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Despite date change, picnic at Dresden museum serves nearly 300

By Hilary Nowatzki On Sunday, July 21, the Dresden museum was cooking up a storm for their annual Picnic at the Museum.

Whoever wasn’t busy cooking was busy unloading and setting up machinery for a variety of demonstrations.

News: First Care Health Center posts results of benefit tournament, Pg. A2

For years prior, the annual picnic at the Dresden museum was hosted on a different date, generally around Labor Day Sunday.

“Well, then people are harvesting, and our turnout was down because of that,” said Jay DuBois, who lives next to and oversees the Dresden museum.

Community: Cavalier County Library in Langdon celebrates, Pg. A5

DuBois’ daughter, who is one of the two caretakers of the property, is a teacher, and the later picnic date became stressfully close to the start of the school year.

Plus, DuBois figured that folks who attended Musicfest on Friday and Saturday would definitely be looking for someone else to cook them up some tasty food to help recover from the weekend’s festivities. The numbers show that DuBios was onto something.

According to Kari Phillips, a volunteer for the picnic, as of 1:00 p.m., she had counted 250 served. More would trickle in as the day went on with the total number served being just a few shy of 300, according to Dubois.

Sports: Local ladies compete at Devils Lake Barrel Race, Pg. B2

Josh Metzger, manager at Langdon Locker, was on scene to deliver an extra 150 hamburger patties the museum called in that morning after attendees started pouring in.

“Shauna [Schneider, volunteer] doubled our order from last fall, and plus we had about 20 or 30 pounds of

DeeDee Boesl with her grandson, Ryan, atop one of their many antique tractors.

Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

Steve and Michelle Schefter using a homemade ice cream maker which Steve built.

Photo by Hilary Nowatzki

sausage left over from our breakfast that we cooked up, and we still ran out of everything,” said DuBois. “So, it was a big success this year.”

Aside from sausage and hamburgers, patrons also enjoyed several historic demonstrations. Keith Bylin was on site teaching youth the old fashioned way of twisting cords to make rope. A massive threshing demonstration with old time equipment took many of the elderly attendees down memory lane. cont’d, on page B4

This old Titan model displays the metal wheels which were used exclusively until the invention of the rubber wheel in 1932. Photo by Larry Stokke.

FM Bank partners with agencies to award $30,000 to Langdon Area baseball Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Langdon (FM Bank), in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB), is pleased to announce that Langdon Area Baseball recently received $30,000 in grant funds from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund and FM Bank.

FHLB’s Member Impact Fund provides $3 for every $1 of an eligible FHLB Des Moines member’s grant donation to strengthen the ability of not-for-profits to serve the development needs of their communities, enabling those communities to become

more vibrant places to live and work.

“FM Bank has been a proud sponsor of Langdon Area Baseball for many years,” stated Chalmer Dettler, bank president. “We’re excited to partner with FHLB, who provided $22,500 in matching funds to our $7,500 donation, enabling us to assist Langdon Area Baseball with continuing its facility improvement projects.”

Langdon Area Baseball President Darrin Romfo noted that the funds would be applied specifically towards

renovations on the baseball field concession facilities.

organizations in 2024, up from $10 million in 2023.

“We are thrilled to see grants from our Member Impact Fund having a direct, positive impact on the communities in which our members help advance affordable housing and community development needs in a meaningful way,” stated Kris Williams, President and CEO of FHLB, Des Moines.

Recipient organizations were selected based on the needs for grant funding to support capacity-building or working capital necessary to strengthen their ability to serve affordable housing or community development needs including training, predevelopment assistance, management information systems or software, strategic planning, market study or community needs assessment, and working capital.

The matching grant program, which was introduced in 2023, will provide nearly $20 million to eligible

Rendezvous Region celebrates Musicfest 2024

From left to right: Chalmer Dettler (FM Bank), Zach Schaefer (Langdon Area Baseball), Brittany Farris and Steph Nelson (FM Bank), and Darrin Romfo (Langdon Area Baseball).

Wilderman Triathlon 2024: A weekend of extreme endurance and adventure

By Rebecca Davis This past weekend, the Wilderman Offroad Triathlon returned to the rugged terrains of North Dakota, challenging athletes with its grueling course. The event, renowned for its intense demands, saw participants navigate a 2.4-mile swim, 110.9mile mountain bike ride, and a 26.7-mile run through the wild landscapes. Hosted by Extreme North Dakota (END) Racing, the Wilderman is not just a race but a testament to human endurance bringing athletes from the Midwest and internationally.

This year’s course remained as challenging as ever. The swim took place at the Mt. Carmel Recreation Area reservoir, featuring a two-loop swim with water temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Following the swim, athletes embarked on the bike course, starting at the reservoir and looping through the gorge twice before ending at a remote location.

The bike route included state-maintained multi-use trails, gravel roads, and a river crossing, making it an 11.5-hour journey on average.

Part of the Firemens Dinner crew, who served 750 last Friday (L-R) Collin Olson, AJ Dunnigan, Jeff Mostad, Gerald Delvo, Morgan Kempert, Patrick Hoffarth, and Mike Schrader.

The marathon run, described as a “doozy,” began at a remote location and consisted of 75 percent hunter

At 9:47 a.m., after 26 hours and 47 minutes of swimming, biking, “running”, and more, Trish Holbel became the only 2024 full Wilderman finisher. Photo courtesy of Extreme North Dakota Racing

trails and creek bottom running with the remainder on gravel. The varied terrain, frequent ascents and descents, and a significant river crossing made it a grueling 11-hour challenge for most.

