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Helicopter landing zone and safety course held Page 2 Langdon Research Extension Center explores new crops Page 3 It’s Sara Goodman’s birthday month! Page 4 Community band plans holiday concert Page 5 Hoople holds first Tater Town Days Page 7 Legislative reports Page 11 State cross country Page B15 Langdon’s Duke Klein has ticket booth named in his honor Page B16 Views from the Borderland Page B20
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Volume 1, Number 42
Langdon photographer wins honor in Governor’s Photo Contest by Borderland Press Staff
Wildlife photographer Lisa Buchweitz of Langdon was recently honored with a win in the Governor’s Photo Contest. Buchweitz has entered the contest in years past, but this year she took home top honors in the wildlife category with her entry titled “Catch of the Day.” Buchweitz captured her award-winning photo at the end of April when North Dakota’s northeastern counties had plenty of excess water due to spring flooding. “The picture that they chose was a blue heron that had nabbed a northern pike, and it was something that I’m sure will never happen again in my life. I had seen this blue heron, and I love those birds; they’re a great, big, beautiful bird,” Buchweitz said. “I was just watching him, and all of a sudden, he nabbed that pike, and it was just amazing, and he struggled with it. It was a lot larger than what they normally would catch. And so I happened to be at the right spot at the right time.” The winning photograph Buchweitz entered will be used in promotional materials by North Dakota Tourism. It will be on display in Bismarck and may be displayed in different areas. Buchweitz estimates she took 80 shots of the bird in order to capture such a moment. She said that’s not unusual. If she goes out to gather photos, she may shoot 500-600 photos in a three to four hour timeframe. In 2017 Buchweitz was a wildlife category runner up in the Governor’s Photo Contest and in 2019 she won the wildlife category and also runner up with two different photos, and she won best of show for a photo of an eagle.
Her dedication to documenting the beauty that nature has to offer started a year after her husband passed away.
from that day on, I just went for more drives, and you notice more things the more you drive around, and that’s how it started.”
“He liked to go for drives, so in memory of him, on the one year anniversary of his passing, I spent the day driving around and decided I was going to take sunset pictures through the wheat and canola crops,” Buchweitz said. “It was very impactful to me, and
One of the things Buchweitz is most proud of is that all of her photos are taken mostly in Cavalier County with others in Walsh County and Pembina County. She admires the diversity of wildlife in our little neck of the woods, something she said most people may
A fourth generation of shepherds continues a By Hilary Nowatzki
Kelly and Lance Myrvik met eight years ago, not long after they had graduated college. Kelly had acquired an early childhood education degree from St. Cloud State University and was working in the field as a paraprofessional. Lance, who had acquired his history degree, was working as a field and turf specialist at his alma mater, Bethel University. Three beautiful children and a 300 mile transition later, the family is now living the idyllic American dream on their family farmstead in Edmore, N.D. Founded in 1896, Myrvik Family Farm is run with pride by its fourth generation of ranchers. Thomas Thompson was Lance's great-grandfather and the original farm owner. He built the home they live in today in 1924 and constructed the barn they use in 1918. The family had visited Edmore, Lance's hometown, throughout the years in summer and fall to assist with the cattle operation, but after the birth of their first child, they began to question where they would like to permanently call home. "We had our first boy, and within six months of having him, we were like, ‘yikes, I don’t know if this city is good for us.’ I just feel like he needs more space; we wanted for him to be able to run and play. We wanted to teach him and other children the value of hard work. So we thought - well, what better way than to come up here and continue the family legacy of ranching.” Five years later, the family is secure in their decision. As it turns out, the child that made them decide to leave the cities is already a natural born rancher himself. The couple also has a lovely three-year-old, who Kelly says is a young yet, but he definitely loves the tractors and the skid steer, baling hay and that type of thing. Their youngest
child is an 11-month-old girl, and Kelly says it will be fun to see what she will love and grow into as she is raised on the soil of her ancestors. The farmstead has hosted an array of agriculture throughout the last century that started with grain and cattle. A dairy operation was added after World War II as well as raising hogs for a time. Grain production continued through the 80's and 90's and into the early 2000’s as well as various ranching endeavors with cattle, sheep and emus and 4-H involvement. Kelly and Lance's goals are focused on growing and building the ranching business. Three years ago the family kicked off their operation with 21 Katahdin hair sheep. Presently, they have over 100 sheep, and the family and livestock are thriving. Although 'hair' is in this breed's name, don't be fooled. Katahdin hair sheep actually get their name because of the thick winter coats they are able to grow. In springtime, the sheep will shed this protective and much needed coat; it will almost appear to peel off in large chunks, meaning they won't need to be sheared. Kelly stated that this specific breed is perfect for their location and farming purposes as they are, "hardy, adaptable and low maintenance’. A common misconception about lamb meat is that it all tastes the same. Gamey and lamby are the words Kelly used to describe the negative connotation, but she stated, "I feel like that is more mutton, which is an older sheep - at least one year old. We usually butcher at 6 to 8 months old, so they’re younger and around 100 pounds. Once they hit 100 lbs., that's when we send them to the butcher. Therefore, they do not have the gamey or lamby taste that people are ac-
not notice. With all she has observed, what is her favorite animal to photograph? “Oh, hands down, the elk,” she said. “I follow the elk herds 365 days a year basically. Sometimes I think some of them even know me. They are the most regal animals that I’ve ever encountered, and they are one of my obsessions.” cont’d. on page A13
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customed to. We also try to band all of our sheep so all of the testosterone is out, which is also another factor which helps the meat not have that gamey taste." On Myrvik Family Farm's Facebook page, readers will see the hashtag #knowyourmeat used frequently. This is a motto Kelly and Lance live by. They firmly believe that consumers should be able to know where their food comes from and be ensured it is sourced ethically and locally. “We are very much supportive of eating local and staying local," she stated. They go to great lengths to ensure the flock's happiness and safety by integrating modern technology into their century old barn. "It’s an old barn, but we try as much as we can to deal with what we have and make it as comfortable and nice for the animals as possible. It’s in great shape for how old it is; it’s not ideal, but it’s our history and we are so appreciative for what we do have.” Cameras, which are synched with their cell phones, are installed throughout the barn, and they watch them like hawks throughout lambing season in March and April. They also utilize their computer for rigorous charting purposes. "We use a program on the computer called 'Ranch Manager' to document and keep records of birth weight, vaccines, and average daily weight gain." They also document which of their ewe lambs, or female lambs, throw twins or triplets, as this is a highly desired trait in their breeding stock. cont’d. on page A14
The photo was taken soon after the barn was built in 1918. On the back is written: Right to left: Mrs. Thomas P. Thompson, Arnold(Lance’s grandpa), Theresa, Melford, Mr. Thomas P. Thompson, Melvin Woldy of Woldy Implement Co. of Edmore who just installed lightning rods, man by horse unknown.
News
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Weekend accidents occur on North Dakota Hwy. 1 Over the weekend a pair of crashes happened on ND Hwy. 1 with one ending in serious injuries, the other fatal. On Friday evening, the North Dakota Highway Patrol reports Nicole Landsem, 24, of Edmore, lost control of her vehicle five miles south of Nekoma, overcorrected, and ended up rolling the vehicle, dying on the scene before responders could arrive. On Saturday evening the North Dako-
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Helicopter landing zone and safety course held in Langdon
ta Highway Patrol (NDHP) reported a crash on the east side of Lakota at the intersection of U.S. Highways 1 and 2. This accident occurred when a 34-year-old female resident from Lakota failed to yield the right of way and collided with a 43-year-old male driver from Minot. The man from Minot was uninjured; the Lakota woman was taken to Grand Forks with serious injuries. The NDHP continues to investigate both crashes.
Groszhans returns to the U.S., farmer detained in Ukraine for nearly a year Kurt Groszhans, the farmer originally from Ashley, N.D., who had been detained in Ukraine for almost a year, is once again back stateside. Groszhans, who was detained and charged for plotting to assassinate Ukraine’s then-agriculture Minister Roman Leschenko and claims they were politically motivated false
charges, was released on Oct.20. North Dakota state officials, who had been working behind the scenes to assist in getting Groszhans back to North Dakota, said they are grateful for his return and hope others will respect Kurt and his family’s privacy at this time.
League of Women Voters of North Dakota publishes voter guide With the Nov. 8 election right around the corner, the League of Women Voters of North Dakota (LWVND) has published its nonpartisan online voter guide to help North Dakota voters prepare to cast their ballot. Voters enter their address on VOTE411.org to see the candidates who will be on their ballot and read responses to candidate questions. “We know it’s a big election year in North Dakota,” said Barb Headrick, LWVND Board President. “We have two North Dakota ballot measures that are getting voters' attention as well as races to watch for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. We want voters to feel empowered for these and all the races that will be on their ballot.”
Besides researching candidates, North Dakota voters can prepare to vote by making sure they have an eligible North Dakota ID and finding out where to vote using the North Dakota Secretary of State’s My Voting Information tool at vip.sos.nd.gov/ WhereToVote.aspx. Key election dates: Absentee Ballot Deadline: Monday, Nov. 7 (postmarked or received in person) Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8 If a candidate has not responded to the questionnaire on VOTE411, the League encourages voters to contact the candidate to ask them to complete the voter guide.
Photo by Larry Stokke.
Langdon Prairie Health held a helicopter landing zone and safety course on Oct. 19. The event was sponsored by Langdon Prairie Health and Langdon Ambulance with Guardian Life Flight, the helicopter from Devils Lake. This type of training is hard to get in a rural area and is essential in the safety and well-being of the patients and healthcare providers when working around rotorcraft (helicopters). Langdon Prairie Health is starting to utilize the playground and roadway to land the helicopter to get the patients out faster, and there is a plan worked out with St. Alphonsus School and the Sheriff’s office. This will cut down on the onscene time and to expedite the care of the patient, such as a heart attack getting to the cath lab.
Public meeting planned for Langdon street project The City of Langdon has been working with Moore Engineering to help determine costs of a city-wide street project, as well as a water and sewer project in the older portion of Langdon. The next step is to hold a public informational meeting to start the discussion with residents of the need for the project and anticipated costs. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21 at the Langdon NDSU Research Extension Center. It will include a welcome by the mayor and a presentation by Moore Engineering. All are welcome to attend.
Agriculture
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Langdon Research Extension Center explores different crops By Nick Vorlage Over the past year, the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center has continued to work on emerging crop projects. While soybeans, spring wheat, and canola will always have a spot in the farmers’ fields in Cavalier County, the Center continues to see what else can grow successfully in the area’s unique climate.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back – A major union rejected the tentative contract agreement with the railroads, renewing the risk of a rail strike. “It’s not like our rail system was operating full throttle before, but we were hoping to see rail service improve during this difficult time,” said Mike Steenhoek, executive director, Soy Transportation Coalition. “A strike would obviously be a major step backward and halt economic activity.” Steenhoek wants Congress to step in and remove the possibility of a rail strike. “This is something that our economy and agriculture do not need.” Supply Chain Improvements in ’23 – After significant challenges this past year, Bayer Crop Protection Area Business Manager Troy Sayler expects to see relief for the 2023 growing season. “However, I think because of 2022, it’s top of mind for growers,” said Sayler. “Traditionally, they’ve always looked to prepay seed and fertilizer, but prepay and supplies will also be top of mind for crop protection products.” For farmers, the supply chain issue began with a shortage of glyphosate. “If we look back to 2022, we had the hurricane that hit our Luling, Louisiana, plant that really hurt our ability to supply the market, and it caused a lot of panic in the marketplace. I want growers to know we’re in a much better spot with Roundup
PowerMax 3 and RT 3 supplies; the Roundup will be there to supply the market in 2023.” RRFN Names New Farm Broadcaster – The Red River Farm Network announces the addition of Whitney Pittman to its farm broadcast team. Pittman will begin her duties at RRFN on October 31. Pittman is the northwest area membership and marketing specialist for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. Previously, Pittman was the farm broadcaster and social media director for R & J Broadcasting at Ada, Minnesota. Pittman was raised on a cattle operation near Bagley, Minnesota, and is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in journalism and mass communications with agriculture business and animal science minors. Pittman joins Don Wick, Randy Koenen and Cierra Dockter on the Red River Farm Network farm broadcast team. Blue & Gold Gala Debuts – The North Dakota FFA Foundation is hosting its first-ever Blue and Gold Gala November 5 in Fargo. “We just noticed that we weren’t getting as much attendance at the North Dakota State Fair Auction, so we decided to branch out to something a little different,” explained Beth Allen, executive director. A meal, entertainment and mini FFA contests are planned.
State agriculture contest open for students By Marlene Kouba
Agriculture is the leading economy in North Dakota and brings in over $6.6 billion in cash receipts every year. We lead the nation in raising edible beans, canola, flax, honey, oats, peas, durum and spring wheat. We grow other crops and raise livestock, too. Agriculture is important to many people. How many words can be made from the letters in the word AGRICULTURE? That is the challenge for fifth grade students all over North Dakota. Many students are more observant than others, and some are good at puzzles. This contest will be to find out who can find the most smaller words in
that one long word. Students should number the words they find. There are 5 vowels but no O and 6 consonants. It will be a challenge. Put your full name, address and school on the back of your entry. Students or their teachers should send their entries to Marlene Kouba, 6160 105th Ave. SW, Regent, ND 58650. Entries should be postmarked by or before November 12. Those with the most correct words will get cash prizes. This contest is being sponsored by North Dakota Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE). WIFE is a grassroots organization committed to promote agriculture and improve its profitability.
