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Wales Fire Department hosts annual Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast Firefighters serve ‘best ever crowd’ in event history By Sarah Hinnenkamp
When the Wales Fire Department started its pancake breakfast fundraiser in 2006, it was because the department needed a way to raise funds, and Super Bowl Sunday was a date on the calendar that wasn’t yet taken for a local event.
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“No one was doing anything on Super Bowl Sunday, that’s what it was. We needed money. We didn’t have money to pay insurance or anything else,” said Jay DuBois, fire department volunteer. “It usually goes fantastic - it’s usually stormy today, and we usually get a good crowd, and today is beautiful.” “A day like today should be phenomenal because the weather’s great,” said Marc Greening, Wales Fire Department chief.
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For a free will donation, firefighters served pancakes, blueberry pancakes, sausage, and eggs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, giving people plenty of time to enjoy more of the day before the Super Bowl kicked off at 5:30 p.m. The crew has about 17 firefighters.
partment launched, their other yearly fundraiser is even bigger. The department will host Mudfest in Wales on Saturday, April 15 and will be giving away a Ranger, riding lawn mower, and several other prizes.
“That’s our big fundraiser. This is the one we originally started with, and so we kept it up, and this other one is where we get most of the funding for our department is through the other fundraiser,” Greening said. Funds raised for the department at either fundraiser are used for purchasing equipment or training and whatever the department needs. “Thanks to everybody for always supporting us all these years doing this. We wouldn’t be here without it,” DuBois said.
Organizers said this year’s breakfast had a fantastic turnout, “Probably our best turnout and the weather definitely helped,” DuBois said.
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Volunteers from the Wales Fire Department take a break from cooking to take a group photo at the annual Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.
Emmitt Roy poses with his pancakes.
“I see there’s quite a few Munich people here, and there’s Sarles people, Langdon. It’s a pretty good assortment of people from the county that show up,” Greening said. While the pancake breakfast was the first fundraiser the Wales Fire De-
Curt Kram keeps the pancakes coming at the breakfast fundraiser. Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.
The Titanic set sail in Munich for interactive learning by Sarah Hinnenkamp
Ivan Roy is excited to dig into his breakfast. Photos by Terry Hinnenkamp.
The Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast had regular and blueberry pancakes, Hickory Hut sausage, eggs, and maple and chokecherry syrup.
Not so sweet: Valentine’s Day storm leads to dozens of stranded vehicles By Borderland Press Staff
Mrs. Barb Hill playing Captain Edward Smith serves caramel rolls to her students as they play first class passengers on the Titanic.
The hallways of Munich Public School buzzed with excitement with younger elementary students on Thursday, Feb. 9 as Mrs. Barb Hill’s sixth graders hid away in a classroom and perfected their high-class outfits, adjusting shawls, parasols, and suits. All 10 sixth grade students had boarding passes and suitcases, ready to be announced as first-class passengers on the Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic. Elementary students and teachers applauded as each passenger was announced and traveled on a lighted ramp to board the Titanic, which was Mrs. Hill’s classroom transformed into the luxury ship’s dining room. “I just wanted to build it up. I have never been on a cruise, but I have friends who have been on a cruise, and they say that they are announced when they get on a cruise ship in some companies, and I thought, well, let’s do that. I gave it a shot, and it
worked, and the other teachers were more than supportive of it,” Hill said. Hill played the part of Titanic captain Edward Smith; Mrs. Lisa Meyers played the part of Mrs. Margaret Brown (the unsinkable Molly Brown), a person who survived the sinking of the Titanic; and Principal Curt Kram played the part of a third class passenger who served sparkling juice to the first class passengers. “Mr. Kram is super supportive. He is just the best. Last year he dressed up as a first class passenger as well, and he would just come and go throughout the day, and he’s just so helpful. He just makes it so easy for me to pull this off. This year he's in third class. We kind of joked about that. He didn’t dress up this year so I said, ‘I’m sorry, you’re going to be third class,’” Hill said. “And Mrs. Meyers - I couldn’t do it without her, she is amazing.” This interactive learning assignment
Sixth grade student Cora Buchweitz refills her sparkling juice as one of the first class passengers in the dining room.
is something Hill has set up for years, starting with this year’s graduating senior class. “They absolutely love it. They’re so engaged and really take care of each other throughout the day. They can go outside for recess, or they can just stay here, and I bet many of them will stay in the classroom,” Hill said. The morning starts out with sparkling beverages and caramel rolls with many students speaking in British accents, as their characters may require. They read Titanic handouts and learned about the construction of the ship and about several of the real life passengers. They played a quiz game on tablets that tested their Titanic knowledge and moved on to a group project in the afternoon. “We talked about how you have to really pretend that you’re really here, and you’ll have more fun with it. So cont’d. on page A8
The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department asked Langdon motorists to stay off of 15th Avenue as there were three vehicles “parked” in snow banks. Borderland Press photo.
Tuesday’s Valentine’s Day storm caught many in the Borderland off guard. Blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings were issued for southern parts of the Red River Valley, including Grand Forks and Fargo, so early on, it appeared that the Borderland would be clear of weather headaches and travel trouble. Around 3 p.m. the National Weather Service announced, “Near blizzard to blizzard conditions will be tied to areas that receive new snow.” The “risk of blizzard’ graphic put Grand Forks in the low category and included medium and high impacts farther south in N.D. Around 5 p.m., however, a No Travel Advisory was issued for northeast N.D., including Langdon. “Once we realized those winter impacts were increasing and that band of snow was developing, we issued what is called a Winter Weather Advisory, and that is for conditions when we start to see accumulating snow
and potentially blowing snow areas, and that’s what we were getting in that band in that area,” said Mindy Beerends, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in Grand Forks. Berrends said the weather service monitors reports coming from different weather sensors around the area, including local airports and agricultural weather stations, and also reviews cont’d. on page A8
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News
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News briefs
From the Borderland News Center Gas prices remain steady In its weekly report, GasBuddy.com said North Dakota’s price at the pump dropped less than a penny last week. The average price for a gallon of gas in the state was $3.31 - about a quarter more than it was in January and a nickel higher than where it was at this time last year. Bear situation resolved in Minn. Local and wildlife officials in Roseau County, Minn., last week aided in a bear of a situation. According to authorities, a black bear had been stranded in a snowy ditch near Wannaska for three days. A rescue team from the Twin Cities was called in to help and got the bear out. Raitt wins Grammy for cover of Winnipeg band’s song During last week’s Grammy Awards, country artist Bonnie Raitt took home three awards, one of which she can give thanks to Winnipeg band, The Bros. Landreth. Raitt’s cover of “Made Up Mind,” first penned and recorded by the Bros. back in 2012, netted Raitt the Grammy for “Best Americana Performance.” Raitt also took home the award for “Song of the Year” and “Best American Roots Song.” Law enforcement office announces partnership The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office has announced it will partner with the National Child Safety Council. Along with financial assistance from area business, professional, and civic leaders, the two groups aim to present programs for area children as well as provide important materials for senior citizens, such as identity theft and Internet safety tips. N.D. receives disaster declaration The Biden Administration has approved a request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota. The declaration allows for federal financial assistance to cover an estimated $1.75 million worth of repairs and cleanup after the winter system that tore through a swath of the state on Nov. 9-11 and dropped more than 30 inches of snow. American Crystal Sugar shuts down Mont. operation The American Crystal Sugar Company announced it will be shuttering operations in Sidney, Mont., starting in April. The company cites the major reason for the decision as lack of interest in
growing the crop in the Sidney area to justify continued operation. The closure impacts 300 employees, some of which may relocate to factories in the Red River Valley, as well as 75 farm families. MNDOT announces new snowplow names The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the winners of its annual Name a Snowplow competition. They received more than 10,000 names and, from those, received more than 64,000 votes. The name with the most votes was “Yer A Blizzard, Harry,” which garnered more than 15,000 votes. “Blader Tot Hotdish” will report to the Northwest Minn. region, including East Grand Forks and Crookston. Other winning names include Clearopathra, Better Call Salt, Han Snowlo, Scoop! There It Is, Blizzo, and Sleetwood Mac. Grafton seeks food vendors for June event The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce is in the planning process for its SummerFest event and is looking for food trucks. Food truck applications are now available by calling the Chamber at 701-352-0781 or email gracha@polarcomm.com. Grafton’s SummerFest event is Wednesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 25, with food vendors scheduled for Saturday, June 24. N.D. officials prepare to sue Minn. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz last Tuesday signed into law bills which aim to have all utilities within his state generate their energy through carbon-free methods by 2040 and at least 80% to be completed within the next seven years. This change has N.D. officials preparing to sue Minnesota, claiming the law violates “state sovereignty,” as it would impact sales from N.D. utilities using coal and natural gas. N.D. house bill aims to increase speed limit The N.D. House of Representatives has passed a bill that could impact area drivers. By a vote of 65-29, HB 1575 could see speed limits on multilane highways in the state increase to 80 mph, matching speed limits in neighboring Montana and South Dakota. The bill now heads to the N.D. Senate.
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Governor Burgum proclaimed Feb. 14 League of Women Voters Day Governor Burgum issued a proclamation declaring Feb. 14th, 2023, League of Women Voters Day in North Dakota in honor of the League of Women Voters’ 103rd birthday. The proclamation notes the League’s grassroots efforts over the last 103 years to empower voters and defend democracy. The North Dakota League has accomplished this through candidate forums, voter guides, and advocacy on voting rights.
“The League has been a force for voter rights and education in North Dakota,” said Dr. Barbara Headrick, board president of the League of Women Voters of North Dakota. “We will continue advocating for a government that is open, transparent, and accessible to its citizens.” In honor of the League’s birthday, Feb. 14 was a day of action for the North Dakota League. They asked
League members and the public to contact their state legislators to support open, transparent government, and elections. The League’s bill watchlist is at lwvnd. org/legislature-bills, and state legislators can be found online at ndlegis. gov under “Find my legislator.”
Walsh Rural Water District wins Water Taste Contest Attendees at the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association’s (NDRWSA) 37th annual conference found the best tasting water in North Dakota. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the winner of a state-wide competition was announced in an effort to identify the tastiest water in the state and, participants hope, in the nation.
ities and rural water systems in complying with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. The competition is part of a “Quality on Tap!” campaign to emphasize the high quality, standards and, consequently, taste of rural water. Winners
of the state contest will compete in a national contest on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. This event is part of the NRWA Rural Water Rally, an annual legislative event for the 50 state affiliates of the National Rural Water Association.
