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JULY 30

The First Defenestration of Prague involved the killing of seven members of the city council by a crowd of radical Czech Hussites on July 30, 1419. Jan Želivský, a Hussite priest at the church of the Virgin Mary of the Snows, led his congregation on a procession through the streets of Prague to the Town Hall - Novoměstská radnice - on Charles Square. The town council members had refused to exchange their Hussite prisoners. While they were marching a stone was thrown at Želivský from the window of the town hall. The mob became enraged at this event and led by Jan Žižka stormed the town hall. Once inside the hall the group threw the judge, the burgomaster, and several members of the town council out of the window and into the street, where they were killed by the fall.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Small music ensemble “Dakota Dixie” (July 30 7:00 PM)
John Jenks, Wild Rose, WI will be playing the electric accordion (August 6 7:00 PM) performances at Ellery Park Free Ice Cream and Popcorn
Sponsored by the Rugby Lions Club and the Rugby Park Board
Listen to KZZJ 1450 AM radio for alternate location in case of inclimate weather

START THE DAY WITH GOOD HUMOR

During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer: "Look, I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I'm supposed to promise to 'love, honor and obey' and 'be faithful to her forever,' I'd appreciate it if you'd just leave that out." He passed the minister a $100 bill and walked away satisfied. On the day of the wedding, when it came time for the groom's vows, the pastor looked the young man in the eye and said: "Will you promise to prostrate yourself before her, obey her every command and wish, serve her breakfast in bed every morning of your life, and swear eternally before God and your lovely wife that you will not ever even look at another woman, as long as you both shall live?" The groom gulped and looked around, and said in a tiny voice, "Yes," then leaned toward the pastor and hissed: "I thought we had a deal." The pastor put a $100 bill into the groom's hand and whispered: "She made me a better offer."

Rockin’ Relics
Diner, Antiques & Collectibles
Authentic 1940’s Soda Fountain
208-1365
215 Main Ave South
Rugby, ND



TRIVIA, PUZZLER & FILL-IN-THE BLANKS QUESTIONS!
-Answers Can Be Found At The Bottom Of This Page-

TRIVIA: A. Aside from almonds, what other nut is mentioned in the bible? 1. Peanut. 2. Cashew. 3. Pistachio. B. Ancient Chinese Artists would never paint pictures of what? 1. A dog’s tail. 2. The sun. 3. Women’s feet. C. What percentage of Americans drink coffee? 1. 39%. 2. 52%. 3. 81%. D. Acupuncture was first used as a medical treatment in 1. 300 AD. 2. 150 BC. 3. 2700 BC.

PUZZLER: What is so delicate that when you say its name it is broken? FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS: Restaurants in California will no longer be able to prepare food using __ __ a __ s -__ a __ s

Good Things Happening in the World
"Adopt A Hummingbird" program takes off!

In 2006, SABO volunteer Susan Ostrander launched a new "Adopt A Hummingbird" program to support our research and help the banding station visitors and other members of the public connect on a deeper level with the birds we study. Hummingbirds banded as a part of SABO's research projects are now available for "adoption" by individuals, families, school classes, scout troops, etc. Each adoption includes: a colorful certificate with the bird's species, band number, and location where it bird was banded, the sponsor's name, and a name the sponsor chooses for the bird a "biography" summarizing the bird's known history up to the date of the adoption a year's membership in SABO, including discounts on activities and subscription to our electronic newsletter (optional). Sponsors who are present when the bird is captured are allowed to release the bird. Whenever an adopted bird is recaptured, its sponsor receives an update on its current status by e-mail or postcard. Adoptions begin at $25 for common species; limited numbers of rarer species are also available for a higher fee. For more information on adopting a hummingbird for yourself or as a gift, contact adoption coordinator Susan Ostrander at adoptions@sabo.org.
This article taken in its entirety from the SABO website
http://www.sabo.org/photoalb/banding.htm

“TRIVIA, PUZZLERS & FILL-IN-THE BLANKS ANSWERS!”
-Questions Can Be Found AT the Top Of This Page-

