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Friday, August 11, 2023

Volume 2, Number 31

SPORTS SUCCESS

In this Issue:

FOR LANGDON GRADUATES

By Halle Sanders

News: Burgum visits North Dakota National Guard soldiers supporting security efforts at U.S.-Mexico border, Pg. 2

Community: “Movie at the Plaza” held in Langdon, Pg. 6

Views from the Borderland: Walhalla Fire Department hosted its annual Corn and Sausage Feed, Pg. 15

It’s the dream of high school athletes everywhere to compete at the highest level. But how many can truly say they’ve laid it all out on the field? Recent Langdon graduates are some of those privileged few who’ve played under the lights for the highest stakes, names permanently etched in North Dakota high school athletics history on more than one account.

competition at the Legion baseball tournament held in Carrington. The Red Sox walked off the bases with a third place finish and core memories from Friday’s quarterfinal game. In the matchup against Carrignton, the Red Sox would come back from a 5-1 deficit in the bottom of the seventh to pull off an overtime win. The team’s personality and spirit soared into the stands, showing off their love of the game and their will to "never give up”, a phrase they repeated throughout the tournament. All teammates stepped up when it mattered to take home that win.

From amateur t-ball teams and intense recess football games, these kids transformed into hardcore competitive athletes in front of the Langdon community's eyes. The graduating gentlemen of the class of 2023 are no strangers to success. Even at age 13, these boys were making themselves known in state sports, starting with three-peat trips to the state tournament in summer Babe Ruth baseball, including the summer of 2020 when then freshmen, Carter Tetrault and Jack Romfo, split their playing time between both Babe Ruth and Legion teams. The list of accomplishments continued to grow year after year; three-time state football champions, 2021 baseball champions, a mentionable club hockey title, and four appearances at the Legion state tourney - one for each year they were high school students. As Cardinals, they’ve soared, and now they leave a lengthy legacy behind them.

Legion baseball coach Tanner Groth had this to say about the seniors, “This group of senior boys was a special one. They were a very tight knit group that the underclassmen looked up to and enjoyed being around. They all displayed qualities that helped lead to the success of their respective sports. I, as a coach and teacher, will miss this group of young men.”

These star athletes will be remembered by the teammates they leave behind as the underclassmen prepare to compete in the fastly approaching school sports season with football practice having started on Aug. 3.

The community is proud of all that the boys have managed to achieve and what they will continue to accomplish in the future.

This past week, Langdon’s latest graduates competed in their last

Clyde holds All School Reunion

Teammates share some laughs during the lineup before the State Legion Baseball game against Carrington, where they would rally together to secure a memorable overtime win.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

2023 North Dakota Class B High School Baseball Senior Athlete of the Year Jack Romfo perfectly sums up the seniors last moments in the Legion state tournament and his experience as a Langdon Cardinal, “I like to think that my high school sports career was a success. No matter what sport it was that we played in, we competed as hard as we could. After three football championships and one baseball championship, it may seem selfish to have wanted more, but that’s the mindset we’ve been

taught. My favorite season was 2020 and 2021 when we won state football and baseball. We had a good mix of upperclassmen leaders and talented young guys as well.”

Regarding the team as a whole, here’s one last divulgence Romfo had to say, “We were not always the most loud or flashy players, but we wanted to win and were confident in each other and ourselves to get the job done.” cont’d. on page 16

Kittson Cabin rededication set for Aug. 19

On July 22, a Clyde All School Reunion was held in the KC Hall in Devils Lake, N.D. Forty one people were in attendance. The last graduating class was the class of 1965.

Attending the All School Reunion were: Front row left to right: Gloria (Ritter) Romfo, LeRoy Musolf, Richard Ritter, Dennis Morris, Leo Bittner, Janet (Miklethun) McArthur Second row left to right: Virginia (Michaels) Doescher, Carol (Ames) Kinnischtzke, Marilyn (Mclean) Bassingthwaite, Sandy (Morris) Melville, Joanne (Brown) Mclean, Carole (Ritter) Sharff Third row left to right: Barb (Kreoplin) Springsted, Dorothy (Westphal) Bassingthwaite, Susan (McArthur) Westphal, Clara Lou (McArthur) Seaver, Sharon (Worms) Lilleberg Back row left to right: Gary Paulson, Dennis Brown, Wayne Westphal, Dale Brown, Wayne Pankratz, Linda (McArthur) Harder

Index:

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Lifestyle Church Obituaries Classifieds Public Notices

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WALHALLA – The public is invited to the rededication of the Kittson cabin Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walhalla State Historic Site. The cabin was disassembled last fall following best historic preservation practices with careful removing, numbering, and storage of every log. Some logs were salvaged, while others needed to be replaced in-kind. This spring the cabin was reassembled.

At this free event, tour the cabin and grounds and participate in lawn games including cornhole, bocce ball, and others. Lemonade, watermelon, and cookies will be served. Enjoy a day in the park.

The rededication ceremony and ribbon cutting will start at 11 a.m. Architectural historian and former president of the State Historical Board Steve Martens and lead carpenter

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Blake Kobiela will provide talks following the ceremony.

"This vital link to North Dakota history is preserved for future generations," said Jeff Blanchard, site supervisor.

"Careful conservation ensures that this example of a rare construction style will endure for many years to come."

The Kittson cabin, dating to 1852, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in North Dakota. It is a rare existing example of Métis Red River Frame construction, a style in which the horizontal logs forming the walls slot into upright corner posts. This cabin was built by fur trader Norman Kittson as a warehouse to supply ox carts trav-

eling to St. Paul and likely Winnipeg.

It stood in the predominantly Métis community of St. Joseph, now downtown Walhalla. By 1899, the cabin was being used as a stable for the Bellevue Hotel. In 1904, the Pembina County Old Settlers' Association disassembled and moved the cabin to its current location in Walhalla.

For more information, contact Jeff Blanchard at 701-825-6840. Walhalla State Historic Site is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota and is located two blocks southwest of the intersection of ND Highway 32 and County Road 55 in Walhalla. Find upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/ events.

News

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS in progress around Cavalier County

By Borderland Press Staff

CDC recommends a new tool to protect Infants from the leading cause of hospitalizations New immunization is the first approved and recommended in the U.S. to prevent severe RSV disease in all infants CDC is recommending a new immunization starting this fall to help protect all infants under 8 months and some older babies at increased risk of severe illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

CDC director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, adopted the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for the use of nirsevimab, trade name BeyfortusTM, a long-acting monoclonal antibody product, which has been shown to reduce the risk of both hospitalizations and healthcare visits for RSV in infants by about 80 percent.

Cavalier County has had a handful of road construction projects throughout the summer. County road supervisor Terry Johnston reports a chip seal project started on County Road 55 on Monday, Aug. 7. The project went from the intersection of Hwy. 1 east to where County Road 55 turns to gravel. He expected the project would only take a couple of days. The crew did have a pilot car for traffic on the road during the project.

Crews handled a box culvert project on County Road 45, which is complete except for the seeding.

The Mount Carmel Dam access road was the site of a gravel lift project, which was completed earlier in the summer.

The county is also doing gravel projects on various county roads: County Roads 45, 23, and 39 are all completed projects, and County Road 12 is in progress. County Road 39 south of Osnabrock, County Road 12 west of Calvin, and County Road 24 east of Munich are on the list but have not been started yet.

Burgum visits North Dakota National Guard soldiers supporting security efforts at U.S.-Mexico border

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Antibodies are part of our immune system and help us fight infections.

Monoclonal antibodies are manmade proteins that mimic the antibodies that our bodies naturally produce. Making this immunization available means that babies will be able to receive antibodies to prevent severe RSV disease, providing a critical tool to protect against a virus that is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants in the U.S. RSV is one of the most common causes of childhood respiratory illness and results in annual outbreaks of respiratory illnesses in all age groups. An estimated 58,000 to 80,000 children under 5 years of age, most of them infants, are hospitalized each year nationwide due to RSV infection with some requir-

ing oxygen, intravenous (IV) fluids, or mechanical ventilation (a machine to help with breathing). Each year, an estimated 100 to 300 children younger than 5 years of age die due to RSV. “This new RSV immunization provides parents with a powerful tool to protect their children against the threat of RSV,” said Dr. Cohen. “RSV is the leading cause of hospitalizations for infants and older babies at higher risk, and today we have taken an important step to make this life-saving product available.”

CDC recommends one dose of nirsevimab for all infants younger than 8 months, born during or entering their first RSV season (typically fall through spring). For a small group of children between the ages of 8 and 19 months who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease, such as children who are severely immunocompromised, a dose is recommended in their second season.

Nirsevimab, which was approved last month by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is administered as an injection and provides infants and toddlers with antibodies to protect against severe RSV illness. It provides critical protection during a baby’s first RSV season when they’re most at risk for severe illness.

Nirsevimab is expected to be available this fall. Expectant parents and parents of infants under the age of 8 months, as well as those with older babies, should talk with their healthcare providers and request this added layer of protection against RSV this season.

ACIP voted to include nirsevimab in the Vaccines for Children program, which provides recommended vaccines and immunizations at no cost to about half of the nation’s children.

CDC is currently working to make nirsevimab available through the Vaccines for Children program. Healthcare providers will be a key partner in CDC’s outreach efforts. Additional clinical guidance and healthcare provider education material will be provided by CDC in the coming months.

“As we head into respiratory virus season this fall, it’s important to use these new tools available to help prevent severe RSV illness,” said Cohen.

“I encourage parents of infants to talk to their pediatricians about this new immunization and the importance of preventing severe RSV.” For more information on nirsevimab, trade name BeyfortusTM, visit CDC’s website: RSV in Infants and Young Children | CDC.

News Briefs

From The Borderland News Center Group asks governor to declare North Dakota teaching shortage a crisis The North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board has sent a letter to Gov. Doug Burgum asking for him to declare the ongoing teacher shortage seen throughout the state as a crisis. However, public employees union North Dakota United has announced the situation is not at a crisis level and is more at levels last seen in 2016. Presently, there are 220 openings for teachers across the state.

Photo courtesy office of Governor Doug Burgum.

BISMARCK – Gov. Doug Burgum traveled to Texas this week to visit North Dakota National Guard soldiers supporting efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. Burgum, who serves as commander-in-chief of the North Dakota National Guard, will visit approximately 100 members of the Wahpeton-based 188th Engineer Company who began a 30-day mission this week in support of Operation Lone Star. Burgum also will visit with the approximately 125 members from the 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment who are deployed on federal status in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). While on site, Burgum will tour security and engineering operations at the border and receive briefings from leaders with the North Dakota National Guard and CBP. “Stopping illegal activity at the southern border is critical to the security of our state and nation, and we deeply

appreciate the North Dakota National Guard for supporting ongoing efforts by the state of Texas, CBP, and local law enforcement. We look forward to meeting with our Guard members to observe their operations and share gratitude for their service on behalf of all North Dakotans,” Burgum said.

Burgum deployed the 188th in response to a request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in a May 16 letter asking for states to send available resources to combat illegal activity at the border and ensure the safety and security of all Americans. The deployment of the 112th Aviation Regiment followed the return of 125 members of the 957th Engineer Company’s MultiRole Bridge Company in September 2022 after they assisted CBP at the border for about a year as requested by the U.S. Army through the National Guard Bureau and with Burgum’s authorization.

Incandescent lights now illegal As of Aug. 1, the manufacture and sale of incandescent light bulbs in the United States is now illegal. The change was put into place by the Biden Administration with the goals of conserving energy and reducing the cost to consumers. The Department of Energy encourages the use of newer LED light bulbs instead. Those with a stockpile of incandescent light bulbs are still allowed to use them.

Companies agree to pay penalties for crude oil spills Belle Fourche Pipeline Company as well as Bridger Pipeline LLC have agreed to pay a collective $12.5 million civil penalty for crude oil spills, which occurred in North Dakota and Montana in 2015 and 2016.

North Dakota Highway Patrol increases patrols The North Dakota Highway Patrol will have extra patrols on the roads through Aug. 17 in an attempt to crack down on speeders. The state’s Department of Transportation said speeding was a factor in a quarter of all fatal crashes that occurred in the state last year. The extra patrols began on Aug. 1.

