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Friday, October 6, 2023

Volume 2, Number 39

Grant opens the door for telehealth nurses at St. Alphonsus School

By Sarah Hinnenkamp Head bumps, allergies, and sore throats - symptoms can be tough for parents and teachers to navigate.

From 427 miles away at an office in Sioux Falls, S.D., nurses will soon be able to assist the student body of St. Alphonsus School in Langdon.

The school nurse team of Avel eCare is a telemedicine provider with nearly three decades of experience. The company’s School Health program offers all-day access to an experienced school nurse through a two-way video/audio technology. The team will assist school staff in treating injuries, illnesses, and chronic health conditions, such as asthma or diabetes.

“We will provide this service to all students free of charge with the goal to keep students healthy and learning,” said Carrie Hope, St. Alphonsus School principal.

Here’s how it works: with the assistance of school staff, the eCare nurse will visit with and assess the health needs of the student. If further care or treatment is needed, the eCare nurse will notify caregivers of the outcome and together will decide the best options for the student, which may include being seen at the local clinic.

This program was set into motion thanks to the Cavalier County Health District (CCHD), which had an opportunity to write a short term Public Health Emergency Preparedness Workforce Funding grant to expand public health workforce. The funding goes through the school year and ends June 2024.

“We thought this was a great opportunity to offer telehealth school nursing to area schools,” said Steph Welsh.

CCHD has long offered limited school nursing services to county schools such as vision screening; prevention education on topics such as dental care, seatbelts and tobacco use/vaping; infectious disease advice; and immunization clinics. Because of the agency’s size, CCHD is not able to offer daily or weekly services to schools.

“CCHD recognizes that kids need to be healthy to learn. The grant funding amounts and short time frame did not lend itself to hiring additional CCHD staff to expand services,” Welsh said.

“Fortunately, we were familiar with Avel eCare. This agency has been offering telehealth school nursing services to schools in the Dakotas to help bridge gaps in local school nursing services.”

“We know how important it is to have students in good health,” Hope said.

“Feeling good and cared for is con-

Pictured are Little Miss Pumpkinfest - Ellianna Blair, Young Miss Pumpkinfest - Vivienne Chaput, Junior Miss Pumpkinfest - Amelia Ripple, Tiny Miss Pumpkinfest - Amelia Keogh, and Miss Pumpkinfest - Maggie Iverson. Photo by Melanie Thornberg.

For more pictures from the event, see Views from the Borderland on Page B8.

Pumpkins with a Purpose

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

being helped this year.

“We have a couple names this year, but it will be people in town that are doctoring,” Becker said. “We want people to know that their community is thinking of them and that they are cared about.”

Becker has been decorating personal yards and businesses through the pumpkin project as well.

“With Pumpkins with a Purpose, we give away all the money,” Becker said.

“I don’t charge for labor. Most places will give us a budget of what they would like to spend; we have done one home and two businesses so far this year.”

Photo by Sarah Hinnenkamp

“They can check to see if there's a concussion by checking a student’s eyes and conducting a full head-totoe scan check with their equipment,” Hope said. “The nurse can check temps, heart rate, blood pressure, and check throats using a scan to see if they have redness or tenderness.”

Next week, a nurse will visit the school to provide training to administrators and instruction on how to use the telehealth system, which will include specialized equipment at the school.

nected to how they interact and are active in the classroom.”

Hope is excited to try this option as a way to grow the school’s offerings and stay in touch with technology as it changes.

At the end of the grant period, St. Alphonsus can decide whether or not to continue with the services through Avel eCare, which amounts to $20 per student.

Photo by Sarah Hinnenkamp.

It’s the time of year to find the perfect pumpkin, and some in Langdon are attached to a purpose.

“Pumpkins are going out the door,” said Nancy Becker, owner of Junque Decor, who leads the Pumpkins with a Purpose project with Debbie Peterson.

The project is in its fourth fall of raising money to help neighbors dealing

with health issues. This year’s harvest includes three trailers worth of a large variety of pumpkins in all colors, shapes, and sizes. The pumpkins are positioned on the corner of Hwy. 5 and Main Street and fill three large trailers. Money raised will provide Langdon Bucks and gas cards so that the money raised here will stay in the community. All of the money that is donated will go toward the people

Follow Junque Decor’s Facebook page for open hours to pick up pumpkins or call Becker at 701-370-2639 for availability and for help with decorating with pumpkins.

In this Issue:

Ag: NDSU offers advice for soybean harvest and drying, Pg. A3

Opinion: Studious Sanders by Halle Sanders, Pg. A5

Index:

The full moon was bright for the LEM vs. Grafton football game held Sept. 29. It was Senior Night for the Cardinals. Full coverage can be found in this issue on page B3. Photo by Larry Stokke.

The pumpkins were grown and donated by Tim Schneider and Rod Howatt,\ with a small group of volunteers picking them. Becker thinks next year there will be a push for more volunteers to help out.

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Sports: Lady Cards win 20 team DL-B Tournament in thrilling fashion, Pg. B1

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News

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North Border Schools rank among the best in North Dakota North Border School District recently received official results from the latest round of state testing. Walhalla and Pembina both had outstanding results, not only in terms of achievement but in student growth and engagement.

Pembina Elementary (K-8) was ranked in first place of all 291 elementary schools in terms of student growth in English Language Arts (ELA).

Justine Gruenberg, PK-12 principal at the Pembina site, was very excited to hear this news, “It is with great excitement that we celebrate this accomplishment and recognize the hard work and dedication of our entire school community! This is a testament of our commitment to our school’s mission: ‘This is a safe and welcoming place that empowers learning and builds character. We are proud to say: This is our school.’

These achievements are a reflection of the collaborative efforts of our outstanding students, dedicated educators, supportive parents, nurturing communities, and our entire school staff.”

Walhalla Elementary (K-8) and Pembina Elementary (K-8) were both tied for second place in student achievement in ELA among 291 elementary schools across the state.

In math achievement, Walhalla Elementary tied for 5th rank statewide.

Pembina Elementary tied for 12th rank statewide among 291 schools.

Statistically speaking, this places both of our elementary schools as performing higher than 86% of the elementary schools in North Dakota in math achievement.

Walhalla Elementary Principal Nick Amb credits the entire school community, “It isn’t about specialty curriculums, programs, or any one teacher, or leadership. It’s all of us. Walhalla is the sort of school where we just roll up our sleeves and work hard to reach

every child. The most important thing we focus on here is positive relationships. We are very focused on having positive relationships in our classrooms, collegially, and with our families. Our people are the difference.”

Data relating to high school performance is limited due to a smaller number of students in the tested cohorts. North Border continues to make strides at building and improving student engagement at all levels and to improve the “Choice Ready” rating. This is a system designed by the state which is designed to measure whether students are ready for success upon graduation.

Nyk Hope, high school principal at Walhalla, states, “At North Border, our commitment to education goes beyond academics. We are dedicated to ensuring that our students are not only academically prepared but also 'Choice Ready.' Being 'Choice Ready' means that our students are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make informed decisions about their future. We have amazing educators that work to bring real world experiences to the students to prepare them for life beyond high school.”

As the mission of the district continues to be producing citizens who are ready for a satisfying and productive life, “Choice Ready” is and will continue to be a very important goal for North Border School District.

Superintendent Seth Englestad was particularly proud of the achievements of the entire district. He noted, “The student achievement data at North Border School District has exceeded the state average in all core areas like math, English Language Arts, and science. We are so proud of our students and the growth they have shown. We are one of the top districts in the state, and it's all thanks to our wonderful staff, students, and community.”

Petition that could affect N.D. elections moves forward A new petition that could impact North Dakota’s elections has been given the go-ahead to begin collecting signatures. The petition’s format has been approved by North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe. The petition aims to initiate a constitutional measure on the ballot related to election processes, including eliminating early voting in the state.

Proponents have until Sept. 27, 2024, to collect signatures and submit them to the Secretary of State’s office for review. The initiated measure amends Article III of the North Dakota Constitution. This constitutional amendment prohibits: early voting, voting by mail (except for absentee ballots), ranked-choice voting, approval voting, electronic processing devices for ballot counting, voting machines, any law limiting how circulators of a petition

News Briefs

From The Borderland News Center Feinstein dies at 90 Democratic U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who had served in the U.S. Senate for over 30 years, died last week at the age of 90. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) offered his condolences, calling the late Senator a “truly genuine person and a giant of the Senate.”

Arrest follows routine traffic stop A man wanted for first degree murder in Washington was arrested by the North Dakota Highway Patrol during a routine traffic stop outside of Mapleton. The suspect, Joseph Morrison, 20, as well as a passenger Ajannae Sancartier, 20, were arrested and booked into Cass County jail.

Authorities say a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a disassembled and modified Glock 9mm, which could be capable of automatic fire.

Burgum’s office aims to reduce red tape The office of N.D. Gov. Doug Burgum has once again started to receive input through the Red Tape Reduction Initiative, in which residents can suggest what they consider unneeded government regulations, rules, and procedures. The initiative will focus on more business and citizen engagement.

Man arrested for terrorizing in Devils Lake A 64-year-old Warwick man was taken into custody by the Devils Lake police after allegedly terrorizing a family at the Devils Lake City Plaza. Officials say around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 the man, while wielding a knife, approached a family in the City Plaza parking lot asking them “if they want to die today.” Officials were able to arrest the suspect a short time later.

Burgum appears during second debate On Wednesday, Sept. 27 North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum appeared on stage at the second Republican Presidential Debate but was given much less screen time than other candidates.

During the two-hour event, Burgum was only asked four questions and spoke fewer than eight minutes.

North Dakota Parks to offer new amenities North Dakota Parks and Recreation is preparing to offer new amenities to make North Dakota’s state park more inclusive to visitors. The NDPRD has announced they will be the first in the nation to provide EnChroma glasses kits for colorblind visitors by this weekend. Meanwhile, Lake Metigoshe State Park will be one of

18 parks across the country to offer an Action Axis Trackchair.

Women charged with felony drug trafficking A pair of women from Minnesota, Diana Christine Nason, 32, and Mary Antionette Fedick, 31, were arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 26 by the Grand Forks Sheriff’s department and charged with the Class A felony of drug trafficking. According to the case affidavit, the pair were in possession of more than 2,500 fentanyl pills when authorities pulled them over for erratic driving on I-29.

Minnesota joins lawsuit against Amazon Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining a group of 16 other state Attorney Generals working with the FTC in a lawsuit against Amazon, claiming the online store has used anti-competitive practices to hold an illegal monopoly of online sales. North Dakota is not part of this lawsuit.

NDDOT starts campaign North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Vision Zero has begun their “Stay in Your Lane,” campaign, stating that 53% of all fatal crashes which have occurred on North Dakota roadways in 2022 were due to people crossing the centerline.

Cavalier County 4-H Awards and Fall Festival recap Cavalier County 4-H members and leaders were recognized for excellence at the 4-H Awards Program held in conjunction with the 4-H Fall Festival on Sept. 28. 4-H Awards Day honors all 4-H members and leaders for their hard work, dedication and involvement throughout the year.

Activity awards that members received are based on a point system for participation in county events and completing a Cavalier County 4-H Year-in-Review application. This year’s awards committee included Barb Kram and Amy Kram.

Beginner Activity Award (given to members 8 - 10 years old) was awarded to Carl Henry.

Beginner Honorable Mention Activity Award was awarded to Jessica Muhs.

Pre-teen Outstanding Achievement Award (for ages 11-12 years old) was awarded to Ethan Muhs.

may be paid and unsupervised public drop boxes.

The Teen Activity Award (for members 13 years of age and older) was awarded to Maggie Iverson.

It raises the state legislature’s threshold for putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot from a simple majority vote of each house to a two-thirds supermajority vote of each house.

Teen Honorable Mention Awards were awarded to Maria Muhs and Sarah Muhs.

The measure would ban voting machines and would only allow for paper ballots. It also mandates that all votes be counted by hand and would also prohibit unsupervised public drop boxes for those ballots. Voters would also have the ability to recall elected officials with 10% rather than 25% of the vote.

