The Borderland Press - November 3, 2023

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Cardinals, Grizzlies Cross Country teams compete at State, Pg. B1

Volume 2, Number 43

Cooler temperatures allow Frost Fire Park to begin snowmaking effort

In this Issue:

News: Successful Community Garden Box Project leads to helping other groups, Pg. A2

W A L H A L L A : WH AT A D I F F E R E N C E A W E E K MA KE S Views from the Borderland: Walhalla holds annual Halloween Bash, Pg. A10

Sports: Amble 100 yard Pick 6, game changing play in Cards 2614 playoff win, Pg. B2

Steve Lorenz captured these pictures in Walhalla after someone shook the snowglobe. The Borderland was under a Winter Weather Watch and then a Winter Weather Warning on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26 and 27. Walhalla received 9 inches of snow while the official two-day total captured at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center was also 9 inches of snow.

Plans for a county shop in Langdon move forward, county commissioners approve major equipment purchase

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

of $575,000, for the lot the county wants. There could be cost sharing discussed in the future, depending upon water and sewer requirements, but this is a step forward.

This comes after county commissioners agreed to expand to Options A and B for the Langdon shop during their regular meeting held on Oct. 17. Option A: Bid full construction of a building on the city parcel, which would include the cost of utilities and the land being deeded from the city to the county. Option B: To bid full construction of a new building with the purchase of land and cost of all utilities.

Borderland Press file photo.

The Cavalier County Commission continues to work with the City of Langdon to explore obtaining a plot of undeveloped land west of the trailer park on the city’s south side.

At its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 23, city commissioners discussed project options with Cavalier County Commissioner Nick Moser.

“We’ve got Option A and Option B going right now,” Moser told city commissioners. “We wanted to have the dirt work done by November 15. If we could do water and sewer service lines without having to install water and sewer mains, we could go with Option A and bid a building for that lot.”

After discussion, city commissioners approved running water and sewer service lines without the much larger main line additions, which included hydrants and manholes at a much larger expense in the sum

The current Langdon-based shop is located on 4th Avenue just west of 3rd Street. The building, which workers estimate was built in the 1940s, is approximately 36’x80’. Commissioners say it needs more space, and it's not efficient because equipment has to be stored outside or at other shop sites. The new shop will be approximately 8,000 square feet and will have the clearance needed for the newer and larger equipment.

Timing had been the sticking point, as the county has to spend about $643,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in 2024. If they were using the funds for construction of a building, a lot of red tape would come along with it.

“Unfortunately, when you’re going to use federal money, we have to follow the rules. There’s no way to get around it – we have to use engineers, and we have to use an architect,” said Commissioner Stanley Dick.

“I’m not willing to spend $2 million on a shop in Langdon because we have to follow all this,” Commissioner Greg Goodman said. “Let’s spend the ARPA money on the motor graders and move forward with the county shops.”

ARPA funds can be used for anything the county can include in its budget.

Moving the use of the ARPA funds to purchase motor graders instead of building a county shop removed the federal construction restrictions, and commissioners say it will allow the building project to have more local control.

With either option the commission would like a completion date of Oct. 1, 2024.

The commission is publishing a Request for Qualifications for architectural and engineering services for the design and construction of a new county shop. It can be found in the Public Notices section of this newspaper.

After receiving 9 inches of natural snow courtesy of Mother Nature, Frost Fire Park put its new snowmaking infrastructure to use for the first time on Thursday, Oct 26. Frost Fire Park is scheduled to open for its winter skiing and snowboarding season on Saturday, Dec. 2, but according to Patty Gorder, general manager, if conditions allow the season could start earlier. Frost Fire Park photo.

Langdon street project could require more work, more money

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

Engineers think the Langdon street project will need more funding than expected. After data came back detailing the depth of the existing pavement and base, it appears that more roads than previously thought are in need of full reconstruction.

verting more of the streets into full construction rather than a full depth mill. Aakre said the project originally had a healthy contingency in the estimate, but given this new information, he doesn’t want to go into the project without any contingency dollars.

“We’re still trying to sort through all of that. We need to change the scope for certain streets to fully rehabilitate those streets,” Andrew Aakre, Moore Engineering, told Langdon City Commissioners at a regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 23.

Aakre’s recommendation to commissioners was to request up to $20 million from the Bank of North Dakota, which is the maximum loan the bank would give. The original estimate was under $18 million.

This discovery could add $2.4 million to the project total. Aakre told The Borderland Press that since the loan is being paid back with assessments, this will likely increase the assessment amount against the properties.

At the commission meeting, Aakre detailed concerns that engineers are seeing that when asphalt is removed, the majority of the roads have very little base underneath.

Commissioners unanimously agreed to use the approximately $643,000 in ARPA funds toward the use of two motor graders. They received bids from Butler Machinery, RDO Equipment Co., and General Equipment &

“We’re spending a lot of time, energy, and resources in putting these streets back together. In order to do the full improvement, we should put pavement back on a proper base,” Aakre said.

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“You can ask for an amount, but if you only use 18 that’s what your loan is.

It’s not for the full 20 million. That’s one of the major benefits that the state provides with the Bank of North Dakota,” Aakre explained.

During discussion, commissioners agreed that other issues may come to light during the project, and if the city is going to redo the roads, they want to do them right.

Commissioner Lawrence Henry made a motion to increase the requested loan amount to $20 million, and Commissioner Jim Rademacher seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Aakre said crews made one last trip to Langdon last week to collect field data before the weather changed.

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News

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Special session covers income tax, Israel

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F-86H Sabre jet to be rededicated in Walhalla

By Nick Vorlage and Jessica Tull

On Monday, Oct. 23 at the start of the North Dakota legislative special session, Gov. Doug Burgum again pushed a measure to make North Dakota an income tax free state. On Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 25, the North Dakota Senate shot it down.

you need to run government,” Monson said. “You know, do you want to have personal property tax? I’m old enough to remember when they used to tax every T.V. and every cow, every chicken on your farm and every tractor. I don’t think so.”

Burgum made his disappointment known, saying that the Senate had “squandered the opportunity.”

The Senate’s final vote striking down the measure was 31-16.

“Citizens in North Dakota are struggling with inflation and that inflation has been really severe the last few years,” Burgum said. “I mean, the average family paying over $700 more per month to put food on the table and gas in their car and, of course, anyone that’s got savings in a savings account, the number may still have the same number when you read your bank account, but inflation, like a thief in the night, has gone in and taken perhaps as much as 30% of the buying power away from individuals’ savings.”

Other lawmakers, such as Representative David Munson from Osnabrock, spoke against the measure prior to the Senate’s decision.

“I mean, it would be great, but if we reduce it to zero, we’re going to have to replace it with something because

The Legislature approved a resolution in support of Israel in its conflict against Hamas. Representative Donna Henderson from Calvin voted against it, expressing concerns about the U.S. getting directly involved.

“We’re already 33 trillion dollars in debt, and I shared my concerns with the bill’s sponsor and was hoping for an amendment so we wouldn’t be pledging a blank check of support, but the process was too rushed to get that done,” Henderson said. “I’m also concerned that this could mean sending our troops, who are children and grandchildren, to fight in a war that’s really been going on for centuries.

And if we get involved, and so follows Iraq and Syria, do Russia and China chime in? I don’t want us to blindly sleepwalk into World War III.” The resolution passed 83 to 6.

Photo by Shanice Bailey.

The public is invited to the rededication of the F-86H Sabre jet located at the Walhalla Municipal Airport on Saturday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11:00 a.m..

The F-86 Sabre jet was America’s front-line aerial defense during the Korean War and countered the Soviet’s MiG-15 engaging the MiG-15 in high-speed aerial dogfights in speeds up to 700 miles per hour. The F-86H model is a fighter-bomber version of the F-86 and carried the powerful 20-millimeter cannon with superior high-altitude performance.

In 1971, the Walhalla Municipal Airport received on loan from the US Air Force a retired F-86H through the cooperation of then US Senator Quentin Burdick and then Grand Forks Air Base Commander Col. John Charles Wright. The jet was originally dedicated October 10, 1971, with Burdick and Wright as speakers before a crowd of 500.

This historic F-86H has now been refurbished as a ‘Lasting Legacy’ project of the Walhalla 175th Celebration.

Working with the US Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, and Walhalla City

officials, Erick Thornberg led the project providing the manpower to strip the original paint, repaint, and apply decals. An accompanying plaque will be unveiled during the rededication.

The celebration of this project will be held November 11 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Walhalla Municipal Airport. The public is invited to attend this event to recognize the history of the F-86H and the work done on the project, to recognize our local veterans, and to enjoy refreshments.

Successful Community Garden Box Project leads to helping other groups

By Borderland Press Staff

to build and place community garden boxes. The boxes were placed at 10 locations in Cavalier County, including Milton City Park, Cavalier County Senior Meals and Services, and Osnabrock Community Living Center.

The project was made possible with grant funding from the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Maternal and Child Health Program. The goal of this project was to teach LAHS students about farm to table gardening but had the added benefit of making fresh fruits and vegetables available to community members at no cost at the locations where they are placed. The project

plans, selected materials, constructed the boxes and designed signage for the garden boxes. The LAHS Family and Consumer Science class selected seeds and plants for the boxes, placed the boxes at community locations, added soil and planted the boxes. NDSU Extension provided lessons to the FCS students on in-ground versus garden-box gardening, planting instruction and information on the plants selected. NDSU Extension also created informational signage on the plants in the boxes to help community members identify the plants and know when to harvest them.

Locations of the new boxes are to be determined, but Welsh expects the groups will plant the existing 22 boxes, plus the nine new boxes, in the spring.

“We are writing to repeat the project this school year with the same partners to make nine additional community garden boxes,” said Steph Welsh, Cavalier County Health District administrator.

Cavalier County locations interested in hosting possible future garden boxes are encouraged to reach out to Cavalier County Health District at 256-2402.

From a public health side, the booklet was shared by the grantor, N.D. DHHS Maternal Child Health Division, with public health units across N.D. in case other localities would like to replicate the project. The booklet can be found online at https://cavaliercountyhealth.com/maternal-andchild-health and hard copies can be requested at the CCHD office.

A CLASH OF SEASONS

The Farm to Table: Community Garden Box Project was so successful in Cavalier County that the Cavalier County Health District (CCHD) created a 33-page booklet detailing the budget, supplies, colored photos, media plan, and more for groups wishing to learn more or for those who want to

replicate the community project.

Locally, the project started in the fall of 2022 when CCHD, Langdon Area High School (LAHS) Technology and Engineering department, LAHS Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) department, and NDSU Extension partnered

encouraged residents to harvest the produce when it was ready.

CCHD wrote the grant, provided overall project supervision and completed reporting requirements. The LAHS Technology and Engineering department’s construction class drafted

Photographer Larry Stokke captured this image along 9th Avenue in Langdon on Thursday, Oct. 26 between snowfall events.

