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In this Issue:

Cavalier County Health District changes COVID testing Page 2 Tips for tackling low temperature problems Page 2 Milton Masonic Lodge presents donation to Little Helga’s Page 2 Lake Region Extension Roundup set for January Page 3 Farmers Union donates 180,000 pounds of pork to regional food banks Page 3 The Morning Run: Christmas memories in Montana Page 4 Musings from Munich: Dad’s paradise Page 4 Hope column: Looking back at an awesome December Page 5

Family-friendly resolutions to pursue together There are plenty of resolutions that families can enjoy together. Undertaking goals as a family unit can create an accountability that keeps everyone on track. Here are some resolutions to think about making right now. •Eating healthier meals together can move everyone’s personal health in

• 404: Gladiatorial fights were banned by Christian Emperor Honorius, who issued the ban after the Christian monk, Telemachus, was stoned to death by a crowd as he tried to stop a gladiatorial fight in a Roman amphitheater.

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•Transform negative thinking patterns into positive ones. The family can keep gratitude journals, high-

the day when the Roman Empire officially adopted the Julian calendar, which established January 1 as the first day of the new year.

Jake’s Take on Sports Page 7

News Agriculture Opinion Community Education Sports Church/Obituaries Public Notices & Meeting Minutes Classifieds

the right direction. Start by adding a fruit or vegetable to every meal and try whole grains or a new grain, like quinoa. Small changes can add up to big gains and healthy results.

lighting things in their lives they are grateful for or actions that make each person proud. •Collectively aim to get more sleep each night. This may be achieved by turning electronics off earlier each night and spending the hour or two before bed engaged in lighthearted

conversation or stress-busting activities like reading books. •Plan for screen-free family time each day so that everyone can engage without the distractions of social media, work, friends, and other digital activities.

Historic events that occurred on January 1

Prairie Rose 4-H Club donates blankets Page 5

Index:

Volume 1, Number 51

2023 H AP P Y NEW YEAR

Groups help light up Walhalla Page 5

Spoilers sweep Cards in girls-boys hoops double header Page 8

Friday, December 30, 2022

January 1 is all about new beginnings. Upon waking up on the first day of a new year, many people turn over a new leaf or look ahead to the months to come. The first day of the new year also merits a look back, as many historical events have taken place on January 1. • 45 BC: Of the many memorable events to take place on January 1, perhaps none had a more lasting effect than January 1 in 45 BC. That’s

• 1500: The coast of Brazil was discovered by Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral. Cabral is acknowledged as the first European to discover Brazil and during his voyage in 1500 became the first human in history to be in four continents. • 1600: More than 1,600 years after the Roman Empire recognized January 1 as the start of the new year, Scotland followed suit. Until this point, Scotland had considered March 25 as the start of its new year.

• 1776: In the midst of the Revolutionary War, General George Washington hoisted the Grand Union Flag, a precursor to the American flag, at Prospect Hill in Somerville, Massachusetts. Historians cite this as the first time any American flag was raised. • 1801: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland are proclaimed. The sovereign state would remain in existence until 1922, when the Irish Free State was established. • 1863: The Emancipation Proclamation took effect in Confederate territory. The proclamation from U.S. President Abraham Lincoln changed the legal status of more than 3.5 million African Americans from enslaved to free. • 1898: The City of Greater New York is created when New York, NY, annexed land from surrounding counties. Four boroughs (Manhattan,

Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx) were established and a fifth (Staten Island) joined less than a month later. • 1912: The Republic of China is established. The People’s Republic of China, which rules the mainland today, cites 1949 as the official end of the Republic of China. • 1934: Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay became a United States federal prison. High costs of running the prison would be one of the major contributing factors to its closure as a detention facility in 1963. The prison is now a popular tourist attraction. • 1971: A ban on television ads promoting cigarettes went into effect in the United States. • 1990: David Dinkins was sworn in as the first African American mayor of New York City. It was not Dinkins’ first turn as a trailblazer, as he also was among the first African American U.S. Marines.

F ROS T F IRE PARK Q&A 2022/2023 WINTER SEASON INFORMATION Frost Fire Park has been getting many questions about its winter season closure this season and wants to provide those answers to readers of The Borderland Press. Here is a Q&A answered by the board of directors of the Pembina Gorge Foundation. Will you be giving a refund for lift tickets? If you purchased a ski or lift pass for the 2022/2023, we will be extending the expiration on your passes until the 2023/2024 ski season. Why can't we ski if we get more snow? We would love to open if we can get enough snow to safely do so. We would need an adequate snowpack on the hill to cover all obstacles like grass and branches on the ground. We need to be able to maintain safe conditions and have staffing to do so. How much natural snow do we need for you to be able to open? Safe conditions require 18-24 inches of natural snow for grooming and usable conditions. We cannot open if we are unable to offer a safe environment to ski and board.

Why do you need snow making equipment given the amount of snow we get here? Snowmaking is required for Frost Fire to have a consistent opening date because mother nature is too unpredictable. Beyond the snow, there is extensive planning and preparations that enable a ski season including labor, insurance inspections, equipment testing and repairs. We strive for the best and safest conditions possible for our customers to have a high-quality experience.

The current project is replacing the snowmaking systems (river water intake, pumps, water retention pond, pumps, water pipes on all the runs, electrical and snow guns). We have secured $3 million in state and federal grants to assist with this project. The systems that we have currently are almost 50 years old, and some pieces were used equipment or infrastructure when originally installed. The entire system has surpassed its useful life and is in need of full replacement.

Can we hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski this season? We are unable to have guests on the property when the facility is not open for business. If we have another event going on that day, we may be able to open for snowshoeing or possibly the bunny hill.

When will Howatt Hangar be open? We are still searching for a cook. We may open in January with limited hours if staffing and scheduling can be figured out.

Why do you need new snow equipment? Didn't you replace that a few years ago?

How do the board of directors and staff feel about the closing? This was very disappointing for both the board of directors and staff. Many options were considered and

Will you open if you get enough snow to safely open? We will continue to assess the situation for possible snow-related activities. How many ski resorts use snowmaking equipment? Snowmaking is the norm in midwestern ski resorts. Snowmaking equipment is every bit as important as having a chairlift. Even the large mountain resorts have snowmaking systems at the base or in areas that are hard to keep natural snow on due to wind etc. Frost Fire Park lodge, pictured during the winter of 2021-2022. Borderland Press photo.

investigated to make this decision. The existing water system has been patched the past three winters, and it was no longer feasible or cost effective. The board of directors is balancing the day-to-day operations with the long-term goals and success. In this case, the one winter season shutdown will set us up for winter skiing and boarding fun for several generations to enjoy. What do you want people to know about the decision and about Frost Fire Park moving forward? We were all looking forward to a busy season welcoming our Canadian friends to return and having good momentum and ever-increasing awareness of Frost Fire and the Pembina Gorge. As disappointing as this is, the board of directors is excited to make the snowmaking infrastructure investments, and construction bids have been awarded to start construction in spring 2023. We are determined to keep the momentum building with plans for theater improvements, lodge improvements and added recreational features. We have selected “Little House on the Prairie” for the 2023 theater production and are busy making plans for the theater, youth camps, and downhill biking season. The board of directors and staff would like to thank everyone for their questions and concerns. It is exciting to see the enthusiasm of so many that want to come out and experience Frost Fire and the Gorge. We appreciate your support while we navigate through this temporary setback and work towards an all-season playground for several generations to come. The board of directors and staff remain committed to our mission to preserve and enhance the experience of the Pembina Gorge while connecting people to positive, life-changing experiences.

