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Wilbur-Ellis closes Walhalla branch By Sarah Hinnenkamp
Friday, September 22, 2023
Volume 2, Number 37
Roxy marquee restoration on track
Photo by Melanie Thornberg.
Three people are without jobs after the Wilbur-Ellis Corporation abruptly closed its Walhalla branch on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Two managers and a human resources representative from outside of Walhalla delivered news that the three positions were eliminated and the branch was closing, effective immediately. “I know that the managers felt terrible about it. They get their orders from above, and that’s it, “ said Hailey Moore, who lost her job as the office manager and customer service representative. “There’s going to have to be something to come in to fill, either in that building or elsewhere.” Moore said the Wilbur-Ellis branch was providing more than 50% of the chemical for Walhalla area farmers. “It was quite the shock, and it still is,” Moore said. “We’re still trying to figure out what the heck happened.”
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Moore had been with the Wilbur-Ellis branch since it opened in Walhalla in 2012. The other two positions that were eliminated were a sales and agronomist position and an operations representative for the warehouse. The Walhalla branch was the only retail sales branch in the Grand Forks district; other locations provide wholesale products. Walhalla Farmers Grain owns the building and leased it to Wilbur-Ellis. During its time in Walhalla, Wilbur-Ellis added three bins and seed treating equipment. The company sold crop protection, liquid fertilizer, chemical and seed, including soybeans, corn, canola, sunflowers, and cover crop. “For the community it’s a loss and, obviously, the agriculture community, having that chemical available and the size of the facility and the amount we could store at all times…it will be a loss for that.” cont’d. on page A2
Community: North BorderWalhalla welcomes new staff, Pg. A5
The Cavalier County Clerk of Court’s office in the county courthouse is a passport acceptance facility. Since the office works closely with people applying for and renewing passports, it has been sharing information during Passport Awareness Month. Clerk of Court Anita Beauchamp recommends people check the expiration date on their passport books and cards and be aware of the current processing times if they have upcoming international travel. It is currently recommended that people apply for passports six to nine months before the passport expiration date or ahead of planned travel. Beauchamp’s office in the courthouse has the forms to apply for a passport as a new applicant or to renew an expired or soon to be expired passport. You can also print them from the travel.state.gov site.
Print your application after using the form filler at travel.state.gov/passportforms Make sure your photo meets the requirements by visiting travel.state. gov/photos
Index: News Agriculture Opinion Community Lifestyle
The Roxy is still open for movies and concessions during construction, Friday through Monday at 7:30 p.m.
By Borderland Press Staff
Here are some tips to help you during Passport Awareness Month as provided by the U.S. Department of State:
Sports: Cardinal cross country team is cruising this season, Pg. B1
The Roxy Theater’s marquee restoration is moving right along thanks to new paint completed by Travis Downs. Donations from businesses and community members raised the funds to repair both the marquee and the roof. The replacement of the roof of the theater and the roof portion of the marquee had been completed earlier this season, leaving the painting of the marquee and replacement of the lights.
NOW IS THE TIME TO CHECK YOUR PASSPORT EXPIRATION DATE When was the last time you checked your passport? Are you up to date? September is a great time to check because it is Passport Awareness Month.
News: Hatton-Northwood volleyball teams receive support after bus crash, Pg. A2
Photo by Larry Stokke.
Include your email address on your passport application Submit your most recent passport with your application or report it lost or stolen at travel.state.gov/loststolen Also, visit travel.state.gov/destination as many countries require six months of passport validity Make sure you include your correct Social Security number Here is some general information from the Department of State in regard to passports: The Department of State is committed to providing the best possible service for their passport customers. They encourage all Americans to check their passports and renew now if they are planning international travel in the upcoming year. As more Americans are traveling internationally again, they continue seeing unprecedented demand for passports. In Fiscal Year 2022, nearly 22 million passports were issued by the US Department of State - more than ever before - and they are on track to break that record again for Fiscal Year 2023. Their current processing times are 1013 weeks for routine processing and 7-9 weeks for expedited processing, which costs an additional $60. These processing times do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive by mail at a
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passport agency or center and up to 2 weeks for an applicant to receive a completed passport in the mail after they print it. They are working hard to get back to their pre-pandemic processing times by the end of calendar year 2023. They will update their website with the current processing times as they make progress towards this goal. They continue to advise travelers to carefully review the current passport processing times on travel.state.gov before making any definite or nonrefundable travel plans. Travelers should also remember that some countries require that a passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of their trip, and they should check their country inform a tion pages to learn about entry a n d exit requirements for the country they are visiting. They remain committed to serving as many Americans as possible, as quickly as possible, while upholding their responsibility to protect U.S. borders through the vigilant adjudication of U.S. passport applications.
Their website, travel.state.gov, has more information on how to apply and how to check the status of a pending passport application. Adults applying for the first time and children under 16 must appear in person to apply. Parents must accompany their child under 16 or provide notarized consent with form DS-3053. U.S. citizens can also visit their website for important information about their travel destination. Travel.state. gov hosts information specific to every country in the world, a traveler’s checklist, and travel advisories with information about evolving health and safety conditions. They encourage U.S. citi-
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News
Hatton-Northwood volleyball teams receive support after bus crash By Nick Vorlage
The Borderland Press
News Briefs
From The Borderland News Center Burgum poll numbers determine debate future North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum may not be making an appearance in the second round of the Republican Presidential debates. Current poll numbers have Burgum at or below 1% in national polls. He has until Sept. 25 to get to 3% on at least two national polls. UND speaker has N.D. roots Open AI co-founder Greg Brockman has been announced to be speaking at the University of North Dakota on Sept. 26 about the implications of AI programs such as ChatGPT. Brockman has roots in North Dakota, having grown up in Thompson and attending Red River High School. Petition started to enact special session in Minnesota A petition has been started by law enforcement officials in Minnesota, calling for Gov. Tim Walz to enact a special legislative session. The petitioners hope to resolve an issue with the recently enacted legislature which has limited the capabilities of school resource officers. Since its enactment, approximately 40 police and sheriff’s offices across the state have removed school resource officers from schools.
Photo from North Dakota Highway Patrol.
Schools across the region have been showing their support for the Hatton-Northwood girls volleyball teams after a crash with a pick up sent the team’s bus rolling off the side of the road. The pickup driver was declared deceased at the scene. Northwood Superintendent Shane Azure said 25 students in grades 9-11 were on the bus, as well as an assistant volleyball coach and the bus driver. Azure declined to disclose how many sustained injuries or how many were taken to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Members of Hatton-Northwood’s C, Junior Varsity, and Varsity
volleyball teams were to compete against Dakota Prairie on Thursday evening, Sept. 14. According to a news release from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, while the team’s bus was traveling north on Highway 32 at about 3:45 p.m. and six miles outside of their destination, a second vehicle, a pickup truck, heading west on the adjoining County Road 4 collided with the bus, sending both vehicles off the road. The bus rolled on to its side and landed in the water. Emergency crews from across the
region were dispatched with both ground and air transports responding to the scene. The injured were taken to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. More than 100 staff members, some of which were relatives to the injured, were on hand to assist. That evening, as the injured were taken to the hospital. volleyball players from across the region held team prayers during their own matches for the Hatton Northwood Thunder and their families. Investigations by the North Dakota Highway Patrol continue.
Cancer Crusaders Fall Rummage Sale dates set in Langdon
National Weather Services to change advisory system The National Weather Service has announced that it plans on overhauling its advisory system. While “watches” and “warnings” are expected to remain unaffected, “advisories” and “special weather statements” will be expressed through simple “plain language statements.” The switch over is still a ways off, however, and will not be going into effect until 2025
North Dakota joins federal lawsuit North Dakota joined nine other states appearing as plaintiffs in a federal court case occurring in New Orleans over the federal government’s new flood insurance rating system. Lankin resident receives driving award Lankin, N.D. resident Julie Hjelle has been named the 2022 Driver of the Year by the North Dakota Motor Carrier Association. In her 29 years driving semi-tractors with Altendorf Trucking, Hjelle has been accidentfree and driven close to three-million miles. Vote for the Best of the Rendezvous Region Now through Oct. 6, the Rendezvous Region Tourism Council is asking residents to cast their votes in the 2023 Best of the Rendezvous Region contest. Vote by typing in this link: https://forms.gle/ RyPovFrjbjKxKhXPA or find the link on the Rendezvous Region Facebook page.
By Nick Vorlage
Cavalier County is mourning the loss of an icon in the field of economic development with the recent passing of Carol Goodman.
The sale will be held at the American Legion from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m from Tuesday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Sept. 30. Bargain Bag Days will be on Friday and Saturday. Volunteers are welcome to help. Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders is a non-profit group, and all funds earned are kept locally to support cancer patients.
Goodman passed away Sunday night,
Drop off your items between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 and Monday, Sept. 25 at the American Legion in Langdon. No car seats, computers, printers, TVs, or exercise equipment will be accepted.
Winnipeg becomes road construction capitol over the summer Winnipeg has been experiencing over 200 road construction projects over the summer due to the sheer amount of projects undertaken. The city’s public works department says residents and businesses will most likely have to endure construction projects into November and, depending on the weather, may be prolonged until the spring, much to the chagrin of some business owners in the city.
Carol Goodman, a well known figure in the area, has passed away
“Carol Goodman was a valued asset to the Cavalier County Job Development Authority. Her knowledge and wisdom of many things, including the Mickelsen site and all areas of job development will be sorely missed,” said Daren Christianson, Cavalier County Job Development Authority board president.
Get your gently used items ready for drop off. The Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders will be accepting donations and holding their fall sale next week.
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Sept. 17, at a Twin Cities hospital following a short illness. A memorial service for Goodman will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at United Lutheran Church in Langdon, N.D. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the church. Read more about Carol in Sara Goodman’s column on Page A4 and her full obituary, which includes her many accomplishments, in this week’s newspaper.
Hospital main entrance to reopen Thursday Langdon Prairie Health’s main hospital entrance in Langdon will reopen to the public on Thursday, Sept. 28. The entrance has been closed due to a construction project, which started in early May. The hospital replaced the hinged entrance doors with powered automatic doors, replaced the hallway tile with carpet, and remodeled the reception desk to allow for better visibility. The reception desk was also replaced with a solid surface and crews added a countertop for paperwork that is wheelchair accessible. Cont’d. From Page A1 Wilbur-Ellis closes Walhalla branch Photo from a previous Cancer Crusaders sale.
Wilbur-Ellis’s corporate structure allowed for the Walhalla branch to apply for dedicated funds to use in the community. Since 2012, the company donated thousands of dollars to the Pembilier Nursing Center, the parks and recreation department in Walhalla, and Frost Fire Park, just to name a few. “We gave to lots of different places and just losing jobs for people in the community - that’s tough,” Moore said. The Borderland Press reached out to Wilbur-Ellis’s corporate offices in San Francisco on Monday, Sept. 18 and had not heard back by press time.
Agriculture
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Friday, September 22, 2023 - Page - A3
NDSU Moos, Ewes and More event set for Sept. 23
Come meet the animals that call NDSU home and the people who teach and conduct animal sciences research. By NDSU Extension
‘Not one big globalized world any longer’ – In recent memory, the United States was the one dominant power in the world. Before that, it was the U.S. and Russia. Geopolitical risk analyst Jacob Shapiro kicked off the Next 5 Years Conference by saying we are now in a time of multi-polarity with rising and falling economies. “It is important to think about where change is happening the most,” Shapiro told RRFN. “For me, it is in those rising countries like Mexico, India, Brazil, Turkey (and) Indonesia. Those are the places where change is happening the most rapidly.” NDFU takes its message to DC – The timing of the National Farmers Union Fly-in coincided with a chaotic time in the capital city. The farm bill expires at the end of the month and a government shutdown is on the table. Regarding the farm bill, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne said it is important to have a dual option between ARC and PLC and reference prices that reflect inflation and current commodity prices. “Along with that, we worked on country-oforigin labeling and spent quite a bit of time talking about a competition title, which would challenge some of
the folks trying to corner a market.” Watne cited the consolidation of the meatpacking industry, the fertilizer industry and transportation. Prairie Farms stops processing milk at Bismarck – Bismarck-based Prairie Farms shut down its milk bottling facility and has transitioned to a distribution-only facility. The Milk Producers Association of North Dakota released a statement saying “the announcement came as a complete surprise and shocked everybody in the dairy industry, including dairy producers and plant employees affected by this decision.” The North Dakota dairy farms are working together to support their peers who lost their milk market and are in danger of losing their livelihoods. Kleven joins NDSC staff – The North Dakota Soybean Council has hired Craig Kleven as its director of industry relations. Most recently, Kleven was the agricultural education state supervisor and executive secretary for North Dakota FFA. This is a newly created position for the NDSC.
