The Borderland Press - December 15, 2023

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Volume 2, Number 49

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In this Issue:

GRINCH DAY celebrated at Langdon Area Elementary

Flower shop in Langdon under new ownership

By Borderland Press Staff

Langdon’s flower shop located on Main Street has changed owners and names in recent weeks. Maria Rohde is the proud new owner of the shop, which she has named Tilted Tulip Floral. Rohde is working on all of the details of her new business, including getting new store signage, which was installed on Monday.

Community: Celebrating St. Alphonsus School’s Music Program, Pg. A6

In July, previous owner Tatiana Davis posted to the Langdon Floral Facebook page that she made the official decision to permanently close Langdon Floral due to health issues. Rohde closed on the business sale on Dec. 1. As for the name of her shop, Rohde stumbled upon it online and noted there wasn’t anything in the area with that name.

Community: Cavalier County girls fundraise to attend 4-H Nationals, Pg. A5

Maria Rohde, owner of Tilted Tulip Floral in Langdon. Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.

“I thought it was kind of unique, and I’m a little tilted myself,” she laughed.

poinsettias, she may offer services earlier.

“I want to focus on fresh flowers, fresh arrangements, a good quality delivery service, and just good customer service overall,” Rohde said. “I will do some prearranged “We had a great reputation for wed- silk arrangements and have those dings. We did many weddings on The countdown to holiday break is on at area elementary schools with special weekends. We were a very busy in store for purchase. I do like doevents and dress up days. On Friday, Dec. 8, Langdon Area Elementary cele- shop,” Rohde said. “Then I have all ing silks.” Rohde has a background in working with flowers, including 12 years at Shotwell Floral as a florist and designer, and experience working at Cash Wise Floral, both in Fargo.

Views from the Borderland: Munich holds Santa Day, Pg. B8

brated Grinch Day, which included the Grinch greeting students as they came to school. Pictured here is student Braydon being greeted by the Grinch.

The New Year will bring changes to the Munich Grocery Store By Sarah Hinnenkamp

Board members are in the process of transitioning the Munich Grocery Store from a full-time traditional store to a mix between traditional hours and a self-serve model.

“The financial side was not working out very well,” Zimmer said. “We tried hiring different managers, trying to find cheaper labor like high school kids and stuff like that. It didn’t seem to work that well.” So the board started researching different ways to make the store work. They found two grocery stores in Minnesota - one in Hoffman and one in

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Rohde has started work inside the building, including clearing out the front of the store, repainting, and having the carpets cleaned. She plans to sell some of the remaining merchandise and then get to market and select new merchandise for spring and summer. She has Jan. 1 as a target date for being officially open, but if she can get some holiday items in stock, such as

“It’s a big thing for us. I guess anything in a small town seems to be a big thing,” said Steven Zimmer, one of the five board members for the store. The Munich Grocery Store has been a staple in town for decades, but changes have affected its bottom line. Those changes include population loss, more people working outside of town, and people being willing to drive farther distances for shopping. About 15 years ago the store went from privately owned to community owned, which allowed people in town to purchase shares. This was in an effort to keep the store open, which it did, but board members kept an eye on the bottom line.

my bookkeeping background, so I’ll be able to do all that myself, also.”

Rohde also mentioned the upcoming prom season and holidays and said she will be able to handle them all. “I saw a need in Langdon that we definitely have to have here in this town,” she said. “I needed to get out of the bookkeeping realm and back into flowers - it’s my passion.” Tilted Tulip Floral is located at 707 3rd Street in Langdon. Jessica Tull and Sarah Hinnenkamp contributed to this story.

Foggy mornings lead to frosted trees

Evansville - that were using a selfserve model, and they connected with the owners to start asking questions. The stores’ self-serve models seemed like a good solution for Munich. In June, the store received the AARP Community Challenge Grant to install a self-serve point of sale system in the store, which also has a keyfob or phone app entry system. In the grant application, the board was able to show that without its grocery store, Munich would become a food desert, meaning that people would have to drive at least 30 miles to get food if Munich didn’t have a grocery store. They also showed that Munich has a large percentage of its population who are over the age of 55. After the New Year, six-month and one-year memberships will be available. The membership fee will help cover the cost of the monthly subscription fee for the entry system and the point of sale system and will help keep the cost of groceries from going up to cover these costs. A price has not been set, but Zimmer thinks the one-year membership will run around $100. The six-month membership option was created with migrant workers in mind, who won’t have to pay for the full year. Members will be able to access the store 24-hours a day. “We have quite a few people who work

out of town, and they have mentioned that they would shop in Munich when they could,” Zimmer said. He and the board are hoping this change could help increase the number of customers shopping at the store. There will still be days that the store is open during the week, like when trucks are delivering on Mondays or Wednesdays. “And the manager pinpointed times when groups of people come in and do their shopping and socialize. We’ll stay open on those days for sure,” Zimmer said. cont’d. on pages A9

Frosted trees sit against a blue sky background in Langdon on Monday morning after the fog cleared out. Patchy dense fog popped up in the Devils Lake Basin and the Red River Valley over the weekend and into Monday morning, leaving behind hoar frost on the trees. In the snow event on Friday, Dec. 8 the Langdon Research Extension Center recorded 2.5 inches of fresh snow. Borderland Press photo.

News

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Mercer County deputy killed following a pursuit with a stolen vehicle Funeral services were held on Wednesday for fallen Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin, 53, of Beulah, who died in the line of duty on Dec. 6. On that day, Bismarck Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle from Bismarck. According to a news release, the stolen vehicle was a 2017 Black Chevy Tahoe and was being driven by 42-year-old Ian Cramer of Bismarck, son of Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office located Cramer and the 2017 Black Chevy Tahoe in Hazen. Authorities say when they approached Cramer, he fled in the vehicle and a pursuit ensued, adding that during the pursuit, the vehicle Cramer was driving veered and crashed head-on into an unoccupied Mercer County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle that was parked on a roadside approach. The Sheriff’s Office vehicle was displaying its emergency lights at the time. Deputy Martin was standing behind the patrol vehicle when it was struck. The impact of the crash pushed the patrol vehicle into the deputy, killing him. At the time the deputy was preparing to deploy a tire deflation device in an attempt to end the pursuit. Deputy Martin was an 18-year veteran with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office and is survived by his wife and three children. Cramer was taken into custody, transported to the Sakakawea Medical

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Damaged electrical equipment in rural Cavalier County leads to criminal mischief charges According to a news release, on three different recent occassions the Cavalier County Sheriff's Department received a report of damaged electrical equipment in rural western Cavalier County. It was reported that the equipment was shot with several rounds of ammunition. One of the items shot was a pole-top transformer, which made it inoperable causing power outages. In total, there was approximately $8,000 in damage between the three different locations. Deputies investigated each incident

that took place - on Sept. 10, Sept. 22, and Nov. 9. Throughout their thorough investigation, deputies were able to determine the three separate incidents were committed by two juvenile subjects. The two juveniles were charged with Criminal Mischief, which is a class C felony due to the amount of damage. Cavalier County Deputy forwarded charges to Juvenile Courts for C Felony Criminal Mischief.

North Dakota Monitor launches statewide news outlet

Veteran North Dakota journalists to lead policy and politics coverage

Pictured is Deputy Paul Martin with his retired K9 Goliath, who passed away in 2019. The photo is courtesy of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office.

Center in Hazen, and then taken to the McLean County Detention Center in Washburn.

cinations,” further stating his family grieves for the family of the hero who tried to help Ian.

In a written statement, Senator Cramer stated his son suffers from a “serious mental disorder which manifests in severe paranoia and hallu-

The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol and charges are pending.

Langdon says ‘cardboard only please’

North Dakota Monitor, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization covering state politics and policy, launched on Dec. 12. The Monitor’s team of four journalists aims to bolster the reporting on decisions made in Bismarck and how they affect North Dakotans. Readers will find in-depth investigations, news stories and commentary to help them make sense of state policy. “North Dakota Monitor will be a trusted source for statewide news that’s launching at a time when other news outlets are closing or dedicating fewer resources to covering the Capitol,” said Monitor Editor-in-Chief Amy Dalrymple. “Our team will be focused on reporting on state government, as well as other critical issues facing our state.”

Staff includes Dalrymple, as well as deputy editor Jeff Beach, reporter May Steurer, and reporter Michael Achterling. North Dakota Monitor will cover topics including energy, environment, agriculture and education with a particular focus on stories that might otherwise go unreported. Published without paywalls or ads, the Monitor will be the 38th state capital news outlet from States Newsroom, a national nonprofit network funded by tax-free donations. The free email newsletter, the Daily Monitor, will provide a roundup of the day’s top news and commentary. Readers can sign up for the newsletter at northdakotamonitor.com. Email news tips to info@ northdakotamonitor.com.

LANGDON AREA ELEMENTARY The City of Langdon reminds resi- finding much more than cardboard inEVACUATED dents that the dumpsters for card- side the dumpsters. Stolen van from Fargo found in Nekoma, board recycling located in city limits “Beer bottles, beer cans…you name AFTER CARBON are for cardboard only. arrest leads to various charges it, it’s in there,” Schneider said. “It’s MONOXIDE ALARM By Borderland Press Staff “People are throwing garbage and a lot of broken glass.” By Sarah Hinnenkamp

dirty diapers in the cardboard recycling,” reported Corey Schneider from the Langdon Sanitation Department.

Schneider told city commissioners during their regular meeting on Monday night that sanitation crews have to jump into the dumpsters and clean out the cardboard by hand, but they’re

“That gets to be a safety hazard for the guys,” said Lawrence Henry, city commissioner. Moving forward, commissioners hope residents will use the cardboard recycling dumpsters for cardboard only.

authorities to suspect he may be under the influence of narcotics.

The Langdon Area Elementary School started off the week with a scare as the school’s carbon monoxide detectors went off Monday morning. The elementary school was evacuated and staff and students were moved to the Langdon Activity Center as the Langdon Fire Department went to work. We contacted Langdon Superintendent Daren Christianson at this time, who explained what was occurring, “The fire department was contacted. The contractors who put in our new heating system and our new hot water system were contacted. The fire department worked to clear the building to make sure it’s safe for kids, and the vendors are working to figure out what happened to make sure we’re safe in the future.” By mid-morning on Monday, the Langdon Fire Department was able to air out the school, and classes were allowed to resume as normal.

“Our deputies went to get medical clearance on him, and while they were doing that, the individual became combative with them,” said Gallagher. “Several deputies had to use force to get him into the squad car.” After being transported to the Pembina County Jail, authorities say Duerr made threatening statements to staff, such as threatening to kill them. This led to Duerr’s technical arrest in Pembina County as well. Booking photo, Pembina County Jail.

The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department is reminding residents about the importance of calling in suspicious activity after one call led to an arrest and a wide array of criminal charges. On Dec. 4, shortly before 5:00 p.m., the Cavalier County Sheriff's Department received a call tipping off authorities about a suspicious male walking down the road in a rural area north of Nekoma. “He was walking down the road and made some comments about being on the news, stealing a vehicle,” reported Shane Gallagher, Cavalier County Sheriff. “The individual that stopped and talked to him thought it was suspicious, called our deputies. One of our deputies responded to the area and located the male next to a van near a decommissioned military base. The van came out to be stolen out of Fargo.” Authorities say the man, later identified as Jason Duerr, 42, continued to make confusing statements, leading

Duerr is facing charges in Cavalier County of Felony Possession of Stolen Property and Felony Resisting an Arrest. In Pembina County he is facing a Felony Terrorizing Charge and will likely face more charges in Cass County where the van was reportedly stolen from. Gallagher reminds area residents that it's always important to report any suspicious activity. “In an incident like this, a van was recovered because of an individual that called because he thought he saw something suspicious,” he said. “And it turned out to be an extremely good thing to get this property back to the owner and help get somebody who was under the influence of narcotics off the street who was committing crime.” The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center can be reached at 701-256-2555 or 911 in case of an emergency.