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Cavalier County Health District changes COVID testing Starting Jan. 1, 2023, Cavalier County Health District (CCHD) will offer COVID testing by appointment only. “As we move to an endemic approach to COVID response, we have seen strong distribution and use of at-home COVID test options locally,” said Steph Welsh, nurse with Cavalier County Health District. “As a result, the number of Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT) Cavalier County Health District has been completing has steadily decreased over the past few months making our drive-up COVID testing site a less efficient use of staff time and resources.” Cavalier County Health District will continue to make free, curbside NAAT and rapid antigen COVID testing available by appointment based on staff availability by calling the CCHD office at 701-256-2402. Free at-home test kits also continue to be available at community locations including CCHD, Cavalier County Emergency Manager, Langdon Prairie Health Clinic, Munich Grocery and Langdon Drug. Cavalier County Health District encourages individuals who are having COVID-like symptoms including sore throat, nasal congestions, body aches, fever, chills, nausea, or diarrhea to stay home and test for COVID either using an at home test two consecutive days in a row or with a healthcare testing site like Cavalier County Health District or Langdon Prairie Health. “It is important if you have symptoms and are testing at home to complete the test at least two days in a row as at home test platforms, while good, are less sensitive than the machined testing you would get at a healthcare provider. This means that it takes a higher viral load to achieve a positive test on an at home test making it not unusual to get a false negative result the first few days of illness before your

viral load is high enough for the test to detect,” said Welsh. If you receive a positive COVID test result CCHD encourages you to follow the COVID isolation recommendations at www.health.nd.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/testing-care to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID to others. CCHD also encourages high risk individuals including those older than 65 years and/or people with high-risk health conditions including but not limited to diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and immune suppression to reach out to their healthcare provider regarding treatment options for COVID. It is important to reach out early in the course of illness as treatment options may be limited if not started early in the course of illness.

News

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Tips for tackling low temperature trouble By Jeremy Ratliff

As we deal with the freezing cold this winter, plummeting temperatures can create some issues outside and inside of your house, presenting dangers for your family.

house for both the water heating and the furnaces. So keep those gas meters clear of the snow and the vent pipes that come out of the sides of the house.”

One of the things to keep an eye on during cold temperature plunges is located on the exterior of your home. John Jenson with Jenson Air Conditioning & Heating in Cavalier said you want to make sure that the snow levels don’t get too high and block the venting of gas furnaces that exit the side of the house. He said people want to make sure the intake and exhaust pipes are open.

Meanwhile, inside a home, frozen pipes can be a problem.

“We want to make sure that the snow is removed from that, as well as the meters that the gas comes into our

“If you have troubles with drafts, that’s one thing that will cause things to freeze up,” said Jenson. “Once that cold air hits those warm pipes, it doesn’t take long for them to freeze.” Jensen said if you do have drafts or are feeling drafts, sometimes he recommends banking the house or trailer house so that the cold drafts are unable to get to the plumbing pipes as fast, and it keeps it somewhat insulated.

the state snowmobile trails have to offer. The online version includes the same trail status features and amenity icons as the mobile app, and also has a Plan Your Trip function providing turn-by-turn directions and total mileage from point A to point B as selected by the user. Online trail maps and current trail conditions can be found at www.snowmobilend.org/. Bismarck, ND – While a state-wide snowstorm in mid-December created treacherous travel and numerous closures, the resulting snowpack brings great snowmobiling conditions across North Dakota. The 13 state snowmobile trails covering over 2,800 miles are maintained by members of Snowmobile North Dakota and are open now through April, as long as trails have at least four inches of packed snow.

Tony Ottem, Master of Milton Masonic Lodge, and Jeff Flink, also a member of Milton Masonic Lodge and representing Osnabrock Community Development, presented a check for the purchase of kitchen utensils to Jolene Halldorson, manager of Little Helga’s Barley Bin Cafe. The check was a donation from the Harry Miller Grant Fund through the North Dakota Masonic Foundation to Osnabrock Community Development, which owns the cafe. Submitted by Jack Ottem.

In a nomination letter sent to Shikar-Safari, chief warden Scott Winkelman said Peterson’s district contains North Dakota’s largest natural lake, Devils Lake.

December snowfall brings opening of snowmobile trails

COVID vaccines are available at CCHD Fridays from 11:00-1:00 p.m. and by appointment. Other vaccines including flu shots are available by appointment by calling 256-2402.

Milton Masonic Lodge presents donation to Little Helga’s Barley Bin Cafe

Jonathan Peterson, North Dakota Game and Fish Department district game warden in Devils Lake, is the state’s 2022 Wildlife Officer of the Year. Johnson was honored recently by Shikar-Safari Club International, a private conservation organization that annually recognizes outstanding wildlife officers in each state.

“The Devils Lake region is known for its year-round fishing and fall waterfowl hunting. Warden Peterson patrols by vehicle, boat, ATV/UTV and snowmobile to accomplish his enforcement goals in all four seasons,” Winkelman said. “He works diligently to be in the right place at the right time to promote safety and deter violators. He has been a very effective and efficient game warden by building relationships with landowners, who in turn don’t hesitate to call him when violations are occurring. Warden Peterson is an asset to not only our department but to North Dakota in the protection of our natural resources.”

If you test negative for COVID but continue to have cold and flu symptoms, CCHD encourages you to stay home to prevent spreading the virus you are ill with to others. CCHD also recommends getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, and taking fever reducing medications as directed, if able, for discomfort and fever. Cavalier County Health District also encourages community members to stay up to date on all recommended immunizations, including COVID and flu vaccines, and to stay well this winter season and year-round. “No one wants to get sick from something a vaccine could have prevented,” said Welsh. “Even when vaccines are not perfect at completely preventing disease, the course of illness should be less severe, and the chance of being hospitalized or dying are significantly decreased.”

Jonathan Peterson named WILDLIFE OFFICER OF THE YEAR

To improve the experience and offer greater safety, snowmobile enthusiasts can download an interactive trail map and mobile app, called Snowmobile North Dakota. The app tracks trips, tracks current location on a trail using GPS, provides updates on trail conditions, offers locations of nearby amenities, and allows users to save and load itineraries. Users should note that the trail map indicates whether a trail is groomed, not whether it is open.

The mobile app was developed in partnership with the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department and Snowmobile North Dakota. The basic version is free to download on both Apple and Android products and does not require data usage. More features are available by upgrading to the pro version. The new interactive trail map is also available online via desktop computer for riders to learn more about what

North Dakota law requires youth ages 10 and older who do not have a valid driver's license or permit to take a safety certification class. The safety certification class can be taken online at any time. More information can be found at https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/ business/recreation-programs/ snowmobile/snowmobile-safety. The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich generations through experiences that connect people and places.

Agriculture

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Lake Region Extension Roundup set for Jan. 4-5 The annual Extension Roundup to be held in Devils Lake will provide updates on crop production, marketing, livestock and horticulture.

Mitigate risk – As the calendar turns to a new year, Advance Trading broker Ben Peters reminds growers to develop a plan to deal with the rest of their old crop supply and start to mitigate risk on the new crop. “That’s especially true in this window before crop insurance is embedded,” Peters told RRFN. “I encourage farmers to continue to challenge themselves to get floors under 20, 30 or 40 percent more than they normally would with the cost structures being so high this year.” Three options for ’23 Farm Bill – When the new Congress convenes next month, Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson will be at the helm of the House Agriculture Committee. Thompson says there are three options for the 2023 farm bill. Number one, the bill could be allowed to expire at the end of September and let it revert to the language established during the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s. “Number 2, we could kick the can down the road and do an extension,” said Thompson. “But, that’s a failure to do our job because I think there’s improvements to be made.” Crop insurance and updated refer-

ence prices were cited as possible improvements for the next farm bill. The ag committee’s third option is to complete the farm bill before the current legislation expires. “Which really, in my mind, is the only option.” Brossart to chair STC – The Soy Transportation Coalition has elected Chris Brossart of Wolford, N.D., as its chairman. Brossart also chairs the North Dakota Soybean Council. “It’s an honor to be elected to this position and serve producers across the nation,” said Brossart. “We all know transportation is important, and I look forward to finding new ways to move product across the nation.”

The 2023 Lake Region Extension Roundup will be held Jan. 4-5 in Devils Lake. The annual event is hosted by North Dakota State University Extension county offices surrounding Devils Lake and covers a wide range of agricultural production topics. “This is a great opportunity to learn the latest updates in crop production, precision agriculture, marketing, livestock and horticulture,” says Lindsay Overmyer, NDSU Extension agent in Ramsey County. “New this year, we will have multiple roundtable discussions occurring simultaneously. Due to unfavorable weather last year, we had a few unplanned livestock roundtables that went well, so we decided to add more.”