Carl Henry - Engineering and Expressive Arts Maggie Iverson - Horse; Poultry Ethan Muhs - Food Preservation; Creative Arts Jessica Muhs - Animal Science; Food Preservation Maria Muhs - Food & Nutrition; Fiber Arts Philomena Muhs - Food & Nutrition; Creative Arts Sarah Muhs - Creative Arts; Veterinary Sciences Jiry Rosecrans - Wood Arts; Pets

Petition organizers must gather just over 31,000 signatures to get the measure on the ballot.

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4-Hers recognized for outstanding work in specific project areas include:

4-H members in attendance at the 202 Cavalier County 4-H Awards Program.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kartheek Chapara was recognized for attending the Extension Youth Conference, which was held on NDSU campus in June. The North Dakota Extension Youth Conference’s (EYC) mission is to energize and empower North Dakota youth with the tools necessary to form partnerships among youth, volunteers, Extension staff and communities. The cost of EYC is $250 and is sponsored by Cavalier County Crop Improvement Association. During the week, youth who have completed 7th-12th grade attend activities that help them explore leadership skills, exchange ideas and form friendships with other youth, and have exposure to the North Dakota 4-H Ambassador program.

New members joining 4-H were recognized and current members received their year-end completion pins.

4-H leaders were thanked for volunteering their time and talents to our 4-H clubs. Volunteers make a significant impact. The 4-H Youth Development program would not be possible without the volunteers.

Volunteers enrich the 4-H program and enable our youth to help make our communities stronger. Certificates with years of service were presented to our leaders as follows: 2nd year Certificate: Stephanie Bata, Langdon Cloverbuds; Nyk Hope, Prairie Rose; Chelsea McGauvran, Langdon Cloverbuds; Jaclyn Nye, Prairie Rose 5-year Certificate and pin: Kim Wirth, Munich Cloverbuds and Munich Magic 6-year Certificate:

Carissa Iverson,

Prairie Rose 10-year Certificate and pin: Sheri Amble, Munich Magic 19-Year Certificate: Laurie Morstad, Prairie Knights & Maidens The event was co-hosted by NDSU Extension Agents Katie Henry and Bailey Reiser, along with 4-H leader Chelsea McGauvran.

Thank you to area businesses and organizations who donated to our 4-H program. We appreciate the thoughtfulness and caring of great individuals and county businesses.

The 2022-2023 4-H Awards Day program coincided with the 4-H Fall Festival. 4-H is all about positive youth development and finding their “spark”! This year we had many 4-H leaders, parents, 4-Hers, and community members that helped make the event such a success.

This event let 4-H youth step out and showcase a horse 4-H project, volunteer, and build memories. We had a pumpkin baking contest, horse rides, photo booth, 4-H information booth, 4-H Awards Program, fall activities, a firepit, smores, hot chocolate and apple cider. We had an estimated amount of 100 youth and adults attend. The Farmers Market vendors also got a chance to share their hobbies with 4-Hers as well! Thank you to everyone who made the 4-H Fall Festival a success.

Thank you to FM Bank, Junque Décor, Langdon Prairie Health and all other 4-H donors for your contributions of time and financial support for our fall festival! We are excited for next year’s Fall Festival!

Agriculture

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Friday, October 6, 2023 - Page - A3

NDSU offers advice for soybean harvest and drying

Moisture content and temperature are important factors when harvesting and storing soybeans.

By NDSU Extension

Harvest timing and soybean moisture content can have a huge impact on soybean shatter losses, according to North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang.“There is considerable variation this year due to the challenging spring, variation in rainfall, planting date, maturity rating and growing degree days, so it is important to check each field,” says Hellevang. “There may also be considerable variation within a field.”

Soybean moisture content in the field will fluctuate depending on drying conditions and air humidity. Moisture content can increase by several points with an overnight dew or rain event, and it can decrease by several points during a day with low humidity and windy conditions.

is below 11%, harvesting during high humidity or damp conditions may reduce shatter loss, according to Hellevang.

Soybeans at 11% to 12% moisture have similar storage characteristics as wheat or corn at about 13.5% to 14.5% moisture, and 13% moisture soybeans might be expected to store the same way as 15.5% moisture wheat and corn. The 13% moisture content is adequate for winter storage, but for summer storage, the moisture content should be closer to 11%.

“Field losses, splits and cracked seed coats increase as moisture content decreases,” Hellevang says. “Shatter losses have been shown to increase significantly when seed moisture falls below 11% and when mature beans undergo multiple wetting and drying cycles.”

Soybean moisture variation may lead to storage losses. Operating an aeration fan will help move moisture from wet beans to drier beans. Air going past wet beans picks up moisture, and that moisture will transfer to drier beans as the air goes past them.

Moisture movement will be minimal without aeration airflow. Hellevang suggests initially running the fan longer than is required to cool the grain to even out the moisture content. The moisture will not be all the same, but it should become more uniform.

He recommends that producers try to harvest as much of their crop as possible before the moisture level falls below 11% to 12%. Producers will receive the best price for their soybeans when the moisture content is 13%.

Prices will be discounted for beans at moisture contents exceeding about 13%, and beans are prone to storage problems at higher moisture contents.

Because harvest losses increase dramatically when the moisture content

Natural air drying with an adequate airflow rate of at least 1.0 cubic feet of air per minute, per bushel of stored grain is feasible during early October, but as average air temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, natural air drying becomes inefficient and not economical. Adding heat causes the beans on the bottom of the bin to dry to a lower moisture content, and it would increase drying speed only slightly.

Hellevang recommends cooling the soybeans to between 20 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit for winter storage and completing the natural air drying in the spring. Start drying in the spring when outdoor temperatures are averaging about 40 degrees.

Soybeans can be dried in a high-temperature dryer, but the dryer temperature needs to be limited to minimize damage to the beans. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for maximum drying temperature. Typically, the maximum drying temperature for nonfood soybeans is about 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Even at that temperature, some skins and beans will be cracked. He recommends monitoring the soybean seeds coming from the dryer and managing the dryer temperature based on the amount of damage occurring.

Keep the air relative humidity above 40% to minimize cracking of food grade or seed beans. Roughly, with each 20-degree increase in drying temperature, the air relative humidity is reduced to one-half, Hellevang notes. Air at 40 degrees and 80% relative humidity will have a relative humidity of about 40% when heated to 60 degrees. Therefore, very little heat should be added in a column dryer when drying seed or food grade beans. Food grade soybeans and seed beans must not have damage to the seed coat, so natural-air or low-temperature drying is the preferred drying method, Hellevang says.

Hellevang also warns of the risk of

Operating an aeration fan will help move moisture from wet beans to drier beans. NDSU photo.

fires when drying soybeans. Soybean pods and other trash can accumulate in the dryer and become combustible.

He has this advice to reduce the risk of fires: •Assure that trash does not accumulate in the dryer.

•Assure that the soybeans continue to flow in all sections of the dryer.

•Monitor the dryer continuously.

•Clean the dryer frequently to reduce the potential for debris to combust.

Cool the soybeans to 20 to 25 degrees for winter storage. Hellevang supports using temperature cables to assist with monitoring the soybeans, but technology does not replace management. He still recommends monitoring the soybean moisture content,

inspecting for insects and observing soybean quality.

Remember safety when working around grain. Protect yourself from grain dust with an N95 mask. Do not go into a grain bin while the grain is moving. It only takes a couple seconds to become helpless in flowing grain. Use the lock-out tag-out system to assure that you do not get hurt while working on grain drying and handling equipment.

For more information on soybean drying and storage, search online for NDSU grain drying and storage.

Northern Ag Snips

By Bailey Reiser, NDSU Extension - Cavalier County, Agriculture and Natural Resources Peas & Dry beans: Have been harvested in the county.

Soybeans: Lots of soybeans throughout the county have dropped their leaves or are in the process of reaching physiological maturity and drying down to harvestable moisture. Before the rain some farmers started combining; others are close to starting once they are able to finish canola and get in the fields, and some are almost finished. The soybean harvest varies greatly throughout the county.

This also goes for the yields.

Harvest update with grain drying and storage tips September has come and gone, and October has met us with humidity, rain, and temperature changes. I always find fall one of my favorite and least favorite times of year. I enjoy the fall colors but dread the yard clean up. I love the wildlife hunting seasons but dread the cold temperatures that make your toes numb. I love seeing the combine and grain cart headlights and the farmers harvest the crops that they diligently grew and cared for all season. With the grain bins being loaded and grain driers switched on, it makes me appreciate the farmers’ crops that go to the food we eat! Fall also comes with many events, such as Octoberfest, Trunk or Treats, Farmers Markets, Fall Festivals and other activities that can be enjoyed outside before the snow flies!

Current crop update Small Grains: Most fields are completed. Overall the summer observations I had are that most fields had low levels of disease present. Some common diseases did make an appearance where there were more occurrences of the seasonal rains. Some farmers reported yields being a bit low and some better than expected given the drought conditions.

Canola: Canola is almost done being combined throughout the county.

With the last few rain showers, some fields have not been combined yet.

Yields have been similar to wheat in the sense that if there was moisture then they did well, and if there was not, they had a slightly hard time.

Corn: Corn is turning color and maturing in the county. Plants and cob counts have looked good throughout the county. Northeast was a bit drier than other parts of the county for corn this year. The corn fields around Munich and Osnabrock look good.

Sunflowers: Sunflower bracts are yellowing and browning, and the plants are reaching the end of the growing season. There are a few later flowering fields in the county, but most have dropped their petals. While doing the sunflower survey last week for the National Sunflower Association, the four fields that were surveyed in Cavalier County looked excellent. This survey is done by Extension personnel bi-annually and is used to help assess crop conditions and as a baseline for creating best management practices.

There was very limited disease, and we only found Phoma and a small amount of Rust. Insect damage was minimal as well with only a few heads showing signs of damage. Uniformity was good across the board. Bird damage was also minimal.

Pastures and Rangeland: Over the summer, the lack of water really depleted the grass species and encouraged more forbs or weeds to grow.

These plants usually increase on years of drought or if the grasses decrease from other situations such as overgrazing. The pastures were very dry with thin stands. To recuperate, those areas needed the last few good rains to help revive the grasses. Overall, I feel that the cool season grasses will have an advantage of coming back nicely with these rains, but the warm season grasses will need a nice boost in the late spring.

We continue to be on the lookout for Waterhemp throughout the county!

So far there are known plants along HWY 66 on the north side. I did find a few more plants to the west of Loma along the highway on the north side of the road. If you or someone you know has these plants, please garbage bag them and destroy either by burning or burying. Be mindful that they are or have gone to seed and can produce many, many seeds. Proactiveness will help by hand pulling this weed now!

Fall and spring weed control will be

very important in managing Waterhemp. The results of the genotyping test did say susceptible and resistant to Group 2 and Group 9 classified herbicides.

Please see this chart for the information regarding classes of herbicides.

North Dakota Herbicide Chart, which can be found at ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2022-01/ w1947.pdf.

With it being harvest season it is important to remove these weeds before harvesting a field and before they go to seed to prevent spreading the seed in equipment. Here is a link https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/palmeramaranth on how to properly clean out equipment to prevent seed spread. Waterhemp and other pigweed species can produce up to a million seeds per plant!

Please be on the lookout and be scouting fields if you have large patches of weeds as well as checking drainage ditches. Some of the plants that I found were among kochia, common lambsquarters, and curly dock in the ditch, and if I wasn’t paying attention, I would have missed them. Some of the plants were also as tall as me, and there were some shorter at about a foot tall.

What to do if you suspect a weed that needs to be identified or you aren’t sure of regarding this issue: 1. First things first, Contact Josh Short our County Weed Officer or myself at 701-256-2560 or my cell 701-6525954.

2. DO NOT pull the suspected weed, instead take pictures and mark the GPS coordinates where the plant was found.

Josh and I will then work together and contact those who we need to follow up with. Please call the NDSU Extension Office with any questions.

When it comes time to take the crop off, checking moisture and drying the crop if it needs it are diligent tasks.

NDSU Extension offers tips for grain drying & storage for corn, soybeans, wheat and barley. These topics can be found by googling or going to the following link: Drying & Storage | NDSU Agriculture or https://www.ndsu. edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/ crop-production/drying-storage.

Bailey Reiser can be reached at (701) 256-2560 or bailey.reiser@ndsu.edu.

Fewer but bigger corn kernels – There are reports of larger-thannormal corn kernel size this fall.