Eleven large, small, and rural water utilities from around the state submitted samples of their water straight from the tap. Conference attendees narrowed it down to three systems – City of Wahpeton, Southwest Water Authority, and Walsh Rural Water District. The three finalists are members of the ND Rural Water Systems Association. The winner of this year’s competition was the Walsh Rural Water District, whose water was chosen by a panel of judges as the most appealing. The award was presented at a luncheon held Feb. 1, 2023, in Bismarck as part of the NDRWSA’s 37th Annual Water Systems EXPO. The NDRWSA provides technical, managerial, and financial assistance to aid municipal-
Through With Chew Week is Feb. 19-25 Langdon, N.D. – Smokeless isn’t harmless, yet 6% of North Dakota adults still use smokeless tobacco. Cavalier County Health District and Langdon Prairie Health invite North Dakotans wanting to quit smokeless tobacco to set a quit date during Through With Chew Week Feb.19-25. Part of Through With Chew Week includes The Great American Spit Out on Feb. 23, which encourages users to quit tobacco products for at least 24 hours.
Polar welcomes new hire,Trevor Callahan Polar Communications is happy to announce they have hired Trevor Callahan as an IT Specialist. Trevor will work as part of Polar’s managed services team. His duties will include maintaining, troubleshooting, and support of the internal computer network and assisting and supporting Polar Extreme IT customers. Trevor obtained his AAS in Network Administration and Security from Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Prior to coming to Polar, he was a support specialist for Wanzek Construction and most recently worked with Grandstrand Service Company supporting Wikstrom Telephone Company. Trevor resides in Drayton with his wife and five children.
“Making small changes today will add up to larger changes over time,” said TTS Catherine Taylor RPH from Langdon Prairie Health. “If you’re looking to make a change, Through With Chew Week is a perfect time to be intentional about your changes and make a plan. At Langdon Prairie Health we’re here to help you make a plan.” The most effective way to quit tobacco is to make a quit plan. Langdon Prairie Health’s tobacco treatment specialists (TTS) assist those wanting to quit tobacco by providing educational materials and tobacco cessation resources. In addition, the statewide tobacco cessation program, NDQuits, offers free support and coaching through phone and web programs. Langdon Prairie Health has five tobacco treatment specialists (TTS) ready to help you on your Quit Journey: Elizabeth Sillers FNP, Megan Overby FNP,
Nancy Boe LPN, Catherine Taylor RPH and Sheila Beauchamp LPN. TTS receive specialized training about tobacco-related health conditions, cessation medications, and behavioral counseling. Through behavioral counseling, they help you develop a quit plan that breaks routines to avoid triggers and prepare for cravings to make your quit attempt more successful. They can recommend cessation medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Receiving counseling and using cessation medications can more than double your rate of success. For help with quitting smokeless tobacco, visit https://www.health. nd.gov/ndquits or call Langdon Prairie Health to connect with a tobacco treatment specialist at 701-2566100.
Snowmobile North Dakota state ride slated for Saturday Bottineau, ND – Snowmobile trails across the state are open and ready for the annual Snowmobile North Dakota state snowmobile ride on Saturday, Feb. 18 hosted by Bottineau County Family Snowmobilers. The 2023 state snowmobile ride is an opportunity for snowmobilers to experience the variety of trails across North Dakota while enjoying the hospitality of ten “Fun Run Stops” at local businesses within the Bottineau and Lake Metigoshe area. The ride begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 6:00 p.m. with a raffle drawing announcement at 6:30 p.m. Registration is $20 per rider and can be completed online at www.snowmobilebottineau.com or in-person on Friday evening at the
Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Bottineau. Updates about the state ride can be found on Facebook @botnocountyfamsnowmobilers.
Agriculture
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Northern Agriculture Snips
Bailey Reiser |NDSU Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent What a wonderful week of weather we A reminder that the Annual Crop Imhave had! Usually, we are still curled provement Meeting will be held on up on the couch, but this weather has February 28th with speakers starting people out and about, walking their at 2:00 p.m. and supper to follow. dogs, and enjoying the longer eve- This event will be held at the Amerinings. can Legion.
Endangered Species Act work plan called “Unworkable” – The Environmental Protection Agency has an issued an Endangered Species Act work plan for pesticide registrations. The EPA has thousands of pesticides up for review, bogged down by legal challenges regarding the protections given to endangered species. James Callen Associates CEO Jim Callen summarizes the EPA’s response. “It’s a federal offense to use any pesticide in a manner that results in an unauthorized take, kill or otherwise harm, of an endangered species and certain threatened species under the Endangered Species Act; this is what EPA is proposing for label language. The groups that I’m working with, in particular North Dakota Grain Growers Association, believe this is regulatory overreach and unrealistic to enforce.” The EPA proposal says farmers must get a Bulletin at least six months before using one of these crop protection tools. The NDGGA is calling that “impractical and unworkable.” Foreign Land Ownership Bill Heard in N.D. Judiciary Committee – The North Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation banning a foreign adversary from owning land in the state. State Senator Bob Paulson, who is from Minot,
introduced the bill. Paulson said this proposal was prompted by the proposed Fufeng corn wet milling project in Grand Forks. Center for Security Policy State Outreach Director Christopher Holton came from Washington, D.C. to testify. “China has been particularly active in the last ten years in attempting to acquire land in the U.S.,” explained Holton. “From 2010 to 2020, Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland increased from $81 million (in value) to $1.8 billion, including land in North Dakota, Texas, North Carolina, Missouri, Florida, Utah, Virginia, Colorado and Oklahoma. Food security is national security. If Americans don’t act, China will.” Number two is #1 – At the North Dakota Livestock Alliance’s annual summit, Executive Director Amber Boeshans said livestock is the key to diversifying agriculture in the state. “In North Dakota, we have an opportunity to responsibly add livestock to the state.” Animal agriculture is advocated as a sustainable boost to the economy. “The answer is simply number two is #1. When it comes to soil health and crop management, you can’t beat manure.” With the addition of more processing, byproducts from canola, soybeans, and corn could also provide more feedstuffs.
Prevent the spread of bacteria from newly hatched poultry
Good biosecurity and hygiene practices can reduce the risk of contamination and illness from hatchlings. By NDSU Extension
Baby chicks may carry disease-causing bacteria, but biosecurity and hygiene practices can prevent the spread of infection. NDSU photo.
As spring approaches, backyard poultry owners and educators may be preparing for hatching season, which also means taking precautions against the spread of disease. “Even in a small and controlled environment, biosecurity threats are present,” says Samantha Lahman, North Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth development specialist in animal science. “It is important that those working with poultry are prepared to keep these newly hatched birds and the people in contact with them healthy.” All people and animals carry populations of germs and other organisms on and in their bodies. Zoonotic organisms are those that pose a health risk to animals and people. Some zoonotic organisms are harmless to ani-
mal carriers but can cause disease in humans. According to NDSU Extension veterinarian Dr. Gerald Stokka, bacteria are often responsible for disease in backyard poultry. “Even birds that look healthy and clean can transmit bacterial organisms like salmonella, E. coli, and campylobacter,” cautions Dr. Stokka. “These bacteria are found in the droppings of poultry and can be found on the bodies of birds even when birds show no signs of illness.” The bacteria spreads to bedding, cages, water dishes, feeders, desks and countertops, and to the hands of those handling the birds. While people often associate these bacterial infeccont’d. on page B10
This time of year, it is always busy in the office. We are busy planning community events, outreach programs to producers & youth, and attending conferences to better serve the people! Within this time, I had my first Private Applicator Training. Topics covered were Managing Farm Stress by Katie Henry, a Pesticide Update from Andrew Erickson, our USDA Agricultural Program Inspector, and I presented on Weed ID of common & noxious weeds and PPE Review. Overall, I thought that the day went very well and received lots of great feedback. I am looking forward to the next training which is March 1st at the Cavalier County Courthouse. I have also been planning some youth activities. We have Crops Judging where there are two 8th grade boys and a couple students from Munich starting to learn the basics of agronomy. This has been going well, and I enjoy teaching them new things! I held an Ice Fishing Series where students had the opportunity to build ice fishing rods, review Ice Fishing Basics and will get to go ice fishing at Mt. Caramel Dam! This was one activity that ties in the natural resources side for the kids as well as finding a new hobby of rod building fishing and teaching a bit about my favorite subject.
Preparing seedlings indoors This weather may trick us, as we may feel like spring is right around the corner. I find myself itching for spring, and it gets me thinking “the greenhouse shopping is getting closer!” Least to say, my patience is always tested. Although, those itches can lead to getting a head start on our garden or flower seeds inside though! It is still a bit early to start seeds but never early enough to get everything prepared. First things first, go through those cabinets or garage areas that haven’t been touched since last spring to see what is on hand. You will need the following: seeds of your choice, potting media that allows air and water flow, containers, and labels. You may need to purchase larger containers or growing trays after the plants get their first true leaves. A small fan is helpful and not in terms of cooling the plants. It actually helps mimic the wind and build stem strength. The fan does not need to run all the time, only a few hours is necessary. You can also purchase a grow light. These can be bought from multiple online retailers, Amazon, or larger hardware stores. I had mentioned the itch earlier, and I always find myself playing the inout game with my plants. In the last few years, I have learned that being patient is hard when it is something
that you enjoy. The most important thing once you have all your materials is to make sure not to start them too early. Some of the reasons we don’t want to start our plants too early is that with the lack of sunlight, which is needed for photosynthesis, can actually cause off-green colors and the plants to elongate more than if they were outside full-time. This structure imbalance can cause them to not just look bad but also cause them to be weak. A grow light will help reduce the plants from becoming to leggy. Usually the back of the seed packets say 4-6 weeks before the last frost is the best time to start them inside. In our neck of the woods, that usually pans out to be the middle to the end of May. If we are lucky… Anyways, Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Agent in Grand Forks, recommends dates as a ballpark that she used last year. They are: “Week of March 16: oregano and thyme; Week of March 30: eggplant and sweet peppers; Week of April 13: tomatoes, basil, marigolds, kohlrabi, kale and Swish chard; and the Week of April 27: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, pac choi and vine crops” (Timing it Right, Dakota Gardener) I hope this helps with some of the winter blues! Stay tuned as we will be announcing Spring Garden Forum dates soon that will be held at the Cavalier County Courthouse. Spring is almost here, & good luck gardening this year!
NDSU Extension to offer Stop the Bleed training Feb. 21 Participants will learn to treat life-threatening bleeding. By NDSU Extension
The number one cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. That’s why bleeding control – keeping the blood inside the body – is the purpose of Stop the Bleed training. The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. Instead of being a witness, become an immediate responder. Participants will gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding.
Instructors will teach live, in-person, using training materials specially developed to teach bleeding control techniques. Following classroom training the instructors will teach responders to practice bleeding control actions including the application of direct pressure, packing a wound and using a tourniquet, and they will continue to guide until correct skills are demonstrated.
niquet kits comes from AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Foster County Farm Bureau, Foster County Farmers Union, High Plains Equipment, Kracht Implement, Leading Edge Equipment and Runnings.