Northern Ag Snips
By Bailey Reiser, NDSU Extension - Cavalier County, Agriculture and Natural Resources ways to get outside. This year the 4-H Fall Festival is on Sept. 28 at the Farmers Market area from 4:00-7:00 p.m. This event is open to the community, and there is so much planned! There will be games, a picture booth, horse rides, a firepit and s’mores, a baking contest, 4-H sign up for the 2023-2024 year and 4-H Awards Program at 6:00 p.m.! Our Facebook event with all the information and baking contest rules can be found here: https:// fb.me/e/1uUV86Mc0. Over the weekend, I couldn’t help but notice the changing leaves, the pumpkin patch pictures that riddled my social media feed, and the brisk fall temperatures. Fall is such a beautiful time. I love how the weather influences our habits. It truly does bring people together for the last hurrahs of the season before winter comes! Fall festivals and pumpkin patches are great
We look forward to enjoying time outside, coming together, and celebrating fall and 4-H members, leaders, volunteers, and businesses that help make 4-H a success in our county! We hope to see you Thursday, Sept. 28! Happy Fall! (701) 256-2560 bailey.reiser@ndsu.edu
Attendees at a prior Moos, Ewes and More event helped bottle feed a calf, while others learned about how milk and dairy products go from the NDSU Dairy Farm to their table. NDSU photo.
Do you wonder how milk gets to your table, the value that animal interaction provides to humans or how a veterinarian cares for animals? For the answers to these questions and many more, come to the Moos, Ewes and More event hosted by North Dakota State University’s Department of Animal Sciences. This free, family-friendly event will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NDSU Equine Center on 19th Avenue North in Fargo, N.D. Attendees will be able to meet the animals that call NDSU home, the farm managers who care for them, and the
faculty and staff who teach and do research in the NDSU Department of Animal Sciences.
This year, the first 500 youth attendees will receive a Moos, Ewes and More drawstring bag.
“Moos, Ewes and More is a great opportunity for all ages to learn more about animals, animal science and agriculture by being able to see, feel and touch,” says Skip Anderson, NDSU sheep research unit manager and event coordinator. “There will be chances to see many animals upclose including a baby lamb, calf and piglet. Participants will also see what animals like to eat and hear about what veterinarians do each day, plus so much more.”
Moos, Ewes and More will have a mix of new and old activities from previous years, kids’ games and activities, a scavenger hunt and chances to visit the “prize pen.” There will also be opportunities to bottle feed a calf, guess the feedstuffs and see research in action. For more information, visit the Moos, Ewes and More event page at ndsu. ag/moosewesmore.
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Opinion
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Letter from the Publisher fast.
As we enter into the last week of September, again, I wonder where the time has gone and how it can go so
As I sat in my pajamas Saturday morning, drinking way too much coffee, my husband was out running. This is not that unusual except this Saturday morning run was not the norm. Bob ran a 5K in Grafton, sponsored by Unity Medical Center, and he had a guest runner, Lexi, our ten-year-old granddaughter. Lexi ran a 5K with the BioGirls earlier this summer, and after Bob bugged her for a couple weeks, she decided to run this one as well. Bob has a long history of bugging the grandkids, trying to get them to run with him. Lexi was the bravest and accepted the challenge. This won’t stop Bob from continuing to hound the others. In fact, it’ll more than likely make
him worse. More to come on this subject, I suspect. First Care Health Center in Park River held their annual Harvest Fest and Fundraiser last weekend. This hospital may be small, but they are mighty! They put out a German meal that we all swooned over. I attempted ax throwing; it didn’t go that well, but I didn’t hurt anyone, so I may try it again someday. There were games and prizes galore, and ‘someone’ at our table who had declared himself a generally lucky person won $200 cash almost immediately. The live auction was fun and impressive; the on-line auction raised some serious coin with its great selection of items. Kudos to this impressive group of
people who put this event together! We welcome Sue Lisy-Schrader to the front desk of Simmons Multi-Media and The Borderland Press! No doubt if you call or stop in for any reason, you’ll talk with her. We’re schooling her in all aspects of the radio and newspaper industry. She’ll be an expert in no time. And, we send Stacey Roy out the door after nearly five years at the front desk. Best Wishes, Stacey, don’t be a stranger!
Diane Simmons
Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com
I must mention Carol Goodman, a true redeemer of God’s grace. Rest in peace, and thank you for all you have done for this community. Our sympathy to all her friends and family.
Letter from the Editor drooping and others were losing their bright green color. I had made some mistakes recently, even giving my two aloe plants a sunburn, and I thought this app might help. The app I purchased is called “PlantIn.” It is not a free app, like 100% of the other apps on my phone, but they were running a deal on a lifetime membership, and I was feeling rich. The app has interesting features like being able to diagnose a plant problem or the ability to ask a botanist a question. For a long time, I’ve heard people say, “there’s an app for that.” It seemed there was an app for everything, and now I finally believe it. I was targeted via social media for an app that can help your plants live longer, happier lives. Social media must have heard me talking about how some of my plants were
The entire reason I was willing to pay for that app was because of Grandpa Plant. I have had this philodendron for nearly 17 years when I took it home after Grandpa Duane’s funeral. It reminds me of him, and I try to take good care of it. Grandpa Plant wasn’t looking too good. His leaves were turning yellow and wilting. I couldn’t lose it now after getting him this far in life. Now the plant is on a steady
watering and misting schedule, and he is thriving. There is plenty of new growth in this plant, and I’m happy to see it. Over the weekend the Hinnenkamps and McCurdy grandparents piled into a vehicle and headed west to Bottineau for an estate sale. Several outbuildings had items organized for purchase. There were items inside the home and on the front lawn. Son Callen brought his camouflaged fanny pack filled with 11 one dollar bills. He set his sights on teddy bears and came home with several brand new teddy bears, teddy bear slippers, and a teddy bear backpack that rounded out his new collection. As he thanked the man at the money box, the man said his mother collected brand new items, and the deals on those bears were her gift to him. Gifts come in many forms. This week in the Borderland, so many are mourning the loss of loved ones,
including a community leader in Langdon and an artist in Walhalla. Carol Goodman was a champion for this area and cheerleader for this newspaper and our efforts. She was caring, knowledgeable, and tough when it came to process, which we appreciated. Our hearts are so heavy as we process this loss to the area and all she was able to bring to life in her time here.
Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor
editor@theborderlandpress.com
So many of us know the artistic work of Kenny Tetrault. We have one of his Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer creations and a beautiful outdoor lighted wire angel for Christmas time. Many recognize the wroughtiron moose in Walhalla and the elk at the Mason Scenic Overlook. I always admired his work, and we’re so lucky to have those. Peace to all who are mourning this week, this month. Be gentle on yourselves.
The iconic elk sculpture at the Masonic Scenic Overlook near Walhalla. Artistic work by Kenny Tetrault. Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.
THE MORNING RUN: A letter to Carol
By Sara Goodman I could write a book about Carol. The places she went, the people she knew, the influence she had on our community and state. Her family, her friends, even her animals, could all contribute a chapter or two. Since I don’t have time to write a book, I wrote a letter. Carol, I’d like to thank you for getting me out of coffee and snack duty on Sunday. I hope that made you chuckle, because if I know anything about
you, I know you appreciate a good sense of humor and a good laugh to ease the tension when times are tough. I know you love fall, and it seems a bit cruel that fall is when you left us. If there’s one thing we could always agree on, it’s that fall is our favorite time of year - the smell of harvest, decorating with pumpkins and mums, going to Cardinal and Bison football games, bundling up in sweaters around the fire and breathing in the cool, crisp morning air. The beautiful colors in the coulee as the leaves change color and start to gently fall on the ground was always something to appreciate and enjoy. Although we could agree on a lot of things, we didn’t always see eye-toeye, mainly because I’m 5 inches taller. You could be described as a classy lady, and I am fairly certain that that description has never been applied to me. You loved having your nails perfectly polished; my nails are usually chipped, broken and in serious need of filing. Your hair was always perfect; my hair is usually in a messy bun and falling out. You loved your open-toe
kitten heels, and I am usually schlepping around barefoot or in running shoes or Uggs. They say hindsight is 20/20, and boy, are we realizing things now that we didn’t before. I doubt your co-workers or friends noticed much because you were always quick with a smile and an explanation for any ache or pain. Your fibromyalgia and arthritis were always an issue, but I wonder if you recognized the slight changes in those symptoms and knew something was different. You let down your guard a bit with your family, and we all realize now that there were changes. There were things that were different and new, but you were tough and hated to be a burden to anyone. We had a big family reunion at the farm over the summer, but when we saw the fatigue, the stress, and the increased muscle pain, you blamed fibromyalgia, and we nodded and agreed. We said you were pushing yourself too hard, stressing too much over little things…if only we knew. I’m going to miss pulling up to the
house at the farm, seeing you and Bernie on the patio, drinks in hand, fire blazing, BBQ simmering, the dogs and cats at your feet, and your famous crab dip ready to enjoy. I’m going to miss visiting with you about anything and everything. I’m going to miss the fall decorations that I know you loved to put up everywhere - and I do mean everywhere - in the house and on the patio. I’m going to miss seeing you at the kids’ sporting events and music concerts. I’m going to miss poking fun at you because you dressed inappropriately in your open-toe kitten heels and fashionable jean jacket when it’s 40 degrees out and windy and we’re sitting at a baseball game. Twenty-five years sounds like a long time, until it goes by too fast and someone you love is suddenly and unexpectedly no longer a part of your life. You’ve left a void with your family, your co-workers, your lifelong college and Langdon and Milton friends, and your connections around the entire state through economic development and NDSU. I hope you know how much you will be missed. I think you left us in the fall, Carol, because when
the leaves fall off the trees, you know it’s time to let go.
Lastly, whatever happened to volunteerism? It seems lately whenever there is something that needs to be done, right away you have some that say, “I did that years ago, I’m good”. Well, whoever thinks that you can volunteer once in a lifetime in a small town is sadly mistaken if you ever want things to run smoothly. The old adage of “giving hard work to the hard workers” is absolutely insane and only burns people out. If you have some time in your schedule, help out. If you don’t, make some time to help out.
winnable sometimes, however, I won’t quit trying.
Alright, it’s out of my system. Sometimes a guy’s just gotta vent. With my usual suspects of friends, harvest is in full swing, and I can’t whine to them. I only call them to reemphasize that the meal you eat at noon is lunch and the one you eat at night is supper. Dinner is for your biggest meal of the day….Period. That is a fight that is un-
Matt Mitzel is the unofficial events coordinator for Munich, a supporter of Langdon-Edmore-Munich athletics, football coach, and all-around Munich mega fan, earning him the nickname “Mr. Munich.”
Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has three kids, school cats, and a dog.
I hope it's always happy hour in Heaven.
Musings from Munich: Soooo….this sucks Normally, I’d look forward to the winter, but I’m sure we are a week away from Frost Fire saying they can’t open again or Canada going into another lockdown, but I just feel like bitching a little bit today.
By Matt Mitzel You feel like whining lately? I sure do, and I know my battle buddies are getting ready with their finger violins to play the world’s sympathetic song for me, but come on. Maybe it is because we can tell that the summer is on its way out, and there is no stopping it.
First off, are grocery prices not the worst we’ve ever seen? Everyone knows I shop at Munich Grocery, and then if they don’t have it, I head to Langdon. Last chance is that big store in Lake Country…but even so, prices are through the roof. Do not kid yourself into going in and spending less than $100 on a few bags of essentials, because it’s almost impossible. Pinching pennies has moved from hobby to necessity, as I’m still waiting to see how far my job applications go at Sporty’s for shirtless bartender or D&B Motors needing my talents as a display car model. I guess I’m pinning my hopes at Choice Bank as a Bison
fan safety officer. Regardless, thank God everyone is hiring, because if folks plan on hosting meals for the holidays, a second job now might be wise to save up some money. Secondly, if I could go back in time, I would punch my dad for ever mentioning Viking football to me. Seriously, do we have to suck year after year? Don’t tell me Kirk Cousins is great on paper - if you can’t win games, what is the point? That is why all of us Bison fans still regard Brock Jensen as the best NDSU quarterback ever because the guy would just find a way to win, even with average individual stats you couldn’t stop him from winning. So we just sit back and blame who runs the team on the field and in the office. Horrible start to a season, and it darn sure better turn around or I might have to start cheering for my fantasy football roster over my Vikings.
I, of course, would like to take my normal shot at Sara Goodman’s column, but I know this week she is writing about her mother-in-law who has passed, and I’m nothing if not respectful. I hear she was one heck of a lady, and these little problems are peanuts compared to losing her. So don’t skip her column like usual. Look back up there and give it a read. I hear it’s a very good one.
Community
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Pembilier Nursing Center update: Off to the races By Heather Duerre
Hello to all our friends out there! This week we were off to the races…horse races to be exact. The track was laid down on the table, and the horses were placed in their “gates.” Thankfully, the jockeys are permanently attached to the horses, so we didn’t have to worry about making sure they could mount up. As a side note, I am not an avid horse rider, so I apologize in advance if some of my terminology isn’t kosher with the horse-riding world. Anyways, we had six horses and their jockeys ready to race.
Churchill Downs to our activity room was that we were in Walhalla instead of Louisville, none of the ladies were wearing fancy derby hats, nobody bet their own money, and our horses and jockeys were melded together in a single plastic form. Other than those small details, it was pretty much the exact same.
I didn’t want to announce the winner too soon though, because as we all know - it’s not over until either the “fat lady” sings or a horse crosses the finish line. It was the latter one that happened, thus ending the nail-biting race. Loco Bill was crowned champion, while Call Me Butch and Easy Come took second and third places.
The race was all set to begin. Instead of opening the gates and sounding a loud bell, I simply handed the dice cup to Richard. The horses were off! At least Cowboy was, because Richard just so happened to roll a three. The race was tight, Although Cowboy was first out of the gate, he soon fell behind, and Easy Come took over the lead. After a few rolls of the dice cup, Loco Bill had a clear lead.