One such crop is industrial hemp. Randy Mehlhoff, Director of the LREC, says Langdon was and continues to be a leader in research on the crop. “When the Farm Bill in 2013 allowed research, Langdon was one of the three sites in the United States that was allowed to do hemp research.
In 2018, the other RECs, not only in North Dakota but around the United States, were able to do some hemp trials, too, so there’s a lot more trials out there,” Mehlhoff said. “As far as the marketing and the future development of that industry, I think that’s still up in the air, but if it ever does become a crop, we’ve got the data and the information to get farmers growing it as soon as possible.”
“You know, that’s the crop that doesn’t require fertilization, and it actually adds nitrogen to the soil, and the product that they get out of fava beans is kind of a protein powder type of product and that market has a little bit further to go, but it’s an excellent crop that grows great up here,” Mehlhoff said. “Hopefully, if that market gets going, we’ll see more fava bean production up here.”
Mehlhoff said in regards to emerging projects the Center has been exploring, one project he says is especially beneficial for the fields has been fava beans.
The trade-off with the fava beans, Mehlhoff says, is that the bean does require adequate moisture, so it may not be ideal in a more arid climate.
Now is the time to estimate winter hay needs
Conducting a hay inventory now will give producers a good idea of possible deficiencies By NDSU Extension
Harvested forages are a critical component of winter feeding programs for many of North Dakota’s cattle herds. “Conducting a hay inventory now will give producers a good idea of possible deficiencies and allow time to develop the best options for the upcoming feeding season,” says Janna Block, North Dakota State University Extension livestock systems specialist based at the Hettinger Research Extension Center. The first step is to get an accurate count or measurement of bales harvested. Bales should be grouped by lot, which is defined as similar species harvested from the same field within a 48-hour period. Use a commercial scale to get a good estimate of bale weight by weighing several loads or multiple individual bales. Once weight is known, it is important to determine dry matter content of the bales because moisture affects weight but does not provide nutrients to the animal. The dry matter of forages can be determined by using a Koster moisture tester or other electronic methods at home or by submitting a sample to a commercial laboratory for analysis. If the dry matter content of bales is unknown, an estimate of 85% to 90% can be used for the initial inventory estimate; however, laboratory analysis is recommended for ration balancing. The second step is to estimate potential feed needs. A variety of factors influence how much forage a cow will eat every day. Body weight, stage of production and environmental factors will play a key role, in addition to forage quality. Current
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weights for each class of livestock (mature cows, bulls, heifers, yearlings, calves, etc.) to be fed this winter should be written down. An estimate of 2.5% of body weight can be used to determine dry matter forage requirements of each animal per day.
overconsumption could be as high as 45%, particularly when cattle are fed for multiple days at one time. With free choice access to large quantities of forage, intake typically will increase by 15% to 20% beyond what is needed to meet requirements.
Here is an example: 175 mature cows × 1,350 pounds × 0.025 = 5,906 pounds of dry matter per day 8 bulls × 1,800 pounds × 0.025 = 360 pounds of dry matter per day 26 yearling heifers × 670 pounds × 0.025 = 436 pounds of dry matter per day This herd would need 6,702 pounds of dry matter per day. If a producer typically feeds for 210 days, a total of 1,407,420 pounds, or 704 tons of hay on a dry matter basis would be needed. If bales weigh 1,400 pounds apiece and contain 88% dry matter, each bale would supply 1,232 pounds of dry matter (1,400 pounds x 0.88). For the above example, this means that around 6 bales would be required to meet feed needs per day, with a minimum of 1,260 bales required for the feeding period.
If conditions allow, daily feeding helps force cattle to eat hay that might otherwise be wasted. If hay costs $120 a ton and waste could be reduced by 25% by covering the hay and feeding on a daily basis, this would result in savings of more than $30 per ton. These savings could be used to invest in extra equipment such as feed bunks, a bale processor or feed wagon.
These calculations do not include the potential need for extra hay during cold winter weather. Storage and feeding losses also should be included in calculations to ensure that adequate hay supplies are available. If the forage is stored outside, dry matter losses could be 20% or more. If stored inside, losses will decrease to around 7%. Feeding losses vary depending on the feeding system. When hay is fed in bunks, waste may be as low as 3% to 14%. If bales are rolled out on the ground, losses due to trampling and
American Crystal Sugar Company rounds out beet harvest By Shanda Christianson
Joe Hastings is a general agronomist for the American Crystal Sugar Company, which is based in Moorhead, Minn. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Hastings estimated 98% of the beet harvest was complete for this year’s crop due to a string of good weather days. Hastings said the sugar content was another pleasant surprise, having some days around 19%. He estimated the average for the season would be in the mid-18s for sugar content percentage.
“You know, somewhere in there 18.5, 18.4 - is what it might be looking like. So great, excellent crop that way,” Hastings said. “Tonnage is looking good as well. We anticipated that our tons would be down or below our five-year average because of our late planting, which was the case, but still, they responded very nicely to this growing season, so it wasn’t a complete skunk. It was very good, and it’s giving us enough time to where we wanted to be.”
Body weight, stage of production, environmental factors and forage quality will play a key role in determining the winter feed needs of a cow. NDSU photo.
Assuming an overall loss of 15% using the above example, an additional 189 bales would be needed for the feeding period (1,260 bales x 1.15). Including this waste factor helps ensure that forage supplies will be adequate. “Keep in mind that this estimate of feed needs does not consider differences in forage quality or specific nutrient requirements of cattle,” says Block. “Completing the process described should help identify a potential forage shortage; however, actual amounts of forage (and possibly supplement) to be fed should be determined by utilizing laboratory analysis of forage and developing a balanced ration.” There are a number of spreadsheets and online tools available to estimate hay needs. For more information about conducting a forage inventory or developing a winter ration, contact your local NDSU Extension agent.
Opinion
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Letter from the Publisher time. We went about halfway the first day then woke up and made a stop at Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota. I had been there a few times as a kid, but Bob, having been raised on the East Coast, had never seen it, and I think everyone should see Mt. Rushmore and the Grand Canyon. After he saw it, he agreed it was indeed something to see. Check that off the to-do list. We headed southwest and drove the rest of that day until we reached our destination - Breckenridge, Colo.
Last week, Bob and I were fortunate enough to pack a couple bags and head to Colorado for some down
We spent the next four days enjoying the scenery, hiking, wandering, and being tourists. The altitude was an adjustment, and after we realized why there was a humidifier in our room
and got that going, we both managed better. There was a mama moose and two babies that frequented our street often, eating the bushes and ignoring us. They were obviously used to people because the mama didn’t even care that we were there. We took a day trip to Vail, again, my eyes weren’t big enough to take it all in. The pictures I took don’t begin to prove the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Most of the trees on the mountains are fir trees, but whatever kind of trees that were on the flatter areas were brilliant gold, and I was so happy they were still beautiful. We drove several miles through Glenwood Canyon, where I just wanted to get out
of the car with my luggage and live the rest of my life under a tree. Next stop…Telluride, an old mining town turned ski resort. We were told, back during the gold rush there were more millionaires in Telluride than in New York City. We hiked about a mile up into the mountains to see Bridal Veil Falls, not quite as awesome as the name sounds due to the dry conditions they’ve been experiencing. We did see a couple mountain climbers up on the side of a steep rock formation, so fun to watch.
our Colorado subscribers, I love your state! I don’t think I could ever get tired of looking at the mountains! Happy Halloween! I hope you don’t get tricked! Thanks for reading, and send me your snowbird address, if needed.
Diane Simmons
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We headed home a couple days later, but all the way we talked about how we’re going to be able to go back. To
Letter from the Editor your stockpile of candy for the trickor-treaters? Some of us have had to go out and buy more candy. Those people shall remain nameless. This is what happens when someone makes the mistake of buying their favorite candy to hand out on the spooky holiday that’s coming up on Monday.
I hope you’re ready; we don’t have much time now. Do you have your Halloween costume? Do you have
I have strings of purple and orange Halloween inspired lights, along with a few other decorations, that still haven’t made it onto our windows. I suppose I will have to get that done before the trick-or-treaters come our way. We want them to know we will be ready with candy.
I also have decorating plans for the office. I have been settling in quite nicely, bringing in a few decor pieces. I still have more plans, including some vinyl for the office door. There’s always so much to do that sometimes I don’t know what to do next. Maybe a break is in order to make room for some movies. We still haven’t watched the fall movie “Pumpkin Everything” that was shot in Morden, Manitoba. It’s recorded and on our list of things to do. I also see that Christmas movies are starting very soon. Who can keep up with all there is to watch? Our DVR is overflowing and so is our list for streaming. I guess
that’s why it’s ok that it’s nearly time to hibernate. Find your fuzzy slippers and get your movies ready! Katie Henry writes more about hibernation in her column this week.
It’s birthday season around here, and I still need to drop off a cake on Sara Goodman’s doorstep. I have time she celebrates all month. I’ll let her tell you all about that.
I have loved getting to know the photography of Lisa Buchweitz. She’s the Langdon photographer on our front page this week with an honor from the state. You can find more of her work on the Facebook page “Northern Exposure by Lisa Buchweitz.” It has been a joy to see the photos she has in her collection and to learn about the great care she takes to gather her photos.
Find some cake to enjoy or wait to enjoy some of that Halloween candy.
and Sleepy are already there, it doesn’t take long for me to join them. And I wasn’t a cheerleader, but with enough liquid courage, I can sure act like one if need be during the game. While I’m not one to care in the least what celebrities are up to, I did run across one site with a list of famous Libras that I found interesting. I grew up watching and loving Star Wars and wouldn’t you know it, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hammill are both Libras. I also love The Sound of Music and found Julie Andrews on the list. My favorite Canadian, Ryan Reynolds, made the list as well as my favorite scientist, Neil deGrasse Tyson. An unfortunate discovery was Kim Kardashian and Vladimir Putin, but I’m guessing they lied about their birthdays. On that note, maybe Mr. Munich lied about his birthday, too. Anyone care to verify it for me? If, in fact, we are both October birthdays, I see a Best Libra in Town showdown in our future!
tween 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has 3 kids, 2 cats, and a dog.
Either way, make it a great week.
Sarah Hinnenkamp
Editor editor@theborderlandpress.com
THE MORNING RUN: It’s my birthday month!
by Sara Goodman My birthday and Bosses’ Day were both Oct. 16. A coincidence? I think not. I’ve been told I share an October birthday with editor Sarah Hinnenkamp and fellow columnist Matt Mitzel, aka “Mr. Munich”. An alarming surprise? Yes, kind of. This means all three of us are Libras and apparently share the same personality traits. They say people who are alike tend to butt heads, and in the case of
myself and Mr. Munich, I’d say that is definitely the situation (or so we like to make everyone think). However, Sarah and I have gotten along wonderfully, and it’s probably because we share an awesome name (although only one of us spells it correctly, and it’s not the other Sarah.) Despite my cards, flowers and gifts aversion, you are welcome to shower me with any of the three for my birthday month. It wouldn’t hurt my feelings. I don’t usually celebrate my birthday for an entire month, but I’m on board with that idea. I’ve seen Nancy Becker’s amazing fall flower posts, and I have to say, I wouldn’t mind a bouquet of whatever it is she’s got on hand. If I love anything, it’s fall and fall colors. On the other hand, an invite to Sporty’s for lunch works, too. I also like carrot cake and red wine. And trips, don’t forget I like to take trips. A mid-October birthday means I’m unquestioningly a Libra, and although I’m very aware of my Libra traits and tendencies, I thought it would be fun
to look them up and see how closely an online Google site could come to describing me. These sites are creepily accurate sometimes, and the first one I clicked on did not disappoint although “10 Reasons a Libra Woman is the Best Partner in the Zodiac” was my favorite. I forwarded that link to Greg as a reminder of how good he’s got it. Libras are generally described as smart, balanced, creative, empathetic, laid-back, outgoing, and easy to talk to. I’m not bragging here, folks, just repeating the facts from the Internet. On the flip side, Libras can be indecisive, attention-seeking, and struggle with FOMO no matter what the event. For those of you over 35 and not as hip as me in the current lingo world, FOMO means fear of missing out. Although I would dispute the indecisive and attention-seeking claims, I most definitely have FOMO. If I’m nervous before a game, I know full well that a burger and a couple of beers at the Eagles is the last thing I need, but dang it - if Kingzetts, Romfos, Welshs
Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her beWine flavored sorbet? Ok, fine.
Musings from Munich: Trick’n and a Treat’n here. If you’re the type of person that doesn’t want to dress up and stays in on Halloween weekend, you wouldn’t last a day over here in God’s country. We celebrate EVERYTHING. So what do we do differently over here?
By Matt Mitzel As harvest fades away we enter the holiday season with big hopes and dreams of every new holiday bettering the year prior. With Munich, that is almost an expectation. Yeah, we really get it into the Christmas light and cards competitions, but first is Halloween, and that is serious business over
not only were all the women staying away from him, I followed suit. Bri and I decided to combine our prior years’ costumes and came up to the bar in different costumes every hour for the whole evening. Through six wardrobe changes and drinks, I think we started to mix up the male and female costumes - made for some unique presentations. This year will be the same and even better. John, bar owner, upped his prizes, and everyone is going for the top place in best Halloween costume.
