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Volume 3, Number 7
Passion for helping kids drives nonprofit program
Love One Another Now (L.O.A.N.) helps kids in Pembina County schools and all three Valley-Edinburg schools
By Sarah Hinnenkamp
The Love One Another Now (L.O.A.N.) program in Cavalier is a group of passionate volunteers who live the organization’s name each day. Made up of current and former teachers, as well as those who have a passion to see children thrive, the group outfits the kids of Pembina County to do just that.
Community: Valentine King and Queen crowned at Pembilier Nursing Center, Pg. A6
Community: Pembina County 4-H Clothing Revue winners named, Pg. A12
The purpose of the nonprofit organization is to help families that have a financial need by providing winter clothing, school clothing, and/or school supplies for their children at no cost to the families. The program is open to any student pre-K through grade 12 that attends a Pembina County school or any of the three Valley-Edinburg schools. Board members include Roxane Cameron, Paula Holen, Ann Kraft, Betty Paton, Sandy Peterson, Lorna Ratchenski, Lori Schluchter, and Macie Shane. L.O.A.N. was started because of a sign Lorna Ratchenski saw hanging in her church that said, “You’re now entering the mission field.” She read that sign but struggled to see how it translated to her life. “So then I prayed for God to show me how to help in my community,” Ratchenski said. “This was not my idea at all. I did not see it. I did not see the need, but He kept bringing me around to this.” Ratchenski put numbers out there, telling God if he brought her five kids in need of back to school help, she would help again the next year.
Views from the Borderland: North Border Pembina kids are 100 days smarter! Pg. B8
“There were 21 kids through word of mouth the first year. The second fall there were 58 kids and then another 60 some that year, and then by February of 2016 we were renting a building and helping kids year round,” she said.
Sweet partnership: Walhalla business teams up with Girl Scout to promote cookie season By Borderland Press Staff
L.O.A.N. board members are pictured left to right: Paula Holen, Betty Paton, Ann Kraft, Lorna Ratchenski, Roxane Cameron, Lori Schluchter, Sandy Peterson, and Macie Shane. Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.
The program has grown from renting out the basement of a building to paying operating expenses only on the former First United Methodist Church near the Cavalier Public School - the old “Chocolate Church” as locals called it for years. The building is owned by Wayne and Lorna Ratchenski. The numbers of those in need have grown, too. The group usually starts with back to school appointments on Aug. 1, asking for a name, what school the child attends, and a contact phone number. L.O.A.N. is by appointment only, is confidential, and schedules only one family at a time. This year the group helped 160 kids with back to school shopping appointments. Each of those students
received school clothing, pajamas, school shoes and gym shoes, winter gear and boots, a new backpack and new school supplies, and hygiene products, which comes out to about $800 per child. “When you see parents, they’re so grateful,” said Ann Kraft, board member and volunteer. “I’ve had parents in tears - it takes a lot of financial burden off.” Since the back to school rush, there have been kids with specific needs, a coat or a pair of boots, and the program helps meet those needs as well. “We have contact with the schools, so the school will call a contact person and say, “Just wondering if we could get a size 5 pair of boots” or “we need
“What has surprised me the most is how many needs there are,” said Betty Paton, board member and volunteer. “I’ve always wanted to volunteer for a mission, but my church doesn’t sponsor anything like that, so when cont’d. on page A11
By Borderland Press Staff
In Quenna Beston’s fifth and sixth grade, STEM students in Munich recently completed a winter survival kit project. To do the project, they visited with their teachers and parents to get ideas for items to go in their kits. They also did research on the cost of the items online.
If you buy cookies from Amelia, she will give you a $1.00 off coupon to use on that week's drink special. Amelia, 11, is the daughter of Rebecca Davis and Robert Ripple of Walhalla. She belongs to Girl Scout Troop 20540. If Amelia reaches her goal of 2,000 boxes of cookies sold, she will share the rest of her sales with the other girls in her troop that have been working with her at booths so they can also reach their reward goals.
Girl Scout Amelia Ripple poses at The Crooked Halo: Coffee Shop & Bakery with signature lemon drinks made from one of the Girl Scout cookie flavors. Submitted photo.
“Each week for the next six weeks, we will be creating a signature drink and treat using a different cookie flavor,” said Desiree Kintyhtt “This week we mixed up the Lemon Ups and created a delicious Lemon Shortbread Trifle
The program also assists the social services and other agencies with needs of foster children and emergencies. It's also helped flood and fire victims with immediate needs. The group added prom offerings in 2018, making new dresses and suits available, along with accessories. Last year L.O.A.N. helped 20 girls and five boys with their prom needs.
Munich STEM students produce winter weather preparedness project
and a cool Frosted Lemonade.”
Kindred spirits for sweet treats are teaming up during Girl Scout cookie season. The Crooked Halo: Coffee Shop & Bakery in Walhalla is helping Girl Scout Amelia Ripple boost her cookie sales.
a size preschool set of socks” and then we just deliver them right to the school,” Kraft said.
Students were given a budget of $40. The Munich Area Development funded the project. “After all of the required research and planning was done, we traveled to Devils Lake to purchase the items on their shopping list,” Beston said. Students Rylen Longie, Ramsay Lindseth, Sophia Longie are pictured with their projects. Submitted photo.
The Crooked Halo has been fully up and running for just a matter of weeks. It’s located inside Blu Soul Design in Walhalla.
“It was a fun project, and students thoroughly enjoyed themselves,” Beston said.
Aside from the community involvement of helping a young entrepreneur sell Girl Scout cookies, the bakery is carving a niche in Walhalla. It is run by Lexis Kintyhtt, who whips up cupcakes, cookies, muffins, bars, cheesecakes and more for the bakery case each day. The bakery also accepts custom orders for cakes, pies, and cupcakes. Follow along on Facebook at “The Crooked Halo: Coffee Shop & Bakery.”
Students then started preparing for their showcase. Community members were invited to the school so students could explain their process and why they chose the items they did for their kits.
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News
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Langdon’s Activity Center ends year in the black, commissioners hear presentation from N.D. Rural Water
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From The Borderland Radio News Center Walhalla man arrested On Feb. 15 just after midnight, Shaquille Lattergrass of Walhalla was arrested at his residence on Emmerling Avenue. According to the arrest affidavit, he stated he wanted to turn himself in for terroristic threats and attempted murder. Bond has been set at $20,000 cash with his next court hearing scheduled for Feb. 26. Fedorchak announces candidacy for U.S. House The race for North Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat grew even more competitive last week with the announcement that Julie Fedorchak, North Dakota’s Public Service Commissioner, has announced her candidacy. Fedorchak, a Republican, has been a fixture in N.D. politics, working as the communications director for Governor Ed Schafer in the ‘90s, and she has been with the PSC since 2012.
Langdon held its 17th annual toy show at the Langdon Activity Center on Feb. 10 and 11. It’s one of the events the activity center hosts. Photo by Larry Stokke.
During the City of Langdon’s regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, general manager Chelsea Graber reported on new happenings at the Langdon Activity Center. She talked about hosting the annual toy show but also that the activity center hosted a youth basketball tournament for the first time and will be the site for a new gymnastics program.
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would be able to help with is helping the city meter every source of water, including parks, the pool, and fire department. The entities aren’t billed, but he said the water should be metered so the city has a better understanding of water use.
ND Rural Water presentation Ward Heidbreder, of the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association based in Bismarck, presented to commissioners about the services he and his group provide to rural communities, including technical assistance and training at no cost to the city.
given away.” City Auditor RoxAnne Hoffarth said Kaercher was referencing water numbers from 2022. Commissioner Lawrence Henry said the fire department uses 10,000 gallons of water per month, and those gallons are not metered.
Reminder about ice house removal The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is reminding residents that although the final date to remove fish houses from area waterways is March 15, people may want to consider removing them sooner. Area waterways continue to experience ice thickness far below average.
Airport traffic up in Grand Forks Passenger traffic at Grand Forks International Airport continues to be on the upswing with the airport reporting a 5% rise in 2023 from 2022. The number is also a 100% increase compared to 2020’s numbers. Fargo airport to see improvements North Dakota Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven have announced the FAA has awarded $10 million to Hector International Airport in Fargo. The funds will be used towards expanding the airport, including a new parking garage and expanding the terminal building to nine gates. N.D. landowners can post land online The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says landowners who are interested in listing their private land for hunting season can now do so online. The deadline to post digitally will be July 1. Those who want to register will have to have an account on the NDGF website. Food pantry seeks volunteers The Cavalier County Emergency Food pantry in Langdon is looking for volunteers to help out on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. Those who are interested can call 256-2175.
North Dakota Parks and Recreation seeks grant applications for “I think everybody’s pretty excited Heidbreder gave other examples of about gymnastics,” Graber told com- Heidbreder said one challenge he potentially unmetered water, which Recreational Trails Program In RoxAnne Hoffarth’s auditor’s report, she said the Activity Center had a profit of $13,000, allowing $10,000 to be put into reserve. Commissioner Lawrence Henry said the Activity Center had been running in the red for many years. “This was exciting for me,” Hoffarth said about turning the financial corner. Statement of receipts and disbursements are in the Public Notices sec-
“We help with water audits across the state if that’s necessary or if you’d like our help,” Heidbreder said. “We have 27 million gallons of unmetered water,” said Commissioner Darin Kaercher. “68 million gallons is what we bought last year; we don’t know how much is leakage, how much is
included the swimming pool.
“If you know what’s being used, that’s good. It’s that totally lost water that’s either being stolen or going into the ground. Those are the ones that you really want to find a number for,” he said. Heidbreder also presented ideas on how the city could keep up on maintenance of curb stop repairs. Commissioners thanked Heidbreder for his time. No decisions were made regarding the presentation.
Borderland students invited to attend Health Career Awareness Camp More than 120 students in grades 1011 took part in the Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning in Health (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Camp on Thursday, Feb. 22 hosted by and held at Pembina County Memorial Hospital. Students from North Border Walhalla, North Border Pembina, Drayton Public School, Cavalier Public School, and Valley Edinburg were invited to participate.
The camps offer creative, interactive activities with hands-on experiences in several health career tracks. Students learned about the many local career options available in rural healthcare fields, including pharmacy, qualified service provider, laboratory, EMS, nursing, and more.
R-COOL-Health Scrubs Camps are in their 15th year and will take place in 15 communities across North Dakota. They are funded by the Center for Rural Health (CRH) at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Community schools, healthcare facilities, and economic or job development authorities partner to increase collaborations and awareness of the economic impact of healthcare in North Dakota.
“Research has shown that growing our own is an effective way of meeting rural healthcare workforce needs,” said Brittany Dryburgh, project coordinator at CRH. “Our goal with the Scrubs Camps is not only to utilize community resources to get students interested in healthcare at a young
age but also to expose them to the variety of careers available in the industry.” Organizations collaborating in this effort include Pembina County Memorial Hospital, Pembina County Public Health, Cavalier Ambulance Service, and Cavalier Public School. The current and projected shortage of healthcare professionals in North Dakota and across the nation is creating a critical demand for an increased healthcare workforce. A national shortage of up to 124,000 physicians is predicted by 2033 and over 200,000 nurses will need to be hired each year to meet increased demand and to replace retiring nurses.
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) is seeking trail project applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) starting Monday, April 1, 2024. The RTP is an 80/20 matching grant program that provides funding for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects. The RTP is administered at the state level through the NDPRD and federally through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Examples of eligible RTP projects include the construction of new recreation trails, restoration of existing trails, development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages, purchasing and leasing recreational trail construction and maintenance equipment, land acquisition, and trail accessibility assessments. Our video series, Miles and Moments, highlights our grant projects. We encourage applicants to use the showcased projects as a resource as they seek matching dollars by showing the impact these trail projects have on communities across North Dakota. The following entities are eligible and are encouraged to apply: • Cities, counties, and townships
• Park boards and park districts • State and federal agencies • Registered non-profit organizations • Federally recognized tribes Focused on a vision surpassing traditional paths, this year's funding priority is creating new trails that link to existing trails, forging connections to the “last mile” – that pivotal final tie to connect people and places. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate that last mile connection in their application narrative. Project applications should be submitted through Web Grants at https:// grants.nd.gov/index.do. Letters for pre-award notification will tentatively be sent out to applicants in May. Projects will have approximately a 9to 12-month application processing period before funds are granted by NDPRD. For further information on RTP requirements, please visit our website at https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/business/grants/recreational-trails-program or contact Char Langehaug, Grants Coordinator at 701-328-5357. The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich generations through experiences that connect people and places.
Agriculture
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Friday, February 23, 2024 - Page - A3
NDSU Extension projects commodity prices for 2024
NDSU Extension has released its 2024 short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota. By NDSU Extension
ital purchases or expansion alternatives that would extend beyond the next production year."
