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LANGDON LOCKER UNDERGOING MAJOR EXPANSION
Volume 2, Number 38
Sixth annual Pembina-Walsh Youth Manufacturing Day to be held Oct. 4
By Borderland Press Staff
News: Cavalier County Health District urges respiratory immunizations, Pg. A2
Tyler Bodnar said being the third-generation to own and run the Langdon Locker makes the business’s current expansion project a top priority. United Telephone Mutual Aid Corporation will use a $1,500,000 loan to assist Langdon Locker, LLC with the expansion of its operations through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program. The expansion is meant to allow the company to process and store more products for individuals and commercial buyers. The loan was announced on Aug. 28 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development as part of $10 million to help rural cooperatives and utilities build and improve electric infrastructure and increase electric grid reliability and security in rural North Dakota.
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State Director Erin Oban said the $1.5 million loan for the locker will be used to improve electric infrastructure in Langdon, while improving meat processing capacity and storage, too. Since the pandemic, USDA has taken several steps in an effort to expand and improve small and medium sized meat processing capacity around the nation.
and hog suppliers near Langdon, Cando/Egland, and Forest River for Langdon Locker products. “They’re excited about this, too because it’s something they enjoy - raising their animals and seeing them consumed locally. It means more to them having a neighbor reaping the benefits of their work,” Bodnar said. The expansion has gone from a frame of steel beams earlier this month to being tinned on the outside and ready for the floor to be poured on the inside, hopefully next week. Bodnar believes the entire project could be completed this year, provided no major hold ups occur like backorder issues with refrigeration units. His vision for the original building is to keep it and make it strictly a retail area with display cases and a pick up Photos by Terry Hinnenkamp.
Photo taken at Bordertown Retail Systems in Neche during last year’s Manufacturing Day event, where about 165 seventh graders from seven area schools participated. Borderland Press File Photo.
Six Pembina County manufacturers are participating: American Crystal Sugar, Drayton Bordertown Retail Systems, Neche CVR Industries, Neche Food First, Walhalla Motorcoach Industries, Pembina Woodside Industries, Cavalier
“We have a number of programs available to try to really shore up some of these gaps in the food supply chain that COVID especially pronounced for us,” according to Oban, “but that we know has been a challenge for a long time in America.” Sports: Cardinal golfers compete at state tournament, Pg. B1
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Two Walsh County manufacturers are participating: Marvin, Grafton Harriston Industries, Minto
Bodnar took over the Langdon Locker after his father passed away in 2012 and sees it as a way to keep his father’s legacy going while keeping the business thriving for the community.
About 190 seventh grade students from nine area schools will each get to tour two manufacturing businesses and hear from young ambassadors about modern manufacturing and the path they took to get to their career. Manufacturing is one of the leading employers in both Pembina and Walsh counties, providing more than 1,000 jobs. The goal of Youth Manufacturing Day is to help change the perception
“It’s something I’ve done since being a little kid. I’ve been there since I was old enough to walk,” Bodnar said. “I’ve been in some way or form helping out around there, and I’ve spent a lot of time there even as a child. I guess, to me, it’s very sentimental and something that I don’t want to see go away.”
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we currently make. We make three to four thousand pounds per week throughout the year, and once we get this up and we start moving towards hopefully the Minneapolis, Wisconsin area and maybe into Iowa, we’d like to see that number grow closer to 10,000 pounds a week,” Bodnar said. The sausage's popularity has grown by word of mouth, and in the winter, the Langdon Locker ships it all over the United States as far west as Seattle and as far south as Texas.
“People try it, people like it,” Bodnar said. “It’s something I think has a lot of potential, and it’s something I’d really like to see grow.” With the expansion, Bodnar also hopes to be able to process more meat for local ranchers, who otherwise have to travel a couple hundred miles. He hopes with more capacity, they won’t have to turn anybody away.
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The JDA received a grant from Impact Dakota to help offset the costs of the event. Impact Dakota is North Dakota’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership offering training and consulting to manufacturing businesses.
area for customers. “That way it will be a little bit more friendly for all parties,” he said. “It will just be nice having that separation.” With the new facility and the ability to add more efficiency, Bodnar hopes the expansion will provide more opportunities for growth and development. He would like to see Langdon Locker products, especially the sausage, take hold in the midwest. He also envisions moving into case-ready meats to help with local grocery store supply. He is grateful all of these ideas can become a reality. “I’d just really like to thank United Telephone. I mean, what they’re doing for me is what made this work out. I don’t know if I would have made this jump without them and their willingness to tie in with me,” Bodnar said. “I’m extremely blessed and happy that they were willing to do this, and I’m excited to give this area and this community a big asset in the community. That’s what I’m excited about. I can’t thank them enough, and I can’t thank the community enough for all
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Students and teachers at Edmore Public School participated in a group art event on Thursday, Sept. 21. Shari Frith came to the school and brought out the inner artists in the group.
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“We have some of the most beautiful sunsets in our school because of it!” said Diane Martinson, Edmore Public School principal.
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The Pembina County and the Walsh County Job Development Authorities (JDAs) work closely with the area schools, manufacturers and North Valley Career and Technology Center to plan the Youth Manufacturing Day events.
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of the manufacturing industry and inspire next-generation workers to pursue a career in modern manufacturing, while also retaining workforce in our rural communities. One of the keys to maintaining population and creating successful businesses is educating young people about the available opportunities in the towns where they live.
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Frith comes from Devils Lake for painting classes three times a year and leads painting classes for the school. Find more pictures from the day on our Views from the Borderland page.
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News
Cavalier County Health District urges respiratory immunizations may not prevent all infections but are the best way to protect against severe illness from respiratory infections. Everyone should act now and contact a trusted health care provider about immunization. You can find the Cavalier County Health District immunization clinic schedule on our website at cavaliercountyhealth.com, Facebook: facebook.com/cavaliercountypublichealth, Instagram: instagram.com/ cchd_langdon/, and on the Langdon Living Local app.
Cavalier County Health District kicked off the 2023 respiratory immunization season with its first immunization clinic on Sept. 25, offering Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines to Cavalier County residents.
Langdon, N.D. – Cavalier County Health District is encouraging all Cavalier County residents to choose to be immunized against respiratory infections. Depending on your age and health factors, these could include influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. Respiratory infections often follow a seasonal pattern with more cases in late fall and winter. During the 20222023 season, these viruses placed a heavy burden on families and health care systems. People with certain chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, children under five, American Indians, and those older than age 65 are at higher risk of developing serious illness from respiratory infections. Immunizations
RSV protection For the first time, there are now immunizations available to protect against RSV for those 60 and older and for infants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), RSV leads to over 14,000 deaths among older adults each year, as well as 58,000 hospitalizations in children five and under. RSV immunization can offer protection from a virus that puts millions at risk every year. RSV immunization is recommended for all infants born before or during the RSV season, which is typically October through March, and for children at increased risk of severe RSV who are entering their second RSV season, including severely immunocompromised children and American Indian children. The RSV immunization for infants is a preventive antibody that provides short-term protection against RSV and hospitalization for about one RSV season. Adults 60 and older and parents and caregivers of infants are encouraged
North Dakota News Cooperative launches “North Dakota Poll” The North Dakota News Cooperative (NDNC) announced on Sept. 25 that it has developed a new public opinion research service that will measure current attitudes and opinions on a variety of public policy and consumer issues. The North Dakota Poll (ND Poll) will be the only regular, non-partisan statewide survey of eligible North Dakota voters and consumers. “The ND Poll will be the most comprehensive, cost-effective and accurate polling ever conducted in the state of North Dakota,” said Steve Andrist, NDNC co-chair. “We developed this new service to guide our own news coverage but also want to make it available to others.” The ND Poll will serve as an “omnibus” survey providing media organizations, trade associations, businesses, government agencies and other interested groups with an affordable opportunity to survey the citizens of North Dakota on their own issues. By sharing the common costs associated with conducting statewide polls, omnibus surveys provide a cost-effective way to scientifically survey the public. “We invite anyone interested in knowing more about the attitudes and opinions of North Dakotans on any specific issue to contact us about participating in our regular polls. Any data collected on behalf of others will be provided to them on a strictly confidential basis,” said Jill Denning Gackle, NDNC co-chair. Participants in the omnibus survey
will be provided with the “topline“ results for the questions they ask along with the “crosstab” results which break down the data into many different demographic categories including age, gender, ethnicity, income, education, region/media market and political party preference. The NDNC has partnered with WPA Intelligence - a leading national provider
of survey research, predictive analytics and data management technology - to assist in survey design, representative sampling, programming, fielding and data analysis. For more information about participating in the next ND Poll, please contact Steve Andrist at stevea@ crosbynd.com, Jill Denning Gackle at jilldg@restel.com or Brian Lunde at brian.a.lunde@gmail.com. The North Dakota News Cooperative, a new non-profit news organization, provides diverse, reliable and independent reporting on issues and events that impact the lives of North Dakotans. It increases the public’s access to quality journalism and advances news literacy across the state. For more information about NDNC, please visit newscoopnd.org.
to have a conversation with their trusted health care provider about RSV immunization. Flu protection All North Dakotans six months and older are recommended to be immunized against influenza before the end of October. Because influenza activity can increase quickly and can take up to two weeks to have the full benefit from the vaccine, now is the time to protect from severe flu. During the 2022-2023 flu season, there were over 222,000 influenza-associated hospital admissions and 174 pediatric influenza-associated deaths in the United States. COVID-19 protection While COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths remain low in comparison to 2021 and 2022, new variants continue to emerge, and hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are slowly trending upward nationwide. Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available, and everyone six months and older is recommended to receive an updated vaccine. Cavalier County residents are encouraged to contact Cavalier County Health District for information about respiratory immunization availability. If desired, all available respiratory immunizations can be administered at the same visit, which not only saves time but ensures the earliest full protection against these infections. For more information, contact Cavalier County Health District at 701256-2402.
National Park Service Awards $2 Million to North Dakota’s Pembina Gorge BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the National Park Service (NPS), through the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation, awarded a total of $2,000,000 to the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). These funds will support campground construction, including grading for the site, park road, visitor parking, water and electrical service, dump station, comfort station, vault toilet, campground pads, cabins, maintenance building, picnic tables, and trash receptacles. “Enjoying the great outdoors is one of the best ways to experience North Dakota and the newly created Pembina Gorge State Park is one of the best. Future visitors can look forward to a new campground with all the amenities,” said Senator Cramer. Since 1965, NPS has provided more than 40,000 LWCF grants to states and local communities. LWCF funding is separate from NPS operational appropriations and comes primarily from offshore oil lease revenue through annual congressional appropriation. The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants for local and state park projects outside national park boundaries.
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From The Borderland News Center Milton resident pleads not guilty to animal cruelty Milton resident Mark Harvey Nordin, 63, plead not guilty to the Class C felony of animal cruelty against his horses. Nordin was first charged with the felony, as well as three Class B misdemeanors of livestock running at large and a Class A misdemeanor of animal neglect, back in June. Court records indicate neglect had been suspected as far back as 2019.
Turtle Mountain Community School increases security The Turtle Mountain Community School has announced they have increased security this week due to a sudden spike in physical altercations amongst its students last week. Administrators for the school say this is a “containment” procedure with law enforcement being involved. The Community School currently has a student body of about 500 students.
Supper held for Hatton-Northwood volleyball teams On Friday, Sept 22, a tailgate supper was held in Northwood to help raise money for the Hatton-Northwood volleyball teams after a serious bus accident happened on Thursday, Sept. 14. Northwood Superintendent Shane Azure says the last of 25 students injured was discharged this Tuesday, and all 27 survivors of the crash are recovering.
Pickup collides with bus near Belcourt Multiple police and EMS teams were called out west of Belcourt Saturday night, Sept. 16. Authorities say a pickup truck ran a stop sign and collided with a bus heading to Sky Dancer Casino. Both vehicles rolled and entered the ditch. The bus driver, Cole Brien, 20, of Belcourt, sustained minor injuries. The truck driver, Edward Roy Thomas, 70, of Belcourt, was declared deceased at the scene.
Grand Forks County votes to build new jail Grand Forks County commissioners have voted in approval of a bid worth over $36 million to expand the county jail as well as begin construction of a new juvenile detention center. Reports indicate the jail had been working beyond its functional capacity since 2011, and the present juvenile center, built in the 1970’s, is reportedly beyond repair. DNR to rehab Lake Bronson Dam The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it is planning on rehabilitating Lake Bronson Dam, located in Kittson County, which includes removing a concrete spillway and the Kittson Co. Highway 28 Bridge. The DNR is accepting public comments on this proposed project until Oct. 19. Devils Lake woman killed in crash near Rugby The North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash discovered outside of Rugby Tuesday afternoon. The driver and single passenger, a 74-yearold woman from Devils Lake, was traveling on U.S. Highway 2 near mile marker 221 when officials say she left the road, rolled, and landed into a grove of trees. The crash occurred sometime Monday. The driver, now deceased, was discovered after law enforcement received a report of an overdue motorist.
Grafton man sentenced in reckless endangerment case On Friday, Sept. 15, a sentencing of 18 months probation plus a little over $2,700 in restitution was issued for Chris Thompson, 47, of Grafton, on the charge of reckless endangerment. In Nov. 2022, authorities said Thompson was driving while impaired and was involved in a single vehicle accident in which one of his passengers Jason Schtazke, 48, died. Autopsy results show Schatzke suffered a heart condition, which ultimately led to his death, and the original felony charge of criminal vehicular homicide against Thompson was dropped. Honey bee research and promotion grants are open in N.D. The North Dakota Dept. of Agriculture is seeking grant proposals for honey bee health research. Honey bee farmers around North Dakota are welcome to apply. Applications have to be submitted to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture by Nov. 17. Applications can be found online at: ndda.nd.gov/honey-bee-researchand-promotion-grants WE Fest announces 2024 lineup The lineup for WE Fest 2024 in Detroit Lakes has been announced, with Jelly Roll, Parker McCollum, and Eric Church being the headline acts. Tickets are on sale now.
