The Borderland Press V3, N19, Friday, May 17

Cardinals athlete breaks Larimore school record

Safeguards proposed for lifeguards

Rebecca Davis

Collaboration between organizations aim to entice Langdon Pool staff

By Hilary Nowatzki

The possibility of summer splashes were in jeopardy for Langdon; however, this past week has brought positive news. Initially, the date of May 15 had been proposed as a deadline to make a decision on whether to keep the pool open. That date was extended, and the Cavalier County JDA and Park Board have had a busy week.

After a student-friendly job fair hosted nearly three weeks ago, Kari Phillips with the Cavalier County Job Development Authority was hopeful that the event would produce applicants.

However, that has not turned out to be the case. According to Shannon Duerr, also with the Cavalier County JDA, around 15 applications were picked up for the Langdon Pool at the job fair.

“We had that many people pick up applications,” stated Duerr. “But no one is actually applying.”

“A lot of them have taken on employment with other places because they are guaranteed a certain amount of hours and a certain rate,” said Daren Christianson, chair of community relations, at last Wednesday’s JDA Board Meeting. “And you can't blame any kid for saying when I work this many hours, I'm going to make this amount of money.”

Two meetings were held last week and another at the city council meeting on Monday to discuss the issue.

The outcome is good news all around, especially considering that neighboring towns, Walhalla and Cavalier, will not have their pools open this summer. The JDA proposed a $5,000 grant to aid in lifeguard recruitment and retention for 10 employees at

their Wednesday meeting. The proposition was approved.

“What it would look like is - you have $1,000, but they get $100 upon hire, $200 sometime in July, $200 at the end of the summer, and then an additional $500 at the end of the summer if you’ve worked 85 weekend hours,” Duerr would later state on Monday, May 13, at the City Commission meeting.

On Thursday of last week, May 9, the JDA met with the Park Board at City Hall to discuss how the $5,000 JDA grant would be used.

“We [JDA] approved this Wednesday and brought it to the Park Board on Thursday. They liked the idea of it so much, they matched it themselves,” stated Duerr at the City Hall meeting.

The Park Board’s $5,000 match will be directed towards maintaining weekend hours.

“Nobody was really biting, so they quit, but now that JDA did that [approved $5,000 grant] [the Park Board] was like, okay, well, we're going to sweeten the deal so the pool can be open on weekends,” explained Phillips. “They'll get $500, but they’ve got to work X amount of hours that are weekend hours.”

In years prior, the hourly wage was set at $11 an hour for lifeguards. Although students typically still living at home would take these lower paid positions, $11 simply does not seem to be enough in a time where the entire country is plagued by inflation.

“In today's market where there's more jobs than there are people to do them, you're going to have to guarantee these kids so many hours and a competitive wage to get them to commit their time for the summer,” stated Christianson at last week’s JDA Board meeting.

According to Jordan Braumberger, who serves as pool liaison for the Park Board, regular wages have now been raised to a more appealing $15 an hour.

The pool is wanting to ensure swim lessons are offered for the summer, too.

“We also want to put a value on teaching swimming lessons,” included Braumberger. “They'll get $17 an hour instead of $15 because we want to prioritize being able to have swimming lessons offered at the pool.”

In the past, if the pool had to close due to weather or water chemical imbalances, lifeguards were not paid for hours lost. Now, they will be compensated $10 an hour for hours lost. The stipend for swimwear for lifeguards has also been raised from $60 per lifeguard to $100.

Braunberger reported that several community members have approached him saying they would be happy to pay a slightly higher fee for their passes in order to keep the pool open. However, these rates have yet to be decided on.

“A large part of that is because, while some community members may be able to pay an increased family pool

pass rate, we also know that some might not be able to do that, and if we are going to raise it, we're going to try to figure out a way where we can accommodate families that may not be able to afford a higher family pass,” Braunberger explained. “We're going to be working with Social Services on what we might be able to do with that.”

The original deadline to decide if the pool will be open for the summer was May 15. That deadline has been extended to May 20 when the Park Board will meet to finalize all of their details.

As usual, all training needed for lifeguard and swim lesson certification will be paid for by the Park Board. May 31-June 2 are training days in Langdon. Friday evening, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, is for certification/ recertification training. Sunday will host Water Safety Instructor (WSI) training for those who would like to teach swim lessons.

Prospective lifeguards must be 15 years of age to be a lifeguard and 16 if they would like to teach swim lessons. Applications are available at Langdon Area High School Office and Langdon City Hall.

Numerous individuals and organizations have worked hard to push these incentives to get folks working at the pool. With these new changes, residents can hope that the job title of ‘lifeguard’ can return to the coveted summer gig it once was for young people.

DRIVE YOUR TRACTOR TO SCHOOL DAY

the Girl Scouts to protect our environment and inspire the next set of leaders,” stated Stobie.

‘Trash the Trash’ is a patch program developed by the Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons Council serving North Dakota, South Dakota and parts of Western Minnesotain an effort to educate why trash pollution is a problem and how to prevent it.

As part of the patch, girls were required to spend at least two hours picking up trash and recyclables,

along with properly disposing of them, expanding on the “leave no trace” principle which Girl Scouts practice wherever they go.

“Together, we’re not just cleaning up trash; we’re shaping a brighter future for space exploration and leadership,” Stobie emphasized.

Troop 20540 currently engages girls from the Cavalier Space Force Station and North Border Walhalla from kindergarten to 6th grade. Girl Scouts Amelia Ripple and Codie Stobie both agreed that it was very rewarding seeing the immediate results of their clean up efforts.

“I learned that even big organizations

need a helping hand sometimes,” said Ripple when asked about her experience. “I joined Girl Scouts because I was always told to try new things.”

Ripple is one of the founding members of the troop, which started just two years ago. She is also the troop’s eldest member.

Katie Stobie, volunteer and troop co-leader, said she enjoys spending time with the girls at meetings and watching them learn and grow.

If anyone has a special skill, hobby, or service opportunity that you would like to share with the troop, the girls have asked that you reach out to see how you could partner together with them in the future.

From left-right: Codie (Junior), Skylie (Junior), Amelia (Cadette), Myah (Daisy) and Commander Michael Stobie. Photo courtesy of Katie Stobie.

From L-R: Bennett Grohs, Kayden Schill, Maddux Busse, Rylan Peterson, Keaton Moline, Karter Lien, Chase Moen, James Domres, Tyler Kram, Ryan Henderson, Jayce Rime, and Karter Henderson. Photo by Janet Schill.

Pembina County 4-H Consumer Decision Making contest results

The 2024 Pembina County 4-H Consumer Decision Making contest was held Friday, May 3 at the Pembina County Courthouse. There were 24 youth ages 8-18 competing in this year’s contest representing five different Pembina County 4-H clubs.

The Consumer Decision Making contest is designed to educate youth about making better consumer decisions. This year, the beginner division judged classes of pets, bread and t-shirts. The youth in the junior and senior divisions judged classes in water bottles, thermal wear and pizza, and gave oral reasons for why they placed the items in a certain order in some of the classes.

The following 4-H youth received special recognition for their efforts:

Top 5 Beginner Team (8-9 year-olds)

Kiera Seng (298) – Crystal Clovers

Chloe Hunter (295) - Mountain Movers

Nora Ramsay (287) – Tongue River Braves

Isla Emerson (269) – Tri-Border Trailblazers

Pyper Shane (267) – Crystal Clovers

Top Individual in Pets Class – Nora Ramsay (149)

Top Individual T-Shirts Class – Levi Norell, Kiera Seng, Chloe Hunter, Pyper Shane (100)

Top 5 Junior Team (10-13 year-olds)

Collin Longtin (382) – Northern Explorers

Amelia Ratliff (372) – Crystal Clovers

Audrey Emerson (371) – Tri-Border Trailblazers

Adlee Hay (370) – Crystal Clovers

Chaz Halverson (364) – Northern Explorers

P.E.O.

The Langdon Chapter U of the P.E.O. Sisterhood would like to congratulate their two P.E.O. Memorial Scholarship recipients for 2024, Taryn Romfo and McKenna Schneider. Each young woman will receive $1000 to go towards their college education.

Top Individual in Pizza Class – Audrey Emerson & Amelia Ratliff (150)

Top Individual in Thermal Wear Class: Adlee Hay (146)

Top Individual in Water Bottles Class: Chaz Halverson (98)

Top Individual Reasons: Amelia Ratliff (99)

Top 5 Senior Team (14-18 year-olds)

Preston Emerson (422) – Tri-Border Trailblazers

Nora Crosby (420) – Crystal Clovers

Ben Carpenter (412) – Northern Explorers

Chris Longtin (399) – Northern Explorers

Top Individual in Pizza Class: Nora Crosby (150)

Top Individual in Thermal Wear: Nora Crosby (143)

Top Individual in Water Bottles: Preston Emerson & Ben Carpenter (136)

Top Individual in Reasons: Nora Crosby & Preston Emerson (130)

Decision making, communication and teamwork are important life skills that youth gain from participating in this contest.

Oral reason judges were Donna Hunter, Rachel Ramsay and Madeleine Smith.

Thank you to Tara Emerson, Bridget Hay, Donna Hunter, Shana Norrell, Valerie Ramirez, Rachel Ramsay, Macie Shane and Madeleine Smith for assisting the youth in their judging endeavors and helping this contest run smoothly.

Congratulations to all the participants for trying something new and doing well at it!

Memorial Scholarship recipients announced and was elected governor at Girls State this past summer. She has worked at Langdon Community Drug for several years, coaches T-ball and is a golf camp instructor in the summers, and also teaches Wednesday School at United Lutheran Church.

Taryn Romfo, daughter of Trevor and Jennifer Romfo, will be attending NDSU in the fall of 2024 to pursue a degree in pharmacy. While attending Langdon Area High School, she was involved in drama, FCCLA, golf, Junior Bank Board, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, student council, Social Science Club, yearbook, and held various leadership positions in many of her activities. She was chosen as one of six N.D. students to interview for the North Dakota High School Activities Association Distinguished Student

McKenna Schneider, daughter of Jeff and Kimberly Schneider, will be attending UND in the fall of 2024 to pursue a degree in physical therapy.

While attending Langdon Area High School, she was involved in student council, hockey, FCCLA, Social Science Club, track, National Honor Society, softball, Science Olympiad, band, volleyball, Junior Bank Board, and Cavalier County Mental Health Task Force board. She was selected for the UND Honors Program and was selected as a Team ND hockey member and All-State for several years. McKenna

The Cavalier Thrift Store is honored to award five $1,000 scholarships to area students who will be furthering their education in the fall of 2024.

The Thrift Store had funds available for up to 10 scholarships, but due to lack of applicants this year, we were only able to give away five.

The Thrift Store awards scholarships to students that are enrolling in a twoyear technical/trade school or a vocational program of study.

This year brings the total in scholarships given by the Thrift Store to $121,000. Because of the faithful customers and generous donations made to the Thrift Store, they can support these and many other worthwhile programs in the surrounding communities.

The Cavalier Thrift Store is open in their new location and accepts donations Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Cavalier: Charles Fleming - Lake Region State College

Ryanna CleemJoseph’s School of Hair, Skin and Nails

Drayton: Claire ThompsonNorth Dakota State College of Science

Hailey Berg–North Dakota State College of Science

North Border: Walhalla – Taelyn DunniganNorth Dakota State College of Science

Congratulations to these students. We wish them the best in their future endeavors. The following students each received a $1,000 scholarship. Cavalier Thrift Store awards $5,000 in scholarships

is a member of CYO and volunteers for many church activities at St. Alphonsus Church, coaches t-ball in the summers, and coaches mini-mites in the winter.