TRIVIA - A)- 3 Pistachio B)- 3 Women’s feet C)- 2 52% D)- 3 2700 BC
PUZZLER - Silence
FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS - trans fats

Steven Mueller
P: 701-776-6950 F: 701-776-5563 C: 701-208-2111 R: 701-776-6662
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www.nodakmutual.com
213 S. Main PO Box 228 Rugby, ND 58368

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THIS WEEK'S HERO
Ali’s Boundless Playground in Sertoma Park
ALI KARPENKO

It’s Ali Karpenko’s dream to have a community playground that is accessible to children with disabilities. With the support of her friends, family and various community organizations, she is working to raise $200,000 for a new Boundless Playground to be constructed in Grand Forks, ND in 2008. Ali, age 13, was born with Spina Bifida. “I am very blessed, as I have a very mild case of it. Many of the problems I face are hidden to most, as I am very physically able. I did not begin the playground project for myself. I’m doing it for the kids like me who have a disability, but aren’t as lucky as I am.”
Boundless Playgrounds are tailor-made for the way children are naturally drawn to play. They are universally accessible so everyone can play side by side at his or her own highest level of ability.
The Grand Forks Park District has donated land in Sertoma Park and will assist in the construction and on-going maintenance of the playground. Two local organizations, Grand Forks Sertoma Club and The Arc, Upper Valley have teamed up to assist Ali in her marketing and fundraising efforts which will include soliciting donations from local residents and businesses. The project also has the support of Grand Forks Mayor Mike Brown.
“I think every kid should be able to have fun and feel like they belong,” says Ali.
“It would be nice to have a place where kids with disabilities and their siblings could have fun together.”
The Otto Bremer Foundation has awarded Ali’s Boundless Playground in Sertoma Park a matching grant of $20,000.
We must raise $20,000 independently in order to “match” their pledge.
All donations received after May 22, 2008 will count toward the matching grant.
Thank you for your support! -Ali Karpenko
Support Ali’s Boundless Playground in Sertoma Park by making a tax-deductible contribution. Cash & In-Kind (trade for labor, materials, etc.) contributions will be accepted. Contributions are tax-deductible. All donations of $100 and above will be recognized on a sponsor sign at the playground.
This article taken in its entirety from Ali’s website, check it out
http://www.thearcuppervalley.com/html/playground.html
Send check/money order
Ali’s Boundless Playground, PO Box 12420, Grand Forks ND 58201.

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Salon & Massage Therapy
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THINK ABOUT IT!

It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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Fall Cleaning: Do you need Carpet or Upholstery Cleaning Services? Call Cheryl at 701-477-8052 or 278-1215. Prices include - $30.00 per medium sized room, Hallways $7.00, Stairways $2.00 per step & area rugs $5.00, $10.00 & $15.00 depending on size! Upholstery work, Sofa’s $50.00, Loveseats $40.00, & Chair’s/Rocker’s/Recliner’s $32.00, Pillows $5.00 each. We do all the work!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - GET-WELL GREETINGS - ANNIVERSARY, ETC!!
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Congratulations to Shannon on graduating with her Masters in Educational Leadership on August 1st 2008 from UND, Cheryl and Family.

Kelly & Jerrilyn, Happy Anniversary from Mom and Dad.

Happy Birthday to Judy, July 28, From your husband Dave, daughter Lacey,
son David Jr., & Grandson Jace, We love you.

Happy Anniversary to Kelly & Jerrilyn, from all you children.

JOB SERVICE NORTH DAKOTA
positions in the area that are current as of July 28, 2008:

Work@Home Remote Order Specialist- Rugby, Daycare Director, Home Appliance Repairers, Special Education Teacher, Staff Pharmacist, General Labor - Paint/Assembly, Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers, and many other positions. The total civilian labor force in Pierce County for May, 2008 was 1,893 of which 1,815 were employed and 78 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 4.1 percent.

Luke 10:38-42

As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary (who) sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me." The Lord said to her in reply, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her."

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LIFE IS GOOD!