First, the adults usually pregame the weekend prior and set the mood. The Munich Bar is hosting a Halloween Bash on Saturday to get things started. The costumes range in design from homemade and wholesome to the occasional slutty nurse, which is a staple for every party. Couples’ costumes are usually the most creative, Secondly, almost every house in the but I have seen some odd and cre- town is decorated for this terrifying ative single ones as well. day. There are multiple beliefs on when Halloween originated - either it The Fosters had a good one last year was the Celtics celebrating the end with Rip and Beth from Yellowstone. of harvest or the breaking it down Adam dressed as the villain in the word by word: “Hallow” meaning holy Scary Movie series and kept in char- person and “een” meaning eve. So acter for at least eight hours. In fact, it made sense to dress up as a saint he was so intense with his persona, and go door to door on Halloween.
Regardless, for us Munichers, it’s a chance to get creative with our homes and either present a festive display or be downright terrifying. This year everyone has been trying to keep up with the Hooge’s as their display is pretty awesome. Most of us hold a few things back until the day of to really get folks with the shock and awe factor. Lastly, unlike the big city treats, snack size is almost laughable around here. My first year going around with the boys, I was taken aback by all the goodies that were handed out. Since we were the newbies in the neighborhood, Bri handed out candy bars to get a good vibe going with the youngsters only to find out the normal is a full size candy bar. The next year we raised our game to king size Whatchamacallits, and we were still not known as the sweetest
stop. Last year we handed out the ginormous Hershey chocolate bars and finally made our mark as a desirable stop. However, some grandma was handing out popcorn balls, and they were voted the best stop, even by our own kids. Now keep in mind, these are midwestern, small town kids, so they are thankful regardless, but it’s nice to set the bar high. The bank in town, Horizon Financial, has a tradition of hosting a pizza party at the ambulance center, so we parents can bring them in to warm up, get some hot food, and head back out to beg for more candy. So if you’re looking for something to do, either come to the bar on Saturday night and see what costume Kim picked out for her husband to wear, or we will see you on the streets of Munich on the big day.
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Tall Tales and Serial Shorts “Yes, please,” he said. Howie pulled himself up in his seat, smoothed his hair down, and straightened his shoulders - all very grown-up gestures. He did the same thing when he was getting ready to go to the movie theater back home. He looked so handsome, Janine thought.
By Lisa Whitt In the past, newspapers published novels in a serial format to reach a wider audience. Most readers couldn’t afford the cost of a novel, but they could afford a newspaper. The practice continues today but reached its height in Victorian England with novels like David Copperfield and Treasure Island. In that tradition, Tall Tales and Serial Shorts seeks to present installments of short stories. This is a story about Maisey and the little boy named Howie, who she meets on a plane. Howie has a broken leg. Maisey begins to entertain Howie by telling a story about her little brother, Joey, who likes to dig holes. So Joey dug a hole and fell through to a magical castle in the clouds. There he met an evil magician named Chinn, who had imprisoned a beautiful princess named Nuwa. Joey Part 3 Maisey didn’t hear little Howie begging her to continue with the story about her little brother, Joey, and his hole-digging adventures. Instead, just speaking the words “Chinn” and “Nuwa” carried Maisey far away into the memories of her childhood adventures with Joey. She let herself get lost in the white mist of the clouds. She imagined herself back on Gong-Gong, soaring above everyone and everything. She could feel his soft, velveteen golden scales ripple under her hands as he snaked across the sky. Her breath caught, and she could not breathe, yet she smiled. Outside the plane’s wing, she imagined seeing Joey sitting astride Xiangiu. The wind whipped at his sandy blond hair, and his eyes sparkled with tears. I love you, too, she thought, sending a silent prayer and kiss to her little brother. Then something broke in on her and Joey’s flight through the clouds. A loud whining - no, a sort of screaming. Someone was screaming. A baby somewhere in the forward compartment of the plane was not very happy. Maisey snapped back to the present and looked down at Howie. His arms were folded on his chest, and his bottom lip was poking out quite a bit. Maisey nudged Howie slightly with her elbow. “Are you ready for me to continue?” Maisey asked.
Howie then took Maisey’s hand into his own before she could start to talk and offered her his most sincere apology. “I am very sorry I said you told fairytales.” “Think nothing of it,” Maisey said, “My brother, Joey, and I have had some fantastical adventures. And what fun we had!” Neither Howie nor Maisey could contain themselves. They burst into laughter.
Community band plans holiday concert By Nick Vorlage
Langdon’s newly reinstated community band continues to grow. Amber Benoit, executive director of marketing for the Northern Lights Arts Council, said the group, being directed by area band instructor Lane Lindseth, is now 15 performers strong and growing.
starting and rehearsing, and hopefully, we’ll have a great concert for everybody.”
“We have a variety of members from the area who are participating. We have a good mix of different instruments,” Benoit said. “Things are going really well. Lane has been great with directing, and we’re happy to be
“We have a few songs picked out already. We have some Christmas and holiday music but not your traditional type, either,” Benoit said. “There are fun pieces in there. We’re really looking forward to that.”
sugar. We could go on about how they are connected, but the important piece is that we take care of them all.
“The evil magician and the princess in the castle in the sky,” Howie said.
“I’m not sure what you mean,” Maisey said. “Something that’s just made up,” he said. “ I know because my Grandpa Ole and Uncle Bill took me fishing one time. Uncle Bill caught a teeny, tiny fish about this long.” Howie held up his two index fingers and measured a distance of about four inches. “Then Uncle Bill told Grandma Margie that the fish he caught was this big.” Howie then held up his two hands and measured a distance of about 18 inches between them. “My Grandpa Ole said Uncle Bill told a fishtail. That he just made up a story about how big the fish really was. Uncle Bill said all good fishermen tell fishtails, but Grandpa Ole told me that a good fisherman don’t need to tell fishtails cuz he wouldn’t catch such little ones like the one Uncle Bill caught.” Maisey and Janine both laughed. “Your Grandpa Ole is a wise man,” Maisey said. “I would like to meet him.”
“If you are interested in joining, I see no reason why you can’t hop in a little late. Reach out to me; my number is 701-305-0089,” Benoit said. Interested parties can also contact the North Lights Arts Council via their Facebook page.
By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County
Maisey said, “Where did I leave off?”
“It’s a fishtail. You know the end of a fish.”
A Christmas concert is planned for 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12 at the Roxy Theater in Langdon.
People who are still interested in joining the band and performing in the Christmas concert can still do so. The band continues to hold practice every Monday night at the Langdon Area High School.
Hibernation
Janine looked on in astonished wonder and took mental notes. Howie was happy and enjoying every minute he was spending with Maisey. She vowed Howie would have more moments like this.
“When Joey returned from digging this hole, we never imagined where he had been. So when he told us about the castle in the clouds and the evil magician and the princess, we thought he was telling a tall tale, too. Do you know what a tall tale is, Howie?
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It’s that time of year. I find myself slowly sinking into the hibernation mode of the season. Drizzly weather. Colder temperatures. Gloomy days. Longer darkness. All of these things contribute to the feeling that it’s time to hunker down for the winter and snuggle into the depths of our warm clothes, blankets, hot drinks, and warm food while we read books and watch movies. Though it’s not healthy for our bodies to sleep too much, sometimes the winter hibernation feeling is a reminder that we need to make sleep a priority. Sometimes when life gets busy, we put sleep on the back burner of our lives because, let’s face it, sometimes we think that we can just catch up with our sleep at a different time. I have even been told by my husband - you can sleep when you’re dead. (I wasn’t too impressed with that statement, but we overcame the moment and are still married…) Sleep is a very important part of a person’s health. Three things in life that help us prevent things like mental health concerns, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other lifestyle diseases are nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. When looking into things further, there is a connection of all three to each other. Being physically active helps a person sleep better. Sleep deprivation is connected to being overweight and obese. Nutrition is also affected by lack of sleep, as people tend to seek artificial wakefulness in caffeine and
It’s recommended that most adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of life, we tend to have difficulty sleeping even if we are trying to sleep for the recommended time. There are some very simple things we can do to help us get the sleep we need. *Avoid screens of any kind (including phones) for at least 1 hour before bedtime. *Avoid stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine several hours before bed time. *Maintain a regular sleep routine. *Be physically active every day. *Eat a healthy diet lower in sugar, saturated fats, and sodium. Other things that can help a person sleep better include keeping the bedroom at a cooler temperature, washing the bedsheets weekly, make sure the bedroom is darker or use a sleeping mask, and keep all distractions like phone notifications and other noises away from the bedroom. Lavender has been known to help promote sleep, so a person could try some lavender aroma therapy as well. There are certain foods that have been known to help with aiding sleep, too. According to the Sleep Foundation, kiwi, tart cherries, milk, fatty fish, nuts, and rice are all foods known to help. Studies have been done on all of these foods, and the nutrients they contain help the body either fall asleep or maintain a restful sleep. One of the great things about these ingredients is that you can combine them into a delicious snack. The warm, comfort food of rice pudding has two of the ingredients already as part of the food. Once other ingredients like kiwi, tart cherries, and nuts (like almonds or walnuts) are added as toppings, the food is not only nutritionally better, but many of the foods
are on the list for sleep aid. The following rice pudding recipe is from Purdue University. Find what you like best for toppings, and make it your own! Who knows, maybe you’ll like a kiwi, tart cherry, nut rice pudding snack in the dark of winter to help you with your hibernation. Rice Pudding 1 cup low-fat or fat-free milk 1 cup water 1 cup rice, uncooked 2 large eggs 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk (divided) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon In a saucepan, heat milk and water. Add rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and stir every 10 minutes. Cook uncovered until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. In a large bowl, mix eggs, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, vanilla and sugar. Set aside. Add remaining 1/4 cup of evaporated milk to rice mixture. Spoon 1 cup of rice mixture into egg mixture and stir. Pour egg-rice mixture into remaining rice. Heat pudding until it boils, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cinnamon. Makes eight servings. Each serving has 155 calories, 1 gram (g) of fat, 6.5 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrate, 0 g of fiber and 68 milligrams of sodium. If you would like to know more about the importance of sleep and ways to help you get more, you can find information on NDSU’s website at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ extension. You can also visit www. sleep.org, www.CDC.gov, and www. sleepfoundation.org. Feel free to also contact our office if you have any questions. You can reach us at 2562560, katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu, or stop in our office at the Cavalier County Courthouse. Sweet Dreams and Happy Hibernation!
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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR is this weekend
The Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Halloween Spooktacular this weekend. The event will run from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. It involves trick-or-treating at Maple Manor Care Center, and the kids are invited to enjoy a mini scoop of Hank’s Ice Cream, donated by FM Bank.
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Cavalier County holds 4-H Awards and Family Fun Day
Horse, Wood Sciences Chiles Karsky Arts & Crafts Ethan Muhs Wood Science; Arts & Crafts Maria Muhs Food & Nutrition; Sewing, Clothing & Textiles Philomena Muhs Food & Nutrition Sarah Muhs Sewing, Clothing & Textiles; Arts & Crafts Kenleigh Nye Arts & Crafts; Sewing, Clothing & Textiles
Leaders and 4-H Members in attendance at the 2022 Cavalier County 4-H Awards and Family Fun Day.
Cavalier County 4-H members and leaders were recognized for excellence at the 4-H Awards and Family Fun Day held at the Munich Bowling Alley in Munich on October 9. 4-H Awards Day honors all 4-H members and leaders for their hard work, dedication and involvement throughout the year.
ed to Kenleigh Nye.
Activity awards that members received are based on a point system for participation in county events and completing a Cavalier County 4-H Year-in-Review application. This year’s awards committee included Julie Regner and Amy Kram.
Teen Outstanding Achievement Activity Award was awarded to Maria Muhs and Sarah Muhs.
Beginner Activity Award (given to members 8 - 10 years old) was award-
Beginner Outstanding Achievement Activity Awards were awarded to Carl Henry and Ethan Muhs. The Teen Activity Award (for members 13 years of age and older) was awarded to Maggie Iverson.
4-Hers recognized for outstanding work in specific project areas include: Carl Henry Photography; Electricity Maggie Iverson
Recognized for participating in the State 4-H Consumer Decision Making Event at the ND State Fair was Kartheek Chapara. Consumer Decision Making gives real life application to product selection. The 4-H members must place the items using standards found in descriptions of products followed by giving oral reasons to judges to defend their findings. Kartheek Chapara was recognized for attending the Extension Youth Conference, which was held on NDSU campus June 20-23. The North Dakota Extension Youth Conference’s (EYC) mission is to energize and empower North Dakota youth with the tools necessary to form partnerships among youth, volunteers, Extension staff and communities. The cost of EYC is $250 and is sponsored by Cavalier County Crop Improvement Asso-
Langdon Area students learn from leaf collection teach them how to classify the 10 specimens they all have collected.”