The P.E.O. Memorial Scholarship began when Chapter U of Langdon received a bequest from Fred E. Hawley in memory of his wife, Chelta Hamilton Hawley. Since then, the scholarship has grown to include memorials for other P.E.O. members, gifts to the local chapter, and fundraising by our members. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of leadership, character, scholastic ability, school involvement, community involvement, and a personal interview.

Clean Up Week in Langdon is coming up

By Nick Vorlage

From May 20 to May 25, residents in the city of Langdon have a chance to clean up some clutter from their homes and yards, free of charge, but Langdon Sanitation wants people to be aware of what is and is not permitted.

On Monday, May 20, residents can leave the equivalent of a pick-up load of items at their usual garbage pickup location. Permitted items include carpets, grills, mattresses, wood, metal, appliances, and furniture. Items not permitted include electronics, e-waste, fluorescent bulbs and ballasts, oil filters, paint, tree branches, and construction waste. All items must be out for pickup by 8 a.m.

Residents are also allowed to drop off the equivalent one pickup load of items at the Langdon Transfer Station during the week during normal operating hours. The previously mentioned items which are permitted to be picked up during Monday’s pickup day can be dropped off free of charge, while items such as electronics, e-waste, oil filters, light ballasts, and unbroken fluorescent bulbs can be dropped off, charges will apply.

In both pickup and dropoff options, hazardous wastes will not be accepted. Also, the cleanup option is allowed for residents only – contractors and businesses are not allowed to participate.

Questions can be sent to Tom at Langdon Sanitation at 370-14-21.

Front row (L-R) Kiera Seng, Oscar Hunter, Chloe Hunter, Amelia Ratliff, Isla Emerson, Levi Norrell, Wyatt Ramirez, Pyper Shane; middle row – Stella Norrell, Nora Ramsay, Nathan Stegman, Adlee Hay, Collin Longtin, Spencer Berg; back row – Mia Seng, Audrey Emerson, Naomi Stegman, Chris Longtin, Ben Carpenter, Preston Emerson, and Chaz Halverson.

Taryn Romfo McKenna Schneider

Charles Flemming

Claire Thompson

Ryanna Cleem

Hailey Berg Taelyn Dunnigan

Waiting for the La Nina – The transition from El Nino to the upcoming La Nina is being closely monitored. “Every El Nino and La Nina has a different flavor, and we’re curious what the flavor of this La Nina is going to be,” said Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass. The change in climate patterns will influence the potential for drought. “We watch the North Pacific Ocean temperatures right up around the Gulf of Alaska. If those temperatures get colder and colder, that is the strongest signal you’ll find that the whole Corn Belt has a greater drought risk.”

New herbicide resistance test available – A new rapid test that detects Group 14 herbicide resistance in kochia and pigweeds could be a game-changer for combatting herbicide resistance. According to NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley, the test should shave months from the old testing process. “We’ll be able to collect leaf tissue, extract DNA and within a week get results back to see if the plants have the genetic mutation that causes herbicide resistance.” The new test, developed by the National Agricultural Genotyping Center at NDSU, can detect Group 14 PPO-inhibiting resistance in kochia and pigweeds. It also tests for resistance to glyphosate, Group 9 and ALS-inhibitors Group 2.

ND Beef Commission represented on Southeast Asia trade mission – Bismarck rancher Jess Nehl has gained a first-person perspective about the beef checkoff and international markets. Nehl, who is the secretary-treasurer of the North Dakota Beef Commission, has been part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission to South Korea and Japan. Nehl learned about consumer trends when in South Korea. “We learned about the cuts that they’re consuming,” said Nehl. “I find it interesting that the amount of rice they consume

has decreased exponentially over the last 20 years while their beef consumption has drastically increased in the last two or three years.” Reflecting on his experience, Nehl said it is great to know the beef checkoff dollar is being put to good use.

Farm credit collaboration The collaboration agreement between AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit has been in place for nearly a month. This is the largest collaboration of its kind in the Farm Credit System. Marc Knisley, who is the executive vice president of AgCountry Business Development, said this collaboration protects the local brand presence. “It is an opportunity to keep these local associations more local, let them leverage the scale of working together and maybe slow down the merger trend that we’ve seen.” In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Knisley said this was a board-driven decision. The three entities will share leadership, planning and technology while local boards, offices and programs will be maintained. “It’s not really a takeaway, it is more of the added value that the broader leadership team can bring and the depth of knowledge and experience that we can bring in a collaboration.”

Make room for safety around farm trucks

With the cropping season underway, farm trucks are on the move across the region. Safety experts at North Dakota State University remind other drivers to give trucks extra room to operate.

“Farm trucks are large and heavy,” noted Angie Johnson, farm and ranch safety coordinator with NDSU Extension. “They require more room for turning and stopping than we often expect.”

Surveys of farm operators by the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at NDSU indicate that tractor-trailer semi trucks are the most commonly used farm trucks across the region.

“The average 5-axle semi loaded with corn weighs more than 75,000 pounds,” Johnson said. “Bringing a vehicle of that size and weight to a stop takes about 40% longer than the typical passenger vehicle – up to the length of one-and-a-half football fields.”

Also, because of their size, semi trucks have large blind spots, called “no zones” by the motor carrier industry, where other vehicles are invisible to the driver.

“If you can’t see the driver in the truck’s side mirror, it’s likely that the driver can’t see you,” Johnson added. “When passing or being passed, do not linger in those blind spots. Cutting in front of a semi truck or following too closely can also put you in a blind spot and dramatically increase your chances of being involved in a crash.”

The North Dakota Motor Carriers Association provides information on no zones on its website at www.ndmca. org/no-zone/.

The National Safety Council reports that more than 70% of injuries and deaths resulting from large-truck crashes occurred to occupants of other vehicles. “Because of the difference in size and mass between large trucks and passenger vehicles, drivers and passengers are almost always the losers in crashes,” Johnson reported.

The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute reports that 72% of truck-involved injury crashes in North Dakota occur on rural interstates or other rural roads. On gravel roads, the number of truck-involved injury crash-

es is significantly higher than injury crashes not involving trucks.

Drivers of farm trucks often face unique challenges posed by rural roads.

“Gravel roads or even some paved roads were not designed for the size of trucks that are using them now,” said Kelly Bengtson, a road and bridge engineer with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute and a former county engineer. “Drivers have to be careful of soft or non-existent shoulders, rutted or damaged road surfaces and narrow driving lanes.”

A common issue is intersections that weren’t designed to give large vehicles enough room to turn. Drivers may have to swing wide and use multiple lanes to negotiate turns in those intersections. Bengtson advises giving those drivers room to maneuver.

Farm trucks may enter roadways from field approaches or stop in unexpected places to deliver crop inputs or service farm equipment. Clouds of dust from gravel roads or farm operations may reduce visibility.

“It’s important to pay attention to your surroundings, and be extra cautious any time there are trucks or farm equipment operating in the area,” Bengtson said.

Johnson said farm trucks may also be driven by inexperienced or youthful drivers (semi truck drivers must be at least 18 years old), so it’s best to give

them extra space to operate.

Truck drivers need to make sure they operate at safe speeds on rural roads.

According to Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute research, the most common contributing factors in injury crashes are weather conditions, failure to yield and traveling too fast for conditions.

“Driving a large vehicle is a serious task that requires your full attention,” Bengtson said. “You need to be aware of road and weather conditions as well as surrounding traffic and adjust your speed accordingly.”

Both Bengtson and Johnson note that patience goes a long way toward preventing most rural truck related incidents.

“Being in a hurry to pass, following too closely, or cutting in front of trucks can have deadly consequences,” Johnson emphasized. “Be a defensive driver by anticipating farm truck and equipment operators to make wide turns and unexpected field approach turns. Understand that they can be operating at lower speeds, which can cause rear-end collisions if you are driving distracted. Take your time when meeting or following farm trucks and equipment, as a few extra seconds or minutes to be cautious is a small price to pay for safety.”

For more farm and ranch safety tips from NDSU Extension, visit ndsu.ag/ roadsafety.

New genetic test provides rapid confirmation of herbicide-resistant kochia and pigweeds

NDSU Extension

Herbicide-resistant kochia is problematic for farmers in North Dakota, according to Joe Ikley, North Dakota State University Extension weed specialist.

NDSU weed scientists first confirmed resistance to PPO-inhibiting (Group 14) herbicides in kochia in 2022. In a collaborative effort, BASF scientists discovered a target-site mutation in kochia that provided resistance to Group 14 herbicides. Once the target-site was identified, the National Agricultural Genotyping Center (NAGC), located on NDSU’s campus, developed a rapid test to detect the mutation from DNA extracted from leaves.

“We are happy to announce that this DNA-based test is now available for public submissions of kochia samples,” shared Ikley.

In addition to testing for Group 14 resistance in kochia, the NAGC offers DNA tests for resistance to Group 14 herbicides in waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, as well as Glyphosate (Group 9) and ALS-inhibitors (Group 2) in kochia, waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. The NAGC can also test for Group 2 resistance in any pigweed species.

Standard turnaround time for results will be seven days from arrival at NAGC.

Thanks to sponsorships from the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council, North Dakota Soybean Council, North Dakota Specialty Crop Block Grant and Minor Crop Utilization Grants, funding is available to test the first 1,000 North Dakota pigweed or kochia samples for no charge.

Each NDSU Extension county office will have testing kits on hand with in-

structions on how to collect and send samples. Once kits run out at county offices, samples can be submitted following the self-mailing instructions and submission form at https://genotypingcenter.com/product/kochia/.

Free testing is currently limited to four samples per farming operation. For additional tests, as well as samples originating from outside of N.D., refer to the NAGC website for charges.

Please use the non-North Dakota submission form provided on the website.

To get the most impactful information from these DNA tests, leaves should be collected from plants that survive the herbicide in question. The application will remove susceptible plants and increase confidence of the resistance determination.

Individual sample results will remain confidential. Test results will be sent directly from the NAGC to the email provided on the submission form. The NAGC will aggregate results to provide data at the county-level, but no individual information will be released.

The sampling program using DNA testing began in the Fall of 2023.

To date, the NAGC has received 51 kochia samples from 21 counties in North Dakota.

Results found 33% of samples contained a mutation that confers resistance to Group 14 herbicides, 82% of samples contained a mutation that confers resistance to glyphosate and 51% of samples contained mutations that confer resistance to Group 2 herbicides.

“It is important to note that DNA testing can only detect known target-site mutations that confer resistance,” said Ikley. “There could be unknown mutations, or other mechanisms of

resistance that these tests cannot detect.”

To collect a sample for testing: Locate pigweeds or kochia in the field. Proper ID is important before collecting leaf samples.

Collect two leaves near the top of the plant (leaves must be larger than a standard hole-punch to allow for adequate DNA extraction). Place two (2) leaves from a single plant into one (1) zipper bag or small envelope. Do not mix leaves from multiple plants.

With a marker, label the outside of the collection bag with a unique Sample ID. The Sample ID can be in the following format: Year-Month-County-Personal Field ID (Example: 24-05-CassSE4). Make sure to also write the Sample ID on the submission form.