NDSU Extension Agronomist Clair Keene said larger kernel size doesn’t necessarily mean more yield. “If your corn was drought-stressed during the pollination and grain fill period, you probably have fewer kernels on the cob which leaves those left more space to get bigger.” On the flip side, Keene said bigger kernels could mean a higher test weight.

Canola & sunflower update – The canola harvest is winding down.

Yield results vary widely due to weather conditions. Nuseed Field sales manager Trygg Olson, who is based in Carrington, says sunflowers are being desiccated. “The nice part about sunflowers is they’re a little more drought-tolerant, droughthearty crops so even in dry weather, they do usually perform very well.”

At a minimum, Olson expects 2024 canola and sunflower acreage to maintain current levels. “The canola is going to be pretty much normal with the contracts decent at this point. I haven’t seen any new crop ’24 sunflower contracts yet or heard pricing yet, and that’ll be part of the driver.” Olson sees demand influenced by global factors, such as the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war.

Sunflowers enter seasonal slide – Sunflower prices continue to move a little lower. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken describes it as a seasonal slide. ‘We’re transitioning

into our 2023-2024 market year.

As we get closer to harvest, those premiums aren’t there.” The carryover from last year’s crop is also weighing on prices.

Canada offers citizenship for skilled ag talent – Canada’s immigration policy has been changed to ease the labor shortage. People within specific career categories are given priority and now have a streamlined path to permanent residency. The first round of invitations is going out to skilled people with agriculture and food experience.

Canadian Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said this is a tool that attracts workers with the skills needed for a world-class agricultural sector.

Opinion

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Letter from the Publisher Red Willow #128 is closed up for the season. We’ve never been so late to close, and yet, we’ve never had such a warm day to do so. October 1 and 95 degrees. It’s hard to shut down when it’s so nice out, but we’ve learned to get ‘er done the hard way! Rain and 50 degrees is our usual style!

Let me tell you about a problem my husband and I are having. Last weekend we were in a restaurant out of town, and as the hostess was walking us to our seats she turned to us and said ‘are a couple of steps down okay?’ What? I turned around and looked at Bob, and his face looked as shocked as mine felt. Are a couple

of steps down okay? Yes, that’s fine, and I’ll take a pitcher of beer ASAP! A few years ago, also in a restaurant, a lady who I thought looked about 60 (I was in my forties at the time) walked up to me and asked me if I was in her class in East Grand Forks. No, I was not! I was polite, she walked away and I was not pleased! Bob’s comment was ‘maybe she meant her DUI class.” The first personal attack to my age was also in my forties when I was checking out at Alco, and the lady working the till asked if I got the senior discount. I was too stunned to respond, so she asked again, louder.

Someone behind me cracked up, and I got the heck out of there as fast as

I could. Isn’t growing older supposed to be graceful? Isn’t the Oil of Olay doing its job? Do we smell funny? I would love to hear similar stories from you! Send them to my email or in the other kind of mail, and maybe I’ll print yours. Huh? I said, MAYBE I’LL PRINT YOURS!

popsicles, water fights, and running through the sprinkler in near-90 degree heat, there was only one thing the Hinnenkamps craved: homemade apple pie. So on Saturday, daughter Elin and I used Grandma Helen’s homemade pie crust recipe, sent husband Terry for the perfect apples, and mixed up our cinnamon and sugar, while Callen sampled a few apples. Soon the house smelled of fresh baked apple pie and matched the outside view of leaves falling to the ground. It was glorious.

I hope you’re able to celebrate fall in your own way. That may have included Walhalla’s Giant Pumpkinfest over the weekend. What a wonderful event they had planned! I heard rave reviews about the Danny Elvis show held at the Walla Theater, and I suspect that’s not the last we’ve heard about him.

thing I heard about all week! You have spirit, yes you do.

We want to wish North Border a very happy homecoming week, which starts on Monday. I want to give kudos to the sports boosters for providing Eagle t-shirts to all North Border students and staff. That is the coolest

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The schools are doing a fun thing in October to recognize Bullying Prevention Month. Schools and communities are invited to go BLUE together against bullying. LAES has had a few different activities this week to practice bullying prevention. Nicely done, students! A little blue in the window of your homes would be a great ad-

dition.

My one-year-old granddaughter walked over to the outlets on the living room wall. She looked at them, shook her head no and walked away.

It’s 10:40 p.m. and that’s what I’m going to do. Shake my head no and walk away from my computer. Thanks for reading, you’re important to us, and you smell just fine.

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor We must have an internal clock that helps move the seasons along. I’m not an expert about this, and I don’t claim this is based on science, but I know what I witnessed over the weekend. The mercury topped 90 in many locations on the first day of October, including breaking a record in Fargo with a high temperature of 96 degrees. While we started the day off with foggy and gloomy skies, the sun appeared and showed its strength on Sunday afternoon.

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Enjoy the week and all that fall has to offer.

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

THE MORNING RUN: Feathers and prayer squares way through most of the food over the weekend and managed to make a decent dent in the beer supply.

By Sara Goodman When a family member passes away in a small, close-knit community, the response is immediate and overwhelming. As soon as the news of Carol’s passing started making its way around town, our house started filling up with food. We received hot dishes, buns, cookies, soup, bars, bbq, meat and cheese trays, muffins, popcorn, trail mix, fruit, water, pop and beer. We also received paper plates, napkins, Kleenex, paper towels, toilet paper, plastic utensils, and coffee. Our family was humbled and amazed at the variety of items that showed up in our garage and refrigerators. Never having experienced a death in the family of someone so close, we didn’t know what we needed, but others clearly did. We ate our

On Sunday afternoon, after most of the extended family and friends had departed the farm, we gathered around the dining room table to open the cards we had received from the prayer service and funeral. Most of the cards contained checks or cash made out to the music scholarship we had decided to establish in Carol’s memory. A handful of checks were made out to other organizations such as the Milton Memorial Cemetery and United Lutheran Church. Two or three cards informed us that Bibles had been donated to those in need, and a few had given donations to charities in other locations. It was all very impressive and amazingly generous.

In two of the cards we received, there were feathers enclosed. I immediately felt that this had to be some sort of connection to a Native American tradition. There was no explanation included in either card, so we could only speculate on the giver’s intent.

However, I grew up in western North Dakota about 30 miles from the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, and I know that feathers hold a significant place of honor in the Native American culture. I spent many summers with my parents traipsing over to New Town to join the mass of spectators watch-

ing the events during the Little Shell Powwow. Feathers are everywhere at a powwow, and while most are seen adorning the traditional headdresses and clothing worn by dancers, you can also find feathers worn as jewelry, tattooed on arms, or offered for sale at various vendor booths.

Feathers can be given to someone for any number of reasons, but I’m guessing those included in the cards we received were meant to symbolize the transition from one life to another.

Giving a feather as a gift is a tradition that shows respect to the receiver of

into the middle. The symbols we received on our prayer shawls included a cross, a heart, a flower, a butterfly, and a star. Each design has a meaning: the cross is a symbol of faith; the heart means love; the flowers represent joy; the butterfly means hope or new life and the star signifies God’s guidance. The designer and creator of the squares is asked to pray while they make them. They are not intended for sale but are to be given away to someone you feel could use them.

The receiver carries their prayer shawl in a pocket as a reminder of

shawl with a gold star in the middle. If there’s anything I need as a substitute teacher, it’s God’s guidance. I figure if that doesn’t work, I’ll turn it into a beverage coaster after all.

God’s love and the support of friends in times of need. I am currently in possession of a red pocket prayer

mittees in her church and community.

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

inches above our knees to our ankles and actually be beautiful, classy, and comfortable out there this year?”

I really don’t care. You see, everyone wants to say it from parents to best friends, but your fragile hearts take too much offense to constructive criticism, so they just stay quiet. But if you see this column cut out and taped to your bedroom mirror, just know that the outfit you have chosen is too short or fits weirdly. What I am not doing here is asking something I won’t do myself. From now on, I won’t wear my super tight shorts or my spandex leggings in public. You’re welcome!

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 com-

the gift, as well as to their family and ancestors. Giving a feather is also a way of honoring someone who has achieved something great or shown courage in war.

For Carol’s courage in her short but hard-fought battle with her heart disease, she certainly deserved a few feathers.

Another interesting gift we received was a small Ziploc baggie full of little crocheted squares.

We initially thought these were beverage coasters, but thankfully, there was a typed explanation included in the card that accompanied them. The little squares are called pocket prayer shawls, and each one has a different symbol crocheted

Musings from Munich: Maybe it’s time sun is calling it quits earlier every day as we start towards the holiday season. With Halloween coming up, everyone is thinking of costumes, which brings me to my point of the column this week - I think it is the only time in history where a prom dress could double as a nurse outfit for Halloween.

By Matt Mitzel Hey folks, what a gorgeous nippy day today. The temperatures are falling fast, and we have all noticed that the

YEP, I went there, but when we are almost having “Basic Instinct” moments at public functions, someone has got to say something. Now I’m not doing some old fashion shaming here as shorter skirts are all the rage right now, but seriously, probably want to go ahead and lengthen those outfits.

You have to admit they have gotten out of control. I don’t blame gals in the least - everyone is wearing shorter

outfits. I would hate to get picked on by the pack of mean girls roaming the schools for wearing a longer one, but maybe it’s time to all get together and come to an agreement. If you cannot sit down without wondering if you went from PG-13 to rated R, go longer.

If you are reading this and wondering if I signed my own death certificate, I shared my opinion with other ladies, and it is a closeted reaction of 100 % in agreement with me. It is just that nobody wants to say it. So yell if you must, but you know I’m right. Plus, it’s not like those lil’ things can be all that comfortable. I guess regardless of what everyone thinks, how you dress is up to you. If your posse got together this year as said, “Alright ladies, how about we keep our dresses from two

Don’t get me wrong, I have plenty of requests for the boys out there, too. If your suit pants could be confused as yoga pants because they are so tight, you’re wrong! If you wear a baseball hat and don’t shape the bill with the contour of your head, you’re wrong!

If your hair has waves to it, you’re wrong! The hair thing might just be a self defense mechanism from going bald, but it still looks a little weird.

So where do we go from here? You probably feel I’ve offended you and broke around 5 different woke laws about how people should dress, but

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

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Bob’s big adventure: Part 15

By Bob Simmons

Last week I left you standing at the counter of the airline’s exclusive travelers club in the Twin Cities airport.

I’ll remind you, I’m not a member of ‘the club’ but have countless emails and notifications from the airline inviting me to stop in on an upcoming trip to join. The clubs are made available to select travelers and *certain American Express credit card holders.

On this particular trip, Di and I had lots of time since we had a long layover

between flights, so the timing was perfect! Once inside the club’s entry, I could feel those big frosted glass doors close behind us, and there we stood...face to face with those tall fashion model robot women standing behind the reception counter staring at us. I can’t speak for Diane, but I sort of felt like maybe we had interrupted something, but I digress.

three more Amex cards. One of these will unlock the doors to the club!”

said, “WE AREN'T COOL ENOUGH TO GET IN!”

At this point, the tallest of the robot women reached under the counter and presented me with a much worn, tear stain soaked 8 x 10 laminated card that had pictures of the specific credit cards they accepted and exclaimed…”Ve Take Zees Vons!”

I spoke first by introducing myself and explaining how I had received invitations to stop in and join the ‘club’.

Still silence. Finally one of the fashion model robot women with an Austrian accent spoke – “Pleaze, zcan yourz zard in za zcanner?”

Well, my heart sunk...none of the cards pictured matched what I had in my wallet. What’s more, I now felt like less of a man in front of my wife as it was quite clear that there was nothing I was going to say or do that was going to gain us entrance into ‘the club’. I’m a failure! The emotionless robot women just stared. They have seen this before, and I think they liked it.

As I put all my credit cards back in my wallet, we turned our backs on the robot women and began to make our way back towards the frosted doors.

I could feel the robot women’s eyes burning into the back of my skull as we began the long walk of shame to those doors.

I could feel these women all staring as I removed the American Express business and *airline specific gold card from my wallet. Suddenly, one of the fashion model robot women immediately snapped – “ZAT VON VONT VERK!” Odd I thought, this card is the official Amex airline card.

