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Langdon plans Clean Up Week

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

The City of Langdon will hold a Clean Up Week for households within the city limits of Langdon May 20 through May 25. No contractors or businesses can participate. This year, residents have two options to dispose of their waste: News: Langdon Swimming Pool needs help making a splash this summer. Pg. A2

Community: Young farmers would like to see renewed focus on local and sustainable.

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Sports: The 5th and 6th grade girls volleyball team hit off the season. Pg. B1

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Successful Mexican meal raises money for Walhalla Swimming Pool

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

Option 1: Bring items to the Transfer Station during regular hours the week of May 20-25 (1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Friday; 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday; closed on Monday and Wednesday). Examples of what can be disposed of free of charge include appliances, furniture, carpet, mattresses, metal, and wood. There is a limit of one pick up load per household for the week. There will be a charge for the following wastes: e-waste and electronics, light ballasts, tires, oil filters, fluorescent bulbs (not broken).

No hazardous wastes will be accepted.

Option 2: Have your waste picked up by the City on Monday, May 20. Set your items where your regular garbage is picked up by 8:00 a.m. Items that will be picked up free of charge include carpet, grills, mattresses, wood, metal, appliances, and furniture. Items not collected curb-side include e-waste and electronics, tires, microwaves, fluorescent bulbs, light ballasts, oil filters, hazardous wastes, paint, tree branches, and construction waste.

Curb-side pick up will be the equivalent of one pick up load per household. For questions, reach out to Tom at 370-1421.

Pictured are Cheryl Trupe, Sarah Brooks, Teirney Dunnigan, LaRae Horgan, Jesse Lipsch, Nano Moreno, Kathy Kopf, and Lance Waters.

Photo by Melanie Thornberg.

As Walhalla prepares to offer swimming in its community once again, the Walhalla Swimming Pool Committee has been hard at work with fundraisers. That included a big fiesta on Sunday.

More than 500 enchiladas were prepared with more than 200 people purchasing a plate. Seventy-seven people ate in-house with 125 people ordering carry out.

The event held at the Walhalla American Legion from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

First ‘student-friendly' job fair hosted

By Hilary Nowatzki

Langdon’s first-ever 'student-friendly' job fair took place within the walls of the high school gymnasium last week.

kota but the entire country. Last Friday’s job fair was a way to tackle both of the aforementioned issues.

In what feels like a different era, working while in school was not only common; some teens were competitive for the positions.

Out of the 14 area businesses contacted by Phillips, 13 were present for

Friday’s job fair.

“When I was reaching out to different businesses, I was asking for any student-friendly type jobs that they might cont’d. on page B8

“Dairy Queen and the swimming pool they used to be the most coveted jobs in this town. If you were the person that got a job at either one of those places, you were royalty, because everybody wanted those jobs,” reminisced Kari Phillips, the main organizer behind the event.

Nowaday, however, it seems the tables have turned.

“We were competitive for jobs when we were in high school, but now it doesn't seem like there really isn't a push to get them out,” Phillips stated.

Students gather around to discuss the job fair with Kari Phillips and Jessica Tull.

Photo by Shannon Duerr.

Changes in societal norms, such as an increased usage of technology, heightened demand in commitment to various sports, and omnipresent extracurriculars place pressure on high school age students now. Not to mention preparing for college - one of the biggest transitions of their young lives.

On top of that, workforce shortages are plaguing not only rural North Da-

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collected a free will donation for a Mexican feast. Plates included one chicken enchilada, one beef enchilada, rice, refried beans, Nano’s homemade chips, fresh salsa and pico de gallo.

In a statement issued by the committee, they said, “The community support that continues to be shown is overwhelming. Our little group knows how important it is to rebuild the Walhalla Swimming Pool and it shows every time we put together a fundraiser

with complete community support.

We thank you all so very much, without you we will never reach our goal.”

The fundraising committee includes dedicated volunteers Cheryl Trupe, Teirney Dunnigan, LaRae Horgan, Kathy Kopf, Amber Dunnigan, Chelsey Tetrault, and Joy Zaharia. Nano Moreno was the chef who prepared the meal.

The committee also thanks all those who shared Facebook posts about the event to help spread the word.

Candidates file to run for city and park board seats

By Mike Alan Steinfeldt and Sarah Hinnenkamp As outlined in North Dakota Century Code, in order for candidates to be on the ballot for the June 11 primary election, they had to fill out and file a petition with the appropriate office 60 days prior to the election, which was on Monday, April 8.

Two have filed for the City of Langdon; incumbents Lawrence Henry and Darin Kaercher have filed to run for the city commission. For Langdon Park Board, incumbent Holly Lyons is running; board members Sandie Mack and Jordan Braunberger have decided not to run again. Bailey Reiser and Stephanie Bata are running for fouryear terms. Megan Tollefson is running for a two-year expired term.

In the City of Munich, Mayor Craig Schommer is up for re-election and is running again. Councilman Brent Zavalney’s seat is up, and he is not running. The Munich City Council has one

more seat that no one is running for currently. For the Munich Park Board, two candidates are running with three open seats; they are Kim Laturnus and Brianne Mitzel.

In Neche, Katie Reimer and Jeff Hughes have filed to run for city council, and Joey Bjornson and Sara Seydel have filed for park board.

In Pembina, Keith Needham has filed to run for city council.

In Walhalla, city council members up for re-election are LaRae Horgan, Karen Dumas, and Leeroy Carpenter.

They all are rerunning, and no one else is running for city council. Park board seats up for re-election are Tammy Sullivan, Sandra Johnson, and Allysia Shakofsky. They are all rerunning, and no one else is running for park board.

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From right to left Randy Melhofff, Anitha Chirumamilla, and Venkata Chapara represent NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center. Photo by Shannon Duerr.

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Spring piano recital planned in Langdon

Legislation could impact your phone usage

By Nick Vorlage.

The U.S. Congress over the weekend approved two pieces of legislation which could impact how you are using your phone. The first was a two-year reauthorization of the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which allows the government warrantless access to communication such as emails, texts, and phone calls.

The piano students of Lisa Schuler will be presenting their annual Spring Recital on Sunday, April 28 at the United Lutheran Church in Langdon.

There will be performances at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The recital will feature solos, ensembles with family and friends, and student compositions.

Everyone is welcome to both recitals and to the receptions that will honor the students.

1:30 Recital: Adam Hart, Catelyn Goodman, Chloe and Brynlee Koons, Finley Crockett, Jack and Ben Borchardt, Josie and Madden Mikkelsen, Aishu Chapara, Brooke Gemmill, Finley and Hazel Smith, Harper and Riley Jacobson, Taylor Borgen, Kadence Wirth, Wesley and Josie Schroeder.

4:00 Recital: Jane and Kate Sillers, Jonathan Mack, Kynlee and Jase Pengilly, Lexi Close, Bohdyn Hope, Kollyns Schill, Addison Chaput, Liam, Lavin and Colbie Johnson, Korbyn and Kalleigh Rollness, Tori Olson, Kate Roppel, Oliver and Graham Mosher, Sophie Myrvik, Heidi Crump.

Those in favor say it’s an important tool to prevent cyberattacks and terrorism, while those opposed say it is a violation of the right to privacy and civil liberties. The reauthorization was approved by the Senate 50-42.

Meanwhile, in the U.S. House, packed away in the foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel, a bill was included which would force TikTok owners ByteDance, located in China, to sell their app to a US company in the next nine months. If ByteDance refuses or is unable to do so, the app, which has approx. 170 million users in the U.S., could be banned. Those in favor say the app is a dangerous tool in which the Chinese government could have access to the data of U.S. civilians.

Those opposed say a ban violates the right to free speech and could financially ruin millions of Americans.

Langdon Swimming Pool needs help in order to make a splash this summer

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

The Langdon Swimming Pool posted an urgent message to its Facebook page late last week saying, “The Langdon Park Board urgently needs you to help make this summer a splash.”

“Since we made that post, we have had people reach out,” said RoxAnne Hoffarth, Langdon City Auditor.

The pool is facing a lifeguard shortage, and without enough certified individuals, the pool may be forced to stay closed. The board wants to ensure summer isn’t a washout.

This is the second year the board has faced uncertainty going into the summer season.

berger said they have contacted Langdon about helping fill lifeguard shifts.

“It's been encouraging to see the area communities band together to help support the pool,” Braunberger said.

“My hope is that we will have a pool season, and we will also be able to continue to offer swimming lessons this summer.”

The board outlines ways that the community can help, which include becoming a lifeguard, spreading the word, and reaching out if you can help. Contact RoxAnne Hoffarth, Langdon City Auditor, at 701-256-

2155. Braunberger notes it is possible for someone to be trained to teach swimming lessons without going through the certification process to be a lifeguard. All training is paid for by the park board, and training is scheduled to be held at the Langdon Pool in late May or early June.

Latest drought conditions released U.S. Drought Monitor North Dakota According to the latest reports from NDSU Extension released on April 18, nearly all of the northeast borderland region is in D2, or severe drought, as spring arrives.

This can cause concern for farmers and ranchers, but NDSU Extension is there to provide assistance.

If you need help, NDSU Extension develops and updates resources to help farmers and ranchers cope with drought conditions.

Contact your NDSU Extension county office if you have questions or want additional information.

The Extension also offers a number of government programs available to provide relief to ag producers impacted by the drought.

Chart courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor North Dakota.

Relief programs: Emergency Haying and Grazing Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program (ND Water Commission and State Engineer) Emergency Conservation Program (USDA) Livestock Indemnity Program (USDA) Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) (USDA) Livestock Forage Program To find more information about these relief programs, please visit https://www. ndsu.edu/agriculture/

The Langdon Park Board is also accepting applications for pool manager, pool maintenance person, and a park manager. Full job descriptions and applications can be picked up at City Hall at 324 8th Ave., Langdon.

“Worker shortage is nothing new, and I know other businesses are in the same boat as the pool in experiencing the strain of lack of help,” said Jordan Braunberger, park board member.

Map courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor North Dakota.

Traffic stop leads to drug charge

By Hilary Nowatzki

Braunberger likens the Langdon community to an ecosystem, where parts rely on each other to exist and function efficiently. When one part is limited or lacking, it can have a ripple effect of impact felt in other areas.

In rural Cavalier County on April 17, deputies were on routine patrol at Highway 66 and Highway 20. According to the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 4:30 p.m. deputies initiated a traffic stop on Highway 20 just south of Munich.

“For example, depending on what kind of hours, if any, the pool is able to operate, spills over and impacts what's available for community members to do during the day and evenings,” Braunberger said.

Swimming pools in Cavalier and Walhalla will not open for the summer, but both still have certified staff. Braun-

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While conducting the traffic stop, a consent search was conducted on the motor vehicle driven by Jon Mondor, 60, of Langdon.

Deputies located several items related to narcotics, including a glass smoking device with suspected methamphetamine residue and a scale with white residue. In addition to those items, a small clear plastic bag containing a small amount of suspected methamphetamine was located in the motor vehicle.

Borderland Press File Photo.

Mondor was transported to the Ramsey County Jail and was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Methamphetamine (second offense), a Class C Felony. Mondor was also issued a citation for A Misdemeanor Possession of Methamphetamine (first offense).

Agriculture

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Proper timing of pasture turnout critical for optimal forage production

Commodity Credit Corporation seen as an option to fund farm bill priorities – In last week’s Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out his vision of using the Commodity Credit Corporation as a way to fund farm bill programs. “I think if we could be a bit more creative about the structure of the farm bill, that this is a vehicle, as we did with ARC and PLC, that essentially funds the resources for those programs.”

Vilsack assured lawmakers the tool would be used in a fiscally responsible way. “We’ll never just for one thing, as has happened in the past, drain the account and force you to replenish it.”

Commodity groups oppose trade duties on 2,4-D – Six major commodity groups are asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to reject a petition from Corteva Agriscience to impose antidumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from China and India. A letter signed by the trade groups representing corn, soybean, wheat, barley, durum and sorghum farmers said this petition could

impact imports and result in herbicide shortages.

Endres to retire – North Dakota State University Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres will retire on May 1. Endres began his Extension career as an assistant ag agent in Ramsey County in 1983. After time in Rolette County, Endres has been in his current role at the Carrington Research Extension Center since 1990. A retirement celebration will be held April 29 at CREC. CHS to acquire eight grain assets from Cargill – CHS has signed an intent-to-purchase agreement with Cargill to acquire eight grain elevators in five states. The assets included in the sale include facilities in Pipestone and Maynard, Minnesota; Parker, South Dakota and locations in Illinois, Nebraska and Colorado. CHS Executive Vice President of Ag Retail, Distribution and Transportation Rick Dusek said this deal is part of a larger strategy to invest in its supply chain and increase market access.