There is no charge for this Stop the Bleed course. Funding for the tour-
The CREC is three and a half miles north of Carrington on U.S. Highway 281.
Stop the Bleed training will be offered at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21. This hands-on class begins at 7 p.m. The one-hour course is open to anyone interested in learning this life saving skill. Registration is required at www.tinyurl.com/StopTheBleedCarrington. There is no charge for this class, and the first 30 people to register and attend will receive a tourniquet kit. Certified Stop the Bleed trainers from Carrington will teach the class, including certified physician’s assistant Mary Hoff, registered nurse Shelley Kollman and registered nurse Kristy Konschak.
Youth at an NDSU Extension tractor safety camp practice Stop the Bleed techniques. NDSU photo.
This Carrington session is pre-approved for 0.5 National CEUs for EMTs and may be supplemented by another 0.5 credit at the state level.
Opinion
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Letter from the Publisher rest and relaxation - that didn’t happen. We attended the Squirts International Tourney in Fargo, a five game tournament from Friday morning thru Sunday noon. Our team placed second and had the honor of playing the championship game in the Scheels Arena, where they watched a Fargo Force game the night before. Those kids were stinkin’ excited!
I’m writing this on Monday, and I’m tired. A full weekend of activities left me wishing for just one more day of
I was introduced to something new this weekend, also. Our ten (going on 16)-year-old Grafton granddaughter has been figure skating for years, since she was set on the ice in her wee skates at the young age of three, all wobbly and adorable. Now that she is older and has embraced this
sport and made a point of working extremely hard at it, she is skating competitively. We caught her performance in Moorhead on Saturday, and I think I’m hooked. I was so proud of her out there on the ice all by herself twirling and spinning and jumping! She looked beautiful with her hair up and her navy blue and white skating dress shimmering in the lights. Well beyond her age. I was so proud again when I witnessed her support and excitement for another Grafton skater during and after her performance. Even though different ages, these two girls were there for each other. Nice job coaches and parents! I was visiting with my hair stylist last
week about The Borderland Press. I was confessing how even though I enjoy writing, I find myself struggling with this each week because, well, I don’t feel my life is all that interesting to anyone but me. I won’t name names (aaa-Chelsea, excuse me), but she did have some input into this subject. She asked me if I get any comments back on my column. I said why yes, I received a card from a lovely woman in Colorado confirming my love for the fall colors there that I had written about last October. Then she asked how many subscribers we have. I said 1300. She said, SEE at least one other lady and I are enjoying your column! I’m not even worried about her reading this for at least a month
because she’s that far behind. I’ll see if I get an even trim next month!
region. It was a joy to walk into that breakfast and be able to greet more than a handful of families.
team to cheer for until more than half way through the game. The kids had a tougher time choosing a team than the adults. My husband cheered for Kansas City since he has family connections there, and I cheered for Philadelphia just so I could be different than him. At the end of the game, he smirked while shutting off the T.V. “Your team lost,” he said.
I hope you’ll read part 4 of Bob’s road trip story because I’d like to add that at this point I told him “cut your losses, turn around, head home”. As you’ll find out, he didn’t heed my advice. Thank you, Veronica, for your comments - nice to hear from you! Have a great weekend; you know I’ll be at the hockey arena!
Diane Simmons
Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com
Letter from the Editor good handle on things, but I am often reminded of certain dates or storms, and I need that kind of help to jog my memory. Maybe that’s one reason we talk about the weather so much around here. I have to say, February has been a nice surprise, and I’m certainly not complaining. I found myself surviving in the afternoons last week using a cardigan as my coat. The sun felt amazing, and the vibes felt like spring, even though we all know it’s way too early for that. A recent interview with a meteorologist reminded me that we have short term memories when it comes to the weather. I always think I have a
On Friday, we enjoyed watching our daughter and the future of Cardinal cheerleading at halftime of the boys’
basketball game in Langdon. The mini cheer camp held at St. Alphonsus School and led by Alyssa Plummer showed it was a huge success with 76 girls in preschool through grade 6 shouting their newly learned cheers for the crowd. It was wonderful to see. On Sunday, we enjoyed sunshine and clear roads on the way to Wales for the Wales Fire Department Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast. There was a time not long ago that we would walk into pancake breakfasts and we wouldn’t know a soul. It was obvious to everyone else that we were the new people. We have continued to meet people since moving to Langdon, and we meet people from all over the
Let me tell you about the pancakes. Oh, the pancakes were so awesome! We sat at a table near the window, and young Callen had to move because the sun was so bright coming in right on his face. He gobbled up a pancake and Hickory Hut sausage, and his sister Elin did the same. The food was great, and the crew was welcoming. Of course, we watched the Super Bowl on Sunday, and the kids loved watching the Puppy Bowl. We loaded up on appetizers and ate way too much food trying to figure out which
Luckily, a Sunday filled with pancakes, football, and appetizers is a win in my book, and it was a great way to kick off another week.
Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor
editor@theborderlandpress.com
THE MORNING RUN: Brady versus Buffett
by Sara Goodman With three sports fanatic kids in the family, I don’t know if there is a sport offered in Langdon that we haven’t been involved in at some point. In the last 12 years, we have traveled all over the state in support of these activities - putting on more miles than I care to think about. We’ve prepared for any and all weather conditions no matter the sport because one day a baseball game will have you sweating through a tank top and the next day, you’re digging out your gloves, hat, and blanket. We’ve experienced the amazing highs
of state championships and the discouraging lows of injuries and lost games and opportunities. Our emotions have been along for the ride, of course, and with the positives, we’ve had our share of the negatives. We’ve been angry, frustrated, nervous, scared, disappointed, shocked and humbled. We’ve had late night discussions with other parents over the how’s and why’s of our wins and losses, feeling stressed either way over upcoming games. We’ve agonized over bad calls by refs who clearly favor the other team, vowing to loudly voice our opinions during the next game. Along with sports, Greg and I have encouraged our kids to be “well rounded” by participating in non-sport activities such as piano and band. All three started taking piano lessons at a young age and looked forward to the Missoula Children’s Theater every summer. Early on, these activities were fun and didn’t require much encouragement. Eventually, almost all these activities were dropped in favor of sports and the demanding schedules they require, however, we continued to support and encourage participation in music.
Last week we had a high school band and choir concert. I was nervous because Gage had a solo for choir and Catelyn had a solo in band. Other than that, I felt pure enjoyment. The evening was filled with amazing music by some very talented musicians who have spent hours perfecting their pieces. These young musicians spend just as much time practicing as the athletes, learning to play their instruments and developing their vocal range. I have listened to my kids play the same songs over and over on the piano until they’re stuck permanently in my brain. I’ve watched Catelyn slowly pick through the chords of the guitar learning a new song for pop choir. It can take years of practicing to get it right and make it look easy. I find it interesting that we put so much emphasis on sports in high school when we know full well that most kids will not take these skills to the next level and will likely never play a sport again other than golf or a few pickup basketball games. Musical skills will also likely not be taken to the next level, but they can provide lifelong enjoyment with very low risk of injury. Although Tom Brady was an anomaly, most athletes are not playing professionally in their 40’s. On
the flip side, you can catch 76-yearold Jimmy Buffett on tour this year along with several other musicians in their 70’s. When we move beyond high school, we find that famous musicians and athletes are equally applauded for their skills and popularity. Concert venues are filled to capacity just as often as football stadiums. You could even argue that the music and entertainment industry is more popular when Congress manages to get involved in a major crisis over Taylor
Swift tickets. The number of awards shows for music and entertainment could also argue that point. I’d love to see our young high school musicians be recognized, supported and applauded by the community as whole-heartedly and enthusiastically as the sports teams. I think the kids putting in the time and effort in music and other non-sport activities deserve our attention, too. Let’s fill our own stadium the next time Mrs. Hart and Mr. Lindseth put on a show!
The Langdon Area High School choir directed by Kim Hart.
Musings from Munich: The drive only real challenge that we small communities on the outskirts have to face is the Drive. If we are not throwing the event ourselves, we are on the road driving somewhere to do something. It could be from sports practices and games to movies and fine dining in the nearby towns….we are always driving. So this might be a reminder, or maybe even a guide, on how to handle it.
By Matt Mitzel Munich is home to some of the greatest folks on earth. We know that nothing can get so bad in life in which you cannot laugh at it. When tough times come, we step up to the challenge, and when easy times are here, we milk every second out of them. The
First and foremost, a dependable vehicle is a must. I used to be one of those that would boost “at least I don’t have a car payment” when I drove my heap of rust and bolts from one place to another, but after the second year of living here, I quickly became a man sweating that monthly payment with a five-year-old vehicle that rarely left me on the side of the road swearing at the heavens. Do not become attached, as two years ago on the way to a basketball tournament, we hit a deer which totaled the red wagon out but
produced no injuries. Pretty much everyone stopped in concern, and once they had seen it was me and there were no injuries, they were quick to laugh and continued on their way. Secondly, food stops up here in the North tundra have to be planned for. With a shortage of labor, few places are open for a bite to eat. We started packing our lunches a couple of years ago as food prices started to soar, and small town cafés were still short of labor from COVID. Now we use them as mostly a last chance course of action as we try and frequent the local establishments to ensure their bottom lines are met as well. I just love walking into a small diner, and the locals look at you like you’re an alien. I like to make a pit stop at Sporty’s if we’re going over that way, but they made it somber for me now as the Langdon vs Munich softball trophy seems to end up at my table to remind me of their
dominance in 2022 every time. With kids, no matter how cute of a garbage can you keep in the back seat area, it is rarely used. Ice cream treats turn into petrified stains on your seats and carpet. Small toys and parts get lost in the abyss of cracks that are spread throughout your vehicle. Smells go on unnoticed until the heat hits your vehicle, and then they unleash with an unbearable odor. I wish I could tell you a simple trick, but honestly, I haven’t uncracked that egg yet either. I just try and be reactive and clean as soon as the trip is over. Plus, it’s fun to compare kids throwup stories at the hotel with the other parents. Mine used to be kings at projectile vomiting, so even the vents in the dash were not safe. Finally, the entertainment. My kids are awesome yet quite annoying, so to keep my sanity, they read books, and
Bri and I listen to Dateline podcasts. The only problem is now they are into these real-life murder mysteries. I am aware that I am probably really screwing them up, but it keeps them quiet, so I’m going to keep letting them listen. What’s funny is that we still screen what they watch and won’t let them watch scary movies, but real life gruesome murders on the radio, why not? This year they really got into it and try and guess the killer or why they did it before the grand finale at the end. One thing they definitely know is if the husband is dead, look to the wife!! Matt Mitzel is the unofficial events coordinator for the City of Munich, a supporter of Langdon Area Edmore Munich athletics, football coach, and all-around Munich mega fan, earning him the nickname “Mr. Munich.”
