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Friday, July 1, 2022

Volume 1, Number 25

Frost Fire Park Mountain Bike Trail System ‘Demolished’ “It’s really disheartening and really sad to see.”

By Nick Vorlage

Portion of Highway 32 Washes Out Page 2 Letter from the Publisher Page 4 Letter from the Editor Page 4 “Get Ready to Run Langdon” by Sara Goodman Page 4 “Old Times Aren’t Just for Old Timers” by Matt Mitzel Page 4 Frost Fire Summer Theatre Opens “The Sound of Music” Page 5 Tall Tales and Serial Shorts by Lisa Whitt Page 6 FM Bank Loan Officers Complete Schools for Ag Lending Page 7 Lafrenz Fireworks Marks 37 Years in Business Page 7 Jake’s Take on Sports Page 8 Red Sox play well, win consolation title Page 8

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News Agriculture Opinion Education Community Business Sports Obituaries/Church Classifieds Public Notices/ Meetings

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Due to the brutal spring the Borderland endured, erosion affected a large portion of Cavalier County.

This includes Frost Fire Park and its downhill mountain bike trail system, which was just completed last summer.

“Our trail system got completely demolished – there’s no other way to say it,” said Patty Gorder, general manager at Frost Fire Park.

“Even our ski trails got hit. It’s really disheartening and really sad to see.”

Gorder said her team initially hoped to have the trails open over the Father’s Day weekend. They asked for local assistance to help clear the trails.

However, the further they worked, the more they realized the sobering

truth: “The amount of erosion that was caused, there’s no way that just volunteers and non-professional trail makers could potentially handle that.

At that point we knew that it was beyond our scope.”

Gorder said not all is lost, however.

The Park is in the process of applying for federal financial relief as the spring flooding has been labeled a natural disaster. Also, they hope to be getting some outside assistance.

“We reached out to our friends at Trail Source. They just have so much support for us, and they’re projected to arrive on July 11. With their help – professional help – we can potentially open close to about mid-July,” Gorder said.

Photo by Dustin Gorder.

Photo by Patty Gorder.

Trail Source, LLC is based in Rosemount, Minn. and constructed four of the trails last summer. The company specializes in building sustainable and environmentally friendly trails and structures that allow people to experience and enjoy nature.

Frost Fire Park completed the eight world class downhill mountain bike trails in late 2021, marking the end of a construction phase of a 3-year, $500,000 project.

Gorder said she and looking forward to providing recreational both stateside and Canada as well.

the Park are once again activities to visitors from

MUNICH’S MEMORABLE Softball Game

By Halle Sanders

Frost Fire Park’s are the only downhill mountain bike trails with lift service in the state of North Dakota. With 350 vertical feet, these are the types of high quality bike trails that appeal to all levels of riders. When open, Frost Fire Park will offer bike rentals, chair lift access, and a variety of trails ranging from beginner to intermediate. Traditional hours of operation for biking have been 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Noon 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Frost Fire Park is owned and operated by the Pembina Gorge Foundation, a non-profit organization. For more information, visit FrostFirePark.org or check the Facebook page “Frost Fire Park” for updates to the schedule.

Mount Carmel Dam Recreation Area Celebrates 50 Years

By Shanda Christianson

how they were a better team after two beers. The two teams would continue to battle back and forth. By the end of the fifth inning, the teams were tied, 9-9. Langdon was the last team up to bat. Luckily for Langdon, Justin Flink would hit a ball out into the field.

Thanks to his swing, the base runner was able to run through home. The final score would be 10-10.

On Wednesday, June 22, there was quite the commotion in Munich. People congregated to witness the spectacle of an alumni softball game. With the towns of Langdon and Munich being so close, as well as having co-op sports teams, there is bound to be some friendly competition from earlier years.

The retired players from all ages joined together in hopes of creating the ultimate team. While the players were there to simply have fun, their underlying motive was to come out on top. The prize to the winning team would be a trophy of considerable size along with bragging rights.

The game started at 8:00 p.m. in order for the old timers to play under the lights once again. The night would feature not one, but two innings of softball. The weather was perfect for an evening of softball. It is also im-

portant to mention how well the field is kept up by the community. It’s a true hidden gem among the community that holds a certain amount of pride from its residents.

The main director of this event was Matt “Mr. Munich '' Mitzel. He certainly pulled off quite the impressive display. There was a concessions stand along with a range of alcoholic drinks supplied by the Munich Bar. Many local businesses pitched in to support the game by offering merchandise - shirts, hats, coolers - that were passed out to the crowd. The display of community participation was refreshing to see.

Several National Guard members were also present. They promoted the program and talked about their service. They also handed out raffle tickets.

Many people came to watch the game to support the players while also getting a good laugh. The players made it prudent to stretch out beforehand.

You could begin to see the nerves, not for the competition, but for what their bodies would feel like the next day.

The competition started strongly. The teams battled it out on the field. Both teams were swingers at home base, so the win relied greatly on defense.

By the end of the five innings, Langdon pulled away with the win. The score of the first game was 7-5.

There was a short break for the alumni to rest and rehydrate. One of the players came up to his wife during the break asking for three Miller Lights and some Advil.

After the break it was once again time to play ball. Munich started off with a strong lead. Matt Mitzel commented

Many pictures were taken of the teams by their wives and family members. Langdon was also looking forward to showing off the win. The final score of the second game was 10-10.

Players and spectators had an incredible time. Not only was Matt Mitzel the coordinator of the game but the commentator as well. Over the mic he dished out encouragement and his fair share of heckling to the players.

His humorous remarks left the crowd in stitches.

The crowd was surprised by the amount of effort put in by the players.

They even were sliding to the bases, not afraid to get dirty. Anyone witnessing knew they were going to be sore the next day. Luckily, there was only one injury, a pulled hamstring.

When it came to the Munich team, the Wirths gave an impressive display of cont’d. on page 16

This Saturday there is a big celebration in northern Cavalier County.

Mount Carmel Dam Recreation Area is celebrating 50 years. The annual fireworks show will happen Saturday at dusk with organizers saying it will be bigger and better than years passed. Nacho Bizness food truck will be there serving all day, and Hank’s Ice Cream will be there starting at 6:00 p.m.

“Everyone is welcome to attend. It’s not just for our campers only. We would like to see anyone who wants to come out and enjoy the fireworks show and the food trucks,” said Kensi Breyer, Cavalier County Water Resource District secretary/treasurer.

The recreation area has evolved and grown over the past 50 years, including adding more campers.

Photo by Sarah Hinnenkamp.

“We’ve put in new fishing docks and fishing piers. We’ve updated the beach area for swimming. This fall we are actually putting in emergency storm shelters at the rec area for the safety of our campers. You know, we’re always looking at adding things and making things better to let our campers enjoy it out there more,” Breyer said. “Anybody that wants to come out and use the beach area or to dock their boat, it’s open to the public, and we want everyone to be able to enjoy it.”

News

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BURGUM

News Briefs

Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe spring storms, subsequent flooding North Dakota without power for up to three and a half weeks.

Infrastructure damage is currently estimated at over $57 million, with that number expected to climb once all damaged sites are tallied. Burgum previously declared a statewide emergency for the April 22-24 storm, which caused major damage to electric grid infrastructure in western North Dakota and kickstarted the flooding that impacted the eastern half of North Dakota for the following 30 days. The storm was preceded by an April 12-14 blizzard that dumped more than 30 inches of snow on some areas and was exacerbated by a third storm April 29-30 that dumped record rainfall.

April 2022 was the second wettest April on record in North Dakota.

Governor Doug Burgum pictured during his State of the State address.

File photo from Governor Burgum’s office.

On Thursday, June 23, Gov. Doug Burgum requested a presidential major disaster declaration for severe spring storms and subsequent flooding that broke precipitation records, knocked out power to more than 10,000 residents and caused more than $57 million in damage across the state.

In a letter directed to President Joe Biden through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Burgum requested that a major disaster be declared for 40 counties: Adams, Barnes, Billings, Bottineau, Burke, Cavalier, Dickey, Divide, Dunn, Foster, Golden Valley, Grand Forks, Grant, Griggs, Hettinger, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McHenry, McIntosh, McKenzie, McLean, Mountrail, Nelson, Oliver, Pembina, Ramsey, Ransom, Renville, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Steele,

Stutsman, Towner, Traill, Walsh, Ward, Wells and Williams.

From April 22 to May 25, North Dakota experienced a series of wintry, mixed precipitation events around the state resulting in significant freezing rain, heavy snow, sleet and downpours.

The severe weather caused damage to infrastructure including roads, bridges and railways and threatened the stability of flood control structures including the Bourbanis Dam near Cavalier, where North Dakota National Guard Black Hawk helicopters placed 213 one-ton sandbags to stabilize areas of concern around the dam. Strong winds and ice buildup from freezing rain led to the collapse of 7,000 utility poles and at least 550 miles of damage to electric infrastructure, leaving households in western

"Communities and households throughout the eastern portion of the state worked to protect their homes and personal safety from floodwaters while the western portion fought ice and extensive power outages," Burgum said. "We appreciate the administration considering our request for assistance to help communities recover from these spring storms and build resiliency against future severe weather events."

If granted, a presidential declaration would unlock FEMA public assistance to help cities, counties and townships pay for the costs of repairing roads and other infrastructure.

In addition, Burgum also is asking that the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program be implemented on a statewide basis to help communities pay for projects that increase resiliency and reduce costs in the long term.

Pembina County Accident Results in Injuries A two-vehicle accident resulted in injuries in Pembina County on Thursday, June 23. The accident happened at the intersection of ND Highway 66 and Pembina County Road 12.

According to the Pembina County Sheriff’s office, a 17-year old juvenile male was driving a 2009 GMC Sierra southbound on County Rd. 12. The juvenile attempted a left-hand turn to head east on Hwy. 66 near Crystal.

At the same time, a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, driven by Hilary Nowatzki of Langdon, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 66 and collided with the truck in a t-bone style crash. The crash caused the truck to roll approximately three times and came to rest in the southbound road ditch. Nowatzki’s vehicle also ended up in the southbound ditch.

Summer Brings Plentiful Storms This photo by Halle Sanders shows the results of the storm that moved through the area on Friday, June 24.

The photo was taken at Sanders’ grandparents house in Adams when she visited them that day.

The juvenile male was cited for failure to yield at an intersection marked with a stop sign.

Nowatzki is a reporter for The Borderland Press and is the editor of Valley News & Views newspaper in Drayton.

Senator Cramer Injured in Yard Accident U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) announced he suffered a serious injury to his right hand and is potentially facing amputation of a finger. The lawmaker said he was working in his yard over the weekend when he sustained the injury that required immediate surgery. The injury means Cramer will miss the remaining days of votes and hearings this week as the Senate is advancing a bipartisan gun safety package.

Goehring Investigates Land Purchase North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring is looking into a possible recent purchase of six parcels of land northeast North Dakota by Red River Trust, a trust fund with connections to Bill Gates. The purchase cost a reported $4.6 million. Goehring on Tuesday, June 21, sent a public letter to the trust fund, inquiring what the company aims to do with this newly purchased land. Goehring said his main inquiry is the result of many concerned North Dakotans reaching out to his office who feel exploited by this purchase by a billionaire. The purchase does not break any standing laws, provided the buyers can prove they are not violating any corporate Farming Laws.

N.D. School Board Association Breaks from National Group The North Dakota School Board Association has decided to withdraw from its affiliation with the National School Board Association (NSBA). The decision for this departure stems from a letter written by the NSBA to the Biden Administration, asking for federal intervention in confrontations occuring in school board meetings around the country, saying such confrontations were the equivalent of “domestic terrorism and hate crimes.”

