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Friday, September 13, 2024

Volume 3, Number 36

Harvesting heritage at the Pembina County

PIONEER MACHINERY SHOW

By Rebecca Davis

COMBINE COLLECTION PRESERVES AGRICULTURAL HISTORY

By Rebecca Davis

In an effort to preserve a critical piece of agricultural history, Loren and Lynette Winters have amassed an impressive collection of combines ranging from the 1940s to the 1960s. The couple, now retired and living back on their family farm, have dedicated themselves to restoring these machines, ensuring future generations understand their importance in revolutionizing food production.

News: Walhalla Police Department building gets a fresh face, Pg. A2

Loren's fascination with combines began in his youth. Growing up on a farm, the arrival of the combine each harvest season was a moment of excitement.

Ag: A Nekoma based agribusiness goes strong for 99 years, Pg. A3

Photo by Rebecca Davis.

On Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, the Pembina County Historical Society hosted its 31st Annual Pioneer Machinery Show in Cavalier, N.D. This year’s theme of “harvest” brought the community together for a day filled with history, demonstrations, and family fun, drawing around 1,000 attendees to experience life as it was 150 years ago.

Scot Becker, president of the Pembina County Historical Society, reflected on the event's importance.

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“Our mission is ‘Preserving the past for future generations,’” he shared.

“Through events like the Pioneer Machinery Show, we remind people of the hard work, ingenuity, and faith of those who came before us.”

Becker emphasized the significance of understanding historical progress, particularly in agriculture.

“From threshing machines of the 1880s to today’s 1,000-horsepower combines, we’ve witnessed a five-fold

New ordinance discussed concerning OTVs and youth

By Hilary Nowatzki

At Monday’s Langdon City Council Meeting, a hot topic of discussion was the operation of side by sides and other OTVs by the town’s local youth within city limits. The council reported at least 10 calls that came in last week with residents expressing concern over the ways in which OTVs were being driven around by youth.

The council reported numerous more calls in the weeks leading up to Monday’s meeting.

Three different commissioners agreed that they had witnessed concerning behavior themselves, including youth operating OTVs while being on cell phones, not wearing helmets, and not wearing seatbelts.

“So, I guess it's time we come down and do something,” said Henry. “It's just a matter of time before somebody gets hurt.”

Currently, the law in place states that if any operator is between the ages of 12 and 17, they are able to operate an OHV as long as they have an ATV safety certificate and are wearing helmets.

“But it doesn't specifically state ‘streets’ - just off highway vehicles operated by anyone between 12 and 17,” said Lawrence Henry, city council member, in response to being asked if youth are allowed to drive on the

increase in crop output and a 32-fold reduction in labor. This revolution freed people to pursue other endeavors, from science to the arts, transforming society.”

in a pre-industrial world​.

One of the show’s highlights was Loren and Lynette Winters' combine

This year’s show also featured engaging demonstrations of traditional craftsmanship, such as blacksmithing, sawmilling, rope making, broom making, and threshing, providing visitors with a hands-on connection to the past. Blacksmith Brian Kulaszewicz, in particular, captivated audiences with his live demonstrations.

The collection - which includes brands like John Deere,Oliver, JI Case, International, Massey Harris and Gleaner - showcases the evolution of combine technology. Each machine tells a story, like the Massey Ferguson combine once owned by Senator Milton Young’s son, a North Dakota political figure.

“Blacksmithing was the original form of welding, and it’s a dying art,” Kulaszewicz said. “I love showing kids how things were made by hand. It sparks their curiosity and helps them appreciate how much easier life is now.”

His passion for keeping history alive was evident as he crafted nails, knives, and ornamental ironwork, showing the skill and effort required

When Loren and Lynette began searching for a place to donate their collection, they were surprised by the lack of options.

Blacksmith Brian Kulaszewicz captivated attendees with his live demonstrations.

Photo by Rebecca Davis.

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Revving up community spirit: The 18th Annual Hare Scramble Event kicks up dust

By Hilary Nowatzki

Henry reached out to the Parks and Rec Department in Langdon to discuss the matter. Henry mentioned in the council meeting that according to the ATV safety certificate, the OTVs are not meant to be driven on streets.

However, currently, Langdon does not have an official ordinance in place concerning their operation. Although the certificate may say they are not meant to be driven on the streets and the Parks and Rec Department has said they do not recommend it, it is still difficult to enforce these rules without an official ordinance in place.

The collection includes 13 combines and four tractors, all preserved through careful maintenance. The restoration process often involves scavenging parts from multiple machines to bring one back to working condition.

“[Parks and Rec.] said that's why you need to have an ordinance,” Henry recounted.

The city council hopes to have the ordinance passed within the next four weeks.

“We could not find a museum that was dedicated to housing a combine collection," Lynette recalled. This discovery solidified their decision to donate their collection to the Pembina County Historical Museum in Cavalier, N.D., where it is now housed. The museum built a building large enough for the collection.

Loren shared how the museum became the home for their collection: "We were camping across the road one year several years ago, and we just came over to the museum and met with Zelda [Hartje, Museum Administrator]. At first, she thought we had toy combines, but then when she found out we had real ones, the museum board actually came down to our place in Fullerton, N.D., and looked at the combines and said, 'Yeah, we will take all your combines.'"

streets within city limits.

Henry said he has been looking into other towns’ ordinances to see what their regulations were. One idea he mentioned is factoring in whether or not the operator has a drivers license.

They would also look at the different classes of OHVs, which range from 1, 2, and 3, and see which specific ones would be outlawed from operation on city streets.

"When you realize how much manual labor was involved before combines, you appreciate how these machines transformed farming," Loren explained. “One person can now harvest hundreds of acres in a single day—a job that once required many hands.”

St. Alphonsus had an awesome lunch corner set up to take care of the hungry racers and fans.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Last weekend, the Pembina Gorge Dirt Riders (PGDR) hosted their 18th Annual Hare Scramble Event, an offroad motorcycle race that combines competitive spirit with community involvement. This event, part of the Dakota Scramble Series (DSS), brings out the enduring appeal of off-road racing and the dedication of local volunteers. Shawn Jelinek, President of the Eagle Ridge Motorcycle Club (ERMC), shared insights into the event’s intricacies.

At its core, the hare scramble is a race against time and terrain. Shawn explained further, “This event is referred to as a Hare Scramble event, which means that it is a motorcycle race that competes on an off-road single track trail that winds in and out of and through the trees, up and down hills, creek crossings, and has some other obstacles.”

The objective is straightforward and cont’d. on page B8

“If they stay outside for more than a couple of years, they rust, and it becomes almost impossible to fix them,” Loren said.

The collection is unique not only for its size but also for its variety, as most collectors focus on a single brand.

The Winters’ dedication goes beyond just restoring old machinery. They cont’d. on page A10

News

Friday,September 13, 2024 - Page A2

Neche resident submits not guilty pleas

By The Borderland Press staff

Neche resident Wesley Earl Symington, 52, waived his preliminary hearing rights last Friday, submitting not guilty pleas to four terrorizing with a dangerous weapon charges, two reckless endangerment-extreme indifference charges, and a misdemeanor DUI charge.

Court records allege on June 30, Symington, while intoxicated, had attempted to drive away from a home when two people at the residence blocked his path. Symington would drive towards the two, stopping short

of hitting them, drive back the way he came, then attempt to drive away again, this time carrying a gun.

By this time, other residents had arrived at the scene. Symington was detained by an off-duty police officer who lived in the vicinity until other officers arrived. He was arrested and refused a sobriety test, but a preliminary breath test returned with a reading of .28%.

A pretrial conference for Symington has been scheduled for Dec. 18.

Walhalla Police Department building gets a fresh coat of paint

By Rebecca Davis

at the former HWY 32 Diner (now home to The Little Frontier Clinic), The Cure, New Beginnings Salon & Mimi’s Boutique, and the Walhalla Co-Op. The Walhalla city crew did the prep work of scraping old paint off and pressure washing the building. Then K.C. White Painting, LLC with The Walhalla Police Department sporting its fresh look. Photo Mark White stepped in courtesy of Steve Gapp. to lead the project, doThe beautification efforts continue in nating the labor time of himself and Walhalla as one more building has his crew to complete the job, accordgotten a makeover. ing to Mike Cook, Walhalla city auditor.

Walhalla’s police building has a new look following the improvements that Thanks to the help, the city was only have taken place over the last two responsible for the cost of the paint years in Walhalla, including locations and primer.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Historical Treasure

There is history in every step you take, and in every place you see, whether or not you know it. You may be driving over an old cattle trail, or perhaps you live where there was once a school, or a barn, or a church.

On this date in 1934, residents of Wildrose, Williams County, were oohing and aahing over a historical find made by the young sons of local farmer Frank Hankey, Jr. While traversing Indian Hill, the highest hill in the vicinity on the North end of Big Meadow Township, where the Hankeys lived, the boys had found a historical treasure cache, “apparently uncovered by drifting winds.” The hill overlooked the meadow below, and early settlers had reported that Indians traveling between Fort Peck and the Turtle Mountains would generally stop there to camp. “[Indian Hill] probably carries secrets unknown to the paleface,” the local newspaper proclaimed.

Part of the find was taken to the Winkjer garage, so residents could view it. The treasure included “flint arrowheads by the hundreds, flint spearheads, stone tomahawk heads, bullets of various sizes, some loaded rifle shells, copper dishes,” and more.

The newspaper reported, “The find also contained a brass button from a US army uniform; the button bears the regular eagle and 13 stars which would indicate that the uniform was made when the United States consisted of 13 colonies only. However the bullets look like they had been used during the civil war period.”

Meanwhile, the Hankey family story is also part of the local history. When their grandfather, Frank Hankey, Sr. was just 18, he had a government contract to drive cattle overland from Post Siding, St. Paul, to Fort Benton, Montana. He and his brothers opened the first meat market in Grand Forks, established the Hankey Brothers Livestock Commission, and later were given a contract to furnish meat for grade and rail camps of the Great Northern Railway. Eventually, Frank Sr. decided to move his cattle to Plentywood; however, he ended up stopping in Big Meadow due to a storm. It was good haying land, and he decided to stay awhile, and ended up living just south of Indian Hill in the early part of the century, where he raised stock until he was crowded out by the incoming homesteaders.

Coincidentally, Frank Hankey, Sr. was also reported to have found something of note around that land—a human skull.

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

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PEMBINA COUNTY TRANSITIONS 911 SERVICES TO STATE RADIO BISMARCK, N.D. – “I’m showing you at 300 Main Street in Cavalier?”

A dispatcher in Bismarck is now taking 911 calls in Cavalier as Pembina County becomes the 26th to have 911 services and dispatching through State Radio.

of us came from law enforcement in rural areas, so we can appreciate the unique strengths and challenges,” says State Radio Director Darin Anderson. “We’re here to serve and ensure public safety across the state— the whole state.”

Members from State Radio held training sessions in Pembina County for law enforcement and first responders last month as part of the transition.

“Our county residences’ safety is our top priority,” says Pembina County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Marcus Ramsay. “The transition has been very smooth so far; our citizens should not even notice a difference when they call for help. That’s the goal.”

State Radio has enhanced technology to aid in location services and communication options, including texting.

Rapid SOS sends detailed location information even before the call can come through, allowing public safety telecommunicators to pick up vital location information.

Funding and staffing were among contributing factors to the county’s decision to transition services. North Dakota is unique among states to have a state-wide emergency communication center option. Many rural counties simply don’t have staffing and funding to service 24-hour 911 operations.

When transitioning from local to state services, common concerns are the loss of the local knowledge and landmarks or even a de-prioritization of rural areas. “We tried to put their minds at ease: we know rural. A lot

Additionally, State Radio can add local landmarks as a layer into their system, so dispatchers can see places that would not normally show up on E911 maps but are important landmarks when callers are relating their location. State Radio has been working closely with Pembina County 911 Coordinator Samantha Weeks to import these landmarks and to ensure an overall smooth transition for citizens and first responders.

New numbers Here are the appropriate phone numbers residents will need to know when requesting responders, according to Chief Osvold of the Cavalier Sheriff's Office.

911: (State Radio) for EMERGENCY response requests.

701 328-9921: (State Radio) for NON-EMERGENCY response requests.