“Once I had signed up for the Wilderman I became obsessed with cont’d, on page B4

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First Care Health Center Benefit Golf Tournament ~ In Memory of Dan Young releases results

1st Place – Grand Forks Welding & Machine (L-R):, Logan Syrup, Joe Pic, Jake Thompson, Nate Heigaard.

A spirit of friendly competition and a blue sky summer day combined to make a great golf day for the 2024 First Care Health Center Benefit Golf Tournament ~ In Memory of Dan Young at Hillcrest Golf Course in Park River on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Thirty-two teams with four members each participated in the scramble event.

The tournament offered an excellent opportunity for individuals and employees of organizations to enjoy a fun day of golf while at the same time benefiting healthcare improvements and advancements in the area. Over $31,000 was raised during the tournament with proceeds going to support capital improvements around the facility to continue enhancing patient care at First Care Health Center.

The top three teams from the 2024

2nd Place – B&D Flooring (L-R): Tyler Seeba, Trevor Moe, Tyler Moe, Parker Close.

First Care Health Center Benefit Golf Tournament are:

offered for the golf tournament. The sponsors included:

First Place: Grand Forks Welding & Machine – Joe Pic, Nate Heigaard, Jake Thompson, and Logan Syrup

Platinum Level Sponsors – Park River Implement, Walsh Grain Terminal, Samson Electric, Sons of the American Legion Squadron #147, Halls G4, Polar Communications, Dr. Joel J. Johnson, Marcus & Becky Lewis, Dr. Mirza B. Baig, Jim’s SuperValu, First United Bank & Insurance, Medical Flight Consulting – Dr. Michael Bittles, The Lion’s Den, Triage Plus, The Borderland Press, Eide Bailly, Independent Radiology Services, Ltd, Cancer Center of North Dakota, SWS Credit Services, and Do Good Better Consulting.

Second Place: B & D Flooring – Trevor Moe, Tyler Moe, Tyler Seeba, and Parker Close. Third Place: Grafton Drug – Nora Wharam, Madi Bernhoft, Connor Bernhoft, and Noah Troftgruben.

Winners of the Special Golf Contests – Men’s Longest Drive: Jeff Tellman; Women’s Longest Drive: Kristina Petersen; Closest to the Pin: Nicole Dub; Longest Putt: Robert Goll; and “Divot A Chance” sponsored by Citizens State Bank Contest Winner: Becky Lewis. First United Bank sponsored the Plinko game.

Several sponsorship levels were

Gold Level Sponsors – AFLAC - Jon Beneda, Nilson Farms, AgWorx, Park River Volunteer Ambulance Service, Grand Forks Welding & Machine, Hurtt, Mortenson & Rygh, CPA, Nina and Jordan Hollingsworth, Altru

Serious motorcycle accidents occur in Pembina, Nelson, and Ramsey counties

By Nick Vorlage Deer causes motorcycle fatality The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a Hamilton woman has died after a motorcycle hit a deer four miles east of Bathgate late Friday night.

Around 11 p.m. on July 19, Robert Winkler, 43, of Cavalier was driving on Pembina County Road 4 on a motorcycle with Jenny Halldorson, 43, as his passenger. About a quarter mile south of the County Road 1 intersection, the deer came out of a ditch and was struck by the motorcycle.

Halldorson was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained fatal injuries.

Winkler entered into the ditch and was pinned under the motorcycle. He sustained serious, life threatening injuries

and was rushed to the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier. He has also been charged with driving under revocation and driving without liability insurance.

A pair of separate motorcycle crashes also occurred in Ramsey and Nelson counties on Friday and Saturday.

The first of the two occurred on Friday, shortly after Noon on N.D. Highway 20, three miles south of Devils Lake.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports Earl Miller, 56, of Webster was operating a motorcycle heading south when, at the Military Road intersection, an SUV being operated by Jeffrey Bridell, 47, of Pembina pulled out, his view obstructed by another vehicle turning the opposite direction, when the crash happened.

Miller sustained serious, life threatening injuries and was taken to Devils Lake. Bridell and one passenger, Rebecca Bridell, 40, sustained minor injuries and were treated on-scene.

Four juveniles were inside the SUV when the crash occurred, but they were physically uninjured. No charges have been announced.

The second crash occurred Saturday on N.D. Highway 1, a mile north of Pekin when Cooperstown resident Ricky Howatt, 63, lost control of his motorcycle and overturned. Howatt sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to Grand Forks.

We’ll have more information on these incidents in our upcoming broadcast.

You can also hear the reports on the news tab at myborderland.com

3rd Place – Grafton Drug (L-R): Noah Troftgruben, Madi Bernhoft, Nora Wharam, Connor Bernhoft.

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, North Star Co-op, B & D Flooring, Citizens State Bank of Lankin, KLJ Engineering, and Choice Bank.

Silver Level Sponsors – Park River Dental, Walhalla Ag Service, Advanced Business Methods, Grafton Drug, Safe-T-Pull, G & R Controls, Wells Drinking Well, Walsh County Mutual Insurance, and Back In Motion Chiropractic.