NDSU Extension agronomist, cropping systems specialist announces retirement provided training events such as the Advanced Crop Advisers Workshop and Getting-it-Right in Crop Production series for crop advisers and farmers. His research and education efforts have involved most North Dakota crops but focused primarily on soybean and dry bean production.

“It was fulfilling to grow professionally as a soybean production resource and be able to see the acreage grow over the past three decades,” Endres added.

Greg Endres, NDSU Extension cropping systems specialist, will retire May 1 after 40 years of service.

After over 40 years with North Dakota State University serving North Dakota agriculture, Greg Endres, Extension cropping systems specialist, will retire effective May 1.

Endres received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in plant sciences from NDSU. He began his career with NDSU Extension as assistant agriculture and natural resources agent in Ramsey County in July 1983 and then served as an agent in Rolette County from 1985 to 1990. He has been an Extension agronomist and cropping systems specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center since 1990.

“It has been rewarding to work as a team member with many professionals during my career to serve North Dakota crop advisers and farmers,” Endres said.

The primary focus of his work has been providing support to Extension agents for their crop production education programs. In addition, he has

Ranchers depend on grass as a primary source of forage, whether it be rangeland, pasture or hay. While they carefully select species to plant as cover crops or plan a total mixed ration, many ranchers do not know the primary grass species their livestock consume.

“Knowing the predominant grass species is important, because not all grass is equal,” explained Kevin Sedivec, North Dakota State University Extension rangeland management specialist. “Different species have different growth patterns and nutritional content. Thus, the optimal time to graze these resources varies. To achieve optimal forage and livestock production, plan your grazing system around the type of grazing resources available.”

Native grasslands consist of a mixture of cool- and warm-season grasses. Native cool-season grasses begin growing once the average temperature is 32 degrees or greater for five consecutive days, whereas warm-season grasses start growing once the average temperature is 40 degrees or greater for five consecutive days. This results in approximately a one-month difference in when these plants reach grazing readiness.

Pasture, on the other hand, typically consists of cool-season grasses in the northern regions of the United States, and warm-season grasses in the southern regions. Cool-season grasses exhibit rapid growth and need less growing degree days to reach grazing readiness in the spring. This extends the grazing season by enabling ranchers to turn cattle out to pasture earlier in the spring, Sedivec said.

Regardless of grass species, grazing before plants reach the appropriate stage of growth for grazing readiness causes a reduction in herbage production by as much as 60%, which can reduce carrying capacity (number of livestock or length of grazing season) and animal performance. Grazing readiness for most domesticated pasture space is at the 3-leaf stage, whereas grazing readiness for most native range grasses is the 3½-leaf stage.

“Drought or poor grazing management can further delay grazing readiness of grasses and reduce subsequent forage production,” said

Miranda Meehan, Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

“This is especially true for cool-season grasses, which develop tillers in the fall. The development of these tillers has a direct impact on plant growth the next growing season.”

NDSU Extension has found heavy grazing use of more than 80% in the fall can reduce forage production of cool-season dominated rangeland and pasture by over 50% the following grazing season.

If livestock grazed tillers of cool-season grasses below the bottom two leaves in the fall, the tillers likely did not survive the winter, according to Meehan. If they do survive the winter, plant vigor (health) is low and forage production reduced. Drought stress also affects the survival of fall tillers.

Fall droughts either don’t allow buds to come out of dormancy, thus preventing new tiller growth, or cause death to those tillers that did grow. If tillers do not establish or survive the winter, a delay in growth and development will occur the following growing season because new tillers will need to develop in the spring. This loss of fall tillers can create a delay in grazing readiness the following spring by 10 to 14 days. When drought and poor grazing management in the fall occur simultaneously, grazing readiness can be delayed even longer.

“Drought-stressed pastures will require special care this spring to help them recover,” Meehan emphasized.

“These pastures must be given adequate time to recover. Grazing too early will reduce plant vigor, thin existing stands, lower total forage production, and increase disease, insect and weed infestations. Pastures and range damaged by grazing too early may take several years of deferment or even rest before the stand regains productivity.”

NDSU Extension specialists observed as much as a three-week delay in grazing readiness for introduced cool-season species and a four-week delay for native cool-season species following drought.

Consider these grazing management strategies to optimize forage production and livestock performance: •Determine the predominate grass species in your pasture and rangeland.

•Monitor grazing readiness of predominate grass species and delay grazing start date until these species reach grazing readiness. For more information refer to the NDSU Extension grazing readiness resources: ag/ grazing2024.

•Monitor grazing use throughout the grazing season.

Depending on your forage resources and growing season conditions, it can be difficult to delay grazing until grasses reach grazing readiness.

Meehan and Sedivec recommend the following strategies, depending on the resources available: •Start grazing annual forages, such as winter cereals, or domestic cool-season pastures, which will reach grazing readiness earlier in the spring.

•Provide supplemental forage to livestock on domesticated pasture or hay land. However, be careful not to graze your hay lands too early, too short, or if muddy, as stands will be dramatically reduced in forage production due to reduced vigor and plant damage, leading to new infestations of weeds.

•Continue dry lot feeding in May. •If grazing cannot be delayed, minimize the impact to a small area of your pastures or in one of your cells.

Then rest that cell or area the remainder of the grazing season and defer from grazing the next year (no spring grazing).

“While it may be tempting to start grazing early due to a lack of forage resources, it can have long-term impacts on forage production and plant health,” Sedivec included. “Remember, it takes grass leaves to replenish the root food reserves needed to grow grass. Early spring grazing, especially following a drought, can be costly in terms of total forage production during the entire grazing season.”

As the grazing season progresses, NDSU Extension specialists recommend monitoring the degree of use to prevent negative impacts to developing tillers, especially in the fall.

The recommended utilization level for proper use of grasslands is 40% to 60%, with some native grass species only tolerating 40% to 50% use.

At this level, rangeland utilization is fairly uniform, with 65% to 80% of the height of desirable forage species being grazed. Remove livestock when this level is exceeded.

Endres has served as president of the North Dakota Association of Extension 4-H Youth Workers, the North Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Agents, and the North Dakota Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, a national association for Extension professionals. He received numerous professional awards including the NDSU Agriculture Excellence in Extension award, the NDSU Agriculture Core Values award, the North Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Agents Distinguished Service award, the North Dakota Epsilon Sigma Phi Visionary Leadership award, and North Dakota Certified Crop Adviser of the Year award.

“We are grateful for all that Greg has contributed to NDSU and agriculture in the state,” stated Mohamed Khan, assistant director and program leader for agriculture and natural resources programs at NDSU Extension. “His legacy will continue through the programs and research he helped to shape.”

An open house celebration in honor of Endres is set for 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 29 at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center.

Grazing too early may reduce plant vigor, thin existing stands, lower total forage production, and increase disease, insect and weed infestations.

(NDSU photo)

Opinion

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Letter from the Publisher for me. Blue skies and 80 degrees were just what I ordered, and I wasn’t disappointed.

As they say, there’s no place like home. Very true, but I say there’s nothing like a great vacation to get your juju realigned. Six days at St. Pete beach in Florida did just that

We ventured out from the resort almost every day with a destination in mind. The transportation system was sometimes confusing, but we did okay for the most part. We took in a lovely outdoor market, a trip to Passa-Grille for some beach time, ice cream and more outdoor shopping. We were off to John’s Pass for great food, shopping, beaching and more ice cream.

The Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg were amazing. We roamed around there for two hours, followed by a delicious Italian lunch. Do you see a pattern here? Other days we stayed at the resort with its many pools and restaurants and my favorite…the sandy beach.

As I mentioned last week, we made time for research. Not far from our resort was a darling little wine bar.

The owner was a lovely lady who sat down at our table with us and answered many questions and shared her email and phone number with me just in case I need her. The name of her wine bar was Sip. I’d love to go back there someday.

As always, whenever we travel we are often asked where we are from.

You’ve experienced it, too, and sometimes the reaction when you say North Dakota is priceless. My two favorites from this trip are, oh yes, North Dakota, I love the mountains there, and I’ve been to Sioux Falls, yes, I love North Dakota. I’m guessing neither of those folks passed their elementary geography class. We just smiled and

nodded. I mean, what’s the point in correcting them? I preferred to laugh hysterically about it later that night at the tiki bar.

My flight home was great and perfectly on time. I miss the sunshine, but if the wind would go down here, I’d be more appreciative of our 60 degree days. You know, that cold wind blowing off the mountains can be something else!

It seems as though a number of our newspapers have been traveling around the countryside before landing in the correct mailbox. This happens now and then with no explanation, and I can only say, be patient. They do arrive eventually. Just a reminder, we mail all of our newspapers from Grand Forks, ND, every Thursday. No

newspaper left behind.

I’m happy to tell you that Garrett Illerbrunn has been moved to an inpatient rehab facility in Richmond, Virginia. You can send cards to this new address - Richmond VA Medical Center, Att: Garrett Illerbrunn, 2B-205, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249.

Spring sports have kicked off, so get out and be a spectator! Thanks so much for reading The Borderland Press!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor & Views was for sale, and if the previous owners didn’t find a buyer, the publication would have ceased after running for over 40 years.

After reporting for The Borderland Press for around six months, I was asked to edit Valley News & Views. For the past year and a half, my attention has been focused on the ‘Catfish Capitol of the North,’ and I cherished my time and the folks I met while organizing their newspaper.

Hello and happy Friday dear readers! This week, for the first time in more than two years, you may notice there’s a different face on this page…

Less than a year after starting The Borderland Press, Simmons Multimedia acquired Valley News & Views in Drayton. Valley News

I have learned so much since joining the team at Simmons, ESPECIALLY from Sarah Hinnenkamp. I’m lucky to have had Sarah as a coworker and even more so to have her as a friend.

She has poured her heart and soul into building this publication from the ground up, molding it into a successful newspaper that serves readers throughout the northeast Borderland region and beyond.

THE MORNING RUN:

I hate it when I’m wrong, and when my own kids call me out on my wrongness, it makes it 10 times worse. Most kids know when their parents are in the wrong but are not willing to point it out. Thankfully, I have raised kids who are not afraid to point out my mistakes and, for the most part, act more

I was out working on the Langdon mural not long ago. I was preparing to apply repair mortar, as the wall is quite weathered, and I’m was trying to create a smoother surface to paint on.

FM Mall, garden hose in tow, Jeremy Schuler showed up in a Langdon Fire Department truck. He was there to clean the Boyd Block sign. Right after he arrived, Grandpa, who had just finished having coffee with his hoodlum friends at Farmers Union, drove by.

Grandpa talked to Jeremy, and they talked to me. Jeremy completed hosing down my wall, saving me the time, pain, and possibly in vain effort of hand scrubbing the wall to prepare it

for the mortar. I mean, what else is a fire truck hose but a mega-turbo pressure washer, right?

This is just one example of the reason that I love living in small town North Dakota. I can’t wait to tell you more!

Hilary Nowatski Editor

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Well, I always borrow Grandpa Ole’s pressure washer instead of breaking down and actually buying my own.

Sadly, his was broken. Eager to start my repair mortar adventure, I loaded up my garden hose and a wire brush (also borrowed from Grandpa).

About 10 minutes after I arrived at the

Food is my love language, I guess

mature than me on a regular basis.

This is especially true when it comes to my middle child.

By Sara Goodman

I am honored that Simmons Multimedia has trusted me to step up by filling her role and am excited to shift my focus to the coverage area I call home. I could certainly ramble on and on about my past years in the newspaper industry, but instead, I’d like to save room to tell a story - one that highlights the kind-heartedness of small towns.

Case in point, a few years ago I had a little falling out with a family member, and a few days later we both showed up for church at the same time. Fearing for my general safety and soul as I entered God’s house, I managed a passive-aggressive “good morning” to the other person. Catelyn overheard me and was immediately disgusted by my behavior and tone of voice. She whipped out her phone and texted me “Mom, stop being so salty.” Being the hip and cool mom that I am, I knew exactly what she meant. I was being a massive brat (more mature audiences feel free to insert the other “b” word here). Ouch. This was not the first time, nor will it be the last time, one of my kids has been the more mature and bigger person when confronted by an uncomfortable situation. This makes me feel guilty and proud at the same time.

