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K9 to join Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department is in the process of purchasing a K9 named Reign from Working K9 out of Beeton, Ontario. Reign is currently being trained in narcotics detection, human tracking, and evidence tracking. The last time the department had a K9 was in 2019. The previous K9 only handled narcotics detection. Sheriff Shane Gallagher said his office’s top priority is community safety, which includes proactive policing, community relationships, and being able to provide resources during different situations. “A vital tool for our office to meet these expectations for the community is utilizing a K9,” Gallagher said.
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“We will be able to utilize Reign in taking a proactive approach on illegal narcotics in our community, locating evidence that has been intentionally disposed of by a suspect, and locating missing people.” Reign will also be used to build public relations with the Sheriff’s office by taking her to different events, into schools, and putting on
presentations. “However, with law enforcement K9s, there is a high expense to provide needed training, initial purchase price, safety equipment, squad car modifications, and every day essentials for the animal,” Gallagher said. “We often have limited budgets for these public resources and at times depend on public support. In this situation we are asking for public support by providing funding for this very useful tool for our office.” The department has a fundraising goal of $25,000, which Gallagher estimates is the minimum amount needed for supplies, purchasing Reign, and training to start the program. So far, $10,000 has been raised; $15,000 is still needed. Money raised above that amount will go toward supporting Reign, veterinarian bills and possible extra training. If you would like to donate to help the department cover this need, checks may be payable to the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department and sent to: Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department Attn: Sheriff Shane Gallagher 901 3rd St. Suite #4 Langdon, ND 58249 A deputy is scheduled to get Reign and start training with her on Nov. 4.
K9 Reign is currently in training in Ontario. Submitted photo.
Back in the swing of things Pembina Gorge State Park founding team receives award On Sept. 7, Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller presented the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing team members across state government for their commitment to providing the highest levels of service to North Dakota.
North Border Pembina kids are back into the swing of things. See more playground photos from Pembina on our Community pages, inside. Submitted photo.
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“We continue to be impressed by the exceptional work and new and innovative ways in which members of Team North Dakota are making a positive
Other award recipients were: Pioneer Award for Excellence in Innovation: Lucas Pippenger, Active Defense Team lead in North Dakota Information Technology, for his inno-
The Pembina Gorge State Park founding team was one of three recipients of the Roaming Bison Award for their work to achieve the designation of North Dakota’s newest state park in over 30 years, including a carefully designed and executed plan to garner support from the legislature and the public highlighting the incredible tourism and recreation opportunities of the Pembina Gorge. "We're thrilled about the Bison Award, but our true excitement lies in creating a new campground that connects people and places. This marks our 14th state park, the first in 30 years, and as part of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, we proudly showcase the best of North Dakota through our 14 destination properties," said Justin Robinson, the East Regions Operation Chief. The two other recipients of the Roaming Bison Award were the N.D. Roads Travel Map team and the Turtle Moun-
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Front Row: Lt. Governor Tammy Miller, Sean Johnson, Kristin Byram, Maxine Herr, Governor Doug Burgum.Back Row: Deputy Director Paul Taylor, Justin Robinson, Mike Duerre, Megan Boger, Jeff Indovina. Photo courtesy of the North Dakota Governor’s Office.
difference in the lives of our citizens,” Burgum said. “Nearly 1,000 nominations were received this year from individuals highlighting the accomplishments and outstanding work of their fellow team members. We are deeply grateful for the award recipients and all Team ND members for their dedication to our citizens and their tireless efforts as they deliver on our shared purpose to Empower People, Improve Lives and Inspire Success.” Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller presented the awards during a ceremony live streamed from the North Dakota Heritage Center during State Team Member Recognition Month.
vative efforts to transform how the state responds to cyberthreats, as well as his work on the 12-state Joint Cyber Security Operations Center, a cyber threat intelligence-sharing group founded by North Dakota. Zezula Award – “One Who Helps”: Capt. Bryan Niewind, North Dakota Highway Patrol, for responding with professional aid in times of great stress and tragedy, including in the aftermath of officer-involved shootings in Fargo in 2022 and 2023, as well as his efforts to support and enhance Vision Zero with new traffic cont’d. on page A10
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News Briefs Decision on potential polling From The Borderland News Center prices increase governor and will be responsible for with the state adopting the new site for Munich voted down Gas The price for gas shot up $.50 to creating a report of recommendations design by May 11, 2024. $1 across Midwest states over the by Sept. 2024, which will then be used weekend the Sept. 9 and 10 weekend, during the 2025 legislative session. Highway patrol issues thousands at county commission, 3-2 with the main reason behind the Individuals interested in being part of of citations during campaign By Sarah Hinnenkamp During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Cavalier County Commission voted on whether or not to add a polling site in Munich for the next election. “I think with the way the process has gone, we have seen a good percentage of voters the way that it is going. I think the system in place is sufficient at this time," said Commissioner Nick Moser, who was absent from the vote at the previous meeting.
Schommer said. “We’ll probably be back.” “And I’m here to help your voters in whatever way we can,” Gellner said. “We definitely want to help the voters of Munich help get their votes in.” The next Cavalier County Commission meeting is at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in the commission room of the Cavalier County Courthouse in Langdon.
Moser said he hadn’t received much feedback or phone calls from the people of Munich in recent weeks about adding a polling location, even though he attended football games and saw many Munich residents.
History of Cavalier County voting Information provided by the Cavalier County Auditor’s office:
“I’m looking out for my citizens. It’s my job to look out for my citizens,” Craig Schommer, mayor of Munich, told commissioners. “I’m looking out for the whole western third of the county. I think that it’s the responsibility of the county to make things convenient and secure for your citizens in any way you can.”
2006 - First election machines were required, statewide. Cavalier County had 10 precincts: Wales, Calvin, Munich, Alsen, Nekoma, Milton, Osnabrock, Vang, Langdon Activity Center, Cavalier County Courthouse
Commissioners said they heard from people on the eastern side of the county that felt that if Munich was going to have a polling location, voters in the Milton and Osnabrock area would want one as well. Cavalier County Auditor Lisa Gellner provided a history of voting in the county and addressed some of the challenges her office had faced, such as hauling voting machines to other precincts and the wear and tear the machines received from transport. A portion of her presentation can be found at the end of this article. Gellner recommended the county maintain the polling center in Langdon and not add another location for in-person voting. Commissioners voted down the addition of the Munich polling site, 3-2. Voting no were commissioners Greg Goodman, Nick Moser, and David Zeis. Voting yes were commissioners Stanley Dick and Austin Lafrenz. After the vote, commissioners and the auditor addressed the mayor of Munich. “I respect you guys coming in, and my vote is based on the feedback I received. I fully respect you and Matt [Mitzel] coming in,” Moser said. “I understand it all; it’s not personal,”
2004 - last manually counted election in North Dakota
2008 Primary Election - There was a ballot measure asking the voters of Cavalier County if they agreed with doing a mail-in election with a central polling place at the county seat. Langdon - 741 voted yes, 406 voted no Munich - 46 voted yes, 34 voted no 2010 - Vote by mail began in Cavalier County with one polling place at the courthouse. Vote by mail vs. absentee voting - the only difference is postcards are mailed to all active voters 58% of county voters used vote by mail in the 2010 general election 2020 - statewide implementation of new election machines and drop boxes were first utilized due to courthouses being on lockdown during COVID. Applications were sent out to all eligible voters by the Secretary of State, leading to an increased voter turnout, statewide. 2022 - 76% of county voters used vote by mail in the primary and 67% for the general election In comparison to other counties: There are 36 counties in North Dakota doing vote by mail. 26 out of the 36 counties doing vote by mail have one polling place
sudden jump due to a refinery outage, according to GasBuddy.com. The Dakotas and Minnesota presently saw the price at the close to the $4/ gallon mark, with prices expected to come back down within a matter of days.
New grapes in North Dakota’s future NDSU announced it has successfully bred a pair of grapes named Radiant and Dakota Primus, which can withstand North Dakota’s harsh winter climate. It is planned that both varieties will be made available for commercial use in the near future. Burgum signs order to address teacher shortage Gov. Burgum has signed a new order to address the state’s teacher shortage. The executive order sees the formation of a task force focusing on teacher retention and recruitment. The task force will be appointed by the
the task force must apply by Sept. 27.
Trump appears at South Dakota fundraising event Former president Donald Trump appeared at a fundraising event in Rapid City, South Dakota last week, fueling more speculation that South Dakota governor Kristi Noem could be tapped as a potential running mate with Trump in 2024. Grafton Corn Maze opens for the season Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10, was the opening weekend for the Grafton Corn Maze, which is located on 715 West 5th Street, Grafton. Minnesota to get new flag Minnesota’s State Emblems Redesign Committee was scheduled to hold their first meeting last week with the ultimate goal to redesign Minnesota’s state flag. The committee is required to present a report by Jan. 1, 2024,
North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that 2,400 citations were issued during its “Speeding Slows You Down” campaign, which ran from Aug. 1 through Aug. 17. Out of those citations, 88% were issued for motorists speeding over the posted limits. The Highway Patrol reports the campaign resulted in 42 suspended license violations, one DUI, and 10 drug arrests. Harvey, N.D. loses restaurant and bowling alley to fire The community of Harvey was dealt a big loss on Labor Day after a fire destroyed the B-52 Roadhouse and Lanes establishment. The North Dakota fire marshal is presently investigating to determine how the fire broke out. Three fire departments were called out to extinguish the blaze, and no injuries were reported. The community is now without one of the community’s most well-known fixtures.
Emergency Commission Endorses $4M for teacher apprenticeships BISMARCK, N.D., - North Dakota’s Emergency Commission on Thursday, Sept. 7 unanimously approved the Department of Public Instruction’s request to use more than $4 million in grants to strengthen state efforts to help classroom paraprofessionals become full-fledged teachers. The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction $4.031 million in two grants to pay for teacher apprenticeships, State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said. The money will provide tuition assistance, supplies and on-the-job training for classroom aides who want to obtain the academic credentials they need to become licensed teachers at a time when many schools have been scrambling to find instructors. The Emergency Commission’s endorsement was needed before the Labor Department funds could be spent. The commission reviews state
agency spending requests that were not authorized by the Legislature. The North Dakota Legislature has already provided $3 million for the teacher apprenticeship program, which became available July 1. The NDDPI is seeking agreements with North Dakota colleges and universities to implement the initiative. “NDDPI is the only state education agency in the nation to have been awarded these Labor Department funds and intends to use them solely for teacher apprenticeships,” Baesler said. Of the $4.031 million, North Dakota was awarded $3.72 million as part of a competitive process in which only seven states received money. Earlier in July, North Dakota also became the first state to gain federal approval to include aspiring school principals in its apprenticeship initiative. The Department of Public Instruction awarded North Dakota State University a $150,000 competitive grant to
defray tuition costs for assistant principals who want to earn a master’s degree in school leadership, which is a prerequisite for advancement as a school principal. Baesler said the NDDPI intends to pursue federal grants for the principal apprenticeship program once funds become available. “Our achievement in winning approval for principal apprenticeships can unlock federal support and clear the way for other states who want to join this effort,” Baesler said. The Emergency Commission is made up of Gov. Doug Burgum; Secretary of State Michael Howe; the state House and Senate’s majority leaders, Rep. Mike Lefor, R-Dickinson, and Sen. David Hogue, R-Minot; and the chairmen of the House and Senate appropriations committees, Rep. Don Vigesaa, R-Cooperstown, and Sen. Brad Bekkedahl, R-Williston.