Sample additional weeds in fields of your choice by following Steps 1 to 3. Send a maximum of four (4) total plants for testing. Keep samples dry

and at room temperature before shipping.

Mail the submission form and individually-packaged samples in a large

On gravel roads, the number of truck-involved injury crashes is significantly higher than injury crashes not involving trucks. (NDSU photo)

business envelope to: National Ag Genotyping Center, 1616 Albrecht Boulevard North, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102.

NDSU weed scientists first confirmed resistance to PPO-inhibiting (Group 14) herbicides in kochia in 2022. (NDSU photo)

Letter from the Publisher

It’s a drippy day in the Borderland. Every spring I reach a point where I refuse to wear socks, even if I have to go home at the end of day and put on every sock I own because my feet are freezing. This may very well be one of those days.

Last weekend we headed south to our lake cabin at Red Willow Lake about a 70 minute drive from Langdon. After a quick assessment of the property, we got busy with all the usual opening

Letter from the Editor

Have you ever heard of the “how hard can it be” gene?

Well, it’s not a scientifically classified gene. However, the character traits run strong if you inherit it from somewhere. I think it may manifest from a good knock on the head (or a few), being stubborn as

heck from the time you left the womb, thinking you have something to prove to the world, or just trauma. Who knows…

What I do know is that I inherited this gene from somewhere. I can’t take credit for developing this new discovery; I saw it online somewhere, and as you should know, everything you read on the internet is true.

Essentially, if you have the gene, there is no project you cannot do at least half-decently, and you confidently take on challenges that you have never done before.

You have random conversations with all of the folks at the hardware store, Lowes, or Home Depot, depending on where you live and what you’re doing.

You do your research. You watch the ‘pros’ on YouTube do it, you study it

weekend tasks. I’m not going to lie, it can be brutal. By the end of the weekend, however, we had accomplished what we showed up to do and spent some time in our lounge chairs on the deck enjoying the sunshine. We’re a couple weeks earlier than usual, and it feels good.

As we drove home Sunday afternoon I was surprised to see how much dust the tractors were raising as we entered Cavalier County. What feels like

a lot of rain to me is not necessarily enough in the farming world. Mother Nature has a tough job keeping all of us happy!

We have a couple spring concerts this week, as well as Langdon Elementary Kindergarten Graduation, all leading up to the last day of school. Where did that school year go, goodness?! Let’s slow things down a bit for the summer, plant some flowers, spend time at the lake, watch some base-

ball, and read the paper. There’ll be no argument from me.

Happy spring/summer to all readers, and happy graduation to all seniors!

Diane Simmons Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

on Google, you talk to anyone in that profession you may know, and pester all of your male relatives - like dads, grandpas, and uncles. If you’re lucky, they might loan you a tool or two. This is either because they are humoring or pitying you, but sometimes they believe in you, especially if you are known for these types of shenanigans. Powered by coffee and delusion, you tackle that project.

Since those who inherit the gene are almost always as bull-headed as they come and tend to be perfectionists, you spend hours refining whatever it is you just learned from strangers online.

I spent quite a bit of time on the mural wall (southside wall of FM Mall) last week when it was actually sunny and beautiful before it became a dreary wetland outside. Luckily, I’m blind

THE MORNING RUN: A letter from Carol

By Sara Goodman

It seems appropriate that I’m typing my article on Mother’s Day. This year, we are celebrating without my mother-in-law, Carol, and the reality of that is heartbreaking as I spent my day purchasing flowers, mowing the lawn, and cleaning up some flowerpots - all things that Carol would have been busy with herself as she looked forward to summer, sunshine, and warmer weather. During my spring cleanup on the inside of the house, I ran across a storage tote of old high school memorabilia of Greg’s. In it was a letter from his mom that she put in his graduation card. Her advice

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons

was thoughtfully and carefully typed up 30 years ago, but the advice and general sentiments that most parents feel at graduation time still hold true.

The following is an excerpt from her letter to Greg, which I adjusted a little bit to fit a wider audience of students:

Since I’m never going to be able to put into words what is going through our minds this week, I decided to write you a letter. I speak for both your dad and I, and I guess that it’s appropriate that I write this since you know that I have always been the gabby one! However, any direction that you have ever received has been a joint effort.

First, let us tell you what a joy and privilege it has been for us to have been your parents for the past 18 years.

The concept of “our family unit” has basically been the foundation of what we are- through good times and bad. No matter what we are doing, we have faced it and gone through it together, and it has given us a sense of closeness that we will remember all our lives. Our family has enabled us to look adversity in the face and feel that nothing is all that bad, because “look what we have within these four walls.”

However, nothing stays the same, and change has its proper place. You are about to begin some of the very best

matter where you go or who you talk to, it seems the universal issue impacting employers and, in turn, the general public, is a lack of employees, and it’s not just a Langdon or North Dakota problem. It’s everywhere.

A friend snapped me a picture of a sign he saw in a Devils Lake eatery last week. I included another photo taken by a friend who owns radio stations near Indianapolis, Indiana, at his favorite coffee spot.

Like you, I’m watching with great interest to see if our local swimming pool will be in operation this summer as the city struggles to assemble a staff of lifeguards, a manager, and a maintenance person to operate it, and remember- the baby pool still isn’t paid for. I had a conversation with a young person recently who told me, why should employees want to work on the weekends when their bosses leave town to go to the lake and have fun? I sat there silently and said to myself - because it’s your job.

years of your life, and it will be fun for us as well. College is the most concentrated time in your life to form many of your ideas, expand your horizons and add lifelong friendships. NDSU - or whatever college or experience you choose - will be your home for the next several years, and we hope you make the best of it. For your own good, try as many new experiences as you canfraternities or sororities if they are for you, concerts, plays, meeting new people, campus activities, leadership opportunities. Your already well-established qualities will be fine-tuned in this next phase of your life. Do not, I repeat, do not sit in your dorm room or apartment and isolate yourself from the college experience. Walking the campus on a crisp fall day, attending winter campus activities when snowflakes are falling softly outside the windows, breathing the air when spring fever hits, absorbing the atmosphere of learning within those traditional university walls – don’t miss a thing!

We hope we have taught you as much as you need to know to go forward from graduation. You have your head on straight, you have been responsible, what more could we ask? You have also had the luxury – yes, lux-

Of course, if you were to say that out loud, you would be challenged and canceled. This is how many in today’s workforce seem to think: Let me do what I want, when I want, say what I want and you pay me 60 grand a year.

Now THAT’S Funny!

As you read this I’m road tripping back east for a broadcaster’s and media convention in upstate New York. Imagine a room full of funny looking radio people (I have a face for radio) - all speaking in their radio voices, all telling bad jokes, all at the same time. That’s us! Occasionally Diane joins me on these convention trips, providing it’s a place she wants to see. She sat out Salt Lake City, Pittsburg (who could blame her), Ottawa, among many others over the years but did tag along to Honolulu and Nashville. That convention in Nashville was

on the left side, so when I’m working on the wall, I’m unable to see all the confused men driving past me staring and probably wondering what in the heck I’m doing. If they ask, I’ll just tell them I inherited the “how hard can it be” gene.

The wall is coming along nicely! It’s funny because you can tell, from left to right, that I’ve gotten better at working with the mortar since I started. This also, sadly, means I’m going to have to revisit that left side.

In terms of other things coming along nicely, we are getting ready for summer here at The Borderland Press! Halle Sanders came back from her first year of college just last week. Halle started writing for us during her senior year of high school, and she was an absolute natural from the start. After successfully completing (and en-

ury – of experiencing some disappointments; for without some “corrections” in our lives, we don’t learn to appreciate the things that really count. Our character is determined by how we react to getting kicked in the butt once in a while! Tough times should never make us bitter, just better. The foundation of your life will be family, friends, and self-respect, and then success or money, or whatever else you dream of, will follow. Integrity and honesty still count for a lot in this world.

Think twice and speak once, save some of your money from the be-

joying!) her first year of college, she is back home for the summer. Occasionally, you still see Staying Hip with Halle columns, but I’m excited to see her back in the office. Halle, along with the rest of our crew of writers, will be putting in a team effort on this year’s Summer Fun Guide, and I can’t wait to share it with you all.

You also may have noticed Rebecca Davis’ front page story this week. Rebecca has written on and off for The Borderland Press this past year, but she is also going to be helping us put together some amazing articles.

We can’t wait to share it with you all. Cheers to sunny days ahead!

Hilary Nowatski

Editor editor@theborderlandpress.com

ginning of your young years, attach yourself to a church so that you can reserve a small bit of your week for peace, build on your relationship with your family, respect your community and country, and commit yourself eventually to a lifelong partner. We know that you are not leaving us completely; we are all just shifting a little for a new phase. We love you and will always be here whenever you need us. I can’t think of anything that could make us prouder of you than we are right now. Be Happy – Mom and Dad.

memorable.

We woke up on a Sunday morning and flew out from Grand Forks. Di had the window seat, and as we descended from the clouds she looked down and exclaimed, “That can’t be good.” As I leaned over to peer out her window I could see a barn floating down the river. Unbeknownst to us, Nashville had flooded.

I’ll tell you about that convention and my subsequent TSA strip search next week. Stay tuned.

A sign seen in a Devils Lake eatery last week.

Another photo taken near Indianapolis, Indiana, at a local coffee spot.

Carol F. Goodman Memorial Music Scholarship recipients : (L-R) Jane Sillers, Madilyn Crump, Claire Chaput, Shanna Gette, and Adam Hart.

Pembilier Nursing Center: Activity spring workshop

By Heather Duerre, Activity Director/ Spiritual Coordinator

Greetings from PNC! Well, this past week was very busy as five of us from PNC went to Bismarck for the LongTerm Care Conference. With that said, I didn’t have much time to put together an article for this week. Instead of rushing and putting together

something not worthy for you to read, I have decided to wait and fill you in next week.

Here’s a little teaser… I am changing the title of my position, and I collected 41 pens at the expo! Stay tuned for next week’s article when I will fill you all in… In the meantime, here’s a picture of some residents playing Card Bingo for you to enjoy.

A Saints’ Shoutout: Reflecting on the end of another school year

By Carrie Hope

Reflecting on the end of another school year at St. Alphonsus School fills me with immense gratitude. As a member of this great community, I am very thankful for the inspiring experiences, deepened faith, and boundless support that have defined our journey together.

This past year has been nothing short of wonderful. We've seen tremendous growth, not only academically in areas like reading and math, but also spiritually and personally. Each day, we've embraced the opportunity to learn, pray, and laugh together, fostering an environment where every individual is valued and supported.

At St. Alphonsus, we are more than just a school; we are a family. I take immense pride in the bond we share, the sense of unity that floods our halls, and the collective commitment to nurturing each other's growth. None of our accomplishments would have been possible without the unwavering support of our parish, community, families, and dedicated staff.

Their encouragement, guidance, and tireless efforts have been the foundation of our success, pushing us forward even in the face of challenges. I am especially grateful for our exceptional teachers; their passion for education and dedication to our students has made a great impact. Their commitment to planning and preparation has laid the foundation for a year filled with meaningful learning experiences and notable achievements.

As we bid farewell to another school year, I extend heartfelt congratulations to all our students for their hard work and determination. Your accomplishments are a testament to your resilience and commitment to excellence.