News

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North Dakota snow plow naming contest now open

Friday, November 3, 2023 - Page - A3

North Dakota Deer Every day is Ag Day in a new statewide Students should place their full name Gun Season opens contest for fifth grade students that is and address plus school name on the The North Dakota Department of to have your name published and called “A Day with Agriculture”. This back of their entry. All entries should Nov. 10 Transportation (NDDOT) is now accepting submissions into its NameA-Plow contest. Last year the contest brought in 850 submissions. The contest closes Nov. 20. NDDOT team members will select one winner in each of the eight districts.

Winners will receive bragging rights and the opportunity to meet the plow they named and its driver.

Contest Rules 1) Names submitted should be appropriate and under 15 characters.

2) If the same name is submitted by multiple individuals, the entry that came in first will be the one considered.

3) Names may be submitted by a group (schools, nursing homes, etc.), but must include a contact name.

4) Winners will be contacted via email or phone December 11-13, 2023.

5) Winning plow names from previous years will keep their names, and repeats will not be considered. See the list of prior winning names below, and use your imagination to come up with something new!

By submitting a name, you consent

photographs used for promotional purposes.

Personal contact information will only be accessible to NDDOT employees to contact the winners and will not be sold or provided externally.

Have questions about the contest?

Email dot@nd.gov.

2022 NDDOT Name-A-Plow Contest winners: •Bismarck District: Plowabunga •Devils Lake District: Scoop Dogg •Dickinson District: Big Leplowski •Fargo District: Plow Force One •Grand Forks District: Austin Plowers •Minot District: CtrlSaltDelete •Valley City District: Sleetwood Mac •Williston District: Blizzard Buster

Contest open for fifth grade students contest is sponsored by North Dakota Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE).

be mailed to Marlene Kouba, 6160 105th Ave SW, Regent, ND 58650 and be postmarked by Nov. 17.

Each day we use many products that come from agriculture, such as items made from crops, food, animals, or forestry and they may be things you eat, wear or work with. Look around you, talk to others and do some research. Teachers could make this a class project or students can do it on their own at home with their family.

Winners with the most correct answers will receive certificates and prizes.

Each student should list all the things that he or she uses agricultural products in some way and each item should be numbered.

“It is amazing to find the many items we use everyday that come from our state’s #1 industry—agriculture.

We can’t live without it!” said Phyllis Howatt of Langdon, president of North Dakota WIFE, which is a grassroots organization to promote agriculture.

“We hope to see a great turnout!”

North Dakota’s deer gun season, arguably the state’s most anticipated and celebrated hunting season, opens Nov. 10 at Noon, Central time.

The Game and Fish Department’s standardized opening day of North Dakota’s deer gun season is determined by the calendar and always opens the Friday immediately preceding Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This is to ensure that the opening day of North Dakota’s deer gun season does not occur on the federal holiday.

The last time the opener of the 16 ½-day season fell on the second weekend in November and ran through Thanksgiving was 2018.

2021 NDDOT Name-A-Plow Contest winners: •Bismarck District: Darth Blader •Devils Lake District: Blizzard Wizard •Dickinson District: Plowasaurus Rex •Fargo District: Below Zero Hero •Grand Forks District: Storming Norman •Minot District: Truck Norris •Valley City District: Orange Thunder •Williston District: Plowzilla

Agriculture NDSU Extension and Research Extension Center staff honored for years of service

Beet stock values - American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sales have been active the past few weeks and pushed prices to record levels. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, 1,491 shares have been brokered the past two weeks, and the highest sale was 20 shares at $5,350 per share – a record for brokered sales. For the trading season which started August 11, 2,023 shares have been brokered for an average price of $5,054.30 per share. “I think it’s important to remind people ACSC beet stock is very thinly traded,” said Menke. “Out of the 40 some sales this season, only nine have been more than $5,100 per share. If you don’t see many new listings in the short-term, prices could trend up, however, an influx of shares based on record prices could temper the market.” On a weekly basis, Menke tracks brokered sales from the three beet stock brokerage firms.

Dealing with the new market environment - Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn was one speaker at the Harvest of Knowledge AgriWomen’s Conference. Van Ahn said farmers have options to prepare for a high cost environment. “Prices are not as good as they have been, but you need to ask if you’re still

North Dakota State University Extension and Research Extension Center faculty and staff were honored for their years of service at the Oct. 24-26 NDSU Extension and Research Extension Center fall conference in Fargo.

profitable with the inputs we have.

If that’s a yes, I think it’s okay to be doing some marketing and chipping away some targets.”

A record-setter - American Crystal Sugar Company wrapped up its sugar beet harvest Wednesday. General Agronomist Joe Hastings said the crop was a record-setter. “For tons harvested, it’s going to be a record at around 12.7 million tons per acre; it looks like the recoverable sugar per acre is going to be a record, too, and we had very low loss to molasses for our quality. We had very high sugars as well - not a record, but very, very good.”

Consumers feel the pinch of rising food costs - According to a report from Rabobank, consumers are taking a more cautious approach to food purchases. Third quarter restaurant transactions are down three percent from one year ago.

The report said consumers are also being more careful with spending at the supermarket. In addition to the impact on food spending, consumers are making efforts to make smarter decisions. Consumers have also explored new options, including warehouse clubs and big box stores.

Those recognized included Venkataramana (Venkat) Chapara, plant pathologist, Langdon Research Extension Center for 10 years of service.

Ag producers income tax management program set for Nov. 30 The program will provide an excellent opportunity for agricultural producers and tax preparers to learn and ask questions about tax management alternatives while there is still time to implement year-end tax management decisions.

By NDSU Extension

A tax management program will be offered to ag producers and tax preparers from 1 to 4 p.m. CST on Thursday, Nov. 30, via Zoom.

The program, sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension, will be moderated by Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist. The program will feature presentations by Alan Gregerson, Internal Revenue Service; Russ Tweiten, Ag Country Farm Credit Services; Rob Holcomb, University of Minnesota Extension and North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus.

The program will provide an excellent opportunity for agricultural producers and tax preparers to learn and ask questions about tax management alternatives while there is still time to implement year-end tax management decisions.

Program topics include:

•Federal income tax update •IRS update •ND income tax update •Identity theft and breaches •Tax management upon retirement •Net operating losses, like-kind exchanges •Drought-forced livestock sales •Qualified business income •Tax planning for higher income years

Continuing education credits will not be offered.

For additional information or questions, contact Paulann Haakenson at paulann.haakenson@ndsu.edu or 701-231-7393.

Preregistration is required by Monday, Nov. 27. The cost for the virtual program and materials is $15. To register, visit ndsu.ag/taxmanagement.

When registering, you must include an email to be able to attend the Zoom meeting. Registered attendees will receive the Zoom and materials link by email on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

All participants will have the opportunity to ask questions via the chat box.

All program materials will be posted for downloading prior to the meeting.

The program will provide an excellent opportunity for agricultural producers and tax preparers to learn and ask questions about tax management alternatives while there is still time to implement year-end tax management decisions. (Pixabay photo)

Opinion

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Letter from the Publisher Nature decided to give us winter in October. Halloween was cold and icy, but that didn’t seem to stop the trick or treaters. We had about 70 at our house, fewer than other years. Considering it was only 20 degrees, that’s pretty good. Also, the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce had about 300 kids at their Trunk or Treat event.

How awesome is that?

How on earth do these months go by so fast? It doesn’t help that Mother

Football and volleyball are wrapping up, and hockey practice has started. This is a transition that definitely means winter. My hockey playing and figure skating grandkids will become very busy overnight. What a bunch

of energy these kids have, and then there’s the parents who make it all happen. I remember that time of my life well, and honestly, I’m just so happy now to be a spectator and not part of the hustle. Not that I could do it if I had to! Keep up the good work moms and dads, you’ll miss it when it’s gone.

Has pumpkin taken over your life? I hope so. I’d be so happy for you if it has. I have pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins in the freezer and can’t pass by a pumpkin caramel latte or anything that has cream cheese frosting on top of it or is round and has

a crust. It’s interesting how a flip of the calendar page can cause actual cravings for certain foods. October brought on the candy corn, which I’m not afraid to admit I truly enjoy.

Pumpkin palooza started for me in mid-October and will continue thru Thanksgiving, at which time it will begin to fade. As for December…I can’t go there just yet, but I know it’ll be great.

Word on the street is that we’re going to have a warmer winter here in North Dakota. I cautiously use the word ‘warmer’, maybe I should say less cold or not as miserable. I don’t feel the

words warm, winter and North Dakota should be in the same sentence, yet I remain optimistic and will jump for joy if we can have a few extra degrees come our way. I’ll keep you posted.

Wherever you are, whatever is happening at your place - enjoy your time.

And as always, thank you so much for reading The Borderland Press!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor Since the weather was already confusing the situation, we leaned into it over the weekend by diving into the realm of Hallmark Christmas movies. The snow on the ground outside and the frigid temperatures made us feel like popping fresh popcorn, cuddling up in our fuzzy plaid pjs, and settling in for several Christmas movies. It was needed over the weekend, but we might have to take a break from constant holiday movies or this season might get long.

It’s the most confusing time of the year. We had a Halloween holiday this week when Mother Nature made it feel like we should be baking Christmas cookies and wrapping presents. I love Larry Stokke’s photo on Page 2, which combines a scarecrow, fresh white snow, and beautiful leaves that have fallen from the tree above. It’s the perfect image to show how our seasons are overlapping.

Of course, Monday we were back to Halloween with an after school party, but that mixed with an Alberta Clipper with intense moments that really drove home this wintry snow and wind stuff.

Tuesday marked the actual Halloween holiday with costumes at school, but the Trunk or Treat event on Langdon’s Main Street was moved indoors to the Langdon American Legion due to cold temperatures.

Our dog can’t figure out where all of this white stuff came from or why she still has to go outside. Our kids want to know when they can wear shorts again (about eight months), and they’re asking if we can put the Christmas tree up. As for the parents in our house, we are bracing for the winter season, squinting hesitantly and putting one foot in front of the other, realizing we still aren’t quite over last winter.

So let’s all take a deep breath, dust off those winter driving skills, and hold on tight. Here we go.

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

See what I mean? Confusing.

My cat and Iron Man hope you had a happy Halloween.

THE MORNING RUN: Big and small scares Watford City on Friday morning.

By Sara Goodman This past weekend, I had big plans.

Friday night, Greg and I were going to take in the Frost Fire Haunted House, Saturday - we were going to join in on a fun day of Halloween ranger riding with friends while listening to the Cardinals and Bison football games and, in general, I was going to get caught up on all my household chores that had been severely lacking. Instead, I received a text message Thursday evening from my brother that scared me enough to drop everything I was doing and head west.

What scared me was learning that my dad was in the hospital, having developed sepsis after a routine procedure to remove a kidney stone. The kidney stone had caused his kidney to become enlarged, but most frightening at the moment was the fact that his blood pressure was plummeting.