Both days start with complimentary breakfast at 8 a.m. General and concurrent sessions begin at 9 a.m. The keynote speakers for the general sessions will take place in the World War II Memorial Building. Concurrent sessions will be in the Memorial Building’s basement, the Armory Room, and the Historical Room and Meeting Room in the adjoining Ramsey County Courthouse. Keynote topics on Wednesday, Jan. 4 are: •Crop consultant conversations: Bring your questions •Expected weather pattern in the 2023 growing season Wednesday concurrent session topics are: •Small grain variety update •Palmer amaranth and waterhemp •The ins and outs of subsurface

Former NDSA EVP passes – Clair Michels, 105, passed away earlier this month. Michels was the executive vice president of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association for 25 years. In 1982, the NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club honored Michels as its Agriculturalist of the Year. He was also inducted into the Northern International Livestock Exposition Hall of Fame. Since 2010, Michels has lived in Colorado to be near family. The 2023 Lake Region Extension Roundup will be held Jan. 4-5. NDSU photo.

drainage •Land/machinery values and trends •Biologicals application and crop yield •Salts to bales in two years •Emerging weed issues •Growing apples in North Dakota •Livestock issues Wednesday roundtable discussion topics: •Resistant weed challenges •Canola production •Livestock •Soil health •Commercial gardening opportunities Keynote topics on Thursday, Jan. 5 are: •Turning data into action •Farmer strip-tillage panel •2023 marketing outlook Thursday concurrent session topics are: •Precision ag •Breeding regionally adapted spring wheat varieties •Cereal disease update •Farm succession planning •Farm and ranch production costs 2023 •Grain storage tips •Twelve tools for your wellness •Dry bean and soybean production In addition to the sessions, more than 50 booth exhibitors will be set up in the Memorial Building. Attending Roundup is free of charge. No registration is necessary.

Popular herbicides no longer control kochia in some areas Farmers Union donates 180,000 pounds Additional research will be needed to PPO-inhibitors. Currently, it is not of pork to regional food banks determine the effectiveness of other control options.

A North Dakota State University study showed that some kochia populations in western North Dakota likely have developed resistance to commonly used preplant burndown herbicides. For many years, no-till farmers have used Aim (carfentrazone) and Sharpen (saflufenacil) either just prior to planting or after planting to control emerged kochia and other annual weeds. “Kochia has been difficult to control during the prolonged drought of the past several years,” says Brian Jenks, weed scientist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center. “Kochia thrives in dry conditions, and herbicides can be less effective when plants are drought-stressed. However, the NDSU study showed that recent lack of control is not due solely to drought stress, since plants survived these herbicides with little damage in the greenhouse.” Aim and Sharpen are classified as Group 14 herbicides that control weeds by inhibiting the protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) enzyme, which leads to disruption of plant cell membranes. Susceptible weeds typically die within a few days. In the NDSU study, a known susceptible kochia population was easily controlled by Aim and Sharpen. However, Aim showed very little activity on four kochia populations from across western North Dakota. Sharpen caused some necrosis on kochia leaves and stunted growth, but most plants survived and had 2- to 8-inches of regrowth two weeks after treatment. “The potential loss of Aim and Sharpen as effective herbicides for kochia control is staggering because affected farmers will have limited control options remaining,” says Jenks.

In addition, Aim is a component of other common herbicides like Spartan Charge (Aim + Spartan) and Anthem Flex (Aim + pyroxasulfone), which rely on Aim to effectively control emerged weeds. Sharpen also is a component of products like Verdict (Sharpen + Outlook) and Zidua Pro (Sharpen + Pursuit + Zidua) that rely on Sharpen to control emerged weeds. Alternatives to Aim and Sharpen Other products that can be used as alternatives prior to some crops to control emerged kochia include Gramoxone, Liberty and Dicamba. Gramoxone can be used preplant or preemergence in most crops; however, Liberty and Dicamba can only be used in a limited number of crops. Gramoxone tank mixed with Metribuzin also has shown good synergism to control emerged kochia as well as provide some residual control. However, Metribuzin can only be used in a limited number of crops. “An extremely important question that still needs to be answered is the effectiveness of other Group 14 herbicides like Spartan and Valor that are used for residual kochia control,” says Jenks. “Spartan and Valor are used in many crops to control kochia by root uptake just after seed germination rather than foliar control after the weed emerges. Based on experience with other weeds, there is a chance that Valor and Spartan may still provide acceptable residual kochia control.” Some waterhemp and Palmer amaranth populations have been shown to be resistant to foliar-applied Group 14 herbicides used in soybean such as Flexstar and Cobra. However, research has shown that Valor and Spartan still provide effective control or only slightly reduced control of waterhemp or Palmer amaranth populations resistant to foliar-applied

known how the kochia populations in western North Dakota will respond to the residual Group 14 products, but it will be a focus of future NDSU research, says Jenks.

NDSU recommends monitoring fields three to five days after applying preplant burndown herbicides to verify that weeds are being controlled. Kochia should be sprayed when small (<3 inches). Where possible, use multiple effective modes of action in a tank mix for burndown or postemergence applications. For more information on controlling kochia, visit www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/crop-production/diseases-pests-and-weeds/ weeds or contact your local county office of NDSU Extension.

(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – Christmas came a bit early this year to the Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo when 38,000 pounds of pork spareribs were delivered by North Dakota Farmers Union in partnership with Farmers Union Enterprises (FUE). The recent donation kicks off a five-state giving spree of 180,000 pounds of pork that includes food banks in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Montana for the third year running. “High quality meat is always among the most requested items by our network of food pantries across the state, and to be able to provide to them a donation of 38,000 pounds of pork ribs is amazing, especially this time of year,” Great Plains Food Bank CEO Melissa Sobolik said. “This type of donation is fairly unique to us, and we are thrilled to be able to offer variety to our clients. North Dakota Farmers Union has been a longtime partner in our work, and we thank them for continuing to help us feed those in need.” “Feeding people and building stronger communities is who we are at Farmers Union,” said North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne. “It’s a blessing we’ve been able to make this donation three years in a row.”

Kochia has been difficult to control during the prolonged drought of the past several years. NDSU photo.

FUE is comprised of several businesses – the dividends of which help fund Farmers Union organizations in a five-

state area. The donated pork came from Redwood Farms in Estherville, Iowa, which supplies premium pork products to high-end restaurants in New York, Chicago and other cities across the U.S. In North Dakota, the GPFB is the largest hunger-relief organization and the state’s only food bank. It works with a wide array of individuals and organizations to guide donated surplus food and grocery products to a network of food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and charitable feeding programs.

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher what you’re supposed to be doing! It’s fun losing track of time, spending time with family, and watching the snow days go by from the warmth of inside.

Happy New Year to all of our wonderful readers! I have been lost this week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Thankfully, the experts say that’s

Speaking of family, even though family members had to fight weather and road conditions, we were still able to have a wonderful gathering over the Christmas holiday. It was brutally cold outside, but we stayed warm thanks to a home full of people and lots of laughs. Good food was had, and now we’re getting ready to say good-bye to 2022 and welcome in a new year. We’ve learned around here to stay on our toes because we just never know what’s around the next curve. It was a

wild year, and we thank you for everything you did in 2022 to support this newspaper operation. As we transition from 2022 to 2023, we have team members who are taking some well-deserved time off. We’re thankful that our team is skilled and able to pivot to handle each other’s positions so that you don’t notice a change in your newspaper from week to week - it’s still the same, high quality content that you’ve come to expect. We’ve really been enjoying getting to know Jeremy Ratliff, who is serving as our radio news director and has been busy contributing news stories

to the newspaper as well. We anticipate you’ll be seeing more of Jeremy’s bylines in the coming months. We’re always thankful for the ability to add high quality workers to our growing team. If you have writing or graphic design skills and are looking for an opportunity, feel free to reach out to myself or Sarah. We have a great amount of fun around here (as you will tell when you get to page 14 in this week’s newspaper), and we enjoy producing the product we get to produce each week. We are rolling with our subscription renewals, and we would love to receive yours as well. We haven’t mailed out reminders yet because we’ve

been able to get the word out in the newspaper and renewals have been coming in. Don’t miss an issue! Use the renewal/subscription form in this week’s newspaper or call 701-2565311 to renew via phone. We love being able to send you this newspaper week after week! I wish you abundant blessings and joy as we welcome 2023. Happy New Year to our readers and friends of The Borderland Press!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor resolution. I already have some story ideas on my list, and I’m excited to dive into those, but I would like you to help me with more. If you have news at your business, such as new features, remodeling, or promotions and new hires, we would be happy to feature that in the pages of The Borderland Press. You might be “Facebook official” with your news, but we can help you be “newspaper official.” That’s just to help you brainstorm; there are many more ideas out there. As we transition into 2023, I would love to help you with a new year’s

It’s amazing where story ideas can come from. They can pop out of thin air through a conversation, and while

pulling at strings - all of a sudden it becomes evident that what you have on your mind is a bit of information that is newsworthy. You should send our way. Find my email address at the end of this column and send me whatever you’d like! I hope you were able to enjoy a wonderful Christmas holiday. Our holiday showed us the importance of being flexible. We were supposed to host a gathering on Saturday, and our guests couldn’t make it. We switched gears, and instead of cooking up a tritip and mashed potatoes with sides, we made a taco feast with beans and rice. It was amazing.

