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Monday, July 6, 2020
Number 27
Frost Fire Summer Theatre will be back “Just 4 You” tube
two to the show. The financial support raised through this campaign will help Frost Fire get through this difficult time The Rendezvous Region ofand assure its future success ten has a lot to boast about in as it marks the beginning of its terms of summer events. This next 35 years. year has brought every event to “Pledge dollars will also help a standstill as COVID-19 makes Frost Fire purchase new audithem impossible to hold. One ence seating, stage flooring, of the biggest attractions of along with more user-friendly the summer for the area is the bathrooms and walkways to Frost Fire Summer Theatre and from the theater,” Paukert production and, in true theshared. ater fashion, the show will go When the decision was on. made to cancel the summer Long time directors Datheater musical due to the vid and Amy Paukert were health and safety risks brought tasked with the unique chalon by COVID-19, the entire prolenge this year to bring the duction crew were deeply sadFrost Fire Summer Theatre to dened, but they knew it was the audience that has loved it the right decision for them. for 35 years. The Paukerts got With a cast and crew just a few involved with theater when short weeks away from startthey were young, participating rehearsals, the talented ing in school plays and sumgroup of actors and musicians mer theater programs. This switched gears and came up was how the two found their with an exciting new plan. The way to the Frost Fire Summer Pictured is cast from the Grand Ole Country production, from left: dedicated cast includes: Drew Theatre. “We first were actors in Sam Rath, Alex Stroth, Katie Germain, Drew Relling, Misti Koop Relling, Sam Rath, Alex Stroth, Jordan Thornberg, Misti Koop, shows beginning in1989 and and Lauren Sanner Photo courtsey of Dave Paukert. Lauren Sanner, and Katie Gereventually took on the roles main. The musicians for this of directing. We directed shows show,” Amy said. “David came year’s special show has Spencer for Dick and Judith Johnson to the region. “With our patrons’ contin- up with the idea of doing a se- Black on bass, Per Andreassen from 1992 through 2014 and then retired,” Dave Paukert ex- ued trust and support we hope ries of four virtual shows along on guitar, Amy Jo Paukert tickplained. “But when Frost Fire to make the next 35 years of with a pledge drive to celebrate ling the keys of her piano, and was purchased by the Pembina Frost Fire Summer Theatre even our first 35 years of musical the- Sara Larson bringing the sound. ater and mark the beginning of “If our audience can’t come Gorge Foundation, we were brighter,” Paukert said. With the pledge drive underour next 35 years. ” to Frost Fire, then we’ll bring asked to return and help them way, bringing a show to the auPatrons of the arts can conFrost Fire to our audience. That’s with the theater through their transitional period. So that’s dience was going to be difficult tribute to “The Show Must Go when the “Just 4 You-tube” Virwhat we have been doing for as COVID-19 closed down the On” pledge drive in many ways. tual Entertainment Series was entertainment industry across Paukert explained that it is re- born,” Paukert said. the past four years.” The summer of 2020 was not the nation. The challenge of ally just like buying a ticket or cont. on page 2
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Cavalier County 4-H Achievement Day is set for Wednesday, July 15, read more on Page 3.
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only suppose to include a great musical production but also a much needed pledge drive. “The Show Must Go On!” pledge drive celebrates the 35 years that the Frost Fire Summer Theatre has been bringing quality musical theater entertainment
finding a way to bring actors and their performances together with the audience that loves them led many theatrical productions to find creative ways to do just that. “Many have done this through some type of virtual
Tour de Rendezvous rides out despite COVID St. Alphonsus welcomes new priest One of the best ways to see Rendezvous Region. Hopefully, tance to the riders can be ofthe area that is the Rendezvous Region is by bike, which is why four years ago Nathan Smith organized the first Tour de Rendezvous bike ride. This year, the route that Smith has designed will start and end in Walhalla on Saturday, July 11. “We have a 21 and 55 mile route. The ride rotates each year within the Rendezvous Region so we involve different cities. We want this to truly be a tour of the Rendezvous Region,” Smith said. Smith, himself an avid cyclist,
in time, the area could become a destination for cyclists across the country and around the world. “The event has grown each year with over 65 registrations for the last ride. This year may be a challenge with COVID-19, but we are hoping people are looking to get out in a safe outdoor event,” Smith shared. COVID-19 has had a major impact on events of all kinds with most being canceled. While cycling is, for the most part, a socially distant sport, Smith has
fered if needed. Because equipment failures happen, the Tour de Rendezvous also has a few vehicles driving the routes to assist cyclists if they experience trouble. A plan for inclement weather is also ready. “If there is inclement weather, we will first try and delay the ride a few hours if it looks like the weather will clear up. If we cannot get the ride in, riders will be refunded their registration fee,” Smith said. The two routes that Smith designed allow the riders to
came up with the idea for the Tour de Rendezvous because he enjoyed riding through the area so much. He knew that others would love the area with its natural beauty, green fields, and the safety of having very little traffic as much as he did. Smith felt that cycling was one of the many outdoor activities that could bring visitors to the
implemented precautions for the safety of the riders and volunteers. “We will spread out riders as much as possible at the start, and volunteers will wear masks when it is needed,” Smith stated. During a normal year, Smith explained that there are pit stops available along the two routes where water and assis-
choose the best option for themselves and their level of riding. The 21 mile route is more for the casual rider while the 55 mile route provides enough challenge for a serious rider. Smith notes that cycling is an activity for all ages, as riders range from ages 12 to 60 years cont. on page 2
St Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon has welcomed a new priest to the parish. Father Michael Hickin is looking forward to serving the Cavalier County Catholic parishes. “I’m following a much-beloved pastor, which is great but that also comes with its pressures. Fr. Phil spoke so highly of the other area ministers and how well they worked together [and I’m] happy to continue that trad i t i o n ,” Fr. Hickin said. F r . Hickin was ordained a Catholic priest in 1997. He explained that from his earliest days, God had always been an appealing mystery to him. Hickin grew up in a happy, faith-filled family, and while in college, he became passionate about his faith. After graduating, he set out on an odyssey - backpacking around Europe andexploring the roots
of Christianity especially in the monastic tradition. Upon his return to the United States, he joined the U.S. Army for three years and then entered a monastery in France. “Guess I’m a guy who doesn’t mind strong contrast. I moved to Rome to study theology, which is where, strangely enough, my paths crossed with the Bishop of Fargo. He sent me for further studies in Washington, D.C.,” Hickin said. H e shared that this was only the outer shell of the Call. In its essence, the Call has been a steadily intensifying friendship with Jesus for him. Fr. Hickin shared that he answered the Call because he encountered His love. “It was so big it was worth my whole life. The adventure just never lets up,” Fr. Hickin shared. cont. on page 2
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