Bronze Level Hole Sponsors – Agassiz Animal Hospital, Walsh County Press, Bennington Farms, Angie’s Embroidery Shoppe, TruStone Wealth Management, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, D & B’s Iron Horse Saloon, Mike & Chelsey Paulson, Don Swartz Insurance Agency, D’s Designs, Edinburg Snow Sports, Edward Jones - Cori Dvorak, Engan Associates Architects, Heartland Eye Care, Hoople Farmers

Grain, Hugo’s Family Marketplace, Comstock Construction, Leon’s Building Center, Wes R. Welch, Lien Farms, Kringstad Ironworks, Lifetime Dental Partners, Drue & Shanna Littlejohn, Loewen Air, LS Law Group, Marvin, Jason Dietrich Insurance Agency, Melland Farm Partnership, Midwest Consulting, Northdale Oil, Good Samaritan Society - Park River, North Star Community Credit Union, Tollefson Funeral Home, Dahlstrom Motors, Top Shelf Anesthesia, Vaaler Insurance, True North Equipment, Walsh County Record, Park River Dairy Queen, Rose Realty, S & S Promotional Group, Ye Olde Medicine Center, and The Haberdashery.

First Care Health Center would like to thank everyone for their part in the golf tournament. Thank you to the team and hole sponsorships, donations, golfers, supporters, and volunteers at the event.

Pembina Co. Courthouse sees two initial appearances

By Nick Vorlage The Pembina County Courthouse on Monday saw the initial appearances of two individuals charged with multiple felonies.

Neche resident Wesley Earl Symington, 52, made his first appearance since his arrest on June 30. He faces four counts of terrorizing, two counts of reckless endangerment – all Class C felonies - and a Class B misdemeanor of DUI, .16

percent or greater. Bond was set at $50,000 cash. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 6.

Ian Richard Passa, 19, of Drayton, had his preliminary hearing scheduled for Aug. 28.

He is charged with two counts of terrorizing, three counts of reckless endangerment, and a charge of possession or sale of a short-barreled rifle or shotgun, all Class C felonies. Bond was set last week at $50,000 cash or surety.

Cando man sentenced for criminal vehicular homicide

By Nick Vorlage In the early morning hours of May 27, 2023, Jayce Richard Thomas, 20, caused a single vehicle crash four miles east of Egeland, N.D., on Highway 66. The Highway Patrol reported Thomas crossed the centerline, entered the ditch, and hit a field approach, which caused his vehicle to overturn multiple times.

It would catch fire before finally coming to a stop.

Thomas was injured in the crash. However, his passenger, Brittany Beck, also of Cando, was ejected and died at the scene.

Police further reported at the time of the crash, Thomas’ alcohol level was at .08. He was charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and one count of manslaughter Thomas appeared in Towner County court on Thursday of last week.

The now 21-year-old pled guilty to one count of criminal vehicular homicide. The other two charges were dismissed.

Thomas was sentenced to 10 years behind bars, first serving three.

Once released, he’ll be placed on probation for three years. A restitution amount was not available at time of writing.

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Friday, July 26, 2024 - Page A3

Be aware of toxic cyanobacteria

Cramer weighs in on CPKC/CN labor issue – North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is urging Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to do everything possible to keep the railroads open and operational. Unions working for the Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National rail lines voted last month to authorize a strike. A ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board is expected soon. Cramer said the agricultural community is “particularly vulnerable” to a possible strike.

Rains leading to strong crop at Langdon REC – Langdon Research Extension Center Director Randy Mehloff is pleased with this year’s crop. “We were able to get all of our research, Extension and foundation seed plots planted. Because of the rain everything is looking really good.” The rains delayed the start of the planting season at the REC, but Mehloff now sees potential for a bumper crop. “The only question mark right now is how much disease pressure are we going to experience between now and harvest this fall.”

Pests persisting into summer – NDSU Cropping Systems Specialist Anitha Chirumamilla is evaluating seed treatments and foliar insecticide applications for the

canola flea beetle. “The most effective treatment was seed treatment with multiple active ingredients followed by a foliar spray application 10 days or 14 days after the seed treatment.” Thanks to a cool and wet spring, canola flea beetle pressure is lower this year. Chirumamilla is quick to remind small grains farmers to continue scouting for cereal aphids and grasshoppers. “In some areas where the crop is already headed and turning color, you don’t have to worry about them, but in this part of the country, planting so late, if you still have wheat or small grains in the flowering stage, watch out for cereal aphids.”

Back to the basics – The last few years have been generally good for farmers financially. With lower commodity prices and high input costs, the next few years could be the opposite. “After some really profitable years, we are coming into some pretty significant headwinds,” said Lynn Paulson, senior vice president of agribusiness development, Bell Bank. Moving forward, Paulson said farmers adopt a back-to-basics approach. “Know your balance sheet, know your cost of production, do some good cash flows. It’s really getting down to ‘Business 101’ again.”

By NDSU Extension

Laboratory or a commercial laboratory.

Cyanobacteria, also known as bluegreen algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and humans.

The sample can be evaluated microscopically for algae, or the water can be analyzed for several of the toxins at commercial labs at a higher cost.

Within the last week, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has reported three cyanobacteria blooms on lakes and reservoirs in the state. For a list of reported blooms visit their website (https://deq.nd.gov/ WQ/3_Watershed_Mgmt/8_HABS/ Habs.aspx).