Agriculture

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2023 NDSU Hard Red Spring Wheat, Durum and Barley-OatRye variety trial results now available The guides are an important source of information for farmers and agronomists because they provide an unbiased comparison of commercially available varieties suitable for North Dakota.

ERP Payment Methodology Criticized – Nearly 70 Republican lawmakers have signed off on a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack voicing their disappointment in the methodology used to calculate payments for the 2022 Emergency Relief Program. The ERP program provided farmers with more than 75 percent of their calculated losses in 2020 and 2021. For 2022, those payments will be closer to ten percent of the calculated losses. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, who is the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, was behind a similar letter two weeks ago. USDA officials have blamed Congress for not providing enough funding to adequately cover the losses for the 2022 growing season. River Shipping Outlook is Not Good – Low water levels on the Mississippi River and through the Panama Canal complicates the movement of grain and farm inputs. CHS Executive Vice President of Ag Retail, Distribution and Transportation Rick Dusek does not see a quick fix. “On the (Mississippi) River, especially south of St. Louis, the projections are not good,” said Dusek. “The

water levels going down means we can’t put as much grain in a barge which means your cost per unit goes up. It just does and so that is a real problem.” A drought has also reduced water volumes on the Panama Canal which is influencing exports. Watne Participates in COP28 – North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne was in Dubai for the UN Climate Change Conference. Watne was part of a delegation of rural farm organizations, representing the National Farmers Union. “We can be part of a solution, but farmers and ranchers need to be compensated for what we do,” said Watne. “Farmers are really good stewards of land and some of the things we’re doing already is accomplishing this, but it can’t be with what I call the stick method; it needs to be the carrot method.” NDSU Extension Hires New Soybean Specialist – Wade Webster has joined NDSU Extension as a soybean specialist. Webster is an Iowa native who was at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his doctorate with a focus on white mold and sclerotia stem rot in soybeans.

2023 Harvest Bowl celebrates county agriculturists in North Dakota The success, dedication, and hard work of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties in North Dakota and six counties in Minnesota were honored during the 49th Annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University on Nov. 10. Honorees included couples from Cavalier County and Pembina County.

Cavalier County - Karry and Debbie Krahn For over 50 years, Karry and Debbie have operated a family farm and ranch in Cavalier County near Langdon. They utilize conventional farming and plant a variety of crops, utilizing crop rotation. They also operate a cow/calf, feeder and finishing herd. The cattle are rotationally grazed. They utilize soil conservation programs on their land to help improve the soil and cattle health. Karry volunteers with the livestock association, local township and church boards, and is the Soil Conservation supervisor. Debbie volunteers with the local 4-H group, township board and her church. She also works as a

school bus driver and at the local senior center. Pembina County - Loren and Marge Estad Loren and Marge operate a fourth-generation family farm in the Red River Valley near Crystal, N.D. The farm has been in the family for over 100 years with Loren farming it for the past 45 years. They grow spring wheat, soybeans and edible beans. They also grow process potatoes and have a separate seed potato operation. Their potatoes are conventionally produced and their smallgrain crops are a mix of conventional and minimum- to no-till practices. For 35 years, Loren has been operating a trucking company. He is a partner in some local businesses, including a blueberry farm in Michigan. Loren is a township officer, works with the fire district and is on the FSA committee. Marge holds a degree in nursing and for 23 years has worked as an LPN at a local clinic. She volunteers for the local quick Response team and is the proprietor of a local greenhouse.

The 2023 North Dakota State University Variety Trial Results and Selection Guides for Hard Red Spring Wheat (A574), Durum Wheat (A1067), and Barley-Oat-Rye (A1049) are now available online and in print. These guides can be accessed online at ndsu.ag/ varietytrials23. Printed copies are available through your NDSU Extension county office or nearest NDSU Research Extension Center (REC).

program is the fact that we have sites across North Dakota, and they capture the same variation in weather that our farmers deal with.” When making a variety selection, Keene advises that growers look at the two- and three-year data from multiple locations and not just the current year yield from a single site. “Taking into consideration variety performance over multiple years and within a region, rather than a single site, gives you a more reliable assessment of how that variety is likely to perform on your farm,” adds Keene. In the spring wheat book, Keene recommends growers look at Table 6

“These guides are an important source of information for farmers and agronomists, because they provide an unbiased comparison of commercially available varieties that are widely grown in North Dakota,” says Clair Keene, NDSU Extension agronomist for small grains and corn. “Every year, our Research Extension Centers and small grain breeders collaborate on these variety trials to determine how different cultivars perform in different regions of the state.” “The trials were interesting this year with high yields at the Hettinger REC in the southwest due to the best in-season rainfall in the last five years,” says Keene. “But unusually, the Langdon REC in the northeast was much drier than normal, and yields showed the effect of drought. The strength of this

and see where their favored varieties rank in terms of quality. The Wheat Quality Index was first incorporated in the Spring Wheat selection guide in 2021. It is a ranking based on a weighted average of scores for flour and dough quality characteristics that spring wheat buyers desire. “We recommend that growers pick varieties that yield well in their areas but also encourage them to consider having a portion of their crop with high Wheat Quality Index ratings,” says Keene. “Picking varieties with higher quality helps ensure good protein in the crop and maintains hard red spring wheat as a premium market class.”

Every year, NDSU Research Extension Centers and small grain breeders collaborate on variety trials to determine how different cultivars perform in different regions of the state. NDSU photo.

Ag producers should do year-end income tax planning Agricultural producers should do tax planning before the end of the year. “It is the time of year to think about year-end tax planning,” says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm management specialist. “When tax planning, it is best to start with year-to-date income and expenses and estimate them for the remainder of the year. Estimate depreciation and include any income that was deferred to 2023 from a previous year. It is best to try to spread out income and expenses so producers don't have abnormally high or low income or expenses in any one year.”

nus depreciation has been phased down to 80% for the 2023 tax year. It is available for used as well as new property. It is equal to 80% of the adjusted basis after any Section 179 expensing. This provision is scheduled to phase out over time. For 2024 it is scheduled to phase down to 60%.

Farmers and ranchers have until March 1, 2024, to file their 2023 income tax returns without penalty if they have not made estimates.

Income averaging can be used by producers to spread the tax liability to lower income tax brackets in the three previous years. This is done on Schedule J.

“Qualified farmers have until April 15, 2024, to file without penalty if they have paid their estimated tax deposit by Jan. 16,” says Haugen, “I would encourage producers to think about making a deposit by Jan. 16, 2024, if it looks like that will have a tax liability. That would give them more time to prepare their return and file on April 15.” Here are several items to note for tax planning: Agricultural producers are allowed to use 200% declining balance depreciation for 3-year, 5-year, 7-year and 10-year property. A 150% declining balance is required for 15-year and 20-year property. For most new agricultural machinery and equipment (except grain bins), the recovery period is five years. The Section 179 expense has increased. It generally allows producers to deduct up to $1,160,000 on new or used machinery or equipment purchased in the tax year. There is a dollar-for-dollar phase-out for purchases in excess of $2,890,000. Equipment must be above 50% business use to use Section 179.

Net operating loss (NOL) carryback rules are in effect. Producers can carry back losses to offset income. Like-kind exchanges are not allowed for personal property but are allowed for real property.

Producers may also use Form ND-1 FA (income averaging) for North Dakota income tax calculations. Other tax planning items to note: Crop insurance proceeds can be deferred to the next tax year if a producer is a cash-basis taxpayer and can show that normally income from damaged crops would be included in a tax year following the year of the damage. This would prevent plant insurance payments. A livestock income deferral is available for those who had a forced sale of livestock because of a weather-related disaster. This is a very important consideration for producers that had to sell livestock because of drought. The IRS has two provisions for deferral. The first one is IRC 1033(e) in which a livestock producer who sells more draft, breeding or dairy animals than normal due to weather-related conditions may defer recognition of the gains for up to two years. A disaster declaration is not necessary, but if there is a federal disaster declaration the replacement period is four years.

The second provision is IRC 451(g) in which a livestock producer that uses the cash method of accounting can elect to defer for one tax year the income of any qualified livestock sold due to weather-related conditions. Prepay farm expenses. Feed, fertilizer, seed and similar expenses can be prepaid. Typically, discounts are received by paying for these expenses in the fall. Producers can deduct prepaid expenses that do not exceed 50% of their other deductible farm expenses. Defer income to 2024. Crop and livestock sales can be deferred to the next year by using a deferred payment contract. Most grain elevators or livestock sale barns will defer sales until the next tax year. Producers should be aware that they are at risk if the business becomes insolvent before the check is received and cashed. Purchase machinery or equipment. Machinery or equipment purchases can be made before the end of the year to get a depreciation or Section 179 expense deduction in 2023. Contribute to a retirement plan such as a simplified employee pension plan, savings incentive match plan for employees or individual retirement account. Information on agricultural topics can be found in the Farmers Tax Guide, Publication 225. It can be obtained at any IRS office or ordered by calling 800-829-3676. Additional questions on this topic should be addressed to your tax professional or the IRS at 800-8291040 or https://www.irs.gov. North Dakota income tax questions can be addressed to the North Dakota Tax Department at 877-328-7088 or https://www.nd.gov/tax.

The additional 100% first-year bo-

NDSU Extension specialists advise that it is best to spread out income and expenses so producers don't have abnormally high or low income, or expenses in any one year. Pixabay photo.

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Opinion

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Letter from the Publisher I was able to watch my favorite sport this past weekend: hockey. Langdon Girls 19U played a Grand Forks team and won, 2-0. Maybe you’re more of a boys/men’s hockey fan, but you really should consider checking out these girls at a home game sometime, they’re pretty entertaining.

Holiday greetings to all! Time seems to be moving at an expedient rate, and I may need a few extra days added to the calendar…weekend days, not work days!

Oh, the funny thing about the game last weekend, I almost left the house with two different boots on. Fortunately, they were both for the left foot, causing me to pause for a quick minute and say ‘huh’? I fear if one had been left and the other right I’d have shown up at Dakota Spirit Arena that way. (Just now as I write this I had to look down and make sure today’s shoes match, they do. You looked, too, didn’t you?) A few years ago, I was in a larger store shopping and saw a

lady who had hooked a hanger with the hood of her coat and was walking around with ladies lingerie hanging on her back. Makes the boot situation seem like not that big of a deal. Some years ago a friend of many, John Bergman, posted a fudge recipe on Facebook, and it’s glorious. I made it a few times, and for some reason it disappeared until last Christmas - I found it and made it again. So. Yummy. Bob mentioned it last weekend and even purchased the ingredients. Here’s the recipe. You’ll notice it’s quite labor intensive.

Stir in a microwave safe bowl, heat in the microwave for about 90 seconds, stir, add more time if needed. (Mine took 1 minute, 45 seconds.) Pour into a lovely Christmas pan that has been buttered. Chill. Whew! That was a full five-minute project! My kind of Christmas baking! Give it a try! You can tell your family you stood at the stove and stirred for days.

