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Friday, October 21, 2022

Volume 1, Number 41

WALHALLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

welcomes new executive director

In this Issue:

City of Langdon receives 2022 trees award Page 2

was revitalized, she was brought on as a board member.

Langdon Prairie Health welcomes new OB-BYN provider - Page 2

Bingo, bake sale, lunch planned in Leroy Page 5 Katie Henry: Halloween for everyone Page 6 Max Mostad grows haunted house, seeks match donors Page 6 Munich students have corn maze adventure Page 7 Henry delivers game ball at Bison game Page 9 Jake’s Take on Sports Page 9 Hoople to host Tater Town Days Page 11 Legislative reports Page 11 From the Pastor’s Desk: A word of advice Page 12 Views from the Borderland Page 18

Index:

News Agriculture Opinion Community Education Sports Region Church Obituraries Classifieds Public Notices & Meeting Minutes

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By Jake Kulland and Sarah Hinnenkamp On Monday, Oct. 17 representatives from Bitzero Corporation were in the Borderland checking out what they are about to acquire: the tactical area of the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex (SRMSC) near Nekoma.

After the visit, they headed back to the company’s North American headquarters, a recent addition to Fargo.

Davis has jumped into the leadership role, with the Chamber hosting and planning many upcoming events:

always inside caring for her, and I could also help other kids, so it seemed like a good time,” Maria said.

Red River Farm Network ag briefs Page 3

A new day care opened in Langdon at the end of August and just received its license from the state of North Dakota earlier this week. Maria Ryan opened Adventures in Learning Childcare, LLC in her home at 1418 12th Street in Langdon. She has seven years of day care experience, running a successful day care in Minot. She moved to the Langdon area in 2018 and lived on the family farm. Living in town will be a new experience with different opportunities.

She happened to find the perfect home for her day care. While at the day care, children will have access to her whole house, if needed. There is a separate dedicated day care space throughout the basement, which also has a separate access through the garage.

For Maria, it’s a dream as she had wanted that so bad in Minot, so it’s nice to have that separate area just for the kiddos now.

Maria will offer full-time care and is open to working with people who have different year-round schedules, such cont’d. on page 18

Rebecca Davis has taken over as the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce executive director of the newly revitalized Chamber. Former president Mallorie Staples announced in August that she and her family would be moving out of the area to allow her husband to pursue a new job opportunity. Staples finished the Pumpkinfest event in Walhalla as Chamber executive director.

Davis is originally from North Carolina and moved to North Dakota in 2020.

She has owned The Creative Heart Warrior business since 2017, selling decorated apparel and accessories.

“I have congenital heart defects which I was born with, hence the name congenital - the reason behind Creative Heart Warrior is my heart defects, and I stay creative to maintain my mental health,” Davis said. “I was working 60 hours a week managing a gas station prior to my health deteriorating, which involved three more surgeries, so staying creative helped me deal with being at home all the time.”

“I really enjoyed being on the farm, but my little one is 18-months now.

I felt like I was

Before leaving North Carolina, Davis was a member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce. When the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce

BITZERO CORPORATION OUTLINES FUTURE PLANS FOR THE ‘NEKOMA PYRAMID’

Thomas Manzella, CEO North America of Bitzero Corporation took time to chat about the company and future plans, including a party planned near the pyramid on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Trick-or-Treat: elementary school children going through Walhalla’s Main Street businesses and at the Chamber on Monday, Oct. 31. The Chamber will be the drop-off site for businesses that are not on Main Street.

Holiday Kickoff: this will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, with holiday open houses being held at Blu Soul Design, New Beginnings/Mimi's Boutique, Nature's Best Flowers & Greenhouse, the Gorge Art Gallery & Gifts, and the Forestwood Inn C-Store.

Walhalla’s 175th Big Birthday Bash: the first meeting to start organizing this big event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Walhalla American Legion Hall. All organizations, churches, businesses, school cont’d. on page 18

but nothing that could be discussed in detail.

One thing that has been reported on is Bitzero’s desire to have greenhouses that grow produce year-round.

Data centers produce a lot of heat, and Bitzero is already using the greenhouse idea at its site in Norway.

The Norway site also has some cryptocurrency mining happening, where networked computers, or miners, process transactions in exchange for a payment in Bitcoin. Manzella said that’s not the plan for SRMSC, but plans can change.

In focusing on being a traditional data center, Bitzero Corporation will host the backbone of companies: the important information like critical data and finance information that are on company computers and housed in racks of PCs or servers and keeping that information in a secure data center.

Manzella thought that sometime in the spring/summer timeframe, when more of the area is cleaned up, there may be an opportunity for local people to see part of the inside of the pyramid.

“I know that’s a big thing, a lot of people haven’t had the ability to go in there,” Manzella said. “We just have to be obviously cautious with safety and things as we’re going with the clean up in there right now.”

“We have some pretty decent announcements coming. We’re kind of holding it back a little bit. We don’t want to announce anything unless we’re 100% committed to executing on it,” Manzella said. “I would say in the bigger picture, O’Leary’s got a lot

Halloween spirit: the Chamber is encouraging residents to put up Halloween displays and lights to also help "Light Up Walhalla for Halloween."

“If we decide to do mining here, we are one of the few companies that does that completely green,” Manzella said. “You’ll see a lot of the negative stuff on mining is because they’re taking power from the grid. Any time we do mining, we are doing it the right way.”

“What we want to do is be able to get the local community to come on site.

We’re not going to be able to let people in because some of that clean up is going on in there, and it’s a little too dangerous. But the thought is that we get everybody there, we’re going to have a band and potentially some announcements.”

The celebrity aspect of the project has people wondering about “Mr. Wonderful,” Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank fame, who is active in the Bitzero Corporation.

Silent Auction: to raise money to buy new Christmas lights and displays for the Main Street area for “Light Up Walhalla for the Holidays.” The silent auction will be held Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 at Jackson's Lounge. If anyone has an item they would like to donate, they can call Rebecca at the Chamber at 549.3939 or drop it off at the Chamber. Names of all donors will be included on the bidding sheets as well as on a public posting on social media after the silent auction.

of things going on in North Dakota, even more than what we’re doing with him. But he’s involved in everything that we’re doing.”

O’Leary isn’t expected at the Dec. 3 party, which has details that have yet to be released. Manzella expected O’Leary could appear in the spring/ summer at a similar event.

“We’ll bring him out to the pyramid.”

While the idea of celebrating what could be built near Nekoma is exciting, Manzella understands that there are rumors flying around concerning this acquisition, including the idea that Bitzero has connections to China.

“We’ve learned one thing really quick and that’s that the North Dakota news travels really quick,” Manzella said.

“We have absolutely no affiliation with any kind of Chinese government or company or anything like that. We

Photo by Larry Stokke.

don’t even know where that rumor came from. We’re a Canadian-based company. So there’s nothing to that rumor that was out there.”

Bitzero Corporation is a data center at heart but tries to set itself apart by creating and generating its own power, focusing on green energy. At the SRMSC that power generation may come from a combination of wind, solar, and hydro power. There’s also new technology that may play a role as well

“What the pyramid brings is, being that it was built by the military, a lot of what was built there is perfect for a data center because you’re hosting the backbone of a company. They have to be physical secure and then also cyber security, all of those things, and we couldn’t find a better place than the pyramid from a physical security standpoint.

We feel that with North Dakota, and then being on the flat plain that it's on, it absolutely gives us one of the most stable footprints for building it and putting critical data into.”

Bitzero is committing to create 35 cont’d. on page 18

News

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News Briefs From the Borderland News Center Border Patrol uncovers human smuggling attempt in Minn.

A human smuggling attempt near Warroad was balked, according to a new report from the U.S. Border Patrol. The operation occurred on Sept.

25 and 26 after Border Patrol received reports of a pair of vehicles illegally entering into the United States.

One vehicle was stopped in Grygla; the second was located on Sept. 26 in Bemidji. The people - four in the first vehicle and eight in the second vehicle - hailed from the United Kingdom and Ireland. They were detained for unlawful entry into the U.S. Traffic stop leads to meth seizure on I-29 The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported that a large shipment of meth was busted near Thompson last week. According to the Highway Patrol’s report, the bust began as a routine traffic stop on I-29, which led to a search of the vehicle. Troopers uncovered 22.6 pounds of meth, with an estimated street value of $850K, was found packed away in the vehicle’s spare tire. The occupants of the vehicle - Julian Madrigal, 30, and Alexa Martinez, 26, both from Chicago - were arrested and charged with conspiracy and possession with intention to distribute.

North Dakotas to vote on term limits in November In November, North Dakota voters will decide whether or not to impose term limits on the governor and state lawmakers. It’s a change supporters said would bring in new blood, and term-limit foes decry as a blow to institutional knowledge of the Legislature.

Measure 1 would add a new article to the state constitution, imposing term limits of eight cumulative years in the state House and state Senate. The governor could not be elected more than twice. Term limits would not be

retroactive, and the measure does not affect those elected from North Dakota to the United State Congress.

Drayton man killed in crash near Glasston, N.D. A man died in a head-on crash on a county road east of Glasston in northeast North Dakota early Wednesday morning, Oct. 12. The North Dakota Highway Patrol said Kyle Watts, 35. of Drayton, was driving a pick up on Pembina County Road 6 shortly before 4:30 a.m. when he veered into the oncoming lane and crashed into a dump truck hauling sugar beets.

Watts was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining fatal injuries. Both vehicles started on fire and were engulfed in flames.

The driver of the dump truck,Ty Smith, 31, from Broken Arrow, Okla., suffered minor injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt. The Highway Patrol continues to investigate.

Devils Lake voters say “no” to two ballot proposals Voters in the Devils Lake School District soundly defeated two ballot proposals in a special election. A plan to issue nearly $32 million worth of bonds to cover construction of a new middle school, along with an addition to an elementary school, received about 47% of the vote; 60% was required for the proposal to pass. Voters also rejected a proposal to increase the debt limit of the school district.

N.D. Attorney General debate gets heated North Dakota’s two candidates for the state’s attorney general position held a heated debate on Oct. 11. Clashes broke out between Republican Drew Wrigley and Democrat Timothy Lamb on multiple issues, including the deleted emails of late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and cost overruns.

One of the biggest talking points was over a recent report that said Wrigley and current Senator Kevin Cramer

advised the White House on how to overturn the 2020 election results.

Wrigley said the report was misinterpreted.

Charges brought against suspected bomb maker in Williston Authorities apprehended a suspected bomb maker in Williston, N.D. Ross Petrie, 28, is behind bars after authorities reported they discovered more than 1,000 pounds of homemade explosives in his residence while looking for narcotics. Charges against Petrie are pending.

Bird report shows the good and the bad The “2022 State of the Birds” report revealed some good news and bad news for North America’s bird population. The good news is that the waterfowl numbers continue to increase with the main thought that wetland conservation has played a part in this.

The bad news is that nearly 50% of all other bird populations are on the decline with grassland bird numbers dropping over a third since 1970.

School shooting hoaxes reported throughout the Dakotas last week A total of seven hoax school shooting reports kept law enforcement busy across the Dakotas on Thursday, Oct. 13, and sent multiple school districts into lockdowns. By the end of the day, officers found no credible threat in any of the locations they were called to, and no injuries were reported. At press time, a suspect has yet to be identified.

Langdon asks that leaves be left out of the streets The City of Langdon is asking that residents not blow their leaves into the streets but instead should consider composting them. Leaves blown into the streets could block the storm drains and, in turn, cause road flooding later this season.

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The City of Langdon receives 2022 Trees Award Representing the City of Langdon, Lawrence Henry accepted the "TREE CITY USA" Trees Award at the Trees Bowl and Awards Ceremony held in Fargo on Sept. 10. The Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters, sponsors the Tree City USA program.

Communities engaged in Tree City USA show a commitment to the planting and care of trees that result in healthy, sustainable community forests, which improve the quality of life for everyone. The NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service administers this program in North Dakota.

The city of Langdon has a long tradition of making Arbor Day a real celebration. Students sing songs, recite poetry, and share artwork. Each year, a community group or member is recognized for notable conservation and leadership efforts, showing the great appreciation for their contributions to this vibrant little city known as the Western Gateway to North Dakota's Rendezvous Region.

ester Thomas Claeys presented each winner with a special certificate. The award winners were also recognized on the field during the half-time activities at the NDSU football game in the Fargodome.

The 2022 honorees include: Arthur, Bismarck, Bottineau, Cando, Carrington, Casselton, Cavalier, Cavalier Space Force Station, Cooperstown, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Ellendale, Fairmount, Fargo, Forman, Garrison, Grafton, Grand Forks, Granville, Gwinner, Harvey, Hatton, Hazen, Jamestown, Kindred, Lakota, Langdon, Lankin, Larimore, Lincoln, Lisbon, Mandan, McVille, Milnor, Minot, Mohall, New Rockford, Northwood, Oakes, Pekin, Rugby, Rutland, Sibley, Tower City, Towner, Valley City, Wahpeton, Walhalla, Washburn, Watford City, West Fargo, Williston, Wishek, and Wyndmere.