Voting is open in the 2023 Best of the Rendezvous Region contest Do you live in the Rendezvous Region and have a favorite place to eat breakfast? Maybe you love to visit the Rendezvous Region and have a special place to fish? Your opinion matters, and we would like your vote in helping to determine what is the “Best Of” in the Rendezvous Region in 2023. Vote Sept. 15 through Oct. 6 by going to https://forms.gle/8qWFaEbXSKL6RgdR6. Contest categories include a variety of destinations and experiences throughout the region. The winner in
each of the individual categories will be recognized at the Annual Rendezvous Banquet on Oct. 26 at the Akra Hall, Cavalier. In addition to bragging rights, next year’s Annual Rendezvous Banquet will be held in the county (Cavalier, Walsh, or Pembina County) receiving the most “Best Of” winners overall. The Rendezvous Region’s annual “Best Of” competition not only highlights the unique and special shopping, dining, entertainment, and
outdoor activities in northeast North Dakota, it’s also a great opportunity to learn about all the available destination options throughout the Rendezvous Region. A complete list of winners will be published at the end of the contest. This contest is sponsored by the Rendezvous Region Tourism Council - a council of 15 board members from Cavalier, Pembina, and Walsh counties - working together to build a cohesive regional tourism brand through education, marking, and amenity enhancements.
Remaining fall turkey licenses available Sept. 20 By North Dakota Game and Fish Department The fall wild turkey lottery has been held, and more than 1,400 licenses remain in 13 units. Unsuccessful applicants will have a refund issued to
their credit card. Beginning at 8 a.m. Central time on Sept. 20, all remaining licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters are allowed a maximum of five licenses for the fall season. Resident and nonresident hunters must purchase a license online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. The fall turkey season runs Oct. 14 – Jan. 7, 2024. Licenses remain for the following units: Unit 03, Benson and Ramsey counties and a portion of Pierce County, (20); Unit 04, portions of Billings and Golden Valley counties, (82); Unit 13, Dunn County, (604); Unit 19, Grant and Sioux counties and portions of Morton County, (53); Unit 25, McHenry County and portions of
Pierce and Ward counties, (304); Unit 27, McKenzie County, (24); Unit 30, portions of Morton County, (132); Unit 31, Mountrail County, (28); Unit 40, Rolette County and portions of Bottineau, Renville and Pierce counties, (15); Unit 44, Slope County, (34); Unit 45, Stark County, (37); Unit 47, Eddy, Foster, Kidder, Sheridan, Stutsman and Wells counties, (35); and Unit 51, Burke County, Renville County and a portion of Ward County, (81).
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NDSU sets cover crops, forages and intercropping field day for Sept. 19 The field day will focus on the benefits of establishing alfalfa and other legumes in an intercropping system along with new options for managing erodible and saline soils. By NDSU Extension
Drought stress seen in N.D. corn – NDSU Extension Agronomist Clair Keene describes the state’s corn crop as ‘highly variable.’ While many fields look good, drought stress is also evident. Keene cited ears that are very small or not completely filled out. Low-levels of corn smut are common, which is another indication of drought stress during pollination. Stalks are also thinner than normal and may be vulnerable to lodging when the crop dries down. Keene doesn’t expect the top-end corn to push past 200 bushels an acre. “Fair to good fields, I’m estimating to be around 120 to 170 bushels per acre; I estimated 80 to 120 bushels on the poor to very poor fields.” ‘Cautiously optimistic’ – Asgrow/ Dekalb Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt likes where this crop is sitting going into harvest. It may be an average soybean crop, but Pruitt expects more from the corn. “I’m cautiously optimistic. It’ll be fun to see what results we get when the combines start to roll.” Because of drought conditions, Pruitt says harvest management will be key for the corn crop. “Make a list of which fields you need to get take care of first. Some dry corn stalks just won’t be as strong.”
Patchy white mold – The dry bean harvest has just started in the northern and north-central parts of North Dakota. “Local producers that I’ve talked to say the crop looks quite good, except they were surprised to find a fair amount of white mold in spots,” said Michael Wunsch, plant pathologist, NDSU Extension. Wunsch says white mold has been patchy with a heavier presence mostly found by tree rows. “It wasn’t a high rainfall summer, but we had daytime highs in the 70s and heavy overnight dews.” El Nino unlikely to impact ’24 U.S. growing season – After three years with La Nina, the world is transitioning to an El Nino. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison expects the El Nino to be a quick burst over the winter months. “By next summer, it is highly unlikely that we’ll see the El Nino conditions, so it’ll be neutral next summer,” said Ritchison. “Every year is unique, but El Ninos are more of a wintertime event, so they impact our winters in the United States but not so much the growing season.” A strong El Nino typically equates to a warmer and drier-than-normal winter in the Northern Plains. Ritchison was a speaker at Thursday’s Peterson Farms Seed field day.
North Dakota Soybean Council welcomes new Director of Industry Relations FARGO, ND - The North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) welcomes Craig Kleven as its director of industry relations. In this newly created role, Kleven is responsible for establishing, expanding and maintaining key relationships with industry partners and stakeholders for North Dakota soybean producers and the state. Originally from Maddock, North Dakota, Kleven grew up on a farm and ranch in the Sheyenne River Valley. He most recently served as the agricultural education state supervisor and executive secretary of North Dakota FFA. “The NDSC is very pleased to have Craig join our team as director of industry relations,” says NDSC Executive Director Stephanie Sinner. “This position serves a critical role supporting the North Dakota soybean producers and the industry. Craig brings to the position true passion and enthusiasm for working for North Dakota soybean producers. His work experience will contribute to the success of the NDSC, bringing greater value to North Dakota soybean farmers. We are delighted to have Craig on our team!” Kleven previously served as the agronomy manager at Central Dakota Frontier Cooperative, as an associate professor at Bismarck State College and as a Kidder County Extension agent with North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Extension Service. He is a graduate of NDSU, holding master’s and bachelor’s degrees in agriculture education.
“I am excited to represent North Dakota soybean producers and work closely with production agriculture,” states Kleven. “I am thrilled to work collaboratively with soybean industry representatives in our state to ensure opportunities are pursued to expand the demand for North Dakota soybeans and create awareness of the industry.” Kleven will be based in Bismarck and will work from NDSU Extension’s Central and West District Office in Bismarck. North Dakota soybean farmers across the state are represented on the North Dakota Soybean Council Board, which oversees a promotion, research and marketing program funded by soybean checkoff dollars.
Opportunities to incorporate winter cover crops, forages and perennials into various cropping systems will be the focus of a North Dakota State University (NDSU) field day on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Presenters will demonstrate and discuss the benefits of cover crops, perennials and establishing alfalfa in a growing crop. Clair Keene, NDSU Extension agronomist, and Marisol Berti, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences professor are leading the field day. “Participants will have the opportunity to learn about cover crops and new perennial crops such as Kernza,” says Keene. “Attendees also will be able to connect with other participants who have experience in incorporating cover crops and forages into their farming systems.” The field day will start with registration at 9 a.m. at the Hickson research site. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Hickson, N.D., approximately 15 miles south of Fargo. To access the Hickson research site, take I-29 south out of Fargo to Kindred Exit #48 then turn east. Turn left (north) onto County Road 81, then drive one-half mile until you see the field day flags. A free lunch will be provided to all those who register online by Sept. 12. The lunch and afternoon session will be on
the NDSU campus just east of the intersection of 15th Ave N and Dakota Drive. Look for the white tent in the field to the east of Dakota Drive and to the west of the Dalrymple Research Greenhouse. The afternoon program will have walking tours of the campus research plots and will conclude at 3:30 p.m. Topics at the morning session in Hickson include: •Corn-alfalfa and sorghum-alfalfa intercropping and biodiversity •Sunflower sainfoin and alfalfa intercropping •Evaluating crop rotations for cold climates and their impact on soil microbiota Topics at the afternoon session in Fargo include: •Freezing tolerance in winter camelina •Alfalfa rhizobia research
•Perennial wheat and Kernza research in North Dakota •Cover crops and forage sorghum “I have researched various cover crops within many North Dakota cropping systems,” says Marisol Berti, NDSU professor in forage, cover crops and biomass production. “Establishing alfalfa in corn, sunflower or sorghum has great potential to increase the profitability of forages.” To register for lunch and find more information about the field day, visit: ndsu.ag/covercropday. This field day is part of the outreach efforts associated with multiple grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded to North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station scientists and USDA-ARS researchers.
The field day will focus on the benefits of establishing alfalfa and other legumes in an intercropping system along with new options for managing erodible and saline soils. NDSU photo.
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Opinion
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Letter from the Publisher forecast people are promising a warm up this coming week. Basically, seat warmers in the morning and air conditioning in the afternoon. We are the most resilient people I know.
September is half over already. The foliage is looking great with more to come. We’ve had a cool week, but the
A day doesn’t go by without hearing from one of our lovely subscribers. We have fun in the office sharing phone call details and faux pas. A common discussion is regarding subscriptions, or prescriptions if that’s what you prefer. The misuse of words always gives me a little chuckle, and usually the caller backs up and corrects themselves. If you’ve done this, you are not alone! Read on. One day last week, Bob and I walked
into the drug store, each with our agenda. He found his allergy medication, and we approached the till where we were greeted by Theresa. I opened my mouth and said I’m wondering if my subscription is ready? Theresa said, let me check! About the time I realized what I said, I hear Bob bursting into side-splitting laughter behind me just as Theresa and Pam processed my question and also gave in to the giggles much more politely than the husband, who is likely to never let me live down the misuse of the word prescription. As long as the person on the other end of the conversation knows what you’re talking about, no harm done!