The horses ran a total of 5 races, which brought the purse money for the overall winner up to a thrilling $1.10! Linda ended up winning the $1.10, which will buy her two cokes with a whole dime to spare.
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North Border Walhalla welcomes new faces Years in education: para for four years, went back to school at Minot State for special education Favorite part of being an educator: being able to see and be a part of the improvement and achievement my students are having
After this, I am relieved that the real Kentucky Derby isn’t until May. It will most likely take us that long to recover before we can handle such an exhilarating day of horse racing again! Name: Madylin Lafferty Hometown: Walhalla, ND Previous Education: paraprofessional for four years in Walhalla
A little about me: I have always wanted to be in education. After I had my son, I decided to go back to school and finish my degree, which is what brought me to the new position of elementary special ed teacher here in Walhalla. I love spending time with my son, doing anything outdoors, hunting or fishing. Fun Fact: My mom is who inspired me to become a special educator.
Subject taught: a lot of math
At the starting gate was Loco Bill in gate 1, Call Me Butch in gate 2, Cowboy in gate 3, Easy Come in gate 4, Dolly in gate 5, and, finally, Buckle Boy in gate 6. The residents each picked a horse to “bet” on. Richard picked his favorite horse, which is Loco Bill. Linda took a chance on the underdog Call Me Butch. Cowboy was chosen to win by both Lois and Dale. Georgie felt lucky, so she picked Easy Come to win it all. Darlene had a feeling that Dolly would pull off a win, so she chose her. Finally, Charles and Donna both bet that Buckle Boy would be the champion.
Name: Kim Bjornstad Hometown: Walhalla, ND Previous job: Lead Phlebotomist New position: Paraprofessional About me: I love spending time with my family, dogs, and enjoy gardening in my free time. Name: Ayra Bennett Hometown: Walhalla, ND Previous Job: paraprofessional Years in education: one year as a para in Walhalla
I felt like we were all at the Kentucky Derby with the high energy that filled the room. It was almost exactly like being at Churchill Downs filled with the thrill of knowing if your horse loses, you could lose everything, but if your horse wins, you could live like a king! The only slight difference from
A little about me: Mom of twins, daycare provider for four years Fun fact: love spending time fishing, swimming, and walking dog with my family
Seed of Hope
NDSU Extension – Cavalier County Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent honestly - opened my eyes to suicide. None of the situations were anything I expected to ever have to deal with in my life, but the fact of the matter is, they are. It’s important that we all know how to prevent suicide from happening, as it’s a very preventable death.
I had the privilege and honor of speaking to a group of high school students in our county lately as part of the school’s Suicide Awareness and Prevention campaign. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the suicide rate in North Dakota jumped from 10.4 to 19.4 deaths per 100,000 people, an increase of about 84%. This places North Dakota as the state with the second highest rise in suicide rates since 2000. (afsp. org/StateFacts) It’s important that we talk about statistics and how to handle situations so that we can help prevent these events from happening. As I stated to the students, it’s important to have that seed of hope. That’s all we need. I have sat with someone in active suicide as we waited for the ambulance to arrive. I have spoken with someone on the phone as they contemplated suicide. I have visited with a best friend about the plan they had and never implemented when they were in high school. All of the situations shocked me, humbled me, and - quite
You can help save a life by knowing what to look for and how to handle it. Signs can be vast and are not all encompassing. Suicide can happen with all people of any age group. Some signs to look for include a person being preoccupied with death, talking about suicide, starting to give away important possessions, or starts planning for their death after bouts of
anxiety and depression. It’s important to ask the question, “Are planning on killing yourself?” It will not bring the thoughts of suicide to someone’s mind. The thoughts are already there. They need that door opened to help them step through to get help. If someone does disclose to you that they are thinking of death, whether it’s because you have asked or they have approached you, it’s important
get them the help they need. You can do that by making an appointment with a health care professional or calling 988 if you would like to have some guidance. National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) was launched a little over a year ago. It is a resource for anyone who needs help during suicide and crisis situations, whether it be the person having the crisis or the person who is witnessing and trying to help. It’s simple to just call or text 988 or chat with a professional at 988lifeline.org. It is available for anyone and everyone, even if it’s for a quick question about possible signs of suicide. In order for us to help prevent thoughts of suicide in the first place, it is important for us to take care of our bodies and minds. There are three things in this world that help us fight off and avoid most things that ail us. Those things are nutrition, exercise, and sleep. If we take care of our bodies, our minds will follow. It’s also important that we practice positive thoughts, find a support system of at least one person we can go to for help, and do good things for others. During the COVID pandemic, there was a day that was more difficult than others. It was during that time that I came back from a walk to discover the cutest little flowers sprouting forth from the grass. There was no reason for those wild pansies to be there, but they were. I think they were signs of hope for better things to come. Just like those flowers, planting seeds of hope for ourselves and others is a great way to start the road to prevention of suicide. Source: State Fact Sheets. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (2023a, April 21). https://afsp.org/statefacts/
Grass Range, Montana -Three years as social studies/PE teacher and head boys and girls basketball coach Subject taught or position: 8th science and high school science Years in Education: 31 years Favorite part of being an educator: A commitment to continuous learning with students who are self-motivated, display leadership, work hard, and solve problems effectively. I enjoy working with students who are dedicated to going above and beyond the classroom expectations. Name: Sandy Laxdal Hometown: Edinburg N.D. Previous career/job (if applicable) Cavalier N.D. –15 years as secondary principal/AD/head football coach/ head GBB coach Cando N.D. – Nine years as social studies teacher and head football coach Center N.D. - Four years as social studies/PE teacher and head boys and Girls basketball coach
A little about me: Wife (Diana) married 31 years, three children - Rylee 29, Sydney 27, Jayden 23. Fur buddy -Baxter Enjoy the coaching aspect of education as an extension of the classroom. I am looking forward to watching the Eagles doing great things on the court and in the field this school year. Fun Fact: I don’t eat tacos..
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Northern Lights Arts Council news September
Community
FESTIVAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TORI! 4-H PLANNED IN LANGDON
We are so excited to announce our events for the 2023-2024 season. We have lots of great things planned, starting with Art Club! We met for the first time this week and had a wonderful get together. Art Club meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Maple Manor Activity Room. Art Club is an opportunity to work on projects and offer and receive feedback; there is no set project or instructor, just a time for fellowship with other artists. We meet next on October 19 – see you there!
Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council! It’s time to kick off a new season! If you didn’t receive a membership letter and events brochure in the mail, contact me at 701-305-0089 to get on the list! You can also pick up a brochure at the Roxy Theater, Langdon City Hall, and the Cavalier County Courthouse or visit nlac.us/events. Thank you to all our members for your support! We invite you to renew your membership or become a new member for the 2023-2024 season. Visit nlac.us/membership for more information. We also encourage you to complete our membership survey to get your feedback so we can better serve you. A link to the survey can also be found on our website.
Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Sept. 25 Pork Chops in Gravy • Mashed Potatoes • Parslied Carrots •Apple Tuesday, Sept. 26 Taco Salad • Grapes • WW Bread Wednesday, Sept. 27 Beef Tips over Noodles • Sweet Potatoes • Marinated Vegetable Salad • Strawberries • WW Bread Thursday, Sept. 28 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce • Mixed Vegetables • Mandarin Oranges • WW Bread Friday, Sept. 29 Cabbage Rolls • Baked Potato • Green Beans • Tropical Fruit This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/ SNAP accepted. Under 60 required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.
Art Journaling with Mindi Lill will be beginning soon. Classes will be held at Maple Manor at 6:00 p.m. on September 28, October 5, 12 & 26. There are still spots left – contact me for more information and to register! The Community Band is ready to toot their own horn(s) again! Rehearsals will be held Mondays beginning October 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school band room in preparation for the first performance, a holiday concert on December 11. If you’ve been with us before, we look forward to seeing you again. If you have been thinking about joining, we’d love to have you! Mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting. Join us on Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cavalier County Library. This meeting is open to the public, and we hope to see you there. Last, but not least, I want to take this opportunity to thank Jaclyn Nye for her service to the Northern Lights Arts Council. She served as the Executive Director of Finance since 2019 and was involved as a director prior to that. She has been a huge asset to our organization and community and will be greatly missed! We are happy to announce that Sierra Ferdon will be starting as Executive Director of Finance in October. She is a great fit to the arts council, and we are excited for her to get started. Thanks for reading, and thank you for your support! Amber Benoit Executive Director of Marketing/Programming
The Borderland Press
The 4-H Fall Festival will be held in Langdon from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. The public is welcome to come out for a night of fall activities, a pumpkin dessert contest, 4-H awards, a bonfire with s’mores and more. The festival will be held at the side street of the Langdon Farmers Market, across the street from the Cavalier County Courthouse on 3rd Street. Nacho Bizness and Hank’s Ice Cream will be at the festival as well.
North Border Pembina wished a very Happy Birthday to the first grade helper, Tori.
Cavalier County Senior Menu
North Border Pembina 4th graders earn pizza party
Monday, Sept. 25 Pork Chop/Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Parslied Carrots/Apple
Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon
Tuesday, Sept. 26 Salmon Loaf/Boiled Potatoes/ Creamed Peas/Fruit Wednesday, Sept. 27 Chicken Fried Chicken/Mashed Potatoes/White Gravy/Glazed Carrots/Strawberries over Angel Food Cake Thursday, Sept. 28 Chicken Noodle Hotdish/ Seasoned Zucchini/Romaine Salad/Mandarin Oranges Friday, Sept. 29 Cabbage Roll/Baked Potato/ Green Bean Almondine/Tropical fruit EBT/SNAP accepted. Congrats to Mrs. Emerson's 4th graders at North Border Pembina! They brought in the most money for our read/walk a thon and were treated to a pizza party!
Eagles Auxiliary to host supper Join the Eagles Auxiliary for their annual supper on Saturday, Sept. 23. They will be serving from 5:00 p.m. until gone. The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, corn, finger rolls, and pistachio salad. The meal will be served at the Langdon Eagles Club on Main Street in Langdon. All are welcome to attend.
Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages. Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.
Health Tip
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Get a flu shot this fall. Influenza is a virus that affects the lungs and can lead to serious complications. Upcoming flu clinic information will be available soon on the Langdon Living Local App, cavaliercountyhealth.com, and Cavalier County Health District Facebook and Instagram pages.
Lifestyle
The Borderland Press
Friday, September 22, 2023 - Page - A7
Prairie Fare: Microwave ovens have come a long way
As with any food, follow safety precautions when cooking or reheating food in a microwave oven. By Julie Garden Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
metal box to confine the microwaves. According to legend, Percy began cooking random things, including popcorn kernels. The ever-creative Percy also blew up an egg in a tea kettle with the magnetron (main component of the microwave) above it. Note: Don’t try cooking whole eggs in a microwave at home without a microwave egg cooker.
Raise your hand if you have a microwave oven in your home or place of work. I am sure most hands are raised. An estimated 90% of homes have microwave ovens. Similar to other technology, the original appliances were quite large and expensive when consumer models were first released. Do you remember how large computers and TVs used to be? Microwave ovens were invented by “accident” in the mid-1940s by Percy Spencer, who was helping with radar experiments for the U.S. Department of Defense. Percy, a self-taught engineer who did not go past elementary school, noted that the chocolate candy bar in his shirt pocket began to melt. The team later conducted their experiments in a
The 1960s brought microwave ovens to the consumer market, but most households could not afford this somewhat mysterious appliance. In 1967, the “Amana Radarange” was introduced at a still-steep price tag of about $500. My Extension predecessors in food and nutrition taught microwave cooking courses to the public when the technology was new in the early 1970s. Companies thought that people would be using this time-saving oven to cook full meals. If you have a microwave oven, how do you use it? I primarily use mine to reheat leftovers, defrost meat, and soften or melt ingredients for recipes.
Microwave ovens do not “brown” foods. Microwavable frozen stuffed chicken with a brown breading have been linked to food-borne illness because consumers did not follow the cooking instructions. The items may have looked “brown,” but they were undercooked. Microwave ovens can result in some “cold spots” in foods, where the food may not be fully cooked or reheated. If you are reheating a casserole or soup, stop and stir the food midway. Use a carousel in your oven so the food is moving. Use safe containers when microwaving. Do not reheat foods in styrofoam or many types of plastic take-out containers. The flexible margarine-type containers, for example, are not considered safe for reheating foods. Any plastic containers used in a microwave oven should have the microwave-safe symbol (usually wavy lines) or microwave-safe wording.
As with any food, we have some safety precautions for microwaved-heated food.
Exercise extra caution when reheating baby food and formula. A recent University of Nebraska study showed that millions of plastic particles were released into the food from plastic baby food containers used to heat foods. We do not know the long-term effects of these tiny particles.
Be sure to cook foods to a safe internal temperature and observe the standing times listed on packages to ensure the foods reach a safe internal temperature. Reheated foods should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Your best plan: Use glass containers to heat foods in a microwave oven. Avoid containers with metallic trim. If you microwave a dinner plate and it gets hot during microwaving, find an alternative. The ceramic plate has absorbed the heat, and it wasn’t de-
signed for use in a microwave oven. Cover the container with plastic wrap, wax paper or microwave-safe paper towels, leaving a vent. Do not let the plastic wrap touch the food. Here are some other tips to follow:
•Know the wattage of your microwave (usually inside the door) and compare that to the wattage stated in the packaged food’s cooking directions. The lower the wattage, the slower the microwave cooks your food, so adjust cooking times accordingly.
