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Letter from the Publisher Page 4 Letter from the Editor Page 4 “New Year, New You” with Sara Goodman in The Morning Run Page 4 A Miracle Named Moose Page 5 Donors ‘Take’ All Seats at the Walla Theatre Page 5 High School Students Compete in Drone Challenges Page 6 Jake’s Take On Sports Page 7
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Friday, January 14, 2022
Volume 1, Number 1
New Political Boundaries Affect Cavalier, Pembina Counties
By Shanda Christianson In November, the North Dakota State Legislature held a special session to finalize the redistricting lines for the state. The previous District 10 has been split into District 19 and District 9. State Senator Janne Myrdal, who is serving in the legislature and was
elected in the previous District 10, said new lines are drawn after the census every 10 years, and the population determines how the political districts are reorganized. There are 47 districts in North Da-
kota. The new District 19 includes all of Pembina County, the easternmost part of Cavalier County, and the northern part of Walsh County. The new District 9 is divided into two sections: 9B, which includes the majority of Cavalier County, the majority
of Towner County, and part of northern Rolette County and 9A, which includes the southern part of Rolette County. Myrdal said the redistricting happens cont’d. on page 2
Teen Musher Takes on the Jr. Iditarod by Sarah Hinnenkamp
In the Robinson house, the Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska is their Big Game. They watch the ceremonial start and they cheer for their favorite mushers – they even have a fantasy team.
gear, and her trip to Alaska – meeting an overall goal of $8,000. Eva grew up on a sled; when she was 2 and her twin sisters were 7 months old, her parents owned a team of Alaskan Malamutes.
“That’s just my race,” said 15-year-old Eva Robinson from Cavalier. Now the teen is looking forward to competing in her own Big Game dream: the Jr. Iditarod in Alaska. The Jr. Iditarod is designed as a long-distance dog sled race, instead of a sprint or a speed race. It prepares seasoned mushers under the age of 18 for the much longer Iditarod race.
Musher Eva Robinson with Dream, one of the pups born into Eva’s kennel. Dream’s parents are Cocoa and Jayce, an Iditarod veteran. Submitted photo.
Sixteen mushers will compete in the Jr. Iditarod starting Feb. 26. All but two hail from Alaska – a competitor from Wisconsin and Robinson, who has had this race in her sights since she was 5. Eva is used to carrying the state. North Dakota has recreational mushers, but Eva’s is the only competitive racing kennel currently listed in the state. “It’s lonely but actually really fun. Not many people know my name; they say ‘Hey, North Dakota’s here!” Eva said. “It’s a huge honor to be able to represent our state in Wisconsin and Minnesota – definitely a lot of North Dakota pride there.” To fund her Jr. Iditarod dream, Eva launched Eva Diva Puppy Snacks at age 8. She and her family traveled to trade shows around the region, including shows in Langdon, selling her homemade dog treats. Some buyers said they were impressed she was still at it years later, and at every show, she sold out of product. She raised more than $1,000 per year to fund her dogs, her
Her dad trained them to pull a sled by starting on a bicycle. “We look back and think, ‘Oh goodness, what were we thinking?’ We were just so new at this,” said Katt Robinson, Eva’s mom. Recreational mushing became a family activity. They mushed, made a camp, drank hot chocolate, played in the snow, and went home. Those experiences planted a dream that didn’t take long to sprout. Within a few years, Eva had 16 sled dogs – all Alaskan husky mutts, which are hard-pulling, strong and fast dogs. All except three came from the same bloodline, with most coming from Alaska with the bloodlines of sled
Robinson with Corgi. Photo by Larry Stokke
dogs going back generations. Some have run the Iditarod. “Racing is a chance to bond with the dogs and test our abilities,” Eva said. “This is a chance to connect with my community. There aren’t a lot of mushers out there anymore and a little competition is a little fun.” Eva started her trek to Alaska at the beginning of January, traveling with her dad and all 16 dogs. The race starts Feb. 26, but this time allows Eva and the dogs to acclimate to Alaskan conditions. The race is 150 miles. Mushers will travel 75 miles to Yentna Station Roadhouse, complete a mandatory 10-hour layover for rest, and then
race 75 miles back to the finish line. Katt Robinson said the race starts at 10 a.m., and usually competitors will start crossing the finish line by 5 p.m. the next day, though it depends on weather and trail conditions. During the layover, Eva will feed the dogs, massage them, change their booties, and allow them to rest. “I’ll get about an hour of sleep and maybe a granola bar,” Eva said. Eva has looked forward to being in the mushing capital of the U.S., but she thinks it will be a bit of a culture shock for her and her dog team to be around that kind of community. The Robinsons have made connections in Alaska, and the mushing community is excited to host the North Dakota guests. “It’s competition, but it’s friendly competition – everyone cheers for everyone,” Katt said. Eva said it’s often the musher that gets the attention, but there’s a lot cont’d. on page 14
Brown Leads Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area The new leader of the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area accepted the job from his home in Indiana before he had ever set foot on North Dakota soil. It all started with seeing the job listing online. “It jumped off the page at me just because of the amount of potential in the area,” said Rocky Brown, park
manager for the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area. “There are so many opportunities to kind of be able to develop such a cool place – figuratively and literally. There’s so much here to turn this into a world class destination for people, and people don’t even know that.” Starting his job on December 1,
Brown says this position is tailor-made for his skill set. He worked for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for 15 years in several different professional capacities, all in the area of land recreation and stewardship management. Now he’s tasked with leading the Pembina Gorge into the future.
Rocky Brown, Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area park manager. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Brown moved here with his wife, Jenah; sons Will, age 4, and Garret, age 3, and the family’s dog, Sadie. They had moved around southern Indiana for jobs within the park service with the idea of finding a place to settle down.
Brown’s duties include day-to-day operations of the recreation area, trail maintenance, general state park upkeep, some enforcement, education, and overseeing possible development that may happen in the future. Brown is looking forward to putting his stamp on the property and continuing to share it with local families but also expanding its reach beyond the state of North Dakota.
“It’s really exciting to see a place like the Pembina Gorge State Recreational Area because potential is the key word. It has the potential to be the linchpin of the community,” Brown said. “Just having someone there to champion the place and to go to meetings and to build that sense of teamwork and pride in the area are things I’m really looking forward to
doing.”
Rocky, Jenah, Garret, and Will Brown. Submitted photo.
Brown hopes to start getting around to local communities to visit with stakeholders and business owners. He has experience in building community and has witnessed how teamwork within a community is vital. He wants people to know he’s ready to visit. “Literally everyone here is going to know more about the area than I do,” Brown said. “Tell me about the history of your family and why you like or don’t like the idea of economic development, or if you like what we’re doing in the Gorge. I’m very happy to hear all sides of everything.”
“I can personally see a career’s worth of work to do here. I want to stay,” Brown said. “We’re kind of sick of moving, and we want a place to call home. It is weird to be the guy with the accent.” The Pembina Gorge reminds Brown quite a bit of his former home area in Indiana. He says it feels like home. “Well, the temperature doesn’t, but I’m already starting to learn to embrace that,” Brown said. Brown’s office is located at 101 5th Street in Walhalla. He shares office space with North Dakota Game and Fish and the North Dakota Forest Service. He plans to keep office hours from Noon – 4 p.m., Monday-Friday from now until March 1. The rest of his schedule will be filled with working in the field.
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Driver Cited for Hit Wales Man and Run Arrested On December 31, 2021, at about 6:50 a.m. the Cavalier County Dispatch Center received a report of an abandoned vehicle sitting in the middle of the street at the 1000 block of 11th Ave. in Langdon. A Cavalier County deputy responded to the area to investigate. The deputy observed that the pick-up had severe front-end damage. The pickup was unoccupied. According to a news release, a deputy investigated and determined that 29-year-old Derek Mostoller of Langdon struck a pole at the intersection of 9th Ave. and 10th St. in Langdon. The release states that after the vehicle crash, Mostoller attempted to leave the area in the pickup. The pickup ultimately became disabled in the middle of the street due to damage. Mostoller is believed to have left the area on foot and was eventually located at his residence. Mostoller was cited for the following offenses: care required, leaving the scene of an accident with a fixed object, failure to give immediate notice of a reportable accident, and driving while driver’s license was suspended.
On December 25, 2021, the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an altercation taking place in Wales, N.D. According to a news release, it was reported to deputies that 51-year-old Tollef Pederson of Wales had displayed a firearm and threatened to kill a person or persons known to him. Pederson had left the area before deputies arrived on scene, and he was unable to be located. On Dec. 27, 2021, deputies located Pederson in the 400 block of 3rd Street in Langdon driving a vehicle. Deputies conducted a traffic stop. The release states that Pederson did not cooperate with deputies’ commands. After several minutes of negotiating, Pederson was detained by deputies. The release stated drug paraphernalia was located in the vehicle Pederson was driving. Pederson was placed under arrest for Terrorizing, which is a Class C Felony that has a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment, a fine of $10,000, or both. Pederson was also cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, which is an infraction that has a maximum fine of $1,000.
The release states that alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident.
NEW YEAR, NEW HOSPITAL NAME
of North Dakota. Stanley estimates it will take at least 6 months to change everything to the new name, including signs, nametags, and documents, but said service will not be impacted. “Nothing is really changing as far as where we are, who we serve. We are still a strong, independent organization still rooted here in Langdon. We’re excited about it; I think it’s time. Nobody will confuse us with the hospital in Pembina [county] anymore,” Stanley said.
Langdon Prairie Health CEO Jeff Stanley. Photo by Larry Stokke
Cavalier County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) has officially changed its name to Langdon Prairie Health, effective January 1. The name change stemmed from a decision to update the organization’s image to more fully embody the services and areas that CCMH represents. CEO Jeff Stanley said the name is a better reflection of being founded in and serving Langdon and the prairie
Health Tips from the Cavalier County Health District
The CDC has shortened the recommended time for isolation and quarantine for the public. COVID vaccine third dose and booster dose recommendations have also been expanded. Please visit https://www.health. nd.gov/ for more information. Deterra bags are used to safely deac-
CCMH, now Langdon Prairie Health, has provided healthcare to area residents since 1939. The hospital is operated as a nonprofit corporation with a board of directors elected by the people of the hospital's service area. Langdon Prairie Health remains an independent healthcare system. Langdon Prairie Health provides inpatient and emergency services as a Medicare Designated Critical Access Hospital in its 20-bed facility located in Langdon. In addition to the hospital, the nonprofit corporation operates outpatient clinics in Langdon and Walhalla. tivate and dispose of unwanted medications. These bags are available for free at Cavalier County Public Health. Prevent slips on snow and ice. Wear proper footwear, clear walkways, and take short steps. If quitting smoking and living a healthier lifestyle is your New Year’s resolution, Langdon Prairie Health as well as ND Quits have specialists ready and willing to help you with your resolution to quit.
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Due to North Dakota’s new district lines, voters will be heading back to the polls in the fall.
because the constitution of North Dakota has a set number of people that each representative and senator must represent, and that number has to be met as closely as possible.
In 2020, Myrdal was elected to a second 4-year term in the North Dakota Senate. Due to redistricting caused by the 2020 Census, she will run in the new District 19. When a district contains more than 25% new constituents, the law says those 25% deserve to have a vote.
“Because we lose a lot of people in rural North Dakota, we got redistricted,” Myrdal said. The District 10 number was taken by Fargo because the city is growing.
New Hire at the Walhalla Clinic
The Walhalla Clinic has hired Karla Parkes, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (ARNP-BC). She has been seeing patients at the Walhalla clinic since the beginning of December.
“I loved the old District 10, including all of Cavalier County,” Myrdal said. “As a senator I really grieve that I lose Langdon and most of Cavalier County, but it’s a numbers game, and it’s the law so we have to go with it.”
Myrdal’s not the only one. The redistricting affects 99 North Dakota House and Senate members. Some of those 99 legislators were running anyway, because it was their time to run in 2022. Many statewide races will also be on the ballot on Nov. 8, including attorney general and tax commissioner.
Gerrells Sports Center /Hockey World Receives Award
Gerrells Sports Center/Hockey World of Grand Forks has been awarded 2021’s “US Dealer of the Year” by Bauer Hockey. Bauer Hockey selects a dealer of the year in each of its locations around the world, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. Gerrells Sports Center has been servicing the Grand Forks area since 1972 and will celebrate 50 years in business this year. The company said it is honored to have received this award from Bauer Hockey, and representatives said the award would not be possible without its long-standing loyal customers.
We remember the 2021 herbicide shortages, and unfortunately, it looks like history will repeat itself in 2022. Agronomist T.J. Binns said herbicide supplies are troublesome due to several factors. “Over time, we've been kind of dwindling down our inventories at the retail level, but in 2021, we saw some challenges with a lot of these products due to some shipping delays and being able to get a hold of some active ingredients throughout the countryside, so, it kind of put some tight restraints on us throughout the industry,” Binns said.
Binns recommends communicating with retailers, so that they kind of know what you're looking for and what they need to be bringing in, also, because they're in the same boat as everybody else. If things are going to change, they’re having to be very flexible also.
A Win for the U.S. Dairy Industry
Preparing for Potatoes in 2022
The first dispute panel of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was a win for the U.S. dairy industry. Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) said the ruling means Canada must open their dairy market to U.S. dairy.
At the 2022 Potato Expo held last week in Anaheim, Calif., farmers talked about input costs in 2022. The price to grow a crop is on the mind of all farmers this year, and analyst Stephen Nicholson said the discussion included everything that drives the cost of production.