Catelyn might be my most observant,

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insightful, and assertive kid, which is why she probably calls me out the most and enjoys sharing her observations regarding my behavior. Most of the time her observations catch me off guard because it’s something I hadn’t realized before. Recently, an opportunity arose for her to inform me that my love language is food, and the incident it developed from involved her boyfriend. Fairly new to the family dynamic is Brian, a nice kid from Cavalier who has been hanging around the house for the past six months or so. He’s usually here on Wednesdays, because it’s typically Catelyn’s only night off from activities, and then he’s sometimes here again on a weekend night. Almost without fail he’s here in time for supper. Being an active teenage boy with the typical racehorse metabolism, the kid can eat and almost always dishes up seconds. I love it. It reminds me of Gage and his friends who could demolish three or four pizzas in less than 10 minutes.

Brian will eat whatever I plop down in front of him without complaint, which immediately scored major brownie

points with me.

Recently, Brian was terribly sick, missed a full week of school and work, and lost almost 20 pounds.

Finally feeling a little better, he ventured up to Langdon for a few hours on a Saturday. I immediately noticed his weight loss and went to work in the kitchen whipping up a hearty hotdish, two different kinds of brownies, and some protein balls. It was overkill, and I knew it, but I was desperate to help. When I told Catelyn the food was ready, she said Brian wasn’t hungry. I told her I had made brownies. She said he might have a popsicle. I decided enough was enough.

I was going to check on him myself.

An hour later, despite his insistence that he felt fine, we sent him home although he still hadn’t eaten any of the food I had made. I felt helpless and a little panicky, and I wasn’t sure why.

I was obviously concerned about him being ill, but the fact that he didn’t want to eat somehow made it worse.

I lamented to Catelyn about this for a good five minutes.

Sensing my frustration and feeling like it was time to put an end to my tirade, Catelyn informed me that food is my love language, and since this is how I show my love and concern for others, it bothers me when I can’t fix things with food. Well, I guess the old saying is true. We do eventually turn into our parents. Thanks, Mom. Watch for next week’s article when I will very likely share another recipe or two because I love my loyal readers (minus Mitzel, of course).

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

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

Langdon….lov’n and lik’n

pull me into Bread Pan for their daily dose of donut delight. 3) Caffeine is needed from The Perfect Blend, and I need to waste at least five minutes looking at the menu just to circle back to “black coffee, no sugar.” 4) I swing by the Langdon Locker, just to remind myself of what meat actually looked like before commercial processing plants wrecked it.

By Matt Mitzel

Now on Sundays when we go over for trap and skeet practice, the Hop has broasted chicken and sides to go for a perfect supper back in Munich. Now let’s talk about something that makes it so dang hard to leap from like to love for our neighboring town.

It’s that time of the year again where I’m in Langdon everyday, so I’ve got to take a couple shots whenever I can. Just like the morning coffee circle at your local elevator, I’m starting to make the same stops there as well. 1) D&B, to make fun of whatever outfit Mark is wearing... and lately his hair product makes it look wet at all hours of the day, so that gives Jen and I a reason to laugh. 2) My love handles usually

Our schools co-op agreement is up, and the school boards are currently negotiating the new set of terms. I guess I only want three things: First is more games. Class B teams need to play in Class B gyms and fields. In basketball and volleyball, we rock the gymnasium and become a member of the team that the opponent needs to plan for as well. I don’t even have to talk about our baseball field, as it makes playing the game like stepping

back 20 years. We always provide concessions, bathrooms, and endless support on site regardless of weather and hiccups.

Secondly, as a coach and sports activity bus driver over here, can we please just start practice at 4:05 p.m. with Munich and outside area athletes present? There is nothing worse than seeing kids stressing on the bus to run off and get changed for practice when there is already team activities going on, and they are just expected to catch up. It sucks for them. Just start practice when they get there and dressed for the sport. No, they can’t get changed on the bus because it’s a CO-ED bus mixed with elementary, junior high, and high schoolers.

Lastly, the summer stuff, holy moly.

There is no wonder why the Langdon pool cannot find lifeguards because all the kids are in summer practices. I know there are doctrinal ways around it, but if it’s school coaches using school facilities for school sporting events…it’s an organized school practice. Let their bodies heal, and maybe we can get these kids out of high

school without injuries that will linger throughout their whole lives. Overall, everyone knows that we are committed, and we love what the co-op offers and builds in our communities.

Finally, as you see, our youngsters hang out more and more. We should probably point out the current Langdon and Munich adult power couple, Adam Wirth and Justina Klindt. Not to embarrass them or to put them on the spot, but they seem to be bringing our towns closer by every date they go on. This winter they were either jet setting around the snow mountains or holding hands during a local basketball game, but they reminded all of us that we can actually put aside the barriers of Munich having a better adult softball team and Langdon having a nicer pool.

We are all glued to Facebook as we await every new picture of them to maybe include a ring...but nothing yet.

Again, no pressure. Anyways, to our sister town, we like ya, and hopefully one day, we can all learn to love...

America!

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

Co-op power couple, Adam and Justina.

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Friday, April 26, 2024 - Page A5

Pembilier Nursing Center: Perks to working in a nursing home setting

By Heather Duerre, Activity Director/ Spiritual Coordinator

families often become like our own families. I was reminded today of how deep these relationships can grow when I attended the funeral of a resident.

Greetings from your friends at PNC! When you work in a nursing home setting, you are bound to hear a variety of comments. One of the most common and appropriate comments is, “I think it’s wonderful what all of you do there for the residents, but I could NEVER work in a nursing home!” Perhaps you have even said or thought this yourself. I think people say this phrase so often because they don’t realize there are a ton of perks to working at a nursing facility such as PNC. Let me tell you about just a few of the many perks.

One of the main perks of working here is the relationships that are built and nourished. The residents and their

As I scanned the crowd, my eyes rested on the CNA that had cared for this resident for many years. I realized that the tears rolling down her cheeks were coming from the pain of having to say goodbye to someone she had grown to love deeply. This resident was a friend, a “grandma,” a confidant, and someone that returned the love that was bestowed upon her. Although goodbyes can be hard, a perk is that we are able to build relationships with people that impact and change our lives for the better.

Another perk is the community support we are continually given year after year. Our community has risen to provide many needs for not only our facility and residents but our staff as well. Holidays are definitely a perk for the workers, because we are given an abundance of treats. The staff lounge becomes filled with cookies, bars, and oodles of meat and cheese trays from people expressing their appreciation. Let me put it into perspective for you…after the holidays, I resemble Santa Claus a little too much and not because I grew a white beard!

The last, and perhaps my favorite perk, is feeling young! This may sound odd to some of you, but you must realize that my kids are at an age where their lingo alone makes me feel old.

Let me give you an example: My son may come home and say “Wow, school was not fun today! Mr. Teacher was ‘salty’ and gave us extra homework.”

Now, upon hearing this you may have thought like me and worried about the health of Mr. Teacher. We all know too much salt can lead to cardiovascular problems or even a stroke! However, apparently in this situation, when my son says Mr. Teacher was “salty,” he meant that Mr. Teacher was in a bad mood.

I also feel old when I look in the mirror in the morning, and the bags under my eyes clearly wouldn’t pass the test to fit into the overhead compartment on an airplane. My knees crack, my arthritis flares up when the weather changes, and I took the day off after going to a Chris Stapleton concert because it was on a Thursday and didn’t end until after 11 p.m.! As you can see, I am surrounded by signs that I am indeed aging.

However, when I walk through the doors at PNC, I feel like Mary Tyler Moore dancing to her theme song: “Who can turn the world on with her smile?

Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?

Well, it’s you girl, and you should know it With each glance and every little movement you show it…”

I quickly turn into a young vibrant woman that all the residents think is way more limber than I am. They don’t even hesitate to ask me to pick up a candy bar wrapper that they dropped! Why??? They ask me, because they think I am young enough to still pick things up from the ground with ease! This really makes me feel good, and soon the heaviness of my eye bags gets a little lighter, and my arthritis pain gets a little less noticeable.

Also, If I don’t understand their lingo, it’s not because I am too old, it’s because I’m too young!

The best phrase I hear is when they say, “You wouldn’t know, you’re too young.” It’s like music to my ears. In fact, if I really need a boost, I tell them I didn’t hear them so that they repeat it, and I get to hear it twice!

Heather and Darlene picking up candy wrappers.

Dale, Kelsey, and Richard pose for a photo.

If you enjoy having friends, stuffing your face with good food, and feeling young and beautiful, you may enjoy working at a nursing home after all!

Which would you rather?

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County had a fun-filled night visiting with others in their homes and tasting the fun foods they had prepared for this bonding experience. There were many different items to try throughout the night, and we ended the evening with games and movies.

One year, a New Year’s Eve party was filled with fun games and delicious roast beef sandwiches. We had a great night with friends and went home excited and happy. We were ready to start the new year.

I’ll never forget the first time I saw a chocolate fountain. It was the most glorious thing I had ever seen. It was a cascading pool of the most decadent delight. To think that it was a continuous flow of the smooth, creamy dessert that I sometimes crave was even better. It was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory come to life, and I got to be a part of it. With the vast array of treats to go along with it, there was no end to the food creativity possibilities.

There was also the time that I indulged in meatballs at a progressive supper that had a tasty sauce. We

All three of these things have to do with larger group gatherings and larger amounts of food. One of these things is not like the others, however.

Two of these things are kind of the same. It has nothing to do with the fact that chocolate is involved and the other two are meats. It does, however, have to do with the fact that in two of the instances, I became very ill after eating the foods.

With graduations and summer parties coming upon us, it’s important to have some reminders so that we keep our guests and ourselves safe from

food borne illness. *Keep foods safe.

-Keep hot foods above 140 degrees F. Use slow cookers or roasters to help you do this.

-Keep cold foods below 40 degrees F. Use ice in nested bowls to help you do this.

-Do not keep food in the Danger Zone (41-140 degrees F) for more than two hours. Discard food and replace the fresh in a clean bowl. *CLEAN, SEPARATE, COOK, AND CHILL. -Wash all fruits and vegetables before use -Wash your hands properly before preparation and eating -Wash all utensils and cooking surfaces well.

-Keep ready to eat foods away from raw meat, seafood, and poultry to avoid cross contamination.

-Cook all foods to proper temperatures recommended by the Food and Drug Administration using a food thermometer to check.

-Refrigerate all cut or peeled fruits and vegetables as well as all cooked and prepared foods within 2 hours of preparation.

April is Baby Safe Haven Awareness Month BISMARCK, N.D. - During April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the importance of communities working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment. April has also been designated nationally as Baby Safe Haven Awareness Month, a time to recognize safe alternatives to infant abandonment by promoting Safe Haven laws.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and its partners remind communities that parents can turn to approved Baby Safe Haven sites if they are unable to safely care for their baby.

North Dakota’s Baby Safe Haven law allows a parent or other adult who is acting with a parent’s consent to safely surrender a baby under one year of age without facing questions or prosecution. The law states that infants must be unharmed and given to an on-duty staff member at an approved safe haven location.

The goal is to keep babies safe and prevent them from being neglected and abandoned in unsafe situations.

North Dakota is the only state that allows parents to safely surrender older infants up to one year of age.

North Dakota passed a Baby Safe Haven law in 2000. State lawmakers revised the law in 2019 to add other approved safe haven sites in addition to hospitals. Approved Baby Safe Haven sites in North Dakota include hospitals, local public health units, human service zone offices, law enforcement centers, HHS regional human service centers, long-term care skilled nursing facilities, children’s advocacy centers and 911 emergency medical services response units.

Parents who change their minds after leaving their baby at a Safe Haven site do have options and should contact the human service zone office in their area or call the Safe Haven hotline at 1-888-510-BABY (2229).

North Dakotans can find local child abuse prevention month activities, including parenting and infant care information, events, speakers, training and more at Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota website. Their website also includes Baby Safe

Haven training.

In the calendar year 2023, there were 909 children identified as victims of child maltreatment in North Dakota, with 21% of them being under one year of age. Extreme stress, unmet needs and uncertainty for families may increase the risk of child abuse and neglect.

HHS reminds individuals that if they suspect a child in North Dakota is being abused or neglected, they should call the statewide toll-free Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Line at 1-833-958-3500. If it’s an emergency and a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

These tips and recipes like the Large Batch Cabbage Salad (found below) can be found on our NDSU Extension website https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension. You can always call (256-2560), stop in, or email (katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu) to ask me questions if you would like some guidance, as I love visiting with you all. Have fun with your graduation and summer gatherings, and keep in mind that I avoided meatballs and roast beef sandwiches for a while, but I went out and purchased a chocolate fountain. Which one would you rather have happen?