The kids had a wonderful surprise visit from Santa Claus and fell asleep in time to allow Santa to deliver the rest of their gifts, fill their stockings, and enjoy some milk and cookies. Christmas morning was filled with the magic we worked so hard to help create. It was joyful kids running down the stairs to pull items out of their stockings and unwrap presents from Santa. The rest of the day was spent in pajamas, playing with new toys and mixing them with their old toys. We had Christmas cookies and favorite snacks. We rested as much as we could and called relatives from far and near. It wasn’t everything we expected, but it was just what it

needed to be. We have plans for your January that include a look back at some of the stories we brought you this year. We’ll recap those stories in each January issue. We’ve had a wild ride this year. I hope you’ll take time to say goodbye to 2022 and to welcome 2023. Happy New Year!

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

THE MORNING RUN: Christmas memories in Montana and socks, but we are talking about the baby here. Her current vanity is quite small and overflowing with her obscene collection of Bath and Body Works perfumes, lotions, body sprays, and ChapSticks.

by Sara Goodman I’d like to know who decided that instead of buying a bunch of gifts, we should go on family trips to “make memories.” Oh wait, that was me. I did buy a few gifts because I couldn’t stand to see Gage continue to wear the same four pairs of faded, too short joggers, and when my socks keep disappearing and showing up in Catelyn’s drawers, I know it’s time to invest in a few more pairs. I couldn’t leave the high maintenance baby out, so Ella got a new vanity. An unfairly higher priced gift compared to joggers

I spent the majority of Christmas Eve cooking in between spurts of cleaning, laundry, church, and packing for our upcoming ‘Making Memories Trip’. As you may have noticed from previous articles, I’m a bit of a lazy cook and even lazier baker. In fact, I don’t enjoy baking at all. Thank goodness for Grammy J or the kids would never get chocolate chip cookies. A few years ago, I bought myself a nice KitchenAid mixer at the hardware store for Mother’s Day. In all the years I’ve had it, it’s been used a handful of times…by my mom. My Christmas Eve menu was simple and didn’t require a lot of effort. I made my Grandma Erna’s yummy potatoes, the classic green bean casserole, a delicious fresh fruit pudding salad, and prime rib roast in the crockpot. I threw some Hawaiian buns on a plate for good measure. Before

the meal we had some easy appetizers – a veggie tray and spinach dip courtesy of Sam’s Club, cheese and crackers, and, of course, some beverages to wash it all down. Dessert was a trio of mini cheesecakes that I slaved over all day. And that’s a lie. Cheesecakes were also courtesy of Sam’s Club. It doesn’t get much easier (lazier) than that. I was nervous about the prime rib, but it turned out fabulous even though I felt it was a bit overcooked. I’m the only one who orders my beef medium rare, so I didn’t want to take any chances. Christmas Day, we packed up and headed out of Langdon at 5:02 a.m. bound for our ‘Making Memories Trip’ to Whitefish, Mont., to ski and stay at a cozy little cabin at a place just outside Whitefish called the North Forty Resort. We figured if we only stopped for fuel and gas station food, we’d make it in about 15 hours. Even after fighting some blizzard conditions and icy roads which slowed us down, it was right at 15 hours when we pulled up to the North Forty Resort to our cabin called the Tamarack.

I don’t know how many of you have gone on long road trips with your kids, but we’ve only done a handful. We all prefer flying to driving now that the kids are older and can voice their opinions. When the kids were younger, I’d load up the vehicle with snacks, sippy cups, movies, activity books, treats, blankets, stuffed animals and anything and everything I could think of to keep everyone occupied and happy. They were great travelers who slept a lot and only cried when they ran out of fruit snacks.

Bug Juice. Bad things are bound to happen. If I could sleep in a vehicle - that would help. I could sleep away the hours and wake up in the mountains. Wouldn’t that be perfect? I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas full of wonderful memories! See you next year!

I’m going to sound like a big whiner now, but here’s why I don’t enjoy long road trips. If I’m driving, my bum shoulder aches, my butt goes numb, and my legs get stiff and achy. I also don’t particularly enjoy being trapped in an airtight vehicle with mystery smells that continually emanate from the backseats. When traveling, your whole system gets messed up. Your schedule is off, and your diet consists of gas station taquitos with a side of questionably dated grapes. All this goodness is washed down by a corn syrup and blue dye concoction called Making memories in Whitefish.

Musings from Munich: Dad’s paradise play around as well. So all those toys we bought for our sons and daughters are going to get the real test…the dad test.

By Matt Mitzel Finally, all of the gifts are unwrapped, and the surprises are out in the open. What is rarely talked about during the next two weeks, is that it is a dad’s paradise out there. Munich is covered in snow from one end of town to the other, which is probably the norm out there in other communities, but it is warming up a little bit, and we get to

Granted, I am not the oldest, but I am no spring chicken either. The most sought-after gift out there when I was young was a remote control car. Even if my sons don’t ask for them, I always make sure they get one. Why? So I can play with it. The problem is, remote control cars from 30 years ago could get stuck in a snowbank, whipped off, and go another 30 minutes on some batteries we kept in the freezer. These flimsy ones now get stuck and wet and quickly turn into paperweights. It’s only the 27th, and I already broke one of my son’s gifts… so - on to the next one. I don’t think a drone has ever lasted more than a week in this house after Christmas, but I’m currently surprised. The one that my youngest got has taken a beating and is still going. I love how they bring it to me

when they get it and act like I am experienced enough to fly it around the room like the Chinese commercials. I don’t have the heart to tell them that I grew up on kites and boomerangs; neither one has ever come back to me. I just lean back, sip from my old fashion, put on my aviator glasses, and give it a go. I don’t even think I have popcorn left on my ceiling, as my style of flying a drone is full power and the off button. Next, is the Switch games that I am supposed to be good at because I grew up during the birth of Nintendo. However, my experience was a bunch of minors with my dad’s stolen crappy homemade wine sitting around playing James Bond 007 on a split fourway screen. Even then, my move was to keep circling and spraying. The games today just have too many dang buttons to them. Why in the heck would I need to see what’s happening from another angle or call an audible at the line of scrimmage? I just run back for five seconds and throw.

When all the toys have had their 15 minutes of fun and are charging, that is when I get to really enjoy the season…breaking out the sled and 4-wheeler. I did not have one growing up, but I swore whenever I was older, I would buy one and did. Now the town of Munich has to watch a 40-year-old dressed in Carhart’s break every rule in town and pull my 4-wheeler out of snow banks and ditches. Everyone knows who did what as my skinny 4-wheeler tracks set myself apart from the barrage of ranger tracks. Every now and then they will see tracks in the ditches, but that’s the jeep, and that thing never gets stuck…just leaves pieces behind. I pull my kids around hoping to not give them concussions yet hoping to scare the sh** out of them as adrenaline is the easiest way to keep them warm. If you are swinging through Munich, please watch out for the youngsters and their dads enjoying some fun in the snow. You will notice me by the white hoodie I am wearing with a

custom image on front. I made it for the Borderland Christmas party that didn’t happen, but it is getting so popular that I just might mass produce them.

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Groups help light up Walhalla

Looking back at an awesome December By Carrie Hope

direction of Mrs. Becky Tollefson. We also started December by doing a reverse Advent Calendar where the students were challenged to bring in a food item each day for the local food bank. Then, on December 22, our students help put the food into totes to be delivered to the local food bank. We filled over four totes for this special delivery.