“Yeah, to the extent that they had promised to under USMCA, it won't be complete open competition because they do have a supply management that we recognize that we're sensitive to, but they are going to have to take more, especially of our class seven ultrafiltered milk products, that they've been trying to exclude throughout recent years and live up to the terms of the agreement,” Kind said. “For folks back home, it’s what you would expect these countries to do. And if they don't, now we have enforcement tools to ensure that they do comply.” Kind says Canada can try to appeal the decision. “But this seems to be pretty strong, on the merits, factually based, so I don't know what new facts or evidence that Canada is going to be able to produce,” Kind said. “They do have a right to be able to dispute initially the ruling and see if there's additional information that they may not have presented to the panel for consideration. I don't think that's the case.” Canada does have a timeline to follow and can’t drag the decision out for a lengthy period of time. Kind adds the decision isn’t a cure-all for the dairy industry but is important. He said, “Because Canada and Mexico are our two biggest export markets, they’re our two border neighbors, we have to find a rules-based trading system with them because a lot of goods and products are going to be crossing these borders and that was the exact purpose behind modernizing NAFTA and creating the new USMCA trade agreement - making sure that that trade continues, which is mutually beneficial to all the countries but is done based on the rules that were agreed to at the time, and that's where we are today.”
How 2022 Will Compare to 2021 2021 may not have been a normal year, but it was good for farmers, according to American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan. Cryan said 2022 is already not particularly normal with issues from 2020 and 2021 carrying over into the new year.
License Pets in Langdon
The 2022 dog and cat licenses are available for purchase at Langdon City Hall. The city requires that all dogs and cats living within city limits have a license tag. Updated vaccination records are required to obtain a license for the pet. Cost is $6 for animals that are fixed and $12 for animals that are not. Langdon City Hall is open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
“The pandemic is not over. So, people are still spending money differently. They're buying stuff instead of restaurant meals or tickets to the ballgame, so forth,” Cryan said. “Crowded ports and too few truck drivers are making it hard to move ag products and other stuff that people are buying. And of course, geopolitics is affecting our access to markets and our availability of farm inputs, in many ways as well. And inflation is a very serious concern for the first time in 40 years.”
Frost Fire Park Adds Bonus Day
Frost Fire Park announced it will open for skiing and snowboarding from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17. The date wasn’t on the original season schedule, but management decided to add it because students are out of school and many will have the day off of work. Frost Fire Park had to close for several days over its 10-day Christmas break stretch due to blizzard conditions and sub-zero temperatures. The general manager hopes this added day will get people out to enjoy the beauty of the Pembina Gorge in the winter.
Herbicide Supplies Look Troublesome
Glyphosate is going to be one product that Binns feels like there's going to be some severe shortages for the 2022 season. Binns offers some steps growers can take to plan ahead. “Being flexible as you're looking at it, thinking about what's going to happen during the entire season. So maybe you're in a situation that certain products or post applications are not going to be available, so you need to run a more robust pre-emerge program than what you have in the past,” Binns said.
To schedule an appointment with Parkes, call the Walhalla Clinic at 701-549-2711.
Cause Determined in Country Club Fire, Morden, Manitoba by Matt Friesen The cause of the fire that destroyed the Timber Frame Restaurant and Banquet Hall at the Minnewasta Golf and Country Club in Morden, Manitoba, in November has been identified
as electrical in nature. According to officials, the fire started in a junction box inside the electrical room and quickly spread from there, destroying the entire structure. Firefighters were able to save the nearby pro shop and golf cart storage building where 85 new carts were being stored. The Minnewasta Golf and Country Club has announced that it has hired LM Architectural Group to design a new clubhouse.
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•Ag News by Shanda Christianson, National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Farm Director•
Binns said one of the biggest concerns that growers have right now and retailers, too, is the supply of glyphosate. Having enough of that active ingredient to produce what is needed and then also some hurricanes and some freezes have impacted the supply, so whenever that system stops for a little bit, it takes a lot of time to catch back up because everything we do is kind of just in time.
“I like to get to know my patients, spend time with them, and really listen to their needs. It’s one of the reasons we chose to live and work in a small town like Walhalla. I get to truly become part of the community and better understand my patients,” Parkes said.
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Cryan says net farm income is expected above average for 2022, but they
don’t expect any further government payments beyond normal programs. Meanwhile, supply chain issues are also top of mind for Farm Bureau members. “Well, there's two issues: they're concerned about the prices and they're even more concerned about the availability of it,” said American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall. “We got some suppliers and they're going to try their best to deliver to their everyday customers that do business with them every day, but it's going to prevent new customers and new farmers and new people getting involved in agriculture from even having a supply to go to. but we're very, very concerned and whatever the interruption is, whether it be at our ports, whether it be in tariffs, whatever that might be, we got to find a solution to it.”
“It's not just chemicals or fertilizer or fuel – it's everything: land costs, cash rents, machinery – if you can get it, chemistry, fertilizers, fuel, all that. And that's the thing that's more challenging this year because it's all these things you have to manage,” Nicholson said. “If you have one thing to focus on it’s a little easier, and this year you have to focus on all of them. I think that when we get through springtime, some fertilizer pricing will start to come down a little bit, but we’re really encouraging producers to think ahead.” And for potato growers? Nicholson said it’s even more challenging. “First of all, you don't have a futures market that you can look at and go 'oh, it's going to be $20 in 6 months from now'. Potatoes, of course, being good one week and bad the next week,” Nicholson said. “So, I think for potatoes, you have to be a lot more cost conscious and understand what those costs are and figure out, okay, so where do I need to be on prices and where do I need to be in my marketing? And get it done now as soon as you can - we know that, get that done now.”
Bringing Down Barriers to U.S. Farm Goods
Record Quantity of Soybeans Exported
The American Farm Bureau says it’s time for the White House to engage on trade after a year that saw little progress on new trade deals. From China to the U.K. and E.U. to Kenya, Farm Bureau Trade Adviser Dave Salmonsen says there is much to do to bring down barriers to U.S. farm goods. “There’s a lot that could be done moving towards future agreements with China,” Salmonsen said. “We want this administration to start to engage more in the Asia Pacific region. One of those ways would be to rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership or as it has been renamed, the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.”
The United Soybean Board reports soybean farmers in the United States exported a record quantity of soybeans during the 2020-2021 marketing year. U.S. Soy shipped 74.76 million metric tons of product, valued at more than $34 billion.
There’s also the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership that took effect January 1 and includes China, Japan, Australia, and other Asian countries but not the United States. “The U.S. needs to engage, and, of course, there’s potential to pick up negotiations that were started with the United Kingdom and with Kenya. And, of course, there’s always room for more discussion and to try to reduce trade barriers with the European Union,” Salmonsen said. Asked about the first-year Biden emphasis on domestic versus trade issues, Salmonsen says the administration can do both. Salmonsen said, “Do the domestic focus and also work on the international issues; it’s always been said that when foreign leaders come to the White House, they’re always there to talk about trade issues.”
“If you think back a few years ago, we were dealing with African swine fever. We've certainly all been dealing with a pandemic, but we've had some pent-up demand because of those things,” explained Monte Peterson, chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, a soybean checkoff partner. Also, a North Dakota soybean and corn farmer. “And I think probably what's even more exciting, at least to me, is that our number one customer, the soy that China imports from us, that wasn't their largest import from the U.S. this last year. The reason for these exports is a host of other countries that have decided to come to the U.S. to buy U.S. Soy.” Peterson said a large part of this success is due to research and education programs funded by the soy checkoff to help improve nutrition and food security, environmental sustainability, and livelihoods around the world. “We’ve got growing populations, growing economies, an appetite for a better diet, a diet that's based on protein. And of course, soy is really the driver in increasing protein in human diets, and we're seeing the fruition of that,” Peterson said. “While China was down in importing during the trade war, it probably provided some opportunity for other countries to come and explore U.S. Soy for the first time.”
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The Borderland Press
A Miracle Named Moose
Letter from the Publisher a lot of heart and determination. In these weeks off we have been building our newspaper business behind the scenes. We’ve been in meetings, creating tools for our sales teams, and creating lists of story ideas (there’s no shortage of stories around here). Our creative team has been in “newspaper training” learning all about the right layouts, colorization, and the technical design requirements that go into creating a newspaper. Happy 2022! This is our first newspaper issue of the year. We’re kicking it off with amazing local stories, and I can’t wait for you to dive into the pages. It’s been a lot of fun getting to know the newspaper business and watching our team come together to create something new. We know we have a lot to learn. To anyone in the newspaper business, we’re obviously the new kids on the block, but we bring with us
We have the help of experts who have, quite literally, taken their red pen to our paper to show us where we can improve. And we will. We’ll get there. That’s why we appreciate your patience and support so much – because we know we’re still learning. Our first issue came out on Christmas Eve, and the community support for that issue and this whole process has been overwhelming and humbling. We’ve gotten many questions as we move forward with our newspaper.
by Sarah Hinnenkamp One question is - is The Borderland Press the official newspaper of Cavalier County? It’s a great question. We have some milestones we need to achieve before we’re legally allowed to be the official newspaper of the county. Those milestones include publishing weekly for 1 year and having a subscriber list of at least 100 people. Until then we will be the unofficial newspaper of the county, but we will still be publishing minutes from city and county commission meetings and school board meetings. Our subscriber list is growing! We don’t just have 100, we have hundreds! Every day we pick up more from the post office. It’s encouraging to see the list grow from our local area to those scattered around the country with ties to our area. I picked up the phone at the office one day and visited with a woman from Walhalla. She received her free copy of our newspaper and couldn’t believe we would just send it to her for
free. “Walhalla doesn’t have a newspaper anymore,” she told me. It made me happy to tell her that Walhalla has a newspaper now. The Borderland Press will cover Walhalla news, sports, and feature stories. The woman was so appreciative. I’ve also taken a number of calls from people who want to know why we haven’t been sending out refunds for Cavalier County Republican subscriptions, since they heard we got all of the subscription money. Well, we didn’t get any money, or a subscription list, or anything else from the former newspaper owners who have offices in Oregon. We don’t have money to send out for refunds. Refunds will have to come from a company called Country Media, the company that owned the Republican. If you were a Cavalier County Republican subscriber and you are seeking your refund, please see the information on the bottom of page 6 for details on how you can request your refund.
This issue and next week’s issue are being distributed free of charge via bulk mail to routes in Cavalier County, Walhalla, and Edmore. Our issue due out Friday, Jan. 28 will mark the first issue that will be sent to our subscriber list. If you haven’t subscribed yet, I urge you to do so. We have started everything from scratch, including our subscription list.
At almost 3 years of age, Moose has been part of the Balsdon family for 2 years. They fell in love with him on a breeder’s website and found out Moose had a genetic defect, so the current owners were not able to breed him anymore. The Balsdons made a quick trip to Kalispell, Mont. and came back with a new member of their family.
You can call our office at 701-2561080 or mail in the subscription form from the bottom of this page. Your ideas, comments, or concerns are always welcome. You can reach me at 701-256-1080 or at publisher@theborderlandpress.com. Thank you for reading, and here’s to a successful 2022!
Diane Simmons Publisher
Letter from the Editor
When my husband and I moved our family north from Fargo two-and-ahalf years ago, we were in search of (and expecting) a quieter pace of life. Turns out, we didn’t really know what we were looking for and in no way have things gotten quieter. Just the idea makes us laugh now.
There have been surprises along the way, of course. One of the biggest has been the opportunity to help start a newspaper from scratch. That wasn’t remotely on anyone’s radar, and it just seemed to drop out of the sky and into our laps. Now we work with a great team and chase down the best
stories wherever they lead us. The world has been through a lot in the last few years. We have seen a pandemic and politics upend a lot of what was our normal flow of life. We live our lives on social media, fight from the keyboard, and disagree about everything including the best way to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But we have seen a spark light with this newspaper. Our team has been granted patience and grace from the area to learn and grow the paper. While we ride the roller coaster of ups and downs, we feel the support to do what we need to do to get this thing going. It has fueled us to keep going and be better. Different team members have report-
ed being “in the weeds” at various times during the week; sometimes you can see it on our faces. When we’re able to come up for air and the puzzle pieces start to fit together, however, you will hear someone yell down the hallway, “This is so fun!” And it is. It is fun. It’s a riot to feel completely lost in a new world, to learn new things, to figure out how things work and get things to click, and to know that so many people are cheering you on because they value what a local paper brings to communities. It’s grace. It’s humbling. As we dig into the stories, we are reminded of so much good in the world, and we want to show that to you. In this issue, learn about a fearless 15-year-old who is chasing her dream through the Alaskan wilderness as
she prepares for the Jr. Iditarod. Read about the sweetest bulldog you’ll ever meet in a Miracle Named Moose. Meet some new employees at businesses, hear about a fundraising milestone reached at the Walla Theatre in Walhalla, and catch up on Langdon Area-Edmore-Munich and North Border Walhalla sports. If you have story ideas, I would love to hear about them. Send an email to editor@theborderlandpress.com. Happy Reading!
Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor
editor@theborderlandpress.com
THE MORNING RUN:
New Year, New YOU! by Sara Goodman
Around the Osnabrock area, bulldog Moose is usually known by one name only – no nicknames and no name variations – even though his real name is Moosalini Chrome. Lately, he’s been called something else.