Ag Outlook Forum: margins to be squeezed in ’24 – At its 100th Annual Ag Outlook Forum, USDA estimated corn acreage at 91 million acres and soybeans at 87.5 million acres. If realized, corn acreage would be down 3.6 percent from last year, and soybeans would be down nearly four percent. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer kicked off the event, indicating prices for corn, soybeans and wheat will likely erode this year. Outside of fertilizer, Meyer said margins will be squeezed by generally higher crop input costs. “It may have been easier to make a little bit of money in 2022 and 2023.; it’s going to be a little bit tougher in the next crop year,” said Meyer. “When prices normalize, input prices tend to be pretty sticky, and that’s a problem.” Positive news for spring planting – It has been a classic El Nino for the Northern Plains resulting in a warmer and drier-than-normal winter. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey expects that to transition into a good planting season. “It is not going to be much of a mud season this year because we haven’t had much precipitation since the surprise December rains and snows. It should be a pretty easy start to the planting season.” A quick transition from El Nino to La Nina conditions will likely occur. Rippey believes that can result in drought in the western High Plains and Pacific Northwest. “This is the fourth time we’ll have La Nina in five years if we get it as expected, so I think there will be a bigger concern for a broader scale drought as we get into 2025,”
The "Plotting a Course 2024" publication (EC1090) is available online at ndsu.ag/plottingacourse, or by contacting your NDSU Extension county office.
said Rippey. “It’s a long time away, but it is something to think about with this chronic La Nina.” EPA allows existing dicamba stocks to be used – A federal court vacated the registration of over-thetop dicamba products earlier this month. In light of the court’s order, EPA is allowing the limited sale and distribution of existing stocks of the dicamba products. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said this decision provides certainty to the farmer. However, Goerhing advises farmers to contact their ag retailers to secure these products. “The place where you’ll see pressure on this will be in the South where 85 percent of the cotton acres are a dicamba technology, so those guys will definitely be scrambling to make sure that they have theirs to treat their cotton, and I don’t want anybody in the Northern Plains to be caught unaware.” ND farms decline five percent – According to USDA’s Census of Agriculture, there were 25,068 farms in North Dakota in 2022. That is down five percent from the previous estimate in 2017. Farmland totaled 38.5 million acres, down two percent from five years ago. The average size of farms in North Dakota was 1,537 acres, up three percent. The average age of farmers and ranchers is 56.8 years, up from 56 years old in the last census. Eleven percent of the farmers are classified as young farmers, age 34 or less. Thirty percent of North Dakota farmers are female.
NDSU Extension has released its 2024 price projections for crops and livestock produced in the state. NDSU photo.
Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process, especially in times of market volatility. Planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity price expectations is one of the most difficult and complex tasks of the planning process. To make the planning process easier, North Dakota State University Extension has released its 2024 short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota, says Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist. The publication shows 2024 price projections for crops and livestock produced in the state and price estimates for future years. Price projections are given for the major crop commodities, including wheat, durum, oats, feed barley, malting barley, oil sunflowers, non-oil sunflowers,
corn, soybeans, canola, flaxseed, winter wheat, dry beans, dry peas, lentils, alfalfa hay and mixed hay. Price projections for livestock and livestock products include beef steers and heifers at various weights, cull cows, slaughter steers, slaughter hogs, slaughter ewes, slaughter lambs, feeder lambs and milk. The publication also provides historical prices as a reference. "The estimated short-term planning prices should be used as a guide in setting price expectations for 2024 production," Haugen says. "These planning prices can be used for preparing annual enterprise budgets and annual whole-farm cash flow projections. Cash flow projections are very critical with today's tight margins." Haugen cautions, "Short-term prices should not be used for planning cap-
NDSU Extension virtual Canola Production Update Meeting set for March 12
The meeting will focus on the latest research in canola and will help growers and consultants make sustainable and profitable decisions. By NDSU Extension
Farmers and crop advisers interested in canola production management updates should plan to participate in the 2024 Getting-it-Right in Canola Production virtual meeting on March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
research in canola and will help growers and consultants make sustainable and profitable decisions,” says Greg Endres, Extension cropping systems specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center and co-organizer.
This online-only meeting is conducted by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and is supported by the Northern Canola Growers Association.
Topics that will be covered include
“University and industry professionals will provide research updates and recommendations to assist canola farmers with production decisions for the 2024 growing season,” says Anitha Chirumamilla, Extension cropping systems specialist at the Langdon Research Extension Center and co-organizer of the event. The webinar will be delivered by Zoom. There is no fee to attend but pre-registration is required at www.ndsu.edu/ agriculture/ag-hub/getting-it-right. All who preregister will receive emailed instructions for participating in the event. “This meeting will focus on the latest
tendees also will receive a list of pertinent Extension canola production reference materials that will supplement information from the presentations. Certified crop adviser continuing education credits will be available for meeting participants.
agronomic practices in irrigated and dryland canola, such as cultivar selection, seed rate, plant establishment and intercropping, fertilizer recommendations, disease, insect and weed management, and biofuel and crop market updates. The presentations will be recorded and archived. At-
The meeting will focus on the latest research in canola and will help growers and consultants make sustainable and profitable decisions. (NDSU photo)
Opinion
Page A4 - Friday, February 23, 2024
The Borderland Press
Letter from the Publisher Have you ever played ‘Would You Rather’? It’s a fun game to play with kids to really get their minds moving by asking them questions like “would you rather talk like Yoda or breathe like Darth Vader”? Or, “would you rather be able to speak whale or read babies’ minds”? Often just one or two of these questions will lead to sudden onset hilarity, including more crazy questions blurted out by all players.
mean, there’s the obvious “would you rather go to work on Saturday or go fishing?” But how about “would you rather end war or poverty”? “Would you rather have more time or money”? “Would you rather be able to speak every language in the world or be able to speak to animals“? This could go on forever, and I could really get your thinking brain bursting with new questions.
tle more coffee time. That’s an easy one! Seriously, though, we spend a lot of time throughout the day choosing what’s next. I also spend a decent amount of time during the night sorting through the day’s activities, even though I’ve chosen sleep. Our choices often don’t play out as we had hoped - all part of growing up, I guess. I like the kids’ questions better, and I’d love to speak whale.
I can’t help but wonder if this game could be played by adults and how it could affect what we do each day. I
Some days when I get to work, I find myself wondering if I would rather get busy with my to-do list or have a lit-
My daughter always tells her kids to “choose happiness”. This is great advice. I’ll leave you with that little tidbit
your eyes.”
things hands-on in life, but either way the lesson will find you.
this week, and I plan to choose happiness as well. Thanks for reading; take care!
Diane Simmons
Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com
Letter from the Editor it involve five books, two trips to the bathroom, and a few drinks of water? One thing is for sure in our house - it will always involve interesting conversations and commentary. This was the case recently at tuck in time with young Callen. He was showing me his small, portable microscope. When he pressed the button to turn the light on, he realized the microscope was upside down, and he winced when the light got him in the eyes. Putting kids to bed is always an adventure. Will it go smoothly? Will
I said to him, “Callen, don’t look directly into that light. It might hurt
He slowly turned to look at me and with a completely deadpan tone, he said to me, “I’ve been through worse.” Callen explained that the “worse” he was referring to involved a disco ball with a very bright light at a recent school dance party. We all have our individual experiences that shape us, and for Callen, a life lesson involved a disco ball. You never know where life lessons will come from. My grandpa always said you can learn things in school or learn
Speaking of lessons, we are in the second semester of the year, and soon, graduation will be upon us. In the coming weeks you will see many offerings for scholarships. These are given by a number of area groups that work hard throughout the year to raise money for area graduating seniors. Last year, especially, there were scholarships that no one applied for, and I’m hoping we can prevent that from happening again. Read through the different scholarship information
you see, and please pass it along to someone you think would be a good fit for the scholarship. It’s impressive to see these groups work to help area graduates, and I hope they get many applications! Enjoy the sunshine and make it a great week,
Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor
editor@theborderlandpress.com
THE MORNING RUN: Youth sports players are tough the game; it feels like you’re letting your team down, especially if you’re in the middle of a successful season. You don’t want to be left out or sitting on the sidelines during a potential celebration. It’s tough as a parent to know the right thing to do. Do you let your kid play or do you bench them and make them rest up and heal? These kids are tough, they want to play, and even if they’re not playing at 100%, they figure it’s better than letting the team play short-handed.
By Sara Goodman Youth sports players are tough. I’ve seen my own kids and their fellow teammates play through just about every injury and illness imaginable. It seems a lot of posts on Facebook and other social media claim that kids these days are soft and weak. I disagree. Gage played multiple sports for two years with a broken shoulder blade and torn labrum. He played through strep, a back/hip injury and who knows what else. Sometimes he told us when he was sick or hurt, and sometimes he didn’t; usually, he didn’t. It’s hard to pull yourself out of
This mentality is nothing new. I had a friend and teammate in high school who had a terribly sprained ankle during basketball season, but, as the leading scorer and rebounder, she knew her absence during a game would be very detrimental to the team. The sprain was so severe they had put a cast on it for fear it may be broken. She and her mom decided to remove her cast and get her back in the game. I don’t know how she managed. I sprained multiple fingers during basketball season and would get taped up and shoved back out on the floor. The only thing that stopped me was a broken wrist during a game. The refs still made me shoot free throws with
my non-dominant left hand before my coach let my mom take me to the hospital for an x-ray. It seems that during the entire hockey season this year, our girls have been plagued by illness and injury. From the stomach flu to banged up knees and wrists and a nasty viral illness, it’s been non-stop fighting bugs, bumps, and bruises from November to February. We have two weeks left of the season, and I guarantee every coach, player and parent is praying daily for a healthy team by the time the state tournament rolls around. One thing that sets these girls apart, makes them tough as nails and gritty as dirt, is their connectedness. They are so supportive of one another, not only by sharing all the gross illness bugs but with their love of the game, willingness to dive deep and push through anything, their drive and determination to get back on top of the rankings. They are there for each other through it all. We as parents can only sit back and dole out the appropriate medications and apply bandages and braces to injured body parts and, of course, hand out snacks.
ey tournament for our Junior Gold and 19U girls’ teams. Last year they both came out on top as champions after an exciting and fun-filled weekend in Watford City. We’re hoping for the same outcome for both teams when we make our way to the ICON in Grand Forks the first weekend of March. The teams in our league are tough, as usual, so a climb to the top will be a challenge, but if we can manage to be healthy and injury-free all weekend, it will be a success! Go Blades!
Next weekend is the joint state hock-
Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has three kids, two cats, and a dog.
Hockey girls being goofy!
Musings from Munich: Playoffs…playoffs the ones that would be the most interesting as that’s what’s crazy about the column down at the bottom…interesting.
By Matt Mitzel Lots of great things are going on in God’s country lately: folks vacationing, basketball tournaments, and spring weather. I cannot believe how much fun this month has been, and it isn’t even over yet. Lots of stories to tell you, but I’m just rifling through
Anyways, Class B basketball is in full force with regional tournaments. It seems like it has been forever since the ladies have played with a long break in between their last game and the playoffs, but hopefully, they have been getting in some scrimmaging. Next year, if there is a big break again, maybe an exhibition game of the boys vs. the girls varsity team could be played at the Munich gym. I bet it would be awesome. Anyways, I’m sure they will come out of the gate strong as ever. The boys team is coming off some big wins that will hopefully carry over into the playoffs. Good luck, and Go Cards!! It seems that most of the farmers are going on vacation lately. February is
the month to jet away and enjoy someplace warm. As with my last column, you read a little bit about mine, as we attached ourselves to a farm family and had a blast. What about the ones you didn’t hear about? Craig and Kelly joined forces and hit the beaches of Hawaii. I can just imagine those two jet skiing around the island looking for the perfect Bloody Mary. Eric and Jordan did a joint couple’s vacation, and I can only imagine it is at an all-inclusive venue, as those two are never on time. I can’t see them making any reservations. Plenty more, but I have only heard regular stories, not embarrassing ones yet. When we returned from our little Florida trip, the boys were excited to get right back on the ice rink. A little wet but still plenty of hours were enjoyed perfecting our back alley hockey games. I have been working on a routine that I’m almost ready to show
everyone, but the stitching on my outfit has been a little tricky with my old sewing machine. Even as the warm weather continues to head this way, we are not shutting it down until there is more water than ice. So as summer is just a fortnight away, I wonder what the sun will bring this year. Camping spots are starting to open up, and if you see the traveling Mitzel show, let me just say sorry right now. If you see me cooking, I’m sorry about the smell. If you see me out with the dog, I’m sorry that I let him run wild. If you see me putting in my pontoon, I’m sorry for the wait. Regardless, just assume that I’m not an a$$hole and just having fun out in nature. I hope you’re getting as excited as I am, and I hope to see you out there. The attached picture comes with a lil’ tidbit. It seems that influencers are
everywhere, and we were seeing plenty of them on the beach posing for selfie photos. So I just started to mimic them, and they left the area.
Lifestyle
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Friday, February 23, 2024 - Page - A5
Prairie Fare: How to unravel the secrets of supermarket psychology Retailers understand our shopping behavior better than we do. By Julie Garden Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
markets greet you with beautiful items, such as fresh flowers and plants? I often stop to admire them. I know that I am being “primed” to buy more. In a couple of the stores where I shop, the vibrant colors of fresh produce greet me a short stroll from the floral display. Being tempted to buy more fruits and vegetables is not a bad idea.