As we enter the summer months, I invite you to join me in prayer. Let us seek safety, peace, and joy for all our students and staff during this time of rest and rejuvenation. May we find comfort in the knowledge that we are guided and protected as we prepare for the adventures that await us in the coming school year.

Together, let us embrace the spirit of gratitude, reflecting on the blessings of the past year and looking forward with hope and anticipation to the possibilities that lie ahead. At St. Alphonsus School, the journey never ends—it simply continues to unfold, enriching our lives and shaping our 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

Just over the last couple weeks, Walhalla Public Library had 79 patrons come through the door, which included 13 kids and five adults for Story Hour, and 112 circulations being checked out of the library. The library would like to thank Darlene Roy and Merton Beaudrie for their donations. Those are always much appreciated! If an epic romance based on a truelife World War II diary is something you think you’d enjoy, be sure to come in and check out Chris Bohjalian’s Fiction novel “Skeletons at the Feast.”

“In January 1945, in the waning months of World War II, a small group of people begin the longest journey of their lives: an attempt to cross the remnants of the Third Reich, from the Russian front to the Rhine if necessary, to reach the British and American lines. Among the group is 18-yearold Anna Emmerich, the daughter of Prussian aristocrats. There is her lover, Callum Finella, a 20-year-old Scottish prisoner of war who was brought from the stalag to her family’s farm as forced labor, and there is a 26-yearold Wehrmacht corporal, who the pair

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know as Manfred-who is, in reality, Uri Singer, a Jew from Germany who managed to escape a train bound for Auschwitz. As they work their way west, they encounter a countryside ravaged by war. Their flight will test both Anna’s and Callum’s love, as well as their friendship with Manfred-assuming any of them even survive”.

Perhaps not since The English Patient has a novel so deftly captured both the power and poignancy of romance and the terror and tragedy of war. Skillfully portraying the flesh and blood of history, Chris Bohjalian has crafted a rich tapestry that puts a face on one of the 20th century’s greatest tragedies while creating, perhaps, a masterpiece that will haunt readers for generations.

Walhalla Public Library has several books on the “Free Books” rack, so stop in and see if any of them catch your eye. While you’re here, check out all of the other amazing books we have in the collection to be checked out! There’s something here for everyone!

DATEBOOK: Custer’s Goodbye

May 17, 2024 — On this day, May 17, 1876, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry set out from Fort Abraham Lincoln on the expedition that would meet its fateful end at the Little Bighorn.

Elizabeth Custer and her sister-in-law, Margaret, accompanied the regiment as far as the Heart River, returning to the fort the next day with the paymaster. It was the last time Libby saw her husband alive.

Of the farewell, Mrs. Custer wrote, “With my husband’s departure my last happy days in garrison were ended, as a premonition of disaster that I had never known before weighed me down. I could not shake off the baleful

influence of depressing thoughts. This presentiment and suspense, such as I had never known, made me selfish, and I shut into my heart the most uncontrollable anxiety, and could lighten no one else’s burden.”

Dakota Datebook written by Christina Sunwall

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

Letter to Editor

Dear Editor,

As a nominal 'Independent/Republican' have voted in state elections in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin over the past many years, legally every time, but can never remember a more wasteful (money) and distasteful (tasteless ads in all the media) primary campaign for a party endorsement.

It would be nice if both Kelly Armstrong and Tammy Miller (listed alphabetically to be fair) would take some time to tell us what their plans are for our great state if they are elected to serve as Governor by the citizens of North Dakota. I'm so tired of hearing about stock sales and promoting China charges!

Otherwise, when it comes time to vote in the June primary, maybe if you are voting in the Republican column just write in "NONE OF THE ABOVE". That just might wake up the party hacks! Mike Connor, Devils Lake

On Wednesday, May 9, three new members were inducted into the Ladies Eagles Auxiliary#3454 in Langdon. Photographed from left to right: Alyssa McKnight, Jessica Tull, and Reann Arens.

HHS recognizes Mental Health

Awareness

Month, shares resources to support well-being

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Health and Human services (HHS) recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month. HHS is highlighting the importance of mental health and sharing resources that can help North Dakotans improve their overall health and well-being. The more we talk about mental health together, the more normalized these conversations become – ultimately empowering people to seek the help they need.

Approximately one in four North Dakota adults aged 18 and older have experienced mental illness in the past year (National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021-2022). More than one in three North Dakota high school students report feeling sad or hopeless almost every day for more than two weeks in a row in the past year (ND Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2021).

The HHS Behavioral Health Division offers some strategies and action steps that all North Dakotans can take to support their mental well-being:

Practice gratitude: Think about what you’re thankful for – like supportive family and friends, a safe home or even a beautiful day, or find something to celebrate, like a recent accomplishment. Consciously practicing gratitude may reduce feelings of

stress and anxiety.

Volunteer: Participating in community organizations and finding opportunities to help others can provide a positive boost and sense of purpose.

Engage in random acts of kindness:

Buy a cup of coffee for the person in line behind you, hold the door open for a stranger or make food for a neighbor or colleague. There are many small acts that can brighten someone else’s day.

Practice mindfulness: Take a few minutes to meditate, take a yoga class or do some breathing exercises to promote relaxation and reduce stress.

Seek Help: Whether it is for yourself or someone else, seek help. Recovery is possible.

Strong mental health plays a vital role in our vision to become the healthiest state and supports the HHS strategic priority of advancing strong, stable, healthy families and communities.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

North Dakotans can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/chat if they are having thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, emotional distress or if they have concerns for a loved one who may need crisis support. Calls and chats are

ND state parks launches new mobile app to direct users to outdoor recreation

answered 24-hours a day/seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Learn more at hhs.nd.gov/988.

Mental Health Program Directory

Last fall, HHS launched a Mental Health Program Directory to better connect North Dakotans to mental health services. The directory lists mental health programs by location, population served, type of mental health specialty and treatment and interventions options. People can also search for programs that are either in-person or offered by telehealth. Learn more at hhs.nd.gov/ behavioral-health/directory.

Additional Treatment Options

The agency’s eight regional human service centers offer community-based behavioral health treatment services, walk-in assessments, crisis services and referral services. To find services and recovery support visit hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health/ find-services.

The Behavioral Health Division is responsible for reviewing and identifying service needs and activities in the state's behavioral health system to ensure health and safety, access to services and quality services. For more information, visit hhs.nd.gov/ behavioral-health.

HHS celebrates National Women’s Health Week, May 12-18

BISMARCK, N.D. - Every May beginning on Mother’s Day is National Women’s Health Week. This week, May 12-18, aims to highlight women’s health issues and encourage women of all ages to prioritize their physical, mental and emotional well-being.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) joins its federal partners in the Office on Women’s Health to encourage women to make sure they are up to date on preventive health screenings and exams and understand how they can improve their health.

During the pandemic, many women fell behind in preventive medical visits. In 2021, 68% of N.D. women ages 18-44 had participated in a preventive health visit, down from 72% in 2019.

“Although women are resuming routine wellness visits, there is still an opportunity for more North Dakota women to take a proactive role in their health by seeking out preventive health care,” said HHS Maternal Health Specialist Angela Reinarts.

“N.D. Medicaid and Women’s Way are available to help those unable to afford the cost of cervical and breast cancer preventive health screenings.”

This year’s theme empowers women to take charge of their health and

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: A tree grows

Did you know that by the 1950s, there was a little bit of North Dakota growing in Washington, D.C.?

shines a light on health issues unique to women. Each day of the week spotlights a different and timely women’s health topic and provides resources:

•Empowering women in their health

journey

•Safe sexual health

•Maternal mental health

•Reducing women’s health stigma

•Understanding care is there

•Reproductive health from puberty to menopause

Women and heart health

N.D. Medicaid provides 12 months of extended health care coverage to qualifying women to help support their health and well-being after giving birth. Visit hhs.nd.gov/newmoms to learn more.

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program helps qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children under the age of 5 to eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. Learn more at hhs. nd.gov/food-programs/WIC.

Visit hhs.nd.gov/health/women to learn more about other N.D. Women’s Health Services and resources or call (701) 328-5060.

in Washington and was able to start to reclaim the desert southwest. So a tree was a suitable memorial.

Dakota Datebook written by Sarah Walker

For more information and resources on this week’s topics, visit www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw. Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) announces its

launched

by OuterSpatial which directs

over 2,200 miles of statewide trails. The app also includes special events and points of interest for users to visit within N.D.’s state parks.

The app is free to download for iOS and Android on the App Store and Google Play. It offers hiking challenges, an interactive social platform and insight into outdoor recreation opportunities in N.D.

“This comprehensive app gives outdoor enthusiasts of all levels the tools to discover and explore the large network of trails and hidden gems across North Dakota,” said Cody Schulz, NDPRD Director. “Trail users have asked for a one-stop shop for planning their hikes and rides, so we’re putting these adventures at their fingertips.”

NDPRD collaborated with recreation partners across N.D. to collect trail data so visitors don’t have to download multiple apps or browse multiple websites to gather the information they need to have a safe and enjoyable experience outdoors.

After downloading the OuterSpatial app, users can access the platform by searching for “North Dakota” under “Community” and create a free account. Users are encouraged to explore informative articles, stay updated on events, tackle hiking challenges, and discover trails in the area. Whether users need accessibility features, want to bring a furry friend, or crave a horseback ride, the app helps filter trails to match the adventure.

The app provides visitors a way to engage in new and innovative ways.

In January, NDPRD’s 12 Months-12 Hikes Challenge kicked off utilizing the OuterSpatial app which makes it easy for trail users to check in on their phones, track their progress and stay active throughout the year with four seasonal challenges.

For additional information about the new mobile app, please visit our website at www.parkrec.nd.gov/mobile-app or call 701-328-5357.

The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich generations through experiences that connect people and places.

On this day in 1953, the Minot Daily News proudly published a photo it had received of several residents of North Dakota standing in front of North Dakota’s state tree, the American elm, in front of the capitol building in Washington.

This tree was planted by residents of the state. It was dedicated the year before, in 1952, in order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the reclamation act by Theodore Roosevelt.

Roosevelt was a conservationist. He was known for his hunting, his love of the outdoors. In his political career, among other agenda, he established the National Wildlife Refuge program, and had some responsibility for establishing federal control and regulation over public lands of the west. He created many national parks and monuments, including, of course, the Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, Montezuma’s Castle and Petrified Forest.

The National Reclamation Act of 1902 gave authorization to western irrigation projects which were to be paid for by the sale of land in 16 semiarid states. Under this Act, he was able to initiate construction of western dams,

Also, in another aspect, this tree honored George Washington. The Minot Daily News reported that this little American elm was planted in the same place that George Washington himself once planted a tree. North Dakota sought and received permission to plant that North Dakota tree on the same site after the tree’s old age caught up with it and it died.

This spot, by the way, did not nourish the cherry tree Washington purportedly chopped down—though George himself couldn’t tell a lie, that story is more myth than fact. It is right to connect him with trees, however, as he was a tree-lover, and planted many trees all over his property on Mount Vernon. Thirteen of those still survive today, though the rest have died off. In fact, there is a Sequoia dedicated to him, known as the Washington tree, in the Giant Forest Grove.

So a tree was fitting for both of these two past presidents, so honored and admired for their touch of green amidst the red tape of politics.

And we can remember: A North Dakota tree was able to flourish in Washington, D.C.