Salad 1 head cabbage, chopped as for slaw 1 small onion, chopped (about ½ cup) ½ green pepper, chopped 1 cup celery, diced finely

Large Batch Cabbage Salad This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension.

Ingredients Dressing ¾ cup sugar ½ cup salad oil (such as canola or sunflower) ½ cup vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon pepper

Nutrition & Dietary Information Per Serving: 100 calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 135 milligrams sodium.

Directions You can substitute 2 small bags of chopped coleslaw mix if desired. Or you can use part red cabbage and part green for a more colorful salad.

Mix dressing ingredients thoroughly.

Rinse all salad ingredients, drain thoroughly and prepare as directed. Mix in a large bowl and stir well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

One cup of chopped cabbage has about 20 calories, 0 g fat, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein, 2 g fiber, 35 mg calcium, 150 mg potassium and 15 mg sodium. It also contains vitamins C, K and A, and folate.

Olson earns University of Jamestown Chapter K PEO Award JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- Lexis Olson received the Chapter K PEO Award during the 2024 Honors Convocation at University of Jamestown. The ceremony on April 18 conferred university and departmental awards on students.

Olson is from Langdon and is majoring in business administration.

The Chapter K PEO Awards are given to two junior women and are based on character, scholarship, and leadership.

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New and beginning farmers hope to build functioning local food system Market access, red tape challenges persist

By Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative For 27-year-old Joanna Larson, the desire to return home to take part in the operation of her family farm in Sheyenne has as much to do with building community as it does with farming. A strong independent streak also doesn’t hurt.

fresh fruits and vegetables,” Kelly said. “Early in the year and later in the year, everything you get from a place like Walmart goes bad within a week.”

Larson also recently went through the Farm Beginnings course, but her farm experience started young on her family’s property, along with 4-H and helping establish Sheyenne’s farmer’s market over a decade ago.

She’d like to see things done differently and wants to put her stamp on the farm and further afield.

rolled into larger industrial-scale farms.

In North Dakota, the latest census data shows the number of farms has decreased by 5%, while the average farm size grew 3%– up to 1,537 acres – since 2017. A total of 11% of farmers in the state are under 35 and a large and growing segment of farmers are women, making up 30% of

That includes eventually transitioning to more sustainable agricultural practices at the family farm.

They see the hollowing out of rural communities, the spread of food deserts and grocery stores closing in a sea of bountiful agricultural production and wonder if that must be the reality.

Wife and husband team Julia and Kelly Seiller, who have recently completed a Farm Beginnings course offered at the Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability in Minot, are new farmers hoping to supply diversified produce to their local community in this sustainable way.

Located just west of Williston, the Seillers plan to tap into the local farmer’s market and establish a community supported agriculture (CSA) subscription service this summer.

They also hope to eventually have inground greenhouses for year-round production.

“We’ll be providing something that’s missing up here, which is access to

And while there are some online sites showcasing what local farmers produce – a local foods directory and map operated by the state Department of Agriculture, a site called ShopND and the Pride of Dakota website – these are often clunky, out of date and steer consumers directly to the producer without reducing the sales and marketing workload.

Plus, most farmers only get a trickle of customers through those sites, they said.

“I’m about food, not fuel,” Larson said about the widespread practice of growing energy and commodity crops of corn, soybeans and wheat across the state. “I know it’s profitable and know that if you’re careful you can build soil fertility, but I don’t think that long term that’s right for our world or our country.”

Generational shifts Larson is one of a small but growing number of new and beginning farmers coming of age as their baby boomer parents retire or desire to, and many would like to see a renewed focus on the local and the sustainable.

censes for certain products like eggs and produce, limit farmers’ ability to sell through such a network, leaving direct-to-consumer sales the only viable option.

Julia Seiller is looking into potentially starting a local food co-op. She said it would be “fantastic” if something was set up to help local producers get their products to consumers, reducing some of the need to manage their websites and market products by themselves.

After recently returning to the family farm, Joanna Larson of Sheyenne aims to supply fresh-cut flowers and produce to regional florists and the local farmers market and help regenerate the local food system. While most of the flowers and produce remains indoors out of frost fears, some hardier plants are getting a head start outside.

After obtaining a degree in agricultural and biosystems at NDSU, she and her partner worked in the Seattle area for several years, and most recently made their home near Stockholm, Sweden where she studied agroecology.

The field of study “focuses not just on the farm, but beyond the farm gate, and how our agriculture systems are interconnected into rural development and sustainable communities,” she said.

Larson is starting with a crop of wholesale cut flowers to sell to florists, as well as beef cattle, after purchasing her first bull this spring. Soon she will ramp up vegetable production to sell at the local farmer’s market.

A big priority is establishing a farm store in town where locals and anyone heading through town would have better access to fresh produce. Sheyenne currently has no grocery.

“That’s a key piece for me,” she said.

“I saw, living in Sweden, what small grocery stores can accomplish.”

Increase in beginning, women farmers While a five-year agriculture census released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in February shows 11% growth in the number of beginning farmers, only 300,000 across the country are under the age of 35.

A much larger cohort of 1.3 million farmers are 65 years of age or older, meaning that younger people will eventually need to take over those farms or they’ll be bought up and

producers.

Desiree Carlson is one of them. A transplant from Minnesota who has established Ester’s Acres outside of Minot, she originally studied to be a teacher then relocated to North Dakota with her husband in 2019 to his family’s farmstead.

She focuses primarily on chickens, eggs and lamb, and sells her products at farmers markets, with CSA subscription programs and through direct-to-consumer sales.

Carlson also helps other farmers as an educator with the Strong Farms Incubator, a program started five years ago by local nonprofit Strengthen ND to nurture a new generation of farmers and build a sustainable localized food system.

System barriers, marketing challenges, red tape Outside of Carlson’s busy farmer’s market season, having a market for her products is complicated the rest of the year and shows some of the barriers to building that localized food system. She often ends up having to feed excess eggs to the pigs on the farm because there is no easy route to get them to consumers.

Having a larger network and potentially an umbrella for marketing products from local farms would “be really great” Carlson said, and there is an increasing amount of federal money available for establishing local food systems.

Barriers such as local cottage food laws which require commercial li-

Marketing as individual farmers takes a lot of time, said newer farmers Adam and Apryl Mawby of Souris. They operate Gardendwellers Farm & Ranch, which produces culinary herbs, garlic, lamb and chicken.

Tapping into the local markets isn’t so difficult, Adam said, but getting more widely known in a way that generates orders from further afield is a challenge.

The Mawbys have toyed with going the influencer route by upping their social media presence, but with farm work and kids to take care of, that idea often ends up on the backburner.

Cottage food laws impact them as well, at least on the herbs and herbal teas side of their business. Consumers can check out what they have on their website, but the Mawbys are not allowed to sell those products online.

“We have to actually hand you the product,” Apryl said.

Ann Olson, who works as the small farm navigator for Strengthen ND said the local food producer movement

can be appealing for those interested in a homesteading or rural lifestyle, but people need to be active entrepreneurs in the current climate if they want to move beyond being a hobby farm.

“If you don’t have a social media presence or your farmer’s market doesn’t have one, it can be really hard for people to know you exist outside word of mouth,” Olson said.

Next generation uncertainties Besides those system barriers, other community-wide challenges can impact success or failure of beginning farmers. These can include a lack of available and affordable housing and childcare, as well as the reduction in other services nearby as people retire and new blood doesn’t fill the vacuum.

Within these challenges are many opportunities, Larson said, if they are realized.

“I look around this town, and I can see that the implement dealership owner is about retirement age, and who is going to step into that role?”

Larson pondered. “Do young kids in high school know that is an amazing career opportunity?”

Larson repeated that litany of potential “awesome” opportunities, mentioning machinists, bars, restaurants and other businesses she knows the owner is looking to retire but few are stepping up to take over.

“Who’s going to take those roles and what’s it going to look like for my generation to farm out here if we don’t have those people?” Larson asked.

“That’s maybe like a 10-year problem, but it’s a problem now because you need to get those people in place.”

The North Dakota News Cooperative is a non-profit news organization providing reliable and independent reporting on issues and events that impact the lives of North Dakotans. The organization increases the public’s access to quality journalism and advances news literacy across the state.

For more information about NDNC or to make a charitable contribution, please visit newscoopnd.org.

Joanna Larson of Sheyenne, who relocated back to the family farm at the start of this year, eventually wants to expand pasture range at the farm and increase the grass fed herd. This can tap into the market of people seeking cleaner meat as well as help increase the soil quality on the land rotated out of grain production.

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The Borderland Press

Friday, April 26, 2024 - Page A7

Prairie Fare: Are you taking care of your skin?

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

“I thought you were wearing white knee socks,” someone said.

Then the person laughed when she was close enough to see me better.

I was not wearing white socks. I had bare legs.

That comment certainly built my confidence when I was a young girl. Then self-tanning lotion came along. These early self-tanning lotions made my legs turn orange. Thankfully, formulations have improved.

Actually, the older you get, the less you care about insensitive comments.

Self-tanning lotions usually contain DHA (dihydroxyacetone), which is non-toxic for use on our skin. Self-tanning lotions are much less hazardous than exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. You still need to practice sun safety practices.

Some people use tanning beds to get a golden tan. Tanning beds, by the

way, are among the “known carcinogens” according to the Food and Drug Administration.

anoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Twenty people in the U.S. die of melanoma every day.

Those of us with light skin are at higher risk of something more hazardous than embarrassment. Besides being fair-skinned, consider several risk factors for skin cancer. However, even if you naturally have darker skin or become tan easily, you still can be at risk for skin cancer.

When caught early, skin cancer is treatable. By doing skin self-checks, you can spot the beginnings of skin cancer.

If you answer “yes” to some of these questions you could be at greater risk of skin cancer.

•Do you have a history of previous skin cancer diagnosis?

•Do you have a family history of skin cancer?

•Do you have birthmarks, moles and/ or light tans spots, which often are called “congenital nevi”?

•Do you have freckles?

•Are you male?

•Are you a tanning bed user?

•Are you a smoker?

•Do you have a tendency to get a sunburn?

Although we may hear more about prostate, colon, lung or breast cancer, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with 5.6 million cases occurring annually.

In fact, May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.

Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma are the three main types of skin cancer. Mel-

In particular, look for moles or spots that have changed color, have irregular borders, are larger than the size of a pencil eraser (1/4 inch) and appear after age 21. If you have spots that are itchy and do not heal, they can be a warning sign. Let your healthcare provider know these things, because you may need further testing.

As we move toward sunny, warmer months, many people spend more time in the sun gardening, golfing, fishing and doing other outdoor activities.

When possible, seek shade when the sun is at its most intense (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.). Be sure to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.

Wear a hat that covers your ears and the back of your neck. Ball caps are very popular, but they do not serve as good protection for the tops of your ears or the back of your neck.

Cancer Coalition. This group has more information for adults and children.

Check out the resources at www.ndcancercoalition.org/ priority-topics/ skin-cancer/. Children might enjoy listening to the Parker the Penguin video.

Be sure to stay hydrated in addition to protecting your skin. Your skin, like the rest of your body needs nourishing food to repair itself. This recipe is courtesy of Iowa State’s Spend Smart Eat Smart program. It is rich in vitamin C from the fruit, potassium from the banana, and protein and healthful fats from the peanut butter. Drink up!

Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie 1 cup strawberries, cut in half 1 banana, cut into four pieces 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 6 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender.

Blend until smooth and serve immediately.

Makes two servings. Each serving has 170 calories, 8 grams (g) fat, 5 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 65 milligrams sodium.

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

Be a trendsetter and wear a floppy cap that provides better protection.

Wear long sleeves and long pants to protect your skin. Some sun-protection fabrics have been invented, which can block UVA and UVB rays.

Skin cancer awareness is among the priority topics of the North Dakota

Staying hydrated is a way to nourish the skin. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Doc® Perspective Dry skin? Join the club

By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD

and irritated skin.

Dry skin is something we are all familiar with; if your dry spots come with a rash or anything else unusual, it may be worth showing it to your primary care provider, as it could be something else entirely. Eczema, a common inflammatory skin condition, often goes along with and is made worse by dryness.