701 265-4122: (Pembina Co. Sheriff's Dept) for general inquiries, appointments, etc. Can be used for Cavalier Police Department also.

NOT FOR REQUESTING IN-PERSON SERVICE RESPONSES. Residents will be directed to call State Radio if an in-person response is requested.

701 265-8600: (Cavalier Police Department Office) NOT FOR REQUESTING IN-PERSON SERVICE RESPONSES. Please leave a message if no one is available at the office or call 2654122.

It is also best when requesting a response for residents to be aware of their address or location or to have location services activated on their cell phone so they may be located that way.

According to the North Dakota department of emergency services, Pembina County has become the 26th county to have 911 services dispatch through state radio.

News briefs

From The Borderland News Center Fire strikes local farm Last Friday evening Langdon Fire Department and Osnabrock Fire Department responded to a fire at the Dennis Balsdon farm due to a burning building on the property. Neighbors were able to put the majority of the fire out before the fire dept arrived.

According to Langdon’s fire commissioner, Lawrence Henry, the structure does have some damage but will be able to be repaired.

More messages released The North Dakota Attorney General’s office on Thursday released thousands more emails once belonging to the late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. Totaling over 63,000 messages, the emails were long thought deleted, but backups were later found on Stenehjem’s own phone. Attorney General Wrigley said the released emails do not appear to hold any red flags.

Fundraiser created for Edmore resident A GoFundMe page has been set up for Edmore resident Mike Eckes, who contracted West Nile Virus this summer, which has caused him to seek medical assistance in Bismarck following his diagnosis. A link to the Go Fund Me is available at our Quick Links page at www.myborderland. com.

Jury selection continues for Ian Cramer Jury selection continues ahead of the trial of Ian Matthew Cramer, 43,who is accused of multiple felonies, including homicide charges for the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin, 53, during a high speed chase in De-

cember 2023. Cramer’s trial is scheduled for Sept. 24, but prosecutors say there have been talks of a potential settlement in the case.

USPS makes announcement The United States Postal Service has announced at this time it will not be altering processing facilities in North Dakota. Previously, it had announced it was planning on shifting Bismarck’s processing center to Grand Forks.

North Dakota Senator Hoeven had responded saying he approved of this decision but is still concerned about rural mail services in the Grand Forks area.

USDA to invest in clean energy The USDA has announced they will be investing $7.3 billion into clean energy projects across the country, including the North Dakota based Project Tundra, which is being spearheaded

by Minnkota Power.

NDSU student arrested A North Dakota State University freshman remains in custody as of Tuesday after being arrested following a shooting at a house party in Fargo.

Jaiden Pickett, 19, is a redshirt fresh-

man with the Bison football team. On Sunday, Pickett allegedly fired a gun during an argument, but no injuries occurred. He was booked on charges of terrorizing, reckless endangerment, and possessing a stolen gun.

Alerus Center breaks records Representatives for the Alerus Center in Grand Forks and the City of Grand Forks has announced that the recent two-day concert for country music performer Zach Bryan broke attendance and revenue records, generating close to $12 million for the city. In comparison, that amount is roughly what the Alerus Center generates within six months.

Crash injures Northwood man The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported a crash in rural Grand Forks County on Monday. According to reports, a semi being driven by Northwood resident Charles Bachmeir failed to yield to a right away at the intersection of 36th Street and 6th Avenue NE and struck a Ford F150 being driven by a 79-year-old Northwood male, who sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital.

Agriculture

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Friday, September 13, 2024 - Page A3

Standing tall on the prairie

North Prairie Ag celebrating 99 years of service and showing no signs of slowing down

By Nick Vorlage

As one cruises North Dakota Highway 1 in Cavalier County flying past fields of wheat, canola, soy and sunflowers, they will eventually drive past the small town of Nekoma, which is discernible from the highway for two large structures. One is the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex, a relic of Cold War America, now being converted into a data center to cater to a technologically advancing world.

The second is a series of eight grain structures fashioned out of concrete and steel, the largest of which stands about 155 feet from the topsoil. This is the central hub of North Prairie Ag (NPA), which is celebrating just shy of a century of farmer cooperation, ingenuity, and passion for the trade.

Wheat, fire, and resiliency NPA first began operations in 1925 under the title of Osnabrock Farmers Co-Op. For generations, the co-op grew and over the decades established satellite locations in Edmore, Hampden, Langdon, Nekoma, Munich, Osnabrock, and Starkweather in North Dakota, as well as a location in Hallock, Minnesota.

The Nekoma facility would see substantial growth starting with the first cement bin being constructed in 2003. In August 2008, tragedy would strike the Nekoma facility as a 110-foot wood and tin grain elevator caught fire. No injuries were reported, and other surrounding buildings were able to avoid severe damage, but the fire, coupled by the August winds, would see the structure burn to rubble in a matter of hours.

Josh Schaefer, general manager of the facility, had been in his position for less than two years when the fire broke out. At the time of the fire, he promised the co-op would rebuild.

And so they did, adding multiple concrete bins and various other facilities.

In 2018, the co-op completed the last major construction project – the addition of two 140-foot steel bins.

In 2024, the amount of bushels the Nekoma site alone holds is impressive. Schaefer explained that all of their cement grain bins are 155 feet tall, some of them are as narrow as 20 feet in diameter, some of them are as wide as 90 feet in diameter. They have bins as small as 13,000 bushels all the way up to 445,000 bushels with the cement structures. Also, their two steel bins at the end are 615,000 bushels apiece. Total capacity at Nekoma is 3.7 million bushels. The entirety of the co-op’s grain locations – those being Nekoma, Osnabrock, Munich, and Hallock – would collectively be able to hold six million bushels.

Keep on truckin’ Schaefer, now in his 18th year as general manager for the Nekoma facility, keeps a close eye on operations from a small building situated at the foot of the titanic cement elevators. From a 2x2 quad-screen display in his office, Schaefer keeps track of grain prices and the inner-working of the facility.

From his office window, he can watch as grain trucks rumble by within minutes of one another. With harvest in full swing, the trucks are a common sight. “[In] Nekoma, on an average day at harvest, we’ll see 250 receipts and then probably 50 to 60, outbound trucks with our canola or some of our

Canadian canola faces Chinese tariffs – The Chinese government plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports.

This decision follows new Canadian tariffs being placed on Chinese electric vehicles. China is the world’s largest oilseed importer and more than half of the canola produced in Canada typically ends up in China.

Politics send canola market lower – China’s decision to initiate an anti-dumping investigation against Canadian canola oil sent canola markets lower this past week. Winnipeg-based Ag-Chieve President David Drozd said this is not the first time

A driver unloads a truck load of spring wheat into one of the grain pits at the Nekoma facility.

Each dump pit is rated to hold 20,000 bushels per hour, allowing trucks to get in and drop off their commodities in a very timely manner. Photo by Nick Vorlage.

rently averaging around 13.0 protein system wide.”

Photo by Nick Vorlage.

durum. So it’s not uncommon to have 300 trucks in here,” Schaefer said.

“Very state of the art, very seamless,” Schaefer said, as Operations Assistant Chris Lee demonstrates the first station. “We’ll do 300 trucks today, between our inbound and outbound trucks. That’s one man doing all that.

[Chris] does a great job and that just shows you how technology has really advanced agriculture. He wouldn’t have been able to do this 10 years ago.”

He included that the amount of product starts rolling every morning at around 7:00 a.m. and keeps crews busy to well past sundown.

“We really don’t have a set time for closing. We try to be as accommodating for the grower as possible. There’s a lot of times our staff will be here at 9, 10:00 at night, allowing the growers to unload. With the high humidity and the dews that we’re having, the farmers are restricted to combing until 8:30 – 9:00 in the evening.”

The long hours into the night require ample amount of lighting, which is why the Nekoma plant is bedecked with powerful stadium lights which can be seen for miles at night.

“With the grain volumes that we’re handling - we are loading a train of 110 [train] cars once a week on average,” Schaefer said. “A lot of times our trains get here at noon, and we’re loading till about 7 o’clock, sometimes later than that depending on spot time. We believe this provides a safe and efficient work environment for our employees.”

Schaefer further applauded his employees,“Our staff does a fantastic job accommodating the growers and making sure that they’re able to meet the needs for their farming operation.

So, hats off to all of our operation staff at all of our locations. It’s very much appreciated.”

Agriculture and automation The Nekoma facility is North Prairie Ag’s largest terminal, providing farmers and growers within a 70-mile radius a place to market their grain to markets on a global scale. To get to that point, the grains must go through a multi-step process of testing and sorting. When the grain trucks first

China has targeted canola oil. “Back when the Huawei executive was being held [in 2019], they said they weren’t going to buy from Richardson [International] and Bunge; we had the market go down the next day, and it never really recovered to any great extent until they resolved the issue with the Huawei executives,” said Drozd. “I’ve always said every time our prime minister zigs, China zags, and the farmer gets punished.”

Geopolitics and the impact on agriculture – For the third consecutive year, geopolitical specialist Jacob Shapiro kicked off the Next 5 Years Executive Conference in Fargo. Surprisingly,

The grains trucks are also tested, each driven through an inbound scale, tagged, and product probed for moisture and protein content. Computer automation takes care of the rest, making it possible for the Compu-Weigh smart truck station to remain in perfect sync with the second stop – the dump station - without any extra legwork or radio chatter.

Operations Assistant Chase Rhode checks the quality of one of the hundreds of wheat samples the facility receives. The process is integral due to the tight parameters of the milling industry. Photo by Nick Vorlage.

arrive, samples are taken and tested.

Chase Rhode, operations assistant, was testing spring wheat samples and explained a composite sample is taken for every farmer that comes in..

“We need to know exactly what’s coming in because the milling industry has very strict and tight grading parameters. We need to make sure that we meet those. So far, everything’s been good, but there’s certain varieties and different areas with our trade area being so large. Stuff could have gotten rained on 70 miles away when it was ripe.”

Schaefer would echo the sentiments for this year’s spring wheat.

“Quality is very good. Falling numbers are very adequate, above 300 falling numbers, what the market standard is. Vomitoxin levels are below the two parts per million. We’re seeing very wide protein variances, more than normal. Protein ranges anywhere from 12 to 15% protein. We are curShapiro said the U.S. is the source of the most geopolitical instability worldwide. “If Americans feel like the world is going to hell in a handbasket, look in a mirror because the world is giving us a reflection of what we are giving to it.” When historians look back on 2024, Shapiro doesn’t believe the focus will be on the U.S. elections. It will be on the Middle East. “As the result of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a rag-tag group of Yemeni militants has shut down shipping on the Suez and the Red Sea and the much-vaunted U.S. Navy has not been able to do anything about it, so we’re going around Africa.” That may work when crude oil is $70 a barrel, but Shapiro questions what would happen if oil is $110 a barrel and this situation persists. Finally, Shapiro advised farm families to look ahead to the next 25 years, to think like entrepreneurs and to monetize the carbon markets.

Vannurden to receive FFA VIP Citation – Seventeen individuals will be honored with National FFA’s VIP

Next, the Nekoma station employs the use of three dump pits, which correspond to either commodity - wheat, soybeans, canola, or durum – or separated to accommodate different protein or moisture contents of differing commodities. Again, even the process of dumping off commodity has computers providing further automation with another person (Operations Assistant Clint Arens) supervising the process and computer readouts providing literal color commentary.

“The dump pits are rated 20,000 bushels an hour, and so with a semi roughly able to carry 1,000 bushels, you can get them through in a really timely fashion,” Schaefer stated, pointing out a large display. “It’s all fully automated. Everything’s color coded based off the commodity. It allows us to warehouse properly, so we don’t have any issues as far as mixing commodities together.”

“Everything - the grain dryer, all of our cleaners, all of our conveyors - everything that is operated by the facilities, is all run from this automation.”

Schaefer included.

The automation is also used in the loadout room, where commodities are monitored as they are loaded onto train cars. Schaefer provided the impressive numbers.

“It takes about three minutes to load a car, and a car is 3,700 bushels, so we can load out faster than it comes in.

Citation during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis on October 23-26. One of the honorees is Doug Vannurden, who was the assistant supervisor for North Dakota agriculture education programs and the FFA for 23 years.