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

Lifestyle

Prairie Fare: Gardening encourages better nutrition

Some estimate that plastic bags may take 20 years to decompose.

By

I was a reluctant gardener as a child. We had two large gardens and numerous

My parents encouraged my help by roasting hot dogs and marshmallows after we were done with our gardening chores at our “food” garden in the country.

Although I was not a huge fan of weeding, I liked to plant. I planted bean, pumpkin, corn and squash seeds, along with onion sets and seed potatoes. I am not sure I ever graduated to planting tiny carrot seeds.

I remember how proud I was to have kid-sized gloves and a kid-sized shovel. I looked forward to seeing the foliage peeking out of the soil.

As an adult, I worked with my own kids and their friends in community gardens to teach them some of the basic skills.

I learned quickly that not all of the children had ever held seeds and planted them. In fact, we found that when I gave children any size seeds, they were likely to fling them at the soil like Johnny Appleseed.

One year we had bean plants growing almost every place but where we wanted them to be.

Kids learn a lot from gardening experiences. Not only do they get needed physical activity, but they also learn about caring for plants, cooperation with people and exploring the science of nature.

As an added advantage, researchers have found that children who help garden like to eat the food. Most children, like most adults, do not eat the recommended amount of vegetables and fruits.

In fact, a 2021 study showed that about half of toddlers and preschoolers did not eat even one vegetable daily, and one-third did not eat a fruit daily.

To “count” as eating a fruit or vegetable, the food can be canned, frozen or fresh. In other words, you can shop around a grocery store to meet your daily nutritional needs and your bud-

get constraints.

We can grow many vegetables and fruits in North Dakota, from beets to zucchini. We are at the point in spring where we could start planting leafy greens such as spinach and lettuce. In fact, you can grow a couple of “crops” of leafy greens in a given year. If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or neighborhood kids, you can be serving up a lifelong advantage by teaching them how to plant and tend plants. This is true even if the “garden” is a large pot on a deck.

If gardens are successful, we have many options to preserve an abundance of vegetables and fruits.

Visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/food to see the NDSU Extension materials to help you can, dry, freeze, ferment and pickle foods. To learn more about gardening, see www.ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork to learn from eight years of recorded webinars on numerous gardening and food preservation topics.

Most people naturally like sweet foods such as fruits, but sometimes vegetables can have a somewhat bitter flavor to children. Try different preparation methods and invite your “choosy eaters” help with preparation.

I think the microwavable “steamer bags” of frozen vegetables were an excellent invention; however, you can easily steam fresh vegetables with a

Prairie Doc® Perspective Telegraph, telephone, telemedicine

Technology has come a long way in the past 200 years. The telegraph was invented in 1837 and made rapid long range communication possible. Messages could be sent around the world through a series of connected wires. The telegraph had medical applications in the Civil War. It was used to order medical supplies and report

information about injuries and casualties to medical teams. This was cutting edge technology at the time, but it now is considered an obsolete method of communication.

Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone in 1876. By 1900 there were nearly 600,000 telephones in use. At the end of 1910 there were over 5.8 million active telephones. The telephone was seen as a tool to connect doctors and patients together over a distance. A report in The Lancet Journal from 1879 described how a doctor could use the telephone to listen to a baby’s cough and diagnose croup.

In 1924 The Radio News Magazine predicted a two way video encounter with a “radio doctor” using a television-like device. In 1959 the University of Nebraska became the first place

to use two-way video communications for telemedicine applications. This was done using closed circuit television to connect medical students at the main campus in Omaha with patients at the Norfolk State Hospital 112 miles away. However, Telemedicine as we know it today did not get its start until the 1970s.

Telemedicine can also be used to send radiology images remotely to radiologists who can be in a different state or even a different country. With the improvement of cellular technology, EKGs can be sent from the back of an ambulance to the hospital. So before a patient even sets foot inside the door of the hospital, the Emergency Room doctors and Cardiologists can be prepared. This can not only save time, but can save lives when someone is having a heart attack.

Dakota Gardener: Forcing an early harvest

There is a song going viral right now on social media about a woman named Barbara who is famous for her rhubarb pie. The entire song is a German tongue twister and catchy.

Rhubarb is also trending due to a trend of people “forcing” rhubarb, a growing technique that is used for an earlier and tastier rhubarb harvest.

I guess rhubarb is a pretty popular plant worldwide.

Growing rhubarb is a widespread practice in most North Dakota gardens. This plant can grow quite large and take over an entire section of a garden. Rhubarb is also one of the first edible plants that we see emerge in spring. So, the concept of forcing rhubarb intrigued me, especially with claims of brighter color, longer stalks

and earlier harvest.

Forcing rhubarb starts at the beginning of the rhubarb season when the leaves emerge. After removing any weeds and debris from the rhubarb plant, add compost for nutrientsaround, but not touching the plant.

A bucket or rhubarb “forcer,” a bellshaped terracotta pot with a lid, is then placed over the plant. The rhubarb is then grown in complete darkness for seven to eight weeks, or until the stems are long enough to harvest.

According to Smithsonian Magazine, this process started in the United Kingdom and dates back to 1817, when someone accidentally dropped a bucket on a rhubarb plant and left it. When the bucket was removed the stalks were a deep red color. This started the large-scale practice of transplanting rhubarb into windowless, warm sheds and forcing the rhubarb.

So why does forcing rhubarb work?

The darkness causes the stem to shoot up looking for the light to photosynthesize and make food. Because of the rhubarb’s rhizome root system, it can use all the food storage avail-

able to fuel this rapid growth, leading to long stems and an earlier harvest. For the best results, use third-year

steamer basket over hot water.

If you have a multifunction cooker, you can pressure cook beets, carrots, potatoes and many other items that take longer to cook due to their texture.

Stir-frying, air-frying, roasting, boiling, grilling and baking are other methods of preparing vegetables. Add some fresh or dried herbs to boost the flavor profiles.

Here’s a kid-friendly recipe that goes in the oven in minutes. Invite your reluctant vegetable eater to help.

Roasted Dill Carrots 36 baby carrots 2 tablespoons canola oil Salt, as desired ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill (or 1 to 2 teaspoons dried dill)

Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut baby carrots diagonally. Toss carrots in oil. Season with salt if desired and pepper; toss again. Use sheet pan with parchment paper and transfer carrots in one layer. Roast in

oven for one hour or until browned, stirring occasionally. Toss carrots with dill after they are finished roasting.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 90 calories, 7 grams (g) fat, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein and 3 g fiber. The sodium content varies with the amount of salt you add.

(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.)

With the COVID 19 pandemic, there was an increased push to use telemedicine for virtual visits in the clinic setting. Telemedicine has also been

used when patient transfer from smaller hospitals to larger tertiary care centers is not possible or when dangerous winter driving conditions make transfers unsafe. This technology helps bridge the gap in medical care between rural areas without specialists and urban medical centers.

plants or older because they will have more food storage built up. A word of caution, if you decide to try out this method of growing rhubarb, do not repeat it on the same plant multiple years in a row as it will not be able to recover properly.

A large rhubarb plant can easily be divided to share with your family and friends. In early spring or late fall, take a sharp spade or shovel and divide the crown leaving three to four buds on the parent plant. Do not har-

The jump from telegraphs to telemedicine with virtual visits is a big one. I can only imagine what the next 200 years of technological advancements will bring to how we deliver health care. No matter how we interact, there will always be a doctor ready to connect and help you stay healthy out there.

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 and Instagram featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc®, a medical Q&A show providing health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

vest from the rhubarb plant the first year and harvest minimal amounts the second year. By the third year, your rhubarb plant should be at optimal production. Make sure you do not overharvest your rhubarb to have some for next year!

To harvest your rhubarb, simply pull firmly and twist. The rhubarb should snap off and be ready to make your favorite rhubarb dish or maybe try your hand at Barbara’s famous rhubarb pie!

By Jill Kruse, DO

By Emily How, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Ward County

Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist

flower beds.

Forcing rhubarb is a trending growing technique that is used for an earlier and tastier rhubarb harvest. (Pixabay photo)

(Pixabay photo)

CONGRATULATIONS

Langdon Area Schools: Wendy Lorenz’s Kindergarten Class

Presley Feil

My

Ruby Zeis

My parents are Brett and Jaime.•My favorite food is broccoli.•My favorite animal is a kitty.•When I grow up, I want to be a teacher.

Lennox

My

Wynn Askvig

My parents are Ethen and Jayla.•My favorite food is blueberry pancakes.• My favorite animal is an unicorn.•When I grow up, I want to be a kindergarten teacher.

Layken

My

Gunnar Bredeson

My parents are Chris and Stevie.•My favorite food is

Armond

Nova Pinder

I want to be a vet.

Bailey Hursman

bears.•When I grow up, I want to be a hair stylist and artist.

My parents are Devin and Megan.•My favorite food is sausage with ketchup and syrup.•My favorite animal is the cheetah.•When I grow up, I want to be a pharmacist.

Axel

Langdon Area School: Emily Braunberger’s Kindergarten Class

Kolton Anderson

I’m

Rose Waslaski

I’m 5 years old.•My

Nettie

Lane Moline My parents are Will and Skyler.•My favorite food is hot dogs.•My favorite animal is the lion.•When I grow up, I want to be a farmer.

Cailen Borho I’m 6 years old.•My parents are Cale and Desirae Borho.•My favorite animal is a kangaroo.•My favorite food is shrimp.•When I grow up, I want to be a farmer.

Cooper Braunberger I’m 6 years old.•My parents are Jordan and Emily Braunberger.•My favorite animal is a T-rex.•My favorite food is cheese pizza.•When I grow up, I want to be a mailman.

Kaiya Crockett

I’m 6 years old. •My parents are Dan and Barb Crockett.

Phoebe Forest

I’m 6 years old.•My parents are Kevin and Nicole Forest.•My favorite animal is baby golden retrievers.•My favorite food is taco in a bag.•When I grow up, I want to be a teacher.

Ramsey Hedger

I’m 6 years old.

Goldie

Arthur

Willa Otto

Hazel Overby

I’m 6 years old.•My parents are Justin and Megan Overby.•My favorite animal is horses.•My favorite food is spaghetti.•When I grow up, I want to be a doctor like my mom.

FUTURE CLASS OF 2036

Langdon Area School: Kendall Christiansen’s Kindergarten Class

Ender Krom

I’m 6 years old.•My parents are Brandon and Courtney Krom•My favorite animal is an elephant•My favorite food is turkey•When I grow up, I want to be a farmer

Audree Lopez I’m 6 years old.•My parents are Richard and Marissa Lopez• My favorite animal is a zebra•My favorite food is watermelon•When I grow up, I want to be a cop

Carson Mack I’m 6 years old.•My parents are Bill and Marie Mack•My favorite animal is a lion•My favorite food is chicken•When I grow up, I want to be a fireman

Ezekiel McDonald

I’m 6 years old.•My parents are Ruben and Jenessa Uribe•My favorite animal is a zebra•My favorite food is chicken noodle soup•When I grow up, I want to be a wrestler

St. Alphonsus School: Jenny Schrader’s Kindergarten Class

noodles•When I grow up, I want to be a farmer

Everett Olson I’m 5 years old•My parents are Adam and Lia Olson•My favorite animal is deer•My favorite food is spaghetti•When I grow up, I want to be a farmer

Brylee Plummer I’m 6 years old.•My parents are Chris Plummer and Amber Sigvaldson•My favorite animal is a cat•My favorite food is ramen•When I grow up, I want to be a teacher

Cora

I want to be a gardener

Alex Boardman

My parents are Kaitlin and T.J.•My favorite color is pink•In kindergarten, I loved doing art•When I grow up, I want to do nails

Amelia Mostoller

My parents are Kristi and Derick•My favorite color

Lawson

Kiercyn

My

Howatt

From left - right: Cabri, Alex, Amelia, Jye, Lawson, Jazzlyn, Cora, Kiercyn, Mara, and Dylan (not pictured, Odin).