I saw a quote once that said you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. If that’s the case, I’ve finally figured out why I’ve been so moody lately and why my beard is growing in all patchy and gray. Unless cats count, let me take a minute to thank my teenager/tweenagers and my middle-aged spouse for what apparently sums up my current stellar characteristics. But - that’s only four people. Who’s that elusive fifth? Sadly, Betty White is no longer an option for me to round out my average. Prior to growing gray hairs, I spent many lazy afternoons soaking up the antics of Rose, Blanche, Dorothy and Sophia, and if you don’t know who I’m talking about, you’re not old enough for me to thank you for being my friend. I was thinking for a New Year’s resolution if I can’t have her as a friend, I just want to be more like Betty White. She was tough, sassy, hilariously funny and, at the age of 99, considered a national treasure. I’d settle for being a state or maybe county treasurer if anyone is voting. When I evaluat-
“When I look at him, I don’t know how he survived,” said Moose’s owner, Jess Balsdon. “He had angels and God looking over him.” Over Christmas weekend, Moose and his story caught attention on social media. Balsdon and her immediate family had flown to Atlanta for the holiday, and Moose was staying with relatives. While outside to go to the bathroom, he took his chance to run and disappeared into the trees. That was at 8:45 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning. Several people jumped into action and started searching for him on foot and in vehicles, and he was nowhere to be found. Wintry weather had already moved in, and with the blowing wind, searchers could only see 5 to 10 feet in front of them. On Christmas Day, while still in Atlanta, Jess posted a plea to her Facebook page asking everyone in the area to keep an eye out for him and to share her social media post to help spread the word. The original post received 284 shares. “It was hard to stay hopeful,” Balsdon said. “He shivers when he goes out-
side for 5 minutes.” With overnight temperatures below zero and daytime highs hovering around 20 degrees, there was an urgency to find Moose. Adding to stress levels was a weather system with possible blizzard conditions set to move in the next day, bringing with it snow and reduced visibilities due to the wind. Four days after Moose went missing, a neighbor found him. Jared Monson could only see Moose’s face sticking out of the snow. Moose was cold, and his breathing was shallow when Monson found him less than a quarter mile from home after traveling about 3 miles. Moose was almost home. Monson relayed all of this when he called Balsdon in Atlanta to say he had found Moose. “It was amazing. My hands were shaking. I could hardly even hold my phone. I started bawling. I’m screaming. Everyone is freaking out,” Balsdon said. “It was kind of a miracle that Jared even found him. He wouldn’t have probably made it another hour.”
Five years ago, I took the Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment. My number one personality trait was WOO, which translates into Winning Others Over. According to Gallup, I enjoy the challenge of meeting new people and getting them to like me. Strangers are rarely intimidating; instead, there are no strangers, only friends you haven’t met yet. So, going along with my new resolution to simply improve myself, I’ll tie my WOO strength into one of my favorite Betty White quotes- “I just make it my business to get along with people so I can have fun. It’s that simple.” Thanks for the laughs, Betty. Cheers, and Happy New Year!
Donors ‘Take’ All Seats at the Walla Theatre
The Gorge Arts & Heritage Council (GAHC) has successfully completed its “Take A Seat” campaign for the Walla Theatre in Walhalla, selling sponsorships for each of its 258 theater seats for $500 each.
Choice Financial Junior Bank Board was the first to “Take A Seat” at the Walla, making a donation in 2013. The Take a Seat campaign encouraged donors to remember the good times and be a part of the future of the Walla Theatre. In October of 2021 the Gorge Arts Council thought its campaign had come to a close by selling the final seat, but that donation fell through. A donation was secured for the final seat during the first week of January. Now that all of the seats have been ‘taken,’ the council plans to close the campaign and move on
The Balsdon family has worked with Moose in the time they’ve had himsocializing him and getting him more comfortable around people. Those in their circle say he’s a completely different dog now. He’s known around Osnabrock as the unofficial mascot at Jess’s store, Jess’s Junk, and he’s known to visit other businesses in town as well. As Moose’s story spread on social media, Balsdon received calls, messages, and texts from people she knew and strangers asking where they could go to search for Moose. People reached out to say they had been through similar situations and that they were praying for the family. Balsdon said a tough situation was made better knowing so mamy people loved Moose and were looking for him. The Balsdons are planning to fence in part of their backyard and have ordered Moose a tracking tag for his collar.
to the next.
The council will put the funds from the final donations of the campaign toward a new air conditioning system. Plans are to have it installed by Spring of this year. The donations have
helped the theater complete many projects over the last 8 years and led to the theater’s grand re-opening in 2019 when the Walla Theatre welcomed pianist Lorie Line. Now the GAHC will focus on building the projector fund for the Walla Theatre, which has a goal of $35,000. It has donor levels of $25-249, $250499, and $500+. Checks can be made payable to GAHC, PO Box 917, Walhalla, ND 58282.
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A Brush with the Bunch! by Leo Beauchamp
2022 is upon us and we all hope that it is not a repeat of 2020 and 2021! God willing, the air has been purified by our cold spell and all the viruses are dead. What a great wish for 2022 to accomplish. Our first meeting of the year was held with twelve members present and led by acting co-president Laurel Brusseau. Flo Holen read the minutes of the previous meeting, which was approved with no changes. Harry Holen gave the treasurer’s report, and that was approved, also. The Gallery report was given by Leona Schneider. Sales in December were reported and were impressive. A few members are shown at the meeting. A report was given on the days in December that we were open with suggestions for next year. A positive report was given on the Christmas party for 2021. A couple of ideas for a mural in Walhalla were presented, and more are expected by the next meeting. Concerning the mural - a grant has been awarded, and it is to be painted on a wall of a building in Walhalla, yet to be determined. This grant is through the Rendezvous “It’s a miracle. Everybody was praying for him and looking for him. I hope he knows how much he is loved,” Balsdon said, “and I think he does.”
500 Club Winners
Here are the 500 Club winners for December 2021, provided by the American Legion Post 98 in Langdon. Dec. 4 – Dale Bergman, Grand Forks, $50 Dec. 11 – Allan Bachman, Langdon, $50 Dec. 18 – Teresa Delvo, North Glenn, Colo., $50 Dec. 25 – Kari Phillips, Langdon, $500
Region Tourism Council. The community will have the opportunity to send in their ideas, designs, and suggestions. A committee will be formed to make the final decisions on what best depicts our city and community. (info provided by Laurel Brusseau.) A committee has been selected to come up with a theme for our Brush Bunch Art Show and Sale #51 to be held on April 30th and May 1st of 2022. Gee, I thought we just finished #49 and #50. A new door to the Gallery/Chamber is in the works. A guest at the Christmas party, Leona Wieler, is interested in joining our painting group with plans to give a lesson on quilting closer to spring time. We meet every Tuesday from 10 until 3 and are open for shopping while we work; stop by for a look-see and have a cup of coffee. From the Cynical Philosopher: “I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like his passengers in his car.” God Bless, and Best Wishes for 2022!
Hotdish Contest Sunday
The Gardar Township Hall in Gardar, ND, will host a hotdish contest from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16. Contestants are welcome and need to have a hotdish at the hall by 10:30 a.m. on the morning of the contest. There will be prizes awarded by judges and an award for people’s favorite hotdish. The public is welcome to attend and try the hotdishes; cost is a freewill offering. Proceeds will go towards maintaining the Gardar Township Hall.
A Rainbow in Dreary Weather
By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County authored by Nutrition Specialist Julie Garden-Robinson, has many tips, tricks, and ideas to help you get your year started off on the right foot. When considering the rainbow when choosing foods, it can help us make a more conscious effort towards healthy eating. Here is a list of fresh fruits and vegetables that we may be able to get at a more seasonal price at this time of year:
A call to the vet yielded advice to warm Moose up slowly, and family said it was a good sign that he started drinking water right away. His breathing got back to normal as soon as he knew he was safe. Moose was tired; he needed to sleep. The Balsdons arrived home a few days later. Moose was sore from his adventure but excited to be reunited with his family.
ed my Betty-like qualities, I decided I have the tough factor pegged. I don’t cry easily unless I’m watching one of those “please adopt me I’m starving and cold” ASPCA commercials, which is slightly odd since our family dog currently resides at the farm because I can’t handle him following me around all day looking like I kicked him for no reason. If being tough means handling physical pain well, I think I’m good there too. I’ve had 3 c-sections and two broken wrists with little to no pain medication. That has to put me on at least the middle rung of the pain ladder award scale and possibly the bragging scale. Win-win. I’m pretty sure no one, to my knowledge, has ever described me as sassy or hilariously funny. In other words, I have work to do if I’m going to be more like Betty. Maybe I should just focus on being a better version of myself. Ugh, boring. The ultimate New Year’s Resolution. “New Year, New YOU.” “You don’t have to be extreme, just consistent.” “Live your dash.” Those are all good resolutions if you’re looking for one, but you’ll have to look them up because I don’t have enough word space to explain.
Moose survived 82 hours in the elements. He lost 16 pounds, but his owner thinks the extra weight probably helped him. Moose had some frostbite on his tongue and his lip, but much to the vet’s surprise, his ears are fine. “We think he weathered the storm in a shelter, and then Monday he tried to make it the rest of the way home,” Balsdon said.
A miracle.
Do you know why? This region has a lot going on! There are always events and/or something to do: benefits, festivals, craft classes, exploring the Pembina Gorge, hiking, skiing, ice skating, and traveling from town to town to check everything out. It’s not a quieter pace of life, but it’s a more fulfilling life, and we beam when we see that reflected in our children’s experiences with much more wide-open spaces. We’ve been blessed with the opportunities that a small town and a rural region has to offer.
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This time of year has all of a sudden hit us a little hard. Even though the temperatures are projected to rise in the next week, there is a forecast of more subzero temperatures following our little bout of extreme cold. It makes a person want to indulge in comfort foods and hibernate under a warm blanket. I had a conversation the other day with a friend about how this time of year is difficult in making sure we get our nutrients and exercise in our daily routine. It’s so nice to just be able to get home, crawl under a blanket, and relax until it’s time to get going for work again. That behavior doesn’t always do our body good. During this time of year, especially after the overindulgence during the holidays, it’s much needed for our bodies to get back on track with health and nutrition. One great way is to keep the rainbow in mind. I have mentioned in previous writings how important the rainbow is, and it’s just as important to us during this time of year as any other. We are often lacking nutrients this time of year because of several reasons, including that overindulgence during the holidays and lack of sunlight from being bundled up and staying indoors. It’s also because availability of fresh produce is a little limited and often more expensive. It’s essential that we make a conscious effort to get as many nutrients as we possibly can right now, and a great way to do that is to consider the rainbow when choosing your fruits and vegetables. Fresh produce is always best, but frozen is a great second alternative. We need to make sure we make the effort to get as much as we can no matter what form. It’s a known fact through statistical data that the more fruits and vegetables a person eats, the less likely they are to suffer from chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic ailments. NDSU Extension publication FN595 titled “What Color is Your Food?”,
Red: apples, beets Orange/Yellow: grapefruit, oranges, lemons, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes Green: kiwi, pears, kale, cabbage, avocado Blue/Purple: grapes, blackberries White: bananas, onions, mushrooms, garlic, potatoes, cauliflower All adults need between 4-5 ½ CUPS of fruits and vegetables daily. It depends on age, lifestyle, and gender. If you would like to know how much you need daily, visit www.myPlate.gov. Keep in mind that one cup equals: 1 small apple, 1 large banana, 2 cups of raw greens (example: spinach), 12 baby carrots, 1 large orange, 1 large bell pepper, 1 medium grapefruit, or 1 large sweet potato. To increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, try to base your meal around the vegetable, eat fruits and vegetables as your snack, add some into your breakfast, or make a readyto-eat veggie tray for at least one meal every day. There are a lot of ways you can add the nutrient-rich elements to your daily routine. Be creative and experiment with what best works for you! I’ve included a great salad recipe below from the NDSU Extension recipe group. The salad is rich in fruits and vegetables and contains 4 of the 5 food groups. If you would like to add baked whole grain croutons to the sal-
ad, you would get all 5 food groups. This recipe is quick to prepare, delicious, nutritious, and versatile. Ingredients could easily be substituted in case of allergies or specific tastes. Diced beets or orange slices might even be a fun way to add more nutrients and color to this nutrient-packed meal. Fruit, Cheese and Nut Salad Servings: 2 Ingredients 3 c. greens (spinach, kale, arugula, etc.) 1 small apple or pear, cut into thin slices 1/2 c. grapes, sliced lengthwise 1/8 c. crumbled feta cheese 1/4 c. toasted walnut halves Directions: In a large bowl, toss greens, apples and grapes together. Pour favorite dressing over the fruit and lettuce, and toss again to combine. Top salad with feta crumbles and toasted walnuts. Serve immediately. Nutrition & Dietary Information: Each serving (without dressing) has 180 calories, 12 grams (g) fat, 5 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 115 milligrams sodium. NDSU Extension has much more information on fruits, vegetables, and health related topics. As always, we are here to assist you in any way you need. You can use our website https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ extension/. But as always, feel free to stop in our office, call us at (2562560), or email katie.d.henry@ndsu. edu with any questions or needs you may have. Remember to include nutrient rich fruits and vegetables into your daily meal planning, and hopefully you will have a whole year of rainbows!