“I went to buy two containers of raspberries for $4 and came out with $150 of groceries,” my friend said. “I went in to buy two things and came out with a similar grocery bill,” I responded. I was not proud of myself for buying more than I planned. I took care of shopping for a while, though. Supermarkets often use psychology to get us to buy things. Retailers understand our shopping behavior better than we do. “Loss leaders” are bargains that appeal to our thriftiness. Since we saved money on raspberries or some other item, we might loosen our wallet to buy other items. Many grocery stores have large carts. Some studies have shown that the larger the cart, the more we buy. If you just have a couple things to buy, you may want to pick up a basket, if available. Have you noticed that many super-
About 90% of adults do not meet the 4 ½ to 5-cup per day recommendation. However, fresh produce may cost more than other forms such as canned, frozen and dried. We might get more food with similar nutritional value if we do some comparison shopping and check out the frozen, canned and packaged food aisles. Frozen vegetables and fruits without added salt, sweeteners and sauces often are nutritional bargains. The placement of items within the store affects what we buy. People often pause and check out the end caps to tap into our tendency to buy on impulse. The end caps might feature cookies and snacks marked with special prices. In many cases, we will pay the same price per item whether we buy one package or five. Read the fine print, though. You might actually pay less if you buy five. Be sure you really need five items. Check out the cereal aisle. Those smiling beckoning cartoon characters on some boxes are placed so they are eye-level to children, at about 2 feet from the floor. The characters might even have their eyes looking downward to bring out the “pester power” of our youngest consumers.
The colors used on packaging may affect our buying decisions. Did you know that packages with red coloring capture our attention, while yellow colors tend to energize us? I might think I will have more energy if I buy food in a bright yellow package. Look beyond the colors and compare the prices and nutritional value.
Keep your list on your refrigerator so family members can add to the list during the week. Keep staple items, such as milk, eggs, bread and juice, on the list each week, and add needed items to the list. Arrange your list based on the layout with subheadings, such as “fresh pro-
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Preheat the oven to 350 F. Brown ground beef. Cook pasta according to package directions. (Note: pasta usually doubles in volume when cooked.) Mix together browned ground beef, pasta, spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese, top with mozzarella cheese and place in a greased or sprayed 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover the pan with foil. Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 F.
duce,” “canned goods,” “meats” and “breads.”
Makes four servings. Each serving has 400 calories, 16 grams (g) fat, 38 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber and 740 milligrams sodium. (To reduce sodium, use less Parmesan cheese.)
If we need to pick up some milk and eggs, we might be driving our big cart to the back of the store. Merchants want us to peruse the grocery store for a fair amount of time. Some stores offer free samples. That tiny taste of a dip with a cracker or mashed potatoes and gravy might lead us to add an extra container or two of food to our cart. Do you check the unit price (price per ounce) labeled on the shelves? Often, larger packages have a lower unit price. Ask yourself if you will eat all the food or get tired of it. When we reach the cashier, all sorts of items ranging from candy, gum, chips and soda to nail clippers, pens and small toys tempt us. Look away from those tempters and check your phone messages. These are few ideas from our “Now You’re Cookin’” series of handouts at www.ag.ndsu.edu/food (under Food Preparation). Use store ads for menu ideas. Aim for a wide variety of foods from the MyPlate food groups and then write down menus for a week. Save your list of menu ideas and include the shopping list with the menus. You may want to recycle your menu ideas in a few weeks.
Before you go to the store, have a snack. Otherwise, it is tempting to add many more items to your shopping cart. When possible, shop alone and during the store’s off-hours, such as early in the morning or late in the evening.
Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.
Here’s a five-ingredient meal to serve with a tossed salad and fresh fruit. Check out the sales ad because some of these items may be on sale. Quick and Easy Pasta Bake 1 pound extra lean ground beef, browned 2 cups cooked pasta of choice 1 15-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
Some studies have shown that the larger the cart, the more we buy. Pexels photo.
Praire Doc Perspectives No man is an island By Andrew Ellsworth, M.D.
We all know the importance of a healthy diet and exercise for our health. We are getting better at understanding the importance of mental health. One thing we do not discuss much, however, are the benefits of social connection.
“No man is an island, entire of itself, every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” This is the beginning of a poem from 1624. In it, the poet John Donne appreciates how humans are all connected. Indeed, humans are social beings, and social connection is a factor in our health.
Our relationships with family, friends, people at work and in the community have a major impact on our health and well-being. Those who are socially connected and have stable and supportive relationships can more easily make healthy choices and have better mental and physical health outcomes. Social connections can help us cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and hard times. Rates of most any disease are lower for those that feel a high sense of community. This includes lower rates of heart disease, strokes, dementia, depression, and anxiety. Social connection with others can improve sleep, decrease your risk of death, and reduce your risk of vio-
lence and suicide. Similarly, marriage decreases your risk of disease. While you may not need to get married to have a life-long partner, the benefits of a long-term relationship are well established. Marriage has been found to help with lower rates of cancer, dementia, and increases your chances of surviving a heart attack. Loneliness is becoming more rampant even as cities grow larger and transportation faster. We seem to have everything right on our phones to keep us company. Somehow, despite all these advances in technology, or perhaps because of them, people can feel ever more isolated and alone. So how do we build community? How do we foster social connections? One way is to encourage face to face contact, to get people together. Schools, sporting events, churches, grocery
stores, coffee shops, parks, concerts, festivals, and more all help to build community. Civic organizations and volunteering can help foster social connections and help us find meaning and purpose.
You can improve your social connections right now. You could call someone. You could consider going to a local basketball game, visiting someone alone in their home, or seek out a volunteer opportunity. When you increase your sense of social connec-
tion and community, you can improve your health. When you brighten up someone else’s day, you often brighten your own. John Donne’s famous poem “No Man is an Island” ends with a warning: “Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices family medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook and instagram featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show celebrating its 22nd season of health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook and SDPB most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
Dakota Gardener: Keep calm and garden on
Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist, details the social, psychological, and health benefits of home and community gardening. By Esther E. McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension ingless. The study indicates that the researchers defined urban agriculture as home gardeners, community gardeners, and commercial fruit and vegetable producers that produced within city limits. Why are we comparing apples and oranges? Why is it necessary to compare commercial horticulture with backyard gardening or with community gardens? It is no surprise that home gardeners and community gardeners produce less efficiently than their commercial counterparts. Last week while teaching class, a student asked me to comment on a recent viral news article stating that urban agriculture generates six times more carbon than conventional agriculture. After class, I read the news article as well as the original scientific study. What I read left me perplexed and skeptical. Published in Nature Cities, several researchers from the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Poland and France compared the carbon footprint of large conventional fruit and vegetable farms with urban agriculture producers. I was immediately skeptical because the term, urban agriculture, is so broad as to be almost mean-
Professional fruit and vegetable farmers have the benefit of training, economies of scale and business longevity. Furthermore, a major difference arises in growing methods. Home and community gardeners frequently grow vegetables in raised garden beds to prevent back pain from bending over. The raised bed infrastructure was deemed to be more carbon-intensive than growing fruits and vegetables in the soil.
on average produced similar amounts of carbon. No doubt, the researchers were trying to argue that home and community gardeners can be more sustainable. I do not dispute that. However, we must recognize the value of the social, psychological, and health benefits of home and community gardening. Many of the Extension Master Gardeners that I have trained participate in community gardening efforts around the region. They teach the art and science of gardening to new gardeners, work alongside one another and share the bounty. I would argue that the sense of community that is produced more than offsets the carbon inputs of raised garden beds and garden sheds. Children are more likely to try fruits and vegetables when they grow it. For years, my own daughter hated tomatoes. One day she worked up the courage to try a homegrown heirloom tomato and she was hooked!
A more just comparison is obtained by comparing professional fruit and vegetable producers that grow in rural areas versus within city limits. The study in question showed that both groups
Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist, details the social, psychological, and health benefits of home and community gardening. NDSU photo.
While I agree that we should be cognizant of our gardening inputs, the outputs are equally important—namely mouth watering vegetables, improved diets, physical exercise, social connections and the satisfaction of feeding oneself. The above study is getting a lot of
publicity but its comparisons are irrelevant. Keep calm and garden on.
Community
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Pembilier Nursing Center update: Our Valentine King and Queen Unity Medical Center earns Top 100 By Heather Duerre, Activity Director/ Spiritual Coordinator Critical Access Hospital Award from As I welcomed both residents and olate, we played it! Mid way through staff to the party, I could feel the ten- our festive games, we took a break The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Greetings from your pals at PNC! I had mentioned last week that this week you would find out who the 2024 PNC Valentine King and Queen are. Apparently, my campaign to have the residents write me in did not work, because I didn’t receive one vote! I guess I always have next year to try and use my persuasion skills. Anyway, our day was filled with lots of love and laughter. The morning started with stories from a “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book and our favorite Hymns and Devotion ladies graced us with their presence. The residents then partook in an Ash Wednesday service led by Deacon Keith Due in the afternoon. Finally, the time came for our annual Valentine Day party, in which we would announce this year’s king and queen. Every year the PNC Valentine King and Queen are voted on by their fellow residents and the staff.
sion in the air. The ability to wait calmly was getting more difficult with every passing minute. Due to my fear of hard items being thrown at me, I decided I better move this party along. I asked the awaiting crowd which they wanted announced first, the king or the queen? The crowd quickly demanded that I name the queen first. I must give my people what they want, so I began… “This year’s Valentine Queen is (insert drum roll) …Doreen Svenson!” The crowd went wild with celebration as Kelsey placed the crown upon Doreen’s head. Doreen was quite surprised, but she graciously accepted the crown. A queen needs a king to sit alongside her, so I quickly went on to announce who he was. “This year’s Valentine King is (insert another drum roll) …Howard McMurray!” Again, the crowd went wild with clapping and congratulatory messages as Kelsey placed the crown on his head. Howard, like Doreen, was surprised and overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone’s excitement. Now that we had our king and queen, we were able to move on to the activity portion of our party. Residents made their way into the activity room where they were going to partake in Valentine Day festivities. There were a variety of Valentine themed games that we played, so I won’t go over each one in detail. Basically, if it involved a heart and choc-
to open some very important Valentine cards. Some of our residents are pen pals with Mrs. Crosby’s 6th grade class here in Walhalla, and we were excited to open the Valentine cards they had sent. The residents had just as much fun picking out cards to send their pen pals as they did opening ones from the students. After we oooed and awwwed over the adorable cards, we went back to our games. The residents wanted to win more chocolate, and I, for one, was not going to stand in the way of that! All in all the day was filled with lots of love, laughter, and fun. I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day, and that you enjoy the rest of your week!
Unity Medical Center (UMC) in Grafton announced it has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. Alan O’Neil, UMC CEO shared, “Unity Medical Center is honored to be rec-
Lorraine with her Valentine card.
ognized by the Chartis Group as a top 100 critical access hospital. It is a testament to everyone who works at UMC for their dedication and passionate care they provide to our patients. We are committed to providing high quality care in a team environment utilizing the best technology and practice methods available.” “During an era of profound uncertainty for rural healthcare, the Top 100
Queen Doreen Svenson and King Howard McMurray.
Doreen with her Valentine card.
rural hospitals continue to provide a unique lens through which we can identify innovation and inspiration for how to deliver high quality care to increasingly vulnerable populations,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We’re delighted to be able to recognize all this year’s Top 100 but especially the more than 40 first-time recipients across both categories. It’s wonderful to see so many new facilities join the ranks of our Top 100 alumni.”
Kelsey Buechler placed the crown on King Howard’s head.
Now in its 14th year, the INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Featuring a methodology utilizing publicly available data, the INDEX is leveraged nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
P.E.O. scholarship available to senior girls Any senior high school girls who reside in Cavalier County are encouraged to apply for the P.E.O. Memorial Scholarships being offered by Chapter U of the P.E.O. Sisterhood of Langdon. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded. Interested girls should contact Jordan Braunberger at Langdon Area High School or Dawn Kruk, scholarship chairwoman, for application guidelines. Applications are due April 5, 2024. The scholarships will be awarded in May. This scholarship originated when Chapter U received a bequest from Fred E. Hawley in memory of his wife, Chelta Hamilton Hawley. Since then, additional funds have been added to support this local scholarship. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization that supports education for women.