John Heim, CEO of the National School Board Association, has since stated that the letter was sent in error and internal review found it was approved by the organization’s interim CEO, Chip Slaven. The North Dakota School Board Association said it still plans to protect local control of school boards.

Nowatzki was transported by ambulance to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The juvenile male was transported by ambulance to Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier with non-life threatening injuries.

The Pembina County Sheriff’s Department, Crystal Quick Response, and Cavalier Ambulance responded to the accident.

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Photo courtesy North Dakota Highway Patrol.

Portion of Highway 32 Washes Out North Dakota Highway 32 is closed at mile point 175, nine miles north of U.S. Highway 2 in Grand Forks County.

The highway is washed out and impassable due to damage from a storm event. Motorists will need to use alternate routes.

For more information on road conditions across North Dakota, call 511 or visit the ND Roads map at travel.dot. nd.gov.

UND Researchers Launch Coal Project Researchers from UND plan to explore the possibility of recovering rare earth elements from the coal seams in North Dakota. These types of elements are used to produce many types of technologies we have grown accustomed to using such as cellphones, batteries, and electric mo-

tors, however, most of these elements sourced from countries such as China. This upcoming research project aims to find if there is enough of these rare elements in North Dakota’s soils to warrant exploring ways to produce them at home rather than on foreign soil. The project is expected to take a year to complete and costs approximately $2.45 million to complete, most of that funding coming from grants and well as funding from the various backers in the coal industry.

CDC Clears Youngest Vaccine Group Last week, the CDC cleared the way for new COVID-19 vaccines intended for the youngest group yet – those 6 months to 5 years in age. Upon this news, the North Dakota Department of Health announced on Monday, June 20 the state will be receiving 5,700 doses of pediatric-strength vaccine, which will be made available in 100 healthcare providers across the state. Kirby Kruger, North Dakota Department of Health, said children in this age group are at a much lower risk to contract a severe strain of the virus, but the risk isn’t completely zero.

Pair Found Guilty for Drug Trafficking A pair of drug pushers from Detroit have been found guilty for trafficking drugs in North Dakota reservations.

Darius Ramon Sledge Jr., and Baquan Martese Sledge were both found guilty in federal court for taking part of a drug enterprise which began in 2015, which brought fentanyl pills marketed as oxycodone to Fort Berthold, Spirit Lake, and Turtle Mountain reservations, often time using North Dakotans as their local dealers.

The Sledges were arrested as part of “Operation Blue prairie” which has led to the charging of 24 other people connected to the drug ring, 17 of which are from ND. North Dakotans Warned About Scam North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley and the Consumer Protection Division said scammers are using old tactics to trick people out of their money. Imposter calls claiming they are from Border Patrol officers are asking residents to convert their funds to cryptocurrency as part of a phony investigation. Wrigley said government organizations wouldn’t make such a request and anyone who receives a scam call like this is asked to hang up and not divulge any information or give access to any devices such as a computer.

Lawsuits Related to N.D. Redistricting Move Forward

By Nick Vorlage

On July 1, hearings will take place over a pair of lawsuits tied to North Dakota’s redistricting process. One lawsuit alleges the state violated the Voting Rights Act by not creating a majority Native American legislative district for the Spirit Lake and Turtle Mountain reservations. The other case seeks to protect a newly created subdistrict encompassing the Fort Berthold reservation. Attorney Michael Carter of the Native American Rights Fund feels the law is on their side, noting recent federal activity in the first case.

"The U.S. Department of Justice Department filed a statement of interest in the case, taking our position against the state," Carter said.

The position is that the Voting Rights Act affords citizens the ability to assert their legal rights in these situations. The state disagrees and has sought to dismiss the case filed by tribal nations. The competing suit,

brought by GOP officials, argues it was unconstitutional for the state to consider race when creating the subdistrict for Fort Berthold.

Lisa DeVille, who resides on the Fort Berthold reservation and is running for House District 4A in the State Legislature, said lawmakers were right to establish the subdistrict in that region and bolster the voting power of Native Americans, noting it's an area often overlooked by the state.

"The only time these people come to visit us is when they want our vote – not ever seeing what we deal with, what we need, our needs, our wants," DeVille said.

Deville said maintaining the subdistrict could pave the way for more candidates who better reflect the interests of tribal voters.

Agriculture

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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case War in Ukraine Takes Toll Crop Update

by NAFB News Service

By Shanda Christianson About Glyphosate Russia’s war against Ukraine is hit- while some farmers are trying to harby NAFB News Service

Major farm groups are disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a case that could have far reaching implications for producers’ use of the key herbicide glyphosate.

The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case “Monsanto vs. Hardeman” comes amid the war-driven threat of a global food crisis, sky high food inflation, and persistent weather problems.

“There’s so much on the line right now, with everything going on. The last thing we need is a lot of unscientific patchwork, basically on state pesticide labels, that would threaten our ability to be able to use glyphosate; it’s such an important chemistry for us,” said Alan Meadows, an American Soybean Association state director in Tennessee.

The Soybean Association was joined in its statement of disappointment by the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat

Growers, and the National Cotton Council.

Meadows was asked what’s next: “You go back to work and start trying to figure out what we can do from a policy end to try to get this fixed and get it addressed and, hopefully, make it better for our growers—for sure.”

Meadows insisted there’s a real possibility some states will require more precautions on their labels, despite years of research that glyphosate is safe. Fifty-four farm groups urged President Biden in a May letter to withdraw his Solicitor General’s brief to the High Court asking it not to take up the case.

The brief claimed federal rules don’t preclude states from imposing added labeling requirements—even if they run counter to federal findings, what the groups called a “disturbing departure from previous bipartisan administrative policy.

By NAFB News Service

“We've had quite a change in the weather pattern here over the last week or so,” said John Baranick, ag meteorologist with DTN. “You've seen a ridge of high pressure kind of build in across the southern U.S. and poke a bit up farther north towards the Canadian borders. Of course, we saw a nice cold front move through that kind of brought everything down here going through the Northern Plains and Midwest, but that's going to be kind of a short reprieve. We’ll see that ridge pop back up across the Plains and then spread eastward across the Midwest here, and so, heat's coming back, and this is going to be a pattern we see here over the rest of at least this month and probably early next month as well, into July.”

With frequent periods of dry weather mixing in with summertime thunderstorms, John Baranick says soil moisture will be a big key to success this year.

“So far, we're doing okay, and that's going to be something we're going to have to watch here because, you know, I mentioned we're having kind of an active pattern, and we've got showers moving through every so often with these fronts,” Baranick said.

“But we're in the summertime, and that comes with thunderstorms, and a lot of those are spotty, and they have a tendency to overload some localized places but completely miss others. So, it’s going to be something that we're going to have to watch here over the next couple of weeks as we do get those systems moving through, and we produce some showers, but there's going to be some areas that are going to be unlucky and miss out.

And we'll see, perhaps, some drought redeveloping here over the next few weeks.”

Costs on the Rise

by NAFB News Service

The average cost of a summer cookout for 10 people is $69.68, which breaks down to less than $7 per person, according to Farm Bureau’s summer marketbasket survey. AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan said the overall cost for the cookout is up 17% or about $10 from last year, because of several factors.

ing input costs are cutting into the returns they're getting for their product.

In a lot of cases farmers are not even covering their increased costs with these higher prices. Livestock producers in particular are paying higher prices for feed while their own prices are not that much above last year if they are at all.

“One of them is the general supply chain challenges that we've had as we've recovered from COVID. Another one is the Federal Reserve Bank's expansion of the money supply which has caused general inflation. It's caused the prices of everything to go up. And another one of the big impacts, especially on food, is the war in Ukraine and the cascading effects from that,” Cryan said.

Cryan says the war in Ukraine is a reminder of the importance of agriculture…tape

Cryan said the increased costs for consumers is not a windfall for farmers and ranchers.

“Farmers and ranchers in the U.S. are facing rising input costs and those ris-

All of this makes U.S. and European moves to boost overland Ukraine grain shipments and Western production critical.

“We can help our farmers increase their yield,” House Ag Ranking Member Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson. “And even just a bushel increase in yield above and beyond what their normal baseline is, what they would normally expect to be able to produce, may be a life saved somewhere in the world.”

Russia is accused of “weaponizing hunger” with its blockade of Ukraine’s ports, halving normal grain exports

vest crops wearing helmets and bulletproof vests. Food prices are up 10 to 20 percent at home and abroad.

USAID is warning of famine in ten countries, and the White House predicts a possible “mass starvation event.”

At home, fuel and fertilizer prices are crushing farmers’ profits and emptying consumers’ wallets. Missouri Rep. Jason Smith…tape “In rural areas, inflation is up 130 percent more than that of urban areas, according to the Congressional Budget Office. In rural America, we have to pay five dollars a gallon to drive 60 miles, just to go to work—not three miles.”

And oil, gasoline, and natural gas futures rose again at the end of the week, as the U.S. slapped fresh economic sanctions on Iran to force them back into a nuclear agreement.

Rural Mainstreet Index Released for June

By NAFB News Service

Change in Weather Pattern Brings the Heat The Upper Midwest saw a big temperature swing from a cool and wet spring to recent high temperatures over 90 degrees thanks to high pressure making its way north and bringing the warm temps.

ting Americans in the pocketbook and many overseas in the stomach.

From soaring food costs to skyrocketing fuel prices, the war in Ukraine is taking a painful toll at home and abroad. Ukrainian grain exports have collapsed, and Western sanctions limit Russian oil and fertilizer exports.

“For the last 40 years we’ve been very lucky. We've seen growth in agricultural productivity, we've seen market reforms in China and the former Soviet Union that unleashed a lot of productive potential and we've seen improving agricultural technologies.

And many things have all contributed to food being more readily available, but this one event is cutting into that,” Cryan said. “It really serves as a striking lesson of how important it is to support productive agriculture, and how important it is not to take our food supply for granted.”

The June Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University sank into negative territory for the first time since September 2020. The Index stretches from zero to 100 with growth territory at an index of 50 and above. Dr. Ernie Goss is co-creator of the RMI, and he said June’s reading of 49.8 is below growth neutral, a place the Index hasn’t been for some time.

“Inflation is a really big concern, of course, with the accompanying interest rate hikes. The Federal Reserve, of course, has increased interest rates three times this year, and they'll rise again in July, so that's pushing some numbers negative,” Goss said. “The Expectations and Confidence Index dropped significantly for the month, and what we're seeing is housing is being negatively affected. The numbers in our survey are not as good as we've seen in previous months. Likewise, retail sales are falling, not as good there, of course, with a lot of the growth, and most of the growth we're seeing in retail sales is mostly from inflation.”

Despite the rising input costs, bankers who responded to the June survey say farm income is still looking strong in 2022.

“We asked the bankers to project income for 2022. Now, this is net farm income, and they expect it to grow between 12 and 13 percent from last year, so even though the costs are rising, revenues are rising faster, at least at this point in time,” Goss said.

“And, of course, the costs are being passed along in the form of higher costs when the consumer goes to the grocery store.”

Justin Overby is a crop advisor for Simplot Grower Solutions in Langdon, and he gave us a crop update.

“I would say the planting progress is getting wrapped up here now. There’s gonna be some prevented plant in the area, but I would guess about 90% of the county got put in,” Overby said. “The early stuff is up and looks pretty good. With the canola, the flea beetles have been a struggle, and the windy days we’ve had have hurt some crops and even put us into some reseed situations here.”