Microwave Baked Potato 1 medium-sized baking potato Scrub the outside of the potato with a vegetable brush under cool running water to remove dirt. Puncture a few times with a fork to allow the steam to escape. Place the potato on a paper towel in a microwave-safe dish. Cook on high for six to seven minutes. Turn over and rotate the potato half way through cooking. Without added toppings, this makes one serving with 160 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 4 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 20 milligrams sodium. Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.
•Read and follow package cooking directions, including the standing time. Finish the cooking process for microwave-thawed meats immediately. •Prevent burns by removing your food from the microwave carefully. Use potholders and uncover foods away from your face so steam can escape. •Clean the interior of your microwave oven regularly. Unplug it and use a mild soap solution. •No time to cook? If you have 10 minutes, how about a microwaved potato with canned chili and shredded cheddar cheese?
When using a microwave oven, be sure to cook and reheat foods to a safe internal temperature. Pixabay photo.
Praire Doc Perspectives Breast cancer can affect anyone By Debra Johnston, M.D.
My mother had six siblings, 16 aunts and uncles, and innumerable cousins. She was the first of them all to be diagnosed with breast cancer. I think of my mom every time one of my patients tells me they aren’t concerned about breast cancer because it doesn’t run in their family. Unfortu-
nately, that is true of most people who are diagnosed with the disease.
change in their breast should be seen by a clinician.
I also think of my mother every time I do a breast exam, or teach someone else how to do a self exam. Her breast cancer was one not detectable by the mammogram technology available in the early 2000s. Even today, with 3D mammograms, not all breast cancer can be seen on routine screenings. She found her cancer herself, by noticing a change in her breast. Her diagnosis was delayed, however, because, having had multiple previous biopsies that turned out to be “nothing,” she prioritized all the other things she had to do that spring over going to her doctor.
Breast cancer detection has changed dramatically since my mother was diagnosed. 3D mammograms, which present clearer images to the radiologist, are routine. Contrast Enhanced Spectral mammography and breast MRI offer new tools to high risk individuals, women with abnormal screening mammograms, and their health care teams. People known to be at high risk might take medication
The importance of being vigilant for these changes is not limited to one gender. Although most breast cancer patients are female, approximately 1% are male. Anyone who notices a
to reduce that risk, and might undergo more frequent imaging and exams. Genetic counseling and genetic testing help us identify those who could benefit from this close follow up. Breast cancer treatment has also changed dramatically. Advances in surgical treatment have reduced the risk of postoperative complications, such lymphedema: chronic swelling caused by the disruption in the flow of fluid through the lymph nodes. Specialized testing of a person’s cancer lets oncologists identify those patients most likely to benefit from chemotherapy. Conversely, it also lets them identify those who might skip it. New classes of medications offer hope even to people whose cancer has spread, and improve the tolerability and effectiveness of old medications. We’ve gotten better at helping patients, and their families, navigate the challenges that come with the dis-
ease and its treatments. Many things in medicine have changed over the 25 years I’ve been practicing. The advances in cancer treatment may well be some of the most exciting. But some old wisdom still holds true: If you notice a change in your breast, please get it checked out. Even if you had a normal mammogram a few months ago. Debra Johnson, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices family medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show providing health information based on science, built on trust for 22 Seasons, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
Dakota Gardener: Applying fall lawn fertilizer in the northern Great Plains NDSU Extension recommends applying a nitrogen fertilizer that is 50% slow release before September 15th. By Esther E. McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension the plants and get a jumpstart on cleaning up the garden. But is this really the last option? The answer is no. You can continue spreading the love by donating to local food pantries. Nothing fills your heart and a personin-need’s plate more than donating the extra produce you have in your garden. According to feedingamerica.org, 34
We are in full swing of harvesting in our gardens. Although our growing season got off to a slow start, most gardens in the Dakotas are producing an abundance of tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers and other produce now. This is a great opportunity to express our love with our family and friends by sharing our bountiful harvest. It feels wonderful to share, but there is only so much produce that family and friends are willing to take off your hands. We all know the running joke of leaving zucchinis on doorsteps or in vehicles. What else can you do with your extra produce? I start out by upping my game with recipes. Let me tell you there are plenty of zucchini recipes out there. Even so, there’s only so many zucchini casseroles, breads and cakes my family can tolerate. Consider preserving your garden produce. Vegetables can be frozen, canned, dried or stored over winter. It is a wonderful way to enjoy the taste of homegrown vegetables throughout the winter. After harvesting your fill of vegetables, you may be tempted to pull out
million people and 9 million children in the U.S. are food insecure. If you look at North Dakota alone, 42,290 people are facing hunger with 13,690 being children. That means 1 in 18 people and 1 in 13 children face hunger. Those are some alarming
statistics. There are many food pantries and soup kitchens throughout North Dakota that will accept donated vegetables. Even if you reside in a rural area, many churches will take food donations. If you are looking to make a difference with food insecurity, you might consider growing a Hunger Free Garden next year. It can be as simple as adding an extra row in your garden or dedicating a whole plot to donation. More information about the Hunger Free ND Garden Project is available at https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/ business-marketing-information/ local-foods/hunger-free-nd-gardenproject. For more information about gardening and local donation sites, contact your county NDSU Extension agent. Find the NDSU Extension office for your county at www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ extension/county-extension-offices.
NDSU Extension recommends applying a nitrogen fertilizer to your lawn that is 50% slow release before Sept. 15. Pixnio photo.
Church
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The Borderland Press
From the Pastor's Desk: Thank God for shoes By Pastor Sue Mackey
shoes because they represent all the things we overlook when it comes to thanking God. At the edge of a cornfield in Uganda, they met under a tin roof lean-to. Dirt floor, rough wooden benches, old instruments, but could they worship! A tall, thin woman stood up to share. “Oh, brothers and sisters,” she said, “I love Jesus so much. He is so good to me. For 3 months, I prayed to the Lord for shoes, and look!” She lifted her leg so everyone could see her foot. One very ordinary shoe covered it. “He gave me shoes. Hallelujah. He is so good.” There are so many things for which to be thankful, but today, I thank God for
How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Have you ever thanked God for your shoes? This African woman was fortunate because many there didn’t even have one pair of shoes. So, the first thing shoes remind me of are all the little things you and I take for granted and for which we have never thanked God. The second thing shoes remind me of is my brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ. Isaiah 52:7 says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” Think about your feet. Do you have feet that are attractive? Feet aren’t normally the most flattering parts of our bodies. Some are funny-shaped or are flat or have corns, and some even smell.
Sometimes this is what the Body of Christ can look like on the outside just like those ugly, exposed feet of ours. God’s Word says that his people’s feet are beautiful NOT because of what they look like on the outside, but what those feet are achieving in bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. I know we all have our warts, and sometimes it’s not especially easy to be in a relationship with each other, but there are many wonderful blessings to being a part of the Body of Christ. And so, the second thing shoes do is to remind me to thank God for all of you. The third thing shoes remind me of is Jesus. Why? Because he willingly came and walked in our shoes. Imagine this: Jesus laid aside his crown and traded all of heaven for a pair of dusty sandals. Then, on the night before his crucifixion, he took off his disciples’ shoes and washed their feet even the feet of his betrayer. The very next day, in the most amazing act of love the universe has ever witnessed, he allowed the Roman soldiers to take off his sandals and nail his feet to a cross. In a literal sense, Jesus did walk in our shoes, because we were the ones who were supposed to die on that cross. So, shoes remind me to thank Jesus for being willing to walk in our shoes. And, finally, shoes remind me to walk back each day and express my gratitude to Jesus for what he has done for me! A devout king was disturbed by the
ingratitude of his royal court. He prepared a large banquet for them. When everyone was seated, by prearrangement, a beggar shuffled into the hall, sat down at the king’s table, and gorged himself with food. Then, without saying a word, he left the room. The guests were furious. The king replied, “That beggar has done only once to an earthly king what each of you does 3 times each day to God. You sit there at the table and eat until you are satisfied. Then you walk away without recognizing God, or expressing one word of thanks to Him.” And it’s true, isn’t it? It seems the more we have, the less we see our need to thank God. So, shoes are a reminder to me to walk back, day after day after day, to thank God in Jesus Christ for what he has done for me. The next time you change your shoes, let it be a reminder to be thankful: thankful for the little things that we take for granted, thankful for each other, thankful for Jesus who walked in our shoes. When we put on our shoes, let it be a reminder to us, to walk back and thank God for all that he has done for us. Pastor Sue Mackey is a native North Dakotan and an ordained United Methodist minister. In her 43-year career, she has served United Methodist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations in the area, and now serves the Langdon Presbyterian Church (since 2012). She lives in rural Hampden, has two sons and seven grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.
Obituaries
The Borderland Press ber 16, 2023, in Devils Lake, N.D., for Joni Leean Haugland, who died September 11, 2023, at her home in Devils Lake. Burial was at Storlie Cemetery, rural Hampden, N.D. Joni was born in Devils Lake, N.D., on February 14, 1965, along with her twin sister, Jodi, to Wayne & Diana (Hoffman) Haugland. She grew up in the Hampden, N.D., area and attended the Hampden Public School, Alsen Public School, and graduated from Munich Public School. Joni achieved a Bachelor and Associate Degree of Medical and Legal Secretary at Lake Region Community College in Devils Lake, N.D.
Joni Haugland
A funeral service was held Septem-
After graduating from college, Joni tember 10, 2023. Kenny, as he was fondly known, was a true legend, a hero in his own right, and a master of humor. His presence was extraordinary and exceptional, and there was never a dull moment when he was around. For those who were privileged to know him, he wasn’t just a close friend; he was a constant source of support and entertainment with unshakable confidence and no filter.
Kenneth L. Tetrault
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023, with a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Friday, September 22, 2023, all at the United Lutheran Church in Walhalla, N.D., for Kenneth L. Tetrault, 74, of Walhalla, who passed away September 10, 2023, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, N.D. With heavy hearts and a mix of emotions, we share the news of Kenneth Leonard Tetrault’s passing on Sep-
Kenny burst onto the scene on October 19, 1948, just 40 minutes after his twin sister, Penelope. Born to Hilda and Leonard Tetrault of Walhalla, Kenneth and Penelope, lovingly dubbed “Kenny and Penny,” ignited a whirlwind of excitement within their family. They were a dynamic duo right from the start! Myrna, their older sister, was always seen sporting a bow in her hair. However, when these two troublemaking sidekicks entered the scene, life shifted gears, and bows vanished as there was no longer time for hair accessories. Kenneth hightailed it out of Walhalla High School in 1966, diploma in hand, and joined the Navy with a strong interest in submarines and riverboats. From ‘66 to ‘70, he embarked and at 5:00 p.m.
Carol Fern Goodman A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 23rd at 2:00 p.m, with a visitation from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Friday, September 22, 2023, all at United Lutheran Church in Langdon, N.D., for Carol Fern Goodman, 76, of Milton, N.D., who passed away peacefully Sunday, September 17th, 2023, at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn. Burial will follow the service on Saturday at the Milton Memorial Cemetery
Carol was born March 11, 1947, in Langdon, N.D., to Charles and Fern (Einarson) Stabo. She graduated from Milton High School in 1965 and then attended North Dakota State University from 1965 – 1969, earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Home Economics. While at NDSU, she was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority, a Bison cheerleader, and the 1967 Little International Queen. Carol married her high school sweetheart, Bernie Goodman, on May 31, 1969. She lived in Fargo, N.D., during their first year of marriage while Bernie served in Vietnam. It was at NDSU that she began a lengthy professional career, working as the assistant for the Dean of Women. Upon Bernie’s return from Vietnam, they continued to live in Fargo as he finished graduate school at NDSU. In the spring of 1972, they moved home to farm north of Milton, N.D. A few years later, they began a family, having two boys, Greg and Brett. They raised their boys on the farm and spent much time following their sports schedules, instilling a sense of community, making sure they understood the value of hard
Nancy Haraseth
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, N.D., for Nancy Haraseth, 79, of Osnabrock, N.D., who passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Fargo, N.D. Nancy Marie Taylor was born February 6, 1944, to Lorne and Ruby (Kampen) Taylor. She attended school in Osnabrock and graduated in 1962. After graduation she attended the University of North Dakota for a short
cared for children for a couple of families in the Devils Lake area. Also during this time, she sang & played in the family band with her father and Jodi at many weekend gigs, weddings, and any other occasions until 1990. To this day, Joni and Jodi sang at many church weddings, funerals, and events. Joni also sang with the River Road band led by Sue Schwab and Amy Azure. In 1990, Joni began working for the Haugland, Halbach, and Halbach Law Firm in Devils Lake. Joni appreciated and cared for the people she worked with at the law office. In 2014 when the Law Firm closed, Joni began working for the Law Enforcement Center in Devils Lake where she was currently served on 3 patrols “underwater adventures” with the USS Permit SSN594 and USS SEA DRAGON SSN-584. He was a “force” during his Navy days and had his own way of doing things. There was the Navy way…then there was “Maddog’s way”. He married Virginia Einarson on May 11, 1974. They started their marriage in Grafton, moved to Park River, and eventually they found their way back to his hometown of Walhalla. After he moved back, he became the city superintendent. More often than not, he forgot your name, but he had an uncanny ability to pinpoint your house and precisely locate your water meter! Kenny excelled at outsmarting fish and deer and was a talented artist and sculptor, known as CreaturemanKT. He started out sculpting white-tailed deer, eventually evolving into the creation of Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer and a range of other Christmas decorations. His work expanded to include iconic landmarks in Walhalla. Many of you will remember Kenny for sculpting two of the most well-known and loved landmarks in Walhalla: the life-size wrought-iron moose and the elk. With these sculptures, Kenny proudly helped embrace work, and traveling on many family trips. Carol’s professional career extended over 50 years. After moving back to Milton, she was employed by Western Electric as the public relations director for the Stanley R. Mickelsen SAFEGUARD Complex (SRMSC) in Nekoma, N.D., through 1975. After taking a few years off to raise her boys, she returned to her career as the executive director of the Langdon Chamber of Commerce in 1991. In 1997, she accepted the position as the director of the Cavalier County Job Development Authority (CCJDA), a role that she served until 2013. She continued working for CCJDA in a consultant role focused on the re-development of the SRMSC in Nekoma. Her dedication to this project resulted in a sale of the property to Bitzero in July 2022. Even with the sale, she continued to assist the new owners as they navigated their project, something that she was doing up until her passing. Her career included numerous boards and recognitions. She served on the State Board of Ag Research, ND Governor’s Military Task Force, chair of time. She married Robert Haraseth in 1964. Nancy worked for the First State Bank of Munich, now Horizon Bank, for many years. Upon her retirement, she was the first female senior vice president of the bank. Nancy was also the mayor of Osnabrock for several years. Upon her retirement, she enjoyed spending her time working in
Friday, September 22, 2023 - Page - A9 employed. The people at the Law Enforcement Center were Joni’s second family. They helped her when family was unable to, whether that be giving her a ride home from work, moving furniture, or checking on her when her family worried about her. Joni valued their friendship, and her family is very grateful that they were a part of her life.