Munich School: Sheri Amble’s Kindergarten Class

Adelyn Leverne My parents are Macy and Ethan Leverne.•I’m

North

Alivia Johnson

My parents are Nicole Venter and Aaron Johnson.•My favorite color is red.•I enjoy playing with my dog Maggie and watching my tablet.•The best part of Kindergarten was when we got free choice, coloring with friends, and our stuffy party.•My advice for new Kindergarteners is to not be rude to your friends and don’t tattle tale.•When I grow up, I want to be a mommy.

Emmy Gracey

My mom is Linda Gracey.•My favorite color is pink.•I enjoy listening to my favorite videos, eating, and playing running games.•The best part of Kindergarten was the pajama party.•My advice for new Kindergarteners is to try your best and do what the teachers say.•When I grow up, I want to be a mom.

Emma White

My parents are Matthew and Jennifer White.•My favorite color is green.•I enjoy playing outside, eating ice cream, and wrestling.•The best part of Kindergarten was math and when everyone cheered for us when we went to wrestling.•My advice for new Kindergarteners is to learn Heggerty, listen to the teacher, and show respect.•When I grow up, I want to be an officer.

Harrison Seed My parents are Curt and Chenoa Seed.•My favorite color is green.•I enjoy swinging on the swings, eating lunch, and having time off.•The best part of Kindergarten was centers, the stuffy party, and when preschool joined us for a Christmas party•My advice for new Kindergarteners is raise their hand and to not be silly when it’s time to learn.•When I grow up, I want to be a Red River Freight worker.

Georgia Salazar

My parents are Logan and Juliann Salazar.•My favorite color is purple.•I enjoy playing in the pool.•The best part of Kindergarten was reading, the stuffy party, and the 100th day of school.•My advice for new Kindergarteners is you are going to count to 100.•When I grow up, I want to be a firefighter.

Kaycee Symington

My parents are Doug and Barbie Symington.•My favorite color is purple.•I enjoy going to Northern Air, the farm, and Escape Rooms.•The best part of Kindergarten was pretty much everything because I LOVE kindergarten, but if I had to pick one the stuffy party. •My advice for new Kindergarteners is listen very well and don’t interrupt. •When I grow up, I want to be a teacher and artist.

Lucas Symington

My parents are Lance and Rachel Symington.•My favorite color is green. •I enjoy playing games with my brother and going out to the farm with my dad.•The best part of Kindergarten was learning 3-D shapes, recess, and our 50s party.•My advice for new Kindergarteners is to work hard.•When I grow up, I want to be a farmer.

Tirzah Symington

My parents are Stuart and Rose Symington.•My favorite color is pink.•I enjoy going to the shop to buy toys.•The best part of Kindergarten was seeing my classmates and the stuffy party.•My advice for new Kindergarteners is we do a lot of fun stuff.•When I grow up, I want to take care of pets that are sick.

Penelope Montez

My parents are Freddie and Valarie Montez.•My favorite color is pink.•I enjoy playing with dogs.•The best part of Kindergarten was science and watching a Christmas movie with preschool.•My advice for new Kindergarteners is you’ll get to learn plus and equal signs in math, like 2+2=4.•When I grow up, I want to be a Pet Mart worker.

My parents are Fritz and Michelle Mueller.•My favorite color is pink.•I enjoy building Legos, riding a bike, and playing hockey and basketball.•The best part of Kindergarten was learning games on the tablet.•My advice for new Kindergarteners is you get to do centers – you will probably like all of them but word work. Tablets will be your favorite because people are crazy about them.•When I grow up, I want to be a basketball player.

Border - Pembina: Melissa Kemp’s Kindergarten Class

Dietrich Mueller

Quinn Anderson I am 6 years old.

favorite animal is a cheetah•When

McCoy Benoit

Karley Bjornstad

Elliana Blair

Caleb Jackson I am 5 years old.•My favorite color is green. •When I grow up, I want to be a policeman.

Elise Jacobs I am 6 years old.•My favorite food is sushi. •When I grow up, I want

James Parker

Zeplin Jerome I am 6 years old.•My favorite food is a chicken burger.

Taryn Johnson

Weston Mostad

Brynn Rollness

Paisley Shaw

Kyla Smith

Weston Smith I am 6 years old. •My favorite animal is a hamster. •I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up.

Ramsey Trupe

babysitter.

14, 2024, in Munich, N.D., for Peter S. Laturnus, 89, of Munich, who passed away May 9 in Devils Lake, N.D. Burial was held at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.

Peter Sebastian was born on Dec. 30, 1934, in Wilkin, Saskatchewan, Canada, one of 13 children of Sylvester and Gunda (Steffan) Laturnus. He was the third youngest of the family. In 1945 the family moved to a farm near Starkweather, N.D., and later to Cando, N.D., where Pete attended Metcalf County School through the 8th grade. Several years later, the family moved to a farm near Clyde, N.D. Pete obtained his U.S. citizenship in 1960.

Pete worked with his brother-in-law, Elmer Mueller, for many years doing plumbing and heating work. When Elmer retired, Pete started his own plumbing and heating business along with farming for many years at Calio, N.D. He so loved the farm and could build and fix almost anything. He also enjoyed making his rounds on the farm in his golf cart. He built a gokart for his children, and it has gone through all the grandchildren and now great-grandchildren. It has been one of the many highlights of the kids going to the farm. Pete enjoyed his annual fishing trips with family and his many buddies over the years, as well as spending time with family at the cabin at Red Willow.

Pete and Donna met at a dance in Calio and on Nov. 19, 1956, and were married at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Calio. They attended church in Calio and later St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Munich. Throughout their married years, they were on the dance floor often, dancing to their treasured waltzes and polkas. In later years they loved listening to the Sayler’s Polka Place music every Sunday afternoon and looked forward to occasional trips to the casino. Pete was an active member of St. Boniface and St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a life member of the Knights of Columbus. Pete is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Donna; their children and spouses: Dean (Kim) Laturnus of Munich, Daryl (Sandy Hendrickson) Laturnus of Munich, Dennis (Lori) La-

Cavalier County Senior Menu

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon

Monday, May 20

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce/Corn/ Pea Salad/Garlic Toast/Fruit

Tuesday, May 21

Bratwurst/Sweet Potatoes/Pork ‘n Beans/Fruit

Wednesday, May 22

Meatballs in Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Squash/Baked Apples Topped with Ice Cream

Thursday, May 23

Chicken Burger/Cucumber Salad/ Macaroni Salad/Fruit

Friday, May 24

Lemon Pepper Fish/Hashbrowns/ Carrots/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.

turnus of Grand Forks, Steve (Donna) Laturnus of Grand Forks and Bonnie (Alvin) Wald of Bismarck; 11 grandchildren: Deanna (Jeff), Heidi (Troy), Kayla (Brant), Amanda (Tyler), Justin (Jessica), Rebecca (Justin), Matthew (special friend Emily), Mitchel, Conner, Emma, and Dominic; 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Helen Laturnus; and many nieces and nephews.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents; nine brothers and three sisters: Paul, Fred, George, John, Joseph, Frank, Ed, Martin, Wendell, Regina Schall, Annie Hoffart-Schiele and Betty Schiele; and in-laws John and Margaret Mueller.

Gilbertson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu

Monday, May 20

Tuesday, May 21

Wednesday, May 22

Roast Beef with Gravy•Mashed

Crisp with Topping

Thursday, May 23

Meatloaf•Baked Potato•Green Beans•Strawberries

Friday, May 24

Lasagna•Romaine Salad with Dressing•Carrots•Berries•1 Garlic Toast

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.

Peter S. (Pete) Laturnus Mass of Christian Burial was held May

Photography by Janet Schill.

>>>Spring Sports

Cosley qualifies for State B Boys Golf Tourney at region qualifier in Cavalier

The individual Region 3 boys golf qualifier was held at the Cavalier Country Club on May 9. Six area golfers qualified for the State B Golf Tournament to be held June 4-5 in Carrington.

Players had to shoot a 79 or lower to qualify, and they were:

Myles Jorde of North Star (69), Grant Cosley of North Border (71), Reggie Rice of Grafton (73), Rider Schmidt of Nelson County (77), Wyatt Heskin of Hatton-Northwood (77), and Connor Bernhoft from Park River Area (78).

Rudy Moser of Langdon-Edmore-Munich just missed, shooting an 81. Region 3 golfers will have meets in Park River on May 16 and in Grafton on May 21 to get ready for the team Regional in Devils Lake on May 28.

Here are the results of Langdon-Edmore-Munich and North Border golfers from the meet in Cavalier: Teams results:

1. North Star -- 322

2. North Border -- 325

3. Nelson County -- 326

4. Langdon-Edmore-Munich

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

The Postseason for spring sports begins Here we go for the postseason for spring track and field, baseball, and girls softball. It all gets underway with the Northeast Region Track Meet, which will be held in Hillsboro on May 17, or when most of you get this newspaper. We will talk about who has

already qualified for the State Track Meet in a moment. That meet will be held at the Community Bowl in Bismarck May 23-25. The Region 2 Girls Softball Tournament begins on May 18 with single elimination first round games at home sites. Langdon-Edmore-Munich will play at Thompson at 11:00am, and Pembina County North will play at home in Cavalier versus Nelson County-Midkota at 3:30. If the Cards and Grizzlies are fortunate enough to win in the first round, they will advance to the Final Four of the tourney to be held in Grafton on May 20. The top two teams in the Region 2 Tourney will move on to the State B Tournament in Jamestown the last weekend of May. The Region 4 High School Baseball Tournament will begin in Minto on May 20. Langdon-Edmore-Munich is the third seed in the tourney, as they will try and move to the State B Tournament for the fourth

straight year. That tourney is also the last weekend of May in Jamestown. Brackets for the regional softball and baseball tournaments can be found in this week’s paper, and we wish everyone the best of luck.

Amble and Eisenbeis qualify for State Track in four events, Badding in three to lead area athletes

Recently we have had several more track kids qualify for the state track meet, which again will happen in the capital city of Bismarck May-23-25.

Cody Amble, a junior for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, has qualified in four events - the 100, 200, 400, and triple jump. Sophomore Jesse Eisenbeis has qualified in the 100, 200 and two relays for Pembina County North. The Grizzlies got their 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams to State at a Last Chance Meet in Grafton on May 13. North Border athletes on those are Weston

Cosley and Kade Schafer, along with Eisenbeis.

On the girls side, Aubrey Badding has qualified in the 800 meters, long jump, and we are told she broke her sister, Cora’s, school record in the triple jump, qualifying for that as well. Also for the Cardinals girls team, Christine Joyner has qualified in the discus and Meredith Romfo in the javelin.

We are also happy to report that Nick Kingzett and Jake Sanders are both going to State track, hitting qualifying heights in the pole vault.