With the late start of the planting season, have growers changed their crop plans?

“We did have some acres being shifted due to the later planting more than anything, whether it was field peas or soybeans. The guys have better yields built up with wheat and canola. There was some acre shifts toward those other two. For the most part I would say a lot of them stuck with their original plan,” Overby said.

“With the prices where they’re at or where they were, we’ve seen some down days recently, but it definitely made guys want to fight a little harder to get the crop in for the most part, and we have moisture now, but with the drought conditions we were in last year, I mean we’re still gonna need more moisture to finish the crop off, and if we have higher temperatures like we’ve seen recently, we’ll need to replenish that more often,” Overby continued. “Overall the crop is off to a good start for being late, and we’re just going to need a nice fall to get it off.”

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher I’ve had so much fun with last week’s story about the Langdons! When your memory gets jogged 30 years into the past, all kinds of things come up. I know many of our Langdon readers remember the wedding, broadcast live on KNDK AM 1080, and so many of you pitched in and helped make it happen!

One thing you may not know about that day is the night before the wedding our two-year-old son crashed off the backyard swingset, and Bob and I, with toddler in tow, made a very frantic and hasty trip to the Grand

Forks hospital where the poor kid was put into traction due to a fractured femur. Some time in the wee hours of the morning, Bob made it back to Langdon for an hour or two of sleep before heading to the studio to pull off a wedding. At some point, Patty and Larry learned of our unfortunate situation, but I think that was after the festivities. So, I missed the wedding but love the story!

We’ve stayed in touch with the Langdons, and when Patty learned of this new newspaper venture of ours, we all agreed their 30th

Anniversary had to be a story! They are subscribers of The Borderland Press and are having some fun with the story and memories as well.

In other news, my mother-in-law, whom many of you know as Mumz, celebrated her 99th birthday last week! As a young lady she joined the Waves and was stationed at Newport Beach, R.I., a place we’ve been fortunate enough to visit with her.

She has had many interesting stories to tell over the years. How about a round of applause and a Happy Birthday, Mumz!

I want to send special get-well wishes to our talented writer, Hilary, who was involved in a car accident last week.

She’s needing some time away from her writing duties here at the BP; we already miss her smile and friendship.

Enjoy the upcoming July 4 weekend so much going on in the area! Thank you for reading!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor here. It seems the only green from the garden that heard my pleas are the weeds, and they are doing just fine.

There’s plenty to do around the yard, and it’s good to keep my hands busy and let my mind work through some thoughts from the week.

I’ve spent some time in the garden this week, willing my poor corn stalks to grow. Knee high by the Fourth of July isn’t going to happen around

We found out on Thursday last week that our sweet and talented reporter Hilary Nowatzki was involved in a car accident near Crystal, N.D. She is the editor for Valley News & Views, the newspaper in Drayton, and she’s done a wonderful job getting to know the Borderland communities and telling stories for publication in The Borderland Press. If you have met Hilary, you know that she is a

ray of sunshine, and she has a way with people and translating those conversations and interviews into great stories. We are thinking of Hilary and praying for her recovery from injuries sustained in the accident. We miss her energy around the office and are wishing the best for her as she continues to heal.

The calendar has all of a sudden moved to July, and now a holiday weekend is upon us and all of the activities that come along with it.

On Saturday the Mount Carmel Dam Recreation Area is celebrating 50 years. Read about the details on our front page, courtesy of reporter

Shanda Christianson.

On Sunday, you’ll be able to see fireworks in Langdon. Those will start at dusk on the south end of Main Street.

We have our red, white, and blue ready for the Fourth of July bash in Walhalla - it’s a family tradition. We just love the parade that the folks in Walhalla put on, and we have learned through past years that we will need to upgrade the size of the candy bucket at the parade. That takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 4 in Walhalla with fireworks at dusk.

There are many more things going on in Walhalla this weekend; check

out the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for the full schedule.

If you capture fun pictures over the Fourth of July weekend, let us know, and we’ll put them in the newspaper for you. Email me any time at the address listed below.

Happy Fourth of July!

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

THE MORNING RUN: Get Ready to Run Langdon years. After the committee decided to discontinue the Team Scrappy run, another group eventually picked up the reins and planned another run. It used to be the Color Me Healthy Color Run, but it has evolved into simply Run Langdon.

by Sara Goodman Here I go with another article on running. This is basically a shameless plug for an event coming up in Langdon that I’ve been a part of for the past several years, and I know Matt Munich won’t be covering any running events in Langdon - so here we go.

Several years ago, there was a group that organized a run called Team Scrappy in memory of David Field as a fundraiser for skin cancer awareness and research. The annual run was always on or around David’s birthday in April and was held every year for 5

The Run Langdon committee decided to move the date from April to July to take advantage of another annual event in Langdon that most people are familiar with, MusicFest weekend.

Although one does not think of health and running when it comes to MusicFest, the committee felt that it was the best opportunity to increase participation in the events for Run Langdon as MusicFest typically brings in a big crowd for the weekend’s activities.

The best part about Run Langdon is that all the proceeds are donated to a local cause. The committee reviews several options and picks one or two based on the current needs of the community. This year the funds will be split between the Langdon Fire Department and the baby pool renovation project at the Langdon Swimming Pool.

There are three Run Langdon events to choose from if you are interested in participating with all events taking place on Saturday, July 16th: the Rock Farm ‘Rock N’ Run’ 10k, the Langdon Firemen’s Draggin’ 5k run/walk and the Kids’ Donut Dash. All the events begin and end at Dakota Spirit Arena.

The 10k starts at 8:00 a.m. with participants running along a beautiful country gravel road course that meanders through canola and wheat fields north and west of the arena then eventually turns back east and south to the arena finish line. The 5k starts at 8:10 a.m., and the course heads north then follows a loop around a neighborhood on the north end of town then heads back south to the arena. The Kids’ Donut Dash starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs along the gravel road in front of the arena. Everyone will receive a t-shirt and a medal, and the lucky Kids’ Donut Dash participants get a donut! There are also great prizes for the top 3 men and women finishers in the 5k and 10k races.

done independently due to Covid restrictions, but this year we are able to have the girls participate in a local race so it made sense to have them participate in this year’s Run Langdon 5k. We are very excited to have the girls run in an “official” race.

An exciting addition to this year’s race is the participation of the BIO Girls group. Last year the BIO Girls run was

Run Langdon committee members are Sara Goodman, Chalmer Dettler, Bob Simmons, Bob Tapson, Jennifer

There are many ways to be involved in this year’s Run Langdon events! To participate in one of the events, visit the website www.RunLangdon.com to register and check out our page and events on FaceBook. If you are not a runner but would like to help the day of the event, there are volunteer opportunities galore! We need help with registration, during the race as course guides, medics for any emergencies, and a few people to hand out water. The volunteer link is on the Facebook page, or you can contact myself or another committee member to get signed up. Last but not least, if you simply want to write a check for a donation, we’ll gladly take your money!

Busse, Jayla Askvig, Brenna Swanson, and Andrea Jacobson.

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 3 kids, 2 cats, and a dog.

Musings from Munich: Old Times Aren’t Just for Old Timers recruiting young couples with job opportunities, and continue to push to get our café back cooking. They invested in our bowling alley, which is the last operational alley in the county. So as I tried to find my own part in the community when I retired from the Army, I started to remember all of those stories of the past and wondered, why do they need to stay there?

By Matt Mitzel Throughout the last handful of years, the people in Munich decided that they would not become one of those ghost towns that dwindles away to nothing because of lack of community involvement, events, and investment.

They started working on their roads,

First off, I heard plenty of stories of the old “Munich Days”, where kids would be dropped off in town all day and family activities would fill the first half of the day, then parades, and finally dancing. And I mean real dancing, not the crap where you get in a line to click your heels and not touch the opposite sex but the polka, waltz, and the two-step. Events like this were a modern-day substitute for texting, social media, and TikTok.

So, my question is - why did they ever stop? Why did getting together for a good time seem so laboring? And most importantly, how do we reverse it?

I started first with the Christmas Lights competition, which seemed to double in size every year. The competition gene that is in Midwesterners was dying to come out. After that, I just kept adding more competitions and more reasons to get together. Bri and I started couples game night to see if we were not the only set of parents out there that wanted to go out but not drive 40 miles to wait on service. Well, now that is getting so big that we might have to start renting the ambulance center. This past week we orchestrated the Munich vs Langdon Alumni Softball game which turned out to be one the best events of the year. Seeing old foes relive their battles under the stadium

lights was exciting, even if you did not grow up around here. The only talk afterwards was, “I can’t wait till next year’s game”.

So how do we keep this good time going? On the 21st of July, we are having a Ribfest competition on Main Street. Yeah, it is a Thursday, but I am smart enough to know that in the summer, you cannot hold events on the weekend as everyone is either at the lake or traveling. At Munich’s Ribfest, there will be family activities, ice cream, a variety of food, a single blackout bingo game for $1,199, and I am asking if there are any car show folks out there in the area to bring in their barn treasures and let us drool over them. In September, we are doing a homemade pickle contest and are planning a Best Bloody Mary contest with Sporty’s in Langdon for October.

Let’s get to the title of the article, Old Times Aren’t Just for Old Timers - as every fun story from our parents always started with, “So, we were at a dance”….and yes, I know that every town is coming up on their street dances, but that’s just not the same as a good, old-fashioned barn dance. You can’t tell me some of y’all don’t have a big enough shop to host a pretty good event, as I clean the windows in these Taj Mahals’, so who is it going to be to throw a postharvest dance this year? If you build it, we will come.

Matt Mitzel is the unofficial events coordinator for the City of Munich, a supporter of Langdon Area Edmore Munich athletics, football coach, and all-around Munich mega fan, earning him the nickname “Mr. Munich.”

Education

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Area Teachers Learn About Lignite at 36th Annual Teacher Seminar More than 60 elementary and secondary teachers switched roles in mid-June as they became the students at an educational seminar conducted by the Lignite Energy Council.

The seminar was held June 13 – 16 at the National Energy Center of Excellence on the Bismarck State College campus and included educators from North Dakota and Ohio.

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Becker graduates from Bismarck State College

Christopher Becker, Langdon, N.D., graduated from Bismarck State College with a Certificate in Lineworker (Electrical) during the college's 82nd commencement ceremony on May 13, 2022, at the Bismarck Event Center.

The BSC 2022 Commencement speaker was Major General Alan S. Dohrmann, the Adjutant General (TAG) for the North Dakota National Guard. The student speaker was Abrielle Schantz from Beulah, N.D., graduating with an Associate in Applied Science degree in nursing.

Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2021 and Summer 2022 were also eligible to walk across the stage during the commencement ceremony to receive their diploma. The 2022 BSC Commencement ceremony was recorded and is available for viewing on the BSC website.

Cindy Martin, teacher at Munich Public School who lives in Sarles, ND, and fellow teachers from around the state attended the seminar.

Lake Region State College Spring 2022 Dean’s List

The seminar, titled "2022 Lignite Education Seminar: Energy, Economics and Environment," provided teachers with the information and educational materials they need to teach their students how lignite is mined and used to produce energy for homes, farms, and businesses in the Upper Midwest. The seminar covered lignite's economic impact on the region, as well as important environmental issues affecting the lignite industry.

Teachers who attend the seminar and complete a lesson plan can choose from three North Dakota universities from which to receive two professional level credits: University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University and Minot State University.

ing Compact Commission’s mineral education award in the public outreach category. In 2007, the Lignite Energy Council’s Teacher Seminar was also recognized by the American Coal Council for “excellence in the advancement of energy education.”