Motorists: watch for deer, especially this time of year By North Dakota Game and Fish
Motorists should watch for deer along roadways this time of year as juvenile animals disperse from their home ranges. October through early December is the peak period for deer-vehicle accidents. Motorists are advised to slow down and exercise caution after dark to reduce the likelihood of encounters with deer. Most deer-vehicle accidents occur primarily at dawn and dusk when deer are most often moving around. Motorists should be aware of warning signs signaling deer are in the area. When you see one deer cross the road, look for a second or third deer to follow. Also, pay attention on roadways posted with Deer Crossing Area caution signs. Deer-vehicle accidents are at times unavoidable. If an accident does happen, law enforcement authorities do not have to be notified if only the
vehicle is damaged. However, if the accident involves personal injury or other property damage, then it must be reported. In addition, a permit is required before taking possession of road-killed deer. Permits are free and available from game wardens and local law enforcement. A few precautions can minimize chances of injury or property damage in a deer-vehicle crash: •Always wear your seat belt. •Don’t swerve or take the ditch to avoid hitting a deer. Try to brake as much as possible and stay on the roadway. Don’t lose control of your vehicle or slam into something else to miss the deer. You risk less injury by hitting the deer. •If you spot deer ahead, slow down immediately and honk your horn.
Great Plains Food Bank truck schedules stop in Pembina The Great Plains Food Bank truck announced it will be in Pembina for mobile distribution at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17. They will serve until 3:30 p.m. or until supplies run out at the Evangelical Free Church parking lot, 271 7th Street North, in Pembina.
Agriculture
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The Sheep Rancher's Wife Hello, everyone! I’m Kelly Myrvik, also known as The Sheep Rancher's Wife. Our ranch is located northeast of Devils Lake on my husband’s family ranch established in 1896. There truly is so much history here. To start, sheep lingo is very unique. There are many different terms to become familiar with. For example, a “ewe” is what a female sheep is called. A “wether” is a castrated ram. A “registered” ewe is like when a dog has registration papers. A “commercial” ewe is a ewe that isn’t registered. We began our journey with 21 ewe lambs in August of 2019. It has been quite the adventure thus far! There have been many firsts and “oh, my” moments while taking this journey of shepherding!
up, and my dad hunted, fished and raised turkeys, ducks and geese. I always loved animals and petting zoos, but if you would have told me even 10 years ago I would be living in “the middle of nowhere North Dakota,” I would have said you’re crazy! God’s plan is so much bigger! After meeting my best friend and husband, Lance, on eharmony in 2014 and having our firstborn son in 2017, we quickly decided we wanted more for him and future children than what we could give them in the Cities. So with prayer and lots of patience, we packed all that we knew and moved back to Lances family’s farmstead in late summer of 2019 with a 2.5 year old and 11 week old.
A few fun Lamb facts: lambs start standing and trying to nurse within 10 mins of birth. They know Mom by her bleat and smell. Sheep have a field of vision of 300 degrees. Katahdin breed originated from Maine, named after the highest peak, Mt. Katahdin. I grew up in a bigger town in central Minnesota, one of four children. I am a triplet, actually! My parents had us three girls and then 6 years later, my brother.
Why sheep you might ask? We did lots of research and looking into breeds. With this, we found that Katahdin Hair sheep are very low maintenance and do great in harsh weather. Because Katahdin Sheep have hair instead of wool, they do not need to be sheared. They have hair that will shed out like a dog in the spring and grow back in for the winter coat. Our sheep’s hair do not have lanolin. The lanolin can give wool sheep meat a strong lanolin flavor. This makes our breed most unique and the lamb flavor tender and wonderful!
I wasn’t raised on a farm, although we lived on a few acres which I considered out of town and in the country. We always had dogs and cats growing
Thinking back on our journey to where we are now, every now and then I become a little homesick…homesick for my nieces and nephews, my sisters
and brother and parents who are all back in Minnesota, 350 miles away from me. Even though it is hard to be away from them, we FaceTime daily and see each other fairly often, which makes things a little easier. Thank you for lending an ear to my first article! You can find us on Facebook at: MyrvikFamilyFarm or myrvikfarms@gmail.com. Our website has launched also - www.myrvikfarms. com. We sell whole lamb direct to consumers. Thank you for taking this ride with me. Kelly Myrvik Myrvik Lamb & Cattle Co.
NDSU Extension offering Design Your Succession Plan workshops
NDSU Extension Design Your Succession Plan workshops help farm and ranch families and small business owners prepare for the next generation. By NDSU Extension
Farm bill outreach continues – American Soybean Association Vice President Josh Gackle, who is from Kulm, N.D., says efforts are underway to keep lawmakers informed during the farm bill negotiations process. “Farm bill discussions may have taken a bit of a backseat, but committees are still trying to put a bill together that can be presented to the full House and Senate hopefully in the near future.” While it is late in the process, ASA continues to provide input. “Committee members and staffers are especially good at reaching out to ASA and other groups to get ideas. It’s still very much a give and take, back and forth.” A milestone for Green Bison Soybean Processing – Tuesday was a historic day for the new Green Bison Soybean Processing plant in Spiritwood. The plant received its first truckload of soybeans. When fully operational, Green Bison Soybean Processing will have a capacity of 150,000 bushels of soybeans per day. This facility is a joint venture between ADM and Marathon Petroleum and is North Dakota’s first soybean crush plant. Canola crunch time– According to Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman, yields are higher than expected. “The crop conditions for canola actually improved in the last week, which is surprising.” Harvest is pretty much
wrapped up in southwestern North Dakota. “They’re just finishing up in the southcentral part of the state, but most of the harvest is wrapping up in the northern part of the state.” Interest rates unchanged – As expected, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged. Inflation has dropped from a yearover-year peak of nine percent in June of last year to 3.7 percent last month. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that trend has allowed the Central Bank to proceed carefully. “We need to get to a place where we’re confident that we have a stance that will bring inflation down to two percent over time,” said Powell. “As we’ve gotten closer to it, we’ve slowed the pace at which we’ve moved. I think that was appropriate, and now that we’re getting closer, we again have the ability to proceed carefully.” Powell suggested there will be one more interest increase before the end of the year.
Recognizing the educational needs of small businesses and farm and ranch families, North Dakota State University Extension will offer Design Your Succession Plan workshops this fall and winter. The curriculum includes information developed specifically for those considering a transition away from full-time work as well as information for the next generation of farmers, ranchers and small business owners. “Preparing the next generation to weather this uncertain environment is an important part of these potential retirements and is important to the legacy of the farm, ranch or business,” says Andrea Bowman, NDSU Extension program coordinator for leadership and civic engagement. Design Your Succession Plan for Small Businesses will be offered virtually. The workshop consists of three onehour sessions held on Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. CDT. Design Your Succession Plan for Farms and Ranches will take place in several locations across the state. Locations and dates are: •Willow City, North Dakota – Nov. 1, 8, 15 •Medina, North Dakota – Nov. 1, 8 •Carrington, North Dakota – Dec. 5, 7, 12 •Underwood, North Dakota – Feb. 1, 6, 8 Design Your Succession Plan workshops help farm and ranch families and business owners think about what they want for their business, explore the options and consider the
consequences of each option before making any decisions. Some may wish to transfer a viable business to the next generation. Others may wish to divide the assets and want to determine an acceptable way to do that. “Very often, the two or more generations already are working together but have not yet taken the steps toward succession planning,” says Bryon Parman, NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist. “It is often one of those things all parties know they should be doing, but they just haven’t gotten around to it. Many do not know where or how to start.” “Family farms and ranches are the family legacy,” he adds. “Design Your Succession Plan workshops give the owner and the identified successor generation an opportunity to begin shaping the future ownership of the family farm or ranch.”
Discussions about the future can be difficult conversations. Workshop participants learn how to start and sustain those discussions and get started on developing a succession plan. They also learn about choosing and preparing to work with legal and financial professionals who will help make sure the plan is workable. Bowman and Parman say that those who begin the succession planning process during the workshops and continue it at home can cut costs because they are well-prepared to meet and work efficiently and effectively with legal and financial professionals. During the workshops, Extension agents will engage with participants through various discussions and learning activities. Visit ndsu.ag/succession-plan for more information and to register.
Participants attend a Design Your Succession Plan workshop to learn about transitioning their business to the next generation. NDSU photo.
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Opinion
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Letter from the Publisher
Neither Bob nor I grew up boating. It wasn’t until we were in our late 30’s that we took an interest in spending more time outdoors doing fun things, maybe because our kids needed some sun - I don’t know.
So off we went one Saturday and came home at the end of the day with a boat - a used boat. We were so excited to get on the water the next weekend! We packed the life jackets, the cooler, sunglasses, hats and sunscreen and headed for the nearest lake. Soon, reality took control. We had an idea or two about how to get this thing in the water, which we did - both of us wet when we did finally accomplish it. Then the fun began! The boat didn’t start. After some tinkering and our kids learning a few new words, we got it going, and we boated. After eating and drinking everything in the cooler, we decided to call it a day. Ya, right, as if we knew how to load the boat back on the trailer! Again, both of us soaking wet but on our way home, feeling a bit like the Griswolds. The next weekend was a repeat of the first - the kids, the cooler,
and a boat that doesn’t want to run. At some point we, well Bob, had to walk the boat out of the lake because we couldn’t get it started, and being stranded is not fun. No idea how we loaded it, but one thing was for sure - we were done with that used boat. Back to the dealer we went and came home with a brand new boat - now we’re talking! We always enjoyed our day trips after that, spinning the kids around on a tube til they turned green was always a highlight. The following spring got us thinking, wouldn’t it be even more fun if we didn’t have to come home every night? One thing led to another, and we purchased our cabin at Red Willow Lake. It’s been a wonderful thing. The grandkids have replaced our own kids on the tubes, and now 25 years later, we can laugh about our first boating
experiences. So, every spring we unload the boat into the lake, park it on our boatlift for the summer and play, play, play. Then in the fall, we load the boat back on the trailer to bring back to Langdon. We did that last week, and the loading was easy and even graceful! We covered the boat for the ride home. It has a really great cover, using a series of straps and a ratchet system to tighten the cover, so there’s no chance of it flapping in the wind as we travel. It went on swimmingly. Ah, job well done! Ope. As I climbed into the Suburban to head for Langdon, I couldn’t find my phone. You know where this is going...it was in the boat. There was an uncomfortable pause as Bob looked at me with ‘that’ look. Eventually, we hopped out of the truck, unbuckled the perfectly tight-
ened straps and unfastened the precisely tensioned ratchet system. Bob stuck his long arm under the cover and fished for my phone. He’s nice like that. I would like to add that no one got wet, so there’s that. Next week is the 83rd celebration of National Newspaper Week! You’ll be hearing some noise from our favorite newspaper about that! Thanks to our readers for making this celebration so great for us! Live, laugh, and read The Borderland Press!
Diane Simmons
Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com
Letter from the Editor anniversary. I had to check what month it was and then checked the date. Sure enough, it was our wedding anniversary. We both forgot, and there were no hard feelings because neither of us even knew it was a Monday. Luckily, we got some rest over the weekend, so I think we are much better equipped to face another week. In honor of our time together, I would like to share a few quotations I have gathered from my husband.
Last week was really a week, and in saying that I mean it was crazier than usual. It started out on Monday when my husband and I received a text message wishing us a happy
Sarah: “Terry, I don’t remember the last time you apologized to me.” Terry: “I’m sorry.” Terry leaving for work… Sarah: “When will I see you again?” Terry: “Seven to ten business days.”
Sarah: “I think it’s telling when there are safety glasses sitting next to the coffee pot.” Terry: “Yeah, like maybe you’re making the coffee too strong.” Sarah: “You’re on my pillow.” Terry: “It’s called sharing, Sarah. It’s part of marriage.” I can already tell that next week will be even better as it’s the 83rd celebration of National Newspaper Week, and we are happy to celebrate Oct. 1-7. Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored and supported National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. I want to take this opportunity to
thank you for supporting the work we do here: for granting interviews and trusting us to tell your stories, for sending photos, and for sending letters to the editor. Thank you for making sure we know about important meetings and wanting us to continue to cover them.
important, too.
At the back of this section you will find more information and writing about the importance of newspapers. A dear friend and mentor, Erin Hemme Froslie of Moorhead, Minn., allowed us to publish an essay she wrote about the important role of local journalism.
– Charlotte Tillar Schexnayder (19232020), member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and publisher and editor of the Dumas Clarion, Dumas, AR
Thank you for your subscriptions and your newsstand purchases. Please thank your newsstand hosts for carrying our newspaper. That’s
I leave with a quotation and a wish for a great week. “A free press is the guardian of democracy. In whatever form, it must be preserved.”
Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor
editor@theborderlandpress.com
THE MORNING RUN: The Little Blue Book around. What could possibly be in this little blue book? Just every password for every website or app that I use on a regular basis and some I only use occasionally but still need…just in case.
