North Dakota Living readers

This peace is a human right that all humans, I believe, could accept for a quality life. Therefore, I would like to suggest that our “Peace Garden State” be known for peace and quality of life.

One thing I would like to suggest is to use the song, “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” written by Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller in 1955. It would be nice if this song is sung by people at the many events during the year.

We think peace is “too big” of an issue, but if we each can begin peace, hopefully the “Peace Garden State” can be a leader to a peaceful world.

He told me one humorous story about when he was in the hospital after getting back to the United States. It seems the doctors were worried about Jim and another patient, because they had a hard time putting on any weight. The doctors decided to give them several cans of beer a day to help them gain weight. Jim said he and his beer buddy were the envy of the whole ward, as beer was not normally available to the patients.

KEEPING MEMBER IN MIND
I like being part of an electric cooperative, because co-ops are nonprofit organizations. To me, this means they have my best interest as a consumer and the environment in mind, rather than turning a profit at my expense.

GIVING TIME
There is an individual in our community who I feel deserves recognition as a first responder.

This man comes first to mind when there is an emergency, a fire siren or any other need that requires a helping hand in our area. He stands tall and has a compassionate, kind, caring heart when it comes to an immediate need!

Gary Rising deserves such recognition for his many years of giving himself in time of need. We are so lucky to have him in our community. Thank you, Gary!

Brenda Maus

SUPERHERO TRAITS
This is why my pets are superheroes:

Super-Simba
Simba is a super cat. Why? He was gone for 18 months before our neighbor girl, Sami, found him and brought him to us in February! He braved all the storms and found food for himself, when we thought he had been attacked hunting!

If he was a superhero, I would find him saving the world from being without adorable cats.

He enjoys my father's lap at night, attacking rugs and, of course, catnip.

Super-Buddy!