Opinion
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Bob’s big adventure - Part 4
By Bob Simmons In last week’s exciting installment, you’ll recall I managed to pull the 16-foot box truck off the interstate in heavy traffic near the Twin Cities at dusk when it was discovered the headlights and dashboard lights were inoperable. After making the necessary repairs, I was back on the road, BUT after all the previous drama: 1) Having to prove I was not the Bob Simmons banned from renting trucks for life 2) Cleaning the truck to make it inhab-
itable for a human to drive 3) Mentally preparing myself for dealing with an intermittent gas gauge 4) Coming to terms with a non-working radio 5) Repairing the door seal I was way behind schedule! My plan was to spend the night in Rockford, Ill., where Diane and I had stayed previously on another trip. Being nearly 2.5 hours behind schedule and growing weary from the day’s activities, I decided to pull into Madison, Wisc., for the night. Now, having reached a certain station in life and having been previously traumatized by staying in extremely questionable hotels as hockey parents, Di and I are now very, VERY particular about our accommodations. Pulling off the interstate, I had any number of popular hotel names from which to choose. It was just after 10 p.m. when I pulled into The Residence Inn by Marriott. The hotel sat atop a hill overlooking the interstate; the parking area was well lit. Being the anal retentive individual that I am, I expertly backed the 16foot truck into a parking space directly under a very high power street light... you never can be too careful! I locked
the doors and checked the security of my lock on the back door of the truck, and with all being fine, it was into the hotel! As one would expect at a finer lodging, I found the facility and staff gracious and accommodating. My room was just as I had hoped it would be- spacious, well appointed, and QUIET! No hockey kids for miles! No screaming adolescents at an indoor pool or the smell of chlorine and chemicals that I find intolerable, no, none of that. This place was PERFECT! After settling in, I called Diane and told her of my day - we laughed, we cried, and I drifted off to sleep. Fast forward to Sunday morning at 8:45 a.m., and I have completed my obligatory morning routine (S,S, & S), and I’m on my way! Upon exiting the hotel I observed a number of cheerful families loading up to get on the road and start their respective journeys. We were all in anxious anticipation of what this beautiful new day would hold! Once at my rental truck, I unlocked the driver’s side door, tossed in my overnight bag, climbed into the cab, placed the key in the ignition and fired for effect. Actually, the
word ‘fired’ doesn’t begin to describe the ear piercing, deafening roar that shattered this perfect serene Sunday morning. This thing, this truck sounded 10 times louder than any space shuttle launch. With the engine still running, I quickly exited the cab. Upon inspection of the muffler system, I immediately determined that some low life, idiot, moron, scumbag, P.O.S. with a Sawzall had cut off the catalytic converters from my rental truck! I promptly reached in and turned off the ignition only then to hear sounds of little children and babies at the other end of the parking lot crying because of the extreme noise. I observed parents cupping their hands over their children’s ears. Of course, all were giving me scornful looks, like I, Bob Simmons, had somehow planned this. For those of you who don’t know – the catalytic converter is an emission control device placed ahead of your muffler; it helps reduce those harmful gasses created by your engine. My rental truck is an easy target of scumbag thieves who likely farm our great
country’s welfare system for monthly benefits as opposed to seeking meaningful legitimate employment opportunities and look for vehicles like this rental truck to chop out the catalytic converter which can contain rhodium which can fetch over $20,000 an ounce, also palladium and platinum. Depending on the converter, they can bring in anywhere from $25 to $500 at the local chop shop. It costs on average $3,000 to replace a stolen catalytic converter. I believe that the creep who made off with the catalytic converter of my rental truck found it to be irresistible as the converter is very accessible on this model truck; you barely have to bend over to see it. Of course, the fact that I had parked under a big light aided in the thieves ability to see what he/she was doing, no flash light required. With a battery powered Sawzall, the entire process likely took less than 20 seconds. Hey, you don’t think I’m done, do you? Like I told you last week, I loathe Madison, Wisc. Wait ‘til you read what happens NEXT!
Legislative Bill looking to save money by consolidating superintendent duties at smaller districts rejected unanimously by the House
By Zachary Weiand | N.D. Newspaper Association House Bill 1251 would have required districts that serve fewer than 475 students to share a superintendent. The bill looked to help smaller districts that may be struggling with resources, allowing them to use the savings on such priorities as teacher salaries. The bill had received a “do not pass” recommendation from the House Education Committee after opponents questioned the plan’s feasibility.
BISMARCK, N.D.– The North Dakota House Friday rejected a proposal that would have allowed consolidation of administrative staff, including superintendents, at some smaller school districts in the state. The vote was 90-0.
Rep. Matthew Ruby, R-Minot, the bill’s primary sponsor, said in committee that it would save districts around the state $13 million and direct state funding for education where the Legislature intended. “We need to focus resources to the classroom, where they were meant to be,” he said.
Ruby said that the gap between teacher and administrator salaries has been increasing over the past decade. With numerous bills this session aimed at funding for public education, he said the state needs to look at the problem from a “lens of fiscal responsibility.”
Rick Diegel serves as superintendent for Kidder County and Linton school districts in a one-year trial arranged last year. Each district serves under 475 students. He said he spends equal time in the districts throughout the week, sometimes arriving home as late as 10 p.m.
Alexis Baxley, executive director of the North Dakota School Board Association, testified in opposition to the bill. She said it would make it harder for local school boards to lead their districts effectively. “We believe that school districts are best run by the parents of the children that fill their halls,” she said.
“In the right situation, I do believe that a shared superintendent is possible,” he said. “But only if you have the right person, and the right school districts, and if that's what the school districts choose to do.”
Others who oppose the bill said it would create unnecessary hardships for smaller school districts and their administration staff.
Hebron Public School Principal Jenifer Hosman expressed concern about how the bill would affect other school administrators. She said the bill would force superintendents to delegate much of their work to other administrators who may already be busy with their own duties. Districts such as her
Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Feb. 20 Closed for Presidents’ Day
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Callie and Rachael said they found out about the page positions through their fathers. Callie, 15, and Rachael, 14, are both homeschooled, which allows them to work as pages throughout the day while still accomplishing their schoolwork.
Feb 17: As of January 1, 2023, people with Medicare’s prescription drug coverage will pay no deductible and will not be responsible for any cost-sharing for ACIP-recommended vaccines, including shingles vaccine and Tdap.
“We do school in the evenings and, sometimes when its slow, when we’re out at the (information) kiosk we can get some done,” Rachael said in an interview.
In addition to delivering messages and legislative material to lawmakers, Callie and Rachael said they sit in on sessions. At the push of a button by a senator, a panel of lights lets Callie and Rachael know that they’re needed at that desk.
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As part of their day-to-day duties, Callie said, “For the most part, we just run papers (to lawmakers) when they print out because it comes out with their name on top.”
“We would be worse off financially than if House Bill 1251 never happened,” she said.
Thursday, Feb. 23 Liver & Onions/Mashed Potatoes/ Glazed Carrots/Fruit
More than ‘Take a daughter to work day’ as daughters of lawmakers work as Capitol pages BISMARCK – The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree: Callie Paulson, daughter of Sen. Bob Paulson, R-Minot, and Rachael Kannianen, daughter of Sen. Jordan Kannianen, R-Stanley, join their fathers working at the Capitol during the legislative session.
own may have to hire additional staff, she said.
Callie Paulson, left, of Minot and Rachael Kannianen of Stanley are working as pages at the state Capitol in Bismarck. Photo by Darren Gibbins, Bismarck Tribune.
When the senators are in committee, Callie and Rachael said they sit at the Capitol information kiosk. “We will give people directions and help them find places,” said Rachael. When asked what her favorite part of being a page was, Callie said, “It’s interesting when they have debates on the floor about a bill, you can learn a
lot.” Callie and Rachael both said they appreciated the opportunity to be directly involved in the political process as pages. “You have to care,” Callie said about the political process. “It’s important, it’s life changing for all of us.”
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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From cookies to toy tractors: Langdon Toy Show held By Jessica Tull
Over the weekend as the warm weather rolled into Langdon so did trailers full of vintage toys. The Langdon Toy Show set up shop at the Langdon Activity Center for the 16th year in a row. Children and adults flowed through the gym as close to 400 patrons shopped over the weekend for a $3 admission fee, which has stayed the consistent price for the event. This year, the vendors brought all kinds of different items from homemade candles and scarves to vintage tractors and semi models.
“We’re always trying to add more,” said Mike Schrader, organizer of the event. “This year we had quilters, we had a lady that made blankets, baked goods - it's not just a toy show, it’s a little bit of everything.” For over a decade, Schrader has grown the event with the help of returning vendors and patrons as well as newcomers trying to make community connections through their passions. “A lot of people like coming to look for the toys of the real tractors they grew
Girl Scouts gear up for cookie sales
Here are some of the local girl scouts that you will see out and about very soon!
up driving,” Schrader said. “They want to have it because their grandpa had it or their dad had it. Everyone likes to come to try to find that certain tractor.” Some shoppers, coming hundreds of miles during the unpredictable road and weather conditions in February, will return every year. A Finley, N.D. man, who has brought his 15-year-old daughter to the show since it started, said, “This is a good show.” Vendors at the event had similar sentiments. Amber Schneider said that this was her first show. She had a spread of photography, homemade candles and baked goods in front of her. She added that she will be back next year if she’s able to. Thankful to the community, the Fargo native said, “It’s the biggest thing, especially being a new person to the community, having people interested in my product.”
Far left is Janèe (who is a 2nd year girl scout), Jiry is a senior girl scout (and is one of the longest enrolled members), and Paisley is on the far right, and this is her first year. Online pre order for cookies started Feb. 10 and troops will have cookies on hand Feb. 17 through March 20.
Walhalla highlights positive office referrals
Photos by Jessica Tull.
Kim Kalgard, a vendor, said, “It’s always fun to come up, and the main thing is to visit.” The Park River resident has been selling toy semi trucks since the 80’s and has always enjoyed coming to Langdon for the toy show. “Thanks for your support; we’ll see you next year!”
Get fired up: Mini cheer camp participants perform at boys’ basketball halftime
At Walhalla Elementary, these are given by teachers to recognize student performance in character, citizenship, academics, and contributing to a positive school culture. The past three weeks Walhalla Elementary has recognized Liv, Hannah, Jascie, and Skyla. Principal Amb makes a positive phone call home, and the students get to share their good news with their parent.
St. Alphonsus School hosted a mini cheer camp for grades preschool through six under the direction of Alyssa Plummer and assisted by Sierra Ferdon and Vanessa Chaput. FM Bank and Choice Financial donated to help cover supplies for the camp. Money for camp registration went to St. Alphonsus School as a fundraiser. Each of the 76 cheerleaders received a t-shirt, hairbow, and pom poms. The cheerleaders performed in front of a packed house at Langdon Area High School on Friday, Feb. 10 at halftime of the Cardinals game against North Prairie.