An exceedingly common question I get in the clinic, especially in the heart of a South Dakota winter, is how to remedy dry skin. And the questions aren’t just in the clinic; my own kids, family, friends, everyone seems to have an occasional problem with dry

Soothing your dry skin doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. There are a handful of tricks we can all use to help ourselves when it comes to dryness. The first advice is to avoid things that cause your skin to become drier.

For many, that means to bathe less.

That’s right; I said it: bathe less.

Every time you bathe or shower, it

washes away natural oils on the skin.

Often our instinct when our skin becomes irritated is to wash it more, but in this case more is not better. Of course, I’m not asking you to forego hygiene entirely. But most people can probably bathe every other or every third day. This is especially true of babies and kids who struggle with eczema – cut down the daily baths.

When we do bathe or shower, we can modify factors that will worsen dry skin. The hotter the water, the drier the skin afterward, so try lowering the temperature a bit. Less time spent in the bath or shower can help. And be mindful of the soap or cleanser you use – to reduce dryness, use less soap and a gentler soap. For kids who love the tub, skip the bubble bath and just put some gentle soap on a wash-

cloth at the end of the bath when it is time to wash up.

After that bath or shower, how do you

choose from the hundreds of creams or lotions out there claiming to soothe dry skin? The dermatologists I know love products with petroleum jelly (i.e.

Vaseline®) for dry skin; remember, I said this didn’t need to be fancy! Stick with fragrance-free products and

keep it simple. Whatever you choose, slather it on as soon as the skin is dry.

Dry skin affects many of us, but I hope these tips will help the next time you find yourself irritated with this common condition.

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

Dakota Gardener: Growing cucumbers on a trellis

By Carrie Knudson, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Grand Forks County as simple as a normal straight length of fencing. Other options would be to make an arbor style trellis.

Type of materials vary for trellises from metal fencing, chicken wire or plastic netting to mesh. You can use whatever you have on hand. Just make sure it is sturdy enough to support the vines and fruits, and handle whatever Mother Nature throws at it. For example, sustained 40 mph winds.

Gardening can be a lot of work, but there are different growing techniques that gardeners can use to help save some work and their back! One of those techniques is using a trellis to grow vining crops like cucumbers, small melons and squash.

Those vining plants and many more, have tendrils. Tendrils are modified leaves or parts of stems that can wrap around structures to help support the stems. Tendrils are marvels in themselves. They respond to touch and can wrap around objects several times in less than an hour.

Cucumbers are ideal to grow on a trellis because the fruits are smaller and don’t need any extra support.

Small melons and squash (less than 3 pounds) can also be grown on a trellis. Sometimes if the fruit is too heavy, it can slip from the vines too early.

Gardeners can make slings out of lightweight cloth to support the fruit until it is ripe.

I have not tried growing anything other than cucumbers on a trellis. However, I have seen gardeners grow larger squash and melons on trellises. Be sure to do some experimenting and see what works for your garden.

To put the vine’s tendrils to work, first install your trellis system. This can be

Anchor your trellis into the ground with metal or wooden stakes that are inserted into the ground at least 1 foot deep. This will help the trellis withstand strong winds.

Securely attach the trellis material to the stakes using nails, staples, zipties or wire depending on your trellis material. Remember those vines and fruit will add weight to the trellis, so don’t skimp on this step.

After the trellis is installed and secure, you can plant your cucumbers as you normally would. As the vines

Cucumbers are ideal to grow on a trellis because the fruits are smaller and don’t need any extra support. (NDSU photo)

grow early in the season, you might have to gently guide the vines towards the trellis. Then they will take-off and grow up the trellis. During the growing season, you might have to guide a few errant vines back to the trellis. However, the hard work is done and picking your cucumbers will be a joyful garden task.

Note, depending on the spacing of your fencing material, watch for fruit

that might grow in between the spaces in your trellis. You might have to check to make sure the fruit isn’t caught and has enough room to grow.

For years, due to space restrictions in my garden and the necessity to have a fence to keep our dog out, I have used the fence as a trellis to grow my cucumbers on. I won’t grow them any other way. What space and back saving techniques do you use? Happy gardening!

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From the Pastor’s Desk: Exclusion

By Pastor Sue Mackey

When asked what he considered to be the ugliest word in the English language, Carl Sandburg replied, “The ugliest word in the English language is ‘exclusive.’” Human beings have a penchant to exclude – and exclusion, no matter where it exists, is destructive and ugly. Being excluded is a devastating experience, separating us from our best view of ourselves, from other people, and even from God. John Hockenberry, who was in a car accident while in college, was left par-

alyzed from the mid-chest down. After trying to hail a cab in New York City, he decided to learn to use the subway.

He worked out a complicated arrangement to get himself down the stairs by descending on his seat with his collapsible chair tied to a rope around his legs. He was dirtied by subway refuse, litter and puddles of liquid. What he found was that most people never really saw him any more than they saw the trash on the ground. He was excluded from the world.

Exclusivism is everywhere, but what we see in the Bible, by way of Jesus Christ, is that God accepts us - all of us - imperfect, unfinished, just as we are. God turns no one away; God excludes no one.

What the lesson from Acts (8:26-40) shows us is that we are to welcome, include, and unite people; we are to counter the evil forces of exclusivism.

In short, Philip encounters an Ethiopian eunuch, teaches him about.

Jesus, and baptizes him. Even with three strikes against him – he was a eunuch, a foreigner, and had black skin - in that moment, the eunuch experienced God’s welcome and acceptance.

May we be agents of welcome, hospitality, and inclusion for God accepts, welcomes, and treasures all persons.

There are no outcasts in the Kingdom of God. Pastor Sue Mackey is a native North Dakotan and an ordained United Methodist minister. In her 43-year career, she has served United Methodist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations in the area, and now serves the Langdon Presbyterian Church (since 2012). She lives in rural Hampden, has two sons and seven grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.

What is country cooking?

The following are five types of country cuisine and the foods associated with each tradition.

Country cuisine can be enjoyed anywhere but is perhaps most synonymous with the southeastern region of the United States.

Rich flavors, familiar foods and large portions are hallmarks of country cooking. However, ingredients may vary by region, and the backgrounds of the people living in these parts of the country also may contribute to some unique recipes on traditional favorites. The following are three types of country cuisine and the foods associated with each tradition.

Low country The low country is the South Carolina coast. Low country cuisine utilizes seafood taken fresh from the coastal waters to make savory dishes that are similar to Creole and Cajun dishes.

Rice, shrimp, grits, and okra are popular ingredients in low country cooking.

Appalachia Those in the central Appalachian mountains have a cuisine all their own that spans several different states.

As farms are prevalent in these areas, farm-fresh foods that are homegrown are quite common. Chicken and dumplings, chili beans, cobblers, biscuits and gravy,

and wild game all are part of Appalachian cooking.

Soul food Soul food gained steam during the 1960s when Black Americans aspired to honor their ties to country cooking as well as their heritage. Comforting and familiar dishes include collard greens, candied yams, fried chicken, sweet potato pie, and macaroni and cheese. These dishes are universally enjoyed by people of all races and cultures. And as Black individuals moved out of the South, they brought their meals and cooking styles with them.

Country cooking is unique, flavorful and comprised of the foods and techniques honed by people from many cultures.

Obituaries

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Mary L. Wild

Mass of Christian Burial and a Celebration of Life were held April 25, 2024,at 2:30 P.M. in Grafton, N.D., for Mary L. Wild, 71, of Grafton, who passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton surrounded by loved ones. Inurnment will be at the Fargo National Cemetery.

Mary was born to Laverne (Sonny) Flanagan and Katrin (Babe) Thomasson Flanagan October 15, 1952. She was raised and went to grade school in Gardar, N.D. She met the love of her life, Lauren Wild, during high school in Edinburg. Lauren and Mary were united in marriage on August 21, 1970.

Mary accompanied Lauren through his enlistment in the US Army where

he served as an MP K9 Handler. After returning to N.D., they settled in Grafton, but Mary never forgot her roots as a “Gardar girl.” Lauren and Mary went on to have two children, Erika and Tricia. Mary was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother; we will never be able to fill the space left behind by her passing.

Mary was a pillar of strength, never wavering in the face of illness or challenge and tackled each with courage and dignity. We’d like to extend our sincerest appreciation and thanks to all of the medical staff who have taken such great care of Mary with special thanks to the team at Unity Hospital.

Mary started her career in Grafton working for the S&L store and Montgomery Wards. She then spent 38 years serving the community in the Walsh County Tax Director’s Office.

Through her time there, she gained many lifelong friends across the state and enjoyed her time with the “courthouse” ladies - friendships she continued to cherish even after retirement.

Mary is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Lauren, of Grafton; daughter Erika (Tom) Porcelli and sons Devon Fiedler, Hunter Fiedler and Jackson Porcelli; daughter Tricia (James) Bodnar and children Brittney Anderson, Derek Anderson and Katrina Bodnar; brothers Patrick (Suzie) Flanagan and Vern Flanagan; in-laws Richard (Mary) Wild, Linda Dunnigan, Alexander Wild; and her beloved Aunt Patsy Foseide along with the many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sonny and Babe Flanagan; and in-laws LaVern Wild, Lillian Wild, JoAnn Flanagan, Linda Flanagan and Dan Dunnigan.

Mary’s most cherished role was as a grandma. She was so proud of her six grandchildren and loved to share stories and updates about their activities and achievements. She enjoyed her time at the lake house up at Lake of the Woods where she was known as Ma and nicknamed Fire in the Sky. She had a passion for fishing and on rainy days enjoyed needlepoint where she was always working on a project for one of the grandkids. She developed many special friendships over those years along with uncountable memories and stories.

An online guestbook is available at www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton was in charge of the arrangements.

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Sharon Chaput A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, N.D., for Sharon Chaput, 74, of Bismarck, N.D., and formerly of Langdon, who passed away January 18, 2024, in Bismarck. Burial will be at Loma Cemetery near Loma, ND. Sharon Lundquist was born May 7, 1949, to Thure and Florence Creola (Kjos) Lundquist. She graduated from Langdon High School in 1967 and furthered her education at Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks, N.D. On September 19, 1969, she married David Chaput in Wichita Falls, TX. They

Symington selected for North Dakota DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Grand Prize April 26, 2024 — In 1954, the grand miles before she reached an age to Leadership Seminar Jamestown, N.D. – Gavin Symington has been selected to represent North Border-Walhalla High School at North Dakota Leadership Seminar May 31June 2 at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown. Symington, child of Melvin Symington, was selected to represent his school at the North Dakota Leadership Seminar because of his leadership skills, commitment to community service and involvement in his school and community.

For more than 40 years, North Dakota Leadership Seminar (NDLS) has brought together some of North Dakota’s most talented young people from across our state to join together for an extraordinary weekend focused on leadership development, service, and issue awareness through empowering discussions and informal debate. Students walk away each year with the tools they need to motivate their peers to make a difference in their communities and schools. This year students will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with business and community leaders such as Dave Pearce (Papa’s Pumpkin Patch), Jodee Bock (Bocks Office and Get Real), Shannon Roers (ND Legislature and VP at Roers Construction), Dustin Jensen (VP for University of Jamestown) and Co-

rey Mock (ND Legislature).

Mitch Johnson and Jenna Meldahl, Seminar co-chairs shared, "NDLS commits to collaborating with our high school students on building leadership skills and community involvement. We hope every student attending gains the tools and resources to help grow and continue growing their leadership skills. We hope each student utilizes their newly acquired or enhanced skills in their community to give back and make an impact."

About North Dakota Leadership Seminar North Dakota Leadership Seminar, established in 1981, is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring leadership skills and a spirit of volunteerism in the state’s young people.

Every high school in the state is eligible to select a student to attend the seminar free of charge. Organized by volunteers, the seminar is financially supported by donations from businesses, service organizations, individuals, and foundations from across the state.

For more information, please visit www.ndleadership.org.

prize of the raffle for the St. Leo School’s carnival in Minot was really grand, and tempting, too: a cream and green-colored, 1954 Dodge.

One very lucky person was drawn and announced, and on this day, the car was scheduled to be delivered to her—a five-year-old Menoken girl named Kathleen Richter.

Money was tight for the family, but when the raffle came around, Mrs. Richter bought a ticket for each of the members of the family—each of the ten children—saying that it was for a good cause and the Lord would provide.

Her parents put on over 100,000

drive, even though she tried once at age eight and a half.

It was the only thing Kathleen ever won. But it was her father who got to drive it home.

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lived in Texas where David served in the US Air Force until moving back to North Dakota to start farming. Sharon worked at First State Bank, Farmers Union Insurance and Cavalier County Republican while living in Langdon.