Fargo police officers released from hospital After three weeks, Fargo police officer Andrew Dotas left the hospital on his own two feet on Saturday, Aug. 5.

Officer Dotas was one of the officers critically injured in the Fargo shooting on July 14. The second injured officer, Officer Tyler Hawes, left the hospital on his own on Monday, Aug. 7.

New details released about suspect in Fargo police shooting New details have emerged in the investigation of Mohammad Baraket, the man police say opened fire on officers on July 14 in Fargo. Reports said officials were aware of Barakat owning 10 guns and 6,000 rounds of ammo as far back as September 2022.

A newly released report indicates officials knew of the Fargo gunman’s gun collection since September. The report comes from the Fargo Fire Department, which was interviewed by officials following a kitchen fire last year. At the time, Barakat admitted to owning 10 guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Fire officials at the time also noted the presence of propane tanks with no apparent use in his residence. Officials said his firearms were purchased legally but have not commented on the 2022 interview.

Farmers & Merchants Bank notified customers of a recent scam attempt Both text and emails were sent out by a scam labeling themselves “FARMERS & MERCHANTS B-N-K LANGDON,” which included a link to a fake FM Bank login page. FM Bank says their own computer system has not been compromised, and the fake emails and texts should be deleted. If a person did attempt to use the fake

login, they are asked to contact FM Bank immediately at 701-256-5431.

USDA provides $1-million to Towner County Medical Center in Cando.

Money is being provided to Towner County Medical Center through the Emergency Rural Health Care grant.

The $1 million has been earmarked towards new equipment, which could provide X-ray, mammography, and diagnostics for the new TCMC facility.

The project, currently under construction, is expected to cost over $55 million to complete and is on the way to be complete in 2024.

Minnesota State Patrol releases numbers from WE Fest weekend Minnesota State Patrol had their hands full enforcing traffic at WE Fest in Detroit Lakes. Between Aug. 2 and 6, the department conducted 943 traffic stops and made 18 DWI arrests. WE Fest was open to concert goers Aug. 3, 4, and 5 at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes.

Gas prices in N.D. jump in the last week According to GasBuddy.com, the price at the pump in North Dakota jumped another dime in the last week, now at a state average of $3.70 per gallon.

About a month ago, the price was a quarter cheaper.

IRS announces changes ahead of 2025 The Internal Revenue Service has announced it aims to go completely paperless by the year 2025.

Kemnitz inducted into River Cities Speedway Hall of Fame Rick Kemnitz, Cavalier, was inducted into the River Cities Speedway Hall of Fame in Grand Forks on the evening of Friday, Aug. 4.

POLAR COMMUNICATIONS donates to Neche Public Pool PARK RIVER, N.D., -- Polar Communications Board of Directors recently approved a donation to the Neche Park Board. These funds will be used to replace the deteriorating pool building with a new one suitable for four seasons. The new building will offer restrooms for those enjoying the park, as well as pool patrons. Future plans include creating an outdoor skating rink and utilizing the facility

as a warming house. The four-season building would serve as a year-round community gathering place.

Agriculture

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RRFN Interview: Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson – In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson said he has thousands of objectives but a single goal for the farm bill. “The one goal is to get this done in a bipartisan, bicameral way on time and highly effective.” With only a dozen days on the congressional calendar before the expiration of the current law, the deadline is looming.

“I only have control of the House Agriculture Committee, and we’re going to do our job,” Thompson told RRFN. “When we can do markup and go to the floor really depends on leadership; I’m still hoping and praying it is before the end of September, but the ag committee will be ready

to go.” Thompson has hosted dozens of farm bill listening sessions, including the Wednesday session at Farmfest. Topics heard throughout the process include support for crop insurance, funding for the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development programs and updated reference prices. “With this inflation, (the reference price) is inadequate but is a higher lift; it is a big investment.”

Drought opens CRP for haying and grazing – Twenty-five North Dakota counties are now eligible for emergency haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres.

The eligible counties have either been in D2 drought for at least one week but less than eight consecutive weeks or approved by the county or state FSA committee. Farmers and ranchers are urged to contact their county FSA office to make sure those acres are eligible.

ND PUC denies pipeline permit

– The North Dakota Public Service Commission has denied a siting permit for the Summit Carbon Solutions Midwest Carbon Express Pipeline. This proposed pipeline would take carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa and store it underground in western North Dakota. Summit plans to reapply for the permit.

APUC funds feasibility study for crush plant – The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission awarded $120,000 to Buckshot Seeds to conduct a feasibility study for an oilseed crushing plant in western North Dakota. “There’s a serious need for an oilseed crushing facility,” said Mark Erickson, owner, Buckshot Seeds. “The Culbertson, Montana plant closed down years ago, so there’s demand for an outlet for oilseed production.” With other plant closures, the nearest crush plant is in Velva, North Dakota. Erickson says this plant would draw farmers from a large area. “We’ve seen a substantial increase in soybean and canola production from Glendive, Montana to Williston, North Dakota.”

Northern Ag Snips Crop update for 8/8/2023

By Bailey Reiser, NDSU Extension - Cavalier County, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Small Grains: Winter wheat combining has started. Spring wheat and barley fields are turning nicely. Barley seems to be ahead of spring wheat in the development. Most of the late planted small grain fields are still fillingband in flowering to early dough stages. Heights and stand densities of the small grains vary greatly throughout the county. Cereal aphid numbers are very high throughout the county.

Thresholds are as follows and more information on aphids can be found in the 2023 ND Field Crop Insect Guide on page 103. ∙ For vegetative through head emergence - 4 aphids per stem ∙ From complete heading through the end of anthesis - 4-7 aphids per stem ∙ From the end of anthesis through medium milk - 8-12 aphids per stem ∙ From medium milk through early dough - >12 aphids per stem Once the crop hits early dough stage, there is no need to spray. Also, consider numbers of beneficial insects as well, as lady beetles and larvae can eat many, many aphids per day as well as other predator insects. Any of the “brown” aphids are actually dead aphids that have been infected by a parasitoid that feed on the aphid itself.

Canola: Most of the canola is in the flowering stage, done flowering, or dropping leaves. Some reports of higher numbers of diamondback moth have been reported, but most

fields remain very low. The following statement is from the ND Field Crop Insect Guide, “Diamondback moths move to canola, rapeseed and other mustard hosts in late spring and early summer. The first eggs are laid on the lower leaves. The small, greenish larvae make tiny, irregular holes in the leaves. Moths of later generations lay eggs higher on the plant.

These hatching larvae feed first on leaves, moving later to buds, flowers and developing seedpods. Foliar damage by diamondback moth larvae looks bad, but significant yield losses are not common. Damage would be much worse when plants are under drought or heat stress. Threshold: Treat when larval counts reach 25 to 30 per square foot, or 1 to 2 larvae per plant, and there is significant evidence of damage to flowers and/ or pods.” Also, if the crop is past the translucent seed filling stage, there is no need to take any action.

the pod and seed development.

Corn: The corn in the county still looks great. There is limited drought stress, but a rain would be great to push the crop through to harvest. Corn fields stages range from blistering to milk stages.

Drought: Throughout the summer Cavalier County has been in an abnormally dry(D0) to a moderate (D1) drought. This week, western Cavalier County was moved into a severe(D2) drought stage. Earlier this week, Miranda Meehan, Ext. Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist & Ext. Disaster Education Coordinator, shared the following, “This week D2 (severe drought) was introduced in several counties. Based on this week’s drought monitor map, drought coverage increased by 3% to cover 23% of the state.” Using the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the 6-10 day outlook through August 18th indicate a below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation for our area. The 8-14 day outlook shows above normal precipitation and cooler than average temperatures through August 22nd.

Peas: The pea fields are turning nicely, and some fields are still filling pods.

Range of development and height of plants varies greatly on location, temperature, and rain received throughout the growing season.

Soybeans: Continue to scout for soybean aphids R1 through R6 stage. The threshold is ~250 aphids per plant or when about 80% of the plants are infested. Aphid numbers have been very pocketed within fields, where some are just in corners and some pockets throughout the field. I did find a few fields with Brown stem rot this week. Brown stem rot is a soil borne disease and can show up in dry or wet years. Longer rotations between soybean years can help alleviate this.

Soybean fields overall look good for the most part. Some are very short or stunted from the drought, while others are thigh high. A nice steady rain would be very beneficial to finish out

Dry beans: Dry beans are flowering and setting pods. The fields that were scouted seemed to have minimal disease and pest problems.

Sunflowers: Sunflowers look great throughout the county, and the fields are flowering, heads are large, and stands are uniform in height. A rain would also benefit the sunflowers.

Pasture and wildlife area conditions: Lack of rain through the summer has led to less grass for grazing and/or lower quantities and quality. While out scouting, I did stop at some of the waterfowl/wildlife production areas, and the grass was very thin. Small channels and sloughs are drying up or have dried up, while larger sloughs are holding water okay. Grasshoppers are abundant in ditches and field edges as well.

To help monitor drought in our area and our state, please feel free to fill out the drought monitor survey for your area: https://droughtimpacts. unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx. Anyone can fill out this survey, and any help is greatly appreciated!

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Now is the time to think ahead for fall bale grazing

Bale grazing is a great way to reduce bale movement, save time and labor, and add nutrients to a needed area.

By NDSU Extension

Despite the heat of summer, many ranchers are thinking ahead to fall and preparing to winter their cowherds. The first cutting of hay has been completed in many areas and ranchers are moving bales from the field to the lot for storage until they are fed.

This period of bale transport is a great time to set up areas for bale grazing, say North Dakota State University Extension specialists.

“Moving bales from the field straight to the area where they will be fed saves an extra step in bale movement and machinery costs,” said Zac Carlson, NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist.

“The concept of bale grazing is simple,” says James Rogers, Extension forage crops production specialist at the North Central Research Extension Center. “Place bales in a grid pattern in the area that they will be fed in.

Then, install electric fence in a manner to allow access for two to three days of feeding. Continue to allow two to three days of bale feeding by leapfrogging the electric fence across the bale grazing area.”

“Bale grazing is a good way to reduce manure handling, and add nutrients and organic material to a needed area,” shared Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. “It also allows cattle to self-feed, reducing the labor of daily feeding.”

Carlson, Keena and Rogers offer several considerations to make bale grazing successful.

• First, consider how many bales will be needed. This is determined by nutritional demand, the number of head and the desired length of time for bale grazing. For example, the 90-day period after weaning can be an optimal time for bale grazing because it is a time of low nutritional demand for the cow, which can be met by a fair to good quality hay. Do not forget to include bale waste. Rogers says a good estimate for bale waste is 20%, but it will vary depending on the area used for bale grazing, bale density and quality, bale access space and animal behavior.

areas where excess nutrients can flow into streams and ponds. Areas that can provide natural wind protection are advantageous.

• If possible, use multiple locations for bale grazing over time in order to reduce nutrient concentration in one area. Use soil testing to monitor changes in soil fertility over time.

• Hay bales move nutrients and seed from one location to another. If hay is contaminated with weed seed, such as foxtail barley, be mindful of areas where you do not want the weed to establish.

• Place bales where all cattle can have equal bale access. Setting up bales on a 40-by-40-foot grid will work well and can lead to more uniform manure distribution.

• Fencing and water access are important. Electric fencing provides the flexibility to make bale grazing work.

Two strands of hot wire may be required to prevent cattle from pushing into yet-to-be grazed bales. If cattle have no experience with electric fence, train them to it prior to turning onto the bale grazing area. If the ground is frozen, use the bales as an area to drive posts into for the fence.

Make sure that cattle have easy and adequate access to water.

• Handling bale twine and wrap can be the most challenging issue with bale grazing. If sisal twine is used, place the bale on its side, and the twine will deteriorate and not be an issue. Polypropylene and net-wraps will not deteriorate and will pose a problem if left on the bale. One strategy is to set bales on end and remove wrapping as needed, which works, but anticipate more moisture seeping into the top and bottom of the bale, which can increase spoilage.