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Saints News • New Beginnings • By Carrie Hope
A new year has brought new beginnings. This is my first column published by our new newspaper home, and I’m thrilled to have a place to connect with the community and share what we’ve been up to at St. Alphonsus School. I am happy to report we are putting the finishing details on the order for the sign we will be installing on the corner of our campus. We have worked on this project for more than a year. In fact, the money we raised last year in our first Giving Hearts Day will be used to purchase the electronic sign that will share information about what’s happening at our awesome school. We are working on purchasing new science curriculum and are in the process of researching several different options that are available. Our goal is to adopt a hands-on learning curriculum for our students because this is the way that they will absorb and retain the information best. We are looking at enhanced opportunities in the fine arts for all our students K-8th grade. We are excited to
meet this goal by hosting Missoula Children’s Theater for our K-8 students in April. Usually, Missoula Children’s Theater is a separate program, but we will be incorporating this into the school day so all students can experience the performance side of the arts. Parents, mark your calendars! Our preschool and pre-K registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20. To register, come to my office on the second floor of St. Alphonsus School. I will have a registration form for you to fill out. A $30 fee is due at the time of registration. Our preschool group must be 3 years old by July 31 and fully potty trained. Our pre-K group must be 4 years old by July 31. We ask that you support our St. Alphonsus students as they are out selling raffle tickets. This runs through Wednesday, Feb. 2 and will support our hot lunch program, Apple TV, and science curriculum. Another thing we are working on at our school is getting ready for Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. We are currently working in the community to raise a pool of matching funds by Jan. 24. Our goal for matching funds is $25,000.
High School Students Compete in Drone Flying Challenges
Devin Bernstrom and Michael Entzi fly a drone through an obstacle course during the Foundations of Technology class at Langdon Area High School.
Then, on Giving Hearts Day 2022, we hope to raise $25,000 to unlock those match dollars, giving us a total fundraising goal of $50,000. Wanted! Match donors. We are looking for up to 25 $1,000 donors. If you want to help us with a donation for our $25,000 match pool, please contact me at the information at the end of this column. Wanted! Giving Hearts Day donors! Pre-giving is now open, and you are welcome to schedule your gift online at any time at GivingHeartsDay. org. Search for St. Alphonsus School. You are also welcome to donate online any time on Thursday, Feb. 10 at givingheartsday.org. Checks are also welcome on the day of the event, they must be dated February 11 or have “Giving Hearts Day” in the memo line and can be dropped off at our school on or before the big day. We have a lot going on in our school, and we are so grateful for the support you have shown us over the years. I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start. Blessings to you in 2022! Carrie Hope is in her 3rd year as principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@k12.nd.us or at 701-256-2354. This is the 101st school year for St. Alphonsus School.
Students in the Foundations of Technology class at Langdon Area High School tested their piloting abilities as they competed in a drone challenge. For this challenge, students in the class competed for the best time, testing their ability to fly a drone around obstacles and perform different maneuvers quickly in the school gymnasium. Students could also use a coding program to sequence commands that the drones will follow automatically. The coding programs the drones to perform tasks such as taking an aerial photo and moving objects around, which simulates what larger drones are often programmed to do out in the workforce.
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Frost Fire Park to Offer Snowboarding for College Credit Students enrolled at the University of North Dakota or through any other college in the North Dakota University System can learn to snowboard at Frost Fire Park for college credit this semester. The class is scheduled from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Jan. 22-23 and Feb. 12-13. The four class days will give participants 1 credit. It is a graded class. There are two snowboarding instructors for the class. They are Level 1 PSIA-AASI certified (PSIA - Professional Ski Instructors of America and AASI - American Association of Snowboard Instructors). If the class has a good turnout, Frost Fire Park general manager Patty Gorder said alpine skiing will be in the works for another winter college class. Gorder anticipates that those coming to the class will not only learn to snowboard but also make some friends and connections – though there’s no guarantee they will make the same type of connection she did. “The college snowboard class has a really special place in my heart because that’s how I met my husband,” Gorder said. The first class she took at Montana State University was a snowboarding class. Her class went on ahead of her and she lost them on the way down to the chairlift; that’s
Northern Lights Arts Council Art Student of the Month December 2021 Art Student of the Month Heidi Crump 6th grade, Langdon Elementary Daughter of Brandon & Alma Crump
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The Gorder Family: Luna, Patty, Jonas, Dustin. Submitted Photo
when she met her now husband, Dustin Gorder. Gorder said this is a win-win for the UND student body, as well as for Frost Fire Park and future generations. “I’m most excited about being able to share my love and passion for snowboarding with the youth and also to share the beauty and the magic that Frost Fire Park has,” Gorder said. “I feel like a lot of students don’t know that Frost Fire is out here.” Gorder said she would like to coordinate with UND to offer a downhill mountain biking class in the summer and fall semesters as well.
Lady Cards: Girls Basketball
Jake’s Take on Sports Episode two of the new season
Well, here we go, the second edition of what will soon be weekly words here for our new newspaper. I'm very happy to say that the inaugural edition at Christmas time was very well received, and we expect to raise the bar with every issue from here on out. If you haven't subscribed (What, you haven't?), it is very easy to do. Just clip out the form in this week's paper or call 701-256-1080. You also can stop by the Simmons Multi-Media off at 1403 Third street if that makes it easier. Keeping up with sports for several high school teams and two hockey clubs has been quite the challenge, and I will be the first to say that I am bound to miss something. If you have something sports related to get in the paper, feel free to email me at sports@utma.com. I will do my level best to get it in as a full article or at least get mentioned here. This has been a fun experience for all of us at The Borderland Press, and we will continue to work hard to keep it that way. 2022 has not gotten off to a great start locally, as there have been two stunning losses to our area in the first days of the new year. Our condolences go out to the Borgen and Kelly families; we lost two great people way too soon.
Coach Scherr returns to the bench for the Lady Cards
There are a few things to make mention of this week but at top is Lang-
don-Edmore-Munich head girls basketball coach Rob Scherr returning to the bench. I'm not sure if you have heard Coach Scherr's story, which he gave me the okay to talk about. He tested positive for COVID-19 back in early November, and things did not go well. He contracted pneumonia and actually had to be life-flighted from Cavalier to Bismarck (Grand Forks and Fargo had no beds available at the time). Coach Scherr battled every step of the way. Miraculously, he kept at his rehab every day in the Capital City and was discharged from the hospital on Nov. 19. He was driven back to Langdon by his family and was welcomed home by a surprise caravan that began at Maple Manor. He was shocked by this expression of support by the community and, of course, got a little emotional (who wouldn't?). From there Rob gave over the coaching reins for the team to Morgan Titus and Fallyn Freije, who have done a great job. Scherr kept in touch with both of them and slowly began to show up at a practice or two. Then on Jan. 10, over two months since he went into the hospital, Coach Scherr made his first appearance on the bench for a game, and it seemed to energize his players as they went out and beat Cavalier 72-42. What an incredible story this is, and all the better being it has a very happy ending. Rob's wife, Brenda, is a nurse which helped immensely in his rehab, and the whole Scherr family thanks everyone for their help and never-ending support while everything has transpired. What a good news story this is!
Eagles ranked third in Class B Boys Basketball Poll
The North Border Eagles boys basketball team just seems to be getting better as the season goes along. They routed Cavalier and Drayton-Valley-Edinburg to begin the new year in very exciting fashion. They are led so far this year by juniors TJ Cosley and Ayden Stainbrook, who are both averaging 24 points a game, with senior
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Lady Cards Get Back to Winning Ways, Crushing Cavalier 72-42 Jaxon Johnson not too far behind. The Eagles have some very lofty goals this year, and two important dates are coming up on their calendar: playing Grafton on Jan. 13 and Thompson on Jan. 20. North Border's schedule works out great this year in that nearly all of their biggest Region 2 regular season games are at home with the contests against the Spoilers and Tommies both being played in Walhalla. Hopefully, Eagles fans will pack the Walhalla Civic Center each night, as these are two huge games for the guys if they want to make their goals a little more reachable. The excitement seems to build more for this team by the game and even by the day.
Vikings looking for a fresh start by firing their head coach and GM
We will leave this week with some Minnesota Vikings news. For people that are new to reading this column, I am a tried and true, die-hard Vikes fan, and like it or not, you will see stuff on the team in this column frequently. On Jan. 10, Minnesota fired head coach Mike Zimmer after nine years. That move was expected, as the Vikings have now missed the playoffs three out of the last four years. It was a little unexpected that they also fired their long-time general manager Rick Spielman, who has been with the team for 16 years. The Wilf family, who owns the Vikings, want change, and this is certainly it. They said they are tired of the team being just mediocre and want them competing for titles every year, not just one in four. They say that they will hire a GM first, then a coach with the new GM's input. As a lifelong lover of the purple, I welcome a new breath of fresh air, as it is very needed. Minnesota will be a job many will want with lots of young talent already installed starting with Dalvin Cook and Justin Jefferson. We look forward to seeing how the new leadership will impact things in years to come. SKOL!! "See ya!" next week (I think)!
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Jaya Henderson puts up a right hand shot under pressure from Cavalier’s Eden Carrier to add to her 19 game points. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team had lost two of their last three games when they played their first game of 2022, hosting Cavalier on Jan. 10. The Lady Cards beat Carrington 51-30 at home on Dec. 29 then lost 52-41 to Shiloh Christian in a holiday shootout in Minot on Dec. 30. After having a game at Rolla postponed by weather to Jan. 25, the Cardinals finally got in a game versus Cavalier on Jan. 10. The Tornadoes came in with a record of 6-1 and had been playing very well, but Langdon-Edmore-Munich used a stifling pressure defense to force 33 turnovers and win the game handily 72-42. The Cards played at St. John on Jan. 11 then they have a road game at North Star on Jan. 14. Langdon-Edmore-Munich will complete a three game, District 8 run by hosting Rolette on Jan. 17. Cardinals coach Rob Scherr was back on the bench for the first time this season in the game with Cavalier. Coach Scherr had a rough battle of COVID-19 back in November and was just healthy enough two months later to once again run the program.
Whitney Pankratz drives into the lane and lays in 2 points. Photo by Larry Stokke
help her team to a 39-24 lead. Defense created several more baskets for the Cards in the third quarter with sophomore point guard Jaya Henderson scoring 11 of her 19 points in the third stanza. Freije ended with a game high 27 points, while Whitney Pankratz added eight and Meredith Romfo seven. Kihne had 14 to lead the Tornadoes.
BOX SCORE LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 72, CAVALIER 42 C -10 14 11 7 -- 42 LEM -19 20 24 9 -- 72 The Tornadoes grabbed an early lead on two Jade Kihne layups Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Morgan before the Lady Cards got go- Freije 27, Jaya Henderson 19, Whiting. And get going is an under- ney Pankratz 8, Meredith Romfo 7, statement - they went on a 19-4 Jalynn Swanson 6, Halle Jabs 5 run in the first quarter with 10 Cavalier -- Jade Kihne 14, Teagyn Fitzpoints scored by senior Morgan simmonds 12, Rylan Burgess 8, Eden Freije. She kept it going to fin- Carrier 4, Carmyn Letexier 2 ish with 18 points at halftime to
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Cardinals: Boys Basketball
Eagles: Girls Basketball
Cardinals Boys Win One of Three Coming Out of Christmas Break
Eagles Girls Lose First Game After the Holidays at Thompson 60-32
By Jake Kulland
After losing two games to Shiloh Christian and Minot Ryan in a holiday shootout in Minot, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals got busy with the schedule coming out of the Christmas break. The Cards had a big second half to beat Park River-Fordville-Lankin in Edmore 54-29 on Jan. 3, lost a close game to Hatton-Northwood at home 42-40 on Jan. 7, then blew a 13-point lead and lost to Cavalier, also at home, 55-50. After their latest run of games, the Cards are now 2-5 on the season and will host Dakota Prairie on Jan. 13. The Cardinals travel to Dunseith on Jan. 18 then have a home game in Munich versus Rolla on Jan. 20. Here is a recap of their last three games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 54, Park River-Fordville-Lankin 29 The Cards heated up on offense in the second half to beat the Aggies. The game was tied at 20 at the half before the Cards caught fire from the field in the second half, led by 18 points from sophomore center Rayce Worley, who finished with a game high of 23. Markus Kingzett knocked down three 3-pointers to reach double figures with 17.