Staying Hip Shakespeare Sanders By Halle Sanders
To be or not to be? ‘Twas the week of Valentine’s Day, a holiday marked by spouses attempting to fit a year’s worth of affection into one day, while the rest of the population celebrates by their lonesome. As a modern day Shakespeare, to commemorate the occasion, I shall share a heartbreakingly romantic tale. Imagine, some ten or so years ago. It’s early morning, and the sun has yet to peak. Perched upon a couch is a youthful girl entranced by a television screen. Instead of watching cartoons like an ordinary child, she is enraptured by creatures frolicking - images provided by the tv channel, Animal Planet. Like clockwork, every morning she’d patiently wait to watch the man, the myth, the legend - Steve Irwin, the infamous crocodile hunter. So naive, the young girl had no clue that one day her life would be permanently intertwined with the Australian animal activist. Here is where this story’s romantic lead is introduced. Despite Steve Irwin’s tragic death in 2006, his legacy has lived on thanks to his two children, the youngest being 19-yearold Robert Irwin. I was won over by
the young Irwin’s enormous heart. I continuously watch as he tentatively cares for poor injured animals - a true sweetheart. He exudes pure joy. As if his personality weren’t enough, I’ll write this statement as eloquently as possible; he’s smokin’ hot. The inkling should have been there, given the fact a part of his job requires him to wrestle crocodiles, but he just has such an innocent face. I was unprepared. Imagine my shock, after years of loving him, he posts a casual picture of him swimming - shirtless. Underneath those zoo keeper khakis, he is absolutely ripped - a six pack that has had me speechless and unable to function to this very day. If I had to describe Robert Irwin with one word, it would be flawless. Now in every romantic tragedy, there needs to be a conflict. Despite the fact that Robert Irwin and I are the same age, which basically makes us soulmates, there is only one thing that drives our love apart. It’s not the fact that he has no idea I exist, but people live by certain moral codes, and I firmly stand by the fact that I will never go to Australia. Not a chance. You see, I didn’t just watch those shows for the cute animals, I paid attention, which is why I know about how many ridiculous animals can kill you in Australia. Let’s start off with the obvious, you’ve got humongous sharks and the largest living reptile, the saltwater crocodile. There are also snakes such as pythons that can swallow you whole or you could be bitten by one of the countless venomous species. Don’t go
with Halle
in the water, because if you’re not eaten by a shark, you might get stung by a box jellyfish or blue ringed octopus, which will kill you before you can get back to shore. Even the cute animals are deadly, like the kangaroo. They can claw your eyes out while consecutively crushing your ribs with a double kick to the chest. Kangaroos - the martial art specialists of the animal kingdom. I’m not even going to mention the insects. Any of my family members can tell you, I was not built for adversity. I’m a certified wimp blessed with bad luck. I can’t live in Australia, animals can detect fear. I’d practically be walking around with a sign on my back saying “eat this one.” The only option our love has is for him to move to the United States and build an animal empire here. So, the love story of Halle Sanders and Robert Irwin comes to a temporary end. Are we never to be or will true love find a way? Happy Valentine’s Day dear readers, for alas there is only one last thing to say. O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Australia, Australia, a place I will not go.
Church
The Borderland Press
Friday, February 17, 2023 - Page - A7
From the Pastor's Desk: The making of beautiful things By Pastor Sue Mackey
fell into the basement. It was a moment when it looked like all was lost. Ashes are what are left after destruction, chaos or catastrophe. When the character Job of the Old Testament loses everything – his home, his family – he sits among the ashes. When the psalmist is being overtaken by his enemies, he declares, "I eat ashes like bread and mingle my tears with my drink.” Ashes are what are left when all is gone. In October of 1986, the Edmore United Methodist Church (which I served at the time) went up in flames. It was completely destroyed in a fire set by an arsonist. Pews, hymnals, and memories left in ashes. The building
Everyone has ashes. Everyone has something that has fallen apart. Cars break down. Paint flakes off. Skin wrinkles. Hearts fail. We all have something that has turned or is turning into ashes - hopes and dreams
left in rubble. Jobs are lost. Homes are foreclosed. Relationships are broken apart. There it all sits – our sins, our failures, our disappointments – in a pile of ashes. What does your pile look like today? Ash Wednesday (Feb. 22) marks the beginning of Lent - a season of 40 days, not counting Sundays, in which we prepare for the Easter celebration. Lent invites us to renew our faith and live in the mercy and forgiveness that is found in Jesus Christ. We look forward to resurrection. It is a time of year that prepares us for new life. Ashes are seen by many as the end. In the church, we see them as the beginning. They begin a season that moves us through reflection and re-
pentance into joy and resurrection. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent where we are being invited to turn back to God, to be reconciled with one another, and to live in peace. We are invited to see the ashes as the beginning of new life. We believe beautiful things can truly come out of the ashes. The Edmore UMC fire may have destroyed the building but not the congregation. For 23 years after that fateful event, we continued to worship, meeting at the rest home. We were given a longer life with renewed meaning, as we ministered to the residents there. On Ash Wednesday we begin our Lent-
en journey toward new life by sitting among ashes, but when we trust in God, we can be assured that, even in this place, resurrection can happen. God really can make beautiful things out of the ashes. 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 (currently) 7 grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.
Obituaries
Rita Uhrich
Mass of Christian Burial was held February 14, 2023, in Langdon, N.D., for Rita Uhrich, 93, of Wales and Langdon, N.D., who passed away February 6, 2023, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon. Burial will be in the spring at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Wales, N.D. Rita grew up on the family farm just north of Dresden, the youngest of 14
children. She attended school at St. Alphonsus, graduating from high school in 1947. Rita married Gibson Uhrich at Holy Trinity Church in Dresden in October of 1953. Gib and Rita made their home at the Hiltner farm until 1961 when they moved into Wales. They continued to make their home in Wales until Gib’s death in 2012 when Rita moved to Langdon. Rita will be remembered for her amazing cinnamon rolls (with raisins) and her many beautiful quilts. She always enjoyed when family gathered and, even in her later years, would usually be one of the last to leave the fun and go to bed. Some of the grandchildren will attest to her competitive game play regardless the age of her opponents. Rita is survived by her children: Sally (Dwayne), Daryl, Jeanne (Bob) and daughter-in-law, Kathy; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings, and son Dale. Online condolences available at www. brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com . harvest time when all would come to help on the farm and eat a tailgate lunch in the fields.
Warren A. Gage
Warren A. Gage, 98, of Walla Walla, Wash., passed away January 26, 2023, at the Walla Walla Veterans Home. Warren was born June 14, 1924, to Claude B. and Lena (Whitmore) Gage on the family farm in Grey Township, N.D. He attended school in Grey Consolidated School east of Calvin, N.D. Warren entered the army after high school. Shortly after marrying Dolores Schmidt on November 12, 1944, he was deployed to Germany to serve in World War II. After being honorably discharged, Warren and Dolores settled near Calvin, N.D., and began their farm life. Warren was a successful farmer for 45 years. Some of the family’s fondest memories are
Warren remained in N.D. until he retired and moved to Stanwood, Wash., in 1990 where he built friendships with the local farmers. He enjoyed those years with his beloved wife until she passed away in 1999. He valued spending time with his two sons and two daughters and their growing families. Warren’s family has fond memories of hearing his life stories, doing projects with him in the shop, and learning mechanical skills from him. Warren is survived by his children: Dennis Gage of Osnabrock, N.D., Roger (Jane) Gage of Marysville, Wash., Gail (Harold) Weston of Langdon, N.D., son-in-law Ron Preszler of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Judy Gage and Marilyn Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by wife Dolores, daughter Deborah Preszler, infant son Lynn Michael, daughter-in-law Diane Gage, his parents, in-laws, four sisters, two brothers, three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law.
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Cont’d. From Page A1 -The Titanic set sail in Munich for interactive learning that’s why we have people speaking with English accents,” Hill said. “They’re amazing.” Sixth grade student Cora Buchweitz was one passenger with a British accent, and she never broke character, especially when talking about her breakfast experience in the dining room. “It was exquisite. Just marvelous. The champagne (sparkling juice) and the caramel roll were just so well put together. It was amazing,” Buchweitz said. Seated at the next table was Gabe Woodrow, who had been assigned his own character to play. “We boarded the Titanic to sail for America and to live our new lives there. I’m playing the American reporter who went to England and is coming back home and reporting on the Titanic,” Woodrow said. He said his favorite part of the day so far was competing in the Titanic
quiz game on his tablet. Woodrow has grown up watching the older kids board the Titanic each year and knows many Titanic facts and has read some books on the Titanic. “It’s something that every sixth grade class looks forward to, and it’s just something special for the sixth graders that they will always remember, and they just love it,” Hill said. “The little kids you saw this morning, they can’t wait to do it.” The Titanic sank in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912, in the North Atlantic Ocean, four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Buchweitz said learning in this way makes history seem more real, “I think it was sad but very interesting to learn about it though.” Munich’s Titanic sank at 2:00 p.m. The students all survived, as they exited into the lifeboat in the hallway. Capt. Smith, however, went down with the ship.
Barb Hill, Lisa Meyers, and principal Curt Kram say cheers to a toast in the Titanic dining room as the ship sets sail.
Playing Titanic Captain Edward Smith, Barb Hill tells her sixth grade class stories of the Titanic.
Lisa Meyers played the part of Mrs. Margaret Brown (the unsinkable Molly Brown), a person who survived the sinking of the Titanic.
Isabel Lindseth studies her boarding pass before being announced as a first class passenger boarding the Titanic.
“I would estimate we had at least 50 vehicles stranded on the roadways, either in the ditch or on the road,” said Shane Gallagher, Cavalier County Chief Deputy. “Our deputies were trying to get out to do rescues on people to get them into safety. We had several people that were extremely low on gas, some medical conditions, too, that we had to get to. Some of our deputies took about an hour and a half to get two miles to do rescues and get back to town. Sometimes speeds were about three miles an hour with no visibility whatsoever.”
deputies weren’t able to reach the caller until about 11:30 p.m. If motorists are having a hard time traveling then so are the deputies.
Cont’d. From Page A1 -Not so sweet: Valentine’s Day storm webcams that are available to get an idea of what’s happening around the region. “We started seeing those visibilities dropping in that snow and kind of the roads beginning to form slick spots and have issues is when we increased to that Winter Weather Advisory,” she said. It wasn’t long before winds in Langdon gusted to 40 mph around sunset. A Facebook post from the Langdon Fire Department read: “Please don’t venture out tonight. Visibility is zero in most places and is getting worse.