Haugland, Michelle (Trent) Askelson, Anthony (Meghann) McCloud, Adam McCloud, Sara (Daniel) Hogan, Alex Kurtz, Ethan Unruh, Dylan (Tabitha) Unruh, Haley (Robert) Boyd, Hunter Haider, Hanna Haider; along with many great-nieces and great-nephews. Joni was also a godparent to Michael Haugland, Michelle (Trent) Askelson, and Sara (Daniel) Hogan.
Joni is survived by her father, Wayne Haugland, of Hampden, N.D.; brother Tory Haugland of Devils Lake, N.D.; sisters: Jodi (Richard) Kurtz of St. Michael, N.D., Tanya (Mark) Pero of Duluth, Minn., Trisa (Jason) Unruh of Aberdeen, S.D., Janna (Andrew) Haider of Munich, N.D.; nieces and nephews: Amanda Haugland, Michael
Joni was preceded in death by her mother, Diana (Hoffman) Haugland; grandparents Earl and Norma Haugland and Archie and Alma Hoffman; godparent and uncle Ronald Lunde; and uncle Gary Haugland.
Walhalla as the unofficial moose and elk capital of North Dakota. Kenny was also the artist of the famous photo favorite blue moose located in front of The Blue Moose Bar and Grill in East Grand Forks, Minn. Kenny’s sculptures remain prominently cherished and valued landmarks.
his ability to bring laughter to those around him, unwavering dedication to the ones he loved, and having no patience when it came to getting things done. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories, as well as four things to always remember: 1. Stay cool 2. Don’t get excited 3. Stay ahead of the pressure 4. Don’t do anything stupid!
Kenneth was known to be full of baloney and an impressive amount of knowledge and experiences. He never let an opportunity slip by without dishing out his wisdom and wit to those nearby, whether they were interested or not. On multiple occasions, it was suggested he should write a book titled, “The Right Way to Do Things.” If you ever asked Kenneth how many kids he had, he’d tell you six, but then he decided to trade two of them for a snowmobile! His children, the Fantastic Four, are in mourning without their best friend and father and include: Lori Fecho (Brandon), Chad, Charlie, and Chelsey Tetrault. He also left four grandchildren: Darian Casavant (Josh), Ty Domben, Maren, and Gage Fecho, plus one great-grandson, Cutter Casavant.
Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, handled arrangements.
He is survived by his children, sisters Myrna Stremick and Penny (Dwight) Leier, grandchildren, one great-grandchild, many beloved nieces and nephews, and his Angel on Earth, Michelle, VSL. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Virginia Tetrault, brother-in-law Philip Stremick, and nephew Mathew Stremick. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to any Walhalla non-profit organization, Make Walhalla Great Again!, Faith In Action, Park River Bible Camp, or the Pembina County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Online guestbook available at www. askewfuneralhome.com.
Kenneth Tetrault will be remembered for his vibrant spirit, artistic ability, the Rural Leadership of ND, past president of the Economic Developers of ND, and the advisory committee for Northeast TrainND. Her recognitions included the State Meritorious Service Medal from the North Dakota National Guard and the Joseph A. Chapman Leadership Award. Her work touched many projects in the area, including the designation of Cavalier County becoming a USDA Champion Community, the development of a wind farm, and the assistance in the development of the Victor Sturlaugson NDSU Research Center in Langdon. In her private life, she continued to serve her community - playing piano and organ for Milton Lutheran since age 14, board member for the NDSU Development Foundation, Milton Legion Auxiliary, P.E.O. and numerous other local boards and organizations. Her two favorite projects included working with her father and others in writing the Milton history book and the construction of the Milton Area Memorial Veterans Monument. Carol loved her family, friends, and community. She loved to read, travel, attend NDSU football games, play her yard, reading, working on projects in her home, and telling people about her perfect grandchildren. Surviving Nancy are her daughter, Carmen (Chris) Haraseth Oen, of Fargo, N.D., and her grandchildren: Alex Miller, Taylor Miller, Ben Miller, and Ashley Miller. She was preceded in
piano, attend her grandchildren’s sporting and musical events, numerous landscaping projects, and most of all, spending time with her husband on their patio in the evenings. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and the community that she loved. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Fern Stabo; sisterin-law Marcia Eagleson; brother-in-law Boyd Eagleson; and brother-in-law Dennis Goodman. She is survived by her husband, Bernie Goodman; sister Kathy (Gary) Hapip of Tempe, Ariz.; sons Greg (Sara) Goodman of Langdon, N.D., and Brett (Melissa) Goodman of Fargo, N.D.; six grandchildren: Gage, Quinn, Zachery, Catelyn, Ella, and Summer; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Carol F. Goodman Memorial Music Scholarship or Milton Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com . death by her parents, son Chris, and husband Robert. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
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FALL SPORTS
Cardinal cross country team is cruising By Coach Daren Christianson
The Cardinal cross country team is cruising through the fall season. We have had many personal best times and personal best finishes already this year. In the last week, we have had three first place finishes and multiple top five and top 20 finishes. The week was highlighted with Brock Freer winning the meet in Larimore, Kartheek Chapara taking 13th, and Noah Foster finishing 19th. For the girl's division in Larimore, Jane Sillers got 10th, Olivia Lorenz 11th and Kate Sillers 16th. Kennen Forest and Kadence Wirth also finished in the top 20 in the JV division. The Grafton meet was highlighted with a firstplace finish for Rudy Moser and a top five finish for Jane Sillers. Being limited to two competitions per week, we took two runners to Grahams Island to run the race hosted by Devils Lake High School. The Cardinals had an excellent showing with Brock Freer winning the boys meet and Rudy Moser taking fourth place. The Cardinals will run on Sept. 21 in Cavalier and will host a meet on Sept. 25 at the Langdon Country Club. The meet will start with an elementary run at 4:00 p.m., followed by JV and Varsity competitions.
Rudy Moser and Jane Sillers. Submitted photo.
Brock Freer won the meet in Larimore. Submitted photo.
CROSS COUNTRY
The Cardinal Cross Country team is doing a free running camp for the elementary school students grade 3-6 the week leading up to our home meet. All children in grades 3-6 are eligible for the race on the 25th regardless of if they attended the running camp or not. Come out and support the Cardinals, enjoy the concessions and see some great competition at the Harvey Hope Invitational Cross Country Meet on Sept. 25 at the Langdon Country Club.
The Cardinals had an excellent showing at the Graham’s Island on Devils Lake run with Rudy Moser taking fourth place and Brock Freer winning first place.
Jake’s Take on Sports
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Thunder Strong for the Hatton-Northwood Volleyball team We start this week with news that I’m sure most of you have heard by now; the Hatton-Northwood volleyball team bus was involved in a crash near Petersburg on Sept. 14. It was shocking to all of us, and it’s a miracle that all
from the team and its coaching staff not only survived but made it through without any life-threatening injuries. On top of it all, the Hatton-Northwood girls golf team had an emotional win at the Region 3 Golf Meet held at Creel Bay Golf Course in Devils Lake on Sept. 18. The Thunder team fought through lots of adversity, was missing two of its players that were injured in the accident, and still ended up taking second place. This gave them a berth in the State B Tournament starting Sept. 25 in Mapleton. It’s a great feel-good story, considering everything that had happened leading up to the event. Langdon-Edmore-Munich just missed getting to state by a couple of shots and took fourth. Two golfers from Langdon did qualify as individual golfers because they placed in the top ten at the tourney, Nadia Lewis and Taryn Romfo. Congrats to the Park River Area team, who won the meet. They are coached by former Langdon teacher and coach
Lisa Krile. It’s been a tough week for many in our area, but we are at the very least happy that the girls and team are going to be okay. A big shout out to all of our wonderful bus drivers that get our kids to and from school and to all of the many activities safely. They don’t get thanked nearly enough.
seems to fly by, and it certainly is true for the high school football season. Langdon-Edmore-Munich will have their last two games of the season on the road at Thompson Oct. 6 then at Carrington on Oct. 12, which will be played on a Thursday due to having trouble finding officials.
Cardinals football team moves to 5-0, Senior Night coming on Sept. 29 In the first varsity meeting between the two teams in 13 years, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football team defeated the Cavalier Tornadoes 42-0 on Sept. 15. There was a great crowd on hand to see their first meeting since 2010. That game was the second to last home contest for the Cardinals this season. The Cards will have their last regular season home game on Sept. 29 versus Grafton, which will also be Senior Night. We’ll talk about more that next week. Again, as we always say, this stuff just
Harvey Hope Invitational Cross Country at the LCC Sept. 25 The Langdon Country Club will be busy on Sept. 25, as the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals cross country team will host their annual Harvey Hope Invitational Meet on that day. The day will begin at 4:00 p.m. with some junior high and youth running followed by the varsity. The Cards have had some great highlights lately. Rudy Moser and Brock Freer have both won meets on the individual boys events in Grafton and Devils Lake, respectively. The program has also started a grade school running club/camp that will show their stuff.
Best of luck to all runners, and let’s hope for some nice weather. Lots of great elk hunting stories in our region In this week’s issue of the paper, you will find some monster elk that were harvested all around the area from the Pembina Gorge to Vang to down by Milton. It’s amazing hearing the stories of how each one was taken down and more amazing is how they got the animals home. From having to quarter things up to using a side-by-side with a winch - lots of interesting tales. For all of these hunters, getting an elk with a bow is a once in a lifetime experience, and it sounds like there will be more on the way. As more hunting seasons open for various wildlife, we wish all hunters good luck, and we hope everyone stays safe! “See ya!” next week!
Sports
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The Borderland Press
Lady Cards beat NB Eagles 3-0 in battle of area teams L-E-M also takes third overall, NB second in consolation bracket at Valley City Tourney By Jake Kulland
Photos by Larry Stokke.
In their annual regular season matchup, the North Border Eagles came to Langdon to face the Cardinals on Sept. 14. After a very competitive first set and a fairly close set two, the Lady Cards swept the Eagles 25-22, 25-16 and 25-13. Langdon-Edmore-Munich also had a win earlier against North Prairie in Rolla on Sept. 12, winning that conference match by a sweep 25-18, 25-10 and 25-15. The Farmers and Merchants Players of the Game for that match were Meredith Romfo of the Cardinals and Madi Samuelson from the Cougars. Both players are from the Calvin and Sarles area (Border Central Spartans, HELLO!) and live very close to each other but play on different teams. North Border also played on Sept. 12 at Hillsboro-Central Valley, but that is the night that the lights went out at the Central Valley school. The match with H-CV will be completed on Sept. 26 with the Burros leading 2-0 and winning in set three 9-8. Both the Cards and Eagles played in the Valley City Optimists Tournament on Sept. 16 with Langdon-Edmore-Munich taking third place, losing to Northern Cass in a close match in the semifinals then beating Park River-Fordville-Lankin for third place. Lady Cards setter Jalynn Swanson has been piling up the double-doubles this season, and she had three in the Valley City tourney. North Border got put into the consolation bracket in VC, losing to Wyndmere-Lidgerwood in the consolation championship match. North Border was to play at Hatton-Northwood in Pembina on Sept. 19, but due to the bus crash involving the H-N team the week before, that match was postponed until a later date. The Eagles will play at Thompson on Sept. 21 then play in Cavalier against the Tornadoes on Sept. 25. Langdon-Edmore-Munich played at Benson County on Sept. 19 and are at Four Winds-Minnewaukan on Sept. 26. They will also play in the Des Lacs-Burlington Tournament on Sept. 29-30.
Jalynn Swanson ended the night with 84 assists over North Border.
Megan Misson passes the ball to a teammate in the games against the Cards.