By Sara Goodman My sanity depends on a lot of things with the top three being - a little bit of sleep, a lotta coffee and a firm grip on my little blue book. Stop right there, and get your mind out of the gutter. (I’m looking at you, Matt.) I said little BLUE book, the contents of which, although highly classified, are not going to send me to jail. They are, however, going to keep me sane by giving me access to everything my life revolves
My little blue book is always in one of two places. It’s either on the counter right beside my pile of very important things no one can touch or it’s in the office on my desk beside the computer. If it’s not in one spot, I know it’s in the other. My kids know this as well and are always thumbing through it looking for the current password for Netflix, Amazon or one of a handful of clothing store sites. If the little blue book is not in one of these two locations, I guarantee that no one will leave the house unscathed until the book is found. The house will be turned upside down, drawers emptied, cupboards rummaged through, fingerprints will be dusted if necessary, and no likely suspect (ie. the kids) will go free without a thorough interrogation. This very scenario occurred just a few weeks ago. I was logging into Gage’s
account at NDSU to check his tuition bill so I knew what kind of wine I could afford that month, and I was prompted to fill in my password. I reached for the little blue book by my pile of very important things no one can touch, only to come up short. I sighed in frustration and annoyance because now I had to get up and go all the way out to the office to get the little blue book from its only other possible location, the desk beside the computer. I flipped on the light in the office and discovered that the little blue book was not on the desk beside the computer. Feeling instantly light-headed and more than a little panicky, I sat down at my desk and started rummaging around. I felt confident that someone (ie. the kids) had simply placed it on my desk in the wrong spot. My rummaging produced nothing other than a few medical bills and a pile of board meeting notes I needed to file. Back in the house I went and started rummaging through the pile of very important things no one can touch
only to come up short again. I broke out in a cold sweat and started seeing spots before my eyes. My mind was a blank, coming up with no other possible location for where my little blue book could be. I started an interrogation - first Ella then Catelyn. I contemplated lie detector tests but changed my mind when I realized my hands were too sweaty to conduct an accurate test. The machine might decide that I’m the guilty party. Now in full panic mode, I started ransacking the house. The girls recognized that this was not a drill and immediately began their own frantic search. They relied on that little blue book just as much, if not more, than I did. It suddenly occurred to me that I had moved around a few piles of books and papers to do some cleaning, and I had dumped those piles in the bedroom on the end of the dresser to be dealt with later or possibly never. I ran into the bedroom, grabbed the first stack of miscellaneous stuff, and started going through it. And
there, like the elusive needle in the haystack, was my beloved little blue book. I immediately felt my blood pressure drop and my heart rate slow as I hugged my little blue book close and lovingly dusted off the cover. I called the girls into the room where we had a little group hug, patted each other on the back and high fived. All was well in our world again and, once more, it was proven that it’s only ever truly lost if Momma can’t find it. Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has three kids, school cats, and a dog.
Musings from Munich: You cannot silence the press…well at least me makes me smile. If you can’t see the humor in it, then just fake it. Be grateful I do it to your faces, as everyone else does it behind your backs. Remember, I get all of my stories from you folks, so breathe a little bit.
By Matt Mitzel Geez, some of you folks all need to truly lighten up in life; the amount of complaints is starting to slow down my Facebook surfing time. Let’s just get this out of the way - you will all be made fun of, you just will. I have way too many friends to currently deal with, so frustration with me just
Just the other day, I got off the phone with Ethan, and he ended it with, “Please don’t put this in the paper”. Sorry, it’s here. Yes, we both tried Hair Club for Men, and it didn’t work for either one of us. Can we all just agree that it is refreshing when someone gets called out for their BS or for that funny little fall that they didn’t think anyone noticed? Take, for instance, the vote to not allow Munich to have a polling station in our city. Reading the paper, the commissioners stated that no one from the public had called them to complain about it. Umm, so do you want us to give out your cell phone numbers and call you at night? Or is it enough in this civilized society to have
their representatives bring it to your consideration? Or the best line, “We definitely want to help the voters of Munich get their votes in”…isn’t that the whole point of our proposal? It’s not like either one of us have the time to sit and dwell on it, so we shake hands, have a beer and a laugh, and move on and just hope our roads get plowed this winter. Someone told me a couple years ago, I just do this for my ego. Well, he’s not wrong, I guess. If I didn’t want any attention, I could’ve just put these in anonymously, but my dad taught me that nothing in life can ever get so bad that you can’t laugh at it. That is how I want you to think of it from time to time. If we can’t laugh at Jason’s toes, Brian driving into my trash cans, Jesse taking a header off the grain bin, elevator guy falling off scaffolding, David not being able to find his named brick, Tim’s ability to not cut that mop of a
hairdo, Gary’s backing ability or Sharon’s parking ability, Todd’s Honda endorsement, Jon’s desire to watch movies while bartending, Eric’s welding on rust…then what is it really all about? Maybe you think I just let my friends slide and go after people that I just know from afar - not true. My mortal column enemy punched me on the shoulder in a joking manner at a football game. Of course, I called that physical assault. Don’t worry, I spelled her name wrong on the police report. Even mentioning that she had a column in the paper, of which the sheriff’s department nor most of the community have never read, so she escaped the clutches of law enforcement. What about the owner of this paper? You would think I would cut him some slack or maybe kiss his butt a little. When I went on the week of forced hiatus and he sent me a message, I
have been playing a two-month long trick on him…I never replied. Then when I heard he was concerned, I never replied. I started to type a couple of letters so his Messenger account has probably shown those three infamous dots for a month now. So you see, I don’t care. I just wanna have a little fun and raise a little hell in this lifetime. Hopefully, you stay tuned for the ride. Matt Mitzel is the unofficial events coordinator for Munich, a supporter of Langdon-Edmore-Munich athletics, football coach, and all-around Munich mega fan, earning him the nickname “Mr. Munich.”
Opinion
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Bob’s big adventure: Part 14 By Bob Simmons
It’s been a while since I last wrote about my adventures. Our esteemed publisher and editor asked if I’d like to contribute to this week’s special Newspaper Week issue, and I’m delighted to oblige. Returning from a recent trip to Mas-
sachusetts, Diane and I had an extended layover in the Minneapolis airport. While I don’t fly as often as I used to pre-pandemic, I still qualify for a good amount of frequent flyer miles and various airline spiffs. I’ve never been inclined to explore the ‘exclusive’ airline clubs but have received a number of emails inviting me to stop in and join on an upcoming flight. For those of you who aren’t familiar, these ‘clubs’ are at their core very nice lounges with all the amenities you might expect - complimentary beverages, food, comfortable seating, etc. - and are made available to select travelers who meet certain airline criteria. At the airport, we made our way to the new “club”. As we slowly approached, two huge opaque, frosted glass doors sensed our presence, automatically
slid open and disappeared into the recesses of the wall. In my mind I had images of Moses and the parting of the Red Sea. As we slowly made our way inside, looking straight ahead and to the left we could see the club itself with people of several different nationalities indulging on fine delicacies from around the world and bottomless glasses of spirits and beverages. Everyone was smiling, all the while being pampered by the club staff. I was so excited! To think Di and I would soon be experiencing this form of exclusive travel nirvana! Glancing to the right of the club entrance was a very long imposing counter that I would guess was about 40 feet in length. This counter seemed to possess a sort of radiance or luminescent quality; it was very special. You couldn’t help but notice the counter was empty except for a small single glowing plati-
ly, if my college experience is bad, it’s all Sarah’s fault. Anyway, not relevant. Rat and Sarah described it in their own way, as did multiple professors. It breaks down to Concordia students are the serious people; MSUM are the weed smokers/extremely left/weird kids. I think that’s fair.
The UND vs. NDSU college rivalry is a normal thing. I am a student at MSUM in very close range of two other colleges, NDSU and Concordia, which is literally a block away. It’s crazy to think how close the colleges really are together. Now, Borderland radio stars Rat and Sarah are NDSU and Concordia alums with connections to MSUM, the reasons I toured the colleges in the first place. So, realistical-
I immediately started to laugh out loud uncontrollably. After I regained my composure, we stepped up to the counter... you could hear a pin drop except for the sound of the whirring fan motor in that lone little credit card scanner. I heard one of the women speak to the others in an Austrian dialect, but in all honesty, I never saw anyone’s lips move. I swear as she looked down on me she said under her breath to the other’s: I zon’t zink zo.... Next week, we meet the CEO.
Staying Hip with Halle
College vs. college
By Halle Sanders
num colored credit card scanning device that was situated smack dab in the center. Behind the counter and forming a semi-circle around the lone credit card machine stood several very tall women, who I can only best describe as coming straight out of the Robert Palmer ‘Addicted To Love’ video. They wore matching airline uniforms adorned with a special pin on their lapel that let you know they were in a very elite group. These women all seemed to have the same strategically pulled back hair style, long model necks and professionally applied air brush makeup with glossy bright red lipstick. Because I am at heart a cynic and have been known to burst out in laughter at the most inopportune times (ask Diane), I immediately deduced these were not humans but, in fact, robot women. As each of their blank emotionless gazes met mine,
I took a late night food trip with friends on Saturday and entered the NDSU domain. So many highly intoxicated, green and yellow students walking everywhere. I know NDSU has a lot of students, but the amount of people I saw was still surprising. There was a house party right next to the Jimmy John’s we were at, and I’m not kidding, the line into the house was ridiculously long.
Now, college is not about education, no no no. It’s about the guys. Though, I have yet to be flirted with for some reason. Really? Who wouldn’t want to date me? I have surrounded myself with very beautiful friends, have the personality of a 30-year-old woman, and usually look like I just rolled out of bed - but my outfits are great. The other day I was in the car and driving to meet my cousins, and I got to the Concordia intersection. At a red light, there was this group of people, one of them I thought was immediately attractive. As that thought came out of my head, he’s in the middle of the intersection and turns to me, makes eye contact, smiles, and waves. Now, I have high
romantic standards. I refuse to meet someone on a dating app or have him just Snapchat me. Our first meeting needs to be at a romantic movie level. As I was turning, I immediately regretted not trying to get his number, despite the fact that the group had multiple girls, one of them being his girlfriend. You never know if you don’t try, right? Now I have no way to find this skinny, average height, brunette, white guy, wearing a hat, which is 65% of the population. I could try to look at all the sports rosters, find the student lists
from seniors through freshman, pose as a student and go undercover, or go through every Concordia Instagram account. Then how do I explain to him how I found him, “Yeah, you waved at me in a crosswalk once and then I stalked you across every resource I could”? So my love life is zero. I did have an interview the other day, though, and I submitted my column on Robert Irwin as a writing sample. They loved it, so I guess my obsession is good for something at least.
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Community
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Pembilier Nursing Center update: kids took over the kitchen By Heather Duerre
Pembina County Youth to celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7 when I asked Janet (the very nice and darn good teacher, because all six of organized administrative assistant) to transfer me to Mr. Amb. I heard a strong “Hello” on the other end. I could have easily hung up, and he never would have known it was me, but I was courageous and stayed on the phone. Alright, so I may be embellishing the horrors of the phone call just a bit. In reality, I know Mr. Amb, and he is a very nice guy. Not surprisingly, when I asked him, he sounded excited and was grateful that we wanted to include the students.
Hello from your friends at PNC! Wednesday, Sept. 13 was National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day. So, what better way for our residents to celebrate this monumental day than by inviting the North Border Walhalla 4th grade class over to cook with them. Thankfully, their teacher, Mrs. McKay, thought the idea was wonderful. There was only one slight problem…we would have to get it ok’d by the PRINCIPAL! Yikes! The last time I had to talk to the principal, things didn’t end up in my favor. Side note… I hate for all of you reading this to think I was a little hellion as a kid, so I better set the record straight. When I was in kindergarten, I was told to go to the principal’s office. Why you may be asking yourself? Well, it’s because at nap time the boy next to me asked me if he could kiss me on the cheek…to which I replied “yes.” So, that’s the story, I let a boy kiss me on my cheek, and I was sent down the long dark hallway to the door that had the word ‘Principal’ etched onto a name plate. Anyways…
Now that we had the support of Mrs. McKay and Mr. Amb, the date was set in stone. We were so excited when the day finally arrived, and the class of six 4th graders entered the front doors of PNC. The kids quickly found seats next to the residents and prepared themselves for making their own personal pizzas. Kelsey (PNC’s activity assistant extraordinaire) and Mrs. McKay helped pass out the essentials such as hairnets, gloves, and, of course, the pizza ingredients. The residents and students were able to visit with one another as they each built their own pizzas. Once the pizzas were placed into the oven to bake to perfection, we decided to play a game.
her students guessed correctly! We brought out the fancy Bingo cards and the fancy giant sphere that rolls around releasing one Bingo ball at a time. The afternoon was filled with thrills and laughter as the residents and students bonded over pizza and Bingo. I would dare to say that the students even learned a few things important things like the fact that my favorite Bingo number is B-7. The residents thoroughly enjoyed having the kids there, and the students expressed their gratitude for being invited. They were so well behaved and very helpful if a resident needed assistance. A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. McKay, Blake, Codie, Brantley, Nolah, Caleb, and Corbyn for brightening our day with your visit!
The anticipation is building for National 4-H Week, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will be celebrating everything 4-H. Pembina County 4-H will observe National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people and will highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them. The theme of this year’s National 4-H Week is “I ♥4‑H” which highlights how 4-H provides empowering experiences that create confidence and foster a sense of real belonging for kids everywhere; provides youth a place to feel valued, heard and connected; and creates a positive space for learning.
This year Pembina County will celebrate the colors of 4-H all week long with Spirit Week, as all 4-H members, volunteers and alumni are encouraged to wear their 4-H colors throughout the week. Monday will highlight 4-H yellow; Tuesday- all are encouraged to wear 4-H green; Wednesday highlights a favorite 4-H apparel or accessory piece; Thursday represents a favorite project and Friday is whiteout day.
When I asked the kids if they could guess what game we were going to play, I heard a resounding “BINGO!” Mrs. McKay must be a pretty
4-H is encouraging everyone to “ENERGIZE THEIR 4-H YEAR” with a special $1 off promotion in conjunction with area coffee/tea establishments. During the week of October 1-7, anyone supporting 4-H by wearing 4-H apparel or accessories into a supporting business will receive $1 off a drink of their choice at the following local businesses: Barnabas Bean, Pembina; Blue Fox Coffeehouse, Cavalier; Fill Your Coffee Cup Company, Crystal/Edinburg; Sparky’s Craft Coffee Roasting, Cavalier; The Cure, Walhalla; and Vantage Point Nutrition, Cavalier. Limit to 50 patrons per establishment.