For additional information on winter feeding strategies, view the NDSU Extension publication “Alternative Winter Feeding Strategies for Beef Cattle Management” at ndsu.ag/winterfeeding or contact your county NDSU Extension agent.

• Forage test each hay lot, defined as similar species harvested from the same hay field within 48 hours, and allocate hay based on nutrient content and nutritional demand. You can stage bales based on quality and leave higher quality hay for cows in late gestation or early lactation.

• Selection of the area to be bale grazed is important. Bale grazing can be conducted on introduced perennial pasture, hayland or crop ground but the effects on each will differ. Bale grazing creates a concentration of nutrients and hoof action around each bale. These effects require consideration when choosing the area to bale graze. Select an area that will benefit the most from the addition of these nutrients. Perennial pasture areas with sod-forming grasses will hold up better than bunch-type grasses. Avoid

Bale grazing is a great way to reduce bale movement, save time and labor, and add nutrients to a needed area. NDSU photo.

Goehring opposed to EPA draft herbicide strategy BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring strongly opposes the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recently released draft herbicide strategy, which proposes to implement mitigation measures to all conventional herbicides used in the lower 48 states. The EPA says it is proposing this strategy to mitigate any risk from potential off-target movement of herbicides by spray drift, erosion, or runoff and to meet its obligations more quickly under the Endangered Species Act. “The proposed mitigations include potential downwind buffers of up to 500 feet and options of prescribed land management practices that producers would have to implement before using products, even in areas where threatened and endangered species do not exist,” Goehring said. “The unworkable mitigation measures mandate land management practices through pesticide labels and pose significant challenges, burdens, and costs, while adding more civil liability and regulatory uncertainty for American farmers and state lead agencies.”

“This proposal represents the most

significant imposition of new regulation on the agricultural sector in generations,” Goehring continued.

“The extensive mitigations that will be imposed lack any demonstrable evidence that they will provide any added protections to threatened and endangered species.”

the groups demand,” Goehring said.

“In 2017, the EPA rightfully prohibited its use of these ‘sue and settle’ and ‘friendly lawsuit’ tactics. However, under the Biden administration, the EPA formally rescinded that ban, permitting these lawsuits to once again drive its regulatory rule making.”

The EPA moved forward with its draft herbicide strategy despite a proposed stipulated settlement agreement not being finalized in the case of Center for Biological Diversity v. United States EPA in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals with respect to the Endangered Species Act. The proposed stipulated settlement agreement would mandate strict timelines for the EPA to finalize and implement the herbicide strategy along with many other things.

Goehring intends to submit official

“Certain environmental activist groups routinely sue the EPA because the EPA frequently fails to perform its statutory duties and does not meet its mandatory deadlines. Instead of fighting these lawsuits, the EPA commonly rolls over and settles with these groups – consenting to do whatever

comments to the EPA opposing the EPA’s newly proposed draft herbicide strategy. Interested parties may submit their comments by Sep. 22, 2023, at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365.

Goehring will also be submitting comments to the EPA on the proposed stipulated settlement agreement

in the case of Center for Biological Diversity v. United States EPA. Interested parties may submit their comments by Aug. 16, 2023, at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/17/2023-15084/ proposed-stipulated-partial-settlement-agreement-endangered-species-act-claims#open-comment.

Opinion

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Letter from the Publisher fresh cup of coffee on a cool, drizzly morning. What a great idea! Why am I at work?

It’s a gray, gloomy day as I write, but there’s been a bit of rain - so that’s good. If anyone knows a good rain dance, this would be a good time to perform. It looks like The Perfect Blend is having a busy morning - a

The sunflower fields south of Langdon and on Highway 1 are beautiful. Go for a drive, and take a peek if you haven’t seen them. The fields represent school shopping, sports physicals, football and the first day of school coming up on Aug. 23 in Langdon.

Our five-year-old grandson starts kindergarten this year, and he’s so excited! He’s a fairly social, bowtie-wearing kid who makes friends easily, so I think it’s going to go pretty well. I can’t wait to hear all about it!

I’m going to miss him, though. I’ve watched him every Wednesday (give or take a few) since he was six weeks

old. He has provided me with a lot of entertainment and laughter. No worries, his baby sister has taken his spot at the counter, and she’ll be my boss every week until she goes to school.

Knowing how fast time can go, I plan to enjoy every minute.

We had a quiet day and a half at the lake last weekend. The whole lake was quiet; people are busy. We finally finished up a project that we looked at all last summer and did nothing about. This involved trimming the bathroom door on the inside of the room. We aren’t carpenters by any means, so we’re thankful our cabin has that rustic look. No mitered corners, just a chop or two with a saw and done - just like that. We gave each other a high five and went back

to the lounge chairs for another nap.

I learned something from our postmaster that I’d like to pass along to you. If you’re a snowbird or for any reason you’re leaving your home for an extended period of time and want to receive your Borderland Press, then there are a couple things you need to know. The post office will forward your paper to you for 30 days only. They will continue to send you your first class mail but not your beloved newspaper. However, for a fee, they will send it every week. You can give them a call about that. Here’s the best part…just call us at 701-2565311, and we will update your new mailing address and the date you’d like us to make the change in our computer system. Just like that you’ll

receive your newspaper, postage already paid, just as if you were back home in this area. It may take some extra time, but it will get there. See how easy it can be? Please consider doing this. I know how disturbing it can be for subscribers who are waiting for a newspaper that doesn’t show up. There’s nothing we can do to help unless you’ve contacted us earlier.

You can also email me at publisher@ theborderlandpress.com to change your info or for any reason, really.

Enjoy the rest of the month, ‘the Sunday of summer’ as some say. Thank you for all you do!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor successful at changing my thumb to a beautiful shade of green, that has taken a 180 degree turn during this growing season. Since we moved to Langdon, we have been fortunate enough to have a wonderful garden.

We have had amazing crops of tomatoes and peppers that we have canned and frozen. Then during the winter, we enjoy stewed tomatoes in our soups or garden salsa. They have been such a treat.

If I had any ego boosts in recent years that I actually was becoming

Enter this year - our garden harvest is quite sad. I plucked three small tomatoes from a lifeless tomato plant

over the weekend, and I think that will be the extent of our tomato harvest from six plants. I know when I’ve been beat, and I think it’s time for me to hang up the gardening gloves for the year and start planning for the next planting season.

I don’t need to worry about the garden for a while because there are plenty of events to keep me busy until the snow flies. Last weekend we spent time in Mountain for the August the Deuce Celebration. As far as events, the Walhalla Fire Department also had its annual Corn and Sausage Feed on

Friday, Aug. 4. On Friday, Aug. 11 we get to hang out in Munich, N.D., for its first-ever Oktoberfest celebration, and then we’ll go north to Winkler for the Harvest Festival.

Of course, we’re already in back to school mode around here, receiving supply lists from teachers and shopping for new shoes for school.

Later this month, The Borderland Press will introduce you to the new teachers in our schools as the kids get back to class.

I love seeing the variety of towns

represented in our newspaper and this week, especially on the front page. Thanks to Wayne for sending over information about the All School Reunion held recently for graduates from Clyde. It’s fun to see stories from around the county highlighted in the papers of our newspaper. If you have something to submit, please email to editor@theborderlandpress.com.

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

THE MORNING RUN: Celebrating the Goodmans Icelandic church cemetery called Fjalla alongside her husband Morton.

By Sara Goodman Last weekend, we had the wonderful experience of hosting close to 50 of Greg’s relatives on his dad’s side of the family for a reunion. It was held in conjunction with the Deuce of August celebration in Mountain because of their Icelandic heritage. The main reason the family had gathered was to conduct a burial of their matriarch, Anna Peterson Delson, beloved mom of Joanna and Perla and adored grandma to their six kids. She was my father-in-law, Bernie’s, first cousin.

The family was burying her in a little

The relatives coming for the weekend were mainly from New York, Boston, and California. They were very well educated with several having careers as architects and lawyers. In fact, Anna’s husband, Morton, was an architect that had worked for Frank Lloyd Wright. They were well traveled to places all over the world - Joanna had recently traveled to Dubai - and several were vegetarians, which is not very common around here. I felt that we could be in for a very interesting weekend trying to find a mutual topic of conversation.

What happened when this mix of big city and small town came together was not what I expected. Friday night we hosted the entire family in our garage and back patio for an evening of appetizers and socializing. I had connected with one of Anna’s daughters, Joanna, on social media, so I was especially interested in meeting her as she seemed very friendly and had a cat. You can tell a lot about a person if they have a cat. The minute she walked into the garage, she made a

beeline over to me, introduced herself, gave me a gift and then proceeded to invade my personal bubble to tell me about her digestive issues in abundant and colorful detail. I loved her immediately.

The garage sounded like a classroom of kindergarteners on the first day of school. People were laughing, hugging, talking and shaking hands. It was loud and awesome. My kids had planted themselves on the fringes of the group ready to meet and greet with less than enthusiastic attitudes until the younger generation of relatives arrived. They hit it off immediately, working to establish their ancestry link - 3rd cousins once removed is what they finally agreed on - then moving on to more important topics like college, travel, and annoying parents who made them dress up for the evening. They were instant best friends, sharing social media information like bubble gum.

in, Nico, who had borrowed an old pair of shoes from Gage for the event.

After that, it was off to Mountain for the Deuce of August parade and other events celebrating the Icelanders.

Around mid-afternoon, the relatives descended upon the farm where Greg had lined up a whole series of historical and agricultural tours starting with a background of how and when the Goodman farm got started.

Everyone then walked around the farmyard checking out the buildings, farm equipment and bins, and were sufficiently shocked at the price tag of a new combine. After that, they all piled onto a trailer equipped with folding chairs for a dusty ride through the fields to learn about wheat, canola, and soybeans and the importance of bees and pesticides. A seemingly boring set of topics for most folks around here, but this crew gave Greg their undivided attention, asking multiple questions, and exuberantly clapping after his presentation.

Saturday was a full day of activities.

It started off with our family of five doing the “Life in the Vast Lane 5K,” joined by three relatives - cousin Lo, her dad Maitland, and another cous-

The tour was capped off by an hourlong hike through the coulee. I was impressed by everyone’s tenacity at this point. It had been a long, hot day, and here they were, ready to hike

through parts unknown, thistles, and grass as high as their hips, Greg and his brother, Brett, toting guns to ward off the bears we had just discovered, were roaming our land. No one in their group bailed at any point. I was impressed. Saturday evening ended with a meal, family pictures, and the celebration of two birthdays.

The final event of the weekend was on Sunday. Once a year a group of volunteers organizes a church service the Sunday of the Deuce of August weekend at the little Icelandic church, Fjalla, where Anna was going to be buried.

After the church service, the family held a quiet burial ceremony for Anna, led by Ross Goodman, another cousin of Bernie’s, who is a pastor in the Boston area. Post burial ceremony, it was time to say our goodbyes and send everyone on their way. It was tough to say goodbye to this amazing and diverse bunch of people. They were kind, funny, energetic, humble, grateful and interested in our lives just as much as we were interested in theirs.

There was talk of another gathering a year from now to celebrate the 125th Deuce of August. In the meantime, I see a trip to New York in my future!

Musings from Munich: Take my money now life a little better that they don’t carry around here?” Well, look no further, I found the three greatest purchases that everyone in our county needs.

By Matt Mitzel Over the summer, as most of us do, we tend to drift to shopping online for those unique finds that you don’t see in your local stores to enhance your summer activities. Be it new camping equipment, beach games, or unique hot weather foods, just looking for something different. Most of what you need is scattered all around us locally, but sometimes you wonder, “Is there something out there that makes

First off is a portable power boosting pack. I’m betting I can find this locally at the hardware or auto & truck stores, but one of my battle buddies had one, and I saw it in action. Let me set the stage: guys weekend, ice fishing trip, -50 on the ice, early one bottle flu morning. We all decided to go into town for breakfast, but nobody’s pickup would start. The youngest veteran pulls out this device you see pictured and we laugh at it. Literally within 30 seconds, it jump started two pickups!