Operations Assistant Chris Arens supervises the dump pits. The large screen to his left gives a real-time display of what trucks are coming in and what is being dumped. Color coding on the screen further assists in keeping track of commodities as they are processed through the facility. Photo by Nick Vorlage.

[It takes] about three to four minutes for a truckload. By the time they get in and out, we can do a train car, which is 3,700 bushels, in about three to four minutes - so about six hours to load a train from start to finish.”

Schaefer said the spring wheat being harvested will most likely be heading to the domestic milling market on the eastern side of the United States.

Meanwhile, soybeans typically travel to the Pacific Northwest destined for China or head south to facilities in Mexico with their new markets available through the merger of the CP and KSC their rail provider is now called the CPKC. For the farmers, by the farmers Ninety-nine years in, the Nekoma North Prairie Ag facility continues to thrive, and that is in no small part thanks to the farmers. Schaefer remains grateful to those who have assisted the co-op through the past century.

“We would just like to continue to thank everybody for their support and patronage. From everyone at NPA we would like towish everybody a safe and bountiful harvest.”

Opinion

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Letter from the Publisher be good reason for that. I did some research on this famous day and would like to share what I found with you.

Apparently, both the number 13 and Friday have independent superstitions associated with them. In numerology, 13 is considered an unlucky number, while Friday has been considered an unlucky day since medieval times, as it was associated with hangings and other unfortunate events.

We bring you this issue of the Borderland Press on a day that is dreaded by many, Friday the 13th.

I personally dread pretty much every Monday more so than Friday the 13th. It seems Mondays tend to dredge up more unexpected and annoying interruptions, but maybe that’s just me. There are many who break out in hives at the very thought of the 13th, and there may

Several historic events throughout history have occurred on Friday the 13th. For example, the ill-fated cruise ship Costa Concordia capsized off the coast of Italy on Friday the 13th, January 2012. Also, the Black Friday stock market crash of 1989 also took place on this day.

The fear of this menacing day affects

a significant number of individuals.

People worldwide are so fearful of this day that they alter their routines, cancel appointments, some even refuse to leave their homes. In extreme cases the fear can be so debilitating it will lead to anxiety disorders!

So, in conclusion, Friday the 13th captivates our imagination, stirring up a mix of fear, fascination, and superstition - whether you embrace the crazy or dismiss it as mere coincidence. I just know that I prefer Friday the 13th to Monday the unknown any day.

Many of you tell me you don’t sleep well on Sunday night, mmmhmmm, see what I’m talking about? Who’s with me?

On a lighter note, I want to thank everyone who stopped in at Sip Happens last weekend for our opening!

We were so excited to see each of

you! Special thanks to Mauri, Leah, Janine and Courtney for helping us stay mostly organized and able to get the job done.

We had a blast and are happy to be doing it again this weekend! Well, maybe not my feet; they’re not that happy. Comfier shoes are in my plan.

Also, don’t miss the harvest moon next Tuesday, I suppose there’s a lot of folklore behind that as well. Maybe we’ll talk about that another time.

Thank you for subscribing, reading and contributing; you (yes, you) mean a lot to us!

Until next time!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor: Create compassion Now, I don’t dare discuss anything in the realm of politics on this space of the paper, but I appreciate the Governor’s gesture, and I’ve been a big fan of the first lady of N.D. as well, Kathryn Burgum. I especially respect the First Lady’s openness about her own journey with alcoholism and the path to recovery.

As I’m sure you’ve already noticed based on some of our content lately, September was recently proclaimed as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in the state of North Dakota by Governor Doug Burgum.

As is mentioned in nearly every interview I’ve conducted concerning mental health, stigma seems to be the paramount barrier that individuals who need help, but are scared to seek it, face.

Seeing public figures such as the first lady of N.D. be so vocal about a topic that still seems to be controversial is inspiring to me. The only way to nor-

malize these difficult topics is to simply talk about them. It seems like an easy thing to do, but it takes some guts to be vulnerable. Strength takes far more forms than muscle.

I feel like September is a ‘transitioner’ month. Routines are completely changed with back to school season, harvest is in full swing (and I know those families are tired), and although it may not have seemed like it at the beginning of the week, we all know fall is nearly over with winter not far behind.

gest we would have sunlight was until about 9 p.m. in the summer. The earliest the sun would set in the winter was around 5:30 p.m. The long days full of endless prairie sunshine while I’m preparing for bed are gone, and I won’t lie, it can make me a bit blue from time to time.

However, there is so much to look forward to throughout our region this season and even more to be grateful for even though our winters make me believe Santa should be my next door neighbor.

The days get shorter so much faster here than they did where I was raised, just a bit closer to the equator. Back in the Tennessee section of the Appalachians where I grew up, the lon-

I’m especially looking forward to Walhalla’s Giant Pumpkinfest this year.

For one reason or another, I’ve historically been out of town for it. I’m ‘that girl’ that loves pumpkin-everything, so

I hate when I don’t have any good stories to share from the prior week.

Nothing very exciting happened other than my sister’s 50th birthday, but I haven’t had a chance to help her celebrate yet! I joined in on a book club girl’s night on Sunday where we ate supper at Sporty’s and then went to the movie “It Ends With Us” based on the novel by Colleen Hoover. I could write a movie review, but my opinion on books and movies tends to lean the opposite way of almost everyone else, so I’ll skip my Siskel and Ebert monologue.

made with a few ingredients I have on hand. Here’s a classic favorite adapted from www.mamalovesfood.com.

(If I had a website, this is what I would name it- Ha!)

I’ll likely be happier than a pig in slop.

I’ve never seen such large pumpkins in person before - only through photos.

Could you imagine what it would take to carve one of those giants? You could make a tiny home. What kind of knife would you even use? I suppose a chainsaw would work best.

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The Morning Run: Not soup season yet

By Sara Goodman I thought it was officially soup season there for a minute, but now we’re back to summer weather with temps in the 80’s this week. Out in the banana belt of western North Dakota, the temps are forecasted to be in the 90’s. Summer is hanging on, which is good for harvest but bad for our football players who would prefer cooler temps for their practices and games.

Speaking of football, what a difference a week makes! After a disappointing outcome in the first week where the Cardinals, the Bison and the Hawks all lost, all three teams came back with a bang and won their games this past weekend. Friday night was a wild and crazy win for the Cardinals out in Harvey, Saturday the Bison steamrolled over the Tennessee State Tigers and the #23 ranked UND Hawks came back in the second half to upset the #4 ranked Montana Grizzlies.

As I type this, Greg is about to take a sample of the last bit of re-seeded wheat we have in hopes that we can wrap up that part of harvest this week and move on to canola. The pace of harvest is thankfully not as crazy as it was last fall, due in part to how sporadic seeding was for everyone. I’m currently staring at the rows of corn in my garden that need to be dealt with but planning to wait for cooler temps to get serious about doing anything.

I guess all I’m left with is an opportunity to share a recipe. It’s still harvest, but who am I kidding? Even if it’s not, a good portion of my day usually revolves around planning or making food. If you know me, you know I can’t stand being hungry or being around others that are hungry. I’m the definition of “hangry.” If you know me, you also know I love a recipe that’s easy, fast, feeds a lot and can typically be

Baked Rigatoni 1 lb rigatoni, cooked and drained 2 – 24 oz jars tomato basil pasta sauce 1 lb ground beef 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided ½ Tbsp Italian seasoning ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil, optional 1/2 medium yellow onion 3 tsp chopped garlic Salt and pepper to taste Brown the meat along with the onions, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Stir in pasta sauce and half the shredded cheese. In a large bowl, mix cooked and drained pasta in with the hamburger mixture then spread it into a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle the remain-

ing cheese and grated Parmesan over the top and bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. **Note- for an even easier version, you can pare this down to any type of pasta, meat, cheese and sauce you have on hand and skip everything else. Nothing is much easier than a four ingredient hotdish!** Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community.

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

The catch of the day Massachusetts, I acquired a taste for seafood at a very early age. Cherry stone clams, lobster, crab, crab cakes, scallops, tuna - you name it, I’ll eat. On several occasions we had driven past a very appealing looking restaurant called Citrus and decided we’d give it a try. Citrus is similar to a classy Perkins. You know - a full service restaurant where you can get just about everything.

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia When our youngest, Drew, was stationed at Little Creek Naval Station near Virginia Beach, Virginia, some years ago, we spent many vacations there and became familiar with the area and really embraced the lifestyle. Having grown up in

On this particular day I was really craving breakfast and just wanted ham, eggs, hash browns and toast. Diane decided she would try the featured ‘catch of the day’ which was a soft crab sandwich served on a hoagie bun.

The waitress returned with my breakfast, which presented very well on the plate - glistening farm fresh scrambled eggs, a generous portion of hash browns, a big ole slab of Virginia honey ham and an order of whole wheat

toast. I was in heaven. Then she laid down Diane’s plate, which was a giant hoagie bun (enough to feed three people) and hanging out the long end between the lower and upper slices of the bun was a very dead and shocked looking crab, whose little black eyes were staring up at Diane through the deep fried batter. Did I mention its little claws were hanging out over the sides? Diane removed the top bun to reveal a leaf of lettuce and a slice of tomato covering the little fella’s abdomen. I swear that, as I stared at this spectacle on a bun, I saw its little antennae jiggle and one of its running legs twitch. Maybe it was still alive in there?

I glanced up at Di, and she had a look of horror on her face that I’ve never seen again to this day. She said nothing; instead, she just stared for a few moments at my glorious he-man

breakfast and then looked up at me.

Meanwhile, all around us there were men, women, and children of all ages and nationalities enjoying the same soft crab sandwich that was on the plate before Diane. We could plainly hear the sounds of patrons crunching and chomping down on this great sandwich all around us… comments like ummmmm ummmmm is that good - crunch, crunch, crunch. My Diane was freaked out, and I realized there was no way in hell she was going to eat this sandwich. She finally broke the silence and sheepishly whispered

- PLEASE SWITCH WITH ME! Dear readers, let me explain something to you; with a soft crab sandwich, you EAT THE WHOLE THING! Yes, shell and all! Even the yellowish mustard looking substance inside the crab is edible.

I believe in the saying happy wife-happy life, so I did the manly thing and switched with her. Honestly, it was a great sandwich. Although - to this day - every time I get a tickle in my throat, I think its a piece of that crab shell still stuck on my tonsil. Cough, cough.

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Pembilier Nursing Center: It takes a team

By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director

Hello from all of us at PNC! When I was a little younger (I am still very young, so this wasn’t too many years ago...wink wink), I never really imagined that I would be working in a nursing home. Not that I had anything against it, it just never really crossed my mind. I had always thought nursing homes were for “old” people that just sat in wheelchairs not knowing what was happening around them or people that were so ill it made caring for themselves impossible. My opinion about nursing homes changed when I was in high school and became a certified nurse aide (CNA). It was one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs I had ever had.

During my time as a CNA, I learned a variety of life lessons that have stuck with me to this day. One thing I did learn and will NEVER forget is the meaning of the word “homely.” It was a typical day at the nursing home I was working at in Minot, North Dakota, when I approached one of the residents that was known for being a little more unkind than normal. Anyways, I crouched down to eye level and said “Good Morning!” She looked straight at me and yelled “You’re HOMELY!” As a young teenager I had no idea what this word meant, but it sounded like honey, so I figured it must have been a compliment. I was shocked and thought I had broken through her hardness, so I yelled right back at her with giant grin on my face and said, “Thank you!” Obviously, she was distraught at my response, so she repeated herself a little louder this time… “I said you’re HOMELY!” With just as much enthusiasm as the first time, I responded with “Yes, I know, thank you!” At this point she gave up on me and scooted herself from my sight. When my shift ended and I got home, I asked my mom, “Mom, what does the word ‘homely’ mean?” To which she simply replied “UGLY!” Now it all made sense why she had been so angry with my pleasant responses.

Since my time as a CNA in high school,

National Suicide Prevention Month

Katie Henry, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County, Family and Community Wellness Agent need. It’s for everyone. All a person needs to do is call or text 988 or go to the website https://988lifeline.org to chat with the professional.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a month to recognize the importance of giving hope to those who are having a difficult time.