He was also feverish, confused and weak. My brother had been keeping my sister and I up-to-date on what was going on, and within hours, he felt it was urgent enough that we needed to come. I threw a few clothes in a bag, grabbed my keys, gave Greg and the kids a rushed and tearful explanation, and texted my brother that I was on the way. I drove through increasingly difficult visibility and road conditions, decided to spend the night in Rugby, then made it the rest of the way to

Thankfully, throughout the weekend, my dad made gradual improvements.

His blood pressure stabilized, and he seemed to be on the right track. I felt comfortable enough with his condition to head back home on Sunday, but I’m preparing myself to head out there again several times in the coming weeks and months. To add fuel to the fire, my mom has been suffering from back pain for awhile and will be traveling to Mayo Clinic this coming week for an evaluation and likely surgery. This will mean rehab for her and swing bed for my dad until everyone is capable of being home again. The process will require some juggling of schedules between me and my siblings to make it all work and to share the responsibility of helping our parents. I’m thankful and grateful for the continued support of family and friends that has not wavered since the beginning of September when Carol fell ill. I guess the saying is true that when it rains, it pours.

On a lighter note, I’m thinking about Halloween as I write this, and, although you’ll read this article after the holiday, I thought I’d share a sample podcast I wrote. My senior English sections at school just completed a unit on writing and publishing scary podcasts, and I wrote my own as an example. As a foreword, I had given the idea to a senior student who was struggling to come up with an idea for his podcast. My advice to fledgling writers is always “write what you know”, and I had given him an idea centered around farming. He decided to go with something else, so I took the idea I had given him to write my sample. Enjoy my inner Stephen King coming out!

A creative writing sample podcast: The Combine So, there I was, sitting in my combine chewing up canola at 11 o’clock at

night. The moon was full and bright lighting up the whole field, so I didn’t have to turn on my lights. Even though the moon was glowing brightly, the rest of the sky was pitch black and full of shining stars so brilliant, they looked like they were on fire. The trees in the moonlight were beautiful, dark shapes against a darker background of fields of soybeans waiting patiently for me to make my way over once I finished the canola. There wasn’t a breath of wind; everything was completely still. I realized with a chill that I was completely alone.

Usually, I can see another combine or tractor in a distant field, but there was nothing - not another light anywhere around me. It was almost eerie and could be considered scary if I was the easily scared kinda guy, but I’m not. If anything, I was bored. I was mostly watching football on my phone and playing games, pausing occasionally to look up at the monitors to make sure everything was going ok.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a star that seemed to be shining more brightly than the others and appeared to be moving slowly across the sky. I rubbed my eyes; they were sore and full of dust and chaff. I decided I was just tired and looked back at my phone.

Suddenly, the monitors started going haywire, alarms were screeching and flashing red, which they had never done before. I’m not sure they could even do that, but they were flashing red so bright I felt like it would blind me. I grabbed the steering wheel and felt it jerk hard under my hands.

The auto-steer had been turned off, but I couldn’t control it. I didn’t know what was happening, but I knew it wasn’t good. As I gripped the steering wheel as tightly as I could, I felt a jolt through my hands so hard and painful that I almost passed out.

Immediately my eyes started to water, and my hands were stinging as though they had been burned. I had

let go of the steering wheel when I felt the jolt and cautiously tried to grab it again, as I could see the combine was headed straight for a line of trees. As soon as I touched the steering wheel, it jolted me again. I didn’t understand what was going on, and now my head was pounding, and my eyes were watering so badly I could hardly see. I grabbed a box of rags, took a handful out and wiped my eyes. To my horror, the rag was full of blood. I felt my nose start running, and after wiping it, I saw more blood. I could barely see, and now I felt myself struggling to breathe. I was starting to panic, and my pounding head was preventing me from thinking straight.

I could see the combine getting closer and closer to the trees, and I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t grab the steering wheel, so I thought the only thing I could do is try to bail out the door. I grabbed the handle only to feel another jolt - this time strong enough to knock me out. I came to and found myself bunched up against the door, head pounding, eyes and nose bleeding profusely. I was trapped, and the combine was starting to speed up and continued to head straight for the trees. I started kicking the windows as hard as I could. I was wiping my eyes and nose as fast as I could to try and stop the bleeding. I looked

around frantically for some kind of tool I could use to break the windows, but I had nothing, not even my small cooler I usually had with full of snacks - not one thing I could use to break the window. I kicked and kicked until I felt my toes break and my whole foot go numb.

As I realized the dreadfulness of the situation I was in, I slowly slumped back down on the seat, my head pounding harder and harder, the combine picking up speed and going faster and faster toward the trees. My foot was throbbing, the bones crushed and pushing up against each other. My eyes and nose were filled with blood and spilling over, but I didn’t bother to wipe it away anymore. The moon was so bright, the stars were so close, seeming to pulse and beckon, and the trees……so beautiful…..

Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community.

The Goodman house has three kids, school cats, and a dog.

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Pembilier Nursing Center update: The Danny Elvis Show

STATE: Women’s event planned for January in Fargo

By Heather Duerre

fans like they were on American Bandstand pining over the hunky performer. The only difference was this wasn’t televised, and they had me to introduce “Elvis” instead of Dick Clark.

Other than that, it was pretty much the same. As “Elvis” walked down the aisle with residents on each side of him, the crowd started to clap along. I even heard an occasional lyric belted out in unison with the singer.

I’m ‘All Shook Up’ this week! “Elvis” was in the building! I am sure, since you are all avid readers of the PNC weekly column, you were aware that we were highly anticipating “The Danny Elvis Show” on Saturday, September 30th. We were hoping that this fundraiser for PNC and Walla Theater would be well received and enjoyed by our community. Part of the deal when we made the arrangements was that “Elvis” would give the residents of PNC their very own private show!

Our planning and anticipation finally came to fruition when “Elvis” walked through the front doors of Pembilier Nursing Center!

I watched a room full of men and women who are mostly in their 80’s and 90’s instantly transform into teenagers once again. I watched as the ladies transformed into googly-eyed

Hearing all the claps and singing, I thought for sure I had seen the peak of their excitement. Boy, was I wrong!

Although there was no crowd surfing, the ladies became thrilled when “Elvis” brought out the silk scarves.

As he serenaded the ladies, he got up close and personal while gently draping a scarf around each of their necks. I heard more hoops and hollers than I have ever heard in my life.

There was so much excitement and hollering, that I may have blacked out for a bit. All I remember is hearing lots of noise and seeing some of the ladies whip their scarves around like they were on a man hunt. I even overheard talk about trying to give his booty a pinch! It was a smashing success, and I don’t know who had more fun, the residents or me watching them act so wild and free. “Elvis” sang his last song for the residents, and I secured a safe exit for him that was out of reach for any pinching fingers.

Later that evening, the Walla Theater lights were lit up with “The Danny

Elvis Show” boldly displayed on the marquee sign. When the doors to the theater opened, fans from all over flooded the lobby. As people settled into their seats, the air was filled with anticipation and sheer excitement.

The lights dimmed, and soon a man who had an uncanny resemblance to Johnny Cash stepped out onto the stage. I could tell the crowd was enjoying the show because the room was full of smiles, and I could hear lots of people singing along. “Johnny Cash” finished up his last song as the opening act and quickly made an exit off the stage. As the crowd patiently waited for “Johnny Cash” to magically transform into “Elvis,” they began to chant “We want Elvis!” Thankfully, the chanting didn’t go on too long before a tall figure came out on stage. As the spotlight focused in, the crowd was mesmerized by the bedazzled jumpsuit that was now front and center.

The crowd went wild! Again, I saw people transform into googly-eyed teenagers.

The 3rd annual Women’s Goal Setting Summit will be hosted by You Flourish Company from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2024, at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo. You Flourish Company is a speaking and coaching organization focused on helping individuals and teams prosper in all seasons of life.

The day will be filled with self-reflection, connecting with other women, and creating a plan to achieve goals with an event goal of attendees walking away with their batteries recharged, feeling confident, and ready to take on the year ahead.

The theme for the event is “Destined For More in 2024”, and it includes a handful of guest speakers. Cost of the event is $247. Register at https:// youflourish.co/.

The evening was fabulous with lots of great music, hip thrusts, lots of cheering, lots of silk scarves and stuffed animals given out, and even some dancing in front of the stage. Finally, the time came for “Elvis” to give away his guitar. Merlyn Dalsted, who is a musician himself and recently celebrated his 90th birthday, was asked to draw the lucky name. The winner of the guitar was…George Brandt! The evening came to an end, and I couldn’t

Neche Park Board plans breakfast at the firehall have been more pleased with the turn out. I am so grateful to Dan Wagner for coming all the way from Branson, Missouri, to bring “Johnny Cash” and “Elvis” to life at the Walla Theater.

Thank you to all of those who volunteered and helped along the way to make this special day such a success!

A special thanks to Deb Fraser, Susan Karel, Bill Zeller, and Zander, Georgia, and Nolah Duerre who helped make this night possible. An even EXTRA special thanks to the very handsome man (my husband, Mike) who helped the night go smoothly with his mad skills on the sound system. Mostly though, I want to thank all of you who came out to support PNC and the Walla Theater.

Pet Corner: National Cat Day

By Rosemary Ames

National Cat Day was recently celebrated on October 29. While I don’t think it is quite as popular as National Dog Day, there were still people posting their favorite family felines on social media for family and friends around the nation to see. It was established in 2005 by a lifestyle writer named Colleen Paige to help give the public awareness of the number of cats that needed to be rescued each year. So, in that case, if you’re looking to add a cat to your family, then why not go to your local shelter to adopt a cat who needs a good loving home.

The domestication of a cat goes back 12,000 years, somewhere in the Middle East. According to National Geo-

graphic, by studying the DNA of cats, they lived thousands of years beside humans before being domesticated!

In that time, their genes changed very little from wildcats except for picking up one little trait of distinctive dots and stripes from the tabby cat. It was also said, according to a study from a university in Rome, that ancient sailors would bring cats aboard the ships to help food storages by killing rodents. This also contributed to spreading cats throughout the world!

Cats are some of the most loveable animals and do feel emotions of their human friends. They can feel when you are not having a good day and will come and soothe you with their presence! They are, after all, cute, soft, and just downright adorable! You can easily have a cat in a small space such as an apartment, and they are less maintenance than a dog. They can entertain themselves for longer periods! About 4 in 10 people have at least one cat. It’s also nice to have a lap cat, as they are usually trying to warm up, and it’s a win-win situation!

Approximately 14% of people strictly like cats over dogs and about 34% like cats and dogs equally. It’s an equal draw how many women and men like cats over dogs. Some of the National

Cat Day activities you can observe or take part in are: adopt a cat, donate to your local animal shelter, and volunteer at your local shelter.

Some things that are easier about cats vs. dogs are: they are easy to maintain, they are chatty, have a oneof-a-kind face, will purr, and do a lot of funny things that are unique to a cat’s personality. So next year when National Cat Day comes around, make sure to brag about your one-of-a-kind felines and to post pictures all over social media.