I will never go without it. The best part is he just leaves it plugged into a port inside the cab all year, and when he needs it, it’s fully charged. BUY ONE NOW. Secondly, the worst part about shopping is the list on my phone. So I wonder up and down the isles, making a serious face to unlock it, jumping from

list to list to see what I need. Then one day…..I saw an ad. It’s a printer for a phone!!! No ink and the paper is a sticker. So I have it in my truck, and when I pull up to old Munich Grocery, I print my list and stick it on the back side of my phone. It is extremely helpful and literally like 25 bucks. You can print anything! If someone parks stupid beside you, I have made hundreds of personalized bumper stickers using my lingo :)

Lastly is probably the greatest invention I have ever tried…..SAXX underwear with a supportive pouch. Imagine this, a guy taking his two sons into a football card shop for the first time. The way they bolt away from you and you have to grab each of them in each arm…that’s what this underwear does. It holds your boys tight. I find myself skipping around Main Street feeling ultimately supported, and now I love doing jumping jacks. I finally walked a mile in a woman’s shoes,

and my hate for sports bras has faded as I completely understand now.

So sprint, don’t walk, to your nearest store and computer and get these three items. I guarantee you will love them as much as me, and please share any unique finds that you have noticed this year.

See you tonight at Oktoberfest in the Cabo of the County.

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St. Alphonsus School set to welcome students back for a spiritually As I was trying to hold my tongue, and easy recipes like the following remain positive, and keep working Chicken Stir-Fry. It will give you the enriching academic year

Picture-perfect stress

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

through the torture, it struck me how important it is that couples learn how to work together so that the picture is the one represented on the step stool. I don’t mean literally but figuratively. Whether it’s building a shed or harvesting a crop (which is soon upon us), it’s important to be able to work together during stressful times.

As I looked at the picture of the happy, loving couple on the tag of a step stool, it struck me as comical how far from reality it really was. The young couple had their arms around each other, each with a paint roller in their hand, large smiles on their faces, and a beautiful room behind them that had obviously just been re-done. It was a picture-perfect scene, but it wasn’t even close to reality. Where were the hot, sweaty faces? The scowls of frustration? The PAINT SPLATTERS?!

As my husband and I were trying to work together re-doing our shed, the picture struck me as comical compared to our reality. Things not working according to plan once we started, temperatures around 90-degrees, and very high humidity were all things that were NOT in our favor during the project. We definitely had the paint splatters along with holes in our clothes, stains, cuts, scrapes, and anything else you could think of including aches and pains every night at the end of the long work day. When you aren’t used to lifting and ladders on a repeated basis for 10-12 hours straight, it takes its toll. We were definitely the OPPOSITE of the picture on the step stool I frequented during the whole project. I don’t blame the company, really, as the picture we represented would have NEVER sold the step stool…

Some tips and tricks to help you manage stress together as a couple: •Plan ahead. Whether it is to make a list of supplies, plan meals, or schedule times and places, it will help to do it together BEFORE the stressful situation takes place.

•Connect during the stressful time.

Whether it’s before work starts for the day, during a meal, or in the evening once work has been completed, it’s important to connect with what went well, what needs to be done to prepare for the next step, and discuss any other matters that may arise.

•Be flexible with roles and attitudes.

Sharing responsibilities, offering help when you see the other may be frustrated or stressed, and sharing responsibilities of daily chores and things that need to be done will help the stressful situation not feel as daunting. Try to see where the needs are, and help your partner when you see a need arise.

•Communicate, and have fun. Teasing each other, smiling at each other, discussing needs, and just enjoying the time together can have huge impacts for positivity.

•Celebrate small and big moments.

Take the time to cheer for the accomplishments and give each other a high five. Thank each other for the work that has been done.

nutrients you need to keep going but can be prepared in about 30 minutes.

Prepare the brown rice as the package indicates. Cut chicken into bitesized pieces. While the rice is cooking, add cooking spray to the skillet and cook the chicken. When chicken is fully cooked, add the package of vegetables to the pan. Add sauce to the vegetables and chicken when vegetables are tender. Serve the chicken and vegetables over brown rice.

Makes four servings. Per serving: 330 calories, 3 g fat, 44 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 400 mg sodium With the up-coming stressful harvest season upon us, NDSU Extension’s guide for “Stress Management for Farm/Ranch Couples” (FS285) might be useful to you. It has some of these tips, and more. You can find it on our website at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension. And, as always, there are resources for recipes there to help you in your planning. You can also give me a call at the office at 256-2560, email me at katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu, or stop into the NDSU Extension office here in the Cavalier County Courthouse if you would like to visit about strategies, or get some useful recipes to help with your planning needs.

I hope you take some time together to be the picture-perfect couple on the step stool tag during your next stressful project.

To help with your planning, find quick

Munich Public School - Popsicles with the Principal - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. Come and enjoy a back to school treat, see some friends, and let Mr. Kram welcome you back to start the year.

Langdon Area Elementary School - Open House - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Aug 21. Come to the school to meet your teacher, see your classroom, find your locker, and drop off your school supplies. First day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 23. If you have questions, please contact the elementary school at 256-3270.

St. Alphonsus School, Langdon - Back to School Open House - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. Come meet your teacher and see your classroom. First day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Christianson graduates from BSC in Spring 2023

The

BSC

2023

Commencement

speaker was Brent Sanford, who served as the 38th lieutenant governor of North Dakota from 2016 to 2023.

The student speaker was Jenna Rust from Alkabo, N.D., graduating with an Associate in Arts degree, an Associate in Science degree and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Agriculture Industry and Technology.

Students who completed the coursework to earn degrees from BSC in Fall 2022 and Summer 2023 were also eligible to walk across the stage during the commencement ceremony to receive their diplomas.

Walhalla Area Community Foundation accepting grant applications Walhalla, N.D. – The Walhalla Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2023 grant round.

Applications are available online at www.ndcf.net/walhalla and are due back by August 31, 2023.

Any organization holding a current 501(c)3 tax status from the IRS would qualify for a grant, as well as schools, park districts and organizations with

By Carrie Hope

Chicken Stir-fry 4 small chicken breasts 1 pkg. stir-fry vegetables Cooking spray ¼-½ c. teriyaki sauce (reduced-sodium) 2 c. brown rice

BORDERLAND SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gracie Christianson, Langdon, N.D., graduated from Bismarck State College with an Associate in Science degree during the college's 83rd commencement ceremony on May 12, 2023, at the Bismarck Event Center.

New beginnings, shared values, and educational excellence await

a formal city government relationship. The advisory committee will be distributing nearly $8,000 to worthy community projects for the year.

sis to make grants. A local advisory committee will review all grant applications and make recommendations on funding amounts.

The Walhalla Area Community Foundation has a permanent endowment fund, meaning that all gifts to the Foundation are placed into a permanent fund where only a portion of the earnings are used on an annual ba-

For questions on how to apply or to see if you qualify for a grant, please call Melissa Gapp at 701-549-3176.

At St. Alphonsus, educational excellence goes hand in hand with character development. The dedicated faculty and staff are passionate about providing a well-rounded education that not only equips students with academic knowledge but also instills critical thinking skills, empathy, and a desire to make a positive impact on the world. With a rigorous curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to personalized learning, students are prepared to excel academically and ethically.

As the summer sun begins to wane and the warm hues of autumn start to emerge, St. Alphonsus School is gearing up to welcome back its students for another enriching and transformative academic year. With

a strong foundation in faith, values, and academic excellence, the school community is eagerly looking forward to reconnecting, fostering growth, and deepening the sense of purpose that sets Catholic education apart.

The heart of St. Alphonsus School lies in its commitment to nurturing young minds within the framework of Christian teachings. As students step through the school gates, they enter a supportive environment where spiritual growth and academic achievement work hand in hand to help our students learn and grow. With daily prayer sessions, regular Masses, and opportunities for reflection, students are encouraged to develop a strong sense of faith and moral responsibility that will guide them throughout their lives.

St. Alphonsus recognizes that education is a partnership between school and home. Parents and guardians are valued as integral members of the school community, working alongside teachers and administrators to provide a supportive network for each student's journey. Regular communi-

cation, parent-teacher conferences, and family involvement ensure that parents are actively engaged in their child's education and well-being.

As the school year commences, we stand ready to provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where students can embrace new challenges, discover their passions, and deepen their faith. From academic achievements to spiritual growth, the upcoming year promises a wealth of opportunities for students to shine brightly and make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.

For more information about St. Alphonsus School's programs, values, and admissions process, please visit stalphonsussaints.com or contact Principal Carrie Hope at 256-2354.

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Pembilier Nursing Center update: Betty Wilcke set to retire

By Heather Duerre

is also somber news because she will be missed dearly by the residents and staff.

Betty Wilcke

Greetings from Pembilier Nursing Center! I have some very exciting, yet somber news to share with you this week. It’s exciting for Betty Wilcke because, after 49 years of being employed at PNC, she is retiring. Yes, you read that right… Betty is retiring after being an employee after over 49 years at PNC!!! Just to put that into perspective, PNC is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year…say what!? That means there was a mere 11 years in the entire existence of PNC that Betty was not an employee! We are all very happy for her to be able to relax and enjoy more time with her beloved grandchildren. Yet, it

In the 49 years that Betty has worked here, she has impacted an immeasurable amount of lives. Betty was the kind of aide who not only treated her residents like family, but she also extended that same kindness and care to the resident’s family members. In fact, when I asked her what her favorite part of working at PNC was, she responded with “Meeting so many people over the years and also meeting their families. It’s important that the families get to know you as the person taking care of their loved one so that they know they are in good and caring hands.”

Betty expressed that over the years, she has learned a lot from the different residents she has taken care of.

The lessons she has learned have formed her into the person she is today, and for that, she is extremely grateful. Betty believes that “aging is beautiful, and the elderly are beautiful people.” She always felt at home working with the elderly and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. When I asked her what advice she would give to others in the caring profession, she simply said, “Go the extra mile, because they can’t.”

When she was putting a resident to bed during her last shift, she gently pulled the covers over him and started to walk towards the door. As she flipped off the light switch and said her last “goodnight” to him, she heard a faint voice exclaim “Goodnight, love you!” To which Betty responded “Love you, too!” This encounter sums up the 49-year career of Betty. She gave all of her love to the residents, and they happily reciprocated. As Mother Teresa once said, “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” Thank you, Betty, for being a shining example of this for the last 49 years. We wish you the very best in your retirement!

If you would like to say thanks and wish Betty well on her retirement, we will be having an open house at PNC from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16. For those of you that can’t make it, feel free to send her a card, and we will make sure she gets it.

Betty Wilcke C/O PNC 500 Delano Ave Walhalla, ND 58282

NLAC News – August 2023

Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council! membership. We want to make sure we are serving you as best as we can, so we look forward to your feedback!

For now, there are still a few things to keep on your radar: We are currently hiring for an executive director of finance for NLAC and a manager for the Roxy Theater. Visit nlac.us/application for detailed job descriptions and applications or contact me at (701) 305-0089. Deadlines are coming up - apply for the executive director position by August 14 and the Roxy position by August 25.

It seems like just yesterday I was writing about kicking off our summer events, and now it’s a wrap! Thank you for joining us for our events, activities, and classes this season, and thank you for your support. We’re busy planning for the 2023-24 season, and you can expect a membership mailing and events brochure in your mailbox mid-September. This year we are including an optional survey with the

The Rendezvous Region Tourism Council, in conjunction with the Northern Lights Art Council, is seeking artists to help design a unique piece of public art that represents the culture and vitality of the City of Langdon and the surrounding Rendezvous Region. The winning design will be transformed into an iconic, must see outdoor wall mural within the City of Langdon. Visit the Rendezvous Region Facebook page for more infor-

mation. For complete contest rules or any questions, contact Kari Helgoe at kari.l.helgoe@ndsu.edu. Submissions are due August 21.

Thanks to your generous donations to the Roxy Theater fundraiser and Giving Hearts Day, the marquee project continues! So far with the funds raised, we’ve been able to pay for the roof repair, repair the roof portion of the marquee, and now painting and new lights are in progress. During these repairs, the lights will not be on, but the Roxy is still open Friday-Monday for normal movie nights and concessions! Please use caution around the equipment when visiting the theater. We have a fun photo-op for this weekend’s movie, Barbie. Come snap a pic in the Barbie box and share/tag @roxytheaterlangdon and @northernlightsartscouncil on social media!