For more information on the Tree City USA program, contact Gerri Makay, Community Forestry Manager, at gerri.makay@ndsu.edu or (701) 6522951.

During the awards ceremony, NDSU President David Cook and State For-

LANGDON PRAIRIE HEALTH welcomes new OB-GYN provider Dr. Tana Setness Hoefs has joined Langdon Prairie Health as a visiting OB-GYN specialist.

A resident of Grand Forks and employed with Altru Hospital, Setness Hoefs earned her medical degree at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health at the University of Minnesota. She recently received the 2022 Dean’s Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Volunteer Faculty from the University of North Dakota.

“I am a non-interventionalist by nature,” said Setness Hoefs about her

care philosophy. “I want to guide patients to a lifestyle path that will allow them to be their healthiest selves. In addition, I think any time a person doesn’t have to take four hours off of work to travel to an appointment, that’s a good thing – instead, they can be productive for their employers, which is a benefit to the community.”

Dr. Setness Hoefs is accepting new OB-GYN patients at LPH; initially, she plans to work at LPH one full day each month with the potential to increase the number of days if there’s enough demand. To learn more about her or make an appointment, visit www.lph. hospital/womens-health.

Agriculture

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Midterm elections can change agriculture landscape

by Borderland Press Staff

The midterm elections are only weeks away, and they will be shaping the ag landscape for years to come. Presently the United States Congress is nearly split evenly down the middle between party lines, and the November elections can change that. In turn, the results could change what in agriculture takes precedent in 2023.

ND Farm Leaders Outline Policy Priorities Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman joined North Dakota Senator John Hoeven for a farm bill roundtable in Fargo.

The feedback was familiar - do no harm to crop insurance, maintain the sugar program and invest in agriculture research. “Whatever changes we make need to be additions to the farm bill acts we’ve been working under, keep them as amendments,” said Pete Hanebutt, director of public policy, NDFB. “We need to work on risk management tools, and after that, we should maintain funding for adequate USDA staff and resources.”

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne would like to see a more permanent disaster program.

“It will come down to what dollars are available in the baseline.”

Emergency Relief Program Phase Two Coming Soon Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux tells the Red River Farm Network the second phase of the Emergency Relief Program and the Emergency Livestock Relief Program will be rolled out at the same time, likely this fall. The details of phase two of ERP builds off of phase one. “The first part of Phase One we used information from the Risk Management Agency; the second part of Phase One included assistance with non-insured disaster assistance program indemnities through FSA.” As these two components were rolled out, USDA learned it had a 2019

cause of loss that continued into 2020, but it was only categorized as a 2019 cause of loss. “That didn’t help, and that’s the third part of Phase One.” Ducheneaux says prevent plant issues are expected to be addressed at the same time.

The Calm Before the ‘Real Storm’ Global strategist Jacob Shapiro kicked off the Next 5 Years Executive Conference saying it will be a time of great volatility. That is not necessarily a bad thing. “I’m actually pretty optimistic about the next five years,” Shapiro told RRFN. “When you get beyond the next five years, I get a little bit scared.” While there is opportunity in the short-term for U.S. agriculture, it is not coming from China. Shapiro sees more prospects from Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. “It looks like the U.S. and China are on a collision course,” said Shapiro. “When you look at previous eras where you have rising and falling powers like we have right now, it usually ends in some kind of cataclysmic conflict. The last true multipolar era was the 1890s that ended with World War I and World War II; unfortunately, that is the trajectory we’re on.” Shapiro said the next two years will be “the time to buckle your seatbelts” for higher energy prices.

CHS Shares Profits With Owner-Members CHS plans to return $1 billion in cash patronage and equity redemptions in calendar year 2023. This will be the largest cash distribution in CHS history.

“As we go into 2023 with an entirely new Congress that is going to really characterize what it’s gonna be, what the challenges are gonna be and putting together a new Farm Bill, and all of the various spending bills,” said Kam Quarles, CEO of the Potato Council. “Is it still possible to get to an ag labor reform agreement? You’ve got

all of these regulatory issues that are out there with the Environmental Protection Agency and related entities.

What are the nature of those going to be? All of that can be impacted by Congress.”

While attention is being drawn to the November midterm elections, farm groups are also saying it's important to recognize what the results will mean for ongoing legislation, such as the 2023 Farm Bill.

Randy Russell with the Russell Group said his, and other agriculture organizations, are gearing up for possible changes, being driven by a few factors.

“The input costs and the inflationary impact on the cost side of the equation for farmers. How do we take that into account under our existing farm programs under Title I? I think there’s also going to be an enormous focus on this money that was made available in the Inflation Reduction Act that when we spoke last time I don’t think you or I or anyone else thought that was going to happen,” Russel said. “Now all of a sudden there’s about $20 billion for agriculturally related conservation programs focused on climate smart ag practices.”

Nick Vorlage and Red River Farm Network contributed to this report.

Cavalier County farmers making good progress on harvest

By Nick Vorlage

As the days are turning cooler, farmers are aiming to wrap up their harvest season. In Cavalier County, many area farmers have been making some good progress.

“The wheat and barley and things like that are pretty much done. They’re getting their conaloa off, I’d say most are about 50% finished or a little bit more. And we’re into soybeans,” said Randy Mehlhoff, director at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center.

“Yeah, these cool mornings coming up are going to be beneficial because it’s going to help crisp up that straw and dry down that grain.”

Mehlhoff isn’t surprised harvest is continuing in Cavalier County, even into mid-October, “We’re always kind of the last station to finish up, up here. We’re the wettest and the coolest growing season in the state so this year is no exception. I’m not bashful to say that I’m looking forward to this season getting over with because it’s been very difficult.”

Thankfully, some of those difficulties don’t include diseases in the crops.

Mehlhoff said the area has seen some decent numbers.

“We got a good disease hit on all of

our research trials, which is good because for us to be able to come up with answers of minimizing disease we need to have the disease so that we can research our methods to control that,” he said. “This year we had a good disease hit and we’re going to be coming up with some real good data to share with the farmers.”

Concerns have also arisen over the discovery of Hessian flies in the county, which could impact hard red

spring wheat. Mehlhoff says right now though, county agents are just keeping an eye on the situation.

“It could be that it might be around, or it could be that even though it’s here the economic threshold may not justify actions but we know it’s there and we’re going to start monitoring it,” Mehlhoff said. “Hopefully it won’t turn into one of those pests that we don’t expect.”

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher Greeting Borderland Press readers!

I hope you’re having a great week, enjoying our small window of warmer temperatures before our temps drop back into highs of 30s and 40s. I don’t see any snow in the forecas, but a lot can change between now and then. This nice weather window is a gift from Mother Nature. It’s a great opportunity to get that yard work buttoned up and maybe even clean your windows before we settle in for the next season.

We have received word that our reporter, Hilary Nowatzki, is making her way back north. We’ve sure missed having her around here. She spent time in Australia helping her best friend prepare for her wedding and then she served as a bridesmaid. From what I understand, her friend’s wedding was absolutely perfect, and isn’t that how they should be? Hilary is spending time with family in Tennessee before making her way back north. I’m afraid it will be colder by the time she arrives back in North Dakota. Hopefully she won’t miss that warm weather win-

dow altogether!

We finally wrapped up our tomato processing this week, having harvested way more tomatoes than expected. We have stewed tomatoes to last the winter to use as soup bases.

The house has smelled amazing for weeks because that’s how long I think it took. The house will smell amazing again when those stewed tomatoes are used in a soup recipe in the dead of winter.

the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex, including a party planned for Dec. 3.

On the front page this week, we heard directly from a representative from Bitzero Corporation, and we heard about plans for the future of

We love seeing new businesses pop up in the area, and we’d be happy to feature what you have going on.

It was fun to visit with Maria Ryan,

Speaking of warming weather, we have already had quite a few snowbirds switch their addresses over to their winter addresses much farther south. We would be happy to help you make sure you’re getting your Borderland Press delivered to you at the appropriate location. Please reach out if you need to switch your address over.

You can email me at publisher@theborderlandpress.com or call our offices at 701-256-5311.

I look forward to sharing more with you next week. Until then, take care, and have a great week!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor Our usual locations of spotting the bees in the Borderland have been vacated. The bees have been transported south, and that means it’s time for the weather to take a turn. Our family puts a lot of miles on in the Borderland, and during the summer months, one or more of us will yell, “Bees!” when we spot those recognizable stacked boxes out our window in passing. We love seeing the bees because we know how busy they are helping crops here and making honey. When they’re gone, it’s the sign we should be preparing to hibernate.

We see the list of events coming up in Walhalla from now through the end of the holiday season. That Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce is really taking things to the next level, and now they have a new executive director as well.

who recently opened Adventures in Learning Childcare in Langdon. We have a few more on our business list, but we would enjoy hearing from you as well. Email me at editor@ theborderlandpress.com, and we’ll get your story started.

Cheers to a great week!

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

THE MORNING RUN: Sometimes you should probably leave not to mention having to deal with intoxicated concertgoers who are likely to share their drink with you by spilling it on your jacket or in your hair. And, why is the floor always sticky?

by Sara Goodman Last week, I mentioned in my article that I had gone to a Chris Stapleton concert. It had me thinking back to the concerts I’ve been to over the years, and I realized - I’m not a big concert fan. I’d rather watch a live version on the big screen in my basement curled up in my fuzzy pajamas with a cheap glass of wine and in close proximity to a bathroom. I like concerts, but I don’t love them. The older I get, the less I’m willing to subject myself to standing in never-ending lines to get in the venue - then standing in another line for a security check - then standing in yet more lines for drinks, food and bathrooms…

Now, to be fair, I’ve had a lot of great experiences at concerts. Chris Stapleton is high on the great concert list. If you ignore the fact that we ate at Chick-fil-A prior to the concert, parked a half mile away at the ND Eye Clinic, and had to skip the mile long beer vendor lines in order to get to our seats on time, overall, it was an excellent experience. We had good seats, and the people around us - although mildly annoying with their constant standing, swaying and yell singing - were tolerable. The opening acts, Elle King and Morgan Wade, did a bang-up job, and the main attraction, Chris Stapleton, was amazing. He’s extremely talented, energetic and sounds exactly as you would expect, no digital enhancements required.

Another great concert experience was Metallica. Greg and I went to that concert with my sister and brother-in-law.

Greg was understandably nervous about the clientele we were going to surround ourselves with, but we were pleasantly surprised at how calm and low-key everyone seemed to be. My sister solidified our old person status

by handing out earplugs to everyone and then settling back in her seat sporting her sensible black sneakers and cardigan. The concert itself featured all of Metallica’s top hits and, of course, amazing vocals and guitar solos by frontman James Hetfield.

One concert we went to that was a bit of a dud was Ed Sheeran. He sounded great, however, his one man show with some sort of sound contraption he operated with his foot was a bit strange. Greg opted out of this concert, so I took the girls. The highlight of the evening happened after the concert. I had decided that instead of fighting to find parking, the girls and I would get on a shuttle bus from the Biltmore on Main hotel. It would drop us off right at the front doors of the FargoDome and pick us up at the same spot after. It seemed like a brilliant idea when accompanied by a 7- and 11-year-old. Unfortunately, I failed to account for the possibility of a drunk and extremely belligerent mom and her two daughters who were already seated on the bus because they had been kicked out of the concert. If you’re wondering where my daughters learned every four-letter word in the book and how to deliver a perfect right hook, here’s your answer.

Greg and I attended a 50 Cent concert with some friends several years ago. It was mildly boring right up until the girl in front of me deliberately poured her full beer over my friend, Leah’s, head because Leah had accidentally bumped into her while dancing along to the music. Leah apologized and turned her attention back to the stage. The girl immediately proceeded to empty her beer over Leah’s head despite the apology. I grabbed the girl’s arm, spun her around and yelled at her. The girl and her entourage were clearly underage and beat a quick path to the exit before security noticed the ruckus.

ing to mind while I type this, but then, those must have been the duds without a good story to tell!

Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has 3 kids, 2 cats, and a dog.

Other concerts I’ve attended live include Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Britney Spears, Mumford and Sons, Kenny Rogers, Rod Stewart, Aerosmith, Dwight Yoakam, Tim and Faith and Tanya Tucker. I’m sure there are a few more concerts that aren’t com-

Musings from Munich: Where have all the cheerleaders gone? crowd was hoping to make an impact.

It couldn’t - as you see, there were no cheerleaders!

By Matt Mitzel This past week under the Friday night lights of the Cardinal stadium, the temperature was chilly, but our intensity was high. We wanted a win; we needed a win! And just like that - we rose for the kickoff and started the football game to enter the playoffs.