Snicker Fudge 6 Snicker bars, cut into pieces 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 - 12 oz. bag chocolate chips

I have all my gifts wrapped - a job I used to love, but now I look at it as a chore I can put off longer and longer. What I do love, though, is the anticipation and joy on the grandkids’ faces. If they only knew the happiness they bring to the room - there’s nothing better.

been keeping up with it, and now it will have to adapt.

brown sprinkles and that’s all I’m going to say about that.

trying to keep my deadline right in line with Santa’s.

So far we’ve been sticking with the family standards, even though most of them hadn’t come out of my kitchen before. The kids and I mixed up a batch of Spritz cookies, and as I was creaming the butter and sugar together, I realized just why these little cookies are so good.

When the cookies came out of the oven, all the Hinnenkamps had to sample. Soon sampling turned into snacking, and we had to put the remainder of the batch into the freezer in order to save it for more festive occasions. I’m sure we will have to make another batch closer to the holidays, just to be safe.

Santa is in the issue again this week, having made a stop in Munich last weekend. We also have plenty of news from around the Borderland, and those letters to Santa came in beautifully ahead of deadline; we’ll have those for you in next week’s Christmas issue.

I better let you get to work; you have a lot to do! Thank you so much for reading and subscribing!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor

We’ve entered the point of December where it’s ‘go time’ for holiday baking - we’re in the holiday baking stretch. I say that as if I’m organized and have a plan. I did have a plan, but I haven’t

Soon we had cookies in varying shapes, including Christmas trees, hearts, and snowflakes. Then the kids started to get a bit goofy, and we had to try the person shape and the dog shape. I think we ended up with more of those two shaped cookies than anything else. I really had to monitor the decorating of the dog cookies because the kids giggled using the

I have many other ideas on my list, and I have enough butter to accomplish it. I just don’t know if I can handle the amount of caffeine it will require to make it all happen. Along with holiday baking, we have the pressure of holiday shopping. I hope you’re staying ahead of deadlines. I’m

I hope you’re leaning into the magic of the Christmas season. Have a great week!

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

THE MORNING RUN: A soup recipe for stormy days us. Gage was also planning to come home to join in the fun and help put up the Christmas tree. The hockey game was canceled, basketball games were canceled, and everyone started pushing snow out of driveways and preparing to hunker down for the day. I decided it was a good day to watch football and not do much else.

Just when we thought we were going to have a nice, mild winter, December decided to hit us with full force last Friday night. We were in Larimore for basketball, and when we left to come home, the roads had gotten icy, the wind had whipped up and visibility was near zero at times. Normally, it’s about an hour and a half drive from Larimore to Langdon, and it took us over two hours that evening. We dropped Bernie off in Milton, and it took him 45 minutes to navigate the gravel to his house, which is about an 8-mile drive and normally only takes 10 minutes. The storm ruined all our Saturday plans. Greg’s brother, Brett, and his family were planning to come up to Langdon to watch Catelyn’s hockey game and then go out to eat with

Winter and stormy days always make me want to whip up a big batch of soup. Last weekend was no exception, but the soup ended up being tomato soup from a can served with grilled cheese sandwiches because I didn’t feel like leaving the house to get any ingredients for anything else. However, I have several go-to soup recipes that I make, and one of my favorites is an easy one for chicken tortilla soup. It’s also a healthier option as it’s broth based versus cheese based, so for those looking to avoid the extra holiday season pounds, it’s a great choice. Another favorite soup recipe I have is called cheeseburger soup, which is a bit misleading because it’s also chock full of veggies. Recently, the organization P.E.O. put together a cookbook called Daisy Delights, filled with recipes submitted by their members, one of which was my mother-in-law, Carol. I purchased several of the cookbooks, and as I was flipping through, I noticed two things. First, the cookbook

has been dedicated to Carol, who was a member of P.E.O. for 15 years, and several of her recipes are included in the cookbook. Second, I noticed that one of the recipes that she had submitted was for my cheeseburger soup recipe! It’s a great recipe that I’ve often shared with others, but instead of sharing it here, I would encourage you to purchase a Daisy Delights cookbook as this is a fundraiser for P.E.O. They are $20, and you can purchase them from any P.E.O. member or at a few local stores including The Perfect Blend and Langdon Community Drug. I noticed that Carol also included another recipe of mine called Favorite Rhubarb Dessert, and I have a funny story to go along with it. I have always loved rhubarb, and Carol did as well. One summer many years ago, I decided to make this rhubarb dessert at the farm. I brought all the ingredients out, chopped up some of Carol’s rhubarb, poured it in a pan and tossed it in the oven. About 20 minutes later, both Carol and I thought we smelled something burning. Sure enough, my dessert had boiled over, and the oven was on fire. We tossed in some baking soda, rescued the dessert, and proceeded to have a good laugh because Carol claimed she’d been wanting to get a new oven anyway! Word to the wise, if you make that recipe, use a deep pan!

soup! Chicken Tortilla Soup 1 large onion, chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp butter 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp all purpose flour 4 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cans (14 ½ oz) no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 oz) no salt added tomato sauce 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies 1 Tbsp dried oregano 2 tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp pepper

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro Crushed tortilla chips Shredded cheddar cheese In a large pot, saute the onion and green onions in butter until tender. Add garlic; saute 2 minutes longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chilies, oregano, cumin and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add chicken and cilantro; heat through. For each serving, place a few crushed chips in a soup bowl. Top with soup and cheese and more chips.

Well, I guess winter is here, and it’s time to hunker down and make some

Musings from Munich: Almost front page the roof, a lot of things are going on in this small community that we should probably talk about.

So last week, I was gunning for front page placement, but I forgot…I’m only from Munich. So here we are just sending a shoutout from page 8. As grain is being put up at the elevators and hauled down to where the magic happens and prices jump through

First off, another reason I could not be a farmer…land auctions. How in the world do those happen without it turning into a fist fight is something I will never understand. It is usually inherited land, but there are so many concepts of screwing thy neighbor and thy person that has worked it for years. It just feels dirty. Obviously, the first two reasons I could never be a farmer I’ve talked about before being 1) having your lunch beside you all morning and having the disciple to not eat it until lunchtime and 2) living in debt for 362 days a year - to get paid then pay bills then get another operating loan for the new year. It takes a special breed, and I’m not that special, so I will just tip my hat to y’all.

Secondly, snow plows are finally coming out and being useful. This once in a lifetime weather pattern we are experiencing has everyone guessing what will happen next. Mikey got his blade put on with the help of a bunch of suckers, and I’m excited to see it in action. I have strategically parked Shaniqua in the only snow bank in my backyard, and to this day, it is still the only reliable starter in a blizzard. Jordan has his mini skid steer ready to roll, and I usually look through my porch window as he plays around in the snow….but none is here yet. It’s almost getting a little depressing to have the cold now with no snow. Christmas lights are going up at the speed of well….light. North Prairie Ag entered into the contest with eight of the brightest damn lights a city has ever seen. I was pleasantly surprised while driving through our one blizzard

this year when I saw those lights were guiding me home. Eric McArthur is waiting for the last second before he brings out his secret weapon to place in the Christmas light competition on Saturday...but it won’t work. The 7th Annual Christmas light contest starts at 6 p.m. and runs to 9 p.m. this Saturday. Scorecards can be picked up at the Munich Bar and dropped off there before 9 p.m. before the new champion is crowned. And finally, Class B basketball games are in full swing right now. There is nothing better than sitting in the Munich gym, Edmore gym, and even the

Langdon gym, cheering on our guys and gals in their quest of a state championship this year. I wanted to post something that you can cut out and place on your fridge, and since I know you do that with my article, how about I throw this up there. Have a great week, and get in the Christmas Spirit! 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.”

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Pembilier Nursing Center update: Christmas shop By Heather Duerre

To fill our PNC “store” with lots of merchandise that would excite even the grinchiest of people, we asked the community for donations. It didn’t take long before the goods were rolling in, and our storage started to fill up. Donations of quilts, money, décor, clothing, jewelry, toys, etc. continued to pour in, and before we knew it, it was “shopping” day. We ended up converting our chapel into the PNC Resident Gift Shop. We lined the room with tables, and with the help of numerous staff, we had the store looking awesome!

Greetings from all of us at PNC! We had a very special event on Nov. 30 for our residents. If you read last week’s article (which I am sure you did…), then you already know that we had a gift shop set up for our residents to go “shopping.” The chapel was filled with tables and a huge variety of gifts for the residents to “buy” for their loved ones. When I go shopping, my husband claims that I get the “shopping finger.” Maybe some of you can relate… it happens when I get into a store and my “need” to buy stuff rears its ugly head. My pointing finger starts waving around pointing to all the things I want to buy. When this happens, it’s almost as if my pointing finger has a mind of its own, and it causes me to buy things I didn’t intend to buy. It gets even more out of control when there are good deals and slashed prices. Anyways, we at PNC did not want to deprive our residents from being able to activate their “shopping finger” before the holiday season, so we decided to set up a Christmas shop.

Since everything was free to the residents, I knew their “shopping fingers” would come out in full force. In order to avoid the chaos shopping fingers cause, we drew names and had a few residents at a time enter the store and go shopping. This also ensured none of the residents would be trampled once the store doors opened. Each resident was allowed to “buy” one item each time their name was called. That way we could avoid any “quickdraw McGraw” fingers that might grab

all the good stuff up at once. This would hopefully allow everyone to be able to get something they wanted. Some people’s shopping fingers are more dominant than others, so we tried our best to keep it fair and enjoyable for everyone. It was so much fun watching the residents’ shop at the store and fill their gift list for their loved ones. Giving gifts is one way many of us fill our hearts with joy as we see the faces of excitement from the receivers. It is one way we can show our love and appreciation for family and friends. This desire to give gifts doesn’t change as we age, but the opportunity to do so is often non-existent. We all know (at least I hope so…) that happiness does not come hidden in material goods. However, the giving of a gift to someone we love when it comes from an attitude of gratitude can bring us happiness.

By Rosemary Ames

When I think of a Collie, the immediate picture I see and think of is of the famous dog named Lassie! Lassie is probably one of the most famous dog characters from a book, movies and radio/tv that comes to mind. Anyone that was a child in the early 1940’s to present would be quite familiar about who that famous fictional dog character is. Lassie “Come Home”, a novel written by Eric Knight in 1940, was the first book written about the famous dog every household in America would come to love over the years. The first movie appearance of “Lassie Come Home” was in 1943, and a dog named Pal was the first dog to play the role of the fictional Lassie dog. It was in 1954 that the American Classic tv series “Lassie” debuted in American living rooms each week. Over the next 19 years and presently the descendants of the first Lassie dog character “Pal” have played the role of Lassie.