Amber Benoit Executive Director of Marketing/Programming

The Borderland Press

“Movie at the Plaza” HELD IN LANGDON

Northern Lights Arts Council presented “Movie at the Plaza” on Thursday, Aug. 3 at Boyd Block. “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” was the movie that started at dusk. Attendees were invited to bring their own chairs and head to the Roxy Theater for concessions. The movie was free, and popcorn was free, thanks to a sponsorship by Farmers & Merchants State Bank.

Sports

The Borderland Press

Turtle Mountain Trap Shooting League results

Jake’s Take on Sports Hankinson on Aug. 18.

We will have a football preview for both the Cards and Eagles in next week’s Borderland Press.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Football numbers look good for the Cardinals and Eagles High school football practice has been going on in North Dakota for over a week now, and as of the printing of this paper, we are just a week out from playing games. Langdon-Edmore-Munich has 32 players out for this year’s team, including seven seniors, the most Head Coach Josh Krivarchka has had in his over 10 years of heading up the program. The Cardinals also have 17 kids out for the junior high squad. The Cards will host Minot Ryan for their first game of the season on Aug. 18. Hear the game on 95-7 My FM and online through myborderland.com.

North Border has 21 players out for the Eagles team in grades 9-12 with just three seniors this year. The Eagles are not starting their junior high practices until Aug. 14 with Clint Huber coaching that team. North Border has a varsity scrimmage with Dunseith on Aug. 11 in Walhalla, then the Eagles have their first game at

Volleyball, cross country practice begins Aug. 14 While high school football season is just about here, volleyball and cross country will just get practices underway beginning Aug. 14. Langdon-Edmore-Munich volleyball is head coached again this year by Rich Olson, and he will be assisted by Taylor Benneweis and Morgan Titus. The first practice for the Lady Cards is Aug. 14 at 8:30 a.m. for the varsity, and the junior high will go at 1:00 p.m. It should be noted that long-time Cardinals volleyball coach Jane Hart has stepped away from the program this season, which we’ll talk more about next week. Langdon-Edmore-Munich will have their first action of the season at the Northern Cass Tournament on Aug. 26.

Natalie Hartje is once again head coach of the North Border Eagles high school volleyball program, and she is assisted again by Hannah Johnson.

Jan Beattie will run the junior high team. The first practice for the Eagles varsity and JV is Aug. 14 at 8:00 a.m. at the Walhalla Civic Center. Junior high school practice is going to get going on Aug. 17 with the time and location to be determined. North Border will also begin their season Aug. 26 at Northern Cass.

For Cardinals cross country, Daren Christianson will take over the boys and girls program for one season due to Coach Kiara Groth and her

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husband, Tanner, expecting their first child. The first practice for Langdon-Edmore-Munich runners is Aug. 14 at 4:00 p.m. at the Langdon High School. The program is expecting over 30 kids overall out for the teams.

North Border is co-oped once again for cross country with Cavalier to make up the Pembina County North Grizzlies. Bill Crosby is running that show again this year with the first practice coming Aug. 14 at 8:00 a.m. at the Cavalier school. We wish everyone a great start to the upcoming season.

Golf courses in Langdon and Walhalla continue regular hours Harvest is going to heat up this week if the weather cooperates, but the Langdon and Walhalla Country Clubs will still be going strong. Langdon has the final week of Tuesday Night Men’s League, which will be followed by the playoffs, the week of Aug. 21.

Wednesday Women’s League at the course concluded for the season with the Women’s City Tournament, which was held on Aug. 9. The Men’s City Tournament at the LCC is coming up on Aug. 22. Tuesday night stag nights will continue at the Langdon Country Club through at least September.

In Walhalla, ladies nights are still Wednesdays and Men’s Night on Thursday until further notice. The clubhouses at both courses will maintain their regular hours for the time being. They say that this is the best time of year to golf in our area, as the links are in the best shape they have been all summer, so get out and enjoy.

“See ya!” next week!

2023 Volleyball and Cross Country Practices: Volleyball Langdon-Edmore-Munich: Aug.14, 8:30am for grades 9-12, 1:00pm for junior high at the Langdon High School gym North Border: Aug. 14, 8:00am for grades 9-12 at the Walhalla Civic Center, junior high to start Aug. 17, time and location TBD Cross County Langdon-Edmore-Munich: Aug. 14 at 4:00pm at the Langdon High School Pembina County North: Aug. 14 at 8:00am at the Cavalier School

REMEMBER YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL BEFORE YOU CAN BEGIN PRACTICE!

The Turtle Mountain Trap Shooting League held its annual shoot on July 30 in Langdon. The league consists of shooters from Langdon, Rolla, Rolette, and Rugby.

The shoot involves 50 targets at 16 yards from the thrower, 50 handicap targets at various distances farther than 16-yard targets, and 50 double targets thrown in pairs.

16-Yard Singles Champ: Chris Morstad, Langdon Class A First Place: Brandon Oksendahl, Rugby Second Place: Andrew Oksendahl, Rugby Class B First Place: Rod Howatt, Langdon Second Place: Kevin Johnson, Rolla Class C First Place: Andy Havig, Rolette Second Place: Jace Rime, Langdon Women First Place: Dianne Johnson, Rolla Second Place: Sheri Langer, Rolla Juniors First Place: Zach Selensky, Rugby Second Place: Colton Buchweitz, Langdon Seniors First Place: Darwin Bucholz, Rolla Second Place: Steve Lange, Rolla

Second Place: Korbyn Rollness, Langdon Women First Place: Sheri Langer, Rolla Second Place: Dianne Johnson, Rolla Seniors First Place: Steve Lange, Rolla Second Place: Darwin Bucholz, Rolla DOUBLES Champ: Chris Morstad, Langdon Class A First Place: Andrew Oksendahl, Rugby Second Place: Brandon Oksendahl, Rugby Class B First Place: Lynn Miller, Langdon Second Place: Glenn Morstad, Langdon Class C First Place: Ben Kuhnhenn, Rugby Second Place: Any Havig, Rolette Juniors First Place: Zach Selensky, Rugby Second Place: Parker Rime, Langdon Seniors First Place: Steve Lange, Rolla Second Place: Jerry Howatt, Langdon Overall shoot champ: Brandon Oksendahl, Rugby Class A champ: Chris Morstad, Langdon

HANDICAP Champ: Ben Kuhnhenn, Rugby

Class B champ: Pat Rime, Langdon

Long Yardage First Place: Brandon Oksendahl, Rugby Second Place: John Peters, Rolla

Women’s champ: Sheri Langer, Rolla

Middle Yardage First Place: Pat Rime, Langdon Second Place: Kevin Johnson, Rolla Short Yardage First Place: Andy Havig, Rolette Second Place: Bill Mongeon, Rolette Juniors First Place: Jace Rime, Langdon

Class C champ: Andy Havig, Rolette

Junior champ: Zach Selensky, Rugby Senior champ: Steve Lange, Rolla Youngest Langdon

shooter:

Dyson

Askvig,

Most improved: Dyson Askvig, Langdon High paper league average: Andrew Oksendahl, Rugby

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Langdon-Edmore-Munich opens golf season in Lakota Lakota golf meet results from Aug. 7 Team scores Park River 365 North Star 423 Langdon 432 Thompson 432

Individual scores Taryn Romfo 97, 6th overall Nadia Lewis 101, 9 th overall Meris Lindsay. 115 MaKayla Bartlett. 119

MaKayla Bartlett putts for a final 115 round for the first meet of the year.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Taryn Romfo finished the Lakota Meet in 6th place with a score of 97. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Nadia Lewis shot a 101 good for 8th. As a team they took 4th Place.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Meris Lindsay shot a 110 at the first Meett of the year in Lakota. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Langdon Country Club holds tournament Congratulations to 2023 Miller Lite Tournament Champions at the Langdon Country Club. Alex “Pubby” Gronhovd and Conner Tertrault scored a 71 after golfing the first nine as best ball and the second nine in a scramble.

The country club had a good turn out of 58 golfers for the tournament, which was sponsored by Schwan Wholesale Co. of Devils Lake.

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124th Deuce of August celebration attracts nearly 8,000 visitors

By Hilary Nowatzki

It was a busy weekend over in Mountain as spectators from near and far traveled for what North Dakota's tourism department has dubbed the longest-running ethnic festival in the state. The Embassy of Iceland in Washington, D.C. said it is also the largest Icelandic ethnic event in the United States.

The 124th annual Deuce of August was held Aug. 4, 5, and 6. It was a celebration of Icelandic culture and heritage, which is interwoven deeply into the area’s rich history. Many residents of northeast North Dakota can trace their roots back to Icelandic immigrants who ventured to North America and started a new life.

John Johnson, the master of ceremonies for the event, said it best on Saturday at the Mountain Community Center, “You are our heritage. In 1870 about 70,000 people were living in Iceland. Between 1870 and 1914 almost 25 percent of the population left Iceland for North America, and we western Icelanders here are the result of that exodus.”

The reasons they left were many, including poverty, a lack of housing and farmland, and a desire for a better life. During this mass exodus, many immigrants took advantage of the Homestead Act and began anew as farmers in the northernmost region of the United States.

Curtis Olafson, president of the Icelandic Communities Association, and a descendant of Icelandic immigrants, said on Saturday in between his busy schedule and previous commitments that the festival was going great.

“It’s been going very well; we’ve had big crowds. You can always tell how large the crowd is by how many cars there are parked all the way down to the highway and most of the entrances into the city, and there were lots of cars all the way down to the highway,” said Olafson.

In the small town of Mountain, population 80 in 2021, Olafson reported an estimated attendance of 100 times the town's population - 8,000, along with 115 attendees traversing all the way from Iceland to partake in the event.

When Olafson was asked why the event is so important to the community he responded, “It’s such a tradition. It's the festival that's known far and wide throughout the region and beyond. We have a group of people here who are very proud of our rich and unique Icelandic heritage, history, and culture. We love to get together and to put this event on and have people come from all over the United States and Canada and Iceland.”

Julia Swanson from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, attended the event in a traditional Icelandic dress created by her grandmother and great-grandmother.

She has attended the Deuce of August 22 times - every year since her birth to “celebrate my Icelandic heritage with my family.” Swanson, who has close relatives in Mountain, had the opportunity of participating in the Snorri Exchange Program this summer where she spent five weeks in Iceland.

“It’s a cultural exchange program for people 20 - 30 [years old] who have Icelandic roots that live in North America, and they go over to Iceland and learn about the language and culture. and just kind of be immersed in the culture and stay with relatives, meet family over there, and see the beautiful landscapes,” Swanson explained.

She said her favorite parts were seeing the gorgeous landscapes and waterfalls and volcanic land. She described the program as an absolutely life changing experience.

“I think it's so important to keep our Icelandic heritage alive, especially after going to Iceland and seeing how passionate they are about their heritage. I told them I was from Minnesota and North Dakota, and they were like, ‘Do you know Mountain? Have you heard about Mountain?’ She responded that she had family there.

They are just so grateful for how Icelandic communities have kept their heritage alive, and I think that’s so important.”

The three day event had a packed schedule from the beginning of Friday lasting until Sunday evening. An art display titled "The Icelandic Emigrant Journey" by Sunna was up for viewing for the entire weekend. Friday saw the Mountain American Legion Fish Fry and then Icelandic Bingo. Later Friday, the Dan Brekke Band played late into the night at Byron’s Bar Beer Garden.

Saturday kicked off early with a 5K walk/run and a pancake and sausage breakfast. This was followed by the grand parade which kicked off at 10:30 and included farm ma-

rise again.”

She then recited a phrase in her native tongue and explained that it translated to “everything will be okay in the end.” She added that, “if it’s not okay, it's not the end.”

chinery, floats, horses, hot rods, and much, much more. Food trucks, drink stands, and Icelandic treats, goodies, and souvenirs were also available throughout the day. Music from the bands Autodrive and Front Fenders played into the late evening.

