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Friday, August 23, 2024

Volume 3, Number 33

North Dakota Geological Survey goes prehistoric fishing with the public

By Rebecca Davis

News: Langdon student honored by Elks Lodge #1216, Pg. A2

Rain over the previous two weeks did not put a damper on the excitement chipping away in the Pembina Gorge at the 2024 Public Fossil Dig. This summer’s digging season marks 25 years of public digs in North Dakota.

It’s only fitting that since the first dig took place in the Pembina Gorge just west of Walhalla in 2000, that the final dig of the season this year ended with ‘Jimmothy’ finally being able to be flipped at the Gorge’s dig site.

The dig was sponsored by the North Dakota Geological Survey (NDGS) and N.D. Parks and Recreation. Digs are held annually in Bismarck, Dickinson, Medora, the Pembina Gorge, and other locations.

One doesn’t have to be as old as a

held one half day for those aged 15 and older on Aug. 18. During the family half days, 60 people participated.

Overall, 115 spots were filled to participate in the dig.

The dig involved chipping away at the Pierre Formation, which is 80 million years old and holds some of the oldest surface rocks in N.D. During this time, the state was covered by the Western Interior Seaway. The Western Interior Seaway was home to mosasaurs, giant squid, sea turtles, aquatic birds, large (and small) fish, snails and clams.

Jimmothy, an ‘Ichthyodectes’, is a big fish that has been a discovery in progress over the last four years. Clint Boyd, senior paleontologist and curaFrom left to right (back to front) intern Kale Link, paleontologist Cathy Lash, participants Emily Foyt, Angela Murphy, and Denise Steinbach, all working to clear off a bench of debris, while looking for weathered out fossils. Photo courtesy of N.D. Geological Survey.

“Initially, Trissa and I were splitting our groups between the two of us and then Trissa found a smaller fish going into the wall; so then she had a very narrow ledge that she had to kind of balance on and widen out. She then had a rotating set of volunteers that would help her with the hillside and then we worked on my high wall for as many days as we possibly could, finding some decent material,” shared Barnes.

Community: Grant writing workshop to be hosted, Pg. A5

Lifestyle: Celebrate with a sandwich during National Sandwich Month, Pg. A7

The white streaks are the backbone and ribs of a large fish. Photo courtesy of N.D. Geological Survey.

A very large shed mosasaur tooth was found at the end of the first day. The type of mosasaur is unknown, but was certainly large according to paleontologists. Photo courtesy of N.D. Geological Survey.

Becky Barnes, paleontologist and lab manager for NDGS, spent the week working with the groups of volunteer

diggers and Trissa Ford, president, Friends of NDGS Paleo.

fossil to dig for fossils, either! NDGS hosted three family half day events in which those aged 10 and older could participate from Aug. 9-11. In addition to several full days, Aug. 12-17 was for those aged 15 and older. NDGS

tor with the NDGS, made that his focus for this year's dig.

With the help of volunteer diggers, mosasaur bits and pieces were extracted. While walking past an area, an entire bird leg was found, which became a mini dig site of its own where three more bird feet were unearthed, along with more fish vertebrae. cont’d. on page A9

Pembina County 911 Dispatch moves to State Radio

By Rebecca Davis August 9 was the last day that 911 calls were answered locally in Pembina County. At 19:00 that day, the Cavalier Police Department sent the final transmission; they also shared it to their Facebook page.

“Cavalier - 1425. Clear the air for final transmission, please. When officers retire they sometimes have a final radio call to Dispatch.

There is no reason it should not happen in the opposite direction.

A few short minutes from now the Pembina County Public Service Answering Point will cease radio dispatching operations after decades of loyal service to the citizens of Pembina County, its responders, and neighboring counties. The Cavalier Police De-

LANGDON SWIMMING POOL wraps up tumultuous season partment would like to thank ev- voices. 1425 clear and switching ery dispatcher who has ever spent time in those chairs, guiding us to and from calls, watching over us, helping citizens, and saving lives.

This is an enormous service loss to our citizens and responders.

Thank you for your dedication, whether it was working while sick or injured, or missing family events. Thank you to your families for giving you to us all of these years. The scope of service you provide will not be truly realized until it’s gone. That being said, here ends the final transmission from 1425 and the Cavalier Police Department to Pembina County Communications. You are 10-7, Cavalier. We will greatly miss the services you provided and your

to State Radio channel 2. Your radio End Of Watch is August 9, 2024 at 1900 hrs.”

During the month of July, throughout a series of meetings, the Pembina County Commission voted to switch to State Radio, which is now dispatched out of Bismarck, N.D. Here is the timeline from the Pembina County Commission meeting minutes posted on the Pembina County website: July 2: Vote was had to add Commissioner Darin Otto discussing a cost analysis for the Dispatch Department to the agenda. All voting in favor; mocont’d. on page B6

NEW ORDINANCE IN WALHALLA UNDER SCRUTINY

By Hilary Nowatzki

On the week of Aug. 12, 46 residents of Walhalla received letters from the city in conjunction with the Board of Health providing notice that their property was “not within compliance of the Ordinance of the City of Walhalla.”

Based on the 2023 population of 880 residents, approximately 5% of Walhalla’s residents received a letter, obviously stirring a bit of panic. The repercussions of not following the letter’s instructions were written as, “If clean-up is not completed at said address within one week of the date of this notice, the matter will be referred to the city attorney to be reviewed.”

Two ordinances were then listed, which read: Chapter 12, Article 4 Section 12.0402 STORAGE OF TRASH, RUBBISH, GARBAGE, REFUSE, JUNK, JUNK AUTOMOBILES, ABANDONED VEHICLES,

SCRAP, SCRAP IRON AND BUILDING MATERIALS. The storage or accumulation of trash, rubbish, garbage, refuse, junk, junk automobiles, or parts thereof, abandoned vehicles, scrap, scrap iron and buildings materials or part thereof, upon, in or upon any private property within the City of Walhalla tends to result in blighted and deteriorated neighborhoods, the increase in criminal activity, the spread of vermin and disease, and is contrary to the public peace, health, safety and general welfare of the community and therefore, constitutes a nuisance.

Chapter 12, Article 4 Section 12.0403 Subsection A UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR ACCUMULATE TRASH, RUBBISH, GARBAGE, REFUSE, SCRAP, SCRAP IRON, JUNK, JUNK AUTOMOBILES, AND ABANDONED VEHICLES.

A . It shall be unlawful and is hereby declared a nuisance for any person to store, or permit the storage or accumulation of trash, rubbish, garbage, refuse, scsap, scrap iron, junk, junk automobiles, or parts thereof, abandoned vehicles or building materials when not in the conduct of a business, on any private property in the City of Walhalla except within a completely enclosed building or upon the business premises of a duly licensed junk dealer, junk buyer, dealer in used auto parts, dealer in secondhand goods, or junk gatherer. However, any junk dealer, junk buyer, dealer in secondhand goods, or junk gatherer shall store said items in an area which shall be enclosed in a building or located behind a site fence approved by the City of Walhalla and shall be stored in a manner SO as not to create an unsightly mess, deterioration of the neighborhood, increased criminal accont’d. on page A6

By The Borderland Press Staff

The Langdon Swimming Pool wrapped up an especially tumultuous season on Friday, Aug. 16. Langdon Park Board member Roxanne Hoffarth said one of the issues this year was finding adequate lifeguard coverage.

The Cavalier County JDA assisted in getting this issue resolved.

“We had a good number this year, and we found a good manager. RaeAnne Arens was our pool manager this year.

She really did a good job,” Hoffarth stated.

Hoffarth said they are expecting a bigger lifeguard turnout next year.

“The job fair that JDA and the Chamber offered, that was really good.

We've got a younger group of kids coming up that were interested in working for the pool. They just weren't old enough,” Hoffarth explained.

Another big issue was the recently installed baby pool being inactive this year. Holly Lyons, another park board member, explained to The Borderland

Press that this was a bit rocky due to poor winterization of some of the pipes, causing them to break. During that repair process earlier this summer, the humidity caused secondary leaks to occur.

“I just want to apologize, as a park board member, to the community that things went the way they did,” said Lyons. “It was out of our hands. We tried to deal with it the best we could, but I know there were unhappy people.”

The two explained repairs and winterizations are underway with the intent to have things up and operational for the spring. Hoffarth said some other much-needed maintenance was completed.

“We got toilets, fixed sinks, fixed things that needed to be done, maintenance that needed to be done, and we got that done this year. So I'm hoping next year - I mean, fingers crossed - we don't have a year like this,” she said.

Water Board under investigation

By The Borderland Press staff

In an update to a story The Borderland Press has been following, the Cavalier County Commissioners met on Tuesday to discuss, among other things, the standing situation with the Cavalier County Water Board.

Back on July 26 the board received a letter from the Attorney General’s office explaining the board is currently being investigated after allegedly violating open meeting laws. This follows what the Borderland News Center has

learned was a long series of clerical errors, which the Commissioners believe is what spurred on the investigation.

County Commissioner Greg Goodman said this whole ordeal has placed them in an uncomfortable situation with the Water Board.

“With the Water Board, outside of appointing and removing them, we realcont’d. on page A10

News

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Elks Lodge #1216 awards Most Valuable Student Scholarship for 2024

Jaelyn Buckman - North Star High School, $750; and Gabby Hanson – Devils Lake High School, $500. Bondy is attending Valley City State University, Buckman is attending Lake Region State College, and Hanson is attending The University of Minnesota this fall.

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Pembina Gorge efforts underway

Although it was a bit smokey last week, these photos were taken on Sunday, Aug. 18 around 7:30 p.m. by Harold McConnell, showing the progress being made on the campgrounds at North Dakota’s newest State Park. McConnell is a pilot who has flown for over 50 years. He was operating a Kitfox 3 on the day these photos were taken, a plane he built himself and has been flying for 29 years. This Kitfox 3 has landed at 89 airports in North Dakota alone.

Landon Welsh – Langdon Area High School, $1000; Simon Parker - North Star High School, $750; and Karsen Simon – North Star High School, $500. Welsh is attending the University of North Dakota, Simon Parker is attending Lake Region State College and Karsen Simon is attending North Dakota State College of Science this fall.

Back row (L-R) Landon Welsh, Andy Wakeford (scholarship committee member), Parker Simon, Karsen Simon, Joel Kurtz (scholarship committee member); front row, Jayden Bondy, Gabby Hanson, Kathy Lovseth (scholarship committee member).

The Elks Lodge #1216 in Devils Lake is proud to announce scholarships awards to area high school seniors as a part of the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship contest for the 2024-25 academic year. Fifteen area high school seniors from the class of 2024 applied for the local scholarship by the deadline of Nov. 12, 2023.

Students submitted scholarship applications highlighting the applicant’s academic, extracurricular, and service achievements. Applications were scored automatically by criteria set

forth by the Elks National Foundation.

A local committee of Elks members reviewed the applications and scored them based on essay submissions from each applicant. Scores were tabulated, and the top three young women and young men were ranked in order by score for awards by the Elks Lodge #1216. Award winners are then forwarded on to a state level competition.

Scholarship recipients from Lodge #1216 are as follows: Jayden Bondy - Dakota Prairie High School, $1000;

The Devils Lake Elks Lodge #1216 is proud to support the youth of our region. Funding for scholarships is a direct effort of fundraising by Elks Lodge #1216. Your support of the lodge helps fund charitable works in the region that supports the youth of the Lake Region.

The Elks National Foundation awarded a total of $2.52 million to this year’s national finalists. The top 20 awards at the national level are awarded $30,000 over four years.

Four hundred and eighty runners-up receive $4,000 scholarships. For more information about the Most Valuable Student contest visit the Elks Website - https://www.elks.org/ scholars/ or https://www.elks.org/ scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Windtower repairs underway Reporter Nick Vorlage was on County Road 33 between Nekoma and Langdon when he took these photos of wind towers being repaired. The process could take up to two years to get the machines operational again. The east tower alone will not take that long, but the entire project is expected to last up to two years.

31st Annual Pioneer Machinery Show at the Pembina County Museum Grounds Pembina County Historical Museum

Music is a big part of the Annual Pioneer Machinery Show held each year at the Pembina County Museum Grounds, and this year’s Sept. 8 Show is no different.

Cast your votes for the Best of the Rendezvous Region

By Borderland Press Staff [Editor’s note: This press release was in The Borderland Press last week; however, the QR code in that issue is no longer in working order. Please use the new code attached to submit votes.]

The Rendezvous Region tourism council is once again asking residents to place their votes in the Best of the Rendezvous Region Competition, which looks for the “best of” in a wide range of categories including food, lodging, and parks, just to name a few. Winners in this competition will be announced next month on Sept.

21 during the Rendezvous Market at the Icelandic State Park.

The contest form is also online, a

link to which is available at our Quick Links page, which can be found by visiting www.myborderland.com.

The music begins with the 10:00 a.m.worship service in the historic St. Anthony’s Church. Tim Mosser of Horace, N.D., will lead the musical service which includes sing-along time. Mosser has a true passion for music and sharing his faith and service in God’s church. He spent 26 years coaching and teaching at Concordia College and currently serves in the Diocese of Fargo. Mosser loves to provide music for any occasion from dances to senior living facility gigs to outdoor venues. His church presentations feature spiritual music including everything from traditional and contemporary hymns to praise and worship as well as country gospel music. Mosser’s spiritual message and music will leave you feeling hopeful, joyful and uplifted!

The music continues as Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen take the stage for a couple of hours of good old-time music. This popular band played its first dance on Memorial Day 2004 in Lankin and has been on the go ever since, having played at events in 10 additional states. Hodek leads the group which varies in size and personnel and plays the accordion, concertina, and provides vocals.