For more information on sample collection and submission, contact your NDSU Extension agent.

The growth of this bacteria is facilitated by high temperatures. The hot, dry conditions we experience in the summer months are perfect for the production of cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria is caused by an excess of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus. When manure and commercial fertilizers are misused, either by inappropriate rate or timing of application, the potential for nutrient leaching to surface water is increased.

When these nutrients enter surface water, they stimulate growth of cyanobacteria and other microorganisms.

There may be an increased potential for cyanobacteria blooms in some areas of the state this year. Above average rainfall has increased runoff and may have transported nutrients to water bodies, increasing nutrient loads and the potential for blooms. Given the current conditions, farmers, ranchers and the public should be on the lookout for cyanobacteria blooms.

Blue-green algae often occurs in stagnant ponds or dugouts with elevated nutrient levels, forming large colonies that appear as scum on or just below the water surface. Live cyanobacterial blooms can be green, but also red or yellow, and often turn blue after the bloom dies and dries on the surface or shoreline.

Some species of cyanobacteria can be toxic when livestock and wildlife ingest them. Toxicity is dependent on the species consuming the water, the

Some species of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can be toxic when ingested by livestock and wildlife. (NDSU photo)

Here are some ways farmers/ranchers can prevent cyanobacterial poisoning of livestock:

concentration of the toxin or toxins, and the amount of water ingested.

• Reduce nutrient levels entering the water source by implementing a nutrient management plan or establishing buffer strips with perennial plant species.

• Create a designated drinking area where the risk of cyanobacteria is minimal.

• Fence off the pond and pump water from the pond to the water tank.

• Use water from other sources following periods of hot, dry weather.

• Pump water from the center of the water body, well below the surface, where the bacteria are unlikely to concentrate, to a water tank.

Cyanobacteria can produce neuro and liver toxins. Signs of neurotoxin poisoning can appear within five minutes to up to several hours after ingestion.

In animals, symptoms include weakness, staggering, muscle tremors, difficulty in breathing, convulsions and, ultimately, death. Animals affected by liver toxins may exhibit weakness, pale-colored mucous membranes, mental derangement, bloody diarrhea and, ultimately, death. Typically, livestock are found dead before producers observe symptoms. If cyanobacterial poisoning is suspected as the cause of death, producers should check the edges of ponds for dead wildlife.

If a farmer or rancher suspects cyanobacteria poisoning as the cause of a livestock death, a veterinarian should conduct a necropsy. Contact your veterinarian to determine which samples would be appropriate for your situation.

When collecting a water sample, follow NDSU Extension’s Livestock Water Testing Guidelines (ndsu.ag/water-testing). Contact your local Extension agent for assistance collecting samples.

Be sure to wear gloves, as cyanobacteria can be toxic to humans. Collect a sample of the suspected cyanobacterial bloom from the surface of the water and deeper in the water. Keep the sample cool but not frozen, and submit it to the NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic

Unfortunately, the risk for cyanobacterial blooms will remain unless steps are taken to reduce the nutrient load and minimize the potential for nutrients to enter the waterbody. Here are some management practices to consider to reduce nutrient loads: • Follow proper methods for the application of nitrogen and phosphorus to fields. Consider the rate, time, and amount and type of nutrients applied.

• Adapt soil conservation practices that reduce erosion.

• Hay or graze buffer strips to reduce the release of phosphorus as plants decompose.

Contact your local NDSU Extension agent for more information on cyanobacteria and nutrient management.

Additional information regarding water quality can be found on our website: ndsu.ag/water-quality.

Sheep starter flocks available for North Dakota youth

By NDSU Extension

Walleye fish Robert La Salle

Record Walleye production will boost fisheries

By North Dakota Game and Fish Department Walleye fingerling stocking wrapped up with Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery setting a record just short of 12 million fingerlings produced.

Distribution trucks traveled more than 12,000 miles over a two-week period to stock the fish, according to Jerry Weigel, North Dakota Game and Fish Department fish production/development section supervisor.

When combined with fingerling production from Valley City National Fish Hatchery, 177 waters were stocked, providing a great boost in developing future fishing prospects across the state.

While producing nearly 12 million walleye fingerlings is significant for the one hatchery, Garrison Dam and Valley City National Fish Hatchery combined efforts in 2017 to produce more than 12 million fingerlings.

“Traditionally, on large production years, significant numbers of walleye fingerlings would go to big systems like Lake Sakakawea, Lake Ashtabula and Stump Lake,” Weigel said. “This year, no walleyes went to those waters, given very strong survival from last year’s stockings. Just over 10 million fish went to up-andcoming smaller systems to enhance those fisheries along with taking advantage of rising lake levels at many prairie lakes due to the very wet spring.”

Each spring, walleye eggs are collected by fisheries personnel and taken to Garrison Dam and Valley City national fish hatcheries where they are hatched. After hatching, the walleye fry are stocked into production ponds and after a month of growth, 1-inch or more fingerlings are collected and stocked across the state.

“Stocking conditions in 2024 were optimal given the wet spring and early summer, and cooler than normal temps,” Weigel said. “The receiving waters were rich in invertebrates, critical food for the survival of the newly stocked walleye. Conditions are favorable for good survival and growth of young walleyes, which will continue to provide good fishing opportunities across the state for years to come.”

the second year the youth have the ewes. The youth have two more years to pay off the balance of the loan. To be eligible to receive ewes, youth must be 10 to 18 years old by Aug. 10 of the year they apply for a loan.