Sunday morning saw a worship service at the Icelandic Vikur Church followed by the North Dakota State Tractor and Pickup Pulling Contest.

The evening closed with music from DJ Dean Willits.

A highlight of the festival was the heritage program, which hosted prominent guest speakers from the U.S, Canada, and Iceland. The speakers were followed by an Icelandic costume show by the Annriki group in which clothing from different eras of Iceland were worn by Icelandic attendees.

The keynote speaker on Saturday was Her Excellency, Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir. She has been Iceland’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation since November 2021. Born in 1990, she was elected as the Secretary of the Independence Party at only 24 years old. This role is one of three leadership roles in that party. She was later appointed as the Minister of Justice from 2019-2021 and was the youngest Minister in the history of the Icelandic Republic.

She has held several other titles in her 11 years of serving the Icelandic government. She opened her speech with this statement, “I'm truly happy to be here with you all today and to be invited to the Deuce of August. I’m pleased to be following in the foot-

steps of previous visitors from back home, including the president, the prime minister, the foreign minister, and many others.”

A few weeks before her visit, she shared with the Finance Minister of Iceland that she planned to participate in the Deuce of August here in Mountain. She said he almost got excited to start describing how magnificent the event was, but before he finished he stopped and told her that words couldn’t do the visit justice.

knowledge and respect for academic achievement were deeply rooted in Icelandic society,” Sigurbjörnsdóttir explained. “Many left Iceland with very few belongings, but most of them had that invisible yet valuable treasure within them - the hope and dreams of a bright future, a belief - a strong belief - that a better life could be created for themselves, their families, and their children in America.”

Sigurbjörnsdóttir remarked that she has seen a mindset in Mountain that

“That mindset, that everything will be okay, is one of the greatest assets that a person, a community, or country can have,” Sigurbjörnsdóttir stated.

“The story of Icelanders here is unique. The love and longing for Iceland and all that is Icelandic was strong among the people who came to start a new life here. Stronger than I could have ever imagined, and let me assure you, that pride goes both ways,” she said.

That strength and pride in their motherland is what Sigurbjörnsdóttir be-

“I’m thankful that he didn’t try because no words could have captured the experience of being here and enjoying your wonderful hospitality,” said Sigurbjörnsdóttir. “Icelanders tend to see this nation as an extended family, including all descendents of Icelanders that have immigrated and live away from our homeland. Our relatives in North America are part of the extended family of Icelanders.

Although the environment may be different and obviously the weather, we all share the same heritage, we come from the same culture and we see the same family bonds.”

As the Minister of Science, Education, and Innovation, Sigurbjörnsdóttir detailed stories of how immigrants traveled with very little belongings but were sure to bring books - a lot of them and many of high quality. They may have not been financially well off, but education and knowledge was a priority for these early settlers. “[Upon arrival] their priority was to put up schools with their own teachers. They had an exceptional thirst for

reflects a mindset native Iceladers hold as a nation.

“It is important for us to celebrate the history and continue our stories that remind us that despite all the hardships we face, personally or professionally, as individuals, as communities or countries even, we need to have a clear vision of where we are headed and the belief that even the darkest night will end and the sun will

lieves is responsible for the ongoing preservation of culture, heritage, and history in Mountain at the Deuce of August celebration.

“We are so proud of the Icelandic community here in America,” said Sigurbjörnsdóttir. “I will never forget these days. I feel more at home than ever. I will always keep this visit close to my heart like you have kept our country of Iceland so close to your heart.”

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Prairie Fare: Get hooked on National Fishing Month Fish is an excellent source of protein.

Dakota Gardener: Growing backyard berries Now is the time to construct a strawberry patch.

By Tom Kalb, horticulturist

Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist Time and heat can rob freshness and flavor. Fish spoil rapidly due to their strong digestive juices. If fish are not cleaned promptly, off flavors may develop.

•Don’t cross-contaminate when cleaning fish or preparing it. Clean the knife after each use. When you clean fish at home, wash your hands, the knife and the cutting board with warm soapy water after each use.

“I am going to catch that fish!” my older daughter said, as she shook her little fist.

She was only about 4 years old at the time. I was standing on the dock nearby, watching her fishing attempts. She dropped a line from her junior-sized fishing rod in the shallow water and watched quietly and patiently.

I think the striped bass was taunting her: “Catch me if you can!”

She didn’t catch the fish, but she talked about it for months. She was “hooked” on fishing.

Later, she went to “fishing school” as part of a youth education program, and she caught some small fish. Recently, she went deep-water fishing in Florida and caught some large fish.

Maybe the tiny fish grew up and migrated to the south.

In August, we can celebrate National Fishing Month. Fishing has sustained humans who live near water for thousands of years. Fishing can be a competitive sport and also a relaxing hobby.

Fish is an excellent source of protein. On average, adults need 5 to 7 “ounce equivalents” of protein daily to nourish our muscles and the rest of our body. Protein from meat, poultry, fish, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, soy and other sources count toward the recommendation.

An ounce of cooked finfish (flounder, walleye, trout, salmon, tilapia and many other types of fish) counts toward our protein total.

Try to vary your protein sources. Protein foods nourish our bodies with B vitamins that help our bodies use the food energy we consume and also provide iron, zinc and magnesium.

These minerals play important roles in maintaining our health.

Fish flesh is highly perishable. That’s pretty apparent if you have ever left fresh fish in your refrigerator too long or walked along a lakeshore.

Consider these tips to keep your “catch” at its best, whether you have a successful day angling on the water or you buy fresh fish at a market or grocery store.

•When fishing, keep fish alive as long as possible in a metal link basket or live box.

•If the water is warm, place the fish on ice or keep them in cool water.

Don’t toss fish into the bottom of the boat where they will dry out or where their flesh may become bruised and susceptible to contamination. Keep fish out of sunlight and direct heat.

•Fish in safe waters. For information on the safety of fishing waters, contact your local health department.

Some waters may be contaminated by pesticides or other substances.

•Clean and cool fish as soon as possible. Fresh fish should have firm flesh, a mild smell, bright eyes and red gills.

•Store cleaned, fresh fish in the refrigerator at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in a covered container and use within two days. Fish should be kept moist but not wet.

•Freeze cleaned fish whole or as fillets. Improperly wrapped frozen fish may become dehydrated – that is, suffer “freezer burn” – due to contact with air. This condition negatively affects taste and texture.

•Divide fish into family-size servings and use a plastic cling-type wrap as an inner covering and a moisture/ vapor-proof freezer wrap as an outer covering. Bread bags, waxed paper and cellophane wraps are poor freezer wraps, so avoid their use in freezing foods.

•Remember to press air from the package to help prevent off-flavors or odors characteristic of freezer burn or rancidity.

•If freezer space is available, smaller fish may be placed in water in plastic containers or in clean wax- or plastic-lined milk containers, and then frozen. Label each package with the contents and date, then seal well.

•Maintain the freezer temperature at be 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

When freezing large amounts of food, scatter the packages throughout the freezer so the food freezes quickly.

Fish forms the basis for a healthful meal on the grill or under a broiler.

Remember that deep-frying fish, although tasty, adds a lot of fat and calories without improving the nutritional profile.

The temps are currently in the 90s and orange traffic cones are all over our roads. It must be construction season.

Let’s make a detour away from the veggies in our gardens and focus on strawberry patch construction. No jackhammers are needed but a tiller can be helpful.

For those of you without a strawberry patch, get ready for a new construction project. Start by selecting a sunny spot.

Next, kill the existing weeds and grasses. Glyphosate herbicide works well.

It is available in generic form and in trade names such as Roundup. This chemical will kill weeds and grasses completely (including roots) and has a very short life in the environment. The most effective time to spray will be in mid-September.

Prepared as indicated and combine in a bowl.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 60 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 0 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.

Use your roto-tiller or hoe to create open aisles in your patch. Narrow the plants into rows that are 12 inches across with row centers spaced 3 to 4 feet apart. These open aisles will give your plants more sunlight, which leads to better quality berries and fewer diseases.

The easiest way to grow berries is to use day-neutral types. These grow best for only one year. Although it may seem strange to buy strawberry plants every year, we do the same thing for tomatoes and peppers. You can buy 25 plants for $25 and enjoy berries

Thin out the remaining plants in the row, spacing plants at least 6 inches apart.

from July through frost. The top varieties are Seascape and Albion.

A nice bonus of using day-neutral plants is we don’t have to worry about mulching them to survive winter. We can start with new, vigorous berry plants every spring. This is a great approach for growing berries in raised beds and containers.

For those of you who already have an established Junebearing strawberry patch, now is the time to renovate it.

We want the patch to stay productive as long as possible.

Fertilize plants with about 4 pounds of 10–10–10 or a similar fertilizer per 100 feet of row. The plants will use these nutrients to form flower buds for next year’s crop. Irrigate your garden to boost new growth.

New runners will spread across the soil this season. Space the new plants to stand at least 6 inches apart. Mulch the patch with 4 inches of straw in late fall.

It’s strawberry patch construction season. Whether you are starting a new patch this fall or renovating an old patch today, your construction work can lead to buckets of berries in the future.

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

Start by pulling out any weeds.

If you don’t want to spray, you can cover the land now with a heavy black fabric that will suffocate the weeds.

Next, mow off the old leaves. Set your mower to its highest height. Mow the plants, making sure you do not damage the crowns near the soil surface.

A string trimmer will also work. Removing old leaves will stimulate the growth of new, healthy leaves.

Once the weeds are dead, till the land and you are ready for planting in spring.

It’s easy for a strawberry patch to turn into a messy jungle. Let’s tame the jungle.

For buckets of berries in the future, now is the time to construct a strawberry patch. Pixabay photo.

Praire Doc Perspectives “Drug Prices”

By Tom Dean, MD

When patents are nearing expiration companies have numerous ways to “game” the system. One of the most common is to make minor, often insignificant, changes in the product and apply for a new patent. Sometimes major producers actually buy up smaller potential generic competitors or pay such companies to delay the introduction of competitive products.

Regulators have blocked some but not all such practices.

Fish and seafood pair nicely with a citrus-based salsa. Here’s a tasty recipe

Mango Salsa 1 mango, peeled and diced 1 large grapefruit, peeled, segmented and diced ½ red onion, diced ½ jalapeno (or a milder pepper), minced ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped Juice of 1 lime (approximately 2 tablespoons) Salt and pepper to taste

In early spring, buy dormant, bareroot plants. Junebearing types are popular for home gardens. My favorite varieties are Annapolis, Cavendish and Honeyoye. These varieties are hardy and productive. A new planting of Junebearing strawberries will produce well for two to five years.

There are only two seasons in the Dakotas: winter and construction season.

Try brushing the fish with your favorite cooking oil (olive, canola) and sprinkling with seasonings, and place on a preheated (hot) grill for about 8 minutes per inch of fish. Remove carefully from the heat, then let the fish rest a few minutes so the juices migrate back into the fish.

to go with your favorite grilled fish.

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High costs and shortages of pharmaceuticals are serious, on-going issues.

Drug prices in the US are among the highest in the world. A recent survey by the Rand Corporation looked at drug prices in 32 developed countries. US prices were the highest in the group and were more than twice the average of prices in other countries. What is especially troubling is that the products sold in many of these countries are the same drugs produced by the same manufacturers as those sold in the US at much higher prices.

When it comes to drug prices, consumers – and even third-party payers – have little bargaining power. The reality is, drug companies are free to charge “what the market will bear”.

Recently developed, brand name drugs are typically the most costly.

New drugs are usually covered by patents which give the developers exclusive rights to market the product without competition. Patents are for 20 years and begin when a new drug application is filed. This usually occurs years before the product actually comes to market. Nonetheless, companies typically enjoy 10 or more years without any direct competition.

The patent process is defended as a way to give firms some assurance that they can recoup the expenses they incur if they undertake the costly and highly unpredictable process of drug development. The public clearly has an interest in encouraging new drug development. Critics, however, have pointed out that often much of the early development is done in academic centers, usually at public expense.