Dancing will be encouraged when the band plays in the Transportation Building following the 1:00 p.m. parade. This project is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Antique Tractor Pull and the Kids Pedal Pull also take place following the 1:00 p.m. parade. The day’s activ-

ities begin with the pancake, French toast, Langdon Locker sausage breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Sawmilling, threshing, blacksmithing, Indigenous and Settler Games, interactive oldtime displays, and tours and Community Orchard activities make for a full day of family friendly activities. A food court and vendors with crafts, farmers market items, food items, and antiques all add to the atmosphere of the day.

For this 31st Annual Show featuring Harvest, there is no gate admission, and everyone is encouraged to attend and to bring family and friends. To assist in the Pembina County Historical Society’s projects, there will be free will donation opportunities on the grounds.

For further information on participating in or attending the show, contact the museum or Scot Becker at 218791-3624. Follow Pembina County Museum on Facebook for further information and updates.

The Pembina County Museum is owned and operated by the Pembina County Historical Society and is located 5 ½ miles west of Cavalier at 13572 Hwy. 5. The buildings are open to the public daily from 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.; tours and other times can be arranged by calling 701265-4941 or at pchsm@polarcomm. com.

Follow the Museum activities on Facebook at Pembina County Historical Museum. Monthly PCHS meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at the Museum beginning at 7:00 p.m.; PCHS dues are $10.00 per year. The Pembina County Museum mission is to preserve Pembina County’s history for future generations and has been voted Best Museum/Historic Site in the Rendezvous Region for the past three years.

Agriculture

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NDSU Extension to offer education at Big Iron sus of Agriculture, the average age of U.S. farm producers was 58.1 years with 38% over age 65. The desire to age in place on the farm is high, and various types of support are needed to assist aging farmers. NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension have partnered on a project that addresses specific needs by creating resources to educate farm families and agricultural professionals about aging on the farm and how to support individuals wishing to age in place. Attendees can meet NDSU and UMN Extension specialists, learn more about the program, and share experiences and challenges with the team.

NDSU Extension specialists will offer educational opportunities at this year's Big Iron Farm and Construction Show. (NDSU photo)

Aging on the farm, rural stress and mental health, growing the agricultural workforce, and on-farm research will highlight the NDSU Extension exhibit at the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show in West Fargo on Sept.

10-12.

North Dakota State University Exten-

sion personnel will feature exhibits at the east end of the Hartl Ag building. In addition, Extension agents and specialists will be available to answer questions about crop and livestock production and other rural topics.

are happy to be at the show again this year,” said Rob Proulx, NDSU Extension agriculture technology systems specialist. “Please stop by to view the displays, ask questions, provide input or simply visit – all are welcome.”

“NDSU Extension has had a longstanding presence at Big Iron, and we

Across the upper midwest, farmers are aging. According to the 2017 Cen-

The exhibit will also provide resources to help farmers and ranchers thrive in the face of occupational stresses and challenges. A team will be available to discuss these resources and methods of appropriately dealing with stress.

A booth on growing the agricultural workforce will highlight 4-H resources and programs designed to spark and nurture interest in agriculture in today’s youth. Youth education experts will gather information from booth visitors about the needs and gaps in

preparing the next generation of the agricultural workforce.

Specialists in soils and agriculture technology will be on hand to discuss an emerging effort to organize an onfarm research network in North Dakota. Visitors will learn the fundamentals of on-farm research, and area farmers can sign up to be involved in future on-farm research efforts, becoming a part of this vital work.

NDSU students representing the Bison Pullers and the Bison Antique Tractor Club will feature their exhibits on the showgrounds. The Bison Pullers will display their one-fourth-scale tractor, part of an annual effort where club members design and build the tractor for an international collegiate competition sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. In 2024, they ranked first in the maneuverability portion of the contest and placed within the top 10 overall. The Bison Antique Tractor Club will have one or more antique tractors on display, reconditioned as part of an annual club activity.

Consider options for pregnancy diagnosis in beef cattle NDSU Extension

The profitability of any business is crucial, and livestock production is no different. With most revenue originating from the sale of calves produced, retaining non-pregnant cows in a cowcalf operation is hard to justify. Therefore, this time of year is traditionally pregnancy detection season.

on cyclicity in cattle. Additionally, with estrus detection, the result is simple: pregnant or open. This method provides no other valuable information regarding fetal age or sex. On the other hand, techniques such as transrectal palpation or ultrasound are more comprehensive, but more expensive.

“Cattle producers have or soon will be removing bulls from their spring-calving cow herds, bookending another breeding season, and will need to identify which cows will calve next year before winter feed resources are allocated,” said Lacey Quail, North Dakota State University Extension livestock management specialist.

Timing Pregnancy detection requires logistical planning as cows may be on summer pasture without handling facilities, or the area veterinarian may have limited availability, among other considerations. Specific methods may align better with the production timeline. For instance, transrectal ultrasound and blood antigen tests can diagnose pregnancy as soon as 28 days after the last possible breeding date, whereas diagnosing pregnancy by transrectal palpation requires a little more time (typically around 40 or more days after breeding). While blood antigen tests are accurate early in gestation, they do not give an immediate result, as it takes time to run the samples. Thus, cattle must be resorted after performing the test, which can be a deterrent due to labor demands.

Quail recommends ranchers compare several pregnancy detection options to determine the best fit for their herd management program, as each option has unique benefits and disadvantages. Factors include cost, timing, training required and completeness of the information gained.

Expense Cost is the first consideration for many producers when deciding the best way to diagnose pregnancy in their herds.

Quail recommends producers assess cost along with accuracy, result timeline, and completeness of the method used. For example, monitoring estrus behavior in the herd after breeding is very affordable; however, this method carries considerable opportunity cost.

Observing cattle for estrus behavior is time-consuming and potentially inaccurate due to the individuality of estrous cycles and the impacts of nutrition, lactation and environment

‘We need to do the right thing’ – Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman acknowledged the prolonged farm bill process. “What we’ve got to do is reset the farm safety net,” said Boozman. “That’s going to cost some money and we’re trying to figure out how we do that. We don’t need to just do something, we need to do the right thing.”

Boozman said the farm bill passed

by Congress is in effect for five years and that should not be taken lightly. Boozman was in N.D. for the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee field hearing.

“If feed resources or cattle handling facilities are limiting factors, it is important to know when each pregnancy detection method can be performed,” Quail stated. “Retaining and feeding cows is costly, and opting for earlier detection is often beneficial so that open cows can be marketed earlier.”

Training Each pregnancy detection method

Best hope is for the early planted crops – Wheat, barley and field peas are being harvested in the Devils Lake, N.D., area. Rock n’ Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson expects yields to end up being better than initially thought. In Hanson’s view, the region has three crops.

“We have early-seeded, mid-seeded and late-seeded; regardless of the crop, whether it is corn, edibles, wheat, barley, canola, soybeans, the early (planted crop) will be the best crop and it will just keep going down from that point.”

N.D. leads the nation in PP acres – N.D., South Dakota and Minne-

centrate labor during their calving season and identify females that conceived late in the breeding season as potential cull animals. In these situations, a more accurate fetal age determined by palpation or ultrasound is necessary. Pieces of the puzzle that can only be determined by ultrasound are fetal heartbeat and fetal sex. If early embryonic loss (no detection of fetal heartbeat) is in question, or females need to be sorted by those carrying bull or heifer calves, ultrasound is the only option.

“Every operation that raises beef cattle can benefit from pregnancy diagnosis; however, the methThe best method of pregnancy checking in cattle will depend on the desired timing of detection after od used can vary from herd to breeding, the labor required, the availability of trained professionals, and what information is needed for the management system. (NDSU photo) herd,” Quail explained. “To find the most cost-effective method requires varying levels of training or Completeness for your operation, consider how soon expertise. Quail acknowledges the Observing for estrus behavior and after breeding you need to detect importance of this factor, as trained testing for pregnancy-specific factors pregnancy, the labor required, the professionals are often few and far with a blood antigen test are the least availability of trained professionals, between in many remote areas devot- comprehensive methods of pregnan- and the information you need to gain ed to cattle production. The detection cy detection. There is little reliable in- for your management system.” of estrus and blood antigen tests both formation for producers to gain aside require very minimal, if any, training. from whether a female is pregnant or For more information, including a taThey are accomplished by visual ob- open. In some operations, that may ble comparing each option for pregservation or simply drawing a blood be all that is necessary; however, in nancy diagnosis in cattle, visit ndsu. sample. Both methods can be very others, it is essential to know if cattle ag/preg-check. convenient options for operations are carrying a calf sired by artificial that may not have access to trained insemination or natural service, the professionals. As a trade-off, these predicted calving date, or whether to methods are not as comprehensive expect a bull or heifer calf at calving. as those requiring more extensive Rectal palpation or ultrasound are training. Ranchers should consid- the most comprehensive options for er how the timeline and expense of answering these questions. these methods may fit into their management plan.

Fetal age is valuable information, Quail says. In operations utilizing synchronization and fixed-time artificial insemination, it is common for natural sota are the three states with the service sires to be introduced to the highest number of prevented plantcow herd around 10 days after artiing (PP) acres this year. The Farm ficial insemination. In this case, disService Agency reported 4.7 million tinguishing pregnancies by artificial PP acres nationwide. N.D. reportinsemination from natural service is a ed 858,000 acres. S.D. had over breeze with palpation or ultrasound.

571,000 acres and Minn. reportDetermining an accurate fetal age can ed nearly 451,000 acres. The FSA also be helpful for producers to constated there were 2.6 million acres of PP corn acres, 775 million acres of soybeans and 389,000 acres of wheat.

Butler machinery and CLAAS diverging – Beginning in early 2025, CLAAS equipment will no longer be sold through the N.D.-based Butler Machinery Company. CLAAS will open its own stores throughout the region and taking over the parts and service business in 2026. CLAAS and Butler Machinery will host a virtual town hall for all CLAAS equipment owners in the area to answer questions regarding the transition.

The timing of the town hall has not been determined.

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher 2003, one of the original wineries in the Red River Valley. They’re devoted to exploring cold climate grapes and their capacity to create fine wine.

It’s situated on what was once a golf course at some point in time. You’ll see several tee boxes as well as a few old Par 4 signs next to a rusty bench with some 1960-ish set of clubs, making it look as if time had stopped there.

In the name of research, we headed south to Bear Creek Winery the other side of Fargo last Saturday.

This amazing place was founded in

The Bear Creek runs through the property and is edged with an assortment of tables for enjoying a glass of wine under the shade of the trees. The

main barn-like building also includes seating on the main floor as well as upstairs, including lofts on both ends.

A small menu is available with various pop ups each month.

It was a beautiful day, so with a wine flight for me and a sparkling water for Bob, we headed to one of the outdoor decks up top where the view of the grape fields was amazing. We did get a bit scorched by the sun, so we took the outdoor stairway down to a shady spot under a pergola.

Ideas for Sip Happens began to flow, and I think a few are actually doable

at our place in the future. Oh, how fun our research trip was!

I’m enjoying all the back-to-school pictures on social media; what an exciting week for those kids! Fall sports are starting, and Jake has the scoop in our B section. Friday night lights will be on both the football field and in the grain field. I guess we, or I, can’t deny fall any longer, but I’m avoiding pumpkin spice-whatever for a while longer.

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

We love our readers; thank you so much!

Letter from the Editor way’ (whatever that means) and injuring myself. Throughout my 20s I could sleep anywhere - even outside in a lawn chair leaning against a tree by the river once. I woke up at sunrise and worked a double that day waiting tables. Ahh, the good ol’ days.

Millennials… Yes, we do more than just eat avocado toast and gripe about climate change, I swear. Millennials are those who were born between 1981-1996. I suppose back to school time has me realizing how old I’m getting and feeling a bit nostalgic.

Now, I know I’m not “old” kinda old, but as I’ve been observing children, families, friends, and teachers prepare for the new school year, I realize how fast they are flying by.

That flight also creates distance between my own young and stupid days, back when I didn’t have the capability of ‘sleeping the wrong

Now, life looks much different. I’m grumpy if I don’t sleep enough, I take my multivitamins daily, and was far too excited for the bird feeder I bought at the beginning of the summer, although it HAS drawn a wide variety of pretty winged beauties to my porch.

Ope, there I am, sounding old again.

Honestly, though, I’m ready for my “boring-era” as some might call it. I’ve had enough excitement, adventure, and knocks in the head to last a few lifetimes, so settling in a beautiful small town only seems natural at this stage in life.

I often look back at my teens and 20’s and truly wonder how I survived, but I’m almost certain that I’m not alone in that feeling. I’ve always had a wild streak; it’s still there, but luckily, it’s a much more cautious version.

What would you have told your 15, 20, 30 (on and on) year-old self? There’s plenty I’d have told younger versions of myself, but she wouldn’t have listened anyways.

If you’ve noticed, we’ve been running a series of mental health articles from our very own Borderland Radio News Center here in print. As Langdon School Counselor Jordan Braunberger mentioned in last week’s back to school section, be sure to take some time for you and the kiddos to breathe during this busy season! If you missed that article, be sure to check out page B3 of last week’s paper (Aug. 16). You can also listen to the podcast version of our News Director Nick Vorlage, discussing mental health and other back to school topics with Jordan, by visiting www.myborderland.com and clicking on the “Community Focus” icon.

Throughout my interviews and interactions last week, I know everyone is a bit frazzled and a bit excited all at the same time! If there was anything I would try to tell a younger version of myself it would be to simply slow down, take deeper breaths, and care

less about what others think; it’s actually still a work in progress.

One thing I believe about most folks is this - we are all doing the best we can.

Give each other grace during these busy seasons of life; perhaps more importantly, give yourself some grace.