Now I needed to call up Mr. Amb, the elementary principal, to ask if he would allow the 4th grade class to come cook with our residents. My fingers trembled as I dialed the number, and I am certain my voice cracked
Langdon Area Chamber holds banquet
The fun doesn’t stop there! 4-H trivia for prizes can also be found on the NDSU Extension Pembina County Facebook page throughout the week. Prizes will be given for the first correct answer every day of the week. 4-H members will be sporting locker posters to show off their 4-H pride at school and at home. Older 4-H members will be visiting elementary classes in county schools to share what they love about 4-H. Also, look for clubs to be promoting and stepping up in their local communities. “4-H helps our youth find the best way to express themselves,” notes Kari Helgoe, Pembina County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent. “Including and elevating the youth By Jessica Tull The Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce held its 45th Annual Banquet on Thursday, Sept. 21. The event started at 6 p.m. with a social gathering until 6:30 when a roast beef dinner with mashed potatoes and carrots was served. During dinner votes were gathered to elect one new member and reelect two members to the board of directors. While votes were being counted by Janelle Borho President Maria Rohde went through all the financial and audit reports and announced the employee of the year. The employee of the year for the 2022/2023 year was Darla Roder, in-
terim CEO and COO of Langdon Prairie Health. After reports were read, the new executive director of LACC, Jessica Tull, introduced herself and gave a short recap of the year. When the overview of the year was done, Tull handed out door prizes which included a gift certificate to the Langdon Hardware Store, a gift basket from The Perfect Blend and a date night of two adult Roxy Theater tickets and a gift card to Sporty's Bar and Grill. The door prizes were sponsored by Langdon Prairie Health, while wine was sponsored by Choice Bank and dessert sponsored by FM Bank. When votes were counted, new board positions were announced. Maria
Rohde passed the gavel as president to Bailey Reiser, Courtney Krom was named vice president and Kayce Schlittenhard was appointed as 2nd vice president. Sarah Mikkelson and Julie Davis were elected onto the board of directors. Dave Bakke, Janelle Borho, and Jessica Pengilly will be fulfilling another year on the board. After positions and new board members were announced Jeremy Ratliff, a local podcaster, spoke to the present chamber members and employees. Dinner was finished, and the next meeting was announced for Oct. 26.
voice while facilitating its expression through creative innovation and leadership will ensure that youth remain engaged and will see themselves as active agents for a better future, both for themselves and the communities they live in,” notes Kari Helgoe, 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent in Pembina County. Pembina County 4-Hers are active in numerous 4-H projects throughout the year and excel in horticulture, public speaking, livestock, horse, archery, food and nutrition, STEM, creative arts, cropping systems and woodworking. In Pembina County, nearly 190 4-H youth and 25 volunteers from the community are involved in the 4-H program plus 100 independent sponsors and donors.
About 4-H: 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident kids who tackle the issues that matter most in their communities right now. In the United States, 4-H programs empower six million young people through the 110 land-grant universities and Cooperative Extension in more than 3,000 local offices serving every county and parish in the country. Outside the United States, independent, country-led 4-H organizations empower one million young people in more than 50 countries. National 4-H Council is the private sector, non-profit partner of the Cooperative Extension System and 4-H National Headquarters located at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Learn more about 4-H in Pembina County at Pembina County 4-H, call 265-8411 or find us on Facebook at NDSU Pembina County Extension. Be part of something bigger. Join 4-H today!
Community
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Fall Supper planned at St. Boniface Catholic Church
St. Alphonsus School promotes kindness and bully prevention during October
Take out and delivered meals are $15 each.
The Zion Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is holding a Fall Bazaar from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Zion Lutheran Church in Munich. This is an annual event featuring a quilt and bake sale along with a ham dinner with all the trimmings. Take out is available.
By Patty Gorder, general manager of Frost Fire Park
with the kitchen, we are updating our food menu, catering options to our customers’ preferences, and exceeding expectations with dishes you can’t resist. You have asked and we listened, providing new specials each week based on customer feedback.
ness, we will focus on developing important team-building skills and nurturing friendships among students. These activities are designed to create a positive and supportive atmosphere within the school community where students feel empowered to be kind, respectful, and supportive team members.
Dine-in prices: Adults (13 and up) - $15.00 Children (6-12) - $6 5 and under - free
Fall Bazaar planned in Munich
What’s happening at Frost Fire Park
By Carrie Hope
Walhalla St. Boniface Catholic Church is planning its annual Fall Supper. It will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, and it will include turkey and all the trimmings.
Call 549-3436.
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In the spirit of promoting a caring and respectful school community, St. Alphonsus School is gearing up for a month of special activities during October, which is recognized as Bully Prevention Month. The school's commitment to fostering kindness, respect, and teamwork is at the forefront of our efforts. Throughout the month of October, St. Alphonsus School will be shining an extra light on kindness and standing up against bullying. Students and staff alike will come together on Oct. 2, National Bully Awareness Day, by wearing orange as a symbol of our collective stance against bullying. The act of wearing orange serves as a visible reminder of the school's dedication to saying "stop" to bullying in all its forms. In addition to raising aware-
At St. Alphonsus School, we believe in the power of kindness and standing up against bullying. Our goal is to instill these values in our students, creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Parents, students, and community members are encouraged to join in the school's efforts to promote kindness and put an end to bullying. Together, we can make a significant impact in building a stronger, more supportive community both inside and outside the school walls. St. Alphonsus School is committed to nurturing kindness, respect, and teamwork. Through this process our goal is to create a safe and positive educational environment for all. Carrie Hope is principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@k12.nd.us or at 701256-2354. St. Alphonsus School opened in 1921.
Hello, everyone. My name is Patty Gorder, and I am the general manager of Frost Fire Park. I wanted to reach out and write a letter because I am really excited for October at Frost Fire! Since the Park is under new management, we have been implementing updates and positive changes. Howatt Hangar, our on-site bar and restaurant, reopened in August, and we have enjoyed seeing regular faces and many new ones. You can always find our specials on the Howatt Hangar Facebook page. We are usually open specific hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to correspond with our recreation offerings like downhill mountain biking and skiing. Families are welcome. Howatt Hangar is located in the lodge at Frost Fire Park. One exciting change is we revamped the kitchen, which is why Howatt Hangar was closed last weekend. Along
We have a lot of exciting events and updates happening throughout October. We are hosting our annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 21 from 1pm – 8pm, where we will have axe throwing, a petting zoo, bottomless beer, and many other activities. There will be fun for the whole family! For this event, there is a gate fee. We are also looking forward to the Haunted House, brought to you at Frost Fire Park by Maxum Mostad, on Oct. 27 and 28. This Haunted House is expected to be the scariest one yet! At the event, you can also enter a raffle to support the fundraiser and maybe win some cool prizes. Watch the Frost Fire Park Facebook page for more details as we get closer to the event. As if October isn’t exciting enough, we are gearing up for the 2023-2024 winter ski season! Yes, we will be open for skiing and snowboarding! Our opening day will take place over the first weekend in December, so make sure to mark your calendars so that you can be one of the first to shred the fresh pow!
Fundraiser planned for Walhalla swimming pool A fundraiser called “Spud Splash Social” is planned for Saturday, Sept. 30. The baked potato feed will start at 11 a.m. at the Walhalla Senior Center and go until the potatoes are gone. Free will donations will help organizers make a splash in the community pool fund. The fundraiser will coincide with the Giant Pumpkinfest festivities planned in Walhalla on Saturday, Sept. 30.
Health Tip
Provided by Cavalier County Health District RSV vaccine is available at Cavalier County Health District. This vaccine is recommended to protect adults older than 60 years of age against severe RSV illness at a time when multiple respiratory infections are likely to circulate.
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From the Pastor's Desk: The Familiar Table By Pastor Sue Mackey
Bass Mitchell and his family stopped at a restaurant in Amish country. They expected to sit at a table by themselves, but that was not the way it was done. Instead, they sat at a humongous table with a number of other families and ate family style. They were forced into community and, as a result, met and got to know some families they never would have otherwise. Studies reveal that persons raised in homes where at least one meal a day was eaten around a table with all members of the family present in a tend to be better adjusted, more successful, and happier as adults. Those kinds of studies always remind me of
the family table at which I grew up. It was a place to do homework, watch TV, close the pocket doors to the kitchen and talk on the phone, gather with friends and laugh. Most of all, I remember gathering around that table for our evening meal. Important things happened at that table. Decisions were made, stories were told, traditions were passed on. It wasn’t all sweetness and light, though. Often the table was where bad news was shared. Sometimes we even got in trouble and were disciplined. I often give thanks for that table… that familiar table… the family table.
The first Sunday of October is World Communion Sunday when many Christians go to the table to celebrate the sacrament and acknowledge that, in spite of our many differences, at the table we are one in Christ Jesus. We are one in the expression of our faith, and we are one in the fellowship of believers. In Henry David Thoreau’s description of his rustic hut at Walden Pond, he writes that he had 3 chairs: one for solitude, one for friendship, and one for society. It seems to me that our gathering around the Lord’s Table is very similar. We have a chair for solitude - for, in one sense, our coming to the table is always a very personal event. It’s a communion between the individual and God. We come with hearts that are broken in ways only we alone can know. We come with unique hurts and unique hopes. It is always true that communion is a personal event. So, we have a chair for solitude - our chair. We also have one chair for friendship and for family. When we come to the table to share this meal, we come as a family of friends gathered in one place. There is a sense of belonging and fellowship in our coming together. We are a family, we are friends. It’s my fervent hope that our disagreements and misunderstandings fall away when we meet each other at the table. So, we have a chair for friendship, a chair for family. Finally, we have a chair for society.
On World Communion Sunday, we remember that when the loaf is broken here, it is also broken in South Africa, in southern California, on the shores of Lake Michigan, in the outback of Australia, in a white clapboard church in New England, in a store front in Las Vegas, on an altar in a European cathedral, in a chaplain’s tent in a Middle Eastern desert. It is broken by a missionary in Southeast Asia, by a priest in Rome, by a preacher in Bolivia. The bread is eaten by men and women, boys and girls, white and black, rich and poor, young and old. With this knowledge comes an understanding that what we do at the table is not for us alone. It is not even for our family and friends alone, but it is indeed for the world. So, we set a place at our table for the world. We have a chair for society, for the entire world. Christ invites us to dine with him at his heavenly table this coming Sunday. It is a familiar table. It is a family table. It is a table of faith and hope, a table of intimacy and community. It is the Lord’s Table. Pastor Sue Mackey is a native North Dakotan and an ordained United Methodist minister. In her 43-year career, she has served United Methodist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations in the area, and now serves the Langdon Presbyterian Church (since 2012). She lives in rural Hampden, has two sons and seven grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.
Obituaries
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Joyce Dubourt
An Open House Celebration of Life was held on September 25, 2023, in Walhalla, N.D., for Joyce M. (Rutherford) Dubourt, 89, of Grand Forks, N.D., and formerly of Walhalla, N.D., who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 18, 2023.
Joyce was born January 3, 1934 and was the daughter of M.C. “Meff” and May (Soeby) Rutherford. She grew up in Walhalla, N.D., and attended school at Walhalla Public Schools. After graduating, she married Leon F. Dubourt on June 26, 1952. Together they had seven children: Dawn, Babette, Douglas, Jocelyn, Renee, Wendy, and Jaime. Joyce worked outside the home as a bookkeeper at the Corps of Engineer Par Site, Walhalla Grain Elevator, Pembina County Soil Conservation District, and the Pembina County Historical Museum in Cavalier. She enjoyed music; was an avid reader, crossword puzzle solver, jigsaw puzzler; and looked forward to watching Jeopardy each day. She is survived by her children: Dawn Schurman of Grand Forks, N.D., Babette (Brian) Jones of Eugene, Ore., Jocelyn (Brad) Sherwood and Re-
in Langdon. Burial was at Zion Cemetery, rural Osnabrock.
Garnett Kaercher
A funeral service was held September 23, 2023, in Langdon, N.D., for Garnett Kaercher, 84, of Osnabrock, N.D., who passed away September 19, 2023, at Langdon Prairie Health
Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Oct. 2 BBQ Chicken•Baked Potato•Steamed Broccoli•Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, Oct. 3 2 Tacos•Corn•Fruit•WW Bread Wednesday, Oct. 4 Beef Stew•Biscuit•Coleslaw•Pears Thursday, Oct. 5 Salisbury Steak•Mashed Potatoes•Squash•Fruit Cocktail Friday, Oct. 6 Pork Roast w/gravy•Mashed Potatoes•Roasted Brussel Sprouts•Peach Crisp/topping This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/ SNAP accepted. Under 60 required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.
Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon
Monday, Oct. 2 Lemon Pepper Fish/ Wild Rice/ Carrots/Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, Oct. 3 Beef Stew/Peas/Cornbread Muffin/Pears in Jello Wednesday, Oct. 4 Turkey/Dressing/Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Corn/Cranberries/Ice Cream Thursday, Oct. 5 Smoked Sausage in Sauerkraut/ Rosemary Potatoes/Steamed Broccoli/Mandarin Oranges Friday, Oct. 6 Chicken Kiev/Baked Potato/ Mixed Vegetables/Assorted 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.
Garnett was born April 17, 1939, in Langdon, N.D., to Gordon and Ethyl (Snell) Kaercher. He went to school in Hay Township in a one-room schoolhouse then graduated from Langdon High School in 1957. He started farming right after graduating until 2005 and was involved in the National Guard from 1961 to 1967. Garnett married the love of his life, Beverly Timian, on April 17, 1966, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Langdon. They made their home on the Kaercher family farm in Hay Township where they raised their two children. Besides farming, Garnett also worked at Allen Heck Construction, helped Duane Heck lay carpet, Frost Fire, carpentry
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nee Barry both of Grand Forks, N.D., Wendy (Jeffery) Herman of Bismarck, N.D., Jaime (Joe) Deck of Grand Forks, N.D.; 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
over the winter months. Susan was actively involved in her faith community at First Lutheran Church in downtown Fargo. She rejoiced in spending time working with their soup kitchen and raising money for local food shelves in the area. In addition, Susan sold several of her beautiful quilts at auctions for First Lutheran Church's mission committee. She was also involved in overseas missions, which included traveling to the Amazon and Ecuador.