As part of the seminar, the teachers toured BNI Coal’s Center Mine and Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Milton R. Young Station.

Over the years, the Lignite Energy Council’s Teacher Seminar has received two prestigious awards. It was the 2012 winner of the Interstate Min-

Since 1986, more than 3,900 teachers have attended the Lignite Energy Council's Teacher Education Seminar.

Lake Region State College announced students named to the college’s Dean’s List for Spring 2022. Students who earn above a 3.25 grade point average are named to the Dean’s List.

Students in our newspaper trade area who were named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2022 include: Will C. Blake - Langdon, N.D. Preston Litton - Walhalla, N.D. Caleb E. Woodrow - Munich, N.D. Jagger James Worley - Munich, N.D.

Community Frost Fire Summer Theatre Opens “The Sound of Music,” Shows Run through July 31

Photos by Melanie Thornberg.

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Ahead of July 4th Celebrations, NHTSA Reminds Cavalier Host Families Wanted Visiting International students aged to share American culture and learn County Motorists: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 15 - 17 years old are seeking host about a new one.

This Independence Day, law enforcement in Cavalier County are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind motorists to drive sober or get pulled over.

There were 11,654 people killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, which represented 30% of all traffic crash fatalities that year. That same year, 41% of the motorcycle riders killed in single-vehicle fatal crashes were drunk. On weekends, nearly half (45%) of the motorcycle riders killed in single-vehicle crashes were drunk.

In 2020, 493 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes over the July 4th holiday period (6 p.m. July 2 to 5:59 a.m. July 6). Forty-one percent (201) of those fatalities occurred in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes.

“One thing Cavalier County motorists really embrace is their independence,” said Cavalier County Sheriff Greg Fetsch. “So this Independence Day, don’t risk it all by driving drunk.

It’s against the law and can be deadly for you or someone else. Remember: we’ll be out there, and if you’re driving impaired, we will pull you over, and you will be arrested. If you drink at all, get a sober ride. It’s important to understand that impairment can occur even after just one or two alcoholic drinks.”

From 2016 to 2020, there were 1,390 drivers killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes over the 4th of July holiday. Thirty-nine percent (542) of the drivers killed were alcohol-impaired (with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher), and more than half (51%) were between the ages of 2134. During the 2020 July 4th holiday period, 60% of those who died in alcohol-impaired crashes were in a crash involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a BAC at or above .15. With many Fourth of July festivities wrapping up late in the evening, nighttime hours are especially dangerous. Over the 2020 July 4th holiday period, of the 201 people who died in alcohol-impaired motor vehicle traffic crashes, 85% of the crashes were at night (6 p.m.–5:59 a.m.). Motorcycle riders killed in traffic crashes at night were almost three times more frequently alcohol-impaired than those killed during the day in 2020.

“Driving after drinking is an incredibly dangerous decision,” said Cavalier County Sheriff Greg Fetsch. “Thinking you won’t get caught or that you won’t cause a crash is costly. We know how to spot a drunk driver on the road. A DUI will cost you thousands of dollars.

Driving impaired has cost many lives.

There’s never an excuse to drive after you’ve been drinking. Doing so puts you and everyone on the road with

you in harm’s way.”

Celebrate with a Plan This Fourth of July, Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department and NHTSA are working together to urge motorists to designate a sober driver before drinking any alcohol. If you plan on drinking, plan on not driving. Remember that it’s never okay to drink and drive.

Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and riding: Designate a sober driver to get home safely.

If you see a drunk rider or driver on the road, contact the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department.

Do you have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away, and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.

This Fourth of July, commit to only driving 100-percent sober. Don’t lose your independence on Independence Day, and don’t be a deadly risk to yourself and other innocent people.

Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. For more information on impaired driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/ risky-driving/drunk-driving.

families in the area for an academic year or semester. Exchange students from countries such as Spain, Poland, Brazil, Italy,Thailand, France, South Korea, Hungary, Netherlands, Switzerland, Mexico and Germany become members of their host family while learning their family's traditions and sharing their own. It's a great way to learn a new culture and add a little spark to your daily routine while promoting international diplomacy at a local level.

The sponsoring program is Forte International Exchange Association (FIEA), a non-profit organization who has offered the opportunity for academic and cultural exchange to international high school students who would like to come to the United States on a J-1 Visa since 2000.

Host Families can be married or single adults (25 years or older), with or without children. Host families can have children in the house or be empty nesters. Host families reflect the diversity of American culture! In addition, host families provide a room/ shared room, three meals a day and loving support, as well as a desire

By Lisa Whitt Dear Readers Meme sent me another letter this week. I don’t want to tell Granny, but I think Meme is in over her head. Bubbles the Clown sounds dangerous. For most of her life, no one could accuse Meme of making the smart choices.

Meme Part 2 Slick hired Bubbles on as the funhouse clown to scare the pants off all the little teeny boppers that came to the fun house looking for a thrill. On slow days, Bubbles was to help feed lions and elephants and clean their cages at night.

After all the crowds have gone, we sit down to a family-style supper. On one of Bubbles’ first nights with us, some of the other clowns invited him to join them at their end of the table.

“Come over and sit down here with us and tell us a little about yourself,” Blossom said.

“Thank you, kindly,” he said, sliding his lanky six-foot-six frame into one of the beat-up, old pick-nic tables we used for dinner. He sits across from Blossom and Doodles, between Betty and Madame Zora. Bubbles says something soft that makes Betty blush and Zora giggle.

“They sure are cozying up to him quick, like,” Gus, our head roustabout, said to me.

​​Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Prevent hyperthermia by staying hydrated, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest hours of the day, and know the warning signs: dizziness, weakness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and clammy skin.

But I know clowns. I know things like their habits, including the carney's four other clowns - Blossom, Doodles, Shorty, and Buster. I know what they look like without their white clown makeup.

“Yea, he put Betty at ease, alright. He has her eating out of his hand. She’s blushing like a schoolgirl.” Slick says in between bites of spaghetti. Little squirts of jealousy pop out alongside the tomato sauce dribbling down his chin.

Not Bubbles. Bubbles never makes an appearance without his white makeup. Is his face scarred or disfigured? What is he hiding underneath that white clown face of his?

“I see a green streak developing,” I whisper to Slick.

“I think Bubbles is fittin’ right in; he seems to be one of the family already.” Unfortunately, Slick has a thing for Betty and has never acted on it. Too bad.

I don’t like him, and I don’t trust him.

He’s too sugary, and I don’t trust him.

He’s a carny clown. Bubbles has been ignoring me since Slick hired him.

That’s how I know something is not right.

I run this show. Everybody comes to me. So far, Bubbles has not come to me for anything.

You might think I am a little bit jealous or even had my pride hurt a little. But I know men. I have never, I mean NEVER, had a man ignore me, especially when I bring out helpless little vulnerable Meme.

Tonight was different. Seeing Bubbles flirt with Betty and Zora did something to me. Somewhere, deep down inside, where I never looked, commenced to burning. Bubbles will notice me because he will need my help.

Another thing that bugs me is Bubbles never takes off his white pancake makeup. Maybe it's not that unusual. He only works nights and sleeps during the day.

I am tired of this game we seem to be playing. I drop by his trailer unexpectedly after he finishes his fun house shift. We are going to have a little chat. I knock on his door.

“Come in.”

by Leo Beauchamp

Holy Smoke! It's the 4th of July already! At our last meeting we discussed our float for the parade. From what I heard, we are going to use the Liberty Bell ,which was built for a previous float. The picture is also from a previous 4th of July celebration; Leona Schneider is, once again, driving her son's pickup. The line up that is ready to go is Frankie, Carol, me, Amy and Laurel. As in the last couple years, we will build the float at Clark's new shop. The parade, sponsored by

Wednesday, July 6 Ham/ Scalloped Potatoes/Bourbon Baked Beans/Raspberry Delight Dessert

the Chamber, is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. with line up at 10 a.m. by the John Deere shop. Family fun is listed from noon until 4:00 p.m.: farmers market, bouncy house, water slide, dunk tank, kids games and more on Central Avenue. There is also a Chamber cookout and t-shirt fundraiser.

You can order t-shirts from Rebecca Davis at creativeheartwarrior.com adults $22 & youth for $18. Look for posters advertising the "Walhalla 4th of July Bash" and see you there.

Tuesday last, we had a busy day along with some painting being done. A couple of meetings were held which occupied our noon hour +. As always, the coffee is on and stop by anytime for a cup. Our one liner: "Some minds are like concrete-thoroughly mixed up and permanently set!" Have a great day, and God Bless!

Grand Opening at Pembina State Museum

I open the tiny caravan door and go in.

“Hey, Bubbles. I just wanted to checkin and make sure you are settling in and have everything you need.”

“I have everything I need – for now,” he said.

“Okay, that's great, Sugar. My door is always open.” I say. I give him my helpless Meme smile, wink, and turn to walk out. He takes my hand before I can leave, turns it over, and kisses it just above my wrist on my pulse.

The hairs on the back of my neck and arms stand up at attention. I shiver.

His hand and lips are cool and dangerous like Alice, our twenty-foot albino python, feels when she’s about to shed her skin.

I leave his trailer with more questions than I had when I walked in. Thinking back, I could tell he had taken off his costume for the night, including his greasepaint, but his face was still deathly white. What is he hiding?

Meme always did like playing with snakes in the grass. I guess we will see how she makes out with Bubbles next week.

A brief program and refreshments on July 2 at 11 a.m. will mark the official opening of “Power of the People: North Dakota Rural Electrification,” a free exhibition at the Pembina State Museum in Pembina. The exhibit outlines the process of bringing electricity to rural communities and farmers in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Explore the reflections of people who experienced this revolution in technology firsthand and view artifacts representing rural life both before and after the arrival of electricity.

Sponsored by Touchstone Energy Co-

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon

Tuesday, July 5 Chicken Alfredo/Fettuccini Noodles/ Asparagus/Garlic Toast/Fruit

Heidi Morlock Forte International Exchange Association Regional Development Director ND, SD, MN, CO, UT, NE, WY, MT, AR, IA, Il, Oh C: (605) 228-6180 email: heidim@forteexchange.org Website: www.forteexchange.org

"Power of the People"

Cavalier County Senior Menu Monday, July 4 Closed for the holiday

To learn more about the possibility of becoming a host family please contact FIEA’s Regional Director, Heidi Morlock, at 605-228-6180 or heidim@forteexchange.org. Or simply go to www.forteexchange.org and click host families.

A Brush with the Bunch!

Tall Tales and Serial Shorts “Looks like he has a way with people.

Still, I am surprised at Betty’s reaction. You know it took her three years of working here before she would come out of her trailer to eat with us,” I commented.

Host families may select a student that best fits in with their own family.

FIEA's exchange students are some of the brightest: the criteria for their student selection includes qualifying their English and academic ability, maturity and flexibility, and a desire to promote cross-cultural understanding. All Forte students speak English, bring their own money for personal expenses, and are fully medically insured.

Thursday, July 7 Tater Tot Hotdish/Green Beans/Jello with Fruit Friday, July 8 Baked Cod/Seasoned Fries/Broccoli Slaw/Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested

Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal.

Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon.

operatives of North Dakota, the new exhibit complements the main museum exhibits highlighting upper Red River Valley history. The seven-story observation tower provides visitors a commanding view of the surrounding prairie.

View “Power of the People: North Dakota Rural Electrification,” during regular museum hours, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For information about upcoming programs of the State Historical Society of North Dakota, go to history.nd.gov/events.