Langdon-Edmore-Munich, by far, shot the best they have all season going 21 of 48 for 44 percent. Meanwhile, the Cards held PRFL to just 22 percent shooting. The Cards also out rebounded the Aggies 39-32, led by Worley with 11 and Kingzett with nine. Carter Tetrault did not score in the game, but he dished out eight assists. No one PRFL reached double figures in scoring. The Cardinals outscored the Aggies 34-9 in the second half. BOX SCORE LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 54, PARK RIVER-FL 29 PRFL -9 11 4 5 -- 29 LEM -8 12 17 17 -- 54 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Rayce Worley 23, Markus Kingzett 17, Gage Goodman 6, Tucker Welsh 4, Jack Romfo 2, Cody Amble 2 Park River-Fordville-Lankin -- Brady Omdahl 7, Jon Beneda 7, Avery Rosinski 6, Andrew Koenig 4, Nevin Daley 4, Jonah Zikmund 1 Rebounds -- LEM: 39 (Worley 11, Kingzett 9); PRFL: 32 (Omdahl 7) Assists -- LEM: 13 (Carter Tetrault 8); PRFL: 5 Steals -- LEM: 6; PRFL: 6
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Turnovers -- LEM: 13; PRFL: 13 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 21/48 (43.8%); PRFL: 13/58 (22.4%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 7/14 (50%); PRFL 2/4 (50%) Hatton-Northwood 42, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 40 The Cards shooting woes came back to haunt them against the Thunder. They shot under 30 percent for the game in what was a close battle from start to finish. Langdon-Edmore-Munich led by two at the half at just 1816 but fell behind by one after three quarters when Hatton-Northwood hit four 3-pointers in the third quarter. Tucker Welsh hit one from downtown for the Cardinals in the fourth quarter, and Markus Kingzett and Rayce Worley combined for 10 fourth frame points to keep the game close. The Cards, despite getting two decent looks at the basket, could not get what would have been a game winning 3-pointer to drop, and they lost by two. Worley and Kingzett each had 14 points for the Cards, and Langdon-Edmore-Munich got some great interior
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defense from Gage Goodman and Jack Romfo to hold Thunder scorer Kelby Azure to 13, well below his season average. H-N out did the Cardinals on boards 35-31. Worley finished with a double-double with 10 rebounds, and Kingzett had a team high four steals. BOX SCORE Hatton-Northwood 42, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 40 HN -10 6 12 14 -- 42 LEM -9 9 9 13 -- 40 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Markus Kingzett 14, Rayce Worley 14, Carter Tetrault 4, Tucker Welsh 3, Cody Amble 3, Jack Romfo 2 Hatton-Northwood -- Kelby Azure 13, Levi Jorgenson 11, Austin Rygg 10, Derek Carpenter 3, Hunter Twete 3, Kaleb Braun 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 31 (Worley 10, Kingzett 7); HN 35 (Azure 7) Assists -- LEM: 9 (Worley 3); HN: 13: (Jorgenson 4) Steals -- LEM: 8 (Kingzett 4); HN: 4 Turnovers -- LEM: 6; HN: 13 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 17/58 (29.3%); HN: 14/45 (33.3%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 4/6 (66.7%); HN: 6/7 (85.7%) Cavalier 55, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 50 In their game versus the Tornadoes, the Cardinals had a 15-2 early lead in the second quarter, but it felt like it should've been much bigger than that as the Cards had numerous opportunities to turn the game into a blowout.
Rayce Worley puts up a right-handed shot for two of his 14 poins in the Cards win over Hatton-Northwood Jan 7th. Photo by Larry Stokke
Cavalier stuck around and got within five points at 22-17 at the half then took the lead at 36-35 after three quarters when Cards freshman Cody Amble hit a shot at the buzzer to pull his team within one. The Cards battled the Tornadoes in the fourth, but they suddenly could not stop Cavalier's slashes to the hoop. Cavalier built an 11-point lead and hung on to win by five. Brysen Cleem had 12 second half points to lead the Tornadoes with 14 points, while Caden Demers had 11 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. The Cardinals were led by Markus Kingzett with 15 points and 11 from Rayce Worley before he fouled out early in the fourth quarter. The Cards also had 15 turnovers for the game and shot 36 percent for the game, while Cavalier shot 39 percent. Langdon-Edmore-Munich also missed 10 free throws, going 7 for 17 from the charity stripe. BOX SCORE CAVALIER 55, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 50 C -2 15 19 19 -- 55 LEM -- 13 9 13 15 -- 50 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Markus Kingzett 15, Rayce Worley 11, Carter Tetrault 6, Tucker Welsh 6, Jack Romfo 6, Cody Amble 6 Cavalier -- Brysen Cleem 14, Caden DeMers 11, Coby Morden 7, Talan Devine 7, Sterling Enerson 5, Isaiah Lopez 4
Gage Goodman and the Thunders Derek Carpenter both go after a rebound with Gage getting the ball. Photo by Larry Stokke
Marcus Kingzett drops in a left-hand shot to add 2 to his 14 points for the Cards win. Photo by Larry Stokke
After splitting two games at a holiday shootout in Hatton-Northwood with a win over Griggs-Midkota and a loss to West Fargo Horace on Dec. 29-30, the North Border Eagles girls basketball team hit the road to play eighth ranked Thompson on Jan. 6. North Border stayed with the Tommies for most of the first half but ended up losing 60-32. The loss put the Eagles record at 3-7. After hosting Rolette on Jan. 11, they will play at Park River-Fordville-Lankin on Jan. 14 and also travel to Minto on Jan. 18. What kept the Eagles in the game at Thompson was hitting some shots from long distance in the first half. The Eagles hit five 3-pointers in the first two quarters - two from Jenna Fraser and one each by Lauren Carrier, Addi Brown, and Kiera Helland. The Tommies would get things going offensively in the second half, outscoring North Border 34-16. Fraser led the Eagles with 10 points with Brown adding seven. Kiera Moore, who is back playing after suffering a quad injury just before
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the season, had a team high seven rebounds plus Brown and Taelyn Dunnigan each had three assists. Olivia Dick and Libby Koerber had 17 points each for Thompson.
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THOMPSON 60, NORTH BORDER 32 NB - 6 10 8 8 - 32 T - 14 12 20 14 - 60 North Border - Jenna Fraser 10, Addi Brown 7, Taelyn Dunnigan 5, Kiera Moore 4, Lauren Carrier 3, Kiera Helland 3 Thompson - Olivia Dick 17, Libby Koerber 17, Kyra Hurst 7, Sydney Schwabe 7, Summer Hegg 5, Brenna Martin 4, Addi Sage 2, Mya Krogstad 2, Clara Stevens 1 Rebounds - NB: 22 (Moore 7, Fraser 4) Assists - NB: 10 (Dunnigan 3, Brown 3) Steals - NB: 4 Turnovers - NB: 18 Field goal percentage - NB: 12/45 (27.6%) Free throw percentage - NB: 2/5 (40%)
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Third Ranked Eagles Scream into New Year with Two Region Wins Over Cavalier, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg
Regner stayed hot with a goal in the first period. After the Oilers scored a fluke goal, Regner and Romfo both scored to give the Blades a 3-1 lead after the first period. Parker and Jace Rime got first frame assists, and Regner's second goal came shorthanded.
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Jan. 15, hit the road to Hallock to play Kittson County Central on Jan. 18, then have a huge showdown with Thompson in Walhalla on Jan. 20. Here is a recap of their last two games:
Arden Stainbrook with an impressive dunk in the Eagles win over Cavalier. Photo by Larry Stokke
The North Border Eagles are once again ranked third in the state in the latest media poll. After two convincing wins over West Fargo-Horace and Richland in a Hatton-Northwood holiday shootout, the Eagles began to get the Region 2 portion of their schedule rolling when they hosted Cavalier in Walhalla on Jan. 3 then traveled to Crystal to take on Drayton-Valley-Edinburg on Jan. 7. The Eagles won both games in blowout fashion, beating the Tornadoes 81-44 and cruising over the Titans 70-33. North Border was to play at Rolla in a non-conference game on Jan. 8, but that game got postponed due to a winter storm and will be rescheduled at a later date. The Eagles game at Park River on Jan. 11 also got postponed due to illness running through the Park River school. North Border will host Grafton in Walhalla on Jan. 13, play Warwick in a Class B Day in Devils Lake on
North Border 81, Cavalier 44 Against the Tornadoes, the Eagles shot a solid 48 percent for the game and gradually pulled away, putting a checkmate on the contest with a 28-point fourth quarter, breaking open a game that they led 36-20 at halftime. North Border junior TJ Cosley went crazy for 30 points in the
Carignan 2 Cavalier -- Caden DeMers 12, Brysen Cleem 12, Isaiah Lopez 7, Ty Holmquist 6, Coby Morden 3, Talan Devine 2, Zack Anderson 2 Rebounds -- NB: 34 (Johnson 10, Stainbrook 8); C: 39 (Cleem 10) Assists -- NB: 20 (G. Cosley 7); C: 14 Steals -- NB: 8; C: 3 Turnovers -- NB: 7; C: 17 Field goal percentage -- NB: 29/60 (48.3%); C: 17/62 (27.4%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 14/17 (82.4%); C: 5/7 (71.4%) North Border 70, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 33 The Eagles blew open their game with the Titans with what is starting to become their signature - one big quarter. This time it was 30 points in
the second. North Border went from being up 15-9 after the first quarter, which started on a triple by Logan Peterson, to 45-21 at the half. Defensively, the Eagles forced 28 Titans turnovers, and they scored 28 points off of DVE miscues. The trio of TJ Cosley, Ayden Stainbrook, and Jaxon Johnson paved the way to victory for North Border, as Cosley had 24 points, Stainbrook 21, and Johnson 14. Johnson led the team with five steals, and Stainbrook a team high five assists. North Border would hit four 3-pointers for the game but would score 40 points in the paint. Brayden Johnson and Jayse Larson each had eight points for the Titans.
BOX SCORE NORTH BORDER 70, DRAYTON-V-E 33 North Border -- TJ Cosley 24, Ayden Stainbrook 24, Jaxon Johnson 14, Logan Peterson 7, Grant Cosley 4 Drayton-Valley-Edinburg -- Jayse Larson 8, Brayden Johnson 8, Logan Wieler 4, Everett Fedje 4, Calvin Otto 3, Lukas Pastorek 3, Connor Hurtt 2, Lucas Anderson 1 Rebounds -- NB: 29 (Johnson 7, Peterson 6); DVE: 31 (Johnson 7) Assists -- NB: 11 (Stainbrook 5); DVE: 8 Steals -- NB: 15 (Johnson 5); DVE: 5 Turnovers -- NB: 9; DVE: 28 Field goal percentage -- NB: 26/58 (44.8%); DVE: 11/42 (26.2%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 14/18 (77.8%); DVE: 8/12 (66.7%)
game, going 12 for 24 from the field. Junior forward Ayden Stainbrook also had a huge night, knocking down four 3-pointers and finishing with 28. Defense was big, too, for North Border as they held Cavalier to just 27 percent shooting. Eagles senior Jaxen Johnson had a solid overall game with nine points and 10 rebounds. Cavalier was led by both Caden DeMers and Brysen Cleem with 12 points each. Cleem had a double-double with 10 rebounds. The Eagles had nine 3-pointers for the game. BOX SCORE NORTH BORDER 81, CAVALIER 44 C -6 14 12 12 -- 44 NB -- 10 16 17 28 -- 81 North Border -- TJ Cosley 30, Ayden Stainbrook 28, Jaxon Johnson 9, Logan Peterson 7, Grant Cosley 5, Nic
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Logan Peterson drives to the basket, drops in 2, gets fouled, and with the free throw, adds 3 points to the Eagles’ win over the Tornadoes. Photo by Larry Stokke
Trenton Cosley, with an impressive drive in the lane, lays in a bucket. Photo by Larry Stokke
Jaxen Johnson shoots over Isaiah Lopez and drops in two points. Photo by Larry Stokke
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Brody Steinmetz makes a diving shot at the Crosby net. Photo by Larry Stokke
Blades Junior Gold Team Splits First Two Home Games By Jake Kulland
The Langdon Blades finally got their first two home games in on the season when they entertained Crosby and Watford City on Jan. 8-9. The Blades lost to the Comets 5-4 then routed the Oilers 11-2. After the two games, Langdon is now 3-1 on the young season in North Dakota junior gold games. The Blades next action is at home in Dakota Spirit Arena against Minot at Noon on Jan. 16. In their first game of the weekend against Crosby, the Comets came into the game undefeated and had won handily in their first five games, outscoring their opponents 56-4 (!). Langdon would be up for the challenge, matching Crosby goal for goal the whole game. After the Comets scored the first goal of the game, Brady Regner began a huge night with a goal late in the first period and another early in the second to give his team a 2-1. Mason Romfo and Rudy Moser were credited with assists on the first score. Crosby would tie things up in the second before Jace Rime of the Blades worked and worked and finally got a puck in the net on an assist by Zach Rostvet to give Langdon a 3-2 lead, but the Comets would put in three unanswered goals to grab a 5-3 advantage with just under eight minutes
to play. Regner would complete the hat trick a minute later with an assist by Jace Rime, but Crosby would play keep away the rest of the game and snuck out a one goal win. Dawson Hein had a huge game in the net for Langdon with 48 saves, as the Comets outshot the Blades 53-35. Coming right back to play the next morning versus Watford City, it took a while to wake up after a 10:00 a.m. start, but once they did - the Blades got stronger as the game went on.
After Watford City scored early in the second to make the score 3-2, the Blades would light the lamp eight times in a row to end the game. Regner would a get a hat trick for the second straight game, while Romfo shot in 5 goals overall in the contest. Parker Rime finished with a goal and three assists to get a playmaker honor, and Moser had two goals and two assists. Reese Hoffarth and Brody Steinmetz also had assists in the scoring run. Hein had 20 saves to get the win between the pipes, as Langdon outshot Watford City 55-22 in the game. Rostvet was also honored before the Crosby game on Senior Night for the program.
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The Langdon Area School District is accepting bids for a 14-passenger bus for delivery for the 2022-2023 school year. Please email bid to daren.christianson@k12.nd.us
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Catlyn Goodman sneaks the puck past the Mandan goalie in the Lady Blades 3-1 win. Photo by Larry Stokke
The Langdon Blades girls hockey team has had a great start to their season, and they looked to continue it with two home games on the same day, Jan. 9. They played Bismarck at 9:00 a.m. then Mandan later the same afternoon at 3:00 p.m. The results were the same in both contests - the Blades won them both, beating Bismarck 2-1 and Mandan 3-1. With the wins, the Blades league record is now a perfect 7-0, and they will play at Northwood on Jan. 14 then host Bottineau at 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 15.
get an empty netter to clinch the win late in the third period. Assists for the Blades in their victory over the Mayhem came from McKenna Schneider, Arianna Haraseth, and Hayden Balsdon. Buckman was again stellar in net, coming up with 19 saves, as Langdon outshot Mandan 43-20.