Preceding her in death were her parents and son & best friend Douglas Leon. Her kindness and generosity will be remembered by all who knew her and will be carried on through her family. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Walhalla Public Library or Hospice of the Red River Valley, 1701 38th St. S, Suite 101, Fargo, ND 58103 Online guestbook available at www. askewfuneralhome.com.
with brother Ray, and was a security guard at the Cavalier Air Force Station. Garnett enjoyed farming with his son, Darin; gardening; raising horses and other animals; hunting; fishing and camping. He was a lifelong member and former treasurer of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Langdon. Surviving Garnett are his wife, Beverly; children: Darla Kaercher and Darin Kaercher (LeeAnn); and grandchildren: Blake, Triton, and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ray, uncle Lloyd Kaercher, inlaws Albert & Edna Timian, sister-inlaw Shirley Hammond and niece Lisa Hammond. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
Susan Wild
A funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on October 7, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND, for Susan Gail Wild, 75, of Fargo, who passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 21, 2023, under the care of her family with the assistance of Red River Valley Hospice. Susan was born on December 2, 1947, in Langdon, N.D., to Walter and Ada Bowles. She was their tenth and final child. During her first four years of education, Susan attended Hay #3, a one-room country school in Cavalier County, before she was redistricted to Langdon Public School. Susan graduated in 1965 from Langdon High School. After finishing her high school years, she married Dennis Goodman (deceased). Their children are Darren, Brian, and Travis. She later met and married Lawrence Wild in 1976, and they had a fourth child, Eric Wild (1979), making their home in Milton (between city and farm). Lawrence recalled that their wedding day went from a frigid 23 degrees below 0 in Milton to a hot 99 degrees in Las Vegas on January 23, 1976. They were gifted 47 years of marriage. In 1980, Susan and Lawrence moved to Fargo, N.D. She graduated in 1983 from NDSU with an accounting degree. Susan enjoyed working as an accountant for the Redhawks baseball team at Newman Outdoor Stadium. She cherished the great relationships she built with her coworkers and continued to keep in contact after retirement. Those who knew Susan knew her craft and skills for quilting. She possessed a gift that didn't go unnoticed, such as the beautiful infant quilt that won first place at the Minnesota State Fair. She also enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, playing board games, and traveling. Susan and Lawrence embraced their time spent in Destin, Flo.,
Susan was noted for her hospitality and warmth. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends in her backyard while serving delicious food. Susan loved to laugh. We will always remember her boisterous voice, energetic demeanor, and enjoyable sense of humor. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ada Bowles; siblings and in-laws: Muriel and Ray Schrader, Bette and Bud Bata, Doris and Julian Christianson, James and Eunice Bowles, Richard Bowles, and Shirley Bowles; nephew Robert Bowles; great-nieces Heather Schrader and Veronica Reasoner; and Dennis Goodman (father of Darren, Brian, and Travis Goodman). She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Wild; her children: Darren Goodman, Brian Goodman, Travis Goodman (Rosanne Motl), and Eric Wild; grandchildren Kiahna (Jake) Solem and Kiaira Goodman; great-grandson Brant Solem; siblings and in-laws: Sally Bowles, Jerry (Connie) Bowles, Ron (Peg) Bowles, Lynetta (Dennis) Karlstad and Pamela Breyen; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the New Life Center or your charity of choice. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.hansonrunsvold.com Arrangements entrusted to Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home – Fargo, N.D.
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Langdon Area School District #23 Board Report - Newspaper Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount Acme Tools - Grand Forks Track Saw Kit/Chop Saw/Mig Welder 229.00 Advanced Business Methods Sept 23 Printer/Copier Leases 4,671.09 Badding, Cora VB vs North Border Ref 9-14-23 102.00 Bata, Jacy LAES PD Supplies 52.46 Blick Art Materials HS/MS Art Supplies 132.19 CarQuest of Langdon Headlight 96.46 Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Toggle Switch Installed Door #4 137.95 Christiansen, Kendall In/Out Kindergarten Supplies 80.38 City of Langdon Aug 2023 Water, Sewer, Garbage, Lights, 717.41 Crockett, Brynn VB JH Tournament Ref 9-9-23 280.50 Custom Aire Incorporated Elementary Project Payment 230,971.16 D & B Motors 2022 Sub Oil Change/Set Tire Pressures 145.27 Danielson, Carter JH FB Ref. 9/5/23 35.00 Dollar General- Regons 410526 Planners/Disinfecting Wipes/Disinfectant 64.25 ECOLAB Pest Elimination Division Pest Control 9/11/23 136.40 EduTech Education Technology Services PowerSchool End of Year Training 120.00 Elfman, Mark FB vs HWC Ref 8/25/23 96.40 Englman, Mike JV FB vs DL 9/5/23 166.80 Expressway Suites-Fargo N Cass Volleyball Tournament Hotel Rooms 719.70 Expressway Suites PD Conference AK 352.80 Farmers Union Oil Co. August 2023 Fuel, Candy, Propane, Oil 1,085.85 Feil, Nancy Travel Expenses for Fargo Conference 335.85 Fetsch, Loren Elem FB Ref 9/7/23 122.50 Flink, Tamara J. VB JH Tournament Ref 9-9-23 204.00 Glenn's Appliance Center Riccar Vacuum Cleaner Bags 33.90 Hart, Kim Music K-8 Vol. 34 Download Subscription 129.95 Helland, Gary VB vs Thompson Ref 9/7/23 464.68 Hill, Randy Elem FB Ref 9/7/23 52.50 Hintz, Brad FB vs Bottineau Ref. 9/1/23 96.40 Hiway Laundry Wet Mops/Dust Mop/Aprons/Mats 197.50 Hot Lunch Program Steam Camp Snacks Aug/Sept 2023 390.47 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. K-3 Saxon Math 1,533.64 Integra Graphix, Inc. Lab Learner Curriculum 12,945.60 Iverson, Carissa Online Class Fees Reimbursed 458.00 IXL Learning K-6 Reading/Math/SS/Science 5,250.00 Jenson A/C & Heating Kitchen Freezer/Cleaned Condenser Coils 230.00 Johnson Controls, Inc. Kitchen Exhaust Fan/Air Handler/Setpoint 7,871.00 Juaez, Rich FB vs HWC Ref 8/25/23 96.40 KNDK Radio Help Wanted Ads Aug 23 704.00 Knowski, Joe FB vs Bottineau Ref. 9/1/23 96.40 LAHS Athletic Fund 4 Buses Washed and Cleaned 400.00 Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce 23-24 Membership Dues 120.00 Langdon Building Center Lumber, Sheetrock, Adhesive, Conductor P 176.70 Langdon Fire Equipment New 10lb Exinguisher 110.00 Langdon Hardware and Rental August 23 Custodian Supplies 884.44 Langdon Prairie Health DOT Physical 16.00 LASD Foundation Memorial for Allen Bachman 50.00 Laxdal, Sandy FB JV & JH vs Turtle Mtn Ref 8/28/23 528.55 Leevers Foods Steam Camp/PD/Custodial 83.22 Lehmann, Jerad FB vs Bottineau Ref. 9/1/23 96.40 Library World, Inc. Subscription 23-24 for Libraries 495.00 Lorenz, Wendy In/Out Kindergarten Classroom Supplies 245.57 MATHCounts Foundation Registration 120.00 Meridian Student Planners 3rd Grade Planners 168.00 Mertens, Daniel FB vs Cavalier Ref 9/15/23 509.17 Mertens, Jordan JV FB vs DL 9/5/23 359.60 Mertens, Roger FB vs Cavalier Ref 9/15/23 280.79 Mikkelsen, Lucas Fuel to Fargo for Elem FB 64.30 Montana-Dakota Utilities LAES August 2023 Natural Gas Bill 70.29 Mund, Tyler FB vs Cavalier Ref 9/15/23 96.40 NASSP 23-24 Dues 385.00 ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation Background Check GL 82.50 ND Center for Distance Education Online Classes 1st Semester 23-24 3,525.00 ND Council of Educational Leaders ED Jobs ND Membership 2,284.00 ND Secretary of State Notary Public Application SF 36.00 ND University System ND Career Builders Loan Repayment Progra 2,833.50 NDUC Group Account Annual Administrative Fee 23-24 250.00 Network Services Company Custodial Supplies Aug 23 1,953.41 Newman Traffic Signs Elementary Traffic Signs 69.54 Olson, Rich Deep Freeze 157.50 Olson, Tonia CPR/AED/FIrst Aid Training LAES/LAHS 5,025.00 Ottertail Power Company August 2023 Electric Bills 4,896.51 Pengilly, Kade Elementary FB Games Ref. 8/31/23 70.00 Popplers Music Store Middle School Choir Music 294.17 Premium Waters, Inc. August 2023 Water/Water Jugs 141.86 Privratsky, Scott FB vs Bottineau Ref. 9/1/23 179.89 Romfo, Jennifer 20 MathBooks, EL Crash Course Book, 573.79 Schola Scientiae LLC LabLearner PLUS 1,000.00 Scholastic, Inc. Choices Magazine Subscription FACS 436.69 School Specialty, LLC Technology Class Supplies 97.85 Sewing Machines Plus! 12 Sewing Machines Serviced 660.00 Shock, Mike JV FB vs DL 9/5/23 162.30 South East Education Cooperative LETRS V2 Training @ $550 x 6 3,300.00 Swanson, Jalynn VB vs North Border Ref 9-14-23 158.50 Swiontek, Steve FB vs Bottineau Ref. 9/1/23 96.40 TRWaind Insurance Agency Notary Bond Insurance SF 154.00 Tumbleweed Press, Inc. 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All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the personal representative of the estate. Barbara J. Peterson 9085 Hwy 1 Langdon, ND 58249
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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES August 25, 2023 Present: Dave Hart, Dawn Kruk (by phone), Abby Borchardt, Loren Fetsch (by phone), Daren Christianson (Supt.), and Steph Fetsch (Asst. Bus. Mgr.). Chairman Dave Hart called the August 25, 2023, Special Board meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Chairman Dave Hart read the resignation letter received from Jerald Hagen. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve Jerald Hagen’s resignation from the District. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously carried. Loren Fetsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 12:01 p.m. Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Sept. 19.
City of Langdon requests bids The City of Langdon is calling for bids for the sale of property known as Parcel #60093 (Original, Block 20 Lot E 65’of lots 13 & 14) This property would also be known as 513 5th Avenue. The City will only accept bids of $4,000.00 or more. The City of Langdon reserves the right to reject any/all bids. Accepting bids at 324 8th Avenue, Langdon ND by 5:00 p.m. on the 6th of October 2023. Bids will be opened at the commission meeting on October 9th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 21, 2023 Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk (by phone), Abby Borchardt, Tiffany Hetletved, Loren Fetsch, Daren Bachman, Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), Jacy Bata (Elem. Principal), Daren Christianson (Supt.), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.). Visitors: Jenny Romfo, and Sarah Hinnenkamp. Chairman Dave Hart called the August 21, 2023, Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all attendees. The Board reviewed the June 26, 2023, the July 24, 2023, regular Board meeting minutes and the August 16, 2023 retreat minutes as presented. Cindy Stremick made a motion to amend and approve the June 26, 2023, regular Board meeting minutes to reflect Dawn Kruk’s name correction under New Business. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the July 24, 2023, regular Board minutes as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Abby Borchardt made a motion to approve the August 16, 2023, Board retreat minutes as presented. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the bills and financials as presented. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the bills and financials as presented. Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. She added that
the MIS 01 has been submitted in STARS as well as the ECR report. Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the visitors attending the meeting. Preview of Agenda: Chairman Dave Hart added MS/HS Handbook approval, Athletic Handbook approval, assistant cross country coach approval, and Board Committee approval under New Business. Communications: The Board received a thank you from the Lenore Beauchamp Family, Joey and Danielle Hansel, the Langdon Area School District Foundation, and Jack Romfo. Chairman Dave Hart read letter received from Lisa Buchweitz requesting all regular School Board meetings be recorded with a link posted to the website for a year beginning in September 2023. Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included New Staff Mentors, Custodial Work, Bus Inspections, and Bus Cleaning Needs. He added that he introduced all the new employees in the District on his radio interview today. Daren Christianson reminded the Board that he is the cross country coach this year and gave updates. Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Staff Inservice, Homecoming Week, and Enrollment Numbers. He discussed policy conversations he’d had with his staff this morning with the need to update verbiage on drinks and snacks policies that can be enforced. Ethen Askvig state that he’s had 21 new students register at the middle/high school bringing the total enrollment to 196. Jacy Bata’s report was reviewed by
the Board. Topics of discussion included Professional Development Days, Curriculum, Custodians Work, New Principal Trainings, Elementary Storage Space, and New Para Hire. She added that her enrollment is currently at 238. Jacy Bata stated that they had their Elementary open house tonight. Committee: Dave Hart gave an update for the Activity Committee beginning with Middle School/Junior High volleyball supervisor salary and what that position will entail. He stated that the Committee is very adamant with staying with 3 coaches not allowing volunteers or fundraising monies to be used to pay coaches. There was discussion on the timeline policy for a coach to receive permission from parents to move an athlete up. The current policy is permission is needed prior to a game the athlete would be participating in at the higher level. Loren Fetsch gave an update for the Transportation Committee beginning with bus drivers and routes recommended for approval. Dave Hart added that the Committee is recommending replacing the older suburban to be determined by the budget after the 1st of the year. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the bus driver list and bus routes as presented. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.
Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting September 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
they are updating to a new key fob system. Police Department: No report. Auditors Report: Hoffarth discussed NDLC fall conference. Chamber request for a horse at the fall festival this Thursday. Hoffarth reported that Parcel #60093 (the old Viking house) has been requested to be purchased by two residents. Commission agreed to put out on bids. RoxAnne stated that Parcel #60250 has sent an estimate and date from Mikkelsen’s for demo. Mikkelsen’s are not sure they can get to it this fall and may not be until 2024. Hoffarth then went over the NRWD true up again with the commissioners and feels the $78,855.31 should come from fund 5040. D. Kaercher made the motion to take those funds from fund 5040 seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carried. We then will need to raise our water rate per 1,000 gallons from $3.81 to $5.00 to meet NRWD increase. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to increase the water rate per 1,000 gallons to $5.00 seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carried Unfinished Business Citywide Street Project - Field data collection is ongoing, approximately 75% complete. Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) Letter declaring contractor default send out, waiting for Surety response. Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) The mill and overlay on 2nd Street was completed September
18th. Final paperwork items: Final Balancing Change Order #10, Amount is a reduction of the contract value by $46,168.56 to match actual quantities installed in the field. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve Changer order #10 for a reduction of the contract value of $46,168.56, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carried. Final Pay Estimate #13, Amount remaining is $44,130.00. This is retainage that was held until the mill and overlay on 2nd Street was completed. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the $44,130.00 final pay estimate, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried. Final Inspection form for RD indicating that the project has been completed. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve the final inspection form, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carried. Underground Project - Estimate and funding breakdown is ongoing. New Business Curling Club – C. Schlittenhard received a few complaints over the weekend that could possibly be rats around the Curling Club. Tom was contacted and he called the exterminator ASAP. The exterminator was here by 9 am Monday morning and baited with pet safe bait. The owner has been notified and is on the list for cleanup. Building Permits - #5407 Dean Erickson, #5408 Audrey Waslaski, #5409 Elaine Haugen C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries. • 82286-82299/60710-60714 Pay-
Commission members present Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard. Department head present Jeff Hiller and Chelsea Graber. Also, present was Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering via Teams and RoxAnne Hoffarth- City Auditor. Pledge of Allegiance – L Henry let everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on September 11th, seconded by C. Schlittenhart. Motion carries. Additions to Agenda: Curling Club Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller reported that they have been street sweeping and mowing; also, that Mikkelsen’s will be starting work on the street beside KJ’s tomorrow. Fire Department: L. Henry stated that the last of the City Hall project is being completed; it is the gutters on the west side of the Fire Hall. Henry also reported that he has talked with Jason Busse about the fire hydrant and agrees that one of them can be taken out. Water and Sewer: No report. Sanitation: D. Kaercher reported they are moving the cardboard containers off Schroeders property and onto Langdon property. Activity Center: C. Graber reported
Old Business: There are no COVID updates. The Board retreat was reviewed with following policy as the priority. Ethen Askvig reviewed his conversation with staff on policy and violations with steps that will be taken. Issues will be included on evaluations. There was conversation on rigor with goal setting and planning as part
Friday, September 29, 2023 - Page - A11 of the solution. New Business: The Board reviewed the pupil membership summary. Daren Bachman made a motion to approve the pupil membership summary as presented. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the Be Legendary School Board Leadership Program opportunity for the Board to attend. He added that North Border Schools are interested in partnering with us, and we are looking to find another school interested in joining us to help reduce the expense. Daren Christianson stated that half of the expense is covered by a grant, the remainder would be divided out between the Districts that partner together. Unlimited staff can attend. Loren Fetsch made a motion to pursue the Be Legendary School Board Leadership Program. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Shauna Schneider reviewed the list of records to be destroyed or sent to the State Archives. Daren Bachman made a motion to destroy or transfer school records as presented. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dave Hart asked for a motion to approve Traci Murphy as the assistant cross country coach. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve Traci Murphy as the assistant cross country coach. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dave Hart asked for a motion to approve handbooks as presented. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the MS/HS handbook and the Athletic handbook as presented. Loren Fetsch secondroll and Liab. | 38155.38 • 60715 BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY | 1205.00 • 60716 HARTMAN INC | 3400.00 • 60717 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 2.70 • 60718 LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | 267.88 • 60719 LANGDON BUILDING CENTER | 49.77 • 60720 LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER | 320.11 • 60721 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 264.81 • 60722 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | 97547.62 • 60723 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC | 79.30 • 60724 PEST MANAGEMENT SUPPLY | 357.94 • 60734 RoxAnne Hoffarth
ed the motion. Dave Hart questioned the policy on athletes not being able to play on other sports teams during their season. Ethen Askvig stated that he will clean up the verbiage to better state exactly what the policy intends. Dave Hart requested that athletes quitting a team should speak to the athletic director instead of the coach. Cindy Stremick amended her motion to include the changes of clarifying students participating on other sports teams during their season to the Athletic handbook and changing the verbiage under athletes quitting to speak to the athletic director, not the coach. Loren Fetsch seconded the amended motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dave Hart stated Committees will stay the same for the 2023-2024 school year. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Board Committees remaining the same. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The next regular Board meeting is Monday, September 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. following the 6:30 p.m. Budget Hearing 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 7:42 p.m. Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Sept. 19.
| 467.03 Review and Approval of Bills: C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all bills as presented, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries. Adjourn: C. Schlittenhard moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. Lawrence Henry, Vice dent RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor
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Saving the souls of our communities, one newspaper at a time By Erin Hemme Froslie, special to The Borderland Press First published in Northern Plains Ethics Journal, Vol. IX, No. 1, Fall 2021.
but in hindsight, I have a soft spot in my heart for hyper-local news coverage. Perhaps this is why I was drawn to the tale of the Eden Prairie Local News, a weekly newsletter that started in the southwestern metro suburb during the COVID-19 pandemic. The newsletter was founded by a group of community leaders – among them, a former mayor, a former state representative, and a retired pastor – when the city’s weekly newspaper, the Eden Prairie News, was sold and later closed, depriving the community of 65,000 people any local coverage. When I began my journalism job at The Forum, North Dakota’s largest daily newspaper, I carried one small clip from my previous life as a suburban weekly reporter. It was not a story I wrote. In fact, it wasn’t even a story. It was a letter to the editor. The letter was not a response to anything I wrote. It hadn’t even come from my own paper. It had run in a small daily a short drive away. In the letter, which I later stuck to my file cabinet with a magnet, a woman expressed her dismay that a local photographer had declined her invitation to take a picture of a carrot that had – mysteriously? miraculously? – grown out of the end of a garden hose in her yard. Despite the novelty, the odd-shaped carrot never made the front page of a newspaper in southeastern Minnesota. And, this resident was irate. So angry, in fact, that she took the time to write and send a letter for publication to document her dismay. “You even take pictures of dogs with handkerchiefs,” she wrote, trying to point out the hypocrisy. That letter to the editor struck me then, and still makes me pause some 25 years later. After all, what is local journalism if not a place where you can celebrate the odd and acknowledge the traditional? Yes, we cover school boards and crimes and politics. But what is local journalism if not also a space for critique of the institution of news itself? What is journalism if not also a place for photos of dogs wearing brightly colored bandanas and weird-shaped vegetables? Most importantly, what is journalism if it’s not about the community? What is community without journalism? Building community identity My first job out of college was at a suburban weekly in Minnesota’s Twin Cities region. Every week I was responsible for covering the school board, covering the city commission, checking the crime logs at the local police department, finding feature stories, taking photos, typing up obits and engagements. And then, every Friday morning, I’d design the week’s newspaper – writing headlines, determining story placement, triple-checking jump lines. I was a one-woman journalist who balanced all newsroom responsibilities. If I didn’t do it, frankly, it didn’t get done. Like any young aspiring journalist, I wanted to leave that small newsroom with its whirlwind of duties. Yes, I was living in a metropolitan area, but working at a community weekly was only a stepping-stone to what I hoped would be bigger and better publications. Mere miles away were the state’s flagship papers, The Star Tribune (Minneapolis) and The Pioneer Press (St. Paul), where journalists were covering “real” news while I profiled local poets and covered the antics of a mayor nicknamed “Babe.” As I longed for bylines on important stories in a large daily newspaper, I failed to appreciate the value my little shopper brought to the community it served. In a large, sprawling metro area, my stories focused on how small towns handled a population boom that would turn them into cities. I wrote about air quality in the local schools and safety issues on the neighborhood roads. It took decades,
The primary reason for starting a digital newsletter was relatively straight-forward: To provide voters in Eden Prairie with truthful, non-partisan information about candidates for local elections. In a world where all politicians can polish their image and publish their own talking points, these community members still yearned for the checks and balances of a partisan-free referee. But the newsletter also filled a need to tell the stories that distinguished Eden Prairie from its neighbors. Stories about carrots? Perhaps. “Without a newspaper, you lose the connections that make a community a community,” says Stuart Sudak, co-editor of Eden Prairie Local News. “The Eden Prairie News was here long before many of the people in the community were. When it was gone, it was like losing a part of yourself. All the stories that had been told were gone.” The graduations. The honor rolls. The highlights from city council meetings. While the state’s large dailies swoop in when the school’s football team wins another state title, nobody else cares about the city clerk who retired. For 33 years, she administered elections and maintained the city’s official records, unglamorous but important work that promoted her neighbors’ well-being. “That’s a story that needs to be told,” Sudak says. “And we’ll tell it.” A challenge When we celebrate or critique journalism, the national media are what typically comes to the top of mind during the conversation – The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal. If our news habits bend toward television, we’ll mention CNN or Fox News or MSNBC. Certainly, these publications and broadcasts contribute to our understanding of national and international matters. But, just as all politics are local, so should be news. Even more challenging than the loss of newspapers in the fabric of our communities is the loss of trust in those who present our news. While about six-in-ten U.S. adults (58%) say they have at least some trust in the information that comes from national news organizations, it’s the smallest share over the past five years this question was asked., according to a Pew Research Center survey published earlier this year. There is also a partisan gap. In just five years, the percentage of Republicans with at least some trust in national news organizations has been cut in half – dropping from 70% in 2016 to 35% this year. There is a bright spot, however. For the most part, Americans like their lo-
cal news providers. A related Pew Research Center analysis in 2019 found that 71% of people say local news providers report news accurately; 62% say they deal well fairly with all sides. What is most intriguing to me, however is that 58% said that local media do well at including “people like you” in their stories. In other words, readers and news consumers could see themselves in the stories that were reported. There is something beautiful and valuable about that. Especially in the upper Midwest, we are accustomed to people from the outside telling us who we are and what we should believe in. We wait for others to tell us we’re “cool” and “hip” and worthy of seeing our lives documented. In a world where it often feels like we are more different than alike, community journalism plays a role in finding our common ground. We are not merely defined by the schools our children attend and the addresses where our homes reside. Community transcends governmental boundaries and happens when we identify with and respond to the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. Ron Heifetz, professor at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government described it this way: a newspaper “reminds a community every day of its collective identity, the stake we have in one another and the lessons of our history.” For some, that identity and those lessons might be reflected in a story about the 5K race that raises awareness and money for cancer or the neighbors who gather to harvest the field of a farmer who has passed away too soon. For others, it might be the carrot in the garden hose. Initiating conversations Cole Short is an owner and editor of The Hillsboro Banner, North Dakota’s oldest weekly newspaper that has collected an impressive number of awards while covering a community of 1,601 souls between Fargo (metro population of nearly 250,000) and Grand Forks (population 100,400). As he and a small staff scramble to report stories to fill the print pages, he recognizes their work for the balancing act it is. The paper both builds collective identity while also challenging the status quo. Community journalism has a powerful role, he says. Yes, certainly community news can be shared during coffee at the local café, but a newspaper has wider and more consistent reach. It provides a standard foundation for commentary and critique. “People want to be engaged in their communities. They want to be connected to their fellow neighbors and residents,” he says. “They also want to feel important and want to know what’s going on. There’s a sense that people want to know how they fit into a community.” And so, Short considers The Hillsboro Banner the caretaker of the community. The newspaper chronicles the lives of its residents, so that someday they can look back and see how they and the city have developed over time. That means considerable time is spent covering important milestones in lives: graduation, the homecoming game, prom, parades. Every year the paper prints letters to Santa Claus and regularly asks high school
seniors to revisit the letters from their childhoods. Once the community faced a daycare shortage. A story in The Banner caught the attention of The Forum, the regional newspaper out of Fargo, which decided to report its own version of the story. Within a short period of time, someone who read the Fargo story contacted the Hillsboro community leaders with an idea for addressing the shortage. Now the city has a daycare for 50 kids. This doesn’t mean, of course, that local journalism only celebrates and advocates for a community. Journalism also has an obligation to hold the community accountable, to push it to become something better. Just as community journalism needs community support to survive, a community needs the promise of journalism to share the truth, whether it's comfortable or not. This fall, a video surfaced of a male Hillsboro student, who appeared to be holding a handgun and saying that he is hunting for Black people, although, instead of saying “Black”, he used a racial slur. When Short saw the video, he took one look and knew exactly who the student was. He has covered the school for years and quickly identified the individual as the son of one of the school board members. The Hillsboro Banner ran the story. Early in his journalism career, when Short worked in Roseau, Minnesota, a judge described working in a small town like this: you make a decision and 15 minutes later you run into the people your decision affects in the grocery store. Six days after the story ran, Short had to sit 20 feet away from the school board member. “Could we have looked the other way and let a bigger newspaper cover the story? Yeah,” Short says. “But at some point you have to say, is this story important to the fabric of our community or not?” There’s a responsibility when one is both a mirror and a window into the soul of the community. But when a community’s journalists show up for everything, that builds cache and good will. When a community newspaper amplifies celebrations, there is, perhaps, a willingness to pay attention when the ugly scars are shown. Did Hillsboro invent racism? No. Will it solve it? No. But in response to the incident, the Hillsboro Banner asked students of color in the school whether they felt safe and how they reacted to the incident. Their responses were an important part of the continuing dialogue. “If we can learn about our neighbors, that’s what our world needs,” Short says. “That’s our role.” What we have to gain (and lose) Yet, if what our world needs is a place where people can exchange ideas and engage with tough topics, it’s becoming harder to find. Everyone already knows the number of newspapers in the U.S. has plummeted in recent years. A study released by University of North Carolina’s School of Media and Journalism in 2018 found that nearly 20% of all metro and community newspapers in the U.S. have gone out of business or merged since 2004. Hundreds more have scaled back coverage so much
that they become what the researchers call “ghost newspapers” – newspapers that exist in name, but do very little informing, educating or entertaining. The northern plains has not been immune. Minnesota lost two dailies and 80 weeklies between 2004-2019; North Dakota lost one weekly; South Dakota, 19. Those numbers have certainly become more dismal after a lengthy pandemic that has affected both the ability to cover stories and the availability of advertising dollars. The loss of these local news sources cuts deeply. For when a newspaper fails or is sold or merges, a community loses more than a source of information. It loses its sense of common identity and the stories that bind community members to each other. A community loses the mirror that reflects both its beauty and its scars. It loses its soul. Indeed, it is easy to look at these numbers with apathy or despair. It is more challenging to engage these trends head-on and embrace the challenge of supporting our local news sources through our readership, our viewership and, bluntly, our money. If we love our communities and want them to thrive, we have a moral obligation to champion community journalism. And let me be specific here. While I may have a personal affection for the newspaper, the actual paper and ink, as a delivery system, I understand the reasons for its fading. A once daily print newspaper is often just too slow. The supplies are expensive. But a newspaper is simply an outlet for journalism; it is not journalism itself. Curiously, we now have online newspapers that use no paper at all. Personally, I’m happy to see the former print only name stick around. In whatever form it comes, local journalism is the primary source of credible information and identity building and maintenance for thousands of communities. These organizations are also the community historians and documentarians. Want to know who passed away last week? Check your local newspaper. Want to know whether the local football team won? Check your local newspaper. Want to know who bought that old church? Check your local newspaper. Maybe that’s why I believe in and support local journalism, why I think there is value in even something as silly as a letter to the editor about a carrot. We need institutions that tell our stories or let us tell our own. Without community journalism, accountability is diminished, accomplishments are fleeting, improvements are undocumented. Without someone to ask the questions and share the responses, we lose a sense of who we are and where we are going. And, frankly, that would be the most painful loss of all. Erin Hemme Froslie is an instructor in the English department at Concordia College where she teaches journalism and advises the student newspaper. She started her career as a newspaper journalist, including 12 years at The Forum in Fargo-Moorhead. She also founded her own writing and editing business, Whistle Editorial.