Walhalla Public Library News By Sandra Johnson, Library Director
This week’s Story Hour was hosted by Crystal Andersen. She read “Curious George Makes A Valentine”, and there were also some funny Valentine’s jokes read to the kids after the story. For the craft, they got to make a homemade Valentine with stamps and other fun things to give to their favorite Valentine. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and that’s why we’re always open to volunteers for either reading or hosting. Sometimes even the smallest gesture or kind word can have a huge impact on these children, and the smile they give you when you tell them “great job” is priceless. We want to let them know this is a fun, safe space to just be a kid where they can learn, use their creativity & imagination, and yes, even be silly! That’s one of the best things about being a kid, and these kids seem to somehow make you forget the stress of the day and give you something to smile about when they come in for Story Hour. Please feel free to contact us, and we’ll get you signed up so you can come and hang out with all of us for an hour of laughs, fun & creativity! Once again, Crystal also came through with some wonderful book donations to add to our collection. Three of them were books in the Cormoran Strike Series. The first book introduces us to our P.I., Cormoran Strike: an Afghanistan war vet with a prosthetic leg, living in his office, who is struggling to keep his business afloat. Like all great detective novels, in walks a client with a case that may finally solve Strike’s money and business problems - a brother who refuses to believe his famous sister died by suicide and wants to hire Strike to prove it. We’re also introduced to Robin Ellacott, who starts her temp job as Strike’s secretary—Gal Friday?—and you’ll find yourself quickly rooting for them to be a crime-solving team. So if you enjoy classic contemporary crime fiction, this series would be a great choice to come and check out with books 6 & 7 of the series to be added to our collection soon. We’d also like to say thank you to Eunice Bjornstad and Kathleen Carpenter for their book donations. This library wouldn’t be what it is without the generosity of the people in our community!
Community
The Borderland Press
New pastor welcomed to town
Friday, February 23, 2024 - Page - A7
North Border Pembina rewards top readers with cocoa party
Mrs Emerson's 4th graders were the top readers in January. They were the winners of the cocoa party. Submitted photos.
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Government Communicators By Rob Keller and Maxine Herr We want to express our gratitude to the many government communicators working to serve their agencies and the people of North Dakota.
The First Baptist Church in Langdon held an open house last weekend to welcome its new church leader, Pastor Burton VanKirk.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Sentinel Butte Saddle Company February 26, 2024 — The Sentinel Butte Saddle Company has a long history of producing quality saddles and harnesses. On this date in 1915, the Studebaker Company announced a one hundred thousand dollar contract with the North Dakota firm – a substantial amount at that time. With the war in Europe, the Studebaker Company, better known for manufacturing farm and military wagons, had taken on a seven million dollar contract to supply leather goods for the allied armies. It was still a time when the military relied on horses for transportation of troops and supplies. To fill the order, the Sentinel Butte
Saddlery recruited an additional crew of eight to ten men. This coincided with a sharp rise in the price of leather, and all leather goods, including shoes, would soon feel the pinch. Dakota Datebook written by Jim Davis “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.
In a world where getting information to the right people at the right place at the right time can be challenging, we know these professionals are dedicated to accomplishing it every single day. With a variety of pathways for people to receive information – from local broadcast news or morning newspapers to digital messages and social media – the role of communicators is much more complicated. Those working in local, state, federal and tribal governments understand that getting information to those who need it in both a timely and accurate manner is paramount to our service. We sincere-
ly appreciate the commitment of government communicators to serve our citizens, especially when the stakes are high. When we are in the middle of a blizzard, whose job is it to alert everyone that roads are open or closed… government communicators. When law enforcement needs to keep people away from an area due to an active threat, whose job is it to inform everyone to steer clear… government communicators. When more tax dollars have been allocated for critical needs, whose job is it to educate everyone on how to access the benefit… government communicators. When we say government commu-
nicators, it goes beyond the title of public information officer. Not every government entity has a communications team. In some communities the person responsible for alerting, informing and educating is also the auditor, city administrator and school principal combined. We see the work you do, and we thank you. We are so pleased that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has proclaimed February 24, 2024 as Government Communicators Day and we join the Governor in saying thank you for keeping our citizens connected and engaged. Rob Keller and Maxine Herr are the co-founders of the ND Public Information Officer Association. www.ndpio. org
Pembina County holds Spelling Bee
From left, this year’s participants include: Row 1: Khloe Hart, Drayton, Hunter Fitzgerald, North Border-Pembina, Caleb Halvorson – Cavalier, Milla Fagerholt – Valley-Edinburg and Mia Snitker – North Border-Pembina Row 2: Aiven Tunks – Cavalier, Hudson Bailly – North Border-Walhalla, Molly Bailly – North Border-Walhalla, Chloe Mertz – Cavalier Row 3: Gracyi Symington – North Border-Pembina, Levi Detwiler, Drayton, Aubrey Ratliff – Valley-Edinburg, Row 4: Naomi Stegman – Stegman Homeschool, Caroline Stegman – Stegman Homeschool, Gianna Hall – Valley-Edinburg and Lucas De Souza - Drayton
From left the overall winners are: 2nd Place – Hunter Fitzgerald, son of Nicki Elfstrom and Mike Fitzgerald of North Border-Pembina, 1st Place – Caleb Halvorson, son of Adam and Heather Halvorson of Cavalier, 3rd Place – Milla Fagerholt of Valley-Edinburg.
Church
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The Borderland Press
From the Pastor's Desk: Go to Hell (or not) By Don Barsness -- Salem Bible Church
profanities that are available, this phrase is among the most intense. While swear words tend to focus on biology and physical functions, this particular expletive addresses the spiritual life and eternal destination of the person being addressed.
It's been a while since I've heard someone say "Go to hell." Of all the
As a Bible belief held and taught by the Christian Church, hell is the place of eternal, conscious, and just punishment of the wicked - a "real place for those who chose to reject God" (Chan and Sprinkle). To ponder the intensity and longevity of such punishment may nurture a tension between biblical faithfulness and a deep compas-
sion for people. Here, some would deny the reality of such a place of torment for such a period of time. The tension is relaxed if one's physical death marks the end of that person's existence. The conclusion, then - a person's being is finished by physical death - no soul, no heaven or hell, the end, nothing more. Sigh. Others put the onus on God. Leaning into the love of God, they state, "Surely, He wouldn't send anyone to hell." Willing to concede that the soul of man has an eternal constitution, they
refuse to believe that the life we live generates eternal consequences. For them, whether good, bad, or ugly - our lives merit no timeless reward or punishment. So much for justice.
fess our sins, [God] is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." God's desire for you? Don't go to hell. Rather, spend eternity with Him.
C.S. Lewis speaks to our concern, "Most references to [hell] in the New Testament come from a single source." That source is Jesus. Aware that "we need to see into the eternal as we go about our day-to-day lives" (John North), Jesus talks of life after physical death, of reward and punishment, of heaven and hell.
Pastor Don and his wife Marla have served the Salem Bible Church congregation in Munich for just over four years. Don is Canadian-born and was raised in Billings, Montana. Don and Marla have enjoyed over 40 years of ministry in North Dakota. He enjoys long-distance cycling. They share interests in good reading and watching local sports.
Jesus warns that hell is severe -a place of "eternal fire" (Matthew 25:41), a place of "weeping and gnashing of teeth" (Matthew 13:42). Never the design or desire of God for man, hell is the place "prepared for the devil and his angels" (Matthew 25:41). If "great evil demands cosmic justice"(David Mathis), hell satisfies those demands. But what of the design and desire of God for man? Straightforward about the sin of each one of us (Romans 3:23) and the just punishment that sin earns (Romans 6:23), Scripture interrupts the sequence of one's sin leading to personal penalty with this, "The Lord is not wishing that any should perish but that all should reach repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). We are brought back to the Gospel, reminded that God sent His Son, Jesus, to save people from the deserved punishment for their sin against Him. In His suffering and death, Jesus provides for the forgiveness of sin and exoneration from its punishment. Here, faith in Christ and confession of sin against God holds promise. 1 John 1:9 encourages us with, "If we con-
Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon
Monday, Feb. 26 Beef Enchilada Bake/Seasoned Black Beans/Southwestern Corn/Fruit Tuesday, Feb. 27 Sweet ‘n Sour Pork/Rice/ Vegetable Egg Roll/Oriental Vegetables/Pineapple Tidbits Wednesday, Feb. 28 Roast Beef/Mashed Potatoes/ Gravy/Carrots/Angel Food Cake with Fruit Topping Thursday, Feb. 29 Chicken Lasagna/Broccoli Salad/Breadstick/Fruit Friday, March 1 Shrimp Primavera/Green Beans/ House Salad/Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted. Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages. Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 2562828.
Obituaries
The Borderland Press N.D., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, Minn.
Anna Olson
Anna Jean Olson, 89, of Langdon,
Anna Jean Olson was born May 31, 1934, in Vang, N.D. Her parents were Johanna and William Anderson. Her father died shortly before she was born, so her uncle, Lawrence Knutson, took in his widowed sister and her children. Anna grew up and attended school in the Vang area, except for a short period of time during which she was in the Easby area. She married Hans Martin Olson on December 31, 1958, at the West Vang Lutheran Church. They lived on their farm in Loam Township for decades, passed away February 14, 2024, at Langdon Prairie Health.
Lorraine Rude
A memorial service was held February 22, 2024, in Langdon, N.D., for Lorraine Rude, 79, of Langdon, who
Lorraine Kalis was born to Theodore and Angeline Kalis on December 28, 1944. She grew up in Walhalla, N.D., where she was known by her nickname “Betsy” and enjoyed a childhood surrounded by her many siblings (Angeline, Patricia, Elizabeth, Robert, Richard, Charly, and Ronny). On January 23, 1965, she married Walter Rude from Langdon, and they made a life together farming and driving school bus. They were blessed to welcome their son, Randy, in 1966. Lorraine loved life and had many hobbies, including country music, visiting, playing cards, picking berries, and hosting family picnics and baseball games at 72, of Mountain, who passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Mountain Quick Response and Vikur LCW Storyboards Project.
Thomas Moore
A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mountain Community Center in Mountain, N.D., with visitation starting one hour before the time of the service for Thomas John Moore,
Tom was born September 28, 1951, at Langdon, N.D., to Stewart and Elin (Byron) Moore. He grew up in the Mountain area and graduated from Edinburg High School in 1969. On November 28, 1970, he married Pamela Rose Johannesson at Gardar, N.D. Tom and Rose lived their whole lives in the Mountain area. Tom called this ‘God’s Country’ and would never reside anywhere else. He worked for Bernhoft Farms for 30+ years. Those years never felt like a job but time spent with an extension of family dear to him. He was happiest being a self-employed cattleman and farmer. Alma was the first of five children born to Leo and Amanda Kruger of Dresden, N.D. Alma was brought into this world, April 7, 1925. Early farm life made her aware of the beauty of nature, and she always kept a beautiful garden. In her home in Langdon, Alma was in her element as she entertained effortlessly, and home cooking never tasted so good. There was always plenty to eat at the holidays around Alma’s domain, along with good conversation.
Alma Marie Crockett
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Langdon, N.D., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. for Alma Marie Crockett, 99, of Langdon, who was called to God’s Heavenly Kingdom on Monday, February 19, 2024, while being treated at Langdon Prairie Health. Burial will be in the spring at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon. Alma demonstrated to her family and those who knew her how to live a gracious and happy life. Although she may have slowed down these past few years, she never lost her sense of humor and her sense of caring for others. Alma always loved to travel and especially looked forward to her “days out” riding around town with her kids.
Alma attended Dresden School and later graduated from Langdon High School. She always has treasured the people she worked with at her first real job (off the farm) at Otter Tail Power. Alma always had great organizational skills, and these, no doubt, did not go unnoticed in the office. On July 21st of 1949, Alma married the love of her life, Orrin Crockett, who farmed a few miles down the road from the Dresden farm. After a short time of apartment life (one of Alma’s only complaints), they built a home on 12th Avenue in Langdon, where they enjoyed life together and raised their family. They were blessed with two children, Diane and Terry. (Alma had to ride snowcat to the hospital when they welcomed Terry.) She was always known for her resilient attitude, and Alma would always step in and do what needed to be done, even when
and she spent many hours behind the wheel of combines, trucks, and lawnmowers. Several years after her husband’s death in 2004, she moved to Langdon. She was a member of United Lutheran Church in Langdon. She was pretty good with technology for a Grandma and made video calls, streamed gospel and Elvis Presley songs, and found the right websites to watch her grandkids play sports. She always knew the latest news and the weather forecast and was happy to join you for a trip to Dairy Queen. She enjoyed traveling to places like California and Hawaii or simply driving around the countryside and visiting the farm. She was independent, living
in her own home in Langdon until she had a small stroke in October 2023.
the farm. She also loved to cook and bake and was known for making the best bars in the county. Lorraine’s love of life extended beyond her immediate circle. She worked at the Cavalier County Memorial Hospital as a CNA for more than 30 years where she formed numerous lifelong friendships and provided care and comfort for many in the community. Lorraine was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. In the later years of her retirement, you could often find her volunteering at the local food pantry. Lorraine’s family continued to grow when her son met and married Kim (Stegman) Rude in 1988 and then again with the arrival of her only grandchild, Kennedy Stegman Rude, in 1996. Lorraine,
Walter, and Kennedy spent a lot of time together over the years farming, doing crafts, playing games, and baking together.