It’s a month to bring awareness to the signs of suicide and to recognize that we all have a hand in helping prevent it. Bringing awareness this month will hopefully start a wave of understanding and recognition for the whole year.

The more a person knows, the more a person recognizes, and the more hope a person brings will help stop this 100% preventable death.

Some people have asked me what the first steps are to help someone they are concerned about. It’s important to make sure that if we see something different in someone, that we ask questions and inquire about how they are feeling. Sometimes a person doesn’t even realize that they have begun to feel differently. Maybe a doctor’s appointment is in order to check for physical things like iron deficiency anemia, hypothyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, or other health conditions that could be contributing to the feelings. Maybe it is a depression or anxiety that has caused them to begin feeling differently. If that’s the case, ask the person if you could help them make an appointment to speak with a counselor. The important part is to actually recognize signs and take action toward helping the person in need. Please don’t avoid recognizing a concern just because it’s a scary and difficult topic. If necessary, ask the difficult question of “Are you considering suicide?” It’s a scary thing to have to ask, but it could also mean the difference between life and death. We are all stronger than we feel at times. We have also all survived 100% of our toughest days so far. We can offer hope, utilize resources, and support each other and ourselves during difficult times.

As I mentioned last year during this month, we can do things to help ourselves prevent thoughts of suicide to begin with. The three things in life that are guaranteed to help us in everything we do are sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Sleep is often underrated, nutrition is often not understood or followed, and exercise is considered hard work and avoided. All three could help cure and prevent almost all health-related issues, including mental health.

One great thing is that there are a lot of resources available to help us prevent suicide. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) was launched a couple of years ago. It is a resource for anyone who needs help during suicide and crisis situations. Both people going through the crisis or the person witnessing a crisis can call, chat, or text with a trained professional to help get the next steps and help they

Other resources available to find more information on suicide prevention include the following: National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/get-involved/ awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https:// www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/suicide-prevention-month American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-month/ The Jason Foundation (more geared toward prevention in youth): https:// jasonfoundation.com/get-involved/ suicide-prevention-month/ Our very own Cavalier County Public Health also has started a Credible Mind website full of amazing resources for us to use in order to improve or maintain our mental health. It can be found at https://cavaliercounty.crediblemind.com/. If you haven’t checked it out, I recommend doing so. It connects to a lot of information, mental health partners within our community and region, and is a great place to start a mental health improvement journey.

As always, NDSU Extension is also available to help. There are several publications about managing stress, especially for farmers and ranchers.

Those publications can be found on the NDSU Extension website https:// www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ ag-topics/farm-safety-health/managing-stress. If you would like a publication printed, feel free to contact us (256-2560, katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu, or stop into the Cavalier County Courthouse).

I am also a certified QPR Suicide Prevention program instructor. The training takes about 1-1.5 hours (depending on the number of questions asked) and can be done for groups up to 30 people. The people attending would be trained as QPR Gatekeepers and get the knowledge and skills to help their co-workers, neighbors, and family members in need. The training empowers people to know what to do if a mental health crisis ever arises.

The training is for anyone ages 18+ and is something many people have felt was a huge asset in their lives. A quote from a past attendee, “I feel so much better knowing that the average person can just do this. It’s really about helping people. Anyone can do it, and I feel so much more comfortable now that I’ve gone through this training. I hope more people take it!”

I have presented to different groups within the community, and I know there are several more community members that may like to have me present. If you are a business or a group (such as a church or organization) and would like me to present, please contact me to set up a time!

You can call 256-2560 or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu, and we can further discuss the training and set up a date and time. The training is being provided free of charge at this time due to a grant through USDA to help with rural mental health. The more people trained, the more hope in our community to prevent suicide.

I have worked or volunteered in a variety of nursing homes throughout our great state of N.D. There were two commonalities that existed in every single nursing home I entered. One is that they were filled with residents that are unique as fingerprints, no two are exactly alike. No matter if they are living there due to social circumstances or the inability to care for themselves, each resident deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The second commonality is that it takes a team effort from a multitude of staff members to ensure that the residents are able to live the life they deserve.

Here at PNC, we are blessed with so many wonderful employees that enable our residents to feel like they are living amongst family. Currently we are fully staffed with nurses and nurse aides that work on doing the day-to-day care for the residents.

We have fabulous kitchen staff that ensure our residents are getting the proper nutrition and tasty food that satisfies their needs and palettes. We have maintenance that makes sure everything in the building and the grounds is functioning and working in proper order. The fabulous laundry staff washes, dries, folds, hangs, and puts away the residents’ clothes with the utmost care. There’s front

office staff and administration that work hard to keep our facility running smoothly and efficiently, guaranteeing that the residents receive the best care possible. We also have the life enrichment department that makes it a goal for every resident to feel valued and has a variety of activities to participate in if they choose. Finally, we have our housekeeping department which makes our resident rooms and facility truly feel like a home.

As of right now, the housekeeping department is the only one we really need help in. So, let me tell you a little bit more about what that job entails. If, after reading this article, you are inclined to apply on our website (https://pembiliernursingcenter. com/) and join our team, then YIPPIE! Sure, you sweep, mop, dust, and clean, but there is so much more to it than that. I have seen housekeepers at our facility foster the most genuine friendships with our residents. They are in a unique position where they get to visit with every resident when they clean their rooms. Residents often get to know them better than other staff simply because they see them so often. Not only will you be helping to keep our facility looking tip top, but you also have the awesome opportunity to better the lives of our

A lonely Mr. Moppy and his cart.

residents. In fact, PNC thinks this job is so important that they are offering $18/hour as a starting wage, plus excellent benefits for full-time! However, if you’re not into having a full-time gig, you can work however many days work best for you...even if it’s just one day- anything helps! Please consider coming to work with us and helping to make the lives of our residents the best they can be.

I learned what homely means; just think of all the life lessons you could learn if you work with us!

Wandering in Walhalla

By Rebecca Davis

each weekend, and we still have things to look forward to. On Saturday, Sept. 14, Ferguson Bookstore will be at the market with FRESH AUTHENTIC FRENCH CREPES and plenty of books to choose from. Saturday, Sept. 21 is Kids Day at the market; we will have Billy’s Legendary BBQ, face painting, pumpkin painting, along with games and other activities for the kids to participate in.

“Fall is in the air…” Except, maybe not?

After attending the 31st Annual Pioneer Machinery Show in Cavalier over the weekend and seeing this week's temperatures, I’m not sure that we are as close to fall as we thought which, mind you, I’m okay with. I just wasn’t expecting a high of 90 degrees on Sunday.

As we get closer to Walhalla’s 20th Annual Giant Pumpkinfest, I have some exciting updates to share with all of our readers! The Walhalla Farmers Market has been well attended

Saturday, Sept. 28 is our Giant Pumpkinfest event, which is held in conjunction with the 8th Annual Pembina Hills Show and Shine. We hope to fill the streets with cars and vendors. There is still time to get registered for all of our activities, including the pageant!

Have you always dreamed of being in a pageant? Well, now is your chance!

Partnering with the Mrs. North Dakota America pageant has opened up a lot of new opportunities for contestants, young and young at heart.

Monday night while I was sitting down finishing putting my thoughts together regarding the weekend's events and putting the finishing touches on my articles for the week, I heard this really loud meow. I knew with certain-

ty that although my kids may act like they were raised in a barn, the doors had properly been shut, and my zoo was accounted for inside where they belonged. I finally saw it. There was a tiny calico kitten under my neighbor's truck, so - of course - I had to try and call it over to me. Unfortunately, it decided to climb into the engine bay of the truck. I ran (which I’m sure the neighbors found comical, as I don’t run) across the street - I’m sure my neighbors thought I was crazy - and popped the hood of his truck (after I found the latch at the bottom- Ford why do you have to make things difficult?), and itty bitty kitty was hanging out at the fire wall. As soon as we tried to grab it to move it to safety, it took off running- but at least it wasn’t under the hood anymore. My neighbor came out in the middle of the ordeal and I’m sure had no idea what to even think.

I think we can almost start celebrating in Walhalla as I think the roadwork on Highway 32 is nearly done. As of Monday, they were putting the cuts in the road, which I hope means there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it won’t be a pilot car turning around.

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Heritage and happenings - Homesteading

By Kari Phillips

and preserve their own food. Buying pre-made food at the store is convenient, but many are packed with preservatives, sugar, and fillers; and countless people are turning away from all of that.

Abraham Lincoln once told the nation in a speech back in 1861 that the purpose of America’s government was “to elevate the condition of men, to lift artificial burdens from all shoulders and to give everyone an unfettered start and a fair chance in the race of life.”

He followed up that speech with the passage of the Homestead Act, which remained active for 124 years until it was repealed in 1976. It resulted in 270 million acres to be claimed and settled.

Additional requirements included five years of continuous residence on the land, building a home on it, farming the land, and making improvements.

This was no easy task. In Dakota Territory, a lot of people built small “claim shanties” which were often thin and didn’t keep out the elements during the hard winters. There were few, if any, trees to burn for heat, and sod had to be turned to plant crops, which were then subject to birds and gophers ruining most of what was planted. It was a tough existence, and there were a good number of people that left and headed back east after the first winter on their claim. However, many industrious people did make it! They tilled land, planted trees, dug wells, trapped, hunted, grew gardens, and preserved food. The building of the railroad system through the prairie brought supplies to towns and jobs to the people surviving on those homestead claims. It took a long time to acquire the materials needed for building, so it took every bit of those required five years to make that claim a home and a thriving farmstead. It was days filled with hard work just to obtain basic, life-sustaining needs.

So, how did one homestead? Well, to make a claim, the homesteader had to pay a filing fee of $18; from this, $10 was used to make a temporary claim on the land, $2 for commission to the land agent, and $6 to receive an official patent on the land. Land titles could also be purchased after six months of proven residency. of course, it wasn’t as simple as that.

Today, homesteading is a lifestyle choice of self-sufficiency. A modern day “homesteader” may choose to use renewable energy options, including solar and wind power. Many people plant and grow heirloom vegetables and raise heritage livestock.

Some people choose to be totally off-grid and completely self-sufficient, and others just want to grow a garden

Cooking and baking from scratch is another area for modern homesteaders. Many are baking homemade sourdough breads, milling their own flour, as well as preparing nourishing soups and stews instead of buying mass-produced canned ones.

Gardening is now the foundation of modern homesteading. People grow whatever they can in whatever space they have. It is not uncommon to see patio gardens with planters full of vegetables. Then the vegetables are harvested and preserved by canning, pickling, dehydrating, or freezing.

Fresh vegetables can also be bought at a local farmers market. If you dedicate a few hours to food preservation every other weekend, you will have a pantry stocked in no time!

Many modern homesteaders raise animals for one reason or another.

Common choices are chickens, but you could raise ducks, geese, goats, sheep, or cows. It all depends on how much space you have and whether local ordinances allow these types of animals in city limits or suburban areas. More and more people are wanting farm fresh eggs and meats.

Another aspect of modern homesteading is respecting and nurturing

the land, and many modern homesteaders use organic cleaning and personal care products that won’t pollute the water table. They have also been rediscovering wash lines to dry clothes and leaving portions of their land or yards wild to provide natural habitats for bees and birds. Reusing containers, composting, making candles and soaps are more ways they live a cleaner, simpler lifestyle.

Making their own household items and working with textiles is also becoming popular with modern day homesteaders.

More people are carving their own dishes or making their own pottery bowls and baskets, as well as learning to knit, crochet, weave, sew, or quilt more of the basic things they need.

Quite often, this lifestyle pairs well with the minimalist, where people identify what is essential in their life and have the courage to eliminate the rest. You see more people downsizing homes, removing cluttersome knickknacks, and getting rid of the things they never use in storage. By doing this, it frees up time and capacity to focus on the things that truly matter.

The concept helps you free yourself from clutter and purchase very few material possessions. They have so few possessions that the new movement of “Tiny Homes” started, further proving that less is more.

It sometimes feels as though we’re moving backward, yearning for simpler times as the years go by - not the

struggles faced by the early homesteaders but the sense of self-sufficiency they had—the fulfillment of providing for oneself, living more sustainably, and enjoying a healthier way of life in the process.