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Newspapers aren’t dead The grim assessment came 75 years ago, in a journalism class that my father, a 1948 graduate, attended as a college senior. Newspapers, he was told, soon would be replaced by a new, high-tech alternative: Facsimile. Yes, fax machines. As Mark Twain would have noted, reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated. And it’s not because we’ve been turned into unkillable zombies. By ERIC MEYER Editor and publisher Marion County (Kansas) Record “Newspapers are dead,” a solemn but dubious audience of students heard. “In 10 years, they’ll be gone altogether.” We’ve all heard the grim assessment. But it didn’t come this year, when corporate greed downsized far too many newsrooms.
We haven’t died because democracy needs us, and smart people nationwide know it. If you have any doubts, look at the more than 10,000 messages of support we’ve received at the Marion County Record from all over the nation and world.
It didn’t come 15 years ago, when social media began to cocoon us into echo chambers that let us hear only what we believe.
Along with those messages have come more than 5,000 orders for new subscriptions — not bad for a newspaper that had a press run of only 4,000 before police attempted to intimidate us and a local politician with coordinated raids later found to have been illegal.
It didn’t come 30 years ago, at the dawn of the Internet letting us browse multiple sources of information.
They came at us like a SWAT team going after a jaywalker who actually was in a crosswalk at the time.
It didn’t come 45 years ago, when cable news channels began giving us talking heads, mouthing the same points over and over.
Now that the dust of seizing seven computers and four cell phones has settled, the truth has become clear.
Their raid wasn’t to investigate any crime, which never occurred. It was to put us in our place like a bunch of 300-pound defensive linemen smashing into a quarterback after he releases a pass. Eventually, the legal system threw a flag on the play. But before that, people all over the globe — a quarter of a million of them who read about the raid on our website, plus countless others who read about it elsewhere — gasped in horror and demanded justice. Speaking truth to power — the goal of every decent news organization — is just too important to our democracy. Our computers may have been seized, but our newspaper — along with the
been tried. Democracy requires truth and facts — and a willingness not just to listen to them but also to give voice to them. That’s what newspapers do — asking questions when others are afraid to do so and providing truth that others seem reluctant to accept. An old retort, intended as an insult, was that newspapers afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. But what’s wrong with that? Democracy isn’t about Barney the Dinosaur singing, “I love you; you love me.” Putting up a false façade of everyone agreeing about everything might work if every politician, every bureaucrat, every person in power was a benevolent dictator, caring only for everyone else’s well-being. Ask the survivors of Nazi Germany or Putin’s Russia how that worked out.
unvarnished truth it seeks to impart every week — could not be silenced. If it had been, it wouldn’t have been a medium that died. It would have been democracy. Democracy is, as Winston Churchill said, the worst form of government — except for all the others that have
True democracy isn’t neat and tidy. It’s about disagreement — everyone presenting his or her personal truths in a public arena, then coming together to compromise on something that is at least minimally satisfying to the majority while protecting the minority. By their very nature, newspapers are charged with finding hidden facts, speaking for the voiceless, and arguing for those who cannot easily be heard.
To some in the Barney generation, that makes us negative. To others, it makes us patriots. Returning to a weekly newspaper he purchased in 1998 with his parents and worked at from fifth grade through college, Eric Meyer, 70, is spending his retirement as majority owner, editor, and publisher of the Marion County Record in Marion, Kansas. A veteran of two years at the Bloomington (Illinois) Pantagraph and 18 years at the Milwaukee Journal, where he was news, photo and graphics editor and a Pulitzer Prize nominee for coverage of computer hackers, he spent 26 years as a tenured professor or journalism at the University of Illinois before retiring in 2021. While a professor, he also worked as a consultant to more than 350 online publishers worldwide, was a visiting professor of social media at the Dallas Morning News and created and eventually sold an Internet startup that was the online home of American Journalism Review magazine. He is the recipient of more than 200 statewide awards for everything from investigative reporting and editorial writing to photography and design and national awards for projects focusing on campus crime, the identity of Deep Throat and student engagement in elections.
Cont’d. From Page A1 Langdon Locker undergoing major expansion the support over the years, and I want to grow this thing even bigger.” Other loan recipients included in the more than $10 million in North Dakota are the City of Larimore, which will use a $8,787,000 loan to reconstruct about 11 streets serving the city through the Community Facilities Program and the City of Elgin, which will use a $322,000 grant and a $262,000 loan to replace and repair the water distribution and wastewater collections systems in a portion of the city through the Water and Waste Disposal Direct Loan and Grant Program. Jessica Tull and Sarah Hinnenkamp contributed to this story.
FALL SPORTS
Cardinals golfers compete at STATE TOURNAMENT By Borderland Press Staff
first, second or third at regionals.
abled them to compete in Mapleton.
The 2023 State Class B Girls Golf Tournament was held September 25 and 26 at Maple River Golf Club in Mapleton, N.D. To qualify for the state tournament, individual golfers must finish in the top ten at their regional tournament or their team must finish
The Langdon Edmore Munich Cardinals had two golfers qualify for state, senior Taryn Romfo and freshman Nadia Lewis. The two young ladies finished in the top 10 at the Region 3 Regional Golf Tournament held in Devils Lake on Sept. 18, which en-
At State, Romfo finished with an overall score of 198 (100,98) and in 51st place and Lewis finished with a 221 (117, 104) in 87th place. There were 121 golfers playing 18 holes each day then totaling their scores after day two.
Avery Bartels of Kindred won the tournament by shooting a 139. Golfers from our region in the top 10 included Elle Nicholas from North Star and Trista Bilden from Hatton-Northwood. Oak Grove won the tournament as a team. Region teams in the top 10 were Hatton-Northwood placing 6th
and Park River placing 7th. Congratulations to Taryn and Nadia for making it to State and representing the Cardinals! Both girls were coached by Head Coach Jennifer Romfo and Assistant Coach Connie Kjos.
Taryn putting on the first day of the state golf tournament in Mapleton, N.D.
Taryn hitting her second hit on Hole 12 at the Maple River Golf Club at the state golf tournament September 26.
Nadia teeing off on day one of the state golf tournament.
Nadia teeing off hole 10 to start her round on Sept. 26.
Coach Romfo, Taryn, Nadia, and Coach Kjos ready for the second day of play at the state golf tournament at Maple River Golf Club.
Swanson reaches 3,000 career assists! Pictured is Langdon senior Jalynn Swanson, along with her Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals varsity teammates, after she went over 3,000 career assists at the match in Minnewaukan on Sept. 26. Swanson, a setter on the team, is just the third Lady Cards player to reach this milestone, with Christy Schauer-Tehven and Rachel Hill-Dukart being the other two. It is estimated that only 20 other girls in North Dakota volleyball history have made it to 3,000 assists. The Cardinals defeated Four Winds-Minnewaukan in the match 3-0, by set scores of 25-12, 25-6 and 25-9, with 30 assists from Swanson. She is the daughter of Steve and Brenna Swanson. Way to go Jalynn!
Jake’s Take on Sports
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Senior Night in Langdon, Jersey Night in Walhalla, both Sept. 29 When the majority of you get this newspaper on Friday, there will be two special events happening for our local sports teams Sept. 29. It’s already the last regular season home game
for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football team, which will be Senior Night. In a nice gesture, Senior Night will be nine football seniors and five cross country seniors, three boys and two girls. The Cards will then play Grafton after the ceremony is completed. They have two more road games left on their regular season schedule - at Thompson on Oct. 6 and at Carrington Oct. 13. The Cardinals hope to have more home games in their future, as they are at the top of the Region 2A standings and will look to achieve one of their goals of a region championship in the next couple of weeks. Also on Sept. 29, the North Border Eagles will continue a football tradition that began last year which is called Jersey Night. Each Eagles player has selected a person who has been a big influence in their lives, whether it be
a family member, friend or mentor. Players write a note on how important these people are to them, which will be read before the North Border game with Four Winds. The important people then get the honor of wearing that players away jersey for the game. It’s something that is pretty much unique to North Border, and it is something both the team and community members now look forward to every year. The Eagles will look to end a two-game losing streak later that night versus the Indians. Fall meeting of the Langdon Country Club Oct. 3 and last Tuesday stag night of the season The Langdon Country Club is winding things down in the clubhouse for the season. The fall meeting for the club will be held on Oct. 3, and this will also be the last Tuesday stag night for the season. This doesn’t mean the
course is shutting down. Hopefully that is a ways off yet, for sure. Congratulations go out to Charlie Jordan and Paul Olson, who won the 2023 Tuesday Men’s League title by winning the championship last week. The Walhalla Country Club also will be staying open indefinitely, same for Pembina from what we have been told. Let’s hope all three courses can stay open for another good month or so. Lady Cards volleyball team to have Throwback Thursday on Oct. 5 to honor 2003 state champions Something fun will be added to the next Langdon-Edmore-Munich home volleyball match versus St. John on Oct. 5. The team will be wearing uniforms from the 2003 Lady Cards team (Twin Towers, Hello!) that was the first to win a State B title in program history. Fans are asked to pull
out your old Cardinals gear from that era, including any state title material. Some players from that squad may be in attendance as well. It should be a cool Throwback Thursday event. PumpkinFest in Walhalla Sept. 30; Hard Times at Jackson’s that night Although the forecast keeps changing, the weather looks great for now for the 19th Annual PumpkinFest, which is again being held in Walhalla all day on Sept. 30. There’s fun for the whole family and lots of entertainment that evening with a Danny Elvis show at the Walla Theater at 7:00 p.m. and our band Hard Times ready to roll later that night at Jackson’s Bar starting at 9:00. We hope to see you all there!! “See ya!” next week!
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First half turnovers cost Eagles in 46-14 loss at North Star By Jake Kulland
The North Border Eagles football team had a little longer drive than they first anticipated when they traveled to play the North Star Bearcats in a Region 2 9-man game on Sept. 22. The game was set to open up the brand new athletic complex in Cando, but power issues and a few other things were not quite ready yet, so the game was moved to Leeds, who is now a new part of the North Star football co-op. Four Eagles turnovers, with the majority of them coming in the first half and one returned for a touchdown, helped the Bearcats win the game 46-14. The loss drops North Border's record to 3-3 overall and 2-3 in Region 2, which puts them in sixth place. The Eagles have a big game at home versus Four Winds on Sept. 29 then travel to Larimore on Oct. 6. The Eagles game at North Star saw
the Bearcats jump out to a 38-6 halftime lead. North Border gave North Star several extra possessions with turnovers. Dane Hagler had two quick scores as did Garret Westlind with North Star scoring 38 unanswered points to start the game. The Eagles did get on the board late in the second quarter on a Grant Cosley fouryard rush. The last TD came near the end of the game; Cosley connected with Grayson Ohman on a pass from three yards out. Cosley had 77 yards rushing on the night on 20 carries and also completed four passes for 64 yards. Brody Berg had an interception on defense for the Eagles, and Kade Schafer led the team with nine tackles. Westlind finished with 152 yards rushing and four TDs for the Bearcats.
Youth football: Cards vs Eagles
NORTH STAR 46, NORTH BORDER 14 NB -- 0 6 0 8 -- 14 NS -- 16 22 8 0 -- 46 NS -- Dane Hagler 71 run (Hagler run) NS -- Garrett Westlind 4 run (Parker Simon pass from Hagler) NS -- Westlind 3 run (Hagler run) NS -- Rueben Clay 40 fumble return (Westlind run)
NS -- Westlind 47 run (Run failed) NB -- Grant Cosley 4 run (Run failed) NS -- Westlind 5 run (Brett Dilley pass from Hagler) NS -- Grayson Ohman 3 pass from Cosley (Cosley run) Rushing -- NB: Grant Cosley 20-77, Weston Cosley 5-46, Brody Berg 3-14; NS: Garrett Westlind 15-152, Dane Hagler 6-88, Karsen Simon 4-30
Photos by Ashley Schafer.
Passing -- NB: G. Cosley 4-15-64-1 1TD; Hagler 7-15-81-1 1 TD Receiving -- NB: Grayson Ohman 2-16, Kaden Moore 1-41; NS: Hunter Hagler 3-58, Parker Simon 2-39, Westlind 1-34 Tackles -- NB: Kade Schafer 9, G. Cosley 7, Berg 5 1 INT
Larry Stokke captured action shots from the fifth and sixth grade basketball players when the Cards played the Eagles on Sept. 19. Photos by Ashley Schafer.
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Cardinal Cross Country has strong showing in Cavalier
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Langdon hosts cross country meet on Sept. 25
By Coach Daren Christianson
Young cross country runners leaving the starting line at the Harvey Hope Invitational Sept 25th. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Pembina County North Grizzlies' Eva Robinson finished first in the Harvey Hope Cross Country Meet in Langdon on Sept. 25. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kate and Jane Sillers took 7th and 9th in Langdon on Sept. 25. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Graesen Helgoe took home sixth place at the Langdon cross country meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Students pictured, left to right: Oliva Lorenz, Jane Sillers, Rudy Moser, and Brock Freer.