December has quickly gone by. Advent season is a time for hope, peace, joy, and love. We have certainly taken time at St. Alphonsus School this season to embrace each of these areas. With the weeks leading up to Christmas, our students have participated in a wonderful Christmas concert sharing the good news of Jesus’s birth. The music was joyful and very well done by all the students with the

The week before Christmas had some fun dress up dates to build up the excitement for Jesus’s birthday. We started with ugly sweater day. On Tuesday, we had a grinch day. The students enjoyed some fun activities. Some of the activities included Grinch Bingo, a special craft about the true meaning of Christmas, and the big challenge for the teachers of pinning the heart on the Grinch. The teacher who pinned the heart closest to the correct spot would win their class a pizza party. However, we chal-

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lenged Fr. Kurtis to the game, also, and if he was the closest, the whole school would win a pizza party! With lots of cheering and great excitement, Fr. Kurtis won, and we will be having our big pizza party on Friday, Jan. 6. We ended the week with pajama day, which is always a school favorite. The students had time with Fr. Kurtis where they sang “Silent Night”, and he shared the good news about Jesus. Each student was also given a prayer card. Throughout the whole month of December with our school elves, Holly and Jolly, we learned about the importance of hope, peace, joy and love. Holly and Jolly taught us about the importance of being kind, generous, respectful, patient, and so much more. Every morning the elves moved around the school for the students to find them.

Several groups came together on Monday, Dec. 12 to help decorate the community room at the Youngtown Terrace housing complex in Walhalla. The volunteers represented the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce, Walhalla Assembly of God Church, Walhalla Public School and Youngtown Terrace.

Photos by Jim Martini.

While decorating the community room, the volunteers enjoyed listening to Christmas carols, eating Christmas cookies and drinking hot chocolate, of course! Special thanks to all the volunteers who participated in the decorating project, including Jim Martini, Pat Chaput, Phil Longtin, Darlene Roy, Sarah Brooks, Henry Penner, Piers Penner, and Flint Huffman. Check out the lights at Youngtown Terrace, all part of the "Light Up Walhalla" campaign.

With all the celebrations and lessons learned throughout this advent season, we left school for Christmas break on Thursday with full hearts, prepared and excited for the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of Jesus. We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and have a blessed and healthy 2023. Happy New Year! Carrie Hope is in her fourth year as principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@ k12.nd.us or at 701-256-2354. St. Alphonsus School opened in 1920.

Prairie Rose 4-H Club donates blankets

Congratulations to Christmas Cash Give-away winner, Shelly Jerome! Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce crowned a Christmas Cash winner on Saturday, Dec. 17. Shelly Jerome’s ticket won her $2,000 in Langdon Bucks. She verified her ticket at a local participating business. For this last weekend, the Chamber drew tickets until they had a winner. Pictured are Zach Nye, Christmas Cash Giveaway winner Shelly Jerome, Jaclyn Nye and Janelle Borho, Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club in Langdon made blankets and donated those blankets to Cavalier County Social Services ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Make 2023 the year you quit smoking for good. You won’t regret it. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or contact Cavalier County Memorial Hospital at 701-256-6120 to speak with a tobacco cessation specialist today!

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Rewarding resolutions that won’t require a major commitment of time Much like money, time does not grow on trees. That reality is all too familiar to busy adults juggling multiple responsibilities at work, at home and other places where they spend their time. A time crunch can make it hard to commit to a New Year’s resolution. But resolutions, which are often focused on self-improvement, can be worthwhile endeavors. So what are busy adults to do? Perhaps the best approach is to choose resolutions that don’t necessarily require much time. • Exercise more: A commitment to

getting fit and being more physically active is a popular New Year’s resolution. Though choosing such a path may seem like it requires a significant time commitment, the Physical Activity Guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that adults perform at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. That might seem like a lot, but it can be combined with other leisure activities you already engage in. For example, a sports fan can watch the big game while on a treadmill or elliptical, while

• Become more organized: This resolution won’t take up much of your time. In fact, becoming more organized should free up time. A lack of organization can make it harder to meet work deadlines, keep a house clean, tackle everyday tasks, and keep a clear mind. By taking steps to be more organized, whether that’s through using a daily organizer, avoiding procrastination in regard to cleaning up around the house or other means, individuals will gradually discover they have more free time to use as they see fit.

readers can swap the couch with an exercise bike as their go-to reading spot. Doing so for as little as a half hour per day can help you get the recommended amount of daily exercise without taking up a large chunk of your time. • Read more: Adults across the globe lament a lack of time to curl up with a good book. But some brief reading before bed each night can help adults achieve this goal and can even improve their quality of sleep. In fact, a 2021 study published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Trials found that reading in bed before going to sleep improved sleep quality compared to not reading a book in bed. • Journaling: Journaling is another worthy resolution that won’t take up much time. Individuals can take 15 minutes out of their day to write down their thoughts and feelings and reflect on the day’s comings and goings. That simple activity can produce profound results, as the University of Rochester Medical Center notes that journaling

New Year’s resolutions need not take much time. Busy individuals can keep that in mind as they look for ways to improve their lives in the year ahead.

helps people prioritize their problems, fears and concerns; reduce stress; cope with depression; and identify negative thoughts and behaviors.

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Jan. 2 Closed. Tuesday, Jan. 3 Polish Sausage Dumpling Casserole/Creamed Corn/Donuts/Fruit Wednesday, Jan. 4 Chicken Fried Chicken/Country Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Squash/ Fruit/Cupcakes Thursday, Jan. 5 Lemon Pepper Fish/Wild Rice/Peas ‘n Carrots/Fruit Friday, Jan. 6 Biscuits ‘n Gravy/Hashbrowns/Egg Bake/Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted. 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.

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Eagles GBB get needed win at Nelson County, 51-32

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor 2023 is almost here; January gets nice and crazy We come to you this week from Williston, where there has been a chance to get some more things done at the Ponderosa while also covering some games out west. It hasn’t been easy getting things moving out here. They say four feet of snow has fallen out here (though I find that hard to believe), and the new year isn’t even here yet. It’s white, no doubt. At the time we are writing these words on Dec. 27, it’s a balmy 38 degrees above zero. We are also happy to report that at least the first part of January isn’t forecasted for much snow, at least for now. That is great news; there have been so many events

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Helland gets first career double-double with 10 points and 11 boards

moved around due to the storms the last couple of weeks that there isn’t much wiggle room left. We will continue to print any schedule change for area activities here in The Borderland Press. January begins Nervous Breakdown Season - by the time sports craziness ends, we are about ready to have one. We wish all of our readers a very Happy New Year and all the best in 2023. As I always say, I can’t believe I’ve lived this long.

the postseason until 2025-26 as they get things rolling. This will be another avenue and opportunity for our area hockey players to continue their careers. Former Langdon 19U players, Abby Forest (Dakota State) and Alexa Schneider (NDSU), are playing in the league this year. It is also a little surprising; we had heard nothing about Royals hockey until the press release came out. We wish them the best of luck in this exciting new endeavor.

Lake Region State College to start a hockey program Just after our print deadline last week, word was received that Lake Region State College in Devils Lake is going to begin a men’s and women’s hockey program. For the first time in history, the Royals will have teams on the ice. They are planning on starting next fall with their first season to be the winter of 2023-24. Both teams will play in the ACHA (American College Hockey Association) Division II programs and will join a league that already includes Williston State College, Dakota State College at Bottineau, the University of Mary, Minot State, Minnesota-Crookston, plus club teams from UND and NDSU. LRSC is immediately searching for coaches. As soon as that’s done, the recruiting process will begin. As it goes for most new programs, the Royals will not be able to compete in

Sister Jan to retire after a 40 year nail career I’m going to leave you this week by hoping you will join me in congratulating my one and only Sister Janice. She is retiring after a 40-year career of doing nails in Grand Forks. She has had a very faithful client list that has been with her almost the entire time, including several from our area. I won’t say her age (she’d kill me), but just know she is older than I am but seemingly too young to retire, haha. For those that read these weekly words of nonsense and live in the Grand Forks area, there is a retirement party for her on Jan. 5 at Denny’s Tavern on South Washington from 5-7 p.m. (and most likely later than that). Congrats to Sister (And Grandma) Jan! Happy New Year! Skol! “See ya!” next week!