Kari Phillips is the Community Development Coordinator for Cavalier County JDA and can be reached at karip@utma.com or at 701-2563475.

Two fresh loaves of bread from scratch.

A tarpaper shanty.

Backyard planters.

A Saint’s Shoutout: A commitment to academic excellence

By Carrie Hope

As an educator, it is extremely important to watch our students grow and make sure we are following a plan

to help each individual see success in their learning. I am immensely proud of the many steps we take towards assessing and nurturing our students' academic growth. As a private school we have the ability to choose if we want to participate in the North Dakota state testing. We have chosen not to participate in the N.D. State Assessment. This decision stems from our belief that a single, high-pressure test is not an accurate measure of a student's knowledge and skills. The intense pressure of a one-day test can cause some children to shut down, rush through their answers, and ultimately, not perform to the best of their abilities.

Instead, at St. Alphonsus, we utilize the STAR 360 testing system, which evaluates our students' math and reading skills three times throughout the school year. This triannual assessment provides a more comprehensive and ongoing picture of each student's academic progress. Furthermore, we engage in biweekly progress monitoring that focuses on student fluency and comprehension. These frequent check-ins allow us to identify and address any issues promptly, ensuring that no student falls behind.

Our commitment to academic excellence is further demonstrated through our weekly grade checks. These re-

views enable us to closely track each student's performance and offer immediate support if we notice any decline in their grades. By maintaining this constant watchfulness, we can quickly adapt our teaching strategies to meet the changing needs of our students.

For over 104 years, St. Alphonsus School has been dedicated to providing top-notch education. Our goal is to continue this legacy of excellence for decades to come. By prioritizing continuous assessment and personalized support, we ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

Our approach at St. Alphonsus School is not just about avoiding the stress of a single test. It’s about fostering an environment where students can grow academically through consistent, supportive, and comprehensive evaluation methods. This commitment to our students' success is what sets us apart and will continue to guide us into the future.

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.

Walhalla Public Library news

By Tammy Olson, Director

Harvest is in full swing here. Fall is right around the corner, and it is my favorite season. I can't wait for all the color changes in the Pembina Gorge.

It is so beautiful. It’s definitely worth the drive to come and admire all the changing leaves.

We will be starting Story Hour on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. We hope to see all the kids there.

Our featured author this week is Lisa Gardner, a #1 New York Times best-

selling author, with her book ‘Before She Disappeared.’

“A recovering alcoholic with more regrets than belongings, Frankie Elkin has devoted her life to doing what no one else will - searching for the lost and forgotten. When the police have moved on, when the media has never paid attention, Frankie starts looking.

A new case brings her to Mattapan, a Boston neighborhood with a rough reputation. She is searching for Angel-

ique Badeau, a Haitian teenager who vanished from her high school months earlier. Resistance from the Boston PD and the victim's wary family tells Frankie she's on her own, and she soon learns she's asking questions someone doesn't want answered.

Frankie will risk it all to discover the truth, even if it means the next person to go missing could be her.”

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Prairie Fare: Pick a pickled or pickle-flavored product

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist

most of our meals.

Pickles are not new foods by any stretch of the imagination. Food historians believe pickled products have been around for at least 4,000 years.

We may be familiar with the history of using citrus fruits, including limes, by British Navy members. Vitamin C-rich foods are needed to prevent scurvy, and the sailors were nicknamed “limeys” as a result.

I picked up some dill pickle-flavored chips the other day. The chips were crisp, tart and a bit addictive. I had to put the bag in the kitchen out of my reach. Next time, I will follow my own advice and put a serving in a bowl and the bag in the cupboard.

Pickle-flavored foods have become increasingly popular in the last few years. We can buy pickle-flavored tortilla chips, pretzels, meat sticks, mustard, ketchup, pistachios, sunflower seeds, popcorn, and even pickle-flavored cotton candy and soda in some stores.

Early explorers, including Columbus, provided pickles to their crew to help prevent life-threatening scurvy. Some of the fresh fruits did not last the voyage, but the pickled vegetables did.

Pickling was probably discovered by accident many years ago. Some adventuresome science-type person probably poured or spilled over-fermented wine on some vegetables.

Some brave soul tasted the vinegar-flavored vegetables and survived.

Modern-day pickling uses brine made from vinegar, salt, water and spices.

The brine is poured over the food.

Pickles are very acidic as a result, and the brine stops many types of bacteria from growing.

I am not so sure about the pickle-flavored cotton candy or soda, although I would be willing to try them.

Unfortunately, most of us are aware of a type of bacteria, called Listeria monocytogenes, linked with recent deaths associated with deli meats in some parts of the country.

I grew up eating all sorts of homemade pickles, including beet, bread and butter, dill and all sorts of relish.

In fact, pickles were a side item at

Listeria can grow in refrigerator temperatures, including within improperly pickled foods stored in the refrigerator. If you decide to make your own

refrigerator pickles, be sure to use research-tested recipes.

In fact, use research-tested recipes for all your canned foods that will be stored on your kitchen shelves. Do not alter vinegar, water or salt in the pickling brine. Be sure that pickling vinegar has an acidity of 5% acetic acid.

The percentage is on the label.

If you want to try your hand at pickling, see “Making Pickled Products” (FN189) on the NDSU Extension website (www.ag.ndsu.edu/food). The pickling recipes include dill, bread and butter, several relishes, hot peppers, mixed vegetables, three-bean salad, beets and green beans.

Although I am sometimes asked for pickled egg recipes for canning, we do not have a tested consumer recipe to share. Your best bet is to make these tasty appetizers as needed and store them in your refrigerator. These recipes are courtesy of “Peter Piper Picked A Peck of Pickled Eggs” by the Georgia Egg Commission.

3 Types of Pickled Eggs (for Refrigerator Storage) Hard-cook eggs according to your desired method. Cool immediately and peel.

Each of these brine recipes makes enough brine to pickle 12 eggs.

Brine No. 1 for Dilled Eggs 1½ cups white vinegar 1 cup water

¾ teaspoon dill weed ¼ teaspoon white pepper 3 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon mustard seed ½ teaspoon onion juice or minced onion ½ teaspoon minced garlic or 1 peeled garlic clove Brine No. 2 for Red Beet Pickled Eggs 1 cup red beet juice (from canned beets) 1½ cups cider vinegar 1 teaspoon brown sugar A few canned whole tiny red beets (or several slices of beets can be used) Brine No. 3 for Dark and Spicy Eggs 1½ cups cider vinegar ½ cup water 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon mixed pickling spice ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke or hickory smoke salt 2 teaspoons salt For each type of egg, bring all the ingredients except the eggs to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pack no more than one dozen peeled, hard-cooked eggs loosely into a warm, pre-sterilized quart jar (or other similar-sized container that can be closed tightly). There needs to be plenty of pickling solution, and enough to completely cover the eggs.

Pour the hot pickling solution over the eggs in the jar, cover, and refrigerate immediately. If small eggs are used,

1 to 2 weeks are usually allowed for seasoning to occur. Medium or large eggs may require 2 to 4 weeks to become well seasoned. Keep refrigerat-

ed. Use the eggs within 3 months for best quality.

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.

Use only research-tested recipes for pickles and other canned foods that will be stored on your kitchen shelves. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Doc® Perspective Backpacks and back to school

By Jill Kruse, DO

School is back in session, so it is time for a little pop quiz. What is an item that almost every student carries? If you said backpack, you are off to a great start. Do you know what it takes to be at the head of the class? Let’s find out if you are a star student or need to brush up a little on your backpack knowledge.

Most students carry a backpack filled with their books at some point during their school day. Did you know a heavy backpack can cause neck, shoulder, or back pain. Those narrow straps can also compress on nerves in the shoulder, leading to arm numbness, tingling, or weakness. Overweight backpacks can also change the center of balance making it easier to trip.

Here is the first quiz question. A student’s backpack should not weigh more than what percentage of the student’s weight? A) 50%, B) 25%, or C) 15%? Answer: (C) The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a backpack weigh no more than 15% of a child’s weight. For example, a 60 pound child’s backpack should weigh no more than 9 pounds.

Next question: What is the best way to wear a backpack? A) with one strap slung over one shoulder, B) with both

straps used and using any additional chest or waist straps to help distribute the weight, C) dragging on the ground behind? The answer is, of course, (B).

Injuries are reduced when the backpack’s load is distributed across the body. Padded wide shoulder straps help distribute the weight evenly across the shoulders. Chest or waist clips can help take some of that load off the shoulders. There are some backpacks now that have wheels like suitcases. In that case, (C) rolling, not dragging, your backpack behind you may be a better option, but dragging a regular backpack is not a great idea if you want your backpack to last.

Here is the last quiz question. Where should you put the heaviest items in your backpack? A) at the very top of the backpack, B) on one side of the backpack, or C) at the bottom and center of the backpack? The answer

is (C) at the bottom and center of the backpack. The load should be closer to the wearer’s center of gravity at

the small of the back. This helps decrease risk for tripping or falling from the wearer being off balance.

How did you do? Before your student heads off to school, or you head off for a weekend hike, it is important for everyone to consider these wear and safety tips. Hopefully you do not find a forgotten sandwich from last

By Emily How, Horticulture agent/NDSU Extension - Ward County

competition for nutrients in the soil.

Reducing competition promotes more growth and more blooms. Some flowers, like iris, will not bloom as often if overcrowded.

fall-blooming perennials in the spring.

Some plants need to be divided more often than others. For instance, alliums should be divided more often than blanket flowers.

to friends as an easy perennial for their landscapes. Though I don’t need or really want them, it is still exciting to find a random peony in my yard and wonder how or why it’s there.

Dividing plants is simple. Water the soil deeply the day before dividing to loosen the soil and give the plant enough moisture to withstand transplanting. If possible, divide on cool, cloudy days to prevent the plants from drying out. Use a spade or a sharp knife to dig up the plant, then either loosen the roots and gently pull the plant apart or cut the plant with a clean, sharp knife or spade. Aim to have at least three vigorous shoots on each division. Place the divided plant into a moist, shaded area until ready to replant. If you are dividing a plant with a rhizome, such as an iris, cut the rhizome into 3 to 4-inch sections with a clean, sharp knife.

Other plants do not respond well to division. Balloon flowers, for example, do not like to be disturbed and will not

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

Common perennials that can be divided in the fall include peonies, iris, lilies and salvia. As a rule of thumb, spring- and summer-blooming perennials should be divided in the fall, and

bloom for a few years after division.

Their roots are also brittle and should be handled carefully if dividing. For more information about how and when to divide perennials, visit the University of Minnesota Extension’s guide on how and when to divide perennials at https://extension.umn. edu/planting-and-growing-guides/dividing-perennials.

As for my large collection of randomly found peonies, I’ve been giving them

Now is a great time to do the landscape facelift I have been itching to work on all summer. The garden is maintaining a steady production of vegetables and most of the spring and summer flowering plants have already bloomed. It’s time to conquer the plants that will be divided or moved; this will give them the time needed to settle into their new location before the first frost comes.

Why divide perennials? Plants can get overcrowded in a flower bed, decreasing the airflow through the plants.

Decreased airflow leads to diseases such as powdery mildew or rust fungi.

Dividing perennials will prevent them from overtaking an area of your landscape. Dividing plants also reduces

Dividing perennials will prevent them from overtaking an area of your landscape, while promoting more growth and more blooms. (Pixabay photo)

Jill Kruse, D.O. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices as a hospitalist in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc®, a medical Q&A show, 2 podcasts, and a Radio program, providing health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central and wherever podcast can be found.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District

Dakota Gardener: Divide and conquer your garden

“You’ll never guess what I found behind the shed…another peony,” I shouted to my husband. This makes the tenth peony we have found in a random location around our backyard. Considering the peony is growing right next to my compost bin, I am not planning on keeping it there.

Add that to the lilies I found along the fence line, the iris in the middle of the yard and the surprise tulips that popped up this spring in the front of the house, I have enough flowers to fill in some of the bare spots in my landscaping.

year still stuck in the bottom. With this knowledge your students can be standing tall and proud at the head of the class. Have a great school year by staying safe and healthy out there.