For the 16th year, North Dakota State University Extension and the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association are offering North Dakota youth an opportunity to become involved in the sheep industry and build their own flock. Youth chosen for the Starter Flock Discounted Loan Program will receive an interest-free loan to purchase 10 yearling Rambouillet ewes from the association. The association will buy the ewes from NDSU’s Hettinger Research Extension Center.

“It is tremendous to see young people get involved in the North Dakota sheep industry,” said Dave Pearson, Hettinger Research Extension Center shepherd. “These Wyomingbred ewes are a great opportunity to learn with less initial input costs and no interest.”

Youth receiving the ewes will be assigned a mentor, who will be available to answer questions and help them with recordkeeping and setting management goals. The youth also have the option of arranging for a mentor on their own.

“Sheep production offers youth an opportunity to grow a business, learn record keeping and manage finances,” said Travis Hoffman, NDSU and

Go to https://ndsheep.org/starter-flock/ for an application or more cont’d, on page A6

Sheep production offers youth an opportunity to grow a business, learn record keeping and manage finances. NDSU PHOTO

University of Minnesota Extension sheep specialist. “We have more than 140 young producers that have learned about sheep in North Dakota with this program. A young sheep enthusiast can get a start by receiving 10 ewes with limited risk through a great loan program.”

The youth must pay back 70 percent of the value of the ewes. The first payment is due by Nov. 1 of

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher Kudos to Jessica Tull, Chamber director; the Langdon Chamber of Commerce Committee; and their Musicfest team on a job well done planning, organizing and working their rears off to bring a great weekend of fun, games, music, shopping, eating and more to Langdon’s Main Street last Saturday! I had a blast and particularly enjoyed the dunk tank along with many others! (Watching, not dunking.) It was a nice hot day for the unlucky souls perched on the little seat that plunged them into the water whenever any participant hit the red lever with the softball. They didn’t seem to mind!

The thunder and rain messed with the evening music, but I believe it all worked out in the end.

The Firemen’s Dinner on Friday was also a raging success! Those guys (and gals) have their process down to a fine art, and it shows. Thank you for a great meal, which much to my enjoyment included cookie salad.

We spent Sunday at the lake mowing, grilling, boating, and relaxing.

Even the ride there and back was entertaining with so much wildlife this year, and we always look for the

usuals. As long as they stay in the ditches and fields and off the highway, we’re good. The pelican population is over the top, also; those crazy birds are busy keeping the cabin owners entertained, although I’ve heard they are being harassed at times by folks on boats being jerks.

Don’t mess with the pelicans; they don’t like you now and neither do I. There’s always karma to be considered when doing something so stupid to any living creature - let’s see how that works out.

July. Another month has gone fleeting past at a ridiculous speed. The beauty of the canola fields will take your breath away, as well as the rain nourished flower pots and beds around town, beautiful.

This is our last issue of The Borderland Press for the month of

Publisher publisher@thebordelandpress.com

Enjoy these next few weeks before the S word comes into play.

If you don’t say it out loud, maybe it will stall a bit. Thanks for reading!

Letter from the Editor

Grandpa Ole winding up for a pitch to get me dunked.

I have a strong DITTO to follow our publisher’s column. For those who no longer use “ditto” or even know what it means, essentially it means “I second” or “I strongly agree.” It was a cool slang term when I was younger, hehe.

Musicfest was a BLAST. I am also so proud of Jess Tull, as well as the army behind her that helped put last weekend on.

I’ve spent the past few weeks working so hard on the mural, and I promised myself I was taking Saturday to have

fun and ONLY fun. No work, no cleaning, no stress - just enjoying the day and the activities I did, or didn’t, sign up for.

I committed to chalk the walk. If you saw mine, please know that although it looked cool, it was a big whoopsie on my part. I woke up the morning of Saturday and realized I never bought my own chalk when I was in Devils Lake a few weeks prior. I ran to Dollar General; they were out. So I went to Google and asked how to make my own chalk, as I had heard that was a thing you could do with equal parts of cornstarch and water mixed with

Thanks Tyler from Rolla for welcoming a one-eyed cornhole partner!

food coloring. Off to Leevers I went.

After I had mixed my concoctions, I realized it was quite watery. I did more Googling. Apparently you can make chalk - but you’re supposed to let it sit overnight… Ooops. However, as an artist, you make your mistakes work for you!

Nick Vorlage, our elusive news director at Simmons radio, was taking a stroll right as I was coming to this realization. I told him what had happened, and then it hit me - Jackson Pollock!

If you aren’t familiar with Pollock, he’s the guy that just poured and splattered paint onto canvas and called it fine art.

I’m not hating on him - he was an essential part to the way abstract art has developed over the years - but I’m not his biggest fan. However, I was his fan for a day for the inspiration he granted me to actually complete my Chalk the Walk square. I just walked in circles pouring different colors and splattering them into one another! It turned out pretty cool! It was a Polack’s chalk design inspired by Pollock!

Next, I signed up to be in the dunk tank. I have never done such a thing, but I figured why not. My favorite person to dunk me was Grandpa Ole. I think he had quite a bit of fun, too!