Community

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Healthy Microwave Cooking

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County mer camps for the youth. This year, the most popular camps were the Field to Fork Escape Room and the Healthy Microwave Cooking. I have heard many excited comments, and we have a waiting list for the microwave cooking class. So, I thought maybe some adults could also benefit from tips and recipes for the microwave, especially during the warmer summer months.

I will never forget how much I used my microwave in college. It was my lifeline, so to speak. The amount of popcorn and ramen noodles that went through that appliance was probably the usual for a college student, but I know it got me through many latenight study sessions and times when I was too tired or lazy to go to the dining hall for meals. My microwave also helped us when we re-modeled the kitchen some years ago, and we were without an oven or stove top.

The microwave is also an appliance that I felt was easy to teach my son to use at an early age and is something that he continues to use years later.

This brought me to an idea to have a Healthy Microwave Cooking class at our summer camp this year.

One of the most fun things I get to do is work with the youth of our county. They are energetic, enthusiastic, and full of smiles and bright ideas.

Through generous donations from local businesses in our communities, the 4-H council sponsors mini sum-

Microwave cooking is an easy way to warm up leftovers. I would guess isn’t mostly used for that purpose. It’s also a simple way to cook foods in smaller spaces and is very convenient for a home with only one or two people living there. Often times people use the microwave to heat ready-made foods purchased from the grocery or convenience stores, but foods that are pre-made are more than likely high in preservatives like sodium. Using the microwave to cook things from scratch is a healthy option, and there are many things that can be cooked including full meals like meatloaf or chicken tortilla soup!

There are, of course, some tips and tricks to help us along the way. One important thing to remember is to only microwave in containers approved for microwaves. Glass and ceramic cookware and those plastics labeled for microwave use are safe, as well as microwave safe plastic-wraps, wax paper, cooking bags, parchment paper, and white microwave safe paper towels. Those containers or items that are not safe would be anything with metal, carry-our containers from restaurants (unless they are labeled safe), foam items, recycled paper

towels, and things like margarine and whipped topping containers. If a premade, microwaveable item has been consumed, the container should be disposed of, as those containers are meant for one use only.

A few other things to keep in mind are to know the wattage of your microwave and adjust accordingly. The lower the wattage, the longer something would have to be cooked in order to reach the desired temperature. Follow directions on the package or recipe. Arrange food items on the plate or in the bowl evenly, and keep in mind that foods on the outside cook faster than the center, so it would be beneficial to put the bulk of the food to the outside edge of the container. It’s recommended to defrost meat before cooking in the microwave and cook at 50 percent to allow the center of the meat to cook without overcooking the outside. Stir foods between cooking times. It’s also beneficial to have a microwave that spins the food as it cooks. Prevent foods from burning by watching cooking times and never leave the microwave unattended for long periods of time. Use the settings provided on the microwave for best results, and read the instruction manual before using. There may be some amazing features that can save you time and energy! Pay attention to “standing time” that allows the food to continue cooking after it’s removed from the microwave, and make sure to still use a food thermometer to check for proper temperature for food safety.

Whether you want to just experiment with microwave cooking, are cooking

for only one or two, or you don’t want to heat up your house by turning on the oven this summer, here are some NDSU Extension favorites for you to try!

Microwave Meatloaf 1/3 c. rolled oats 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 clove garlic, minced 1/3 c. finely chopped onion 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce, no sodium 1/8 tsp. pepper 11/2 lbs. lean ground beef or pork 1/4 c. ketchup Mix oats, egg, garlic, onion and pepper. Crumble ground beef into mixture and blend thoroughly. Press into 9- by 5-inch loaf pan (microwaveable) and cover loosely with paper towel. Microwave on high seven minutes, rotate pan and microwave seven more minutes. Rotate once more and microwave five more minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Spread with ketchup and recover loosely with paper towel. Microwave at medium (50 percent) until ketchup is heated, two to three minutes.

Makes eight servings. Per serving: 140 calories, 4.5 g fat, 18 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 140 mg sodium Microwave Chicken Tortilla Soup 1 (14-oz.) bag whole-kernel corn, frozen 1 (15-oz.) can black beans 1 (15-oz.) can kidney or cannellini beans

By Julie Garden-Robinson, food and nutrition specialist, NDSU Extension “Wow, the prices went up in the last several days,” I exclaimed.

ity, be sure to hydrate yourself regularly.

My husband was studying the bill at the drive-through. We like to stop in for a quick treat now and then, and we usually get the same thing. We had been at the restaurant within the last week.

When I saw my plants wilting and the birds “panting” in my backyard the other day, it was a good reminder.

Your plants, pets and livestock also need water.

We all have a “hydration gauge” available when we visit a bathroom. Your urine should be straw-colored if you are fully hydrated. However, certain medications and foods may affect the color of urine.

“They charged us for a glass of ice water,” he said.

“Ice water costs $3?” I asked the server in disbelief.

“You had a medium,” the server responded.

“I have never paid for tap water here,” I replied. “Is this new?”

The manager walked over to the window to determine what the question was. She probably was checking on the “problem customers” in the car at the window.

“There is no charge for water,” she said. “This was rung up as a medium beverage.”

She handed us $3, and we went along our way. I would have wanted a carbonated beverage if I was paying for it.

We learned a lesson. Be sure to check your receipts. Tap water usually is free with a purchase at a restaurant.

If you think the cost of gas is high, consider this. The two-cup portion of ice water equals one-eighth of a gallon. Paying $3 for the ice water would equal paying $24 per gallon of gas.

We need about eight cups of fluids daily from beverages and food. If you drink municipal “city” water and use a reusable water bottle, your hydration is free.

If you do not like the flavor of your tap water, consider getting a pitcher with a filter. A 2022 study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion showed that 36% of adults used a filter when drinking tap water at home, while 14% did not drink tap water at home. The researchers found that people drank more tap water if they used a filter at home.

You can add fresh orange or lemon slices, strawberries or mint leaves to add a little flavor without calories. Flavor-infused water may encourage you to drink more fluids.

With the warm weather of summer, staying hydrated is good for our health.

Water has many purposes. Staying hydrated helps our bodies maintain a normal temperature, it cushions joints and helps our body rid itself of waste.

Our bodies are made up of about 60% water.

When the temperatures soar, as they did in June, staying hydrated becomes especially important. If you are working or playing outdoors, you lose more fluid through perspiration.

If you are gardening, biking, walking, running or doing other physical activ-

Age, sex, breastfeeding and/or pregnancy status affect the amount of fluids we need. Remember that both food and drinks provide water to maintain health.

Stay hydrated with these tips.

Use a refillable water bottle, wash it daily and refill it throughout the day at work or home.

Choose water instead of sweetened, caloric drinks to quench your thirst.

Water hydrates best.

Make your beverages count toward your overall nutrition. Along with water, enjoy milk and 100% fruit or vegetable juice as your beverages.

Try making home-made frozen juice pops.

If you find beer refreshing, have a bottle of water as your follow-up beverage. Alcohol-containing beverages actually are somewhat dehydrating.

Moderate your coffee intake to about three to five cups daily. Caffeinated beverages such as coffee and cola are less hydrating than plain water.

Drink water before, during and after physical activity. In most cases, sports drinks are not necessary except for elite athletes. Your next meal will replace any electrolytes (minerals) you have lost during exercise.

Enjoy more fruits and vegetables.

Fruits and vegetables are more than 90% water by weight.

Make your own treats at home. This recipe has been popular with children’s programs, and adults enjoy these too. Not only are these smoothie bowls refreshing, but they also provide a variety of nutrients. Have a glass of ice water on the side to double up on hydration.

Smoothie Bowls 1/2 cup spinach 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 1/2 cup frozen fruit 2 tablespoons toppings (fresh fruit, granola, coconut, chia seeds, etc.)

Add spinach, yogurt and fruit to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour smoothie in a bowl and top with desired toppings.

Makes two servings. Each serving has 110 calories, 2.5 g fat, 7 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber and 40 mg sodium.

(Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. Follow her on Twitter @jgardenrobinson.

By Halle Sanders

A Movie that Takes your Breath Away If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you’ll surely have heard of the 1986 movie, Top Gun. It features a young Tom Cruise alongside his trusty, mustache-wearing wingman, Goose.

They take you on their journey to the Naval elite fighter school, most commonly referred to as the Top Gun program.

Until this summer, I had never seen Top Gun. Whenever I stated in a conversation that I hadn’t watched the movie, all conversation came to a halt. It was as if I had committed an egregious crime. You’d swear by people's reactions that somewhere in the American Constitution it required you to watch this cinematic masterpiece.

During the first week in June, it was finally my turn to ride into the danger zone. While staying with my family during our annual summer lake trip, my secret would resurface once again.

My aunts - who had watched this movie in theaters many times during the 80s - were absolutely gobsmacked.

They decided for me that I had to watch this movie or I would continue to disgrace our family name.

When it came time for me to watch the

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movie, I had no idea what to expect.

I knew virtually nothing besides the fact that the movie had airplanes in it. There apparently was also some life-changing volleyball scene. Come on, what could be so special about a volleyball game?

ing a mustache that has made girls swoon. I, myself, have never been a fan of the mustache. In fact, I told my brother if he ever grew one, I would wax it off in the middle of the night.

Miles Teller’s mustache has changed my whole perspective.

From the action scenes, the music, and the hot characters, it truly is an amazing movie. The storyline is relatively simple, but that is what makes it so great. This movie doesn’t require you to overthink. The fact that the movie uses such a simple story line and still manages to connect with so many people, is truly magical.

Not only are girls obsessed with this mustache, but boys are, too. This summer you will be seeing plenty of people rocking the Teller 'stache. I didn’t realize how some simple facial hair could change society.

I don’t know how I went eighteen years of life without witnessing that volleyball scene. I have never seen that much body oil in my life. I could have questioned why anyone would want to play sand volleyball in jeans, but the question didn’t even cross my mind for I was too mesmerized by the display of the actors' abs.

Just this summer, a second movie, Top Gun: Maverick, was released. All at once the world lost its mind. You could not escape the power of this movie. Everywhere you turned there was an advertisement or video promoting it.

In the sequel, 36 years after the original, Tom Cruise's character is now a teacher at the Academy. Goose’s son also makes an appearance in this movie as a student. The son, who goes by the call sign of Rooster, is played by actor Miles Teller.

I am not exaggerating when I say that Miles Teller broke the internet. You might have seen him in one of his other works, the Footloose remake.

In the remake he played Willard, and any actor who can make a character named Willard hot is one not to be messed with.

In the Top Gun remake, Teller is sport-

Overall, everyone should see this movie. It is not only one of the biggest movies of the summer, dare I say the year, but it's also a monumental piece of history. You may not like action movies, but at least watch it in order to witness Miles Teller's shirtless victory dance during a scene based on the original movie's volleyball scene. You won’t be disappointed.

Halle Sanders will be a senior at Langdon Area High School in the fall.

Her favorite class is English and she developed her love for writing thanks to her 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Kathy Reuger. When not in school she enjoys spending time with her family and scrolling through social media.

She is a self-proclaimed trendsetter and has a long list of celebrity crushes that include Spider-Man Actor, Tom Holland. Connect with Halle at AskHalle@theborderlandpress.com.