By Jake Kulland

The North Border Eagles girls basketball team had lost their last three games in a row, to Cavalier, Langdon-Edmore-Munich and Thompson, when they went to McVille for a non-region game against Nelson County on Dec. 20. The Eagles girls got an early Christmas gift with a much-needed win right before the holiday break, winning 51-32. The victory put North Border's record at 2-3 on the year. They were supposed to play at Hatton-Northwood on Dec. 16, but they game got stormed out and moved thst game to Feb. 10 at Northwood. The Eagles girls will play two games over the holidays at the Thunder Christmas Classic in Northwood: against Warwick at 11:00 a.m. on Dec. 28 and Sargent County at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 29. Against the Chargers, North Border set the tone by taking a 13-5 lead over Nelson County after one quarter with a balanced scoring attack; five different players scored points. Junior Jenna Fraser had eight second quarter points to help give the Eagles a 28-14 halftime lead. In the second half, senior Kierra Helland had seven of her 10 points, including a 3-pointer in the third quar-

Pembina County North wrestles in Cavalier on Dec. 20

ter, the only one the Eagles would hit all night. They didn't need the long-distance calls in this one, as Fraser had a game high 17 points, and Helland put up a double-double by also coming down with 11 rebounds. It was the first double-double of Helland's great career. Taelyn Dunnigan also had a nice all-around game with 9 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. North Border shot a mammoth 34 free throws in the win, making 22. Naveah Huson led NC with 11 points. NORTH BORDER 51, NELSON COUNTY 32 NB --13 15 12 11 -- 51 NC -- 5 9 9 9 -- 32 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 17, Kierra Helland 10, Taelyn Dunnigan 9, Katie Volk 6, Addi Brown 4, Keria Moore 3, Jaelyn Johnson 1, Kate Bjornstad 1 Nelson County -- Nevaeh Huson 11, Sydnee Johnston 7, Rylan Parsley 5, Krista Lippert 3, Mya Luehring 3, Jesse Monsbrotten 1 Rebounds -- NB: 47 (Dunnigan 12, Helland 11); NC: 26 Assists -- NB: 8 (Dunnigan 4) Steals -- NB: 6 (Dunnigan 2) Turnovers -- NB: 20; NC: 14 Field goal percentage -- NB: 14/50 (28%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 22/34 (65%)

Lake Region State College to add men’s/women’s hockey Lake Region State College has announced the start of men’s and women’s hockey with play to begin Fall 2023. Adding athletic programs has been considered since the successful start of softball and baseball in 20132014.

Carson Brown wrestled in the 145 lb. class and pinned his Devils Lake opponent in Cavalier Dec 20th. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Marlie Stremick wraps up her DL opponent and went on to win by a pin fall. Photo by Larry Stokke.

“This marks an exciting new chapter at Lake Region State College. Devils Lake has a rich hockey tradition, and we are thrilled to be a part of the next chapter. Hockey continues to be a strong competitive sport in ND and in our region,” said Athletic Director Jared Marshall. Both programs will compete in the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) Division II. The ACHA men’s side is comprised of 190 schools in four regions. On the ACHA women’s side, 58 teams make up three regions. “With so many teams competing in our region, we will have ample opportunity to find regional competition on the ice,” Marshall said. The addition of hockey is made possible in partnership with the Devils Lake Park Board. The conversation was positive from the start regarding their willingness to coordinate ice time for practice and games.

Teammates and fans shouting encouragement to Grizzle wrestlers. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Levi Hinkle pinned his man in the 138 lb. class. Photo by Larry Stokke.

“A lot of effort went into researching this option for Lake Region State College, and this announcement wouldn’t be possible without the support of the park board. I look forward to men’s and women’s hockey becoming an integral part of the LRSC campus and the Devils Lake community,” Marshall said. LRSC will not be able to participate in post-season play for the first two seasons. With the addition of men’s and women’s hockey, Lake Region State College now offers five NJCAA sports & four club sports. The search for coaches to recruit players for the college’s first season will begin immediately.

Zeek Symington in the 113 lb. class won by a pin fall over his HCV opponent. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Spoilers sweep Cards in girls-boys hoops double header By Jake Kulland

In the final games for both teams before the Christmas break, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals hosted the Grafton Spoilers in a girls and boys basketball double header in Langdon on Dec. 22. The Spoilers got the better of the Cards in both contests, winning the girls game 72-64 and the boys 63-41. The Lady Cards record is now 4-2 on the year; and they have a very busy stretch of games coming up. After playing at Carrington on Dec. 28 and meeting Shiloh Christian in the Hoopster Class in Minot on Dec. 29, they will play at Central Cass on Dec. 31. In the week ahead, the girls play at home against Larimore on Jan. 3, they have their first Region 4 game of the season at Rolla on Jan. 5. For the boys, they hosted Midway-Minto in a make-up game on Dec. 28, will play at Park River-Fordville-Lankin in PR on Jan. 30, then have their first Region 4 game at home versus Dunseith on Jan. 6. Here is a recap of both teams' games with Grafton: Grafton 72, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 64 The girls game between the Spoilers and the Cardinals was back and forth nearly the entire game. Both teams played an entertaining first half with the Lady Cards getting 13 points from Jaya Henderson and 10 from Meredith Romfo. Grafton led 33-30 at halftime. In the third quarter, Langdon-Edmore-Munich grabbed a lead at 4439. Cora Badding led the way with eight points in the frame, but the Cardinals would have issues with turnovers in the fourth. The Spoilers took the lead, 65-52 lead. The Cards then made one last 7-0 run to cut it to 65-

59 but could get no closer. Henderson had 20 points to lead all scorers, while Romfo had four 3-pointers and 18 points followed by Badding with 16. Grafton had four players reach double digits, led by senior Ainsley McClain with 17. GRAFTON 72, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 41 G -- 17 16 23 16 -- 72 LEM -- 12 18 17 17 -- 64 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Jaya Henderson 20, Meredith Romfo 18, Cora Badding 16, Halle Jabs 7, Jalynn Swanson 2 Grafton -- Ainsley McClain 17, Kate LcClerc 16, Trinity Parsons 13, Addi Fredrickson 10, Savannah Blackcloud 8, Keira Cole 6 Grafton 63, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 41 In the boys game, the Cards stayed right with the seventh-ranked Spoilers in the first half. They missed a number of point blank shots near the basket to start the game before junior Cole Welsh nailed two 3-pointers to keep things close at 14-11 after the first quarter. Nathan Kitchin and Rayce Worley had a couple 3-pointers in the second quarter with the Spoilers leading 28-20 at the half. The big part of the game came at the start of the third when Grafton went on a 9-2 run and, for the most part, was in control the rest of the way. Worley had nine fourth quarter points to give him 17 on the night, while Welsh had eight points before going out of the game with a sprained ankle. Spoilers freshman Reggie Rice had a game high 18 for Grafton. Nick Kingzett also had a team high six rebounds and five assists for the Cardinals.

GRAFTON 63, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 41 G -- 14 14 19 16 -- 63 LEM -- 11 9 10 11 -- 41 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Rayce Worley 17, Cole Welsh 8, Nick Kingzett 6, Cody Amble 6, Nathan Kitchin 3, Jack Romfo 1 Grafton -- Reggie Rice 18, Braylon Baldwin 16, Kyler Droog 12, Ryan Hanson 10, Abram Sevingy 7 Rebounds -- LEM: 21 (Kingzett 6, Amble 4); G: 32 (Baldwin 8) Assists -- LEM: 13 (Kingzett 5, Welsh 4); G: 14 (Hanson 4) Steals -- LEM: 5 (Romfo 4); G: 4 (Baldwin 3) Turnovers -- LEM: 13; G: 10 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 16/48 (33%); G: 26/54 (48%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 3/5 (60%); G: 5/7 (71%)

Jaya Henderson was player of the game against Grafton Dec. 22nd and had three 3s finishing with 23 points for the nite. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Halle Jabs drops in a 3-point shot against Grafton. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Meredith Romfo drains one of her 4 three -point shots and ended the night with 16 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jalynn Swanson drives into the lane and lays in a basket. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cole Welsh nailed two 3-point shots right away in the first quarter and was named player of the game against Grafton Dec 22nd in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Rayce Worley had a 17-point night against Grafton. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cody Amble had a great block against Grafton in the Cards last game before the Christmas break. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Nathan Kitchin nails a three against the Grafton Spoilers. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Lois R. Dawley

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic

Church

Church in Munich, N.D., with visitation taking place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the church, for Lois R. Dawley, 90, of Munich, N.D., who passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, N.D.

six children. Lois always had bountiful vegetable and flower gardens and spent many hours canning and freezing produce for her family. She was the chief grain hauler, cook and managed to keep an immaculate house. Lois was an avid quilt maker, creating a graduation and wedding masterpiece for each child and grandchild.