In 1943, the novel came to life with a movie called “Lassie Come Home” by MGM that starred Roddy McDowall and Elizabeth Taylor. The movie was a hit! MGM soon followed with sequels: Son of Lassie (1945) starring Peter Lawford and June Lockhart and Courage of Lassie starring Elizabeth Taylor. Also, a radio series called “The Lassie Radio Show” aired until 1949. From 1954-1973 was when the tv series was broadcasted, and Lassie resided on a farm with a young male master. From 1957-1964 Lassie was the Martin family dog, and her constant companion was young Timmy Martin. When the 11th season rolled around, Lassie’s companions then became the US Forest Service Rangers; she was on her own before the series ended and resided at a ranch for orphaned children. A second tv series ran in the 1980’s, and from 1997-1999 a Canadian production company by the name of Cinar, Inc. produced a new Lassie tv series for Animal Planet in the US and YTV in Canada. In 2005, there was a remake of the classic Lassie Come Home movie that starred Peter O’Toole and Samantha Morton. Some of the other tv series of Lass-

Cavalier County girls fundraise for 4-H Nationals trip

Maggie Iverson (pictured) and Rebecca Morstad are from Cavalier County. They held a bake sale at Langdon Community Drug on Tuesday to fundraise for their upcoming trip to 4-H Nationals in Denver, Colorado on Jan. 3-6. Donations will help cover registrations, transportation, meals, and lodging. The girls will compete as part of the Pierce County 4-H Horse Judging Team. Photo by Larry Stokke.

yet again that we live in a very generous and caring community that helps to enrich the lives of our residents’ time and time again. I hope that this season you can find some time to get your own “shopping finger” out and enjoy the thrill of finding a good deal!

Everyone’s imaginary carts were filled, and the smiles were endless as they rolled or walked out of the

Pet Corner: A Collie named Lassie In 1938, there was a short article written in the Saturday Evening Post that introduced readers to the dog character “Lassie.” In the novel, it talks about the depression era in England where the Collie named Lassie makes a lengthy journey to be united with her Yorkshire master after her family is forced to sell her for money.

“store.” We are now busy wrapping and getting the gifts prepared to be given. It’s hard to individually thank everyone who donated to make our store a smashing success, but please know that we are tremendously grateful for each one of you that contributed in some way. We were reminded

ie were also: Lassie’s Rescue Rangers, Lassie and The Spirit of Thunder Mountain, and The New Adventures of Lassie. As a child, I remember the Lassie tv show, movies of the later 80’s and early 90’s and the syndicated black and white tv version of Timmy and Lassie. I always thought Lassie was a sweet, fun and intelligent dog that any child or family would love as their constant canine companion. Anytime Lassie was on tv or on a made for tv movie, I was most definitely making it a point to watch and see what adventure Lassie was going to take us on. It was usually exciting. She always showed just how smart and clever she was by getting out of or escaping the situation she was in and be of help to her human companion. Over the course of this winter when you are looking for a good old classic movie with an adventure that stars a canine, look on the various streaming services of your choice and see if you can find that classic movie or even the first tv episode with her in it. I can’t wait to do this myself and take a jog down memory lane and reminisce about the adventures of Lassie! Rosemary Ames lives on a farm Northeast of Munich and helps her husband, Steven, with various farm duties. She has two adult girls, loves animals, likes to be outdoors in the summer, and enjoys taking care of her flowers and vegetable garden. She loves walking, reading, listening to music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Langdon Area Chamber announces Week One Christmas Cash Winner A Christmas Cash winner was drawn on the first try during Langdon’s annual giveaway, which was held on Saturday, Dec. 9. Kathy Skjervheim had the matching ticket to what was drawn by Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce’s 1st vice president, Courtney Krom and executive Director, Jessica Tull.

Kathy and her husband braved the multiple inches of snow, drove into town and hunkered down at Langdon Community Drug while they waited for the announcement. Week One’s prize was $500 in Langdon Bucks. The drawing was announced by Jake Kulland fans hosted on-air by Simmons Multimedia.

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Walhalla Building Center donates to Langdon Shriners

Community A Saints Shout Out

Celebrating the St. Alphonsus School’s Music Program By Carrie Hope students are introduced to the world of music through a carefully crafted curriculum. In the third grade, they embark on a musical journey with the recorder, learning the basics of wind instruments. The fourth graders then pick up the ukulele, adding strings to their list of musical skills. A significant milestone awaits our students in the fifth grade when they have the opportunity to join the school band. Our goal is to encourage all fifth graders to participate in the band throughout their academic year, allowing them to explore their musical potential.

Pictured are Darol Hoffman, owner of The Walhalla Building Center, and Brad Gustafson, with the 49ers Shrine in Langdon, accepting a check for $5,000. The Walhalla Building Center sponsors two races every year at the Devils Lake Speedway: the Golden Hammer Classic for Late Model Special and another for B Mod. They sell t-shirts, and all the sales go to a local charity. For 2023, the Walhalla Building Center chose 49ers Shrine Unit in Langdon. The donations the 49ers Shrine received go to help families in Cavalier and Pembina Counties with travel money to hospitals for their child to get the help they need. The Walhalla Building Center thanks everyone that supported the t-shirt fundraiser. The 49ers Shrine are always looking for new members, or if anyone would like to donate, send to 49ers Shrine c/o Dennis Hansel, P.O. Box 507, Langdon, ND 58249.

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As the proud principal of St. Alphonsus School, I am delighted to share our unwavering commitment to fostering musical talents among our students. At the heart of this commitment is our exceptional music teacher, Mrs. Becky Tollefson, whose dedication and passion have become equal with the vibrant melodies that fill our school halls. From vocal harmonies to the rhythmic beats of instruments, our music program has flourished over the years, thanks to Mrs. Tollefson’s tireless efforts. The significance of music education cannot be overstated, and we have seen the great impact it has made on our students. Starting from the early years, our

The commitment to musical education extends beyond the fifth grade, with sixth through eighth graders given the choice to continue their musical pursuits. These students participate in music classes twice a week, enhancing their understanding of musical theory and practice. In the higher grades, from sixth through eighth, our students have the chance to showcase their vocals through the school choir. This not only hones their singing abilities but also fosters a sense of teamwork, as they harmonize to create beautiful choral performances. Our music program is more than just an extracurricular activity; it is an integral part of our students’ development. Research consistently shows that exposure to music enhances cog-

nitive abilities, promotes discipline, and nurtures creativity. We are proud to provide a platform where these benefits are cultivated from an early age. As we reflect on the musical classes offered at St. Alphonsus School, we extend our deepest gratitude to Mrs. Becky Tollefson for her exceptional leadership in nurturing the musical talents of our students. Her unwavering dedication is an inspiration to us all, and we are fortunate to have her as an important part of our educational community. The melodies that resonate through our school serve as a testament to the importance of music education at St. Alphonsus School. We are committed to fostering a love for music that will not only enrich our students’ lives during their time with us but will also stay with them as they embark on their future endeavors. The harmony we create today echoes into the future, shaping well-rounded individuals who appreciate the beauty and power of music. 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.

Devils Lake Community Orchestra schedules winter concert The Devils Lake Community Orchestra will hold its winter concert on Sunday, Dec. 17. The concert will be held at Lake Region State College’s Robert Fawcett Auditorium at 2 p.m. ‘Snowstorm’ is the theme. It’s a set of nine pieces that depict a journey through life. The first half of the concert will focus on the nine pieces of the journey while the second half of the concert will include traditional holiday favorites. A silent auction and bake sale will be held before the show and during intermission. Proceeds will support the orchestra and music scholarships for students.

Grades kindergarten through grade 2 perform at the St. Alphonsus School Christmas Concert on Dec. 6. Submitted photo.

Leave more than a gift under the tree

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County either toys or clothes (that includes both growing taller as well as wider – ha!).

I don’t even want to tell you what I just found behind the couch. I swear I just vacuumed back there, but it must have been a little longer than I thought. It brings to mind the fact that it’s time for me to purge our house again so it’s easier to keep clean. There have been many times over the years where I realize that we just don’t need all of what we have. Either times have changed and we no longer use the item, or we have outgrown

It’s not always easy to be able to let things go. I read a book called “Keep the Memories, Not the Stuff” by Jeannine Bryant. She owns a company that helps people transition out of their homes when they are ready to downsize. People often attach emotion to the items that they have, but really, it’s the memory they want to keep, not necessarily the item itself. One technique she just said she used with her children is the 10-minute purge technique. She gives each child a basket and tells them they have 10 minutes to fill it with things they no longer use. What a genius idea! It’s not something that takes all day; it gets a basket full of belongings out of the house, and everyone can move on about their day with already something being accomplished. I haven’t implemented the 10-minute

technique, but there are things that take place in my house that are helpful. One of the best things that I ever implemented is the idea that Santa not only drops toys off at Christmas but also picks them up. There is an air of excitement that comes with Santa coming to the house to leave surprises under the tree. This is also a great opportunity to talk your kids into filling a giant Santa sack with toys, games, and books that they no longer use and leaving it under the tree the night of Christmas Eve for Santa to pick up so other children can have toys as well. Filling it up in the weeks ahead, putting a label on it that says “To Santa: for all the other kids” is a great way to teach your child the art of keeping the house cleared of unneeded clutter as well as teaching them what the holiday season is all about. Santa takes the large bag or bags from under the tree and leaves newly wrapped presents for everyone before he leaves. The magic of it all adds to the experience. Just make

sure Santa takes care of the bag until the items can get to the new owners, or that magic might be lost. It’s beneficial if we use this main concept as adults, as well. Sometimes people do their fall cleaning or spring cleaning and include their purging during that time, but this time of year can work just as well. There is often a lot of life left in items we have, and someone else could benefit from them. If we consider choosing the holiday season as a time to purge, we not only clear out unused items; we also make room for decorations and gifts we may acquire. There are many benefits of this for not only ourselves but for those that will now have new treasures of their own.

If you would like to discuss the book with me or are looking for other ways to help with the clearing of items to lighten the load of home changes, feel free to give me a call at the NDSU Extension office in Cavalier County (256-2560). You can also always email (katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu) or stop in to our office at the Cavalier County Courthouse to visit. Now, if I could only be more organized to get the bags and boxes out of the house in a timelier manner… Even though we are a little past the unknown magic of Santa, maybe leaving more than a gift under the tree this season will still work? Willing to help me out here, Santa?...

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Prairie Fare: Inspire your menus with ruby red cranberries Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C.

By Julie Garden Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist blueberries, and share genetics with rhododendrons, a flowering plant. Cranberries, like many other fruits, are a good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant nutrient, meaning that it helps protect cells throughout our body from damage. Antioxidants may play a role in the functioning of our immune system and may reduce risk for several diseases, including cancer and heart disease.