CredibleMind is for me, and it’s for you. It is a site with a wealth of tools to help you get through the tough times and even tools to use when things are going well to help build resilience and practice self-care. To explore all that CredibleMind has to offer, head to cavaliercounty.crediblemind.com.

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From the Pastor’s Desk:

By Father Kurtis Gunwall

We all live with and need laws, rules, and traditions, as well as the obligations associated with them. Last week, I presented a simple comparison of how we might look at them, so that we better hear and understand their purpose and relation to each other. As Jesus taught and common sense agrees, some laws and rules have greater priority than others.

Christians acknowledge that God’s law of love is of greatest importance.

Before building upon that premise, let’s compare traditions, obligations,

rules and laws.

We follow and support some traditions. We may create a new tradition because we believe something is important enough to do regularly. We can adjust them when people decide that they need updating or even discontinue them. Traditions often come from our family, the larger community, or religious beliefs. They are a glue of shared experiences that help unite us. Not everyone values them equally.

Obligations are our response to rules, laws, and traditions and are defined as a commitment or binding force morally or legally based. Usually, we associate obligations as things we “should” do even though they may not always be required.

Rules are varied – house rules for a card game, parent’s rules for their home, school rules that affect attendance and grades, sports rules on how to play the game or penalties associated with it, and thousands of board or card games have their rules.

Some rules are unique, while others are shared. They exist to allow us to better live and interact with each other in various situations. They are a glue that allows us to live, work, and play together.

Finally, laws may come from a local community, the state or nation, or God and the Church. Even laws that may not be necessary are not to be ignored.

Traditions, obligations, rules and laws are influenced by our relationships. If we respect those with authority and if we desire unity, then we have greater

reasons to follow and promote them.

Think of the difference it makes depending on who asks or directs you to “do” something. Do you respond better to Dad? Mom? Grandpa/Grandma? Your best friend? Someone you are dating? Your husband/wife? Your kids? Or your grandkids? Similarly, we will follow the laws of our city, state or nation if we respect it or the person leading it.

Jesus’ words to his followers remind us of our responsibility to obey legitimate authority even if they do not practice what they preach, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; so practice and observe whatever they tell you, but not what they do; for they preach, but do not practice.” (Matthew 23:2-3) Next week we’ll look more specifically at the obligation, especially as a Christian, to live God’s law of love. We will also examine our relationship with God and others as evidenced through the traditions, rules and laws of the Christian faith. May you practice the Law of Love this week and grow in virtue and holiness. May God bless us and our nation.

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Sept. 16 Chili /Baked Potato/Baked Corn/Fruit Tuesday, Sept. 17 Pork Chop/Cheesy Hashbrowns/ Brussel Sprouts/Fruit Wednesday, Sept. 18 Sweet ‘n Sour Chicken/Rice Egg Roll/Japanese Veggies/Ice Cream Thursday, Sept. 19 Sloppy Joe/Ranch Wedges/Tomato Slices/Fruit Friday, Sept. 20 Hungarian Goulash/Coleslaw/ Pickled Beets/Fruit

EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19, we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.

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

Obituaries

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Evelyn Julia (Welk) Schwab Mass of Christian burial was held Sept. 9, 2024, in Strasburg, N.D., for lifelong Strasburg resident, Evelyn Julia (Welk) Schwab, who passed away peacefully at the Linton Regional Medical Center on Sept. 4, 2024, a day after she celebrated her 95th birthday. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Evelyn Welk was born on Sept. 3, 1929, to Mike and Catharine (Hager) Welk, the oldest of four children.

She was born and raised on the Welk family farmstead that her grandparents, Ludwig and Christina (Schwan)

Welk, settled on in 1893. Growing up on the farm, Evelyn’s days consisted of completing chores, including gathering the eggs and milking the cows, which were two activities she did not enjoy. Unfortunately, her life drastically changed at the age of 16 when her mother passed away from leukemia.

Evelyn had to grow up quickly. Her role in the family changed from being the oldest sibling to becoming a motherly caretaker to her three younger siblings. Due to the demands of farm life, her father was unable to tend to the children and complete the farm chores, thus, Evelyn had to drop out of school in the eighth grade to care for her younger siblings: Edna (12), brother Edwin (8) and baby sister Diane (2). Years later, she obtained a high school degree and was extremely proud of this accomplishment!

Somehow, despite all of her responsibilities, she found the time to strike up a romance with the love of her life, Larry Schwab. They were married on a beautiful Indian summer day in Strasburg on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1950.

Shortly thereafter, Larry left to complete his military service in the US Army. They bought a farm northwest

of Strasburg and started a family with the birth of their first child in 1954.

Evelyn brought seven children into this world, including a set of twins, which was a surprise! Unfortunately, their second child and only son, baby John, died shortly after his birth. Larry and Evelyn were always proud of their six daughters. They believed that a strong emphasis on religion, faith and education were the backbone of a successful family. Larry and Evelyn were happily married for 73 years.

Evelyn was a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. She was the oldest surviving member of the St. Peter & Paul’s St. Mary’s Society and Germans from Russia. She was an active member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Evelyn was a wonderful mother and grandmother; a great cook and gracious host, an excellent gardener and had exquisite penmanship. She enjoyed sending heartfelt notes and cards to family and friends. She loved decorating and celebrating the holidays! Evelyn was a devoted partner to her husband. She knew farming intimately and spent her entire life in

Funding is available for organizations and professionals to be trained in and implement evidence-based services to help children stay with their families safely BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced $350,000 of Title IV-E Prevention Services Grant funds are available for agencies and professionals to become trained in and implement approved, evidence-based Title IV-E prevention services.

Approved services focus on behavioral health and in-home parent skill-based programs supporting family stability and preventing children from entering foster care. Applications for the Title IV-E Prevention Services Grant will be accepted until all funds are allocated or March 31, 2025, whichever comes first.

“These grants will help increase services that keep children safe and prevent out-of-home placements as part of our key priority to support strong, stable families,” said Children and

Family Services Director, Cory Pedersen. “Investing in evidence-based prevention services has shown to reduce child abuse and neglect.”

HHS is offering both agency and individual grants to enable entities to become trained in and implement evidence-based practices and become approved Title IV-E prevention services providers as identified in the state’s Title IV-E Prevention Services Plan, by the Family First Prevention Services Act. The state has nine approved services and programs that include Family Check-Up, Healthy Families, Parents as Teachers, Nurse-Family Partnership, Homebuilders, Brief Strategic Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy and Functional Family Therapy.

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Sept. 16 BBQ Chicken•Peas and Carrots•Grapes Tuesday, Sept. 17 Hamburger on WW Bun•Lettuce, Tomato, Onion• Potato Salad•Broccoli Salad•Cantaloupe Wednesday, Sept. 18 Meatloaf•Baked Potato•Sweet Potatoes•Cherries Thursday, Sept. 19 Turkey with Dressing•Mashed Potatoes•Yams•Cranberries •Applesauce•WW Bread Friday, Sept. 20 Berry Burst Chicken Salad•Fruit•Two Crackers This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

To qualify for the grant, an individual service provider or agency must intend to be trained and implement at least one evidence-based service identified in the ND Title IV-E Prevention Services Plan, in at least one North Dakota Community. Grant funds will be awarded to assist with the costs associated with the training and implementation of the approved ND Title IV-E prevention service.

Grant awards are available for: One staff not to exceed $17,000 Two staff not to exceed $34,000 Three or more staff not to exceed $45,000 Applications may be submitted any time before March 31, 2025, and will be reviewed as they are received. Additional information and the grant application are available at hhs.nd.gov/ cfs/title-iv-e-prevention-services.

Friday, September 13, 2024 - Page A9 that noble calling until they moved to Strasburg just a few short years ago.

It was an emotionally wrenching experience for Evelyn to even think about visiting the farm and home they’d left behind. She missed it so very much.

Evelyn was proud of and close to her uncle, bandleader Lawrence Welk.

She played an important role in the development of the “Welk Heritage Foundation” as well as refurbishing of the Welk Homestead. She worked and gave tours at the site for many years. Later the Welk birthplace was obtained by the North Dakota State Historical Society who continue to operate it today. Evelyn was interviewed and participated in the Germans From Russia heritage documentary, “The Women Behind the Plow,” which can still be viewed on Prairie Public TV today.

Evelyn will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her six daughters and their families: Michele & Paul Olson; Laura & Ralph Towery along with their children: Kaitlyn & Brenton Green and their daughters: Juliet and Genevieve; Dane & Becky Towery and their daughter, Evelyn Kate; Kim & Bob Knutson and

their families, Chad & Justine Knutson and their children: Madelyn & Bobby; Jesse & Jade Knutson and their daughter, Amelia, and Brooke & Jesse Smith; Dana & Mark Kramer and their children, Mason, Logan, Madelyn and Tyler Schwartz and their son Graham; Delrae & Gary Hulm and their children, AnnaLee and Colin; Cathy & Jeff Larshus and their daughters: Abby & Micah; and sister Edna Schwab (who was married to Larry’s brother James). In addition, she is survived by in-laws: Florence Klein and Jerry Klein; LaVerne & James Feist; Antonia Baumgartner; Betty Covey; Adeline Pelster; Gloria Meier as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Larry; baby son John; her parents; brother Edwin; sister Diane, and so many dear friends, cousins, and inlaws.

Evelyn leaves this world a beautiful legacy of love and gentleness in the people who loved her most!

Arrangements were made through Sannes Feist Family Funeral Home in Linton, N.D.

Community

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Cont’d. From Page A1 Harvesting heritage at the Pembina County Pioneer Machinery Show collection, featuring a historic Allis-Chalmers combine that won Best Harvest Entry in the parade. The couple, who traveled from Fullerton, N.D., also received the award for Parade Entrant that Came the Furthest. Other notable parade winners included Kirk Morrison’s John Deere 420 for Best Tractor Entry, Merton Beaudrie’s 1961 Chevrolet for Best Non-Tractor Entry, and Laurel Crosby’s 1912 Model T Torpedo, which won both Judge’s Choice and Oldest Entry.

This year’s show wasn’t just about machinery and history—there was plenty of entertainment as well. Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen kept the crowd moving with live music while visitors danced and celebrated together. Food trucks and artisan vendors were onsite throughout the day.

The show’s Photography Contest featured 44 stunning entries, showcasing local talent. Shanice Bailey took both 1st and 2nd place in the adult category, while Liz Kemp received an honorable mention. In the youth category, Benjamin Carpenter claimed 1st place with Nolan Mertz taking 2nd.

Frances Ricard’s striking work earned the People’s Choice award.

In addition to the historical demonstrations, younger attendees enjoyed activities like Olson’s Pedal Tractor Pulls. Forty-six kids, aged 2 to 11, competed in this event. The top three finishers in each age group earned spots at the state competition in Bonanzaville’s Pioneer Days next August. Visitors were able to visit the Community Orchard that is in the care of Elisa Ratliff and Lillian, both certified master gardeners.

Vilhjálmur Wiium, Consul General of Iceland in Winnipeg, was in attendance at the show; he commended the museum for its Icelandic library.

"One of the nice things about this is on the other side, you have the Icelandic State Park, and here you have this historical museum. When you walk around, you see a lot of Icelandic things, and the library, even if it’s not big, has a lot of Icelandic books in Icelandic. It’s very nice to see that people take care of them," Wiium exclaimed.

Zelda Hartje, museum administrator, noted the impact of this year’s event.

“We feel this one-time, free gate encouraged folks to attend, and hopefully, they’ll make it a habit,” she said.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to

come together, visit, and engage with history in a meaningful way.”

older, they become interested in their heritage,” he said.

Hartje hopes the momentum from this year’s show will inspire more visitors to frequent the museum throughout the year. The museum plays a vital role in educating school groups, 4-H clubs, homeschoolers, and community members about local heritage.

Though not involved in organizing the show, Olafson advocated for creativity and openness to new ideas.

As a frequent volunteer at the Pioneer Machinery Show, Curtis Olafson, who draws on his experience from the Deuce of August event in Mountain, N.D., stressed the need to involve younger generations for the event’s future success.

“We’re going to need the younger generation to become involved,” he says.

“They’re doing a lot of great things.

That’s what it will take to sustain us.”

Olafson suggested attracting younger audiences by offering events which go beyond tradition and heritage. This strategy may interest younger individuals, who might later connect more deeply with their heritage.