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FM Bank Loan Officers Complete Schooling for Ag Lending Kayla Gallagher and Zach Nye from Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Langdon, along with 26 other community bankers from North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota, recently attended a week-long Independent Community Banks of North Dakota (ICBND) School of Agricultural Lending session held at the National Energy Center of Excellence on the Bismarck State College (BSC) campus in Bismarck, N.D. This is a two-year course that was developed by ICBND with assistance from the Ag Departments of BSC and North Dakota State University (NDSU), and ICBND member agricultural bankers. Classroom size is limited to ensure in-depth classroom participation when working on case studies. Instructors include professors from BSC and NDSU, ICBND member bank ag officers, and ICBND Associate Members:

The ICBND Board of Directors recognized the need for further training in the agricultural lending area. Many North Dakota banks are finding it difficult to hire experienced agricultural lenders, especially in the rural areas, and felt the need to develop training that would help newer lenders develop their skills in the ag field. A committee of local ag lending bankers, university professors, and ICBND staff was put together to develop the session Sixteen second-year students, including Kayla Gallagher and Zach Nye from Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Langdon, received their certificate of graduation plaque at the end of the session. Included in the firstyear class was former Langdonite, Jordan Lyons.

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Lafrenz Fireworks Marks 37 Years in Business

by Nick Vorlage

The Fourth of July is around the corner, and that means many from around the region are going to be heading out and purchasing fireworks.

In Cavalier County, siblings Amber, Adam, and Austin Lafrenz consider fireworks part of the family tradition.

The trio, which co-owns Lafrenz Seed Solutions, for one week a year also operates Lafrenz Fireworks, which is celebrating its 37th year in operation.

“Our dad and mother graduated in 1984, and they started selling fireworks in ’85. They had a stand in Langdon, and I think they also had a stand at Lake Metigoshe at one time, too,” Adam said. “Dad operated the fireworks stand until around 2002, and that’s around the time he turned

these years.”

The trio say that there is something for everyone: from reloadable confetti poppers for children, then up to 60gram artillery shells and 500-gram multi-shots which provide up to a 2-minute display.

The Lafrenzes are also assisting with a pair of fireworks displays coming up this weekend. On Saturday, July 2, the Mt. Carmel Recreation Area will hold its 50th year anniversary celebration with fireworks at dusk. Austin said Lafrenz Seed Solutions donated $500 to the celebration. “We try to put back into it as much as we can, give back to the community as much as we can, too.”

“The only thing you should be holding is sparklers, snaps, and confetti poppers,” Austin continued.

“Everything else, just follow the instructions. We don’t want to see anyone getting hurt,” Adam said.

“Alcohol and fireworks don't mix.”

Austin said. He also implores people enjoying fireworks to also be aware of where and when you’re firing off a display, as not everyone may especially enjoy it. “It can be a struggle for PTSD victims, pets, and animals; try to be mindful of others who may have those issues.”

In Cavalier County, the fireworks curfew is at 11 p.m.; on the Fourth of July, the curfew is extended until Midnight.

Pictured from left to right: Austin, Breanna and Andi Lafrenz; Alexis, Adam Jayde and Blair Lafrenz; Amber, Jason, Henry and Lucy Soli. Photo by Larry Stokke.

the reins over to Amber, Austin, and me.”

School of Ag Banking, Zach Nye is top row, sixth from the left; Kayla Gallagher is bottom row, fourth from the right.

it on the ground; don’t hold it,” Adam said.

“For years, we used to sell out of an old reefer trailer, and then we switched it over to a shop that is built onto our storage unit,” Amber adds, “So we’ve been able to expand our product and everything since we’ve been in here.”

“As of right now, the forecast looks great,” Adam said, “We got all the product we need, and we got a lot of new product as well. We’re looking forward to seeing our friends and customers that have supported us all

Then on Sunday, July 3, Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon will hold a display at the south end of Main Street.

“It’s nice for the community to have a show – it’s fun for everyone to be able to go to one,” Amber said.

Despite the fun, the Lafrenzes are also well aware that safety is a priority when firing off. The trio implore anyone firing off fireworks to be careful.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lafrenz Fireworks plans to be open until July 5, inventory and weather permitting. However, Amber cautions, Lafrenz might have to close before the 5th. “Oftentimes we’re not open on the 5th, depending on what we have left in inventory.”

Hours of operation are typically 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., but this can also change depending on the weather.

“We appreciate everyone for supporting us over the last 37 years in business,” Adam says. “Without you, we couldn’t still be doing this.”

“If the firework is on the ground, leave

Langdon Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Director

By Nick Vorlage

Zach Nye at the School of Ag Banking.

Kayla Gallagher at the School of Ag Banking.

The Langdon Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new executive director.

The position was previously filled by Barb Mehlhoff, who retired from the position last month.

Morgan Zeis, one of the Chamber board members, said in Mehlhoff’s absence, members of the board have been sharing responsibilities.

“We are still manning the phones and the emails and everything with the

Chamber, as normal. So reach out to us the same way that you always have, and we’ll make sure that you get taken care of,” Zeis said.

Despite this, the board is looking for a motivated individual who will be able to take up the position.

“The biggest thing, of course, is maintaining the phones, the P.O. box, the email, the Langdon Bucks is a big thing, and then, of course, helping

with all of the events,” Zeis said. “We do also have monthly board meetings and general membership meetings, but it is just a part-time position; it’s not full-time. I believe it’s about three days a week.”

People interested in applying can do so by contacting a board member directly or by calling the Chamber office at 256-3079.

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Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland end - July 2 at Mount Carmel Dam to celebrate their 50th Anniversary, July 3 the Emmanuel Evangelical Church show on the south end of Main Street in Langdon, then July 4 in Walhalla, sponsored by the Forestwood Inn. All three shows will start at dusk. We hope everyone has a blast and a very safe 4th of July holiday.

Men’s City Golf Tournament coming to the Langdon Country Club July 5

4th of July weekend packed with activities

By Jake Kulland

The 4th of July weekend is upon us, and wow, are there ever things to do!

This, of course, is the big weekend for the year in Walhalla, where things are happening such as the Brick Mine Hill Climb on July 2; a street dance on July 3; and, the biggest event of all, the parade in Walhalla which will happen on July 4 at 10:30 a.m. We are told that parade entries can line up beginning at 9:30 a.m, that day.

Burnouts will follow the parade, right on the main drag. There are seemingly endless fireworks show this week-

We need to put out a reminder this week that the annual Langdon Men’s City Golf Tournament is coming to the Langdon Country Club on July 5. This is open to all men’s club members and will take the place of Tuesday Men’s League for this week only. There will be handicap and championship flights, and the tee off time is at 2:00 p.m. Also, in Walhalla, they are getting ready for the Frank White Scholarship Tournament, which is July 9 at the WCC. As in past years, Mr. White has lined up several UND hockey alumni players, along with some UND coaches and other dignitaries, which equals a good time had by all. There was still room for golfers at press time, and to get signed up, just call Frank directly

at 701-740-2894. This tourney is a great chance to rub elbows with some UND hockey greats.

New grandstand is going up this week at American Legion Field and Eagles Park It’s been a long time coming, but this is finally the week that the new grandstand will be constructed at the American Legion Field and Eagles Park in Langdon. There have been some issues, but the new structure is scheduled to go up on July 5-6. This will be a nice addition to the overall park facilities in Langdon and should be something to see. A shout out to Plummer Construction of Langdon for doing all the dirt and cement work to get things ready to go and to the Langdon Area Baseball Board for putting this all together, in particular, Tim Kingzett and Darrin Romfo. The new grandstand will be up and ready for the Langdon Post 98 Red Sox next home game, which is July 12 versus Rolla. We will have pictures of it in next week’s paper.

Second grade volleyball camp held in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Happy 4th of July to one and all, and “See ya!” next week!

Third grade volleyball camp held in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.

LANGDON GIRLS TAKE SECOND PLACE

Fourth and fifth grade volleyball camp held in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.

The Langdon Girls softball team took second place in its league tournament and finished the season with a 10 and 4 record. Back row: Kayanna Petri, Sophia Vikan, Kynlee Pengilly, Rosalyn Pankratz, Kaydence Wirth, Lily Zimmer, Chloe Koons, and Harper Jacobson. Middle Row: Parker Domres, Sophie Witzel, Hallie Overby, Ary Schaefer, and Kendra Romfo Front Row: Stella Busse and Colby Forrest. Not pictured: Aishu Chapara and Zenna Ritterman. Coaches: Jason Busse and Nancy Feil.

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Red Sox pound Rolla, Midway-Minto in American Legion Baseball

By Jake Kulland The Langdon Red Sox played a non-conference game when they played Rolla for the first time in several seasons at Neameyer Field in Rolla on June 22. The Sox won big, 13-1 in six innings in game one then also won the second game, 11-1. The Red Sox then finally got in their first home game of the season versus Midway-Minto, winning that contest 12-0 by the 10-run rule in five. After also taking home the consolation trophy in the Mid-Summer Classic American Legion Baseball Tournament held in Valley City and Jamestown June 2526, Langdon is now 9-2 on the season and 2-1 in District 5 conference games. Their next game is scheduled at Mayville on July 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Here's a recap of their last two regular season games:

by the Rolla defense.

From there the Red Sox cruised to victory. Jack and Mason Romfo each got three hits. Jack hit a laser home run to left field in the fifth, which was the first for Langdon as a team this season. Theo Romfo also added two hits in the win. The Red Sox used four pitchers on the mound for the game with Jack Romfo pitching the first two innings and getting credit for the win.

Isaac Herbel took the loss for Rolla.

LANGDON 13, ROLLA 1 (6 INNINGS) L -- 200 044 3 -- 13 15 1 R -- 001 000 0 -- 1 2 1 WP -- Jack Romfo; LP -- Issac Herbel Highlights -- L: Jack Romfo 3x4 HR 5 RBIs, Mason Romfo 3x4 2B 3 RBIs,

year so far. This time Langdon would leave no doubt, although it took a couple of innings. When they last met, the Sox left 11 runners on base, and they would leave the bases loaded in the first inning of this game. Langdon finally broke through in the third when starting pitcher Carter Tetrault would double to left, scoring Jack Romfo for the game's first run. Mason Romfo would then double to nearly the same spot to bring home Tetrault.

Leading 3-0 in the bottom of the fourth, Langdon would get the hit sticks going with five in the frame, including a two-run triple by Tucker Welsh, which was later followed by a three-run triple from Markus Kingzett.

This would be plenty for Tetrault on the hill, as he struck out four batters

Theo Romfo connects for a base hit against Rolla. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jack Romfo gets safely on base beating getting tagged out in the Red Sox win over Rolla in Rolla. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Langdon 13, Rolla 1 (6 Innings) This is the third year that Rolla has had American Legion baseball back after a lengthy hiatus. The Red Sox played at Neameyer for the first time in a decade plus when they met Rolla on June 22. Langdon got on the board in first inning; Mason Romfo doubled in Jack Romfo and Carter Tetrault. Leading 2-1 in the fourth, Langdon scored four runs with the big blow coming on a bloop double by Jack Romfo, which was lost in the sun

Theo Romfo 2x2; R: Nic Mears 1x3, Deryk Thomas 1x3 Langdon 12, Midway-Minto 0 (5 Innings) Weather and other issues did not allow Langdon to have their first home game of the season until they met Midway-Minto at American Legion Field and Eagles Park on June 28.

M-M shocked the Red Sox when they beat them 4-3 in Minto on June 8 in what has been M-M's only win this

in five innings while allowing just one hit to get the win. Riley Robinson took the loss for Midway-Minto.