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ciation. During the week, youth who have completed 7th-12th grade attend activities that help them explore leadership skills, exchange ideas and form friendships with other youth, and have exposure to the North Dakota 4-H Ambassador program. New members joining 4-H were recognized and current members received their year-end completion pins. 4-H leaders were thanked for volunteering their time and talents to our 4-H clubs. Volunteers make a significant impact. The 4-H Youth Development program would not be possible without the volunteers. Volunteers enrich the 4-H program and enable our youth to help make our communities stronger. Certificates with years of service were presented to our leaders as follows: 1st year Certificate & Pin: Stephanie Bata, Langdon Cloverbuds; Nyk Hope, Prairie Rose; Chelsea McGauvran, Langdon Cloverbuds; Jaclyn Nye, Prairie Rose 3-year Certificate: Kim Wirth, Munich Cloverbuds and Munich Magic 5-year Certificate & Pin: Carissa Iverson, Prairie Rose 9-year Certificate: Sheri Amble, Munich Cloverbuds and Munich Magic
Prairie Knights & Maidens The event was co-hosted by Extension agents Katie Henry and Bailey Reiser, along with 4-H leader Kim Wirth. Area businesses and organizations who donated to our 4-H program to date for the upcoming year include: AgCountry Farm Credit Service, Bachman Goodman Ag Services, C&L Electric, Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Christie Motors/Carquest, D&B Motors, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Farmers Union Insurance Co., First Insurance Agency, Inc., Forest Flying Service, Horizon Financial Bank, Jon and Carissa Iverson, Lafrenz Seed Solutions, Langdon American Legion Post 98, Langdon Building Center, Langdon Community Drug, Langdon Hardware, Langdon Implement, Mostad Insurance, Northland Insurance, Inc., Schroeder Furniture, Stewart Law Office, United Communication, Up North Oil, Weston Seed House, and Witzel Construction. We have more generous donations coming in all the time, so stay updated for more! Thank you all for your support of the 4-H program. We appreciate the thoughtfulness and caring of great individuals and county businesses. The Awards Day program was followed by family bowling and snacks.
17-Year Certificate: Laurie Morstad,
Langdon Area Elementary students attend choral festival
Each student made a booklet of the leaf samples they collected, and those booklets were displayed in a hallway at the high school. “It’s a minor course in botany, is what it is,” Martz said. The class took about four field trips to different parts of Langdon when the weather was still nice. Martz said the students enjoyed the project and did a great job. They went to the baseball diamonds, elementary school, Langdon Research Extension Center and the cemetery near the high school.
Photo by Larry Stokke.
Langdon Area 7th graders headed outside for one of their middle school science classes and spent time gathering samples from trees. “The purpose of the leaf collection is
to familiarize our 7th grade students with the trees and shrubs surrounding the Langdon area,” said Frank Martz, middle school science teacher. “We go out and collect various coniferous and conciderus examples. I also
Langdon area elementary school took seven students to the festival. Pictured top row left to right: Sophia Vikan, Fenja Lawson, Kynlee Pengilly, Lexi Close Bottom Row left to right: Ivy Ihli, Sophie Myrvik, Finley Crockett
Seven select students from fifth and sixth grades at Langdon Area Elementary school participated in the “Surround the State in Song Choral Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13. The event was held at Grand Forks South Middle School. Surround the State in Song is an elementary festival that happens simultaneously in six North Dakota locations: Bismarck, Jamestown, Minot, Dickinson, Fargo, and Grand Forks.
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Hoople holds first Tater Town Days Hoople hosted its first-ever Tater Town Days over the weekend, with events like a band on Friday night. Saturday brought a parade, games for the kids, French Fry Feed, food trucks, fire pits, bake sale, hot cocoa and apple cider, and hay rides around town.
Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon
L.O.A.N. to host sales and a meal this weekend
Monday, Oct. 31 Spaghetti/Meat Sauce/Capri Vegetables/Garlic Toast/Cookie/ Fruit
The L.O.A.N. program (Love One Another Now) will host a fall rummage sale, bake sale, and to-go meal on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 1 Chicken Rice Hotdish/Malibu Vegetables/Pumpkin Bread/Fruit
Get ready to shop at the rummage sale, because there will be a $5 per bag sale.
Wednesday, Nov. 2 Roast Beef/Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Squash/Baked Apples Thursday, Nov. 3 Popcorn Shrimp/Macaroni & Cheese/7 Layer Salad/Fruit Friday, Nov. 4 Vegetable Beef Barley Soup/Ham & Turkey Wrap/Chips & Crackers/ Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted. Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages. Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.
Health Tip
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Deterra and DisposeRx medication disposal systems are used to safely deactivate and dispose of unwanted medications. Both are available for free at Cavalier County Public Health.
And come hungry! Enjoy BBQ, chips, dessert, and a drink served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost of the meal is $8, get an extra BBQ for $2. This will be held at 101 E. 1st Ave. S. in Cavalier.
Halloween events planned in Cavalier Cavalier will hold its 33rd Annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 29. Line up is at 10:30 a.m. at KodaBank. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. and will travel down Main Street. Kids are invited to KodaBank to receive a bag for trick-or-treating. Random bags will have Cavalier Bucks in them. Once the parade is finished, kids are invited to trick-or-treat at local businesses and to head over to the “Trunk or Treat,” the free indoor trick-or-treating event at Birchwood Chevrolet Buick. Local businesses and organizations will be set up in the service lane with fun displays and treats.
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From the Pastor's Desk: Teachers and Students by Pastor Don Barsness
teacher?” When paired, that’s the normal sequence of those two questions. First, what do I want to know? Most of us appreciate self-determination in choosing what we study. A class in school, on-the-job training, instruction for volunteers, even coaching -- all that is associated with education seems more palatable when we get to choose.
My question was meant to be an ice-breaker, a conversation starter. I asked the kids in the youth group, “Is there something you’d like to learn or know more about?” Once started, the conversation begged a second question, “Who would you choose for your
Then, who do I choose for my teacher? While this question may gain some consideration, that concern is usually secondary. It may not be until graduate school or sorting through offers of an athletic scholarship that some will give serious thought to the faculty or the coaches who will do the teaching.
I invited the teenagers to look at two verses in Psalm 32. There the Psalmist David speaks for God, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you” (Psalm 32:8,9). God states that He’s ready and wanting to be our teacher. Even before identifying a particular topic, God speaks to us in our variety of circumstances and says, “Let me help you.” So what is it that you’d like to learn? What do you need to understand? What guidance are you seeking? Scripture identifies God as the resource of all the things related to
life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). The Apostle Peter is direct in pointing us to the origin of those provisions, stating that God has given all these things “through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.” Peter is talking about Jesus. In coming to know Jesus we realize what David wrote about in Psalm 32. Needing direction, we find instruction. Needing clarity, we discover teaching. Longing for counsel, we are blessed to receive God’s guidance. The terms of this passage embrace biblical wisdom. So far, so good, except when the wisdom of God is held at arm’s length. Because we are often extremely reluctant and unwilling to allow the Lord to instruct us, He cautions us to
remain teachable. God is present. He desires to bless us with answers for life and eternity. So don’t be like a horse that needs to be broken to stay on track. Let’s skip the bit and bridle. Don’t be stubborn like a mule. God loves you. He’s wise. We won’t find a better teacher. We couldn’t make a better choice. Pastor Don and his wife Marla have served the Salem Bible Church congregation in Munich for just over three years. Don is Canadian-born and was raised in Billings, Montana. Don and Marla have enjoyed over 40 years of ministry in North Dakota. He enjoys long-distance cycling. They share interests in good reading and watching local sports.
Obituaries
Nicole G. Landsem
A memorial service will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church in Edmore, N.D., on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. for Nicole G. Landsem, 24, of Edmore, ND, who passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, near Edmore. Nicole was born August 25, 1998, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the daughter of Debbie Strid and David Landsem. She was raised and educated in Hettinger and Edmore, N.D., graduating from Hettinger High School in 2017. In high school she was involved with FBLA, Science Olympiad, OWLS, FCCLA, student council, drama, yearbook, basketball, volleyball, band, National Honor Society, and track while also waitressing at Scruffy’s in Hettinger, N.D. After graduating with honors, she attended college in Gillette, Wyom., to pursue a degree in psychiatry. In the fall of 2019, Nicole moved to Bismarck to attend BSC while also working at Johnny Carino’s, 40 Steak and Seafood, Powerhouse, and The Rice Bowl. In the fall of 2021, she moved to the farm near Edmore and was working full-time at Superpumper in Langdon, where customers said she was always smiling and helpful. While there, she met her very special friend, Aaron. Her spirit shone so bright and now it was even brighter. Family and friends were extremely important to her, and she would never want to see anyone sad, so she took the time and made the effort to let everyone know that they were important in her life. Her friends say that she brought joy into every single room and always had a beautiful smile on her face. She could connect to any person she met and would dance to any song that was playing. Nicole loved the summer activities of longboarding with friends by the Missouri River, boating, waterskiing, and tubing at her Grandpa’s cottage at Lake Me-
tigoshe, Manitoba. She travelled to many provinces in Canada, many of the States and even Mexico. Nicole and Aaron were planning on new adventures, which included New York City, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Louisiana. Travelling was one of her passions, and she enjoyed seeing all the beauty the world had to offer. Events such as “Luau at the Lake” and the “Black Sheep Festival” were just a couple of the places where her amazing ability to meet people really shone through, and she was always welcoming new friends into her life. She was very compassionate and generous in helping anyone in need, had a love for all animals, enjoyed rock and coin collecting, and fell in love with creating art. Everywhere she went, her best friend, Gypsy - the cat, whom she could never live without, was right there beside her. She wrote many poems, all in her own artful handwriting, and was exceptional with her insight into the universe around us. Nicole was well-versed in astrology and recently began the study of Numerology, offering readings to all her friends. Her vivacious personality was matched only by her gorgeous red hair, beauty, infectious laugh, and loving soul. Nicole will be deeply missed by all who knew her. All of us were so very fortunate to have her in our lives. Her memories will live on, and she will be honored forevermore by her father, David Landsem of Edmore; mother Debbie Strid and step-father Leo Strid of Hettinger, N.D.; step-mother Kari Agotness of Langdon, N.D.; siblings: Isabelle Strid, Kayla Strid, and Nathan (Amanda) Strid, all of Hettinger, Brittany Myrvik of Grafton, N.D., Megan Agotness of Lankin, N.D., Colton Agotness of Grafton, and Logan Landsem of Langdon; grandmother Helen A. Landsem of Edmore; grandfather Tom Gray of Brandon, Manitoba; uncles Matthew L. Landsem of Edmore and Duane (Keri) Gray of Calgary, Alberta; cousins: Emma, Cullen, and Xander Gray, all of Calgary; and her most special friend, Aaron Girodat, of Langdon. She was preceded in death by her very special grandparents: Inez Gray, Lowell Landsem, Lorraine C. Strid, Sandy Myrvik, and Marvin Agotness. Arrangements with the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota, ND www.iversonkassianfuneralservices.com. A recording of Nicole’s service will be viewable on the funeral home website with her obituary.
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Thanks
We would like to thank the people of the St. Alphonsus parish for their combined effort in making our Fall Supper a success. Thank you to the people of Langdon and the surrounding area who came to support us by eating with us, joining in fellowship, buying raffle tickets and participating in the cake walk. It took about 175 people to each do their parts in helping to serve the crowd of 686. There is a special thanks in our hearts to each of you for the tasks you did to make it all work. The raffle winners were: Madison Pritchard $200, Anabel Childress $100, Beckem Zeis $50. Thank you, Bev Metzger and Lisa Howatt, St Alphonsus fall supper co-chairs
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FARM LAND FOR CASH RENT CITY OF LANGDON The following described farm land located in Cavalier County will be offered for cash rent: Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW1/4SE1/4), Section Twenty-three (23), Township One Hundred Sixty-one (161), Range Sixty (60). Tillable Acres: 21.86 acres TERMS: Three-year contract. First year’s payment shall be due April 1, 2023 and each April 1st thereafter for the term of the contract. City reserves the right to reduce the acreage or cancel the land contract with prior sufficient notice. BIDS: Bids must be submitted in writing to Langdon City Auditor, 324 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249, on or before November 9th 2022 at 12:00 p.m. All bids will be considered at the Langdon City Commission meeting on November 14th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. All bidders submitting written bids may be present at that time and may raise their bids orally if they so desire. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. INFORMATION: For further information contact RoxAnne Hoffarth, City Auditor at 324 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND. Phone (701) 256-2155.