It was Senior Day for the Blades when they faced Bismarck and Mandan, and it was fitting that the Blades two seniors both had big games in each win. Alexa Schneider scored both her team's goals against the Capitals, with a goal in the first and third periods. Graci Witzel and McKenna Schneider were both credited with assists. Blades goalie Jaelyn Buckman has been rock solid in goal for Langdon, allowing just four goals in league games this year. She had 22 saves to shut out Bismarck.
Dawson Hein with a stick save against Crosby. Photo by Larry Stokke
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Alexa Schneider and Abby Forest, the Blades two seniors, each had goals against Mandan. Catelyn Goodman recorded the other score, hustling to
Abby Forest fires the puck past the Mandan goalie Jan. 8th in Langdon for the 2nd win of the day. Photo by Larry Stokke
Obituaries
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children of Oakbank, Manitoba; her beloved grandchildren: Rylie (Alex), Eyan, Claire, Broderick, and Leo; great-grandson Axel; siblings: Kristy (Ken) Forest of Langdon, ND, and Robert (Billie) Stalker of Lemoyne, NE; step-children: Natalie, A.J. and Harlan; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ron, sister Jan Stalker, and her dear cousin, Jim Baird.
John Kelly
Services will be held in the spring for John Kelly, 31, of Langdon, ND, who passed away January 3, 2022, in Langdon. John Edward Kelly was born January 12, 1990, in Payson, AZ, to proud parents Vernon and Denise Kelly. He lived there until 1997 when his parents moved to Le Sueur, MN. In 1998, his parents moved again to Smithville, MO, where he attended Smithville Middle School. He decided to go to high school in North Dakota where he lived with his father in Brocket, graduating from Lakota High School in 2008. He received his welding certificate from NCSCS in Wahpeton in 2021. After college, he worked for Summers Mfg. in Devils Lake, ND, for two years. He decided he didn’t like welding, so he started working for area farmers. He was a Kelly and had farming in his blood. After several years of farming, he decided to get into trucking with his latest employer being Bata Trucking in Langdon. John was very active in his community. He was a volunteer for the Wales Rural Fire Dept., on the board and a volunteer for the Cavalier County Museum in Dresden, ND, a member of the Mt. Carmel Moonlighters Snowmobile Club, and was the coordinator for the NE region snow grooming trails. In 2016, he received the “Trail Groomer of the Year” award for the state of North Dakota. He loved his family and friends and was always quick to lend a helping hand or tell a quirky joke. He will truly be missed by all. John is survived by his mother, Denise Kelly, of Lawton, ND; brother James Kelly (Ashley Knofler) of Kansas City, MO; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Kelly. A celebration of John’s life will be held in the spring. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www. brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com .
Betty Fetzer
A celebration of life service for Betty Fetzer, 77, of Langdon, ND, was held January 7, 2022, at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon. Burial will be in the spring at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon. She was a patient at CHI Health in Lisbon, ND for the past several months. She was cared for by amazing staff and continued to love people and form relationships even from her hospital bed. Her body is now at rest, but her soul is free and joined with Jesus as well as all her loved ones gone on ahead. Betty Jean Stalker was born July 23, 1944, in Langdon, ND, to Richard and Zelpha (Irwin) Stalker. She grew up and attended school in Langdon, graduating in 1962 from Langdon High School. She continued her education at Wahpeton State School of Science and earned a one-year business degree. While at college, she went on her one and only blind date and met the man of her dreams. On July 10, 1965, she and Ronald Fetzer were united in marriage. They lived for a short time in Turtle Lake, ND, before moving back to Langdon. She worked at PCA and delivered flowers for Langdon Floral, but her interest in caring for people of all ages led her to spend most of her working years as a caregiver. She ran a home day care, worked at Maple Manor Care Center, and was a house parent at the shelter for domestic violence in Grafton, ND for many years. She enjoyed cross-stitching, knitting dishcloths, making yarn-covered hangers, reading, tending to her flowers and watching/feeding the birds. She especially loved hosting coffee time where she visited with friends and enjoyed conversations with anyone and everyone who would stop by. She always had an open door and unconditional love to give. Her favorite role in life was being a Nana, and according to her grandkids, she was “the best Nana in the world”. Her faith in Jesus was a priority in her life, and she was very involved in her church, Emmanuel Evangelical, in Langdon. Surviving Betty are her three daughters: Shelby Fetzer of Lisbon, ND, Heidi (Todd) Morgan of Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and Lindsey Mehlhoff of Lisbon, ND; her “son”, Laurence (Kelly) Fernandez, and their
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Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences available at www. brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com .
Laurette Johnson
A memorial service was held December 21, 2022, for Laurette Johnson, 77, of Langdon, ND, and formerly of Osnabrock, ND, who passed away December 17, 2021, at her home in Langdon.
Dennis Pengilly
Services will be held in the spring for Dennis Pengilly, 79, of Langdon, ND, who passed away December 23, 2021, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Richard Borgen
A funeral service was held on January 10, 2022, for Richard Borgen, 65, of Hannah, ND who passed away January 3, 2022, at his home. Interment in the spring will be at Hannah Cemetery. Richard Merle Borgen was born July 26, 1956, in Crystal City, Manitoba, to Ralph and Dora (McLean) Borgen. He grew up and attended school in Hannah, graduating from Hannah High School in 1974. He then attended NDSS in Wahpeton and graduated from UND-Lake Region in 1976. In 1980, he started farming at Hannah with his father and his brother, Dennis. He also did custom harvesting. Richie married Karen Yake in 1989, and they raised four children together on the family farm. In 2011, he married Dawn Sutton. He retired from farming in 2019. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, was on the Hannah Cemetery Board, was a member and past president of Eagles Aerie #3454 in Langdon, and was a member of the Hannah Elevator Board for many years. He enjoyed following his kids in all their sports and other activities. He is survived by his wife, Dawn, of Hannah, ND; children: Candace (James) Schiermeister of Minot, ND, Craig (Becky) Borgen of Langdon, Jacy (Tyler) Bata of Langdon, and Wayne Borgen of Langdon; grandchildren: Bella, Holly, Tyler, Taylor, Natalie, Griffey, Daxton and one on the way; mother Dora Borgen of Langdon; siblings: Kerwin (Flora) Borgen, Dennis (Maryl) Borgen, and Judy (Arnold) Jordan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph.
Dennis LeRoy Pengilly was born in Langdon, ND, on February 20, 1942, to John and Mildred (Jordan) Pengilly of Wales, ND. He lived with his parents, brothers, and sisters for 18 years on the Pengilly farm.. He attended school in Hannah and Wales then graduated from Wales High School in 1961. He worked for Freeman Swenson and drove gravel truck during the summer months during high school then worked for Greenburg Construction in Grand Forks for 2 years after graduation. On July 31, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Norma J. Steinke, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dresden, ND. Two sons, Dennis Wade and David John, made his family complete until the daughters-in-law and grandkids came along. He worked two years for Lampert Lumber and was produce manager for 8 years at the National Tea store. In 1971, he became an agent for NoDak Mutual Farm Bureau Insurance. He retired from the insurance business in 2012. He dearly enjoyed all his customers and will be missed by all. He was a great son, husband, and father and loved his grandkids dearly. Surviving Dennis are his wife of 57 years, Norma, of Langdon; sons: Dennis Wade (Becky) and David John (Danette); six grandchildren: Alanna Elise, Emily Anna, Ryan Patrick, Drew Thomas, Paige Renee, and Luke David; and siblings: Agnes (David) Lewis, Alice Jochim, Marlene (Jack) Brown, Tom (Cheryl) Pengilly, Candyce McLean, Marty (Sherry) Pengilly, and Kim Pengilly. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Dan and Larry.
Laurette was born July 24, 1944, at Olga, ND, to Ovila and Marion (Dauphinais) Charbonneau. She was raised in Olga and educated at Marty South Dakota Boarding School. After school at Marty, She moved to Minden, Nebraska, where she worked in a hospital as an aide for a doctor for about a year then returned home to Olga. She met Melvin Johnson, and they were married on September 14, 1962. They lived in Osnabrock, ND, where they raised their four children. She enjoyed sewing with her mother and sisters, canning, crossword puzzles, camping with her family, and going to the casino with her sisters. Laurette was a caregiver; she worked at the Good Samaritan Center in Osnabrock for many years. She took care of her mother, Marion, and her father-in-law, Alfred Heinzhoth, after her many years at the Good Sam. She then received her certificate to care for the developmentally disabled. Surviving Laurette are her children: Mitchell Johnson of Jamestown, ND, Michele (David) Christianson of Langdon, ND, Melissa (Randy) Bakken of Cando, ND, and Melanie (Tim) Westphal of Santa Rita, Guam; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings: Francine (Orin) Soli of Walhalla, ND, JoAnn (Richard) Braget of Walhalla, ND, Mary Lou Byron of Granite Falls, Wash., Roberta (Dave) Bearinger of Yankton, SD, Yvonne Charbonneau of Madison, Wis., Geneva Gustafson of Fargo, ND, Theresa Malone, Geri Dubort of Wagner, SD, and Larry Charbonneau of Pembina, ND. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Melvin, and many brothers and sisters. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www. brookfuneralhomelangdon.com .
Langdon Area School Board Meeting Minutes November 15, 2021 Present: Dave Hart, Dawn Kruk, Tyler Feist, Tiffany Hetletved, Cindy Stremick (by phone), Steve Olson, Daren Bachman, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal), Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.) (on Teams) and Stephanie Festch (Asst. Bus. Mgr.). Visitors: Charlie Jordan, Jayla Askvig, and Sara Goodman. Chairman Dave Hart called the November 15, 2021, Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the October 18, and October 27, 2021, Board minutes. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the October 18, and October 27, 2021, minutes as presented. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented, holding the Martin Mechanical check until project issues are resolved. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the visitors attending the meeting. Preview of Agenda: Communications: Jayla Askvig discussed and proposed shutting off comments on the Facebook page going forward. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to close comments on the Facebook page and have the page as an informational source only. Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Charlie Jordan questioned the Board on who owns the School Foundation Database. The Board consensus is to
seek a legal opinion from the Board’s attorney. Daren Christianson reported for the Budget and Finance Committee. Topics of discussion included the High School project and Negotiations to be discussed in executive session. Dawn Kruk reported for the Curriculum Committee. Topics of discussion included Semester Test Policy, Special Projects with Foundation Support, Communication Tool, and Standards Based Learning. Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included Climate and Culture, Mental Health, Cavalier County Extension Advisory Council, Cavalier County JDA, Tech Coordinator, and High School Heating Project. He added community groups have sponsored the extra expenses for the bus charters for football and volleyball trips. Todd Hetler reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included Mid-Quarter Reports, Community Relations Team, Achievement/Instruction Team, Mitigation Strategies, Spelling Bee, Elementary Vaccine Clinic, and Christmas Programs. He added that the Elementary has areas that have been not heating. Todd Hetler and Daren Christianson are working with Johnson Controls to get some heat in those rooms. He added that he will send the Elementary to the pep rally. Ethen Askvig reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included Semester Test Policy, Early Out, MS/HS Vaccine Boosters, and Report Cards. With Athletics topics of discussion included Super Region, Softball, and Congratulations to Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball for
their seasons. He met with the Behavioral and Mental Health Task Force and discussed the struggle across the state with filling counseling positions. Ethen Askvig stated that Alive at 25 will be presenting at the High School next week for grades 9-12. He gave an athletic update with topics of discussion including the Pep Rally, Softball, and Super Region. Old Business: Shauna Schneider gave a brief report on the ND School Board Convention held in October. Ethen Askvig reviewed the updated semester testing policy with the Board. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the student handbook updated semester testing policy. Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson gave a COVID update. New Business: Policy updates were reviewed by the Board. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to rescind the following Langdon Area School District #23 policies: DDBE – Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave and Expense Reimbursement. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously carried. Dawn Kruk made a motion to wave the second reading and to approve the following Langdon Area School District #23 policies: ACBE-BR – Naloxone Procedures, and DCAD – Expense Reimbursement. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously carried. Tyler Feist made a motion to amend and waive the second reading of the current Langdon Area School District #23 policies: ABBE – Displays of Religious Objects or Documents, ABEA – Wellness Policy, ACBC – Use of Animals In District Schools & Curricular Pro-