The only problem was that we could hear the crickets chirp throughout the city. A few people tried, Kingzett and Goodman must have been pregaming with the other senior players’ moms, but it came out all gibberish, and the

I obviously have a place in my heart for cheerleaders as I married one, but I just can’t believe that the sport of cheerleading has ceased to exist here in the Langdon, Edmore, and Munich coop. So what’s the deal? It can’t be because there is a lack of gals available to field at least two cheerleaders.

For Pete’s sake, if one person in the crowd can get a cheer going, two of them in uniform should be able to rock the stadium all evening long. It can’t be because there isn’t a budget for it, as I can’t walk through Langdon without being hassled with fundraisers for a lot of dumber things than an organized sport. So, why?

Cheerleaders are the cornerstone for every team sport that is out there… well, except soccer, but soccer sucks.

In football, they are considered the 12th man on the team along with the crowd. When its 4th and inches and your exhausted beyond the point of muscle failure, sometimes it was the

crowd cheering in unison to muster the strength for another play. When you’re on the playing field, and there is a turnover, the crowd ignites, and the cheerleaders use that enthusiasm to drive in a touchdown on the pursuing plays with specific cheers tailored to keep the team moving. I just don’t understand why I have to be the one to point this out.

Maybe it was the stereotype of the dumb blonde cheerleader that steered some young gals away from the sport. Anyone that has ever walked a mile in their shoes, knows the pain and dedication that comes along with it. Countless hours of stretching, weight training, sprint training, technique training, technique training, and technique training. You know what the revered Phil Dunphy said about cheerleading“You know what a human pyramid is without hours of training…10 obituaries”. From 1982 through 2018, the most catastrophic injuries from any high school sport were highest amongst cheerleading, ahead of football and hockey. I’m not sh***ing

you, I looked it up. Cheerleaders are athletes and are respected as such.

all-around Munich mega fan, earning him the nickname “Mr. Munich.”

Now most of you are probably sitting there thinking I am getting all my information from my collegiate cheerleading wife, but I do have a dog in this fight. You see, when I was a young man, I was part of the MENtahnas at Century High School. The female dancing team was the Centahnas, so we footballers and other jocks formed the MENtahnes to help cheerleaders get a crowd going in the sports that we didn’t play. I might not have been able to be at the top of the pyramid, but I darn sure learned my cheers and put on the fake smile like the best of them. I did suffer an injury in a bar in Australia, torn hamstring, that did sideline my second career as a cheerleader, but my spirit never dies. So please, get Bev Dick out of retirement, and put together a cheerleading team!

Matt Mitzel is the unofficial events coordinator for the City of Munich, a supporter of Langdon Area Edmore Munich athletics, football coach, and

44 yrs old and still nailed the splits…America

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Hunting season

Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat event scheduled in Walhalla

By Heather Duerre

Motherhood can bring you into some of the most interesting situations.

Yesterday, I found myself walking over to the fridge to pull out the last deer leg to “butcher” from the deer my son had shot. It was the final piece for me to pick apart for meat that could be used. Why the hey-diddle diddle was I doing this you may ask? Well, because I am the mother, and as a mom I feel as if I should be involved with the activities my kids enjoy. If my son wants to hunt then I will happily butcher his deer because that’s what a mom does… Ok, so the real reason??? My husband was out of town and basically it was I do it or the meat goes to waste. One thing that trumps the disgust of butchering a deer is the thought of wasting stuff.

So, here I was standing at the counter with the last leg. I’m not going to lie, I felt pretty darn proud of myself.

I imagined after the four plus hours I diligently spent on cutting off all the meat that I could, I would be hailed a butcher hero. Once word got out, I would most likely have to start my own butcher shop. I mean, who was I to deny the people of our community my mad butchering skills?

We had previously made the decision to take the meat to Park River for processing into edible delicacies. I looked over their “menu” and thought for sure

we could order at least two batches of something. Each batch required 1215 lbs of meat. I certainly had that!

In fact, I probably had close to 40 lbs.

That’s how good I am. Anyways, after I finished the last leg, I decided to weigh the enormous amount of meat I had. I could lie and say that at this point I was dreaming of all the wonderful edible delicacies we would get, but I wasn’t. Here is a little secret - I don’t like deer meat at all. Sure, some of you neigh-sayers will tell me, “That is so ridiculous Heather, if I mixed one lb. of deer meat with 89 lbs. of pork and 64 lbs. of beef, you wouldn’t even know you’re eating deer meat!” That statement may be true, but the fact is I am taking the meat in, and I am telling the very nice gentleman what I want made. So, I don’t think that in this case I can be tricked into eating deer.

So, back to my story… I decided to weigh the meat, and shockingly I got - insert drum roll sound - 17 lbs. You read that right; my total amount of meat after four plus hours of snapping ligaments and having bone shards prick my delicate skin, I ended up with 17 lbs. of meat! I felt a little defeated. It appeared that I had just barely enough meat for one batch of edible delicacies. I packed up the little amount of meat I did have and headed to Park River. This is the place where I encountered the man I now think of as the master butcher.

My first question to the master butcher man was how much meat on average does a doe provide once butchered. He said about 25 lbs. I especially liked him because he seemed genuinely happy for me when I proudly told him I got 17 lbs. The next question, however, made my pride crash down into a bottomless pit. I asked master butcher man how long it takes him to butcher a deer to which he replied, “Start to finish, I would say maybe 25 minutes.” What the hey-diddle diddle does he mean 25 minutes!? Bless his heart, though, because when I looked

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The Walhalla Ministerial Association is sponsoring a community event in Walhalla to help collect items for the Pembina County Emergency Food Pantry. The Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat event will start at St. Boniface Catholic Church at 801 Central Ave. in Walhalla on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at TIME. Groups will be formed to head out and canvas the town. After collecting items they will meet back at the church to share pizza and pop. Items can be hung on street-facing doors or dropped off at St. Boniface during the event

Choice Bank Child Care grant opens for round 3

Here is a picture of my son Zander with the infamous deer. Photo submitted by Heather Duerre.

disappointed and told him it took me over four hours, he reminded this young apprentice butcher that I accomplished the number one goal of any butcher - I still had all ten fingers!

Thank you, master butcher man, for lifting me up at a time when I needed it most. He even made it so that I will get two batches of edible delicacies after all. He just has to add more pork and beef!

After this, I have decided two things: first is that I love my children and that means sometimes getting into interesting situations, and I’m ok with that.

The second thing is that I am going to hold off on starting my own butcher shop. I apologize in advance for anyone who was already planning on using my services.

The Choice Bank Child Care grant is open for round 3 and is currently accepting applications. The Child Care Grant provides financial assistance to help rural North Dakota child care providers overcome the financial barriers they may face. Applications are due November 1.

The Choice Bank Child Care Grant provides funding for: Start-Up Costs: establishing new facilities Replacement/Expansion Costs: expanding new or existing facilities, purchasing new or replacing/repairing equipment, fixtures, etc.

One-Time Operating Expenses: Training for staff, one-time hiring bonuses, one-time contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts, etc.

Eligibility: If you have previously applied for or received a Choice Bank Child Care Grant, you are still eligible to apply for the grant program. Likewise, if your application was declined,

Monday, Oct. 24 Pork Chop Casserole/Green Beans/ Fruit Tuesday, Oct. 25 Lemon Pepper Fish/Wild Rice Pilaf/ Peas and Carrots/Bar/Fruit

Leroy, N.D. is the place to be on Sunday, Oct. 30 where the St. Joseph’s Preservation Society will be hosting an event. It includes turkey bingo, a bake sale, and barbecue lunch at the Leroy Hall. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. with bingo starting at 2:00 p.m. The barbecue lunch is served with chips and a drink of your choice. The bake sale includes homemade goodies such as candy, popcorn balls, pies, bars, cookies, buns and bread.

Thursday, Oct. 27 Chili/Baked Potato/Crackers/Jello with Fruit/

planned for Oct. 30 in Leroy

“We have been shut-down due to

COVID for the past two and a half years, so we are very excited to be able to have this bingo, bake sale, and lunch event,” said Judy Beaudrie, a member of St. Joseph’s Preservation Society.

“The hall is ours as long as we can maintain the church and hall,” Beaudrie said. “We have memberships, we are a non-profit organization, and we send out raffle tickets to all members to sell before each bingo.”

To apply for the Choice Bank Child Care Grant, visit bankwithchoice. com/childcaregrant/.

Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2022.

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon

Wednesday, Oct. 26 Turkey/Gravy/Dressing/Mashed Potatoes/Corn/Cranberries/Hank’s Ice Cream/

There will be prizes for children who register and are present at the event.

There is a 50/50 drawing, raffle tickets for a homemade quilt, and raffle tickets for $150 and $75.

Child care facilities eligible for this grant must be licensed and located in a community with a population of less than 10,000 in Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dickey, Grand Forks, Kidder, LaMoure, Mercer, Pembina, Stark, Stutsman, or Walsh County. The Child Care Grant is limited to rural North Dakota facilities because many of these rural towns are rapidly declining as their economic survival is dependent on access to child care. If a day care facility doesn't have the resources to operate, parents are forced to commute to more urban areas for child care, leading to a progressive decline in rural communities. Rural areas have a higher concentration of these child care deserts compared to urban areas.

Cavalier County Senior Menu

BINGO, BAKE SALE, AND LUNCH

Before COVID, St. Joseph’s Preservation Society held two bingo events per year - one in the spring and one in the fall - to help raise money to preserve the hall and the church, which closed in 2005.

you are still eligible to apply for a grant.

Friday, Oct. 21 Bacon Cheeseburger Soup/Ham & Swiss Sandwich/Crackers/Carrots/ Fruit

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Each cigarette takes away 7 minutes of a smoker’s life. If you’re looking to quit, call NDQuits at 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-7848669).

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.

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Halloween for everyone

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County

Tall Tales and Serial Shorts

Teal pumpkins can be purchased in stores in the holiday or décor section, can be painted, or can be printed and placed at your door or window. It’s still okay to have food items as well, just have two separate bowls (or ways) for the trick-or-treaters to get them, so there is no chance of cross-contamination.

In one of the groups I follow on Facebook, there was an adorable picture of a little girl in a costume with the biggest smile on her face. Her mom was giving her a toy that she had been asking for, and she was so excited. It helped alleviate the disappointment of the fact that she couldn’t have the candy that she had collected during her trick-or-treat adventures, as she was extremely allergic to most of them. Her parents had set up a “trade your candy for something fun” store.

It was a great alternative to eating the candy. A concept like this helps ensure that children who can’t have the candy (or even those who can, but the parents don’t want them to eat it all) have an opportunity to participate in the fun festivities of Halloween.

I was reminded by someone the other day that they were thankful that I had mentioned the Teal Pumpkin Project a couple of years ago. They thought it would be a good thing to have as a reminder that not all kids can have the candy that is given out. Teal is not a color most people associate with pumpkins. It’s usually orange. For a child with food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary needs, it’s a sign they can actually participate.

Holidays are tough for families with food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary needs. Halloween is the start of the “season” of allergic reactions and sleepless nights for my family and other families like us. Halloween is also a time when children feel left out because of the limitations that they have, whether it be dietary or mobility.

According to the Food Allergy Research and Education organization (FARE), there are 32 MILLION Americans living with a food allergy; anaphylactic food reaction diagnoses increased 377% between 2007 and 2016; and there is an emergency room visit every 3 minutes for an allergic reaction from food (https://www. foodallergy.org/, 2020). Numbers of allergens and reactions have gone up drastically in the last 25 years. There is research being done, and awareness is beginning to spread.

The Teal Pumpkin Project is an awareness campaign that helps those families with food allergies or other dietary needs participate in the Halloween season. FARE was inspired by the awareness campaign that was started in Tennessee by a mother with a child with food allergies through the Food Allergy Community of Easter Tennessee (FACET). FARE has developed the Teal Pumpkin Project to help bring awareness and inspire people to think of other ways to celebrate the tradition of trick-or-treating.

The premise behind the Teal Pumpkin Project is that those homes with non-food items for the trick-or-treaters place a teal pumpkin outside their home to let the families know that they have alternatives to food at that location. The allergy family then knows they are safe to trick-or-treat at that house and are able to participate in the holiday as everyone else is.

Giving out non-food items can also be beneficial to all children. I remember when I was young, and a few of the boys in my class came walking down the street each with a pillowcase FULL of candy..the whole thing. It was like they were carrying large sacks of potatoes. I couldn’t not believe how much they had gotten. I was wondering how they got away with it all, and they said that they hid their pillowcases in the yard of another friend and had smaller containers that they took to the houses so adults didn’t see how much they already had. Needless to say, they also were talking about how sick they were the next day. These boys would have been better off getting a few non-food items as well during their trick-or-treating endeavors.