“They might get interested in sponsoring the street dance when they’re 18 to 30 years old, and then, as they get

“Don’t be afraid to raise new ideas,” he emphasized. “We float a lot of ideas... Some we adopt, and some we say, well, it’s just not workable, but we discuss it and welcome any suggestions.”

Looking ahead, the Pembina County Historical Society is seeking further community support for its mission. A measure on the November ballot will request a small increase in funding— about the price of a cheeseburger per year from the average homeowner—to help preserve the museum's valuable resources and continue offering educational events like the Pioneer Machinery Show.

“For the price of a cheeseburger, we can ensure future generations understand their heritage and appreciate how far we’ve come,” Becker added.

With strong community backing and events like these, the Pembina County Historical Society remains dedicated to preserving the past and connecting people of all ages with their history.

Brian Kulazewicz’s collection of blacksmithing tools.

Photo by Rebecca Davis.

Pedal Tractor Pull Results: 4-year-olds: 1st Hiram Stegman, 2nd - Winston

Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen kept the crowd moving with live music.

Photo by Rebecca Davis.

Smith, 3rd - Henry Cyrus 5-year-olds: 1st - Ramsey Heck, 2nd Dawson Torkelson, 3rd - Hope Vaughn 6-year-olds: 1st - Cailen Borho, 2nd Brooklyn Bailey, 3rd - Adam Morrison 7-year-olds: 1st - Max Smith, 2nd Mandie Aakre, 3rd - Maggie Vaughn 8-year-olds: 1st - Landon Aakre, 2nd McKenna Okerson, 3rd - Caleb Bailey 9-year-olds: 1st - Weston Vaugh, 2nd Anders Stegman 10-year-olds: 1st - Hadley Berdahl, 2nd - Nathan Stegman, 3rd - Addilynn Gaffke 11-year-olds: 1st - Zachary Stegman​ Photography Contest Results: Adult: 1st & 2nd - Shanice Bailey Honorable Mention: Liz Kemp Youth: 1st - Benjamin Carpenter, 2nd - Nolan Mertz People’s Choice: Frances Ricard Community Orchard The Pembina County Community Orchard is not just a one-day affair but a year-round opportunity for the community to engage with local agriculture and gardening. The community orchard on the grounds of the Pembina County Historical Museum is open 24/7 to the public; visitors can simply open the gates and explore the diverse array of apples, plums, cherries, and berries on offer. Additionally, there are two large pollinator gardens made possible through grant funding from NDSU’s Master Gardener program.

Elisa Ratliff and Lillian, both certified master gardeners, are actively involved in maintaining these gardens.

They welcome volunteers to help with weeding, mowing, mulching, and watering and also appreciate donations of mulch. For those interested in contributing, reach out to the museum and leave a message.

“The goal of these efforts is to encourage residents of northeast North Dakota to get outdoors and learn about the variety of edible fruits that can be grown here,” shared Ratliff. Both Ratliff and Lillian also run youth classes through Cavalier Recreation’s Kaleidoscope program, which focus on art and nature.

During the machinery show, visitors enjoyed orchard tours and produce samples. The show also featured a stop on the kiddie train, where children had the chance to pick their own apples and sample refreshing, no-sugar-added fresh apple juice.

For more information regarding the Pembina County Historical Museum or the Pembina County Community Orchard, please visit: Pembina County Historical Museum, Cavalier ND on Facebook or call (701) 265-2134 https://www.facebook.com/PembinaCountyCommunityOrchard

Cont’d. From Page A1 Combine collection preserves agricultural history hope to incorporate an educational component at the museum. Loren envisions school children learning about farming history and technology through hands-on experiences and videos.

“To a large degree, civilizations rise and fall based on their food supply,” he emphasized. “By preserving these machines, we ensure that people don’t forget how far we’ve come in making food harvesting efficient, reliable, and capable of feeding the masses.”

Lynette shared how farming has changed over the decades, reflecting on how community support used to play a large role during harvests.

"Twenty years ago, if a neighbor had a heart attack, everyone would come together to help with the harvest," she noted.

Their collection doesn’t just represent agricultural machinery but also a way of life that’s fading.

"The societal impact of farming is something we don’t study enough," Loren added. "Farmers are often the backbone of society, stabilizing food supplies. If we let that slip, we risk losing much more than just a way of life."

Loren also emphasized the importance of the U.S. farm programs that have contributed to affordable and stable food supplies.

"People often criticize farm programs, but they are the reason we have cheap and plentiful food,” he said. “In many countries, including Canada, food costs are higher than they are here."

In addition to the educational aspect of their collection, Loren and Lynette have plans to restore one last combine - a rare Minneapolis Moline “G4”. Unlike traditional combines, the entire machine tilts to raise and lower the header, a unique feature that makes it a prized part of their collection.

The Winters hope that by sharing their collection with the public, they can keep the history of farming alive and inspire the next generation to appreciate the legacy of food production.

Loren remarked, “We may not always have the abundance we take for granted today, and it’s important to remember the machines and people that made it possible."

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Lady Cards sweep Cavalier in first regular season match

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

After a second-place finish in the Northern Cass Volleyball Tournament, the Langdon-Munich Cardinals volleyball team had their first regular season match of the season at home versus Cavalier on Sept. 5. The Lady Cards came together after a sluggish

start to sweep the Tornadoes by set scores of 25-18, 25-13 and 25-14.

The Cardinals played at Thompson on Sept. 10 then will participate in a tournament in Valley City on Sept. 14. In the week ahead, the Cards will host

North Prairie on Sept. 17 then will travel to Walhalla on Sept. 19.

In their match with Cavalier, they fell down 6-1 early in set one. They were behind 16-13 before taking off on a 10-1 run to win, 25-18. The next two sets went somewhat easier. They jumped out to a 12-5 lead in set two and a 10-3 advantage to begin set three.

Eighth grader Hilary Haaven had 19 kills to lead the Cardinals, while Meredith Romfo had 10 and five aces.

Langdon-Munich senior setter Payton Hall had 32 assists. Jalynn Stegman had four kills to lead the Tornadoes.

LANGDON 25-25-25, vs.

CAVALIER 18-13-14

Raeleigh Ratzlaff digs the ball from the back row in the battle between Cavalier.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Hillary Haaven had 19 kills against Cavalier on Sept 5 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kills -- LM: Hilary Haaven 19, Meredith Romfo 10, Aubrey Badding 7, Kemi Morstad 3, Avery Lorenz 1; C: Jalynn Stegman 4, Katy Jensen 3, Jocelyn Anderson 3 Assists -- LM: Hall 32, Morstad 5; C: Brynn Devine 8 Aces -- LM: Romfo 5, Morstad 3, Badding 2, Hall 1; C: Colbie Fursteau 1 Blocks -- LM: Badding 3, Haaven 2, Morstad 2; C: Jensen 1, Anderson 1 Digs -- LM: Morstad 18, Haaven 15, Hall 13, Romfo 12, Badding 6, Raeleigh Ratzlaff 4, Lorenz 1; C: Devine 25, Remi Larson 20, Fursteneau 13, Jensen 10, Stegman 5

Kemi Morstad had 18 digs for the Cardinals in the game against the Cavalier Tornadoes on Sept. 5 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Addi Manley passes the ball to a teammate against Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Brynn Devine eyes the ball and sets to a teammate against the Cards. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Colbie Furstenau with one of her 13 digs in the Tornadoes game against the Cardinals.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Aubrey Badding with a kill against Cavalier. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Meredith Romfo with a stuff block at the net in the Cardinals win over the Tornadoes.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Remi Larson had 20 digs in the game against the Cards. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Ariana Thebeau with a stuff block against the Cardinals. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Cardiac Cardinals give fans heart palpitations The last two weeks of the high school football season have been one wild

ride for the Langdon-Munich Cardinals. In their last two games, they lost by six to Central Cass then won a “You’d have to have been there to understand” kind of game in a crazy 4342 win over Harvey-Wells County. Both games were absolute roller coaster rides, providing fans with entertainment that only high school sports can provide. Both contests also featured big comebacks by the Cards - coming up just short versus the Squirrels and going for a gutsy 2-point conversion to beat the Hornets by one. We will see what they have in store for us in their next game at Belcourt, a team that they have not played for a couple of years. This game will be played on the Braves’ brand new turf field, which we have also heard is heated, which is wild if true.

The other team that we cover here in

The Borderland Press is, of course, the North Border Eagles. They have yet to be seriously challenged in a game this season, outside of the first half of their first game at Four Winds.

The high-flying Eagles offense has been playing very well, but the most impressive thing is that their defense is beginning to pull their own weight.

This has been a serious issue for the team the last couple of seasons.

Both Langdon-Munich and North Border have their Homecoming games coming up on Sept. 20. The Cards face Rugby, and the Eagles will be going up against Midway-Minto. There will be Homecoming parades on that day plus several activities in the days leading up to each game.

Lady Cards, Eagles set to compete at Hi-Liner Volleyball Tourna-

ment Volleyball season continues to heat up. Both the Langdon-Munich and North Border teams will participate in the 20-team Hi-Liner Volleyball Tournament to be played at Valley City on Sept. 14. The Lady Cards are coming off a thrilling five-set win at Thompson on Sept. 10 (with 45 assists from Payton Hall!), while the Eagles also won a five-set barnburner over Midway-Minto the same evening. The Cardinals and Eagles will play each other on Sept. 19 in Walhalla.

The latest Class B volleyball poll is out, and Langdon-Munich is ranked eighth in the state. South Prairie-Max is ranked first in the poll, and other area teams ranked from the area are North Star at number six and Park River-Fordville-Lankin seventh. Grafton also received votes. There should

be many entertaining matches on the horizon.

Simon Romfo leads UND football to upset victory Let’s leave you this week by talking about the excitement of UND football.

It’s at a fever pitch in Cavalier County and really all of northeast North Dakota after Simon Romfo engineered a comeback to lead the Fighting Hawks to a win over Montana. The victory rocketed UND up 13 spots to 10th in the latest FCS College Football poll.

This week in the Potato Bowl USA game, the Hawks take on the Idaho State Bengals at 1:00pm at the Alerus Center. Let’s hope good times continue for the Romfo twins and UND! “See ya!” next week!

Cards, Grizzlies Cross Country compete at Larimore

Chloe Foster leads a group of girls at the Larimore Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Olivia Lorenz crosses the finish line in 7th place at the Larimore Meet on Sept. 10.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Delanie Denault ran to a 10th place finish in Larimore on Sept. 10. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Emersen Helgoe had a great run at the Larimore Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.

GIRLS GOLF TAKE A SWING AT LAKOTA MEET

Rylee Medbery drops the ball in the cup at the Lakota Meet.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lily Zimmer focuses in to sink a putt at Lakota on Sept. 6. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Makayla Bartlett's second hit to get the ball up on the green.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Catelyn Goodman with a chip shot to put the ball close to the hole at the Lakota Meet.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

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"NO-QUIT" CARDINALS PULL OFF MIRACULOUS WIN AT HARVEY-WELLS COUNTY Langdon-Munich scores a TD and 2-point conversion with 18 seconds left for 43-42 win

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

The Langdon-Munich Cardinals football team had their first Region 2A conference game when they played in the Hornets' nest at Harvey-Wells County on Sept. 6. For the second straight week, the Cards were forced to come back in the game, but this time they won 43-42. The victory puts the Cardinals record at 2-1 overall and 1-0 in Region 2A games.

Langdon-Munich will play at Belcourt on Sept. 13 then have Homecoming Sept. 20 versus the Rugby Panthers.

The game with the Hornets had an electric start, as each team scored

on their first two drives. Cody Amble caught a 36-yard touchdown from Jax Johnson for the first score, which was later followed in the first quarter by a Johnson 12 yard scoring run. However, the running game of H-WC was a problem for the Cards all night, and they ran in two second quarter TDs to lead 26-14 at the half.

Lee. Lee caught a 15-yard pass from Johnson to pull the Cards within six points of the Hornets at 34-28 early

in the fourth quarter.