After all, we’re only human.

I was so encouraged walking through the hallways of Langdon Area High School last week. Mindi Lill created a beautiful sign about kindness, and as I walked the hallways, I saw other posters with encouraging statements revolving around mental health and other topics for the students to pass by every day.

Perhaps I’m old or my school was behind the times, but mental health was something my classes didn’t talk much about in school. I remember the first browser we were taught to use in middle school; little did my peers know the technological advances that would be made by the time we graduated. By 8th grade I had a Nokia ‘brick’ phone. I had minutes on there and could only use a limited amount to contact my mother or grandmother.

I could also play the game ‘snake,’ and boy, did I have a blast with that one.

Nowadays, youth have the web at their fingertips. I couldn’t imagine being so young adventuring on websites and social media pages that I could be bullied on or become addicted to.

We haven’t even gotten on my soapbox about body comparison and self esteem issues that have sprouted from these outlets.

These innovations certainly have helped society progress, and I know from talking with staff at various schools that our educators are utilizing this tech in the right ways and instructing students how to do so as well, which I’m so grateful for. I applaud you all and am wishing teachers, parents, and students an easy and seamless back to school season transition!

Hilary Nowatski Editor

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The Morning Run: Eighteen years crammed into 16 totes trying to fill it with a slew of new memories in the week leading up to the departure. The youngest child, a daughter, was busy measuring the closet in her older brother’s basement bedroom and had already ordered several new room decorations in anticipation of moving into his soon to be vacated domain. This made me snort-laugh for almost a full block.

By Sara Goodman On my morning walk a few days ago, my walking buddy was talking about her oldest son, kid number one, heading off to college this coming weekend and was describing how each family member was dealing with the upcoming transition. Kid number two, the middle son, was more concerned about his upcoming football game and was acting completely indifferent. Dad was starting to feel a bit emotional, anticipating the void in the family and

Last year at this time, we were faced with the same situation. Gage was about to head off for his freshman year of college, leaving the rest of us in his wake. The house was about to become a lot quieter, a lot less busy and a lot less filled with general boy stuff like shoes, jerseys, empty protein shake bottles and gum wrappers.

I anticipated at least a week of dour faces, intermittent sniffles and occasional tears as we all processed his absence. Instead, I found Catelyn in his room exactly 48 hours later with a measuring tape and several ready to be filled boxes, sitting on the floor scrolling through paint swatches on

Pinterest. The only thing she was sad about was the fact that his room wasn’t “move in ready.” He had left everything he wasn’t planning to take with him to college in its original place, clearly unconcerned about the fact that he might find himself relocated to the guest bedroom once he returned for the summer.

Catelyn and I spent the next few days packing his stuff into boxes and bags, cleaning the room from top to bottom and putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls. We swapped out his bed for hers, moved in her vanity, hung up her clothes and organized her stuff. We shoved all his things into a big pile in the storage room, careful not to break his collection of travel snow globes or squash his hats. Then, for the next nine months, every time I needed something from the storage room, I had to navigate around this tower of debris from his room.

Once summer hit and Gage was home

and back to leaving gum wrappers and wadded up socks everywhere, I decided it was time to get organized.

If there’s anything I love more than a good fridge cleaning, it’s a good organization of something. I had already ordered several sturdy, clear totes with lockable lids to get the party started.

I dumped out all the bags and boxes piled up in the storage room and made him go through every single one of them. After sorting into throw, keep and donate piles, we were left with eighteen years of stuff crammed into sixteen storage totes. Most of the totes were filled with clothes, hats and sports memorabilia. Three small totes were filled with items that he refused to sort through. These totes had been hanging out under his bed for several years and were filled with things like a handprint turkey picture from third grade and his plastic minimite hockey award. I decided to leave well enough alone and didn’t force him to throw these things away; I’ll let him do that after he’s moved these

totes five times in five years without ever opening them.

ings for national nightly TV newscasts pale in comparison to what they did even five to 10 years ago.

sumption, they all still have that lean in a particular direction. So who’s watching? Old people like me. All you have to do is look at the ads to see who the audience is. Most commercials are for pharmaceuticals with side effects that result in suicidal thoughts, double vision and bladder control issues. Yup, that’s me.

By the time you read this, school will be in full swing in Langdon for my girls, and Gage will be back in Fargo ready to start his sophomore year at NDSU. I have another senior this year, Catelyn, and Ella will be an eighth grader.

I’m trying not to think too hard about what next fall will look like when both Gage and Catelyn leave for college. I wonder what paint color Ella will pick for the basement bedroom?

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

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

Breaking news! (Give me a break)

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Have you noticed in every form of media, every news item nowadays - no matter how inane - is set up

as being ‘breaking news’? As I sit penning this week’s column it’s just before 2PM on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Yes, I know you’re reading this in the Aug. 23 paper; I like to work ahead by at least one to two weeks, so should something come up - I won’t have to rush to get my column turned in.

I’m lazy this way. It just came across my news feed that our new worry for the day (or should I say hour) is the World Health Organization has declared a global emergency over Mpox, formerly MonkeyPox. I suppose the PC police had a fit about that name, but I’ll leave that for others to speculate. The thing is, if every news story is ‘breaking news’ how will we ever react when something really big and important occurs? Wait a second...

forget Mpox...new breaking news: Harris leads Trump or tied in swing states. You see what I mean, it’s continuous... Breaking news (again) Wally Amos dies at 88. Wally is the guy who created Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies. Now to me, that’s a real honest to goodness ‘breaking news’ item. I love me some Famous Amos!

As a people, we are so connected that the news cycle never ends. When you toss in a presidential election year, an up and down economy, a couple of wars and a seemingly never ending cycle of natural disasters, it’s very easy to just want to turn off/tune out.

You can’t escape it, and perhaps - like me - you feel exhausted by the constant noise. It’s not just us. The rat-

When it comes to national news, I believe when you watch them, you’re likely watching a TV network that leans its stories in the direction of your political affiliation. There’s nothing wrong with that, so long as you understand that you’re not getting the whole story and l, as a result, are not fully informed.

CBS TV and Radio was once heralded as the gold standard for balanced and fair reporting. Not anymore. While the nightly newscasts on the three major legacy networks ABC, CBS and NBC are crafted for more general con-

Next week - I’ll name names - my picks for dependable reporting. That’ll get some attention. Meanwhile, drop me a line, and let me know what news sources you read, listen to or watch. bobs@getsimmonsmedia.com

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Pembilier Nursing Center: Adventure to Walhalla Library

By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director

sure exactly what to expect. I knew the residents would enjoy the outing; I just didn’t know to what extent.

With our curiosity at its highest peak, we loaded the vans and headed downtown. Two minutes later, we arrived at our destination and unloaded the residents. I was worried that the long journey might have worn everyone out, but to my surprise, they were just as eager as when we left.

Howdy from your friends at PNC! This week we had a thrilling adventure at the Walhalla Public Library.

A few weeks ago, Tammy Olson, the library director, called me to invite our residents to come visit for an afternoon. She said they planned on bringing out all the old scrapbooks that Martha Soeby had put together years ago and some old yearbooks for the residents to rummage through and reminisce. She even guaranteed that there would be coffee and treats for the residents to enjoy during their visit. We set the date for Wednesday, Aug. 14, and to be honest, I wasn’t

Anyways, we entered the library and were escorted to the back room. The room was filled with tables that had scrapbooks and yearbooks scattered on them. Each resident sat at a spot and grabbed a book to look through.

It was as if everyone in the room was transported to years past where the hustle and bustle of life looked a little different. For example, the obituaries stated that the person was “called” instead of died. They also seemed to like to inform the community when someone “motored” to another town to visit a relative or simply to shop. If we still had this wealth of information at our fingertips, we wouldn’t have to watch out our windows or drive downtown to see whose vehicles are parked at which businesses. Life would be way less hectic and busy!

Residents all gathered around on a trip down memory lane.

An old fashioned prosthetic leg at Walhalla Public Library.

Rose, Georgia, and Linda at the library during last week’s adventure.

Besides looking at the past in scrapbooks and yearbooks, the library also had a display of some articles from years ago. Things such as an old boy scout uniform, old military uniforms, an old doctor’s exam table (which apparently many women from the area gave birth on…), and even an old prosthetic leg! Anyways, as the residents sat and thumbed through the past, I saw bright smiles and lots of memories being shared. They took a drive down memory lane that afternoon,

and it was so much fun to be there as a passenger.

I've been on vacation, so it's been a few weeks since I have written an article. Last Thursday, Aug. 8, we had a display of a Jormungandr Walhallaenisis in the children section. Clint Boyd, a senior paleontologist, found the bones in the Pembina Gorge in 2015.

It is also referred to as the ‘World Serpent.’ We are very proud to have it hanging in our library.

that joined in on the event that day; it turned out wonderfully.

Thank you to Tammy for inviting us to come for a visit and to everyone from the library who pitched in to make our afternoon a marvelous one.

Days after I had residents telling me how much they truly enjoyed reminiscing and asking me when we could go back. If you get a chance, I highly recommend you go

Bonnie, Darlene, and Dale at the library.

pay the library a visit. You never know where the afternoon will take you!

Walhalla Public Library news

By Tammy Olson, Director

The ‘World Serpent’ on display at Walhalla’s library.

We have had 63 patrons come through the door this past week. We had a “Looking Back at the Past” event on Aug. 14. The Pembina Nursing Center residents joined us, and they seemed to really enjoy themselves. We had Martha Soeby's scrapbooks, dated back to the 1940s through the 1970s, on display for our visitors.They also enjoyed looking at the old annuals and yearbooks from Walhalla Public School. I would like to thank everyone

NDSU Extension to host grant writing workshop clubs, or local government units and departments. Participants will learn how to develop ideas for winning grant proposals, how to identify and work with funding sources and advance their understanding of the proposal development, submission and review process. A professional review of a draft proposal is also included.

On Sept. 25, participants will come to the workshop with an idea and leave with a proposal outline and all the resources needed to expand their outline into a full proposal. They will return on Oct. 23 with a draft proposal for peer review.

The Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop hosted by NDSU Extension will help participants learn how to prepare and submit a professional grant proposal. (Pixabay photo)

North Dakota State University Extension will host a two-part interactive Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

CDT on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Morton Mandan Public Library.

The two-day workshop teaches grant writers of all skill levels how to prepare and submit a professional proposal. It is geared toward agricultural producers and those who work or volunteer for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, community

The cost of the workshop is $150, which includes lunch each day and all materials. The workshop has a capacity of up to 25 people. Registration is required by Sept. 7. For more information or to register, visit ndsu.ag/ grant-writing.

For more information, contact leadership and civic engagement specialist Jodi Bruns at jodi.bruns@ndsu.edu or conservation leadership and planning program coordinator Hannah Nordby at hannah.nordby@ndsu.edu.

Our featured author this week is J.D. Vance New York Times Bestseller ‘Hillbilly Elegy.’

“Hillbilly Elegy is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis - that of poor, white Americans. The disintegration of this group, a process that has been slowly occurring now for over forty years, has been reported with growing frequency and alarm but has never been written about as searingly from the inside. In Hillbilly Elegy, J.D. Vance tells the true story of what a social, regional, and class decline feels like when you were born with it hanging around your neck.

The Vance family story began with hope in post-war America. J.D.'s

grandparents were "dirt poor and in love" and moved from Kentucky's Appalachia region to Ohio in hopes of escaping the dreadful poverty around them. They raised a middle-class family, and eventually, one of their grandchildren would graduate from Yale Law School, a conventional marker of success in achieving generational upward mobility. As the family saga of Hillbilly Elegy plays out, we learn that J.D.'s grandparents, aunt, uncle, sister, and - most of all - his mother struggled profoundly with the demands of their new middle-class life, never fully escaping the legacy of abuse, alcoholism, poverty, and trauma so characteristic of their part of America. With piercing honesty, Vance shows how he himself still carries around the demons of his chaotic family history.”

American Legion Post 98 500 Club winners April-June, 2024

6 April | Kyle Rollness | Langdon, ND | $50.00 13 April | Chris Mikkelsen | Langdon, ND | $50.00 20 April | Tami Lund | Park River, ND | $50.00 27 April | Tate Peterson | Langdon, ND | $50.00 4 May | Dallas Witzel | Langdon, ND | $50.00 11 May | George Podhradsky | Langdon, ND | $50.00 18 May | Karla Mack | Edmore, ND | $50.00 25 May | Chris Mikkelsen | Langdon, ND | $50.00 27 May(Veterans Day) | Bill Langer | Perth, ND | $250.00 1 June | Bradley Bergman | Grand Forks, ND | $50.00 8 June | J.W. Roy | Grand Forks, ND | $50.00 15 June | Tim DuBois | Langdon, ND | $50.00 22 June | Roger Kram | Langdon, ND | $50.00 29 June | Rick Davidson | Thornton, CO | $500.00 Congratulations to these winners, and thanks to all who entered our contest.

The new drawing (blue tickets) has begun, and all tickets have been sold. Good Luck to all, and thanks again for supporting American Legion Post 98.

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Friday, August 23, 2024 - Page A6 Cont’d. From Page A1 New ordinance in Walhalla under scrutiny tivities, spread of vermin and disease, It is unclear which ordinances this is or any way create a situation contrary in reference to. to the public peace, health, safety, or April 24, “Ordinance No. 2024-02 general welfare of the community. an Ordinance of the city of Walhalla, *Copies of the complete ORDINANCE North Dakota, repealing and replacNO. 2024-2 are available at city hall ing chapter twelve, article 4 automoor at www.walhalland.org under City biles/personal property and providing Council Minutes* a penalty for violation thereof.”

The letter was dated Aug. 12, 2024, leaving residents until Aug. 19, 2024, to remedy their property’s violation.