We have multiple vehicles stranded on the roadways or in the ditch. At this time, we will have an extremely hard time rescuing anyone without endangering the lives of our firemen. Please stay home!!” A similar post from around 6:30 p.m. on the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department page read, “In Cavalier county we are advising absolutely no travel. The visibility is zero, so please stay home, and if you are out and about, drive very carefully, and if you have problems, call and we will see if we can get to you, but as of now, no travel, stay home and stay safe.”
Gallagher said one rescue call came in from east of town around 8:30, and
“We did get at least one report of a car that got stranded, and people began walking from the car, which, obviously is the worst thing you can do in that situation,” Gallagher said. “But luckily someone else was able to pick them up.” By Wednesday morning, many of the
stranded vehicles were cleaned up throughout the county with a few still remaining. The National Weather Service reports peak wind gusts from the storm system at 53 near Cando, Cavalier had 49 miles an hour, and Devils Lake had 49 miles an hour in the Borderland region. Elsewhere in the state, Cooperstown hit 56 mph and Grand Forks and Fargo had peak gusts of 66 mph.
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Eagles girls close out regular season with 11-10 record
North Border hosts Midway-Minto in a Region 2 play-in game on Feb. 17 at Pembina By Jake Kulland
The North Border Eagles girls basketball team played their last games of the season at Hatton-Northwood on Feb. 10 then in Pembina versus Midway-Minto on Feb. 13. The Eagles lost to the Thunder 68-46 then beat the Mustangs 55-38. North Border finished their regular season with a record of 11-10 and 8-6 in Region 2 games. They now head to the postseason, where they will host a Region 2 Tournament play-in game in Pembina versus Midway-Minto, again, for the third time this year on Feb. 17. Here is a recap of their last two games: Hatton-Northwood 68, North Border 46 The Eagles had a good start at Northwood with Taelyn Dunnigan scoring seven first quarter points and hitting a 3-pointer to help her team trail by just one after the first quarter at 1817. The Thunder shot very well in the second quarter to pull out to a 43-30 halftime lead. North Border played hard but just could not get the ball in the basket enough for a comeback. Jenna Fraser had a team high 19 points for the Eagles. Dunnigan also reached double digits with 11. Addi Brown led the team with seven rebounds. Hatton-Northwood was led by Stella Sehrt with a game high 22 points, and she also had eight rebounds. HATTON-NORTHWOOD 68, NORTH BORDER 46 NB --17 13 7 9 -- 46 HN --18 25 11 14 -- 68 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 19, Taelyn Dunnigan 11, Addi Brown 6, Keira Moore 5, Jaelyn Johnson 3, Katie Volk 2 Hatton-Northwood -- Stella Sehrt 21, Trista Bilden 15, Kennison Azure 13, Amara Hanson 8, MaKenna Gader 6, Elizabeth Pinke 5 Rebounds -- NB: 30 (Brown 7, Dun-
nigan 6); HN: 42 (Azure 9, Sehrt 8) Assists -- NB: 9 (Brown 3) Steals -- NB: 5 (Moore 3) Turnovers -- NB: 15; HN: 11 Field goal percentage -- NB: 16/52 (30.8%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 10/15 (66.7%); HN: 7/12 (58.3%) North Border 55, Midway-Minto 38 The win over the Mustangs was close for a while. Jenna Fraser scored seven first quarter points, as the Eagles led 16-15. The second frame proved to be the difference in the game. Fraser and Kierra Helland combined for three 3-pointers to help North Border lead at halftime 34-21. North Border maintained that lead and even stretched it out some for the win. Fraser led all scorers with 22 points. Addi Brown and Taelyn Dunnigan each had nine. Dunnigan led the way with eight rebounds, and the Eagles pulled down 30 boards to the Mustangs' 15. Brown also dished out five assists while making seven free throws. Maddy Korynta had 16 for Midway-Minto.
Katie Volk blocks DVE's Easton Larsons's shot. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Addi Brown drives in and lays in a basket. She finished the game with 13 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jenna Fraser had a game high 23 points with two 3-point shots. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Caylee Berg drives into the lane and put up a shot. Photo by Larry Stokke.
NORTH BORDER 55, MIDWAY-MINTO 38 MM --15 6 9 8 -- 38 NB -- 16 18 10 11 -- 55 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 22, Addi Brown 9, Taelyn Dunnigan 9, Kierra Helland 8, Keira Moore 5, Katie Volk 2 Midway-Minto -- Maddy Korynta 16, Addy Hefta 7, Emma McMillian 7, Breana Hurtt 4, Elle Brueckner 2, Danielle Flanders 2 Rebounds -- NB: 30 (Dunnigan 8, Brown 6); MM: 15 Assists -- NB: 13 (Brown 5, Fraser, Moore 3); Steals -- NB: 7 (Dunnigan 3) Turnovers -- NB: 14; MM: 18 Field goal percentage -- NB: 20/49 (40.8%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 9/16 (56/3%); MM: 4/7 (57/1%)
Jake’s Take on Sports
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor A Valentine’s Day to remember and then some Valentine’s Day 2023 will go down in the history books as one many will never forget. What the National Weather Service called “A Winter Weather Advisory” was a full-on blizzard up here in the Tundra. As we write these words the day after it happened, there are so many stories of heroism that it would take an entire paper to tell them all. A big thank you to all of our first responders who braved
the conditions to save the many that got stuck and stranded. We’ve heard estimates of 50-100 vehicles that got stuck - from jack-knifed semis to cars and pickups, you name it. The best part of this story is that no one lost their lives or was seriously injured.
the team bus just six miles away from their home of Cassleton. So again, thankfully no one was hurt. As always this time of year, make sure you fill up that gas tank before you venture out, keep the cruise control off, and pack plenty of winter survival gear.
Before the blizzard hit, a number of boys basketball games were played statewide, with the road teams making it before conditions worsened. Some of the better stories with that are as follows: Langdon-EdmoreMunich had to stay at the St. John gym where they slept on wrestling mats and were fed pizza and BBQs. They got back around 9:30 a.m. the next day. North Border was fortunate enough to stay home, but the entire Hillsboro-Central Valley boys hoops team that played in Walhalla booked the entire Forestwood Inn hotel for the night. The Lakota team and fans somehow made it from Dunseith to the Skydancer Hotel and Casino in Belcourt, where they were met with food, rooms, and players club cards (Okay, I’m just kidding on that last part). One of the wilder ones we heard is that the Central Cass boys basketball team spent 10 hours on
Regional girls basketball tournaments are ready to roll It’s Tournament Time, and here we go with regional girls basketball tournaments. The North Border Eagles will be hosting a play-in game to the Region 2 Tournament against Midway-Minto in Pembina on Feb. 17. Should they win the game, they will advance to Betty Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks for the region tourney on Feb. 20, playing May-Port-C-G in the last opening round game of the day at 7:30 p.m. Cavalier got a bye into the tourney as the fourth seed and will play fifth seeded Hatton-Northwood at 4:30. The Region 4 Girls Basketball Tournament begins Monday at the Devils Lake Sports Center. The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals are the top seed in the tourney and will try and make it to what would be
their sixth state Class B basketball tournament appearance. They will play the winner of a play-in game between Nelson County and North Star at 3:00 p.m. on Feb. 20. The State Class B Girls Tournament will be held this year in Minot at the MSU-Dome March 2-4. Good luck to all area girls’ teams. You can hear full tournament coverage on 95-7 My FM and online through myborderland.com. State A and B Wrestling Tournament at the Fargodome this weekend The weekend upon us is hopefully good times for our area wrestlers. The State A and B Wrestling Tournament for girls and boys is going on as we type, and it runs through Feb. 18. A reminder again that former Walhalla and Pembina County North wrestling coach Shon Horgan will be inducted into the North Dakota Wrestling Hall of Fame at Noon on Feb. 18 with a reception for Coach Horgan later that evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Fargo Holiday Inn. Langdon 19U girls hockey team finally gets to play at home; Blades senior night on Feb. 18 It’ll be quite the homecoming when
the Langdon Blades 19U Girls hockey team plays their first league game at home since the holidays when they host both Watford City and Richland on Feb. 18. Their last home game was an exhibition game versus Grand Forks on Jan. 28, but this will be the Blades first league home game since way back before Christmas. The Langdon Junior Gold boys team is playing out their regular season schedule on Feb. 18 with a game against Richland. Senior day for both teams will be held as well - we believe between the late afternoon games. Let’s end with a little talk about track and field Yes, next week looks like one last cold snap before hopefully the Big Melt begins, and spring track and field season is getting close to getting underway. For Langdon-EdmoreMunich, Jane Hart is once again the head coach for both the boys and girls teams, and she tells us that even though the first available practice is Feb. 27, the Cardinals teams will get going on March 8, just so everyone can begin thinking and getting ready for it. Will have more on spring sports in the weeks forthcoming. “See ya!” next week!
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Regional Wrestling tournament
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Pembina County North competes at Regional Wrestling Tournament
Carson Brown in the quarterfinals pinned his opponent in 29 seconds to move to the semis. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Gavin Symington in the 220 lb. weight class won by a pinfall. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Gabe Martinez placed 5th in the 160 lb. weight class with this pinfall. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kayden Rose pinned his opponent in the 182 lb. weight class to take 1st place. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Region 2 Individual Wrestling Tournament results
Carmyn Letexier pins Jazlyn Weigel from Napoleon to send her to the finals in the 135 lb. class where she took 3rd place. Photo by Larry Stokke. Dannika Bennett pins her opponent to head to the 5th place match. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The State Wrestling Tournament is Feb. 16-18 in Fargo. Good luck to the Pembina County North Grizzlies!
Pembina County North 106- Oscar Martinez - 2nd place 113- Logan Werner - CHAMPION 120- Zeke Symington - 5th 126- Brock Freer - 3rd 132- Levi Hinkle - CHAMPION 138- Carson Brown - 2nd 145- Bryce Carignan 1-2, DNP 152- Ethan Stegman - 2nd 160- Gabe Martinez - 5th 170- Denton Kaercher - 3rd 182- Kayden Rose - CHAMPION 195- David O’Connor - 6th 220- Gavin Symington - 3rd 285- Cole Denault - 5th
Congrats Coach!
Pembina County North Head Coach Mitch Greenwood was named Region 3 Coach of the Year.
Charlotte Crowston in the 100 lb wt class took 5th place at Regional. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jaylen Forrey took 5th place at Regionals in Hillsboro. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Blades boys get home sweep; Flu stricken Blades girls win one game at Watford City Jamboree By Jake Kulland
dyn Hein and Regner. Gellner then wrapped up the scoring with a third period lamplighter. Langdon outshot the Stampede 72-11, and Dawson Hein got the shut out.
Alex Gellner scores the first goal against West Fargo with an assist from Brody Steinmetz. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Blades captain Brady Regner scores a goal against West Fargo. Photo by Larry Stokke.