“Ok,” I said. “No worries... I have

It was at this point that I again began to laugh uncontrollably, channeling my inner Wayne’s World self and turned to Diane repeatedly saying“WE AREN'T WORTHY!” At which Diane (she’s been around me a while)

here over a month, and yet, have I actually absorbed anything? Not sure yet. All the content has been necessarily fair compared to other majors.

However, I was warned that it would pick up after Labor Day, and I have been planning accordingly. I used to be an anti calendar planner because it made me feel mentally claustrophobic…now, my sanity is solely relying on hour by hour planning. It feels like I’ve hardly been at college and yet have known these people for a much longer time. It’s still hard to ascertain that midterms are already upon me.

As far as college life has gone so far, I’ve had a fairly easy time academically. It felt like a lot of work but also nothing at the same time. I’ve been

I didn’t want to look back for fear of some new unforeseen humiliation that the robot women may have chosen to unleash, but curiosity got the better of me. I glanced over my shoulder, and there he stood, a very nice gentleman who somehow had been witness to our travails at the counter.

He said, “Hi, my name is Jeff, and I’m a member here and would like you to be my guest!”

Now there’s a chance some of you may know Jeff. Once inside we got better acquainted. We introduced ourselves, and as it turns out, Jeff is Jeff VanPevenage, the CEO of Portland, Ore. based Columbia Grain!

Yup, an advertiser in the pages of this newspaper and our family of radio stations. What a small world! After some pleasant conversation, Jeff took leave, and Diane and I settled into some very comfortable chairs and enjoyed a few hours of R&R in ‘The Club’, complete with complimentary food, adult beverages, etc. etc. It was WONDERFUL! Thank you, Jeff!

Next week - Bring a pen and notepad for Bob's travel tips.

Staying Hip with Halle

Studious Sanders

By Halle Sanders

At some point along our exit I began to hear a voice saying, “HEY STOP! WAIT UP!”

Diane and I were rescued! I don’t know what pull my new friend, Jeff, had with the robot women, but he stepped up to the big counter, said something, and got us admitted. I smugly looked at the robot women and told them that we’d be inside the club if anyone was looking for us.

Again, just blank stares.

Monday, I had a lovely time. My “History of the United States to 1877” professor finally graded a written assignment from the second week of classes, and let’s just say the feedback was less than ideal. Retrospectively, I should have put more time into the assignment, no matter how small

it may have been. Though, I had yet to know my professor well enough to acknowledge his standards. Basically, the assignment was to find a historical article from the designated time period on this absolutely dreadful website/newspaper database. Seemingly easy and thought I aced it but ended up getting a C-, a 75%. Now, the grade wasn’t the problem. It was the passive aggressive feedback instead. The marks were along the lines of, “Your thoughts are insightful, but you haven’t proofread your work at all,” and the lovely, “ You repeat large portions of your paper. Good proofreading is essential to your work - it shows that you care about what you hand in.”

Zinger.

Did I actually care about the assignment at the time? No, but how dare he call me out on it. I actually kind of

care about the class when in person, actively engaging in our constant student discussions. This probably just has to do with the fact that I have an academically large mouth. Did I use spell check and grammarly to proofread, yes. Did I read through the entire thing when I was finished, no.

Did I deserve the grade, probably. I would have preferred at least a C+.

The feedback really stabbed me in my little over achiever, seeking validation, type A personality, perfectionist heart.

I was hesitant to admit this, because my family totally reads my columns.

My mom is totally more proud of me for getting a C and not crying than if I got a 100%, seeing as I was once the itty bitty eighth grader constantly crying over getting a 97% on a math test when I wanted a 101%. Achieving a lower grade and not having an absolute earth shattering reaction is by far the more impressive achievement.

Though, Mom, I promise in the future I’ll probably care a tiny bit more solely to avoid that teacher personality assassination that I received. In my defense, I don’t have time to care about history, the beginnings of our country and stuff. I’ve got real things to care about like Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift and all the reasons they are written in the stars to be soulmates like the fact that Kelce shares a birthday with her grandmother, his jersey number and her lucky number added together equal 100, and her new album re-release coming out in a matter of weeks, called 1989, also happens to be the year both of them were born. How can I care about history when my brain is too busy focusing on this?

“They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

union, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Anyway, I only have one last thing to say…C’s get degrees, dear readers.

Pet Corner: Grief of losing a pet

By Rosemary Ames

the big dog. A few minutes later, I noticed my little dog seemed to have a difficult time getting up to move. Upon coming closer to him, I knew he had gotten hit or slightly run over by the disk. He wasn’t crying, but he was trying and trying to get up to go but couldn’t. I noticed he was bleeding on his bottom side, and the one back leg was limp and most likely broken. I assumed he may have been paralyzed and have internal injuries.

This week, I am going to write about something that most of us as pet owners have faced or will face. The loss of our beloved fur babies, especially when it isn’t their time or just totally unexpected, can tear a hole in our hearts. A dog or cat will always love their family/owner in an unconditional way that another human cannot. They always seem to know when you need a little extra comfort when something in your day goes wrong.

You could always count on your beloved fur baby to come through to console you through a tough day or to have your back!

When the day arrives when you unexpectedly lose a pet, that loss and grieving for your pet becomes very real and hits you with a pain only you can understand, because of that soul connection you had with your pet.

That pet was a much-loved member of the family! Sometimes our pets get old and other times they are too young to be gone so soon! In reality, they are our most loved companions, because they have been through good and bad times - happy and sad. It hurts us as their owner/family member to see them suffer and wonder what we could do to fix it and make it better.

When reality sets in and we have to face the fact that there is nothing in our own power, through a vet, or therapies/medicine that we can do to save our beloved friend, then decisions have to be made. The tough decision of putting them down is a hard pill to swallow vs. if they just pass on their own!

Just a few days ago, this very thing faced me due to a freak accident! My 8-year-old Pomeranian mix, myself, the big farm dog, and my husband were in the yard doing yard work. My husband decided to go do a little disking where we had taken some trees out to take care of the weeds that were growing. When the tractor was going round and round, the big dog decided to go chase after the tractor, and the little dog followed suit after

After I realized this, I immediately started to panic. About that time, my husband came over and discovered what had happened. My dog wanted to come over to me but also wouldn’t let me touch him to pick him up. It was at that point I knew there would be nothing I could do for him. We had a tough decision to make to end his suffering.

I am still an emotional wreck after this, because it all happened in the blink of an eye! I don’t know how many times I have cried because of what happened. He was here one minute and gone the next! I keep waiting to hear him bark to get out of his kennel in the morning or sometimes in the middle of the night, look at the different spots he would lay down in the house usually near where I was, or even outside, to let him out to use the bathroom and back in again and to feed in the morning and again in the midafternoon, only soon realize he isn’t here. I can’t see or hear his little bark or pitter patter of his feet!

I can no longer pick him up and put him on my lap and pet him or rub his little belly!

I keep thinking if only I wouldn’t have been outside at that moment, maybe he would still be here! Over the years, I lost a dog in my teenage years, another dog when my kids were little and my first house cat. The dog in my teenage years we had to put down due to complications from old age. The dog when my kids were little got run over by some hunters, and my house cat died of old age. Losing them wasn’t

easy either, but somehow this tragedy hit me harder for some reason. Maybe it was because I knew he counted on me, was happy to see me and let him pet him. Somehow, I felt I let him down, because I felt helpless in this tragedy! I know he loved me unconditionally, as most pets do of their family/owners and didn’t have a care in the world. It was always a place as a human being you could escape to, with them listening to your not so good day and petting them and knowing in reality you were really comforting each other!

I don’t know about you, but not only do I believe that God gave us pets as companions to bring us love and joy, but when they pass into Heaven ahead of us, I believe God has a special place for them. We will be reunited when we are heaven bound! Some of us will have more than one waiting for us. I know that people have had dreams of seeing their pets in heaven, and there is scripture that talks about all of God’s creation being in heaven. That alone gives me comfort in knowing that I will see my pets that I loved again!

Although I know your heart aches just like mine, hold on to the good times and memories and knowing one day you will be reunited with them, and they will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge to cross over with you into heaven!

The Poem: The Rainbow Bridge: “Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

“When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

“All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor.

Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

“You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous re-

“Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….” (Source unknown from the internet).

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First Care Health Center’s Harvest Fest is a success First Care Health Center (FCHC) held its 28th annual Harvest Fest event on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the American Legion Coliseum in Park River.

An online auction was also part of this year’s Harvest Fest event. This option helped those who were unable to make it to the event be able to get in on the excitement of bidding and buying while contributing to the cause of purchasing a new ultrasound machine to provide cardiac imaging and update obstetric scanning capabilities to 3D/4D at FCHC. The Harvest Fest event was held at the charming Coliseum, and it took on an Oktoberfest theme this year.

Sunflowers, wheat, growlers, ceramic stoneware, and blue and white gingham adorned the venue to hone in on the theme. Also taking on an Oktoberfest flair was the delicious food catered by Jim’s SuperValu. The menu featured soft pretzel bites, an elaborate bratwurst bar, German potato salad and roasted potatoes, Randy’s baked beans, and more. The FCHC dietary completed the menu by preparing desserts for the tables. Desserts were maple scones, apple turnovers, and a mini beer stein of Jell-O and whipped topping.

sound machine will give FCHC the ability to complete echocardiograms (ultrasound imaging of the heart) within the facility each day or night.

Currently, echocardiograms can only be completed one day a week. Additionally, the new ultrasound machine will update obstetric scans to 3D/4D, allowing greater detail to be seen and more precise imaging. Proceeds of this year’s reverse auction at Harvest Fest are going to help fund the need for a Neptune 3, the only constantly closed waste management system on the market. The Neptune 3 works to protect those working in surgeries and procedures from surgical fluid, smoke, and harmful airborne pathogens to keep everyone in the operating room safe.

Bremer Bank of Grafton was this year’s premier sponsor of the event.

At the event, the bank gave away $500 in cash prizes and some promotional items. Many employees helped

Zorn selected for Class 10 of Rural Leadership North Dakota Overall, at the end of the Harvest Fest volunteer, as well, to aid in the event’s success. event and at closing time of the online auction, more than $76,000 was raised.

It is with a very grateful heart that FCHC says, “THANK YOU.” From online auction bidders and buyers to attendees of the Harvest Fest event at the Coliseum to all of the individuals and organizations that donated items, baskets, and packages for the different auctions, thank you. Thank you also to the people that contributed by sending in donations to support the cause and to all of the volunteers for making Harvest Fest possible.

FCHC feels truly blessed with the generous outpouring of donations and the continued support. We hope you had a great time at Harvest Fest – Oktoberfest-style!!

Harvest Fest, whether online or in-person, is a way to bring the community together and raise money for needed medical equipment to enhance patient care at FCHC and the Rural Health Clinic. This year, funds raised will be used to help purchase a new ultrasound machine for the Radiology Department. The new machine will further enhance patient care at FCHC and add services for patients and the community. The new ultra-

Unlocking minds: The power of reading at the elementary level

By Carrie Hope

critical thinking skills and vocabulary development. Through the characters they meet and the challenges they overcome in books, children learn empathy and gain a deeper understanding of life experiences.

In today’s rapidly evolving world where technology reigns supreme, the ageold practice of reading remains an invaluable treasure for elementary school children. Beyond the colorful pages and whimsical tales lie the keys to imagination, knowledge, and cognitive growth. Reading not only introduces young minds to a universe of ideas and adventures, but it also nurtures

A foundation in reading sets the stage for success in all academic areas. Being a strong reader is not just about recognizing words; it’s about comprehension and interpretation. As students’ progress, they apply these skills across subjects, enhancing their ability to grasp complex concepts and express themselves. Moreover, reading fosters a love for learning that extends far beyond the classroom.

When children discover the joy of getting lost in a story, they create a lifelong thirst for knowledge. It starts a passion that will drive them to explore literature, history, science, and countless other subjects.

Parents and educators play a crucial role in nurturing this passion. By pro-

od of the ELCA. His professional and personal experience has significantly increased his ability to lead and direct small- and large-scale efforts in the communities he has lived in and served.

James Zorn of Cavalier has been selected for Class 10 of Rural Leadership North Dakota. Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) is a North Dakota State University Extension leadership development program designed to empower individuals from across the state, fostering their growth as leaders for rural communities and equipping them to navigate agricultural and rural policy and emerging trends that may impact North Dakota's future.

