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Friday, February 24, 2023
Volume 2, Number 7
The right place at the right time
Langdon woman rescues stranded motorists during Valentine’s Day storm By Jessica Tull
Community: Langdon Prairie Health Walhalla Clinic welcomes new face to practice, building receives facelift Pg. A6
On Feb. 14, Hilary Nowatzki of Langdon was making her way back home from Cavalier through the Valentine’s Day blizzard when she came across a vehicle that had gotten stuck. With the blowing wind making it difficult to keep going, she pulled over and decided to stop. “This was about 5:30/6 o’clock,” explained Nowatzki. “I hadn’t run into visibility issues like that since I moved here.” Nowatzki moved to Langdon from Tennessee about two years ago. She is the editor of Valley News & Views and reports for The Borderland Press. Actually finding another car brought a moment of comfort. She hopped out of her truck and made her way across the icy highway. Hwy. 5 facing west on Feb. 14. Image courtesy Hilary Nowatzki.
Views from the Borderland: Local students learn about newspaper layout. Pg. A10
Sports: Photo highlights from the Pembina County North Grizzlies wrestling at N.D. State Tournament. Pg. B4 and B5
“If I was going to be stopped, I might as well not be stuck alone,” Nowatzki said. When she arrived at the car, all comfort dwindled as she saw there was an elderly couple and their cat in the car. “I discovered the man was already covered in snow and frost, and it seemed as though the heat in the car wasn’t working very well,” said Nowatzki. “The man had already taken a spill before I had gotten there.” Knowing they were at risk in the cold car, Nowatzki decided they needed to get to her warm truck. “I got the man loaded up into my truck, and I realized he’s very weak and very disoriented. I realized how weak she cont’d. on page A10
Horgan inducted into N.D. Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame
Hilary Nowatzki returned to retrieve her pick up on Wednesday after the storm had settled down. She said, “The hood was closed all night and this much still blew in!”
Photo taken on Hwy. 5 on Wednesday, Feb. 15 by Lori Hunt Lowery.
Bata hired to lead Langdon Area Elementary as principal By Sarah Hinnenkamp
During the meeting the board reviewed the path it took to hiring. On Feb. 6, the school board’s interview committee interviewed three principal candidates: Jacy Bata, Melissa Hiltner, and Samuel Preble. “All three interviews were fantastic,” Daren Christianson, superintendent, told the board. “All three have a very varied set of skills and are great leaders in their own rite.”
Jacy Bata. Photo by Larry Stokke.
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Langdon Area School Board approved a contract for Jacy Bata to be hired as the Langdon Area Elementary School principal for the 2023-2024 school year.
Christianson said a couple of days after the interviews, Preble contacted him and withdrew his name from consideration, saying he decided he needed to stay where he is as elementary principal in Lakota. Preble had taught in the Langdon Area District, as had Hiltner. On Friday, Feb. 17, the board’s special interview committee, consisting of ad-
ministrators, instructional coach, and some school board members, had a 50 minute discussion about the two remaining candidates. “We had two very good candidates, and at the end of the discussion, we all agreed on Jacy Bata,” said Dave Hart, Langdon Area School Board president. Bata is in her 9th year teaching and is the lead special education teacher at Langdon Area Elementary. She was named Langdon Area Schools Teacher of the Year in December. Principal Todd Hetler resigned his position at the end of January, effective at the end of this school year. Next week in The Borderland Press: read a Q&A with future principal Jacy Bata.
Borderland avoids major snowstorm, deals with frigid temps Tuesday brought time to clear snow around Langdon, after Monday’s snowfall. It also brought a high near -1 with wind chill values as low as -30. High temperatures hovered near zero or below throughout the week, but the Borderland dealt with cold, not snowstorms. Points farther south, including Fargo and southeast North Dakota, parts of South Dakota, and Central Minnesota braced for a major snowstorm with some under a blizzard warning starting Wednesday night.
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Pembina County North wrestling coach Shon Horgan was inducted into the North Dakota Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame during the state wrestling tournament in Fargo. Horgan was voted into the hall of fame by his peers. The induction ceremony was held on Saturday, Feb. 18. Horgan is pictured with his wife, LaRae, following the ceremony. Submitted photo. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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News
Vietnam war veterans share how their experience translates to their work in the Legislature By Isabelle Ballalatak ND Newspaper Association
Johnson was part of the Seabees Battalion, a construction branch of the Navy. In his time in Vietnam, he worked as a mechanic in a heavy truck shop. “Compared to people who were out fighting, we probably had it pretty good,” he said.
BISMARCK – “It really gave me an appreciation of America, and coming home again,” Rep. Dennis Johnson (R-Devils Lake) said of his time in the military during the Vietnam War. Johnson, Rep. Lawrence Klemin (R-Bismarck), and Sen. David Clemens (R-West Fargo) reflected recently on their experiences serving in that long, controversial war and how it shapes them today. Johnson remembers his first impression of Vietnam. “When we landed, it was nighttime,” he said. “We knew where we were, but we didn’t know what we were getting into. I remember the smells of diesel fuel, heat and humidity.”
Johnson says he served in Vietnam until 1972. “It was a warzone. I watched many refugees live in shacks with roofs made out of the ends of aluminum beer cans attached together,” he said. “Until you see these other parts of the world, you don’t realize how nice we have it in the United States.” Clemens says he was in Vietnam for 11 months. Originally sent to Vietnam as an infantryman, he was selected during processing to work in a reenlistment office. “Even though I was working in a pretty secure area, I did still see the effects of war,” Clemens said. “I would see abandoned children walking along the roads, and a lot of traffic fatalities. I would see infantry companies that had been out there for several months come back with the look of war on their face.”
Physicians participate in historic Doctor of the Day program at the Capitol By Isabelle Ballalatak | ND Newspaper Association
tors at the Capitol starting at the beginning of the legislative session.
Clemens says he was drafted in 1969 and discharged in 1971. “The military itself has made me a much more patriotic American,” he said. “I have no regrets serving, and I’m glad I got the opportunity to.”
Dr. Justin Rosenau volunteered for Doctor of the Day on Feb. 2. He practices family medicine in Jamestown, N.D.
Klemin says he served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, part of the 101st Airborne Division, a light infantry division of the United States Army. Klemin says he served in Vietnam for a full year besides three months he spent recovering from a wound he suffered in the field.
“I had at least one of the legislators stop by and ask me to check things out,” Rosenau said in an interview. “One or two other legislators stopped by to say hi and visit.” While at the Capitol for Doctor of the Day, physicians are provided with an exam room filled with basic equipment and over-the-counter medication. Physicians are also encouraged to attend Capitol events and observe committee hearings.
While climbing to the top of a hill in South Vietnam, Klemin said, he was wounded in a fight. “Grenade fragments went through my arm and my shoulder,” he said. It was not until six hours after his injury that he was medically evacuated from the scene by helicopter. After his injury, Klemin worked as a company clerk at Camp Eagle in central Vietnam. When he arrived back in America, Klemin said his last duty in the military was working as a personnel psychology specialist in Cleveland. In his time in Ohio, Klemin said his team gave over 80,000 mental tests to men or women enlisting in the military. “Well, I have a greater appreciation for life,” said Klemin, reflecting on his time in Vietnam. “I like things to be orderly like the military does, and I believe in following the rule of law.” Two resolutions relating to Vietnam veterans have passed the House so far in the session, with Klemin among the sponsors. House Resolution 3007 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the United States combat operations in Vietnam and the release of American prisoners of war.
From left to right: Vietnam War veterans Sen. David Clemens, R-West Fargo; Rep. Dennis Johnson, R-Devils Lake, and Rep. Lawrence Klemen, R-Bismarck. NDNA photo.
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House Resolution 3008 urges Congress to take favorable action on S. 849 and H.R. 7972 to provide for the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall the names of 74 lost crew members in the sinking of the U.S.S Frank E. Evans on June 3, 1969.
Dr. Monika Pothamsetti participated in Doctor of the Day on Feb. 8t. She is a family practice resident doctor at the UND Center for Family Medicine in Bismarck.
Dr. Monika Pothamsetti and Dr. Justin Rosenau volunteer to serve in the Doctor of the Day program at the 2023 North Dakota Legislature.
BISMARCK – The Doctor of the Day program is a unique opportunity for physicians to connect with legislators, local leaders, and government officials. Orchestrated by the North Dakota Medical Association, Doctor of the Day is a volunteer program that provides primary care services to legisla-
“I’ve been able to sit in on a few committee hearings, Pothamsetti said. “It’s neat to have the opportunity to see the process firsthand.” As volunteers, physicians are expected to serve at the Capitol from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Physicians do not need to practice family medicine to volunteer for Doctor of the Day; any medical specialty is welcome to volunteer for the program. The Doctor of the Day program continues until the legislative session adjourns. To sign up for Doctor of the Day, visit ndmed.org.
North Dakota Democrats face challenges advancing legislation but say they have a role to play By Zachary Weiand, N.D. Newspaper Association BISMARCK – Members of a greatly outnumbered Democratic caucus have faced difficulties advancing their priority legislation at this session of the North Dakota Legislature, with paid family leave one example. Rep. Karla Rose Hanson, D-Fargo, proposed paid family sick leave legislation during the 2021 session. After the House reduced it to a study, the Senate killed the bill outright. This session, Hanson once again introduced a paid family sick leave bill, HB 1460, but it was killed on the House floor. All 12 Democrats were joined by eight Republicans in support of the bill, which ultimately failed 20-73. Republicans control the state House, 82-12, and the Senate, 43-4. Rep. Zachary Ista, D-Grand Forks, was a sponsor on HB 1460. He said he believes that paid family sick leave is not only the right thing to do, but also would help to recruit and retain workers in North Dakota. “No worker should have to choose between getting a paycheck or taking care of a sick loved one or themselves when they get sick,” he said. Ista said he isn’t sure why the Republican majority has opposed paid family leave, as neighboring states and some private businesses have been advancing these policies. He said there is no reason the state shouldn’t be stepping in and setting a foundation for what paid family leave should look like. Despite that and other Democrat-sponsored bills being killed, Ista
said he and his party colleagues are making an impact this session. He said his caucus stands ready to work with the majority on bipartisan issues. “I think we are valuable members of the committees and the assembly by pointing out flaws in bills [and] making bad legislation better,” he said. “We are going to stand up for our values and make sure those North Dakotans that don't feel seen and heard know that they are represented here in Bismarck.” House Minority Leader Rep. Josh Boschee, D-Fargo, also said his caucus has been effective despite the lopsided Republican majority. He cited a number of “common sense” pieces of legislation being advanced. “Outside of the social and cultural bills, we are [seeing success],” he said. Boschee said that many of his caucus members are seen as experts in their field, which has allowed them to stay in the conversation and advance legislation. Bills such as those focusing on school lunches and lunch shaming have advanced recently. He also points to bills from Senate Democrats, such as an insulin cost cap bill introduced by Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo. Boschee said he is excited about prospects for HB 1480, which would create and sustain a “pay for success” fund. Boschee is listed as a sponsor for that bill. He believes his legislative colleagues, including those in the majority, have found the proposal intriguing.
Agriculture
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2023 Getting it Right Canola Production webinar set for March 9
Topics include canola cultivar selection, weed and disease management, fertilizer recommendations and more
More interest rate increases expected – The Consumer Price Index rose 6.4 percent over the past year. “That tells me the Fed is going to continue to raise interest rates but probably by a quarter percent rather than 50 basis points,” said Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus of Virginia Tech. “That also tells me food inflation is still very, very prevalent.” During his presentation at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo, Kohl cited the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management FINBIN database “Every time we see that bottom 20 percent making money, you’ll have problems in the industry within two or three years because it brings in the inefficient. What is scary this time is a lot of that profit is government money, and that won’t be reoccurring.” An active spring weather pattern – An active weather pattern is expected this spring. “That’s good news because it is going to help return the moisture,” said Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions. “Bad news is that an active spring weather pattern means severe weather and possibly tighter planting windows. It’s a balance, right? I’d rather have the tighter (planting) windows and not have to worry about moisture in July.” Snodgrass was part of the program at the
Northern Corn and Soybean Expo in Fargo. Bids available from Green Bison Crush Plant – Green Bison Soy Processing is on track to be operational for the 2023 harvest season. President Mike Keller says bids are being accepted for the Spiritwood, N.D. plant. “We have bids available for our producer and our elevator accounts. They can get a hold of us if they’re interested in setting up accounts, which I would recommend.” ADM owns 75 percent of this project with the remaining 25 percent belonging to Marathon Oil for the renewable green diesel. “North Dakota generally produces around 200 to 225 million bushels of soybeans per year, and our facility in Spiritwood will consume less than 25 percent of that, so the export channels will remain.” Epitome Energy partners with investment bank – Epitome Energy has announced it has secured California based Cappello Global LLC as its investment bank to explore strategic and financial institutional funding alternatives to construct and operated the planned soybean crush facility in Grand Forks. Epitome Energy CEO Dennis Egan says this partnership between Epitome and Cappello is the latest step forward for the soybean crush facility.
NDSU Extension offers webinar series for junior beef producers
The webinar for ages 13 to 18 will provide practical information on topics related to beef cattle husbandry North Dakota State University Extension will host a series of virtual meetings this spring for teens interested in beef production. The hour-long webinars will begin at 6:30 p.m. CST on five consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning at the end of February. “The average age of agricultural producers is increasing by the year,” says Tyler Kralicek, NDSU Extension agent in Burleigh County. “This series will tap into the young beef producers of this country to help get them a good start growing their beef herds.” The specific dates and webinar topics are as follows: Feb. 28: Beef Artificial Insemination and Sync Protocols March 7: Natural Breeding Service March 14: Post Calving/Pre-Breeding
Nutrition March 21: Show Animal Nutrition March 28: Grazing Readiness The virtual meeting is free, however, preregistration is required. Visit https://ndsu.ag/jrbeefproducers to preregister. Those who preregister will receive an email with instructions about how to join the webinars. Participants only need to register once to attend as many of the webinars as they like. Junior Beef Producer is an ongoing workshop series designed to give youth practical, interactive experiences related to beef production.