Over the years, we’ve had calls at the radio station regarding the TV schedule. Now that we can’t help you with. We would if we could and maybe have tried a time or two and, of course, the weather. Lots and lots of calls asking about the weather, a favorite topic of ours. “Should I cover my tomatoes?” That’s on you, dear friend. I can’t repeat what one woman called Bob when the forecast was wrong, and it was not a good outcome for her garden.
about 800 people located 20 miles west of Morden, Manitoba. We had fancy coffee and fresh squeezed lemonade from an adorable coffee shop called Charley’s. We stumbled upon a group garage sale with one party selling thousands of brand new comic books for $1 each, so we loaded up on kid-friendly reading. We went to the corner store for some Canadian candy and stopped in the famous Chinese restaurant for some amazing fried rice.
upcoming Oktoberfest.
Have you started packing up your boxes for the Cancer Crusaders Rummage Sale? My pile is accumulating with some fall decorations, home decor and, of course, clothes. How can
one person continue to have so many clothes to hand down? I’ll be dropping off my goods at the American Legion building on Sunday, September 24. Good luck, Crusaders! You’ll have your work cut out for you as always, I imagine! Thank you for your hard work. Take a break, put your feet up. Enjoy a beverage, and read The Borderland Press. We appreciate you.
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Letter from the Editor week was, “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” We reached the end of the Manitoba festival season over the weekend with the Honey, Garlic, and Maple Syrup Festival in Manitou. Held on the fairgrounds on the edge of Manitou, half of the festival was held indoors, and the other half was held outdoors. It had local food vendors; craft vendors; honey, garlic, and maple syrup vendors; live music; entertainment for the kids; and the firefighters hosted an obstacle course. Have you raked a pile of leaves yet? Jumped in it, perhaps? That crisp fall feeling is here with cool mornings and warmer afternoons. Farmers markets are in full swing, and pumpkins are popping up for this season’s decor. A quotation that popped up for me this
As we walked to our car, my arms were full of glass jars of maple syrup, beet chutney, beet salsa, and baked goods including chocolate chip cookies and an apple blondie cake made by someone’s sweet grandpa. We also explored Manitou, a town of
Then it was time to start another week and put together another newspaper for you. We have photos rolling in from North Border Pembina (thank you, Gretta!). It’s fun to see the kids’ smiling faces. On our Community pages we have Heather Duerre’s update from the Pembilier Nursing Center, news about an art club forming in Langdon, and details about Frost Fire Park’s
With all of this great content, it made me want to build on it and keep moving forward. Before the Langdon City Commission meeting on Monday, I asked Mayor Jerry Nowatzki if he would consider writing a column once in a while for the newspaper. He has good stories, and I have no doubt they would be a hit.
Enjoy watching the leaves turn and fall this week, and take time for some pictures.
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THE MORNING RUN: Sticky notes for subbing The senior sections are, by far, the quietest and best-behaved groups. Go figure. They’ve all got senioritis but manage to power through the day and listen to my so-called lessons with looks of resignation and half-lidded eyes.
By Sara Goodman I’m already on week three of full-time subbing for Mrs. Groth. Although I’ve learned a lot in the past few weeks, (including English, which is what I’m teaching), I still feel as though I’ve been thrown to the wolves. For the first several days, I didn’t know how to use the technology; I hadn’t looked at a single lesson plan, and I’m currently still trying to figure out how Cardinal Time works. I have one section of eighth grade, two sections of ninth grade and three sections of seniors.
Teaching is quite a gig. You are essentially parenting the students from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and if you coach a sport, you get them for another two hours after school. There are lesson plans to figure out, technology to plug through, emails and texts to answer, homework to correct, tests and quizzes to give, and let’s not forget - reminding the students throughout the day to read so they can get their AR points. There’s a lot of sighing and eye rolling when it comes to AR points. I’m not sure if it’s because they feel that they already have to do a lot of reading, if they struggle with reading or if they truly don’t enjoy reading. On my first day, I mentioned the movies “Braveheart” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”. I was met with blank stares and shoulder shrugs indicating they had no idea what I was talking about. When I mentioned there was a “South
Park” episode that was a spoof on “Braveheart”, a few of them perked up. I’m guessing they were impressed with my knowledge of “South Park” but still had no idea what I was referring to. I suggested they watch both movies and report back on what they thought. I’m sure they’ll get right on that. One day we were talking about technology in my eighth grade section. We had started a new unit called The Automation Paradox and started out by discussing things that humans used to do that have been replaced by technology. I gave the students the example of a TV remote. I explained that, when I was a kid, if I wanted to change the TV station to one of the other two stations we could tune into, I had to physically get up from my seat on the floor and turn a dial on the TV. This statement was met by raised eyebrows and looks of disbelief and shock. I think they assumed that only someone as old as say, their grandparents, were this deprived and physically overworked. I decided not to inform them that I didn’t have a cell phone until I was in my 20’s and out of college for fear they would be
permanently traumatized by this revelation. No one told me about the constant interruptions and disruptions to the schedule. Just when I think I have the schedule figured out, I find out there’s a day off from school, a required assembly to attend, a Star 360 test to take, Mr. Braunberger wants them, or there are Homecoming activities to work around. Kids are gone for a wide variety of activities, appointments, sports, and illness. A kid might pop in to take an AR test, which requires me to enter a quick, simple password, however, that’s all it takes for me to completely forget what I was doing. I’ve always loved sticky notes, but that love has been amped up tenfold since my first day at school. My desk, books, agenda binders and planner are covered in them. I have figured out a generic weekly agenda that seems to work for all grade levels. Monday is no good to start a lesson. Everyone is coming back from the weekend tired, cranky, and, frankly, not in the mood for much of anything. Tuesday, we tiptoe into the week by starting a lesson, usually
reviewing some vocabulary and reading a story. On Wednesday, we review what we talked about on Tuesday because no one was listening, and some kids were sleeping. Thursday is essentially Friday eve so….no point in starting anything new. And Friday is, well, Friday. The football boys take off early, which screws up the afternoon classes and, again, it’s Friday, so it’s basically a study hall day. If Mrs. Groth is reading this, I’m joking. I am trying hard to follow your lesson plans, but then again, I’m not an actual English teacher so who are we kidding?! I did finally figure out the “there, they’re, their” business, though. Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has three kids, school cats, and a dog.
Musings from Munich: Sixth grade football moms...never change to shield him from outside drama and personalities, but he even notices the characters that are in the stands.
By Matt Mitzel As we hit the midpoint of this season of the 4th/5th/6th Langdon Cardinals football team, I am amazed at how much the parents of today step into the roles of parents of the past. It really doesn’t matter if they are from the city or farm, Munich or Langdon, or have a sports background or not, they all speak the same lingo…GO CARDS. We have a new coach this year, Lucas Mikkelson, and I’m trying
Let’s start with the Diehard Mom… that would be Carla Gemmill. She’s my watch dog on the group chat. If anyone asks a question I already answered, she will point out which old message of mine will answer it without bothering the coaching staff. Whenever her son comes up limping, I look in the crowd and usually she gives me a thumbs, meaning “YOU HAVE OUR PERMISSION TO PLAY THROUGH THE PAIN”. I can’t leave that up to Kendall as the eternal answer from dads is “He’s Fine”…even if they aren’t looking. Next would be the Been There Before Mom…that’s Kristin McDonald. This is her 8th year in a row of having a son in youth football. Nothing really gets her too excited, as her emotions have been honed over the years, but if we can get concessions or intros, I can still surprise her. Of course, we have the UND Moms… LeeAnn Gage and Abby Borchardt. I have to deal with them every season. Seeing me in my NDSU attire, coaching their son, really gnaws at their
internal instincts to cheer against me. Even when we played in the Fargodome, I could tell they were uncomfortable with all those championship banners hanging down and there being no name confusion amongst the crowd. I got the Hockey Mom as well…Brittanie Mostad. I have no clue what she yells to her sons, but it usually works. I have taken notice though and learned that when they have their cleats untied, I just yell out, “Lace up your skates,” and they understand what I’m talking about. We have a Chatty Kathy Mom…Wendy Lorenz. I believe she talks to calm her nerves. Sometimes I can hear her chatting in the crowd, and it is nonstop, but she always manages to keep one eye on Finn. I have the Calm Mom…Heather Rime; she usually keeps it quiet to counteract Patrick. I’ve been on the field when he called into the down holder to relay a quick, “Play harder, Gavin”. What’s a game without the Rules Mom…Megan Schill. She takes things so seriously, if I see her in church, she refers to me as “Coach” just so Dentyn won’t accidentally call me “Matt” and have
to run a lap. The Optimist Mom title is held by two…Sarah Pritchard and Katy Mosher. They are just always cheering, no matter what the score or outcome. Unfortunately, we have an Injured Parent Mom…Kimberley Johnson. She is just chomping at the bit to see her player run out on the field, and hopefully, we are only a week away. Football moms always have a special place in my heart as they know that I make their sons bleed, sweat, and
cry during the week, but on game day, when they put out their best effort and smile from exhaustion and battle, it’s all worth it. Is there any problem in the world that can’t be solved on the football field? I didn’t think so. Go Cardinals! 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.”
Playing at the Fargodome. We won 22-0 against Milnor.
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Pembilier Nursing Center update: Tabletop circus By Heather Duerre
Amanda (Becker) El-Dweek who is originally from Cavalier. Her routine was a comedy act, which fit in perfectly with our theme this year. Laughter is one of the best ways to stay young at heart! I find this to be particularly true with our residents. I can’t express how much joy it brings me to see the laughter and light in the eyes of our residents when they are enjoying themselves. I have found that the same jokes we laugh at when we are physically young still bring out a giggle from us even after we have aged a bit. I hope that we can all remember to remain young at heart and enjoy life, Hello from all of us at PNC! On Saturday, Sept. 9, PNC was honored to partake in the Faith in Action Tabletop fundraiser. This lovely event is held at the E-Free Church in Cavalier and is where various organizations and community members decorate tables with different themes. Each table seats eight people, and generall, each guest gets some kind of gift that coordinates with the theme of that particular table. People can purchase a ticket to sit at each table, and the money raised goes to support the efforts of Faith in Action. Everyone that attends gets served a delicious meal, has a chance to win door prizes, and takes in some form of entertainment. All of us at PNC know how vital it is for non-profit organizations to be supported by the community. We are extremely grateful for all the support we have received over the years, because without it, we could never provide the high quality of care for our residents that they deserve. Each of our residents come to us from a community that was important to them and their story. It’s always nice for them to feel like they can still support those communities through PNC. This year, PNC decorated a table with a circus theme. The idea behind this was that no matter how old we get, we always remain young at heart. The entertainment happened to be
because sometimes it certainly can be like a circus!