In 2002, Sharon moved to Bismarck where she worked at Design Wizards until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing/quilting, gardening, and canning.

She looked forward to seeing and visiting with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving Sharon are her children: Darby Hart (Brian) of Wales, N.D., Dawn Gullingsrud (Lee) of Menoken, N.D., and Jeff Chaput (Audra) of Langdon, N.D.; grandchildren: Andria (Richard) Juarez, Austin Hart, Brandon Hart, Jacob Schmidt and Jaydon Gullingsrud; and siblings: Sandra (Richard) Grinnell and Loren Lundquist. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Terry Lundquist.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

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Nursing students place in HOSA competition Two students’ high rankings have qualified them for International Competition Lake Region State College

By earning these honors, the two students have qualified to compete in the International Convention taking place in Houston, Texas, in June 2024.

From left to right: Tawny Mason, Janessa Dewall, and Megan Sylling. Photo courtesy of Lake Region State College.

The mission of HOSA is to encourage ND HOSA-Future Health Professionals to develop skills, commit to learning, and become thriving healthcare leaders in North Dakota Communities.

Congratulations to these students on their accomplishments.

News briefs

From The Borderland Radio News Center Cramer pleads not guilty Ian Cramer, 43, son of North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer, submitted not guilty pleas to numerous charges, including homicide while fleeing law enforcement with the victim being Mercer County Deputy Sheriff Paul Martin. An anticipated four-day trial is scheduled to begin July 16. If found guilty of the homicide charge alone, Cramer could face up to 20 years in prison.

Parents charged in death of three-year-old Two members of the Spirit Lake Reservation were charged with child neglect and the involuntary manslaughter of 3-year old Ariana McKay. Austin Lester, 38, and Krissy Hinsley, 35, were charged in federal court last Friday. FBI investigations into McKay’s death began back in August 2022 after Ariana died in the hospital after drinking a bottle of Tylenol. Both parents have submitted not guilty pleas to involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child neglect. Lester also faces a charge of assault of a child with a dangerous weapon, which carries with it a maximum life sentence or minimum 10 years if found guilty.

Arrest made south of Munich Jon Mondor, 60, of Langdon was arrested by authorities just south of Munich last Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, the arrest came af-

ter a traffic stop of Mondor’s vehicle led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine. Mondor is expected to make his initial appearance in court on May 9.

Sentencing announced for St. Michael man A sentence of 27 years and three months in federal prison was issued last Friday for St. Michael resident Cody James Belgarde, 37. In November a jury found Belgarde guilty of the second-degree murder of Leroy Chapin, 17, and attempting to hide the murder by setting the house his body was in on fire.

School shooting threat leads to heightened security The May-Port-C-G School District was placed into a heightened security on Monday following an alleged school shooting threat. The threat was made via social media, but law enforcement said they could not verify if the threat was credible. School administration and law enforcement held meetings with parents and students during their investigation, but classes were not impacted.

Becker returns to the campaign trail Rick Becker, one of the five North Dakota Republican candidates aiming for a seat in the U.S. Congress, has announced he is back on the cam-

paign trail after his son sustained a severe injury while skateboarding.

Becker says his son is in stable condition.

“Click It or Ticket” The Grand Forks Police Department has announced it will once again be participating in the latest “Click It or Ticket” campaign in which officers will specifically be looking for seat belt violations. The campaign will run from May 1 to June 2.

First battery cell plant in state Packet Digital, an electronics manufacturer in north Fargo, is planning on becoming the first battery cell plant in the state after being awarded $17 million from the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Packet Digital said it is aiming to develop batteries for drones and anticipates beginning operations in 2025 and to be fully operational by 2028.

Miller returns to northeast North Dakota Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller has announced she will soon be returning to northeast N.D. as part of her campaign for the Governor seat. On April 27, she’ll be visiting Devils Lake and Lakota; on April 28, she’ll be visiting Cando and Rolla. Miller’s visits will follow a debate against her Republican rival for the seat, Kelly Armstrong, which took place on April 23.

$1M in grants available for K-12 summer science instruction BISMARCK, N.D. – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said $1 million in grants are available for North Dakota organizations to offer summer programs for K-12 students to learn about artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or STEM, which is short for science, technology, engineering

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Harvey Wells County was the first-place school. Megan Gilje, Rolette coach, was named Coach of the Year.

Two students recently participated in the area competition and earned high honors. Janessa DeWall earned first place in the Medical Terminology category. Tawny Mason placed second in Medical Math.

"This organization is open to multiple students, not only for those in nursing," Sylling said.

Region IV Speech Meet results The Class B Region IV Speech Meet was held on April 13 at Rolette Public School. Students from seven schools competed in 14 speech categories. The winners in each category are listed below. Students marked with asterisks have qualified for the State Class B Speech Meet, which will be held in Mandan on April 27.

This year, Lake Region State College started a HOSA chapter. HOSA stands for Health Occupations Students of America, although it is now more commonly referred to as HOSA-Future Health Professionals.

HOSA is a new organization on campus for all individuals interested in a career in health care, according to the group’s advisor Megan Sylling.

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and mathematics.

The money is available only for this year’s summer programs, meaning those that are held from May through September. Organizations that are eligible to apply include public and tribal schools or districts, colleges, city or county government agencies, and groups with experience in offering programs for K-12 students.

Baesler said grants may be used to start a program or to maintain or

strengthen an existing initiative. Organizations that intend to offer the programs in the future will be preferred in receiving grant awards.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. on May 1. The Department of Public Instruction’s website has the application and additional information about the program. The $1 million comes from a portion of the COVID-19 pandemic relief funds provided to the state of North Dakota.

Elise Weckerly *- Harvey Wells Dramatic: Maleina Joubert *- Harvey Wells County County Peyton Morrow- Rolette Lily Bjorgen *- Harvey Wells County Daizee Loen- Harvey Wells County Alexa Green- Harvey Wells County Katherine Casserly- Harvey Wells County Madilyn Crump- Langdon Poetry Lia Iverson- Starkweather Karter Neilson *- Rolette Jaymee Reidhammer- Langdon Kaitlyn Erickstad *- Starkweather McKenna Wilke *- North Star Entertain Ryli Kuhnhenn- Rugby Elise Grenier *- Rolette Adrianna Bjornstad- North Star McKenna Wilke*- North Star Simone Joubert- Harvey Wells Kaden Harms- Starkweather County Daizee Loen- Harvey Wells County Maddix Martinson- Harvey Wells County Dalaney Mothershead- Rolette Mary Houle- Rolette Katelyn Faul- Harvey Wells County EPR Crew Martinson*- Harvey Wells County Maleina Joubert*- Harvey Wells County Kaitlyn Erickstad- Starkweather Neela Doehler- North Star Kason Connot- Rugby Lily Bjorgen- Harvey Wells County Samantha Meckle- Harvey Wells County Dalaney Mothershead- Rolette

Radio Anna Griedl *- Starkweather Grant Anderson *- Harvey Wells County Kendra Wibe- Radio Haylee Heilman- Rugby Bailey Allery- Rolette Ian Haldorson- Harvey Wells County Brinlee Hase- Harvey Wells County

Extemp Ava Haldorson *- Harvey Wells County Elliot Krenzel *- Harvey Wells County Haylee Heilman- Rugby Humorous Duo Troy Thompson/Elise Grenier *- Rolette Olivia Towe/Leah Goyne *- Rugby Camilynne Walters/Azul RodriguezNorth Star Lia Iverson /Craig Evans- Starkweather Amanda Vance/Kendra Svir- North Star

Serious Duo Sawyer Wilhelmi/Clara Hettwer *Starkweather Camilynne Walters/Tegan Colton *- North Star Danika Colton/Amanda VanceNorth Star Kaden Harms/Wyatt WilhelmiStarkweather

Humorous Troy Thompson * Rolette Olivia Towe *- Rugby Kason Connot *- Rugby Sierra Heilman- Rugby Crew Martinson- Harvey Wells County Anna Griedl- Starkweather Leah Goyne- Rugby Madilyn Crump- Langdon Kendra Svir- North Star Impromptu Grant Anderson- * Harvey Wells County Sawyer Wilhelmi * - Starkweather Madeline Hurly- Rugby Adam Hart- Langdon Inform Peyton Morrow *- Rolette Bailey Allery *- Rolette Ryli Kuhnhenn*- Rugby Elise Weckerly- Harvey Wells County Kendra Wibe- Rolette Abby Loen- Harvey Wells County Abriella Wagner- Harvey Wells County Mary Houle- Rolette Persuade Ava Haldorson *- Harvey Wells County Abby Loen *- Harvey Wells County

Serious Karter Neilson *- Rolette Simone Joubert *- Harvey Wells County Clara Hettwer *- Starkweather Madison Howard- North Star Isabelle Berg- Starkweather Danika Colton- North Star Kartheek Chapara- Langdon Kinley DeMontigny- North Star Storytelling Madeline Hurly *- Rugby Maddix Martinson *- Harvey Wells County Alexa Green- Harvey Wells County Sierra Heilman- Rugby Abriella Wagner- Harvey Wells County

LAS Speech Team: Back row (L-R) Madilyn Crump, Jaymee Reidhammer, Matilda Lawson.

Front: Kartheek Chapara and Adam hart

Aquatic nuisance species sticker for watercraft

By North Dakota Game and Fish Department

Boaters with watercraft registered outside the state must have a 2024 aquatic nuisance species sticker before operating watercraft in North Dakota. State law requires a $15 ANS fee for motorized watercraft not licensed in North Dakota to be paid for each calendar year, and the ANS sticker must be displayed on the watercraft.

In addition, Minnesota anglers launching boats on the North Dakota side of the Red River must have a current ANS sticker displayed on the watercraft.

The ANS sticker can only be purchased by logging into the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov.

Meats

>>>Spring Sports Cardinals take third, Eagles fifth in first Region 3 Golf Meet in McVille The first Region 3 Boys Golf Meet was held April 22 in McVille. On a very windy day, Langdon-Edmore-Munich finished in third place with a team score of 357, while North Border took fourth with a tally of 370. Nelson County won the meet by shooting a team score of 330. The Langdon Country Club hosted a meet on April 25, and the next Region 3 meet will be held in Larimore on April 30. Here are the individual scores for the Cardinals and Eagles from the meet in McVille:

Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- 357 Rudy Moser -- 86 Keaton Ullyott -- 88 Tyler Kram -- 89 Dexter Biby -- 94 Rayce Worley -- 96

North Border -- 370 Zeke Symington -- 89 Grant Cosley -- 90 Gabe Symington -- 91 Brody Berg -- 100 Colton Bailly -- 101

Reese Hoffarth tees off in the Nelson County meet on April 22 in McVille. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Grant Cosley chips the ball up near the hole at the Nelson County Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Rayce Worley sinks a put in McVille on April 22. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Landgon-Edmore-Munich 5th and 6th grade Volleyball Team starts off season

Kynlee Pengilly passes the ball to a teammate in the game against Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Stella Busse with a back row dig in the game against Park River in Langdon on April 18. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Colby Forest sets the ball to a teammate against Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Billie Hanson passes the volleyball to the front row in the Cards' win over Park River.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor The merry-go-round month of May is upon us We are about to turn the calendar to May, and that means things will be

heating up activity-wise. It’s crazy to say that we are less than a month away from regional baseball and softball tournaments and also less than a month from the State Track Meet in Bismarck, which is May 23-25. It kind of feels like spring sports have just started, but things go fast this time of year. There are several games, meets, and - of course - graduation activities to come in the next couple of weeks.

Let’s hope everything gets in without too many weather delays (although we know how much rain we all need in the area) and things come together in the home stretch of the school year.

Jalynn Swanson makes the Optimist All-Star Volleyball team A big shout-out to Langdon senior Jalynn Swanson this week, as she has made the Optimist All-Star Volleyball

Team. Jalynn was first selected as an alternate, which is crazy being she is the all-time leader in assists in Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball program history, and an All-Stater this past season to boot. Being some other players decided to either play in the Lions All-Star game or opted (no pun intended) not to play at all, it got Jalynn a much-deserved invite.

The Optimist series will be played at West Fargo-Horace High School on June 10 then at Bismarck St. Mary’s High School on June 11. There’s no East vs. West or Class A vs. Class B for these events; they do a kind of drafting of players that are split into two teams. It’s a little strange and somewhat bizarre, but it’s how they do it. We congratulate Jalynn for this great honor. She will not be playing college athletics, as she plans on go-

ing to NDSU for nursing in the fall, so it’s even more special that she gets this opportunity.