A mission-based servant leader, James seeks opportunities to grow and learn. He shares his knowledge and wisdom with his teams and individuals professionally and personally.

A lifelong learner, James is a registered nurse with an MBA and master’s in health administration. He has served in leadership roles in healthcare, public health, housing, education, and fitness industries, both in the profit and nonprofit sectors.

Fun thought about the impact of reading: a child that reads 20 minutes a day will be exposed to 1.8 million words per year, on average.

He believes that quality affordable housing and food security are cornerstones for a healthy, productive life for all people physically, emotionally, and spiritually. As a community activist, James has a long history of volunteering wherever he has lived. He has served on and chaired various local and state-level organizations responsible for organizational budgets as small as $300,000 and as large as $600 million.

In this digital age, let us not underestimate the profound impact of a well-worn book. Let us celebrate the importance of reading, nurturing the minds of our elementary school children and empowering them to shape a brighter future.

James is currently a board member for the Pembina County Housing Authority, Spark Learning Center, a local non-profit start-up, a council member for his church and a council member for the Eastern North Dakota Syn-

viding access to diverse books and engaging in meaningful discussions, adults can fuel a child’s curiosity and encourage them to become lifelong readers. Together, we can ensure that the pages of a book continue to be a gateway to endless possibilities for every young learner.

Carrie Hope is principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@k12.nd.us or at 701256-2354. St. Alphonsus School opened in 1921.

Tater Town Day planned in Hoople Mark your calendars for the upcoming Tater Town Day in Hoople. The day is packed full of events on Saturday, Oct. 14. Here is the full schedule: 9:00 a.m. Tater Tots Fun Run + Tater Town 5K to follow (Duffy’s) 10:00 a.m. Pet Parade 10:30 a.m. Tater Town Parade 11:30 a.m. French Fry Feed, Beer Gardens, Bonfires, Games, Hay Rides, Food Trucks, Bingo 5:00 p.m. Ribfest Competition at the Fire Hall 8:00 p.m. Dance at the Fire Hall featuring Uptown Text Kierstin at 331-9861 to enter the Ribfest Competition.

James is a North Dakota native born in Bottineau, N.D. As a young boy, his family moved to Cavalier, where he attended grades K through 12, graduating from high school in 1985. He attended Mesa Community College, the University of Tennessee, and Arizona State University for his post-secondary education.

He and his wife, Gwen, returned to Cavalier from Arizona in 2021 and own a 5-acre farmstead. The farmstead is actively being converted into a sustainable food resource and affordable housing ministry campus operating under M25 Ministries, a 501c3 non-profit established in 2020 and approved by the IRS in 2021.

The 17 individuals chosen for Class 10 will engage in a series of experiences, including seven in-state workshops featuring tours of agricultural and community businesses, a regional seminar and a national seminar, providing opportunities to interact with influential figures in agriculture, business, and government. Additionally, an international study tour will allow them to gain insight into global agricultural policies and rural development, following the footsteps of previous classes who explored countries such as Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Thailand, Vietnam, Chile and Spain.

The funding for the RLND program is provided by NDSU Extension, participant tuition fees, and generous contributions from agribusinesses, farm organizations, program alumni and others supporting the program. The comprehensive budget for the RLND program amounts to approximately $16,000 per class member throughout the two-year program cycle. These contributions cover most program expenses with participant tuition fees contributing to the remaining portion.

Each participant contributes $4,000 in tuition fees toward their participation in the program. For questions or comments, you can contact James at jameszorn1000@gmail.com.

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North Border celebrates Homecoming, Oct. 9-13 PEMBINA HOMECOMING DRESS UP DAYS

Thanks to North Border Sports Boosters, all North Border students and staff members have an Eagle shirt to show pride for their school. Happy Homecoming Week!

Monday: Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad Tuesday: Rock & Roll Wednesday: Class Color War Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th - Gray 1st and 8th grade - Pink 2nd and 9th grade - Blue 3rd, 4th, and 10th grade - Red 5th and 11th grade - White 6th and 12th grade - Black Staff - Tie Dye Thursday: Circus Friday: School Spirit

Pembilier Nursing Center update: more coming soon

By Heather Duerre

WALHALLA HOMECOMING DRESS UP DAYS

Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Rock & Roll Day Wednesday: Name letter day (dress as something that begins with the same letter as your first name).

Thursday: Circus Day Friday: Blue & Gold, Eagle gear day

Hello from all of us at PNC! Unfortunately, I don’t have much for you to read this week. I was gone all week learning and growing in my professional life at the North Dakota Long Term Care Association conference in Fargo.

When I returned it was pedal to the metal to get ready for the big Danny Elvis Show that happened on Saturday, Sept. 30, so I didn’t get much time to write an article. I hate to just write something willy-nilly without delving into all the exciting stuff I must share with you, so I will get to work right away writing about my adventures for you to read next week.

I will include a fun “teaser” picture to get you speculating about what I will write in my next article.

Have a splendid week!

Langdon’s Boesl receives Florence Lake Presidential Scholarship Lake Region State College recognized its Florence Lake Presidential Scholars for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students who earn the Florence Lake Presidential Scholarship receive a $4,000 renewable scholarship.

This year’s recipients include: Ryan Boesl of Langdon Lenora Wolf of Zeeland Aiden Bryce-Volk of Devils Lake Dawson Weisz of Cando Matthew Withrow and Skyler Bergstrom of Grand Forks Julia Pic of Park River.

The purpose of the Community College Foundation of Devils Lake, ND, is to assist in development and promotion of Lake Region State College; to solicit scholarships for students at the college; to administer funds and property which may be given to it for such purposes; and to support the college in fulfilling the education needs of the people it serves in accordance with the college mission statement approved by the State Board of Higher Education.

Pictured are Lenora Wolf, Aiden Bryce-Volk, Dawson Weisz, Ryan Boesl, Skyler Bergstrom, and Julia Pic. Not pictured Matthew Withrow.

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Prairie Fare: Nourish your body and mind with fall foods and a new class series The Nourish class series is a free nutrition education program for adults.

By Julie Garden Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist

Squash have many cousins in the overall “Cucurbitaceae” family. Cucurbit means “gourd” in Latin.

In fact, more than 800 species of plants would show up to a cucurbit family reunion. Some references say at least 900 “gourds” are part of the extended family.

Cucumbers, summer squash (zucchini), watermelons and other melons are plant relatives of squash.

Fall is my favorite season of the year.

Our outside environment becomes a feast for our eyes as leaves change from green to gold, orange or red and float in the breeze.

We are greeted by farmers markets and store displays with colorful red apples. Many varieties of squash are available. Some are green, others are orange or gold, and their rinds may be smooth or bumpy.

I always enjoy the grocery store squash displays that look like a stilllife portrait that has come to life. I almost do not want to disturb the artistry of the set-up.

Many grocery stores have a handy reference book. You can look up information about the produce you are buying and learn how to prepare and store the food.

Next time you see a squash assortment, test yourself to see how many types of squash you can name. Can you identify an acorn squash? Can you find a butternut squash or a buttercup squash? Can you pick a sugar pumpkin out of the lineup?

Winter squash, including buttercup, butternut and hubbard, have fairly long storage lives of three to six months in cool places (50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit).

While we call squash a “vegetable” on the menu, technically, they are the fruit of the plant. Regardless of what you call them, try some squash.

The orange flesh of squash signals they are a good source of beta-carotene. Squash is literally a feast for our eyes as well as the rest of our body.

Our bodies can convert beta-carotene to vitamin A, which is healthy for our eyes (in helping prevent night blindness). Vitamin A is good for our skin, immune system, lungs and heart.

A deficiency in vitamin A can cause “xerophtalmia” or the inability to see in low light.

If you do not like squash, you have some other options to meet your needs. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli, cantaloupe, eggs, salmon, and fortified milk and cereal are other vitamin A sources.

One half cup of squash will not undo a weight-loss diet with its 42 calories.

The fiber content in squash is filling and good for your digestive system.

finish the series of classes along with the survey evaluations.

If you want to save some squash for winter, you can you cook and mash squash and seal in freezer bags or freezer containers. However, canning mashed pumpkin is not recommended for safety reasons, because the heat cannot fully penetrate the thick mashed pumpkin.

Visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/nourish to register for the free web-based classes or face-to-face classes (if offered in your community in North Dakota).

As the temperature dips in autumn,

You can, however, can chunks of squash if you use a pressure canner and current guidelines. See the food preservation information at www. ag.ndsu.edu/food for details.

As we transition into fall and enjoy colorful sights and foods, I have a special invitation for readers of this column.

I promise there will be colorful handouts and recipes provided.

We are launching a free online nutrition program called “Nourish” on Oct. 16. We especially want to reach adults 50 plus, but adults of any age are welcome. Sign up at the same time as a friend or family member and nurture each other’s progress as you learn about nourishing your body.

nourish your body with a creamy soup served with freshly baked whole-grain bread, a spinach salad and some baked apples for dessert.

Creamy Squash Soup ¼ cup butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 6 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed 3 cups chicken broth (plus extra to adjust consistency if needed) 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) ¾ teaspoon dried rubbed sage (or to taste) 16 ounces light cream cheese In a large saucepan, sauté onions in butter until tender. Add squash, chicken broth, cayenne and black pepper, and sage. Bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes or until squash is tender.

Puree the squash mixture and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth, or use an immersion blender. Return to the saucepan and heat through. Do not allow to boil. If the soup needs thinning, add additional chicken broth until the desired consistency is reached.

Makes eight servings. Each serving has 250 calories, 14 grams (g) fat, 9 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber and 360 milligrams sodium.

Note: This recipe was analyzed with reduced-sodium chicken broth.

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

Each class will focus on one topic, such as how to keep your eyes healthy. Other topics include how to keep your heart, brain, digestive system, skin, bones and joints healthy – and strategies for getting more sleep.

We ask that you try to finish the selfpaced classes before the end of 2023. A steady pace of one module a week will get you there. You can participate online at any time, so that is perfect for night owls or early birds.

We provide recipes to try and websites to visit for more information. We will have prize drawings for those who

The orange flesh of squash signals they are a good source of beta-carotene. Pixabay photo.

Praire Doc Perspectives The secret to losing weight

By Andrew Ellsworth, M.D.

People often think they need to lose weight. The hard part, of course, is following through on that desire in a sustained and successful manner. Here are a few of the ways people do lose weight, and the secrets of their success. Some people should not lose weight, so please talk to your doctor.

First of all, consider the reasons to

lose weight. Benefits can include having more energy, improved mobility, fewer aches and pains, sleeping better, improvement in mood, lower blood pressure, and lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Some may do it for a positive self image, but that reason alone may be hard to satisfy.

The secret to success is eating less and exercising more. Do that, and one can get all those benefits without actually losing weight. If the pounds fall with time, great, but if they do not, please do not get discouraged. You are healthier with efforts at eating less and exercising more, even if the weight does not drop.

or a health coach which may help with following through with your goals.

We have all seen diets that promise fast results. Indeed, many can be quite successful in the short term.

You may know someone that lost over 50 lbs with a ketogenic, high protein diet. Unfortunately, they are hard to sustain, and people often find themselves right back where they started, but even more frustrated. Many fad diets involve buying something and eating more of something. While they could be helpful, long term success depends on some level of eating less and exercising more.

One extreme way people lose weight is with bypass surgery. Those can vary, but essentially the surgery helps by limiting the amount of food you consume, helping to decrease your appetite, decreasing your calorie intake, decreasing the absorption of food, and helping you lose weight.

Certainly, there are risks of complications, and risks of vitamin deficiencies. Sometimes people gradually eat more over time and gain the weight back. This is why the most successful bariatric surgery programs stress the importance of a healthy diet and exercise even before surgery, to help retrain people’s behavior to improve long term success.

A newer way many people have been losing weight is with a diabetes medication. These medications, GLP-1 agonists, are often a once a week or daily injection, although even newer ones can be taken by mouth. For weight loss, they help by decreasing your appetite and helping you feel full

Try keeping track of everything you eat. Counting calories can help you second guess those poor decisions.

Meanwhile, logging your exercise can help motivate you to do more. Consider an app that tracks food and activity.