However, some who received a letter feel the language is vague and are unsure of what part of the full seven page ordinance they are violating.

“In previous years when we have gotten notices, they would include either a note or picture or both. There'd be a picture normally with a note saying, ‘Please remove such and such vehicle or building materials from this property,’ ” said Austin Dearinger, one of the 46 residents who received a letter.

Dearinger is also a committee member of the Annual Walhalla Demolition Derby and collectable car enthusiast.

Dearinger included that in previous situations, the time frame was longer, generally two weeks to a month. Dearinger also alleged that the city council meeting minutes were withheld from the city’s website for three months leading up to the letters being mailed.

“It had been rumored for months that they were going to do this to us. So I kept refreshing, refreshing, refreshing, waiting for it to be brought up so that I could go to the following meeting and bring up my concerns,” he stated. “You have to pay a subscription to get the newspaper, but the website is free.”

The Borderland Press cannot confirm nor deny this allegation, as currently all of the minutes are now posted.

Regardless, the city is not legally obligated to publish their minutes on a website; they are only required by law to publish minutes within the town’s official newspaper, which for Walhalla is the Cavalier Chronicle.

After a thorough investigation of the Cavalier Chronicle’s archives, here is the list of pertinent entries into the Walhalla City Council minutes from February - May 2024.

Feb. 5, “Motion by [Chris] Jackson to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2024-02 with the correction of 12-20 days. Second by [Larry] Schill. Ayes, all. Motion passed.”

March 12, “New ordinances discussed. They will need to be published before they can go into effect.”

The April 24 issue continued, “ Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Walhalla, North Dakota as follows: Section 1. Repeal and Enactment. Chapter 12 Article 4/Automobiles/Personal Property of the City Ordinances of the City of Walhalla is hereby repealed, replaced and reenacted to read as follows: Section 120413. Penalty: Any person, firm, or corporation violating or failing to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this ordinance may be assessed a fine not to exceed $500.00. Each day of violation shall be deemed to be a separate violation. Dated this 4th day of March, 2024. CITY OF WALHALLA By: /s/ John Rock McDonald, Mayor ATTESTED TO: By: /s/ Melissa Gapp, City Auditor First Reading:...............February 5.

2024 Second Reading……….. and Passage:............March 4, 2024 The ordinance in its entirety can be found here https://walhalland.org/ documents/0189_001.pdf After a call to Mike Cook, Walhalla’s city auditor who took over for Melissa Gapp in late May, it was clarified that the second reading, which was blank in the Chronicle, was held on March 4, and passage of the amended ordinance followed immediately.

According to Jack McDonald, legal counselor with the North Dakota Newspaper Association of which The Borderland Press is a member, although it may seem like a quick turnaround time for such a large ordinance, each municipality follows its own set of ordinances on how to make and amend ordinances. If Walhalla only requires two readings and allows passage after a second reading, they are following their own city’s rules.

Larry Schill, City Council member, clarified some of the ordinance for those who received letters about what can or cannot be on one’s property.

“When you get a building permit, you're working there, you have to have building material there. What the ordinance is supposed to do is, if you have leftover building material and

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you [don’t] just leave it in your yard for five years,” Schill stated. “There's a little bit of common sense in those ordinances.”

ness here, because [what if] all of the sudden they just decide, no, we really didn't mean it, and we're going to follow different rules,” added Pauline.

“If you got 20, 30 vehicles in your front yard, and you got half of them stripped down, that's really not appropriate behavior in a community,” Schill continued.

They also feel the execution of the enforcement of the ordinance could have been done in a different manner.

When asked what one who received a letter should do to find out exactly what section they are in violation of, Schill said, “I would think the guy who made the list, he knows why he did it. The rest of us don't know why he chose those names.”

According to Schill, Chris Jackson, City Council member, was responsible for creating the list. Remember, the amended ordinance was originally passed on March 4. The letters were not sent out until August 12. Jackson is also a chairman on the Board of Health Committee in Walhalla, the organization the city submitted the letters in conjunction with.

“Chris is the one who brought it up, [that] nobody's doing anything about it. He was going to make a list,” added Schill, recounting a recent meeting discussion.

The Borderland Press has attempted to make contact with Jackson, and as of Aug. 21 had not heard back from him.

Schill also recommended coming to the City Council meetings, which are held the first Monday of every month, unless it’s a federal holiday. If it’s a holiday, it is the following Tuesday.

The next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.

Jeff and Pauline Amoth plan to attend the meeting, and they have already taken the route of contesting the ordinance. The couple both said they felt the list was compiled in an unfair manner, citing favoritism and impartiality of the city council as the reason why.

“They always pick who you're gonna want to charge and who they're not,” said Jeff.

For Pauline, who has been working in Grand Forks but once considered opening her own business in Walhalla, trust is an issue.

“I have a hard time trusting these people to actually go and invest a significant amount of money into a busi-

“It could just, in general, be done in a better fashion. If we are a small community, why can't we walk over and talk to the person? Just say to somebody, ‘Hey, what’s going on here? Because it's looking kind of out of control,’” said Pauline. “I mean, what's wrong with that? Rather than saying, ‘You have seven days or we're gonna take it to an attorney, holy cow.’”

The Borderland Press reached out to Walhalla’s mayor, John Rock McDonald, for comment, as his signature was not found on the ordinance listed online. When asked about the ordinance as well as the list of 46 people who received letters, McDonald responded, “I was surprised myself.”

When asked if he signed off on the ordinance, he responded, “No comment right now.”

According to Stephanie Dassinger, deputy director and staff attorney at the North Dakota League of Cities, certain processes need to be followed if a mayor has not signed off on an ordinance for that ordinance to be valid. Dassinger cited a section of N.D. Century Code section 40-11-05 on the mayor’s role in enacting city ordinances.

“An ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council of a city operating under the council form of government is not enacted until the ordinance or resolution is approved by the mayor or passed over the mayor's veto. An ordinance or resolution passed by the governing body of a city operating under the council form of government must be deposited in the office of the city auditor for the approval of the mayor.

If the mayor approves the ordinance or resolution, the mayor shall sign the ordinance or resolution. An ordinance or resolution not approved by the mayor must be returned by the mayor with the mayor's objections in writing to the next regular or special meeting of the council occurring not less than five days after the passage of the ordinance or resolution. The veto may extend to an entire ordinance or resolution or to any one or more items or appropriations contained in any ordinance or resolution making an appropriation. If a veto extends to only a part of an ordinance or resolution, the residue takes effect. If the mayor fails to return any ordinance or resolution with the mayor's objections within the time specified in this section, the mayor is deemed to have approved the ordinance or resolution. Any veto of an ordinance or resolution may be overridden by the city council, if twothirds of its members pass a motion to override the veto. Upon such action, the ordinance or resolution is effective notwithstanding the veto.

The vote to pass an ordinance or resolution over the mayor's veto must be taken by yeas and nays and entered in the journal.”

This is a developing story that The Borderland Press will continue to follow as developments unfold.

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon

Monday, Aug. 26 Lemon Garlic Salmon Patty/Rice Pilaf/Broccoli/Fruit Tuesday, Aug. 27 Spaghetti in Meat Sauce/Italian Veggies/Garlic Breadstick/Fruit Wednesday, Aug. 28 Grilled Deluxe Burger/Potato Salad/Watermelon Thursday, Aug. 29 Turkey/Ham Wrap/Cucumber Salad/Cottage Cheese Salad/Fruit Friday, Aug. 30 Berry Burst Chicken Salad/Breadstick/Honeydew Melon EBT/SNAP accepted.

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

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

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Aug. 26 Lemon Pepper Fish•Scalloped Potatoes•Green beans•Peaches Tuesday, Aug. 27 Lasagna•Romaine Salad with Dressing•Peas•Cantaloupe •1WW Breadstick Wednesday, Aug. 28 Swedish Meatballs•Mashed Potatoes•Broccoli Normandy•Strawberries Thursday, Aug. 29 Salisbury Steak with Gravy•Mashed Potatoes•Citrus Glazed Carrots•Fruit Friday, Aug. 30 Sausage and Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Watermelon This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00.

EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

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Prairie Fare: Celebrate with a sandwich during National Sandwich Month

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

the definition of a sandwich began.

Maybe it was a “tongue in cheek” conversation as young lawyers ate lunch.

Since then, law reviews have examined the legal definition of sandwiches. Some states still differ in how they legally define “sandwich.”

Think about it. Based on the definition, is a hot dog a sandwich? The bread is a hinged bun, so some states do not consider it a sandwich. Are tacos, quesadillas, burritos or wraps considered to be sandwiches? In some definitions, the bread cannot be rolled up around the meat.

“That looks really good, but it’s kind of messy,” my husband commented.

My towering club sandwich had just tipped over as I cut it in half. My plate was covered with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, ham, turkey, cheese and bacon strips. There were two thin pieces of bread somewhere in the pile. It really needed some type of spread.

I should have brought my panini press to melt the cheese and flatten it. I cut the sandwich because it was at least five inches tall. I needed to be part crocodile or shark to eat it.

I guess the skewer was not a sandwich decoration but part of sandwich engineering.

My menu choice fit the usual definition of a sandwich, which is two pieces of bread with some kind of filling in the center.

I am not sure how the debate about

I wish my club sandwich had been rolled up in a large grain-based wrapper. Then the ingredients would not have imploded on my plate at the restaurant.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has weighed in and called burritos and hotdogs “sandwich-like products.”

If the person who popularized sandwiches were still alive, he would nearly choke in disbelief as he chewed.

Although we do not have the historical records for the true inventor, the 4th Earl of Sandwich often is credited for making this portable snack popular more than 260 years ago.

According to some accounts, while playing poker for 24 hours straight, the Earl became hungry and asked for his roast beef to be served between two slices of bread. He did not want to get his hands and cards sticky. Afterward, his namesake menu item was

launched into popularity in England.

Regardless of what you consider a sandwich, note the versatility of this menu item. You can eat foods from every MyPlate group in one menu item.

When making a sandwich, aim for whole-grain bread to get the full nutrition advantage. Whole grains contain all parts of the grain kernel, with healthful nutrition and fiber.

involved. Add some seasonal fresh vegetables and fruit as you make this colorful and tasty sandwich.

Be a little creative with your filling.

Peanut butter, hummus made from chickpeas, garlic and tahini (sesame paste), meatballs, chicken, pork or beef are all popular fillings.

Greek-style Roasted or Grilled Veggie Sandwich 2 small zucchini, sliced (or eggplant) 2 red or green peppers, sliced 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional) Salt and pepper (as desired) 4 whole wheat pitas, tortillas or buns Lettuce Black olives, sliced (optional) ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or your favorite shredded cheese) Tzatziki sauce (see recipe) or your favorite salad dressing

Add some cheese. Sharp cheddar, feta or pepper jack cheese adds a little kick.

Preheat oven to 400 F. Rinse and prepare vegetables as noted and place in a bowl. Add oil and vinegar (if desired).

Add a spread, such as mayonnaise, pesto, mustard or butter. This adds flavor and holds your sandwich together.

Don’t forget to add fruits and veggies. Here’s another conundrum. Tomatoes and peppers are botanically fruits, but we in nutrition use them as vegetables. Call them what you’d like, but add them to your sandwich for vitamins A, C, potassium and fiber. Add some dark-green romaine lettuce, too, for eye-healthy nutrients.

avoid loss of vegetables through the grates). Grill under tender. If desired, warm bread in a microwave oven (for about 15 seconds) and stuff with lettuce, veggies, olives, cheese and dressing. If you prefer, add slices of grilled chicken to the sandwich when you assemble it.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 210 calories, 9 g fat, 9 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber and 350 mg sodium.

Tzatziki Sauce 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt ½ up. diced cucumber 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill) Makes 8 servings. Each serving has 20 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 3 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 15 milligrams sodium.

For more ideas, see the NDSU Extension publication, “Pinchin’ Pennies in the Kitchen: 7 Steps to Creating a Sandwich (FN1756).”

I will call this week’s recipe a sandwich, even though sliced bread is not

Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Place in pan and roast for 20 minutes. Note: the vegetables can be prepared on a grill using a grill pan (to

Up the nutrition of your sandwich by using whole grains and all MyPlate food groups.

(Pixabay photo)

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.

Prairie Doc® Perspective The brain’s happy hormones

By Curstie Konold, MPH, LCSW, QMHP

Our brain releases chemicals into our body that impact functions in our body, such as our mood. There are four chemicals that commonly support “feeling good,” and they are also known as “happiness chemicals.”

These four chemicals are dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins.

Dopamine provides us with pleasure, motivation, and learning. Known as

the reward chemical, dopamine may help us feel determined to accomplish our goals or meet our needs. Oxytocin is often known as the love hormone, and it creates a feeling of trust and security in maintaining relationships and bonding with others. Serotonin is often known as the mood stabilizer, and is the chemical that helps in regulating our moods. It often helps us with accepting ourselves, the people around us, and feeling significant within our relationships. Finally, endorphins are the natural “pain killer” in our body that releases a response to pain or stress to help in alleviating physical pain, anxiety, or depression.

When we have a deficiency in each of these hormones, it can affect us in negative ways.

Dopamine deficiencies can lead us to procrastinate, have low self-esteem, lack motivation, have low energy, feel fatigued, struggle to focus, and feel anxious or hopeless. Natural ways to increase dopamine levels in our body

may include meditation, self-care, creating long term goals, creating a daily to-do list to maintain organization, celebrate small wins, regular exercise, and being creative through writing, music or art.

Oxytocin deficiencies can leave us feeling lonely, stressed, lack motivation, have low energy or fatigue, feel disconnected, feel anxious, and experience insomnia. Some natural ways to increase oxytocin may include physical touch from a loved one, socializing, massage, acupuncture, listening to music, regular exercise, meditation, or giving others compliments.