We expect more state qualifiers from the Northeast Region Meet to report on next week.

Cardinals, Eagles each qualify three more golfers to State Golf Meet in Carrington

You may notice a golf story this week about a Region 3 Boys Golf Qualifier held in Cavalier on May 9. Well, there was another qualifier for State held on May 14 in Lakota. Due to printing deadline issues and such, we were unable to get in some news on more golfers that made it. For Langdon-Edmore-Munich - Keaton Ullyott, Reese Hoffarth and Ryder Moser all got under or matched the score of 79 to qualify, and for North Border - Kaden Moore, Bjorn Evenson and Gabe Symington also all have qualfied. They join Grant Cosley, who made it in the Cavalier meet. Exciting to see so many golfers from our area advance to state, and more are possible in the Region 3 Meet to be held in Devils Lake on May 28 in Devils Lake.

Hats off to all graduates from Langdon and Munich with their big day on May 19, and “See ya!” next week!

North Border Eagle Gabe Symington earned a trip to the State Meet by finishing the day with a score of 76 in Lakota on May 14. Photo by Larry Stokke. North Border Eagle Grant Cosley qual-

Photo by Larry Stokke.

North Border Eagle Bjorn Evenson had a state qualifying score of 75. Photo by Larry Stokke.

North Border Eagle Kaden Moore punched

round

the Lakota Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.

golfer Reese Hoffarth shot a 76 to

him for the State Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.

The Cardinals Ryder Moser sinks a putt and finishes the round with a score of 77, qualifying him for the State Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cardinal Keaton Ullyott sinks a putt and finished the day with a score of 75, qualifying him for a trip to the State Golf Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Langdon track and field results from Polar Bear Invitational on May 11

Performer of the meet: Aubrey Badding Girls -- 2nd Place, 113 Points

100H - 3rd, Hetletved, 18.29

300H -- 2nd, Meggy Hetletved, 51.94; 4th, Ella Goodman, 57.09; 6th, Taya Feist, 59.09

400M - 1st, Aubrey Badding, 1:02.58

800M - 3rd, Taya Feist, 2:43.58

1600M - 2nd, Lorenz, 6:04.95

3200M - 1st, Lorenz, 14:17.77

4X400 Relay - 3rd, Feist, Drew Rostvet, Hetletved, Goodman; 4:38.46

Long Jump - 1st, Badding, 16’6

Triple Jump - 1st, Badding, 36’1.5”

Discus - 2nd, Christine Joyner, 111’4; 8th, Fenja Lawson, 73’4

High Jump - 3rd, Badding, 4’6; 5th, Feist, 4’6

Shot Put - 4th, Joyner, 31’65; Lawson, 29’6.75

Pole Vault - 4th, Lorenz, 7’6

Boys -- 1st Place, 151 Points

100M - 2nd, Cody Amble, 11.61

800M - 2nd, Tanner McDonald,

2:09.27

1600M - 4th, Noah Foster, 2:14.91

3200M - 2nd, Foster, 11:50.24

4X100 Relay - 4th, Eli Johnson, Nick Kingzett, T.J. Henderson, Caleb McDonald; 48.64

4X200 Relay - 1st, Kingzett, Amble, T. McDonald, Miles Fincher; 1:36.49

300H - 2nd, T. McDonald, 44.75; 4th, Fincher, 48.75

Pole Vault - 1st, Kingzett,11’; 3rd, Jake Sanders, 10’6

Long Jump - 1st, Kingzett, 19’9; 2nd, Amble, 19’.75; 4th, Henderson, 17’9.5

Triple Jump - 1st, Amble, 42’; 2nd, T. McDonald,39’8; 5th Henderson, 36’11

High Jump - 1st, Caleb McDonald, 5’10

Shot Put - 2nd, Jacob Lowery, 45’8.25

Discuss - 1st, Lowery, 124’3; 5th, Reed Scherr, 107’9

TRACK

Pembina County North track and field results from Larimore Invitational on May 11

Boys -- 4th Place, 99 Points

100 Meter Dash -- Jesse Eisenbeis, 1st, 11.55 seconds; Tage Holmquist, 6th, 12.40; Cam Kissiah, 7th, 12.71

200M -- Holmquist, 4th, 24.65

400M -- Eisenbeis, 1st, 53.32; Gunder Kemp, 7th, 59.49

800M -- Mason Heller, 3rd, 2:11.34; Nash Fitzsimonds, 5th, 2:13.91; Kemp, 7th, 2:24.77

1600M -- Zaiden Kintyntt, 2nd, 5:09.18; Owen Crosby, 5th, 5:18.52; Micah Crosby, 7th, 5:52.19

3200M -- O. Crosby, 3rd, 12:06.29 4x400 Relay -- Eisenbeis, Heller, Fitzsimonds, Kintytt, 2nd, 3:52.48 4x800 Relay -- Heller, O. Crosby, Kintyntt, Fitzsimonds, 1st, 9:07.13 Javelin -- Gabe Martinez, 7th, 133'2"

High Jump -- Garet Willits, 5th, 5'2"

Long Jump -- Willits, 5th, 17'0.5"

Girls -- 5th Place, 85 points

100 Meter Dash -- Megan Misson, 3rd, 13.66 seconds

800M -- Emersen Helgoe, 2nd, 2:36.08; Delaney Denault, 5th, 2:49.08; Maci Puppe, 6th, 2:51.96

160M0 -- Helgoe, 1st, 5:49.26; Denault, 3rd, 6:01.95; Puppe, 4th, 6:29.37

4x400 Relay -- Misson, Denault, Helgoe, Jaylynn Stegman, 1st, 4:27.57

Javelin -- Sadie Snyder, 7th, 79'4"

High Jump -- Misson, 2nd, 4'10" Long Jump -- Audriey Longtine, 3rd, 14'10"

Noah Foster took home 2nd place for the Cardinals in the 3200 meter run in Larimore. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Caleb McDonald landed a 1st place win in long jump with a height of 5' 10". Photo by Larry Stokke.

Aubrey Badding set a new school record in the triple jump in Larimore with a distance of 36' 1.5". Photo by Larry Stokke.

Meggy Hetletved placed 3rd in the 100 meter hurdles at the Larimore Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Sadie Snyder threw the javelin 79' 4" to place 7th at the Larimore Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jaylynn Stegman took 9th place in the triple jump in Larimore. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Garrett Willits competing in long jump. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Trevor Moore finished 6th in long jump at 16'4.5". Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cameron Kissiah running in the 100 meter dash in Larimore. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jesse Eisenbeis and Cody Amble run side by side in the 100 meter dash with Eisenbeis finishing 1st with a time of 11.55 and Amble 2nd at 11.61. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cards lose tough Region 4 games to PRA, Grafton; seeded third in region tourney

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

Theo Romfo gets two outs away from a perfect game versus the Spoilers

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals controlled their own destiny for a possible Region 4 regular season title when they played at Park River Area on May 9 and hosted Grafton on May 13. The Cards bats mostly fell silent in both matchups; they were shut out in each game - 3-0 by the Aggies and 2-0 by the Spoilers. Mixed around those games were non-conference sweeps at Bottineau and Hatton-Northwood. The Cards beat the Braves 3-1 and 11-1 and silenced the Thunder 5-1 and 16-0. After a busy six-day stretch, the Cardinals are now 16-6 on the season but ended up 3-3 in Region 4 games, which puts them

into the Region 4 Tournament as the third seed. The tourney will be held in Minto May 20-22, and every game can be heard on KNDK 1080 and online through myborderland.com or by using the new MyBorderland app. You can also find a bracket in this week's paper. Here is a recap of the Cards two Region 4 games: Park River Area 3, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 0

The story of this game was Aggies pitcher Everett Fedje, who threw the best game of his career. He struck out 12 Cardinal hitters and did not allow a base run after the third inning, retiring the last 14 batters he faced. The Cards had rallies in the second and third innings but could not get any runs across the plate.

Tyson Gemmill took the loss on the mound for the Cards, but he pitched very well, allowing just one earned run in four innings, with Theo Romfo coming on the mound in the fifth. He allowed just one hit in two innings of relief. Cole Welsh, Dawson Hein, and Landon Schneider all had singles for the Cardinals, while Carter Troftgruben and Issac Porter both doubled for the Aggies.

PARK RIVER AREA 3,

-- LEM: Cole Welsh 1x3, Dawson Hein 1x3, Landon Schneider 1x3; PRA: Fedje 12 Ks, Tucker Om-

dahl 2x3, James Larson 2x2

Grafton 2, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 0 A fantastic pitcher's duel evolved in the Cards game with the Spoilers. Theo Romfo took the hill for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, and he had the best game of his still young career on the mound. He had Grafton hitters off balance all day and had some excellent defense played behind him with a great catch by Mason Romfo on a soft liner in the fourth inning and other players making plays all around the diamond. Offensively the Cardinals

for not sliding into the plate. There was some controversy about if Villareal should have been at second or third base being the ball was dead on the ejection. Neither umpire could determine where he was on the bases when the play occurred, so he was awarded third. After an intentional walk to Kyler Droog, Ryan Hanson hit a single up the middle through a drawn in infield that scored the only two runs of the game.

Both Romfo and Dawson Hein had doubles in the loss for the Cards. GRAFTON 2, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH

hit the ball a bit better but had some issues on the basepaths the fourth inning when Grafton turned a bizarre 1-3-2 double play and could not find any clutch hitting with runners in scoring position.

Riley Lillemoen also threw well for Grafton. He matched Romfo with five shutout innings. Theo Romfo had struck nine batters, including Trenton Keena to start the seventh, and he had not allowed a base runner when Krusier Burns hit a soft liner that Mason Romfo nearly came up with again behind the second base bag to break up a perfect game. That was followed by a double by Tony Villareal to left. Kadyn Hein got on the ball quickly, hit Jax Johnson on the relay throw, and Johnson threw a rocket to Landon Scheider at the plate, who collided with Burns as he was trying to score from first base. Burns was out and was ejected from the game

The man, the myth, the legend - Langdon’s Tom Perius - was behind the plate in his 54th year of calling balls and strikes.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Theo Romfo eyes the strike zone and hurls one right across for a strike against Grafton.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Mason Romfo stretches out, diving to catch the ball against the Spoilers in Langdon on May 13.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Landon Schneider slides back to first base against Grafton.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jax Johnson gets a base hit against Grafton.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Levi Swanson with a bunt to advance his teammate.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

Lady Cards win two of last three region games going into postseason 22 innings and as an ERA of 4.14. Here are the box scores for the Cardinals last three Region 2 regular season games: LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 10, NELSON COUNTY-MIDKOTA 9 NCM -- 304 011 0 -- 9 10 5 LEM

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls softball team completed their regular season with a record of 6-6. They get ready now for the Region 2 Tournament. The Cards beat Nelson County-Midkota 10-9, lost to Grafton 9-7, and beat Midway-Minto 12-8 in their last three regional games of the year. They also played in a softball jamboree in Fargo, beating Harvey-Wells County 15-8, losing to Ray 14-10, and getting beaten by Washburn 9-7.

The Cards will play in the opening round of the Region 2 Tournament at Thompson at 11:00am on May 18. The Cards lost to the Tommies 31-10 earlier this season, although they had 10 errors in the contest.