I bought a garland of fake popcorn and cranberries a couple years ago. It reminded me of a party I attended as a kid, when we strung popcorn and cranberries on string to make holiday décor. We wrapped the garland around a staircase. We also pulled taffy that day. I probably still have scars from the hot mixture, but it was fun. Cranberries are widely used in menus at the end of the year, especially as a side dish for turkey dinners. Cranberries are primarily harvested in the fall. Besides fresh berries, we can buy cranberries in various forms all year. They include dried sweetened berries, cranberry jellies and juice. Cranberries grow on low bushes or vines primarily in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington state. Canada and Chile also produce these tart berries. Cranberries are in the same plant family as their sweeter cousins, the

Cranberries get their rosy red color from pigments (natural colorants) called “anthocyanins.” These pigments are believed to be responsible for many health benefits. In acidic fruits, like cranberries, they are red. Anthocyanins are blue in blueberries. Beneficial phytochemicals (natural plant chemicals) are part of the reason we in nutrition advise consuming more fruits and vegetables of all types. Fruits also add texture, color and flavor to food. Indigenous tribes in North America recognized the benefits of cranberries as a valuable food source centuries ago. Many indigenous tribes made pemmican, which helped sustain them nutritionally throughout the year. Pemmican was made by combining dried meat from bison, deer or elk, dried fish such as salmon, or other protein sources with cranberries and tallow (a fat source). Pemmican was an energy-dense portable food. Some tribes used cornmeal instead of meat. Pemmican could be eaten “as is” or used as the base for meals when it was combined with other foods and cooked to make soups or stews. Some

current commercial products inspired by pemmican are made in the form of bars and sticks in South Dakota. Earlier populations recognized the medicinal properties of cranberries. Indigenous populations used cranberries to help treat kidney and bladder disease. Settlers from England used cranberries as a remedy for scurvy (vitamin C deficiency disease) and other ailments. Perhaps the most notable and well-studied potential health benefit is the link of cranberries to reducing the risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs). While cranberries do not necessarily “treat” an existing UTI, the anthocyanins have antibacterial properties to protect you from UTIs. The natural components in cranberries prevent bacteria from adhering to our urinary tract. In other words, having a glass of cranberry juice may help normalize the natural bacteria in our bodies, while providing hydration and other nutrients. Cranberries are quite tart compared to many other berries. Try some dried sweetened cranberries on salads, or add dried cranberries to a trail mix or granola bar recipe. Cranberries can be used to make relish, cakes, cookies, breads, sauces, pie, salad, cocktails and many other recipes. Have you ever made chutney? Chutney is a cross between relish and jelly. Cranberries add color, tartness and flavor. Try spooning cranberry chutney over cream cheese and serve with crackers, or serve as a condiment

with roasted poultry, ham or beef. This recipe for home-canned chutney was developed at the National Center for Home Food Preservation. Follow the directions closely for a safe homecanned product. Learn about home canning, including how water-bath can, at www.ag.ndsu.edu/food. Navi-

air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed. Wipe rim of jars with a dampened clean paper towel and apply two-piece metal canning lids. Process in a boiling water canner according to your altitude. Process 10 minutes at altitudes of 0 to 1,000 feet, 15 minutes at altitudes of 1,001 to 6,000 feet, or 20 minutes at altitudes above 6,000 feet. Note: You can add additional spices (cloves, dry mustard, cayenne pepper) to taste during the simmering time. Makes eight half-pint jars.

gate to “Food Preservation” to learn more. Cranberry Orange Chutney (for Canning) 24 ounces fresh whole cranberries 2 cups chopped white onion 2 cups golden raisins 1½ cups white sugar 1½ cups packed brown sugar 2 cups white distilled vinegar (5%) 1 cup orange juice 4 teaspoons peeled, grated fresh ginger 3 sticks cinnamon Wash and rinse half-pint canning jars, and keep hot until ready to use. Prepare lids according to the manufacturer’s directions. Rinse cranberries well. Combine all ingredients in a large Dutch oven on a stovetop. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until cranberries are tender. Stir often to prevent scorching. Remove cinnamon sticks and discard. Fill the hot chutney into clean, hot half-pint jars, leaving ½-inch headspace. Remove

Note from Julie: If you are feeling crafty, you could add a fabric circle to the top of the sealed jar, top with the screw band and tie with a ribbon for a homemade gift. Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that may help protect cells throughout our body from damage. Pixabay photo.

Praire Doc Perspectives Urinalysis in patient care By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D.

Urinalysis, or testing of the urine, has ancient origins dating back to the time of Hippocrates and beyond. Although we have evolved in our methodology of studying the urine and our

understanding of the meaning of its characteristics, we do still rely on urinalysis in making clinical diagnoses frequently in medicine.

ing at urine sediment under a microscope. What might we be looking for when we ask our patients to provide a urine sample?

In centuries past, the tools of urinalysis were blunt and primarily involved human senses of sight, smell, and taste (yes, taste). Ancient physicians noted that sediment in the urine often correlated with fever, the sediment in question probably being white blood cells. Bubbles in the urine might portend kidney disease, which we know to be true if the bubbles are caused by excessive protein in the urine. And diabetes mellitus was generally known to be present in cases of excessive, sweet tasting urine. In modern laboratories, we test urine using chemical assays and by look-

Red blood cells can be present in a variety of conditions, including trauma to the urinary tract such as from infection or kidney stones, tumors of the urologic tract, and diseases affecting the microscopic structures of the kidney, among other things. White blood cells are more specific to urinary tract infection, though they can be seen in some other types of kidney injury as well. We look routinely for protein in the urine of patients with diabetes or known kidney disease. Protein in the urine is typically the first sign of

kidney damage from chronic diseases like diabetes. And the amount of protein in the urine of a patient with chronic kidney disease can help us understand prognosis and whether

certain medications are working. Glucose is found in the urine if a person has very high blood glucose (or if they are taking certain medications). Nu-

merous other chemical tests of the urine can help us to diagnose selective medical conditions. As a physician in the modern era, luckily I have never tasted my patients’ urine like Hippocrates and his cohorts would have. But I do use urinalysis every day to help me diagnose and care for my patients. Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices internal medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show providing health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

Dakota Gardener: Gifts for gardeners of all ages A gardening-inspired gift might be just what you’re looking for this holiday season. By Esther McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension

Madeleine, your Gen Z niece, is jungle scaping her apartment with tropical houseplants. She struggles with watering and occasionally overwaters a plant. Before she gives up her newfound hobby, give her a plant moisture meter. This is a probe that is inserted directly into the potting soil. Some moisture meters come with a guide that lists houseplants and their preferred moisture level. Twelve-year-old Zack is really into na-

The holiday season is upon us. Do you struggle to find the right gift for loved ones and friends? Do you wander aimlessly in the mall hoping that something will catch your eye? While we can’t help you with your basement-dwelling, video game obsessed nephew, Dakota Gardener is here to provide a carefully curated collection of gifts for gardeners of all ages and abilities. Your mother, whom is a little slow to standup from a kneeling position, may appreciate a folding garden kneeler bench. This is a kneeling pad on steroids! The foam padding cushions the knees but the best feature is the side arms that help push you to a standing position. This multifunctional object can then be flipped over to serve as a bench for sitting in the garden. The garden kneeler bench folds for easy storage. Your brother, Matt, is new to vegetable gardening and is having a hard time keeping up with the weeds in between rows. Give him a stirrup hoe. Built differently than a standard hoe, the steel blade is shaped like a hollow rectangle. The blade oscillates and cuts the weed’s roots just below the soil’s surface. Best of all, the stirrup hoe will cut on both the push and the pull strokes. Admittedly, long-handled tools are hard to wrap but a nice bow may suffice.

ture and critters. Encourage his ecological bent by buying him an indoor worm composter. Vermicomposting can be done indoors when your outdoor compost pile is frozen solid. Prepare the worm bedding with a mix of kitchen waste and brown material (dry leaves or paper). Composting worms are ordered separately and can only

be shipped when temperatures are above a certain threshold. Your best friend, Carolyn, has an irreverent sense of humor and wears casual clothes. Gardening T-shirts have exploded in popularity and have an amazing array of slogans that can fit any gardener. My favorite gardening t-shirt states, “Sometimes I wet my plants.” If you think that’s a little crass, you can buy Carolyn a shirt that reads, “Plant Lady”. Don’t forget to buy yourself a gift. Who isn’t guilty of buying items for themselves as they shop for others? If you are into growing and cooking with herbs, check out the specially designed herb scissors. They have multiple blades for quickly mincing herbs. One of my favorite gifts to give are metal gardening labels. People frequently forget the names of their plants. Not only do the labels serve as a reminder, they also help turn your garden into a miniature botanical garden. Happy Holidays!

A gift to make gardening easier might be the perfect gift for you or a loved one this holiday season. NDSU photo.

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From the Pastor's Desk:

Fr. Kurtis Gunwall, Pastor at St. Alphonsus, Langdon, and St. Edward, Nekoma to share an Advent hymn each week. I found two powerful hymns that focus on different aspects of this season of preparation, songs that people might recognize. They are “On Jordan’s Bank” and “O Come Divine Messiah.” Then I took a break to attend the Langdon Community Band Holiday Concert at the Roxy Theater on Monday night. The concert inspired me in another way as I sat listening to the collection of Christmas and holiday inspired songs. So this week, I share this collection of thoughts regarding music, the Christian faith, and Advent. Since these seasons are filled with music, my thoughts began with a plan

•St. Augustine of Hippo is reputed to have said that “music is prayer twice.” We pray with the words we use, and

we pray with our bodies to make the music. That is a beautiful description of music and how it can be prayer. •Scriptures refer to music often. The “psalms” are “songs”; there are “canticles” in the Old and New Testaments, and these songs were a part of the culture and the faith of the people. The letters of the New Testament incorporate a number of early Christian hymns. •Calvin Miller wrote a poetic prose trilogy: The Singer, The Song, and The Finale based on the Gospel, the Acts of the Apostles, and Revelation. Composing words, he emphasized the imagery of music in the Good News.

That struck me deeply as a young college student (who didn’t particularly care for poetry) but was deeply in love with our Lord Jesus. •God is revealed in Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. These three characteristics cannot really be separated when referring to God. What is True, is Good, and is Beautiful. Good and true music (not just noise or works intended to distress the senses) is usually recognized across times and cultures as beautiful or powerful. Music can evoke many feelings, and in this season, the 3rd weekend of Advent is named Gaudete Sunday because we are drawn to Rejoice - the

Randy H. Thomas

A memorial service was held December 14, 2023, in Langdon, N.D., for Randy H. Thomas, 70, of Osnabrock, N.D., who passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Osnabrock. Randy Herbert Thomas was born April 23, 1953, in Ortonville, Minn., to Herbert and Carol (Bohlman) Thomas. He grew up and attended school in Ortonville, graduating in 1971. He continued his education at Canby Vocational and Technical College studying agronomy. Randy married Lorene Schlieman in 1971, and they had four children together. They lived in Appleton, Minn., where Randy worked at the elevator before moving to Leonard, N.D., in 1974. In Leonard, Ran-

Lord Jesus is near. It is a call to Joy, not just a birthday party, but more importantly to prepare our hearts to receive Jesus today and the joyful expectation to be with Jesus soon. As I encouraged our parishioners recently, it is not about the unknown “end of the world” encounter with Jesus but about our definite “end of my life” face-to-face with Jesus that we each will have one day. So to prepare in this holy season, I invite you to listen to/sing “On Jordan’s Bank,” read the opening chapter of the Gospels of John and of Mark, and ask God to prepare your heart to encounter Jesus today! Prepare the Way of the Lord! Marana tha! dy worked at Woods Elevator. Randy married Claudia Johanson on September 26, 1992. They made their home in Osnabrock, N.D., where Randy worked at Harvest States before he retired. Randy liked fishing, hunting, horses, camping, and going to the lake. He also enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was a proud Papa who loved to hear about the grandkids’ accomplishments. He was a member of Langdon Eagles Aerie #3454 and was very involved in the Dovre Lutheran Church in Osnabrock. He and Claudia helped at the church however they could. Randy will be remembered for his generous nature. He was always willing to help someone in need. Randy was a known prankster and an honest, hardworking man. He was loved and will be missed by many. Surviving Randy are his children: Eric (Mandy) of Fargo, N.D., Jennifer of West Fargo, N.D., Miles of Fargo, N.D., and Benjamin (Sherry Huse) of Fargo, N.D.; six grandchildren: Kinzie(Ethan Merrill),Tyler, Jadyn, Myah, Michael, Alex; and his sister, Kelly (Clark) Mastel. He was preceded in death by wife Claudia, son Miles, his parents, and sister Cheryl Mangel. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

Langdon Area Ministerial Association Christmas Service Schedule Emmanuel Evangelical Church, 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve New Hope Fellowship, 11 a.m. on Christmas Eve Morning Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve Presbyterian Church of Langdon, 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve Salem Bible Church (Munich), 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve St Alphonsus Catholic Church, 4:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve; 10:30 a.m. on Christmas Day United Lutheran Church, 3:00 p.m. (Contemporary) and 5:00 p.m. (Traditional) on Christmas Eve United Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 10:30 a.m. on Christmas Day

The Borderland Press Cont’d. From Page A1 The New Year will bring changes to the Munich Grocery Store Zimmer praised manager Jackie Albrecht for her work in the store, saying she does a great job. The board wants to keep her around as long as possible. The self-serve system was installed two weeks ago, and Albrecht is providing training on the system to regular customers when they come in to shop. Current store hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The grant is also helping add more security cameras, and it tracks who is in the store by the entry system. The extra layer of security is an attempt to thwart theft. If the store can save money and increase customers, Zimmer thinks inventory and options could be increased, “If we could get a few more customers, maybe people are home in the evenings cooking supper and they’ll be able to come up and get milk and what they need. It will help the bottom line of the store to be able to stay open longer.” Zimmer recognizes that change is hard, and he knows there will be naysayers. He hopes a longer transition will help. He said things will likely stay the same until middle to late spring in an effort to get everyone comfortable with the system. Memberships will be available after the first of the year. Current shareholders with keys will be able to use those through the end of the year, but after Jan. 1, those keys will not work.