North Dakota State University Extension will offer the 2023 Getting It Right Canola Production webinar on Thursday, March 9. The Zoom webinar begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at noon CST. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available. The conference will consist of two parts. The first half features live presentations about canola cultivar considerations, plant establishment and plant development, weed management, fertilizer recommendations, and intercropping in canola. After a short break, the webinar will continue with live presentations about insect management, clubroot, blackleg and sclerotinia in canola, market updates, and biofuels canola. Speakers include Bryan Hanson, NDSU research agronomist; Brian Jenks, NDSU Extension weed scientist; Dave Franzen, NDSU Extension soil science specialist; Justin Jacobs, NDSU irrigation research specialist; Venkat Chapara, NDSU assistant agriculture experiment station specialist; Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag Risk Management market analyst; Anitha Chirumamilla, NDSU Extension crop-
ping systems specialist; Travis Prochaska, NDSU Extension crop protection specialist; and Dave Ripplinger, NDSU Extension bioproducts/bioenergy economist.
ence is encouraged to participate. The conference is free. To register, visit www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ events/getting-it-right-canola-production-conference.
Speakers will entertain questions at the end of each talk, and the audi-
This event is sponsored by the Northern Canola Growers Association.
Low forecast for wheat midge continues into 2023
The dramatic decrease in wheat midge populations since 2019 is probably due to drought in 2020 through 2022 Soil samples from North Dakota counties indicate low levels of overwintering wheat midge larvae (cocoons) for the 2023 season, according to Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension entomologist. A total of 2,040 soil cores were collected from 22 counties in the fall of 2022 to estimate the statewide risk for wheat midge for the 2023 spring wheat growing season. The risk for wheat midge is based on unparasitized cocoons found in the soil samples. “The majority of the soil samples had zero wheat midge cocoons in the soil for the past three years,” Knodel says. “The percentage was 97.5% with no midge cocoons in 2023, 95% in 2022 and 86% in 2021. This is the record low since the wheat midge larval survey for overwintering cocoons started in 1995.” Only about 2.5% of soil samples were positive for wheat midge cocoons with density ranging from 36 to 143 cocoons per square meter. This is a low risk for wheat midge infestation, which is classified as one to 200 midge cocoons per square meter. “Low risk areas were scattered in eight counties throughout the state, including the northwest area (Burke County), north-central area (Benson, McHenry and Rolette Counties), and the west-central area (McLean County),” Knodel says. “No soil samples had moderate or high cocoon densities of wheat midge (201 to over 800 midge larvae per square meter),” Knodel says. “This dramatic decrease in wheat midge populations since 2019 is probably due to drought in 2020 through 2022. Drought can cause wheat midge to overwinter for two years instead of
Post-calving and pre-breeding nutrition is one topic that will be discussed during the Junior Beef Producer webinar series. NDSU photo
University and agriculture professionals will provide information to assist canola producers with production decisions for the 2023 growing season during the Getting-it-Right in Canola Production webinar. NDSU photo.
the typical emergence during the following season. Larvae also are susceptible to dryness and require rain to emerge from the soil in late June through mid-July and to drop out of the mature wheat heads and dig into the soil to overwinter as cocoons. In some locations, wheat midge larvae remained in the wheat heads during harvest due to the dry environment and ended up in the harvest trucks instead of the soil. Comparing precipitation from May through August with wheat midge cocoon densities for each surveyed county over the past 12 years shows a strong positive correlation between precipitation and wheat midge populations.” Another reason wheat midge infestation risk is so low could be due to the late spring wheat planting in 2022 due to the cool, wet conditions in early May. Late planting dates reduce the risk of infestation due to the wheat heading after peak emergence of wheat midge. With the very low populations of wheat midge for the third year in a row, night scouting for adult midges in spring wheat fields is not pressing, unless the field is continuous wheat and/or favorable moist weather in late June to early July occurs during emergence. These two factors can cause rapid increases in the numbers of emerging adult wheat midges, especially in areas that did receive adequate precipitation last year. Knodel recommends that producers still use the wheat midge degree-day model to predict the emergence of wheat midge and to determine when to scout and if their wheat crop is at risk.
Producers can access the wheat midge degree-day model on the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) website at https://ndawn. ndsu.nodak.edu/wheat-growing-degree-days.html. Select your nearest NDAWN station, and enter your spring wheat planting date. The output indicates the expected growth stage of the wheat and whether the crop is susceptible to midge infestation as well as the timing and percent of wheat midge emerged. If wheat midge is detected, the economic thresholds for wheat midge are one or more midge observed for every four or five heads on hard red spring wheat or one or more midge observed for every seven or eight heads on durum wheat. Knodel says, “This forecast is favorable for growers since the risk for yield loss and reduced grain quality from wheat midge is low. Unfortunately, the bad news is that the beneficial parasitic wasp that attacks and kills wheat midge can’t survive without its host. No parasitized cocoons were found in 2022 and 2021. This is the second time that no parasitic wasps were observed. “Parasitic wasps play an important role in natural control of wheat midge and parasitize the eggs or larvae,” she adds. “In contrast, the parasitism rate was 15% in 2020, 36% in 2019 and 9% in 2018.” NDSU Extension agents collected the soil samples, and Extension entomology specialists extracted the larvae from the soil samples. The North Dakota Wheat Commission supports the wheat midge survey.
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Opinion
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Letter from the Publisher
You guessed it - another weekend of hockey, this time all in Langdon which
was nice. Both teams I follow had a successful weekend. A few of us gramsicles were hanging out between games and replayed our version of the game we just finished watching. Julie referred to the box as the dugout and all kinds of crazy broke out! We all jumped down her throat and corrected her then went on and on about how they are not quarters, they are periods; there are no fouls, they are penalties; it’s not a ball, it’s a puck! We cracked ourselves up! Peggy, though, told Julie it can be a dugout if she wants it to be, and more laughter ensued! As with so many sports,
great friendships develop and last for years. I still remember the jersey numbers from my son’s teams from 15 years ago and remain friends with that group of parents. If you’re following Bob’s excellent adventure to Ohio, you may be wondering the same thing I am…why don’t men listen to their wives? This is a legit concern, so I accessed ‘the google’ in search of an acceptable answer to this age old question. I didn’t find the answer, but I did run across some tips for being more successful at getting through those thick skulls. (Sor-
ry.) Number one - choosing the right time to communicate something to your husband can make all the difference between him hearing you or not. Number two - to ensure that your man listens to you, you best pick a time when he is not exhausted, irritated or still doing work in his head. Number three - if your man is feeling attacked and guilty, he will not be able to listen to you. Have you heard enough? Me, too. We’ve been married a long time, and sooner or later - everything sinks in, I guess. Women know things…oh, that could be another google search…. typing noises in background….
Mother Nature is messing with us, but it is February after all. Here in North Dakota, let’s just all agree to remain calm and do what we do best, get in the car and go somewhere! Last week’s storm was a good reminder to keep a warm blanket and some water in your vehicle, and only leave town if you have a full tank of gas. Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend!
reporting news from their towns and others who are interested in writing opinion columns. We are working behind the scenes to get these people on board.
well, but we are missing a columnist from Walhalla. If you have any ideas about someone who would be a good fit or if you are interested, reach out to me at my email address below.
We were looking for someone from Edmore to write for us, and Jake Kulland suggested we reach out to Tammy Berg. Luckily, Tammy is excited about the idea, and you will find her introductory column in this week’s newspaper. If you have certain topics you think Tammy needs to cover in Edmore, just let her know!
Have a great week!
Diane Simmons
Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com
Letter from the Editor we met last? I feel like this week’s weather forecasts were met with groan after groan. Many of us looked for a break between storms to jet somewhere quickly and try to get where we need to go safely. I heard meteorologist John Wheeler say there wasn’t “a lot of great driving weather this week” and then he talked about phase 3 of the storm. That’s when I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep up. The only way I know what day it is around here is by the deadlines we need to meet. Be careful out there. How many Colorado Lows and Alberta Clippers have you experienced since
I have been impressed with the
response to “Bob’s big adventure” columns. He is striking a chord with our readers who ask him in public what will happen next. I know you’re on the edge of your seats. There are also many folks who enjoy sharing their personal stories with him. I’m not sure how many weeks he has to go, but the story is rolling on, and just like every week, you won’t believe what happens next. We have some folks who have been inspired by reading the pages of The Borderland Press and have reached out to write for our newspaper. We have some who are interested in
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We are covering our trade area quite
THE MORNING RUN: Bunnies, bottles and boxes event twice a year, I still manage to accumulate more stuff than I need over the short five-month time frame in between April and September when the Crusaders have their sales.
by Sara Goodman I noticed the other day that the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders posted the dates for their spring rummage sale. In case you didn’t catch it, the drop off dates are April 23rd and 24th, and the sale runs from the 25th to the 29th. As soon as I see the dates, I jot them down on my calendar, watch a few episodes of “Hoarders: Buried Alive” for inspiration and let the purging begin! It always amazes me that even though I faithfully donate to this
Having the Crusaders sale date on the calendar prompts me to clean more often. I’m not a neat freak by any stretch, but I do feel a fair amount of anxiety when my house is a mess and the dust bunnies start showing up in the daylight. They say invasive critters are no longer afraid of being snuffed out when you see them during the day. That’s when you know you have a problem. When the kids were younger and less busy, I had a fairly rigid schedule of cleaning, but over time, it’s been a survival of the fittest type of situation. When we’re gone multiple weekends in a row, I find that cleaning the house takes a back seat. In fact, it may even be barely hanging onto the bumper. When I know the Crusaders rummage sale deadline is lurking, I start making a list of what needs to be cleaned,
sorted and purged. I start with the obvious, the junk drawer. Why we keep so many birthday candles, keys that open unknown doors and cords for long discarded electronics, I’ll never know, but I neatly organize them in my bins in the junk drawer. Most items in the junk drawer continue to live in relative peace and quiet but I like to start there to get in the cleaning and sorting mood. I usually move on to the rest of the kitchen and go through every drawer and cupboard. I don’t know what Marie Kondo suggests, but I figure if an appliance or utensil hasn’t been used in over a year, it’s ready for the Crusaders. I get rid of at least 38 water bottles every year, but those suckers multiply like my dust bunnies, so I’m always tossing more in the boxes. Next up is my closet. I only go through my own clothes and shoes, because the second I toss an old gray t-shirt in the box, someone (Greg) is pissed that he can’t find his old gray t-shirt he’s been looking for. The kids are the same. One time I went
through Gage’s closet and gave a box of clothes that I was certain Gage hadn’t worn in over a year to his cousin. The next day Gage was frantically searching for a pair of dress pants he needed, and wouldn’t you know it, they were in the box I gave to his cousin. I’ve learned that when I find a really good deal on a clothing item, I leave the tag on until I have worn it. It makes it much easier to sell 6 months later when you can put NWT (new with tags) on it. I figure the Crusaders appreciate these items, too, because more often than not, I’m too lazy to try and sell it myself, so it ends up in the donation box.
remained untouched for months now. They’re ready for me to fill them for the next Crusaders rummage sale, and I intend to do just that. 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 3 kids, 2 cats, and a dog.
Speaking of boxes, I keep all the good boxes that come into my house for the purpose of having a place to put my purged items. Greg used to claim that I hoarded them. When he saw an empty box sitting anywhere in the house, he would toss it. I finally explained to him that if he continued to throw my perfectly good boxes, his health would likely suffer. I’ve noticed my box pile in the storage room has
Musings from Munich: Referees vs. parents…and how they co-exist about the kids”. So when does our desire for them to do greatness supersede their ability, and furthermore, when does individual play supersede the success of the team? If it is not socially acceptable to yell at the other team, most focus on the referees… and it is ugly.
By Matt Mitzel Being part of this gem that others refer to as the Atlantis of North Dakota, Munich houses plenty of kids that love sports and will do them all year long. From school sanctioned activities to travel basketball or private hockey clubs, they strive to play and be the best. Parents are usually on the road as soon as their shifts end to drive them to practices, open gyms, or weight training. It takes commitment and, unfortunately, gets a little spendy. We parents tell ourselves, “it is all
First and foremost, I realize that referees make the wrong calls sometimes, but you must admit that most of the time, they call a fair game. In the level of my oldest son, age 11, the referees are starting to get more serious about all the fouls and penalties associated with basketball. This past weekend, we were in Moorhead, Minn., and I was voluntold to run the clock for our games, which gave me a first row seat of just how much the crowd yells at the referees. We were playing a team and a mom behind me from the other team kept yelling, “Call it both ways!! You are not calling any fouls on their team!” I turned and gave my best, “You crazy” glance at her, but she didn’t seem to take the hint. I felt a little embarrassed for her son playing, but then again, I’m sure he is used to it.