Some items to consider for trick-ortreaters that can be purchased at lower cost in a pack but distributed individually: *stickers *bouncy balls *glow sticks *beaded necklaces *stamps *notebooks *pens *pencils *mini play-dough Whether you participate in trick-ortreating or not, please consider participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project.

Our family is not the only family with special dietary needs in our community, and let’s face it, kids don’t need a whole pillowcase full of candy every year… I’ve seen that happen. I also know one child who collected that much candy and ate half within 3 days. I’m not sure how they even survived that.

If you would like to know more about food allergies and the Teal Pumpkin Project, you can find more information on the FARE website (https://www. foodallergy.org/). If you would like to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project this year and would like to print a pumpkin, you can find a printable version at https://www.foodallergy.org/ resources/free-teal-pumpkin-project-resources. Feel free to contact the office if you have any questions or would like further information about food allergies or the Teal Pumpkin Project (256-2560 or katie.d.henry@ ndsu.edu).

My family has been so blessed to be part of a community that has taken us under their wing to ensure we are included in so many different ways.

Friends, family, and even strangers have made it possible for us to still do activities (like trick-or-treating) by making sure there are non-food items or treats that are safe for us and specifically seeking us out to help us be included. We are grateful, thankful, and humbled by the support we have received.

Consider being part of the Teal Pumpkin Project.

Source: Food Allergy Research and Education. “I Am So Much More Than My Food Allergies.” Food Allergy Research & Education, Oct. 2020, www. foodallergy.org/.

Munich Lanes in search of bowlers

Munich Lanes is hosting bowling leagues for men and women.. All are welcome to join, from any town. Men’s Night will be held Mondays or Wednesdays, single or team play is available. Women’s Night is Thursday nights.

For more information, call Bernie at 701-682-5540, Craig at 701-370-1284 or David at 701-370-5110. For information on the Women’s League, call Gail at 701-370-1829. Leagues start November 7 for men and started Oct. 20 for women.

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place to dig for pirate treasure or the best place to start digging a gold mine,” Maisey replied.

er said. If you don’t want to hear it,” Maisey said and started to turn in her seat.

“I would use a fire truck ladder to climb out of the hole. Did you use a fire truck ladder to rescue Joey?”

Howie asked.

“NO!” Howie said, “Tell me what Joey said happened.”

“By the time we found Joey, he had dug the hole too deep. He’d yelled up to us that he had an idea and that he would see us in a few days.”

By Lisa Whitt In the past, newspapers published novels in a serial format to reach a wider audience. Most readers couldn’t afford the cost of a novel, but they could afford a newspaper. The practice continues today but reached its height in Victorian England with novels like David Copperfield and Treasure Island. In that tradition, Tall Tales and Serial Shorts seeks to present installments of short stories.

This is a story about Maisey and the little boy named Howie, who she meets on a plane. Howie has a broken leg. Maisey begins to entertain Howie by telling a story about her little brother, Joey, who liked to dig holes.

Joey Part 2 “My dog, Mike, likes to dig holes in the backyard. I fell in one of his holes and broke my leg,” Howie said, still engrossed in his Tootsie Pop. “One time, Joey dug a hole so deep, we didn’t have a rope or ladder long enough to get him out,” Maisey told Howie.

“Oh, what did ya do? Did he die? How did he get out?” Howie asked.

“Well, Joey was very smart. He said he did some of his best thinking while digging a hole, so we never worried when Joey didn’t turn up for dinner.

We knew he was probably at the bottom of a hole thinking about solving some little boy problems like the best

“What idea? What did he do?” Howie said, bouncing up and down in the seat.

Howie’s Mom, Janie, looked over Howie’s head at Maisey and silently mouthed her thanks for keeping Howie entertained.

Maisey continued. “Well, we had no idea what Joey was planning to do.

Mom, Dad, and I patiently waited for Joey to walk through the back door like he always did, and he did three days later.”

“What did he do? What did he do?”

“Joey walked into the kitchen and said, ‘Hi, Mom, Dad, Maisey. I sure am thirsty.’ ” “He was covered in dirt. It was hard to tell that Joey was a little boy. He was so dirty. My dad picked Joey up while my mom gave him a glass of her best lemonade to revive him,” Maisey said.

“Yeah? Was he okay? What happened to him?” Howie bounced.

“You know what he did?” Maisey asked Howie, “He dug to another country. Do you know where his hole came out? He dug a hole all the way to China.”

“Really? No! How did he get home?

That’s not true! I learned all about the the world in school,” Howie said.

Maisey continued, “The way Joey told the story, he dug the hole for two more days. After that, he couldn’t go back.

No one could help him at the top of the hole. He was alone. He was cold, and he was hungry.”

“I bet he was scared, too,” Howie said in a whisper. “I get scared in the dark.”

Maisey scrunched down in her seat beside Howie. She made herself as small as possible and whispered to Howie, “Joey was scared of the dark until after he dug this hole.”

“He was? Go on! What happened to him? How did he get out?”

Maisey sat up, cleared her voice, and reached back into her memory again.

“And just when Joey was too scared, tired, and hungry to dig any further, his shovel poked through the dirt, and it gave way. He saw a small light through the hole. Then, Wham! The bottom fell out.”

“What? Was he hurt? Did he break his leg, too?” Howie bounced up in his seat and asked.

“No. Magic happened. Joey had fallen into a magical castle suspended in the clouds. The palace was the home of an evil magician named Chinn, who had imprisoned a beautiful princess named Nuwa.”

“No way! I don’t believe it. You are telling me a fairy tale like all the other grownups.”

“I DO NOT tell fairy tales, young man.

If you do not wish to hear any more.”

Again, Maisey turned toward her plane side window, and again, Howie begged her to go on.

“I can only tell you what my broth-

Max Mostad grows haunted house, seeks match donors Langdon’s Max Mostad is 10 years old and has already helped make major donations to Frost Fire Park.

“I raised $10,000 at my lemonade stand the first year and $16,000 last year with my haunted garage, and this year I’m hoping to get $20K,” Max said. “I dare anybody to match me.”

While the donations have grown, so has the event planning.

“This year we decided to go with the Langdon Activity Center - a larger venue - to incorporate all ages,” said Max’s mom, Brittanie Mostad. “Last year our feedback at our haunted garage was that there wasn’t really anything for little kids, so we’ve added in the family fun night piece. We will have the haunted house, just as scary - if not scarier - than last year; we will also have a not-so-spooky house for little kids.”

The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30 from 4-10 p.m. Family fun activities will run from 4-8 p.m., featuring Maxum’s Original Lemonade Stand, a cake walk, pizza, giant bouncy slides, face painting, a little kids (not so spooky) haunted house, and auction items.

These items will have a fee. There is also a Super Scary Haunted House from 4-10 p.m. Price of admission is a free-will offering.

Photos from last year’s haunted house event. Submitted by Brittanie Mostad.

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Education Munich students have corn maze adventure Munich students in grades K-3 traveled to Rolla to visit the corn maze at Mickelson Tiny Plants. While there, they navigated their way through the maze, listened to a story read by a scarecrow, played in the corn box, and pumpkin bowled! Each student also got a pumpkin to bring home with them.

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Baesler invites public participation, comment on English Academic Standards

BISMARCK, N.D. - State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler is inviting North Dakotans to take part in drafting new revisions of North Dakota’s English/Language Arts academic content standards. These standards describe the knowledge and skills that students should possess at certain points of their K-12 education.

North Dakota English/Language Arts content experts have been working to refresh the existing standards, which were written in 2017 and have a draft available for public comment.

North Dakotans have two primary avenues to review and comment on the new draft standards: The Department of Public Instruction’s website has a comment form.

As part of the standards-writing process, Baesler is forming a statewide committee of North Dakota community leaders; business, industry and labor representatives; and interested citizens. This panel will review the drafts of the standards and give their opinions to the writing committee. Individuals who would like to serve on the standards review committee can apply online. Applications are due on Monday, Oct. 24.

Outstanding Langdon Area High School choir students attend NDSU Choral Festival Outstanding Langdon Area High School choir students attended the North Dakota State University choral festival on Oct. 3. Pictured left to right are Sebastian Hibschman, Breana Wagner, Shanna Gette, Madilyn Crump, Adam Hart, Gage Goodman, Brenna Schuler, Catelyn Goodman, and Claire Chaput.

“We welcome and encourage public participation in the writing of these standards,” Baesler said. “These standards will benefit from having many pairs of eyes to look them over.”

The Department of Public Instruction’s website has a listing of academic standards, from computer science and cybersecurity to English/Language Arts, mathematics, social studies and theatre arts, and a list of the English/Language Arts writing committee members, who are North Dakota educators from across the state.

The standards writing committee will review comments from the public and the citizens’ review committee and consider any suggested changes.

Information about the English/Language Arts standards development process and the minutes for the writing committee’s meetings are posted in the English/Language Arts section of the website’s education standards list.

FALL

SPORTS

Eagles move on to 9-man playoffs second round with 42-8 over NR-S

By Jake Kulland A windy, chilly day was in store for a nice crowd of fans when the North Border Eagles hosted the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets in the first round of the 2022 Class B 9-man football playoffs in Pembina on Oct. 15. The Eagles took advantage of some early Rockets turnovers to grab an early lead and go on to win the game handily, 42-8. With the win, the Eagles pushed their record to 6-3 and will move on to play in the second round at unbeaten North Prairie in Rolla on Oct. 22; kickoff is at 2:00 p.m.

quarter. TJ would also cap the day's scoring with a two-yard run in the fourth.

Brown ran for 116 yards on the day on 16 carries, while TJ Cosley also ran 16 times for 71 more and also passed for 126 total yards. Ohman was the leading receiver with two catches for 73 yards.

NORTH BORDER 42, NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 8

NB --Carson Brown 5 run (Run failed) NB --TJ Cosley 29 run (Pass failed) NB --Ayden Stainbrook 4 INT return (Brown run) NB --Grayson Ohman 28 pass from TJ Cosley (Grant Cosley from TJ Cosley) NRS --Easton Simon 1 run (Run failed) NRS --Safety NB --G. Cosley 7 pass from TJ Cosley (Pass failed) NB --TJ Cosley 2 run (Ohman pass from Brown)

Rushing -- NB: Carson Brown 16-111, TJ Cosley 16-71; NRS: Bennet Meier 9/23, Bradyn Collier 9-11, Easton Simon 3-8, Trevor Waldo 1-2 Passing -- NB: TJ Cosley 7-14-126-0 2 TDs; NRS: Simon 7-21-119-4 Receiving -- NB: Grant Cosley 3-28, Grayson Ohman 2-73, Markus Halldorson 1-22, Ayden Stainbrook 1-18; NRS: Kage Walford 3-45, Collier 1-28, Alex Weisenberger 1-27, Meier 1-23, Waldo 1-10 Aiden Stainbrook had a great over the shoulder catch for a first down in the Eagles win against the NRS Rockets. Photo by Larry Stokke.

In their game with NR-S, the Eagles forced a couple of early turnovers to set up two early scores. Carson Brown punched in the first score on a five-yard run, which was followed by a 29-yard dash by TJ Cosley to make North Border 12, NR-S 0 after the first quarter. Eagles senior Ayden Stainbrook had a great day punting the football, constantly putting the Rockets in poor field position. This also helped the next North Border TD; the Rockets were forced to pass with their backs to the goal line, and Stainbrook intercepted it and ran into the end zone. Brown ran in the 2-point conversion to make the score 20-0. Defense was the word of the day for the Eagles. They held the Rockets to just one touchdown all day, led by Ethan Stegman, who had several tackles from his defensive end spot. The ball hawking Eagles had four interceptions on the afternoon.

TJ Cosley would finish the half with a 28-yard TD pass to Grayson Ohman just before halftime and another scoring toss to Grant Cosley in the third

Grant Cosley gets past the Rockets’ defender and scores a touchdown in the Eagles’ win over the New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets on Oct 15. Photo by Larry Stokke.