Renowned historian Raffi Andonian to speak on creating space for conflicted histories: remembering the atomic bomb and reckoning with the past Humanities North Dakota is delighted to announce a thought-provoking online event featuring distinguished historian Raffi Andonian. On October 5, Andonian will deliver a captivating presentation on his latest book, "Creating Space for Conflicted Histories: Remembering and Reckoning," which includes groundbreaking research on the atomic bomb. Andonian's work offers a fresh perspective on the challenges of grappling with complex and controversial histories, including the atomic bomb. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, he explores the ways societies remember and confront painful pasts, highlighting the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces for dialogue and reflection, particularly in the context of nuclear history. During the event, Andonian will delve into the key themes of his book, including his research on the atomic bomb and its lasting impact on collective memory. He will engage the audience in a stimulating discussion
Cavalier County 4-H holds Summer Competitions Achievement Day By NDSU Extension Cavalier County Twenty-six youth participated with a total of 155 projects in our Cavalier County 4-H Achievement Day. Thank you to our 4-H members, parents and volunteers for helping to make this event a success! We had a great variety of projects that included Visual/ Expressive Arts, Engineering, Outdoor Education/Recreation, Plant Sciences, Food Preservation, Horticulture, Sewing & Textiles, Child Development and more that our 4-Hers exhibited. The judges (Tammie Nadeau, Lexi Bata, Raquel Bata, and Steph Bata) were impressed with their knowledge. Those who received blue ribbons or higher on their projects had the option to send those projects on to the North Dakota State Fair to exhibit and be judged. Consumer Decision Making We had eight 4-Hers participate in the Consumer Decision Making contest, which helps youth practice making consumer decisions by matching their knowledge, skills and abilities against those of others.
Pictured is Nolah Duerre.
on the significance of acknowledging conflicting narratives and fostering a collective commitment to truth and reconciliation with a special focus on the atomic bomb's legacy. "We are honored to host Raffi Andonian, a prominent voice in the field of history and memory studies, who has contributed significantly to our understanding of how societies remember events like the atomic bomb," said Brenna Gerhardt, Executive Director of Humanities North Dakota. "His work inspires us to reflect on our own societal narratives and encourages constructive conversations about confronting difficult histories." Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to hear Raffi Andonian speak on "Creating Space for Conflicted Histories: Remembering the Atomic Bomb and Reckoning with the Past." Register for the event at www.humanitiesnd.org/raffi For media inquiries, please contact: Crista McCandless at crista@humanitiesnd.org or 701.255.3360.
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Those who participated in each age division included: Beginner: Chiles Karsky and Jessica Muhs Junior: Ethan Muhs, Sarah Muhs, and Kenleigh Nye Senior: Maria Muhs, Philomena Muhs, Jiry Rosecrans North Dakota State Fair Results Congratulations to our 4-H members who represented Cavalier County at the North Dakota State Fair by exhibiting projects or participating in the poultry show and the horse show. We sent a total of 56 projects, and Maggie Iverson competed in the poultry and horse Shows. Cavalier County 4-Hers who received honors this year were: Ethan Muhs: Award of Excellence - canned pickles Sarah Muhs: Award of Excellence - horse poster Maggie Iverson: Reserve Champion Leghorn Pullet overall in class Best of Show Opposite Third Place overall—Intermediate Hunter Hack Class
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North Border Pembina students participated in a Walk-a-thon/Read-a-thon North Border Pembina grades 3-6 participated in a Walk-a-thon/Read-a-thon. They raised over $4,000 for Eagle Clubs! Way to go kids!
Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Sept. 18 Potato Crusted Pollock/ Rosemary Potatoes/Mixed Vegetables/Applesauce Tuesday, Sept. 19 Glazed Pork Chop/Boiled Potatoes/Steamed Broccoli/ Honeydew Wednesday, Sept. 20 Swedish Meatballs/Mashed Potatoes/Broccoli/Peach Cobbler Thursday, Sept. 21 Italian Chicken/Baked Potato/ Peas & Carrots/Grapes Friday, Sept. 22 Spaghetti/Sweet Potato/Wheat Bread Stick/Strawberries EBT/SNAP accepted. Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.
Staying Hip with Halle
Big announcements and let’s just say having a migraine and sleeping in a bunk bed is an interesting combination. That image really speaks for itself.
Before I start this column, I’d like to make a little announcement. I’ve always tried to make my writing smooth and clean through transitional words and phrases to make it a cohesive column, a part of writing that had been drilled into me in high school. However, now that I’m a college student, my writing style might go in a different direction - jumping all over the place. It’ll truly be representative of the hectic, chaotic life of a freshmen college student. I had my first migraine on Monday,
I also learned that I hate being an adult. How dare the system make me responsible for all my own stuff. I had to call Altru about doctor appointment details, I had to call our insurance and also the bank. I have to go to the financial aid office, get a new social security card, renew my license and get a real I.D. Now that I’m a legal adult, my mommy can’t just do it all for me anymore. What the frickity-frack? It downright sucks. I have to do this for the rest of my life? Excuse me? I refuse. If you haven’t noticed, it is September, and that means football season. I went to my first MSUM football game, which was really fun. Now, I’m sure you're dying to ask this question, and I am happy to report I will be competing in another fantasy football season. After my atrocious performance last year, I’m no longer playing around - I’m here to win. I actually care about this
stuff now. I’m even watching these games. Now, admittedly, I don’t really watch the actual football, I watch for the drama - like Aaron Rodgers tearing his achilles after just five minutes and Joe Burrow becoming the highest paid NFL player Saturday and then having a record low in his career the very next day. See, I know my stuff. When it came to draft day, I was completely on my own this year, no help available. I had the fifth place draft out of eight - decent but not great. Supposedly, according to the internet, you want to get a wide receiver first, so I expect everyone to follow a pattern. Wrong. Every great player was taken, no matter the position, by the time I got to draft. The plan I had crafted was useless. At the end of the draft, I had a complete team with absolutely no one I knew. I was very discouraged, but my brother said I actually did a decent job and put a good team together. I guess he was
right because I kicked butt. Not to brag or jinx myself but I had the highest points out of everybody this first week - a higher score than I ever got last year. My brother’s first draft pick happened to be Travis Kelce, who was injured for the first week. Despite not playing him the first week, I sent him plenty of tiktoks that I thought were hilarious, continuously rubbing it in his face. He didn’t find it as funny as I did. His exact words were, “Shut up, I’m not even playing you. You won’t get past 5 wins this year.” Wrong. I got 161 points compared to his 81. I am really fearful that writing all of this will enact karma upon me, but it’s my sisterly duty, you know? I’m completely humble. I also will be participating in a dorm floor fantasy league, something I’m hesitantly looking forward to. I’ll continue to keep you updated with all my school shenanigans and, most importantly, my fantasy football scores. Ta Ta for now.
Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.
Northern Lights Arts Council launches Art Club Do you have art projects in mind or have them already started? Paint, colored pencil, sketching, and much more - all arts projects will be welcome at the newly formed Art Club being launched by the Northern Lights Arts Council. All are welcome to attend starting at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month beginning Sept. 21. The group will meet in the Maple Manor Care Center Activity Room at 1116 9th Ave. in Langdon. Participants are asked to bring their own projects and supplies. Annual membership for Art Club is a minimum $15 Northern Lights Arts Council membership donation. If you have questions, contact Amber at 701-305-0089.
Frost Fire Park to hold Oktoberfest event
Frost Fire Park will hold its annual Oktoberfest event from 1 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. Cost per person is $12 at the gate. There will be axe throwing, bottomless beer, bouncy slide, bouncy house, beer garden by Revelation Ale Works, corn pit, face painting, German food menu, petting zoo, and root beer keg. From 1-3 p.m., there will be live music by the band Homestead. From 4-8 p.m. there will be live music by Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen. Frost Fire Park is located seven miles west of Walhalla on County Road 55.
Health Tip
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Check out community garden boxes placed throughout the county and help us by harvesting any remaining produce and taking advantage of FREE, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
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Don’t “Squash” the Idea
By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County
I went to a meeting a couple of weeks ago in Fargo that included a tour of a community garden project called Growing Together Community Gardens. The concept was very interesting, and I was in awe of their plans, concept, and implementation on making this endeavor work. The basic concept is that there are shared gardens, shared produce, shared work, and a Farmers Market. The founder has even won a national award. I gained so much knowledge and found it all fascinating. There are several things that are similar in our county with the Community Garden Boxes that the County Health has started in collaboration with the Langdon Area School and NDSU Extension. The wide variety of vegetables growing in the Growing Together gardens were awe-inspiring. According to their website, they harvested 51,725 lbs. of food last year. They also added another garden for this year! It will be fun to see how much their totals come out to be this year. They use the produce to supply their workers with shared food, donate to the shelters and food pantries, and sell at their Farmers Market to help sustain the non-profit. It was at the Growing Together Farmers Mar-
ket that I found a treasure to behold. I just knew I had to try it.
only because they get full nutritional load due to ripening.
I wasn’t sure what the item was. I knew it was of the pumpkin or squash family but had never seen one before. I asked one of the people working at the market, and they had to go ask someone else, as they weren’t sure, either! I came to find out that it’s called Pink Banana Squash, and it’s absolutely delicious. It has a sweet flavor that kind of melts in your mouth. It’s definitely something that I will look for and try again.
Squash is also fairly easy to store. If you have a cool, dry storage space, winter squash varieties will last for months and will be able to be enjoyed during the cold winter. Squash can also be frozen, canned (using a pressure canner and scientific methods), or dried. All can be used in hot dishes and soup. Roasting or stuffing the fresh squash with meats and other ingredients adds flavor and depth to your dinner table.
Now, I know that some of you may be thinking: “I don’t care for squash!” I get it. I’ve always thought that a person either loves it or hates it. There isn’t much in between. In fact, I have distinct memories from my childhood of a family member being very disagreeable about even trying it at the dinner table. There were tears and a lot of drama. If you also feel as though you don’t really like it, don’t “squash” the idea of trying a new variety just because you haven’t cared for other varieties. It will do your body good to try to find one that you might like. There are so many varieties with different flavors, colors, and textures. The way they are prepared also makes a difference. I think that most people can find one they like in a way they like it prepared. It’s definitely worth a try!