Afterwards, the water must have given me my second wind, because I was regretting not signing up for the cornhole tournament. I approached Courtney and Brandon and told them that if anyone needed a partner to let me know! About 30 minutes later, I was competing against the “sandbaggers” with a stranger named Tyler from Rolla. We lost two but won one, and I am proud of that!

I haven’t really played much cornhole since losing lefty, but my lack of depth perception didn’t hurt us too much.

Okay, maybe I did go home and work for an hour or two when Hard Times got rained out, but I was back out with my lawn chair around 8 p.m. to enjoy Front Fenders and fireworks.

Thank you to everyone who helped with 2024 Rendezvous Region Musicfest! I had an incredibly fun day, and I sure hope you did, too!

Editor editor@theborderlandpress.com

THE MORNING RUN: Bernie goes to Iceland in Iceland. Iceland was on our travel bucket list early on because Greg’s heritage on both sides of his family originates in Iceland. Unfortunately, a stopover never happened, but Iceland remained high on our list of “mustsee” places.

By Sara Goodman Twenty years ago when Greg and I ventured to Germany for the first time, we thought about adding a stopover

Last summer, two events occurred that moved Iceland back to the top of our travel bucket list. Event number one was the Northern Musicians Abroad tour that Catelyn was nominated to take part in. She would be traveling to Europe in mid-June of this year for two weeks, and if you read last week’s article, you know that I had decided to join her for the last week along with Gage and my sister. When I started looking into flight options out of Minneapolis, I was checking times and prices on IcelandAir, and it reminded me that I could include a

the little town of Mountain, N.D., there is a celebration called the Deuce of August which celebrates all things Icelandic. Bernie’s side of the family had planned a get-together over that weekend and ended up with almost 50 people in attendance. As we visited with our extended family members throughout the weekend, the topic often revolved around traveling to Iceland. It became clear that most of the family gathered that weekend had, at some point, made the trip to the motherland. Greg and I quickly realized that we were in the minority of family members who had not been there.

Boat ride on Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in southeast Iceland.

stopover in Iceland at no extra cost.

This got the wheels turning.

Event number two that prompted the idea of a trip to Iceland was a family reunion last August. Every August in

school superintendent Bernie Lipp.

Mr. Lipp was hoping for an audience with Bruce Allen and me to discuss our station’s reporting of those coaching stories that had resulted in the recognition by the teachers association.

in between the wall and a row of filing cabinets. Thinking quickly, Bruce then placed a chair with its back towards the cabinets for Mr. Lipp to sit and two chairs facing the cabinets for us to sit. With the area now picked up and the blow up doll safely tucked away, Mr. Lipp was escorted into the office where he promptly took his seat and the conversation ensued. Mr. Lipp wasted no time in recounting the events with the coaches and the vocal public meetings.

After the post reunion dust settled, we found ourselves discussing the idea of a trip to Iceland. We soon cont’d, on page A9

The blow up doll school sports coaching positions.

Our radio station news director at the time was Bruce Allen.

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia This story has little to do with anything, but hopefully you’ll find it amusing. As I’ve explained in previous columns, our news people follow the five W’s in our reporting - Who, What, Where, When and sometimes, Why. Back in the 1990s there was a contentious period in Langdon when some community members raised their voices to the school board and administration in regards to high

All Bruce did was report the facts.

Nothing was embellished; he just reported what was happening.

The teachers association awarded Bruce and KNDK with a plaque that was inscribed with the words ‘courageous reporting in a hostile community environment.’ A week or so prior to this award, our radio sports director, Jake Kulland, was celebrating a birthday. A couple of Jake’s well- known buddies from the community (I won’t name them publicly) placed a life-size inflatable doll in Jake’s car, yeah that kind of doll... you get the picture.

Jake, not wanting to be seen driving around town with the blow up girlfriend, did the only logical thing.

He brought her into the radio station and positioned her in an empty work space where her very presence entertained the staff enormously.

Fast forward a week or so - my wife, Diane, received a phone call at the front desk one morning from then

Diane immediately tracked me down and told me that Mr. Lipp was on his way to the station for a meeting with me and Bruce and that I’d better get ‘that doll’ hidden! Bruce and I were both a tad amped up over this sudden meeting, not knowing exactly what Mr. Lipp was going to talk about. We both began straightening out the small meeting area in the sales office at the old radio station building north of town. Diane again popped her head in the doorway to check on our neatening up progress and said GET THAT BLOW UP DOLL OUT OF HERE! At that moment, Joni in the front office yelled HE’s HERE as Mr. Lipp pulled into the parking lot. Diane now screamed - FIND A PLACE FOR THAT DOLL NOW! I immediately grabbed her and stuffed her into a small crevasse

It was less than one minute into this conversation that suddenly one of the blow up doll’s legs popped out from behind the filing cabinet.

Remember, Mr. Lipp had his back to this action, but Bruce and I had the full view. Next, her head popped out. About 10 seconds later, an arm appeared then the other arm and leg. Although I managed to keep a straight face and nod in acknowledgment of Mr. Lipps comments, I thought I was going to wet myself.

Mr. Lipp was being very serious, and I knew Bruce was trying as hard as he could to not split his gut in

laughter. This was an important, earnest and sober discussion after all, but now that doll was fully exposed and lying on the floor not five feet behind Mr. Lipp, who was totally oblivious to the sick and depraved scene that had literally unfolded behind him.