BEIJING – Chinese sports stars have opened their wallets to help earthquake victims in their country with Houston Rockets star Yao Ming pledging 2 million yuan ($286,100).
'I plan to do whatever I can,' Yao said in a joint statement with Rockets owner Leslie Alexander, who pledged to help in any way possible. 'I hope that many others around the world will join us.'
High hurdles world record holder Liu Xiang donated 500,000 yuan. A further 500 athletes and officials involved with the August Games made their own donations, including 5 million yuan from China's General Administration of Sports itself. 'I would like to dedicate my all achievement at the Olympics to the people hurt in the earthquake,' said Liu, one of China's best hopes of winning a gold at the Aug. 8-24 Games.
Chengdu Blades, the Chinese Super League (CSL) soccer club from the quake-stricken Sichuan capital, sent their reserves to donate blood and the team will wear black arm bands at matches. The league announced it would give all revenue from the eighth round of matches, delayed until this weekend, as charity relief. China's sports lottery organizations made a contribution of near 100 million yuan, including HK$20 million ($2.6 million) from the Hong Kong Equestrian Committee. Olympics organizers arranged one minute's silence at the start of each day of the Olympic torch relay across the country and scaled down celebrations.
Besides $1 million from International Olympic Committee and 220 million yuan from Olympic sponsors, the charity donation boxes along the flame path have collected over 70 million yuan in the last three days in eastern Jiangxi province.
China says it expects the death toll from Monday's quake to exceed 50,000. May 16,2008

Better shun the bait, than struggle in the snare.

A new firefighter was being trained by an old fire chief. "How would you react if a sudden fire flared up on the front of the building?" asked the fire chief. "Break out a fire hose and start spraying it, chief." answered the new firefighter. "How would you react if another fire flared up in the back of the building?" asked the fire chief. "Break out another fire hose and start spraying it, chief." answered the new firefighter. "And if another huge fire flared up in the basement, how would you react?" asked the fire chief. "Break out another fire hose." answered the new firefighter. "Now wait a minute, son," said the fire chief. "Where are all these fire hoses coming from?" The new firefighter answered, "The same place where all of the fires are coming from, chief."

THE HUB OF AMERICA
Sinclair
Convenience Store
776-5806
JCT Hwys 2 & 3 Rugby, ND



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Monday - Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-2
776-5741
107 2nd St. SE Rugby, ND

FREAKY, FUN, TERRIBLE & WEIRD FACTS!
-We Cannot Make Any Claims As To The Validity Of Any Of This Information.
But What The Heck, It’s Funny And Sometimes Disgusting-

Elephants are the largest land animals. The elephant's gestation period is 22 months, the longest of any land animal. At birth it is common for an elephant calf to weigh 260 lb. An elephant may live as long as 70 years, sometimes longer. The largest elephant ever recorded was shot in Angola in 1956. This male weighed about 26,000 lb, with a shoulder height of 14 ft, a yard taller than the average male African elephant. The smallest elephants, about the size of a calf or a large pig, were a prehistoric species that lived on the island of Crete during the Pleistocene epoch.

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Turkey Hash

Leftover turkey, cut into small pieces
Leftover gravy
Leftover dressing, cut into small cubes
In a skillet, warm about 1 cup of gravy. Add about 3 cups chopped turkey and about 3 cups chopped dressing. Mix well. Heat thoroughly, stirring often. Mixture should stick together, but not soupy. Add a little more gravy if too dry.
ROLETTE SACRED HEART ALTAR SOCIETY Bob Ballantyne

HELPFUL HINTS!

Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to 1 cup of plain yogurt and you’ll have
a mock sour cream in a jiffy!

No love, no friendship, can cross the path of our destiny without
leaving some mark on it forever. - Francois Mauriac

With their bright feathers and strongly hooked bills, flamingos are among the most easily recognized waterbirds. Their pink or reddish color comes from the rich sources of carotenoid pigments (like the pigments of carrots) in the algae and small crustaceans that the birds eat.

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Carol Ann’s
Teapot & Antiques
776-6183
107 Hwy 2 SW Rugby, ND