Happy Belated National Cat Day! Rosemary Ames lives on a farm Northeast of Munich and helps her

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District If you are an uninsured adult, you may be eligible to receive FREE vaccines including Flu, Covid, Tetanus, and/or Pneumonia vaccines. So don’t let the worry of cost stop you from protecting yourself and your family and get vaccinated today.

husband, Steven, with various farm duties. She has two adult girls, loves animals, likes to be outdoors in the summer, and enjoys taking care of her flowers and vegetable garden.

She loves walking, reading, listening to music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

The Neche Park Board is extending an invitation to all communities to attend its kick off to the holiday season with a pancake breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Neche Firehall.

The breakfast is a fundraiser and will have a free will donation.

Dine in or carry out.

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Changing Habits

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County always get into trouble, so to speak, when it comes to the long-haul. I am easily derailed if things in life suddenly change and get me off the path to a new habit. Then I end up resorting back to my old habits to get me by for a period of time. The struggle is real.

Guess what?! I have some GREAT news. We can actually change our habits with a few, easy steps! I recently read a book called “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg. It is so interesting! The science and stories behind habit changing are so fascinating. The book was engaging to me and kept my attention the whole time. I learned a lot about habits, both personal as well as in business.

“The Power of Habit” helped put some things in perspective.

I always have good intentions. For some reason, though, I cannot continue my good intentions when it comes to habits! Trying new habits or changing bad habits has always worked for me for a short period of time, but I

Mr. Duhigg very thoroughly explains his findings, and it all boils down to what he refers to as “The Golden Rule of Habit Change.” The basic premise is that you can’t actually get rid of a bad habit, but you can absolutely replace it with a new one! In what he refers to as the “cycle of a habit”, there is a cue, a routine, and a reward. If a person can keep the cue and the reward the same, then the habit can be changed!

An example I immediately thought of is that I am a stress eater and need to change that habit. Every time I’m thinking deeply about something important or stressed or nervous about something, I immediately go for some sugar. My meals are always healthy, and I have a lot of fruits and vegetables, so nutritionally, I am sound. It’s the stress eating that gets me every time! In order to enact this concept of changing habits, I have come up with a plan.

Old Habit: Cue – stress Routine – high sugar food or drink of some kind Reward –feeling better New Habit: Cue – stress Routine – Journaling (I even bought a new journal for it!)

Reward – feeling better Let’s face it. It takes time and practice in order to be able to do this, and it is definitely doable. If the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers could do it in the 1990’s to become a winning team, if the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) can do it to bring a safer work environment, and if Starbucks can do it to bring top-notch customer service, then we can do it, too!

You can contact me to visit about this book if you would like. You can either call (256-2560), email (katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu), or stop into our office in the Cavalier County Courthouse.

Even if you don’t read the book, you can use the basic premise to focus on changing habits that you are hoping to change. What habits are you going to focus on?

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: State Mill & Elevator The State Mill and Elevator opened for business on this date in 1922. Governor Ragnvold Nestos, who had sold $3 million in bonds to construct the facility, pushed the button to start the mill machinery.

Nestos was running for re-election and having the start-up today, a week before the fall election, was crucial to his plans. However, construction was not entirely finished until February 1923.

Located in Grand Forks, the State Mill and Elevator cost $3.04 million and could store 1.7 million bushels and manufacture 3,750 barrels of flour a day. It paid the highest possible rate for wheat and a premium for protein, and the flour sold for less than the private mills.

The idea started because the state’s wheat farmers were unhappy with the prices they were getting from the elevators, mostly owned by out-of-state grain firms. The specific impetus for building the State Mill and Elevator came from Louis B. Hanna’s request in 1907 that the North Dakota Legislature study the feasibility of a stateowned elevator.

In 1909, the board of inquiry recommended a state elevator and, in 1911, the Legislature approved the amendment a second time, as required by law. The voters accepted it in 1912.

However, it wasn’t until the 1919 Legislature, when the Nonpartisan League was in power, that serious action took place. A law was passed forming the North Dakota Mill and El-

evator Association, which was to manufacture and market farm products and establish a system of warehouses, elevators, flour mills and factories.

In October 1919, A.C. Townley announced that the State Mill and Elevator would be built in Grand Forks.

Construction began soon after, but stopped in the fall of 1920 for lack of funds. It resumed in October 1921, and the first unit was completed the next October.

Profitability was low because of the mill’s location in northeastern North Dakota, high rail rates and poor sales of products, all resulting in losses.

Another major problem was that the facility ran at less than half of its capacity during the first 10 years of operation, resulting in very expensive product.

The State Mill and Elevator also lost money in the 1920s because it was buying over half of its wheat from the line elevators, rather than directly from area farmers, and paying a middleman fee.

Interestingly enough, the State Mill and Elevator became more successful once its proponent, the Nonpartisan League, was out of power. It is still in operation today, and the Industrial Com-

mission, comprised of the Governor, Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture, has jurisdiction over the facility. The commission appoints a president and general manager to oversee operations.

The only state-owned mill and elevator in the U.S., it now has six milling units, a terminal elevator and a packing warehouse to prepare bagged products for shipment. It is the largest wheat flour mill in the country, with a profit of $6.2 million last year.

Dakota Datebook written by Cathy A. Langemo “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from the North Dakota Humanities Council. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic.org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic.org.

The Borderland Press

Watch for fall-invading insects in the home

These insects are harmless to humans but can be a nuisance to homeowners.

By NDSU Extension

Some insects invade our homes as the fall weather turns cold outside, including the picture-winged fly or attic fly, boxelder bugs and multicolored Asian lady beetles, says Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension entomologist.

“These insects like to overwinter in people’s homes, especially in older homes,” says Knodel. “Fortunately, these do not sting, destroy furniture or clothing, or carry any diseases.

Once in the house, they warm up and will, fly or crawl about the house.

Homeowners often find these lethargic insects on windows where they are attracted to sunlight. These insects are harmless, but can be a nuisance to homeowners.”

During the cool autumn months, picture-winged flies, boxelder bugs and multicolored Asian lady beetles can enter attics, dormers, usually the highest rooms of the home, by forcing themselves through various cracks, crevices and openings. The southern and western exposures of houses are often the warmest where most of the insects will concentrate. They hibernate and overwinter within the walls, in attics, window casings, dark corners in closets and curtains. Boxelder bugs and multicolored Asian lady beetles can stain carpet and furniture if squished.

The continuous presence of insects can be very frustrating.”

“The control of these insects cannot be effective until the openings through which they enter are closed,” advises Knodel. While total elimination of insects is virtually impossible, maintaining the house in good physical shape will greatly reduce any infestation. Use tight fitting window screens, especially on the upstairs and attic windows and vents. Screen attic ventilators, attic louvers and utility entry areas. Caulk and seal all cracks and openings near windows, doors, vents and other possible entry sites.

Extension entomologists do not recommend any insecticides inside the home. Insects can be removed with a vacuum, broom and dust pan or window fly traps. It is most important to find and seal or screen the entry points where the insects are getting into the home.

Adult picture-winged fly. Photo by Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org.

The picture-winged fly is similar in appearance to the house fly but has banded or striped wings. The adult boxelder bug is about one-half inch long, brightly colored with three red lines down the prothorax. The multicolored Asian lady beetle is about one-third inch long and ranges from orange to red with up to 19 black spots on the wing covers. This lady beetle has a black “M” marking behind its head.

Boxelder bug. Photo by Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org.

“Many of the insects fail to survive the winter, so dead insects can accumulate in attics and wall voids,” says Knodel. “Contrary to popular belief, these insects do not breed or multiply in homes. They do not feed during the winter. They do not bite, except for the multicolored Asian ladybeetle. Even after these insects are cleaned up from a room, it can be littered by additional dead insects again within days.

These insects are harmless to humans, but can be a nuisance to homeowners. Photo by James Kalisch, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Legislative report

I am grateful I arrived home from a three-day special session in Bismarck this past week before the snow hit.

Looking outside today the orange leaves are still beautifully left on our trees while the foot of snow lingers as this morning it was 10 degrees out.

That qualifies for a big uffda, especially since so many of us still have lots of crops to be harvested due to a slow wet fall.

The October 2023 Special Session was called by the Governor pursuant to Section 7 of Article V of the Constitution of North Dakota for purposes

of considering legislation to implement the invalidated provisions of Senate Bill No. 2015 (2023) following the North Dakota Supreme Court decision. SB2015 was the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) legislation passed this spring. This bill contained various unrelated appropriations and policies which is what the Court objected to as the constitution says one subject per legislation only. Before I explain more, allow me to state that I did not vote for this bill last spring as I call it the end-ofsession wish list bill and I have never felt it to be appropriate. Even if I did support several things in the OMB bill, I chose to vote no due to the lack of due process and transparency. I wish we would have fixed this ourselves instead of allowing it to move on for over two decades, but there was never a majority will to do so.

Now the Court decided to do it and we gathered for three days in special session and accomplished splitting it into 14 separate bills that had intense hearings last week.

In addition to these OMB bills we were called in to tackle, we had 29 unrelated bills to consider that came from legislators or the governor.

Legislative management (the interim leaders elected from both chambers) met twice in the days before the special session to wet these proposals. As a member of this committee, I voted against all these proposals as I strongly felt we were to deal with the OMB bill alone. Many were good ideas per se, but with only a few days to introduce and very little chance for citizens to have any input nor testify, I felt it totally inappropriate to consider. The only exception was a resolution in support of Israel which of course sadly was timely. I had a strong conviction that in order to pass any other bill it would have to meet a very high threshold of urgency, which none of these ideas did.

The Governor asked us to consider an income tax relief bill beyond the historic package we passed just a few months ago. It would have given a

Cont’d. From Page A1 Plans for a county shop in Langdon move forward, county commissioners approve major equipment purchase very limited relief to those in the $60100K bracket of income. It amounted to $6 a week for a single filing and $9 for a couple. It failed. I voted no for several reasons. I absolutely support tax relief, but not once have I heard from any constituent caring about such an insignificant proposal as this nor of anyone concerned about income tax in this bracket. The brackets of income lower than this already have significant and meaningful tax relief we passed last session. Secondly, I saw this as nothing but popular talking points and political fodder instead of a meaningful tax cut.

Thirdly, we are only three months into a 24-month budget, and yes, the state is doing well with a surplus in the range of $260 million. However, with the geopolitical events of late, we must be cautious and look long-term.