Some apps have a social component

faster. Thus, they help you eat less.

Currently they are expensive.

Once again, the secret to weight loss is to eat less and exercise more. Now you have it. How do you do that successfully? Sure and steady progress.

Set a behavior goal, and turn it into a habit. Remember, when you eat less and exercise more, you are healthier regardless of weight.

Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices family medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook and instagram featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show celebrating its 22nd season of health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

Dakota Gardener: Battling birds for fruits

While not pleasant to eat, cranberrybush viburnum and chokeberry are beautiful additions to winter landscapes.

By Tom Kalb, horticulturist, NDSU Extension

Once the fruits ripen, the ultimate battle begins.

I chase the birds away and harvest as many of the remaining fruits as I can. The birds fight back, but I act like the fiercest scarecrow, screaming and waving my hands toward them. After my bucket is full, I surrender and let the birds eat the rest of the fruits.

Juneberry is another great shrub. As

I love my cherry shrub—but so do the birds.

As soon as the fruits begin to redden, every bird in the neighborhood flocks to the shrub. The birds aren’t picky about the sweetness of the cherries, and half of the fruits are eaten before they ripen.

soon as the berries start to turn blue, the birds attack the delicious fruits.

When I lived in Wisconsin, we never thought about battling birds for the fruits. We simply accepted our fate

and let the birds eat them.

North Dakotans are different. We fight for our food. In North Dakota, no bird gets a juneberry until we say so.

It’s easy to recommend growing delicious cherries and juneberries, but some of the greatest shrubs for landscapes produce disgusting fruits.

Start with cranberrybush viburnum.

The 10-foot shrub is loaded with white flowers in spring and glossy green foliage all summer. Then comes autumn when something remarkable happens.

Its clusters of fruits begin to redden.

Birds are attracted to the bright berries, but the fruits taste absolutely terrible. The birds leave the fruits untouched all winter long.

This makes the cranberrybush viburnum one of the finest shrubs in winter.

Health Tip

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Cranberrybush viburnum is beautiful in winter landscapes. Pixabay photo.

While the rest of the landscape is drab and lifeless, the scarlet berries sparkle in the winter sun. With a blanket of white snow in the background, the impact of this shrub is amazing.

In early spring, when no other food is available, birds will eat the fermented berries. The drunken birds fly high and get high at the same time, just in time for the breeding season to begin.

Another terrible tasting fruit is chokeberry. That’s not a very appealing name, but if you ever eat a chokeberry this time of year you will understand how the fruit got its name. Gag me!

Although its fruits in autumn are disgusting, chokeberry has great features for a landscape plant. It thrives in our prairie soil, tolerates drought and is pest free. The plant has white blossoms in spring, deep-green foliage in summer, and its golden-orange

leaves in autumn are truly spectacular.

Birds won’t touch the dark blue, disgusting chokeberries for months, making this another showy plant for fall and winter.

If you are interested (and have plenty of sugar), the fruits of cranberrybush viburnum and chokeberry can be processed into flavorful jams and juices.

When looking for shrubs in your landscape, consider growing these delicious and disgusting fruits. Both you and the birds may enjoy their flavors and beauty!

For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at www.ndsu.edu/ agriculture/extension/county-extension-offices.

The Borderland Press

Church/Obituaries passed away September 30, 2023, at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla.

Arthur J. Gapp

Mass of Christian Burial was held October 5, 2023, in Walhalla, N.D., for Arthur J. Gapp, 91, of Walhalla, who

Arthur Jacob Gapp was born October 19, 1931, to Albert and Ottilia (Stidel) Gapp in the Fremont Township at Walhalla where he attended grade school.

He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla. He graduated from St. Aloysius in Oakwood, N.D., in 1950. In the fall of 1952, Arthur joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1954 after serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict.

On October 19, 1955, Arthur married Marilyn Metzger at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon, N.D. They lived and farmed in Fremont Township until 1994 when Art retired and then moved to Walhalla in 1996.

Art was a past board member of the Farmers Elevator Walhalla Coop, St. Boniface Parish Council and the St. Boniface Cemetery Board. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus and Langdon Eagle Club.

Art enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, hunting, fishing, playing cards, and visiting.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters: Constance, Colleen (Ralph) Manley, Dianne (Wade) Pearson, Marlys Johansen, Janelle (Randy) Rust; sons: Wayne (Roxanne) Gapp, Glenn (Julianne) Gapp, and Lyle (Kim) Gapp; grandchildren: Rachel (Kevin) Johnson, Curt and Breanna Manley, Courtney (Dustin) Krump, Chantelle (Brady) Barth, Colton (Megan) Gapp, Cristen (Jacob) Schultz, Lyola, Christian, Karley Pearson, Luke (Randi)

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Johansen, Olivia (Brock) Taylor, Matthew, Ryan, Madison (Josh) Reiner, Scott, Mykia, Aly, TJ Gapp, Raquel (Michael) Meuller, Jared (Brielle) Rust, Shelby Rust, Paul, Nadine, Samuel, Michael Gapp; great-grandchildren: Dominic Ressler, Lenyx, Layven, and Londyn Krump, Hudson and Hannah Barth, Quinn and Cameron Taylor, Isla and Ellis Rust, Niko Johnson, Asher Gapp, Smith Mueller, and Briella Schultz; brother Clarence; sister Cece-

lia Kryzsko; sister-in-law Velma Gapp; and brother-in-law RonTellinghusen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two unborn babies; brothers: Raymond, Al, and Francis; sisters: Til Tellinghusen and Mary Ann Knudson; and brothers-in-law Donald Knudson and Jim Kryzsko.

Online condolences are available at www.askewfuneralhome.com .

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Application window for heating assistance is now open for North Dakotans

4-H Fall Festival held BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota co-payments during unexpected fi- in Langdon Health and Human Services (HHS) nancial hardships, offer financial supannounced that the application window for heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is open Oct. 2 through May 31, 2024.

LIHEAP is a federally funded program offered through the state that provides financial help with heating costs for qualifying households. The assistance amount varies based on the number of people living in the household, total household income, heat source, and other factors. Both homeowners and renters can apply for heating assistance. However, individuals living in subsidized housing or who are receiving housing assistance with their heating costs included in their rent are not eligible for LIHEAP. In the last year, as of Aug. 22, 2023, LIHEAP assisted 14,280 qualifying North Dakota households by providing an average payment of $1,409 in assistance per household.

In addition to heating costs, LIHEAP may also assist with weatherization services such as home insulation and weather stripping around doors and windows; furnace cleaning, repair or replacement; and chimney inspection and cleaning. Emergency assistance is also available to assist with fuel

port for furnace replacements, help prevent shut offs and disconnects, and provide essential consumer goods like temporary heating or cooling devices. The aim of emergency assistance is to serve as a last-resort safety net for families in dire need.

“Heating assistance is one of several resources that North Dakota Health and Human Services offers to help North Dakotans manage their living expenses,” HHS Economic Assistance Director Michele Gee said. ” To ensure everyone is able to receive the help they need, Health and Human Services provides a variety of options for North Dakotans to easily apply for programs and services.”

Individuals can apply for LIHEAP and other assistance online at hhs. nd.gov/applyforhelp, locally at a human service zone office, or by mail.

For help applying, North Dakotans can also contact Community Options, a partner agency, toll-free at (800) 823-2417.

North Dakotans who need help paying for food, child care or medical coverage can apply for other helpful programs at www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp.

Photographer Larry Stokke captured all the fun of the 4-H Fall Festival that was held in Langdon on Thursday, Sept. 28 in conjunction with the Farmers Market across the street from the courthouse.

FALL SPORTS

Lady Cards win 20 team DL-B Tournament in thrilling fashion Cardinals Swanson goes over 1,000 career digs in tourney win

By Jake Kulland

Jalynn Swanson with her 3,000th assist finished the game with 30 assists, four digs, and three kills against Four Winds. Photo by Larry Stokke.

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball went into the 2023 Des Lacs-Burlington Tournament knowing that they would have to play very well to have a chance to win the tourney.

This tourney is one of the premier events in Class B girls volleyball. 20 teams from across the state competed with over half of them being ranked in the top 10 in North Dakota.

The girls got it done, playing one exciting match after another. They beat defending state champion Northern Cass, top ranked May-Port-C-G and a highly regarded Dickinson Trinity team for the tourney title.

Stats of the tournament were not available at press time, but Lady Cards setter Jalynn Swanson did go over 1,000 digs for her career, achieving another milestone to go with her 3,000 careers assists mark that she went over at Minnewaukan earlier in the week.

On the DL-B Tournament win, Cardinals head coach Rich Olson said, "We saw the whole team step up and play better as the tournament went along.

Everyone worked well as a team in figuring out how to get the job done

in some tough matches. Our serving and passing set the tone and allowed us to gain momentum at key times later in the tournament. I loved how we were aggressive and smart down the stretch as we used both power and finesse to make some big plays!"

The Cards hosted St. John on Oct. 5 then will host the 39th Annual Langdon Invitational Tournament on Oct. 7, featuring several of the teams that they played at DL-B. A list of pools for the tourney can be found in this week's Borderland Press. The Cardinals are on the road next week versus Nelson County in McVille on Oct. 10 then travel to take on the Harvey-Wells County Hornets Oct. 12.

Tallia Johnston serves up an ace in the Cards’ win over Four Winds. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Here is a recap of the Lady Cards matches at Des Lacs-Burlington: Tournament Pool Play: Beulah 1-1 Win Central Cass 1-1 Win Park River-Fordville-Lankin 2-0 Win Minot Ryan 2-0 Win Championship Bracket Matches Quarter Finals: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 25-21-15 Northern Cass 16-25-13 Semi Finals:

Hilary Haaven had three kills, five digs, and an assist in the Cards’ win over Four Winds on Sept.

26. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 16-25-15 May-Port-CG 25-16-12 Championship:

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 27-16-15 Dickinson Trinity 25-25-12

Langdon Invitational Volleyball Tournament coming Oct. 7 The next big sports day coming to our area is the 39th Annual Langdon Invitational Volleyball Tournament to be played at the Langdon High School gym and the Langdon Activity Center on Oct. 7. This year, the tourney has been expanded to 12 teams due to great interest across North Dakota.

Teams that have played for years will be back like North Border, Cavalier, Grafton and Thompson. Also coming to the tourney are May-Port-C-G, Central Cass, Dickinson Trinity, Shiloh Christian, Maple River, Richland and Hillsboro-Central Valley. It’s a true representation of Class B teams in North Dakota. Teams want to come from so far away for the great competition but also to play at the Langdon facility. With the balcony and stage plus four locker rooms, it makes for perfect viewing for fans and teams.

I’ve said this before, but whoever designed the Langdon gym did a perfect job to accommodate events like this.

We wish all teams good luck.

Homecoming Week, which will be held Oct. 9-13. You can find information on dress days, coronation and such in this week’s paper, plus the Homecoming Parade will be held in Walhalla the afternoon of the big game with New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock on Oct. 13. It will begin at the Forestwood Inn at 1:30 p.m. We will broadcast the game with the Eagles and the Rockets on KNDK 1080, myborderland. com and on the new MyBorderland app to follow at 7:00. If you haven’t gotten the app yet, just go the App Store or Play Store on your smartphone and search “MyBorderland”.

It’s that easy, and it’s 100% free. Unfortunately for the Eagles, this will be their last game of the season as they are out of playoff contention. This will be the last game for the careers of Grayson Ohman, Keith Moore and Luka Carpenter, who will be honored with their parents before the game.

Jaya Henderson had 14 kills, four aces, and three digs when the Cards swept Minnewaukan 3-0 on Sept. 25. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jake’s Take on Sports zlers) but mostly hot dogs and a drink.

Well, on the night of Sept. 29, things got crazy. Randy and I were treated to full steak suppers with salad, baked potato, garlic toast, the whole bit. Shocked was the best word to use, and while we know people had talked about doing this for years, it was amazing to see it come to reality.

Randy didn’t say anything on the air for a whole quarter as he devoured his steak. I waited until after the game (although it was a chore keeping it away from everyone else in the press box), but it was still another worldly good.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor The Legend of the halftime hot dogs adds a new chapter We begin this week with a great story that happened at a recent high school football broadcast. As several of you know, “The Principal” Randy Hill and I have been very spoiled the last couple of years on our football sportscasts.