Langdon Country Club clubhouse remodel is coming along, Spring Meeting is coming on May 7 There’s good news on the clubhouse improvements at the Langdon Country Club. They are hoping to be ready to go for their annual spring meeting, which will be held on May 7 with the time yet to be announced. The LCC also wants to thank everyone that played in their fundraising Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament; 42 players got in on the action. They ask that you sign up your 2-man team for Tuesday Men’s League as soon as possible, as spots are filling up. League will begin on May 21. Just call or text Randy Hill to get in either the 3:30 or

6:00 p.m. shift, or like some, do both.

The Wednesday Women’s League is scheduled to begin on June 5. Contact Jenny Romfo for more information on that.

Word is that the Pembina Golf Course is almost ready to open (if it hasn’t already), and they are selling tickets for a calendar raffle draw for the month of June. Just find any Pembina golf board member to get yours. All proceeds will go towards course maintenance. All support is appreciated.

Praying our Vikings don’t try and pull another “Herschel Walker Trade” during this week’s NFL Draft, and “See ya!” next week!

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Langdon-Edmore-Munich Track and Field results East Grand Forks Green Wave Indoor - Friday, April 19 PNC Boys team overall (13 teams) - 5th place, 56 points Performer of the Meet: Nick Kingzett Pole Vault – 1st - Nick Kingzett, 10’6; 2nd Jake Sanders, 10’6 4x800 relay – 2nd - Tanner McDonald, Jake Sanders, Rudy Moser, and Nick Zingzett; 9:06.05 1500m – 3rd - Rudy Moser, 4:43.39 Shotput – 3rd - Jacob Lowery, 44’7 300H – 5th – Miles Fincher, 48.02 Long jump – 5th - Nick Kingzett, 18’9 3000m – 5th - Noah Foster, 10:41.40 400m - 6th - Tanner McDonald, 56.86

Taya Feist clears the high jump with room to spare at the Green Wave Meet on April 19. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Triple jump - 7th -Caleb McDonald, 33’2.5 PNC girls team overall (13 teams) - 5th place, 50.5 points Performer of the Meet: Christine Joyner Performer of the Meet for the Cards, Christine Joyner, placed 2nd in the shot put throwing 33' 1".

Photo by Larry Stokke.

800m – 2nd - Aubrey Badding, 2:25.05 Shotput - 2nd - Christine Joyner, 33’1 Triple jump - 3rd - Aubrey Badding, 33’8.5 4x200 Relay - 4th - McKenna Schneider, Drew Rostvet, Meredith Romfo, Aubrey Badding; 1:57.44 400m - 5th - Taya Feist, 1:06.08 200m - 5th - McKenna Schneider, 29.03 Pole vault – 5th - Olivia Lorenz, 7’6 300h – Meggy Hetletved, 52.17, 6th; Taya Feist, 53.42, 7th; Ella Goodman, 54:34, 8th High jump - 6th - Aubrey Badding, 4’6 1500m - 6th - Olivia Lorenz, 5:40.41

Rudy Moser, along with teammates Nick Kingzett, Jake Sanders, and Tanner McDonald took 2nd place in the 4x800 Meter Relay. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Olivia Lorenz placed 6th in the 1500 meter run at the EFG Green Wave Meet on April 19. Photo

by Larry Stokke.

Performer of the Meet Nick Kingzett won the pole vault event vaulting 10' 6".

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jacob Lowery took 3rd place in the shot put at the EGF Green Wave Meet with a throw of 44' 7", his personal best. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Cavalier County Health District has a certified car seat technician available by appointment. If you have a question about your car seat or would like to ensure it is installed correctly, please contact CCHD at 701-2562402 to schedule a car seat check appointment.

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Grizzlies get revenge on Lady Cards, winning in girls softball 15-3

By Jake Kulland

After beating the Pembina County North Grizzlies 4-3 the week before at home in Langdon, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls softball team played PCN in Cavalier, where the Grizzlies got a big win of 15-3.

This puts the Cards record at 2-1 on the season. The girls had a league jamboree at Mayville postponed by weather on April 18, so their next action is a jamboree at Des Lacs-Burlington on April 26-27, playing DL-B,

Rugby and Velva. They then have their next three league games on the road at Larimore on April 30, at Carrington May 2, and at May Port-C-G May 3.

frames, they then broke it open with four runs in the fourth and eight in the fifth, winning shockingly by the 10-run rule.

In their second meeting with Pembina County North, the Lady Cards scored three runs in the first inning on an RBI single by Jalynn Swanson and a two-run double from Kenadee Cluchie. PCN would slowly tie the game with one run in each of the first three

The Cardinals had five errors on the game with Tallia Johnston taking the loss on the mound. Swanson was 3 for 3 on the day. Sara Jensen got the win pitching for the Grizzlies, while Colby Furstenau had three hits and three runs batted in.

PEMBINA COUNTY NORTH vs.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 15- 3 (5 INNINGS)

Raeleigh Ratzlaff catches the ball in time for an out against the Grizzlies. Photo by Larry Stokke.

McKenna Schneider makes a hit for a base hit against the PCN Grizzles. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Nora Crosby with a catch against the Cards. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Sara Jensen winds up and delivers a strike in the game in Cavalier on April 22 against the Cards.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

The Grizzlies Graesen Larson gets safely on 3rd base in the game against the Cards.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

LEM --300 00 -- 3 8 5 PCN --111 48 -- 15 13 2 WP -- Sara Jensen; LP -- Tallia Johnston Highlights -- LEM: Jalynn Swanson 3x3 2B RBI, Kenadee Cluchie 1x3 2B 2 RBIs; PCN: Colbie Fursteneau 3x4 3 RBIs, Graesen Helgoe 2x3 2 RBIs, Jocelyn Anderson 3x4 RBI

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Rough sixth inning costs the Cardinals first loss of season to PRA

By Jake Kulland two runs in the first inning on a single

by Cole Welsh followed by a walk to Mason Romfo and a double by Theo Romfo. Both Romfos scored on wild pitches to help the Cardinals grab an early 2-0 lead. As good as that beginning was, it would be the last time Langdon-Edmore-Munich would score in the game.

Theo Romfo and the Cards defense got out of several jams until the sixth inning when a single and two Cardinals errors loaded the bases. This helped the Aggies grab their first lead of the game on another error, which was followed by a three-run homer by Carter Troftgruben, which effectively decided the game.

None of the PRA runs were earned.

Dawson Hein gets a throw from Jax Johnson to put out the Park River player.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kadyn Hein dives back safely to first base against Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.

It had been a week since the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals played a baseball game when they hosted the Park River Area Aggies in a Region 4 game held at the American Legion Field in Langdon on April 22.

The Cards were to host Midway-Minto on April 18, but that game was postponed to April 29 in Langdon.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich was also going to play two games at Rugby on April 20, but they were outright can-

celed. The Cardinals ended up losing to the Aggies 8-2 to put their record to 4-1 on the season and 1-1 in conference games. The Cards are playing at a jamboree in Carrington on April 25, playing Carrington at 10:30am then LaMoure at 12:30. They will again host M-M at 4:30 on April 29. They will also have a home game in Langdon versus Grafton on May 2.

In their game with Park River, the Cards had a decent start, scoring

Sam Davis with a catch and an out against the Aggies. Photo by Larry Stokke.

The Cards had four total errors on the day. Theo Romfo went six innings on the mound and took the loss, striking out eight batters while walking three. Theo also had two doubles in the game, while Welsh had two singles. Jake Solseng had a great day on the mound for the Aggies, pitching a complete game while striking out 10 hitters.

PARK RIVER AREA vs.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH

8-2 PRA -010 006 1 -- 8 9 1 LEM -200 000 0 -- 2 4 4 WP -- Jake Solseng; LP -- Theo Romfo Highlights -- LEM: Romfo 8 Ks 2 2B, Cole Welsh 2x3; PRA: Solseng 10 Ks 1x3, Jamison Erovick 3x4 2 2B, Carter Troftgruben 2x4 HR 3 RBIs, Trace Anderson 1x4 2B Jax Johnson winds up and hurls a strike. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Devin Hakanson waits for the ball and puts out the Aggie player. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 18, 2024 | Langdon Area School Board Meeting Room Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Tiffany Hetletved, Abby Borchardt, Daren Bachman, Loren Fetsch, Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), Jacy Bata (Elem. Principal), Daren Christianson (Supt.), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.).

Visitors: Lori Christensen.

Chairman Dave Hart called the March 18, 2024, Board meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all attendees.

The Board reviewed the amended March 13, 2017, regular Board meeting minutes and the February 21, 2024, regular Board meeting minutes as presented. Dawn Kruk made a motion to amend the meeting date and approve the March 13, 2017, regular Board meeting minutes as presented.

Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the February 21, 2024, regular Board meeting minutes as presented.

Abby Borchardt seconded the motion.

Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the bills, and financials as presented. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the bills and financials as presented. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. Shauna Schneider stated the auditing company would not be presenting in April but should be able to present in May. She added that contracts and intent to rehires are ready to be sent out tomorrow to all staff with a return date of April 3rd.

Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the visitor attending the meeting.

Communications: Lori Christensen with ICS gave a facility planning presentation to the Board. The Board received a thank you from the Langdon Area School District Foundation and an invitation to the grand march and banquet from the junior class.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. The topics of discussion included Elementary Heating System, Middle/High School Building/ Parking Lot Needs, Reading Month at Elementary, and Advertising for Possible Open Staff Positions.

Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Student Council Blood Drive, Close Up Washington Trip, Tournament Successes, Registration Preparation, Teacher Evaluations, AI Teacher Training, Spring Sports, Senior Caps and Gowns, Pen Pals Reading to Elementary Students, Cognia Visit 2024, and Jr./Sr. Banquet and Prom.

Ethen Askvig stated that this spring is the largest spring participation in athletics he remembers and reviewed spring coaches. He added that St. A’s will be hosting Elementary volleyball.

Jacy Bata’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Reading Month Celebrations,

Teacher Evaluations, Requisitions, and Standards Based Grading Presentation. She added that Gearing Up for Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundup will both be held this spring.

Jacy Bata stated that Rob Schaefer will be training on Standards Based Grading at the Elementary.

Committees: Dave Hart reviewed current Committee assignments stating that each Committee needs to choose a Chairman and all non-board members that are on the Committees will need to be added and approved.

Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the Chairman chosen for each Committee and the addition of nonboard members presented for each Committee. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the recommendations from the Budget and Finance Committee beginning with year end ancillary unused personal leave pay out at $100/ day beginning the 2024-2025 school year. He reviewed the recommendation from the Committee to approve the activities requested increase of 5.3%, an additional year on the years of service cap, and to increase the clinic stipend from $500 annually to $700 annually. Daren Christianson reviewed the recommended Elementary Principal contract increase to be the same as the Middle/High School Principal contract of 5.4% for 20242025. Dave Hart reviewed the Committee’s recommended 15% of the budget for co-op fees for the co-op agreement structure with the ability to prorate per sport should a school participate in the co-op for one sport.

Old Business: Daren Christianson stated that since COVID happened attendance has become an issue. The Distance Learning Plan was reviewed by the Board with no changes recommended at this time. The audit is tentatively scheduled to be presented to the Board at the May 2024 regular Board meeting.

New Business: The Board reviewed the policy change for DDBA - Personal Leave. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to amend the policy DDBA – Personal Leave to include Unused Leave: Unused personal days, whole or partial, will be paid out to the Ancillary Staff at a rate of $100 per day at the end of each fiscal school year effective the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Activities requested compensation package was reviewed. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve a 5.3% base salary increase, add an additional year to the years of service cap, and increase the clinic stipend from $500 to $700 for activities. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion.

Motion was unanimously carried. The LAES Principal contract was reviewed for approval. Cindy Stremick made a

motion to approve a 5.4% contract increase for the Elementary Principal for 2024-2025. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Chairman Dave Hart called for the vote on the recommendation presented for the co-op fees. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve co-op fees to be 15% of the co-op budget. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed his Superintendent goals including 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year maintenance and improvement plans on physical structures, try to be more engaged on legislative level, and balance the fiscal needs of the budget with the educational needs of the students. The Board reviewed an open enrollment application received. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the open enrollment application as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Pledge of securities was reviewed by the Board. Daren Bachman made a motion to approve the pledge of securities as presented.

Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. ICS will be an agenda item for the next Board meeting.