Secondly, being a referee sucks. You have to run up and down the court or sidelines in a zebra costume looking for infractions at a fast pace. If a call is on the home team, you will get boos and something derogatory about your mom said in the crowd. As a coach, I have seen it before and warn all of my players parents that if I hear anything directed at the referees, I will immediately forfeit the game. They can and do yell at me, and I’m okay with that. It’s not like there isn’t a line of Sara Goodmans and other parents waiting to cuss at me, but as long as it’s not a distraction, show me your best. As soon as you think its acceptable to yell at the referee, I guarantee you have never walked a mile in their shoes. To me it is the same as screaming at a police officer for just doing their jobs… it’s senseless. Then there are the players that think they can yell at the referees. That is a special kind of stupid, mostly because there are only two outcomes: 1) You get a foul called on you immediately or 2) for the rest of the game they will be watching you for the smallest of vi-
olations and will get called every time. I remind my son every game that if I see that, mama bear will be grabbing you by the jersey and will drag you off the court in the middle of the game. I cannot say we are perfect parents as we heckle….our own son. You will hear us in the crowd, “Try shooting with your eyes open next time”, “If you keep playing like that please take the last name off your jersey”, or just the chant of “Airball” when he misses, that we start and get most of the crowd into it. I know you think we are harsh, but I’m trying to teach him humility, something us Mitzel men were never born with. So in closing, don’t be an idiot. Explain to your players that a referee has never changed a call when a player tries to correct them, or if a game comes down to one call, you probably don’t deserve to win anyways. There is a shortage of referees, and after watching what some of them deal with, I understand it. If you think you could do it, please call the schools and put your name on the rotation and help enforce the rules that keep
the game about the sport, not the politics. Matt Mitzel is the unofficial events coordinator for the City of Munich, a supporter of Langdon Area Edmore Munich athletics, football coach, and all-around Munich mega fan, earning him the nickname “Mr. Munich.”
Opinion
The Borderland Press
Friday, February 24, 2023 - Page - A5
Bob’s big adventure - Part 5 straight, clean, and done with almost surgical precision. As I stood there in wonderment on this beautiful Sunday morning staring at the space where the catalytic converter once occupied, my thoughts went back and forth between wanting to cut the thieves’ arms off with his own Sawzall to imagining how different and better the world might be if only this individual were to apply those talents with his/her
By Bob Simmons In our last exciting episode, I left you in the parking lot of the Madison, Wisc., Marriott Residence Inn where I woke up to discover the catalytic converter of my 16-foot rental box truck had been expertly removed under the cover of darkness by one of that community’s more skillful thieves. The cuts made into the exhaust pipe to remove the catalytic converter were
Sawzall to a legit job in the contracting sector...but I digress. My next move was to retreat to the confines of the hotel where the staff were most sympathetic to my plight and extended my checkout time for however long I would need. Now it was time to call the 24=hour Emergency Roadside Assistance number of the rental company for the THIRD time on this trip. Once again, I navigated the automated phone tree selecting the option for service in English, etc. etc., and again, after listening to the same
Frank Sinatra song play over and over like the night before, I heard a click on the line. A young sounding gentleman came on the phone - we’ll call him Brandon. I gave him all the sordid details and how I needed to resume my trip quickly to meet my contact right away the next morning near Cincinnati. Young Brandon politely explained that he would work as fast as he could to insure I would be back on the road post haste. I provided him with the hotel’s name, street address, and phone number, along with all of my personal info. He suggested that in about 20 minutes, I could monitor the progress of my replacement rental truck as it made its way to my location via the companies app that I had already downloaded to my phone. WOW, ain’t technology GREAT! It was at this time I decided to call Diane, who proceeded to suggest sternly that I deep six this whole trip and just come home...forget that used transmitter, forget everything - this trip is cursed, get your butt home NOW said she. Anyone else with common sense
would have headed her instructions. Well, I’m a Type A male with zero in the common sense department, so I did what anyone else like myself would do...I blew her a kiss over the phone, told her I loved her and would see her after I retrieved my transmitter! It was now almost 10:15 in the morning and time to check the app, per Brandon’s instructions, to see the progress of the replacement truck. Before doing so, I had the notion of doing a quick Google search of the rental company in Madison, Wisc., just to see if they had a local location. To my pleasant surprise, they had three (3) locations in Madison, Wisc., with one less than five minutes from my hotel! Now I was excited! I quickly opened the app on my phone and navigated to my trouble ticket, and there it was...the ‘Estimated Time of Arrival’ of my replacement trucks was: ‘7:45 p.m.’. I stood there in my room, jaw dropped to the floor and said WHAT THE #$!&!? I couldn’t believe it! 7:45 p.m.! It was going to take them the whole day to get me a replacement
truck? At this point, I’m starting to think Diane is right. I quickly redialed the rental company’s trouble number, again choosing service in English, again listening to Frank Sinatra - this time only for about five minutes before, as luck would have it, Brandon once again picked up the phone. I then explained how I couldn’t believe or accept that with three locations in Madison, Wisconsin, one being less than five minutes from my hotel, that it would take the entire day to get me a replacement truck. I asked where is this truck was coming from. Brandon said Fargo, N.D. I said, FARGO! Now losing my patience, I reiterated: “Brandon, you’re telling me the closest truck to Madison, Wisconsin, is in Fargo, North Dakota?” At this point, there was dead silence. Brandon then cleared his throat and said sheepishly, “Oh...I thought you were in Madison, South Dakota.” Join me here again next week when I consider taking up drinking.
Everything Edmore Greetings from Edmore Hi, I’m Tammy Berg from Edmore. A few weeks ago, I got a text from Sarah asking if I would be interested in writing an article from and about Edmore. It sounded good to me, so here we go. Let’s start with an introduction. I was born and raised in Edmore. In fact, I was born in the same place where I work today. Many years ago, it was a hospital for a short time then was converted into a basic care home called Edmore Memorial Rest Home, where I am currently the administra-
tor. If all goes as planned, I might just be living out my final years right here. I’ve already got my south facing sunny room all picked out. Sounds full circle to me! My husband, Bruce, is a contractor and has also volunteered many years to fire and the ambulance service. We are the parents of three sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law and 12 grandchildren. We keep ourselves busy in our community and watching our grandkids in whatever they are doing.
Now, let me tell you a little about Edmore Memorial Rest Home. We are licensed for 14, all private rooms. Our staff assists with eating, dressing, bathing, activities, and med passes. We have a van for appointments. Meals are all homemade and served family style. I’ve got great staff, who treat your family members like our own. We have three floors with an elevator. Well, that about does it for today. I hope to bring more from Everything Edmore next week. Take care!
Legislative
This week we have only three days left to vote out the remaining 79 Senate bills on the floor. This is the time when all the budgets come and most of the more lengthy and sometimes controversial bills. I have heard from dozens of constituents of a variety of topics these past two weeks and will try to cover some of the legislation we voted on. It is impossible to cover all legislation as we are dealing with over 400 just on Senate side. Cross over means the time where we send all bills that passed in the Senate to be considered by the House and vice versa. So, the chambers are busy and going late into the night this week for sure. I will highlight a couple of bills we have voted on lately that should be of interest to all and apologize for not touching on more, but it would make this report to lengthy to print. SB2066 is a bill relating to the determination of state aid payments, information displayed on property tax statements and school district levy authority. It passed the Senate on a 41 – 4 vote. As I have stated in the past, I am getting very leery of these property tax relief bills we have passed since 2013 as most taxpayers have seen little to NO tax relief despite the huge tax relief the Legislature have passed. I voted for this bill after discussion on the floor, but we must see less spending and “back filling’ by local subdivisions to feel some weight of tax burden lifted! This session has focused on tax relief and giving back the people’s money. We have approached several options and a combination may be the solution. In 2013 the state reduced the K-12 local burden of 185 mills to 70 mills which calculates to over $500m in tax relief per biennium and is real and ongoing. SB2066 propose continuing the work that was started in 2013, and forwarded every Session since, when the state accepted a
larger burden of the cost of k-12 education by taking on the dollar equivalent of another 20 mills of property tax burden which would raise the states responsibility to around 80% of the cost of k-12 education. If we would assume that school districts account for about ½ of your property tax bill this would reduce your current bill by about 18% at a cost of $210 m dollars per biennium. This would not include bond levies that were voted on by the patrons of the district. What we saw when this was done before, property owners saw some temporary relief, but we also heard that this relief was soon eaten up by evaluation increases or other political subs taking advantage of mill increases. With that in mind this bill addresses those issues of evaluation increases and mills in that it would require, at the school board level, to only asses by dollars which would eliminate the discussion of mills and assuming that an evaluation increase is not a tax increase. It is the hope that the discussion of spending would be address to the public before assessment of tax dollars providing more clarity and information to the district public. This legislation would also place a up to 5% evaluation growth on the 40 mills that would be considered the local contribution of the school funding formula. What is important to note is school funding is a combination of State and Local Contribution (property tax). The goal with this legislation is to provide substantial property tax relief to the citizens of ND continue in the format that we began in 2013 with the state taking on a larger share of the cost of education. It also clearly requires political subdivisions (in this case School Districts) to assess by dollars and not mills when planning and setting budgets. To end the using of mills at the board room level, as the use of mills is frankly confusing and hard to understand. It is the legislatures intent that this would prevent an automatic tax increase with evaluation increases. When assessing by dollars most people can understand the dollars they paid and any increase that is asked for. It is also the intent of the legislature through this legislation make school districts address and answer for funding before just raising mill levies and/or taxes and hopefully cause discussion about spending with the community which would also open greater public engagement. We/I fully support our K_12 schools and that can be seen by this funding clearly, yet we also need to honor long
and deep discussion with all constituents about increased taxation. SB2371 passed the Senate unanimously relating to the power of counties and municipalities to prohibit local development by a foreign adversary. We all watched the Fu Feng issue near Grand Forks, which finally was disallowed. The issue of adversaries creeping into land ownership is a clear and present danger across the US and in our state. The bill seeks to prevent land ownership in North Dakota by nations that have been identified by our federal government as our adversaries. There are many similar bills in many states that are being considered, and at least one at the federal level. This bill would not stop foreign investment in North Dakota. There are multiple types of business arrangements made all the time in our country. At the federal level, two Senators have introduced a bill to prohibit members of China’s Communist party members from purchasing any land in the United States. US Senator Cotton stated, “Their investments in American farmland put our food security at risk and provide opportunities for espionage against our military bases and critical infrastructure. Instead of allowing these purchases, the U.S. government must bar them from purchasing our land”. I have often stated that agriculture production IS national security. We must recognize the importance of prohibiting these adversaries’ involvement in America’s agriculture industry. Senate bill 2371 seeks to prevent land ownership in North Dakota by a country identified as a foreign adversary in the interest of national security and food security which IS national security!! According to Code of Federal Regulations Title 15, the list of foreign adversaries currently includes the 6 following countries: China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and the Venezuelan Maduro Regime. We must have thorough, thoughtful, and reasoned approach to the issue of foreign adversaries occupying, owning, and controlling land in the US or real property in close proximity to military and intelligence installations. It is indeed a fight we must engage in, and many states are literally watching ND as we move forward. One small note relating to Columnist Lloyd Omdahl who recently claimed I am sponsoring a bill to “ curtail citizens’ right to initiate constitutional amendments.” Far from it! SCR4013
does the exact opposite by making sure North Dakotans are THE ONLY ones that should initiate and enact such fundamental changes. The last three constitutional measures have been pushed and sponsored by out of state interest and monies ( in the millions). I have been passionate for a long time about protecting our ND Constitution and therefore put this resolution in to do so regardless of what issues may come forth to bring constitutional changes. I have received a few calls this week I was unable to answer. While in committee or on Senate floor I can not answer calls. I apologize and would ask if you need to reach me to either text or email. I will try to go back, and answers calls in evenings as much as I can. Both the Senate and the House passed legislation to restrict minor access to obscene materials in public libraries and public schools. Both bills may need more work, but the actions of the chambers signal a clear commitment to trying to find a balance between protecting children and constitutional parameters.
With only one dissenting vote, the Senate passed SB 2185, which directs the state to establish a pregnancy and parenting resource website. Senator Janne Myrdal North Dakota District 19 jmyrdal@ndlegis.gov 1 701 331 0946 Vice Chair Agriculture Committee Judiciary Committee
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Community
The Borderland Press
Walhalla’s Clinic welcomes new face to practice, building receives facelift By Hilary Nowatzki
“That's how we prefer to live, small town. Stephen nor I have any interest in the big cities. I've lived in them before, and nah, no thanks, you can keep them,” Karla stated. “We really like it here, too, and we feel so fortunate. People are so nice and welcoming. Everybody waves at you from their car, and I love that.”
For over a year now, Langdon Prairie Health’s Walhalla Clinic has been thriving under the supervision of their new nurse practitioner, Karla Parkes. Karla and her husband, Stephen, made the move from South Dakota to Walhalla in November of 2021. Since then, they have both been enjoying life on their small hobby farm, which also hosts an animal rescue they operate as well. Karla and Stephen have always loved small town living, but how she ended up in Walhalla is what she calls, “divine intervention,” and, “totally by mistake,” - a mistake of the happiest kind. After working on Rosebud and Pine Ridge Indian reservations for five years in S.D., Karla decided that she was ready for a change. “I got an email from Cavalier County asking if I would be interested in interviewing. I had no idea where they were or how they got my resume - neither do they; they said I contacted them.” She couldn’t find any correspondence in her records with Cavalier County, but regardless, she decided to interview for the position. “I got a zoom interview, and I really liked everybody. They were so nice and invited Stephen and me up. We got the total ‘red carpet treatment’ for my interview from everybody, and we decided to stay!” Karla and her husband have lived in numerous states and big cities all around the country, but they both agree that the amenities of a big city are nothing in comparison to small town charm.
Kally Werven, Isabella Chaput, and Karla are the three-women team that run Walhalla’s clinic, which is open Monday - Thursday from 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Chaput is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and Werven is the clinic’s receptionist. Titles do not matter when it comes to the care of their patients. Chaput stated, “We wear many hats when we’re in the clinic.There is not just one receptionist or one nurse or provider. We work together hoping that we provide our patients with the best care we can.”
skin treatments for lesions or wart removal. Karla is also a certified medical marajuana provider and soon hopes to offer Suboxone treatment. “We're looking to get into podiatry more, too, which is not something that's available readily around here unless you go to Grand Forks, Bismarck, or Fargo,” Chaput included. Karla thanked Langdon Prairie Health, which she calls the clinic’s “mothership.” They have provided a vast amount of the equipment needed to deliver all of these services at Walhalla’s clinic. The clinic also collaborates with Langdon Prairie Health to provide services that are beyond their scope of care by offering telehealth appointments to specialists. “Langdon has a variety of specialists that will come [to Langdon Prairie Health]. We have a dermatologist, ho-
up for Medicaid and the Insurance Exchange. “Kally, in the future, will learn how to help people set up their insurance on the exchange and North Dakota Medicaid applications, so that will be a big help to the community,” Parkes stated. The clinic offers a patient assistance program to help them pay for services. Parkes says that she gets a lot of veterans at the clinic who qualify for the VA’s Community Care Program as well. “Since we're so far from a VA clinic or hospital, the VA may grant them community care, which means they can go to a doctor of their choice and have their bills paid,” she explained. In a way, the small clinic is able to provide more care than a large hospital.