He worked hard from sun-up to sundown, tenderly caring for all his animals and land. He taught by his example to work hard but LOVE harder. In 2006, he and Rose began operating PRM Trucking until May 2018. He also worked for Olafson Brothers and Dahl Trucking. He served on the Mountain Fire Department as chief for many years and the Vikur Lutheran Church Council, where he served in several capacities.
He taught them how to accurately drive into the ditch so you would not roll. He coasted down Schroeder Hill in several vehicles full of his children and grandchildren and nearly made it ½ way to Hensel on several attempts. Tom also enjoyed a good dice or card game. He spent many winter Sundays playing games with family and friends. He took every opportunity to joke or prank just to share a good laugh.
er; great-grandchildren: Davis Rutherford, Camron Rutherford, and Evan Ellingson; siblings: Stewart (Lois) Moore, Alfred (Theresa) Moore, Dorothy (Allen) Robinson, Timothy (Sylvia) Moore and Susie (Ron) Borgen; Rose’s siblings: Joan Byzewski, Keith Johannesson (Sue Rosenberg), Nancy (Rocky) Lawson, and Shelly Gratton; and many nieces and nephews who were all dear to his heart.
He is survived by his loving family - his wife, Rose; daughters: Tammy (Shane) Burns, Michelle Lorenzen, and Jonina (Michael) Schumacher; grandchildren: Alison (Beau) Rutherford, Logan Burns (Jaden Prigge), Stephanie Burns (Jayden LaHaise), Cecelia Burns, Kristan (Tyrel) Ellingson, Dustin Lorenzen (Ronica Helgoe), Thomas Schumacher, Emily Schumacher, and Andrew Schumach-
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stewart and Elin Moore; grandchild Baby Schumacher; sisters Martha Johnson and Judy Vigen; brothers-in-law Gary Johnson and Nels Vigen; Rose’s parents, Ingebjorg and James Johannesson; and sisterin-law Sheila Johannesson.
A.M. Alma was up basting the turkey, despite the rollers in her hair, and by 8:00, the kitchen was whirling. The meals she brought to the field were more like four courses and served piping hot, especially the corn on the cob. She never boasted about her recipes, but her children and grandchildren are always keen for Grandma’s cooking. Boxes of recipes are now in the Kruger/ Crockett archives, but the one you’ll want is no longer easily accessible.
Alma is survived by her daughter, Diane (Jim) Petersburg, of Kennedy, Minn., and her son, Terry (Susan) Crockett, of Langdon; sister Shirley (Reuben) Krein of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren: RaeEllen Crockett, Brady Crockett, Kyle (Kerri Hamp) Petersburg, and Kayla (Nick) Bender; great-grandkids: Harper, Jack, Westin, along with Bryson, many caring nephews, nieces, and her sister-in-law, Della Crockett. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Orrin Crockett; brothers Lawrence and Frank; sister Ruth and one great-grandson, Asher. Alma will truly be missed by all; may she rest in the peace of the Lord.
In addition to spending time on his farm, Tom’s greatest joys were watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow. He attended as many of their activities and events as he could. During time spent at the farm, he taught his family many great life lessons. He taught them at a very young ‘illegal’ age how to drive in the meadows around bales. things might not go the way they were expected. Alma was always busy; she enjoyed bowling, swimming, golfing and socializing at any event. Orrin and Alma enjoyed steak nights at the Langdon Country Club where they met many of their friends over the years. It was there, in 1999, that they celebrated 50 years together with a multitude of friends and family. For many years, Alma hosted Bridge Club in her home and would always come up with a special dessert for everyone. The two traveled together frequently over the years, and Alma especially liked to go on cruises. To celebrate 40 years together, they took their children and spouses to Hawaii. Sitting on the beach and soaking up the sun was one of Alma’s favorite things to do; and where else but Hawaii? She was equally at home with kings and paupers in any social setting and sometimes recalled their trip to Vegas where they saw Elvis in concert. Her kindness and compassion for others was evident in how she lived her life, and if there were ever any complaints registered, it was “that darn wind” and “getting old is for the birds”. Long before Orrin went into a memory care unit, Alma would fool him into eating (in many forms) his most detested food: cheese. Cream cheese filling (and who doesn’t like that) became whipped cream, and boy, did it taste good then! At 4:00
Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Feb. 26 Pork Chop in Mushroom Gravy•Mashed Potatoes • Squash •Applesauce with Cinnamon Tuesday, Feb. 27 Beef Enchilada • Seasoned Black Beans • Corn • Mandarin Oranges • WW Bread Wednesday, Feb. 28 Beef Stew • Biscuit • Coleslaw • Pears
Thursday, Feb. 29 BBQ Chicken • Baked Potato • Green Beans • Pumpkin Dessert/Topping Friday, March 1 Salmon Loaf • Mashed Potatoes • Creamed Peas • Tropical Fruit This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place
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an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.
Anna is survived by her brother, Kenneth Anderson, of Lakota, N.D., daughter Sheila Olson (Paul Brodziski) of Stillwater, Minn., son Steven (Jamie) Olson of Langdon, N.D., grandson Adam Brodziski of Stillwater, Minn., granddaughters Lexis and Isabelle Olson of Langdon, N.D., sister-in-law Helga (Dennis) Schuschke of Fargo, N.D., and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hans, sister-in-law Muriel Anderson, Andrew (Helen) Olson, Henry (Bernice) Olson, Erling (Anna Mae) Olson, Olin (Ethel)
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter; sisters: Angeline, Patricia, and Elizabeth; brothers Richard Kalis and Robert Kalis; nephews: Kody Kalis, Shawn Kalis, Jason Kalis, Joey Hodge, Mark Rude, and Jared White; and nieces Lisa Hodge and Janet Olson. Lorraine is survived by her son, Randy; daughterin-law Kim; and granddaughter Kennedy. Lorraine is also survived by her brothers Charly Kalis and Ronny Kalis; brother-in-law Larry Gellner; sisterin-law Mona Kalis; Rick and Priscilla Stegman; Peter and Patty (Stegman)
Alma was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, and while living at home, Alma rarely missed a Sunday at church, another place where she could connect with others and serve the Lord. Uncle John’s prayer before family feasts was always enjoyed by everyone at the table along with his family stories and poetry. Lots of laughter, good-natured ribbing, and memory-making meals were always part of holiday celebrations at the Crockett household.
Olson, Lloyd (Elizabeth) Olson, Alda (Duaine) Raeder, Ole (Marjorie) Olson, and June (Howard) Marsden. She was a private person and per her wishes, there will not be a public memorial service. Memorials are preferred to Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul Minn., Cavalier County Senior Meals and Services, or United Lutheran Church in Langdon. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
Biron Family; David and Nicky (Stegman) Chambless Family; best friends Mary Ellen Heck and Barb Christianson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Lorraine fought cancer many times throughout her life until she was welcomed into the Kingdom of God on February 14, 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Cavalier County Food Pantry, PO BOX 630, Langdon, ND 58249 or to the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders at Choice Financial Bank, C/O Mickey Cain, 210 8th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
Online guestbook available at www. askewfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be sent to Redeemer Lutheran Church in loving memory of our beloved Alma Crockett. Online Condolences are available at www. brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com.
Page A10 - Friday, February 23, 2024 Oscar and Loretta (Moen) Gronhovd on November 16, 1934, at Borosky Hospital in Langdon, N.D. She married Clarence (Bert) Bredeson on November 23, 1952, and built their home on the farm where she spent her entire life. Gladys attended grade school at Highland Center and graduated from Nekoma High School.
Gladys Bredeson
A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Nekoma Lutheran Church in Nekoma, N.D., for Gladys Bredeson, age 89, of Nekoma, who passed away February 18, 2024, at Unity Hospital in Grafton, N.D. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, N.D. Gladys Ardell Gronhovd was born to
“This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” These are the words Gladys lived by. She loved the mornings and started her day at 4:30 a.m. She used this time to drink coffee, eat toast with jelly and Velveeta, read the paper, mix up buns and watch the sun rise. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds but not so much the squirrels that ate the bird food. Her heart was made of gold. She made you feel special and that you were her favorite. She taught her children how to become the people they are today. Make sure to say please and thank you, treat others the way you want to be treated, and it is better to give than receive. She practiced forgiveness; she would say “write it on the chalkboard and erase it.” She was a life-long member of NeCalvary Cemetery in Langdon for the oldest grandson of F.X. and Theresa (Schnitzler) Hoffarth, Theodore F. Hoffarth. He died Sept. 27, 2022, at the age of 90 at Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Theodore was born in West Hope Township, N.D. to Edmund A. Hoffarth and Anna (Schill) Hoffarth on March 29, 1932. He lived long enough to be with his mother for her 110th birthday and to attend her funeral in November 2018.
Theodore Francis Hoffarth
An interment service was held August 17, 2023, on his mother’s birthday, at
In attendance were his brother, Leslie Hoffarth, and son Cory, sister Leona Platz, sister-in-law Theresa Hoffarth, and several nieces, nephews, and
Obituaries koma Lutheran Church and cherished her church family. Filling communion glasses, changing altar cloths, buying gifts for the youth and singing loud because someone had to lead. Card playing, Yahtzee and puzzles were just a few ways of spending time with family. Square dancing with Bert was a passion of hers along with music. Her sense of humor was found in her many skits that she was involved with. Gladys was the queen of puns. She had a great sense of humor. Numerous cards and letters were mailed daily to show people she was thinking of them while many others would anxiously await her annual Christmas card. Traveling with her four girls was extra special to her, and her three boys made it their priority to visit her regularly and made it possible for her to stay living on the farm. She was our mom and our sunshine! Gladys loved her nails to be polished. Come with your nails polished pink in honor of Gladys. Gladys is survived by sons: Tim (Grace) Bredeson of Fairdale, N.D., Terry (Pat) Bredeson of Nekoma, N.D., Tom Bredeson of Fairdale, N.D.; cousins. He was laid to rest with his parents, Edmund and Anna Hoffarth. Ted was a book full of stories, a kind and generous soul of forgiveness, that could proudly say that he never cheated anyone. Being raised on a farm in North Dakota during the 1930s and 40s molded his beliefs and strong faith. In the 50s he moved to Milwaukee and met his true love, Rose Ann. They married in 1957. He worked for American Motors, retiring after 32 years, all while doing his landscaping business on the side. Ted and Rose also ran room and boarding at their home in Lannon, Wisconsin, for over 50 years and helped many people get back on track. If you met
The Borderland Press daughters: Kathy (Randy) Good of Finley, N.D., Holly (Larry) Gratz of Plymouth, Minn., Becky (Dean) Mathiason of Grafton, N.D., Julie (Darin) Myrvik of Grand Forks, N.D.; grandchildren: Casey (Michelle) Bredeson, Luke (Grace) Bredeson, Kent (Monica) Bredeson, Chris (Stevie) Bredeson, Lindsey Gellner, Jenna (Nate) Jorgenson, Jacob Bredeson, Zachary Lester (Emily) Bredeson, Travis Good, Tyler (Kathryn) Good, Tanner Good, Andrea (Kevin Stark) Gratz, Rachel Gratz, Mitchell Gratz, Brittany (Tony) Kornkven, Ashley Mathiason, Reilly (McKynna) Mathiason, Morgan (Dustin) Lindahl, Paige (Jacob Butler) Myrvik; great-grandchildren: Josiah Bredeson, Sophia Bredeson, Isabelle Bredeson, Viggo Bredeson, Oscar Bredeson, Aksel Bredeson, Gunnar Bredeson, Oliva Bredeson, Brennan Gellner, Kiera Gellner, Eden Jorgenson, Lilah Jorgenson, Sage Jones-Rice, Kynlea Good, Reid Good, Montana Good, Mason Eng, Betsey Eng, Jager Eng, Hazel Mathiason, Luca Mathiason, Laney Lindahl; sisters: Phyllis Chernich, Shirley Howatt, Carol (Roger) Johnston; and sister-in-law Ella Verke.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bert, sister Lucille (Bob) Heck, brother Orland (Kaye) Gronhovd, sisters-in-law and brothersin-law: Fern (Clarence) Englund, Hazel (Rex) Rick; and brothers-in-law Bud Verke and Jim Chernich. Please direct memorials to Nekoma Cemetery, Nekoma Lutheran Church or Edmore Ambulance. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Who’s in North Dakota?
February 23, 2024 — Doug Carlston was a lawyer, but in his spare time he created computer games. In 1980, he made Galactic Empire and Galactic Trading, and wanted to market his creations. He teamed up with his brother Gary, and the two created a software company called Broderbund Games.