TJ Cosley makes a great diving leg tackle stopping the Rockets running back from a first down. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Grayson Ohmann adds 6 points to the Eagles scoreboard. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lady Cards run off four straight wins to stay unbeaten in Region 4

By Jake Kulland After completing their in-season tournament schedule for the year, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals got down to business with a busy week of matches by sweeping Harvey-Wells County in Edmore on Oct. 13, winning 3-0 over Park River-Fordville-Lankin on senior night on Oct. 17, then beating a very good New Rockford-Sheyenne team on the road in convincing fashion 3-0 on Oct. 18. With the wins, the Lady Cards are now 29-7 overall on the season and a perfect 8-0 in Region 4 matches. The Cardinals have three matches left on their regular season schedule, all on the road at: Grafton on Oct. 25, Northern Cass on Oct. 27, and North Star on Oct. 31. Langdon-Edmore-Munich seniors Halle Jabs and Taryn Amble were both recognized before the match with the Aggies for senior night, along with their parents. Here is a recap of the Cards last three matches: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 3, Harvey-Wells County 0 This match would be the Lady Cards annual match at the Edmore gym, as it also was a little closer for the Hornets to travel to and from. Lang-

PARK RIVER-FL 13-20-10 Kills -- LEM: Cora Badding 20, Jaya Henderson 7, Halle Jabs 5, McKenna Schneider 2, Jalynn Swanson 1, Meredith Romfo 1; PRFL: Ella Johnson 6, Laren Bell 6, Dani Thompson 1 Assists -- LEM: Swanson 28, Badding 1, Jabs 1; PRFL: Madi Bernhoft 7 Aces -- LEM: Swanson 6, Henderson 4, Badding 4, Taryn Amble 3, Jabs 3, Schneider 2; PRFL: Thompson 3, Bernhoft 1 Digs -- LEM: Henderson 14, Amble 12, Jabs 8, Schneider 6, Badding 6, Swanson 1

don-Edmore-Munich would leave not doubt in this match; they went on an 18-4 run to close out set one, jumped out to a 14-4 second set lead and won by 16, then scored the first nine points in set three on their way to a sweep.

Cards junior Cora Badding had 21 kills on just three hitting errors on the night, while Jaya Henderson had a double-double with 11 kills and 13 digs. Jalynn Swanson had 31 assists for the Cardinals; Badding and Henderson each had five of the team's 17 service aces.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 2525-25, HARVEY-WELLS COUNTY, 9-9-8 Kills -- LEM: Cora Badding 21, Jaya Henderson 11, Halle Jabs 4, Jalynn Swanson 4, Meredith Romfo 2 Assists -- LEM: Swanson 31, Jabs 1, Henderson 1 Aces -- LEM: Badding 5, Henderson 5, Jabs 2, McKenna Schneider 2, Taryn Amble 2, Swanson 1 Digs -- LEM: Henderson 13, Schneider 9, Jabs 7, Romfo 6, Badding 5,

Halle Jabs with one of her 5 kills against North Prairie. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Amble 4, Swanson 4

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 3, New Rockford-Sheyenne 0 When the Cardinals traveled to play the Rockets, it wasn't a surprise that Langdon-Edmore-Munich won. It was a big surprise at how easy a time they had doing it. NR-S was in second place behind the Cards in the Region 4 standings and were unbeaten as well in the region going into the match. The Cards played one of their best matches of the season, winning

in a sweep with set scores of 25-16, 25-15 and 25-11.

Cora Badding, again, led the way in kills with 18, while Jalynn Swanson had 24 assists. The Lady Cards had 20 kills against the Rockets with Halle Jabs having a team high of seven.

Badding had 15 digs to lead the team; Taryn Amble had 10.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 2525-25, NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 1615-11 Kills -- LEM: Cora Badding 18, Jaya Henderson 4, Meredith Romfo 3, Jalynn Swanson 2, McKenna Schneider 2, Halle Jabs 1 Assists -- LEM: Swanson 24, Henderson 1, Badding 1 Aces -- LEM: Jabs 7, Henderson 4, Swanson 4, Badding 2, Schneider 2, Taryn Amble 1 Digs -- LEM: Badding 15, Amble 10, Henderson 9, Jabs 9, Swanson 7, Schnedier 4

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 3, Park River-Fordville-Lankin 0 A great crowd was on hand for the Lady Cards last home match of the season for senior night versus PRFL. The Cardinals had a fairly easy time of it in set one, winning 25-13, but the Aggies gave Langdon-Edmore-Munich trouble with their overall height in set two. They fought through it to win 2520 and then walked through the third set winning 25-10.

The highlight of this match was the serving for the Lady Cards; they had 22 service aces for the match led by Jalynn Swanson with six and Cora Badding and Jaya Henderson with four each. Badding led the team in kills with 20. Swanson had 28 assists and Henderson, a team high 14 digs.

Halle Jabs and Taryn Amble played great in their last home matches of their careers. Jabs had five kills, three aces and eight digs; Amble had three aces and 12 digs.

Buddy Nite at the VB game Oct 11. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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The Lady Cards took home 3rd place in the 38th Annual Langdon Area Invitational Tourney.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Henry delivers game ball at Bison game

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland

Playoff football hits high gear; Cardinals get into the postseason, four area teams in the 9-man second round This is one of the best times of the year in high school sports with the football playoffs rolling, and how cool is it to see five teams in our area that are either just beginning or still alive in the postseason? Langdon-Edmore-Munich had to win their last game of the regular season to make The Dance, and they did it in impressive fashion beating Carrington 42-0.

The Cards now will go on to the first round of the Class B 11-man playoffs on Oct. 22. They have a tough opponent in the Kindred Vikings, who are the number one team in the state in that division. Langdon-Edmore-Munich knows the task ahead of them but are looking forward to the challenge. They are as healthy as they are going to get and are playing very well, winning their last three games. It’s been quite the playoff rivalry the last several years with the Cardinals and

the Vikings, including a thriller in Kindred last season, so we will wish the Cards the best.

In 9-man football, North Border and North Star each won first round games last Saturday, and Cavalier and North Prairie got first round byes.

They are all four in the second round and playing each other - the Eagles at the Cougars and the Bearcats at the Tornadoes, both on the afternoon of Oct. 22. North Border looked very good in their opening round home win over New Rockford-Sheyenne. They will also have a big test at North Prairie, as the Cougars are unbeaten on the season and won over the Eagles midway through the regular season.

We just wish all our area teams the best of luck, as they all look to move on to the playoff quarterfinals.

Cardinals boys take fourth place at East Region Cross Country Meet; Cards Christianson takes third overall The East Region Cross Country Meet was held in Cooperstown on Oct. 15.

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals finished the best they have in some 20 years, finishing fourth place behind Kindred, Hillsboro-Central Valley and Rugby with a team score of 224. Cards senior Mason Christianson took third place individually running a time of 17:01.80. Mason made the All-East Region team along with Cardinals sophomore Brock Freer, who came in 19th with a time of 18:33.30. Pembina County North had two runners make All-East Region on the girls side with Eva Robinson,

14th, timed at 20:47.40 and Emerson Helgoe with a run of 20:54.70.

Congrats to all our area runners on a great meet, and we wish them best of luck at the State B Meet in Jamestown on Oct. 21.

Girls volleyball heads into the last week of its regular season The home stretch of the North Dakota girls volleyball season is nearing.

Both Langdon-Edmore-Munich and North Border have three matches left on their regular season schedules, and both will conclude on Oct. 31.

The Lady Cards are close to another regular season Region 4 title; they are unbeaten in conference play with one league match left at North Star on Halloween. Meanwhile, the Eagles are trying to make the top five of the Region 2 standings and get a bye into the Region 2 Tournament. It looks like that will happen if they win with a home match versus Drayton-Valley-Edinburg on Oct. 25 then a road match at Larimore on Oct. 31. We wish both team good luck in the dates on their schedules. Region tournaments begin statewide on Nov. 7.

“See ya!” next week!

By Jake Kulland

May-Port-C-G 3, North Border 0 The Eagles ladies had their hands full with one of the top teams in Region 2 in the Patriots. MPCG is unbeaten so far in Region 2 matches, and they showed why, beating North Border in three straight sets, 25-15 & 25-11 then a closer third set 25-19. Keira Moore had nine kills to lead the Eagles, while Jenna Fraser had 17 assists. Kierra Helland led the team with 25 digs followed by Addi Brown with 17.

MAY-PORT-C-G 25-25-25, NORTH BORDER 15-11-19 Kills -- NB: Keira Moore 9, Megan Misson 4, Addi Brown 2 Assists -- NB: Jenna Fraser 17 Aces -- NB: Misson 1 Digs -- NB: Kierra Helland 25, Brown

17, Moore 11 North Border 3, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 0 Things went much better for the Eagles when they played at DVE. They, for the most part, dominated from the start, winning with set scores of 2513, 25-12 and 25-12. Keira Moore had the big night for North Border with seven kills, seven aces and 12 digs. Jenna Fraser had 18 assists and 10 digs for the Eagles, while Addi Brown had six kills and six digs. Megan Misson and Taelyn Dunnigan also

Carl Henry, a fifth grader at Langdon Area Elementary, got to deliver the game ball at the Fargodome for the NDSU vs. SDSU football game on Saturday, Oct. 15. He was chosen because he is a Jr. Bison Club member. Savannah, an NDSU sports management major, brought Carl and his parents down to field level, and Carl got to stand on the sidelines and hold the ball while watching the Bison warm up.

NDSU Athletic Director Matt Larsen came over, gave him knuckles, and said a few words to him thanking him for doing the important job of getting the ball on the field. Carl then got to meet NDSU mascot Thundar, and they hung out on the sidelines until it was time to run out to the center of the field to hand the game ball to the referee. Once they got back to the sidelines, the Henrys got to stand on the sidelines until the kickoff.

Last nice weekend to get a round of golf in The weatherman has been kind to us for the upcoming weekend with temperatures near 60 degrees (Above zero). So, it looks like this is your last opportunity to get out for a round or two at the courses in Langdon and Walhalla. We were told the pins are still in at both locations.

Eagles get key Region 2 wins over DVE & PRFL, lose to MPCG The North Border Eagles volleyball team continued a stretch of Region 2 conference matches the past week.

North Border lost at May-Port-C-G 3-0 on Oct. 11, beat Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 3-0 on Oct. 13, then swept Park River-Fordville-Lankin on senior night for the Eagles on Oct. 18. Their record now stands at 1`5-11. Senior players Addi Brown, Kierra Helland and Avery Mostad were honored before the match along with their parents. North Border has three matches left on their regular season schedule: at St. John on Oct. 24, at home versus DVE on Oct. 27, and at Larimore on Oct. 31.

They are trying to get into the top 5 of the Region 2 standings, which would give them a bye for the first round of the regional tournament. Here is a recap of their last couple of regular season matches:

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each had six kills in a balanced Eagles scoring attack.

NORTH BORDER 25-25-25, DRAYTON-V-E 13-12-12 Kills -- NB: Keira Moore 7, Megan Misson 6, Addi Brown 6, Taelyn Dunnigan 6, Payton Reis 1 Assists -- NB: Jenna Fraser 18 Aces -- NB: Moore 7, Fraser 2, Kierra Helland 2, Misson 2, Reis 2, Brown 1 Digs -- NB: Moore 12, Fraser 10, Helland 9, Brown 6

Carl Henry pictured with NDSU mascot, Thundar.

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Sports

Cardinals smash Carrington 42-0 for third win in a row and playoff berth

Will play at #1 Kindred Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m. in Class B 11-man opening round; Game on 95.7 My FM

By Jake Kulland In a battle of the Cardinals that would decide a spot in the Class B 11-man playoffs, Langdon-Edmore-Munich hosted Carrington on Oct. 15. The Cards got it done, going away with a 42-0 win and earning their first shutout of the season. The Cardinals are now 6-3 on the season and will enter the postseason as the fourth seed out of Region 2. They will play at Kindred, the number one team in the state, at 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 22. The game with Carrington was also senior night for Langdon-Edmore-Munich. Jack Romfo, Gage Goodman, Markus Kingzett, Alex Gellner, Ethan Okeson and Carter Tetrault were all honored before the game with their parents.

Cody Amble wraps up the Carrington Cardinal for a loss of downs. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jack Romfo runs in for one of his 2 TDs against the Carrington Cardinals in the last home game.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

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competes at regionals

Congratulations to Pembina County North’s Eva Robinson and Langdon-Edmore-Munich’s Brock Freer and Mason Christianson for being named All Region Athletes.

The Cardinals opened the scoring on a 16-yard touchdown run by Mason Romfo, who also caught a pass from Gage Goodman for a 2-point conversion to make the score 8-0. Mason Romfo recovered a Carrington fumble on their next drive. That set up a Jack Romfo 1-yard run which was followed by a reverse pass from Nick Kingzett to Goodman to make things 16-0.

Carrington would turn the ball over six times on the night. Jack Romfo came up with a fumble recovery and would later score again from two yards out.

A long, 61-yard bomb from Goodman to Kingzett coupled with a Goodman two-point run brought the score to 30-0 at the half.

The Cardinals weren't done. They got into the end zone twice in the third quarter with Mason Romfo making a reception from Goodman, then Jack Romfo scored his third TD of the evening. Nick Kingzett and Eli Johnson also had interceptions for the Cards defensively.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich held Carrington to just 84 yards of offense for the game.

Markus Kingzett runs in for a TD in the Cards 42 -0 Win over Carrington Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Mason Christianson finished 3rd and Brock Freer took home 19th at Regional XC Oct. 15.

Photo by Sarah Christianson.

Goodman would throw for 160 yards on nine completions for the Cardinals.