Serotonin deficiencies can lead to low self-esteem, feeling overly sensitive, feeling anxiety, having panic attacks, mood swings, feeling hopeless, feeling nervous about social events, experiencing obsessions, and experiencing insomnia. Natural ways to increase serotonin may be spending

time outdoors, meditating, regular exercise, cold showers, sunlight and massage.

Endorphin deficiencies can lead to anxiety, depression, mood swings, aches and pains, insomnia and impulsive behavior. Natural ways to increase endorphins may be laughing, creating music, art or writing, eating spicy foods, regular exercise, stretching, massage, and helping others.

By working to become aware of deficiencies we may be experiencing

Dakota Gardener: Battling bugs in the garden like a cat turning into an elephant in a month!

with no long-term effects in the garden.

When I see hornworms on my tomato vines, I don’t use Sevin or Eight insecticides. I use my favorite natural insecticide. I call it “Thirteen,” which is the size of my shoe. I pick off the hornworms and step on them.

As you can see, we have lots of insecticides available to protect our harvest. Choose your weapon wisely and let’s get ready to rumble!

Besides my shoes, there are lots of natural insecticides available today.

In general, these chemicals are safer for us and persist for a shorter time in the environment compared to synthetic chemicals. That’s good.

Gardens in North Dakota look great this year. The rains have been plentiful in most areas, and our plants are thriving.

Be prepared to protect your garden from insect pests. Swarms of flea beetles will be arriving soon, and I saw white moths laying eggs on my cabbage today.

Whenever my vegetable garden gets attacked by insect pests, I don’t get sad.

Spinosad has emerged as one of the most popular and effective organic insecticides. It was discovered when a chemist on vacation in the Caribbean stumbled by a rum distillery and noticed there were very few pests around. He discovered the pesticide in the soil. Spinosad kills a wide range of insects and mites.

Bacillus thuringiensis is another great weapon. Almost harmless to humans, this bacterium causes a gut rot in caterpillars. The caterpillars eat

Neem oil comes from the seeds of the neem tree. Neem initially acts as a feeding repellent. Bugs exposed to neem will lose their appetite and then suffer hormonal problems. They fail to mature, fail to reproduce, and slowly wither away.

Pyrethrin is another weapon available in our war chest. This organic chemical comes from chrysanthemums.

Pyrethrin kills pests immediately and then breaks down in sunlight after only a day or two. It’s a precise killer

Instead, I get mad. Then I get even.

When I was a farm boy, I sprayed a product called ‘Sevin’ to kill the pests.

The bugs dropped to the ground and died. Revenge felt sweet!

Synthetic pyrethroids are widely available at garden centers today. These chemicals kill many insects quickly and protect our crops for several days. Products include zeta-cypermethrin (GardenTech Sevin), permethrin (Bonide Eight) and cyfluthrin (Bio Advanced Vegetable and Garden Insect Spray).

The ultimate foe in Dakota gardens is the hornworm. These giant caterpillars destroy gardens by eating four times their weight every day. Imagine!

These “garden gluttons” increase in size 1,000-fold in 30 days. That is

This hornworm eating a tomato vine can be controlled with a variety of available insecticides.

(Pixabay photo)

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the bacterium and then die. Kurstaki, the most common strain of this insecticide (trade names Dipel and Thuricide), only kills caterpillars. It won’t harm beneficial insects such as ladybugs and bees. I enjoy killing my foes in battle while not harming my friends.

within our body, we can implement natural skills to increase release of the happiness chemicals. This is one positive way we can take care of our mental health and increase our mood in a positive way.

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

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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North Dakota Education Association Foundation Board, and the Bismarck Mandan Retired Teachers Association. In addition, she volunteered as a legislative lobbyist for the AARP for many years following retirement.

Rita A. Johnson

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 23, 2024, in Bismarck, N.D., with burial at the Calvary Cemetery in Langdon, N.D., for Rita A. Johnson, 94, of Grand Forks, N.D., formerly of Bismarck, who died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Grand Forks.

Rita, daughter of Verna and Ole Johnson, was born in Langdon on Oct. 29, 1929. She attended grade school and high school at St. Alphonsus School and continued her post-secondary education at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., where she majored in social studies and minored in English, history, and theology. Following graduation in 1951, Rita began her teaching position at Hazleton, N.D., and after two years she moved to Towner, N.D., and later Hazen, N.D. In 1959, Rita accepted a position at Bismarck High School to teach senior English, literature and composition, and advanced English.

As she expanded knowledge for her many, many students over the years, Rita also continued her own studies.

In 1963, she received a scholarship from the National Council of Teachers of English to study English literature in England for a summer. By 1971, she had earned a master's degree in English literature from the University of North Dakota. Rita retired in 1989 after 30 years of teaching at Bismarck High School.

Even in retirement Rita remained committed to education, establishing a scholarship fund at the University of Mary for seniors from Bismarck High School, using scholarships as a means of continuing to encourage the education of young people who gave so much meaning to her life over the years. Rita served on the Bismarck Public School Foundation Board, the

Rita was awarded North Dakota Teacher of the Year in 1963, Bismarck Outstanding Teacher in 1987, and the North Dakota State Retired Teacher’s Silver Apple Award in 2005. In 1989, the Rita Johnson Library at Bismarck High School was named in her honor.

While still teaching, she became a member of the Board of Regents at Mary College in 1985, now referred to as the University of Mary, later becoming a member of the University of Mary Heritage Society in 2005. She was an active member of Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck and served many years as a Eucharistic minister and lector, as well as a nursing home and assisted living home visitor. She also worked with students learning English as a second language for several years during her retirement and enjoyed volunteering at the Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry.

Rita is survived by her sister-in-law, Bobbie Johnson, of St. Louis Park, Minn.; niece Anne (Olson) Johnson (Chad); nephews: Scott Johnson (Cheryl) of Zelienople, Penn.; Lee Johnson (Jill) of St. Louis Park, Minn.; niece-in-law Trish Flock-Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn.; and nephews: Chris Johnson (Melissa) of Grand Forks, and Lynn Johnson of Woodbury, Minn.; her grand-nieces and nephews, who Rita loved like grandchildren: Alexis Johnson (Keenan), Amanda Johnson, Cole Johnson, Haley Johnson, Brynn Laughner (Braydon), Andy Johnson, Lillian Johnson, Henry Johnson, Casey Johnson, Noah Johnson, Davis Johnson, and Carolyn Johnson; and many “wild” relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Verna Johnson; infant brother James; sisters, Anne Johnson and Margaret Olson; brother Richard Johnson; brother-in-law John Olson; and nephew Tom Flock-Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage you to support the charity of your choice in honor of Rita's strong belief in charitable giving.

To share memories of Rita and sign the online guestbook, visit www.eastgatefuneral.com.

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The Borderland Press Cont’d. From Page A1 North Dakota Geological Survey goes prehistoric fishing with the public “We were spread all across the hill- During the 2015-2018 dig season, we got up here this year and [the hillside this year and found quite a bit of Jormungandr walhallaensis (a mosa- side] has now fallen down to the road. stuff- not as many big plaster jackets saur) was found at the dig site. Jor- So if we hadn’t taken it out, those fosthat we would usually take out over mungandr was the first of its species sils would all be destroyed now at this the course of a dig here. We usually to ever be found. Boyd explained that point.” would take out around a dozen; this they do the work because the road year we took out four,” added Barnes. keeps collapsing, and they have to The mosasaur was “a decent size,” keep moving the road over. around 24-25 feet long, according to In regards to finding fossils, “as far the team. as North Dakota is concerned, if it is “The quarry that we took Jormunganyour yard, it is your fossil; but if you dr out of is right next to the road, and “The biggest ones get like 40 feet but still a pretty good sized animal to

lection. NDGS Paleo has a program called A Fossil in Every City; currently there are 26 exhibits across the state.

“What we really like to do is go take fossils that we collect and bring them back to the area that they came from, so that way even if someone can’t make it to Bismarck, they can see what they could find in their own backyard,” Barnes said.

Tips for registering for a dig:

After four years of hard work, Jimmothy the Ichthyodectes has finally been extracted from the hillside. Photo courtesy of N.D. Geological Survey.

hours.

“We encourage people to be there [online] right when it opens. Have your list of dates and back up dates ready to go so that way if the first date you want is gone, you can easily register for others,” explained Boyd. “There is always a waitlist, so get on that as soon as possible, so if there is a cancellation, we will contact the people on the waitlist.”

A small mosasaur paddle (finger or toe) bone was one of the last bones found during the dig.

Photo courtesy of N.D. Geological Survey.

Boyd and Barnes shared that if one wants to guarantee a spot on the dig, there is a Dig Supporter program through the Friends of NDGS Paleo where one can make a donation for access to early registration for the digs. This program also helps offset the cost for everyone else involved.

“We only give a limited number of spots away in that program, because we want it to still be open to the public. Sign ups for the Dig Supporter program take place in October every year,” the team encouraged.

Mother-daughter team, Molly and Mara Bestge, have been attending the public fossil digs for over a decade. Mara's first dig was also in the Pembina Gorge, with paleontologist Dr. John Hoganson. Photo courtesy of N.D. Geological Survey.

From left to right: Ron Ellingson, Brayden Geir, Ryan Jose, Gavin Olson, Casey Olson - working the high wall above the Pembina Gorge. Photo courtesy of N.D. Geological Survey.

have only ever been found here,” said Boyd.

NDGS paleontologists were able to find most of the skull and the neck just starting to get into the body. They noted that the specimen just stopped.

“There’s a bunch of bite marks all over the vertebrae right where it stopped, so the back part probably got all eaten,” explained Boyd.

Barnes shared a little bit of history behind the name. “If you are a Norse mythology buff, the Jormungandr is the MIdgard Serpent (or World Serpent) who encircles the realm of Migard and walhallaensis is just ‘of Walhalla’.”

Paleontologist Clint Boyd (left) with intern Kale Link (right) as they sit atop the freshly flipped fossil fish, Jimmothy the Ichthyodectes. Photo courtesy of N.D. Geological Survey.

want to know what it is, send us pictures- email, Facebook, or wait until we come up for a dig and bring it by,” said Barnes.

Boyd added, “If you are hiking or riding in the Pembina Gorge Recreation Area or the State Forest and you see something coming out, do not collect it. That’s on state property, but still take photos, send it to us and let us know it’s there. We’re busy with all the public fossil digs that we do, so we don’t get to go searching as much as we would like to, but if there’s stuff that is found, we will make it a priority to get out there and make sure it’s not lost.”

Boyd noted the public can be really helpful in this sense, as there are far more people out walking those areas than paleontologists would ever be able to do.

Jormungandr walhallaensis is currently on display at the Walhalla Public Library, and they have hopes to make further additions to the col-

Registration is always the first Saturday in February at 10 a.m. Central, and it sells out typically within two

For more information please visit: https://www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/paleontology/dig-supporter-ndgs-paleopals https://www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/paleontology https://ndpaleofriends.org/

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A pair, a square!

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Flamingos flock in Cavalier

By Jeremy Ratliff

Shoe drive being hosted for area youth

By The Borderland Press staff

Al and Chris Berry hope to have a “pair for every square” at the end of the shoe drive. Submitted photo.

Birchwood Chevrolet in Cavalier has partnered with L.O.A.N. to fill their showroom with one hundred new pairs of tennis shoes which will go to area school kids in need. L.O.A.N., which stands for Love One Another Now, is a nonprofit organization in Pembina County. They are in great

need of new tennis shoes for both boys and girls, sizes from toddler to size nine through adult sizes are needed.

Now through Aug. 30, new shoes can be dropped off in person at Birch-

wood Chevrolet or to allow for online shopping, they can be shipped to the showroom at the following address: Birchwood Chevrolet c/o Chris Berry-LOAN Shoe Drive 400 Division Ave S Cavalier, N.D. 58220

Park River man injured in car vs. bicycle incident

By The Borderland Press staff

A rural Park River man was injured in a vehicle versus bicycle accident Monday night on Highway 17 in between Grafton and Park River. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Dennis Lowen, 67, was riding a bicycle eastbound on Highway 17 when he made an abrupt maneuver

and turned north near the Mennonite School near mile marker 119.

Brendan Erickson, 22, was eastbound behind Lowen, driving a 2007 Chevy Suburban. When Lowen turned into the eastbound lane of the Highway, Erickson struck him broadside.

Cont’d. From Page A1 Water Board under investigation ly don't have any say other than their budget process, which we spent a fair amount of time on, which kind of blew all this stuff up to where there's a lot of unanswered questions yet,” Goodman explained.

Commissioner Nick Moser provided further insights into what the Attorney General’s office will be looking into.

“They've requested text messages, as far as I know. That's what I heard through the meeting I listened to, so now they're gonna investigate that,” Moser said. “That investigation can take quite a series of time, and once it's done, they're going to determine,

you know, were they in violation of breaking open meetings laws.”

The Borderland News Center has reached out to the Attorney General’s office for further comment on this ongoing investigation. In an email sent on Aug. 20, Suzie Weigel, executive assistant to the Attorney General and Chief Deputy Attorney General, stated, “Currently this case is with the BCI and is under an active investigation, meaning I can’t release any information.”

The Borderland Press will provide any new updates when they become available.

Lowen sustained severe injuries and was taken to Unity Medical Center in Grafton for treatment.

The accident happened around 5:17 p.m. The Walsh County Sheriff’s Office, Park River Ambulance Service and NDHP responded to the accident.

One of the yards that has already been “flocked” as a part of a pool fundraiser in Cavalier.

If anyone has spotted a yard full of flamingos in Cavalier, don’t worry, you don’t need your eyes checked.

