag related products are on display throughout the entire show.
Jack Sunday, from KFGO’s Jack and Sandy Show, took a little time away from his Big Iron broadcast to wet his whistle with a lemonade. Lemonade is just one of the many food and drink options at this year’s show. Footlongs, corndogs, walleye chunks, beer and many other “fair-style” foods are available in the food court.
People walking the show will walk away with gifts and sample products from many of the vendors. Some items of note are canvas bags, pens, sunflower seeds, popcorn and big ticket item giveaways.
With all the large machines and polesheds, the surface area of the event is quite large. This means to see the entire show, you may have to be on your feet for quite some time. For those who wish to see everything, but not necessarily walk it, there are trolleys and golf cart taxis located throughout the show.
Big Iron is one for all ages and genders. Early speculation is this year’s Big Iron will be the largest on record.
Many of the demonstrations are impressive and interesting, depending on your personal preferences.
People leaning up against a tractor, sitting on a picnic table or catching some shade were often seen as the sun produced one of the nicests days of the summer.
What is fun about Big Iron, is every so often something catches your eye and makes you stop to look.
To have your event considered for Man About Town, please email jason@kfgo.com
Jason Spiess is host of Night Time Live which airs from 7-10pm on KFGO AM on nights the Twins are not on. Jason also hosts Man About Town which airs this Saturday from 3-4pm on KFGO-AM. Jason can be reached at jason@kfgo.com. Jason can also be followed on Facebook.