The gist of Mr. Lipp’s comments pertained to his hopes that we would not dwell on the negative but also on the many positive things that were taking place in the school, of which we assured him that was our intent.

Satisfied, he thanked us for our time, stood up, we shook hands, and he made his way to the door. We were just about out of the woods when, for whatever the reason, he turned his head looking back into the room with the doll now in his full view. He just stared for a moment not saying a word then looked away, casually strolled down the hallway, made his way to his car and drove off.

I often wonder what he was thinking.

As for the doll, I have no idea what happened to her, but I’ll never forget that meeting.

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Staying Hip with Halle: I smell a rat

HERITAGE & HAPPENINGS: They fly through the air...

By Halle Sanders

By Kari Phillips unconventionally attractive dude who does not embody stereotypical macho-like attributes. He has more of a pointed angular facial structure that is almost rat- or mouse-like, he rocks messy hair, sports vintage clothing.” The article also said, “this is the type of man who constantly smells of Santal 33, musky tobacco, and stale coffee.” Believe it or not, being called a rat boyfriend is apparently supposed to be meant as a compliment.

Previously in Staying Hip with Halle, I wrote about the newest “Twisters” film and the movie’s lead actor that is stirring up a storm. I also happened to introduce readers to a strange new title used to describe some of the trendiest male actors, a phenomenon known as “rat boy summer.” You may have heard the phrase online or on tv with the phrase even recently making its way on the TODAY show with Hoda and Jenna. If you aren’t familiar with the title, don’t fear, I am here.

My generation, Gen Z, has been known for its slightly peculiar opinions on what is considered attractive, leading away from basic hunks.

The best example is actor Timothee Chalamet. The skinny, pale, curly haired, victorian-esque thespian is quite the unconventional character that people seem to go gaga for.

In my opinion he wedged the divide when his career took off in 2017.

Now more and more actors seem to be falling into that category. A ‘hot rodent boyfriend’ is a popular celebrity who’s looks can be compared to an animal - specifically a mouse or rat. They share a striking resemblance to famous vermin such as Remy from “Ratatouille,” Stewart Little, and Roddy from “Flushed Away.” Men’s Health defines a hot rodent boyfriend as a “skinny, lanky,

“Challengers,” the tennis love triangle movie starring the world’s most beautiful woman, Zendaya, and her two male co-stars, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, was the fuel of this movement. O’Connor and Faist are the figureheads for hot rat boy summer. The blockbuster movie was a huge success and people fell in love with a certain rat-ish charm that the male actors had. The connection was then made to other trending actors such as Barry Keoghan and Jeremey Allen White.

Overall, hot rodent summer can be simply chalked up to girls glamorizing the every day joe. A hot rodent boyfriend is hard to describe, but you know it when you see it. Simply look up any of the names I’ve provided, and you’ll understand what I mean.

If you’re confused, that’s ok. I, too, struggle to see how this is a compliment. Though, much like any form of media, this will likely pass, and we will then be on to the next oddly specific market types. In my case, I think I’ll stick to the hot blonde storm chasers and leave the rodents for someone else. If there is anything of substance you can truly takeaway from this article, let it be that what’s considered attractive is always changing, so don’t beat yourself up. There just might be a person- or rat- out there for everyone.

It’s 5 a.m., and you are slowly awakened by gradual, loud, and then fading “varooooms.” It’s July in North Dakota, and the spray planes are out in the stillness of the early morning to spray crops for area farmers. I am an early riser, so it really doesn’t bother me to be awakened so early. I usually grab my phone and catch up on Facebook or read the morning news. On one particular morning, as I was curled up in a chair with my coffee in hand and my puppy, Petey, on my lap, I started thinking about spray planes and what skill it takes for the art of aerial acrobatics to apply chemicals to the crops. Lazily, I started to google random things about planes on my phone, and I discovered that July 24 is “Amelia Earhart Day,” so I read about her and how she got started in flying in 1921. I began to wonder if there was any interesting history about aviation in Cavalier County, so I started looking in old newspapers to see what I could find. I was not disappointed.

day. In the early 1900s, aviation was new and when a plane was going in the air, it drew a crowd! An old issue of The Courier Democrat, Aug. 3, 1911, printed an ad that caught my attention: AIR SHIP LANGDON, N.D. AUG. 10 and 11 CAVALIER COUNTY FAIR, along with the picture of a flying machine. The ad boasted about this “real flying machine” with its real aviator who knows how to fly and will be at the fair without fail and how this and other free attractions will make the Cavalier County Fair the “FAIR OF ALL FAIRS” for northern N.D. The aviator was Thomas McGoey, whose daring flights in his Curtiss bi-plane at the Grand Forks State Fair drew thousands of spectators. McGoey was the first N.D. aviator who built the first N.D. airplane to take flight on July 12, 1911, along with his partner, F. G. Kenworthy. With that first successful flight, Kenworthy contacted several other cities about the prospect of a performance by McGoey, and following the first flight, McGoey went on to perform at the North Dakota

State Fair and in the cities of Thief River Falls, Sauk Center, Hillsboro, Hibbing, Duluth, and - of course – Langdon. I was curious to find more about this fair and went on to find the edition of the Courier Democrat printed after the fair, the Aug. 17, 1911, printing, and the headline was easy to find: CAVALIER COUNTY FAIR – THE BIGGEST EXHIBIT CAVALIER COUNTY PEOPLE HAVE EVER SHOWN – FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE. cont’d, on page A9

In today’s world, it is common to see spray planes on the horizon diving over fields and back up in the air.