Lois Rojean Wirth Dawley was born December 30, 1931, in Munich, N.D., the youngest child of Michael and Martha (Janowski) Wirth. Lois graduated in 1949 from Munich High School and worked for a year as a teacher’s assistant in Egeland, N.D. Lois married Vincent Dawley on July 31,1950, in Munich at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. They lived on their farm and raised

In 1984, Lois and Vin built a home in Munich and hosted various family gatherings and celebrations. Lois was an active community member involved with Christian Mothers, Altar Society at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Munich Rural Fire and Ambulance Service. She and her husband, Vin, were also proud members of the Sarles American Legion Post 276 and

The Borderland Press the American Legion Auxiliary. Lois treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The visits to Grandma’s house were filled with hugs, kisses, Tic Tacs, homemade ice cream and other goodies. Following her daughter, Luann’s, death in 2008, Lois helped care for her granddaughters ages 2, 5, and 9. Family was the cornerstone of her life. Lois and Vin were able to celebrate milestone anniversaries with their family: the 25th, 40th, 50th and 60th. They would travel to visit their children as their families celebrated births, sacraments, graduations, sports and other special events. Vin died in 2015, and Lois remained in their home in Munich through the Fall of 2022. She is survived by daughter Bonnie (Mark) Hanson of Chelan, Wash., and children Erik (great-grandchildren Marley and Laili) and Marit (Ward Vuillemot); son Kevin (Debbie) Dawley of Munich, and children Kyle (Teresa) (great-grandchildren Marlowe and Porter), Courtney (great-grandchildren

Kingston and Truett), and Gretchen (Yves Muya) (great-grandson Jones); daughter Donna (Gerry) Gannon of Everett, Wash., and children Travis (Amanda), Kelsey (Emanuel) and Kayla (Andy) Gilbert (great-grandchildren Everett, Brooks, and Reese); daughter Diane (Brad) Barth of Devils Lake, N.D., and children Tara (Chris Creighton) (great-granddaughter Lily), Tyler and Trevor; daughter Marti (Greg) DeBilzan of Lino Lakes, Minn., and daughters Anna and Julie; son-in-law Steve Ashpole (husband of Luann) of Edinburg, N.D., and daughters Haley (Evan) Emerson, Grace and Clare. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vin; daughter Luann; brothers: Victor (Esther ) Wirth, Lester (Leona and Rose) Wirth and Norman (Nora) Wirth; and sisters: Loretta (Marcel Mathieu and Alphonse) Hiltner, Francis Wirth, Beatrice (Bud) Houghton, Geraldine (Joe) Tholkes, Madelyn (Michael) Hoffmann, Martha Rose (David) Henderson and Valery (Harold) Hudson. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On December 6, 2022, at 8:30 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 Greg Goodman called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Goodman asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to appoint Stanley Dick as Chairman, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to appoint David Zeis as Vice Chairman, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. The commissioners thanked Greg Goodman for his year as commission chairman. Nick Moser stated he had checked with Christie Motors on the pickup ordered in 2021, but to date had not received a response. There was discussion on whether to get new quotes for a pickup or SUV so they could get it ordered. It was decided to discuss it again at the next meeting. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the 2021 State Audit, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the 3-year contract with The Village for the Employee Assistance Program, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to abate the remaining back taxes on the following parcel purchased by Milton City and Langdon City: #47098000; #47190000; 60093000; seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager, and Blain Johnson, Paramount Planning, met with the commissioners to review the purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Plan which is due for updating. Johnson explained the plan is required to be updated every 5 years for the county to be eligible for federal mitigation grants. Mitigation surveys were handed out to gather input for the updated plan. Nick Moser made a motion, seconded by Greg Goodman to re-appoint the following board members: Chuck Damschen and Van Howatt – Water Board; Devin Hursman – Weed Board; Lisa Buchweitz and Tim Kingzett – Soils Committee; Liz Sillers – Public Health Board; Doug Klein – Education Board, motion carried. Commissioners reviewed and updated assignment of departments, committees and boards. A Building Maintenance Committee was formed for county buildings and shops: Greg Goodman, Nick Moser, Josh Plummer, Evan Estenson and Kent Mikkelsen. The commissioners re-visited the Water Board’s request for the county to cost share 50% of the $8,000 onetime cost for LiDAR software from Red River Water Resource. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to cost share $4,000 with the Water Board for LiDAR soft-

ware, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. It was decided to pay the $4,000 from Road & Bridge Fund. David Zeis made a motion to transfer $2,555.73 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Excess Levy Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to transfer $3,950.35 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to transfer $42,000.00 from Special County Highway Fund to Road & Bridge Fund, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $24,244.25 from Vanguard Receivables Fund to County General Fund, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, and Evan Estenson, Road Foreman, together with the Road Maintenance Operators, met with the commissioners for a department update. Johnston and Estenson then reviewed the road project updates from KLJ; gave an update on FEMA funding; and discussed additional bridge funding from DOT. Josh Plummer, Maintenance, met with the commissioners and discussed some courthouse maintenance issues. The commissioners directed Plummer to proceed with his proposed maintenance. David Zeis made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: NELSON AUTO CENTER $42,951.40 | SHERIFF CODE 4 SERVICES, INC. $21,280.77 | SHERIFF CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER $41,181.96 | ESTIMATE TAX ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES $457.58 | FEES ND STATE TREASURER $2,671.38 | FEES ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT $ 109,319.62 | HEALTH INS MORGAN PRINTING, INC. $2,021.17 | COMM NICK MOSER $110.00 | COMM SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS $13,000.00 | MISC QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC $2,000.00 | MISC QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC $1,000.00 | MISC MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES $858.00 | MISC FARMERS UNION OIL CO $107.16 | MAINT WEST PAYMENT CENTER $267.84 | STATE'S ATTY US IMAGING INC $2,980.00 | RECORDER PAUL LIEBERSBACH $36.25 | ELECT WALLACEBURG BOOKBINDING & MFG. CO. LTD. $267.68 | MISC JOSH PLUMMER $360.00 | MAINT

Langdon Area School District #23 | Board Report 12/21/2022 | General Fund

Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount Acme Tools - Grand Forks Wire/Skull Caps/Tips 158.96 Advanced Business Methods December 2022 Copier/Printer Leases 3,113.55 Amazon Credit Plan Math Manipulative1,230.93 Baymont Inn & Suites Mandan EA Fall Conf Hotel/AK FCCLA Conf Hotel 174.60 BR Guidance Counseling and Mentorship November 2022 Contracted Counseling 2,310.00 Services LLC CarQuest of Langdon 4" Casters for Cardboard Dumpster Repair 119.99 Catholic Charities North Dakota Contracted Counseling Services Nov 22 2,025.00 Christianson, Lane JH BB vs Cavalier Ref 12/19/22 70.00 City of Langdon Nov 22 Water, Sewer, Garbage, Lights, 796.99 Cobblestone Inn and Suites In/Out MB Hotel & Oct Student Enrichment 174.60 Comfort Suites - Fargo VB Des Lacs Burlington Tournament 570.00 Crockett, Marcie Substitute Licensing Expenses Reimbursed 179.50 D & B Motors Installed Block Heater in '07 Town/Cty 323.69 Dahl Truck and Auto Elementary Scrubber Battery 1.92 Danielle Hansel Food Meal for Staff Appreciation 1,600.00 ECOLAB Pest Elimination Division Pest Prevention Services 126.30 Farmers Union Oil Co. November 22 Fuel Expense 749.51 Farmers Union Service Association Additional Ins Premiums 3,780.00 Feil, Nancy team Camp Supplies 173.39 FP Mailing Solutions Nov 22-Jan 23 Postage Machine Rental 179.85 Hartley's School Buses November 2022 Contracted Transportation 31,097.22 Hiway Laundry Nov 22 Mops, Towels, Aprons, Rags, 188.00 Hoffarth, Carl November 2022 Snow Removal 525.00 JayMar Business Forms, Inc. Tax Forms 2022 121.82 Johnson Controls, Inc. Replaced Heat Control at HS Science Room 1,269.00 Kram, Amy ND FCCLA Winter Leadership Mile/Meal/Reg 350.75 Langdon Building Center Lumber for New LAES Lockers 55.01 Langdon Hardware and Rental November 2022 Kitchen/Custodial Purchase 436.09 Langdon Prairie Health JF/SC DOT Bus Driver Physicals 219.49 LASD Foundation Kathy Roy & Jackie Mourning Memorials 100.00 Leevers Foods November 2022 Grocery/Supply Purchases 241.82 Library World, Inc. Circulation Subscription HS 495.00 Mark's Plumbing Parts Spray Head 160.44 Marzano Resources Critical Concepts & Scales/ELA 7,700.00 Montana-Dakota Utilities November 2022 Natural Gas Bills 2,956.05 ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation CK Background Check 41.25 ND Secretary of State Notary Application Fee SS 36.00 NDDTSEA Drivers Ed Online Curriculum Licenses 256.00 Network Services Company Ice Melt/TP/Foaming Cleaner 638.02 Ottertail Power Company October 2022 Electric Bills 20,959.53 Pembina County Educators Association HS Acalympics Event 50.00 Popplers Music Store Baritone Sax Reeds/Violin String 149.40 Premium Waters, Inc. Nov 22 Water/Water Jugs 171.81 Radisson Hotel Bismarck MTSS Training Bismarck K12 Inst Co 86.40 Radway, Haven Bookkeeping VB * 10 200.00 Ramkota Hotel & Conferences Center All State Committee Hotel Expense 602.94 Ricard Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. Toilet/Urinal Spuds 118.44 Schroeder Furniture LLC Cove Base LAES 49.95 Sign-It Plaques for Staff Appreciation YOS 103.50 United Communications Nov 22 Phone/Fax Expenses 686.47 United State Postal Service Postage 500.00 VISA - Cardmember Service December 22 CC Bill 4,600.85 Welding, Inc., Richard's Iron/Metal for Tech Ed Student Projects 194.40 Williams, Jamal JH BB vs Cavalier Ref 12/19/22 70.00 93,369.43 93,369.43