Within the first three years, they were making millions. In 1981, their sister Cathy joined the team, serving as Ted, you knew him. He was as real as vice president of educational marthey come. He will be so missed, with ket planning. Her involvement was instrumental in marketing the games heavy hearts, to whom are all better to schools. In the following years, Bropeople for having known him. derbund developed a variety of educational products. Theodore was survived by his sons, Jared (Jane) Hoffarth and son Fran- One of their best known was Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? cis - both of West Bend, Wisconsin, The premise of the game was that grandson Justin Zabojnik and his fa- you had to find and arrest various ther Ken Zabojnik. He is also survived villains around the world, until ultiby his sister, Leona Platz, brother Les- mately you find Carmen Sandiego. It lie (Doris) Hoffarth, and sister-in-law was designed to spur interest in geTheresa Hoffarth. He was proceeded ography. The game was released in in death by his wife, Rose Ann, daugh- 1985 and did very well, selling over four million products by 1997. It won ter Faith Ann Zabojnik, son Terrance awards for Outstanding Art Direction Hoffarth, brothers Norman and Pat- and Live and Tape Sound Mixing, and rick Hoffarth, sister Rita Beauchamp, was nominated for many other honsister-in-law Lois Hoffarth, brothers-in- ors. law Richard Beauchamp, and Charles On this date in 1989, Carmen SandPlatz, Senior. iego visited North Dakota as a new version was released called Where in North Dakota is Carmen Sandiego? It was produced in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction as part of the state’s centennial celebration. More than five thousand copies were made for schools. It’s the only version of the game based on one state. The Minot School District’s director of technology, Craig Nansen, gets much of the credit. Nansen had noticed his students’ love of the Carmen Sandiego games, and he decided to create a version unique to North Dakota. After talking to North Dakota’s Department of Public Instruction, he secured $100,000 for the project and worked directly with Broderbund to make the game. Unfortunately, due to technology updates, the game designed for the Apple II became outdated and many copies were thrown away. But, if you’re good at searching the Internet, and you have Apple II simulation software, it is possible to find a playable version online. Dakota Datebook written by Lucid Thomas “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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Senior Nights were held for LEM and North Border athletes
Cont’d. From Page A1 Passion for helping kids drives nonprofit program this came along, it’s a mission for me that I’m very comfortable with, and the kids are in my own backyard. It is a perfect fit. I get as much out of it as the kids get out of it.” “You can travel around the world and help people in other places, but we have our own needs in Pembina County, and as a teacher in different schools, I’ve seen so many needs,” Kraft said.
North Border Boys Basketball Senior Night Left to Right: Danny, Keira Moore, and Hailey Moore, Deb, Jenna, and Wade Fraser, and Gretta, Grayson, and Ron Ohmann. Photo by Ashley Schafer.
The rooms of L.O.A.N. are neatly organized. It looks like a retail store with sections broken up by rooms: one room for winter gear, another for school supplies, and the biggest room, where clothes are neatly arranged into girls’ and boys’ sections, along with fitting rooms.
Seniors
LEM Girls Basketball Senior Night, L-R: Brenna Joy, Jaelyn and Steven Swanson; Kari, Jaya, and Shane Henderson; Sarah, Cora, and Brandon Badding. Photo by Larry Stokke.
LEM Boys Basketball Senior Night, L-R: Michelle Worley, Rayce, Josh and Jennifer Worley; Karla, Nickolas, and Tim Kingzett. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Nick Kingzett and Rayce Worley presented Heidi Schwartz with roses in memory of her son, Brayden. Photo by Jayne Kitchen.
“This is a way bigger scale than I ever thought it would be,” Ratchenski added.
Grayson Ohmann is the sole senior on the North Border Eagles boys basketball team. Grayson is the son of Greta and Ron Ohmann. North Border photos by Ashley Schafer.
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The board members are seasoned bargain shoppers who catch the end of season sales for clothing, shoes, coats, and boots because they want to make their money go as far as it can. They receive donations of socks from retailers and have been given a Target gift card when an employee heard about their program while shopping. They receive grants, goods donations, and financial backing, but it’s not quite enough, requiring the group to hold bake sales and other fundraisers. The program also allows for unique volunteer opportunities for students. Valley-Edinburg students volunteered to straighten up the racks, National Honor Society students from Cavalier go through the clothing selection once a year and take out things that kids won’t wear. L.O.A.N. welcomes donations of new or gently used school-aged clothing, boys and girls size 4T to 3X. Clothing has to be age appropriate and something kids will be proud to wear. Clothing and school supplies may be left in the North door of the LOAN location at 101 E. 1st Ave. S. in Cavalier. Monetary donations can be mailed to L.O.A.N, 14255 Hwy. 5, Cavalier, ND 58220. The group also has a wishlist on Amazon and can be followed as a public group on Facebook called “Love One Another Now – LOAN”. For Betty Paton, there’s one message she wants to get across and that’s letting people know that the program is here. “We are here to help kids,” she said.
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Pembina County 4-H Clothing Revue winners named The 2024 Pembina County 4-H Clothing Revue was held Feb. 10 at the Cavalier E Free Church with 26 youth representing 38 entries. The 4-H Clothing Revue includes entries for Buy and Show, Sew and Show, Decorate Your Duds, and county-only categories for sewing unwearable categories. Buy and Show participants purchase or recycle a major item of clothing which relates to a wardrobe plan. Sew and Show participants construct half or more of clothing that is modeled. Decorate Your Duds participants create embellishments for a garment or
accessory. In the non-wearable category, youth showcase items that were sewn.
on – Ruby Morrison, Cavalier; Blue – Amelia Ratliff, Cavalier; Aubrey Ratliff, Cavalier
Youth participating in the 4-H Clothing Revue build self-confidence and poise in front of others, learn skills in sewing and construction, and have the opportunity to share their knowledge on smart consumer shopping and garment care while sharpening their public speaking skills.
Sew & Show Seniors: Grand Champion – Nora Crosby, Cavalier; Reserve Champion – Caroline Stegman, Cavalier
Participants also spent the day learn-
Non-wearable Sewing, Juniors: Grand Champion – Adlee Hay, Cavalier (quilt) Decorate Your Duds, Cloverbuds: Brinxlee Hay, Cavalier; Silas Norrell; Cavalier Decorate Your Duds, Juniors: Grand Champion – Pyper Shane, Cavalier; Reserve Champion – Aubrey Ratliff; Honorable Mention – Levi Norrell, Cavalier; Blue – Charlie Heck, Mountain; Adlee Hay, Cavalier; Stella Norrell, Cavalier; Red – Naomi Stegman, Cavalier Decorate Your Duds, Seniors: Grand Champion - Caroline Stegman, Cavalier
Pyper’s fashion find
Levi’s sporty look
Buy & Show, Cloverbuds: Caleb Bailey, Cavalier; Brinxlee Hay, Cavalier; Sadie Halverson, Walhalla; Silas Norrell, Cavalier; Elena Stegman, Cavalier Buy and Show, Juniors: Grand ChamRuby’s find!
Cavalier; Stella Norrell, Cavalier; Red – Naomi Stegman, Cavalier; Levi Norrell, Cavalier
Front Row (l to r): Sadie Halverson, Caleb Bailey, Silas Norrell, Benjamin Olmstead, Ava Morrison, Elena Stegman, Brinxlee Hay Middle Row: Levi Norrell, Nathan Stegman, Ruby Morrison, Stella Norrell, Amelia Ratliff, Adlee Hay Back Row: Laney Shane, Pyper Shane, Emersen Helgoe, Chaz Halverson, Naomi Stegman, Nora Crosby, Caroline Stegman, Aubrey Ratliff
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ing new skills while becoming consumer savvy. Participants had the option to visit the Cavalier Thrift Store and honed their smart shopping skills finding outfits or garments that fit into their own wardrobes for $8.
Sadie’s choices
Sew & Show Cloverbuds: Ava Morrison, Cavalier; Benjamin Olmstead, Cavalier Sew & Show, Juniors: Grand Champi-
Caroline’s boho chic
pion – Amelia Ratliff, Cavalier; Reserve Champion – Nathan Stegman, Cavalier; Honorable Mention – Laney Shane, Cavalier; Aubrey Ratliff, Cavalier; Blue - Chaz Halverson - Walhalla; Charlie Heck, Mountain; Pyper Shane,
Buy and Show, Seniors: Grand Champion – Emersen Helgoe, Cavalier; Reserve Champion – Malory Kemp, Cavalier; Honorable Mention – Caroline Stegman, Cavalier; Blue – Brynn Devine, Cavalier; Mylee Gapp, Cavalier Judges for the event were Lynette Restemayer, Cavalier; Nancy Jenson, Cavalier; and Madeleine Smith. The Fashion Show was emceed by Jeremy Ratliff, Cavalier.
WINTER SPORTS Cards boys win Senior Night game over BC, lose at NR-S
Eagles boys lose epic 3 OT thriller to M-M to end regular season By Jake Kulland
By Jake Kulland
The North Border Eagles boys basketball team closed out their regular season with a home game in Pembina on Feb. 15 versus Midway-Minto. It was Senior Night, as player Grayson Ohmann and statisticians Jenna Fraser and Keira Moore were all honored before the game along with their parents. The game itself was quite the experience for everyone involved. The Mustangs came back twice and eventually won 89-82 in three overtimes. With the loss, North Border is now 12-6 on the season, and they dropped from third to fifth in the District 3 standings. They will play Langdon-Edmore-Munich in the first round of the District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament on Feb. 23, playing at 4:30 p.m.
End regular season with 10-9 record
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball team finished out their regular season schedule at home for Senior Night versus Benson County on Feb. 15. Rayce Worley and Nick Kingzett were honored before the game along with their parents. The Cards then traveled to New Rockford for a makeup game with New Rockford-Sheyenne on Feb. 19 on President's Day. The Cards won over the Wildcats 60-29 then lost at the Rockets 64-47. The Cardinals are now 10-9 on the season and will now head to the postseason in the District 3 Tournament in Langdon Feb. 2327. The Cards are the fourth seed in the tourney and will play North Border in the first round on Feb. 23 at 4:30pm. In their game with BC, the Cards did not get out to a very good start. They fell behind early in the first quarter but recovered to tie the score at 12. From there, the Cardinals showed the potential they have shown all season; they rose up and outscored the Wildcats 4312 in the second and third quarters with eight points in the second by Nick Kingzett and 14 in the third quarter by Eastyn Schaefer, including three 3-pointers.
Tanner McDonald swishes a 3-point shot against the NRS Rockets. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Rayce Worley gets his hand on the ball, blocking a Rockets player's shot. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Photos by Ashley Shafer.
In their game with the Mustangs, the Eagles got off to a decent start, leading at halftime 28-23, only to see M-M comeback and send the game to overtime on a long 3-pointer from Riley Robinson that bounced high off the rim and went through the hoop. Trenton Sitzer then tied again at the end of the first overtime with a three that rolled in and out then back down. It was Sitzer's only points of the contest. Midway-Minto shot 37 free throws in the marathon (!), making 24. In the second overtime, foul trouble became a big problem for North Border. Three of their starters - Ohmann, Kaden Moore and Brody Berg - had all fouled out by the game's end. Robinson had 30 points to lead all scorers. The Eagles had four in double figures -- Grant Cosley with 21, Kade Schafer 19, Ohmann with 16 and Kaden Moore 15. Schafer just missed a double-double with nine rebounds.
MIDWAY-MINTO vs. NORTH BORDER 89 - 82 (3 OT)
Levi Swanson lays in a basket over senior Rocket Lucas Yri. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Schaefer finished with 20 points to lead all scorers followed by Kingzett with 14. Rayce Worley had nine points and 11 rebounds. The Cards won the battle on the glass 46-28. Holdyn Jacobson had 10 points for Benson County.
Grant Cosley puts up a shot.
Grayson Ohmann looks to deliver a pass.
Eastyn Schaefer with a fast break and a bucket against NRS on Feb. 19 in New Rockford. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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vs. BENSON COUNTY 60 - 29
BC --12 4 8 5 -- 29 LEM --12 21 22 5 -- 60 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Eastyn Schaefer 20, Nick Kingzett 14, Rayce Worley 9, Levi Swanson 4, Tanner McDonald 4, Jayden Lee 3, Cody Amble 3, Maddux Stremick 3 Benson County -- Holdyn Jacobson 10, Logan FosCody Amble drives hard to the basket and lays in a sen 5, Macyn Olson 4, Cole Knutson 3, Logan Madbucket against NRS in New Rockford. Photo by Larry dock 3, Damien Herman 2, Grant Haagenson 2 Stokke. Rebounds -- LEM: 46 (Worley 11, Amble 7, Kingzett 6); BC: 28 (Jacobson 6) Assists -- LEM: 14 (Amble 4, Schaefer 3); BC: 4 Steals -- LEM: 8 (Schaefer 3); BC: 3 Turnovers -- LEM: 5; BC: 17 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 23/63 (36.5%); BC: 10/40 (25.0%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 10/16 (55.6%); BC: 7/10 (70.0%) In their game at NR-S, the Cardinals again fell behind early, 16-5, after the first quarter, but this time they could not make the big comeback. Turnovers were a big issue for the Cards in this one. They turned it over 21 times and were outrebounded for one of the few times this season, 25-23. The Cards shot one of their better percentages of the season at 45 percent but had trouble getting shots off with just 42 attempts. Worley had 12 points with Kingzett having five rebounds, five assists and three steals in the loss. cont’d. on page B2
Kayden Moore battles for a rebound.