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Walhalla Senior Meals Menu

Cavalier County Senior Menu

Monday, Dec. 18 Cranberry Chicken•Rice Pilaf•Steamed Broccoli•Tropical Fruit

EBT/SNAP accepted.

Tuesday, Dec. 19 Taco Salad•Fruit•WW Bread Wednesday, Dec. 20 Pork Chop in Mushroom Gravy•Mashed Potatoes•Carrots•Grapes Thursday, Dec. 21 Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce•Romaine Salad•Peas•Applesauce•WW Breadstick Friday, Dec 22 BBQ Ribs•Sweet Potatoes•Roasted Brussel Sprouts•Peaches This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Dec. 18 Salisbury Steak/Mashed Potatoes/ Glazed Carrots/Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, Dec. 19 Lemon Pepper Fish/Wild Rice/ Broccoli/Fruit Wednesday, Dec. 20 Turkey/Dressing/Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Corn/Cranberries/Ice Cream Thursday, Dec. 21 Spaghetti/Meat Sauce/Garlic Toast/Side Salad/Fruit Friday, Dec. 22 Chicken Cordon Bleu/Cheesy Hashbrowns/Brussel Sprouts/Fruit

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.

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Foggy dog walk Jeremy Ratliff snapped these photos in Cavalier while out walking his dog on Sunday night.

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Dakota Datebook Bulb Thieves “It’s not like the good old days.” This is a common phrase, repeated especially by those old enough to remember those golden ages. But in every age, there is a little bit of scandal. In 1967, Minot had a rash of episodes in which thieves roamed the streets. Within just a few days, the Minot daily news reported on the many thefts, which included electronics, clothing, accessories, and more. On this day, the paper listed some of the treasures that were taken. The treasures that the robbers took included a white gold woman’s wedding ring from the Arrowhead Jewelry which was priced at $75, a spare tire and wheel from a 1959 station wagon, miscellaneous clothing, and… Christmas lights. Monday reports stated that other light-thieves actually unscrewed about 20 bulbs “of various colors” from the home of Marvin Mattern, and about twelve were taken from the G. Harstad residence. Still more were reported as taken from the house of Mrs. Joe Schiff. Christmas lights were reported as stolen from three other homes over the previous weekend. Mrs. Lynn Aaas reported a 15-light string was taken from the front of her home, while Mrs. Lloyd Kirkeide said that about 20 of her bulbs had also been unscrewed and taken away. Boys were reported stealing from the residence of Mrs. Raymond M. Goosen, who, according to the paper, had one of the little thieves in custody. Other pranks and mischief afoot also involved youth. One woman found that her garbage had been dumped out across her lawn. Another woman spotted boys putting check blanks into her trashcan. Still another resident reported seeing a group of boys playing on a city truck. It was soon after reported that the police caught up to some of these troublemakers. Four boys between the ages of 14 and 16 were charged with “weekend entry of a van,” where they took so much “loot” that they had stolen over one thousand dollars-worth. They moved all of their ill-gotten gains to the house of one of the 16-yearolds, when his parents were absent. This little gang wasn’t responsible for everything that had been reported as stolen. A lot of burglaries had been reported. In this same timespan, Minot had even had an armed robbery reported, the first the city had seen since August, 1963. Yet, when the four boys were arrested, the police stated they cleared up a number of other thefts in the city. A “detailed listing by police of the recovered loot filled several pages.” With or without the Christmas lights, it was an early Christmas present for police officers when they found this group and their stash of stolen goods. Written by Sarah Walker “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from the North Dakota Humanities Council. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic.org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic.org.

WINTER SPORTS

Eagles girls even their record at 2-2 with district wins over Cavalier, DVE By Jake Kulland

NB defense forces 73 turnovers combined in both victories The North Border Eagles began their all new District 3 schedule when they played two road games at Cavalier on Dec. 5 and in Drayton on Dec. 7. The Eagles notched two impressive wins over the Tornadoes 44-23 then beating the DVE Titans 55-31. The wins evened North Border's record at 2-2 overall. They played Hatton-Northwood in Walhalla on Dec. 14 then will travel to Larimore on Dec. 15. The Eagles will have their last game before the Christmas break at Park River-Fordville-Lankin on Dec. 19. In their two wins, North Border got 10 points in the first half from both Jenna Fraser and Taelyn Dunnigan, as the Eagles sprinted out to a 26-4

lead over Cavalier. Fraser would finish with 19 points and Dunnigan 14. The Tornadoes were led by Anja Schlucter with six points in the loss.

North Border -- Jenna Fraser 20, Katie Volk 14, Taelyn Dunnigan 8, Keira Moore 8, Jaelyn Johnson 3, Sadie Snyder 2

Drayton-Valley-Edinburg -- Easton Larson 12, Greta Burrell 6, Hailey Berg 6, Brooke Gullickson 3, Jacey Nelson 3, Alyssa Hoyles 1

Keira Moore, Co-Player of the Game, lays in a layup for two points in the win over DVE. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Sadie Snyder drops in a bucket to add to the Eagles' win over DVE in Drayton on Dec. 7. Photo by Larry Stokke.

NORTH BORDER 55, DRAYTON-VALLEY-EDINBURG 31 NB --14 8 13 20 -- 55 DVE -- 7 9 5 10 -- 31

Playing at Drayton-Valley-Edinburg, the Eagles girls got off to a great start, leading 14-7 after the first quarter. With just a six-point advantage going into the third, North Border played fantastic defense, outscoring the Titans 33-15 to clinch the win. Fraser had 20 points to lead the team again in scoring, and Katie Volk, who had been bothered by foul trouble most of the night, scored nine points in the fourth quarter and ended with 14. Keira Moore had a near triple double in rebounds, assists and steals. Moore delivered several long passes to Fraser, which turned into easy layups. Defense was huge for the Eagles in both wins. They forced 35 turnovers against Cavalier and 38 versus Drayton-Valley-Edinburg.

Jenna Fraser had a 20 point game in Drayton on Dec. 7 when the Eagles were victorious over the Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

NORTH BORDER 44, CAVALIER 23 NB --7 19 8 10 -- 44 C --0 4 10 9 -- 23 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 19, Taelyn Dunnigan 14, Katie Volk 5, Jaelyn Johnson 4, Keira Moore 2 Cavalier -- Anja Schlucter 6, Delaney Denault 5, Graesen Helgoe 2, Colbie Furtenau 2, Gracie Thorlakson 2, Jalynn Stegman 2, Sara Jensen 2, Emersen Helgoe 2

Jaelyn Johnson gets fouled driving to the hoop. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Taelyn Dunnigan drains a long 2 point shot in Drayton. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Katie Volk was Co-Player of the Game and had a 14 point game winning over DVE in Drayton. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jake’s Take on Sports fective after the 2024 graduation in the spring. While we are not going to get into the reasons for that here, that decision meant the last two games in the Edmore gym would be held before Christmas. We are going to devote this entire column this week to some great times we have had broadcasting in Edmore in our perch just behind the scorer’s table.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor “Final Final” games to be played at the Edmore gym; School to close in the spring Many people have not been looking forward to the dates of Dec. 15 and Dec. 21, but they have arrived. Those are the dates for the last boys varsity and last girls varsity high school basketball games to ever be held at the Edmore gymnasium. A couple of months back, the Edmore School Board voted to close the school, ef-

So many memories flash through my brain as I think back to the dozens of games we have broadcast from there. I go all the way back to every team that Edmore was ever involved with. Let’s run them down: Edmore Vikings (Boys Basketball) Edmore Viqueens (Girls Basketball) Tri-County Rebels (A co-op with Adams, Milton and Osnabrock) Adams-Edmore Prowlers Lakota-Adams-Edmore Raiders Lakota-Edmore Raiders Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals We think about the great players that went through in the time that we were involved - the Arneson boys and girls,

Shawn Nygaard, Buck Johnson, Sarah Newgard, the Holmen girls, all three Freije sisters, the Hammers, right up to Rayce Worley today. Yes, I am certain I am missing about 3,000 names, and remember, the likes of Brent Viger and Doug Freije, et al, were before my time. I also will never forget the awesome coaches I had the pleasure to cover and work with: the great Jerry Strahm, KO Arneson, Rick Jacobson, Pete Dobitz, Josh Worley, John Pretzer, Duane Connell, and, of course, Brandy George. Looking over most of these coaches was Dave Schneider as superintendent, who was as devoted to the Edmore school as anyone I have met for any school before or after. Dave was so dedicated to doing the Edmore school report on KNDK 1080 that he once did it from his vehicle high above the ground on a service station lift while getting his tires changed (true story!). While we are on the subject of Edmore sports stories, the baseball diamond

there was the site of the coldest baseball game I have ever broadcast. The field faces the north, and that day in April the temperature was 32 degrees with a stiff 20 mile an hour wind. I was so cold and rigid after the game, which was Edmore versus Munich by the way, that I needed help getting out of my broadcast chair because I had stiffened up to the point I couldn’t move. The game was so cold that umpire Tom Perius had to have a player start his car afterwards, because he couldn’t close his hand to grasp the keys. So, so many great stories I could tell if there was more time and space (I could tell many stories about postgame shows at the old Kunkel’s watering hole, but they most likely shouldn’t be put in print). I’m sure many of our readers have some great memories of the Edmore gym (if you have some, send them to us!), which sadly will become a great memory in less than a week. Though we have heard that the Cardinals

may still practice there in the future, which would be fantastic to see it go on in some shape or form, this will be it for the Vikings, Viqueens, Rebels, Prowlers, Raiders and Cardinals (next school year, it will be back to the Langdon-Munich Cardinals). We thank the current administration, Frank Schill and Diane Martinson, for treating us like family when we’ve come down there the last several years to work games and to previous admins for doing the same. I’ve always loved broadcasting from Edmore and will miss it dearly in the future. Thanks to the community as well, as I’m happy to say I have had and will have many lifelong friends from the Edmore area, and even maybe some long lost family members (now that’s another story entirely, haha)! We ask everyone who is able to get down and witness these last two games in person, as history will be made, and it will be your last chance to catch a game on either Dec. 15, Dec. 21 , or both. We will see ya there. “See ya!” next week!