grams, ACBC-AR – Use of Animals in Curricular Programs Regulations, BABR2 – Board Member Internet and Social Media Use, BC – Meetings of the Board, BCAB – Compensation and Expenses for Board Members, DDAA – Family and Medical Leave Act, and DDC – Unpaid Leave, to reflect updated language from the NDSBA to remain in compliance. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously carried. David Hart reviewed the Superintendent evaluation with the Board. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the fall Superintendent evaluation and give an overall Satisfactory evaluation. Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson discussed the Teacher appreciation/holiday social scheduled for January 6th. Teacher of the year nominations will be collected by the Building Principals. The Grad Party Committee has requested a donation for the grad party. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve a $1,000 donation to the grad party from concessions. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Structure of Board Positions will be tabled until a legal opinion is received. Dave Hart asked for a motion to go into executive session pursuant to NDCC 15.1-16-22 for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategies and instructions. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategies and instructions. Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Executive session began at 8:03 p.m. General session resumed at 8:19 p.m. The next regular Board meeting will
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be Monday, December 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Board President Business Manager DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes as they have yet to be approved by the Board. Langdon Area School District #23 Approved Bills: Vendor Name, Invoice Description, Amount Acme Tools - Grand Forks, Blade and Knife Sharpening, $280.25 | Advanced Business Methods, November 2021 Copier Leases, $2,934.79 | Agnes, Taylor, Assorted Tempera Paint for Classroom, $58.11 | Amazon Credit Plan, Binder Clips, $740.47 | American Family Life, November 2021 Employee AFLAC Fees, $792.83 | Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. , November 2021 Dental/Vision Premiums, $3,871.14 | Askvig, Ethen, Mileage to Bismarck for State VB, $296.80 | Assurity Life Insurance Company, Nov 2021 Accidental/Critical Premiums, $1,165.74 | AVI Systems, Smart Learning Suite/ Smartboards/Pens, $8,068.00 | Baymont Inn & Suites Mandan, Title IX Conf./AD Conf./FCCLA, $240.00 | Bernstrom, Devin, BBB vs North Border Clock 12/16/2021, $20.00 | Blick Art Materials, Elementary Art Supplies, $157.25 | Bread Pan, The, Cake for Spelling Bee, $40.00 | Business Essentials, Envelopes/Pens, cont’d. on page 14
On December 7, 2021, 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 Austin Lafrenz called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Lafrenz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Commission Reorganization: Nick Moser made a motion to appoint Greg Goodman as Commission Chairman and Stanley Dick as Commission Vice Chairman, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Greg Goodman took over as chairman of the meeting. The commission meeting schedule for 2022 was reviewed. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the meeting schedule, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. The commission thanked Austin Lafrenz for his year as commission chair. Nick Moser made a motion to designate that portion of Cavalier County in Legislative District 9B as Precinct 1; and that portion in Legislative District 19 as Precinct 2; with one polling place at the Cavalier County Memorial Courthouse for the 2022 elections, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. The commissioners agreed the county would continue doing Vote by Mail. Bids were opened for the 2016 Chevy Impala. One bid was received from Francis and Marian Hoffarth in the amount of $4,000.00. No motion was made to accept the bid. Hoffarths made two more offers. Nick Moser made a motion to accept the offer in the amount of $12,000.00, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the following board appointments: Water Board – Bob Blake; Weed Board – Chris Olson, Steve Ratzlaff, and Mark Schneider; Soils Committee – Lisa Jacobson; Public Health District Board – Michele Schommer; Planning & Zoning Board – William Hardy, Carol Goodman, and Shane Peterson; Education Board – Dawn Roppel; Library Board – Sandra Brooks, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to appoint the following to the JDA board: Lawrence Henry, Nick Moser, Mark Busse, Elsie Magnus, Clint Esckilsen, and David Monson, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Nick Moser and Greg Goodman abstained from the vote, due to conflicts of interest. Anita Beauchamp, Clerk of Court, met with the commissioners and stat-
ed that she did not budget to apply for the Court Facilities Grant, but wanted to apply to replace the ballasts in all the Clerk of Court/Judge offices, and law library, estimated at $3,545.00 county matching funds. David Zeis made a motion to apply for the grant, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. The commissioners reviewed the list of boards, committees, districts, and departments they are designated to. The Auditor was moved to Greg Goodman and the Road Supervisor was moved to David Zeis. Austin Lafrenz volunteered for the Domestic Violence board. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the list with the changes made, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Greg Fetsch, Sheriff, met with the commissioners and requested $2,000 in ARPA funds for each of his employees, based on a proposal done in Grand Forks County. Greg Goodman explained that there were possible changes coming from the feds that would expand what the funds could be used for, so the committee was waiting until January to meet again. Fetsch also informed the commissioners that he hired Dana Gerlach, who would be starting in January. Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $70,000.00 from County Road Fund to Road & Bridge Fund, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to transfer $690.91 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Excess Levy Fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to transfer $1,200.00 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to transfer $69.09 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. The commissioners discussed the closing of the Cavalier County Republican, the county’s official newspaper. Scott Stewart, State’s Attorney, joined the meeting and discussed future transition to the Borderland Press once it qualifies to be the official newspaper. Nick Moser made a motion to table the official newspaper designation until Scott Stewart is able to research if the Borderland Press qualifies to be on the ballot for the next election, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager/911 Coordinator, met with the commissioners and requested to participate in the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program to assist with the cost of updating the county’s Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan, which qualifies the county
to apply for various grants. Kempert explained that the county would have a 25% local match and that in-kind contributions would be allowable to cover the county’s share. Nick Moser made a motion to approve participation in BRIC Program for updating the Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan and approve the county’s obligation for 25% local match, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commissioners and reviewed the KLJ project status report. Johnston informed the commissioners he received bills from the Water Board for culverts installed in the North Loma Drain and that the county’s 40% obligation totaled $5,106.40 owed to the Water Board. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve payment to the Water Board, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Johnston stated that he was notified by DOT that after inspections were completed, a bridge between Sections 28 and 33 in South Olga Township had to be closed. Johnston was hopeful that in the spring they could remove some of the dirt/gravel on the bridge to reduce the over burden so it could be re-opened. Overlay options from KLJ for County 6 were discussed. No decision was made. Project options were discussed for the state ARPA funds the county would be receiving designated to roads. Plans for the 2022 gravel budget were discussed. The commissioners approved strobe lights for the top of the blades to make them more visible. There was discussion on communication between the snowplow and motor grader operators. Johnston stated he would be having a meeting with some of the operators. Greg Goodman reviewed purchase/lending options he received in a letter from Scott Stewart. Goodman stated he had checked with Craig Swenson and Walhalla Building Center to get estimates to repair/update the Vang shop. It was estimated to cost anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000, but there were too many unknowns to confirm what it would cost. A new steel building was quoted at $400,000 finish; $200,000 unfinished. It was decided to put it on the agenda for the next meeting and possibly look into a lease to purchase if it was decided to proceed. Austin Lafrenz made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: •HOME OF ECONOMY | $23.21 | R&B • KEVIN MIKKELSEN | $43.96 | F-M • COMPUTER EXPRESS | $1,200.00 | MISC • VERIZON WIRELESS | $1,666.59 | SS/NVHSZ • MON-
TANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $117.31 | SS • ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT | $118,200.12 | HEALTH INS • DUBOIS OIL CO.,INC | $2,597.76 | R&B • ND COUNTY COMMISSION ASSOC | $1,650.00 | COMM • LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | $775.19 | GEN/R&B • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $371.69 | CLERK • ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | $8,816.00 | MISC • LANGDON CITY | $343.98 | GEN/R&B • QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC | $1,700.00 | MISC • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $19.08 | CLERK • COMPUTER EXPRESS | $1,367.00 | MAINT • BLUE 360 MEDIA LLC | $77.75 | STATE’S ATTY • GLENN’S APPLIANCE CENTER | $107.04 | MAINT • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $82.01 | MAINT • JOSH PLUMMER | $1,350.00 | MAINT • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $236.46 | TREAS • THE SIDWELL COMPANY | $5,292.00 | TX DIR • MATTHEW-BENDER & CO. INC. | $343.46 | GEN • COMPUTER EXPRESS | $908.00 | CLERK • JACLYN NYE | $125.99 | TX DIR • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $666.90 | GEN/F-M • COUNTRY MEDIA, INC. | $720.15 | GEN • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $30.37 | ELECT • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. | $40,093.29 | GEN/E-911 • VERIZON WIRELESS | $153.40 | MAIN/F-M/R&B/WEED • TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $4,015.00 | RECORDER • MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $1,988.90 | GEN/R&B • BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. | $29.55 | SHERIFF • MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO. | $102.24 | SHERIFF • BAYCOM, INC | $2,673.00 | SHERIFF • SPORTS & SHIRTS | $140.00 | DISP • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $275.69 | SHERIFF • US FOODS, INC. | $71.97 | SHERIFF • QUALITY PRINTING | $42.00 | SHERIFF • ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE | $154.10 | SHERIFF • JOHN METZGER | $62.18 | SHERIFF • BLUE 360 MEDIA LLC | $152.49 | SHERIFF • STONE’S MOBILE RADIO, INC. | $1,071.74 | SHERIFF • LEXIPOL, LLC | $3,701.82 | SHERIFF • LEEVERS FOODS | $34.42 | SHERIFF • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $1,632.24 | SHERIFF • SENIOR MEALS AND SERVICES | $294.00 | SHERIFF • CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. | $103.81 | SHERIFF • CAVALIER COUNTY WATER BOARD | $5,106.40 | R&B • CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OP. | $91.33 | R&B • JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | $805.80 | R&B • NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | $63.00 | R&B • D & B MOTORS | $25.40 | R&B • RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY | $484.02 | R&B • RICHARD’S WELDING, INC. | $5,874.30 | R&B • MARCOTTE BUILDER’S SUPPLY CO. |
$42.99 | R&B • CARQUEST OF LANGDON | $275.45 | R&B • ERLING’S OIL, INC. | $102.45 | R&B • DAHL TRUCK & AUTO | $4,943.78 | R&B • HOME OF ECONOMY | $27.99 | R&B • MIKKELSEN BROS. CONSTRUCTION | $2,192.00 | R&B • HOFFARTH OIL COMPANY | $3,091.88 | R&B • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $1,682.17 | F-M/R&B • RAZOR TRACKING, INC. | $300.00 | R&B • CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT | $327.27 | R&B • UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $35.60 | EMG MGR • NDEMA, KARLA GERMANN | $100.00 | EMG MGR • ND 911 ASSOCIATION | $50.00 | EMG MGR • POLAR COMMUNICATIONS | $373.70 | E-911 • NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOC | $142.00 | EMG MGR • NEAFCS | $115.00 | NDSU EXT. • KATIE HENRY | $30.00 | NDSU EXT. •BREAD PAN | $88.75 | NDSU EX TR • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $42.45 | NDSU EXT. • NDAE4-HYW | $100.00 | NDSU EXT. • KATIE HENRY | $459.29 | NDSU EXT. • MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $89.64 | WEED • OTTER TAIL POWER CO | $35.82 | WEED • LANGDON CITY | $111.57 | SS • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | $3,000.00 | X-MAS CHEER • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $254.67 | SS • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $42.79 | SS • QUILL CORPORATION | $109.99 | SS • ARAMARK | $78.13 | SS • CARL HOFFARTH | $125.00 | SS • JOSH PLUMMER | $600.00 | SS • D & B MOTORS | $76.95 | SS • AMY KRAM | $50.00 | NVHSZ • DAVID J. ZEIS | $50.00 | NVHSZ • DEBRA FRASER | $50.00 | NVHSZ • LAVERNE DOYLE | $50.00 | NVHSZ • KAREN ANDERSON | $50.00 | NVHSZ • STANLEY DICK | $83.60 | NVHSZ • ANN WEST | $50.00 | NVHSZ • INDEPENDENT DOCTORS, P.C. | $18.28 | NVHSZ • COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION CENTER | $2,216.00 | NVHSZ • LEA AND ROBERT BLACKBURN | $615.42 | NVHSZ • AMANDA GALARZA | $760.00 | NVHSZ • DIANE FOSSUM | $150.00 | NVHSZ • S&A, INC. | $200.00 | NVHSZ • BREAD PAN | $82.00 | NVHSZ • MORGAN PRINTING | $144.00 | NVHSZ • THE CAVALIER CHRONICLE | $121.50 | NVHSZ • ACCUSOURCE | $105.75 | NVHSZ
| $82.00 | SHERIFF • STREICHER'S | $220.00 | SHERIFF • US FOODS, INC. | $107.74 | SHERIFF • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $37.29 | DISP • STREICHER'S | $55.00 | SHERIFF • AT&T MOBILITY | $610.20 | SHERIFF • KEVIN MIKKELSEN | $360.00 | R&B • KENT MIKKELSEN | $360.00 | R&B • SHAWN HALL | $360.00 | R&B • PHIL WOLD | $360.00 | R&B • SHELDON ROMFO | $360.00 | R&B • RICK ROSTVET | $360.00 | R&B • CLARK GRAVEL & CONST. INC. | $1,128.00 | F-M • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $9,526.33 | R&B EXCESS • MCCURDY, INC. | $109.00 | R&B • KLJ ENGINEERING LLC | 16,859.38 | F-M • ERLING'S OIL, INC. | $1,293.59 | R&B • JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | $2,582.07 | R&B • KAREN KEMPERT | $151.62 | EMG MGR • APCO INTERNATIONAL INC | $72.00 | EMG MGR • VERIZON WIRELESS | $47.50 | EMG MGR • NDTC | $128.03 | E-911 • UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $207.72 | E-911 • MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC | $7,534.00 | E-911 • ANE HAYEN | $241.07 | NDSU EXT. • XEROX CORPORATION | $210.19 | NDSU EXT. • UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $64.03 | NDSU EXT. • KATIE HENRY | $150.07 | NDSU EXT.• NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | $126.03 | NDSU EXT. • LEEVERS FOODS | $3.44 | NDSU EX TR • KATIE HENRY | $3.21 | NDSU EX TR • LEEVERS FOODS | $4.49 | NDSU EX TR • KATIE HENRY | $30.00 | NDSU EXT. • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $97.24 | NDSU EXT. • CURTIS STEINOLFSON | $20.00 | VSO • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $80.05 | VSO • CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER | $151.61 | WEED • CAVALIER COUNTY TREASUR-