Even when patents expire the usual market forces do not always bring about effective cost control. The best example is insulin. There are three major producers of insulin who produce very similar products. Instead of competing on price all three companies progressively raised the retail prices of insulin. Insulin prices in the US climbed to as much as ten times those in Canada. Recent legislation has forced companies to limit outof-pocket insulin costs for Medicare recipients to no more than $35 per month. Subsequently, public pressure led all three insulin producers to agree to a limit $35 per month for all users. In this situation competition produced real benefits. However, one wonders if the companies can afford to drop the price from over $100 to $35, what was their margin before the reduction?

What about prices that are too low?

Some older drugs are still vitally important. In several of these cases the prices – and the profitability – have dropped to the point where producers have left the market leaving us with seriously limited production capacity.

Vincristine is a cancer drug, a key component in the treatment of childhood leukemia. Because of low profitability virtually all vincristine has come from a single manufacturer. When that producer ran into production problems no other source was available. Cancer physicians struggled for months with heart rending decisions of having to ration among seriously ill children the very limited amounts of vincristine they could get.

There are other more recent examples. This past winter there were serious shortages of amoxicillin, a widely used antibiotic and, more recently, we are facing dangerous shortages of albuterol, a key treatment for asthma and COPD. In each of these situations the companies have made what they considered to be sound business decisions but decisions which were clearly not in the public interest.

What to do? Open market principles have often served us well but we need to be smart enough - and tough enough - to recognize when we are benefitting and when we are not. We need regulatory limits that protect creativity and innovation yet prevent price gouging and insure availability of vital medicines. That is a high bar but one we as a society must keep working toward.

Tom Dean, MD is a retired family physician who practiced for over 40 years in Wessington Springs, SD and a past member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Dr. Dean is a recent inductee into the SD Hall of Fame, these articles were previously published in SD Searchlight.

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From the Pastor's Desk: Why Christianity? (part 2 of 4)

By Father Kurtis Gunwall

I wrote last week to introduce this series, and now I will share three of many possible topics that are part of the foundation for belief that Christians share and are reasonable to most everyone. Let us look at creation, history, and rational (clear) thinking.

Creation - Every worldview must address the question of why does anything/everything exist and where does it come from. Christianity explains that God (pure Spirit) IS! He gave his name “I AM” to Moses. God is outside of time and space. The Omnipotent Spirit created everything good and in love - the universe and all creatures visible and invisible. Relatedly, all

evolutionary theories are just that, “theories” that cannot be “proven” scientifically. Even the “Big Bang” theory comes from a Catholic priest/scientist, and it is congruent with Scripture as most Christians acknowledge the possibility. Everyone (atheist or religious) believes that something has always existed – whether spirit or primal energy or matter.

Science and religion, faith and reason fit together in a well-formed Catholic/ Christian view and do not contradict the Scriptures. Science tries to explain HOW things happen, while Religion explains WHY things happen. The (Catholic) church founded universities and promoted the sciences to under-

stand God’s creation. Christianity is not anti-science as some fundamentalists have characterized.

History - The Bible is considered holy, inerrant, and inspired by God. At the same time, we use rational thought and common sense to understand it. I can’t cover the depth and fullness of Scripture in this short space.

You can watch this series of videos to get a basic understanding (www. bibleproject.com). The Bible includes historical, prophetic (a call to repentance & holiness), wisdom and songs, biographies, and letters. Scripture exists to teach, encourage, and guide us in right living and a right relationship with God. We have more historical evidence for Jesus Christ than for any other ancient historical figure. There is a 2017 film “The Case for Christ”. The true story of an atheist investigative journalist, Lee Strobel, who wanted to “prove” to his wife (who recently came to faith in Jesus) that Christianity is false. His investigation with top scientists and other reasonable and rational Christians and atheists, brought him to see that we all have faith in the unknown and that there is not sufficient evidence to discount Jesus and the Catholic/Christian religion. Major steps on his journey related to the historical reliability of the Christian scriptures.

Rational (clear) thinking - Similar to C.S. Lewis in his conversion, Strobel recognized that common arguments against the Christian religion were often based on caricatures or presuppositions rather than rational and clear points of view. Referring to the “The Reluctant Convert” that I mentioned in last week’s article, Lewis spent years avoiding, debating, while hon-

estly listening and questioning with his intelligent and respected friends who did not fit the caricatures. In our day, much but not all, social media and modern articles are opinions written to push us in a direction rather than factual or informational pieces to make us make an informed decision.

Opinions are fine, even this article is an informational opinion. Yet opinions are not true just because you, I, or a lot of people believe them. We are called to dig in, question, investigate, and ‘test the spirits’ as God directs us in the Bible.

The fullness of Christianity makes sense because it is a religion that leads us to Jesus Christ who said “I am the way the Truth and the Life.”

Preparing for the Jubilee year 2000, Pope John Paul II explained what Christians have thought/believed for centuries that whatever is true and good (in any person, religion, or philosophy) points to God. Even the ancient Greeks (before Christ) understood God to be revealed in truth, goodness, and beauty. Many people, including skeptics and seekers, see that Jesus exhibited great goodness, truth, and mysterious power. As Christians, we acknowledge his claim to be the Son of God, One with God, who reveals the goodness of Creation, God’s presence and guidance throughout history and the unity of faith and reason.

Reminder - “The Search” videos described last week and available through for free through a link on our parish website www.stalphonsuslangdon.com address these three topics and other Big Questions.

Thank you for continuing on this step of Why Christianity? – Why Christ?

Obituaries

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Margaret M Thoren

Margaret M Thoren, originally of Ely, MN, passed away peacefully at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, N.D., on July 31, 2023, at the age of 95.

Marge lived a fulfilling life as a beloved mother, wife, sister and friend. She loved reading, watching old movies, knitting, and spending time with the love of her life, Milton.

Marge is survived by her sister, Helen Janeskala, and three children: Connie Herrud, Susan Danisch, and Larry (Lynne) Thoren and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Louis Deyak; her husband, Milton; and her son, Gerald.

No services will be held at this time.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com .

Lenore M. Beauchamp

Mass of Christian Burial was held August 7, 2023, in Walhalla, N.D., for Lenore M. Beauchamp, 90, of Walhalla, who passed away August 1, 2023, at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla.

Lenore Marie Benoit was born October 29, 1932, to Harvey and Leona (Cleary) Benoit in Walhalla, N.D., at the home of her Uncle Phil and Aunt Malvina Benoit. She spent her youth at the family farm northwest of Olga with her older brother, Cleo, and two sisters, Ursula and Ione. She attended school in Olga and later graduated from St. Alphonsus High School in 1951. She continued her education at Mayville College. She then taught school in the Mt. Carmel area where she formed a lifetime friendship with Rita Hoffarth Beauchamp. In October of 1953, she married her childhood sweetheart, Leo Beauchamp. They made their home in Olga, N.D., where they raised their six children: Deborah, Dennis, Dean, Diane, Kevin and Kirk.

Lenore was a typical farmwife of her time. She kept an immaculate home and cooked wonderful meals for her family daily. There was always a fresh baked treat if you stopped by for coffee and a visit. She gardened and kept her yard in tip top shape. During harvest you could find her and her mother-in-law, “Grandma Beauchamp”, cooking dinner and bringing it to the workers in the field. They loaded the car with food, a card table and chairs plus the kids. Upon returning home she tended to the farm chores. She learned to bake bread from her mother-in-law and passed down this skill to her daughter-in-law, Terri.

In 1994, Leo and Lenore made the decision to move to Walhalla. She truly missed her home in Olga but often could be found sitting on her deck in Walhalla watching the birds, enjoying her flowers or just visiting with her friends, neighbors and family. The family farm outside of Olga was always ‘home’ to Lenore.

Lenore babysat for families in the area, drove the Pembina County Senior bus and later worked at the Walhalla Inn Motel until her retirement.

She cherished the friends she made during this time. She also was a mem-

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ber of the Homemakers Club and had numerous friendships through this.

was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon.

Lenore was a devout Catholic and rarely missed mass. She was a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Olga, where she was active in the altar society and taught CCD for 13 years. She sang in the church choir for 50 years. After moving to Walhalla, she was a member of the St. Boniface Church.

Surviving Doretta are her children: Jim (Deanna) of Langdon, N.D., Bob (Arlene) of Perth, N.D., Jerry (Phyllis) of Bennett, Colo., Kevin (Carolyn) of Cavalier, N.D., and Patty (Floyd) Clark of Walhalla, N.D.; special family friend Lanny (JoAnne) Peterson of Park River, N.D.; grandchildren: Lisa (Scott) Lloyd, Chad (Jeri) Swenson, Kris (Chris) Quam, Bryce Swenson, Jeremy (Tiffany) Swenson, Jessica (Evan) Swenson, Ashley (Andrew) Danielson, Jamie

There was no greater joy in Lenore’s life than her family. She spent countless hours with her grandchildren: Kayla, Kelsey, Tanner, Emily, Michael, Kyle, Bailey, Josh, Darwin, Courtney, Allyssa and her six great-grandchildren. She enjoyed attending the grandchildren’s activities and visiting with them in person or on the phone or just playing numerous games of cards when they would visit for a weekend.

In 2019, Lenore entered the Pembilier Nursing Home in Walhalla where she continued to enjoy visits with her family which always included a game of cards or a sweet treat one of them brought. She enjoyed the activities at the nursing home but never could call it “home”. Her face lit up when the great-grandchildren came to visit.

These visits usually included pushing Nana Nore’s wheelchair, playing ball or building and knocking down the blocks.

She truly loved her husband and knew he loved her by his devotion to her for 69 years of marriage. He visited the nursing home daily while she was a resident with the exception of the time that no visitors were allowed in, and during that time, he would do a FaceTime call, so they could at least visit and see each other. Their marriage was a shining example of what “true love” really was.

Lenore is survived by her husband, Leo; her children: Deborah (John) Goyette of Poulsbo, Wash., Dennis of Fargo. N.D., Dean (Terri) of Fargo, N.D., Diane (Bryan) Hanson of Langdon, N.D., Kevin (Anita) of Olga, N.D. and Kirk (Tammy) of Box Elder, S.D.; grandchildren: Josh (Anna) Goyette, Kayla Beauchamp, Kelsey Beauchamp, Tanner (Mariah) Beauchamp, Emily (Jordan) Braunberger, Michael (Holly) Hanson, Darwin (Alexis) Schwartz, Courtney (Cody) Schwartz, Allyssa (Gage) Olson, Kyle (Alexa) Beauchamp, Bailey Beauchamp; great-grandchildren: Jackson Box, Ava Goyette, Cooper Braunberger, Everett Braunberger, Mason Schwartz, Torger Olson; sisters Ione (Tom) Hamlet and Ursula Hermanson; along with numerous nieces, nephews and special cousin David and Artini Beauchamp.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Harvey and Leona Benoit; father and mother-in-law Ernest and Adeline Beauchamp; brother Cleo (Edith) Benoit; and brothers and sisters– in-law: Kenneth Hermanson, Oscar (Peggy) Beauchamp, and Rene Beauchamp.

Online guestbook available at www. askewfuneralhome.com.

Doretta Swenson

Mass of Christian Burial was held on August 8, 2023, in Langdon, N.D., for Doretta Swenson, 94, of Langdon, who passed away August 3, 2023, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.

Burial was at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon.

Doretta Schneider was born January 12, 1929, in Langdon, N.D., to Walter and Helena (Fischer) Schneider.

She graduated from St. Alphonsus in 1947 and continued her education at Valley City Teachers College. Doretta married Orin Swenson on August 5, 1950, in Mt. Carmel, N.D. They lived in the Langdon area and raised their 6 children. She worked at the Langdon Clinic, State Farm Insurance, and the Bread Pan Bakery until retiring.

Doretta enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and Yahtzee, and doing word finds. She was an excellent seamstress and a wonderful cook with her family’s favorites being her cabbage rolls and peanut butter bars. She also looked forward to spending time with her children and grandchildren. She

(Jeremy) Blodgett; nine step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters: Marjorie Schneider, Helen Oestreich, Shirley Bengston; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Orin, son Terry, brother Donald, sisters Betty and Mary, mother & father-in-law Fannie & George Swenson.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

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Public Notices

Page 14 - Friday, August 11, 2023 Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting July 24th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard.