While unrest in the Middle East causes oil and gas prices to elevate for a time (see image), should we not try to lead prudently and prepare for extended conflicts around the world that may cause a steep downturn in these prices as well as possible effects on AG exports? I am not a doom-andgloom person, but prudence is required. Should we after three months

of surplus just use the income to get political favor instead of leading with wisdom for what may be around the corner? Fourthly, the only concern I have heard from constituents is of the cumbersome burden of constantly growing property taxes. I am working with several of my colleagues on meaningful changes that will cut spending and limit property taxes. We must have meaningful equity and fairness in taxation and recently I have heard more and more that this is not reality and I agree. These are not easy things to accomplish as these duties are by law on the shoulders of subdivision and therefore local authorities and not the legislature. Even so, the Legislature has in the last few sessions taken over billions of dollars of property tax burdens including the entire social services budget as well as almost ¾ of K-12 funding yet no one seems to feel relief. This is a conversation we MUST have to alleviate over-taxation. How to build and maintain without increasing property taxes? It is certainly not a popular topic, but we must address it as soon as possible. Below is the latest info on oil tax revenue.

Recently we also started meeting as interim committees. I chair the Judiciary Committee and we met earlier this fall to discuss the immense growth of charitable gambling occurring in our state with the arrival of electronic pull-tab machines. This is an issue the legislature tasked our committee to investigate, and we are digging into it in detail. The study must include input from the Attorney General, stakeholders from large and small charitable organizations, local political subdivisions that authorize sites, gaming equipment manufacturers and distributors, gambling addiction counselors, and other industry leaders. The study also must include an evaluation of the economic impact of charitable gaming on the state in urban and rural areas; an evaluation of gambling addiction and treatment services currently available; an evaluation of the civic benefit of charitable gaming to the communities most closely related to the gaming sites; an evaluation of how site authorization is approved and renewed, including whether charities have equitable access to sites; an evaluation of the gaming tax structure; an evaluation of public support for charitable gaming; an evaluation of statewide local restrictions placed on charitable gaming; an evaluation of gaming expansion; an evaluation of site locations where gaming is taking place; an evaluation of charitable gaming proceeds and the eligible uses of gaming proceeds, including the percentage of proceeds that may be used for administration; an evaluation of the categories of organizations that are allowed to conduct charitable gaming, including the missions of such organizations; an evaluation of the placement of gaming activity within a gaming site, including electronic pull-tab device placement and an evaluation of the rental rate paid by organizations to alcoholic beverage establishments.

I share all these details as I want to hear from anyone with input. What is truly a charitable organization? Is it defined correctly in law? These are issues we are trying to figure out before the next session. Our next meeting is November 7th.

There are several other studies in the interim I will update on later but I mostly wanted the issue of the special session explained.

As always please contact me with issues or concerns.

Also wanted to thank everyone who reached out to our family after the loss of Rosemarie Myrdal, the former ND Lt. Governor. Loss is always hard, yet we are grateful for the eternal celebration of a life lived long and in faith.

Senator Janne Myrdal North Dakota District 19 jmyrdal@ndlegis.gov 701-331-0946

Supplies.

At the meeting, commissioners voted to spend $732,133 to purchase two new CAT motor graders from Butler Machinery and trade two motor graders. $644,000 will come from the ARPA funds. The remaining $88,000 will be taken from the equipment replacement fund.

“That cleans up ARPA, and we can build our shop the way we want to

build our shop,” Commissioner Dick said.

Commissioners have also identified the county shop in Vang as needing to be rebuilt. The county also has shops in Munich, Hannah, and Osnabrock.

The next regular Cavalier County Commission meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the courthouse commission room at 901 3rd Street, Langdon.

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The Borderland Press

Prairie Fare: Is food in my cupboard, freezer or refrigerator safe to eat?

Try to use food within a reasonable time so it remains at its best quality.

By Julie Garden Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist

am asked questions about shelf life and food storage. People often discover food in their refrigerator, freezer or cupboards and wonder if it is still edible.

What would you do in each of these scenarios?

Scenario 1: “I have noticed that many restaurants leave their ketchup on the tables all day. Why don’t they keep them refrigerated? I have two partially filled bottles of ketchup in my fridge. They have been there for about five months. Is the ketchup safe to eat?”

We live in an “empty nest.” Our three children have been living on their own for a while.

Cooking for two people can be a little challenging after cooking for a family.

“Should I throw this away now?” my husband asked.

“The rest of the chili could go on top of baked potatoes,” I replied.

I noted the small amount of chili in a container in the refrigerator the next morning. He doesn’t like to waste food either.

As he ate chili, I thought about my restaurant leftovers. My to-go box had roasted chicken, potatoes and other vegetables. I chopped the leftovers, added some chicken broth and made enough soup for two meals.

By the way, the standard refrigerator storage life for perishable foods is four days. Remember “four day throw away.”

As a food and nutrition specialist, I

Ketchup is an “acidified food” so it is safe without refrigeration for a while after being opened. An acidified food has added acid, such as vinegar, to keep it safe longer at room temperature.

Ketchup bottles may remain on restaurant tables because restaurants go through ketchup more rapidly than people typically do at home.

However, ketchup bottle labels usually state that the products should be refrigerated after opening.

Unopened ketchup in your pantry is best used within a year of purchase.

After opening the bottle of ketchup, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends refrigerating it for up to six months for best quality.

You are close to the typical amount of time recommended for refrigerating your ketchup. You might consider making some sloppy joes (or slushburgers or barbecues or whatever you call them) for an upcoming meal.

Scenario 2: “I have spices in my cupboard that I

received several years ago. Are they safe to eat?”

Spices lose their flavor through time, but they do not become unsafe. You may need to add an additional amount of spice to get the same flavor.

avoid food waste. Here’s a recipe that might use up some fresh produce in your refrigerator, other items in your cupboard and frozen ground beef from your freezer. See www.ag.ndsu. edu/food to learn more about food safety.

Use whole spices within four years for best quality. Ground spices have a shorter shelf life. Use within three years for best quality.

Scenario 3: “I have a frozen turkey that I bought two years ago in my freezer. Is it safe to use this year?”

As long as food remains solidly frozen throughout its storage, it is safe. Frozen food packaged for freezer storage in freezer bags, vacuum packages or freezer containers will retain its quality (flavor, texture) better than food that is not packaged well.

Hearty Beef and Lentil Soup 1 pound lean ground beef ½ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 (4-ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces ½ cup sliced celery ¾ cup sliced carrots

1 cup dry lentils (about 6 ounces) 3 ¼ cups beef broth ¼ teaspoon pepper Salt (to taste) Cook ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat. Add mushrooms (with liquid) and remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Add extra broth if desired for a thinner soup.

This soup freezes well for later meals.

Makes six servings. Without added salt, each serving has 320 calories, 14 grams (g) fat, 24 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber and 630 milligrams 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.

For best quality, the U.S.D.A. recommends using the turkey within a year of purchase, but your turkey is safe.

Be sure to thaw the turkey in your refrigerator or under cold water. Cook the turkey to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and measure the temperature in the thigh and breast. You may want to baste the turkey more often to prevent it from drying out during roasting.

Overall, try to use food within a reasonable time so it remains at its best quality. Be sure to write the date of purchase on packaged foods. Arrange your pantry with the “oldest” food in the front so it is used first.

We have all seen increased grocery prices in recent times. Create menus based on what you have on hand to

Arrange your pantry with the “oldest” food in the front so it is used first. Pixabay photo.

Prairie Doc Perspective Your gastrointestinal system – no reason to be grossed out!

Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D.

A common lament I hear from my patients as they try to discuss a real concern they have about their body: “I’m sorry; this is so disgusting!” Their cheeks burn with shame as they tell

me how their bowels have betrayed them. No matter what the issue is, so many of my patients are mortified discussing their diarrhea, constipation, fecal incontinence. My response, always, is “You can’t gross me out – we talk about poop every day in this clinic!”

Plenty of things can go wrong in the gastrointestinal tract, and even minor issues can be really disruptive in a person’s life. Certain features of bowel dysfunction, like blood in the stool, abdominal pain, and weight loss, might signal more urgency to get a problem diagnosed and fixed. We certainly don’t want to miss things like tumors, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, and diseases that might affect absorption of nutrients.

Oftentimes, none of those “red flags” are present, but a patient’s gastrointestinal symptoms are affecting their ability to function at work or socially.

In cases when we either have ruled out or have low suspicion for something “bad” we can still offer plenty to help with these symptoms. Sometimes that might mean trials of elimination of food types, dietary changes,

addition of fiber, or other medications.

GI symptoms might be a side effect of another medication. We frequently have to do some trial and error to find the right combination of things that improve an individual’s function, but usually we can do so. In some cases consulting with gut specialists, dietitians, even physical therapists, can be very helpful.

My point here is this: if you are having gut symptoms that are worrying you or disrupting your day-to-day life, let’s talk about it! Whatever discomfort you have discussing it, I promise, is not shared by your primary care provider or friendly gastroenterologist. We want to help you get answers. And even if there is not a simple diagnosis

or fix to the problem, we want to help you be more comfortable leaving the house without worrying about what your gut will do. So please, don’t let feeling grossed out keep you from asking the question.

Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices internal medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show providing health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

Dakota Gardener: Growing peaches on the prairie

ND Parks & Recreation enhances services and features with new

By Tom Kalb, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension up later in spring, delaying the blooms reservation system The same story happened again. The and protecting them from a late killing If you attempt to grow a peach tree in North Dakota, be sure to choose a cold-hardy variety.

tree bore fruit in its third year and died over winter. I had fallen in love and suffered a broken heart again.

Looking back, do I regret growing peaches?

Certainly not. As the romantic proverb goes, “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”

I’ll have those memories forever.

What’s your favorite fruit? Is it apple or banana? Maybe it is something exotic like mango or pomegranate.

My favorite fruit is peach. You can’t beat the taste of a tree-ripened peach.

I will never forget the first peach I grew. I was walking through my teaching orchard in Wisconsin on a sunny, Sunday afternoon.

That was more than 30 years ago. I learned my lesson and stayed away from growing peaches.

All of a sudden, a giant peach appeared out of nowhere. It beamed before my eyes.

Then I moved to Bismarck. Gardeners asked me if peach trees were hardy in North Dakota.

The fruit was ready to pick, but who would eat it? There was no one else in the orchard. I told myself, “Heck, I planted this orchard so I am going to eat this peach!”

I decided to plant a peach tree in a college orchard in Bismarck to show gardeners the folly of growing peaches on the prairie. It was a Contender peach, the latest of the “hardy” peach varieties. That tree survived one winter.

The taste of this peach was truly wonderful. Its juices dripped down my cheeks. I fell in love with fresh peaches. It was love at first sight—and first bite!

Sadly, the tree died that winter. It had lived less than three years. I lost my love and was heartbroken.

Every now and then one reads a story of a Chinese peach tree or a new variety that can survive North Dakota. Be careful. For every one of those success stories there are hundreds of peach trees that have died on the prairie.

I was determined to plant another tree. I chose a Reliance peach, known to be the hardiest and most reliable variety.

For best success, choose a sunny, east-facing location that is sheltered from wind. Use shredded bark as mulching. This environment will warm

frost. Good luck and have low expectations.

Another option is to grow a dwarf tree in a large container. Move the tree and container to a cold, very dark location during winter. An unheated garage that does not get sunlight may work.