MM --11 12 21 17 12 4 12 -- 89 NB -- 16 12 15 18 12 4 5 -- 82 North Border -- Grant Cosley 21, Kade Schafer 19, Grayson Ohmann 16, Kaden Moore 15, Brody Berg 5, Weston Cosley 4, Preston Emerson 2 Midway-Minto -- Riley Robinson 30, Ben Gudajtes 21, Aiden Lunski 19, Eli Robinson 10, Ezra Robinson 6, Trenton Sitzer 3 Rebounds -- NB: 38 (Schafer 9, G. Cosley 7); MM: 42 (Gudajtes 13) Assists -- NB: 8 (Berg 3); MM: 4 Steals -- NB: 10 (Ohmann 4); MM: 2 Turnovers -- NB: 9; MM: 15 Field goal percentage -- NB: 32/73 (43.2%); MM: 29/62 (46.8%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 13/19 (68.4%); MM: 24/37 (64.9%)
Kade Schafer fires up a 3-pointer.
Jake’s Take on Sports
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Lady Cards one step away from incredible 7th straight trip to State B Tournament As you probably know by now, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals
girls basketball team was one game away from advancing to the State B Girls Basketball Tournament to be held at the Jamestown Civic Center Feb. 29-March 2. The Lady Cards are trying to get to State for what would be the seventh year in a row, which is just crazy to even think about. Again, as you read these words, the Cardinals are either in the state tourney or are getting ready to play in a State B qualifier game on Feb. 24 in Mayville. That’s the deal with the postseason format in girls and boys hoops this year; the second and third place teams from a regional play qualifying games to still have a chance at a state tournament appearance. We will see what happened or will happen. PCN wrestling finishes up a nice season In this week’s paper, you can find results of the Pembina County North
wrestling team’s performance at the State Tournament held Feb. 17-19 at the Fargodome. There were no PCN state champions this year, but several boys and girls placed at State, and congrats to them all. The Grizzlies had young teams in both divisions this year and are looking for big things in the future, starting next season. District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament set to get underway Feb. 23 in Langdon The wild ride of Tournament Time continues with the first-ever District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament to be held in Langdon Feb. 23-27 - a Friday, Monday and Tuesday. There should be several really competitive games in the tourney, as there were all season. As it turns out, Langdon-Edmore-Munich and North Border will play each in the opening round at the fourth and fifth seeds. We understand that Ea-
gles fans are doing a nostalgic fan bus to get to and from the game. It will be played around 4:30pm, and you can find a complete tourney bracket in this week’s paper. State tournaments coming for the Langdon Blades junior gold and 19U hockey teams It’s bananas, but we are also ready to go with the State Junior Gold and 19U Girls Hockey Tournaments to be held at the ICON center in Grand Forks Feb. 29-March 2 for the boys and March 1-3 for the girls. We unfortunately were unable to get final brackets for these tourneys, as there were still regular season games to be played. We should have those next week. It is looking like both Blades teams will be seeded second in their respective divisions, and we wish both the best in luck in GF.
Track practice available be being Feb. 26 With the nice weather we are having, it seems fitting that track and field practice is eligible to get underway on Feb. 26. The Langdon-Edmore-Munich and Pembina County North teams will both wait for a bit to get started. Jane Hart will be running the boys and girls track programs for the Cardinals, and Clint Huber will be running the show for the Grizzlies, taking over for Jeff Manley. We also want to send out condolences to Coach Hart, as her mom, Kristine Koehmstedt, recently and suddenly passed away. She was a gigantic Cardinals fan and will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Koehmstedt, Hart, Overby and Restad families and to everyone who knew Kristine. “See ya!” next week!
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/////Pembina County North Grizzlies By Mitch Greenwood, Head Coach
The Pembina County North Grizzlies wrestling team competed at the North Dakota Class B State Tournament this past week. Ten girls and six boys qualified for the individual tournament held at the Fargodome. Five boys and five girls picked up wins on the first day to ensure that they would have a chance to wrestle on the second day. This included Marlie Stremick and Logan Werner, who each won their first two matches to advance to Thursday night's semi-final round. Both wrestled their respective matches at exactly the same time, and both lost their semi-final matchup to the number one ranked wrestlers in their weight class. On Day 2, the first round of the day is what is referred to as the "Blood Round" where the winners earn a place on the podium as top-8 finishers, and the losers are eliminated. Charlotte Crowston and Dannika Bennett picked up wins on the girls side, while Chyane Letexier and Jaelyn Forrey were defeated and knocked out of the tournament. Kayden Rose punched his ticket to the placing rounds for the boys, while Brock Freer and Zeke Symington both came up a match shy of placing.
Gavin Symington grabs a leg and takes his man to the mat in the 285 lb. weight class. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Zeke Symington brings his opponent down to the mat at the State Wrestling Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Brock Freer picks up his man and drops him on the mat in the 133 lb. class at the State Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Denton Kaercher with a strength move picks his opponent up over his shoulder and lays him on the mat. Photo by Larry Stokke.
In the end, five wrestlers claimed hardware at the state tournament. Logan Werner placed 4th at 127 pounds and Kayden Rose claimed 8th at 215 for the boys. Charlotte Crowston and Marlie Stremmick both placed 5th at 100 and 124 respectively, and Dannika Bennett placed 7th at 112 on the girls side.
State Qualifiers- (Results) BOYS: 127- Logan Werner (4th Place) 133- Brock Freer (1-2) 145- Zeke Symington (1-2) 172- Denton Kaercher (0-2) 215- Kayden Rose (8th Place) 285- Gavin Symington (0-2)
GIRLS: 100- Maci Puppe (0-2) 100- Cheyenne Moore (0-2) 100- Charlotte Crowston (5th Place) 106- Lebby Montez (0-2) 112- Dannika Bennett (7th Place) 118- Katie Bynum (0-2) 124- Marlie Stremick (5th Place) 155- Ava Kemnitz (0-2) 170- Chyane. LeTexier (1-2) 250- Jaelyn. Forrey (1-2) Kayden Rose pinned one of his opponents on his way to an 8th place finish at State. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cont’d. From Page B1 Cards boys win Senior Night game over BC, lose at NR-S
NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE
vs.
LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH
64 - 47 LEM -- 5 15 10 17 -- 47 NRS -- 16 16 15 17 -- 64 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Rayce Worley 12, Tanner McDonald 9, Levi Swanson 8, Eastyn Schaefer 7, Jayden Lee 5, Cody Amble 4, Nick Kingzett 2 New Rockford-Sheyenne -- Bennett Meier 21, Luke Yri 17, Easton Simon 11,Easton Benz 6, Kage Walford 5, Kallar Jacobson 2, Ashton Reimche 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 23 (Kingzett, Worley 5); NRS: 25 (Meier 8) Assists -- LEM: 14 (Kingzett 5, Swanson 4); NRS: 23 (Yri 6, Benz 5) Steals -- LEM: 8 (Kingzett 3); NRS: 13 (Yri 6) Turnovers -- LEM: 21; NRS: 14 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 19/42 (45.2%); NRS: 27/51 (52.9%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 3/6 (50.0%); NRS: 3/6 (50/0%)
Logan Werner picks up his opponent and powers him over and finished the State Tournament with a 4th place finish. Photo by Larry Stokke.
L-R Logan Werner, 4th Place in the 127 lb. Class; Kayden Rose, 8th Place in the 215 lb. Class; Marlie Stremick, 5th Place in the 124 lb. Class; Dannika Bennett, 7th Place in the 112 lb. Class; Charlotte Crowston, 5th Place in the 100 lb Class. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Grizzlies coaches cheering on their team at state.
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hit the mats at the State Tournament
Katie Byrum wrestled strong in the 118 lb. weight class. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Dannika Bennet finished the State Tournament in 7th place in the 112 lb. weight class Fargo. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Maci Puppe ties up her opponent in the 100 lb. weight class in Fargo at the State Tournament. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Marlie Stremick wrestled her way to a 5th place finish in the 124 lb. weight class. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Leby Montez picks up and powers her opponent to the mat in the 106 lb. weight class. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Charlotte Crowston pinned her opponent on her way to a 5th place finish in the 100 lb. weight class in Fargo. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cheyenne Moore brings her opponent to the mat. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Chayane LeTexier powers her her opponent to the mat in the 170 lb. class. Photo by Larry Stokke. Jaelyn Forrey works at getting her opponent on her back going for a pin. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Ava Kemnitz dives at her girl and takes her to the mat in the 155 lb. weight class at the State Wrestling Tournament. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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What a send off! Students at North Border Pembina gathered in the halls to give their wrestlers a great send off to State Wrestling. Submitted photos.
Awesome Job, Grizzlies!
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BLADES BOYS FINISH REGULAR SEASON WITH WIN AT MINOT; GIRLS TO MAKEUP THREE GAMES THIS WEEKEND By Jake Kulland We are getting down to the end of the junior gold and 19U girls hockey seasons. The Langdon Blades boys finished out their regular season schedule with a nice win at Minot 10-4 on Feb. 17, while the girls had three games the same weekend, all on the road. They started with a tough 1-0 loss at Bottineau-Rugby on Feb. 16, beat West Fargo 5-0 on Feb. 17, then got a nice 6-2 victory at Grand Forks on Feb. 18. The girls still have three games to be play before the postseason, as they will travel to Crosby, Watford City and Richland in Sidney, Mont., in the three makeup game that were missed a couple of weeks ago due to a run of the flu throughout the Blades team. Being there were still regular season games to be played in both divisions, brackets were unavailable to get in at press time. It looks like both Blades teams will be seeded second in their respective end of the year tourneys. Here is a recap of each Blades teams' latest games: Langdon junior gold boys recap: The Blades boys had a fairly sharp last game to get ready for the postseason at Minot. Langdon scored the first five goals of the contest with two from
Carter Lein, and one each by Mason Romfo, Kadyn Hein and Rudy Moser. Assists on those scored came from Romfo, Hein, Keaton Ullyott, Jace and Parker Rime, and Ryan Henderson. Minot would actually score four of the next five goals in the game to get within 6-4 before Langdon put the icing on the cake with four goals: one each from Hein, Moser, Henderson and Jace Rime. Moser also scored in the second period to get a hat trick for the day. Romfo had three assists overall to get a playmaker honor. Dawson Hein got the win in the net for the Blades, coming away with 25 saves, as Langdon outshot Minot 5629. Langdon 19U girls recap: The first of the Blades girls three weekend games were the toughest, as they lost to B-R 1-0. Harleigh Parisien, who was out with an injury when Langdon hosted and beat Bottineau-Rugby the week earlier, was back between the pipes in this one and got the shutout with 22 saves. Ashlyn Dibble scored the only goal of the game for B-R, which was the only goal allowed by
Blades netminder Jaelyn Buckman, who had 26 saves in the loss. The next day at West Fargo, things got much better. The Blades put an incredible 87 shots on goal in their win. McKenzie Regner got the first lamplighter in the first period, and that started the avalanche - Remmi Bodnar, Alora Berke, Catelyn Goodman and McKenna Schneider also had goals in the win. Graci Witzel had four assists in the game, followed by Schneider with two, and one each from Goodman and Bodnar. Buckman had 15 saves for the win and shutout in goal. A fantastic start got the Blades the win in Grand Forks; they scored the first five goals of the game -- the first two from Schneider followed by Goodman and Regner. Schneider would go on to slam four pucks on the net on the day for a hat trick plus. Witzel and Berke would finish with two assists each, plus one each by Schneider, Goodman and Arianna Haraseth. Buckman was a little busier and had 22 saves for the win, as Langdon outshot Grand Forks 41-24.
Lady Cards are one step away from the State B tournament appearance Here are the final scores from semi final night of the Class B Region 2 Girls Basketball Tournament held on Tuesday, Feb. 20: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 72, Benson County 38 and May-Port-C-G 64, St. John 53. In next week’s Borderland Press we’ll have the tournament recap and more photos.
Cora Badding had a team high 26 points in the Region 2 first round game against Hatton/ Northwood. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Aubrey Badding drains a 3-point shot in the Cards' win over Hatton/Northwood. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jaya Henderson drains a 3-point bucket and finished the game with 23 points in the Cards' win in Devils Lake on Feb. 19. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Meredith Romfo puts up a shot against Hatton/Northwood in the first round of Regionals. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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NDAPSSA Division B
Basketball
Media Polls
The latest NDAPSSA Division B Basketball Media Polls of the 2023-24 season have been released. The polls are voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA).
Division B Boys Basketball Poll (February 18): 1. North Star (8) 18-1 131 2. Glen Ullin-Hebron (5) 18-1 129 3. Bishop Ryan (2) 17-2 116 4. Bowman County 17-1 112 5. Westhope-Newburg 18-1 106 6. Wilton-Wing 17-2 69 7. Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier 16-3 58 8. Hankinson 15-3 47 9T. Sargent County 14-5 22 9T. Linton/HMB 16-3 22
Others Receiving Votes: Williston Trinity Christian, Cavalier, Alexander. Note: First Place votes in parentheses.
