New manager at Steele’s Coffee Cup



Managing one of Kidder County’s largest businesses, the Coffee Cup at Steele, can’t be an easy job. Anyone visiting “The Cup” can’t help but notice how busy it is. Customers are standing in line at Caribou Coffee, Pizza Hut, and Subway and enjoying their selections at the tables in the large Coffee Cup complex. People are shopping for various merchandise, […]

Steele site of Model Pollinator Garden



Local master gardeners have been busy this summer contributing to their community’s beauty by developing an educational native plant species pollinator garden in Steele. This NDSU Extension Master Gardener Model Pollinator Garden is located at Sandy, the World’s Largest Sandhill Crane site in Steele along I-94. The North Dakota Extension Master Gardener Program is working to develop 15 pollinator gardens […]

Off the Bookshelf

Pretty Baby

“Pretty Baby”, the second novel by author Mary Kubica, is a total thriller. Kubica’s first book, “The Good Girl”, quickly shot Kubica to the New York Time’s bestselling author status. “Pretty Baby” is equally as good as, and maybe even better than, the author’s first book. Review comments found in the intro to the book captivated me immediately and, unlike […]

Coming events



Steele Aug. 18 – AMVETS meeting, 8:00 p.m. Aug. 22 – K.C. Food Pantry – open 4:00-6:00 p.m.; K.C. Ambulance Board Aug. 24 – School begins

From the Heart



I remember it happening quite often….Dad and his brother-in-law would get into an argument about politics. I recall just shaking my head and thinking – not again! They definitely had different political beliefs and my uncle just loved to start something with Dad. It was good-natured – in a way – but even though it got pretty heated at times, […]

Kidder Korner



Relaxing comfort As my sister relaxed on the couch, her head comfortably leaning against the crook of her husband’s arm, her cell phone beeped. It was a text message from her husband: “Move.” Teacher: “If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?” Johnny: “Seven.” Teacher: “No, listen carefully… If I […]

Reminiscing…

(Looking back over past Ozone issues by Shirley Morlock)

50 years ago – Aug. 18, 1966 Ron Blotsky was Steele’s most valuable player in the State B Legion Tourney at Mayville. His triple with bases loaded with two out in the bottom of the 9th gave Steele a 3-2 win over Velva in the championship. Lawrence (Pete) Naaden of Braddock has announced his candidacy to the office of Senator […]

Farm, Home, & Garden

Potato scab

Potato scab is an undetectable disease that most gardeners discover at harvest time. Depending on the extent of the damage, these potatoes may still be edible once the scab is removed, but they’re definitely not fit for the farmer’s market. The source of the potato scab infection isn’t a rare, short-lived pathogen; it’s a soil bacteria that can remain in […]

AG NOTES

New livestock medication rules take effect soon

Adapted from: Gerald Stokka, NDSU Veterinarian and Livestock Stewardship Specialist Livestock producers must become familiar with a new directive regulating certain medications that can be added to the animals’ feed, according to Gerald Stokka, North Dakota State University Extension Service veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. The veterinary feed directive (VFD) regulations go into effect Jan. 1, 2017. “This means that […]

Everyday Extension

Cucumbers

“Mom, we’ll get the door!” exclaim my children in response to the ringing doorbell. The ringing doorbell this time of year usually means that our generous neighbors are sharing some of their garden bounty. My children love cucumbers so it’s no surprise they are overly excited about the delivery. Fresh from the garden, cucumbers are a welcome addition to our […]