Chaput has worked at the Walhalla Clinic since 2019. The building not only received a new face when Karla accepted her job, but the building has received a facelift as well. When Chaput first started her job, she said she came into a building that was old school yellow, minimalist, and dappled with tile floors from the 1980s.
World Day of Prayer event planned in Langdon Women, men, and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 3. This year the women of Taiwan call people to worship with the words, “I Have Heard About Your Faith.” The World Day of Prayer 2023 program is based on Ephesians 1:15-19, the letter sent to a faith community to express gratitude. This year’s service is sponsored by the Langdon Presbyterian Women and will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 3 at the Langdon Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. All are invited to attend. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christmas women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday of March.
listic pain management that comes, an obgyn, cardiology, orthopedics. They are kind of limited, but they come once or twice a month. They come to Langdon, but patients can see them via telehealth at our clinic,” Parkes explained. On top of these services, the clinic has a computer in the lobby which is connected to the internet for patients to use. They have plans to train Werven on how to help their patients sign
A ‘house call’ seems to be an aspect of health care that has only survived in books and movies but not in Walhalla. “Izzy and I do them together. It’s fun! We see anybody, but mostly it seems to be our elderly, especially on bad weather days when we don't want them driving or if they don't feel well enough to come in, they just give us a call and ask Kally if we can fit them in for a house call. Izzy can draw their
Moonlighters Snowmobile Club hosts fun run this weekend The Moonlighters Snowmobile Club based in Langdon will be hosting its Fun Run event on Saturday, Feb. 25. All are welcome to explore the snowmobile trails that this area has to offer. During the event there will be dice shaking at At the Hop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $1,000 high and $1,000 low, with live music starting at 9 p.m. For questions contact Cody Schlittenhard at 701-370-0629. The event is sponsored by the North East Snowmobile Club Association.
Lake Region State College Playmakers to present play The Lake Region State College Playmakers present “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde. This production is a delightful comedy. Show dates are March 2-4 at 7:30
p.m. and March 5 at 2:00 p.m. in Robert Fawcett Auditorium. This family-friendly play gently ridicules the manners of the up-
“You see things you wouldn't normally pick up in a clinic visit. For example, a patient can look really well put together, but you could get to their house and realize that all of their meds are mixed up, or they don't have any food.” Chaput and Werven both said their favorite parts of their jobs are seeing all of the different people and personalities that walk through the doors everyday. Parkes agreed and said that the variety in the levels of care needed are enough to prevent her from being bored. She can never pick a favorite group of patients.
So, it’s safe to say all of her patients are her “favorites.” The community at large is what Parkes says is the best part of her job. Last year, she and Stephen both faced some medical challenges of their own, but they didn’t have to face them alone.
“There really wasn't any life in this place at that point in time,” Chaput stated. Now, the building has welcomed new floors, new paint, and new countertops, and the upgrades are continuing.
Although it’s small, the clinic’s team is able to provide a variety of services including DOT (Department of Transportation) and regular physicals, point of care labs, walk-in appointments for folks feeling ill, vaccines, hearing tests, EKG (electrocardiogram), and
According to Parkes, house calls are not only “fun” but can give her a deeper level of understanding of her patients.
“I always say my favorite patients are teenage girls until I get an elderly patient or a baby or a new mom, and then they become my favorite.”
The clinic even has artwork from local artists and photographers displayed throughout the building. Chaput says the various personal touches help spark conversations with their clientele.
“It's a completely different look. It's such a warmer place to be and have as your second home, as most jobs get to be in health care,” Chaput said.
blood and do their labs, and we can bring it back here to process it. I can almost do anything in the home that we can do here.”
per-class in 1895 London. Wilde called it a “trivial comedy for serious people.” Hilarious lines are delivered with utmost sincerity, and the audience will discover the vital “impor-
tance of being Earnest.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. Lake Region State College students are free.
“I have friends and neighbors. Like when Stephen had his heart attack, I made a couple of calls, and my animals were cared for. The hospital said go take care of your family. When I broke my arm, I got so much love and support from the community and my hospital. I was able to just focus on getting better, not about my job; it's just refreshing.” It’s not even been a year and a half since moving to Walhalla, but Karla and Stephen have both already had a positive impact on their community. “We've really gotten a big jump on people coming into the clinic again. For a long time, we didn't have anyone solid here, and we’re finally getting those people back and getting care for themselves," Werven said.
St. Alphonsus School to host community event featuring the Berenstain Bears Brother and Sister Bear are coming to St. Alphonsus School to kick off March Reading Month. All are welcome to attend this family day that will promote reading. It will be held 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. Meet Brother and Sister Bear, do fun activities, enjoy a snack, and read some Berenstain Bears books.
Community
The Borderland Press
Friday, February 24, 2023 - Page - A7
Heart Health Month
NDSU Extension – Cavalier County | Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent
February is one of my favorite times of the year. I feel like the sun starts to shine a little brighter, the feeling of spring is starting to overcome the dreary days of winter, and the light of day is starting to peak out from the depths of darkness for a little bit longer. It’s also the month to focus on hearts, whether it’s to show love on Valentine’s Day, to donate to your favorite charities on Giving Hearts Day, or to focus on your cardiovascular health. There are several factors that put a person at higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, overweight/obesity, physical inactivity, over 45 years old, post-menopausal, and a family history are all things that put us at a higher risk. The good news is that we can control some of these! Focusing on cardiovascular health can be as simple as changing a few daily habits to help us control those risk factors. Making small changes like becoming more physically active and reducing our daily sodium intake are just a couple of minor changes that can be made. As I get older, I find going to the doctor is more of a necessity to help me take care of those things that could lead to problems in the not so distant future. Over the last year, my blood pressure has slowly been creeping up to levels that need to be watched, but I was reassured that blood pressure rises with age. I’m not sure either message is what I really wanted to hear. Ha! In any case, I find myself being more mindful of things that are affecting my health than when I was younger. The reality of the decisions I have made are starting to take their toll. Sharing my health knowledge with others helps keep things in perspective for me and gives me the nudge I need to get or keep things on task for my own health. It’s an honor to be able to share.
Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon
I had the privilege of presenting on heart health in collaboration with Cavalier County Public Health. As they checked blood sugar, blood pressure, and had information from the American Heart Association about making steps to change, I presented and served some food to show that lower sodium and heart healthy food does not mean lack of flavor or fun. I chose recipes from the American Heart Association, which is a great resource for someone who needs some tips and ideas to help get heart healthy. Old-Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup, Red and Green Pepper Bites, and Frozen Yogurt Bark were the three recipes and were all a big hit. Knowing that others may like the recipes (and being specifically asked for them by several people not present at the presentation), I decided to share. Enjoy! All recipes courtesy of the American Heart Association:
Old-Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup This quick and easy vegetarian soup, packed with vegetables and a whole grain, can be on your table in about 30 minutes on a chilly day. Ingredients Servings 4 Serving Size 1 1/4 cups Cooking spray 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 medium rib of celery, chopped 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup chopped kale 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese Directions Tip: Click on step to mark as complete. Lightly spray a large Dutch oven with
Health Tip
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Deterra bags are used to safely deactivate and dispose of unwanted medications. These bags are available for free at Cavalier County Public Health.
Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a wide star or round tip. Or snip the corner off a resealable plastic bag (a plastic freezer bag works well) and spoon in the mixture. Pipe about 1 teaspoon of the mixture on each bell pepper piece. Garnish with the reserved 1 tablespoon almonds. Cooking Tip: Flavorful toasted almonds and zesty lemon pepper contrast nicely with crisp bell pepper pieces in this festive appetizer. Nutrition Facts Calories 39 | Total Fat 1.5 g | Saturated Fat 0.0 g | Trans Fat 0.0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g | Monounsaturated Fat 1.0 g | Cholesterol 3 mg | Sodium 71 mg | Total Carbohydrate 3 g | Dietary Fiber 1 g | Sugars 2 g | Protein 3 g
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Directions Tip: Click on step to mark as complete. Cut both peppers in half lengthwise. Discard the stems, ribs, and seeds. Cut each half into six pieces. Arrange the pieces with the skin side down on a decorative serving platter. Set aside. In a medium skillet, dry-roast the almonds over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Transfer 1 table-
Sprinkle the mango, blueberries, and raspberries over all. Using your fingertips, gently press the fruit into the yogurt mixture. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freeze overnight. At serving time, remove the baking dish from the freezer. Gently lift the parchment paper from the dish and transfer to a cutting board. Using your hands, break the bark into pieces (or you may need to hit it lightly on the surface of the cutting board). It's best to eat the bark immediately. It begins to melt 15 minutes after being removed from the freezer. Cooking Tip: Any leftover bark can be wrapped in parchment paper, put in a resealable plastic freezer bag, and frozen for up to one month. Keep it Healthy: Most fruits can be used to make this bark, from pomegranate arils (seeds) in the fall to diced peaches in the summer. Tip: For different variations, try shredded unsweetened coconut, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, and/or chopped pecans or walnuts. Nutrition Facts Calories 70 | Total Fat 2.0 g | Saturated Fat 0.5 g | Trans Fat 0.0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g | Cholesterol 3 mg | Sodium 15 mg | Total Carbohydrate 10 g | Dietary Fiber 1 g | Sugars 9 g | Protein 4 g
Red and Green Bell Pepper Bites This quick and easy vegetarian appetizer is sweet, salty, smooth and crunchy! Ingredients Servings 8 1 medium green bell pepper 1 medium red bell pepper 1/4 cup unsalted sliced almonds 4 ounces fat-free or low-fat cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon no-salt-added lemon pepper seasoning blend 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Using a spatula or knife, spread the yogurt mixture over the paper as thinly as possible. Sprinkle the almonds over the yogurt mixture. Using your fingertips, gently press the almonds into the yogurt mixture.
Dietary Exchanges 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 lean meat This frozen yogurt bark, studded with fruit, is a fun treat for both kids and adults. Enjoy it on a hot summer's day, but eat it quickly before it melts. Ingredients Servings 8 1 1/2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted almonds 1/2 cup finely chopped mango 1/2 cup blueberries 1/4 cup blackberries or raspberries, chopped if large Directions
Besides the American Heart Association, NDSU Extension also provides information for keeping your heart healthy. Feel free to visit our website at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension , call our office at 2562560, or email katie.d.henry@ndsu. edu to find more information. Heart health doesn’t have to be hard work, just some minor changes. February is a great time to begin! Resources: Recipes. recipes.heart.org. (n.d.). Retrieved February 20, 2023, from https://recipes.heart.org/en/
Truth time By Halle Sanders this stuff,” or “writing those articles must take you forever.” Since I was struggling to conjure up a new idea, I figured why not expose my writing process.
Thursday, March 2 Langdon Locker Sausage/Hashbrowns/Glazed Carrots/Fruit
Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.
Nutrition Facts Calories 129 | Total Fat - 2.0 g | Saturated Fat - 0.5 g | Trans Fat - 0.0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat - 0.5 g | Monounsaturated Fat - 1.0 g | Cholesterol - 1 mg | Sodium - 78 mg | Total Carbohydrate - 24 g | Dietary Fiber - 5 g | Sugars - 5 g |Protein - 6 g
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon pepper seasoning blend, and lemon juice with an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until creamy. Add the ground almonds and beat for 10 seconds, or until combined.
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt and honey until combined.
Staying Hip with Halle
Wednesday, March 1 Porcupine Meatballs/Mashed Potatoes/Squash/Apple Pie
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.
Tip: Look for bags of washed and chopped kale in the produce section of your supermarket.
spoon of the almonds to a small plate, reserving for garnishing. Process the remaining almonds in a food processor or blender for 15 to 20 seconds, or until finely ground.
Dietary Exchanges 1 starch, 1/2 lean meat
Tuesday, Feb. 28 Chicken Alfredo with Penne Noodles/Broccoli & Cauliflower/Cookie/Fruit
EBT/SNAP accepted.
Ladle into soup bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
Dietary Exchanges 1 starch, 2 vegetable
Monday, Feb. 27 Chicken Wild Rice Soup/Ham & Cheese Sandwich /Crackers & Chips/Fruit
Friday, March 3 Ale Battered Shrimp/Ranch Fries/ Coleslaw/Fruit
cooking spray. Add the oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion and celery over medium-high heat until golden, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the Parmesan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the barley is cooked.