Mason Romfo would add 96 yards rushing on 74 receiving. Markus Kingzett caught three balls for 75 yards.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 42, CARRINGTON 8 C -- 0 0 0 0 -- 0 LEM -- 16 14 12 0 -- 42 LEM --Mason Romfo 16 run (M. Romfo from Gage Goodman) LEM --Jack Romfo 1 run (Goodman pass from Nick Kingzett) LEM --J. Romfo 2 run (Pass failed) LEM --Markus Kingzett 61 pass from Goodman (Goodman run) LEM --M. Romfo 34 pass from Goodman (Run failed) LEM --J. Romfo 4 run (Pass failed) Rushing -- LEM: Mason Romfo 1396, Gage Goodman 8-42, Jack Romfo 5-19, Markus Kingzett 4-27, Jax Johnson 3-3, Nick Kingzett 2-13, Miles Fincher 2-4; C: Hudson Topp 6-23, Josh Bickett 5-12, Logan Weninger 5-1, Kael Kovar 4-24 Passing -- LEM: Goodman 9-15-1601 2 TDs, Johnson 1-1-(-5)-0; Bickett 3-11-24-2 Receiving -- LEM: M. Romfo 4-74, M. Kingzett 3-75, N. Kingzett 2-11, Fincher 1-(-5); C: Topp 2-8, Kovar 1-16

Boy’s Team Results: First Place: Kindred Second Place: Hillsboro/Central Valley Third Place: Rugby Fourth Place: Langdon Area/Edmore/ Munich Fifth Place: Surrey There were 29 teams that competed.

Boy’s Individual Results: 3rd Place: Mason Christianson; 17:01 19th Place: Brock Freer; 18:13 33rd Place: Rudy Moser; 18:55 75th Place: Kartheek Chapara; 19:56 93rd Place: Noah Foster; 20:36 166th Place: Edward Freer; 22:47 There were 232 runners.

Girl’s Team Results: First Place: Rugby Second Place: KIndred Third Place: Hillsboro/Central Valley Fourth Place: May-Port CG Fifth Place: Grafton Langdon took 17th. There were 29 teams Girl’s Individual Results: 50th Place: Jane Sillers; 22.26 97th Place: Kate Sillers; 23.47 113th Place: Chloe Foster; 24.48 134th Place: Madilyn Crump; 25:25 There were 219 runners.

Cross Country Regional recap

By Coach Kiara Bassingthwaite I am very proud of all my runners after Regionals. The girls showed up and we saw some of the best times that we have all season. Having PRs at Regionals and State is exactly what we train for; I am so proud and happy that the hard work has paid off. The boys also had many PRs and absolutely showed up as a team. Taking 4th place isn’t easy and it is definitely not easy when you only have six runners and can only count your top 5 scores. We are one of the smaller teams in the region and it is a major accomplishment to take 4th place.

We were missing a runner who placed in our top five this weekend as well; junior Kadyn Hein has been recovering from a stress-fracture and is hopefully going to be ready to complete at state. Hein, along with Rudy Moser, have been huge assets to our team since they joined later in the season.

Mason Christianson is our lone senior this year. Christianson has had the goal to have a sub-17 5k this year.

Being one second over that goal at regionals is very impressive and has given Christianson the fuel to work harder this week at practice. We are hoping to see that sub-17 this weekend at State.

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Capitol Insight

By Rep. Chuck Damschen

Hoople to host

Tater Town Days

Hoople is well known in the area as “Tater Town, USA”, and now the town is using that claim to fame as a jumping off point for its first-ever Tater Town Days, which will be held Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22.

If you’re planning to head to Hoople to get your fill of French fries and fun, check out this schedule below to help you plan: Friday, October 21 5:30 - 7 00 p.m. - Ribfest Competition, Beer Gardens, Cocoa/Cider (across from the Hoople Firehall, free-will donation appreciated) 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hurtt’s Haunted Barn (13979 County Road 1A, free-will donation appreciated) 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Live music by Slamabama at the Hoople Firehall, $10 per ticket. Fire pits, food trucks, beer gardens, and cocoa/cider (across from the Hoople Firehall.)

Saturday, October 22 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Tater Tots Fun Run and Tater Town 5K to follow (Duffy’s) 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Tater Town Parade (Line up floats across from Hoople Firehall) 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Games (across from the Hoople Firehall) 11:00 a.m. - Noon - French Fry Feed (Hoople Firehall, free-will donation appreciated) 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Fire pits, food trucks, beer gardens, hay rides, cocoa/ cider (Hay rides start at Hoople Grocery)

The Water Topics Overview Committee met in Minot on September 20, 2022, following the committe tour on September 19th of Minot and Burlington flood control projects. I was unable to attend this meeting, but those in attendance heard reports from various state water managers.

I like to serve on committees that deal with water. My affiliation with “politics” began with serving as director of the Landowner’s Association of ND (LAND) a property owner’s rights advocate group. We met with legislators and lobbyists, with folks who agreed with and disagreed with us. Our efforts saw some significant legislation passed in our state, accomplishments that benefit all!

It was quite obvious after being elected to the legislature, that experience WITH legislators was not the same

NDHP troopers attempted to utilize spike strips near the Reynolds and Buxton to stop the pursuit, but the utilization of the spike strips was not effective due to the vehicle turning south onto Traill County Road 26. The vehicle then went eastbound on 13th St. NE then again south onto 162nd Ave. NE. The vehicle then crossed the interstate via an overhead bridge and went southbound onto Traill County Road 81.

The driver, identified as Jesse Sald-

viar, a 45-year-old male from Fargo, eventually stopped just north of the Hillsboro beet plant. The driver was arrested for the following charges without incident: 1. Driving under the influence – B misdemeanor 2. Driving under suspension 2nd offense – A Misdemeanor 3. Fleeing a peace officer 4th or subsequent offense – C Felony 4. Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, Schedule 1-3 2nd offense – C Felony The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Other agencies involved were the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, and Traill County Sheriff’s Office. The case is still under investigation by the NDHP.

With the election moving closer, I will offer my thoughts on the measures.

I’m not telling you how to vote, just telling you how I plan to vote and why.

TERM LIMITS: I have voiced my opposition to term limits in ND. We already have a quite effective system - if the person holding office is not fulfilling their duties, vote for someone else. Term limits would also automatically eliminate good leaders from continuing to serve in areas where we unquestionably need their knowledge and expertise.

Freshman legislators in ND experience a steep learning curve - such as understanding the entire Human Services Dept. - or making sense of the public school funding formula. If this bill passes, there will be a lot of confused state lawmakers down the road and would give an unfair advan-

tage to lobbyists and out-of-state entities who may have less than noble intentions regarding ND state law.

This out-of-state plan for a “better” AND would look pretty sad. I certainly hope it is defeated.

LEGALIZATION OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA (cannabis): It’s easy to see the negative effects of this action in some states. The first measure approving medical marijuana in ND was a bill that allowed anyone to use marijuana for any purpose!

As it passed, a 6 yr. old could have obtained marijuana with no mention of parental consent! The practice and history of the marijuana industry is - pass a law with a misleading title (like ND’s “Compassionate Care Act”), and under the guise of medical marijuana, open it up to everyone!

The negative effects of marijuana are numerous, encompassing health, society, schools, law enforcement and families - including existing research proving extreme violence resulting from prolonged use of marijuana. I commend the people of ND for already having voted down 3 or 4 measures to legalize recreational marijuana and the legislature has resisted many attempts to decriminalize “pot”.

I certainly hope this measure gets voted down again!

Safe harvest and happy fallswork to all of you and God bless!

Rep. Chuck Damschen 701-868-3281

Legislative Report | Rep. David Monson | October 14, 2022

Pursuit on Highway 2 near Emerado On Monday, Oct. 17 at around 2:15 p.m. a North Dakota High Patrol (NDHP) trooper attempted to stop a Ford Mustang for speeding at a speed of 85 mph in a 70-mph zone. The driver of the vehicle fled from the trooper traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 2 traveling at speeds over 120 mph.

During the pursuit the fleeing Ford Mustang traveled southbound on Grand Forks County Road 3 to Eagle Avenue.

experience as BEING a legislator. It disappoints me to hear constituents imply that the government is “them against us”. Legislators I know realize we are elected to office BY the people to SERVE the people! In ND, the legislature is part of “we the people”! We manage the business of the state FOR the citizens of the state the ONLY people we are responsible to do anything for! It is always beneficial to approach anyone, even legislators with a positive attitude - knowing that for the most part, they are happy to have an opportunity to help, listen and work with fellow citizens. This makes for a smooth working relationship and greatly increases the likelihood of passing good legislation!

With the recent snow and poor harvest weather I finally got a chance to write a legislative report. I started reports several times since late July, only to realize that with my farm work going hot and heavy, I never had time to really finish them before the information in them was outdated and not that relevant anymore.

The latest news is going to be first in this report, and it is quite exciting. This is about the State Water Commission, the Department of Water Resources, and the city of Neche getting a nice boost in their flood protection efforts.

One of several important projects approved on October 13 was $355,106 for engineering and design efforts for the Neche Flood Protection System.

The city of Neche’s current flood con-

trol system consists of an outdated and undersized levee, an aging pump station and other project elements that need significant improvements to limit damages from overland floodwaters and the Pembina River. The purpose of the project is to complete a Federal Emergency Management Agency accredited levee system under the National Flood Insurance Program that will protect residents, increase public safety and reduce frequent flood preparation demands on emergency services. When completed, this project will also reduce the need for flood insurance requirements for Neche residents.

The State Water Commission budget comes through my committee (Education and Environment section of House Appropriations) during the regular legislative sessions. They are working on modifications to their costshare policy. I hope to have a hand in shaping some of that policy more in the next legislative session in December and then in January -April of 2023.

More events that occurred on October 13 were active shooter reports at several schools in ND. Thankfully, they were hoaxes and not the real event.

This just goes to show ND is not immune to such things happening. It

is encouraging that our law enforcement personnel and school officials responded quickly and appropriately.

My hat goes off to all the people who responded so well. We will be working on making our schools and communities safer in the next legislative session.

Grand Sky, a project at the Grand Forks Airforce Base, held a grand opening on October 3 in conjunction with the UAS expo on October 4-5 in Grand Forks. I was busy harvesting those days so couldn’t make it to those events, although I was able to attend the UAS expo last year. I’m a big supporter of the unmanned aerial vehicle industry (drones) here in ND. We have provided a lot of funding in recent years, mainly through the Commerce Department and Higher Education budgets, but some in the Agriculture Department budget to promote drone research and application in many fields. This is a huge industry in ND, and we are a leader in the nation and world in the UAS industry. The dollars we have provided have created many new jobs and has returned huge dividends to the state and our region.

The best way to give me feedback or ideas you may have is by sending me an email to: dmonson@nd.gov or call me at 701-496-3394.

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From the Pastor's Desk: A word of advice

by Pastor Don Barsness

In the grand scheme of things, I don't think it matters too much. Please allow me to explain. I believe there are things that are important and advice that deserves regard. It's just that promotional ink pens are not on my "list."

Did you note the word "regard"? I believe there is advice that deserves regard. There is guidance and there are recommendations that deserve to be stared at. More than just being acknowledged or noticed in passing, some advice is worthy of a long look.

I recently received a package of promotional material. It was peddling a sample ink pen bearing the name and address of the church I pastor. A slip of paper fell to the floor while I was sorting through the contents. It read, "A Word of Advice."

The advice? This one-time special promotional discount WOULD NOT be offered again! While the pens are nice enough, I haven't placed an order. For all intents and purposes, I've refused the offer and disregarded the advice.

I believe the life and teachings of Jesus deserve a dedicated gaze. Reading in John, chapter 6, we find Jesus' teaching that He is "the bread of life" (John 6:35). While crowds were drawn to the miraculous meals of bread and fish that fed thousands, Jesus offers Himself as "the bread of God... who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world" (John 6:34). The bread and fish meal that fed the multitudes was a meager shadow of the One who gives spiritual and eternal life. Where Jesus is our focus, our "long look" reveals the spiritual implications of His life example and memorable teachings. Those discoveries position us to make an informed de-

cision about Him. That decision will fall into one of only two categories - I believe that Jesus is who He said He is and He accomplished what He claimed to achieve in His life, death, and resurrection OR I don't believe it.

True belief impacts the believer. Some will talk of faith.

The life of Christian faith embraces all of Jesus' life and teaching. Still, with all the promise of choosing to believe, even the well-informed may opt out.

The closing verses of John 6 offer a dramatic example. Many who had been following Jesus were deciding to opt out - "many... no longer walked with Him" (verse 66).

Jesus asks the Twelve if they wanted to join the deserters. It's there that Peter answers for the group, "Master, to whom would we go? You have the words of real life, eternal life. We've already committed ourselves, confident that you are the Holy One of God" (verses 68 and 69).