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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES | June 27, 2022 | Amended Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Tyler Feist, Tiffany Hetletved, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal) and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.). Absent: Steve Olson, Daren Bachman, and Ethen Askvig. Visitor: Shanda Christianson Chairman Dave Hart called the June 27, 2022, Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the May 16, 2022, Board minutes. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the May 16, 2022, Board minutes as presented. Tiffany Hetletved 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. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. She added that she’s been trying to schedule the audit with Mortenson and Rygh for August and reviewed the sick leave liability that has been moved from the general fund into the savings account. Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the visitor attending the meeting. Preview of Agenda: Chairman Dave Hart added Van Purchase and Building Projects under New Business. Communications: Thank yous received from D&B Motors and Ben Girodat. Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Summer Activities, Graduation, Preliminary Budget,
Summer Maintenance Projects, Assistant Janitor Position, and Year End Reports. He added that a Curriculum Committee meeting will be needed to determine what to do with the open fifth grade position and needed paraprofessionals. Daren Christianson requested a van purchase for $7,500. Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Foundation Approved Technology and Curriculum Funding, Scheduling, Summer Phy. Ed., PowerSchool End of Year Workshop, NDCEL Conference, and Board Survey Results. Athletic update included the hiring of Taylor Agnes as assistant volleyball coach. Todd Hetler’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included ND Reading & Literacy Conference, PowerSchool End of Year Workshop, Assistant Custodian Position, Fifth Grade Teaching Position, Spring Reports, and Classroom Chairs. He added that he has 237 students registered at the Elementary for this fall which is an eight-year high. Committee Reports: Tyler Feist reported for the Buildings and Ground Committee. Recommendations to the Board are to purchase more lockers and chairs for the Elementary building, accept bid from Plummer’s for playground accessibility sidewalk, accept Marcotte’s bid to install handicap accessible doors in both buildings, and to have Mikkelsen’s scarify and grade High School parking lots. Projects will be funded through the Building Fund. Old Business: There were no COVID
updates. New Business: Shauna Schneider reviewed the June 14, 2022, election with the Board. The Langdon Area School Board canvassed the June 14, 2022, School Board election on June 27, 2022. Cindy Stremick made a motion certifying the election is accurate and declared Abby Borchardt as the winner of the Langdon city position, Loren Fetsch and Daren Bachman as the winners of the three-year rural at large positions, Cindy Stremick as the winner of the two-year rural at large position, and the question to change one rural at large position to an overall at large position was opposed. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the transportation report with the Board. Tyler Feist made a motion to approve and submit the transportation report as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the Business Manger evaluation with the Board. Tyler Feist made a motion to approve a favorable evaluation of the Business Manager. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The consensus of the Board is to table the retreat date until the July meeting. Teacher contracts were presented to the Board for approval. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Teacher contracts presented. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Administrative contracts were presented to
the Board for approval. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the Administrative contracts presented. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson discussed creating a Scholarship Advisor position as a nonathletic advisor paid position. The recommendation is to pay the position similar to FCCLA and FBLA advisor positions retroactive to the 21-22 school year. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to create a Scholarship Advisor position to be paid the same as the FCCLA/FBLA advisor positions and be paid retroactive to the 2021-2022 school year. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed requested approval for a 14-passenger minibus purchase for $15,000 from Richardton-Taylor School District. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the purchase of the 14-passenger minibus from Richardton-Taylor School District for $15,000. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Special Reserve fund transfer reserve discussed. Cindy Stremick made a motion to transfer 50% of the Special Reserve Fund into the General Fund at the end of the fiscal year. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Board compensation for committee meetings was discussed. The consensus is to discuss Board committee compensation at the Board retreat. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to follow past practice and pay the Negotiations Committee $400 each. Dawn Kruk seconded
the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the consolidated Title I application presented for approval. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the consolidated Title I application as presented. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed request to purchase a used van from D&B Motors for $7,500.00. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to purchase the requested used van from D&B Motors for $7,500.00. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Recommendations requested from the Building Committee brought for Board approval. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve Building Committee requested projects as presented. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board thanked Tyler Feist for his service on the Board. The next regular Board meeting will be Monday, July 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room. Dawn Kruk made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Oct. 19, 2022.
LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES | September 19, 2022 Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Abby Borchardt, Tiffany Hetletved, Loren Fetsch, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal), Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.). Absent: Daren Bachman Visitors: Shanda Christianson and Sarah Hinnenkamp Chairman Dave Hart called the September 19, 2022, Board meeting to order at 6:53 p.m. The Board reviewed the August 15, 2022, and August 17, 2022, Board minutes. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the August 15, 2022, and August 17, 2022, Board minutes as presented. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. She added that payroll reports are being worked on for the 22-23 school year. Staff review their salary and deductions and if everything looks accurate sign off and return to the Business Office. Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the visitors attending the meeting. Preview of Agenda: Dave Hart added Sam’s Club Membership under New Business. Communications: The Board received a letter from United Lutheran Church with a busing request. Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Training, IEP Requirements, Current Para Staffing, and ND
Civil Rights On Site Review. He added that there is an annual Chamber of Commerce banquet this Thursday and offered the Board an opportunity to go in his place. Daren Christianson stated that Mr. Lindseth is coordinating a Town Band beginning this evening being held at the High School. He added that Marnie Thielbar has agreed to handle scholarships this year. Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included TEAMS Troubleshooting, Fire and Evacuation Drills, Early Out Training, Career Fair in Devils Lake, Speaker Heather Austin, Homecoming Week, and Current Enrollment. He added that Mrs. Ring will be advising Yearbook this year with student helpers and is advising for Social Science with Close-up to help train Mr. Preble to take over. For Athletics, Ethen Askvig stated that he will be attending the NDIAAA conference and reviewed the 3-class basketball proposal. Todd Hetler’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Mid-Quarter Reports, STEAM Camp, Bismarck Workshop, Fire Prevention Week, Red Ribbon Week, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Artist-In-Residence. He added that the Artist-In-Residence will be grades K-6 this year and the Elementary has been asked to be a part of a documentary of the Artist-In-Residence experience. The Board consensus is to allow with the understanding that there are students not allowed to be filmed or photographed. Committee: Ethen Askvig reviewed a request received from Cavalier to join our girls’ golf coop. They have one student that participates. Their current coop is with North Border and
LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES October 6, 2022 Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Abby Borchardt, Tiffany Hetletved, Loren Fetsch, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Ethen Askvig (MS/ HS Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.). Absent: Daren Bachman, and Todd Hetler. Visitors: Kim Hart and Amy Kram Chairman Dave Hart called the October 6, 2022, Special Board meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. New Business: Daren Christianson reviewed the resignation letter received from Frank Martz. The resignation is effective the end of the 22-23 school year. Loren Fetsch made a motion to accept Frank Martz’s resignation letter effective the end of the 22-23 school year. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the response letter to LAEA’s grievance. Cindy Stremick made a motion to ap-
prove and send letter to LAEA Co-Presidents. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. President Dave Hart is asking the Board for permission to have Amy De Kok as a Board negotiator. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve Amy De Kok as a Board negotiator if needed. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The next regular Board meeting will be Monday, October 17, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 12:03 p.m. Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Oct. 19, 2022.
they have not had any participants in the past couple of years and does not foresee any participants in the near future. There would be no name change. They would like their student to have a coach and an opportunity to be part of a team. He discussed the possible October vote for the 3-class basketball proposal. Currently the vote will be 1 vote for each coop and is subject to change. Should this vote be passed, it will then go to the NDHSAA for determination. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve a coop with Cavalier High School with girls’ golf. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the Budget and Finance Committee meeting. He reviewed the issues both buildings are having with finding para subs and teacher subs. The Committee has recommended hiring one fulltime permanent sub at $14.50/hour with benefits. A requirement will be to have a substitute teacher license. Daren Christianson reviewed Danielle Hansel’s praxis completion. The Committee is also recommending offering Danielle Hansel a fulltime teaching contract with her years of experience with her recent completion of her praxis. Cindy Stremick made a motion to hire a fulltime sub at $14.50/hour with benefits. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve and offer a fulltime teaching contract with years of experience to Danielle Hansel. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Old Business: Budget approval of 2022-2023 was reviewed. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to ap-
prove the 2022-2023 budget of $6,294,931.78. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. New Business: Policies were reviewed by the Board. Cindy Stremick made a motion to amend and waive the second reading of the current Langdon Area School District #23 policies: BBBA – Officers of the Board, and BCAD – Executive Session to reflect updated language from the NDSBA to remain in compliance. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously carried. Teacher resignation was received from Sarah Coalwell. Dawn Kruk made a motion to accept Sarah Coalwell’s teacher resignation. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Pledge of Allegiance was discussed. The Board consensus is to recite the Pledge of Allegiance before every Board meeting and have on the agenda. ND School Board Association Convention attendance was reviewed. Substitute Teacher pay was discussed. Loren Fetsch made a motion to give substitute Teachers free lunch with 4 or more periods subbed. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Annual Financial Report was reviewed by the Board. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report as presented. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Annual Financial Report for Publication was reviewed by the Board. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report for Publication. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Board Committee meeting
compensation was discussed. Cindy Stremick made a motion to pay Board Committee members, except Negotiations Committee, a meeting rate of $25 per meeting attended retroactive to July 1, 2022. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The DPI compliance report was reviewed by the Board. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the DPI compliance report as presented. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Valuations Northwest inventory quote was reviewed by the Board. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Valuations Northwest quote and to move forward with an update to the inventory. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Sam’s Club membership was discussed. Abby Borchardt made a motion to approve the Sam’s Club $100 membership. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The next regular Board meeting will be Monday, October 17, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room. Loren Fetsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Oct. 19, 2022.
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FORFEITED TO CAVALIER COUNTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES NDCC 57-28 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the following real estate has been forfeited to the County of Cavalier, State of ND, for delinquent taxes; that said County has taken tax deed to such property and will offer it for sale at public auction at the office of the County Auditor in said County on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. beginning at 10:00 a.m. Each parcel of real estate will be offered separately and sold to the highest bidder thereof, but not for a sum less than the minimum sale price. The purchaser will be required to pay cash for all parcels of real estate sold plus $20.00 for the filing fee with the County Recorder. This sale will continue from day to day until complete. REAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES, AND STRUCTURES ARE WITHOUT WAR-
RANTY OR REPRESENTATION. PARCEL# CALVIN CITY 43026000 Lot 13 Block 2 - Calvin City $ 5.40 43027000 Lot 15 Block 2 - Calvin City $ 5.40 43068000 Lot 2 Block 6 - Calvin City $ 38.65 43069000 Lot 4 Block 6 - Calvin City $ 38.65 43070000 Lot 6 Block 6 Calvin City $ 38.65 43071000 Lots 8 & 10 Block 6 - Calvin City $ 49.71 43211000 Aud Lot 40 Less Hwy Calvin City 16-162-64 $ 18.04 HANNAH CITY 44069000 Lot 1 Block 8 - Hannah City $ 80.04 44070000 Lot 2 Block 8 - Hannah City $ 153.20 44071000 Lots 3 & 4 Block 8 - Hannah City $ 63.87 44072000 Lot 5 Block 8 - Hannah City $ 79.46 44073000 Lot 6 Block 8 - Hannah
City $ 29.24 44074000 Lot 7 Block 8 - Hannah City $ 29.24 44075000 Lot 8 Block 8 - Hannah City $ 5.04 LOMA CITY 46031000 Lot 1 Block 9 - Loma City $ 14.23 MILTON CITY 47098000 Lot 3 Block 9 - Milton City $ 468.29 47190000 Lot 14 Block 13 - Milton City $ 468.29 SARLES CITY 51268000 Lot 2 Block 4 Naismith 4th Addition - Sarles City $ 15.96 Langdon City 60093000 E 65 Ft of Lots 13 & 14 Block 20 Original Townsite - Langdon City $ 1,129.25 61106000 Pt of Aud Lot 62 50 X 140 Ft Waslaski Annex - Langdon City $ 1,731.22
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Acme Tools - Grand Forks Parts & Repair to Scissor Lift Advanced Business Methods October 22 Copier/Printer Leases Amazon Credit Plan Books/Dog Brag Tags Askvig, Ethen Elem GBB vs Lakota Ref 9/30/22 Askvig, Jayla Scan-It Office Ap Baymont Inn & Suites Mandan NDCEL Principal Boot Camp Hotel EA Blick Art Materials Elementary Art Supplies-Lill Borderland Press, The Help Wanted Ads/Meeting Minutes Publishe BR Guidance Counseling and Mentorship Sept 22 Contracted Counseling Services LLC CarQuest of Langdon Blower Motor/Fram Ant Dex/Serp Belt Carson, Zane VB vs Benson County 9/20/22 Clock Catholic Charities North Dakota September 2022 HS Contracted Counseling Cavalier County Auditor's Office Bus Driver Clinic Fees Cavalier County Sheriff's Department 4 Finger Prints Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. 48 - 2 Foot Flourescent Bulbs CENGAGE Learning 6th Grade Math Cetacea Astronaut & Orbiter Commander/USB Audio Choice Financial Group Check Shipping Expense Choice Financial Insurance 22-23 Boiler/Liability Ins. Renewal Christianson, Daren Active Board Mover Help Hired Christianson, Mason GBB Ref. 9/27/22 Christianson, Olivia VB vs Park River JH 10/13/22 Christianson, Sarah GBB Clock 9/27/22 City of Langdon Sept 22 LAHS Water/Sewer/Garbage Fees Cole Papers, Inc. Garbage Bags Comfort Suites - Bismarck PowerSchool Training TH/KR Hotel Crockett, Brynn JH VB vs Devils Lake 10/10/22 D & B Motors '22 Chevy Sub Oil Change/Tire Rotate Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Student Placed Tuition Des Lacs Burlington HS Des Lacs VB Laker Invite East Grand Forks Senior HS XC Meet Entry Fee Englman, Mike JF/JV FB vs Park River Ref 9/26/22 Farmers Union Insurance Langdon Trailer Liability Insurance Farmers Union Oil Co. Sept 22 Fuel/Propane/Candy Expenses Feist, Rebecca JH VB vs Four Winds Ref 9/27/22 Fetsch, Ashley VB Invitational Tickets 10/8/22 Fetsch, Jesse FB JH vs Rugby Ref. 10/13/22 Fetsch, Loren FB JH vs Rugby Ref. 10/13/22 Fetsch, Stephanie Elem GBB vs Lakota Clock 9/30/22 Flink, Tamara J. JH VB vs Devils Lake 10/10/22 Ford, Courtney VB Invitational Ref 10/8/22 Glenn's Appliance Center LED Bulbs Goll, Robert VB Invitational Ref 10/8/22 Goodheart-Willcox Publisher MS Health Curriculum Griggs County HS Regional XC Meet Dues Hagen, Jay FB vs Thompson 9/23/22 Ref Hart, Kim Fuel Reimbursement for Festival Travel Hartley's School Buses Aug/Sept 2022 Busing Expenses Helland, Gary VB vs Four Winds Ref 9/27/22 Helland, Jessie VB Invitational Ref 10/8/22 Helland, Machayla VB Invitational Ref 10/8/22 Hiway Laundry Sept 22 Mops, Towels, Rags, Aprons, Dust Hot Lunch Program Steam Camp Snacks Hudson, Jenna VB vs Four Winds Ref 9/27/22 Hylden, Isaiah JV VB Tournament 9/24/22 Ref. Janish, Ryan VB Invitational Ref 10/8/22 Johnson Controls, Inc. 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Opdahl Piano Service Piano Tuning (5) Ottertail Power Company September 2022 Electric Bills Popplers Music Store Junior High Choir Music Premium Waters, Inc. September 22 Water/Jugs Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Tech Ed Supplies Romfo, Jennifer JV VB Tournament 9/24/22 Ref. Roughrider Area Career and Technology Center 2 - ITV Courses School Specialty, LLC Classroom Supplies-A. Lorenz Shock, Mike FB vs Carrington Ref. 10/15/22 Smith, Ashley VB vs Benson County 9/20/22 Ref. South Prairie School #70 16 Smart Boards Stallard, Jim VB LIT Ref. Stokke, Tom VB LIT Ref. Swiontek, Steve FB vs Thompson 9/23/22 Ref Tumbleweed Press, Inc. 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Amount 1,623.13 3,113.55 2,367.87 621.00 29.99 345.60 104.25 174.60 3,905.00 133.98 167.50 1,710.00 247.48 120.00 1,051.96 407.93 745.00 23.10 3,032.00 220.00 70.00 496.00 30.00 776.28 665.62 172.80 102.00 2,981.84 2,915.00 200.00 150.00 251.80 41.00 1,884.60 25.50 40.00 35.00 35.00 22.50 178.50 356.25 1,336.13 667.90 18.96 135.00 175.75 375.54 56,802.54 1,399.00 815.50 326.00 208.00 389.51 224.75 242.50 285.00 2,149.48 96.40 828.50 96.40 140.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 160.00 570.73 1,152.07 523.00 469.33 96.40 261.00 162.50 410.50 348.20 272.15 468.47 192.80 31.43 247.50 1,113.00 150.00 1,072.50 105.00 152.05 108.00 1,245.98 59.00 370.00 650.00 7,555.08 440.89 220.82 65.35 378.00 1,400.00 149.93 192.80 838.75 10,000.00 66.50 66.50 96.40 699.00 697.84 10,672.43 155.40 148,373.79 148,373.79 3,500.00 412.50 700.00 1,116.00 3,500.00 149.70 493.84 3,614.75 150.00 13,636.79 13,636.79
the SCOTUS say it’s because the ruling made abortion illegal.. Well, I wish it had, but I am told that it did not affect the legality, it only returned the power to decide legality to the states from the federal government. Neither do I buy into the line about reproductive rights and health. First let’s visit about the baby’s rights to health and more so, LIFE!