Jaya Henderson serves up an ace against North Border Sept. 14th.
Merideth Romfo passes the ball to a teammate in the Cards win over the Eagles in Langdon.
Jenna Fraser had 14 assists 2 aces and10 digs against The Cards in Langdon.
Peyton Hall had 7 back row digs against the Eagles.
Payton Reis sends the ball to an empty space for a point against the Cards.
LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 25-2525, NORTH BORDER 22-16-13 Kills -- LEM: Cora Badding 21, Jaya Henderson 7, Aubrey Badding 5, Claire Chaput 5, Hillary Haaven 4, Jalynn Swanson 4, Meredith Romfo 1; NB: Keira Moore 6, Megan Misson 4, Payton Reis 2, Taelyn Dunnigan 1 Assists -- LEM: Swanson 36, Henderson 4; NB: Jenna Fraser 14 Aces -- LEM: Payton Hall 4, Romfo 4, Jaya Henderson 2, C. Badding 2, Tal-
Sept. 14th was Buddy Nite at the home game against North Border. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Caylee Berg with a dig against the Cards Sept. 14th in Langdon.
lia Johnston 2, Haaven 1; NB: Reis 2, Fraser 2, Misson 1 Digs -- LEM: Romfo 20, Henderson 11, Swanson 11, Badding 6, Haaven 5, Hall 5; NB: Moore 13, Fraser 10, Caylee Berg 8, Dunnigan 8, Reis 6, Misson 4 LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 25-2525, NORTH PRAIRIE 18-10-15 Kills -- LEM: Henderson 9, C. Badding 9, A. Badding 7, Haaven 4, Chaput 3
Cora Badding tips the ball back over the net in the Cards win over NB.
Assists -- LEM: Swanson 25, Romfo 2 Aces -- LEM: Romfo 5, Swanson 4, C. Badding 4, Hall 3, Henderson 1 Digs -- LEM: Henderson 13, Haaven 8, Hall 7, Romfo 7, C. Badding 6, Swanson 5, Johnston 2, Chaput 2 Keira Moore makes one of her 13 digs against the Cards.
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Sports
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History was made and a rivalry was rekindled when the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals hosted the Cavalier Tornadoes in Region 2A football on Sept. 15. In the first varsity meeting between the two teams in over a decade, the Cardinals played very well on both sides of the ball, winning 42-0. With the win, Langdon-Edmore-Munich stays unbeaten on the season with a record of 5-0, while the Tornadoes dropped to 2-3. The Cards have three of their last four games on the road, starting with playing at Park River on Sept. 22. Senior Night for the
Mason Romfo had a 67 yard punt return to score 6 for the Cards. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jayden Lee sacks Cavalier's quarterback Breckon Thorpe. Photo by Larry Stokke.
FOOTBALL
CARDS CRUISE TO 42-0 WIN OVER CAVALIER IN FIRST MEETING SINCE 2010 By Jake Kulland
Cardinals will be Sept. 29 at home versus Grafton. Against Cavalier, the Cards took the opening kickoff and went right down the field and scored, not having to even have a third down with Mason Romfo capping off a 79-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run. After stopping the Tornadoes near mid-field, the Cards would go down and score again on a touchdown pass from Rayce Worley to Cody Amble. From there, Langdon-Edmore-Munich would score at will with Romfo again getting into the end zone on a pass from Worley, along with TDs from Nick Kingzett on a reception plus Worley and Jax Johnson on touchdown runs. Defensively, the Cardinals got their first shut out of the season, holding Cavalier out of the end zone and also holding to just 64 yards of total offense. Jayden Lee and Theo Romfo, who saw his first action of the season, each had a sack. The only real blemish of the game was Worley throwing his first interception of the season, which now compares to an incredible 16 touchdown passes. He also went over 1,000 yards passing for the year. Worley and Romfo combined for 100 yards rushing on the night. Cavalier had seven penalties for 55 yards. The Farmer and Merchants State Bank player of the game honor went to the Cardinals offense line of Kadyn Hein, Dawson Hein, Parker Rime, Chase Moen and Reed Scherr.
LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 42, CAVALIER 0 C -- 0 0 0 0 -- 0 LEM -- 8 21 7 6 -- 42
Eli Johnson tackles Talan Devin for a turnover in downs in the Cards' win over Cavalier Sept. 15 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.
#44 Cole Welsh and a flock of Cardinals take down Tornado Mason Carter . Photo by Larry Stokke.
LEM -- Mason Romfo 1 run (Rayce Worley run) LEM -- Cody Amble 9 pass from Worley (Nick Kingzett run) LEM -- Romfo 11 pass from Worley (Jax Johnson kick) LEM -- Kingzett 43 pass from Worley (Johnson kick) LEM -- Worley 1 run (Johnson kick) LEM -- Johnson 4 run (Run failed) Rushing -- LEM: Rayce Worley 10-53, Mason Romfo 8-54, Cole Welsh 6-15, Jax Johnson 4-8, Miles Fincher 2-36, Keaton Ullyott 2-7, Tanner McDonald 1-9, Jayden Lee 1-9, Nick Kingzett 1-8, Jake Sanders 1-2; C: Logan Werner 10-31, Brecken Thorpe 7-(-12), Aidan Werner 4-22, JJ Thorpe 3-(-1), Mason Carter 1-(-3), Jack Gunderson 1-0 Passing -- LEM: Worley 10-16-128-1 3 TDs, Johnson 0-1-0-0; C: B. Thorpe 3-8-26-0 Receiving -LEM: Romfo 5-60, Cody Amble 3-17, Kingzett 2-51; C: Talan Devine 2-30, Zack Anderson 1-(-4)
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Eagles get early lead then lose to North Prairie 60-22 By Jake Kulland
After playing well their last couple of games with wins over Midway-Minto and St. John, the North Border Eagles football team hosted a very tough North Prairie team in Walhalla on Sept. 15. The Cougars had recently been ranked number one in the state in 9-man football but lost their quarterback for the season when Jeff Rosinski tore his ACL ligament of his left knee in a game against New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock the week before. The Eagles surprised North Prairie by jumping out to 16-14 after the first quarter, but the Cougars recovered and outscored North Border 46-6 the rest of the way to win 60-22. With the loss, the Eagles record dropped to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in Region 2 games. They will play at North Star in Leeds on Sept. 22 in a game that got moved from Cando due to the new North Star sports complex not quite being ready yet. The Eagles next home game is Sept. 29 in Walhalla versus Four Winds. In the game with North Prairie, the Eagles jumped out to an early 8-0 lead after Grant Cosley connected with his younger brother, Weston, from 43 yards with Kaden Moore catching the 2-point conversion. After the Cougars scored the next two TDs, Grant Cosley scored on a five-yard rush and ran in the two pointer to give North Border a 16-14 lead after the first quarter.
NP -- Mattson 5 run (Run failed) NB -- G. Cosley 5 run (G. Cosley run) NP -- Mattson 3 run (Mattson run) NP -- Havlin DeLong 5 run (Mattson run) NB -- W. Cosley 52 pass from G. Cosley (Pass failed) NP -- Mattson 49 run (Mattson run) NP -- DeLong 16 run (Mattson run) NP -- DeLong 40 run (DeLong pass
from Mattson) NP -- DeLong 15 run (Pass failed) Rushing -- NB: Grant Cosley 11-14, Kakela 4-43, Brody Berg 4-1, Kaden Moore 3-10; Passing -- NB: G. Cosley 7-16-223-1 2 TDs Receiving -- NB: Weston Cosley 3-110, Moore 2-72, Berg 1-42, Grayson Ohman 1-(-4) Photos by Larry Stokke.
Grayson Ohmann makes a diving tackle on a North Prairie Cougar Sep 15th in Walhalla.
New Cougars quarterback Blake Mattson, who moved there from the running back spot, got things going with two rushing touchdowns, and Havin DeLong would later score four more. The only other North Border score was on another long pass from Grant to Weston Cosley, this time from 52 yards away. Grant Cosley threw for 223 yards in the loss, while Kolter Kakela was the leading rusher with 43 yards on four carries.
Weston Cosley had 110 yards receiving and two TDs against North Prairie.
NORTH PRAIRIE 60, NORTH BORDER 22
NP -- 14 24 22 0 -- 60 NB -- 16 6 0 0 -- 22 NB -- Weston Cosley 43 pass from Grant Cosley (Kaden Moore pass from G. Cosley) NP -- Cole Henderson 55 pass from Blake Mattson (Mattson run)
Kolter Kakela carried the ball for a first down.
Grant Cosley tackles the NP ball carrier for a loss in yardage.
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NB youth football This was the last home game of the season for North Border youth football, the Eagles walked away with the win. Their last game was played in Langdon on Sept. 21. Photos by Ashley Schafer.
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Langdon Area School District #23 Board Report - Newspaper Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount Apple, Inc. MacBook Pro 1,849.00 Apptegy, Inc Thrillshare School Website 7,004.00 Blick Art Materials HS/MS Art Supplies 3,117.08 Borderland Press, The Publish Annual Report 22.65 Braunberger, Emily Kindergarten Supplies-Braunberger 239.65 Braunberger, Jordan Counselor Office Supplies 166.04 BSN Sports LLC HS/ES PE Equipment 736.00 CarQuest of Langdon Prime Guard/Sprayer 206.88 Cavalier County Sheriff's Department Fingerprints x 6 180.00 Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Outlets in Office Area 2,032.86 City of Langdon July 23 Water/Sewer/Garbage/Lights 932.60 Cobblestone Inn and Suites Drivers Education Instructor 88.20 Dacotah Paper Company Copy Paper 1,821.60 Discovery Education Inc. Subscription 1,500.00 Dollar General- Regons 410526 Steam Camp Supplies 76.50 Farmers Union Oil Co. VB & GBB League Travel/Tech Travel 85.13 Flinn Scientific Inc. Science Supplies-Hope 164.05 FP Mailing Solutions Aug-Oct 2023 Postage Machine Rental 179.85 Hintz, Brad FB vs Bishop Ryan 8/18/23 96.40 Hiway Laundry Entry Mat Cleaning 160.00 KNDK Radio Help Wanted Ads 352.00 Knowski, Joe FB vs Bishop Ryan 8/18/23 96.40 Kram, Amy FACS Class Supplies: Scissors/Markers/Et 1,147.24 Langdon Building Center Wall Anchor/Tappits/Porch Paint 75.48 Langdon Hardware and Rental Paint/Rollers/Brushes/Air Filters/Drain 827.79 LASD Foundation Memorial for Leona Beauchamp 50.00 Leevers Foods Summer Steam Camp Supplies 34.74 Lehmann, Jerad FB vs Bishop Ryan 8/18/23 96.40 Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. Welding Cylinder Lease 379.15 Magic-Wrighter, Inc. Annual PCI Compliance and Merchant Fee 350.00 Meridian Student Planners Elementary School Student Planners 624.00 Montana-Dakota Utilities August 2023 Natural Gas Bills 95.58 ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation Background Check LM 165.00 ND Educational Services Cooperative 23-24 Membership Fee 246.00 NDSBA Legal Direct Legal Opinion Regarding Language in Hand 78.00 Network Services Company Isolator Repair Kit 1,600.23 Olson, Rich CTE Conference 970.25 One More Story, Inc. Subscription 450.00 Online Dakota Information Network Statewide Database Access 184.00 Ottertail Power Company July 2023 Electric Bill 6,717.53 Popplers Music Store Hawaiian Beach Party Return 295.75 Privratsky, Scott FB vs Bishop Ryan 8/18/23 179.89 Ramada Bismarck Hotel CTE Conference Motel 176.40 Scholastic, Inc. FACS Scholastic Choices 156.59 School Specialty, LLC FACS Supplies-Kram 2,293.71 Schroeder Furniture LLC Adhesive/Laminate Plank 267.02 Sign-It Nameplates for Classrooms 203.00 Swiontek, Steve FB vs Bishop Ryan 8/18/23 96.40 TCI MS Science Teacher License 825.00 United Communications LAES Switch Upgrade 4,464.01 44,156.05 44,156.05 Building Fund Ricard Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. LAES Outside Faucet 1,932.10 1,932.10 1,932.10
The Borderland Press
LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT MEETING MINUTES August 16, 2023 5:00 p.m. Langdon Eagles Club Present: Dave Hart, Daren Bachman, Dawn Kruk, Abby Borchardt, Loren Fetsch, Tiffany Hetletved, Cindy Stremick, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Jacy Bata (Elem. Principal), Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.) Visitors: Jayne Kitchin, Kari Henderson, Rachel Avdem, Mandy Howatt, Jenny Romfo, Mary Adam, Sina Lawson, Jim Hoffarth, Craig Thompson. Visitors were welcomed and thanked for attending. Introductions began with Board President, Dave Hart and continued around the room. Dave Hart reviewed expectations and consistency with following policy and asked Board members to state their opinions. He reviewed the Board Attorney, Amy De Kok’s, recommendation with giving Board members information regarding information sensitive situations. Dave can give a broad explanation to let the Board know that a specific situation is being dealt with by the Administration. Daren stated that he’s had a conversation with the States Attorney to create an open line of communication. Jacy Bata reviewed where the Elementary is currently with Standards Based Learning, grades K-12, adding that she is not comfortable moving forward with adding grades until they are ready. Daren Christianson stated that the roofing guy was in today. The Elementary School roof has possibly 1-3 years of life left to it and the Middle/ High School roof has approximately 5-7 years of life left to it. He is waiting for quotes to replace by the square foot. The Elementary school office safety was discussed and possible updates that could be investigated. Daren Christianson reviewed upcoming retiring staff after this school year Notice to Creditors Notice to Creditors in the District Court of Cavalier County, State of North Dakota in the matter of the estate of Gary A. Peterson deceased Notice is hereby given that Barbara J. Peterson is personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the personal representative of the estate. Barbara J. Peterson 9085 Hwy 1 Langdon, ND 58249
stating that we have room for efficiency with current staff. Ethen stated that he is going to see 7-15 new students in the High School this fall, and Jacy added that she’s seeing several new students in the Elementary as well. Daren Christianson stated that a new suburban purchase has been put into the budget. There was discussion on the need and if the District could afford the purchase. Abby Borchardt asked about the Elementary playground ADA compliance and sidewalk rules. The Building Committee will need to look at requests. Jacy has asked the Eagles for a gaga ball pit for the Elementary. Discussion moved towards recess times and age groups. Dave requested that Board members let him know by Monday if they would like to change Committees or not be on a specific Committee. The weight room lifting program through the summer was reviewed. Lack of instruction was a complaint. There will be discussions on expectations. FBLA was discussed and the lack of a program with the District with students not showing interest. Ethen is currently the Student Council advisor. He reviewed homecoming. There is still a need for Honor Society, and Speech advisors. Emily Braunberger and Kim Hart have agreed to be Co-Drama advisors this year. Lucas Mikklesen is the new Elementary football coach with Matt Mitzel. Ethen stated that 7th graders are no longer allowed to bring their own device to school as the District will provide a device. The goal is to move up each grade when possible. He added that cybersecurity will be a class next year. The next Board meeting will be Monday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room. Meeting Adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Board President Business Manager Public notice of budget hearing IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CITY OF Munich TAXPAYERS. A public hearing to consider increasing the 2024 City of Munich property tax levy by .76% will be held in the Conference Room at Ambulance Center, 505 Main Street on Monday October 2, 2023, at 7:00p.m. The Park Mill Levy will be decreased by .14 %. Citizens will have an opportunity to present oral or written comments regarding the property tax levy. The proposed expenditures in the Preliminary Budget of the City of Munich are as follows: General Government $144280.02, Park Board $31383.04 Total $175663.06. Attest: Doris Greenwood, City Auditor (Sept. 20, 2023)