ER | $92.05 | SS • COUNTRY MEDIA, INC. | $62.00 | SS • US POSTAL SERVICE | $274.00 | SS • OTTER TAIL POWER CO | $128.55 | SS • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $46.29 | SS • T R WAIND INSURANCE AGENCY | $2,826.40 | SS • MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $190.31 | NVHSZ • COUNTRY MEDIA, INC. | $108.50 | NVHSZ • WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT | $350.67 | NVHSZ • TERESA KLUTH | $241.36 | NVHSZ • NICOLE RUST | $232.96 | NVHSZ • TWILA NOVAK | $40.88 | NVHSZ • TAMMY MCMILLAN | $491.68 | NVHSZ • JENNIFER PUPPE | $98.58 | NVHSZ • TERRI MACHART | $19.05 | NVHSZ • S&A, INC. | $160.00 | NVHSZ • MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES | $50.00 | NVHSZ • AMANDA GALARZA | $275.00 | NVHSZ • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. | $318.25 | SS/NVHSZ • KEVLOTT TESTING SERVICES | $115.00 | NVHSZ • KIM DEARINGER | $68.38 | NVHSZ • LEA AND ROBERT BLACKBURN | $102.57 | NVHSZ • SUSAN K. (FETSCH) CROCKETT | $101.78 | NVHSZ •VISA | $690.30 | NVHSZ • WARREN HURST | $300.00 | NVHSZ • VERIZON WIRELESS | $1,666.59 | SS/NVHSZ • VISA | $284.08 | NVHSZ • MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $172.33 | WEED
At 12:15 p.m., Nick Moser made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Greg Goodman – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor
Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On December 21, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Greg Goodman called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Goodman asked if there were any changes to the agenda. David Zeis made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, and Jeff Daley, KLJ, met with the commissioners and discussed overlay options for County 6. After lengthy discussion on federal road funding, as well as other funding and allowable uses, Greg Goodman stated he would meet with the Auditor and Road Supervisor and work on a tentative priority plan for future road projects. Johnston informed the commissioners that the bridge project on County 45 south of Milton does not qualify for the extra bridge funding with no required matching funds designated by legislature being it was already given a project number for federal funds, but he had three other major bridges the commissioners were in agreement to use to apply for the funding. Later in the meeting Johnston joined the meeting to ask the commissioners for approval to put plastic fenders on the Osnabrock snowplow truck. The commissioners gave approval to do so. Bruce Wirth met with the commissioners to regarding his position as fill-in snowplow operator. Stanley Dick made a motion to designate Bruce Wirth as an active
fill in driver for the truck and/or motor grader for emergencies in the Munich area with pay at $25/hour, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. It was clarified later in the meeting that the current drivers would be expected to clean the emergency routes in Munich City. The commissioners again discussed the closure of the Cavalier County Republican and the need for the county to designate an “official newspaper”. Nick Moser made a motion to deem that a vacancy to the official county newspaper exists and to designate the Walsh County Record as the official county newspaper and to also include the county’s publications in the Borderland Press while it is in the process of becoming an official newspaper, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Greg Goodman discussed the North Valley Career and Technology Center starting a satellite site at the Cavalier School with the assistance of a state capital grant program, with potential to expand to the schools in Cavalier County. Goodman stated he would share this information with the ARPA committee as a potential investment in the community if the use of the funds become less restrictive. Shane Gallagher, Chief Deputy Sheriff, met with the commissioners on behalf of the Policy Manual Committee with proposed changes to three policies. It was decided to make a couple small changes to the wording and forward drafts of the changes to all departments to review, and put it back on the agenda for input and possible approval. Nick Moser, on behalf of the commissioners, acknowledged and congratulated Larry Gellner on his Water Stewardship Award he recently
received from the Devils Lake Basin Joint Water Resource Board. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to transfer $4,176.99 from E-911 Fund to County General Fund, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion, seconded by Stanley Dick to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: • STANLEY DICK | $67.20 | COMM • NICK MOSER | $189.28 | COMM •JOSH PLUMMER | $4,075.00 | MAINT • ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | $20,413.00 | WORKERS COMP • LISA GELLNER | $32.00 | MISC • THE SIDWELL COMPANY | $440.00 | TX DIR • QUALITY PRINTING | $143.98 | TX DIR • US IMAGING | $10,000.00 | REC • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $116.89 | MISC • QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. | $977.10 | MISC • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $23.94 | CLERK • SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS | $7,670.00 | GEN • SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS | $18,000.00 | GEN • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $2,251.59 | GEN/R&B • MID AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL | $896.00 | MAINT • COMPUTER EXPRESS | $1,656.99 | GEN • OTTER TAIL POWER CO | $2,393.74 | GEN/R&B • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $719.20 | MISC • SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. | $4,106.20 | MAINT • MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL CO. | $3,387.29 | R&B • UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $1,619.76 | GEN/R&B/F-M/VSO • MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $2,874.69 | GEN/R&B • T R WAIND INSURANCE AGENCY | $11.00 | MISC • POST BOARD | $45.00 | SHERIFF • SPORTS & SHIRTS | $156.00 | DISP • QUALITY PRINTING | $68.05 | SHERIFF • SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD.
At 11:30 a.m., Nick Moser made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Greg Goodman – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor
Page 14 - Friday, January 14, 2022 cont’d. from page 1 - Teen Musher Takes on the Jr. Iditarod that goes on behind the scenes. At other races, dog handlers – those who take over and help the dogs – are allowed at every checkpoint, but there are no handlers allowed at the Jr. Iditarod. Eva will be on her own, with her team of dogs, going through the Alaskan wilderness, where she expects to be immersed in the experience.
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Eva also needed to develop her own mushing vocabulary.
The race experiences and the dogs have taught Eva and her family life lessons. There’s the connection with nature, the unexplainable connection with the dogs, and the dogs teaching their humans about how to live in the moment. And patience, oh, a whole
“With our first dogs, we used to say ‘OK’ to go, but that’s a very common word so we had to change it,” Eva said. They now use “allt er í lagi,” which means “everything is fine or OK” in Icelandic, for their signal to go. Eva and her dad train at night and realized quickly that the dogs are always listening. They have ever-changing code names for the dogs, so they aren’t distracted by hearing their names.
Eva started her own dog treat business, Eva Diva Puppy Snacks, to fund her Jr. Iditarod dream. In the picture, she was at a local Christmas vendor show. Submitted Photo.
“Mushing is just like going for a run – you’re so focused,” Eva said. “At the same time your mind wanders. It’s very therapeutic. Like my cross-country coaches taught me, you never re-
lot of patience. “As a musher, you don’t really get to have a short fuse,” Eva said.
Everything she’s picked up along the way led Eva to a great 2021 racing season: she placed 10th in the WolfTrack Classic and won the Jr. Beargrease race, both in Minnesota. She was the only junior contender in a grueling Beargrease race with its challenging trails and conditions. It is an accomplishment to finish – two of the adult teams dropped out in the middle of competition. The adult competitors voted and awarded Eva the Sportsmanship Award. Eva has gained followers, race fans, and plenty of support, something her family is so grateful to have as Eva continues to learn. “It’s a weird sport – we know it. There’s lot of support for an unusual sport that wasn’t that unusual 100 years ago,” Katt said. Last year was a good training ground for Eva. Now she will face the test of wilderness in a new state. “I’m really excited to just be in Alaska,” Eva said. “It’s going to be a once in a lifetime opportunity. I’m excited to explore and be up there and experience it. I’m nervous, but I’m excited.” Note: After almost a week of driving, Eva and her dad Justin and all 16 racing dogs arrived in Alaska on Jan. 6. Follow along on the adventure at Eva Diva Puppy Snacks & Diva Dogs Racing on Facebook or Diva Dogs Racing on Instagram.
cont’d. from page 12 - Langdon Area School Board Meeting Minutes $507.42 | Catholic Charities North Dakota, November 21 Contracted Services, $1,450.00 | Cavalier County Memorial Hospital, DOT Physicals, $140.74 | Cavalier County Transit, Student Transportation November 2021, $12.00 | Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., Breaker for Kitchen/Labor , $254.24 Christianson, Daren, License for New Suburban, $536.48 | Christianson, Lane, BBB vs North Border Ref. 12/16/2021, $66.00 | City of Langdon, November 2021 Water/ Garbage Bills, $596.76 | Country Media, Inc., Minutes Published, $341.28 | D & B Motors, Suburban Purchase, $48,250.58 | Dahl Truck and Auto, Tech Ed Supplies, $73.92 | David Harris LLC, Staff Presentation, $1,250.00 | Decker Equipment, Table Glides/Chair Glides/Toilet Seat, $76.54 | Dollar General- Regons 410526, November 2021 Supplies, $99.25 | ECOLAB Pest Elimination | Division, Pest Prevention December 2021, $126.30 | EduTech Education Technology Services, Power School Standards TH, KR, AL, $60.00 | F.I.R.S.T. (a division of Respond Systems), AED SmartPads, and Battery, $259.85 | Fargo Public School District, Placed Student Tuition, $266.88 | Farmers Union Oil Co. , Fuel for Student Transport, $330.83 | Fetsch, Loren, Bus Driver to Practice, $50.00 | FP Mailing Solutions, Postage Machine Rental 11/1/21-1/31/22, $179.85 | Glenn’s Appliance Center, Riccar Vacuum Cleaner Bags, $25.95 | Goll, Robert, BBB vs North Border Ref. 12/16/2021, $127.90 | Hansel Plumbing & Heating, Control Box for Sensor Faucet, $152.00 | Hartley’s School Buses, November 2021 Bus Transportation, $29,945.80 | Hell, Matt, BBB vs North Border Ref. 12/16/2021, $127.90 | Hennings, Ashley, State STUCO Fuel, $25.00 | Hill, Randy, GBB vs North Border Ref. 12-3-21, $100.25 | Hiway Laundry, Towels, Rags, Mops Nov 2021, $255.78 | Hoffarth, Carl, Snow Removal , $65.00 | Hot Lunch Program, STEAM Camp Snacks November 2021, 63.23 | Hylden, Isaiah, BBB vs North Border Ref. 12/16/2021, $182.98 | JayMar Business Forms, Inc.,
2021 W2/1099 Forms & Envelopes, $147.06 | Johnson Controls, Inc. , Boiler and Login Issues, $8,079.00 | Koropatnicki, Frankie, Gas for ES Snowblower, $16.01 | Langdon Building Center, Door Stop, $9.34 | Langdon Hardware and Rental, Wrench/ Plug Adaptor/Trouble Light, $703.33 | Leevers Foods, FACS/Concessions/ Art, $145.31 | Library World, Inc., Library World Subscription, $470.00 | Mark’s Plumbing Parts, Urinal Repair Kit/Faucet Aerators, $208.88 | McConnell, Kyle, GBB vs North Border Ref. 12-3-21, $146.17 | Montana-Dakota Utilities, November 2021 Natural Gas Bills, $7,348.37 | Network Services Company, Foaming Cleaner/ Magic Erasers/Towels/TP, $576.98 | North Dakota Safety Council, Alive @ 25 Course, $3,285.00 | Northern Plains Tree Service, Chemical Application 2021 Season, $2,545.00 | Olson, Tonia, CPR Recertification SF, $75.00 | Ottertail Power Company, November 2021 Electric Bills, $7,892.77 | Popplers Music Store, Clarinet Reeds , $144.95 | Premium Waters, Inc., November 2021 Water/Water Jugs, $146.22 | Ramada Bismarck Hotel, State VB, $172.80 | Renaissance Learning, Inc., St A’s STAR 360 Subscription, $1,132.00 | Ricard Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc., Sump Pump Repairs, $802.95 | Riley, Devontae, DDC Reimbursement, $55.00 | Rozzy Learning Company, LAES Software Renewal 21-22, $550.00 | Sanford Health Plan, In/ Out Health Ins. Payment SD Nov. 21, $3,032.01 | School Specialty Marketplace, Classroom Supplies-Olson, $15.07 | Sign-It, Suburban Removal/ Installation Decals, $300.00 | Sykora, Peter, GBB vs North Border Ref. 12-3-21, $100.25 | United Communications, November 2021 Phone/Fax Expenses, $880.05 | United State Postal Service, November 2021 Postage, $500.00 | UNUM Life Insurance Company of America, November 2021 Disability/Life Ins. Prem, $1,420.36 | VISA - Cardmember Service, Refund for Late Fee and Duplicate Pmt, $2,893.21 | 148,459.18 Hoffarth, Carl, Install & Fix High School Door, $435.00 | Langdon Activity Center, November BB Practice, $350.00 | Lill Electric, Check Boiler/ Check Kiln, $171.00 | 956.00
CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds On Wednesday, Jan. 5 the CDC endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expand eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old. The CDC now recommends that adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old should receive a booster shot 5 months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series. Data shows that COVID-19 boosters help broaden and strengthen protection against Omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants. ACIP reviewed the available safety data following the administration of over 25 million vaccine doses in adolescents; COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. At this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is authorized and
recommended for adolescents aged 12-17. “It is critical that we protect our children and teens from COVID-19 infection and the complications of severe disease. I endorsed ACIP’s vote to expand eligibility and strengthen our recommendations for booster doses,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. “We now recommend that all adolescents aged 12-17 years should receive a booster shot 5 months after their primary series. This booster dose will provide optimized protection against COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. I encourage all parents to keep their children up-to-date with CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.”