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Stephanie Walker smiles at one of her foals in her barn in Larimore, N.D. Walker breeds racing quarter horses. Photo by Shawna Widdel.
Stephanie Walker smiles at one of her foals

PRAIRIE COUNTRY: Not just horsin’ around

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
LARIMORE, N.D. — Walker Speedhorse Ranch near Larimore is on the fast track to success one step at a time.

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Growing peaches might be possible in North Dakota

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
Q: I read an article that said there is a peach tree for northern areas (zone 4). I was wondering if you knew anything about it. If so, where can I buy it? I live in zone 3, but this article says our winter temperatures are getting warmer and that some zone 4 plants possibly could grow here with winter protection. I also am planning to plant a couple of apple trees.

Garden myths dispelled and explained

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
Myths abound in the lore of gardening, clouding issues and veiling the truth. The following are some common gardening myths.

COUNTRY RECIPES

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
Today’s recipes are from the 11th Annual Pillsbury Bake-off Cookbook. I believe the bake-off was held in 1959. I see I paid 25 cents for the cookbook. Can you imagine? Since we are searching for goodies to serve to guests for our graduation, shower or other get-togethers, I’ve chosen three really good cake recipes for you today. They may take a bit of time to make, but they are well worth it. You will find that if they are cut small, they will serve a lot of people because they are so dense.

COUNTRY SCRIBE: Nothing motivates like doorprizes

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
What keeps organizations going year after year after year, long after their original purpose has disappeared, long after the flame has died out, long after anybody stopped caring?

Do you have a Prairie Country Sighting?

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
One of the rewards of living in the country is the privilege of seeing a variety of wildlife and birds that share the land we call home.

Even as economy slows, pet-pampering businesses prosper

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Even as the economy lags, pet owners across the Carolinas are continuing to pamper their four-legged friends and pet businesses keep growing.

Signs of parasite infestation

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
Contrary to popular belief, many horses that have dangerous parasite levels appear to be perfectly healthy. From the outside they may be fat, sleek, and shiny, while on the inside worms are doing irreparable damage. But in other horses, especially young ones, parasites can take a visible toll.

Predator combat air patrols have doubled in 1 year

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — A significant milestone was reached more than two years ahead of schedule with the beginning of the 24th MQ-1 Predator combat air patrol in the war on terrorism.

Study of Iraqi birds to help reduce aircraft mishaps

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq (AFPN) — One of the Air Force’s greatest airpower adversaries doesn’t wear the uniform of another country; it wears feathers.

KC-135 wing moves from Michigan to Florida

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFPN) — Air Force Reserve Command’s 927th Air Refueling Wing transferred to MacDill AFB April 27, forming a classic associate unit partnership with Air Mobility Command’s 6th Air Mobility Wing.

Air Force participates in pro cycling event

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFPN) — The U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic sped off to a start with more than 300 amateur and professional cyclists against a backdrop of the Air Force Memorial and the Washington Monument May 4.

Operational security — the neglected vital

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE — We’ve all heard someone mention the term OPSEC; however, some people may not know what it is or why it is important.

BASE ACTIVITIES

05/09/2008 12:00 AM

BASE NEWS BRIEFS AND EVENTS

05/09/2008 12:00 AM

Grand Forks Air Force Base photographers recognized with special photo exhibit

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
DAYTON, Ohio — Several Air Force photographers recently found themselves in an unfamiliar position: In front of the cameras. The photographers, whose work is featured in a new exhibit, “On the Other Side of the Lens ... Military Photographers in Action,” were special guests at the opening May 1 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Airmen set up communication lines for exercise in Croatia

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
Medical Central and Eastern Europe Exercise Public Affairs DIVULJE TRAINING BASE, Croatia (AFPN) — Members of the 1st Combat Communications Squadron based out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, began arriving in late April into Croatia to prepare network and phone systems for participants of the Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe 2008 here.

First Virtual Uniform Board attracts airmen response

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The first Air Force Virtual Uniform Board received about 800 uniform change requests via the IDEA Program Database System since its release in March.

Organizations & Clubs

Organization and club news is printed each Sunday in the 'Event' section of the Web site for groups meeting Sunday through Saturday. The deadline is noon Tuesday. No phone calls. Submissions may be e-mailed to gfhcity@gfherald.com , faxed (701) 780-1123, or mailed to: Organization/club news, Box 6008, 375 2nd Ave. N., Grand Forks ND 58206-6008.

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