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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 24, 2023 Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Abby Borchardt, Tiffany Hetletved, Loren Fetsch, Daren Bachman, Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), Jacy Bata (Elem Principal), Daren Christianson (Supt.), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.). Visitors: Sarah Hinnenkamp. Board member Cindy Stremick called the July 24, 2023, Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all attendees. Cindy Stremick requested nominations for Board President for the 2023-2024 school year. Loren Fetsch nominated Dave Hart. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Abby Borchardt nominated Tiffany Hetletved. Motion failed for lack of a second. Cindy Stremick called for the vote on Dave Hart’s nomination and second. Roll call vote unanimously carried with Dave Hart recusing himself. Dave Hart requested nominations for Board Vice President for the 2023-2024 school year. Loren Fetsch nominated Tiffany Hetletved. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the May 17, 2023, and June 26, 2023, regular Board meeting minutes as presented. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to rescind the amendment to the May 17, 2023, regular Board minutes to read as originally presented, “we are currently a one-to-one school”. Loren Fetsch rescinded his second to the amendment. Rescinded motion was unanimously carried. Abby Borchardt made a motion to correct Dawn Kruk’s name under New Business in the May 17th minutes. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the June 26th minutes as presented. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. She reviewed the total Elementary project costs to be the approved $2.7 million with construction and engineering fees together. Shauna Schneider stated that the Building Fund has no more funds to put towards the Elementary project and the General Fund will be required to pay the bills from this point forward. The General Fund has been carrying the
Building Fund in past years, not to this extent, adding this will deplete the General Fund. She reviewed the preliminary budget numbers for expenses and revenues for the 2023-2024 school year. Shauna Schnieder stated that the District audit for 2022-2023 will start the beginning of August with the auditors onsite August 15th and 16th. Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the visitor attending the meeting. Preview Agenda: President Dave Hart added Activity Committee under Committee Reports, Catholic Charities Contract and Business Manager Intent to Rehire under New Business. Communications: A letter was received from the NDSBA congratulating Shauna Schneider on her Business Manager recertification. Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Custodian Progress in Buildings, Summer School/Programs, Elementary Project, Staffing for Kindergarten and Elementary Special Education. He added that he will be doing a walk through the Elementary with Sarah Hinnenkamp on Wednesday and have a radio blurb. Daren Christianson stated that its important that we let our public know that we’ve expended all our money in the Building Fund, and we are using General Fund monies for any expenditures from this point forward. He added that we are on schedule to have teachers in the classrooms on August 14th. He stated that United Telephone may need to come in to make sure the access points for the internet are alright and our cameras are mounted right. Daren Christianson added that he is now the NESC governing Board Chairman. He stated that new staff members will be invited to the Board retreat. President Dave Hart requested the custodial staff be invited to the retreat as well. Kacy Kakela will be taking school pictures and Larry Stokke will be taking the athletic pictures. Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Student Schedules, Teacher Supplies, New Leave and PO Software Training, and Cardinal Hour. Jacy Bata’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Teacher Schedules, Teacher Supplies, Leave Requests/PO Training, Trainings in August, Classroom Set Ups, and Langdon Eagles Request. Committee: Daren Christianson reviewed the Budget and Finance Committee meeting stating that the Building Fund has been expended down to a level we do not want to go any lower. We are using General Fund monies to
Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting September 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) Call held with Surety for August 29 at 2:00 PM. The outcome of the 8/29 call was that City was prepared to declare a Contractor Default. Surety stepped in at that point to assist in solidifying the subcontractor and the schedule. Surety and Contractor are to provide an update on Monday, September 11, at 2:00 PM. Unless the correction of the work is scheduled imminently, the next step for the Commission will be to act on Section 3.2 of the Performance Bond and declare a Contractor Default, terminate the Construction Contract, and notify Surety. Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) The contractor and subcontractor have committed to September completion. Current schedule is for 2nd Street milling to occur on September 13 and paving on September 15. Underground Project Estimate and funding breakdown is ongoing. New Business Chamber of Commerce – request to close main street block of 3rd street from 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue for Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 4-6 p.m. Request granted. Building Permits - #5403 Theresa Hoffarth, #5404 Jackie Albrecht, #5405 Wheatland Estates, #5406 Rodney Agnes. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carries. A discussion regarding the old Curling Club – this property needs to be cleaned up. Quentin will give the owner a call to get cleaned up. A discussion regarding the green house on 9th Avenue was also held. Quentin will also call this owner and the City will move forward on this property at the next meeting.
Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, and Cody Schlittenhard. Department head present Tom Beauchamp, Shanne Gallagher and Gary Bimler. Also, present Sarah Hinnenkamp-Borderland Press, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney and RoxAnne Hoffarth- City Auditor. Pledge of Allegiance – J. Nowatzki let everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on August 28th, seconded by L. Henry. Motion carries. Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: Henry reports the guys went to Fargo today to pick up sander truck. Fire Department: Henry discussed the fire hydrant on frontage road. Also needing hydrant at Glenn’s Appliance. Hoffarth will check on that. Water and Sewer: No report. Sanitation: Hauled out a load of cardboard. We have hired a part-time employee; Tom wanted to thank the other departments for their help during the process. Cavalier is taking some loads of crushed concrete. Activity Center: No report. Police Department: Gallagher present to discuss how busy they have been. They are now fully staffed. Working on fund raising for K-9 unit. Auditors Report: Hoffarth walked through the new budget numbers that were given by the County. This puts us at the same as what we budgeted for 2023. L. Henry made the motion to approve the Final Budget as given. Seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried. Unfinished Business Citywide Street Project - Field data collection is ongoing.
pay the additional bills for the Building Fund. The Committee reviewed the preliminary budget for 20232024. Additional money was budgeted for the purchase of a new suburban to replace the old one as well as the additional expenses to pay for the Elementary Project. Daren Christianson stated that purchasing one vehicle a year whether it’s a minibus or a suburban is necessary to rotate out older vehicles. Ethen Askvig reviewed the Coop meeting with the Board stating that the Coop reviewed the yearly expenditures. The final cost for extracurriculars including all revenues received was over $400,000. He added that this is the last year of the current Coop agreement. Ethen Askvig moved into the Activities Committee meeting with the list of coaches to approve for the upcoming seasons. Tiffany Hetletved stated that the Committee strongly feels the requesting of a 4th coach needs to come to the Activities Committee and the Board for approval. Ethen Askvig reviewed the wording change that will be in the updated athletic handbook to read “extreme hair color”, instead of “extreme hair styles”. This was the recommendation of the School Board’s legal counsel. The appearance policy is fine with that change. The fundraising policy will state July 1st through June 30th instead of 1 year to clear up any confusion. Ethen Askvig added that the evaluations will be updated for the coaches to be sports specific. He stated that August 1st is the start of Girls’ Golf, Seth Hanson will be the Elementary Boys’ Basketball coach and Softball will be reviewed in the spring. Old Business: Shauna Schneider stated that the Board has the preliminary final numbers for 2022-2023 and once the audit is complete, the Board will approve the final budget. Daren Christianson reminded the Board to get topics for discussion at the retreat to him. The COVID Return to School Plan was reviewed by the Board. No changes at this time. Coaching contracts were reviewed for the 20232024 seasons. Abby Borchardt made a motion to approve the coaches as presented for the 2023-2024 seasons. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. New Business: Daren Christianson reviewed with the Board personal leave that he has remaining from the 20222023 school year of 72 hours and asked that those hours be extended into the 2023-2024 school year. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve extending Daren Christianson’s 82300-82311/6067260674/60712-60713 Payroll . 21186.24 •60676 LANGDON AREA HIGH SCHOOL | 75.00 • 60677 BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY | 1283.00 • 60678 CARQUEST OF LANGDON | 9.09 • 60679 CAVALIER COUNTY JDA | 2266.67 • 60680 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER | 20960.67 • 60681 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP. | 292.94 • 60682 DAHL TRUCKING PLUS | 864.26 • 60683 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO. | 2036.09 • 60684 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK | 3019.21 • 60685 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 | 11.46 • 60686 GLOBAL SAFETY NETWORK, INC. | 82.40 • 60687 HIWAY LAUNDRY | 128.80 • 60688 IRONHIDE EQUIPME | 1521.91 • 60690 LANGDON PRAIRIE HEALTH | 16.00 • 60691 MAR-KIT LANDFILL | 3219.00 • 60692 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS | 156.18 • 60693 MIKKELSEN BROTHERS | 4815.00 • 60694 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC | 91447.50 • 60695 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 50.00 • 60696 NORTH DAKOTA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTA | 166.83 • 60697 NORTH PRAIRIE AG | 111.25 • 60698 OTTERTAIL POWER CO. | 6356.19 • 60699 PETTY CASH CITY HALL | 319.55 • 60700 QUENTIN BRUCE WENZEL, PC | 1425.00 • 60701 RICARD PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLIN | 546.41 • 60702 SHARE CORPORATION (ATTN A.R.) | 912.76 • 60703 THE BOARDERLAND PRESS | 859.90 • 60704 TRI-STATE PAVING INC. | 124010.00 • 60705 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | 1243.59 • 60706 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | 1662.00 • 60707 VERIZON WIRELESS | 255.95 • 60708 WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATE SERVIC | 14738.89 • 60709 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | 265.62 Review and Approval of Bills: L. Henry made the motion to approve all bills
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2022-2023 personal leave balance into the 2023-2024 school year. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. There was discussion. Tiffany Hetletved amended her motion to include the understanding that the 2022-2023 personal leave extension is based on the Elementary project starting in May and needing Daren Christianson to manage the project with the engineer and contractors through the summer limiting his ability to use his personal leave with the extended leave to be used prior to the start of the 20232024 school year. Abby Borchardt seconded the amendment to the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. There was Board discussion on ND and National School Boards Association membership renewals. Cindy Stremick made a motion to renew the ND School Boards Association membership only. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Loren Fetsch made a motion to hold School Board meetings on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board meeting room at the High School. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to designate the Borderland Press as the School District’s official newspaper. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried. Cindy Stremick made a motion to designate Farmers & Merchants Bank, Choice Financial, and Horizon Financial banks as the School District’s depositories. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Loren Fetsch made a motion to authorize the Business Manager to invest funds for the School District. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to designate and authorize Daren Christianson as the School District’s federal, state, and local representative. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion for Jacy Bata to be the Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV authorized representative and School District Title Program Coordinator for the 2023-2024 school year. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Shauna Schneider reviewed hot lunch prices and recommended a $.10 increase for all meals. Cindy Stremick made a motion increase all hot lunch prices $.10 (Student Breakfasts from $1.90 to $2.00; Elem Student Lunch from $2.70 to $2.80; MS/HS Lunch from $2.80 to $2.90; Adult and Guest Breakfast from $2.40 to $2.50; and Adult and Guest Lunch from $3.70 as presented, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries. Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:17 p.m. Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on Thursday, Sept. 14.