Maybe some Creamy Squash Soup will spark your interest (recipe courtesy of NDSU Extension). Creamy Squash Soup ¼ c. butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 6 c. peeled and cubed squash 3 c. low-sodium chicken broth (plus extra to adjust consistency if needed) 1/3 tsp. cayenne pepper ¼ tsp. black pepper ¾ tsp. dried rubbed sage (or to taste) 16 oz. light cream cheese In a large saucepan, sauté onions in butter until tender. Add squash, chicken broth, cayenne and black pepper,
Squash is a little powerhouse packed with so much nutrition. Winter squash, in particular, is high in fiber and rich in vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, niacin, potassium, and iron. Winter squash (such as spaghetti, buttercup, acorn, and pink banana) are considered to be more nutritious than summer squash (zucchini) but
Playground fun at North Border Pembina!
Second Helpings Thrift Store opens in Langdon Second Helpings Thrift Shop opened for business in Langdon on Tuesday morning, Sept. 12. Owners Bill and Marie Mack had their sons, Jonathan (12) and Carson (5), cut ribbons to officially open for business. The shop is located in the connected building south of The Bread Pan, which the Macks also own. The hours for the shop are the same as the bakery, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and customers are asked to enter through the bakery door to shop and to drop off donations. Cash and checks will be accepted for thrift shop purchases. No electronics or furniture will be accepted. Donations like clothing, toys, and household items are welcome. All proceeds from the shop will be donated to local events. The Macks thank the community for the support and the donations to the thrift shop.
and sage. Bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree the squash mixture and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan and heat through. Do not allow to boil. If it needs thinning, add additional chicken broth until desired consistency is reached.
their website https://www.growingtogetherfm.org/.
Makes eight servings. Each serving has 220 calories, 15 g fat, 7 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 270 mg sodium
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NDSU Extension has several publications with a lot of information and recipes for squash. “Let’s Enjoy Winter Squash!” (FN1979) and “Field to Fork Winter Squash!” (FN1801) are just a couple that can be found on our website (https://www.ndsu.edu/ agriculture/extension). If you would like a publication printed, would like to discuss the different varieties and how to prepare them, or would like help planning which varieties may grow best in our county, feel free to contact our NDSU Extension office here in Cavalier County by calling (256-2560). You can also email me (katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu), or stop in to visit. To learn more about Growing Together Community Gardens, visit
It’s the time of year when winter squash is readily available, and maybe you will find a variety of squash that interests you at our local Farmers Market here in Cavalier County!
Monday, Sept. 18 Orange Chicken Breast • Rosemary Potatoes • Mixed Vegetables • Tropical Fruit Tuesday, Sept. 19 Burrito • Corn • Fruit • WW Bread Wednesday, Sept. 20 Meatloaf • Potato Salad • Peas and Carrots • Grapes Thursday, Sept. 21 Swedish Meatballs • Mashed Potatoes • Broccoli • Peach Sauce Friday, Sept. 22 Chili • Baked Potato • Glazed Carrots • Pears This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/ SNAP accepted. Under 60 required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.
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From the Pastor's Desk: Wade in the water By Pastor Sue Mackey
Today’s story, found in Exodus 14, is that of the Hebrew people, who
packed up everything they owned and followed Moses out of Egypt. This is the story of how Moses stretched out his hand and the sea parted, how the Hebrews marched triumphantly through the sea on dry land, and how Pharaoh’s army was thwarted once and for all. Yes, that’s the story Hollywood has taught us. If you read the biblical story carefully, there is no better word to describe it than . . . terrifying. The last plague that descended on Egypt convinced Pharaoh to finally let the people go. When he realized his mistake, Pharaoh gathered his army and set out in hot pursuit of the Hebrews. The text explains the terror: the water of the
sea out in front and the quickly-approaching army of the Egyptians closing in behind. It was then that the people began to complain. There they were in the middle of nowhere, stuck in between Pharaoh and his army and the big, blue sea. Because the fear of what was ahead was so overwhelming, they wanted to return to Egypt. Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid… be still and trust!” In response to the people’s fear, God said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on!”
With impossibility on one side and horror on the other, the people were asked to act decisively in faith - to face their fear, put one foot in front of the other, and walk toward freedom. They were being asked to step into the unknown, to risk everything, to follow God not just with their words but with their very lives - and they were scared. It was Moses who took God seriously and decided to literally step out in faith. He raised his hand and a path opened up through the middle of the sea. All they had to do was take the first step. They did. They swallowed their fear, lifted their feet and walked right into the middle of the sea - each step a signal that faith and hope were bigger than the fear that held them back. There is a Midrash tale about this story that suggests the waters did not, in fact, part with one sweep of Moses’ hand, but that the winds didn’t begin to blow the waters apart until the people started wading in. It was when they tied up their robes, took off their sandals and waded hip-deep into the water of their fears that the waves picked up, the water receded, and the path emerged. This kind of faithful living is not easy. This story illustrates that a life of faithfully following God can be paralyzingly terrifying. In the hardest moments of life, there are decisions to be made about whether or not we will lift our feet and take the next step. As we trust in God to guide us, God expects us to believe with our feet - to take the next step into the fear and move into the promises of God.
Terrifying, for sure, but look back at the text. The angel of the Lord, who had been out in front leading the people, moved to the back of the crowd. The pillar of cloud went out ahead of them, leading them forward. The all-encompassing presence of God was in front, behind, and on the sides, surrounding the people with protection and guidance once they had the courage to take that first step. So it is with us. God makes a way; God asks us to act in faith; and God is with us. When we step out in faith, facing our fear, we will experience the miraculous presence of God. God is with us, behind and before us, protecting and leading us right through the middle of the scariest parts of life. God was faithful, but it took their fear-filled steps into the middle of the sea for God’s promise and possibility to unfold in their lives. Today’s story invites us to roll up our pant legs and take that first step into the water of whatever it is we fear the most. God is before us; God is behind us; God has made a way. Now, we’ve got to take the first step - to wade in the water and to believe . . . with our feet. Pastor Sue Mackey is a native North Dakotan and an ordained United Methodist minister. In her 43-year career, she has served United Methodist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations in the area, and now serves the Langdon Presbyterian Church (since 2012). She lives in rural Hampden, has two sons and seven grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.
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Allan Bachman
A memorial service was held September 11, 2023, in Langdon, N.D., for Allan Bachman, 71, of Langdon, who passed away September 5, 2023, at his favorite place - the farm. Allan was born March 4, 1952, in Langdon, N.D., to Peter and Neva (Spratt) Bachman. He grew up and attended school in the Langdon area, graduating in 1971 from Langdon High School. Allan started farming right out of high school. He also worked at the missile site, drove bus and worked at the local liquor store in addition tember 3, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, N.D.
Jay Padden
A memorial service will be held September 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Langdon Presbyterian Church in Langdon, N.D., for Jay Padden, 75, of Cavalier, N.D., who passed away Sep-
Jay Edward Padden was born April 11, 1948, in Langdon, N.D., to Merle and Amy (Ellingson) Padden. He grew up in Langdon and was baptized at the Langdon Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Langdon High School in 1967. He joined the United States Army and was sent to Vietnam in 1968. In 1970, Jay married Luella Hiller. Together, the couple had three daughters: Wendy Lue, Deborah Lynn and Rebecca Jo. Jay worked for John Deere in Langdon, managed the Masey Ferguson in Cavalier and worked many years at Motor Coach Industries in Pembina. He was active in the Army National Guard until the time of his illness. Jay is survived by his three daughters: Wendy (Paul Peterson) of Northwood,
to his farming duties. On June 14, 1975, Allan married Patty Crockett on the Crockett family farm near Wales, N.D. Allan and Patty hand-built their home northwest of Langdon, where they farmed and raised their four children. They were fortunate to be able to spend the last seven winters living in Mesa, Arizona. Allan’s lifelong passion was to farm. He was fortunate enough to be able to spend his last years farming with his son, Daren. He also had a knack for cooking. He was famous for his steaks! Sunday suppers with his famN.D.; Debbie (Bruce Scheuing) of Jordan, Minn., and Becky (Greg Hornung) of Walhalla, N.D.; grandchildren: Jace, Mackenzie, Braden, Baylee, Gavin, Grady, Madisyn and Gracyn; two great-grandchildren, Adelynn and Everett; brothers Gary and Merle Jr.; and twin sister Joy. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Jay was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Wynette, Sonya and Colleen; brother Pete; niece Vicky and nephew Eric. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to the Fargo VA Hospital, 2101 Elm Street North, Fargo, ND 58102 or Lebanon Cemetery, Attn: Cody Schlittenhard, 1509 10th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249. Online guestbook is available at www. askewfuneralhome.com.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Mugwumps September 18, 2023 — On this date in 1889, with only thirteen days remaining before the election to approve the state Constitution and choose North Dakota’s first state officials and legislators, the political parties were working at a frenzied pace. Local, county and district conventions were combined to promote the candidates chosen at the state conventions and to expedite the selection of local legislative candidates. Time was of the essence. With gubernatorial candidate John Miller and Congressional hopeful Henry Hansbrough serving as the nucleus, Republican campaigners crisscrossed the state, speaking at rallies and conventions. The Democratic strongholds in the northeast were heavily targeted, and over thirty rallies were attended. The whirlwind tour was beginning to pay dividends. The Farmers Alliance newspaper, published in Valley City, announced that it was now Republican, supporting the candidacy of John Miller as the Farmer’s candidate. The Democratic members of the Alliance countered that Miller was a glorified accountant who wouldn’t know a wheelbarrow from a seeder. Campaign rhetoric was heating up, but in the age of Victorian morality, one had to be careful. When Herbert Root of Valley City used profanity in describing S. S. Hitman during a heated political altercation, he was arrested, taken to court and fined twenty dollars and costs. Libel and slander were commonplace, but profanity wouldn’t be tolerated. In the eastern part of the state, especially the Red River Valley, party politics were stringently observed. When The Park River Gazette, a Republican newspaper, announced its support for a local favorite, Democrat Clinton Lord, who was running for the office of state treasurer, it raised the ire of the editor of he Fargo Argus. “It is an insult to the state convention that made the ticket,” snarled the editor, “It is a guerrilla stab at an unoffending candidate, (and) an assassin-like act at which no honorable man can be guilty.” In the western, less populated areas, they were more likely to support the individual than obey strict party lines. Disgruntled with party choices, the Democrats and Republicans in Dickinson united and nominated William Ray, a Democrat for the Senate, and Republican A. W. Merrifield for the House. They were branded as Mugwumps, political slang stemming from the 1884 Presidential election and used to denounce Republicans who bolted across party lines to elect Grover Cleveland. The state’s lone Representative in Congress would be elected by popular vote in the October 1st election, however, the first act of the legislature would be the selection of North Dakota’s two Senators. Strict observance of party politics was crucial to the Republicans to ensure an overwhelming majority in the new legislature. Crossing party lines threatened that majority. Mugwumpery could not be allowed. Dakota Datebook written by Jim Davis “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of
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ily were almost a weekly tradition. When Allan had some rare free time when he wasn’t in the tractor or in one of his Peterbilts, he enjoyed camping, happy hour, and going for crop tours. His pride and joy were his wife, kids and grandkids. He looked forward to going to their activities, spending time with them, or having them visit him at the farm. Grandpa was notorious for sneaking the grandkids snacks when mom and dad weren’t looking. Allan was a former president of the Langdon Curling Club, was vice president of the Dakota Spirit Arena during the addition of the locker rooms in 2005,
and was a township officer. Surviving Allan are his wife, Patty, of Langdon; children: Patrick (Kristy) of Grand Forks, N.D., Daren (Whitney) of Langdon, and Rachael (Benny) Hoffarth of Langdon; grandchildren: Jack, Haley & Andrew, Mason, Kameron & Logan, and Scarlet & Jade; and his siblings. He was preceded in death by his son, James; his parents; brother Victor; and infant brother Mark. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.