The Cards finally forced H-WC to punt

Langdon-Munich would score on their first drive of the third quarter on a Johnson four rush, then Amble caught a 33-yard pass to set up the first touchdown of the season for Jayden

With just 1:18 on the clock, Langdon-Munich drove down the field and were helped by a defensive pass interference call on the Hornets on a fourth down play. This led to a McDonald six-yard TD pass from Johnson.

Langdon-Munich coach Josh Krivarchka made no hesitation to go for a 2-point conversion rather than a tying extra point. Eastyn Schaefer made a tough catch on the two pointer to give the Cards the winning points. Schaefer caught two crucial two-point conversion passes on the night.

The stats for the game were expectedly huge. Johnson completed 21 passes for 326 yards and threw four touchdowns as well as leading the team with 83 yards rushing on 15 carries. Amble had eight catches for 129 yards, while McDonald had seven for 81. For H-WC, Kayl Sieg had 180 yards on the ground and four touchdowns rushing, while Thorson ran for 107. The two teams combined for 39 points in the fourth quarter.

LANGDON-MUNICH vs.

HARVEY-WELLS COUNTY

43 - 42

The Cardinal fans react as Tanner McDonald scores for the Cards. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Eastyn Schaefer scores a 2 point conversion to put the Cards ahead of the Hornets for the win.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cody Amble scores a touchdown for the Cards in the win over the Hornets in Harvey.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Sam Davis, Jayden Lee, and Jax Johnson tackle a Hornet player for a turnover in downs.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

on their next drive, which led to a 12yard pass from Johnson to Tanner McDonald and gave the Cards a 35-34 lead. The Hornets would respond by scoring 29 seconds late; quarterback Tallen Thorson scrambled and threw a 38-yard touchdown pass.

Sam Davis takes the feet out from under a Harvey player, stopping a gain in yardage for the Hornets. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cody Amble with a great reception and a touchdown for the Cards in their win over the Hornets.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Eastyn Schaefer and Cody Amble team-up to tackle a Hornets ball carrier.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

LM -- 14 0 6 23 -- 43 HWC -- 12 14 0 16 -- 42 HWC -- Kayl Sieg 2 run -- (Kick failed) LM -- Cody Amble 36 pass from Jax Johnson (Johnson kick) HWC -- Sieg 24 run (Run failed) LM -- Johnson 12 run (Johnson kick) HWC -- Sieg 10 run (Pass failed) HWC -- Sieg 9 run (Tallen Thorson run) LM -- Jayden Lee 15 pass from Johnson (Eastyn Schaefer pass from Johnson) LM -- Tanner McDonald 12 pass from Johnson (Johnson kick) HWC -- Nixon Buchmiller 38 pass from Thorson (Sieg run) LM -- McDonald 6 pass from Johnson (Schaefer pass from Johnson) Rushing -- LM: Jax Johnson 15-83, Theo Romfo 3-(-6), Cody Amble 1-3; HWC: Kayl Sieg 30-180, Tallen Thorson 8-107, Christian Mertz 5-20, Jaxon Feist 2-0 Passing -- LM: Johnson 21-37-326-2 4 TDs; HWC: Thorson 4-12-78-1 1 TD Receiving -- LM: Amble 8-129, Tanner McDonald 7-81, Eastyn Schaefer 3-43, Jayden Lee 2-33, Romfo 1-3; HWC: Feist 2-33, Nixon Buchmiller 1-38, Tyler Swang 1-7

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Cards and Eagles 5th and 6th grade girls basketball dual

Eagles book first home football win of season in rout of Nelson County

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

Langdon High School Homecoming Week

After having their first two games on the road, the North Border Eagles finally got their first home game in this year playing Nelson County in Pembina on Sept. 13. The Eagles got things done offensively and, more importantly, played great defense in a 46-8 win. North Border is now 3-0 on the season. They have their next game of a three-game home stand versus North Star on Sept. 13 then will have their Homecoming game against Midway-Minto on Sept. 20.

It’s Homecoming Week for the Cardinals next week, Sept. 16-20. Below is a list of information to help you and your students to celebrate.

Grant Cosley had two touchdown runs early and had a 47-yard scoring pass to Kaden Moore. Weston Cosley had two rushing TDs, and Brody Berg also got into the end zone on an 11-yard run. The only score for Nelson County came on an 80-yard interception return late in the game.

NB -- Grant Cosley 47 pass to Kaden Moore (G Cosley pass to Weston Cosley)

NB -- G Cosley 2 run (G Cosley pass to K Moore) NB -- Brody Berg 11 run (G Cosley pass to K Moore) NB -- Grant Cosley 24 run (Pass failed) NB -- W Cosley 58 run (W Cosley run) NB -- W Cosley 22 run (G Cosley pass to K Moore) NC -- Keegan Gjovik 80 INT return (Zane Anderson run)

Activities: Monday – Coronation at 3:00 - HS gym Tuesday – Junior/Senior Volleyball Wednesday – Class Games Thursday – Powderpuff Game Friday – Parade at 2:00 p.m. Pep Rally to follow parade. Game time is at 7:00 p.m. vs the Rugby Panthers with a dance to follow from 9:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m.

Dress Up Days - High School Monday - Pajama Day Tuesday - Frat Wednesday - Class Color Seniors - white Juniors - black Sophomores - gray freshman - green 8th - red 7th - blue Thursday - Twin Day Friday - Spirit Day

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Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO PERRY IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER TOWNSHIP COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA LANDOWNERS In The Matter of the Estate of Howard McDaniel, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Denis Martin, whose address is 1507 8th Avenue NW Lot 84, Devils Lake ND 58301, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 3 day of September 2024.

Denis Martin 1507 8th Ave NE Lot 84 Devils Lake, ND 58301 Personal Representative Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, mAttorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 13th day of September 2024

Landowners with property adjacent to Perry Township roads are required to mow the road right-of-way by October 1, 2024. Grass must be mowed shoulder level or lower. If this is not done by October 1, 2024, Perry Township will hire the work done and assess the landowner a rate of $250 per ½ mile of road. All landowners must clear all ditches and road rightof-way of all obstructions such as rock, trees, hay bales, and machinery.

When swathers are used for mowing, the swaths must be removed.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The City of Munich has submitted a Community Facilities application to USDA-Rural Development.

The application being considered requests $1,013,324 for a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project. A public hearing will be held on October 2 at 7 pm at Munich Ambulance Center to obtain views and answer questions related to project economic and environmental impacts, service area and alternatives to the project.

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Introduction to useful thinking

By Bill Patrie I am grateful to the North Dakota Newspaper Association for this opportunity to share my opinions with rural people. This first opinion is really an introduction of me and what I want to share. When I was a 9th grader in Fessenden High School, the vocational agriculture instructor, Lowell Anderson suggested I participate in the FFA creed contest.

In those days, the creed started with “I believe in the future of farming.”

Lowell suggested I talked to the speech teacher, Ron Anderson, and asked him to coach me on reciting the creed. When I memorized the FFA creed I was 14 years old and milking cows by hand with my mom, dad, and oldest brother.

I was innocent and believed things

trusted adults told me. I believed in the idea of a Jeffersonian agrarian democracy. The image I had in my mind was a Rockwell painting of a farmer at a public meeting, an annual report sticking out of his jacket pocket, speaking intelligently about an important community concern. I wanted to be that person. I came to believe that farming was feeding the world.

People worldwide depended on us, the farmers, for their very lives. I believed that farmers were smart, and believed, like I did, in the life abundant, and enough honest wealth to help make it so.

Retired after a wonderful career of rural development, I am no longer innocent. But I am not cynical. I continue to believe in the goodness and honesty of the rural people of N.D. My experience growing up in Wells County

convinced me there were people you could absolutely depend on.

The parts man at the International Harvester dealership and the Case dealership in Fessenden treated me, a long hair college kid home for the summer, with respect and got me the right parts. When my brother Loren and I were combining late, we asked the grain elevator operator in Bowdon if he would stay open for another load.

He said, “I’ll be here for you, give her heck boys.”

People have been wonderful to me my entire life. When I was helping the Durum Triangle Development Corporation at Cando build a pasta plant, the Banker asked me, “are you any damn good?” That pasta plant is still there 44 years later! I am grateful for that chance, and many others since then,

to prove myself.

Thank you to all who have taken a risk and believed in me. Now it is my turn to believe in you. I have learned so much from so many willing teachers, I want to pass that learning on to you.

I want you to believe in the possible. I want you to understand the power of asking positive questions, of talking about what is working.

I will share how the second largest pasta plant in the United States came to life in Carrington. I will not feel sorry for you or join in blaming others for the fate of rural communities.

I testified before the House Agricultural Committee in 1995 during the making of the farm bill. I told the committee, “This chandelier above me hangs by an ear of corn. And I think

so the future of rural America hangs on whether or not we can cooperate.

I represent a spirit of optimism and of hope based on the ability of farm families across this country to cooperate”.

In the columns to come you will learn the disciplines and the mechanics of cooperation that have enormous power to make rural places thrive.

Nice visiting with you.

Bill Patrie is a retired planner and economic developer having worked in regional and statewide positions. He is the author of "Creating Co-op Fever" printed by USDA as a service bulletin, and "100 Stories of Hope" a book about his interviews with 100 people in poverty.

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Cont’d. From Page A1 Revving up community spirit: The 18th Annual Hare Scramble Event kicks up dust challenging: complete as many laps as possible in the allotted time, navigating a course that includes steep hills, rough terrain, tight turns, narrow paths, and a variety of soil conditions.

The Dakota Scramble Series (DSS) includes multiple classes designed to accommodate riders of all skill levels and ages. From the 30-minute peewee race for the youngest riders (ages 4-6) to the 2-hour race for advanced competitors, the DSS aims to offer something for everyone.

“The classes that are offered at each round of the DSS provide an opportunity for riders of all ages and all skill levels to compete or to just enjoy a day riding their motorcycles on an offroad single track trail,” Jelinek noted.

The Pembina Gorge Dirt Riders (PGDR), a not-for-profit organization which was established 18 years ago, was the driving force behind forming the area’s own scramble event.

“The PGDRs were the first club in this area to start hosting the hare scramble events. Their passion for motorcycling off-road, specifically hare scrambles, has spread to other clubs and organizations.”

The event extends beyond racing as well.

Ben Girodat runs through the water crossing at the Peterson Hare Scramble Sept. 8. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jerik Johnson finished 3rd in the Junior B Class. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lawrence Scharneck crosses the water at the Hare Scramble. Photo by Larry Stokke.

“[It’s] a fun, family-friendly environment for riders and spectators to enjoy,” Shawn said. This atmosphere builds positive memories for everyone involved from participants to attendees.

This year’s event was marked by favorable conditions and a high turnout, according to Jelinek. Although the trails were dry, dusty, and a bit loose creating challenges for riders, the overall event went well in Jelinek’s opinion. With approximately 120 riders participating, it was one of the most significant DSS events of the year Jelinek included.

“There was a good spectator turnout with lots of smiles and laughter throughout,” he stated.

A notable change this year was the reversal of the trail direction from previous years.

“This gives riders that have attended the event in the past a little different perspective on the course and adds excitement,” Jelinek explained.

Despite the change, the event went smoothly with no standout issues reported.

One of the event’s best aspects is its commitment to supporting local organizations. The proceeds from the event were directed towards the Langdon Ambulance/Search and Rescue among other local causes.

Lexi Bata flies up the steep hill at the Hare Scramble. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Apie Conradie leaves the starting line at the beginning of the Veteran C Race.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Jelinek, along with his brothers and some other ERMC members, help out the PGDR at this event particularly with the timing and scoring. However, the lion’s share of the organizational effort falls to Ricky Peterson, president of the PGDR. “Ricky Peterson is the main person that organizes this event and puts in countless hours himself along with the rest of the PGDR to prepare this event,” Jelinek said, praising Peterson’s dedication.

Shawn emphasized the importance of community involvement in sustaining such events, as well as the economic benefits it brings the area.

“This type of event brings a wide variety of people together for some fun and also brings people into the area which helps stimulate some businesses,” he explained.

The event has become a cherished tradition, providing long lasting memories while benefiting the local economy.

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“We plan to continue this event for years to come and appreciate the strong community support from everyone! Thank you to our many generous sponsors for their continued support and also to Ricky and the Peterson Family for allowing this event to take place on their property.”