After the masterpiece I created last week, I’ll admit I’ve been in a writing slump. I was alarmingly proud of my article on Robert Irwin. My ending line = perfection. Forget humbleness, I was amazing. That was some high tier stuff; how am I supposed to top that? When I started writing for the newspaper, I received quite the amount of positive feedback, something that I owe to my dear readers. I’ve been asked, “how do you come up with
First off, I’d like to state that a lot of time and care goes into my news articles, especially when I conduct the interview myself. I feel a sense of commitment to the person I’m writing about. However, my column is a different story. Before starting my column, I noticed my proclivity of absorbing Internet nonsense. I was very good at keeping up with the trends. Instead of just annoying my mother with my chattering, I decided to expose my chattering to a larger fan base, and so Staying Hip with Halle was born. My column is widely influenced by my own personal experiences or content I find online. Tiktok, a social media site that shares short videos, has been a saving grace. There are plenty of mindless videos on TIktok, really showcasing Generation Z’s odd and complex humor, however, I can attest to the fact that there is some useful information. You just might have to dig for it. My early readers might remember my articles on Top Gun or the Coastal Grandmother. Those ideas
stemmed from Tiktok and other social media services. Once I find an idea I either use it in my column that week or save it for further down the line. I had that Robert Irwin idea in my back pocket since I started this column. I find that it’s largely based on gut feeling. When I have an idea, the format immediately clicks. If I don’t feel that same fire, I save the idea until the creative flow comes to me. Now, people have told me that it would take hours for them to write a column and that I must spend so much time on it. Sorry to burst your bubble, but that’s not exactly true. Before I continue on, I’d like to first say to my superiors, please don’t fire me. When I get an idea, I don’t start writing. I let that idea stew in my little head all week. I talk to myself a lot - possibly, a concerning amount. That’s how I write, by talking myself through it. The shower is great- that’s actually where I came up with this idea and generated most of my plot. I also pace. I have quite a large room, so I will pace back and forth. It’s almost as if I’m talking to an imaginary audience. I think this quirky and slightly neurotic trait comes from
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my time as a member of the Langdon speech team, where I practiced by myself with my script all the time. Once I’ve talked myself through it, the day before my article is due, I word vomit onto a Google document. It’s a mad dash of nonsense all created in my monstrosity of a brain. A lot of crazy stuff goes on upstairs. In about an hour and a half, voila, my column is born. I get paid to garbage dump my teenage gibberish onto a page, and people actually like it. It’s the best gig ever. It also helps that I am long winded. I don’t know how to write short. I had to fill out some scholarships recently where the essay had to be under 200 words; that’s my achilles heel. At this moment I’m at almost 650 words of craziness. I really don’t know how I do it. Once the floodgates are opened the tidal wave of absurdity can’t be stopped. I truly can’t believe I just admitted to talking to myself as well as how little time I actually spend sitting down physically writing this article. Joking aside, I do love my column. It’s like my brain child, so please keep reading it.
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Church
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From the Pastor's Desk: When what is good goes bad (Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7) By Sue Mackey
By Fr. Kurtis Gunwall
nation to make right again by grace what went wrong through sin. Sin and grace, grace and sin – that is the story the whole Bible tells. The opening chapters of Genesis tell us why things are the way they are. How is it that this world has such potential for beauty and goodness, yet there is so much blight and meanness? These chapters provide an explanation.
The first 3 chapters of Genesis are the prologue or preface to the Bible; they tell you what you’re in for if you continue on. In fact, these 3 chapters go straight to the very heart of the story the Bible tells: namely, God’s determi-
Genesis 1 and 2 tell of the beauty and harmony of nature, God, and humankind. Then there’s chapter 3, where what was at first so good goes so bad - when the beauty is blighted and sin sets in. I think we all have moments in our
lives when chapter 2 gives way to chapter 3 – when the “very good” is clouded over because sin sets in. It can be your favorite fishing lake spoiled by pollution when it’s no longer safe to eat the fish or to swim. It can be your favorite relative or some hero in your life caught up in crime, addiction, or infidelity. That transition from chapters 1 and 2 to chapter 3 is painful; when something or someone (even ourselves) you once saw as very good suddenly goes bad. Chapter 3 of Genesis ends with things in a sorry state. By their choice to live outside of God’s will, Adam and Eve got what they chose - life outside of God’s Garden, apart from God. Off they go, out the door, on their own.
End of prologue.
clothing, feeding, and loving him.
Well, not quite the end. In the last words of chapter 3, we find words of sheer grace from God. Adam and Eve’s sin had left them “naked and ashamed,” but as they headed out of the Garden, God “clothed them.” These chapters tell us that original goodness was spoiled by sin, but the final word is one of mercy, grace, and redemption.
Sounds like the end of Genesis 3 – and the whole rest of the Bible, too - God’s determination to make right again by grace what went wrong through sin. The God we worship is in the business of redeeming what has gone wrong, determined to make all things right for us and for all.
Seven-year-old David threw a tantrum, telling his mom he hated her and was leaving home. He trashed his room, stormed down the steps, and headed for the door. His mother offered him a jacket, which he refused. She offered him some brownies, which he accepted. He walked out the door and heard his mother say, “I love you.” In spite of all he’d done, his mother insisted on
Pastor Sue Mackey is a native North Dakotan and an ordained United Methodist minister. In her 43-year career, she has served United Methodist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations in the area, and now serves the Langdon Presbyterian Church (since 2012). She lives in rural Hampden, has 2 sons and 7 grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.
Obituaries tirement, Lewis and Mavis did some traveling across the U.S., including a trip across the southern U.S. with Mavis’ brother, Howard. He spent many days in his shop creating quilt racks, stools, desks, and smaller items and refurbishing antique furniture. He was lovingly teased about how he managed to keep all his fingers while farming, but upon retirement, the saw and planer shortened a couple!
Lewis Hursman
Services were held February 18, 2023, in Langdon, N.D., for Lewis Hursman, who died peacefully on February 13, 2023, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon where he had resided for 3 years due to dementia. Lewis John Hursman was born on November 3, 1935, in Newbre Township, Ramsey County, to John H. and Lucile (Schroeder) Hursman of rural Brocket, N.D. Lewis was baptized on May 17th, 1936, in the Lutheran Faith and confirmed on May 25, 1952. He grew up on the family farm, attending grade school in Newbre Township and Central High School in Devils Lake, N.D. Following high school, he attended the N.D. State School of Science in Wahpeton studying general mechanics. In July 1954, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. His basic training was in Fort Leonard, Mo., and then Gary AFB at San Marcos, Texas, where he trained as a helicopter mechanic. Following training he was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, until July 1956. He survived a helicopter crash, which he had been repairing with another mechanic. He was released from active duty and received an honorable discharge in 1962. Lewis and Mavis Hietala were united in marriage on June 29, 1957, at Grace Lutheran Church in Lakota, N.D. He worked for Nodak Electric in Devils Lake and also for his uncle at Ft. Benton, Mont. After their marriage, he worked on farms in the Devils Lake and Lakota area. They moved to Osnabrock in 1960 where he worked on the Carl Tollefson farm until he and Mavis started farming on their own in 1967. In 1979, Doug began farming alongside Lewis until he retired in 1998, upon which Doug continued the farming tradition. Lewis and Mavis moved to Osnabrock in 1989. Lewis was a member of the North Dovre Lutheran Church until its closure and then of Dovre Lutheran of Osnabrock. While a member of North Dovre, he served as deacon and other church offices. He served on the city council and as mayor of Osnabrock, the Osnabrock Community Development Board and the Good Samaritan Center advisory board. He was a member of the American Legion Post 164 of Osnabrock and the Langdon Eagles Aerie #3454. Lewis enjoyed camping and fishing trips with the family when the kids were young, most likely spending more time baiting their hooks than catching his own fish. Once the kids were grown, he continued his love of fishing without hearing, “Dad, help me…” ringing in his ears. After re-
As the grandchildren came along, he enjoyed their visits. We have photos of them yearly as they all piled onto grandpa’s lap. Even as they were too big to fit, they managed to still sit with him to the point of breaking the chair once! His eyes lit up with the birth of the great-grandchildren. He had a photo wall at the nursing home with their pictures and enjoyed each new one that was added. Their visits greatly brightened his days. Lewis was a lover of animals. He was never without a dog at his side, including Doug’s dog, Harley, and a favorite “Shop Cat” who loved to sit in his lap. His days at the nursing home were brightened by the kids’ dogs Lexie, Buddy, and Quigley. All had a special place in his lap getting head scratches. Lewis enjoyed having an adult beverage or two with friends in retirement. His shop became a gathering place where he and his friends swapped many stories and lots of laughter. A fond memory is of his favorite “Hursman salute” in response to a greeting, joke, or good ribbing. One thing he will always be remembered for was his smile, laugh and good nature. He loved to tease and be teased in return. The staff at the nursing home shared fond memories of trying to find him in his wheelchair. Lewis was always out cruising looking for trouble. One resident usually knew where he was and would point the way. Lewis was always trying to find a way to “break out” and return to the farm. He brought joy to many despite his memory loss, and even at the end, he still remembered his family and said “I love you” with a smile. Lewis finally broke free and regained his memory and use of his legs. We know he is in joyful reunion with family and friends who have gone before him. Surviving family members include his wife, Mavis, of Osnabrock; children: Deb (Rick) Vivatson of Cavalier, Doug Hursman of Langdon, Dawn (Steve) Faught of Amenia, N.D.; grandchildren: Allison (Nathan) of Fargo, Devin (Megan) of Langdon, Kelsey of Grand Forks, Koree (Jo) of Fargo and Kyle (Loren) of Amenia; great-grandchildren: Parker, William, Henry, Bailey, Madelyn, Brody and Landry; and sister Anita Menth of Detroit, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucile, and sisters Beatrice and Loretta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Hospice of the Red River Valley or the North Dovre Cemetery Fund. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
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Rita M. Dunnigan
Mass of Christian Burial was held February 20, 2023, in Walhalla, N.D., for Rita M. Dunnigan, 97, of Walhalla, who passed away February 14, 2023, at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla. Rita was born August 31, 1925, to Joseph and Mae (Schneider) Fischer near Mount Carmel, N.D. Growing up as the oldest of nine children, she developed her mothering skills at an early age. She attended school at Maida, N.D. On June 18, 1951, Rita married Raymond E. Dunnigan at Mt. Carmel. They lived and farmed in the Beaulieu area where they raised seven children, fully testing her mothering skills. Rita helped establish and was a leader for the area 4-H club. She was also a member of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Olga where she served on the Altar Society and taught religious education. She was a woman of strong faith and, after moving into Walhalla in 1992, was able to attend daily Mass. Rita always had a rosary handy and, in her later years, was often seen holding her rosary while walking the halls at Pembilier Nursing Center. She also enjoyed baking, gardening, and sewing. She is survived by her children: Debbie Hudson of Rolla, N.D., Nancy Dunnigan (Dave Koehser) of Minneapolis, Minn., Mary Saxowsky of West Fargo, N.D., Shirley Breimeier of Beulah, N.D., Edgar (Deanne) Dunnigan of Mcville, N.D.; daughters-in-law: Linda Dunnigan of Minto, N.D. and Bev Dunnigan of Walhalla; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Dorothy Soeby, Joe (Sharron) Fischer, Mary Werner, and Randy (Penny) Fischer. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond; sons: Dan and Earl Dunnigan; sonsin-law: Tim Hudson, David Saxowsky, and Wayne Breimeier; brothers: Bob, Hugh, and Larry Fischer; and sister Lois Hoffarth. Online condolences are available at www.askewfuneralhome.com .
Ole L.E. Olson
Funeral services were held February 21, 2023, in Langdon, N.D., for Ole L.E. Olson, 93, of Langdon, who passed away February 15, 2023, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon. Burial in the spring will be at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon. Ole LuVern Elmo Olson was born October 12, 1929, at the family farm in Loam Township to Ole E.M. and Helga (Bratlie) Olson. Ole graduated from Langdon High School in 1948 and started working at C.F. Ramage Garage as a bookkeeper and parts man. On December 28, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Welsh in Langdon, N.D. He started working for Farmers Union Oil Co. in February of 1953 as a bulk fuel truck driver, and then in 1970, he began employment with Gulf Oil Corp. When Gulf Oil Corp. moved out of the area in 1974, Ole started Olson Oil Co. In April 1977, he resumed employment with Farmers Union Oil until retiring in December of 1994. Ole and Marjorie were also rural mail carriers from 1982 to 2007. Ole had many interests: woodworking, gardening, photography, reading, going to threshing bees, doing jigsaw
puzzles, shopping, and listening to old time music. He thoroughly enjoyed decorating for holidays, both inside and outside his home, and passed on that tradition to his children. He and Marjorie were fortunate to be able to travel to see new places and visit family and friends. He loved spending time with his kids at all ages of their lives, be it berry picking, sledding, or having them as companions in his truck. That love of spending time with family continued with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of United Lutheran Church in Langdon and was the president of the church council in 1968 when the new church was built. Ole was presented with the Outstanding Handicap Citizen Award in 1970 by the governor of North Dakota and the Governor’s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped. Surviving are Ole’s children: Mary (Daniel) Lobato of Windsor, Colo., Nancy (Wayne) Coyle of Langdon, N.D., Linda (Donald) Heyd of LaMoure, N.D., Laura (Michael) Bisenius of Grand Forks, N.D., and Curtis Olson of Grand Forks, N.D.; grandchildren: Carrie (Jeremiah) Miller, Chad Coyle, Lisa (Dean) Hawley, Sara (Chris) Duplex, Daniel J. Lobato, Jamie (Amanda) Coyle, Matthew (Megan) Bisenius, Becky Heyd, David (Cassandra) Bisenius, Michelle (Jesse) Chavez, Andrea Bisenius; eighteen great-grandchildren; sister Helga (Dennis) Schuschke; sister-in-law Anna Olson; brother-in-law Jim Welsh; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Miss Kitty. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marjorie; and siblings: Andrew (Helen), Henry (Bernice), Erling (Anna Mae), Olin (Ethel), Lloyd (Elizabeth); Alda (Duaine) Raeder, Hans, and June (Howard) Marsden. Memorials can be made to United
Friday, February 24, 2023 - Page - A9 Lutheran Church, Langdon Prairie Health, Cavalier County Senior Meals and Services, and Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
Clifton Anderson
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Walhalla Assembly of God Church in Walhalla, N.D. for Clifton Anderson, 75, of Walhalla, who passed away February 15, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be held Friday, February 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Celebration of Life service at the church. Clifton “Clif” Anderson was born September 25, 1947, in Dickinson, N.D., to Clarence and Anna (Lovine) Anderson. He grew up in New England, N.D., and graduated from high school there. Clif attended Dickinson State College and earned his bachelor’s degree in education. Clif and Cheryl (Reiner) met while attending Dickinson State and were married on July 26, 1969. Clif held high school science, math, and driver education teaching positions in three North Dakota towns: South Heart, Linton, and Walhalla. He taught through most of the 1970s before leaving that profession. He then held several science-related jobs, including at the local ethanol plant,
Simplot, and the Cavalier Air Force Station as a civilian. He also did draft work for Mispa Manufacturing and helped build grain bins in the Walhalla area. Clif retired in October of 2011. He was active in the community distributing commodities and serving on the Pembilier Nursing Center board, Cavalier housing board, Ministerial Association of Walhalla (treasurer), as a Gideon, and as a deacon, song leader, and Sunday School teacher in his church. Clif enjoyed road trips, visiting with family and friends, playing Rook, fishing with his siblings, and helping others. Children were always a delight to Clif, and they, in turn, enjoyed his playfulness. He and Cheryl served together in church ministry throughout their marriage. Clif led community Bible studies, and he and Cheryl enjoyed ministering at three nursing homes. Clif touched many lives with his big smile, songbird whistling, and his strong Christian faith. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; children: Chad (Angela) Anderson, Cami (Tim) Downer, Cody (Denise) Anderson, and Cullen (Amy) Anderson; and grandchildren: Rose Anderson, Michael Anderson, Daisy Anderson, Steaphan (Meg) Downer, Callie Anderson, Harmony Downer, Brittany Anderson, Nathanial Anderson, Cassandra Anderson, Tabitha Anderson, Anthony Neglia, Noah Neglia, Darian (Abe) Murillo; great-grandchildren: Lenann Downer, Stella Neglia, Adrian Murillo, Addison Murillo; and siblings: Gil (Ann) Anderson, Sue (David) McKinley, Roger (Judy) Anderson, Linda Reish, Harlen Anderson, Arlene (Vern) Retzlaff, Gale (Diane) Anderson. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister Lillian Schraeder. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Gideons International. Online guestbook and obituary at www.askewfuneralhome.com.