19U girls recap In the girls first game of their weekend, they had a great game versus West Fargo with the shots on goal 66-5 in the Blades favor. They got a goal in the first period from Kora Gensrich with assists by Catelyn Goodman and Remmi Bodnar. Two more goals came in the second, both by McKenna Schneider, with the first assisted by Gensrich. Langdon would tack on two more insurance goals in the third from Ella Holkesvig and Kenadee Cluchie, with assists by Mya Hoffman and Arianna Haraseth. Jaelyn Buckman only needed five saves for the shutout. Langdon played their next three games in the jamboree without the three players we mentioned above but battled. Holkesvig had the lone Blades goal in their loss to Bottineau. Buckman had 33 saves, as they got outshot 35-29. Holkesvig scored again for the Blades only goal in a loss to Mandan. The Mayhem built a 3-0 lead late in the second period when Langdon got their goal of the game, on assists by Schneider and Gensrich. The Blades had chances, putting 36 on goal compared to 23 for Mandan. Buckman had 20 saves.
Dawson Hein looks at the puck as if to say, "where do you think you're going?" Photo by Larry Stokke.
It was another busy weekend for the Langdon Blades Junior Hold and 19U girls hockey teams. The girls played at the league jamboree in Watford City, getting in four games Feb. 10-12. They got off to a great start in beating West Fargo, then the flu bug hit three -players, Kenadee Cluchie, Drew Rostvet and McKenzie Regner - and were all out for the rest of the weekend. The remaining girls still played hard, but they lost to Bottineau 2-1, to Mandan 3-1, and to Bismarck in overtime, 1-0. After the weekend, the girls now have a record of 8-3-1 with one overtime loss. Their next action is finally at home in Dakota Spirit Arena for three games - at Noon versus Watford City and at 6:00 p.m. against Richland on Feb. 18 and Feb. 19 at Noon against Crosby. The Blades Junior Gold boys team had a great weekend at home Feb.
10-12, winning three games: 17-1 (!!) over Dickinson, 4-3 in a thriller over Fargo, and 9-0 against West Fargo. They are now tied for first place in the league standings with Crosby with a record of 11-1-1, with one overtime loss. The Blades will complete their regular season league schedule at home starting with a showdown versus Crosby Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. then against Richland on Feb. 17 at 4:00 p.m. Here is a recap of both teams' latest games: Junior Gold recap: Not much needs to be said about the Blades first game of the weekend when they destroyed Dickinson, putting in 17 goals. The shots on goal were 76-7 in favor of Langdon. Alex Gellner led the scoring barrage with four goals, plus three from Mason Romfo, three by Rudy Moser, two each from Brody Steinmetz and Jace
Ryan Henderson scores with a nifty pass over the net and goalie to Ryan for the score. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Rime, and one apiece by Brady Regner, Parker Rime and Kadyn Hein. Regner led the team with four assists. Dawson Hein needed to make just six saves. The next game was the wildest of the weekend, a battle with the Fargo Freeze. Even though they were trying to keep a close eye on him, Romfo got free for four goals. He had them in the first and second periods, including one on a penalty shot, before he was called for boarding a Fargo player on a hard check. Being the player was injured and went to the locker room, Romfo was ejected from the game. The Blades were assessed with a major penalty and unsportsmanlike conduct. Langdon rallied around losing their leading scorer, killing the five-minute major and two minors. Fargo had two separate chances to tie the game with a 5-on-3, but the Langdon penalty kill stoned the Freeze from scoring. The third period was a nailbiter, but the Blades came away with the win. Hein was huge in goal down the stretch with 16 third period saves and 37 overall. Moser, Gellner, Parker Rime and Gage Goodman were all credited with assists on the first two Romfo goals. Fargo ended up outshooting Langdon 40-34. In their final game of the weekend, the Blades had to play without Romfo against West Fargo. He had to sit a game due to the ejection. It didn't seem to matter. Langdon put in five goals in the first period from Gellner, Ryan Henderson, Steinmetz and two
from Regner with Steinmetz getting two assists and one each from Goodman and Moser. Steinmetz, Regner and Henderson all scored in the second frame with Steinmetz scoring shorthanded. Assists came from Ka-
The final game of the jamboree also was the most heartbreaking. Against Bismarck, the Blades again had many chances to score with 36 shots, 16 of them coming in the third period. None of those shots found the net, and the game was scoreless in regulation after three periods. Bismarck would score the only goal of the game at the 9:47 mark of overtime by Isabelle Ruud. Buckman had 23 saves in the loss.
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Cards boys lose two Region 4 games to NP, St. John
Blizzard conditions forced the team to stay in the St. John gym Feb. 14 By Jake Kulland
It was a crazy week for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich boys basketball team. They played in front of a packed house versus North Prairie in Langdon on Feb. 10 then traveled to St. John on Feb. 14. The Cards lost both games - to the Cougars 65-43 and to the Woodchucks 57-39. Langdon-Edmore-Munich is now 7-11 on the season and 4-5 in Region 4 games. They close out their season with a home game versus Griggs-Midkota on Feb. 17, at Harvey-Wells County in Harvey Feb. 18, then have an important Region 4 home game against Lakota on Feb. 24, which will also be senior night. Here is a recap of their last two games: North Prairie 65, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 43 One of the biggest crowds in years saw the Cards play the Cougars, who are a new basketball co-op with Rolla and Rolette. There was also a performance by the Langdon cheer camp with 76 young grade schoolgirls performing at halftime. Unfortunately, the Cards played a very rough first half against a very good team. The Cardinals missed their first several shots from the field, and North Prairie made some tough shots, especially by Mitchell Leas, who had 11 points in the first quarter. The Cougars went out to a 19-3 lead and pushed that advantage to 25 at the half, 38-13. The good news for the Cardinals is that they kept fighting and actually outscored North Prairie in the second half, but the lead was too much to overcome.
Jack Romfo drives in and lays in a basket. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cody Amble gets around a Cougar and drops in a basket. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Rayce Worley had a game high 19 points with three 3-point shots. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Tanner McDonald sinks a basket against North Prairie. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Rayce Worley had 21 points to lead the Cards, including 12 in the third quarter. Nick Kingzett had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Langdon-Edmore-Munich outrebounded North Prairie 35-29, but the Cards shot just 30 percent from the field for the game, while the Cougars shot 42 percent. Leas had a game high 26 points with Nate Tastad getting into double digits with 10. NORTH PRAIRIE 65, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 43 NP --21 17 15 12 -- 65 LEM -- 6 7 15 17 -- 43 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Rayce Worley 21, Nick Kingzett 10, Jack Romfo 5, Levi Swanson 4, Jayden Lee 2, Tanner McDonald 2, Nathan Kitchin 1 North Prairie -- Mitchell Leas 26, Nate Tastad 10, Montgomery Grant 9, Blake Mattson 8, Jeff Rosinski 8, Carter Casavant 4 Rebounds -- LEM: 35 (Kingzett 12, Romfo 7, Worley 6); NP: 29 (Rosinski 6) Assists -- LEM: 12 (Kingzett 6, McDonald 3); NP: 8 Steals -- LEM: 4; NP: 8 Turnovers -- LEM: 16; NP: 10 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 16/54 (30%); NP: 24/57 (42%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 9/17 (53%); NP: 13/19 (68%) St. John 57, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 39 The shooting woes continued for the Cards in St. John on Valentine's Day. They were just 5 of 23 shooting in the first half, which allowed the Woodchucks to grab a 29-16 halftime lead. Langdon-Edmore-Munich made a couple of second half runs but never quite got close enough to grab a lead. Woodchucks senior Jaydynce McCloud played his first game of the season coming off a football injury and led all scorers with 15 points. Tanner McDonald led the Cards with 10, a varsity career high for the freshman. Cody Amble led the team with 12 rebounds. After the game, blizzard conditions that popped up after the Cards arrived in St. John forced the team to stay overnight in the gym. The school cooked up some pizza and BBQs with the team, coaches and some fans having to sleep on wrestling mats. This was just one of several games in the area that had teams stormed in. ST. JOHN 57, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 39 LEM -- 8 8 15 8 -- 39 STJ -- 15 14 16 12 -- 57 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Tanner McDonald 10, Rayce Worley 8, Jack Romfo 6, Jayden Lee 5, Levi Swanson
Nick Kingzett drops in a basket against North Prairie. Photo by Larry Stokke.
5, Cody Amble 3, Nick Kingzett 2 St. John -- Jaydynce McCloud 15, Cash Belgarde 12, Brayton Baker 11, Ethan DeCouteau 9, Greyson Greybear 3, Xander Allery 3, Tuff Longie 2, Isaac Charbonneau 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 33 (Amble 12, Worley 9); STJ: 30 (McCloud, DeCouteau 7)
Assists -- LEM: 14 (Kingzett 4); STJ: 8 Steals -- LEM: 6 (Worley 5); STJ: 9 (Baker 3) Turnovers -- LEM: 17; STJ: 9 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 15/49 (31%); 23/55 (42%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 6/10 (60%); 9/12 (75%)
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Lady Cards march into postseason on 13-game winning streak L-E-M is the top seed in Region 4 Tournament; play at 3:00 p.m. in Devils Lake Feb. 20 By Jake Kulland
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team finished out the regular season portion of their schedule, as they played at home for senior night versus Four Winds-Min-
newaukan on Feb. 9. They then took on Warwick on Feb. 13. Lady Cards senior Halle Jabs got honored in at the Langdon versus Indians game and also was honored in Warwick for
their senior night, which they recognized seniors from both the Warriors and the Cardinals. Langdon-Edmore-Munich had their closest game in a month in beating FW-M 64-57
then won handily over the Warriors, 76-32. The Cards are now on a 13game winning streak heading into the postseason. They are the top seed for the upcoming Region 4 Girls Bas-
ketball Tournament to be held at the Devils Lake Sports Center Feb. 20-23. They will try to get to the State B Tourney for the sixth straight year and will play the winner of Nelson County and North Star at 3:00 p.m. on Feb. 20. Here is a recap of the Lady Cards last two games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 64, Four Winds-Minnewaukan 57 The Cards had several chances to land a knockout punch against the Indians in the first half but could not get shots to drop when they could have extended the lead well into double digits. They took a 30-25 lead into the halftime locker room led by Jaya Henderson's 20 points. FW-M hung around and started to heat up in the third quarter with nine points from seventh grader Suri Gourd. Leading by just one point at 43-42 going into the fourth quarter, the Cards got 10 points from sophomore Meredith Romfo and eight more from Henderson. They were leading by one again at 58-57 with two and a half minutes left then went on a 6-0 run to end the game. Henderson had a game high 28 points for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, while Romfo had 21. They both led the team in rebounds with eight apiece. Jalynn Swanson dealt out eight assists. The Lady Cards would connect on nine 3-pointers on the night. Alionna Lawrence led the Indians with 25 points.