Department head present Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, Chelsea Graber.

Also, present Duane Otto, Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering and Sarah Hinnenkamp-Borderland Press, and RoxAnne Hoffarth- City Auditor.

Approval of Minutes: J. Rademacher made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on July 24th, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: Hiller reported he was able to go get dumpsters for Sanitation in Grand Forks; he also took sand truck for repairs.

Fire Department: No report.

Water and Sewer: No report.

Sanitation: Beauchamp reported our part-time employee quite; and has a new application turned in. Also reported that the new company for cardboard has been working out well.

Activity Center: Graber reported that they are waxing this week.

Police Department: No report.

Auditors Report: Hoffarth reported preliminary budget is ready for review, meeting to be set.

Unfinished Business County Lot – A long discussion was held on whether the city wants to put develop the lots west of the trailer court. There may be grant money to help.

IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF CAVALIER IN THE DISTRICT COURT, NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, v.

Brenda K. Clabough and Deanna Brinegar, Personal Representative of the Estate of Brenda K. Clabough and Deanna Brinegar and Katelyn M. Johnson and Heirs and Devisees of the Estate of Brenda K. Clabough and all persons unknown, claiming any estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real estate described in the complaint, and any person in possession, Defendants.

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Moore Engineering – Citywide Street Project • Hearing to Determine Sufficiency of Protests – there were neither written protests ahead of the meeting or anyone at the meeting wishing to provide a protest.

• J. Rademacher made the motion to direct the engineer to prepare detailed plans and specifications, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries.

• Quotes were solicited of geotechnical engineering firms to prepare the soil and pavement exploration data. We received two proposals: AET: $38,040 & 45 days deliverable; Braun: $39,715 & mid-November deliverable. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to accept the quote of $38,040 and timeline of 45 days delivery from AET, seconded

by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries.

• Request authorization to prepare loan application through the Bank of North Dakota Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund.

D. Kaercher made the motion to authorize the preparation for the loan application through the Bank of ND, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries.

Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) • Some work completed at the lagoon • Waiting for specific schedule on asphalt Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) • Letter to Bond Company was sent out.

• Did hear back from Bond Company requesting project data be provided.

We are accumulating that data.

• Have been in contact with Contrac-

tor and Subcontractor regarding asphalt repair on 2nd Street.

Both have indicated an early August repair date.

Underground Project • Discussed the mechanics of how this project would come together with USDA. Best package appears to be applying for water replacement through ND Department of Water Resources at a maximum cost-share of 60%, applying for sewer replacement through USDA Rural Development at a maximum grant percentage or 45%, and the remainder of street improvements through the Bank of North Dakota Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund at a 2% loan.

Water/Sewer Extension off 4th Avenue • Discussed a concept of developing an area off 4th Avenue. Commission requested that the engineer provide a proposal estimate and cost estimate for the improvements for consideration.

New Business Variance – Johnson and Christianson – variance to put adjacent fence on property line. J. Rademacher made the motion to approve variance, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries.

Building Permits - #5390 Norm Economy, #5391 Justin Flink, #5392 Dawn Christianson/Tyrone Johnson, #5393, Brandon Girodat. J. Rademacher made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries.

was filed with the Clerk of Courts of Cavalier County, North Dakota, on February 16, 2023, for the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage.

2.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to said Judgment that the real property described as:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., its successors and assigns and recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Cavalier County, North Dakota, on August 23, 2011, Instrument Number 234013, which is subject to the entered Judgment. Said Mortgage was assigned to Plaintiff, its successors or assigns, by Assignment of Mortgage recorded October 21, 2019, Instrument Number 245833.

3.

In order to realize the amount of $48,125.92, as of February 16, 2023, plus interest accruing thereafter on said amount at the rate of 4.62500% per year together with the costs and expenses of sale, will be sold subject to redemption as provided by law as one parcel of land at public auction, subject to the lien for unpaid real estate taxes and assessments of Cavalier County, North Dakota, and easements and restrictions of record, to the highest bidder for cash under the direction of the Sheriff of

Cavalier County, North Dakota, at the main entrance of the Cavalier County Courthouse located at 901 3rd Street #1, Langdon, North Dakota 58249, on September 12, 2023 ("Sale Date"), at 9:15 AM. 4.

If the sale is set aside for reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

DATED this 28th day of July, 2023.

SHERIFF OF CAVALIER COUNTY

the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.

North Central Planning Council seeks public comment North Central Planning Council is seeking public comment on the draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) document. The CEDS is the result of a planning process designed to help guide the economic growth of ND Region III. A copy of the Draft 2023 CEDS is available for review at www.northcentralplanningcouncil.com or in person at NCPC office at 417 5th St NE, Devils Lake, ND 58351. Comments may be submitted to NCPC at sandyncpc@gondtc.com or the above address. Comments accepted from August 7 – September 6, 2023. The NCPC Board of Directors/ CEDS committee will consider adoption of the CEDS document during the NCPC meeting on September 21, 2023, at the Ramsey County Armory meeting room.***

East Half (E1/2) of Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) and the South Five Feet (S 5 ft.) of the East Half (E1/2) of Lot Nine (9), Block Seven (7), Mooney and McHugh's Second Addition to the City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder within and for Cavalier County, North Dakota and recorded in Book PA Page 18.

NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE SALE CIVIL NUMBER: 10-2022-CV-00045

Real Property address: 513 11th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249

1.

Judgment in the amount of $48,125.92, having been entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, which Judgment

The above real property is the subject of the Mortgage dated August 22, 2011, which Mortgagors, Brenda K. Clabough, executed and delivered to

8 2 3 37 - 8 2 3 5 0 , 9 9 2 5 8 / 6 0 5 8 2 60594 Payroll & Liab. 44874.13 60595 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | 394.53

Cavalier County Senior Menu

60596 BEK SPORTS NETWORK | 1125.00 60597 BRENT BENOIT | 75.02 60598 DOLLAR GENERAL-REGIONS 410526 | 52.75 60599 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO. | 3308.51 60600 GREAT PLAINS FIRE | 1804.96 60601 H & H COATINGS, INC. | 15800.00 60602 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 563.47 60603 LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | 258.05 60604 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL | 5489.15 60605 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 249.17 60606 NORTH DAKOTA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTA | 116.52 60607 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | 20263.68 60608 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC. | 35.85 60609 OTTERTAIL POWER CO. | 6187.53 60610 SANITATION PRODUCTS | 4140.00 60611 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.| 754.38 Review and Approval of Bills: D. Kaercher made the motion to approve all bills as presented, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion Carries.

Adjourn: C. Schlittenhard moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

Received by The Borderland Press on Aug. 2, 2023.

Shane Gallagher By: Shane Gallagher Sheriff / Deputy Sheriff of Cavalier Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. By /s/ Zachary Nesbit Zachary Nesbit Attorneys for Plaintiff 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Tel: 801-355-2886 Email: zach@hwmlawfirm.com Bar: 07552

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Aug. 14 Hamburger, Noodle, Veggie Casserole/Seasoned Broccoli/Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Tuesday, Aug. 15 Chicken Swiss Breast with Dressing Sweet Potatoes/Mixed Vegetables/ Apple Wednesday, Aug. 16 Meatballs in Gravy/Buttered Egg Noodles/Creamed Corn/Jello with Fruit

Thursday, Aug. 17 Lemon Pepper Fish/Baked Potato/ Parslied Carrots/Pears Friday, Aug. 18 Chicken Kiev/Rice Pilaf/Zucchini Casserole/Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of

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

CALL FOR BIDS: Cavalier County will be accepting bids for landscaping. For more information and details on the project contact Josh Plummer. Cavalier County Courthouse Maintenance, 701-370-6232. Bids need to be submitted to the Cavalier County Commissioners, c/o Auditor’s Office, 901 3rd St. - Ste. 15, Langdon, ND 58249 by 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 11, 2023. Cavalier County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF CAVALIER IN THE DISTRICT COURT, NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2021-2, Plaintiff, v.

Dale T. Clark and Cory Clark, Personal Representative of the Estate of Dale T. Clark and Heirs & Devisees of the Estate of Dale T. Clark and U.S. Bank and Lakewood East Condominium Association, and any person in possession, Defendants.

NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE SALE CIVIL NUMBER: 10-2022-CV-00046 1.

Judgment in the amount of $54,732.39, having been entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, which Judgment was filed with the Clerk of Courts of Cavalier County, North Dakota, on May 17, 2023, for the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage.

2.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to said Judgment that the real property described as: Unit "A" in Lakewood East Condominium, a condominium created under a Declaration Establishing a Plan for Condominium Ownership recorded in Book M-28 Page 506, County Recorder, Cavalier County, North Dakota, together with the undivided interest in the common elements declared pertinent thereto, and erected upon: Lot Fifteen (15), Block One (1), Lakewood Addition to the City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, according to the Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder within and for Cavalier County, North Dakota, and recorded in Book PA Page 149.

Real Property address:1402 1st Street Apt A, Langdon, ND 58249 The above real property is the subject of the Mortgage dated August 9, 2011, which Mortgagors, Dale T. Clark, executed and delivered to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., its successors and assigns, and recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Cavalier County, North Dakota, on August 9, 2011, Instrument Number 233981, which is subject to the entered Judgment. Said Mortgage was assigned to Plaintiff, its successors or assigns,

by Assignment of Mortgage recorded August 19, 2022, Instrument Number 250106.

3.

In order to realize the amount of $54,732.39, as of May 17, 2023, plus interest accruing thereafter on said amount at the rate of 4.75000% per year together with the costs and expenses of sale, will be sold subject to redemption as provided by law as one parcel of land at public auction, subject to the lien for unpaid real estate taxes and assessments of Cavalier County, North Dakota, and easements and restrictions of record, to the highest bidder for cash under the direction of the Sheriff of Cavalier County, North Dakota, at the main entrance of the Cavalier County Courthouse located at 901 3rd Street #1, Langdon, North Dakota 58249, on September 12, 2023 ("Sale Date"), at 9:00 AM. 4.

If the sale is set aside for reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

DATED this 25th day of July, 2023.

SHERIFF OF CAVALIER COUNTY Shane Gallagher By: Shane Gallagher Sheriff / Deputy Sheriff of Cavalier Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. By /s/ Zachary Nesbit Zachary Nesbit Attorneys for Plaintiff 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Tel: 801-355-2886 Email: zach@hwmlawfirm.com Bar: 07552

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Views from the Borderland-Walhalla

Walhalla Fire Department hosted its annual Corn and Sausage Feed on Friday, Aug. 4 and got a great crowd out for it.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Cavalier County Health District has free medication disposal kits available called Deterra and DisposeRx. The Deterra and DisposeRx disposal systems inactivate medications making them safe to dispose of in regular trash.

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Cont’d. From Page 1 Sports success for Langdon graduates Photos by Larry Stokke.

Brady Regner, recent club hockey state champion, hits the first Langdon home run of the tournament.

An early team photo, showing off their winning faces, with five baseball graduates. From middle left: catcher Carter Tetrault, Gage Goodman, Markus Kingzett, Jack Romfo, and Brady Regner holding the trophy. Submitted photo.

After struggling with several debilitating season injuries, Markus Kingzett continued to support his team and put in the months of work to come back and take the mound one last time.

Gage Goodman takes time to talk to the younger members of the team on the bench a perfect showcase of senior leadership.

A young Carter Tetrault stands on the sideline, watching and learning from older brother Conner.

Football fans from the very beginning(from the left Carter Tetrault, Mason Romfo, Brody Steinmetz, and Gage Goodman). Submitted photo.

Jack Romfo finishes an impressive career with multiple awards to his name. Romfo is appreciated by his teammates on and off the field for his athletics, smarts, and humor.

Carter Tetrault, who made his first state appearance as an eighth grader during the 2018 state football championship, finished an impressive sports career, playing on and off the mound as a catcher and relief pitcher.

A big smile from future 2023 senior baseball athlete, Jack Romfo.