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Views from the Borderland-Langdon
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Cont’d. From Page A1 -The right place at the right time was and that she might have to crawl across the road, so I helped her.” Nowatzki explained as she had found out that the woman had mobility problems and used a walker that she did not have with her. “They were both pretty lethargic, and it had me pretty worried,” Nowatzki described, and that’s when she made the phone call to 911. “At the moment they couldn’t send people out; the responders couldn’t make it.” For the next five hours Nowatzki, the couple and their cat, who they had just taken to the vet, stayed in the truck, which was slowly running out of gas. “I started and stopped the truck on and off to conserve the gas and conserve the heat,” Nowatzki said. At one point deciding to try and travel further, they made it about half a mile before they became stuck in the snow on the side of the highway. A semi had jackknifed three miles outside of Langdon on Hwy. 5 about five miles ahead of the trio, and the plows were working to clear a significantly large sized snow drift that made a wall across the highway. While they waited, the man expressed the worry he felt before Nowatzki came upon their car. “They told me that before I stopped, several cars had driven by, and they were becoming concerned for their lives at that point,” Nowatzki explained. The couple had a cell phone, but it had died, and they did not have a charger. Two payloaders along with two SUVs from the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department eventually made their way to the stranded vehicle. While they had to wait for hours for help, the group was rescued by Cavalier County Sheriff’s deputies at 11:00 p.m. with one gallon of fuel left and made the rest of the trip to Langdon. “It was surprisingly short. There was a four-vehicle convoy, and they all followed each other's lights back home,” Nowatzki explained. “It’s important to note their cat is also okay.” The elderly couple received medical care, and Nowatzki was taken home. She ran into the gentleman the next day while running errands.
“I thought I was a goner last night until you stopped that truck, you know?” he told her. Several cars had driven by the couple in the two hours before Nowatzki stopped. “That’s why he was covered in snow when I got there. He was trying to flag someone down. I almost cried,” Nowatzki said. Nowatzki said she’s glad she was stubborn enough to go to the art class in Cavalier. It put her in the right place at the right time. “God works in the most mysterious of ways,” Nowatzki said.
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SWEEEEEEP!!! Blades boys and girls total six weekend home wins By Jake Kulland The Langdon Blades Junior Gold and 19U girls hockey teams finally had a weekend when they both played at home the weekend of Feb. 1619. Both teams swept through three games each. The boys got a huge win over Crosby on Feb. 16 3-2, then beat Richland the next night 8-3, and wound up the weekend defeating Watford City 8-1 on Feb. 18. The girls had the same success, getting two wins in one day on Feb. 18 over Watford City 1-0 and Richland 5-0 then beating Crosby 8-0 on Feb. 19. The junior gold team finished their regular season schedule and clinched the top seed for the upcoming end of the year tournament to be held in Watford City March 2-4, and the girls still have one more game to play, versus West Fargo at Dakota Spirit Arena on Feb. 26, with their tourney also in Watford March 3-5. Feb. 18 was also senior day for both teams; Brady Regner, Alex Gellner, Brody Steinmetz, Gage Goodman, Ella Holkesvig and Kora Genrich were all recognized with their parents. The boys record is now 15-1-1-1 (the number being an overtime loss), and the girls is 11-3-1-1. Here is a recap of both teams' latest games: Junior Gold recap The Blades started their run with a game before one of the biggest crowds ever at Dakota Spirit Arena. It worked out that their game with Crosby was the only event going on that night, as the other levels of hockey had the night off, and both the Cardinals boys and girls basketball were off as well. The big crowd was treated to an outstanding game that was scoreless after the first period. The Comets got on the attack and scored two goals in the second before Langdon made its comeback. Rudy Moser scored unassisted just after the second Crosby score to make it 2-1 going into the third. The score stayed that way for what seemed like forever before Brody Steinmetz tied the game with just less than five minutes left on an assist from Ryan Henderson. With just under 90 ticks in regulation, Mason Romfo got a puck through the five-hole of Crosby goalie Easton Eriksmoen for the game winner on another assist from Henderson. Langdon outshot the Comets 55-37 with Blades goalie Dawson Hein coming up with 35 saves. Langdon had a little easier time with Richland the next night. Kartheek Chapara scored his first goal of the season midway through the first period, which seemed to get the rest of the team rolling. After the Rangers tied the game, the Blades answered with goals from Moser and Parker Rime. Llater, Romfo and Steinmetz each scored twice and Henderson once to round out the scoring. Romfo also got a playmaker with three assists with Moser next with two. Hein had 22 saves as the Blades also won the shots on goal 35-25.
Kennadee Cluchie scoring the first goal of her hat trick against Watford City on Feb. 18 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Ella Holkesvig reacts after scoring against Richland in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kora Gensrich scores against the Crosby Comets. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Banner Lundquist fires a shot at the net and bounces the puck off the goalie's stick. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Mason Romfo gets the puck past the Watford goalie for the final goal in the win on Feb. 18 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Alex Gellner sneaks the puck between the pipe and the goalie for a score against Watford City. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Rudy Moser scores the first goal of the day against Watford City in the Jr. Gold's win in Langdon on Feb. 18th. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kartheek Chapara attacks the Watford net and tries to get a shot past the goalie. Photo by Larry Stokke.
In their final home game of the season with the Oilers, everyone got into the scoring act. Romfo had two goals to give him a league leading 44 on the season. Goodman also had his first
Catelyn Goodman and Madelyn Crump did a fantastic job singing the National Anthem. Photo by Larry Stokke.
two goal game. Alex Gellner, Kaydn Hein, Rime and Moser each lit the lamp once. Romfo and Brady Regner each had three assists for playmakers, while Goodman had two. Hein needed just 16 saves for the win with the Blades outshooting the Oilers 6117. Girls 19U recap The Blades girls biggest game of the
weekend was their first one with Watford City on Feb. 18. It was a close, tight game from start to finish. Langdon got the only goal of the game 28 seconds into the second period when McKenna Schneider scored on an assist from Ella Holkesvig. They rode out the win from there. Outside of winning, the other good news is the Blades kept the pressure on all day with 39 shots on goal, including 15 in the third period. Jaelyn Buckman
stopped 22 shots for the win in net. Later that day, the Blades beat a good Richland team. Kenadee Cluchie led the way with the first hat trick of the year. It was one where she scored on goal in each period. Langdon also got goals from Schneider and Holkesvig with Graci Witzel getting a playmaker setting up three of the scores with three assists. Holkesvig had two assists, and Mya Hoffman and Schneider had one each. Langdon outshot
Richland 49-22 with 22 saves by Buckman. In their final game of the weekend versus Crosby, Schneider found the back of the net all day long, scoring a career high four goals in the 8-0 rout. Witzel put two pucks in the net and one apiece by Catelyn Goodman and Genrich. Leading in assists was Witzel - her second playmaker with three, McKenzie Regner with two and one
each from Schneider and Genrich. Buckman had six saves. Hoffman got some time in the net, saving three shots while playing the entire third period. The Blades had 64 shots on goal. For Buckman, she now has 11 league shutouts this season and a save percentage of .969, both leading the league by a lot.
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Cosley breaks all-time North Border boys basketball scoring record Eagles cruise to two easy wins over PRFL and M-P-B, are now 17-2 By Jake Kulland
It was a historic day for the North Border Eagles boys basketball program when they hosted Park River-Fordville-Lankin on Feb. 17. That was the night when senior guard TJ Cosley set the all-time scoring record for North Border Eagles basketball, breaking the record of Matt Greendahl. He got it done in the first half on a layup, which got him over 1,440 points for his great career. He has had a fantastic senior year, so far, averaging 25.8 points per game to lead the Eagles. Up next is a solid shot for him and senior teammate Ayden Stainbrook to both go over 1,500 career points. North Border crushed the Aggies on TJ's night, 71-45, then went down to Pingree on Feb. 18 for a rare meeting with Medina-Pingree-Buchanan, winning there 73-47. The wins put North Border's record to 17-2 overall, and they have moved up to being ranked seventh in the latest Class B boys basketball poll. They round out their regular season in Drayton versus DVE on Feb. 24 then at Midway-Minto in Midway Feb. 27. Here is a recap of their last two games: North Border 71, Park River-Fordville-Lankin 45 Outside of history being made, the Eagles actually had a slow start versus the Aggies, leading just 13-12 after the first quarter. Things changed dramatically in the second. North Border cranked up the offense and put up 56 points in the second and third frames combined to run away with the win. TJ Cosley had 35 points, going 14 of 25 from the field (hitting five 3-pointers), dished out six assists and had six steals. Ayden Stainbrook went for 20 points and also pulled down 13 rebounds. Avery Rosinski led PRFL with
13 points, while Mitch Shirek had eight boards.
had a team high 23 for North Border, while Kyle Thomas was 3 for 3 from 3-point line and 13 points. Plus, Grant Cosley scored 12 points and passed out seven assists. M-P-B's 6-foot-5 inch junior Rylen Wick led all scorers with 27. The Eagles also went to the line 28 times, one of their highest totals of the season, making 20 shots from the charity stripe.
NORTH BORDER 71, PARK RIVER-FL 45 PRFL --12 10 11 12 -- 45 NB --13 31 25 2 -- 71 North Border -- TJ Cosley 35, Ayden Stainbrook 20, Grayson Ohman 6, Kyle Thomas 6, Brody Berg 4 Park River-Fordville-Lankin -- Avery Rosinski 13, Mitch Shirek 9, Tanner Schramm 6, Leo Ramirez 4, Nevin Daley 4, Brennan Schramm 3, Owen Zikmund 2, Andrew Zikmund 2, Dylan Lien 2 Rebounds -- NB: 38 (Stainbrook 13, Thomas 6); PRFL: (Shirek 8) Assists -- NB: 21 (TJ Cosley 6, Stainbrook 5, Thomas, Grant Cosley 4); PRFL: 14 (O. Zikmund 4) Steals -- NB: 10 (TJ Cosley 6); PRFL: 5 Turnovers -- NB: 11; PRFL: 15 Field goal percentage -- NB: 28/61 (45.9%); PRFL: 19/53 (35/8%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 6/6 (100.0%); PRFL: 2/7 (28.6%) North Border 73, Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 47 It's not every day the Eagles play the Thunder and it not being Hatton-Northwood. The game with M-P-B was scheduled to be played in Jamestown for a Class B Day just before Christmas and got stormed out, so North Border made the trip to Pingree to make it up. The Eagles jumped out to a lead of 18-4 after one and 25-13 at halftime, but the Thunder made it tough from here, although North Border still won by 26.
TJ Cosley broke the North Border school record of 1441 points and finished the game with 35 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.
NORTH BORDER 73, MEDINA-PINGREE-BUCHANAN 47 NB --18 17 15 23 -- 73 MPB -- 4 9 12 22 -- 47 North Border -- TJ Cosley 23, Ayden Stainbrook 19, Kyle Thomas 13, Grant Cosley 12, Grayson Ohman 3, Cody Eisenbeis 2, Daniel Dummer 1 Medina-Pingree-Buchanan -- Rylen Wick 27, Chase Ova 8, Josh Moser 8, Sawyer Wanzek 4, Roper Foerderer 2 Rebounds -- NB: 36 (Stainbrook 20, TJ Cosley 6); MPB: 29 (Wick 6, Wanzek 5) Assists -- NB: 114 (G. Cosley 7, TJ Cosley 4); 9 (Wick 3) Steals -- NB: 7 (Thomas, TJ Cosley 3); MPB: 5 Turnovers -- NB: 13; MPB: 10 Field goal percentage -- NB: 24/48 (50.0%); MPB: 17/61 (27.9%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 20/28 (71.4%); MPB: 8/12 (66.7%)
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Ayden Stainbrook pulled down a herculean 20 rebounds on the day for the Eagles and had 19 points. TJ Cosley
Daniel Dummer blocks a shot from an Aggie player. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Ayden Stainbrook slams down a dunk in his 20 point game against PRFL. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Grayson Ohman lays in a right hand lay up for one of his six points on the night in the win over PRFL Aggies. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kyle Thomas drains a shot from the top of the key against PRFL. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Jake’s Take on Sports - of course - after our press deadline. We are well aware that we have many readers in Cardinal Country but also have many from the Sarles, Edmore and Hampden areas that have family and school ties with the Cougars, which is now a basketball co-op between Rolla and Rolette. We wish both teams the best of luck. Whoever wins, a winning streak will be broken, as the Lady Cards had won 15 games in a row and the Cougars had 11 going into the championship match up.