The most important lesson of growing peaches in the north is we need to resist challenging Mother Nature. She is a very powerful force.

Rather than fighting Mother Nature, let’s cooperate with her. It’s more fruitful (literally more fruitful) if we limit ourselves to growing hardy fruits.

Among the hardiest golden fruits in the peach family, there are Canadian apricots, yellow plums and golden chokecherries that grow well here in North Dakota.

These golden fruits will delight us with their flavors. Better yet, they will survive our winters and won’t break our hearts.

For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at ndsu.ag/countyoffice.

If you attempt to grow a peach tree in North Dakota, be sure to choose a cold-hardy variety.

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Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) has partnered with U.S. eDirect to provide a new online reservation system and point-of-sale platform. These enhanced services and features will improve and streamline the customer experience for the more than one million annual visitors to North Dakota’s state parks.

As the current reservation system is transitioned to US eDirect, NDPRD needs users to be aware of some key timing aspects of the launch.

From Nov. 1 until Dec. 31, camping and cabin reservations will not be available to the public through the online system. Visitors will need to call the state parks directly to book a cabin or campsite during this timeframe.

Permits and gift cards will still be available through the current online reservation system. During this time, ND state parks will stop taking advance reservations beyond Dec. 31.

For example, a customer can call on Nov. 3 to book a cabin for Dec. 8, but not for Feb. 20.

From Jan. 1 through Jan. 9, the current reservation system will be unavailable to the public as NDPRD transfers data to the new systems. Reservations previously made for 2024 will transfer at this time. Daily and annual permits, campsites and cabins will be available to guests only if they pay in cash or check at the park, or NDPRD’s central office in Bismarck. Parks will be unable to conduct credit card transactions for these services, and gift cards will not be available for purchase or use during this time.

Once the new reservation site and

point-of-sale platform is live on Jan. 10, advance reservations will resume and visitors will enjoy a more intuitive, mobile-friendly system with added functionality. To get started, users will need to create an account, which will allow them to save their favorite sites.

Some key improvements include: Interactive maps for better campground understanding and site selection.

Improved search functionality and expanded availability grid for campsites and cabins.

New self-service options such as self check-in and the ability to move or cancel a reservation online.

Updated waitlist alerts for site availability.

Campsite photos and 360-degree views of cabin interiors.

Faster online and in-person transactions for a smoother experience.

Option to buy digital gift cards.

“We appreciate our visitors’ patience as we transition to this new and improved system,” said ND Parks and Recreation Director Cody Schulz.

“This is a very exciting time for visitors to our state parks as we strive to create a more user-friendly reservation experience and utilize the latest technology to streamline their visits.”

The goal of limiting advance reservations in November and December is to ensure that all customer data transitions to the new system with minimal complications or overbooking. With questions about the transition, visitors can call 701-328-5357.

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Church/Obituaries who went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2023, just a few days before her 100th birthday.

Gloria Gendreau

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on November 10, 2023, at the Cavalier Evangelical Free Church in Cavalier, N.D., for Gloria Gendreau,

Gloria LaValda Clairmont Gendreau was born to Mae and Emil Clairmont on November 16, 1923. Gloria attended grades 1-4 in Loam Township; grades 5-6 in Olga Township; and grades 7-12 at Walhalla Public School, graduating in 1940 as valedictorian. Gloria attended Union Commercial College in Grand Forks, N.D., graduating in 1941. She worked at the Walhalla State Bank for 13 years.

Few people are aware that Gloria was musically talented at a very young age. She played piano, sang and yodeled at dances in Vang and Olga, N.D., and won $1 in a contest when she was 10 years old. Governor Bill Langer asked her to play at the 4th of July Chautauqua when she was in

high school.

Gloria married Emil O. Gendreau on November 27, 1943. She “farmed” right alongside Emil as farm wives did. She cooked, baked and carried meals to the fields. She drove a truck when necessary and ran for parts.

However, she never milked a cow or tended a vegetable garden. They had agreed before they were married, and Dad kept his word!

In 1970, when most of the kids were gone, she worked at the Par Site as payroll manager. She worked as a guard for the Cavalier Air Force Station and was also head of the cafeteria for Pan America. She worked until 1989. When they moved off the farm, she began to enjoy flower gardening.

She planted beautiful gardens, and many people in Walhalla enjoyed the

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beauty both at their condo and at North Border Estates. She loved traveling with Emil, and they enjoyed trips to Alaska, Hawaii, and Panama as well as friends and family stateside.

She went solo to Jerusalem in 1992.

Gloria was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She taught her children what was needed to navigate life. She devoted herself to her children and always planned so that, even in the busyness of summer, we could take swimming lessons, piano lessons, etc. She was so frugal, she’d shop at rummage sales for men's wool trousers and use ALL the fabric, lining, buttons and thread to create jumpers for the girls.

She accepted the Lord as her Personal Saviour on June 29, 1982. With Biblical Salvation comes the confidence that Gloria is in Heaven.

She was preceded in death by her

husband, Emil, on August 19, 2012, but leaves son Mark (Cindi) Gendreau of Walhalla, N.D.; daughters: Susan (Joe) Belcourt of Grand Forks, N.D., Karen (Dale) Aaberg of St. Louis, Mo., and Holly (Kirk) Ohlheiser of Mapleton, N.D.; grandchildren: Michael (Kristen) Gendreau, Ben (Katie) Aaberg, Chelsea Aaberg, Rachel (David) Reid and Jaimie Samson; great-grandchildren: Matthew and Thomas Gendreau; Cooper and Logan Aaberg; Jacks, Koen, Wyatt and Nolan Reid; and Colt and Nora Samson. She was also preceded in death by twin boys, Patrick and Michael; sisters: Gloria Ann, Delores, LaRae; and brothers: William (Bill), Donald (Bud), Jack, Ray and Leo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pembilier Nursing Center, Walhalla Ambulance or Cavalier Evangelical Free Church.

Online guestbook available at www. askewfuneralhome.com. grandsons also joined when they were old enough. Even after he retired, he was still part of the farm from giving rides to and from the field or bringing out pop and cookies for a visit to see how things were going. The farm meant everything to him. Marvin was also a member of the Knights of Pythias where he served as Chancellor Commander and as the Grand Chancellor of the Domain of North Dakota.

He served the Dovre Lutheran Church as secretary and trustee and sang in the church choir and men’s choir. He was also on the board of directors for the North Dakota State Barley Show for many years.

Marvin Lundeby

A memorial service was held November 2, 2023, in Osnabrock, N.D., for Marvin Lundeby, 93, of Osnabrock, who passed away October 28, 2023, at Osnabrock Community Living Center.

Marvin Earl Lundeby was born February 14, 1930, to Henry and Janetta (Baker) Lundeby of Osnabrock, N.D. He attended school in Osnabrock and graduated in 1948. After completing school, he enlisted in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955, during the Korean War where he attained the rank of Airman-First Class, and then went on to attend NDSSS in Wahpeton, N.D. Upon returning to Osnabrock, Marvin joined the family farm with two of his brothers. He was united in marriage to Jeannette Jacobson on November 18, 1961, and they made their home in Osnabrock and raised their two sons.

Farming was Marvin’s life. After farming with his brothers, his sons began farming with him as they got older. His

Wayne Olson

Wayne Olson, 66, of Kent, Washington, died Friday, October 20, 2023.

Wayne was born February 22, 1957, in Langdon, N.D. Wayne was a 1975 graduate of Langdon High School, and he attended North Dakota State School of Science. After working at various jobs in the Langdon area, Wayne moved to Seattle, Wash. He worked for Schneider Homes for over 40 years in the Seattle area and Albany, Ore. Wayne is survived by his daughter, Morgan Haase (Conor) of Springfield, Ore.; brothers Gary Olson

Marvin and Jeannette moved into the Osnabrock Community Living Center in the spring of 2016 where they made new friends and enjoyed visits from old friends and family.

Surviving Marvin are his wife, Jeannette; two sons: Steven and David (Kristine) of Osnabrock; grandchildren: Luke and Christopher of Osnabrock and Hannah of Grand Forks, N.D.; brother Curt (Pat) of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and sister Eileen Fahnlander of Fargo, N.D. Preceding him in death are his parents and siblings: Cecil, Arnold, Kenneth, Vivian, Adelene, and Evelyn.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Osnabrock Community Living Center or Union Cemetery – both in Osnabrock, N.D. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

(Laurel) of Littlefield, Ariz., and Paul Olson (Michele) of Langdon, N.D.; sister Julie Sandstrom (Craig) of Fargo, N.D.; nieces and nephews: Amanda Cooper, Erik Olson (Kayanna), John Sandstrom (Hanna) and Joel Sandstrom (Sara) as well as great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Shawna, parents Henry and Bernice Olson, and Amanda's husband, Joey Cooper.

Yahn & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Auburn, Washington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Views from the Borderland-Walhalla’s Annual Halloween Bash Walhalla’s Annual Halloween Bash was held Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Walhalla Elementary Gym. The event included a face painting fundraiser, photo station, costume contest, games, cake walk, candy and “Monsters vs. Aliens” at 4:30 p.m. at the Walla Theater. Photos by Melanie Thornberg.

FALL SPORTS

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Cardinals Cross Country finish the year in the snow!

GRIZZLIES

Daren Christianson, Cardinal Head Cross County Coach

The Cardinals traveled to Jamestown at Parkhurst Dam for the state cross country meet. Conditions were far from ideal, but it was a great event with a total of 248 runners and 50 teams in the girl's division and 360 runners and 57 teams in the boy's division.

The event organizers worked hard to get the snow off of the course, but the runners still ran on about an inch of snow throughout the race. Illness and injury are a part of cross country as it is with any sport. The Cardinal girls only had two runners able to race: Olivia Lorenz finished 63rd and Kate Sillers finished 109th. With only two runners the Cardinals finished 30th out of 50 teams. The Cardinal boys fielded a full team of 10 runners, the maximum any team can bring to compete. Rudy Moser led the Cardinal's with a 27th place finish, followed by Brock Freer 38th, Noah Foster 99th, Kartheek Chapara 100th, Reece Hoffarth 198th, Dyson Askvig 204th, Chase Girodat 229th, Kennen Forest 285th, Edward Freer 297th and Ryder Moser 316th. The Cardinal boys finish 14th out of 57 total teams.

As a one-year interim coach for the cross country team, I could not more proud of the work ethic, desire to improve and spirit that the runners brough to the program. Ms. Groth (Cardinals Cross Country coach on one-year sabbatical) organized a running club this last summer that many of the returning runners took part in, and that had a substantial positive effect on how they ran this fall.

We had multiple first year runners this year who showed great growth and grit throughout the season. Personal and season bests were achieved in most, if not all, of the races to include a first year runner, senior Reece Hoffarth, running a personal best at state in conditions that were far from ideal.