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30th Annual Pioneer Machinery Show in the books
Cont’d. From Page A1 Pembina Gorge State Park founding team receives award
Educational facility in the works thanks to generous donors By Hilary Nowatzki
The 30th Annual Pioneer Machinery Show went off without a hitch for their third-decade celebration last Saturday, Sept. 10, according to Zelda Hartje, administrator at Pembina County Historical Museum committee member for the Pioneer Machine Show. “The show went very well. We had some new committee members on the committee this year, so we're always working on learning, and they did a fantastic job,” stated Hartje. “The weather was perfect, and we had a great turnout, and I didn't encounter one disgruntled person, so it seemed to have done very well.” Not only was the event celebrating the milestone of the Pioneer Machinery Show’s 30th year running but also marked another special anniversary, which was the show’s theme this year: ‘100 Years of Farmall.’ The premiere
of the Farmall model tractor was a century ago this year. The tractor was a new type of new row-crop tractor that dominated agriculture for 30 years after its debut. “We invited Farmall tractor owners to bring their tractors and parade them during the parade, and we were successful in getting the word out because the furthest that someone came with a Farmall was all the way from Duluth, Minnesota,” stated Hartje. One of the main spectacles of the event was threshing grain. Sadly, according to Hartje, it wasn’t a terribly good year for wheat, but regardless of the dry weather’s impact on the crop, attendees were still able to have some fun and most importantly, learn. “This year, we actually got to combine
three acres of wheat that we had seeded last spring. It wasn't a very good year for wheat to grow on that new ground, but we were able to do the threshing with one of the self-propelled combines that had been given to us,” explained Hartje. Speaking of the donated combine which was used on Sunday, two special folks from Fullerton, N.D., Loren and Lynette Winters, have made large and generous contributions to the facility to expand educational access to the history of farming. “Well, they came camping at Icelandic State Park and came to visit the museum, and I guess they just decided that we were the place where they wanted their collection to be housed,” said Hartje, acknowledging what an honor it is to house these rare and unique treasures.
Within the last two years, the Winters couple has donated 13 combines, 14 pull-type tractors, a corn picker, and provided a building to house the machinery. In two year’s time, the couple has made 14 trips to the Pembina County Museum to deliver various equipment. “There's more to it,” stated Hartje, “because their purpose in this combine collection is about education. It’s not just about harvesting but about feeding the world. So next, we're working on an education center for that purpose.” Hartje said the educational facility is still in its planning phase but hopes to have it open by next summer, perhaps in time for the 2024 Pioneer Machinery Show which will take place Sept. 8 of next year. Photos by Jeremy Ratliff.
safety strategies. Harvest Award for Excellence in Quality: Taylor DeVries, environmental scientist, Department of Environmental Quality Spill Response team, for her ability to effectively and knowledgeably communicate and work with landowners and operators during spills and her commitment to remediating and protecting North Dakota lands for future generations. Landmark Award for Excellence in People Management: Tony Hillig, recreation chief, North Dakota Parks and Recreation, for his leadership in allowing the recreation team to best use their skills and experience, including with off highway vehicle (OHV) and snowmobile safety training courses, and his instrumental role in developing a working relationship around OHV trails on both tribal lands and the Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area. Telegraph Award for Excellence in Technology: Travis Lutman, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) engineer, Department of Transportation, for his instrumental work in developing a network of ITS devices across the state highway system to improve the travel experience and safety on North Dakota roads. Heritage Award for Excellence in Citizen Focus: Garrett McLain, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, for his work with the Restoring Promise Initiative at the State Penitentiary and its U.N.I.T.Y. Village, helping prison residents become productive and safe neighbors when they return to the community. Frontier Award for Excellence in Continuous Learning: Charlene Rittenbach, senior forensic scientist in the North Dakota Crime Lab, for her enthusiastic work to embrace change and educate others in the field of forensic science, including her work on a highly technical bill related to synthetic cannabinoids during the most recent legislative session. Sodbuster Award for Excellence in Growth Mindset: Nancy Nikolas Maier, director of Aging Services in the Department of Health and Human Services, for her work in transforming how North Dakotans think of aging services, inspiring her team to seek people-first solutions and supports, and leading the charge to help North Dakotans age in place as members of their communities.
FALL SPORTS
COSLEY PART OF SEVEN TDS, NORTH BORDER WINS FIRST HOME GAME 54-24 OVER ST. JOHN
Kade Schafer wraps up Keenan Gores for a loss of downs. Photo by Larry Stokke.
By Jake Kulland After playing their first three games on the road, the North Border Eagles finally played their first home game of the season in Walhalla, hosting the St. John Woodchucks on Sept. 8. The Eagles gave their home fans lots to cheer about; they scored 32 points in the second quarter and won 54-24. The win puts North Border's record up to 3-1 overall and, more importantly, 2-1 in Region 2 9-man games. They have a huge test again in Walhalla versus the North Prairie Cougars Sept. 15 then will travel to North Star in Cando on Sept. 22. Eagles junior quarterback Grant Cosley had the best game of his career against St. John. He was part of all seven of North Border's touchdowns, running in four then throwing three more. After the Woodchucks scored first in the opening quarter, the Eagles scored 32 unanswered points, three on Cosley rushing TDs plus a touchdown reception by freshman Kaden Moore. Later, Cosley would connect twice with senior wide out Grayson Ohman on 19- and 10-yard scoring passes.
Jon Schlitz with his traditional slide into the team huddle after a win. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Gavin Symington with a great kickoff. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Brody Berg tackles Woodchucks quarterback Tayden Longie. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Defensively, sophomores Brody Berg and Kade Schafer led the team with nine tackles each, while Cosley also picked off two St. John passes on defense. Cosley finished with 155 yards rushing and another 122 through the air. Ohman was the leading receiver for the Eagles with four catches for 84 yards. NORTH BORDER 54, ST. JOHN 24 STJ -- 8 32 0 8 -- 54 NB -- 8 0 6 8 -- 24 STJ -- Trey Laducer 27 pass from Caden Belgarde (Belgarde run) NB -- Grant Cosley 56 run (Cosley run) NB -- Kaden Moore 22 pass from Cosley (Cosley run) NB -- Cosley 2 run (Brody Berg run)
Grant Cosley had seven touchdowns for the North Border Eagles over the St. John Woodchucks. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Ballboy Collin Longtin gets hoisted above the team after the Eagles win over the St John Woodchucks Sept. 8th in Walhalla. Photo by Larry Stokke.
NB -- Cosley 3 run (Berg run) STJ -- Lane Zupan 12 run (Belgarde run)
NB -- Grayson Ohman 19 pass from Cosley (Run failed) NB -- Ohman 10 pass from Cosley
(Berg run) STJ -- Zupan 20 pass from Belgarde (Belgarde run) NB -- Cosley 10 run (Cosley run) Rushing -- NB: Grant Cosley 19-155, Brody Berg 7-19, Weston Cosley 4-6 Passing -- NB: G. Cosley 8-11-122-0 3 TDs Receiving -- NB: Grayson Ohman 4-84, Kaden Moore 2-32, Berg 1-5 Tackles -- NB: Kade Schafer 9, Berg 9, G. Cosley 5, Ohman 5
Jake’s Take on Sports
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Reaching the halfway point of the high school football season -- Already How crazy is it to say that we are just
reaching the middle of September, and we are at the halfway point of the high school football season? Both the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals and the North Border Eagles will be playing their fifth games of the season on Sept. 15. Langdon-Edmore-Munich will be renewing their rivalry with Cavalier, a team they haven’t played in varsity football since 2010. As everyone most likely knows, the Tornadoes have dominated the series with the Cards. The last time a Cardinals team has beaten Cavalier was in 2006 and 2007, but before that - it was 1978. Cavalier had a 28-game winning streak over the Cards at one time. This should be a fun game, and it’s great seeing the two teams playing each other once again.
North Border has quite the challenge in their fifth game, hosting North Prairie, who has been in the top five in 9-man football all season long. The very young Eagles have been improving every game, and this will be a benchmark game for them to see just how much better they have gotten. It’s a little sad that there are just four regular season games left for both the Eagles and Cardinals.
season, finishing second in a recent meet. They will try and qualify as a team for the State B Girls Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Maple River Golf Club in Mapleton on Sept. 25-26. This also seems way early, but girls golf has been that way since they switched their season from spring to fall a couple of years back. We wish the Cardinals golfers the best of luck at the Region 3 Tourney.
Region 3 girls golf meet in Devils Lake Sept. 15 Earlier in the day on Sept. 15 before the Friday Night Lights get flipped on, the Region 3 Girls Golf Meet will be held at Creel Bay Golf Course in Devils Lake. The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals team has been coming around the last two weeks of the
Glow Ball Tournament Sept. 16 in Walhalla; Men’s league playoffs continue in Langdon Let’s close this week, not by whining about my Vikings but by promoting some area golfing events. As we’ve said the last couple of weeks, the Walhalla Country Club is hosting the last tournament of the season around
here, which will be a Glow Ball Tourney on Sept. 16. They will start with a supper and social at 6:30 p.m. followed by Glow Ball golf at 8:30, around dusk. Cost is $60 for a 2-person team, and you can just head out to the WCC the evening of the event to register. At the Langdon Country Club, the Men’s league golf playoffs continue. Charlie Jordan (who just turned 75 Happy Birthday, Coach!) and Paul Olson have reached the championship, and they play the winner of a semifinal between Jesse Zeis & Tyler Bata and Kevin Clouse & Stoney Kruk. We will let you know who has made the title match next time we visit. “See ya!” next week!
