The 123rd Red Bottom Celebration is in the books. It was held June 19-21 in Frazer. Head man dancer was Venture O’Neal. Ella Wesit was head woman dancer. The Red Bottom Committee consisted of flag bearer Sasha FourStar, drum keeper Kris FourStar, chief singer John Moccasin, lodge keeper Medicine Bear, secretary Linnea Escarcega, spiritual leader Ron Jackson and advisors Lannette Clark, Alicia

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing $750,000 in grants to volunteer fire departments across the state to help cover the costs of training, equipment, tools, technology, clothing and other necessary items. Grant applications are available now at www.townpumpfoundation. com through Friday, July 17. Grants will be awarded Friday, July 31. “It is an honor and a privilege for

( Editor’s note: It is with sadness when the Northern Plains Independent was informed about the closure by Burl Bowler. Although we hope that individuals still step up to take over ownership of the Daniels County newspaper, the Northern Plains Independent plan to expand our coverage into Daniels County in the future with the support of the Bowler family and the county’s residents.) Burl

Lustre received one-half inch rain on Thursday. Lustre Road is being worked on by the road department, so it has been muddy with rains. The old-timers expected rain at the Bible camp season and we are thankful. Junior camp at Beacon Bible Camp has finished. Arlen Lundberg was the speaker, and the camp was directed by Dawson Olfert. Many volunteers assisted with cooking, counseling, helping with