Division B Girls Basketball Poll (February 18): 1. Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich (10) 21-1 148 2. May-Port-CG (4) 20-2 142 3. Bowman County (2) 20-2 132 4. Central McLean 21-1 122 5. Sargent County 19-3 85 6. Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier 18-4 82 7. Maple River 18-4 58 8. Kenmare-Bowbells 16-6 40 9. TGU 18-4 34 10. St. John 18-4 29 Others Receiving Votes: Washburn. Note: First Place votes in parentheses.
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Public Notices
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INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for the NDSU Langdon REC - Greenhouse Addition will be received at Langdon Research Extension Center, 9280 107th Ave NE, Langdon, ND 58249 until 1:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, after which they will be opened and read aloud at that time and that place. Bids also may be mailed to the same address above, attention Randy Mehlhoff.
or (701) 751-0430. Documents and addenda will be e-mailed. No partial sets will be issued. Please note: All questions from bidders shall be directed to Matt Leake at ICON Architectural Group, (matt. leake@iconarchitects.com) or (701) 757-5062 OR Keith Swenson (keith.swenson@ iconarchitects.com) or (701) 7510430.
Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Interested parties are invited to attend. It is the responsibility of the bidders to see that mailed or delivered bids are received by the deadline listed above.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a Bidder's Bond in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the full amount of the bid, including all add alternates, executed by the bidder as principal and by a Surety Company authorized to do business in this state, conditioned that if the principal's bid be accepted and the contract awarded to him, he, within ten days after notice of award, will execute and effect a contract in accordance with the terms of his bid and a Contractor's Bond as required by law and the regulations and determinations of the governing board.
Separate bids will be received at the same time on the following portions of the Work, separately as listed or combined at the bidder’s option: General Construction Mechanical Construction Electrical Construction Drawings and specifications prepared by ICON Architectural Group, LLC and their consultants may be seen and examined at the Architect's office or the following locations: Dodge Plan Room North Dakota Builder's Exchanges at Bismarck, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, & Minot Minnesota Builder's Exchanges at Minneapolis Bona fide (Prequalified) contract bidders may secure copies of the proposed contract documents from the office of the Architect; ICON Architectural Group, 222 East Main Street, Suite B, Mandan, North Dakota 58554, telephone (701) 751-0430 on the following basis: Bidders may request digital copies of the construction documents, including addenda, by contacting Mollie Mihelich at ICON Architectural Group (mollie.mihelich@iconarchitects.com)
Cash, cashier's check, or certified checks will not be accepted. A copy of the contractor's license or certificate of renewal thereof issued by the Secretary of State shall be enclosed in the required bid bond envelope. Envelopes shall be identified as to contents and project. All bidders must be licensed for the highest amount of their bids as provided by Section 43-07-05 of the North Dakota Century Code. No bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to bond and licenses and any deficient bid submitted will be re-sealed and returned to the bidder immediately. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities, to reject any and all bids and to hold all bids for a period of 30 days after the date fixed for the opening thereof.
NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE FOR COUNTY OFFICES The deadline for filing a petition to have your name appear on the June 11, 2024 Primary Election ballot is Monday, April 8, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Offices that will appear on the county ballot include: (2) County Commissioners (at large) – 4-year terms
Sheriff – unexpired 2-year term Any eligible Cavalier County resident wishing to have his/her name on the ballot can pick up a petition packet at the Cavalier County Auditor’s Office, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249. For further information, please call 701-256-2229.
Auditor’s Office Closure
The Pembina County Auditor’s Offices will be closed March 6-8, 2024 and March 12, 2024 to allow staff to attend Election training.
EDMORE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR BIDS | FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the Edmore Public School District has personal property available for purchase through sealed bidding.
above-listed items: Reasonable Offer The property is offered for sale “AS IS” with all faults and without any warranty whatsoever.
Interest parties shall submit a bid for any one or more of the following items, with the following minimum asking prices: Personal Property Item Minimum Asking Price for Item Model: Spring Cove C312CTB Dimensions: 14 x 66 Manufacture Date: 4/6/2000
All bids shall be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope, marked “Edmore School District Bid, February 29, 2024” on the exterior of the envelope, and must be received on February 29, 2024, at 4 p.m. Central Time.
In addition to the trailer house are the following: • Central air conditioning. • The city lot on which the trailer is located. • 500-gallon propane tank. • Washer & Dryer Minimum Asking Price for the
Edmore Public School Attn. Frank Schill 706 North Main Street Edmore, ND 58330 Any bids received after that date and time will be disqualified. Bids may be mailed or hand-delivered during regular office hours. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm receipt of the bid prior to the due date and time.
All bids must be valid for a minimum period of thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Bids will be opened and read aloud by the School Board at the special board meeting to be held on March 4, 2024 at the Edmore Public School. The Edmore School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any informalities, irregularities or defects in the bidding should it deem it to be in the best interest of the School District to do so. The item(s) will be awarded, if at all, to the Highest Responsible Bidder meeting the Edmore Public School’s requirements, as determined in the sole discretion of the Board.
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FARMLAND FOR SALE ELGIN TOWNSHIP | CAVALIER COUNTY The following described parcels of land will be offered for sale in two parcels: Parcel 1: The Northeast Quarter (NE¼) Section Thirty-six (36), Township One Hundred Sixty-one North (161N), Range Sixty West (60W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota, LESS the following described tract: A tract of land located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW¼NE¼) Section Thirty-six (36), Township One Hundred Sixty-one North (161N), Range Sixty West (60W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota, described as follows: Beginning at the filed monument at the northwest corner of the NE¼ of said Section 36; S89°57'42"E, along the section line, for a distance of 816.40 feet; thence S06°20'07"W, for a distance of 369.53 feet, to the point of curvature (PC); thence along
a tangential curve to the right, with a Radius of 135.00 feet, Delta Angle of 68°25'23" for a distance of 161.22 feet to the point of tangency (PT); thence S74°45'30"W, for a distance of 148.62 feet; thence N87°30'16"W, for a distance of 533.84 feet, more or less to the quarter section line; thence N00°01'26"W, along the quarter section line, for a distance of 499.00 feet, to the point of beginning. (FSA Tillable Acres: 150.06) Parcel 2: That part of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S½SW¼) and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW¼SE¼) Section Thirty-six (36), Township One Hundred Sixty-one North (161N), Range Sixty West (60W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota, described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Section 36; thence Northerly along the west line of said Section 36 on an assumed bearing of
N00°03'14"E a distance 728.50 feet; thence S89°56'46"E a distance of 130.00 feet to the point of beginning, said point being on the east Highway No. 1 Right of Way line; thence N00°03'14"E a distance of 508.27 feet; thence S89°18'42"E a distance of 1,173.06 feet; thence S66°06'23"E a distance of 821.70 feet; thence N88°37'56"E a distance of 530.84 feet; thence S75°08'42"E a distance of 878.67 feet; thence S27°50'35"E a distance of 655.65 feet; thence S06°02'45"W a distance of 114.67 feet, more or less to the south line of said Section 36; thence N89°44'40"W, along the south line of said Section 36 a distance of 3,056.82 feet; thence N00°03'14"E a distance of 500.00 feet; thence N89°44'40"W a distance of 535.66 feet, more or less to the East Right of Way boundary of North Dakota Highway No. 1; thence northwesterly along said Highway Right of Way curve to the Point of Beginning, or on a chord of
N01°43'30"W a distance of 229.09 feet more or less. (FSA Tillable Acres: 70.00) BIDS & DEADLINE: Written bids will be accepted for the sale of the above-described land until 11:00 a.m. on March 22, 2024. Bids must be for the total parcel price, not on a per acre basis. The envelope containing a bid must be marked “Land Sale Bid” and directed to: Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 3rd Street Langdon, ND 58249 TERMS OF SALE: Bids will be opened at 11:00 a.m., on March 22, 2024, in the Courtroom at the Cavalier County Courthouse located in Langdon, North Dakota. All bidders submitting written bids may be present at that time and may raise their bids orally, if they so desire. The terms of the sale are cash. A 10% earnest money deposit
will be required of the successful bidder on the date of the sale, with the remaining balance due in full in 30 days. Sellers will provide an abstract and clear title. The Sellers reserve the right to reject any or all bids. POSSESSION: Possession of the premises will be granted immediately upon purchase. INFORMATION: For further information, contact Quentin Wenzel, Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C., 908 Third Street, Langdon, ND 58249. Phone: 701256-3717. Email address: quentin. wenzel@utma.com. BID PACKAGE: A Bid Package containing soil information, past yields and FSA maps is available at the office of Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. located at 908 3rd Street, Langdon ND 58249. Bid Packages can be emailed as well upon request.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The Envelope Please February 27, 2024 — Everyone called them “the Gregerson girls” – Grace, Rose, Florence, Ethel and Mildred. Around 1909 their parents, Sarah and Frederick, moved with three daughters from Minnesota to Fargo, where their father worked for the North Dakota Harness Company. Two more daughters were born in Fargo, and by 1914 the family was complete. All five Gregerson girls were considered well educated and excelled in the fields of business and education, continuing to live with their parents until Sarah died in 1938 and Frederick in 1939.
Your Info is Out There If we really want to keep ourselves and our money - safe from fraud, we must all come to terms with one thing: our personal information is likely already out there. Many entities have our personal information – credit card and bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, and health-related information – and data breaches have most likely exposed it. So, what can we do to protect ourselves after the fact? Here are three steps towards protecting yourself against identity fraud. 1) Place a security freeze on your credit accounts with the three big agencies so no one can open a new credit line in your name; 2) Establish online access to your financial accounts and monitor regularly (you can set up text
alerts for activity on these accounts); 3) Use strong and unique passwords for every online account; consider using a password manager that creates complex passwords and stores them securely.
Turn to seafood during Lent
Ethel Margaret Gregerson graduated in a pre-secretarial curriculum from Fargo Central High School in 1928, then went on to business college. For nearly ten years she worked as a stenographer, first for the Bradstreet Company, then for Northwestern Bell Telephone in Fargo. But unlike her sisters, Ethel possessed an adventurous streak. Around the time her parents died, she took off for Alaska, then down the coast to Los Angeles, where she landed a plum accounting job with Price Waterhouse. Somewhere along the way she met and married Benoit Banville, and together they traveled the world.
Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www. aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 1-877-908-3360 to report a scam or get help if you’ve fallen victim.
After the 1939 Academy Awards fiasco, when the Los Angeles Times leaked the results prior to the awards ceremony in early 1940, Price Waterhouse was entrusted with the secret counting and confidentiality of the votes. Executives may have noticed Ethel’s trustworthiness and North Dakota work ethic, for they placed her in charge of the project.
Skipping meat on Fridays is a common sacrifice Christians make during Lent. Meals can still be flavorful even if chicken, beef or pork may be off the table. In fact, Lent makes for an ideal time to embrace delicious vegetarian meals or those that feature seafood. Salmon is a hearty, flavorful and heart-healthy protein. When glazed in an easy sauce, this “Sweet-andSour Baked Salmon” will be the star of mealtime. Enjoy it, courtesy of “30-Minute Meal Prep” (Sourcebooks) by Robin Miller. Sweet-and-Sour Baked Salmon Serves 4 8 salmon filets, about 5 to 6 ounces each Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup 100 percent pineapple juice 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, regular or seasoned 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄8 ground ginger Chopped green onions for serving 1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Coat a shallow baking dish with a thin layer
of olive or vegetable oil. 2. Pat the salmon filets dry and place them in the prepared pan. Season the salmon with salt and black pepper. Set aside. 3. In a small saucepan, whisk together the pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently. 4. Spoon the sauce over the salmon. 5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the salmon is fork tender (a meat thermometer should register 145 F). 6. Reserve half of the salmon for a future meal. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. 7. Top the remaining salmon with the green onions, and serve. Tip: You can make this dish spicy by adding hot sauce or sriracha sauce to the glaze. You can also top the finished dish with crushed red pepper flakes. Also, this thick sauce is versatile, so it can be used on chicken, beef and shellfish.
She instituted a system of secret sealed envelopes that was used for the first time at the 13th Academy Awards at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles on this date in 1941. “Rebecca,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock, won the Oscar for Best Picture; John Ford won Best Director for “The Grapes of Wrath.” James Stewart won Best Actor; and Ginger Rogers won Best Actress. “When You Wish Upon a Star” from the movie “Pinocchio” was voted Best Original Song. Ethel must have been especially proud of her vital role in the Academy Award ceremony that presented an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film to “Teddy, the Rough Rider”—a movie about Teddy Roosevelt, an icon in her home state of North Dakota. But few people realize that, according to family lore, Ethel Gregerson created the famous line, “The envelope please,” spoken amidst the glitz of Hollywood’s rich and famous for the first time on February 27, 1941. Dakota Datebook written by Karen Horsley “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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Views from the Borderland - Pembina North Border Pembina mark 100 days of school
North Border Pembina kids are 100 days smarter! To celebrate, they dressed up in 100 items or dressed up like they were 100 years old. On the 100th day of school, North Border Pembina kids also read 100 books. Submitted photos.
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