LANGDON 12, MIDWAY-MINTO 0 (5 INNINGS) MM -000 00 -- 0 1 4 L -003 0x -- 12 8 1 WP -- Carter Tetrault; LP -- Riley Robinson Highlights -- L: Markus Kingzett 3x4 3B 3 RBIs, Tucker Welsh 2x3 3B 2 RBIs, Tetrault 1x2 2B RBI; MM: Trent Sitzer 1x2

Tucker Welsh fires a strike in Rolla in the Red Sox win over Rolla June 22nd.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Red Sox play well, win consolation title at Mid-Summer Classic Legion Tourney

By Jake Kulland

Playing in their first tournament of the season, the Langdon Red Sox American Legion Baseball team competed in the Mid-Summer Classic Tourney held in Valley City and Jamestown June 25-26. The Sox had huge comebacks in three of the four games they played and ended up finishing with the consolation title. Valley City ended up winning the crown, beating Casselton.

The idea of playing in a tournament such as this is to get some games in and play against teams you don't normally see. Langdon did just that, playing four games overall. Their first was against a team from Clark, S.D., and the Red Sox dominated this one right from the start. They scored seven runs in the first two innings and galloped to a 13-0 win in five innings.

Tucker Welsh hit two doubles in the game, while Gage Goodman and Mason Romfo also cracked two bag-

gers. Welsh had three hits to lead the team; Romfo and Carter Tetrault each had two. Markus Kingzett pitched the Cards to victory, striking out 10 batters in five innings.

In their second game of pool play, the Red Sox were down 9-0 to Valley City after five innings before they put up seven in the top of the sixth and two more in the seventh to tie the game.

VC would score in the bottom of the inning to win the game. Welsh and Markus Kingzett each had doubles in the loss, and Jack Romfo hit his second home run of the season and finished with three RBIs. Nick Kingzett had a big pinch hit and three runs batted in for the contest.

After the tough loss to Valley City, the Red Sox moved to the consolation round at Jack Brown Stadium in Jamestown on Jun 26. In their first game versus Carrington, the two

teams combined for a remarkable 34 hits, 19 by Langdon. Carrington would jump out to a 5-0 lead going into the bottom of the third inning when the Sox would score four runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings and win 12-6. Jack Romfo and Gage Goodman would lead the Langdon hit parade with four apiece, while Mason Romfo had three. Tucker Welsh threw the first three innings then was relieved by Brady Regner, who was effective, allowing just one run in fourth innings to get the win on the mound.

In their last game of the tourney, Langdon took on the West Fargo Jets for the consolation title. A big five-run fifth inning proved to be the difference with the Red Sox winning 6-4. Jack Romfo battled the whole game on the mound, giving up 10 hits in seven innings but getting the job done. He also had two hits in the game. Goodman led the team with two runs batted in, and Mason Romfo added a double.

Gage Goodman eyes the ball catching the 3rd strike in the win over Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Mason Romfo raises a cloud of dust sliding safely into home plate scoring for the Red Sox. Photo by Larry Stokke.

​​Baseball Buddy Night was held in Langdon on Tuesday, June 28. Tee Ballers playing catch with their Red Sox Buddies. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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taken care of. Ron was a member of United Lutheran Church and Langdon Eagles Aerie #3454.

Ronald Peterson A funeral service was held on June 26, 2022, for Ronald Peterson, 89, of Langdon, ND, who passed away June 20, 2022, at Langdon Prairie Health.

Burial was at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon.

Ronald Alfred Peterson was born October 10, 1932, in Vang, ND, to Alfred and Aldea (Gendreau) Peterson. He grew up and attended school in the Langdon area, graduating as the valedictorian from Langdon High School in 1950. On November 1, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marie Boe at United Lutheran Church in Langdon.

They made their home in Langdon, where Ron farmed and had several other business ventures in his early years before he focused on the underground construction business he created in 1974. Ron and Marie traveled the state of ND with their three sons and their families for over 40 years, working in this construction business before he took a step back.

Ron’s time for traveling ended, but he continued to be involved from home in all parts of the business until this year. His dream of his business being generational and never-ending is being fulfilled as his sons and a grandson are now at the helm. In the last few years, you could occasionally see Ron in his tractor again, back to his farming roots, working the land he loved. He was an extremely hard worker, enjoyed history, politics, and the stock market. Ron’s ultimate life-long goal was to make sure his wife, Marie, and his family were always going to be

Surviving Ron are his wife of almost 70 years, Marie, of Langdon; children: Arlen Peterson (Pam) of Devils Lake, ND, Lynn Peterson (Becky) of Langdon, Jay (Susan) Peterson of Devils Lake, ND, Karla (Fred) Brauer of Livermore, CA, and Kim (Roger) Otto of Langdon; grandchildren: Tiffany and Preston (Arlen’s children), Lynsey, Brant and Benten (Lynn’s children), Bryce, Heather and Jayla (Jay’s children), Fred, Jason, Justin, Klayton and Jordyn (Karla’s children), JennaLee, Taryn, and Brenyn (Kim’s children); 23 great-grandchildren; sister Janice (Jim) LeMay of Chandler, AZ; sister-inlaw Inez Riverside of Iron Mountain, MI; and several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Wayne; granddaughter Alissa; daughter-in-law Jennifer; and siblings: Marcel, Wenzel, and Anna Jean.

Brooks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com.

Terrance Carson A memorial service was held June 24, 2022, in Walhalla, N.D., for Terrance Carson, 69, who went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2022, after a month-long struggle with cancer.

Terry wished to be cremated with his ashes placed in a Ski-doo engine urn and taken to the family farm.

Terrence (Terry) Lee Carson, the first born child of William R. and Joyce, was born in May of 1953. Terry first attended ‘country school’ in Loam Township, south of Vang, N.D. Later, he attended ‘town school’, graduating from Walhalla High School in 1971.

Terry attended ND School of Science in Wahpeton and received an architectural drafting degree. He began his career life at a lumber yard in Park Rapids, Minn. then at Grafton, N.D. He moved to Walhalla in 1976 to manage the Robertson Lumber Company until it closed then transferred to the

lumber yard in Cavalier. Terry had a career change in 1987 when he became a carpenter/maintenance engineer at the Concrete PAR site, retiring after 28+ years.

Terry always enjoyed being outdoors, especially at the Carson family farm, with many ‘snowsheen’ and ATV runs through the hills and coulee. He liked taking motorcycle rides to visit family, too. Terry was an avid hunter - deer, elk, turkey, and even squirrels - with his best buddy, Wrigley. He was always tinkering on things from pickups to restoring vintage snowmobiles, for which he received ‘best of show’ awards. Woodworking projects also kept him busy, from little things like ‘shelf clutter’ to transforming a grain bin into a cabin.

Terry married Violet in September of 1973, and they had two children, Amanda and Thomas. Terry married Ann in July of 2001.

Terry is survived by his wife, Ann; mother Joyce; children: Amanda (Kevin) and Thomas (Katherine); ‘bonus daughters’ Suzanne (Tom) and Nadine (Jonathan); grandchildren: Grace, William, Matthew, Andrew; ‘bonus grands and greats’: Shelby (Charlie), Ethan, Hayden, Brynn, Anne and Parker; siblings: Rhonda (Dean), Cheryl (Rodger), Carla (Brian), Jeff (Jana); best friend Wrigley; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his father, William R., and grandparents: William C., Henrietta, Otenius and Sarah.

Terrence L. Carson, 69, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 17, 2022 after a month-long struggle with cancer at Essentia Health in Fargo. Terry wished to be cremated, with his ashes placed in a Ski-doo engine urn, placed at the family farm.

Askew Funeral Home of Cavalier, N.D., was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.askewfuneralhome.com.

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Bernice Domres Mass of Christian Burial was held on June 30, 2022, for Bernice Domres, 97, of Langdon, N.D., and formerly of Wales, N.D., who passed away June 24, 2022, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon with family by her side.

Burial was held at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Wales, N.D. Bernice Marie Schmidt was born August 7, 1924, in Wales, N.D., to Henry and Elizabeth (Materna) Schmidt.

She grew up and attended school in the Wales area and graduated from Wales High School in 1941. Bernice began working as a clerk at the Wales Post Office in September 1942 and was appointed Postmaster in August 1971. She retired from the postal service in December 1991 after 48 years of service. Bernice was united in marriage to Edwin Domres on July 21, 1947, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Wales. They farmed and worked together to raise their son in the Wales area. She was a dedicated farmer’s wife, helping with the chores and all that went into living life on the farm. Edwin died March 9, 1982. She continued to live in Wales until April 2008 when she moved to Wheatland Assisted Living in Langdon. She later transitioned to the adjacent Maple Manor Care Center in June 2020.

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Bernice was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Michael’s Altar Society, and Christian Mothers.

She taught religion classes and was the church treasurer for many years.

She was also a member and treasurer of the Cavalier County Historical Society. She enjoyed gardening, baking, reading, crossword puzzles, playing BINGO, and traveling with her sister, Helen. She will always be remembered for her passionate faith and love for God and for her love, kindness, and timeless care and support of her family and friends. She had a steadfast faith in God that never waivered during the most difficult hours of her life. She was a loving mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend to so many. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were her greatest blessing.

Surviving Bernice are her son, Paul (Linda) Domres of Wales; grandchildren: Jeff (Cassidy) Domres of Langdon, Karen (Scott) Davis of Casselton, and Vicki (Joe) Gleason of Devils Lake; great-grandchildren: Alex, Taylor and James Domres, Aiden, Maya, Camden and Leo Davis, Zander, Weston and Mollie Gleason, Samantha McKay, and Kason Harrington; great-great-grandchildren: Kayden, Kylah, and Winston; sister-in-law Nita Domres, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edwin; and siblings: Frank (Helen) Schmidt, Kate (Albert) Dohman, Peter Schmidt, Cele (Albert) Konze, Lena (Percy) Louden, Helen (Dan) Irwin, Isabel (Larry) Foley, Salvester Schmidt, and Bernard (Mildred) Schmidt.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

From the Pastor’s Desk :

A Light in the Darkness

By Pastor Sue Mackey

the painful parts of life and setting our face towards it. The problem is, we are good at avoiding the darkness.

Yet, fullness of life will not come unless we turn ourselves towards the darkness.

READ: Luke 9:51-62 “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, Jesus set his face to go to Jerusalem.” (9:51) This was no simple missionary trip for Jesus. This was a mission to give power to the powerless, love to the unlovable, food to the hungry, and healing to the sick. This was a mission in which he would pour out his life in the name of love.

Jesus stood on the side of the oppressed. He wanted to bring about the kingdom of God, where fullness of life abounds and where evil, injustice, and violence are no more. In the eyes of Rome and the authorities in Jerusalem, Jesus was nothing but a troublemaker, but it was to Jerusalem, the city that had killed the prophets and betrayed God’s covenant, that Jesus set out for.

He did this because he loved these people. So much so that he was willing to die showing them that, and he did this because he believed it was never too late to find love and life again, So, Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem, because God’s kingdom would not come until he went into the darkness.

So it is for us. Finding fullness of life comes only when we turn ourselves towards the world’s darkness, seeing

An 85-year-old woman told her pastor that, at 25, she’d given birth to a stillborn child. She was never allowed to see the baby; the family buried the baby while she was still in the hospital, and no one ever spoke of the child. Not once. Sensing the profoundness of the moment, the pastor asked if the elderly woman would like to have a funeral for her child. Saying she would, the two of them trudged to the gravesite that had never been visited. They said prayers and lit a candle. By the end, a little light had begun to shine into that woman’s darkness.

Fullness of life will not come unless we go into the darkness. No matter how twisted, broken, and messed up life has been, it’s never too late to find life again.

Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem where he would die with his arms open to the world, all in the name of love. Whether you are clear in what you believe or not clear at all, be reminded that God goes with us into the darkest places in search of life.

Today is a good day to face the hard things. Set your face towards Jerusalem, for it is the road to life.

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 2 sons and (currently) 5 grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.

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HELP WANTED The City of Langdon is accepting applications for a part-time Activity Center assistant. Hours required are day shifts and some weekends.

Applicants must be motivated and self-managed. Salary will DOE. Applications may be picked up and submitted at the Activity Center at 516 10th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249. Applications are being accepted until September 4, 2022, until 12:00 p.m. City of Langdon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Public Notices/Meeting Minutes

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Langdon City Commission | Regular Meeting June 27rd 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher and Susan Fay Crockett. Also, present Tom Beauchamp, Chelsea Garber, Jeff Hiller, Kevin Lill, Scott Stewart - Attorney, Kevin Stein, Shanda Christianson – KNDK, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney and Roxanne Hoffarth.

J. Rademacher called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on June 13th seconded by S. Crockett. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: S. Crockett asked that Ordinance 14.0305 be reviewed.

Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller reported they have started street sweeping, still patching holes and started mowing.

Fire Department: They are to start apron and floor drain soon.

Water and Sewer Department: K. Lill reported they finally received a ship-

ment of meters and have started making appointments to get them in homes. They cleaned lift station pipes and the large amount of wipes that were stuck in there was enormous. It was discussed to post the picture to inform residents to not flush even if they say they are safe for pipes.

Sanitation Department: T. Beauchamp reported getting rid of another load of cardboard with the prices up a bit. Sanitation has been very busy.

Activity Center: C. Graber reported she will be putting an ad out for part time employees.

Police Department: L. Henry reported the speed radar has been out on streets. They are interviewing for a new police person this week.

Auditors Report: R. Hoffarth reported the Living Local app has been established we are just waiting for tour and training. WSI will be here for an audit tomorrow. I received a complaint on the Christianson yard and Schill yard out east of town; there was much discussion about yard and long grass.

Unfinished Business:

Moore Engineering – A. Aakre sent e-mail before meeting with update on street project.

Fence Ordinance – 11.1205 Quentin asked what changes the commission felt needed to be made. It was discussed that the material needs to be addressed and the property line needs to be defiled.

New Business: Oath of offices – J. Nowatzki had each new elected officer, Cody Schlittenhard, and Jim Rademacher present their oath of office. L. Henry presented Jerry Nowatzki with his oath of office. R. Hoffarth was appointed as City Auditor and presented oath of office.

Sump Pumps/Lift Stations – It was discussed that we will keep promoting the “No wipes down the drain” and “Sump Pump must be out to the street” information advertised to keep this in residents minds; with the added rain fall and plugged pipes this need to be aware.

Variance – S. Stewart explained the variance at the Alison Podhradsky property and that all parties were in favor of the variance. L. Henry made the motion to approve the variance, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion carries.

LaFrenz Firework permit – J. Rademacher made the motion to approve the firework permit, seconded

by L. Henry. Motion Carries.

Snow Plow – L. Henry and J. Hiller explain the age and maintenance in the old snow plow and are requesting to purchase one around the $30,000 to $35,000 range with tax relief dollars. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the request seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion Carries.

Cemetery Ordinance – Quentin is going to work on an ordinance for the City cemeteries for utilities billing.

Building Permits: #5276 Abby Borchardt, #5277 Casey Burns, #5278 Kyle Moen, #5279 Ben Hoffarth, #5280 Mark Klevgaard, #5281 Valerie Olson, #5282 Rod Howatt, #5283 Dallas Witzel, #5284 Rita Charon, #5285 Brandon Domres. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carries.

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HIWAY LAUNDRY | 112.06 59750 JASON BUSSE | 280.73 59751 JET-WAY MULTIPLE SERVICES, INC. | 2387.50 59752 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 872.31 59753 LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | 257.61 59754 LANGDON COUNTRY CLUB | 625.00 59755 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 650.36 59756 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 32.00 59757 NORTH DAKOTA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTA | 116.52 59758 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | 15199.68 59759 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC. | 16.35 59760 PETTY CASH CITY HALL | 232.84 59761 SEBELIUS TRUCKING | 1550.00 59762 SHARE CORPORATION (ATTN A.R.) | 1990.77 59763 SIGN IT | 51.90 59764 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC | 3500.00 59765 TITAN MACHINERY | 11000.00 Review and Approval of Bills: L. Henry made motion to approve all bills seconded by S. Crocket and J. Rademacher abstaining from the vote. Motion Carries.

Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Tom Nikolaisen, Jr. (ND #06641) BULIE-NIKOLAISEN LAW, PLLC 418 Main Street P.O. Box 805 Cando, ND 58324 Probate No. 10-2022-PR-00019 Attorney for: Applicant NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Martin McNurlin, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS [91] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Katherine McNurlin, Personal Representative of the estate, at PO Box 156, Munich, ND 58352, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 20th day of May, 2022.

Katherine McNurlin Katherine McNurlin, Personal Representative PO Box 156 Munich, ND 58352 Tom Nikolaisen, Jr. BULIE-NIKOLAISEN LAW, PLLC 418 Main Street PO Box 805 Cando, ND 58324 Attorney for the Estate First publication on the day of June 17, 2022.

Public Notices/Meeting Minutes

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Primary Election 2022 | Cavalier County, ND | June 14, 2022

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50 186 0

99 545 1

REP United States Senator Riley Kuntz 149 John Hoeven 731 Write-In Totals 1

REP Representative in Congress Kelly Armstrong 788 217 Write-In Totals 5 2

571 3

REP State Senator D09 Kent Weston 673 Write-In Totals 4

200 1

473 3

REP State Senator D19 Janne Myrdal 102 Write-In Totals 0

10 0

92 0

REP State Representative D19 David Monson 91 7 Alex Bata 59 4 Karen A. Anderson 26 4 Paul Stremick 32 3 Write-In Totals 0 0

84 55 22 29 0

REP State Representative D09B Donna Henderson 374 117 Chuck Damschen 398 111 Write-In Totals 1 0

257 287 1

REP Secretary of State Michael Howe 511 Marvin Lepp 183 Write-In Totals 0

149 57 0

362 126 0

REP Attorney General Drew Wrigley 761 Write-In Totals 1

211 0

DEM Secretary of State Jeffrey Powell 139 Write-In Totals 0

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Election Day

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23 0

116 0

24 0

117 0

DEM Agriculture Commissioner Fintan L. Dooley 137 23 Write-In Totals 0 0

114 0

DEM Public Service Comm 6yr Melanie Moniz 135 23 Write-In Totals 1 0

112 1

DEM Public Service Comm 4yr Trygve Hammer 134 23 Write-In Totals 0 0

111 0

DEM Tax Commissioner Write-In Totals 8

6

DEM Attornery General

Timothy Charles(Tim) Lamb 141

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0

2

Justice of the Supreme Court Daniel J Crothers 819 215 Write-In Totals 5 0

604 5

Judge Dist Court No. 1 NE District Lonnie Olson 823 216 Write-In Totals 9 2

607 7

550 1

County Commissioner at Large Steve Thielbar 351 98 Stanley J Dick 632 134 Nick Moser 662 165 Mark Schneider 329 80 Austin Lafrenz 680 182 Write-In Totals 21 3

253 498 497 249 498 18

REP Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring 772 214 Write-In Totals 0 0

558 0

County Auditor Lisa Gellner Write-In Totals

913 6

229 1

684 5

REP Public Service Comm 6yr Julie Fedorchak 719 207 Write-In Totals 3 1

512 2

County State’s Attorney Angelo Mondragon 821 Write-In Totals 12

218 0

603 12

REP Public Service Comm 4yr Sheri Haugen- Hoffart 719 208 Write-In Totals 0 0

511 0

County Recorder Vicki Kubat Write-In Totals

926 1

235 0

691 1

REP Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus 718 Write-In Totals 2

205 1

513 1

County Sheriff Greg Fetsch Write-In Totals

899 33

222 14

677 19

DEM United States Senator Michael J Steele 51 Katrina Christiansen 91 Write-In Totals 0

7 17 0

44 74 0

County Official Newspaper The Walsh County Record 612

169

443

Commissioner President Langdon Jerry Nowatzki 386 132 Write-In Totals 16 10

254 6

Commissioner Langdon Cody Schlittenhard 352 Susan Fay Crockett 165 James Rademacher 318 Write-In Totals 16

130 47 108 14

222 118 210 2

Park Board Member Langdon Park Kade Pengilly 398 138 Dawn Christianson 389 130 Write-In Totals 4 0

260 259 4

Park Board Member Langdon Park Jordan Braunberger 421 149 Write-In Totals 0 0

272 0

County Measure No. 1 Yes 772 No 252

586 185

DEM Representative in Congress Mark Haugen 138 24 Write-In Totals 0 0

114 0

DEM State Senator D09 Richard Marcellais 66 Loann Jerome 50 Write-In Totals 0

8 94 0

58 1 0

DEM State Senator D19 Travis Hipsher 22 Write-In Totals 0

5 0

17 0

DEM State Representative D19 Lynnell Popowski 15 2 Jill Hipsher 15 4 Write-In Totals 0 0

13 11 0

DEM State Representative D09B Marvin E. Nelson 120 19 Write-In Totals 0 0

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Walhalla’s 3rd Annual Demolition Derby Held June 25

The Borderland Press Cont’d. From Page 1 - Munich’s Memorable Softball Game family talent. Out of the 14 players, 5 of them had the last name of Wirth.

The softball game was truly a family affair.

On the Langdon team, Zach Schaefer was impressive in the field. He was quick on his feet and showed off his throwing arm. He helped carry the team to victory as one of the younger members of the team. Even more impressive was the fact that he had never played softball in his life, yet, from his performance, no one would have guessed.

Full Size Class, left to right: 1st Place Cody Hoffarth, 2nd Place Austin Dearinger, and 3rd Place Nathan Blair. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Though Zach Schaefer played a great game, it would be Kyle Hetletved who would claim the title of player of the game. He put everything he had in the field. Many people in the stands were entertained by his dives and monumental catches. He ran for every ball and had the vigor of a man years younger, much to the displeasure of his wife. For you see, Hetletved had a doctor’s appointment scheduled for the next day. Boozy baseball was most likely not what the doctor ordered.

Though the softball game was a competition, it was also a sign of unity in the two communities. Not many people can experience the same ties present in small town communities.

This softball game is just one example of ways people can help create a sense of togetherness in their own communities.

Langdon Team Members Justin Flink Quentin Wenzel Zack Schaefer Nick Moser Marty Tetrault Brett Zeis Kyle Hetletved Chris Mikkelsen Brandon Smith Mark Busse Munich Team Members Dilan Peebles Jason Wirth Chase Peebles Adam Wirth Brian Goeser Jonathan Wirth Riley Beck Mitchell Wirth Braden Harder Oliver Wirth Weston Mueller Mitchell Kreklau Stanley Dick Steven Zimmer

Views from the Borderland

Compact Class winners, left to right: Cody Barry, Mad Dog winner, which is the driver with the hardest hits; Lauren Barry got 3rd place; Tanner Rastedt placed 2nd, and winning the Compact Class was Scott Perdonic. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Pool time! Griffin and Hudson Hoffman had been looking forward to the Langdon Swimming Pool’s opening day. They are pictured during the season’s first hour of swimming on Friday, June 24. Photo by Koree Hoffman.

Rainbow view from Langdon facing south. Photo by Norbert Schneider.