Meredith Romfo drops in a left-handed layup in the Cards' win over Four Winds. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jalynn Swanson eyes the basket and drops in a free throw. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cora Badding lays in a basket in the Cards' win over the Indians. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Halle Jabs eyes the basket and drops in a basket against the Four Winds Indians. Photo by Larry Stokke.
LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 64, FOUR WINDS-MINNEWAUKAN 57 FWM --14 11 17 15 -- 57 LEM --19 11 13 21 -- 64 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Jaya Henderson 28, Meredith Romfo 21, Cora Badding 7, Halle Jabs 4, Jalynn Swanson 4 Four Winds-Minnewaukan -- Alionna Lawrence 25, Hannah Fassett 13, Suri Gourd 11, Kendra Spotted Wolf 3, Ava Gourd 2, Sophie Roberton 2, Callie Hanson 1 Rebounds -- LEM: 33 (Henderson, Romfo 8, Swanson 6); FWM: 18 Assists -- LEM: 15 (Swanson 8, Henderson 3); FWM: 0 Steals -- LEM: 10 (Henderson 4, Romfo 3); FWM: 9 Turnovers -- LEM: 20; FWM: 21 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 23/56 (41%); FWM: 19/45 (42%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 9/15 (60%); FWM: 13/15 (87%) Langdon-Edmore-Munich 76, Warwick 32 The Cards got things done early against the Warriors. They put up 26 points in the first quarter and led 4517 at the half. They shot the ball very well, 52 percent from the field, and made 6 for 20 from the 3-point line. Meredith Romfo had a team high 17 points for the Lady Cards followed by 16 by Cora Badding. Jaya Henderson had quite the stat line: 16 points, eight steals and five assists. Jalynn Swanson led the team with six assists, and she also had nine points and three steals. Badding and Romfo tied for the team lead in rebounds with eight each. The Cardinals defense also forced 28 Warwick turnovers for the game. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 76, WARWICK 32 LEM --26 19 16 15 -- 76 W -- 7 10 8 7 -- 32 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Meredith Romfo 17, Cora Badding 16, Jaya Henderson 16, Jalynn Swanson 9, Halle Jabs 6, Aubrey Badding 6, Payton Hall 4, Tallia Johnston 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 31 (Badding 8, Romfo 8, Henderson 5); W: 19 Assists -- LEM: 21 (Swanson 6, Henderson 5, Romfo 4) Steals -- LEM: 16 (Henderson 8, Swanson 3); W: 10 Turnovers -- LEM: 16; W: 28 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 31/60 (52%); W: 13/43 (30%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 8/14 (57%); W: 4/8 (50%)
Basketball camp participants provided half time entertainment. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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2023 NDHSAA Class B, Region 2 Girls Basketball Tournament at Betty Engelstad Arena | February 20, 21, and 23, 2023 Play - In
Quarterfinals
#8 Hillsboro/Central Valley
#1 Thompson
G1: 2/17 7:00PM CST
G4: 2/20 3:00PM CST
Semifinals
Finals
#9 Drayton/Valley-Edinburg G8: 2/21 6:00PM CST #4 Cavalier G5: 2/20 4:30PM CST #5 Hatton/Northwood #7 Park River/Fordville-Lankin
#2 Grafton
G2: 2/17 7:00PM CST
G6: 2/20 6:00PM CST
#10 Larimore #6 North Border
#3 May-Port-C-G
G3: 2/17 7:00PM CST
G7: 2/20 7:30PM CST
G11: 2/23 7:30PM CST
G9: 2/21 7:30PM CST
#11 Midway/Minto
3rd Place G10: 2/21 6:00PM CST
2 0 2 3 Ba sk e tBa ll Re gi o ns
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Event combines basketball and food donations Farmers Union Insurance and the Russell Stremick Agency partnered with Langdon Area High School to put on a jersey food drive. The food drive was held Friday, Feb. 10 ahead of the Langon-Edmore-Munich boys basketball game. To receive a jersey, people were asked to bring three non-perishable food items. The food gathered was donated to the Cavalier County Emergency Food Pantry.
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February is designated as Children’s Dental Health Month BISMARCK, N.D. - February is nationally designated as Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long health observance brings together dental professionals, health care providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their parents and other caregivers, teachers and others. Tooth decay, also known as the presence of cavities, is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in the United States. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing and learning. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) oral health program (OHP) mission is to improve the oral health of all North Dakotans through prevention and education efforts. One of the ways the HHS oral health program is helping to meet the needs of North Dakota’s children is through SEAL!ND – a school-based sealant program. This program utilizes public health dental hygienists, private practice dentists and Federally Qualified Health Centers to provide oral health education, dental screenings, dental sealants and fluoride varnish treatments to thousands of at-risk children across the state. “Schools are an ideal place to reach children, teachers and caregivers,” said Toni Hruby, HHS oral health prevention coordinator. “Through these collaborations with outside partners, we are able to expand the reach of children served across the state.” SEAL!ND was able to provide screenings for 1,684 students, apply 2,460 fluoride varnish applications, protect 3,882 teeth with dental sealants and refer 930 students for further oral health treatment during the 2021-
Maddux Stremick, Russell Stremick of Farmers Union Insurance in Langdon, and Ethen Askvig, principal and athletic director at Langdon Area High School after a successful food drive event.
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2022 school year. “Good oral health is a necessity for good overall health,” said Hruby. “Parents and caregivers can help children develop good oral health habits early in life to ensure they have a healthy mouth and body.” Tips for creating a healthy smile: •Brush your teeth at least two times a day with fluoridated toothpaste •Floss your teeth daily •Eat a balanced diet •Drink tap water and limit sugary drinks and snacks •Avoid using cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and electronic nicotine or vaping products •Replace your toothbrush every three to four months and after an illness •Schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings •Talk to your dentist about fluoride varnish and sealants for your child Fluoride varnish is a protective coating that is painted on teeth to help
prevent cavities and to help slow or stop cavities that have just started. Sealants prevent cavities by creating a barrier between the teeth and cavity-causing bacteria. Sealants also stop cavities from growing and can prevent the need for fillings. Not only is it important to know how to care for your smile at home, it is also important to schedule visits with your dentist. Learn more about the HHS OHP at hhs.nd.gov/health/oralhealth-program. Follow their tips and schedule your child's next dentist appointment today! If families are looking for dental coverage, North Dakota Medicaid’s Health Tracks benefit pays for dental care including exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants and fluoride treatment for enrolled children. There are no copays for qualifying families. For more information about Health Tracks, visit hhs.nd.gov/health-tracks.
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DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The James Gang in ND
February 17, 2023 — The anniversary of Frank James’s death in 1972 is reported as either this past Sunday or tomorrow, so today’s story lands somewhere in the middle. A sign in Missouri states: “Young Jesse James was plowing the fields near this location in 1863 when federal soldiers surrounded him and demanded information about the location of his brother, Frank,and Quantrill’s guerilla camps. When Jesse refused to answer, the soldiers beat him. Running to the house, he found his step-father, Dr. Samuel, had been hanged by the soldiers. Filled with hatred and revenge, Jesse soon joined the guerilla forces.” Jesse was only 17 when he joined 19-year-old Frank and a group of pro-Southern bandits. While Jesse is the most infamous, many say Frank was the real leader of the James Gang; an account by James Buttree of Grand Forks seemed to favor that notion. The Buttree family was living on a farm near Grand Forks when one Sunday in 1880, two men on horseback rode up their homestead shanty. James Buttree was only eleven at the time, but they made a big impression on him. “They were mounted on beautiful bay horses of 1,100 or 1,200 weight. They asked if they might rest and feed their horses and get some dinner. Of course, we were delighted to have them with us; strangers were always welcome, more than welcome; their presence was always a diversion from the monotony of being so much alone.... “They had double-barrel shot guns... lashed to their saddles, along with blankets, oats in sacks for the horses, and iron sugar stakes with lariats for staking the horses out to grass...They were dressed exactly alike: brownstriped trousers, tucked into high-top boots, were supported by heavy leather belts; each belt had two holsters carrying old style Colt 44 revolvers. The guns were worn in front with butts to center – or the cross-arm draw...I might say that when guns were considered, not much escapes the attention of the small boy. They wore blue flannel shirts laced in front and loosely tied black sailor ties, black slouch hats... “As they stepped in and shook hands, they held back their identification, waiting for father to move first. Father said, ‘We are Canadians. We came out from Ontario in the spring.’ “The taller of the two then stated, ‘We are brothers; our name is James; we live in Missouri near Kansas City.’... Ontario having been mentioned, (Frank) knew we had never heard of them... he boldly told us the truth, and we were none the wiser. “Mother thought Frank James was a very interesting young man; he had...a fund of information as well as being a fluent conversationalist. My memory of this visit is very exact, not only because of the guns and general picturesqueness of the men, but Fred and I had to wait for dinner... “Shortly after dinner they saddled their horses and led them to the door before taking leave. They offered
to pay for their entertainment, but their thanks were accepted instead... Frank did all the talking and most of the smiling and laughing. Jesse was a stoic. His only speech was when he shook hands and said, ‘Good bye.’ They mounted their horses and rode away to the west.” Dakota Datebook written by Merry
Helm. “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from Humanities North Dakota. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic.org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic.org.
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Cont’d. From Page A3 -Prevent the spread of bacteria from newly hatched poultry tions with eating raw or undercooked poultry, infections can happen from being in close contact with contaminated equipment, handling poultry and eggs. Infections can cause symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain. Good biosecurity and hygiene procedures can greatly reduce the risk of contamination and illness. Good practices for hatching small batches of poultry include: Locate incubators, brooding facilities and young bird pens away from where humans consume food or water.
Once the chicks have hatched, designate one area where birds will be kept and handled. This location should have nonporous surfaces for easy cleaning and adequate ventilation. Thoroughly clean poultry enclosures on a regular basis. Cleaning should include both dry and wet cleaning. Dry cleaning is the removal of things like dried manure, feathers, bedding and other caked-on material that disinfectants would not sanitize. Wet cleaning should follow dry cleaning using water, detergents and disinfectants. To keep both baby chicks and han-
dlers safe, limit the holding and handling of young birds. Wash hands prior to and immediately after handling birds or being in contact with poultry equipment such as cages, feeders and waterers. Ensure young people keep their hands away from their faces and mouths when in close proximity to poultry. Treat any scratches or bites from poultry promptly. After lessons or chores are completed, check flooring, shoes and sur-
rounding surfaces for debris. “Taking poultry from egg to chick is a very rewarding experience when done properly,” says Lahman. “As you plan for this exciting experience, make sure you have proper biosecurity procedures in place and everyone involved is educated in proper hygiene practices. With adjustments for safe poultry hatching in place, baby chicks in the spring can continue to be an annual family and classroom tradition.” Jeremy Ratliff, Nick Vorlage, and Sarah Hinnenkamp contributed to this story.