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Sophomore Swanson hits game winning 3-pointer with 6.5 seconds left By Jake Kulland

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball team is hoping for a nice year this season. They have been ranked in the latest Class B boys basketball poll as ninth in North Dakota. They played their first game of the season against a greatly undervalued Warwick team on Dec. 11 and came back from 12 points down to win the game 61-60 on the road. The win should help develop some confidence going forward. The Cards will play their last ever game at home in the Edmore gym versus Hatton-Northwood on Dec. 15 then travel to Northern Cass in their last game before the Christmas break on Dec. 18. The Cardinals will not play a home game in Langdon until Jan. 8 versus Nelson County. Against the Warriors at Warwick, the teams matched each other big basket for big basket in the first quarter. Jayden Lee hit two 3-pointers in the first frame. Warwick junior Elijah Feather was on fire in the first half, scoring 20 of his game high 29 points, giving Warwick the lead 36-26 at the intermission. They would build that lead to 12 in the third quarter, 41-29, before the Cards would go on a 12-0 run to tie it with Nick Kingzett scoring eight points in the third. The Warriors would build a nine-point lead back in the fourth, but Cody Amble came up with two huge 3-point plays that set up a dagger

Jayden Lee drained 3-three point shots in the Cards' win over Warwick. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Rayce Worley gets a shot to drop over the outstretched hand of a Warwick Warrier. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Levi Swanson drains a 3-point shot with 6.5 seconds left in the game against Warwick giving the Cards a 1 point win on Dec. 11 in Warwick. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cody Amble lays in a left handed layup and finished the night with 14 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Nick Kingzett makes a basket shooting over two Warriors in the Cards' exciting win. Photo by Larry Stokke.

3-pointer from the right corner by Levi Swanson with 6.5 seconds left to give Langdon-Edmore-Munich the win. The Cards won despite going 9 for 20 from the free throw line, including just 2 for 10 in the first half. Amble led the team with 14 points, while Kingzett, Lee and Swanson each had 10. Rayce Worley had 11 rebounds on the night, and Kingzett pulled down nine. Kingzett and Tanner McDonald both had five assists, and Amble had four

steals. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 61, WARWICK 60 LEM -- 15 11 20 15 -- 61 W -- 17 19 14 10 -- 60 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Cody Amble 14, Nick Kingzett 10, Levi Swanson 10, Jayden Lee 10, Rayce Worley 9, Tanner McDonald 8 Warwick -- Elijah Feather 29, Randall Pearson 12, Dalton Joramo 9, Mar-

cus Joramo 6, Monty Redfox 2, Evan Black 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 36 (Worley 11, Kingzett 9); W: 39 Assists -- LEM: 17 (Kingzett, McDonald 5); W: 7 Steals -- LEM: 9 (Amble 4); W: 9 Turnovers -- LEM: 15; W: 16 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 24/59 (41%); W: 25/55 (45%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 9/20 (45%); W: 5/11 (45%)

Lady Cards stay unbeaten with strong wins at NC, Larimore By Jake Kulland

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team continued to battle some adversity with injuries, as they played their latest two games at McVille versus Dakota Prairie on Dec. 5 then at Larimore on Dec. 7. The Lady Cards came away with a 6121 over the Chargers and another win over the Polar Bears, 63-25. The wins put the top-ranked Cardinals record at 4-0 on the year. They were to host Central Cass on Dec. 9, but bad weather forced that game to be postponed to Jan. 2 in Langdon. The Cards played at Benson County in Maddock on Dec. 14 then will host Cavalier in Langdon on Dec. 16. They will have their last game before the Christmas break at home versus Warwick on Dec. 22 in what will be the last varsity basketball game played at the Edmore gym. The school is closing in the spring. Langdon-Edmore-Munich was still without one of their main players in All-Region guard Jaya Henderson when they played their latest two contests, but they did welcome senior Heavenly Janis back to the lineup. Henderson is still recovering from am ankle injury suffered in practice. The Cards toyed with Nelson County in the first half then clamped down the defense in the second, holding the Chargers to just three points. Mer-

edith Romfo led the scoring for the Lady Cards with 23 points including two 3-pointers. Jalynn Swanson added 14 points and Cora Badding 12. Romfo and Swanson each had eight rebounds, and Swanson also dished out six assists. Romfo came away with six steals. Against Larimore, defense was again the name of the game. Langdon-Edmore-Munich outscored the Polar Bears 20-2 in the third quarter in the blowout win. Cora Badding had a big night for the Cards in this one with 24 points on 10 of 19 shooting. Romfo had 12 points, and Swanson 12. Aubrey Badding, who has had a great start passing the ball this season, led the team with seven assists. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 61, NELSON COUNTY 21 LEM --21 18 16 6 -- 61 NC -- 9 9 2 1 -- 21 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Meredith Romfo 23, Jalynn Swanson 14, Cora Badding 12, Aubrey Badding 5, Avery Lorenz 5, Mikaela Olson 2 Nelson County -- Brandi Lippert 6, Mya Luerhing 5, Kenley Blasey 5, Navaeh Huso 2, Sydnee Johnston 2, Bailey Flaagen 1 Rebounds -- LEM: 35 (Swanson 8,

Romfo 8, A. Badding 6); NC: 24 Assists -- LEM: 16 (Swanson 6, C. Badding 3, A. Badding 3); NC: 4 Steals -- LEM: 20 (Romfo 6); NC: 5 Turnovers -- LEM: 10; NC: 29 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 26-53 (49.1%); NC: 8/28 (21.1%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 8/15 (40.0%); NC: 1/2 (50%) LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 63, LARIMORE 25 LEM -- 15 20 20 8 -- 63 L -- 8 7 2 7 -- 25 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Cora Badding 24, Meredith Romfo 12, Jalynn Swanson 11, Heavenly Janis 8, Aubrey Badding 6, Avery Lorenz 2 Larimore -- Alli Larson 7, Jenna Johnson 5, Chloe Aamodt 3, Mercedes Hoverson 2, Kinsey Pernat 2, Carly Pietron 2, Bethan Holter 2, Micayla Sharp 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 23 (Swanson 7, C. Badding 5); L: 26 Assists -- LEM: 13 (A. Badding 7, Swanson 5); L: 5 Steals -- LEM: 13 (A. Badding, Swanson 4); L: 3 Turnovers -- LEM: 7; L: 29 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 25/51 (49.0%); L: 10/36 (27.8%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 11/19 (67.9%); L: 2/4 (50.0%)

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NDAPSSA Division B Basketball Polls Blades girls begin defense of state title with win over Grand Forks By Jake Kulland released Monday, Dec. 11 The latest NDAPSSA Division B Basketball Media Polls of the 2023-24 season have been released. The polls are voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA). Division B Boys Basketball Poll (Preseason - December 11): 1. Bowman County (12) 0-0 174 2. North Star (1) 1-0 158 3. Sargent County (2) 0-0 140 4. Bishop Ryan 1-0 111 5. Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 0-0 104 6. Linton-HMB 1-0 86 7. Westhope-Newburg 1-0 85 8. Flasher 0-0 52 9. Langdon Area-Edmore-Munich 0-0 31 10. Hankinson 1-0 21 Others Receiving Votes: South Border, May-Port-CG, Washburn, Garrison. Note: First Place votes in parentheses. Division B Girls Basketball Poll (December 11): 1. Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich (13) 4-0 172 2. Bowman County (3) 3-0 154 3. May-Port-CG (2) 4-0 146 4. Sargent County 4-0 128 5. Central McLean 3-0 117 6. Hatton-Northwood 3-0 87 7. Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 2-1 56 8. Garrison 3-0 28 9. Maple River 4-1 27 10. Trenton 4-0 22

The Langdon Blades 19U girls hockey team got their 2023-24 season underway with their first league game of the season at home versus Grand Forks on Dec. 10, winning 2-0. They also played two exhibition games with Manitou, MB, on Dec. 3-4. Those were both very exciting games with both going to shootouts and both ending up with final scores of 3-2. The visiting team won each contest. McKenna Schneider had a hat trick in the first game with Manitou, including scoring the game winner. The Blades have a league game at home versus Crosby at 3:00 p.m. on Dec. 16 then will play two games in Cando to honor their senior goalie, Jaelyn Buckman, on Dec. 29-30.

In their first league game against the Grand Forks Aviators, the Blades got a goal in the first period from McKenzie Regner on an assist by new player Alora Berke from Northwood. Regner would then light the lamp again in the second on an assist by Catelyn Goodman.

Others Receiving Votes: Grant County/Mott-Regent, Kenmare-Bowbells, TGU, Our Redeemer's, LaMoure-Litchville-Marion, Linton-HMB. Note: First Place votes in parentheses.

Pembina County North Wrestling results from Carrington Dual Tourney, Dec. 8-9 PCN 57, Napoleon 18 Minot High 56, PCN 18 PCN 48, Minot Bishop Ryan 24 New Salem 38, PCN 36

up Bishop Ryan 48-24. Oscar Martinez picked up another pin for PCN in the contest, and Brock Freer received a forfeit to move to 4-0 on the night.

The wrestlers competed over the weekend in two events in Carrington. On Friday the boys had four duals. They kicked off the night with a win over Napoleon. The dual was highlighted by pins from Oscar Martinez and Zeke Symington.

Carrington hosted the Al Larson Invitational on Saturday. It was an individual tournament that featured nine teams from around the state. Brock Freer won his pool before he was defeated in the championship bout at 133 pounds. Zeke Symington finished in 3rd place at 139. Other top-5 place-winners included Kayden Rose and Oscar Martinez, each taking 4th, while Gabe Martinez placed 5th. The Grizzlies finished in 7th place as a team.

Round two saw the Grizzlies up against a strong Class A opponent in Minot High. The Magicians won 5618, but PCN got three pins from Brock Freer, Zeke Symington, and Oakley Brown. PCN came up just short of an upset bid when they fell 38-36 to the defending state champions, New Salem-Almont. Brock Freer and Kayden Rose led the charge with a pair of pins for the Grizzlies. The night ended with another win for PCN as they doubled

Pembina County North will be back in action Friday night when they travel to Grafton for a pair of east region duals against Grafton and Rugby. They will compete on Saturday in the Grafton Spoiler Invitational.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Cavalier County Public Health would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.

That is all the scoring for Buckman in net for her final season, as she recorded yet another league shutout, stopping 21 shots but only needing

to make four saves in the third period. The Blades outshot the Aviators 39-21 on the afternoon.