It began a couple of years ago now, but we began to get hot dogs brought up to us at halftime of each game. It now happens every game, no matter where we are. People and organizations send us up a couple at the half with it sometimes being hamburgers pr BBQs (and in COVID years - Twiz-

Many, many thanks go out to Kyle’s Place in Sarles for making the steaks, to Jayne Kitchin for delivering them to the field, and to Tim and Karla Kingzett for bringing them up to the press box - complete with providing real plates, real silverware, and placemats (that’s right, even placemats)! A huge shout out goes Horizon Financial for sponsoring the whole affair. We certainly don’t expect any of this, but it is sincerely appreciated. It’s been a fun story that seems to get everyone talking, which has been fantastic. A picture of the feast is somewhere on this page. Thanks to everyone for making this so cool!

North Border Homecoming week to begin; Cardinals football on the road to end regular season We will leave you this week by wishing everyone at the North Border schools in Walhalla and Pembina a great

Langdon-Edmore-Munich has their last two varsity football games on the road - at Thompson Oct. 6 then a Thursday night game at Carrington on Oct. 12. A lack of officials forced the game to be on a Thursday, and the Cards are looking like they will need to win to clinch the Region 2A title, as Carrington only has one region loss.

The Cardinals are 7-0.

Auction Time is coming on Oct. 14 I will be out in Williston in the week ahead getting ready for the Keith Kulland Estate Auction sale to be held on Oct. 14 at 11:00 a.m. three and a half miles northwest of Williston. There are still a ton of things to do to get ready for it, and we want to make the Ponderosa look it’s best for the many people planning on attending. You are all invited to come, and as of right now, the weather looks really good, thank the Lord. There are a ton of hotels that are a short drive from the ranch. Next time we visit here will be from God’s Country.

“See ya!” next week!

Half time hotdogs turned into halftime steak suppers for me and Randy during the LEM football game on Sept. 29.

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Report from the Border Battle

By Daren Christianson, Head Cross Country Coach The Cardinals traveled to Grand Forks to race with other competitors from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Canada. It was a beautiful day at Lincoln Park for a race; the number of racers and spectators was the most I have ever seen.

The great thing about this race is that it allows runners to race against those in their age group and competitive level, although all Class B, and Class A athletes competed together in the sub varsity events.

Seventh grade had their own division for both boys and girls. With no runners in the 7th grade girl's division, our first race featured three runners in the 7th grade boys division. With 140 total runners, our seventh-grade runners put down their best times of the year with Dyson Askvig finishing 66th, Chase Girodat finishing 77th and William Foster finishing 119th.

The Cardinals had one runner in each of the 8th grade races with Ryder Moser finishing 97th out of 140 and Cadence Wirth finishing 77th out of 107.

In the junior varsity divisions, our sole runner in the JV girls was Madilyn Crump, who finished 160th out of 253 runners. In our boys JV race,

there were a total of 354 runners with our runners highlighted by Noah Foster finishing 90th, Reece Hoffarth 278th, Kennen Forrest 297th and Edward Freer at 307.

In the varsity A division, we ran three girls and two boys. In the girls' division there were 181 total runners.

The Cardinals finishing were Olivia Lorenz in 61st place(PR 22:22), Jane Sillers in 77th and Kate Sillers in 102nd. The boys' varsity division featured Brock Freer finishing in 18th place (PR 17:03) and Rudy Moser in 25th (PR 17:28).

Overall, it was a great day with multiple runners getting their personal best times or competing very well.

All of the runners learned how to run in large groups and how to navigate through crowds of other runners. This background and knowledge will help them in preparing for regionals and state.

The Cardinals will compete on October 7th in Rugby, which is a race that pulls good runners from across the state, followed up by a race in Cooperstown on Oct. 12. Postseason starts with regionals in Cooperstown on Oct. 21 and state in Jamestown on Oct. 27.

Photos by Daren Christianson.

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Eagles lose at home to Four Winds 64-26, end playoff hopes

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Cardinals score at will in 54-6 Senior Night rout over Grafton L-E-M puts up 35 points in first quarter to move to 7-0 and clinch playoff spot

By Jake Kulland

By Jake Kulland

The North Border Eagles football team knew they would have to win their remaining three games to have a chance at this year's 9-man football playoffs, and it started with hosting Four Winds on Sept. 29 in Walhalla.

The Eagles went toe to toe with the Indians for the first quarter and a half, but Four Winds scored five straight touchdowns to win 64-26. The loss puts North Border's record at 3-4 on the season. They will try and end a three game losing streak at Larimore on Oct. 6 then close their season with Homecoming and Senior Night in Walhalla versus third-ranked New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock on Oct. 13.

It was Jersey Night for the Eagles game with Four Winds. Each North Border player picked a person who has impacted their life and wrote a note to them, and that person wore or displayed that player's jersey throughout the game.

Mason Romfo gets tackled as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Keaton Ullyott carries the ball for a first down in the Cards' win over the Grafton Spoilers.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kadyn Hein and Nickolas Kingzett block two Spoilers from getting to Cards quarterback Rayce Worley. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Maddux Stremick and a teammate tackle a Grafton Spoiler. Photo by Larry Stokke.

The first quarter plus was very exciting; both teams found the end zone regularly with the Eagles getting two TD catches from Grayson Ohman and Weston Cosley catching another.

Grant Cosley threw all three touchdown passes. Grant ran in another, plus he threw a two-point conversion pass to Garret Willits.

The Indians have some tremendous athletes on their roster, and it showed the rest of the way. Deng Deng, who has signed to play college football at the University of North Dakota, scored an incredible seven touchdowns and threw for another. Four Winds led just 14-12 after the first quarter but expanded that to a 50-26 lead at the half.

Grant Cosley had a nice night offensively for the Eagles with 194 yards rushing and 99 more through the air. Brody Berg had 45 yards on the ground, and Ohman had 48 yards receiving. Berg was North Border's leading tackler with seven.

FOUR WINDS 64, NORTH BORDER 26 FW --14 26 6 8 -- 64 NB --12 14 0 0 -- 26 FW -- Micah Dutch 65 run (Run failed) NB -- Grayson Ohman 4 pass from Grant Cosley (Pass failed) FW -- Deng Deng 14 run (Deng run) NB -- Ohman 44 pass from G. Cosley (Pass failed) FW -- Deng 70 run (Run failed) NB -- Weston Cosley 45 pass from G. Cosley (Pass failed) FW -- Deng 48 run (Deng run) NB -- G. Cosley 2 run (Garret Willits pass from G. Cosley) FW -- Deng 18 run (Run failed) FW -- Deng 35 run (Deng run) FW -- Deng 15 pass from Richard Cavanaugh (Cavanaugh run) FW -- Deng 22 run (Pass failed) FW -- Dalen Leftbear 12 pass from Deng (Dutch run) Rushing -- NB: Grant Cosley 27-194, Brody Berg 9-45, Coton Bailly 3-25 Passing -- NB: G. Cosley 14-22-99-1 3 TDs Receiving -- NB: Grayson Ohman 4-48, Weston Cosley 2-22

Nine Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football players along with their parents were recognized on Sept.

29 for Senior Night for the team. In a nice gesture, five Cardinals cross country seniors were also included in the group. The gridiron seniors, along with their teammates, put on quite the show. The Cards scored five touchdowns in the first quarter on their way to a 54-6 win. The victory puts Langdon-Edmore-Munich's record at a perfect 7-0 on the season.

The win also guarantees them a spot in the playoffs with the Region 2A title still a couple of wins away. The Cardinals play at Thompson on Oct. 6 then wrap up their regular season at Carrington for a Thursday night game on Oct. 12, due to lack of officials.

In their win over the Spoilers, the

Cards took the opening kickoff and scored on a fourth down play with Rayce Worley finding Mason Romfo on a pass from 36 yards out. Grafton then fumbled the ensuing kickoff, which allowed the Cardinals to add to their lead on a Cody Amble TD reception from Worley. Dawson Hein helped turn the game into a runaway with an interception of a Kyler Droog pass to start up Cole Welsh's three touchdown night. His first came on a nicely executed screen pass play.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich wasn't done. A 48-yard catch by Amble set up a four-yard rushing score from Romfo.

Welsh would score twice more followed by a 40-yard Romfo scamper.

The Cards concluded a 56 point first half when Amble picked off a Droog pass and scored on a pick six. Jax Johnson was 6 for 8 on extra points on the night.

Rayce Worley (Jax Johnson kick) LEM -- Cody Amble 11 pass from Worley (Johnson kick) LEM -- Cole Welsh 14 pass from Worley (Johnson kick) LEM -- Romfo 4 run (Johnson kick) LEM -- Welsh 35 pass from Worley (Johnson kick) LEM -- Welsh 12 run (Kick failed) LEM -- Romfo 40 run (Kick failed) LEM -- Amble 31 INT return (Johnson kick) G -Abram Sevigny 1 run (Kick failed) Rushing -- LEM: Mason Romfo 5-92,

Cole Welsh 5-30, Keaton Ullyott 4-22, Nick Kingzett 2-7, Rayce Worley 1-3, Jax Johnson 1-(-7); G: Abram Sevigny 7-3, Lee Roy Delgado 6-13, Miguel Rodriguez 1-0, Kyler Droog 1-(-13) Passing -- LEM: 11-13-202-0 4 TD's; G: Droog 13-26-113-2 Receiving -- LEM: Cody Amble 6-93, Romfo 2-59, Welsh 2-49, Tanner McDonald 1-29, Kingzett 1-1; G: Reggie Rice 4-30, Braylon Baldwin 4-28, Delgado 3-23, David Jelinik 1-(-2)

Worley ended up with 202 passing yards and four touchdown throws, giving him 23 on the season. Romfo had 92 yards rushing and Amble 93 yards on six catches, both leading the team.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 54, GRAFTON 6 Pictured is the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Flag Football League, made up of players in grades 1-3. They played at halftime during the L-E-M/ Grafton game. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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The Langdon Pep Band, under the direction of Lane Lindseth, entertained the crowd before the game with Grafton. It’s the first time the band has played during a football game in nearly 20 years. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Sports

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39TH ANNUAL LANGDON AREA INVITATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Langdon Area High School & Langdon Activity Center October 7th, 2023

POOL A HS SOUTH COURT 1. Shiloh 2. North Border 3. M-P-C-G 4. Central Cass POOL B HS NORTH COURT ACTIVITY CENTER 1. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 2. Richland 3. Hillsboro-Central Valley 4. Grafton POOL C ACTIVITY CENTER 1. Dickinson Trinity 2. Cavalier 3. Thompson 4. Maple River TIME 9:00 9:50 Schedule Rolls on.

MATCH 1 vs 2 3 vs 4 1 vs 3 4 vs 2 1 vs 4

POOL PLAY SCORING: Each team will play the other teams in their pool 2 sets to 25 points. No Cap. Win Both Sets = 3 points Split but score more points = 2 points Split but score equal points = 1.5 points Split but score fewer points = 1 point The teams in each pool will be ranked 1-4 Ties will be broken by: Head-to-head Points given up Points scored Flip of the coin ALL TEAMS WILL QUALIFY FOR ONE OF FOLLOWING TOURNAMENTS. (Tournament play will begin as soon as possible after pool play.)

CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT (Gold Bracket): The #1 finisher in each pool will be ranked 1, 2, & 3 based on the scoring and tie breaking above.

The #2 finisher in each pool will be ranked 4,5,6 using the same method.

CONSOLATION TOURNAMENT (Silver Bracket): The #3 finisher in each pool will be ranked 1, 2, & 3 based on the scoring and tie breaking above.

The #4 finisher in each pool will be ranked 4,5,6 using the same method.

The Borderland Press

Cards youth basketball plays Grafton On Sept. 28, the fifth and sixth grade Langdon-Edmore-Munich girls basketball team played against Grafton.

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Public Notices

Page B6 - Friday, October 6, 2023 Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On September 19, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. Greg Goodman was not in attendance. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Stanley Dick called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Dick asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried.