There was discussion on the next Board meeting. Loren Fetsch made a motion to have the next regular Board meeting on Monday, April 15, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

Loren Fetsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on April 17, 2024

ACCEPTING BIDS

The Lebanon Cemetery is accepting bids for the 2024 season for lawn care. The winning bid will provide their own resources for mowing and trimming the cemetery. The season runs approximately from May to October.

Bids must be submitted by April 27th, 2024. The winning bid will be notified

by May 1st, 2024. Please send bids to: Lebanon Cemetery, P.O. Box 221, Langdon, ND. 58249.

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Edmore School Board Meeting

Edmore School ITV Room | Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Minutes Board vice chairman Ryan Lorenz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board member Doug Freije was absent. Board member Grohs arrived late. Also present were Frank Schill, Alayssa Agaloos and Diane Martinson.

Sten/Knoke (MSC) to approve the agenda. RC: RL:Y, SK:Y, AS:Y. Grohs/Knoke (MSC) to approve the consent agenda. RC: RL:Y, SK: Y, JG: Y, AS:Y. OLD BUSINESS: Sten/Knoke (MSC) to approve the superintendent evaluation. RC: RL:Y, SK: Y, JG: Y, AS:Y. NEW BUSINESS: Grohs/Knoke (MSC) to approve the work schedule of four 10-hour days for the 2024-25 contracted period for the administration with approval for attendance of professional meetings and conferences. RC: RL:Y, SK: Y, JG: Y, AS:Y. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Mr. Schill gave an update on the buildings/grounds maintenance, sale of trailer house, sale of items in the dissolution process.

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT: Mrs. Martinson gave an update on student activities, discipline, and upcoming activities.

The final Spring Banquet will be Sunday, May 19th, with meal at 5:00 p.m.

Ms. Agaloos gave a presentation for the grades 2/3 instruction.

There being no further business, Sten motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m.

A special board meeting is set for April 9, 2024 at the Devils Lake Armory for the county committee meeting on the dissolution plan.

Next regular board meeting is set for April 16, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.

Ryan Lowery V Chair Doug Freije, Chairperson Diane Martinson Diane Martinson, Business Manager March 12, 2024 GF INVOICES: ABM $545.90, Cole Paper $7.00, Edmore HL $156.00, Edmore WW $396.20, Eide Bailly $2130.00, FNB $1399.09, Hope for Ed $950.00, JB Vending $33.56, Johnson & Johnson Counselling $2000.00, Linde Gas $82.00, D. Martinson $80.00, MutofOm $320.69, Ottertail $2123.97, Polar $336.19, F. Schill $50.00, Thrivent $468.60, Wex $50.00.

Received by The Borderland Press 4/18/2024

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Board Report Newspaper April 2024 General Fund Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount Acme Tools - Grand Forks Pin Nailer and Nails 237.99 Advanced Business Methods April 2024 Printer/Copier Lease 3,273.71 Askvig, Ethen Meal Per Diem 22.00 Best Western Roosevelt Place Hotel Hotel JB 89.95 Borderland Press, The Advertising 560.84 Bread Pan, The Science Olympiad Donuts/Staff Donuts 114.00 CarQuest of Langdon Belts 24.27 Catholic Charities North Dakota March 2024 Contracted Counseling 1,650.00 Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Light Bulbs 297.35 Cetacea Astronaut CL Speaker 319.00 Christianson, Daren Mileage for Edmore Dissolution Meeting 95.81 City of Langdon Water/Sewer/Garbage March 2024 915.70 Everspring Inn & Suites - Bismarck Music Hotel 419.80 Farmers Union Oil Co. Student Transport/Admin Travel/Kitchen 515.06 Glenn's Appliance Center Vacuum Accessories 39.93 Hartley's School Buses March 2024 Transportation 28,939.34 Hiway Laundry Mar 24 Wet Mop/Dust Mop/Aprons/Rags/Towe 220.90 Hoffarth, Carl Snow Removal March 2024 150.00 Holiday Inn Fargo AD Conference Hotel 357.00 Kitchin, Jayne Coffee/Bandaids 45.48 Kram, Amy Fruit/Kitchen Hugos/Plates FACS 34.52 Kram, Curtis Polyfill Batting/ FACS 64.34 Langdon Building Center Tech Ed Flower Boxes 2,137.34 Langdon Hardware and Rental Tape/IceMelt/Battery/Broom/Scrubber/Bolt 246.36 Langdon Prairie Health DOT Physicals SC Lab, TM, RO, LF, JH 500.00 Leevers Foods Groceries/Supplies March 2024 422.65 Love and Power Counseling ACCESS Testing 620.20 Montana-Dakota Utilities March 2024 Natural Gas Bills 2,845.85 ND Council of Educational Leaders NDIAAA Conference EA Registration 300.00 ND University System ND Career Builders Loan Repayment Program 6,738.50 Network Services Company Garbage Bags/Disinfectant/Damp Mop/TP 1,813.40 North Star Public School District #10 Speech Meet 36.00 Park River High School Speech Meet 18.00 Pembina County Memorial Hospital TB DOT Physical 119.00 Popplers Music Store Music 67.79 Premium Waters, Inc. March 2024 Water/Water Jugs 216.76 Region IV Music and Speech Regional Band Competition 160.00 Schroeder Furniture LLC Flooring 268.65 Science Olympiad, NE Regional Regional Registration 100.00 United Communications March 2024 Phone/Fax 711.84 VISA - Cardmember Service March 2024 Credit Card 4,338.68 60,048.01 Building Fund Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount Jenson A/C & Heating Kitchen A/C Unit Repair 277.50 Ricard Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. LAES Faucet/Boiler Drains/Supply Line/To 1,296.40 1,573.90

Langdon City Commission |Equalization Meeting April 8th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard.

Department head present Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, Chelsea Graber, and Gary Bimler. Others present Stephanie Bata and Paige Gellner – Cavalier County Tax Director, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney and RoxAnne Hoffarth.

With no one attending with concerns, S. Bata explained how they came to the assessments that they did to make sure we are within compliance with the State. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to accept the assessments as presented, seconded D. Kaercher.

Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting April 8th, 2024, at 6:20 p.m.

Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard.

Department head present Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, Chelsea Graber, and Gary Bimler. Others present Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney and RoxAnne Hoffarth.

Pledge of Allegiance – J. Nowatzki led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 8th, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Parcel # 60250000 Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller reported they have been dura patching potholes.

Fire Department: No Report.

Water and Sewer: No report.

Sanitation: T. Beauchamp reported he sold a load of cardboard last week and another went out today. Summer hours will start next week. Tom has been approached by a teacher about doing tours of the transfer station like they used to many years ago. After some discussion D. Kaercher made the motion to approve doing tours, seconded by L. Henry. Motion carried.

Police: No report.

Activity Center: C. Graber stated that summer hours will start May 13th.

Auditors: R. Hoffarth reported she met with Blue Cross & Blue Shield last week and our policy will go up $1133.63 per month. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the in-

crease seconded by L. Henry. Motion carried.

Unfinished Business Moore Engineering – Citywide Street Project – Loan approved by Bank of ND on April 16th. Contracts have been sent to Contractor for execution and reconstruction meeting date has not yet been set.

Phase 1 – Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) – No Update.

East Water Tower Rehabilitation – We made our site visit and are evaluating the existing building under the tower.

It does not provide an easy way to rehabilitate the standpipe. We are also coordinating with the County EMS regarding the equipment they use on the tower. We have a draft set of plans and specifications prepared but are working through the options for dealing with the building at the base of the tower.

Drainage in Industrial Park – Quentin will talk with the appropriate party.

Water Drainage Bullis Construction Property – Tabled.

Chamber request – Lights down main street – Tabled for clarification.

Parvel # 60250000 – We will contact Chris Mikkelsen and see what the plan is also the curb stop needs to be repaired at the time of demolition.

New Business New building permit review – After some discussion about building permit fees C. Schlittenhard made the motion to go from $15 to $25 per building permit and to accept the revised building permit. Seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries.

Building Permits: #5436 Matthew Wright, #5437 Tony Pillips, #5438 Baily Schrader – C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by L. Henry.

Motion Carries.

82078-82091/6117361180/61204-61206 Payroll and Liab. $40009.23 61181 BUTLER MACHINERY COMPANY |810.00 61182 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 |288.69 61183 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 15.36 61184 JOHNSON FITNESS & WELLNESS |93.98 61185 KIMBALL MIDWEST | 360.08 61186 LANGDON PRAIRIE HEALTH |105.00 61187 MARCOTTE'S BUILDERS SUPPLY |35.40 61188 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 1272.71 61189 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRIN |220.99 61190 SHARE CORPORATION (ATTN A.R.) |1289.06 61191 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC |3292.00 61192 TITAN MACHINERY |1450.00 61193 CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE |6338.22 61194 SEBELIUS TRUCKING |1550.00 61207 CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR |10496.00 61208 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | 19183.60 Review and Approval of Bills: D. Kaercher made the motion to approve all bills as presented, seconded by L. Henry. Motion carried.

Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

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Ladies volunteer on Earth Day

Cont’d. From Page A1 First ‘student-friendly’ job fair hosted

By Hilary Nowatzki

have available for the summer,” stated Phillips.”So every position available was a student-oriented job that they could do.”

She feels as though the job fair was one way to begin to relieve some of the pressure local employers are facing.

“We really need them, because some of the businesses in town, they really need extra help,” Phillips stated.

Evidence of this shortage could even be found at the job fair itself. Phillips and Jessica Tull, executive director of Langdon Chamber of Commerce, stepped in to man booths for two business owners who were unable to attend, as they had no one to fill their shifts.

According to Phillips, all students in grades 7-12 from Langdon Area Schools attended with the same age group attending from St. Alphonsus.

Students from Munich had hoped to attend but were unable to make it on the day of the fair.

From left to right: Lori Peterson, Josie Flatten, Tara Roberts, Michelle Christianson, Kari Phillips, and Amy Voss.

Monday was Earth Day, an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection and emphasize the necessity of keeping this world we call home clean.

Local resident and Eagles Auxiliary member Amy Voss gathered a group of women that evening to walk the streets of Langdon and pick up trash. Six women collected nine bags full of trash.

“Next year we can only get bigger!” said Voss. “Thank you so much to those of you that helped, met up, and also to those that helped on your own accord!”

Voss hopes others will join in next year for a “new and improved” volunteering effort.

Each business had tables set up with information about jobs available, descriptions, and other details.

“The kids seemed really engaged in going around to all of the different booths and asking questions, being involved,” said Phillips. “I just felt like it was a big success.”

Although a handful of students appeared to be “going through the motions,” Phillips said that far more were engrossed in the opportunity.

She overheard many asking what she called “honest to God questions,” such as age requirements, details about hours offered, and pay range.

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Holding down a part-time job while in high school may seem daunting for students, but the reassurance of flexible schedules can lighten hesitation.

The Belanus family enjoying their dinner. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

Plenty of folks turned out to help support the Walhalla Pool Fundraiser.

Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

The authentic Mexican enchiladas were a hit with the crowd. Photo by Melanie Thornburg.

Photo by Melanie Thornburg.

Plus, the benefits of being a working teenager go far beyond the extra cash.

Living in a highly digitalized society has made developing soft skills difficult for young people. ‘Soft skills’ are defined by Oxford Dictionary as “personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.” Aspects of soft skills include communication, adaptability, time-management, and interpersonal skills.

“We want our businesses to thrive in this town,” said Phillips, “as well as getting [students to develop] those soft skills by working with people and dealing with the public and knowing how to think on your feet.”

Phillips also commented on the importance of resume building before high school graduation.

“They can have the best grades and be in all the sports, but if they don't have a work history, sometimes no matter how good all that other stuff is, they might not get the job,” she stated.

Within the next week, Phillips said she plans to contact each of the businesses that participated in the job fair to see if any new employment interest had arisen from the younger population. “[Businesses] are just so willing to work with the kids just to get the little extra help that they need,” concluded Phillips.

Although Phillips was the main organizer for the student-friendly job fair, she credited Tull for the idea, which arose during one of the Chamber’s Futures and Advisories Committee meetings. Shannon Duerr from Cavalier County Job Development Authority also assisted in making last Friday possible. The Chamber and JDA collaborated to make the event happen.

Vanessa Chaput mans the booth for Cobblestone Inn. Photo by Shannon Duerr.

Ethen Askvig, Langdon High School principal, addresses students before the job fair.

Photo by Shannon Duerr.

Julie Davis helps with the Roxy Theatre’s booth.

Photo by Shannon Duerr.