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Lady Cards one win away from sixth straight State B berth As we roll this week, the LangdonEdmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team is in the championship game of the Region 4 Girls Basketball Tournament once again this year. The Lady Cards had two impressive wins so far over North Star and Four Winds-Minnewaukan and will play the North Prairie Cougars for the region title on Feb. 23, which is
North Border unfortunately had their season come to an end in the Region 2 Tournament, losing to May-Port-C-G in the opening round. The Eagles saw their year end with a respectable record of 12-11, and we give a tip of the cap to seniors Addi Brown and Kierra Helland on great basketball careers for North Border. Thompson and Grafton were in the Region 2 title game on Feb. 23 at press time. The State Class B Girls Basketball Tournament is March 2-4 at the MSU-Dome in Minot. We will have Cards or Cougars games throughout
the tourney on 95-7 My FM and myborderland.com. Cardinals to have boys basketball senior night Feb. 24, with home region play-in game on the line; Cosley sets Eagles all-time scoring record While girls basketball is nearing an end of their postseason, boys basketball is just about to get started. The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals will have their senior night on Feb. 24. Jack Romfo, Markus Kingzett, Nathan Kitchin and Mason Christianson will be recognized along with their parents. The game for the Cards that evening is a big one versus the Lakota Raiders. It appears that the winner of the game will host a Region 4 Boys play-in game on Feb. 27, and it’s also looking like they will be the eighth and ninth seeds, so they will play back-to-back on Feb. 24 and 27. It should be a fun couple of nights. The North Border Eagles have long since clinched a bye into the Region 2 Boys Basketball Tournament. They
finish somewhere in the top three with two regular season games to play, both on the road. The Eagles TJ Cosley set quite the milestone for North Border, setting the all-time scoring record for the program on Feb. 16 in Pembina. He went over 1,444 points, which broke the record of the great Matt Greendahl. He and Ayden Stainbrook both have an opportunity to get 1,500 career points, which would be saying something for two players on the same team. State junior gold and 19U hockey tournaments ready to go March 2-4 in Watford City Something different has happened for NDAHA hockey tournaments this year. The Junior Gold and 19U girls state tourneys will be held at the same venue for the first time, in Watford City, at the Roughrider Center March 2-5. This should increase the crowds for both teams. The Langdon Blades Junior Gold team clinched the top seed in their tourney, and they will play at 7:30 p.m. on March 2-4, as they look for their first ever title. The girls had one more game to play
on their regular season schedule, so we weren’t sure where they would play at press time. They should be somewhere in the top four. Ryan Bachman will be out in Watford for coverage of both tournaments on KNDK 1080 and online through myborderland.com. Best of luck to both teams! Moonlighters Snowmobile Club to have their annual run Feb. 25; Hard Times back on stage We will go out with mentioning that the Moonlighters Snowmobile Club is having their annual fun run on Feb. 25 with the hub site being At The Hop Bar and Grill in Langdon. As in years past, there are two $1,000 prizes to be given out, along with several door prizes. Hard Times is ready to play that night, so we hope everyone comes out to support the Moonlighters and have a great time. The forecast looks perfect to put some miles on the sleds. “See ya!” next week!
Cards boys get 8th win of season over Griggs-Midkota, lose at H-WC By Jake Kulland
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball team was getting down to the last couple of games on their regular season schedule when they hosted the Griggs-Midkota Titans in Langdon on Feb. 17 then made the long trip to Harvery to play the Harvey-Wells County Hornets on Feb. 18. The Cards got a nice 54-43 win over G-M then played a solid first half but lost to H-WC 77-55. Overall, the Cardinals are now 8-12 on the season and 4-6 in Region 4 games. They have one more game on their schedule before the postseason, and it's a big one at home versus the Lakota Raiders on Feb. 24. This game will determine if they will get a home play-in game to the Region 4 Tournament. The Lakota game will also be senior night for the Cards, as they will recognize their seniors: Markus Kingzett, Jack Romfo, Nathan Kitchin and Mason Christianson along with their parents. Here is a recap of their last two games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 54, Griggs-Midkota 43 The Cards fell behind 8-2 early to G-M, which is a basketball co-op between the Griggs County Central and Midkota schools. From there, the Cardinals
took flight, going on a 19-4 run with six different players scoring. The Titans would fire back with Langdon-Edmore-Munich leading by only four points at the half, 30-26. The second half would see the Cards go to the free throw line 25 times, making 14. That would be enough for the win. Rayce Worley brought the crowd to its feet with a slam dunk to put an exclamation point on the victory. Langdon-Edmore-Munich had their biggest lead at 54-38 late in the fourth quarter. Worley led the team with 15 points, followed by Nick Kingzett with 11. Romfo had seven boards, and Kingzett and Cody Amble each had three assists. Griggs-Midkota was led by Carter Spitzer with 15 points, all on five 3-pointers. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 54, GRIGGS-MIDKOTA 43 GM -- 14 12 8 9 -- 43 LEM -- 21 9 12 12 -- 54 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Rayce Worley 15, Nick Kingzett 11, Jack Romfo 8, Cody Amble 7, Jayden Lee 6, Tanner McDonald 4, Levi Swanson 3
Griggs-Midkota -- Carter Spitzer 15, Eli Larson 8, Latrell Rainey 8, Wyatt Spickler 6, Kyle Johnson 4, Will Spickler 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 32 (Romfo 7, Worley 6, Kingzett 5); GM: 28 Assists -- LEM: 13 (Amble, Kingzett 3); GM: 10 Steals -- LEM: 12 (Worley, Kingzett 4); GM: 5 Turnovers -- LEM: 8; GM: 15 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 18/47 (38%); GM: 17/51 (33%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 15/28 (54%); GM: 3/8 (38%)
H-WC, and guard Tate Grossman was ready; he scored 17 first half points on his way to a game high 29. The key was the third quarter. The Cards trailed by just eight at 36-28 at the half, but Grossman went on another scoring binge with 12 points in the third frame. H-WC outscored Langdon-Edmore-Munich 23-10 to make it 59-38 after three. The Cards did have some good things happen in the fourth quarter. Rayce Worley scored 12 points, Mason Christianson hit a 3-pointer, and Nathan Kitchin scored a basket on his birthday.
Harvey-Wells County 77, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 55 Rumor has it that this was the first time a Cardinals boys basketball team had played at Harvey since the 1980's, back in the North Star conference days. The Cards traded baskets with the Hornets for much of the first half, holding a couple of first quarter leads. It was senior day for
Worley had 23 points and was the only Cardinal in double figures. After Grossman's 29, Gabe Allmaras scored 18, and Brock Fike hit five 3-pointers, four in the fourth quarter to finish with 15. Noah Ziegler sparked the Hornets with nine points off the bench. HARVEY-WELLS COUNTY 77, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 55
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Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Rayce Worley 23, Jack Romfo 8, Cody Amble 8, Levi Swanson 6, Jayden Lee 3, Mason Christianson 3, Nick Kingzett 2, Nathan Kitchin 2 Harvey-Wells County -- Tate Grossman 29, Gabe Allmaras 18, Brock Fike 15, Noah Ziegler 9, Keaton Keller 2, Teagan Tipton 2, Kayl Sieg 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 33 (Romfo, Amble, Kingzett 6); HWC: 27 (Grossman 10, Allmaras 7) Assists -- LEM: 14 (Kingzett 5, Amble 4); HWC: 11 (Grossman 4) Steals -- LEM: 3 (Amble 2); HWC: 7 (Grossman 4) Turnovers -- LEM: 12; HWC: 5 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 22/61 (36%); HWC: 33/63 (52%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 6/10 (60%); HWC: 0/3 (0%)
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WRESTLING The North Dakota State Wrestling Tournament was held Feb. 16-18 at the FargoDome. Pembina County North took 8th place in the State B Duals. Individual wrestling results include: Girls Marlie Stremick, 3rd place, 115 lbs. Boys Logan Werner, 3rd place 113lbs. Carson Brown, 5th place, 138 lbs.
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Pembina County North Head Coach Coach Mitch Greenwood pictured at the State Wrestling Tournament. Greenwood was named Region 3 Coach of the Year.
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Eagles girls win play-in to Region 2 Tourney, lose in first round North Border ends season with a 12-11 record By Jake Kulland
The North Border Eagles girls basketball team just missed getting a bye into the Region 2 Girls Basketball Tournament held in Grand Forks on
Feb. 20-23. The Eagles hosted a playin game to the tourney, beating Midway-Minto 44-22 on Feb. 17 in Pembina. They then advanced to Grand
Forks as the number six seed but lost in the first round to third seeded MayPort-C-G 63-25. That loss ended the Eagles season with a record of 12-11.
Seniors Addi Brown and Kierra Helland wrapped up their basketball careers for North Border, and they were thanked for their great dedication to
Emma McMillian each had seven for the Mustangs. NORTH BORDER 44, MIDWAY-MINTO 22 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 13, Addi Brown 9, Taelyn Dunnigan 9, Kierra Helland 7, Keira Moore 4, Jaelyn Johnson 2 Midway-Minto -- Maddy Korynta 7, Emma McMillian 7, Megan Johnson 5, Addy Hefta 3, Elle Brueckner 2 Rebounds -- NB: 27 (Brown, Helland, Moore 5); MM: 24 Assists -- NB: 14 (Fraser 4, Helland, Moore 3) Steals -- NB: 11 (Moore 5, Dunnigan 3) Turnovers -- NB: 11; MM: 20 Field goal percentage -- NB: 15/46 (32.6%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 9/10 (90.0%); MM: 1/2 (50%) North Border 63, May-Port-C-G 25 (First round Region 2 game) Not a lot of positive things happened when the Eagles met the Patriots, who are ranked sixth in the state. The Eagles scored just eight points in the first half. MPCG built a 35-8 advantage at the half, which was too much to overcome for North Border. The Eagles would make just six field goals the whole night, only getting off 30 shot attempts. Like they have all season, they got to the free throw line 19 times, making 12.
the program. Eagles head coach Patrick Dunnigan was asked about some thoughts on the season overall, and he said, "I am proud of the Lady Eagles and the season they had. The whole team atmosphere grew through the year. The girls were competitive and never gave up working until the end. The girls, Coach Beattie and myself are very thankful for the fan and community support throughout the year." Here is a recap of the Eagles last two games of the season: North Border 44, Midway-Minto 22 (Region 2 Play-in Game) This game got off to a slow start for both teams; each had trouble making shots with the score tied at a four all deadlock after the first quarter. The key to the Eagles win was the second quarter. Jenna Fraser hit two 3-pointers, and Taelyn Dunnigan had five points to help give North Border a 21-9 halftime lead. They slowly pulled away in the second half for the win. Fraser had 13 points to lead all scorers, followed by Dunnigan and Addi Brown with nine apiece. Brown, Moore and Kierra Helland each had five of the Eagles 27 rebounds. Fraser had four assists, and Moore picked five steals. Maddy Korynta and
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Taelyn Dunnigan had seven points to lead the Eagles, who had no one make double figures. She also had eight rebounds. Rylee Satrom had 22 points and Raina Strom 14 for the Pats. MAY-PORT-C-G 62, NORTH BORDER 25 NB -- 4 4 3 14 -- 25 MPCG -- 16 19 22 6 -- 63 North Border -- Taelyn Dunnigan 7, Addi Brown 5, Jenna Fraser 5, Kierra Helland 3, Kate Bjonstad 2, Keira Moore 2, Jaelyn Johnson 1 May-Port-C-G -- Rylee Satrom 22, Raina Satrom 14, Raegan Zerface 10, Danica Hanson 5, Maysa Larson 4, Kathryn Bradner 4, Alli Stromsett 2, Hudson Zerface 2 Rebounds -- NB: 21 (Dunnigan 8, Moore, Helland 4); MPCG: 29 Assists -- NB: 4 Steals -- NB: 4 (Helland, Dunnigan 2) Turnovers -- NB: 23; MPCG: 8 Field goal percentage -- NB: 6/30 (20.0%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 12/19 (63.2%); MPCG: 0/2 (0.0%)
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The Langdon Eagles Club held a Burger Night Fundraiser for the Langdon 19U girls hockey team on Friday, Feb. 17. The team had a bake sale, free will donations, and meat raffle, which helped raise money for warm-ups and 2022-2023 season costs. The fundraiser brought in $2,000, including from the bake sale and donations; the total wasn’t in for the burgers at press time. The Langdon Locker donated the burger patties and Simplot donated the French fries.