David Zeis made a motion to approve the minutes from the last two commission meetings, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commissioners and informed them that a major structure south of Osnabrock would have to be closed due to not passing inspection. Johnston stated the structure would qualify as a federal bridge funding project. Johnston informed the commissioners that a Road Maintenance Operator in District 1 had requested to take 6 weeks of annual leave in December/January. The commissioners suggested checking with other operators in the area to see if they are willing to help cover the snow removal and see if the part-time snowplow operators would be returning for the season. The commissioners asked Johnston to update them at the next meeting. Snowplow operator hours were reviewed, as well as their pay for the upcoming season.

Johnston stated that the snowplow operators need to be in direct contact with the motor grader operators and need to be out plowing after it snows.

Lafrenz agreed to work on a pay proposal for snowplow operators and bring it to the next meeting. Johnston stated he would check on the status of the new v-plows that were ordered for the snowplow trucks. Shop updates: A draft call for bids/specs for a new building in Vang with wording included from Angelo Mondragon, State’s Attorney, was reviewed. It was decided to review it again at the next meeting. Mondragon informed the commissioners that Langdon City is in the process of approving the annexation for the new subdivision Dan Fischer created, which includes the lot

for the new shop, and that he drafted the Warranty Deed to Cavalier County for Langdon City’s approval once the annexation is complete. Mondragon stated he would work with Dan Fischer to put together an RFQ for an engineer for the project. Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $5,154.32 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. At 10:00 a.m. David Zeis made a motion to recess the meeting for the 2024 budget hearing, seconded

by Nick Moser, motion carried. At approximately 10:20 a.m. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to close the budget hearing and re-convene the commission meeting. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve Cavalier County’s 2024 Budget as published without any changes, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Motor Grader bids were requested with Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program being utilized. Sealed bids were received from Butler, RDO, and General Equipment.

Various options were reviewed from each vendor, as well as trade-in and warranty options. The commissioners decided to review the bids and put it on the agenda again for the next commission meeting. Sandy Shively, North Central Planning, met with the commissioners and presented a proposed clarification letter to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in Denver, CO, explaining the County’s position if the Pembina Gorge Foundation were to default payment on their CDBG loan and acknowledging EDA’s Notice of Federal Interest that will be filed. David Zeis made a motion to approve signing the proposed letter, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. David Zeis made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: ANNA JEAN OLSON $1,544.64 | ABATEMENT CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR $17,971.55 | FEMA WEST PAYMENT CENTER $321.41 | STATE'S ATTY STEPHANIE BATA $368.74 | TX DIR STANLEY DICK $172.92 | COMM DAVID J. ZEIS

$132.31 | COMM PRESORT PLUS $2,609.07 | TREAS LANGDON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE $210.00 | COMM DACOTAH PAPER CO. $830.25 | MAINT TRI-STATE PAVING INC $1,275.00 | MAINT OFFICE OF STATE AUDITOR $9,200.00 | MISC ECOLAB $129.00 | MAINT QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC $1,000.00 | MISC QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. $977.10 | MISC BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $198.44 | TREAS BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $328.96 | TX DIR BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $304.82 | AUD BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $160.09 | CLERK PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $195.79 | MISC PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $27.98 | CLERK COMPUTER EXPRESS $1,316.88 | GEN/VSO UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $934.13 | GEN/R&B/VSO OTTER TAIL POWER CO $2,370.07 | GEN/R&B INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $4,518.49 | GEN/E-911 GABE JOHNSTON $58.00 | SHERIFF JOHN METZGER $65.10 | SHERIFF POST BOARD $90.00 | SHERIFF SPORTS & SHIRTS $183.25 | SHERIFF MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES $50.00 | DISP BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $65.66 | SHERIFF PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $65.92 | DISP ND SECRETARY OF STATE $36.00 | DISP MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES $50.00 | DISP JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $260.98 | SHERIFF CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. $156.39 | SHERIFF

The Borderland Press DOLLAR GENERAL -REGIONS 410526 $113.00 | SHERIFF UNIFORM CENTER $299.96 | SHERIFF ROLETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE $425.00 | SHERIFF MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO. $110.83 | DISP BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC. $249.29 | SHERIFF HACTC $23.25 | SHERIFF BUTLER MACHINERY CO. $6,470.42 | R&B CLOSE CONSTRUCTION $5,022.18 | R&B ERLING'S OIL, INC. $246.56 | R&B CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OP. $132.35 | R&B NEWMAN SIGNS $1,801.83 | R&B DAHL TRUCK & AUTO $47.98 | R&B NDTC $128.03 | E-911 VERIZON WIRELESS $47.46 | EMG MGR UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $35.01 | EMG MGR UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $209.13 | E-911 POLAR COMMUNICATIONS $373.70 | E-911 LEEVERS FOODS $35.34 | NDSU EX TR BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $19.99 | NDSU EXT. UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $52.58 | NDSU EXT. LEO URLAUB $798.00 | WEED UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $115.99 | WEED JOSHUA SHORT $374.76 | WEED OTTER TAIL POWER CO $126.52 | SS PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $24.98 | SS LANGDON CITY $113.95 | SS NICOLE RUST $219.10 | NVHSZ LERNA PAULSON $31.44 | NVHSZ THE BORDERLAND PRESS $76.05 | NVHSZ DBGR $1,578.00 | NVHSZ

Notice to Creditors Notice to Creditors in the District Court of Cavalier County, State of North Dakota in the matter of the estate of Gary A. Peterson deceased Notice is hereby given that Barbara J. Peterson is personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the personal representative of the estate.

Barbara J. Peterson 9085 Hwy 1 Langdon, ND 58249

Card of

Thanks

I was on vacation visiting family in early July when I had an accident that resulted in being brought to the Langdon Prairie Health Emergency Room. I wanted to give a shout out and a Personal THANK YOU to every employee I encountered there from the moment I walked in the door, including the front desk folks, for how Professional, Compassionate, and Proficient they all were. I was immediately brought into a room and taken care of from minute one until I was released the next morning to head to Grand Forks for the surgery that they had arranged and scheduled for me. I had never had to spend the night in the hospital before, and every nurse, aide, and the ER doctor kept a close watch on me throughout the afternoon and into the morning. Again, I just can’t thank you all enough for your kindness.

Delores (Soli) Miller Kalispell, Mont.

COMMUNITY CARES OPTIONS, LLC $11,760.00 | NVHSZ WINDWOOD ESTATES $852.50 | NVHSZ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $133.70 | NVHSZ WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT $278.47 | NVHSZ ANITA BEAUCHAMP $8.50 | CLERK At 11:15 a.m., Austin Lafrenz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried.

Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Stanley Dick – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Oct. 9 Fish•Scalloped Potatoes•Green Beans•Peaches Tuesday, Oct. 10 Taco Salad•Fruit Cocktail•WW Bread Wednesday, Oct. 11 Hamburger on WW Bun•Lettuce, Tomato, Onion•Potato Salad•Carrots•Pineapple Thursday, Oct. 12 Sausage/Sauerkraut•Mashed Potatoes•Peas•Peaches Friday, Oct. 13 Orange Chicken•Rosemary Potatoes•Mixed Vegetables•Tropical Fruit This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/ SNAP accepted. Under 60 required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Oct. 9 Porcupine Meatballs/Parslied Potatoes/Brussel Sprouts/ Peaches Tuesday, Oct. 10 Breaded Italian Chicken Breast/ Sauce/Sour Cream/Chives/ Potatoes/Squash/Crushed Pineapple Wednesday, Oct. 11 Roast Beef/Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Green Beans/Apple Crisp/topping Thursday, Oct. 12 Chicken Wild Rice Hotdish/ Malibu Vegetables/Stewed Tomatoes/Apricots Friday, Oct. 13 Potato Crusted Pollock/Potato Wedges/Coleslaw 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.

The Borderland Press

Autumn is here

Foster Care Case Manager

Salary Range: From $4971.00 to $6628.00 Monthly Location: Grafton, ND (can work from Langdon, ND or Cavalier, ND also) Job ID: 3026152 Closing Date: 10/15/2023 Website: www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/career-openings Northern Valley Human Service Zone is seeking a committed, passionate Foster Care Case Manager to serve our Child Welfare Services clients.

As a Foster Care Case Manager, you will utilize the Wrap Around Case Management services and the Safety Framework Practice Model for children and families when neglect or abuse has occurred in order to prevent future maltreatment or foster care placement.

Northern Valley Human Service Zone works to protect children and families by providing services and advocacy while promoting family stability, respecting diversity, and working to create and strengthen connections to community resources. We work to prevent abuse by providing education, resources, and support to parents, families, and community organizations.

Foster Care Case Managers are specific for children 0-18 and can also case manage youth 18-21. Case Managers in this role will perform case management activities involving complex problems/cases, assess individual and family needs, develop appropriate services and/or treatment plans to reduce the identified risk of child abuse and neglect, conduct case planning meetings, and provide counseling, referral, and placement services. Case managers will also complete written documentation, affidavits and testify at court proceedings.

This position maintains responsibilities of a highly complex and sensitive nature and requires a high degree of knowledge, skills, and passion in child welfare. Work activities involve decision-making within parameters of approved policies and procedures, thorough, accurate and timely responses as well as accurate documentation that complies with State and Federal Regulations.

This position also requires coordination with local service providers, law enforcement and legal entities, as well as emergency response planning. This position requires some afterhours/non-traditional working hours including on-call scheduling.

Frequent travel throughout Northern Valley Human Service Zone is required.

To succeed in this position, you should have a passion for serving others and a desire to make a positive impact. You should be highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively and have demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations. You will need to have a strong understanding of program policies and laws.

You will also need to be comfortable working with all types of software and database applications, with a willingness to learn new technology programs and have attention to detail.

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, education, human services, child development and family science, behavioral health, or criminal justice. Plus, one of the following: Family Service Specialist III: Two (2) years of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager. A master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.

Family Services Specialist II: One (1) year of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager. A master’s degree in one of the above areas may substitute for the work experience requirement.

Family Services Specialist I: No work experience required.

The successful applicant must pass a standard background check.

Application Procedures: For more details about this position, please contact Jill Denault, Director by email: jdenault@nd.gov or phone: (701) 520-0002 Please make sure your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Department’s Human Resource Division cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm. A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

Employing Unit: Northern Valley Human Service Zone TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice) If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

This position can be located in any of the three offices within our zone which include, Cavalier, Grafton and Langdon Northern Valley Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Cavalier, Pembina and Walsh Counties to deliver state-driven child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Cavalier County as a Cavalier County employee. Northern Valley Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).

Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

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The Borderland Press

Views from the Borderland - Walhalla Walhalla held its 19th Annual Giant Pumpkinfest on Saturday, Sept 30. The event had food trucks, vendors, live music, bounce house, giant pumpkins, and so much more.

Pumpkinfest competition winners are listed below: Giant Pumpkins 1st Ron Beneda 1,023 2nd Robert Tetrault 948 3rd Greg Harper 717 4th Kent Carrier 297 Kids Pumpkins 1st Greta 211 2nd Mattson 150 3rd Jack 134 Vegetable - Carrot 1st Greta 16.5 inches 2nd Jack 14.5 inches Vegetable - Potato 1st Cade 2.9 lbs 2nd Kenzley 2.35 lbs Vegetable - Onion Tied Mason and Archer 1.19lbs

Photo by Melanie Thornberg.

Vegetable - Zucchini 1st Emma 22.5 inches 2nd Molly 20.5 inches Vegetable - Cabbage Lucas 13.9 lbs

Congratulations to Ron Beneda from Park River (formerly of Langdon) for growing this year's champion giant pumpkin. This orange beauty weighed in at 1,023 pounds Photo by Melanie Thornberg.

Vegetable - Cucumber 1st Gail 28 inches 2nd Lucas 16 inches Pageant Winners Tiny Miss Pumpkinfest - Amelia Keogh Little Miss Pumpkinfest - Ellianna Blair Young Miss Pumpkinfest - Vivienne Chaput Junior Miss Pumpkinfest - Amelia Ripple Miss Pumpkinfest - Maggie Iverson Cornhole Tournament 1st Aces 2nd Bag Boys 3rd Great Cornholios Sweet Treats Winner Maggie Iverson

Photo by Melanie Thornberg.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Photo by Melanie Thornberg.

Photo by Melanie Thornberg.

Photo by Melanie Thornberg.