No interim committees met since my last report so maybe I can clear up a couple of things. Ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade there has been a lot of demonstrating against their decision. Quite violent protests, I might add, such as what was never allowed to be carried out by prolife folks. They had to be careful not to walk too close to an abortion clinic for fear of arrest and/or jail. Something doesn’t add up, and to top it off these people who are upset with
J. Nowatzki called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on September 12th seconded by Jim Rademacher. Motion carries. Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller reported that they
have been street sweeping and working on plows for winter. The new plow will hopefully be in in a couple week. Fire Department: No report Water and Sewer: J. Busse reported that they have been very busy with lots of digs. Hydrant on main street was dug up. Nothing was leaking filled hole back in if they had to dig to the valve that would include digging into the street and didn’t want to do that. Truck ran over other hydrant that was ordered, it is 16 weeks out. Will have to wait till spring to fix that. Sanitation: nothing to report Activity Center: C. Garber reported that the Haunted house will be this weekend. Bathroom and locker rooms will be closed during that time. Masonic Hall will have bathrooms available. A citizen was concerned how much the Activity Center was charging for the
rent during the Haunted House. This was discussed and agreed upon that the discount was justifiable due to it being a charitable event. Police Department: no report Auditors Report: No report
Unfinished Business: Phases 1 & 2 update – remaining corrective work is scheduled to begin later this week. A Clean Water State Revolving Fund Questionnaire was prepared for a potential sewer and storm sewer project to be included on the list for potential funding. Submitting this form does not obligate the City to proceed with a project, but it does make the funding available if a project is pursued. A brief discussion was held regarding the estimated costs of a city-wide street project as well as a water & sewer project in
Another thing not appreciated too much by constituents is the whole redistricting process and results. This is a federal requirement that is supposed to keep equal representation in place for voting purposes. I am certainly not an expert on this and I’m not real fond of it. But for the most part, I believe our redistricting committee did their best. I’m sure there are many surprises when you get into the meat of the process. Getting the proper number of people in a given area to be fairly represented by three delegates could be a challenge with even a few unforeseen issues. It probably is a bit more complicated than it sounds. Don’t forget to vote and be safe with your farm fallswork.
Legislative Report our Resources Trust Fund. I will continue to advocate for long-term flood solutions across our entire district and am so grateful for the local innovation, investments and persistence!
I am grateful to be eyeing the end of harvest as cold days settle over our region. And it looks to have been a very good harvest overall. Likewise, we ended interim legislative committees recently and reports will go forward to give direction to the 2023 legislative assembly on all studies completed. The Judiciary Committee, on which I serve, had its last meeting in September. The final testimonies on issues involving juvenile justice reform, spousal support laws, and expansion of drug and alcohol treatment for youth were among the topics on the agenda. These subjects are a reflection of what we deal with in the Judiciary Committee and sadly symptoms of the brokenness we see in humanity. How much government/state should do versus the private sector and faith communities is always a question on my mind as we approach these issues. Thankfully more faith-based organizations are engaging with a vastly higher rate of prevention and restoration as it relates to juvenile matters. Some good news arrived this week in that the North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) recently approved $4.3 million in cost-share requests across the state which included an important project approval of $355,106 for engineering and design efforts for the Neche Flood Protection System. The city of Neche’s current flood control system consists of an outdated and undersized levee, and an aging pump station that is in need of significant improvements. The purpose of the project is to complete a Federal Emergency Management Agency accredited levee system that will protect residents and reduce frequent flood preparation in this resilient border town. Upon completion, this will lift some of the heavier costs of flood insurance on residents who have paid high premiums to protect their homes. We must focus on long-term flood prevention so that after current commitments are met, we should be able to handle ongoing water issues through
Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting | October 24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darrin Kaercher, Cody Schlittenhard and Jim Rademacher. Also, present Andrew Aaker, Chris Bredeson, Josh Roppel, Jeff Hiller, Jason Busse, Chelsea Graber, Shanda Christianson, Sarah Hinnenkamp and Jenny Vikan.
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the older portion of the City. The next step is to hold a public informational meeting to start the discussion with the residents of the need for the project and anticipated costs. November 21 was set as the date for this informational meeting, to be held at the NDSU Research Extension Center at 7:00 pm. Fence Ordinance: Ordinance was read. Section 6 needs to be updated. Read will be at next meeting. New Business Application for Variance Chris Bredeson - L. Henery made motion to approve the variance seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Building Permits - #5330 Leeza Feil, #5331 Dick Eklof, #5332 Ben Perius, #5333 Rudy Kakela, #5334 Carlenn Schill, #5335 Bullis Construction, #5336 Matthew Geddes,
Despite the nation’s inflation and near if not in a recession, that is hurting all of us, North Dakota is doing well. I know I have stated it before, but we must “circle the wagons” around our state and the conservative policies that have a proven record. There will be monies above expected this coming session, which leads to more requests for funding, a natural process. However, as we get preliminary reports on the budget forecast, we also know the slowdown in energy production is looming. And the fact that North Dakota’s economy is largely based on two commodities; energy and agriculture, we must truly be wise in providing for future downturns. As I have visited with many throughout the new District 19, I hear the concerns of overspending, overtaxing and provisions for a rainy day, especially for the future generations. And I could not agree more. I hope wisdom prevails as the 2023 Session approaches. Lawmakers appropriate funds yet must also take responsibility for managing that it is correctly spent. An update on the lawsuit against North Dakota’s life-affirming laws is due. New York Center for Reproductive Rights attorneys on behalf of the ND Abortion facility (now moved to Moorhead) claims in the lawsuit that there is a ‘constitutional right to abortions in the ND Constitution”. As reported in the news, there has been a preliminary injunction against ND laws on this issue. However, the judge in charge acted in complete disregard of the guiding standards for injunctions in that he ignored one out of four conditions set in law for granting an injunction: - “a substantial probability of succeeding on the merits”. Thankfully last week the ND Supreme Court highlighted this error of law in a directive to said judge and gave him a timeline to correct and make a solid lawful judgment. This will happen by end of the month and the decision is assumed then to finally go to the ND Supreme Court. All this takes time of course, which is a frustration. As always, stay safe during these last days of harvest Life is precious. Senator Janne Myrdal North Dakota District 19 jmyrdal@ndlegis.gov 1 701 331 0946 Vice Chair Agriculture Committee Judiciary Committee
#5337 James Bryer, #5338 Roy Riedhammer, #5339 Andy Downs, #5340 Shane Peterson, #5341 Conner Tetrault. There was some discuss regarding permit number 5335. L. Henry made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded J. Rademacher. Motion Carries. Review and Approval of Bills: J. Rademacher made motion to approve all bills, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carries. Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting. Jerry Nowatzki, President Jenny Vikan, Deputy Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
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CAVALIER COUNTY NOTICE OF GENERAL NOTICE OF ELECTION TO FORM ELECTION MUNICH RURAL AMBULANCE DISTRICT Notice is given that the Cavalier County General Election for state, district, and county officers will be Tuesday, November 8, 2022. There will be two precincts, both at one polling place at the Cavalier County Memorial Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, North Dakota. Polls will open at 9:00 a.m. CST and close at 7:00 p.m. CST Please note that the SAMPLE ballot published reflects candidate names and measures for all legislative districts and precincts in Cavalier County. The arrangement of candidate names and measures on the ballot you receive will vary from the published sample ballot and will only
include the candidates and measures pertaining to the area of the county you reside. REMINDER: Vote by Mail/Absentee ballots must be post marked or returned to the County Auditor’s Office by November 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. A secure drop box is available at Door 1 of the Cavalier County Memorial Courthouse. Vote by Mail/Absentee ballots cannot be returned on Election Day. Make sure you request your absentee ballot well in advance of Election Day to allow enough time to get it returned. Cavalier County Auditor’s Office: 701-256-2229
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, an election will be held to vote on forming a proposed Munich Ambulance District with territory in Cavalier County and Ramsey County. The maximum levy for the proposed ambulance district is 15 mills. Any qualified elector residing in the proposed territory as shown below is eligible to cast a ballot. This election will be held in conjunction with the General Election in Cavalier County and Ramsey County. The polling locations will be at the Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249 on November 8, 2022 from 9 AM to 7 PM CST; Ramsey County Memorial Building, 524 4th Ave NE, Devil Lake, ND 58301 on November 8, 2022 from 8 AM to 7 PM CST. Absentee ballots may be obtained by completing an absentee ballot application which can be found online at vote.nd.gov. The completed application can be mailed or emailed to: Cavalier County Auditor Ramsey County Auditor 901 3rd Street – Suite 15 524 4th Ave NE – Unit 6 Langdon, ND 58249 Devils Lake, ND 58301 lgellner@nd.gov kchristo@nd.gov PROPOSED TERRITORY OF THE MUNICH RURAL AMBULANCE DISTRICT: Township
County Range Sections Cypress Township Cavalier 164-64 All of 25-36 Byron Township Cavalier 164-63 All of 26-35 Cypress Township Cavalier 163-64 All of 1-36 Byron Township Cavalier 163-63 All of 2-11, 14-23, 25-36 Linden Township Cavalier 163-62 All of 30-31 Glenila Township Cavalier 162-64 All of 1-36 Grey Township Cavalier 162-63 All of 1-36 Minto Township Cavalier 162-62 All of 6-7, 18-19, 30-31 Bruce Township Cavalier 161-64 All of 1-36 Huron Township
Cavalier 161-63 All of 1-36 Moscow Township Cavalier 161-62 Sections 6-7, 18-19, 30-31, S ½ of 32, S ½ of 33 Trier Township Cavalier 160-64 All of 1-36 Henderson Township Cavalier 160-63 All of 1-36 Gordon Township Cavalier 160-62 Sections S ½ of 1, S ½ of 2, 3 excluding NE ¼ , 4-36 North Loma Township Cavalier 160-61 All of 7-8, 17-20, 29-32 Seivert Township Cavalier 159-64 All of 1-36 Banner Township Cavalier 159-63 All of 1-36 Storlie Township Cavalier 159-62 All of 1-36 Billings Township Cavalier 159-61 All of 5-8, 17-20, 28-33 Klingstrup Township Ramsey 158-64 All of 1-18 Royal Township Ramsey 158-63 Sections S ½ of 3, S ½ of 4, 5-11, 1418 City of Sarles Cavalier Residing within Cavalier County All of City All of City All of City All of City All of City residing West of 98th Ave NE City of Calvin Cavalier City of Munich Cavalier City of Calio Cavalier City of Alsen Cavalier City of Loma Cavalier
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Ice on the Rocks by Laura Gardner, Washburn Vibrant Communities: Honorable Mention: Under the Twilight Sky by Dan Francis, Fargo Category Winner: The Great Race Ends in Fargo by Roxanne Westman, Mapleton Wildlife: Honorable Mentions: I Have My Eye On You by Jeremy Witte, Dickinson Sunrise Pintails by Greg Kolden, Bismarck Category Winner: Catch of the Day by Lisa Buchweitz, Langdon Under 18 Honorable Mention: Peekaboo by 12-year-old Grey Ulrickson, Minot Best in Show: Ice on the Rocks by Laura Gardner, Washburn Minto Category Winner: Living the Dream by Laura Gardner, Washburn Scenery: Honorable Mentions:
Buchweitz loves all of the wildlife she encounters. She uses a telephoto lens to get closer to the moments she wants to capture. Then there are times with the elk where she walks in the woods and follows them, or sometimes they find her. “It’s just trying to be as unobtrusive as I possibly can be. A lot of times the animals don’t even seem to know that I’m there, and that’s how I like it. I try not to upset their world and stress them in any way, and sometimes you’re just in the right spot at the right time.” It takes a lot of effort to be in the right spot at the right time. Depending on the time of the year and the weather conditions, Buchweitz spends 2030 hours a week hunting for perfect pictures; during elk rut, it’s more like 35-40 hours a week. It’s a lot of time, a lot of gas, and a lot of miles, but it’s worth it. Next on her list will be photos of the snow owls that will arrive in the next couple of months, though she said she’s always on the lookout for anything that moves. “I make a calendar every year, and a lot of times I’ll put a note on the back to encourage people to slow down and take the time and look around your surroundings - you never know what you might see,” Buchweitz said. This year the Governor’s Photo Contest had a total of 471 entries from 79 photographers with a limit of 10 entries per photographer. Since 2004, the annual contest has received more than 17,600 photos. Launched in 2004, the Governor’s Photo Contest encourages North Dakota amateur photographers to submit photos that capture the unique things to see and do in North Dakota. Photographers submitted photos to one or more of the following categories: recreation, road trips, Badlands scenery, beyond the Badlands scenery and wildlife. The full list of winners is listed below.