Mrs. Murphy was my assistant coach this year and was always ready to support our runners whenever needed. Edward Freer has been a six-year runner on the cross-country team and someone who continued to amaze me with his grit and perseverance.

For those who do not know, Edward is visually impaired. He competed in every cross-country event running over terrain that he could not see, running around corners he could not identify and continued to work hard in every practice and finish every race.

The team concept of cross country always shined when Edward was running. Our girls' runners, JV runners, other boys' varsity runners, parents and volunteers took turns to guide Edward through the toughest parts of the course. Cross country is one of the few sports where the male and female athletes practice together every day and truly support each other and celebrate each other as they are competing against not only other runners but the clock working to record their best times.

Leadership in sports can come from a variety of places, although on high school teams many times it falls on the seniors. The senior runners for the Cardinals this year were Kate Sillers, Jane Sillers, Edward Freer, Reece Hoffarth, and Rudy Moser. They will be missed.

Photos by Sarah Christianson.

See more photos on Page B7

Photos by Tara Emerson.

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Amble 100 yard Pick 6, game changing play in Cards 26-14 playoff win Worley, Romfo combine for 271 yards rushing on 53 carries to roll over Central Cass

By Jake Kulland The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football team was not sure if they would be able to host a quarterfinal playoff game with the Central Cass Squirrels Oct. 28, but with a ton of community support, the playing field turned out great for the huge match up. The game featured one big play after another, especially in the first half. The Cards defense stepped up to shut out the Squirrels in the second half, and they won the game 26-14.

With the exciting win, Langdon-Edmore-Munich is now 11-0 on the season and will play at Kindred in the Class A semifinals Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Central Cass ended their season with a mark of 8-2.

The excitement of the game came right from the opening kickoff when Mason Romfo ran it nearly 80 yards to set up the Cards in the Squirrels' red zone. The Cardinals had a penalty on the ensuing drive, however, and could not get into the end zone.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich stopped Central Cass, but the Squirrels put a big hit on Romfo on the punt return, forcing a fumble with Brayden Mitchell cashing in on the turnover with a four-yard TD run. The Cards would answer with a 12 play, 70-yard scoring drive capped by a 12 yard Romfo run. That was followed by a 2-point conversion pass from Nick Kingzett to Rayce Worley, who out-leaped two CC

defenders.

The last four minutes of the second quarter were ones to remember.

Romfo gave the Cards a 14-7 lead on a 36-yard run, and after stopping the Squirrels, it appeared the Cardinals could possibly put the game away early. On the next drive, CC star defensive end Tyler Cruchet read a screen pass from Worley, intercepted it, and went to the end zone to tie the game at 14.

The Squirrels special teams came up with another big play, blocking a punt a few plays later by Jax Johnson to get the ball back just before halftime.

Central Cass worked the ball inside the five yard line and had looked like they would take the lead. On a third down and goal from the three-yard line, Cardinals junior cornerback Cody Amble broke up a pass at the front right pylon, bobbled it, then grabbed with one hand and raced down the sideline for what was a 100 interception return for a score and a 2014 Cards lead at the half. It was a 12-point turnaround and the biggest play of the game.

the Squirrels to throw it deeper than they are used to, resulting in three turnovers on two interceptions from Romfo and a "Twin Pick" with Kadyn Hein tipping a pass to Dawson Hein.

A Cards offense that saw them pass a lot this season only saw them throw the ball seven times with Worley completing only two passes. The running game was the difference. Worley ran for 153 yards on 26 carries, while Romfo had 118 on the ground with 27 carries. The Cardinals out-gained the Squirrels 291 to 124 on the day.

LEM -- Romfo 2 run (Run failed) Rushing -- LEM: Mason Romfo 27118, Rayce Worley 26-153, Nick Kingzett 2-2; CC: Brayden Mitchell 11-37, Issac Wisnewski 6-30, Sam Nedvecky 4-25, Peyton Lemar 1-6 Passing -- LEM: Rayce Worley 2-7-161; CC: Mitchell 6-19-26-4

Receiving -- LEM: Dawson Hein 1-11, Romfo 1-5; CC: Chase Bachmeier 3-8, Cole Holzer 1-10, Lemar 1-7, Jacob Thompson 1-1 Interceptions -- LEM: Mason Romfo 2, Cody Amble 1, Dawson Hein 1; CC: Tyler Cruchet 1 Total Yards -- LEM: 291; CC; 124

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 26, CENTRAL CASS 14 CC --7 7 0 0 -- 14 LEM --0 20 0 6 -- 26 CC -- Brayden Mitchell 4 run (Carter Vrchota kick) LEM -- Mason Romfo 12 run (Rayce Worley pass from Nick Kingzett) LEM -- Romfo 36 run (Pass failed) CC -- Tyler Cruchet 35 INT return (Vrchota kick) LEM -- Cody Amble 100 INT return (Kick failed)

The Cardinals used ball control, rushing offense the whole game and used it to their advantage in the second half. Langdon-Edmore-Munich had the ball for 18:24 out of 24 minutes in the second half. After Romfo scored his third TD of the day, that forced

Mason Romfo runs in for a touchdown in the Cards' win over the Squirrels. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Mason Romfo gets congratulated by teammates Nickolas Kingzett and Kadyn Hein.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Rayce Worley runs for a first down against the Squirrels. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kadyn Hein protects Rayce Worley so he can get a pass away. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jacob Lowery gets his hand up to block a pass while having two Central Cass Squirrels try to stop him. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cody Amble returns an interception 100 yards for a touchdown in the Cards' win over Central Cass 10-28 in Langdon.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Cardinals one game away from the Dakota Bowl The lead story this week is for sure that the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football team is one win away from advancing to the Dakota Bowl at the Fargodome, which would be their seventh, if they can get past

their playoff nemesis from the last couple of years - the Kindred Vikings.

The Vikings have ended the Cardinals season the last two years, both in bitter fashion for the Cards. Langdon-Edmore-Munich hopes the third time is the charm to get past Kindred.

This year, like the other two, will be played south of Fargo on Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. You can hear the game on 95-7 My FM, myborderland.com and on the MyBorderland app with me and Randy Hill starting the pregame show at 12:45. We also want to send a shout out to the North Prairie Cougars football team. They are also in the semifinals of the 9-man playoffs.

They play Nov. 4 at Westhope at 2:00 p.m. Ryan Bachman is scheduled to have that game for us with a pregame show at 1:30.

Region 4 Volleyball Tournament to begin Nov. 6 in Devils Lake; Lady Cards are the top seed; North

Border will play-in to the Region 2 Tourney on Nov. 3 The 2023 Region 4 Volleyball Tournament is once again ready to get underway at the Devils Lake Sports Center Nov. 6-9. The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals got a 3-1 win over North Star on Halloween to clinch the top spot in the tourney. They will play either St. John or Dunseith in the first match of the tournament at 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 6. The Cardinals are trying to make a return trip back to the State B Tournament after being shocked

by New Rockford-Sheyenne last year.

The State A & B tourneys will be held at the Fargodome Nov. 16-18. The Region 2 Tournament is in Larimore this year, and North Border will need a win to get in. The Eagles finished seventh in the Region 2 standings and will host a play-in match in Pembina versus Drayton-Valley-Edinburg on Nov. 3 to get into the tournament. If they do win, they would match up with

Thompson in the first round in Larimore at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 6. We wish our Cardinals and Eagles the best of luck for a deep postseason run. We hope to have brackets for both tournaments in this week’s paper.

Langdon Blades girls hockey to host a burger night fundraiser at the Langdon Eagles Club Nov. 3 The start of November means we are getting closer to hockey season, and the Langdon Blades 19U girls team will host a Burger Night at the Langdon Eagles Club from 5 to 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 3. The Eagles will have their usual menu, and there will also be a bake sale that evening. All proceeds will go to the Blades girls 2023-24 hockey season for expenses and travel. They hope to see you all there.

Duke Klein does his last game taking tickets in Langdon We will leave you this week with some

news that gives us mixed emotions.

Duke Klein, who has taken tickets at Langdon football, volleyball, and basketball events for more that 40 years, punched his last ticket on Oct. 31 with the Langdon-Edmore-Munich game against North Star. Duke has been “THE MAN” at the gate for over four decades, but now it’s time for him to move on to be closer to family. He will be moving to South Dakota where his daughter lives. I can tell you, the job of Langdon athletic directors past and present was made much easier knowing that Duke would take care of things on the front line. I will miss visiting with him at the booth before every Cardinals game I’ve ever broadcast in Langdon. Uff Da, that’s saying a lot. We wish Duke all the best down south and thank him for tirelessly working hard for Cardinals athletics.

“See ya!” next week!

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Lady Cards lose first best of five match of the year to Northern Cass

By Jake Kulland

In a battle between two of the top four Class B volleyball teams in North Dakota, the third ranked Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals hosted the fourth ranked Northern Cass Jaguars on Oct. 27. The Jags took control of set one and came back to win sets two and three with match scores of 25-17, 25-21 and 26-24. The loss is the first regular season one of the year for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, who saw their record drop to 31-5.

They played one more match before the postseason versus the North Star Bearcats. The match was stormed out on Oct. 30 and held instead on Halloween night. The Lady Cards will advance to play in the Region 4 Volleyball Tournament Nov. 6-9 at the Devils Lake Sports Center.

In their match with Northern Cass, the Jaguars led most of the way in set one, but the Cardinals did have leads in sets two and three. They came back to push the last set to extra points but came up just short. Cora Badding had a double-double for the Cards with 14 kills and 12 digs, while Jalynn Swanson had 23 assists. Jaya Henderson had eight kills and a team

high 15 digs. The Jags had an incredible 18 stuff blocks on the night, including eight by 6-foot-3 inch middle hitter Josie Jensen.

NORTHERN CASS 25-25-26, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 17-2124 Kills -- LEM: Cora Badding 14, Jaya Henderson 8, Claire Chaput 3, Hillary Haaven 3, Jalynn Swanson 3; NC: Josie Jensen 7, Haiden Crockett 5, Addy Winterquist 5, Ellie Lucas 4, Ari Anderson 4, Paige Bosch 2, Lauren Johnson 1 Assists -- LEM: Swanson 23, Henderson 1, Meredith Romfo 1; Addy Rust 14, Bosch 10, Tess Jalbert 2 Aces -- LEM: Swanson 1, Payton Hall 1; NC: Lucas 2, Jalbert 1 Blocks -- LEM: Swanson 2, C. Badding 1, Henderson 1; NC: Jensen 8, Anderson 3, Crockett 2, Winterquist 2, Rust 1, Lucas 1, Johnson 1 Digs -- LEM: Henderson 15, C. Badding 12, Swanson 9, Romfo 9, Hall 6, Haaven 5, Chaput 2, Aubrey Badding 1; NC: Lucas 17, Jalbert 13, Jensen 8, Rust 7, Anderson 4, Johnson 3, Winterquist 2

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DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Karl Bodmer, Swiss Artist German naturalist and scientist Maximilian, Prince of Wied-Neuwied, long dreamed of discovering new species of plants and animals in the New World. His companion was a young Swiss artist, Karl Bodmer, who died on October 30, 1893.