To walk away is to have, first of all, looked away. Instead, I would encourage a "long look" at Jesus - a look of sincere inquiry; a look that gives birth to a considerable, if imperfect, faith; a look that nurtures the spiritual life that Jesus promises (John 10:10).

The Apostle Peter nailed it - we have believed and have come to know Jesus. Where else would we go to find eternal life?

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Eugene Martin Ames

A graveside service was held at Alsen Cemetery for Eugene Martin Ames, who was born to Martin and Elsie (Westphal) Ames on September 9, 1929, at the family home in rural Munich, N.D. Many people knew him as Sonny or Gene. When Gene was around 10 years old, the family moved to the “Forest Grove” farm. Gene helped with the move by herding the pigs to the farm. Gene attended the Huron Country School. A sister, Carol, was added to complete the family.

Happy growing up memories included getting together with the Scott and Buntjer cousins because there was always lots of activities and going to Bible Camp at Red Willow Lake.

In the winter of 49-50, the family bought an Air Stream RV and were gone for three months to the Western states, California and Oregon. Gene remembered visiting many cousins and making new friends. Gene and Hank Goertzen spent two winters in Joliet, Ill., and worked house construction with the Biava relatives.

Gene settled down and was united in marriage to Mary Lou Klein in 1957.

They had three sons: Corey, Casey and Marty. Mary Lou died in 1969 of Hodgkin’s disease. Gene later married Evelyn Klein, and she passed in 2014. Later that year, Gene moved into the Good Samaritan Home in Devils Lake.

Gene is survived by his sons: Corey (Gail) Ames of Devils Lake, Casey (Gloria) Ames and Marty (Suzy) Ames - all of Moore, Okla.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and his sister, Carol Kinnischtzke of Glen Ullin, N.D. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Lou, wife Evelyn and brother-in-law Karyl “Butch” Kinnischtzke.

Deloris Mirehouse

A memorial service will take place at Mahn Family Funeral Home-Mahler Chapel in Pine Island, Minn., on Monday, October 24 at 11: 00 a.m. for Deloris Mirehouse, 87, who passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island.

Deloris Fay Blake was born on April

21, 1935, at her family farm in Wales, N.D., the daughter of Perlie and Marguerite (Ellis) Blake. She attended country school in Minto Township and Wales, N.D. On October 6, 1952, Deloris was united in marriage to Wesley Mirehouse at Wales, N.D. They spent several years living in Sarles, N.D., before moving back to her family farm.

She and Wes farmed with her parents until their passing and continued to farm until 1990. They remained living on the farm and spent winters at Orange Grove RV Park near Edinburg, TX. They were also very active members of the North Dakota Flying Farmers group with Deloris serving as queen for a year. They had friends wherever they went. They loved to dance, travel, golf and fly, as Wes was a private pilot. Wes passed away in 2000 after which Deloris moved to Langdon, N.D., for several years. She then lived in Grand Forks for three years before moving with her daughter and husband to Pine Island, Minn., to be closer to family and medical care.

Deloris is survived by daughter Elaine (Glen) Hoffarth of Pine Island, Minn.; son Allan (Joni) Mirehouse of Onalaska; grandchildren: Jeremy Hoffarth, Randy (Kari) Hoffarth, Erick (Tricia) Hoffarth, Lindsey (Richard) Owen, Kyle (Ashley) Mirehouse, and Kelsey (Justin) Maslana; and great-grandchildren: Kara (Hunter) Callahan, Thomas Hoffarth, Adam Hoffarth, Isabel Hoffarth, Ellie Hoffarth, Miley Hoffarth, Jake Hoffarth, Hallie Hoffarth, Harrison Hoffarth, Kylee Owen, Zach Owen, Wes Owen, and Paige Owen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and infant sister.

Online condolences are welcome and may be shared at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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went south custom harvesting with LeRoy Schanz Harvesting to be an assistant cook/laundry attendant alongside her future sister-in-law, Darla (Schanz) Matt. This allowed Virginia to spend time alongside her high school sweetheart doing what he loved, harvesting. Upon returning, she finished her second year of nursing school at Lake Region Junior College in Devils Lake, obtaining her LPN. Her first nursing job was at CCMH as her true passion was caring for others. When she was not working her long shifts at the hospital, she was assisting on the farm raising cattle and running combine during harvest.

After their sons, Darrick and Bryan, were born, they decided to move from Langdon to the Schanz farmstead.

Virginia wanted to excel as a nurse and at one point was juggling working full-time, attending RN classes in Devils Lake, being a mother to 3 children, and being a farmer’s wife.

Virginia loved supporting Rick on the farm and thoroughly enjoyed preparing meals for the crews in the fall, as harvest was demanding everyone’s participation. During her last year of nursing school, occasionally Kristina even got to attend classes with her.

In her nearly 40 years of working at CCMH, not only was she a full-time charge nurse but also assisted with the cardiac rehab program and went on numerous ambulance transfers.

She also worked for a short time at Maple Manor Care Center and Wedgewood Manor. Virginia touched many lives throughout her career as a nurse and was a strong advocate for her patients and their families. Shortly after leaving CCMH, Virginia was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and had to end the career that she devoted much of her life to. As Virginia’s disease progressed over the last three years, her husband, Rick, became her primary caretaker until she moved to memory care in Fargo in August of 2022.

Kieran Sullivan; and brothers: Frank (Sharon) Kalis and Albert Kalis, all of Walhalla. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Rose, and brothers John and Leo Kalis.

Online guestbook and obituary at www.askewfuneralhome.com

Timothy Sullivan

Mass of Christian Burial was held October 20, 2022, for Timothy Sullivan, 82, of Langdon, N.D., who passed away October 14, 2022, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon. Burial was at St. Edward’s Cemetery, Nekoma, N.D. Tim was born January 16, 1940, in Langdon, N.D., to Roy and Mae (Nelson) Sullivan. He grew up on the farm, helping his parents and siblings with the crops and raising cattle. He thoroughly enjoyed working on the farm and also had various mowing jobs in Langdon. He moved to Langdon in 1979 from the farm and continued mowing as well as fixing things and doing odd jobs for many people.

Tim was a member of St. Alphonsus Church and was very involved in the Knights of Columbus. He put up signs, sold tickets, attended fish fries, and helped the KCs in any way he could.

Surviving Tim are his siblings: Peter of Grand Forks, N.D., and Debbie (David) Zeis of Langdon and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Gene, Kaye, and Dennis.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

The other highlight of Virginia’s life was her grandchildren. Although she dedicated a lot of time to the hospital, she always took time for her grandchildren and other family members.

Virginia Schanz

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon, N.D., with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Brooks Funeral Home for Virginia Schanz, 67, of Langdon, N.D., who passed away October 17, 2022, in Fargo, N.D., at her daughter’s home surrounded by family under the care of Ethos Hospice. Burial will be at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon.

Virginia was born April 5, 1955, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Jim and Shirley (Martinson) Shannon. She moved to Langdon in 1968 and graduated from Langdon High School in 1973. Virginia and Rick Schanz were married on January 17, 1976, at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon.

While in high school, Virginia worked as a CNA at Maple Manor Care Center. Following high school, Virginia pursued her nursing career at NDSU for one year. That following summer, she took on a new adventure and

Surviving Virginia are her loving husband of 45 years, Rick; her sons: Darrick (Jody Feil) Schanz and Bryan (Heather) Schanz; daughter Kristina (Andy) Janikowski; grandchildren: Faith (Jeremy), Piper, Ariana; Taya, Shali, and Carsyn; Zach, Hannah, Johnathan, Cameron, and Jordyn; great-grandchildren: Hadley and Greyson; sister Brenda (Dennis) Strong and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Shirley; grandparents: Elmer and Marie and Ray and Lila; brother David; sister Wanda; father/mother-in-law LeRoy and Grace; and sister-in-law Darla.

Online condolences available at www. brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com .

George P. Kalis

Mass of Christian Burial was held October 18, 2022, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, N.D., for George P. Kalis, 76, of Walhalla, who passed away October 11, 2022, at Langdon Prairie Health in Langdon, N.D. George P. Kalis was born September 19, 1946, at Walhalla, N.D., to Charles and Elenora (Schwartz) Kalis. He grew up in Walhalla and later owned and operated Kalis Masonry Construction.

Things he enjoyed were hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and his work. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and fur babies. George was also a member of the Lions Club and the North Dakota National Guard.

On November 2, 1968, he married Rose Compeau at Walhalla.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy (Jed) Sullivan, of Walhalla; grandson

Claudia Thomas

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, N.D., and a memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Hawley Lutheran Church in Hawley, Minn., for Claudia Thomas, 65, of Osnabrock, N.D., who passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Altru Health System in Grand Forks, N.D. Claudia Johanson was born January 2, 1957, in Hawley, Minn., to Walter and Thelma (Most) Johanson. She grew up and went to school in Hawley. After graduating from Hawley High School, she continued her education in Detroit Lakes, Minn. On September 26, 1992, she married Randy Thomas at Hawley Lutheran Church.

Claudia worked for many years as the activity director at the nursing home in Osnabrock, N.D. She then spent over 15 years working in the housekeeping department at the hospital in Langdon before retiring.

Claudia was a very loving and giving person, always worrying about others before herself. She was genuinely a happy person and laughed a lot, especially when her sisters were around. She cherished her family and was very close with her five nieces. She loved to travel and enjoyed country music; WeFest was one of her favorite places to be. Claudia was an active member of Dovre Lutheran Church in Osnabrock for 28 years.

Surviving Claudia are her husband of 30 years, Randy, of Osnabrock; step-children: Eric (Mandy), Jennifer, Miles, and Benjamin (Denise); six step-grandchildren: Kinzie, Tyler, Jadyn, Myah, Michael, Alex; sisters Janice Grani of Hawley, Minn. and Anita (William) Hill of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; five nieces: Tracy Close (Rod), Michelle Pary (Bob), Kathryn Erickson (Kevin), Karen Kresien, Sue Rodgers, and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Hank.

The family asks that memorials in Claudia’s name be directed to American Cancer Society.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On October 6, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Greg Goodman called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Goodman asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Updates to the Employee Policy Manual were reviewed.

It was decided to send the draft changes to HR for review and approve the changes to the Employee Policy Manual at a future meeting. Changes will be sent to employees for review prior to approval. The list of parcels for the Delinquent Tax Sale was appraised. Nick Moser made a motion to set the starting bid prices at the amount of tax owed, plus the estimated amount of tax for 2022, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried.

Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commissioners and reviewed the progress of gravel maintenance projects in each district. Bruce Roder, Water Board, met with the commissioners and the commissioners agreed to the county’s 40% cost share (required by NDCC) with the Water Board for a culvert in the Rosa Lake Drain (Hay Township). Stanley Dick made a motion to approve a 36” X 40’ culvert between Sections 33 and 34 of Mt. Carmel Township, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve (2) 8’ X 40’ culverts washed out between Sections 19 & 30 in Montrose Township, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve a 36” X 40’ culvert between Sections 7 and 8 of Montrose Township, motion carried. Johnston informed the commissioners that the culverts in Montrose Township will most likely be covered by FEMA. Stanley Dick made a motion to transfer $161,000.00 from County Road Fund to Road & Bridge Fund, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to transfer $1,354.66 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $5,027.14 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Excess Levy Fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: HANSONS CHEVROLET BUICK GMC $33,945.00 | NVHSZ ND STATE TREASURER $3,116.21 | E-911 ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

$509.62 | FEES ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT $109,319.62 | HEALTH INS LISA GELLNER $342.50 | AUD SIGN IT $38.50 | TX DIR LANGDON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE $210.00 | COMM THE BORDERLAND PRESS $308.40 | COMM STANLEY DICK $337.50 | COMM NICK MOSER $520.00 | COMM FARMERS UNION OIL CO $116.50 | MAINT MORGAN PRINTING, INC. $325.59 | COMM WEST PAYMENT CENTER $267.84 | STATE'S ATTY BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $721.54 | MAINT ACCUSOURCE $72.75 | TX DIR BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $142.73 | CLERK CNA SURETY DIRECT BILL $50.00 | AUD ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 647.50 | GEN/F-M MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $317.97 | GEN/R&B LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL $555.27 | GEN/R&B CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR $54.70 | EMG MGR/VSO/WEED VERIZON WIRELESS $111.80 | F-M/R&B/WEED ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $275.69 | SHERIFF BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $170.86 | SHERIFF BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC. $102.00 | SHERIFF SPORTS & SHIRTS $48.00 | SHERIFF PEMBINA COUNTY SHERIFF $135.00 | SHERIFF FARMERS UNION OIL CO $2,335.87 | SHERIFF PEMBINA COUNTY SHERIFF $1,350.00 | SHERIFF CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. $139.00 | SHERIFF NENA $1,100.00 | SHERIFF/DISP LANGDON PRAIRIE HEALTH AMBULANCE $459.55 | SHERIFF GALLS, LLC $22.26 | SHERIFF MICHELLE MOLINE $52.41 | SHERIFF FIRST AID SERVICES & SUPPLY $58.85 | SHERIFF AXON ENTERPRISE INC $375.00 | SHERIFF NEWMAN SIGNS $206.24 | R&B NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER $64.83 | R&B CLARK GRAVEL & CONST. INC. $18,677.65 | F-M/R&B