2022 GOVERNOR’S PHOTO CONTEST FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Festivals and Events: Honorable Mention: Oakes Parade by Jacob Just, Bismarck Category Winner: Long Live Cowgirls by Angie Waletzko, Lisbon Recreation:
Honorable Mentions: On the Edge by Joleyn Larson, Mandan Sunset Rider by Savannah Joy, Hazen Family Ice Fishing Fun by Laura Gardner, Washburn Category Winner: Date Night by Joleyn Larson, Mandan Road Trips: Honorable Mention: Cool Waters by Mary Lizakowski,
Blooming Sunflowers at Sunset by Carmel Meier, Fargo Aurora Midnight Train by Suanne Kallis, Carrington Hiking to the Sheyenne River Valley by Roxanne Westman, Mapleton Category Winner:
Find more wildlife photography on Facebook at “Northern Exposures by Lisa Buchweitz. Shanda Christianson and Sarah Hinnenkamp contributed to this story.
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Cont’d. From Page 1 -A fourth generation of shepherds Myrvik Family Farm is also interested in getting their name out via blogs along with photography through calendars and magazines. Everyone knows scenic northeast ND makes the perfect picturesque backdrop for any endeavor involving cameras.
who just love our product; for this we are grateful.”
This past month has kept the ranchers busy with breeding season. They have three rams along with a clean up ram. They section their ewe lambs into three groups and will stagger breeding each group by two weeks. This ensures that all of their babies will not be born at once, allowing Kelly
“God’s plans are so much bigger than anything we have ever had planned!”
and Lance the chance to catch their breath between catching babies. It also ensures customers get the freshest meat, as all of them will not need to be butchered at the same time.
on the menu soon, please contact them. They would love to connect with you.
The family leads their lives with the utmost gratitude and optimism for what they have and for what the future will bring.
The Myrviks are working on a website, but for now, they can be reached on their Facebook page at ‘Myrvik Farms.’ For any individual or business that may be interested in having lamb
Kelly is perpetually enamored by her husband's loyalty to their herd, "Lance is really a wonderful shepherd during lambing season, setting alarms - two or three a night. When he sees a sheep pawing, pacing or going up and down on the camera, he’ll get dressed and go out to the barn. He’s very, very, very diligent and dedicated, and he’s just an incredible rancher. He pays so much attention to our flock.” The family is also deeply grateful for their wonderful vet, Dr. Charlotte at Dakota Animal Care, who Kelly says is always available to help. Now that they are headed into their fourth lambing season, the family is ready to take their operation to the next level. “We’ve been looking a lot into restaurants, which has been exhausting but also exciting at the same time. We’ve had some headway and leads, so that's been great. We’ve definitely been wanting to expand into the restaurant business and also continue with individual sales,” explained Kelly.
“We are very thankful for our loyal customers, old and new. We’ve had many returning customers
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SPORTS Results from cross country State Meet Mason Christianson - 14th Place, 17:17, All State Runner Brock Freer – 31st Place, 18:02 Rudy Moser – 80th Place, 19:05 Kartheek Chapara – 145th Place, 20:13 Noah Foster – 169th Place, 20:39 Edward Freer – 275th Place, 23:18 Kadyn Hein – no score, Edward’s Race Guide Total Runners: 335 Boy’s Team took 11th place out of 34.
Jane Sillers – 98th Place, 22:58 Kate Sillers – 124th Place, 23:26 Madilyn Krump – 174th Place, 24:47 Chloe Foster – 180th Place, 25:02 Total Runners: 261 The girls’ team did not have a team score as they did not have five competitors. There were 27 full teams.
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Eagles lose 44-12 in 9-man football second round to end their season North Border finishes a fine season with record 6-4; 9 seniors play last high school game By Jake Kulland
A flock of North Border Eagles tackle a North Prairie player Saturday Oct 22 in Rolla. Photo by Ashley Schafer.
Grant Cosley gets ahold of North Prairie’s #3 and brings him down for a no yardage gain. Photo by Ashley Schafer.
North Border's TJ Cosley trips up the North Prairie ball carrier. Photo by Ashley Schafer.
Grant Cosley, with help from Ethan Stegman, tackles #3 from North Prairie. Photo by Ashley Schafer.
After an impressive win over New Rockford-Sheyenne in the first round, the North Border Eagles football team played in Rolla to take on the North Prairie Cougars in round two of the Class B 9-man playoffs on Oct. 22. The Eagles fell behind 24-0 in the second quarter and lost the game 44-12. With the loss, North Border ends a fun season with a record of 6-4. Nine seniors - TJ Cosley, Carson Brown, Ayden Stainbrook, Ethan Stegman, Marcus Halldorson, Connor Lafferty, Cody Eisenbeis, Wyatt Brusseau and Jon Ratajczak - finished their high school football careers with the Eagles. North Prairie, the Region 4 champi-
ons, came out and played like it with senior quarterback Nic Mears capping off three early scoring drives with short touchdown runs. Mears threw a TD pass to Blake Mattson before the Eagles finally answered with a 34-yard scoring pass from TJ Cosley to Ayden Stainbrook. North Border was down 44-6 in the fourth quarter when they got into the end zone one last time, fittingly on an 18-yard touchdown run by Carson Brown, who found pay dirt to end an incredible football career with the Eagles. The final stats shadowed what the final score ended up being, as they were lopsided in favor of the Cougars.
North Prairie had 422 yards of total offense, including 384 yards rushing. For North Border, Brown had 57 yards on the ground, while Cosley had 46 through the air. Stainbrook had two catches for 38 yards. Brown had 14 tackles followed by 12 for TJ Cosley and seven by Halldorson. When asked about the game, North Border coach Tim Hartje said, "Their (North Prairie's) offensive line is the best group I have seen... ever." And about the Eagles 6-4 season, Hartje said, "Our players battled hard all year after a 1-2 start, and I could not be more proud of them. They did not give up. We will miss all nine seniors, who
are also a great group of young men." North Prairie is now playing in the 9-man quarterfinals and will host Westhope-Newburg-Glenburn Oct. 29 in Rolette at 2:00 p.m. Cavalier has also made the quarters after smoking North Star 60-0 on Oct. 22. They host May-Port-C-G at 2:00 p.m. this Saturday at Rod Oksendahl Field. BOX SCORE NORTH PRAIRIE 44, NORTH BORDER 12 NB -- 0 0 6 6 -- 12 NP --16 8 14 6 -- 44 NP – Nicholas Mears 5 run (Run good) NP – Mears 5 yard run (Run good)
NP – Mears 4 yard run (Run good) NP – Blake Mattson 13 pass from Mears (Run failed) NB – Ayden Stainbrook 34 pass from TJ Cosley 34 (Run failed) NP – Mears 4 run – (Run good) NP – Isaac Herbel 4 run (Run failed) NB – Carson Brown 18 run (Run failed) Rushing -- NB: Carson Brown 10-57, TJ Cosley 3-27 Passing -- NB: TJ Cosley 4-8-48-2 1 TD; Nic Mears 3-6-38-0 1 TD Receiving -- NB: Ayden Stainbrook 2-38, Grant Cosley 1-8, Brown 1-2
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Cards play hard but lose tough game at #1 Kindred 27-6 Langdon-Edmore-Munich ends tumultuous season with a 6-4 record; Seven seniors end high school football careers By Jake Kulland
Alex Gellner kicks off against Kindred Oct 22nd in Kindred. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cardinal teammates signal TD as Mason Romfo the Cards TD. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football team went down to play the number one team in the Class B 11-man football playoff on Oct. 22 when they played in Kindred against the Vikings. If you told anyone before the season that these two teams would play in the first round of the postseason, no one would have believed you. After a season filled with injuries for the Cards, this game was played right away. Langdon-Edmore-Munich played hard but came up short in a 27-6 loss. This ended their season with a record of 6-4. Seven seniors - Jack Romfo, Carter Tetrault, Gage Goodman, Markus Kingzett, Alex Gellner, Brody Steinmetz and Ethan Okeson - all ended fantastic high school football careers with the loss; all seven will be greatly missed by the program. Kindred now hosts Central Cass in the Class B 11-man quarterfinals on Oct. 29 to continue their quest on repeating as state champions. The Vikings had the ball first to start the game, and the Cardinals had them in a third down and 13 situation before Kindred ran a reverse to Charlie Biewer down to the five yard line. Vikings quarterback Jorgen Swenson then ran in a one-yard touchdown to open the scoring. Langdon-Edmore-Munich went three and out on their first drive, which led to another Vikings score. Biewer would score on a 22-yard play action pass from Swenson on a long second down and goal TD. The Cardinals just missed connecting on long passes from Markus Kingzett on their next drive but were forced to punt, and Kindred, again, turned that into points on a 21-yard pass from Swenson to Trey Heinrich. Trailing 20-0, the Cards finally got a sustained drive going with the help of a 26-yard pass to Kingzett, who unfortunately injured his ankle on the play. Mason Romfo ran in a score from three yards out to make it 20-6. Kingzett then would intercept a pass from Swenson on Kindred's ensuing drive, and had he been 100 percent, possibly could have run in a pick-6. His ankle would not allow it, so at halftime, the Cardinals were still down two scores.
Gage Goodman tackles Kindred's QB. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Alex Gellner kicks off against Kindred in Kindred Oct 22nd. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The difference in the game was in the third quarter when Langdon-Edmore-Munich got the ball to begin the second half and went on a mammoth 22 play drive that lasted nine and half minutes. They got as far as the Vikings five yard line but could not score. In the drive they had three fourth down conversions and a perfectly executed fake punt pass from Nick Kingzett to Mason Romfo. Kindred answered with a 93-yard scoring drive capped off by a Heinrich 15-yard run early in the fourth quarter to clinch the win. Goodman would complete 11 passes for 133 yards on the day, and Mason Romfo had eight catches for 83 yards for the Cards. Heinrich had just over 100 yards rushing plus 58 receiving for the Vikings. Jorgen Swenson intercepted Goodman twice in the second half when the Cardinals were forced to try and get the field quickly.
Gage Goodman wraps up Running Back Trey Heinrich from Kindred. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cardinals head coach Josh Krivarchka talks about the tough loss that finished his team's season: "I thought we competed very well against the best team in the state last Saturday. It would've been great to have scored on our long drive to start the third. If we had scored there, then it's a one score game, and anything can happen."
Markus Kingzett with a great catch along the sideline for a first down against Kindred. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Gage Goodman Jack Romfo Parker Rime and two other Cards wrap up Viking QB Jorgen Swenson for a loss of downs. Photo by Larry Stokke.
We also asked him to give some thoughts on the season overall: "I'm very proud of the kids' resiliency throughout the season. We had great leaders all year, and we had some younger kids step into roles that will only make them better for the future. Overall, it wasn't the finish we wanted or expected, but this group of athletes got better every day and had a great work ethic. That's all you can ask for as a coach." KINDRED 27, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 6 LEM -0 6 0 0 -- 6 K -- 14 6 0 7 -- 27 K -- Jorgen Swenson 1 run (Riley Sunram kick) K -- Charlie Biewer 22 pass from Swenson (Sunram kick) K -- Trey Heinrich 21 pass from Swenson (Pass failed) LEM -- Mason Romfo 3 run (Pass failed) K -- Heinrich 15 run (Sunram kick) Rushing -- LEM: Mason Romfo 10-28, Gage Goodman 9-30, Jack Romfo 3-5, Nick Kingzett 1-2; K: Trey Henrich 19-120, Charlie Biewer 5-71, Kyand Swenson 9-47, Jorgen Swenson 8-13 Passing -- LEM: Goodman 11-28133-2, Nick Kingzett 1-1-6-0; K: J. Swenson 10-14-120-1 2 TDs Receving -- LEM: M. Romfo 8-83, Markus Kingzett 2-43, N. Kingzett 2-10, J. Romfo 1-10; K: Heinrich 4-53, Biewer 3-66,
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Seniors Taryn Amble and Halle Jabs were co-players of the last home game against Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Taryn Amble Taryn Amble serves up an ace in the win over Park River on Senior Nite. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Langdon-Edmore-Munich Senior Night vs. Park River on Oct. 17
Halle Jabs leaps up and lays down a kill against the Aggies. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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North Border Senior Night volleyball on Oct. 18
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Avery Mostad with the dig against Park River on Oct. 18. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Addison Brown with one of her 6 kills also had 21 digs and an ace against Cavalier. Photo by Larry Stokke.