to $3.80) and leave activity fees the same for the 2023-2024 school year. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dave Hart will review the 2023-2024 School Board Committee assignments at the August meeting for approval. Committee assignments will remain the same until the August meeting. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the pledge of securities as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the preliminary 20232024 budget as presented. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve Jacy Bata as the Homeless Liaison and Ethen Askvig as the Foster Care and Title IX Coordinator for the 20232024 school year. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the amended 2023-2024 school calendar. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Total Template Service Agreement with the NDSBA for policies. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dave Hart stated that he would like Board members opinion at the Board retreat on how staff and administration should follow policy. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the Custom Aire change order as presented. Abby Borchardt second the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Business Manager’s intent to rehire with the increase in salary to match the ancillary increase for 2023-2024. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the Catholic Charities contract for the 2023-2024 school year. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Catholic Charities contract as presented. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The next regular Board meeting is Monday, August 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room. Loren Fetsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Board President Business Manager
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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On September 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Stanley Dick called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Dick asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Polling location(s) for the 2024 elections were discussed. Craig Schommer, Paul Henderson, and Elsie Magnus participated in the discussion. Lisa Gellner, Auditor, presented some history on elections in Cavalier County, as well as measure results regarding mail-in elections from 2008. A roll call vote was taken on the following motion from the last commission meeting which resulted in a tie vote: Austin Lafrenz made a motion to have two polling locations (Langdon and Munich) for the 2024 elections, seconded for discussion by Greg Goodman. Nick Moser – no; Austin Lafrenz – yes; Greg Goodman – no; David Zeis – no; Stanley Dick – yes; Motion failed 3 to 2. Greg Goodman made a motion to continue with one polling location at the Courthouse in Langdon, seconded by David Zeis. A roll call vote was taken: Austin Lafrenz – no; Greg Goodman – yes; David Zeis – yes; Nick Moser – yes; Stanley Dick – no; Motion carried 3 to 2. It was reiterated that the polling place in Langdon is a “vote center”, which allows voters from all precincts to vote at one location. Paul Henderson, as Chairman of the Legislative District 9B Republican Party, submitted a written request for an additional precinct in Legislative District 9B of Cavalier County, pursuant to NDCC 16.1-04-01(2). Henderson was asked to follow up with proposed precinct boundaries and then the commissioners would put it on a future meeting agenda. Josh Plummer, Maintenance, met with the commissioners and presented one proposal he received in response to his Call for Bids for landscaping around the courthouse and buildings. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the entire proposal from OPP Construction (less mobilization) in the amount of $24,200.00, seconded by
Greg Goodman, motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commissioners and presented the contract with Gladen Construction for the culvert projects in Dresden and South Olga Townships. The chip seal project on Highway 55 was discussed and it was decided that cold mix needed to be put in a spot on the east end. David Zeis made a motion to approve a culvert request between Sections 2 and 11 in Loam Township; and (2) culverts between Sections 9 & 10 of Harvey Township, with the Harvey Township culverts contingent on Terry Johnston’s inspection of the current culverts, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Johnston informed the commissioners that he had been in contact with the dealerships regarding Sourcewell quotes for motor graders and that it will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Shop updates: Greg Goodman stated he will be meeting with Angelo Mondragon, State’s Attorney, regarding the call for bids and specifications for the Vang shop. There was no updated on the Langdon shop. It was discussed that an update was needed from Langdon City on getting the property platted and deeded to the county; and the ad for an engineer for the project needed to be put together with the State’s Attorney. There was discussion on making the upcoming winter road maintenance training with NDLTAP mandatory for all operators. Greg Goodman requested review of the part-time seasonal snowplow operator job descriptions and pay next meeting. There was discussion on maintenance needed on the snowplow trucks. Discussion followed on options for assisting the Road Supervisor with the FEMA paperwork in the future. Karen Kempert discussed the option of shifting Emergency Manager job duties. Greg Goodman and Terry Johnston had to leave the meeting, so it was decided to continue the discussion at another time and to review the job description for the Road Foreman and the plan for hiring at the next meeting. David Zeis made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser, to sign a letter proposed by the North Central Planning Council to the Economic Development Administration regarding the good status of the Pembina Gorge Foundation CDBG Community Development Loan, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with NDACo for the collection of 911 fees on be-
Public Notices half of Cavalier County, which would create efficiency and ensure all companies are paying the required fees, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Department updates were presented by Anita Beauchamp – Clerk of Court; Steph Bata – Tax Director; Vicki Kubat – Recorder; Jill Denault – NVHSZ; Steph Welsh – Public Health; Josh Short – Weed; Steve Anderson – VSO. Austin Lafrenz made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: • MORRIS SEALCOAT & TRUCKING, INC. $369,448.29 | HB1505 • LANGDON TOWNSHIP TREASURER | $26,616.99 | FEMA • VERIZON WIRELESS | $1,356.85 | NVHSZ • EVAN ESTENSON | $240.00 | R&B • VISA | $4,411.39 | NVHSZ • HARVEY TOWNSHIP CLERK/TREASURER $30,243.17 | FEMA • CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR | $42,262.00 | FEMA • ERLING'S OIL, INC. | $1,641.07 | R&B • CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR | $53,528.75 | FEMA • ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT | $118,040.20 | HEALTH INS • ND STATE TREASURER | $2,675.96 | FEES • ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | $456.52 | FEES • SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS | $8,280.00 | GEN • NICK MOSER | $268.55 | COMM • RAMKOTA HOTEL | $441.00 | TX DIR • MATTHEW-BENDER & CO. INC. $72.60 | GEN • GLENN'S APPLIANCE CENTER | $99.39 | MAINT • THE BORDERLAND PRESS | $58.00 | MAINT • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $198.08 | MAINT • DOCU SHRED INC. | $60.74 | MISC • SHILICE LARSEN | $500.00 | STATE'S ATTY • FONTAINE LAW OFFICE | $450.00 | STATE'S ATTY • MID AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL | $1,104.27 | MAINT • PRIA | $60.00 | REC • NORTH RISK PARTNERS | $500.00 | MISC • LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | $303.38 | GEN/R&B • MORGAN PRINTING, INC. | $223.33 | GEN/R&B • VERIZON WIRELESS $111.55 | R&B/WEED • MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $161.03 | GEN/R&B • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $541.83 | GEN/R&B • LANGDON CITY | $360.74 | GEN/R&B • COMPUTER EXPRESS | $739.40 | GEN/VSO • STONE'S MOBILE RADIO, INC. | $324.00 | SHERIFF • ND SECRETARY OF STATE | $36.00 | DISP • MATT WRIGHT | $85.59 | SHERIFF • BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC. | $208.01 | SHERIFF • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $2,644.42 | SHERIFF • LANGDON BLDG. CENTER | $5.74 | SHERIFF • D & B MOTORS | $119.48 | SHERIFF • SPORTS & SHIRTS | $94.00 | DISP • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $186.56 | SHERIFF • STREICHER'S | $1,585.01 | SHERIFF • HACTC | $32.12 | SHERIFF • SPORTS & SHIRTS | $161.00 | DISP • AT&T MOBILITY | $868.76 | SHER-
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IFF • HACTC | $2,635.00 | SHERIFF • GALLS, LLC | $137.94 | SHERIFF • LEEVERS FOODS | $21.54 | SHERIFF • RAZOR TRACKING, INC. | $325.00 | R&B • C & L ELECTRIC, LLC | $342.10 | R&B | • CLYDE FARM SERVICE & SUPPLY | $940.00 | R&B • KLJ ENGINEERING LLC | $13,526.94 | HB1505/R&B • CLOSE CONSTRUCTION | $12,316.75 | R&B • CLOSE CONSTRUCTION | $49,152.00 | R&B • CLOSE CONSTRUCTION | $44,730.00 | R&B • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION $4,703.97 | R&B • CARQUEST OF LANGDON | $175.24 | R&B • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $918.75 | R&B • LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT | $60.00 | R&B • RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY | $11,781.14 | R&B • JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | $62.76 | R&B • CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT | $123.95 | R&B • WALHALLA COOP OIL CO. | $135.66 | R&B • GOWAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $210,028.98 | R&B • CAVALIER COUNTY WATER BOARD | $10,106.00 | R&B • VALLEY TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE INC | $352.48 | R&B • FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE | $2,963.66 | R&B • NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | $63.61 | R&B • MIKKELSEN BROS. CONSTRUCTION | $221,353.00 | HB1505/R&B • VERIZON WIRELESS | $47.38 | EMG MGR • PENGUIN COMMINUCATIONS, LLC | $2,880.00 | EMG MGR • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $258.45 | VSO • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $75.47 | NDSU EXT. • KATIE HENRY | $70.74 | NDSU EXT. • BAILEY REISER | $317.02 | NDSU EXT. • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $197.72 | NDSU EXT. • KATIE HENRY | $30.00 | NDSU EXT. • BAILEY REISER | $30.00 | NDSU EXT. • MARCOTTE BUILDER'S SUPPLY CO. | $50.00 | WEED • MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES | $1,082.00 | WEED • JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | $115.10 | WEED • GERALD URLAUB | $442.00 | WEED • PUKLICH CHEVROLET, INC | $82,519.50 | WEED • MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $46.50 | WEED • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $354.54 | WEED • LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | $197.62 | WEED • OTTER TAIL POWER CO $41.58 | WEED • OTTER TAIL POWER CO | $123.70 | SS • RORY JOHNSON | $600.00 | SS • KIM RUDE | $59.90 | SS • QUILL CORPORATION $75.36 | SS • MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $24.75 | SS • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $260.13 | SS • ARAMARK | $105.09 | SS • ASKEW FUNERAL HOMES | $1,900.00 | NVHSZ • ND HUMAN SERVICE ZONE DIRECTORS ASSN | $200.00 | NVHSZ • COMMUNITY CARES OPTIONS | $13,440.00 | NVHSZ • THE BORDERLAND PRESS | $315.00 | NVHSZ • THE CAVALIER CHRONICLE | $199.50 | NVHSZ • MORGAN PRINTING, INC. | $331.50 | NVHSZ • HOLLY FETSCH
| $47.82 | NVHSZ • LAVERNE DOYLE | $50.00 | NVHSZ • STANLEY DICK | $50.00 | NVHSZ • JANNE MYRDAL | $50.00 | NVHSZ • ANN WEST | $50.00 | NVHSZ • AMY KRAM | $50.00 | NVHSZ • JILL DENAULT | $93.97 | NVHSZ • KENT MIKKELSEN | $270.00 | R&B • JEFF & BETTY VIKAN | $114.36 | ABATEMENT At 2:25 p.m., David Zeis made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. On September 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse for a special meeting, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Stanley Dick called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Dick asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Dick explained that if there was a motion made and seconded, discussion would continue on the first agenda item. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to terminate Kent Mikkelsen due to lack of being a team player and adverse conversations with co-workers and County Commissioners, motion seconded by Greg Goodman. Discussion followed between commissioners, Kent Mikkelsen, and Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, on events leading up to this meeting. A roll call vote was taken: Greg Goodman – yes; David Zeis – no; Nick Moser – yes; Austin Lafrenz – yes; Stanley Dick – yes. Motion carried 4 to 1. The Road Foreman position was discussed. Dick stated he felt the commissioners need to be less involved if they are going to continue with the Road Foreman position and that the chain of command needs to be followed. It was decided to update the job description for the Road Foreman to state that the Road Supervisor, Department Commissioner, and Commission Chair (Vice Chair if the Chair is the Department Commissioner) would hire the position, with the remainder of the job description staying the same. It was also decided to proceed with hiring a Road Operator in the Langdon District and that the Road Supervisor, Department Commissioner, and Road Foreman would hire that position. At 9:30 a.m., Greg Goodman made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Stanley Dick – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
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We are ever so grateful for the care and concern our family has received from the time of Dennis’ tragic accident and continuing through the end of his life here on earth. Thank you to all of the first responders, the medical team at Langdon Prairie Health, the Altru flight team, and the doctors & nurses at Sanford Medical Center who were all so prompt, professional, courteous, and caring. We are thankful for the compassion and comfort the team at Askew/Brooks Funeral Home provides while also giving grace to those who’ve just lost a loved one. To all of the generous souls giving of their time and talents at the Emmanuel Evangelical Church from allowing us to use their facilities to all of the labor of love in the kitchen from food prep, serving, and cleaning up. Our friends at the First Baptist Church, thank you for your love and care through food, helping to serve, and your gift of the parsonage for family housing. Many thanks to Jesse & Christa Johnson/Sporty’s and Bob & Jean Wilhelmi/The Pain Reliever for catering delicious meals on such short notice that fed a large crowd. To the entire community of Langdon and the surrounding area, we thank you for your overwhelming support shown to our family during our time of great loss. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each and every one of you! Barbara Luhmann and family
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This is from Jake Cosley from Pembina, pictured with his first elk taken in the Milton area. Cosley had help from Garrett Masloski and Logan Cosley, both of Pembina, and Bob Edin from Cass Lake, Minn. He needed a Polaris Ranger to help get the elk out of the trees. This elk has an unofficial gross green score of 374⅝. It weighed 700 pounds field dressed, yielding just shy of 300 pounds of good boneless meat. Submitted photo.
Josh Overby shot this elk in the Pembina Gorge. His son, Reid, is pictured on the left and son Huxley on the right. This is a 6x7 bull elk, Josh's second N.D. elk. Submitted photo.
Photo submitted by Lane Christianson, after shooting his first elk - a 7 by 6 elk shot with a bow by Vang during bow elk season. Pictured are Loren Christianson, Lane Christianson, and Daren Christianson.