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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On January 31, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Stanley Dick called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Dick asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Josh Plummer, Maintenance, met with the commissioners to discuss installing key pad locks on the vault/storage room doors. David Zeis made a motion to approve the installation of key pad locks on the vault/storage room doors, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Greg Fetsch, Sheriff, and Shane Gallagher, Chief Deputy Sheriff, met with the commissioners and reviewed their department year-end report. David Zeis made a motion, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, to re-appoint Stephanie Welsh to the NVHSZ board, motion carried. The commissioners decided it will be mandatory for the motor grader operators to be present at the County Township Officers Association meeting. Date for the meeting has not yet been set. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, and Evan Estenson, Road Foreman, met with the commissioners. Comp time balances were reviewed. There was discussion on whether seasonal parttime snowplow operators should be paid their monthly guaranteed salary if they are out of the area. Nick Moser made a motion to deduct one-half of the monthly salary guarantee if a seasonal snowplow operator is out of the area for two consecutive weeks and no salary if the operator is out of the area for four consecutive weeks, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Estenson discussed a snowplow driver that was injured on the job and it was decided to continue to pay the operator the monthly guaranteed salary. Greg Goodman informed the commissioners that Dan Fischer is working on the engineering specs for the Langdon shop and that he will run it by the State’s Attorney before advertising for bids. There was discussion on adding specs for floor heat for the Langdon shop. There was also discussion on options for the Vang shop. Funding options for the shop(s) were discussed. Angelo Mondragon, State’s Attorney, met with the commissioners and reviewed the proposed blading contract for townships and cities. There was discussion on how to handle the $10/hour for blading that has been transferred from Road & Bridge Fund into the R&B Equipment Replacement Fund in the past. Greg Goodman made a motion to transfer 8% of amounts paid for blading contracts to the Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Cindy Stremick, Treasurer, met with the commissioners to review fund balances and interest
rate investment options. It was decided to invest the following amounts: $1,500,000.00 from County General Fund; $1,500,000.00 from Prairie Dog Fund; $500,000 from ARPA (COVID Recovery) Fund. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to invest $1,500,000.00 in a 12 month CD at Horizon Financial Bank, $1,500,000.00 in a 12-month CD at Choice Bank, and $500,000.00 in a 12-month CD at Farmers & Merchants State Bank, seconded by David Zeis. Motion was amended to add that the 12-month CD at Horizon Financial Bank would be pending a Pledge of Securities being received and approved from Horizon Financial Bank, amended motion seconded by David Zeis. A roll call vote was taken: David Zeis-No; Nick Moser-No; Austin Lafrenz-Yes; Stanley Dick-No. Greg Goodman abstained due to a conflict of interest. Motion failed 3 to 1. Nick Moser made a motion to invest $1,500,000.00 in a 12-month CD at Choice Bank; and $2,000,000.00 in 12-month CD’s at Horizon Financial Bank, pending a Pledge of Securities being received and approved from Horizon, seconded by David Zeis. A roll call vote was taken: Nick Moser-Yes; Austin Lafrenz-No; David Zeis-No; Stanley Dick-No. Greg Goodman abstained due to a conflict of interest. Motion failed 3 to 1. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to invest $3,500,000.00 in 12-month CD’s at Horizon Financial Bank, pending a Pledge of Securities being received and approved from Horizon, seconded by Nick Moser. A roll call vote was taken with all voting “Yes”. Greg Goodman abstained due to a conflict of interest. Motion carried 4 to 0. David Zeis made a motion to approve an Agreement to Defer Payment of Principal and Interest for the Pembina Gorge Foundation CDBG Loan, deferring payments to September 15, 2023, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion, seconded by Greg Goodman to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: COUNTY GENERAL $148,796.34 | JANUARY PAYROLL NDSU EXT $3,476.00 |JANUARY PAYROLL NVHSZ $118,003.70 | JANUARY PAYROLL VSO $1,377.50 | JANUARY PAYROLL R&B $46,540.00 | JANUARY PAYROLL WEED $3,596.63 | JANUARY PAYROLL CAVALIER COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE $5.00 | R&B MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $275.16 | SS VISA $297.30 | SS/NVHSZ VISA $1,047.17 | NVHSZ VERIZON WIRELESS $1,406.66 | SS/NVHSZ ALL EMBRACING HOME CARE $21,138.63 | NVHSZ NICK MOSER $189.95 | COMM
R. SCOTT STEWART $55.00 | STATE'S ATTY THE BORDERLAND PRESS $98.00 | GEN THE BORDERLAND PRESS $77.70 | COMM MORGAN PRINTING, INC. $246.10 | COMM SHILICE LARSEN $1,000.00 | STATE'S ATTY OLSON & ASSOCIATES $340.00 | SS/GEN THOMPSON'S GLASS & PAINT CO. $3,520.00 | MAINT LEEVERS FOODS $24.73 | AUD SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS $850.00 | TREAS ND CLERK OF COURT ASSOCIATION $100.00 | CLERK ND COUNTY RECORDERS ASSOCIATION $200.00 |REC ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $559.30 | GEN/R&B BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $540.63 | GEN/WEED MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $3,806.14 | GEN/R&B PARAMOUNT PLANNING GROUP, LLC $15,000.00 | EMG MGR MOCIC $100.00 | SHERIFF CORDICO, INC $1,999.00 | SHERIFF D & B MOTORS $234.19 | SHERIFF MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES $50.00 | DISP THE BORDERLAND PRESS $141.00 | DISP HACTC $2,542.00 | SHERIFF HACTC $39.53 | SHERIFF ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $186.56 | SHERIFF ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES $400.00 | SHERIFF CARQUEST OF LANGDON $425.26 | R&B KLJ ENGINEERING LLC $3,472.28 | HB1505/R&B OHMA ELECTRIC LLC $1,471.14 | R&B DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION $343.29 | R&B NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER $67.88 | R&B SIGN IT $450.00 | R&B FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE $4,101.67 | R&B WALHALLA BUILDING CENTER $7.99 | R&B JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $819.08 | R&B TIM DOWNS $139.51 | R&B ND STATE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS $1,621.48 | E-911 POLAR COMMUNICATIONS $373.70 | E-911 BAILEY REISER $30.00 | NDSU EXT. BAILEY REISER $663.23 | NDSU EXT. XEROX CORPORATION $183.28 | NDSU EXT. NDSU EXT $13,160.48 | NDSU EXT. THE BORDERLAND PRESS $49.00 | NDSU EXT. KATIE HENRY $30.00 | NDSU EXT. CURTIS STEINOLFSON $26.00 | VSO THE BORDERLAND PRESS $172.00 | VSO MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $327.03 | WEED OTTER TAIL POWER CO $53.73 | WEED ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $260.13 | SS NDACO RESOURCES GROUP, INC $35.00 | SS ARAMARK $94.54 | SS JILL DENAULT $155.77 | NVHSZ KIM RUDE $38.52 | NVHSZ INTOXIMETERS, INC $100.00 | SHERIFF TR At 11:30 a.m., Austin Lafrenz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Stanley Dick – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor
Langdon City Commission
Rescheduled Regular Meeting | February 21st, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard. Department heads present Jason Busse, Tom Beauchamp, Chelsea Graber. Also, present Shannon Duerr – JDA, Sarah Hinnenkamp-Borderland Press, Quentin Wenzel and RoxAnne Hoffarth- City Auditor. L. Henry called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance. J. Nowatzki to proceed later. Approval of Minutes: D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on January 23rd, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carries. Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: L. Henry reported the street crew will be cleaning main street this evening. Fire Department: No report. Water and Sewer: J. Busse had a sewer repair last week on 10th Street. Sanitation: T. Beauchamp presented the annual report to the commission. Activity Center: C. Graber reported the A/C rates will be going up at the beginning of April and they now have pickleball and badminton to offer. The Toy Show was very well attended. Police Department: No Report. Auditors Report: R. Hoffarth explained year-end report. Year-end transfers include zeroing out the Street fund of $2829.75 to Street Equipment Reserve; Sanitation fund of $3759.12 to Sanitation Reserve; transferring from Tax Relief to zeroing out A/C fund of $28147.03 and Forestry fund of $320.00. Also, to clean up old Debt Service funds to General Fund. L. Henry made the motion to make year-end transfers and to approve the year-end budget report. Seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries. Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering – Andrew will be here on Monday, February 27th to proceed with the citywide street project and underground project. New Business JDA Request- Shannon Duerr present to request $10000 to be granted to the Park Board for the baby pool renovation loan. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the $10000 grant, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carries. Building Permits - #5349 First Baptist Church, #5350 Zachery Schaefer – C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carries. 99308 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 80.32 99307 MONEY MOVERS INC. | 10.50 99306 ND STATE TAX COMMISSIONER | 1056.78 99292-99305 CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD | 1373.85 82481-82510 Payroll and Liab. | 50,410.08 60217 CAVALIER COUNTY JDA | 2500.00 60218 MOONLIGHTERS SNOWMOBILE & OHV CLU | 3000.00 60219-60223 Payroll and Liab. | 861.45 60224 PETTY CASH CITY HALL | 200.00 60225 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | 242.17 60226 C & M MARKETING | 150.00 60227 CARQUEST OF LANG-
DON | 207.80 60228 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER | 20960.67 60229 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP. | 287.13 60230 CHELSEA GRABER | 94.01 60231 COREY SCHNEIDER | 19.69 60232 DAHL TRUCKING PLUS | 1297.64 60233 DARIN KAERCHER | 888.16 60234 DOCU SHRED, INC | 41.16 60235 DOLLAR GENERAL-REGIONS 410526 | 107.55 60236 ERLING’S OIL CO | 84.54 60237 FARMER’S UNION OIL CO | 8576.12 60238 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK | 3019.21 60239 HEIDI LOLMAUGH | 98.01 60240 HIWAY LAUNDRY | 193.20 60241 JENSON AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING | 230.00 60242 KATHLEEN KELSEY | 500.00 60243 LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | 514.23 60244 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | 451.34 60245 LEEVERS FOODS | 10.18 60246 MAR-KIT LANDFILL | 1920.50 60247 MFOA OF ND | 30.00 60248 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS | 136.52 60249 MIKKELSEN BROTHERS | 1375.00 60250 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 50.00 60251 NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES | 475.00 60252 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC | 11.90 60253 OTTERTAIL POWER CO. | 5486.35 60254 POWERPLAN | 372.26 60255 QUENTIN BRUCE WENZEL, PC | 1425.00 60256 SANITATION PRODUCTS | 2710.00 60257 THE BOARDERLAND PRESS | 64.65 60258 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | 1178.04 60259 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. |761.36 60260 VERIZON WIRELESS | 292.19 60261 WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATE SERVIC |14358.30 60262 WITZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2846.00 60263 WORKFORCE SAFETY AND INSURANCE | 14040.19 60264-60271 Payroll and Liab | 2779.76 60272 CAVALIER COUNTY JDA | 24999.99 60273-60275 Payroll and Liab | 17,003.93 60276 C & M MARKETING | 3628.00 60277 CHAMPION MEDIA, LLC | 71.00 60278 EAGLES | 927.00 60279 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 | 5321.97 60280 GERRELLS SPORTS CENTER | 50.00 60281 KNDK | 252.00 60282 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 2490.61 60283 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRIN | 297.00 Review and Approval of Bills: L. Henry made the motion to approve all bills, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries. Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting. Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor
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A Brush with the Bunch - Oil pastels By Hilary Nowatzki
This week, the Brush Bunch welcomed a special visitor, Jillayne Hanson, to teach us a class in oil pastels. Mary Ellen Kirking was kind enough to open up her beautiful home in Cavalier for us to use as a work space. This also helped shorten Jillayne’s commute from Minnesota. Jillayne is primarily a self-taught artist, but always having had a passion for art, she completed a commercial art degree at St. Paul College where she studied life-drawing, composition, perspective, color, and art history. Throughout her life she has worked in several different mediums including pastels, acrylic and oil paints, watercolors, ink, and pencil - just to name a few. She has had over 300 pieces of work shown and sold throughout local and regional galleries across Minnesota.
After completing their base layer of oil pastels, Laurel Brusseau (left) and Sylvia Moore (right) brainstorm on how to bring out the finer details in their works. Photo by Mary Ellen Kirking.
She illuminates a variety of subject materials in her work such as skyscapes, wildlife, portraits, and landscapes - which was what we created
in the class she taught us Tuesday. Each of us rowdy Brush Bunch members were given a reference photo of a beautiful lake with trees in the background and a sunset filled with vivid warm colors that reflected upon the waters. We were all allowed to crop the photo in any way we would like to present it in our own work. We were also encouraged to use bright colors that may not be on the reference photo but would make the composition pop regardless. This was fine by us all. As most know, artists love to break the rules anyways, especially Leo Beauchamp. To be honest, I was nervous about using pastels. Throughout all of my own studies it’s a medium I’ve avoided like the plague. Personally, I stay too constrained and precise with my own work, which is not always a good thing.
Jillayne (standing) explains the first steps in creating our compositions with oil pastels. Photo by Mary Ellen Kirking.
the middle (bad composition idea). These blocks helped us create a light under-drawing to help guide where we wanted our colors. Then, the real fun started. We were encouraged to use the complimentary color of whatever shade we wanted to end with as our base layer. This may seem conflicting, as complimentary colors are the colors completely opposite of one another (blue/orange, red/green, yellow/ purple) - none of which really seem to ever match in my opinion. The end result truly surprised me. Once we got brave enough to really lay the layers on, our landscapes transformed into bright, vivid, alluring works. Our group loved the change up from our usual
Tuesday routine in Walhalla, and we are hoping to do more similar classes. I also hope Jillayne pays us a visit once again in the future! Her guidance helped me loosen up a lot and be more free with my hand - something that is important for every artist. I hate pink. I really do. Pink never did anything wrong to me. I just don’t like it. Can you believe I threw the brightest pink into my sky after watching Jillayne work with her vivid colors for a few moments… and I absolutely loved it! This class helped us all keep an open mind and a loose hand. Thanks for visiting, Jillayne! If anyone is interested in seeing Jillayne’s work, you can visit her website at www.artbyjillayne.com.
Jillayne started off with the basics, such as drawing a graph consisting of odd numbers of blocks on our sheet to keep our horizon line out of
Photo by Larry Stokke.