The Borderland Press reached out to Cavalier’s Recreation Director Aimee Homstad last Friday about the “flocking” taking place, which consists of bombarding a yard with hot pink flamingos. She provided details about how to “flock” a yard for a good cause.

“They can either give us a call, send us a message on Facebook, or send us an email, and you can just nominate a yard that you would like to flock. Flocking is $25 for just a normal flock. If you want to do it anonymously, it's $30, and if you just want insurance so people don't flock your yard, it is $30 as well,” Homstad explained.

This is specific to the Cavalier area, and the money goes toward the pool project, which Homstad said is going well.

“We're trying to raise $200,000, and we are currently at, I think, $97,000 so far,” she stated.

Drayton man in custody following Grand Forks chase

By The Borderland Press staff

A Drayton man is in custody after being involved in a police pursuit in Grand Forks. According to police reports, Shawn Kenneth Bjerke, 56, was initially being pursued by the Highway Patrol and the Traill County police when he entered into city limits shortly after 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. During the chase, he would collide with a Grand Forks Sheriff's Department and Grand Forks Police Department vehicle before coming to a stop.

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Bjerke faces a raft of offenses, including DUI, criminal mischief, fleeing a police officer, reckless endangerment – extreme indifference, meth possession, and driving under suspension. Court records further indicate the DUI and suspended driving charges are his fourth repeated offenses.

Bjerke remains in custody and is making his initial appearance for these latest offenses on Tuesday.

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Reloaded Cardinals ready to make some 2024 football noise

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

ers returning on both sides of the football and some quality younger players that gained valuable experience last year that want to prove themselves on Friday night. Jax Johnson will be leading our offense this year, and we expect him to do what our QBs in the past have done, which is get the ball to our athletes in space and let them be playmakers.

Defensively, we expect our kids It was a very sad end to the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals football team last season. They were one game away from another Dakota Bowl appearance when they lost a truly heartbreaking game at Kindred to end their 2023 campaign. Lost from that team to graduation are AllStaters Rayce Worley, Mason Romfo, and Cole Welsh, plus Dawson Hein, Kadyn Hein, Parker Rime, Nick Kingzett, Eli Johnson and Chase Moen.

Also lost is Miles Fincher, who decided to go to school in Lakota after the Edmore school closed.

While those players will be tough to replace, there are 30 players out for this year's Cardinals team. They will try and fill some big shoes and make their own names in the Cards football program. It's the Langdon-Munich Cardinals this year for the first time in a little over a decade.

Leading this year's Cardinals team will be five seniors, starting with returning All-Stater Cody Amble, plus Jayden Lee, Reed Scherr, Jacob Lowery and Jake Sanders. The biggest class on this year's Langdon-Munich team will be the juniors with 10 players: Theo Romfo, Jax Johnson, Tanner McDonald, Keaton Ullyott, Sam Davis, Kade Hansen, Evan Hall, Jon Christie, Jonathan Lill and Brett Bryant. Filling out the roster are eight sophomores in Colton Hein, Landon Schneider, Devin Hakanson, Maddux Stremick, Levi Olson, TJ Henderson, Frank Kelson and Oshun High Hawk, plus seven freshman: Connor Mitchell, Dawson Downs, Eastyn Schaefer, Evan Ottem, Caleb McDonald, Braxton Lindseth and Karson Hansen.

When asked about this year's Cardinals team, head coach Josh Krivarchka said, "We lost 9 talented seniors from last year, but we have 4 start-

to play fast and physical.

Early on we may have to rely on our defense a little more compared to the past. The kids have been working hard, and we are excited to play a good quality team in Oakes to open up the season."

There are also some changes on Langdon-Munich coaching staff. Krivarchka is assisted this year by Andrew St. Vincent, Josh Preble and Marty Tetrault, while Lucas Mikkelsen and Hayes Haslekaas are running the junior high program.

Gone from the team this year is Tim Polansky, who accepted the high school principal position in Munich and will not be

Langdon-Munich football roster 2024 Name: Jayden Lee Jax Johnson Cody Amble Sam Davis Kade Hansen Levi Olson Maddux Stremick Jacob Sanders Connor Mitchell Dawson Downs TJ Henderson Eastyn Schaefer Evan Ottem Theo Romfo Frank Kelso Landon Schneider Colten Hein Devin Hakanson Reed Scherr Evan Hall Caleb McDonald Oshun High Hawk Braxton Lindseth Jon Christie Jacob Lowery Keaton Ullyott Jonathan Lill Tanner McDonald Brett Bryant Karson Hansen

Number: 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 20 21 24 28 42 50 53 56 58 61 62 65 66 70 72 75 78 81 85 88

Grade: Position: 12 WR/DB 11 QB/LB 12 WR/DB 11 WR/DB 11 WR/DB 10 WR/DB 10 WR/DB 12 WR/DB 9 WR/DB 9 QB/LB 10 TE/LB 9 WR/LB 9 RB/LB 11 RB/LB 10 TE/DL 10 OL/DL 10 OL/DL 10 OL/DL 12 OL/DL 11 OL/LB 9 OL/DL 10 OL/DL 9 OL/DL 11 OL/DL 12 OL/DL 11 OL/DL 11 OL/DL 11 TE/DL 11 WR/LB 9 WR/DB

Height: 6'0" 6'0" 6'3" 5'9" 5'8" 6'0" 6'1" 5'10" 5'5" 5'10" 6'2" 6'0" 5'9" 6'2" 6'1" 6'2" 6'2" 5'8" 6'2" 5'9" 6'2" 5'11" 5'11" 5'11" 6'8" 6'1" 6'4" 6'3" 5'7" 5'6"

Weight: 165 185 180 145 135 160 150 130 110 160 145 160 150 225 180 200 185 175 225 150 145 200 175 245 360 180 210 190 155 105

Head coach: Josh Krivarchka Assistant coaches: Andrew St. Vincent, Josh Preble, Marty Tetrault, Hayes Haslekaas, and Lucas Mikkelsen coaching any Cardinals sports this year.

On Polansky's exit from the program, Coach K said, "We had a huge loss this year when Coach Polansky stepped down from his coaching positions. He has been with me every step of the way in my years here at Langdon, and I want to thank him for what he has done for the football program and kids throughout the years."

It should be another fun year of Cardinals football once again this season. Region 2B 11-man has changed slightly this year; Belcourt has come down a class to join the conference along with Grafton, Park River Area, Bottineau, Rugby, Carrington and Harvey-Wells County.

Eagles look to return to the 9-man playoffs in new Region 4 alignment

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

North Border Football roster 2024

Submitted photo.

The North Border Eagles did not make the football postseason last year; they finished with a record of 4-5 overall. The excitement level is high for this year's Eagles team, however, as they lost just three seniors from last year’s team, including All-Region player Grayson Ohman, along with Keith Moore and Luka Carpenter.

North Border was young last year and are still young this year. They have just two seniors on their 26-man roster.

The good thing is that one of those seniors is All-Region quarterback Grant Cosley, who will be running a very high-powered Eagles offense, along with senior Zadien Kintytt. While North Border is young in age, they

are long on game time experience.

Juniors Brody Berg, Kade Schafer, Colton Bailly, Trevor Moore, Gavin Symington, David O' Connor, Lance Santiago, Makism Jerome, and Cole Denault saw valuable game time. A talented sophomore group includes Kaden Moore, Kolter Kakela, Weston Cosley, Zeke Symington, Ryder Girodat, Cam Saldana, Chase Mench and Trystan Moore. There are six freshmen to round out the roster in Oakley Brown, Jerik Johnson, Mike O' Connor, Connor O' Hara, Chris Longtin and McKade Ratajczak.

Tim Hartje is helming the Eagles once again this year, and he said about his year's team, "We are really looking

Jake’s Take on Sports

Let’s start this week with the ultra-exciting news that Langdon graduate Simon Romfo has been named starting quarterback for the UND Fighting Hawks college football team. The news came out on Aug. 19 that Simon would be QB1 for the Hawks, as he has had a great training camp to earn the honor.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Simon Romfo named starting quarterback for UND football team

This is all so thrilling, considering who Romfo beat out for the job - Trey Feeney, who is a former Minnesota AP Player of the Year, and Jerry Kaminski, who won several honors as a high school player in Wisconsin. Through all of it, Simon continued to work hard, and it showed. He will be the Fighting Hawks starting quarterback when they play in Ames, IA, versus the Iowa State Cyclones on Aug. 31, at 2:30 p.m.

forward to this year. We have 10 guys that started more than four games back with us. We are no longer a young team. The guys have put a lot of work in and are working hard. We look to be contenders for the region title."

Also helping coach Hartje with the team is Craig Brodeur, Jon Schlitz and Clint Huber, who is also running the North Border junior high team.

North Dakota 9-man football has gone back to eight regions this year, and the Eagles will play in Region 4 with Cavalier (who is back down to 9-man), Midway-Minto, North Star, North Prairie and St. John.

On getting the starting job, Langdon-Munich head football coach Josh Krivarchka said about Romfo, “I’m really proud of Simon as he has persevered. He has brought a lot of excitement to the community, and he will be fun to watch.” Perseverance seems like the right word to use for Simon. He heard all of the stories that he’s not tall enough to be a Division 1 quarterback. Well, he has proved all those people wrong, and let’s hope he keeps on doing it. Romfo will also be the holder for field goal and extra-point kicks this season, and his twin brother, Grant, is set to play on special teams and is listed at running back.

The first home game for UND is Sept.

7 versus Montana at 6:00 p.m. I’m assuming half of Cavalier County and

Number Name

3 Oakley Brown 6 Grant Cosley 8 Garrett Willits 10 Kaden Moore 11 Kolter Kakela 12 Weston Cosley 14 Colton Bailly 22 Zeke Symington 24 Ryder Girodat 26 Trevor Moore 30 Brody Berg 32 Jerik Johnson 33 Kade Schafer 42 Lance Santiago 43 Cameron Saldana 48 Chase Mench 48 Zadien Kintyhtt 55 Gavin Symington 56 Makism Jerome 62 Michael O'Connor 64 Cole Denault 72 Trystan Moore 82 Connor O'Hara 86 Christopher Longtin 88 David O'Connor Mckade Ratajczak

Position WR/CB QB/CB TE/DE QB/CB WR/CB RB/CB TE/DE RB/LB RB/LB TE/DE RB/LB OL/DL OL/DL TE/DE OL/DL OL/DL WR/CB OL/DL OL/DL TE/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL RB/LB

Weight 135 160 178 150 145 170 176 160 120 170 165 163 200 135 245 200 154 205 200 130 300 225 150 140 210 140

Year FR SR SO SO SO SO JR SO SO JR JR FR JR JR SO SO SR JR JR FR JR SO FR FR JR FR

Head coach - Tim Hartje Assistant coach - Crag Brodeur Assistant coach - Jon Schiltz JH coach - Clint Huber Assistant coach - Bryce Hartje Team Manager/Video - Evan Trupe H2O - Austin Smith, Hayes Hanson, Blake Rollness

EAGLES northeast North Dakota will be there.

We should also put out that our first Coaches Corner show of the fall season is on Aug. 24, and UND coach Bubba Schweigert will be our first guest just after 10:00 a.m.

Class B 11 and 9-man football ready to get underway Aug. 23 On the day many of you get this newspaper, the Friday Night Lights of high school football are set to get underway. The Langdon-Munich Cardinals will open up their 2024 campaign, making a long trip to Oakes to play the Tornadoes. The Cards lost a ton of AllState talent from last year’s squad but also have a lot back, as they look forward to another successful season.

North Border actually has two games in the first week of the year. They will play at Four Winds on Aug. 23

then travel to Midway to battle Midway-Minto on Aug. 27. The Eagles lost just one starter from last year and are looking to compete for the newly revamped Region 4 for the conference title. You can find a full preview including pictures, rosters, schedules and more for both the Cardinals and Eagles in this week’s paper.

Cross County teams to have first meet on Aug. 24 We will leave this week by mentioning that the first cross country meet for area teams is coming on Aug. 24 in what is called the Hillsboro Early Bird Meet at the Goose River Golf Course starting at 10:00am. There will also be a meet in Northwood on Aug. 27 at 4:00pm.

“See ya!” next week!