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Lady Cards get Junior high big win over volleyball Thompson 3-1 to tournament move record to 4-2 By Jake Kulland
After a 3-0 win at Cavalier, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball team had their first home match of the season by hosting non-conference rival Thompson on Sept. 7. The Lady Cards won a hard fought match 3-1: winning the first set 25-23, losing the second 25-21, then winning sets three and four 25-22 and 25-13. With the win, the Cardinals are now 4-2 on the season, and after playing their first Region 4 match at North Prairie on Sept. 12, they hosted North Border on Sept. 14. They will play in the Valley City Optimists Tournament Sept. 16 then will stay busy with a match at Benson County in Leeds on Sept. 19 and will entertain Dunseith in another regional match up on Sept. 21.
In their match with the Tommies, it was back and forth action the first two sets. The Cards were down for much of set one before going on a 4-0 run to take an 18-17 lead and move on to the win. Thompson led all the way in set two with a late rally by the Cardinals falling short. The biggest point in the match came in set three when Langdon-Edmore-Munich was down five points at 15-10 before going on a 7-0 run to take the lead. They end up winning by three. The Lady Cards dominated set four, leading at one time 23-7, to win the match.
GOLF Langdon-EdmoreMunich golf results
North Star Golf meet, Sept. 8 Arianna Haraseth 91 Taryn Romfo 94 Nadia Lewis 99 Rylee Medbery 108 Catelyn Goodman 116 Jane Sillers 132 Taryn Romfo Placed 4th Ariana Haraseth placed 3rd
Park River Tournament, Sept. 11 Taryn Romfo 96 Arianna Haraseth 97 Rylee Medbery 105 Catelyn Goodman 118 Meris Lindsay 124
Lexi Gendron bumps the ball to the front row in the JH Tourney. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Taryn Romfo placed 6 Arianna Haraseth Placed 7
Eagles volleyball picks up win at M-M, loses at home to Grafton
Junior high volleyball tournament
By Jake Kulland
The North Border Eagles girls volleyball team has had things pick up, as far as their schedule is concerned. They won at Midway-Minto 3-1 on Sept. 5 then lost at home in Pembina to Grafton 3-0. The Eagles are now 2-5 on the season, and after playing at H-CV on Sept. 12 and at Langdon-Edmore-Munich Sept. 14, they will continue to be busy. North Border plays at the Valley City Optimists Tournament on Sept. 16, host Hatton-Northwood in Pembina Sept. 19, then plays at Thompson Sept. 21. Here is a recap of their last two matches:
NB Eagles Hannah Moore with a dig in the back row in the Langdon Invitational Sept. 9th. Photo by Larry Stokke
North Border 3, Midway-Minto 1 It was back and forth for the first three sets of the Eagles match against the Mustangs at the Midway school. They won the first two sets in exciting fashion 25-17 and 25-22 then lost the third 25-18. North Border then kicked it into gear in set four, winning 25-11 over the Mustangs in dominating fashion.
Ella Goodman with a nice dig in the JH Tournament 9-9 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Catelyn Goodman shot a personal best of 112 in Lakota on Sept. 6th. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Senior Keira Moore led the Eagles with 13 kills followed by Payton Reis with nine. Jenna Fraser had 26 assists and a team high three service aces. Caylee Berg was the defensive leader with 15 digs.
NORTH BORDER 25-25-18-25, MIDWAY-MINTO 17-22-25-11 Kills -- NB: Keira Moore 13, Payton Reis 9, Jenna Fraser 6, Megan Misson 6, Taelyn Dunnigan 5, Kate Bjornstad 1 Assists -- NB: Fraser 26, Aces -- NB: Fraser 3, Reis 1, Moore 1 Blocks -- NB: Reis 1, Moore 1, Misson 1 Digs -- NB: Caylee Berg 15, Reis 12, Moore 12, Fraser 12, Dunnigan 7
All three Cardinals seniors played well against the Tommies. Cora Badding had a game high 22 kills followed by Jaya Henderson with 13. Jalynn Swanson had a great all-around match with seven kills and 45 assists at setter. The Cards also got great contributions from some of their younger players; Freshman Aubrey Badding and seventh grader Hillary Haaven each had six kills and junior Claire Chaput knocked down five. Tommies senior Brenna Martin had a team high 11 kills. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 25-2125-25, THOMPSON 23-25-22-13 Kills -- LEM: Cora Badding 22, Jaya Henderson 13, Jalynn Swanson 7, Aubrey Badding 6, Hillary Haaven 6, Claire Chaput 5; T: Brenna Martin 11, Reese Danner 5, Dru Schwab 5, Sydney Schwabe 2 Assists -- LEM: Swanson 45, Henderson 3, C. Badding 2, A. Badding 2; T: Schwabe 14, Josie Plain 12 Aces -- LEM: C. Badding 3, Payton Hall 2, Swanson 2, Henderson 1, Haaven 1; T: Plain 2, Schwab 2 Blocks -- LEM: Henderson 3, A. Badding 3; T: Martin 3 Digs -- LEM: Henderson 18, Swanson 17, C. Badding 15, Meredith Romfo 15, Hall 13; T: Schwab 25, Plain 13, Martin 8, Danner 8
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North Border VOLLEYBALL
L-E-M VOLLEYBALL
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Thea Johnson sets the ball high for a teammate. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Arianna Haraseth had a great meet, finishing in Lakota with a 96. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Grafton 3, North Border 0 The Eagles have had some fun, competitive matches with the Spoilers the last couple of years, and although they played well in the first two sets losing twice 25-20, Grafton's momentum was too much to overcome come in set three. The Spoilers won 2511 to win the match in Pembina by a sweep.
Keira again led the team in this match with eight kills followed by Payton Reis and Megan Misson with three each. Jenna Fraser had 26 assists for the second straight night, while Caylee Berg again was the defensive leader with 21 digs.
Fenja Lawson makes a diving hit in the JH Tournament. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Nadia Lewis shot a personal best of 91, finishing the day in 7th place in the individuals and helping the Cards to a 2nd place team finish. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Meris Lindsey drops the ball in the cup giving her a personal best of 98. Photo by Larry Stokke.
GRAFTON 25-25-25, NORTH BORDER 20-20-11 Kills -- NB: Keira Moore 8, Payton Reis 6, Megan Misson 6, Taelyn Dunnigan 3, Kate Bjornstad 3 Assists -- NB: Jenna Fraser 26 Blocks -- NB: Moore 1, Reis 1, Misson 1 Digs -- NB: Caylee Berg 21, Moore 16, Fraser 12, Reis 8, Dunnigan 5
NB Eagles Audrey Emerson makes a great save in Langdon Sept. 9th. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jascie Moreno passes the ball to a teammate in the Langdon Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Cardinals score nearly every way possible in 48-14 win at Rugby
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Cardinals Girls Youth Basketball
L-E-M has punt and kickoff return TDs in same game By Jake Kulland
After three home games and three wins, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals hit the road for the first time this season, playing at Rugby against the winless Panthers. The Cards had their way with Rugby, putting up 42 points in the first half while not allowing a first down on defense in the 4814 victory. The game was also a rare one; the Cardinals scored on a punt return and kickoff return in the same game. Jax Johnson also kicked four extra points for the Cards in the win. Langdon-Edmore-Munich is now 4-0 on the season and will rekindle their rivalry with Cavalier in Langdon on Sept. 15. They will then travel to Park River-Fordville-Lankin on Sept. 22.
fense held the Panthers, Langdon-Edmore-Munich came down and scored again on a three-yard pass from Worley to Cody Amble, then Miles Fincher ran in a two-yard score set up on a pass to him from Jax Johnson. Jax had a big special teams' night - after he had an extra point blocked, he booted four in a row, all of which had plenty of distance.
The Cardinals opened the game with Rugby by scoring four touchdowns in the first quarter. Cole Welsh got things rolling with a 28-yard catch and run from Rayce Worley. Eli Johnson then caught his first TD of the season, which was set up by a 38-yard pass from Worley to Nick Kingzett.
Worley had another special night throwing the football for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, going 8 for 10 passing for 176 yards and four touchdowns. Jax Johnson ended up begin the Cardinals leading rusher with 29 yards, while Kingzett lead the team with two catches for 94 yards. Young Cards receivers, sophomore Keaton Ullyott and freshman Maddux Stremick, also had their first ever varsity receptions in the game.
The return game kicked in, as Mason Romfo had the first punt return touchdown for the Cardinals since the days of Simon Romfo, scoring from 67 yards out. Kingzett then caught a 56-yard bomb from Worley to give the Cards a 28-0 lead after the first quarter of play. After the Cardinals de-
In the second half, Rugby kept their starters in and scored twice, but the Cards Tanner McDonald would have the last laugh, returning the kickoff of the Panthers second TD all the way from 82 yards out to close the scoring.
LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 48, RUGBY 14 LEM --28 14 0 6 -- 48 R -- 0 0 8 6 -- 14
Cardinals Youth Football Cardinal football players in grades 4-6 played a game against Park River in Langdon on Thursday, Sept. 7. The game ended in a 14-14 tie.
LEM--Cole Welsh 28 pass from Rayce Worley (Nick Kingzett pass from Worley) LEM--Eli Johnson 15 pass from Worley (Kick failed) LEM --Mason Romfo 67 punt return (Jax Johnson kick) LEM --Kingzett 56 pass from Worley (J. Johnson kick) LEM --Cody Amble 3 pass from Worley (J. Johnson kick) LEM --Miles Fincher 2 run (J. Johnson kick) R -- Jove Risovi 45 run (Dane Heidbreder pass from Hudson Hager) R -- Hager 70 run (Run failed) LEM -- Tanner McDonald 82 KO return (Pass failed) Rushing -- LEM: Jax Johnson 9-29, Miles Fincher 4-12, Keaton Ullyott 4-9, Mason Romfo 3-19, Cole Welsh 2-16, Tanner McDonald 1-2; R: Austin Schneible 9-28, Hudson Hager 8-54, Jove Risovi 2-53, Jon Vetsch 1-8 Passing -- LEM: Rayce Worley 8-10176-0 4 TDs, J. Johnson 4-7-52-0; R: Hager 3-5-25-1 1 TD Receiving -- LEM: Nick Kingzett 2-94, Eli Johnson 2-32, Cody Amble 2-6, Welsh 1-28, Keaton Ullyott 1-21, Mason Romfo 1-15, Maddux Stremick 1-14, Tanner McDonald 1-2; R: Heidbreder 1-18, Jaxon Miller 1-4, Kolton Bohl 1-3
AryAnna Schafer lays in a right hand layup in win over Cavalier in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Stella Lawson fights for a loose ball with a Cavalier Tornadoes. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Sophie Longie drives past a Tornadoes and puts up a shot. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Chloe Koons lays in 2 points against the Cavalier Tornadoes Sept 5th in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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North Border Girls Youth Basketball
North Border Eagles Youth Football
North Border Girls Youth Basketball season has begun. Let's go Lady Eagles! Photos by Ashley Schafer.