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Eagles make it rain with 11 3-pointers for opening night win over DVE By Jake Kulland

Fans were curious to see what the 2023-24 edition of the North Border Eagles boys basketball program was going to look like when the Eagles had their first game of the season at Pembina versus Drayton-Valley-Edinburg on Dec. 12. Those fans were thrilled to see a full court pressing, up-anddown style of basketball, as North Border ran past the Titans 75-61. The Eagles have their next game at Larimore on Dec. 15 then have a makeup of a contest postponed by winter weather on Dec. 9. That is now being played on Dec. 16 at Northern Cass. North Border will also have one last game before the holiday break at Park River-Fordville-Lankin on Dec. 19. North Border has just one senior in Grayson Ohman and one junior in Grant Cosley on their roster this season. Along with those two, they started sophomores Kade Schafer and Brody Berg plus freshman Kaden Moore. With their biggest starter begin Schafer at six feet tall, the Eagles' game is to run-and-gun and create turnovers. They got both of those jobs done versus DVE. They dropped five 3-pointers in the first half on their way to a 3327 lead. They ended up bombing 11 3's on the night, led by Moore with five and Cosley with four. Ohman constantly slashed to the basket for 16 points, while Cosley led the Eagles with 25 followed by 19 for Moore. Everett Fedje led all scorers with 30 points for the Titans. North Border had a 66-47 lead in the fourth quarter before DVE went on a 10-1 run to make it interesting down the stretch, but the Eagles pulled away again for the win.

Brody Berg drains a long 2-point shot in the Eagles' win over the DVE Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Grant Cosley was Player of the Game on Dec. 12 when the North Border Eagles beat the DVE Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kaden Moore went four for four with free throws and hit five 3-point shots for a 19 point game against DVE. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Grayson Ohmann lays in a bucket in the win over DVE and finished the game with 16 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.

NORTH BORDER 75, DRAYTON-VALLEY-EDINBURG 61 DVE -- 11 16 17 17 -- 61 NB -- 15 18 23 19 -- 75 North Border -- Grant Cosley 25, Kaden Moore 19, Grayson Ohman 16, Brody Berg 7, Kade Schafer 4, Weston Cosley 4 Drayton-Valley-Edinburg -- Everett Fedje 30, Connor Hurtt 14, Jack Langerud 6, Calvin Otto 5, Jayse Gullickson 4, Trenton Keena 2

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NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT Each year, either 2, or 3, director’s terms expire on the Board of Directors of Northeast Regional Water District. On March 28, 2024, the terms of Kevin Brown (Bathgate) from District 1 and Winston Johnson, Jr. (Edmore) from District 2, will expire. The two incumbents plan to petition to run again for director positions. If any member of the Northeast Regional Water District would like to petition, you will need to petition in the district in which you are a member. The District is divided into two voting districts, described as follows:

District 1: That part of Northeast Regional Water District originally established as North Valley Water District on January 1, 2000, now known as the North Valley Branch of Northeast

Notice to Creditors IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

Regional Water District (account numbers starting with 1).

District 2: That part of Northeast Regional Water District originally established as Langdon Rural Water District on July 1, 2000, now known as the Langdon Branch of Northeast Regional Water District (account numbers starting with 2, 3, 4, or 5). All voting for directors and bylaw changes shall be by written ballot of all participating members. Any participating member who desires to have his name placed on a ballot for the Board of Directors shall present a petition containing 20 signatures of participating members from within his voting district. This requirement will also include incumbents. All signers

In the Matter of the Estate of William Reinhardt, deceased.

must be participating members. All petitions must be submitted to the secretary prior to January 15th at 12 noon prior to the annual meeting. The secretary shall determine the authenticity of the signatures. The secretary’s decision will be final. A nominating committee may also be appointed by the Board of Directors. Employees of the District and their immediate family members shall not be eligible for board membership. The candidate receiving the most votes shall be elected. Receipt of a majority of the votes cast will not be a requirement for election. In the event of a tie vote the winner will be determined by the toss of a coin. Ballots containing the names of the candidates for each district and all bylaw changes shall be circulated by the secretary to all par-

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Steven C. Eckiman, Attorney for Personal Representative of the estate, at PO Box 70, Grafton ND 58237, or filed with the Court. Dated this 16th day of November, 2023. Hans Reinhardt Personal Representative STEVEN C. EKMAN PO BOX 70 GRAFTON ND 58237 Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 1st day of December, 2023.

ticipating members prior to the date of the annual meeting. The results of the vote will be reported at the annual meeting by the secretary.

to come before the annual meeting. That designated person may grant a proxy to someone else after being selected.

All churches, schools, corporations, cooperatives, political subdivisions, and associations must designate in writing the name of the person authorized to vote on behalf of the entity for the purpose of electing directors, changing by-laws, or other matters

In the event an election for directors is uncontested, no ballots will be mailed because the results will be predetermined. A motion for unanimous consent may be requested at the Annual Meeting.

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Langdon City Commission |Regular Meeting December 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Commission members present Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard. Department head present Jason Busse, Chelsea Graber, and Corey Schneider. Also, present Jessica Tull – KNDK and Sarah Hinnenkamp – Borderland Press, and RoxAnne Hoffarth- City Auditor. Pledge of Allegiance – L. Henry led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: Darin Kaercher made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on November 27th seconded by Cody Schlittenhard. Motion carries. Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: L. Henry reported the guys started pushing snow Saturday and Sunday and started hauling it today. Also last week they did some tree trimming. Fire Department: L. Henry has been working on prices for new radios. Water and Sewer: J. Busse reported they have a hydrant by Farmers Union that needs some repairs. Sanitation: C. Schneider requested that it be advertised to not put gar-

bage in cardboard dumpsters. It is dangerous for the employees when they retrieve the cardboard from the dumpster. Activity Center: C. Graber reported that the Activity Center has most days booked for the month of January. Police Department: No Report Auditors Report: R. Hoffarth explained that the NDIRF liability limit has been set at $2 million so we need to decide what amount of coverage we want to go with. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to go with $3 million seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries. Hoffarth also got a quote to put a layer on the County’s Sidwell site of the City’s zoning map. This is a site that the city uses very regularly, This would be a great benefit. The quote is $2640.00 for set up and then $120 per year. Andrew will take it back to his GIS team to see if it’s what the city is looking for and we will proceed if so. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to accept the quote is Andrew feels it’s what the city wants, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motin Carries. A cash report was given to the Commission for review. And there will be NO commission meetings for the rest of December. Merry Christ-

mas! Unfinished Business Citywide Street Project - Schedule update - Late January – plan review with City, February – plan approval and start bid process, March – bid opening, estimate for total project is still at $20 million. Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) Reached out to the Surety late last week for an update and have not heard back yet. East Water Tower Rehabilitation - Received the water tower photos and after further evaluation, recommend another, more thorough evaluation prior to bidding on the improvements. We typically work with a third party to do this and have reached out to them for their proposal. They will do the inspection, recommend the improvements, and prepare a report with an estimate of cost of $7500.00. D. Kaercher made the motion to accept the estimated cost of $7500 for the inspection, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carries. Langdon Diversion – Kensi Breyer did bring a large stack of papers over to

Put a twist on the traditional cupcake casions. It may seem like there is no way to reinvent the cupcake, but “Sticky Cinnamon-Walnut Spirals” marry the best of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a muffin/ cupcake tin preparation to form a flavor-packed product that can either be breakfast, brunch or dessert. Try this recipe, courtesy of “Small Sweet Treats” (Gibbs Smith) by Marguerite Marceau Henderson, to elevate your cupcake game. Sticky Cinnamon-Walnut Spirals Serves 6

Cupcakes are diminutive, hand-held treats that come in a variety of flavors and styles. Each December, the humble cupcake gets its own day of celebration (December 15), but people know well that cupcakes are enjoyed throughout the year, particularly during birthdays and other special oc-

1⁄2 cup dried currants 1 cup hot water 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-ounce package), room temperature 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1⁄2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1⁄2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar

Quentin’s office. He hasn’t had time to go thru them yet. New Business Chamber of Commerce – Jessica Tull reported on the last few events the chamber did in November/December. 2024 Liquor Licenses – C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all the liquor licenses as presented, Seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries. Building Permits - None •82203-82214/60874-60881 Payroll and Liab | 21458.54 •60882 BEK SPORTS NETWORK | 450.00 •60883 C & M MARKETING | 140.00 •60884 CARQUEST OF LANGDON | 46.38 •60885 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP. | 217.66 •60886 DAHL TRUCKING PLUS | 10699.32 •60887 DAN'S TRUCK & CAR WASH | 217.90 •60888 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO. | 2944.28 • 60889 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 | 1042.01 •60890 GREAT PLAINS FIRE | 280.00 •60891 HIWAY LAUNDRY | 128.80 •60892 JET-WAY MULTIPLE SERVICES, INC. | 2743.75 •60893 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | 395.28 •60894 LEEVERS FOODS | 6.79 •60895 MAR-KIT LANDFILL

| 2883.50 •60896 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC | 85732.50 •60897 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 75.00 •60898 OTTERTAIL POWER CO. | 6096.48 •60899 PEMBINA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 119.00 •60900 SAMSON ELECTRIC | 294.27 •60901 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | 1248.77 •60902 VALLI INFORM •60903 VERIZON WIRELESS | 257.24 •60904 WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATE SERVIC | 14784.35 • 60905 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER | 20960.67 •60906 QUENTIN BRUCE WENZEL, PC | 1425.00 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 6:23 p.m. Lawrence Henry, Vice President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on Dec. 12.

Treat overnight guests to a morning treat Place currants in a bowl and pour hot water over top to cover. Steep for 15 minutes and then drain off excess water. Cool currants to room temperature.

1 tablespoon baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 3⁄4 cup (11⁄2 sticks) ice-cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1⁄4 cup finely diced candied ginger 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar

Roll out the pastry on a work surface. Brush the pastry with the melted butter. Combine the orange zest, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and reserved currants in a bowl. Spread the mixture evenly over the pastry. Roll up jelly-roll style, loosely. Place seam side down and cut into six slices, each about 2-inches wide.

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

Brush the interior of the muffin tin with the remaining tablespoon of melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Place the cut slices of pastry into each muffin cup. Bake on the middle rack of a preheated 400 F oven for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Allow to cool for a minute or two before removing from muffin pan. Note: This recipe easily can be doubled. Just use two sheets of pastry, double the filling, and use a 12-cup muffin tin.

In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, use a fork to beat together the heavy cream, eggs, lemon extract, and vanilla until combined. Chill until ready to use. Entertaining for the holidays frequently involves welcoming overnight guests. In these instances, having breakfast and brunch foods on hand can ensure that those spending the night will have something tasty to eat when they rise in the morning. Make-ahead foods, such as scones, can be ideal because they are delicious at room temperature, which means they can accommodate guests who are early risers as well as those who prefer to sleep in.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Drop in the ice-cold butter and use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse wet sand.

This recipe for “Lemon-Ginger Scones” from “Simply Scratch” (Avery) by Laurie McNamara produces a refreshing flavor in a buttery scone. Serve with tea or coffee and guests will be in heaven.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it a few times before forming it into a ball.

Lemon-Ginger Scones Makes 8 scones 1⁄2 cup cold heavy cream 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon organic lemon extract 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1⁄4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Pour in the chilled cream mixture, ginger and lemon zest and use a rubber spatula to stir until just combined.

With floured fingers, flatten it out into a 11⁄2-inch-thick round. Cut the round into 8 equal-sized wedges and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through baking. Transfer the baked scones to a wire rack to cool. Once the scones have cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

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Views from the Borderland-Munich

The Borderland Press Jolly ol’ St. Nick made everyone’s weekend when he was the guest of honor in Munich on Saturday for Santa Day. The event went from 1-3 p.m. on Munich’s Main Street and had sleigh rides, treats, beverages, and of course, pictures and Christmas lists with Santa. Photos by Larry Stokke.