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WALSH COUNTY GUN CLUB Results after Week 14 | ending August 14, 2024

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Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals Football schedule 2024 DATE Aug 23, 7:00 PM CDT Aug 30, 7:00 PM CDT Sep 6, 7:00 PM CDT Sep 13, 7:00 PM CDT Sep 20, 7:00 PM CDT Sep 27, 7:00 PM CDT Oct 4, 7:00 PM CDT Oct 11, 7:00 PM CDT Oct 17, 6:00 PM CDT Oct 26, 2:00 PM - Nov 15, 1:00 PM CST

LOCATION

@ Oakes Central Cass @ Harvey/Wells County @ Turtle Mountain Community Rugby @ Bottineau Carrington Park River Area @ Grafton 2024 NDHSAA Division A Football State Playoffs

OPPONENT

Oakes High School Langdon Area High School Harvey High School Turtle Mountain Comm HS Langdon Area High School Bottineau High School Langdon Area High School Langdon Area High School Grafton High School Various Sites -

TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 350 TARGETS Matt Kuzel 334 Ryan Rosinski 329 Brian Troftgruben 325 Kevin Dusek 322 Jim Dusek 320 Alex Kuzel 320 Ashley Larson 313 Ray Quibell 309 John Ritzke 304 Andrew Dusek 303

North Border Eagles Varsity Football schedule 2024 DATE Sept. 23 Sept. 27 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 11

LOCATION

OPPONENT

Four Winds Midway Pembina Pembina Pembina St. John Pembina Pembina

Four Winds Midway-Minto Nelson County North Star Midway-Minto St. John North Prairie Cavalier

TEAM NAME Troftgruben Farm 94 Scary Prairie Boyz 89 Harriston 80 JR’s Bar 76 Polar 54 Johnny Bravoz 25

TIME

7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

First round of playoffs Second round of playoffs Quarter finals Semi-finals Dakota Bowl

WINCHESTER LEAGUE TEAM NAME Centrol 96 Tallackson Farm 94 Simplot 71 Olson Oil 70 Thompson Spuds 67 Jim’s Super Valu 22

TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 350 TARGETS Alex Swanson 348 Billy Thompson 347 Alex Swanson 343 Shane Feltman 340 Greg Skibicki 340 W.D. Suda 340 Tom McCann 339 Jacob Erovick 338 Nate Tallackson 338 Scott Hills 337 SHOOTING 250 STRAIGHT Alex Swanson

Cardinals Cross Country Team 2024

SHOOTING 75 STRAIGHT Billy Thompson SHOOTING 50 STRAIGHT Shane Feltman Tom McCann Nate Tallackson SHOOTING 25 STRAIGHT Brock Dahlen Jeff Dahlen Jacob Erovick Randy Hahn Greg Skibicki Josh Lien

Bremer 116 Fordville Coop 95 Magnusson 61 Park River Dental 56 Kilmer Construction 51 L & M Farms 51 TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 350 TARGETS Shane Feltman 345 Greg Skibicki 340 Grant Skibicki 339 Will Magnusson 337 John Forbes 335 Doug Vosper 335 Rock Desautel 334 Matt Beneda 332 Richie Schumacher 332 David Morstad 331 SHOOTING 25 STRAIGHT Rock Desautel Chris Morstad Glenn Morstad Grant Skibicki

FEDERAL LEAGUE TEAM NAME Extra End 91 VBHDC 82 Reallys 80 Dakota Firearms 70 Vets 64 GLD 32

TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 350 TARGETS Pat Bosh 346 W.D. Suda 338 Harold Weimer 337 Seth Suda 335 Braedon Weimer 332 Lynn Miller 331 David Morstad 331 Gavin Kirkeby 329 Mark Robertson 329 Rod Howatt 324 SHOOTING 150 STRAIGHT Pat Bosh SHOOTING 50 STRAIGHT David Morstad Drew Suda Braedon Weimer SHOOTING 25 STRAIGHT Gavin Kirkeby Mark Olson Mark Robertson Seth Suda Harold Weimer

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New policies for fans in place

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Back Row (L-R) Kaleb Foster, Noah Foster, Kartheek Chapara, Brock Freer, Kennen Forest; middle row, Chloe Foster, Olivia Lorenz, Logan Mackall, Ryland Peterson, Ryder Moser, Heidi Crump, Remmi Bodnar; front row, Prestyn Bodnar, Will Foster, Chase Girodat, and Dyson Askvig. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Langdon Area Edmore Munich Cross Country 2023 meet schedule

Practice begins Aug. 12 Each runner needs nine practices before eligibility to compete. Times and dates below are subject to change.

Date Saturday, Aug. 24

Meet/Location Start Time Hillsboro Earlybird 10:00 AM (Goose River Golf Course - ready runners only)

Tuesday, Aug. 27 Northwood Invite (Northwood Golf Course) Tuesday, Sept. 3

4:00 PM

Leave Time 6:45 AM 1:00 PM

Carrington CC Meet 2:00 PM 9:45 AM (Crossroads Golf Course, *will stop for lunch on the way)

Saturday, Sept. 7 Griggs-Midkota Invite (Cooperstown Country Club)

10:30 AM

7:30 AM

Tuesday, Sept. 10 Larimore Invitational (Larimore Golf Course)

4:00 PM

1:00 PM

Maroon and Gold Meet 4:15 PM (Fair Oaks Golf Course - Grafton)

1:45 PM

Thursday, Sept. 12

Thursday, Sept. 19 Jason Shephard Invitational (Cavalier Country Club)

4:00 PM

2:30 PM

Monday, Sept. 23 Harvey Hope Invitational (Langdon Country Club)

4:00 PM

2:30 PM

Saturday, Sept. 28

Border Battle 11:00 AM 7:30 AM (Lincoln Park Drive, Grand Forks, long day, pack accordingly)

Saturday, Oct. 5

Rugby Booster Club Invite 11:00 AM (Rugby Golf Course, top performers only)

Saturday, Oct. 12 Class B East Region Meet (Cooperstown Bible Camp)

11:00 AM

7:30 AM TBD -EARLY

One week off. May find a filler meet or will do a special Saturday practice/5K. This may be our “Team Meal Day” as well.

There will be regular practice for the week.

Friday, Oct. 25 Class B State Meet (Parkhurst Recreation Area, Jamestown)

2:00 PM

TBD

Across North Dakota, the high school fall sports season is kicking off this week and with it are new rules – for the fans, not players.

The North Dakota High School Activities Association last week approved and enacted a new Class A recommendation adding a minimum penalty for spectators who are ejected during the regular season.

Spectator Ejection Policy The policy is effective immediately and reads as follows: "Any attendee ejected from a regular season or NDHSAA tournament contest will incur a minimum three (3) game/event suspension from that team's games/events and all other NDHSAA games/events in the interim at any level of competition. If the ejection occurs with fewer than three (3) games/events remaining in the team's season the suspension will

carry over to the school's sports season which immediately follows. An attendee ejected for a second time during a school year shall be suspended for a minimum of one (1) calendar year from all NDHSAA regular and postseason events. NDHSAA member schools may increase these minimum penalties at their discretion.”

Under it, any ejected spectator incurs a three game or event suspension, both for the sport and team they were attending, as well as any other game or event operated under the NDHSAA. If the suspension happens near the end of one season, the suspension carries over to the following season, so fall into winter for example. If a person is ejected a second time during a school year, they will be banned from all NDHSAA events – both regular and postseason - for an entire calendar year.

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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On August 7, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman David Zeis called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Zeis asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Nick Moser; David Zeis abstained from voting on the motion due to the fact that he was not in attendance at the meeting the minutes pertained to; motion carried. Stanley Dick informed the commission that NDSU Extension had hired Lahni Stachler and that she will be starting in January 2025. Steph Welsh, Public Health, updated the commissioners on the status of training/certification for employee drug and alcohol testing. Welsh explained that her office is now certified for drug testing collections, but that they are still working on training to get certified for breath alcohol testing. Welsh informed the commissioners that the county would most likely need to purchase a breathalyzer, due to the fact that only law enforcement can be certified on the breathalyzer available in the Sheriff’s Department. The commissioners asked Welsh to find out what the cost would be. It was decided that the Sheriff’s Department would coordinate with Public Health and do the non-DOT breath alcohol tests for the current random draw of employees and send any employees requiring DOT breath alcohol testing to a certified testing facility until Public Health is certified. Cindy Stremick, Treasurer, met with the commissioners regarding the renewal of the Motor Vehicle contract with ND DOT. Stremick explained there were no changes to the contract and that it is a 5-year contract which begins in 2025. Nick Moser made a motion to approve renewal of the Motor Vehicle contract, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. A funding request from Red River Basin was reviewed by the commissioners. Nick Moser made a motion to deny the request for funding, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Zeis stated he would sign a letter to Red River Basin informing them of the decision.

Bob Simmons, Simmons Multimedia, met with the commissioners and proposed that his company pay for microphones, software, etc. which would be used to record commission meetings.

Simmons stated this would allow his employee to listen to the meetings at another time for media coverage.

It was decided that Lisa Gellner, Auditor, would run Simmons’ proposal for equipment/software by the county’s contracted IT for review. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to transfer $1,584.00 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Re-

placement Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. The commissioners reviewed the preliminary budget figures for the county. There was discussion on the levy request for Water Board. It was decided to leave the Water Board’s full levy request in the preliminary budget and review it again before final budget approval.

It was decided to proceed with “Option 2” for the Road & Bridge budget, which included additional chip seal projects and with additional funds transferred from Special County Highway Fund. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the “Option 2” budget as presented and levy 39 mills for County General, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor; Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman; and Jeff Daley, KLJ; met with the commissioners to review current road projects. Daley presented an hourly contract to acquire rightof-way for bridge projects near Osnabrock and Hannah, with an estimated cost of $19,800. Daley explained that right-of-way acquisition is not included in the ND DOT funding for the projects. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the contract, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried.

Nick Moser was not in attendance for the remainder of the meeting. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve a culvert request from South Olga Township for an additional 48”X40’ culvert between Sections 12 and 13, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Johnston informed the commissioners that the culvert request had already been approved by the Water Board. The commissioners reviewed the summary of road maintenance operator hours for July. There was discussion on possibly installing cameras at all shops, inside and out. The commissioners asked for quotes from Computer Express and United Communications. Greg Goodman made a motion, seconded by Austin Lafrenz to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: VERIZON WIRELESS $1,353.56 | NVHSZ VISA $925.75 | NVHSZ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE CENTER $1,345.87 | GRANT PASS THRU BIRCHWOOD $23,667.50 | NVHSZ FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE $2,200.13 | R&B ND STATE TREASURER $126.49 | FEES ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT $117,687.56 | HEALTH INS ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT $1,071.12 | LIFE INS DUBOIS OIL CO.,INC $3,133.44 | R&B DACOTAH PAPER CO. $1,398.59 | MAINT VANGUARD APPRAISALS, INC $275.00 | TX DIR FARMERS UNION OIL CO $436.43 | MAINT UP NORTH PLUMBING LLC $1,294.95 | MAINT CINDY STREMICK $299.20 | TREAS SIGN IT $45.48 | TX DIR COMPUTER EXPRESS $1,400.00 | MISC WEST PAYMENT CENTER $359.98 | STATE'S ATTY BORDERLAND PRESS, INC. PRIA $60.00 | REC MATTHEW-BENDER & CO. INC. $449.07 | GEN BUSINESS ESSEN-

TIALS $101.56 | ELECT LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL $712.44 | GEN/R&B CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. $2,638.31 | SHERIFF/R&B INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $4,674.39 | GEN/E-911 LANGDON CITY $513.04 | GEN/R&B BORDERLAND PRESS, INC. $937.58 | COMM/R&B VERIZON WIRELESS $110.89 | R&B/WEED ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $558.38 | GEN/R&B MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $229.39 | GEN/R&B PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $59.93 | DISP FARMERS UNION OIL CO $3,073.83 | SHERIFF ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $193.74 | SHERIFF REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY, INC. $45.86 | SHERIFF LANGDON BLDG. CENTER $33.09 | SHERIFF D & B MOTORS, INC. $360.70 | SHERIFF LAKE REGION LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER $8,326.27 | SHERIFF COMPUTER EXPRESS $575.00 | SHERIFF BUTLER MACHINERY CO. $380,779.00 | ARPA KLJ ENGINEERING LLC $18,833.90 | HB1505/R&B WALHALLA COOP OIL CO. | $211.24 | R&B | NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | $73.50 | R&B | JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | $250.60 | R&B | NEWMAN SIGNS | $2,362.28 | R&B | CLOSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | $20,884.50 | R&B | ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION | $1,342.11 | R&B | ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION | $4,232.17 | R&B | ND ONE CALL, INC. | $1.50 | R&B | WITZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC | $36,775.60 | R&B | FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $2,549.70 | R&B | SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP | $1,444.84 | R&B | CLOSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | $30,564.00 | R&B | BUTLER MACHINERY CO. | $9,368.60 | R&B | RAZOR TRACKING, INC. | $325.00 | R&B | NAPA AUTO PARTS | $143.04 | R&B | CARQUEST OF LANGDON | $481.35 | R&B | JEBRO INC. | $31,335.00 | R&B | RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY $6,809.69 | R&B | CLARK GRAVEL & CONST. INC. | $29,824.55 | R&B | CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP. | $412.69 | R&B | MIKKELSEN BROS CONST CO INC | $5,908.00 | R&B | CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT (MAC'S HARDWARE) $66.25 | R&B FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE $969.74 | R&B ERLING'S OIL, INC. $215.00 | R&B DAHL TRUCK & AUTO $3,483.39 | R&B HIGH PLAINS EQUIPMENT $1,855.08 | R&B MIKKELSEN BROS CONST CO INC $25,890.60 | R&B UNDERGROUND VAULTS & STORAGE $201.60 | DOC PRES KAREN KEMPERT $574.91 | EMG MGR ND ASSOC. OF CO./TRIBAL VSO $120.00 | VSO FARMERS UNION OIL CO $62.95 | VSO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. $449.00 | VSO NDSU EXT $15,354.07 | NDSU EXT. ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $204.97 | NDSU EXT. BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $62.49 | NDSU EXT. JOSHUA SHORT $37.52 | WEED MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $29.91 | WEED JAMES

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BELANUS $208.00 | WEED FARMERS UNION OIL CO $1,007.25 | WEED UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $107.99 | WEED LANGDON CITY $25.00 | WEED OTTER TAIL POWER CO $48.95 | WEED JOSHUA SHORT $18.40 | WEED JOSHUA SHORT $48.24 | WEED JOSHUA SHORT $32.83 | WEED OTTER TAIL POWER CO $183.83 | SS MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $29.91 | SS LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT $80.00 | SS VESTIS $113.50 | NVHSZ T R WAIND INSURANCE AGENCY $153.00 | NVHSZ LEEVERS FOODS $23.46 | NVHSZ LERNA PAULSON $89.11 | NVHSZ KIM RUDE $73.41 | NVHSZ D & B MOTORS, INC. $148.52 | NVHSZ JILL DENAULT $121.69 | NVHSZ DIANA LAXDAL $20.00 | NVHSZ LORI SCHLIEVE $96.00 | NVHSZ PEMBINA COUNTY AUDITOR/TREAS $1,104.99 | NVHSZ ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS

$400.72 | NVHSZ WINDWOOD ESTATES $858.14 | NVHSZ XCEL ENERGY $22.80 | NVHSZ BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $162.19 | NVHSZ NICOLE NIELSEN $1,960.00 | NVHSZ WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT $358.60 | NVHSZ MORGAN PRINTING, INC. $35.40 | NVHSZ DACOTAH PAPER CO. $400.60 | NVHSZ MIKE'S REPAIR, INC. $301.97 | NVHSZ RORY JOHNSON $600.00 | NVHSZ STEIN AUTO BODY, INC. $2,633.78 | R&B At 12:00 p.m., Austin Lafrenz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried.