Eagles youth football was busy this week. They were in Grafton on Thursday for a beautiful night of football. Then Sunday they traveled to Fargo for Dome Day where they played Wyndmere. Photos by Ashley Schafer.
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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On August 15, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. Nick Moser was not in attendance. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Stanley Dick called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Dick asked if there were any changes to the agenda. David Zeis made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, and Jeff Daley, KLJ, met with the commissioners and gave updates on the current road projects. Bids were reviewed for the DOT combined bridge projects in Dresden Township and South Olga Township. Greg Goodman made a motion to accept the low bid for the projects in the amount of $846,421.38 from Gladen Construction, Inc., seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve a culvert request between Sections 8 and 17 of Billings Township, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Johnston discussed the requirements for township DOT funding of projects with the commissioners, which then have to be entered into the GRIT program. Mowing of the abandoned Ellefson Bethel Cemetery in Waterloo Township was discussed. The commissions asked Johnston to get one of the roadmen lined up to mow it with the mower at the Osnabrock shop once harvest is done. Patching of broken pavement on County 17 was discussed. Johnston informed the commissioners that cold mix was used for now. The gravel project on the Mt. Carmel Dam access road was discussed. Jeff Daley stated he would reach out to Gowan and request that they do some more blading and packing of the gravel. Greg Goodman discussed the need for training for the roadmen and asked that it be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Goodman also reviewed a rough draft of specs/call for bids for the new building in Vang, which would start out as cold storage
with the first phase. Goodman will review the specs with Angelo Mondragon, State’s Attorney, and update them for the next meeting. Greg Goodman made a motion to sign the JAG grant application for Domestic Violence and Abuse Center in Grafton, which allows the grant funds to pass through Cavalier County, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Polling locations for the 2024 elections were discussed. Craig Schommer and Matt Mitzel were again in attendance to request a polling location be added in Munich. After much discussion, Austin Lafrenz made a motion to have two polling locations (Langdon and Munich) for the 2024 elections, seconded for discussion by Greg Goodman. A roll call vote was taken: Austin Lafrenz – yes; Greg Goodman – no; David Zeis – No; Stanley Dick – yes; Nick Moser was not in attendance; roll call vote tied and will be voted on again at the next commission meeting. David Zeis made a motion, seconded by Greg Goodman to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: ND STATE TREASURER $2,407.03 | FEES ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES $461.81 | FEES ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT $120,082.72 | HEALTH INS ERLING'S OIL, INC. $3,044.44 | R&B PERRY TOWNSHIP TREASURER $12,860.50 | 2022 FEMA DAVID J. ZEIS $57.64 | COMM STANLEY DICK $505.00 | COMM STANLEY DICK $133.62 | COMM LISA GELLNER $89.08 | AUD FRANKIE STREMICK $89.08 | AUD STEPHANIE BATA $418.74 | TX DIR PAIGE GELLNER $98.25 | TX DIR PAIGE GELLNER $403.84 | TX DIR MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES $48.00 | MISC SHILICE LARSEN $500.00 | STATE'S ATTY VANGUARD APPRAISALS, INC
Public Notices $275.00 | TX DIR FARMERS UNION OIL CO $205.50 | MAINT ECOLAB $129.00 | MAINT WEST PAYMENT CENTER $321.41 | STATE'S ATTY MORGAN PRINTING, INC. $230.05| COMM BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $112.83 | AUD PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $99.90 | MISC PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $27.98 | CLERK UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $1,437.51 | GEN/R&B/VSO OTTER TAIL POWER CO $2,500.43 | GEN/R&B INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $4,524.54 | GEN/E-911 LANGDON CITY $359.97 | GEN/R&B SHANE GALLAGHER $90.00 | SHERIFF MATTHEW WRIGHT $90.00 | SHERIFF BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $49.61 | SHERIFF BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC. $115.00 | SHERIFF UNIFORM CENTER $218.97 | SHERIFF BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $79.99 | SHERIFF HOFFARTH STEAM CLEAN $475.20 | SHERIFF PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $50.94 | DISP MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO. $110.83 | DISP HACTC $16.76 | SHERIFF FARMERS UNION OIL CO $2,708.72 | SHERIFF JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $242.31 | SHERIFF DANIEL TRUCKING LTD $3,534.30 | R&B VERIZON WIRELESS $111.81 | R&B/WEED KENT MIKKELSEN $72.05 | R&B ALAN R SCHILL AND CARLEEN M SCHILL $900.00 | R&B GERALDINE PERIUS $900.00 | R&B IRENE DOSSER
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I would like to say a big Thank You to everyone that helped me celebrate my retirement from Pembilier Nursing Center. I can’t say enough about how much the cards, gifts, and well-wishes meant to me. It was a bittersweet day to say goodbye after 49 years of working at PNC. I truly loved the residents I cared for over the years, and I will forever be grateful that their families became like my own. I would also like to give a special thanks to Deb Fraser for all she has done for me over the years. Although I will miss the residents and the staff, I am looking forward to spending more time with my family. Thank you again! Betty Wilcke
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We would like to thank our family for our 80th birthday celebration. It was a fun time. Thanks to those who called, sent cards, and joined us. You are all special to us. God Bless, Phil and Della Hertzell
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$900.00 | R&B LAKE REGION DOOR COMPANY, LLC $1,822.00 | R&B STEIN AUTO BODY, INC. $2,109.13 | R&B ERLING'S OIL, INC. $190.11 | R&B CLOSE CONSTRUCTION $21,753.00 | R&B JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $5,500.00 | R&B CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OP. $123.15 | R&B BUTLER MACHINERY CO. $3,972.34 | R&B FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE $1,719.79 | R&B FARMERS UNION OIL CO $4,960.51 | R&B KLJ ENGINEERING LLC $13,290.42 | R&B HOME OF ECONOMY $49.99 | R&B WALHALLA COOP OIL CO. $140.40 | R&B CLOSE CONSTRUCTION $26,388.00 | HB1505 WITZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC $64,198.40 | R&B DAHL TRUCK & AUTO $3,233.58 | R&B SHAWN AMUNDSON $32.75 | R&B APCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. $11,358.61 EMG MGR/EMG MGR TR UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $209.94 | E-911 NDTC $128.03 | E-911 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $37.97 | EMG MGR SIGN IT $240.00 | VSO FARMERS UNION OIL CO $19.40 | VSO TOM HARDY $30.19 | VSO BAILEY REISER $30.00 | NDSU EXT. KATIE HENRY $30.00 | NDSU EXT. UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $52.66 | NDSU EXT. BAILEY REISER $20.32 | NDSU EX TR BAILEY REISER $699.37 | NDSU EXT. ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS
$197.72 | NDSU EXT. BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $38.38 | NDSU EXT. NDSU EXT OFFICE - AG BUDGET OFFICE $15,371.43 | NDSU EXT. LEEVERS FOODS $47.29 | NDSU EX TR FARMERS UNION OIL CO $1,758.35 | WEED UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $115.99 | WEED JOSHUA SHORT $72.71 | WEED LANGDON CITY $113.19 | SS RISE AND SHINE RESIDENTIAL CARE $10,080.00 | NVHSZ RISE AND SHINE RESIDENTIAL CARE $81.36 | NVHSZ WINDWOOD ESTATES $852.50 | NVHSZ COMMUNITY CARES OPTIONS $12,600.00 | NVHSZ WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT $208.32 | NVHSZ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $138.70 | SS/NVHSZ SEIP DRUG LTC $97.55 | NVHSZ PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $33.97 | NVHSZ LEEVERS FOODS $10.17 | NVHSZ QUILL CORPORATION $153.21 | NVHSZ MINNKOTA $41.30 | NVHSZ POLAR COMMUNICATIONS $8.85 | NVHSZ TAMMY MCMILLAN $81.88 | NVHSZ TERRI MACHART $63.00 | NVHSZ LERNA PAULSON $26.86 | NVHSZ JEANETTE JOHNSON $110.21 | NVHSZ At 10:10 a.m., Austin Lafrenz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Stanley Dick – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor
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Views from the Borderland - Peterson Coulee Hare Scramble
The Peterson Coulee Hare Scramble was held Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 near Vang, N.D. Photos by Larry Stokke.
Ben Girodat had a 9th place finish at the Hare Scramble on Sept. 10. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The night the lights went out in Central Valley
Mike Gorder from Fordville crosses the river on one wheel, finishing second in the Masters 50+ class. Photo by Larry Stokke.
By Jake Kulland
Becket Smestad from Fordville took home 2nd place in the kids' class at the Peterson Coulee Hare Scramble. Photo by Larry Stokke.
We have a crazy story to tell this week about girls volleyball. The North Border Eagles team went to the Central Valley school on Sept. 12 to play the Hillsboro-Central Valley Burros. H-CV won the first two sets, and were up 9-8 in set three, when the power suddenly went out in the gym. There were no thunderstorms or tornadoes in the area, but we are told the whole school lost power, and everything went pitch black in the gymnasium and elsewhere. You can imagine the chaos, when no one knew what was going on, and the lights would not come back. From what we have been told, it was like being at a Taylor Swift concert (I'm old, so trying to upgrade my analogies), with cell phone flashlights on all over the place.
Randy Bata in the Veteran A class had a 7th place finish at the Peterson Coulee Hare Scramble. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Using those, the Eagles were somehow remarkably able to find everything (they think), on the gym floor and in locker rooms to pack up and head back north. The match was suspended, and will be rescheduled to be played out at a later date. There was talk about moving the match to Hillsboro, but they would've had to set the net and such up, and with the match still possible to go to five sets, they decided to finish it another day. That day has not been announced yet, but will be soon.
Jerik Johnson from Walhalla finished 3rd in the Junior B Class. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Lexi Bata had a 15th place finish completing four laps against some fast bikes. Photo by Larry Stokke.
You can hear a recap of all this craziness with Eagles head volleyball coach Natalie Hartje on Coaches Corner, Sept. 16 at 10:00 a.m. on KNDK 1080. In another volleyball note, the first Class B Poll has been released by the North Dakota Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. May-Port-C-G is ranked first, North Star fifth, and Langdon-Edmore-Munich made the poll at number 10.