North Border seniors Addison Brown, Kierra Helland, and Avery Mostad. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jenna Frasier had a great last home game with 11 digs and 27 assists against Cavalier. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Langdon’s Duke Klein has ticket booth named in his honor
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High school football season comes to an end for the Cardinals, Eagles By Jake Kulland It is always rather sad when we report the end of a season for any of our area sports teams. This news has now happened for both the Langdon-Edmore-Munich and North Border football teams, who both lost in their respective Class B 11 and 9-man divisions in playoff games held on Oct. 22. It’s not like either team lost to slouches. The Cards lost to number one Kindred, and the Eagles to unbeaten North Prairie. You will find complete coverage of both teams’ games in this week’s paper. We salute both squads’ efforts on a great fall and, most of all, thank the seniors on both teams for giving some outstanding memories that we will remember forever. We will do a final season wrap up with final stats for Langdon-Edmore-Munich and North Border next week. A three class girls and boys bas-
ketball system getting closer to reality Just as we were about to write these random words this week, news came across that a three class North Dakota girls and boys basketball system that has been talked about for years took another step towards actually happening. It now will be presented to the board of the North Dakota High School Activities Association for their consideration. The main part of the system would create a new middle-class division for teams all based on enrollment. We will have much more on this next week. If this does pass, it would not happen until the 2023-24 season at the earliest and would put Langdon-Edmore-Munich and North Border in a new Class B district. We are jumping ahead of things here, so we will wait until next week to have something more comprehensive to report. At the time of this writing, 77 schools and co-ops have sent letters of support for it, and Nov. 1 will be the presentation to the NDHSAA. Christianson makes All-State at the Class B Cross Country State Meet in Jamestown A big shout out and congratulations goes out to Langdon senior Mason Christianson of the Langdon-Edmore-Munich cross country team. Mason finished 14th at the State B Meet in Jamestown on Oct. 22 and earned All-State honors for his effort. The top 20 runners on both the boys and girls runs qualify for the all-state teams. Congrats to Emerson Helgoe of Pembina County North for also making All-State in the girls division. The Cardinals boys took 11th overall out of 34 teams. They finished a great season, winning some meets for the first time in several years this fall.
Congrats to all on a fun and prosperous season! Langdon’s Duke Klein gets very deserving honor A very cool presentation happened at the Langdon football field back on Oct. 14. Duke Klein, who has been a tireless volunteer for Cardinals sporting events the past 39 years, was honored with a ceremony at halftime on that night, officially naming the ticket booths at the football field and the gym, “Duke’s Place”. We don’t recognize nearly enough the people that give their time to such thankless jobs at the ticket booth and other things to make several events run so smoothly. I’m sure Duke would be the first to say that he’s had great help over the years - Dave Zeis, Brad Bata, Tyler Bata, Mike Zeis, Paul Wilhelmi, Lane Christianson, Marty Tetrault and many, many more (I know there are several I’m forgetting) have always been there for games and tournaments. Duke started back in the days when Denny Dinius was running the show and has kept on ever since. We are proud to say that he is planning on going for his 40th year in 2023. So, when you go to a high school event this winter, make sure to thank Duke and the crew on the fantastic jobs they do. Halloween and Hard Times Let’s leave you this week by wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween on Oct. 31. Our band, Hard Times, will be playing for the Langdon Eagles Club’s Halloween Costume Party on Oct. 29 for the first time in a couple of years. We hope to see everyone there dressed up and ready to have a blast. “See ya!” next week!
Lady Cards sweep Grafton for sixth straight match victory Badding, Henderson, Swanson all get double-doubles in 30th match win By Jake Kulland
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball team was rolling into the home stretch of their regular season when they rolled into Grafton for a non-conference match on Oct. 25. The Lady Cards played very well against a scrappy Spoilers team and won in straight sets: 25-17, 2513 and 25-20. The win was the 30th of the season for the Cardinals, who played at Northern Cass on Oct. 27 and then finish their regular season schedule at North Star in Cando on Oct. 31. At press time, the Cards may need to win against the Bearcats to win the top seed in Region 4 for the upcoming tournament in Devils Lake which begins on Nov. 7. Langdon-Edmore-Munich had played
well to start each set at Grafton, leading 8-2, 13-4 and 14-5 in the first three sets, respectively. Each time, Grafton came back to make a run it, but the Cards held strong and won all three for the sweep. They powered their way to the win with big nights from their middle hitters. Cora Badding led all players with 26 kills, a large number for a three-set match. Jaya Henderson also had 12 kills for the Cards and led the team with 17 digs. Badding had 16 digs, and Jalynn Swanson finished with 34 assists and 15 digs, as all three girls had double-doubles on the night. Halle Jabs also had 15 digs and McKenna Schneider 13. The Lady Cards had five players reach double digits in that category.
LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 2525-25, GRAFTON 17-13-20 Kills -- LEM: Cora Badding 26, Jaya Henderson 12, Jalynn Swanson 3, Halle Jabs 1, McKenna Schneider 1; G: Molly Bjorneby 10, Addi Fredickson 6, Annelise Presteng 5, Nicole Johnson 3, Emma Bjornaby 1, Claire Olson 1, Siri Olson 1 Assists -- LEM: Swanson 34, Henderson 2, Badding 1, Romfo 1 Aces -- LEM: Henderson 3, Swanson 2, Schneider 2; G: C. Olson 4, Fredrickson 1 Digs -- LEM: Henderson 17, Jabs 15, Swanson 15, Badding 15, Schneider 13, Taryn Amble 6, Meredith Romfo 4
Eagles win third match in a row with a sweep at St. John
Helland has 12 service aces in win; North Border has two matches versus DVE and Larimore to wrap up regular season By Jake Kulland
After a rough stretch which saw them play four teams in the top 10 in the state or ones that are receiving votes, the North Border Eagles volleyball team was looking to finish their regular season schedule strong by running off some wins before the postseason. They have been doing just that by winning their last three matches over Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Oct. 13, Park River Fordville-Lankin on senior night in Walhalla Oct. 18, then at St. John on Oct. 24. The match with the Woodchucks was the Eagles most dominating win for them this season, winning in a sweep 25-10, 25-6 and 25-10. With the victories, North Border now has a record of 16 wins and 11 losses, and they are 9-8 in Region
2 matches. The Eagles close out their regular season at home in Pembina versus DVE on Oct. 27 then at Larimore on Oct. 31. The Region 2 Volleyball Tournament will be in Park River starting Nov. 7, and as of press time, North Border was close to having a bye into the tourney. At St. John, several things went right for the Eagles, beginning with their serving. Senior Kierra Helland served nine points in a row in two different sets and had an unreal 12 service aces on the night. Research was being done to see if 12 is a program record for the Eagles for aces in a match. Overall, North Border had 22 service aces in the win. Helland also
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led the team with 18 digs, while Keira Moore had a team high 13 kills. Moore had a double-double with 11 digs. Jenna Fraser paced the squad with 24 assists, and Megan Misson finished in double digits with 10 kills. NORTH BORDER 25-25-25, ST. JOHN 10-6-10 Kills -- NB: Kiera Moore 13, Megan Misson 10, Payton Reis 5, Addi Brown 5, Taelyn Dunnigan 4, Kierra Helland 1, Jenna Fraser 1 Assists -- NB: Fraser 24 Aces -- NB: Helland 12, Misson 3, Reis 3, Brown 3, Fraser 1 Digs -- NB: Helland 18, Moore 11, Brown 11
Photos by Larry Stokke.
Pictured is longtime Langdon ticket taker Duke Klein, who was recently honored for his dedication to all Cardinals athletic programs, on running the ticket booth for 39 years and counting. During the Cards last home football game on Oct. 14, Langdon athletic director Ethen Askvig presented a sign, "Duke's Place" that will hang at both ticket booths at the football field and at the gym. Duke plans on making it through his 40th year running the show and beyond. Many thanks to Duke Klein for his dedicated years of service to Cardinals athletics!
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Funding for renovations and additions to improve outdoor recreation across North Dakota BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) FY22 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) received 16 applications totaling $5,725,101.80 in project fund requests. The LWCF has allocated approximately $850,000 to award through the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS). The LWCF Assessment Committee ranked, and the Director of the NDPRD approved, eight of the 16 projects that will be allocated funding in 2023. Projects selected for funding are as follows: Wishek Park District – Outdoor Swim Complex Awarded $80,000 This project will provide new concrete pool walls and floor, a PVC liner, diving boards, a slide and sidewalks. City of Lisbon – Sandager Park Campground Awarded $56,000 This project will improve two campgrounds by adding water and updating electrical as well as adding three more campsites. Plans also include adding a playground, picnic shelter, and handicapped accessible walking path over the dike and through the park. Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians – Ox Creek Splash Pad Awarded $166,515 This project will add a splash pad to Ox Creek Park in Belcourt. It will include wet plazas and interactive fountains adjacent to existing park amenities such as covered picnic areas, a walking trail, a revitalized creek and park teepees for family-oriented activities. Hazen Park Board – North Star Park Awarded $130,851.60 This project will remove and replace the current antiquated restroom facility at North Star II Park. It will also replace two play features and add an additional picnic shelter at the park. City of Lakota – Wading Pool (Phase II) Awarded $204,120
This project will convert the currently unused and damaged wading pool into a zero-entry wading pool with splash pad features. The wading pool will be adjacent to the existing city swimming pool. City of Towner – Little Park Bathrooms Awarded $54,950 This project will replace the park’s existing bathrooms with ADA-compliant facilities. The project will expand the capacity and address the leaking waterlines. City of Finley – Playground Replacement Awarded $55,000 This project will replace the current non-ADA compliant playground equipment with improved, safe ADA compliant equipment. Mandan Park District – Legion Park Awarded $72,000 This project will provide a new accessible playground with comfort station/ warming house upgrades. “The projects awarded this year really bring a lot of improvements to aging infrastructure while also providing more inclusivity and accessibility to their respective park amenities,” Char Langehaug, Grants Coordinator, explained. “These communities are making families and public gatherings a priority, and it helps fulfill our mission when we can help connect people to places.” The next round of applications is tentatively scheduled to open Winter 2023. The applications will be administered through the new on-line platform, Web Grants. For further information, please visit our website at https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/ business/grants/land-and-water-conservation-fund or contact Char Langehaug, Grants Coordinator at 701-328-5357.
Langdon Prairie Health holding annual member meeting and seeking board of trustee nominations Langdon Prairie Health will hold its annual member meeting at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 in the boardroom at the hospital. “There are many challenges in healthcare today. It is imperative to our continued success to have members engaged in their local care. Our trustees help guide the overall governance of the hospital, providing a voice for our community,” said Jeff Stanley, CEO. “We are seeking trustees who will be engaged and help provide direction for Langdon Prairie Health to be the healthcare provider of choice for our community.”
You must be a member of the hospital to vote on issues brought forth to the membership. For voting procedures and membership eligibility, please see the bylaws available on the LPH website. Nominations are being accepted for two open positions on the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and job description may be obtained from the Business Office at LPH, Langdon Clinic, Walhalla Clinic or the LPH website. For the bylaws and more information about Langdon Prairie Health, go to https://www.lph.hospital.
ND Health and Human Services receives additional grant funding to continue strengthening early intervention services for children with developmental delays BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Early Intervention Program in the state’s Health and Human Services agency has received a third year of funding from the federal Department of Education to continue work strengthening early intervention services for children with developmental delays. North Dakota was one of only six states to be awarded a grant under the federal agency’s Leadership Professional Development Grant Programs. Funding is intended to be used to improve early intervention services and to support the professional development of individuals who work with infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Over the past two years with grant funding support, North Dakota’s Re-
silient Early Intervention Leadership (REIL) project has provided professional development opportunities for 100 early childhood partners, including parents and professionals across the state. Individuals participated in a webinar series on resilience, which included leadership training and peer mentoring. Initial funding also paid for 18 individuals to complete an Early Intervention Leadership Certificate through the University of North Dakota and supported the creation of two work groups focused on developing early intervention staff knowledge and competencies and implementing REIL grant activities.
Last year in North Dakota, the Early Intervention Program served 2,978 children and families. This program helps identify infants and young children, from birth to a child’s third birthday, who have developmental delays. Receiving the right help early can make all the difference.
The new grant funding will help 18 more individuals earn leadership certificates and will help sustain the work groups.
To learn more, visit www.hhs.nd.gov/ early-childhood-services/early-intervention or contact a regional human service center and ask to talk to the developmental disabilities team.
Developmental assessments and evaluations are provided at no cost to families. If a child qualifies, a service plan is developed with parents to help meet the unique needs of the child and family. Plans may include ongoing home visits, consultations and parent coaching.
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Views from the Borderland -Osnabrock-
Photos by Larry Stokke.
Views from the Borderland - Northern Exposures by Lisa Buchweitz.-