Heading into Tournament Time, Lady Cards senior Jalynn Swanson has a .511 batting average (!), six home runs and 22 RBIs to lead the team in several categories. Kenadee Cluchie and Meredith Romfo each have three homers, and Cluchie and Raeleigh Ratzlaff are both batting .351 - tied for second on the team. On the mound, Tallia Johnston has logged 52 and a third innings pitched and has ERA of 6.25, while Nadia Lewis has thrown

-- Nadia Lewis; LP -- Delilah Falcon Highlights -- LEM: Meredith Romfo 1x3 HR RBI, Jada Moen 2x5 2 3Bs 5 RBIs, Raeleigh Ratzlaff 3x3

Nora Lorenz beats the tagout at 3rd base in the win against the Nelson County Chargers. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Admission: $10 adults, $5 students

Meredith Romfo drives the ball into the outfield. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jada Moen gets a walk after getting nailed in the foot against Nelson County.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

McKenna Schneider puts out the base runner and looks to throw the ball to home plate. Photo by Larry Stokke. Raeleigh Ratzlaff tags out the Nelson County Charger at second base in Langdon on May 9.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Tallia Johnston eyes the ball and connects for a base hit. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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ELECTION UPDATE

With Pembina County being a “Vote by Mail” County, Absentee/Mail Ballot Applications were mailed by the County Auditor’s Office on Monday, April 22, 2024 to persons who voted in the 2020 and 2022 General Elections. If you did not receive an application in the mail and are eligible to vote in Pembina County, please contact the County Auditor’s office at 265-4231 to request an application or go to pembinacountynd.gov and click on 2024 Election Information under Quick Links. In this link you will be able to access an application and find additional election information. If you will turn 18 years old by June 11, 2024, please contact the Auditor’s Office for specific instructions.

Please be sure to fill in the ID number for the North Dakota ID type you are using. Also be sure to fill in your residential address along with a ballot delivery address if it is different from your residential address, for example a PO Box number. Any applications received without the ID number or residential address are considered incomplete, and our office will not be able to process your application. Remember to sign the application, as we cannot mail a ballot to anyone without a signed application.

Return the completed application to

the County Auditor’s Office and your ballot will be mailed to you. Please check the boxes for June (Primary) Election and November (General) Election, if you plan on voting in both the June Primary and November General elections. This will allow us to mail you a ballot for both the Primary and General Elections.

If your address has changed since you last voted, please go to vote. nd.gov. On the right hand side, under ND Department of Transportation, click on Online Address Change and change your address by following the prompts. You will not receive a new license, but this will verify your current address in the voting system. Please complete this step no later than June 10, 2024.

If you prefer to vote in person on Election Day, June 11, 2024, there will be one polling location located in the Commission Meeting Room, lower level of the Pembina County Courthouse in Cavalier, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Please use the back entrance of the Courthouse on Election Day. There is ample parking and handicap accessibility at the back entrance. If you do plan to vote in person on June 11th, you do not need to complete and return the absentee ballot application.

North Border School Election set for June 11th

The annual election for the North Border School District #100 will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Polling places will be located in the following: Pembina School, Pembina, ND and Walhalla School, Walhalla, ND. Polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters may vote at any polling place within the district.

The North Border School Board shall consist of seven members with two members from each of the former districts and one at large. Five current members will be continuing next year in their unexpired terms, so there are two vacancies to be filled – one from the geographic area of Pembina and one from the geographic area of Walhalla. All voters of North Border School District #100 will vote for all members. Therefore, each voter should vote for a total of two (2) members in this election by marking the box to the left of the name and/or listing a write

in candidate. The question of whether to publish the School Board minutes in the official newspaper and whether to raise the Building Fund mill levy will also be on the ballot.

The following have submitted an application for nomination for the School Board Election: Shannon Cosley has filed for the seat in the former Pembina District and Nick Chaput has filed for the seat in the former Walhalla District. Terms are for three (3) years unless listed otherwise.

Terms of current school board members that are ending this year (June 30, 2024) are: Shannon Cosley, who represents Pembina and Nick Chaput, who represents Walhalla (appointed until June 30, 2024.

Other members of the School Board include: Kirk Morrison, Jared Hanson, Ashley Schafer, DeWilliam Moore, and Heather Duerre.

LANGDON CITY MEASURES APPEARING ON THE ELECTION BALLOT

JUNE 11, 2024

The following measures are appearing on the Langdon City Election ballot on June 11, 2024:

Langdon City Measure 1: Langdon Fire Department currently levies a total of 5 mills for Fire Department Building or Equipment Reserve under the NDCC 57-15-42. To continue the levy authority is repealed and consolidated with the Capital Improvements levy 1624 NDCC 57-1538; 57-15-42; 21-03-07 (5); 40-5807(8); 40-58-15(2) Are you in favor of continuing the levy up to 5 mills for the Fire Department Reserve Fund?

Voting “YES” means you are in favor of continuing the levy up to 5 mills for Fire Department Reserve fund. Voting “NO” means you are NOT in favor of continuing the levy up to 5 mills for Fire Department Reserve fund.

Langdon City Measure 2:

According to State Law, NDCC 40-0109.1, once every four years each City must place on its ballot the question of whether or not the minutes of the governing body should be published in its official newspaper. Shall the City of Langdon publish its governing body minutes in the official newspaper?

Voting “YES” means you do want the City Commission to publish minutes in the official newspaper. Voting “NO” means you do not want the City Commission to publish minutes in the official newspaper.

ANALYSIS OF THE STATEWIDE MEASURE APPEARING ON THE ELECTION BALLOT |JUNE

The following analysis is for the measure appearing on the statewide Primary Election ballot on June 11, 2024. This publication is required by section 16.1-01-07 of the North Dakota Century Code to enable voters to become familiar with the effect of proposed measures. The full text of each measure is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote.nd.gov or by requesting a copy from the Elections Division, Secretary of State’s office at (800) 352-0867, ext. 328-4146, or from the office of any County Auditor.

In addition, as required by section 16.1-01-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, a copy of the Legislative Council’s report on the estimated fiscal impact of initiated Measures No. 1 is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote.nd.gov, by calling (800) 352-0867, ext. 328-4146, or by writing to Secretary of State, 600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108, Bismarck ND 58505-0500.

Analysis of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 1

Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 1 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, it would add a new article to the North Dakota Constitution.

CAVALIER COUNTY EQUALIZATION MEETING

will be held in the Cavalier County Commission Room Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, North Dakota June 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Each taxpayer has the right to appear before the appropriate board of equalization and petition for correction of the taxpayer’s assessment.

NOTICE

The Cavalier County Water Resource District and the Ramsey County Water Resource District have postponed the vote on Ramsey County Drain No. 10. New Notices and Ballots will be mailed to affected property owners and a hearing will be scheduled in the future pursuant to NDCC 61-16.1-18.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the office of Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. at 701-256-3717.

SUMMONS

STATE of NORTH DAKOTA, IN DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF CAVALIER, NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT. Civil No. 10-2024-CV-00027

Darci Kitchell and Jaime Friesz, Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Terry L. Lundquist, Plaintiffs, vs.

Thure H. Lundquist and Florence C. Lundquist, Co-Trustees, U/D/T, dated January 24, 1995, Defendants

THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You, and each of you, are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint of the Plaintiffs in the above entitled action, which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the Northeast Judicial District, in and for the County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota, and to serve a copy of your Answer on this subscriber within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. In the case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated at Cando, North Dakota, this 19 day of April, 2024.

BY: Nathan Gibbens (ND License No. 07111)

J. Bruce Gibbens (ND License No. 04067) OF: GIBBENS LAW OFFICE

P.O. Box 708, Cando, ND 58324 701-968-3342 nathan@gibbenslaw.com bruce@gibbenslaw.com

ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFFS

11, 2024

Under the measure, no person may be elected or appointed to serve any portion of a term representing North Dakota in the U.S. Senate or the U.S. House of Representatives if that person could be 81 years old by December 31 of the year immediately preceding the end of the term, and any such person is prohibited from appearing on the ballot. If a superior law requires age-limited candidates to appear on the ballot in a primary or general election, the candidates’ age on December 31 of the year immediately preceding the end of the term they are seeking must be printed next to the names of all candidates for all federal legislative offices in future elections. The article also requires the Attorney General to zealously defend Section 4 of the article in the courts of this state or of the United States. The article would become effective immediately upon approval by the voters. If the measure conflicts with any other provision of the state constitution, the measure states it would prevail over the other constitutional provisions.

The estimated fiscal impact of this measure is $1,000,000.

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

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND TO EACH OF THEM:

You are hereby notified that the object of the above entitled action is the quieting of title in the Plaintiffs to the following described real estate, to-wit: North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2NE1/4) of Section Nine (9), Township 159 North, Range 61 West, Cavalier County, North Dakota. and excluding any and all of the Defendants from any interest in or lien upon the above described real estate. That no personal claim is made against the Defendants, or any of them.

Dated at Cando, North Dakota, this 19 day of April, 2024.

BY: Nathan Gibbens (ND License No. 07111) J. Bruce Gibbens (ND License No. 04067) OF: GIBBENS LAW OFFICE P.O. Box 708, Cando, ND 58324 701-968-3342 nathan@gibbenslaw.com bruce@gibbenslaw.com

ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFFS May 3, 10, 17; 2024

hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2024 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2025. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2024 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 3, 10, 17, 2024

hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2024 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2025. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2024 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 3, 10, 17, 2024

Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2024 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2025. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2024 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 3, 10, 17, 2024

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do

of

that the foregoing is a true

ment, as officially filed by the

in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of

at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2024 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2025. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2024 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 3, 10, 17, 2024

nized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS,

Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2024 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2025. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2024 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 3, 10, 17, 2024

business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2025. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2024 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 3, 10, 17, 2024

ANALYSIS OF THE STATEWIDE MEASURE APPEARING ON THE ELECTION BALLOT | JUNE 11, 2024

The following analysis is for the measure appearing on the statewide Primary Election ballot on June 11, 2024. This publication is required by section 16.1-01-07 of the North Dakota Century Code to enable voters to become familiar with the effect of proposed measures. The full text of each measure is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote.nd.gov or by requesting a copy from the Elections Division, Secretary of State’s office at (800) 352-0867, ext. 328-4146, or from the office of any County Auditor.

In addition, as required by section 16.1-01-17 of the North Dakota Century Code, a copy of the Legislative Council’s report on the estimated fiscal impact of initiated Measures No. 1 is available on the Secretary of State’s website at vote.nd.gov, by calling (800) 352-0867, ext. 328-4146, or by writing to Secretary of State, 600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108, Bismarck ND 58505-0500.

Analysis of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 1

Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 1 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, it would add a new article to the North Dakota Constitution. Under the measure, no person may be elected or appointed to serve any portion of a term representing North Dakota in the U.S. Senate or the U.S. House of Representatives if that person could be 81 years old by December 31 of the year immediately preceding the end of the term, and any such person is prohibited from appearing on the ballot. If a superior law requires age-limited candidates to appear on the ballot in a primary or general election, the candidates’ age on December 31 of the year immediately preceding the end of the term they are seeking must be printed next to the names of all candidates for all federal legislative offices in future elections. The article also requires the Attorney General to zealously defend Section 4 of the ar-

ticle in the courts of this state or of the United States. The article would become effective immediately upon approval by the voters. If the measure conflicts with any other provision of the state constitution, the measure states it would prevail over the other constitutional provisions.

The estimated fiscal impact of this measure is $1,000,000.

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

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