BUILDING FUND Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Breaker Repairs for Boiler at Elementary 266.60 Klemetsrud Plumbing & Heating Clean Floor Drain at HS 1,485.00 Langdon Activity Center November 22 Basketball Practice Rental 325.00 Lill Electric Relays for Clock System Repair 350.00 Summit Fire Protection Replaced Smoke Dector/Panel Reprogrammed 740.75 3,167.35 3,167.35 Received by The Borderland Press on Dec. 22, 2022.

LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT MEETING MINUTES | December 7, 2022 Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Abby Borchardt, Tiffany Hetletved, Loren Fetsch, Daren Bachman, and Daren Christianson (Supt.). Chairman Dave Hart called the December 7, 2022, Board Retreat to order at 6:00 p.m. The Board watched the NDSBA webinar on Board Committees together as part of Board training. There was some conversation on the webinar. The Board Retreat ended at 7:38 p.m. Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Dec. 21, 2022.

LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES | December 8, 2022

Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Abby Borchardt, Tiffany Hetletved, Loren Fetsch, Daren Bachman, and Daren Christianson (Supt.). Chairman Dave Hart called the December 8, 2022, Special Board meeting to order at 4:45 p.m. A resignation letter received from Jeff Jones was reviewed by the Board. Dawn Kruk made a motion to accept Jeff Jones resignation letter as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Loren Fetsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 4:48 p.m. Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Dec. 21, 2022.

Public Notices

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NOTICE IS GIVEN: That the Cavalier County Water Resource Board will hold a public hearing at the Cavalier County Courthouse in the City of Langdon, North Dakota, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock a.m. on the 5th day of January, 2023, concerning the establishment and construction of a Drain to be known as the Dresden Township Drain No. 2.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PEMBINA COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

PETITION TO CONSTRUCT DRESDEN TOWNSHIP DRAIN NO. 2

In the Matter of the Estate of Vernon Earl Benjaminson, Deceased.

To:

THE CAVALIER COUNTY WATER RESOURCE BOARD 901 3rd Street Langdon, ND 58249

The undersigned, landowners whose property will be benefited by the construction and maintenance of "Dresden Township Drain No. 2" hereinafter described, hereby petition the Board that the following described existing water course to be known as "Dresden Township Drain No. 2" to be legalized, surveyed, constructed and an assessment district developed for the future maintenance of this proposed project.: STARTING POINT OF MAIN DRAIN: The starting point of the drain shall be located at 980 feet west and 37 feet south of the northeast corner of Section 31, Township 163 North, Range 61 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, said starting point shall be in the NE¼NE¼ of said Section 31-163-61. Labeled "S" on attached map. COURSE OF MAIN DRAIN: From said starting point, the drain shall proceed downstream along a course to the terminus. The following route is approximate and may be altered to best accommodate the land owners. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Thence, easterly across the NE¼NE¼ of Section 31-163-61; thence, easterly across the NW¼ of Section 32-163-61; thence, easterly across the SW¼ of Section 29-163-61; thence, northerly across the E½ of Section 29-163-61; thence, northeasterly across the SE¼ of Section 20-163-61; thence, northeasterly across the SW¼ of Section 21-163-61; thence, easterly across the N½ of Section 21-163-61; thence, northeasterly across the NW¼ of Section 22-163-61; thence, easterly across the NE¼ of Section 22-163-61; thence, easterly across the NW¼ of Section 23-163-61 to the terminus.

TERMINUS OF THE DRAIN: The terminus of the drain shall be in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼NW¼) of Section 23-16361 at the confluence with Mulberry Creek Assessment Drain. Labeled "T" on attached map. PURPOSE OF THE PETITION: The purpose of the drain is to improve the existing natural drainage by restoring it to original conditions or by deepening and widening certain areas to facilitate current flows in the basin. The project will also move water downstream in a manner so as not to impact Mulberry Creek. This watershed is within the Mulberry Creek assessment area and will be a lateral drain do Mulberry Creek. This project will remove excessive water from agricultural lands. The project will have no effect upon the health, convenience or welfare of the residents in the drainage area. It may be necessary to improve certain private and public drain crossings along the drain to facilitate existing flows. Dated this 12th day of August, 2021. Signature of Landowners in the Basin: Signed by Land Owner

Property Owned Section 30-31 Dresden Twp Section 28-22 Dresden Twp Section 21-22 Dresden Twp Section 21 Section 20-21-29 Section 32

NOTICE IS GIVEN TO AFFECTED LANDOWNERS: That the point of beginning of the Dresden Township Drain No. 2, and terminus have not been changed by action of the Engineer of the Water Resource Board and will be as set forth in the above Petition. That there is now on the file in the Office of the County Auditor of Cavalier County, North Dakota, a list showing the percentage assessment against each parcel of land benefited by the proposed Dresden Township Drain No. 2 and the approximate assessment in terms of money apportioned thereto. That each landowner, or landowners, of tracts of land affected by the Dresden Township Drain No. 2, shall have one vote for each dollar of assessment against his land, or one vote for each dollar of the assessed valuation of land condemned, of the Dresden Township Drain No. 2. It is the intent hereof to allow one vote for each dollar of assessment regardless of the number of owners of a tract of land; where more than one owner exists, the votes shall be pro-rated among them in the accordance with their respective interests. A written Power of Attorney shall authorize an agent to cast the vote to any affected landowner. The votes for or against the proposed Dresden Township Drain No. 2 must be filed with the County Auditor of Cavalier County, North Dakota, not later than January 17, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. That all persons whose land may be subject to assessment for such Dresden Township Drain No. 2, or whose property will be subject to condemnation for such Drain, may appear before the Board on January 5, 2023 at 10:00 A.M and fully express their opinions and offer evidence on matters pertaining to the Drain. Said meeting shall take place at the Cavalier County Court House located in Langdon, North Dakota. Dated this 15th day of December, 2022 Signed Bobby Blake, Chairman CAVALIER COUNTY WATER RESOURCE BOARD By /s/ Robert Blake Its Chairman ATTEST: /s/ KENSIE BREYER Its Secretary

The names on the Petition are: Charles Schiestel Charles Rohde Mike Zeis Paul Boesl Dwayne Kram Don Smith

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to Nicole Tellmann, Personal Representative of the estate, in care of Handy Law Group, PLLC, at P.O. Box 6306, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58206-6306, or filed with the Court. Dated the 8th day of November 2022. /s/ Nicole Tellmann _____ Nicole Tellmann Personal Representative 5697 Pinehurst Drive, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 First publication on the 23rd day of December 2022.

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HELP WANTED The Cavalier County Veterans Service Office is seeking a qualified individual to operate the VSO van that takes area veterans to their medical appointments. This driver will be considered a County employee of a part-time / temporary status with no benefits. Qualifications include: a valid North

Dakota driver’s license; a good driving record; be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, background check, and submit to random drug and alcohol testing and must be physically able to assist passengers, if needed. Pay D.O.E. Applications can be picked up at the Cavalier County Auditor’s office in the courthouse M–F 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ad will run until filled.

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