Cavalier County, North Dakota David J. Zeis – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on August 20, 2024

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Langdon City Commission

Regular Meeting | July 22nd, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Commission members present Jer- they got a new vending machine. ry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim There was a family reunion at the cenRademacher, Darin Kaercher and ter this weekend and everything went Cody Schlittenhard. Department well. Volleyball camp will be starting. heads present Jeff Hiller, Tom Beau- Auditors: R. Hoffarth reported that champ, Chelsea Graber and Gary all department budget reports are in, Bimler. Others present Shannon and she is finalizing reports. We will Duerr and Kari Phillips – JDA, Kevin have a preliminary budget meeting Stein, Matt Wright – CCSO, Jessica soon.

Toll – KNDK, Hillary Nowatzki – Bor- Unfinished Business derland Press, Andrew Aakre – Moore Citywide Street Project – Plan is for Engineering, Quentin Wenzel – City At- roadway preparation, concrete curb torney and RoxAnne Hoffarth. and gutter and valley gutter to continue this week. Change order #1 – Pledge of Allegiance – J. Nowatzki led amount is $78,652.55, this includes everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

12th Avenue curb and sidewalk on Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made North side, between 7th and 8th the motion to approve the minutes of Street, driveway location adjustment the regular meetings on June 24th, along 14th Street, wider mill along seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion 8th Street to better accommodate carries. the drainage into curb on 8th Street, Additions to Agenda: mill and overlay at Highway 5 and 7th Correspondence: Street intersection. D. Kaercher made Department Reports: the motion to approve change order Street: J. Hiller stated they have been #1 for $78,652.55, seconded by L. patching holes and mowing.

Henry. Motion carried.

Fire Department: L. Henry reported Contractor Application for payment they served about 740 people at the #2 – amount $1,188,040.68 L. HenFireman’s supper. ry made the motion to approve the Water and Sewer: No report. application for payment #2, seconded Sanitation: T. Beauchamp report- by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried. ed he’s been doing some repairs on Construction Services Agreement equipment.

Amendment – this amendment covPolice: M. Wright reported that the ers the construction engineering sermusic fest went well. With the 4th of vices for the project. Proposing hourly July over, he would like the city to look activities outside of the administraat updating their ordinance for fire- tion and record drawings due to the works, with specific dates and times difficulty estimating exact hours for that the fireworks can be lit. Hiltner is construction staking and observation. scheduled for court over the chickens. Amount $1,496,500. L. Henry made They are against the ordinance, and the motion to approve the Constructhey need to be taken out of the city tion Services Agreement Amendment limits. for $1,496,500, seconded by C. Activity Center: C. Graber reported Schlittenhard. Motion carried.

Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction – No update.

East Water Tower Rehabilitation – Planning on finishing plans for next month approval.

Langdon Drain – Highway 5 to 11th Avenue – Planning to visit the county recorders office 7/22 to research the easement for the drain.

New Business CCJDA request – Shannon requesting $2500 for the Economic Development funds for the second annual Oktoberfest in Munich. L. Henry made the motion to approve the $2500 for Oktoberfest in Munich, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried.

Midcontinent Communications franchise agreement – agreement expires at the end of 2024, does the city want to continue the agreement? D. Kaercher made the motion to approve continuing the agreement, seconded

by L. Henry. Motion carried.

Fireworks permit – Langdon Chamber for Music Fest – The firemen will be lighting the fireworks off, and the Chamber has gotten approval from landowners to light on their property.

C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve the fireworks permit, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carried.

Airport Resolution – Quentin explained that the Airport needs a new resolution to prove that they are an operating business. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the Airport Resolution, seconded by L. Henry. Motion carried.

Railroad Property – the city would like the weeds taken care of. Hoffarth will

try and call someone with BNSF. Building Permits: #5448 Tara Roberts, #5452 Heather Lowery/Tom Fox, #5453 Peggy Benoit, #5454 Austin Lafrenz, #5455 Ted Dahl, #5456 Dough Plummer, #5457 Katarina Stowell, #5458 Adam Olson, #5459 Cheri Schanz, #5460 Hans Reinhart, #5461 Shane Gallagher, #5462 Troy Lill, #5463 Kraig Gellner – C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all permits except #5448 due to not having enough room in the yard for the shed and some of the property belongs to United Telephone and they don’t wish to give variance, seconded

by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries.

99150 CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD | 175.70 99149 MONEY MOVERS INC. | 10.50 99148 CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD | 421.00 99147 CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD | 31.20 99146 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 50.20 81984-82010/61321-61339 Payroll and Liab. | 62364.70 61322 AMERICAN LEGION POST #98 | 10000.00 61340 BOARDERLAND PRESS | 1022.70 61341 CARQUEST OF LANGDON | 131.01 61342 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER | 22218.33 61343 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP. | 489.87 61344 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 250.00 61345 DAHL TRUCKING PLUS | 994.43 61346 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO. | 2901.38 61347 HIWAY LAUNDRY | 128.80 61348 LANGDON BUILDING CENTER | 899.66 61349 LANGDON PRAIRIE HEALTH | 54.00 61350 MAR-KIT LANDFILL | 2555.50 61351 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL | 612.98 61352 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS | 162.58 61353 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC | 90423.49 61354 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 50.00 61355 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC. | 69.20

61356 QUENTIN BRUCE WENZEL, PC | 1425.00 61357 RENDEZVOUS REGION ROD RUN | 700.00 61358 RICARD PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLIN | 629.03 61359 RICHARD'S WELDING, INC. | 726.60 61360 SEBELIUS TRUCKING | 3600.00 61361 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | 1276.08 61362 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | 794.37 61363 VERIZON WIRELESS | 296.51 61364 WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATE SERVIC | 14993.14 61365-61374 Payroll and Liab. | 20941.49 61375 A & J O'TOOLE TOWING | 1221.00 61376 ADAPCO, INC. | 3620.75 61377 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP. | 111.24 61378 DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHERS | 82.41 61379 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 717.54 61380 LANGDON FIRE DEPARTMENT | 440.00 61381 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 345.11 61382 NORTH DAKOTA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTA | 128.18 61383 OTTERTAIL POWER CO. | 6390.21 61384 RICARD PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLIN | 110.63 61385 T. R. WAIND INSURANCE & REALTY | 15693.25 61386 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC | 2362.50 61387 JASON BUSSE | 877.39 61388 THOMAS BEAUCHAMP | 251.52 61389 TITAN MACHINERY | 1973.60 61390 CAVALIER COUNTY JDA | 2500.00 Review and Approval of Bills: L. Henry made the motion to approve all bills as presented, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried.

Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on August 13, 2024

Notice to Creditors NOTICE OF IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE PETITION TO NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, CAVVACATE STREET ALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of David AND ALLEY Roy, Deceased.

NOTICE OF HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Stacey Roy, personal representative of the estate, at 518 17th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249, or filed with the Court.

Dated this the 15th day of August, 2024.

Stacey Roy Personal Representative 518 17th Avenue Langdon, ND 58249 Mondragon Law Office Angelo S. Mondragon Attorney at Law P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249

Notice is hereby given that Theodore K. Dahl a/k/a Ted Dahl a/k/a Ted K. Dahl has petitioned the city of Loma, formerly known as the city of Irene, Cavalier County, North Dakota to vacate the following portions of the streets of Loma: 1. Third Avenue of the city of Loma, abutting Lots Six (6) and Seven (7) of Block Nine (9) of the city of Loma; 2. The alley of Block Nine (9) of the city of Loma; and 3. Moran Street of the city of Loma abutting Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6) of Block Nine (9) and Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) of Block Four (4) of the city of Loma.

This Petition will be heard by the governing body of said city of Loma on the 9th day of September, 2024 at 9:00 o'clock A.M. at the Cavalier County Commissioner's Room at the Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249.

Dated this 9th day of August, 2024.

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with the principal in Munich Photos by Larry Stokke.

Cont’d. From Page A1 Pembina County 911 Dispatch moves to State Radio tion carried.

Commissioner Otto discussed receiving cost analysis for the Dispatch Center. Samantha Diemert, emergency manager, informed the Commission of increases in Motorola radio maintenance that would soon take effect. Diemert stated that Motorola was the only provider in the area and increases would need to be accepted or the county would need to go to state radio. Otto requested a comparison of current costs to projected costs for 2025 along with an estimate of the cost for a contract with State Radio.

Motion by Commissioner Blaine Papenfuss to have Otto and Diemert compile a letter to the state for information they would need for the cost analysis. A discussion was had. All commissioners voted in favor; motion carried.

July 16: Vote was had to add Samantha Weeks, 911, and Samantha Diemert to the agenda. All voting in favor; motion carried.

Weeks and Diemert presented the cost analysis for the dispatch center to the commission. Diemert reviewed the 2025 proposed budgets for the dispatch center. The first proposed budget was the cost to retain the center in Pembina County. The second proposed budget included the transition to State Radio. A discussion followed on transitioning to State Radio for significant cost savings. [WAITING TO SEE BUDGETS] Diemert stated that if the Commission were to decide to transition to State Radio, they would be able to switch back to local if they wanted to. Motion was made by Papenfuss to transition to State Radio and to retain the equipment belonging to the county until a decision was made to continue with State Radio or revert back to local. Motion was seconded by Jim Benjaminson.

Discussion followed and a roll call vote was held: Benjaminson- yes, Papenfuss- yes, Otto- yes; Andrew Cull recused [to disqualify oneself as judge in a particular case] himself from voting. Lavern Doyle was absent. Motion carried. Motion was then made by Papenfuss and seconded by Bejaminson to authorize the Vice-Chair to sign the State Radio contract as presented. All voted in favor, motion carried.

July 26 - Special Meeting: A vote was held to add Lisa Letexier to the agenda to discuss the ambulance budget. All voted in favor, motion

carried. Letexier presented a hand- edge that the Pembina County disout showing the financials for all patchers had. Responders said the ambulance districts and quick re- information was brought to their sponse units. Discussion followed attention at the last EMS meeting, on moving to State Radio. Letexier but no reason was given for the requested that Weeks contact Eric change.

Troy, eDispatch vice president, to change the name on the contract “I fear we aren’t going to respond and change the administrator to in time, and in an emergency, those Andrew Hay. This would allow Pem- minutes count,” one responder bina County EMS to continue to stated. Other responders cited that receive the Legacy pricing for the many residents don’t know 911 adcontract. Discussion followed on dresses which is what Bismarck is if the county would maintain the looking for when calls come in. “No equipment for eDispatch or if it one knows our area like we do,” anwould need to move to the hospital. other responder stated.

No decision was made.

Residents of Pembina County have On July 23, reached out to the echoed those same concerns, ask911 Coordinator for comment. As ing how the switch will affect reof Aug. 19, no response has been sponse times with State Radio not given. The Borderland Press also knowing where “Hank’s Corner” is reached out to Pembina County or other locally known landmarks.

Commissioners and Some have asked if they will be hung up on for not knowing a 911 An email was sent to Pembina address and told to call back when County Emergency Management they have it. for comment on Aug. 12. A response has not been received. Oth- At time of press, the July meeting er attempts were made on a variety minutes had not been published of dates starting in September, in- in the paper according to Cavalier cluding emails sent to Benjamin- Chronicle archives, as the Chronison and Papenfuss on Aug. 6. cle is the official paper of Pembina County.

Benjaminson told The Borderland Press to contact Darin Otto. Otto North Dakota Century Code 11-11said in an email, “I do not feel I 37 states the board of county comhave the authority as one commis- missioners shall supply to the offisioner to speak on behalf of the cial newspaper of the county a full commission as a whole on our deci- and complete report of its official sion to switch to state radio for our proceedings at each regular and dispatching service.” special meeting no later than seven days after the meeting at which the He noted that if the Commission re- report is read and approved. The leased a statement he would send publisher of the official newspait over. per shall publish the report in the issue of the paper next succeeding Papenfuss responded to The Bor- the time of its reception and shall derland Press’s emails with a file with the county auditor an afphone call and stated, “the change fidavit of publication executed in is good. Those in Bismarck actual- the proper form. The last published ly want to do the job, while those minutes were from June 18, 2024, here locally are warm bodies filling published in the July 17 edition of a seat.”

The Cavalier Chronicle. N.D. Century Code 11-11-06 states the meetWeeks did not respond to our re- ings of the board of county commisquest for comment. Diemert stat- sioners shall be open to the public. ed she would not be available by phone but would try to respond to On June 28, Pembina County Emerquestions via email; however, at gency Management posted on their time of press, Diemert had not sub- Facebook page looking for applimitted a response. cants for a full-time 911/Communications Specialist and applications On the condition of anonymity, lo- would be accepted until the posical responders have commented tion was filled. that at only week in, it has not been a smooth transition. They noted This is a developing story that The that it wasn’t a problem with the Borderland Press will continue to dispatchers themselves, just that follow as developments emerge. they did not have the local knowl-