D & B MOTORS $111.34 | R&B CARQUEST OF LANGDON $88.08 | R&B NEWMAN SIGNS $842.75 | R&B UP NORTH OIL $2,010.00 | R&B CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT $255.45 | R&B KENT MIKKELSEN $43.75 | R&B CLOSE CONSTRUCTION $2,049.50 | F-M/R&B WALHALLA COOP OIL CO. $163.99 | R&B HIGH PLAINS EQUIPMENT $304.22 | R&B NAPA AUTO PARTS $202.28 | R&B RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY $5,636.44 | R&B CLOSE CONSTRUCTION $320.75 | F-M CLOSE CONSTRUCTION $36,099.00 | HB 1505 FARMERS UNION OIL CO $3,290.54 | F-M/R&B RAZOR TRACKING, INC. $325.00 | R&B COMPUTER EXPRESS $2,458.99 | F-M HOME OF ECONOMY $24.99 | R&B SIGN SOLUTIONS $4,635.56 | R&B WALHALLA FARMER GRAIN LLC $169.27 | R&B MIKKELSEN BROS. CONSTRUCTION $20,887.40 | F-M/R&B POLAR COMMUNICATIONS $373.70 | E-911 CODY SCHLITTENHARD $41.00 | VSO BAILEY REISER $287.50 | NDSU EXT. KATIE HENRY $142.50 | NDSU EX TR NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - DEPT 3110 $299.50 | NDSU EXT. BAILEY REISER $30.00 | NDSU EXT. KATIE HENRY $30.00 | NDSU EXT. BUSINESS ESSENTIALS

$11.90 | NDSU EXT. CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR $360.29 | NDSU EXT. SPORTYS $100.58 | NDSU EX TR JANE HAYEN $255.00 | NDSU EXT. MIKE JOHNSON $346.68 | WEED LEO URLAUB $551.50 | WEED MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $22.50 | WEED OTTER TAIL POWER CO $45.77 | WEED MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $2.50 | SS ARAMARK $171.88 | SS ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $260.13 | SS D & B MOTORS $201.81 | SS

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QUILL CORPORATION $66.70 | NVHSZ SAMANTHA AND JOSHUA LEE $1,591.00 | NVHSZ SAMANTHA AND JOSHUA LEE $1,689.50 | NVHSZ KLJ ENGINEERING LLC $2,451.92 | F-M/R&B JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $345.00 | DISP ERLING'S OIL, INC. $2,232.17 | R&B At 11:50 p.m., Stanley Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried.

Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Greg Goodman – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor Received at The Borderland Press on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

FARM LAND FOR CASH RENT CITY OF LANGDON The following described farm land located in Cavalier County will be offered for cash rent: Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW1/4SE1/4), Section Twenty-three (23), Township One Hundred Sixty-one (161), Range Sixty (60).

Tillable Acres: 21.86 acres TERMS: Three-year contract. First year’s payment shall be due April 1, 2023 and each April 1st thereafter for the term of the contract. City reserves the right to reduce the acreage or cancel the land contract with prior sufficient notice.

BIDS: Bids must be submitted in writing to Langdon City Auditor, 324 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249, on or before November 9th 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

All bids will be considered at the Langdon City Commission meeting on November 14th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. All bidders submitting written bids may be present at that time and may raise their bids orally if they so desire.

The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

INFORMATION: For further information contact RoxAnne Hoffarth, City Auditor at 324 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND. Phone (701) 256-2155.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FROST FIRE PARK INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE II PEMBINA GORGE FOUNDATION CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Sealed bids will be received by the Pembina Gorge Foundation, at the office of the Red River Regional Council at the Chase Building, 516 Cooper Avenue, Grafton, ND 58237, until 1:00 PM CT, October 27th, 2022 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of materials, labor, equipment and skill required for the construction of Frost Fire Park Infrastructure Improvements – Phase II and incidental items in and for said Pembina Gorge Foundation, as is more fully described and set forth in the plans and specifications therefore, which are now on file in the office of the Pembina Gorge Foundation.

Bids shall be upon cash payment on the following estimated quantities and types of work: CONTRACT BOND, 1 L SUM; MOBILIZATION, 1 L SUM; SNOWMAKING SYSTEM, 1 L SUM; PUMP STATION, 1 L SUM; PORTABLE CARRIAGE SNOWFAN GUNS, 2 EA; FIXED TOWER SNOWFAN GUNS, 18 EA; FIXED TOW-

ER LowE STICK GUNS, 32 EA; SAFETY LIGHT, 10 EA; TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL, 1 L SUM; SEEDING AND HYDRAULIC MULCHING, 1 L SUM. The contract documents are on file and may be examined at the following location: KLJ 864 West 12th Street Grafton, ND 58237 Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.kljeng. com “Projects for Bid” or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $30 by inputting Quest project # 8290865 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN at (952) 2331632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a non-refundable price of $100 per set at KLJ, 864 W. 12th Street, Grafton, ND 58237.

Please contact us at 701-352-1555 if you have any questions.

All bids are to be submitted on the basis of cash payment for the work and materials, and each bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing the contractor’s license

and bid security. The bid security must be in a sum equal to five per cent (5%) of the full amount of the bid and must be in the form of a bidder’s bond. A bidder’s bond must be executed by the bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, conditioned that if the principal’s bid be accepted and the contract awarded to the principal, the principal, within ten (10) days after notice of award, will execute and effect a contract in accordance with the terms of his bid and the bid bond as required by the laws of the State of North Dakota and the regulations and determinations of the governing body. If a successful bidder does not execute a contract within ten (10) days allowed, the bidder’s bond must be forfeited to the governing body and the project awarded to the next lowest responsible bidder.

All bidders must be licensed for the full amount of the bid as required by Section 43-07-07 and 43-07-12 of the North Dakota Century Code.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish Contract Performance and Payment Bonds in the full amount of the contract.

Contracts shall be awarded on the basis of the low bid submitted by a responsible and responsive bidder for the aggregate sum of all bid items. A single contract will be awarded for the work.

All bids will be contained in a sealed envelope, as above provided; plainly marked showing that such envelope contains a bid for the above project.

In addition, the bidder shall place upon the exterior of such envelope the following information: The work covered by the bidder The name of the bidder Separate envelope containing bid bond and a copy of North Dakota Contractor’s License or certificate of renewal.

Acknowledgement of the Addenda.

No Bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to Bond and licenses and any deficient Bid submitted will be resealed and returned to the Bidder immediately.

The work on the improvement will be completed by November 11th, 2023.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, to hold all bids for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of opening bids, and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the interest of the Owner.

Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the time required herein or within such extra time as may have been granted by formal extensions of time approved by the Owner, there will be deducted from any amount due the Contractor the sum of $1,600 per day and every day that the completion of the work is delayed.

The Contractor and his surety will be liable for any excess. Such payment will be as and for liquidated damages.

Dated this 30th day of September 2022 Pembina Gorge Foundation CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA s/Jeff Mostad Foundation President Published October 7th, October 14th, and October 21, 2022.

ANALYSIS OF THE STATEWIDE MEASURES | APPEARING ON THE ELECTION BALLOT | NOVEMBER 8, 2022 The following analyses are for the two measures appearing on the statewide general election ballot on November 8, 2022. This publication is required by section 16.1-01-07 of the North Dakota Century Code to enable voters to become familiar with the effect of proposed measures. The full text of each measure is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote. nd.gov or by requesting a copy from the Elections Division, Secretary of State’s office at (800) 352-0867, ext.

328-4146, or from the office of any County Auditor.

In addition, as required by section 16.1-01-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, a copy of the Legislative Council’s report on the estimated fiscal impact of initiated Measures No. 1 and No. 2 is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote.nd.gov, by calling (800) 352-0867, ext. 328-

4146, or by writing to Secretary of State, 600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108, Bismarck ND 58505-0500.

Analysis of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 1 Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 1 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee.

If approved, it would add a new article to the North Dakota Constitution. Under the measure, an individual could not serve as a state legislator for a total of more than eight years in either the North Dakota House of Representatives or the North Dakota Senate, separately. It also would prohibit an individual from being elected as Governor more than twice. Service as a member of the legislature or election to the office of governor before the effective date of this measure would not count towards an individual’s eightyear or two-election limit. An individ-

ual would not be allowed to serve a full or remaining term as a member of the legislature if serving the term would cause the individual to serve a total of more than eight years in that particular house. Any amendment to this article could not be proposed by the legislature, but only by citizen initiative. The article would become effective on January 1, 2023 if approved by the voters. If the measure conflicts with any other provision of the constitution, the measure states it would prevail over the other constitutional provision.

The estimated fiscal impact of this measure is $0 per biennium.

Voting “YES” means you approve the measure summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure summarized above.

Analysis of Initiated Statutory Measure No. 2 Initiated Statutory Measure No. 2 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee.

If approved, it would create a new chapter of the North Dakota Century Code. It would legalize the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and the possession and use of various forms of cannabis by individuals who are 21 years of age or older, within limitations as to location; direct a state entity to regulate and register businesses that produce or dispense cannabis for use by individuals aged 21 years or older, and the businesses’ agents; permit an individual aged

21 years or older to possess a limited amount of cannabis product; provide protections, limitations, penalties, and employer rights relating to use of cannabis products; and specify that fees are to be appropriated for administration of the chapter.

The estimated fiscal impact of this

measure beginning in 2023 through the 2025-2027 Biennium is Revenue of $3,145,000 and Expenses of $4,985,000.

Voting “YES” means you approve the measure summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure summarized above.

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Cont’d. From Page 1 -Adventures in Learning Childcare as teachers, and will be accepting childcare assistance for families that qualify.

dren to her day care.

“I’ve always enjoyed working with kids. I enjoy them. I love “I’ve heard that there is a need for seeing them learn things and childcare, and I know that a lot of par- when they are proud of thements struggle getting their kids from selves - when they accomplish day care to preschool,” Maria said. something. It’s always been While Maria isn’t offering preschool my thing. I love my kiddos.” services, she does use Funshine Express, an early learning curriculum, and has many planned activities for children. She looks forward to serving new families and adding more chil-

Maria has set up her business to use a reputable app for billing and communication with parents and guardians, even sending daily reports with

photos.

“I think it’s important for parents to feel connected to their kids during the day. They have activities and learning experiences throughout the day and receiving a daily report and pictures can help facilitate conversations about how their day went,” Maria said.

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Cont’d. From Page 1 - Bitzero Corporation outlines future plans new jobs over the next three years and has plans to put a footprint into the Nekoma, Langdon, and Cavalier County areas.

“We think it’s going to be a lot bigger than that, but we’re just trying to be conservative, because we’re a company that when we say we’re gonna go do something, we make sure we go do it.”

Manzella expects announcements will

be coming over the next six months to a year with big plans to do different things that will drive the economy.

Bitzero also wants to make the site a showcase with plans to take part of the pyramid and restore it, turning it into a heritage center/museum in an effort to recapture and reenergize what the site meant to the country, the world, and North Dakota. Bitzero’s vision includes making the site

a place for education, where school trips are welcome.

“There’s a lot of work and a lot of announcements to come, so we’re really excited as we’re kind of going through all the plans right now of all we’re going to turn that into, more than just a data center,” Manzella said. “We want to make that a point that people want to come see.”

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cont’d. From Page 1 -Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce groups, governmental agencies, and more are invited to this planning meeting for the celebration, which will be held on Saturday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Themes, logos, class reunions, the parade, historical exhibits, fireworks, games, tournaments, and many other activities in the town and Riverside Park will all be discussed. All ideas and volunteers are welcome as the Chamber welcomes everyone to rendezvous in Walhalla for a fabulous 4th of July Celebration in 2023.

Light Up Walhalla vendor event: this is the first event of its kind for Walhalla, and it will be held from Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. There will be winter activities to enjoy, including cookies and pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blu Soul, Christmas movie at the Walla Theater from

2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and a tree lighting from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $20 vendor free (two tables and chairs will be provided).

Holiday events: the Chamber will hold a holiday decorating contest for homes and businesses in Walhalla and is also planning a Festival of Trees event.

New website and email address: the Chamber also announced it has launched a new website. You can find the new design with lots of Walhalla information, including an events calendar, at walhalland.biz. The new Chamber email address is chamber@ walhalland.biz.

The Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday by appointment, and closed on Sunday.