Born on February 6, 1809, in Riesbach, Switzerland, Bodmer studied art in France and established himself as an engraver, lithographer and painter. His earliest exposure to art probably came from his uncle, the landscape painter and engraver Johann Jakob Meyer.

When Bodmer was 22, he met his future patron, Maximilian, who was planning an ambitious scientific expedition to North America. Bodmer was hired by Maximilian to travel with the expedition and provide sketches of the American wilderness and record images of the different tribes they saw along the way.

After touring the East Coast, the party made its way westward on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to St. Louis, Missouri. The group left St. Louis in 1833 aboard the Yellowstone, and traveled up the Missouri River.

Maximilian and his companions visited a number of forts and villages, win-

tering at Fort Clark near the Mandan/ Hidatsa villages. There, Bodmer had the opportunity to paint portraits and experience the communal life of the Indians.

Though Bodmer was trained in landscapes, he picked up portrait skills through daily practice while in the American West. He painted the life, customs, dress and ceremonies of the American Indians the expedition encountered, creating a large number of drawings and paintings of the Indians and the scenery of the Missouri while at Fort Clark.

The party headed back to St. Louis in the spring of 1834, arriving there on May 27 and returned to New York and Europe that same year.

Bodmer had his works from the expedition reproduced as aquatints. A total of 81 of Bodmer’s plates appeared in Maximilian’s Travels in the Interior of North America, 1832-34, published in London in 1839. Some critics believe that Bodmer was the finest artist to work on the American frontier, and his album is an artistic treasure.

In 1962, the Northern Natural Gas Company of Omaha purchased the Maximilian-Bodmer collection of early American paintings and documents,

including Maximilian’s American diaries and 427 original water colors and drawings by Bodmer.

The majority of Bodmer’s originals are now located at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. The 81 images he painted of the Indians and the Western territory provide us, today, with source materials for an understanding of that part of our heritage.

After returning to Paris, Bodmer associated himself with a group of Parisian artists that later became known as the Barbizon group. He lived the rest of days in Barbizon, France, became a French citizen and changed his name to Charles Bodmer.

Bodmer died on October 30, 1893.

Dakota Datebook written by Cathy A. Langemo “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from the North Dakota Humanities Council. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic.org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic.org.

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Eagles volleyball finishes regular season with wins over DVE, Larimore

By Jake Kulland

The North Border Eagles volleyball team has been playing their best going into the postseason. The Eagles won their last two Region 2 matches of the regular season - at Crystal versus Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 25-20, 25-15 and 25-22 then at home in Pembina against Larimore, 25-15, 25-13 and

25-11. With the wins, North Border finishes their regular season with a record of 12-18 and 8-12 in Region 2 matches. The Eagles will now host a play-in match to the Region 2 Tournament, as they are seeded seventh.

It appeared North Border would host DVE in Pembina for the play-in on Nov.

3. The Region 2 seeding meeting to make that official was held on Nov. 1.

In their last two matches of the year, the Eagles took advantage of several errors by their opponents with both wins coming by sweeps. They did have to battle the last set against the Titians to win 3-0.

Keira Moore had 14 kills at DVE and nine against Larimore to lead the team both nights. Jenna Fraser had a combined 40 assists between the two matches. Megan Misson and Caylee Berg each had four service aces in the match against the Polar Bears with the team having a total of 14.

NORTH BORDER 25-25-25, DRAYTON-VALLEY-EDINBURG 20-1522 Kills -- NB: Keira Moore 14, Taelyn Dunnigan 6, Megan Misson 5, Kate Bjornstad 3, Jenna Fraser 2, Jaelyn Johnson 1 Assists -- NB: Fraser 22, Johnson 3 Aces -- NB: Johnson 3, Moore 2, Fraser 1, Berg 1 Digs -- NB: Fraser 10, Berg 9, Dunnigan 8, Moore 7, Johnson 5, Misson 3, Bjornstad 2 NORTH BORDER 25-25-25, LARIMORE 15-13-11 Kills -- NB: Moore 9, Misson 8, Fraser 5, Berg 3, Johnson 2, Bjornstad 2 Assists -- NB: Fraser 18, Berg 2, Johnson 1, Moore 1 Aces -- NB: Berg 4, Misson 4, Bjornstad 2, Fraser 2, Moore 1, Johnson 1 Digs -- NB: Moore 13, Berg 11, Johnson 9, Bjornstad 8, Misson 6, Fraser 2

Megan Misson had 5 kills and 3 digs against the Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Titans.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jaelyn Johnson had 3 aces, 1 kill, 3 assists, and 5 digs in the win over the Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jenna Frasier had a great night with 22 assists, 10 digs, 2 kills, and an ace in the sweep of the Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kate Bjornstad sends the ball back over the net in the win over the Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Taelyn Dunnigan sends one of her 6 kills between two Titan players to add to her 8 digs for the match. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Keira Moore slams down one of her 14 kills for the win over Drayton-Valley-Edinburg in Crystal on Oct. 27. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Caylee Berg digs the ball from the back row to set up a point for the Eagles. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COUNTY SHOP FOR CAVALIER COUNTY LANGDON, NORTH DAKOTA Cavalier County is requesting the services of qualified firms to work with the County to perform basic architectural and engineering services for the design and construction of a new County Shop (Approximately 8,000 square feet) in Langdon, ND. Work to be performed by the Consultant includes: The qualified architect or engineer will provide services of pre-design, project estimates, design, construction, and construction administration.

Firms are invited to submit a proposal for the project listed above. The Proposals shall provide the following information: Past Performance Ability of professional personnel Willingness to meet time and budget requirements Location Recent, current, and projected workloads of the persons and/or firms Related experience on similar projects Recent and current work for the County Project understanding, issues, & approach The proposal pages shall be numbered and must be limited to 5 pages in length. Proposals that exceed the 5 page length requirement will not be considered. The cover letter will not be counted as one of the 5 pages.

The proposal should list the personnel who will be assigned to work on the project, including titles, education, and work experience. Cavalier County will only consider proposals

received prior to 10:00 AM, November 16, 2023. Late proposals will be deemed unresponsive.

The consultant’s proposal may include an appendix. Resumes, references, a statement of qualifications and other materials outlining experience may be included in an appendix.

The appendix will not be considered as a part of the 5 page proposal. Each proposal will be evaluated by a selection committee.

Cavalier County will conduct interviews. The County plans to interview up to three (3) of the most qualified firms based on whose proposals most clearly meet the RFP requirements.

Interviews will take place on a date to be determined by the County. Firms not selected to be interviewed will be notified in writing.

Fees shall be negotiated with the successful firm. If the fee cannot be agreed upon, the County reserves the right to terminate negotiations, and then negotiate with the second and third ranked firms in order, if necessary, until a satisfactory contract has been negotiated.

All costs associated with the proposal shall be borne by the proposer. The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to not award contracts for any and/or all projects.

Firms interested in performing the work shall submit six (6) hard bound copies and an electronic pdf file of their proposal to: Terry Johnston, County Road Supervisor 901 3rd St STE #9 Langdon, ND 58249 CAVALIER COUNTY SHOP 701-256-2161 tjohnsto@nd.gov Published October 27th, November 3rd, and November 10th, 2023.

Public Notices NDSU Extension Request for Builders to construct a pole frame storage building North Dakota State University Langdon Research Extension Center North Dakota State University requests building contractors for construction services of a pole frame storage building in Langdon, ND. Interested firms may receive bid submittal instructions by contacting the NDSU Langdon REC Director by the following methods: Telephone: 701-256-2582 Email: randall.mehlhoff@ndsu.edu Questions regarding the building plans are to be directed to the LREC Director, Randy Mehlhoff (701) 2562582.

Submittal of bid deadline is 2:00 PM November 28th, 2023, at the NDSU Langdon REC, 9280 107th Ave NE, Langdon, ND 58249.

November 3, 10, 17, 2023.

Notice to Creditors J. Bruce Gibbens, ND License #04067 GIBBENS LAW OFFICE P.O. Box 708 Cando, ND 58324 phone #701-968-3342 bruce@gibbenslaw.com Attorney for: Estate Probate No. 10-2023-PR-00030 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. In the Matter of the Estate of Drew Frank Ostruh, Deceased.

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 of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Annette Albenze, personal representative of the estate, at c/o Gibbens Law Office, P.O. Box 708, Cando, ND 58324 or filed with the Court.

Dated this 6th day of October 2023.

Annette Albenze Personal Representative 8180 Nightingale Rd Weeki Wachee, FL 34613 J. Bruce Gibbens GIBBENS LAW OFFICE P.O. Box 708 Cando, ND 58324 Attorney for Estate First publication on the 20th day of October, 2023.

October 20, 27, and November 3, 2023

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Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon

Monday, Nov. 6 Swiss Steak/Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Steamed Broccoli/ Small Orange Tuesday, Nov. 7 Chicken Noodle Soup/Tuna Sandwich/Carrot & Celery Sticks/ Crackers/Fruit Wednesday, Nov. 8 Ham/Scalloped Potatoes/Baked Beans/Coleslaw/Fruit Salad Thursday, Nov. 9 Manicotti/Meat Sauce/Lettuce Salad with Vegetables/Garlic Toast/Tropical Fruit Friday, Nov. 10 Close in honor of Veterans Day. EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $8.00.

Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age.

Please contribute what you can.

Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal.

Menus are subject to change.

Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Nov. 6 Swiss Steak•Mashed Potatoes Squash•Small Orange Tuesday, Nov. 7 2 Tacos•Corn•Fruit•WW Bread Wednesday, Nov. 8 Ham•Scalloped Potatoes•Brussel Sprouts•Tropical Fruit Thursday, Nov. 9 Fish•Mixed Vegetables•Scalloped Potatoes•Pears Friday, Nov. 10 Pork Chop in Gravy•Mashed Potatoes•Sweet Potatoes• Peach Crisp w/Topping This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/SNAP accepted.

Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

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The Borderland Press Cont’d. From Page B1 Photos by Sarah Christianson.

Statebound Grizzlies!

North Border Pembina sent over these fun photos of the send off last week for their state bound cross country runners! The state Cross Country meet was held in Jamestown on Saturday, Oct. 28. Find full coverage in this section of The Borderland Press.

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Happy Pumpkin Day from North Border Pembina's first graders!

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Trunk or Treat event held indoors in Langdon Due to the cold temperatures on Halloween night, the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce moved its first-ever Trunk or Treat event indoors to the American Legion. The event had about 20 festive booths handing out candy and brought through about 300 trick or treaters. Photos by Terry Hinnenkamp

The American Legion Riders partnered with the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce for this event and served hot dogs and chips.

Hello WINTER

Larry in the Wild

Photographer Larry Stokke was caught “in the wild” at Walhalla’s Giant Pumpkinfest, which was held on Sept. 30.