The Cardinals participated in a cross country meet at the Cavalier Country Club on Sept. 21. The Cardinals had a strong showing with top ten finishes in both the boys' and girls' races. We had one runner participate in the JV race; Kadence Wirth ran her personal best of 15:47, crushing her prior best by 20 seconds. In the varsity girls race, Olivia Lorenz took 8th place with a personal best of 22:55, and Jane Sillers took 10th with a run of 22:57. Other runners in the girls' race were Kate Sillers and Madilyn Crump. The boys’ varsity race was hotly contested with a Devils Lake runner outpacing the top two Cardinal runners. The Cardinals were led by Rudy Moser in 2nd place with a personal best time of 17:34 and Brock Freer in 3rd
place with a time of 17:40. Other racers in the varsity boys' division were Reece Hoffarth running a personal best 23:09, Edward Freer 23:59, Noah Foster running a personal best 19:39, Kennen Forest running a personal best 23:11, Rudy Moser with a personal best 24:54, Chase Girodat with a personal best 24:58, and Dyson Askvig with a personal best 22:32. There are a few runners new to the program this year who are starting to understand the race, and their times are improving greatly. All of the athletes have been putting in the miles required to improve and are striving to the goal of performing at their highest level by regionals and state. One of the cool things about cross country is that many of the meets award t-shirts to the top five or top ten finishers in the varsity divisions.
Teammates Rudy Moser and Brock Freer show teamwork finishing 1st and 2nd in the Harvey Hope Cross Country Meet in Langdon on Sept. 25. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Edward Freer ran a great meet in Langdon on Sept. 25. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Georgia Evenson from Pembina County North heads to the finish line at the Langdon Meet on Sept. 25. Photo by Larry Stokke.
GRIZZLY CROSS COUNTRY HOLDS
SENIOR NIGHT
Pictured are senior cross country runners Eva Robinson, Georgia Evanson, Graesen Helgoe, and Edith Kemp. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cardinals Brock Freer and Rudy Moser took second and first places.
Eva Robinson, Pembina County North, took first place in the Harvey Hope Cross Country Meet in Langdon on Sept. 25.
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North Border youth football team wraps up season
The boys battled it out on the field, but North Border walked away with the win. Congratulations everyone on a fantastic season.
Sports Photos by Ashley Schafer.
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Lady Cards get tough win at Benson County to move record to 12-3 By Jake Kulland
After finishing third at the Valley City Optimists Tournament on Sept. 16, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball team took to the road to play the Benson County Wildcats at the Lions Den in Leeds on Sept. 19. The Lady Cards won the match three sets to one, but it was by no means easy. The Cardinals had to go to extra points to win the first set 28-26 then lost set two 25-23. They gathered themselves together and won sets three and four by identical scores of 25-14. With the win, Langdon-Edmore-Munich is now 12-3 on the season. After playing at Four Winds-Minnewaukan on Sept. 26, they will head to play in the Des Lacs-Burlington Tournament on Sept. 29-30. The Cards next home match will be on Oct. 5 versus St. John. The Lady Cards junior varsity also won a match over the Dunseith varsity in a 3-0 sweep on Sept. 18 to stay unbeaten on the year. In the Cardinals win at Leeds, they had to fight through some early errors to get through a young and talented Wildcats squad. Cora Badding had one of her biggest nights of the sea-
son at the net with 25 kills followed by Jaya Henderson with 12. Jalynn Swanson, who is very close to going over 3,000 assists for her career at the time of this writing, had 36 at Benson County to go along with seven kills and four service aces. Defense was big for the Cards in this one; Swanson and Meredith Romfo each had 14 digs followed by 12 a piece by Badding and Henderson. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 28-2325-25, BENSON COUNTY 26-25-14-14 Kills -- LEM: Cora Badding 25, Jaya Henderson 12, Jalynn Swanson 7, Aubrey Badding 4, Hillary Haaven 3, Claire Chaput 3 Assists -- LEM: Swanson 36, Henderson 5, A. Badding 3 Aces -- LEM: Swanson 4, Henderson 3, Meredith Romfo 3, Haaven 1 Blocks -- LEM: C. Badding 2, Swanson 1, Haaven 1 Digs -- LEM: Swanson 14, Romfo 14, Henderson 12, C. Badding 12, Haaven 6, Chaput 5, Payton Hall 5, Tallia Johnston 3, A. Badding 2
Cardinals place third at Valley City tournament
The Langdon Area Edmore Munich Cardinals volleyball team took third place at the 2023 Valley City Tournament. They defeated Wyndmere/Lidgerwood, Four Winds, and Sargent County in their pool. The Cardinals defeated Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier in the quarterfinals. Northern Cass defeated the Cardinals two sets to one in the semi-finals. Finally, the Cardinals defeated Park River to take home the third place finish. Pictured from left to right (back row): Meredith Romfo, Payton Hall, Cora Badding, Aubrey Badding, Jaya Henderson, Tallia Johnston, and Hilary Haaven. Pictured from left to right (front row): Mikaela Olson, Jalynn Swanson, Raeleigh Ratzlaff, Kemi Morstad, and Claire Chaput.
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Cards cruise to 6-0 with 42-8 win over Park River Kingzett scores four times in first half in victory; Johnson kicks six extra points By Jake Kulland
It was Homecoming for the Park River Area Aggies when they hosted fourth ranked Langdon-Edmore-Munich on Sept. 22. The Cards played very well, putting up 42 points in the first half to go on and win 42-8. Nick Kingzett had a career day for the Cardinals, scoring four of their six TDs, two rushing and two receiving. The victory puts the Cards record at a perfect 6-0 on the season, as they get ready for their last regular season home game of the year hosting Grafton on Sept 29. It will be Senior Night for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, and all nine of their senior players will be recognized before the game along with their parents. The Cardinals won the coin toss be-
fore the game but deferred to the second half. Park River then tried to throw on third down in their first drive, but Jacob Lowery sacked Aggies quarterback Jace Rosinski and stripped him of the football, which the Cards recovered. Kingzett began his huge night with a three-yard run for the Cardinals first score. After Park River went three and out on their next drive, a 45-yard pass from Rayce Worley to Cody Amble set a one pass from Worley to Kingzett to make the score 14-0. From there the Cards had their way with the Aggies. Kingzett scored again on a catch and a run to cap his huge night, while Mason Romfo had a two-yard run, and Cody Amble caught a 13-yard pass from
Worley after the Cardinals stopped a Park River fake punt late in the first half. Romfo also had an interception on defense. Jayden Lee, Kadyn Hein and Miles Fincher were making plays to hold back the Aggies as was the entire Cards defense. Kingzett had 43 yards rushing and caught seven balls in the game. Worley completed 14 passes for 167 yards on three touchdowns, giving him 19 TD passes on the year. Amble was Langdon-Edmore-Munich's leading receiver with four catches for 87 yards. Jax Johnson was perfect on extra points for the night, going 6 for 6, with each kick making it through the uprights and then some. Aiden Rost had the lone touchdown for Park River Rayce Worley dives for a first down just short of a touchdown in the Cards’ win over the Aggies. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Nick Kingzett crosses the goal line, scoring one of his four touchdowns in the Cards' win over Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Mason Romfo leaps and makes a great catch under pressure from the Aggies. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jayden Lee tackles quarterback Jace Rosinski for a turnover in downs. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Area late in the fourth quarter. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 42, PARK RIVER AREA 8 LEM -- 21 21 0 0 -- 42 PRA -- 0 0 0 8 -- 8 LEM -- Nick Kingzett 3 run (Jax Johnson kick) LEM -- Kingzett 1 pass from Rayce Worley (Johnson kick) LEM -- Kingzett 8 pass from Worley (Johnson kick) LEM -- Mason Romfo 2 run (Johnson kick) LEM -- Kingzett 31-yard run (Johnson kick) LEM -- Cody Amble 13 pass from Worley (Johnson kick) PRA -- Aiden Rost 65 run (Luke Shirek run) Rushing -- LEM: Jax Johnson 7-16, Jax Johnson had a great game kicking six extra points. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The Aggie ball carrier gets tackled by the Cards in their win over the Park River Aggies. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Miles Fincher 6-21, Keaton Ullyott 5-11, Nick Kingzett 3-43, Mason Romfo 3-7, Cole Welsh 2-3, Rayce Worley 1-48, Jayden Lee 1-(-1); PRA: Andrew Zikmund 13-68, Jace Roskinski 7-(-6), Brenna Schram 3-5, Isaac Feltman 3-4, Aiden Rost 1-65,
Carter Oberg 1-4, Emmitt Miller 1-(-4) Passing -- LEM: Worley 14-19-167-0 3 TDs, Johnson 2-5-22-0; PRA: Rosinkski 1-6-5-1 Receiving -- LEM: Kingzett 7-32, Cody Amble 4-87, Romfo 4-57; PRA: Miller 1-5
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Cards host JV tourney
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The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals junior varsity team hosted and played in the Cardinal JV tournament on Saturday, Sept. 23. Congratulations to the Cardinals for winning the tournament and going undefeated for the day.
North Border’s Dannika Bennett sets the ball to a teammate. Photo by Larry Stokke. North Border’s Leah Dearinger digs the ball in the match against the DVE Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke. Back Row left to right: Coach Taylor Benneweis, Victoria Matthews, Mya Johnson, Nora Lorenz, Taya Feist, Tallia Johnston, Emma Hall, and Mikaela Olson Front Row left to right: Haven Radway, Kemi Morstad, Raeleigh Ratzlaff, Erika Bakke, and Meggy Hetletved.
Amelia Carpenter with a back row dig in the Langdon Invitational Tournament. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kemi Morstad sets the ball to a teammate in the JV Tournament on Sept. 23 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.
North Border’s Taya Feist sends the ball over the net for a point in the Cards' win over Red River to win the tournament. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Emma Hall passes the ball to her taemmates in a match against Red River. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cards play the Eagles Larry Stokke captured action shots from the fifth and sixth grade basketball players when the Cards played the Eagles on Sept. 19.
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Eagles win marathon match at Cavalier 3-2 for sixth victory By Jake Kulland After being swept in three close sets at Thompson (25-21, 25-21 and 2624) on Sept. 21, the North Border Eagles went to Cavalier on Sept. 25 to play their biggest rival - the Tornadoes. In an entertaining match, the Eagles outlasted Cavalier 3-2, winning the first set 25-14, losing set two 25-23, getting a win in set three 25-17, dropping the fourth set 25-20, then dominating set five 15-5 to get the match win. That victory puts the Eagles record at 6-10 on the season. They stay busy by competing in a match at Hillsboro-Central Valley on Sept. 26 after it was postponed by a power outage on Sept. 12. The Eagles will then host Cavalier to complete a home series in Walhalla on Oct. 3 then travel to Rolla to play North Prairie on Oct. 5. Although North Border lost at Thompson, they played very well. They were led by Keira Moore with 16 kills and 19 digs, Jenna Fraser for 21 assists, plus Taelyn Dunnigan and Caylee Berg having 13 and 10 digs, respectively.
Taelyn Dunnigan was another "Player of the Game" with an ace, 10 kills, and 11 digs in the win over Cavalier. Photo by Larry Stokke.
In their match at Cavalier, the Eagles jumped out to a 9-3 lead in set one to run away with the win but then lost set two on a controversial illegal substitution call. This gave the Tornadoes match point. The up and down match saw North Border lead set three 16-4
Jenna Frasier was one of three "Players of the Game" in the win over Cavalier with 35 assists, seven digs, three aces, and three digs. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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on their way to a 2-1 lead. Cavalier fought back and forced a set five, but the Eagles were never really threatened in the decisive set. Moore again led the way with another well played match, leading the team with 15 kills and an incredible 28 digs. Taelyn Dunnigan added 11 kills, while Moore, Megan Misson and Jenna Fraser each had three of North Border's 13 aces. Berg had 21 digs with Payton Reis coming up with 15. Tia Jensen led Cavalier with 20 kills and five stuff blocks. THOMPSON 25-25-26, NORTH BORDER 21-21-24 Kills -- NB: Keira Moore 16, Payton Reis 4, Jenna Fraser 3, Megan Misson 3, Taelyn Dunnigan 3, Jaelyn Johnson 2 Assists -- NB: Fraser 21, Reis 3 Aces -- NB: Moore 1, Fraser 1, Misson 1 Blocks -- NB: Johnson 1, Misson 1, Moore 1 Digs -- NB: Moore 19, Dunnigan 13, Caylee Berg 10, Fraser 8, Reis 8 NORTH BORDER 25-23-25-20-15, CAVALIER 14-25-17-25-5
Keira Moore was one of three Eagles "Players of the Game" with two aces, 19 kills, one block, and 21 digs. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Payton Reis slams down one of her eight kills to go along with 12 digs in the Eagles' win over Cavalier. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Megan Misson serves up a kill in the win over the Tornadoes to go along with her six kills. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kills -- NB: Keira Moore 15, Taelyn Dunnigan 11, Megan Misson 8, Payton Reis 7, Jenna Fraser 3, Jaelyn Johnson 2, Kate Bjornstad 1; C: Tia Jensen 20, Jocelyn Anderson 7, Ava Kemnitz 4, Ariana Thebeau 3, Remi Larson 3, Kallie DeMars 1, Nora Crosby 1 Assists -- NB: Fraser 25 Aces -- NB: Moore 3, Fraser 3, Misson 3, Dunnigan 2, Reis 1, Caylee Berg 1; C: Colbie Furstenau 3, Larson 1, Crosby 1 Blocks -- NB: Moore 1; C: Jensen 5, Anderson 1 Digs -- NB: Moore 28, Berg 21, Reis 15, Dunnigan 14, Fraser 10, Misson 9, Johnson 3
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Students and teachers at Edmore Public School participated in a group art event on Thursday, Sept. 21. Submitted photos.