We glance and take a moment to admire their skill and keep on with our

Cavalier Co. Library sees increased enrollment in Summer Reading Program

By Hilary Nowatzki The Cavalier County Library has reason to celebrate after seeing increased numbers in their Summer Reading Program, along with a recently received grant of nearly $9,240. Shannon Nuelle, director of the library, said she is pleased with the uptick in students, as well as the graciousness of the community for

their support.

“We have 191 kids signed up this year going into grades one through 12,” Nuelle stated. “That’s up from last year; we had 153, so we’ve got 38 more kids signed up this year than last year. So it’s going really well.”

The Summer Reading Program encourages youth in grades one through 12 to complete 600 minutes of reading, fill out their reading records, and integrate fun activities into the days. Participants are rewarded for their hard work with a variety of age-appropriate prizes to choose from once they have completed the program.

Cavalier County Senior Menu July 29 - Aug. 2

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu

The program is wrapping up now with end parties taking place soon.

A final prize drawing will be held for the youth on Aug. 1.

Monday, July 29

Monday, July 29

Polynesian Meatballs, Rice Pilaf, Oriental Blend Vegetables , Applesauce, 1 WW Bread

“We have a very generous community,” Nuelle stated. “Area businesses have donated more than $2,500 and also many prizes as well for our program, which is how we can afford all our prizes and things for our kids.”

Lasagna Rollup in Meat Sauce, Italian Veggies, Breadstick, Fruit Tuesday, July 30 Chicken Tenders, Seasoned Potatoes, Pickled Beets, Pea Salad, Fruit Wednesday, July 31 Grilled Deluxe Burger, Macaroni Salad, Celery and Carrot Sticks, Watermelon Thursday, Aug. 1 Taco Salad, Chips and Salsa, Orange Friday, Aug. 2 Potato Crusted Pollock, Rosemary Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $8.00.

Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age.

Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19, we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.

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

Tuesday, July 30 Beef Enchilada, Seasoned Black Beans, Corn, Pears, 1 WW Bread Wednesday, July 31 Sloppy Joe on WW Bun, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges 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.

Even though back-to-school time is right around the corner, reading outside of the classroom should be encouraged year round. According to Linda Economy, library assistant, children never have to be bored if they can read.

“Reading is just so awesome. I think it’s just good for their imagination,” Economy explained. “I think it’s good to not be on some kind of media type thing but to be reading instead. And you know, you’re just never bored if you know how to read.”

The library has also received a grant from the North Dakota Library in which they were able to furnish their conference room with new height-adjustable tables and chairs, which just arrived a few weeks ago.

Nuelle said that there is more to the Cavalier County Library than just books. In the North Dakota Room of the library, nearly 100 years of local family history is kept. The information goes back further into the late 1880s if one were to dig in the old bound Cavalier County Republican issues.

“I know a lot of people don’t know, but we keep newspaper clippings for families there,” said Nuelle. “They all have envelopes, individually.

They go back into the 1930s; a lot of things like obituaries, weddings, some other announcements and things are in there.”

The library offers a variety of e-books, audiobooks, and DVDs. They also offer an interesting collection of kitchen gadgets, including an instapot, bread maker, and air fryer, which can cont’d, on page A9

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Walhalla Public Library News

By Tammy Olson, Director The library had 24 patrons come through the doors this past week. We are planning on doing a bracelet making class on Tuesday, July 30 at 3:00 p.m. We would like to invite kids ages 5 and up to participate. Snacks will be provided after the class.

Our featured author this week is Lisa Scottoline, a #1 bestselling author, and her book ‘The Truth about the Devlins.’ Everyone that has read it has given it great reviews.

“TJ Devlin is the charming disappointment in the prominent Devlin family, all of whom are lawyers at their highly successful firm- except him. After a stint

in prison and rehab for alcoholism, TJ can’t get hired anywhere except at the firm in a makework job with the title of investigator. One night, TJ’s world turns upside down after his brother, John, confesses that he murdered one of their clients, an accountant he’d confronted with proof of embezzlement. It seems impossible coming from John, the first-born son and Most Valuable Devlin.

TJ plunges into the investigation, seized the chance to prove his worth and save his brother.

But in no time, TJ and John find themselves entangled in a lethal web of deception and murder. TJ will fight to save his family, but what he learns might break him first…”

Cont’d from page A3 Sheep starter flocks available for North Dakota youth information about the loan program. Applications can be sent to Curt Stanley, preferably via email to curtssheep@gmail.com, or mailed to 7050 156th Ave. NW, Bismarck, N.D. 58503. Questions can be directed to Stanley at 701-333-8009.

Applications are due by Aug. 10 via mail or email. Youth selected for the program will pick up their ewes at the NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center on Saturday, Sept. 21.

For more information, contact: • Stanley at 701-333-8009 or curtssheep@gmail.com • Hoffman at 970-222-7569 or w.hoffman@ndsu.edu • Pearson at 701-928-1410 or dlcabpearson@ndsupernet.com • Luke Dukart at 701-880-0358 or lukedukart@yahoo.com • Chance Porsborg 701-390-2357 or chancerwporsborg@hotmail. com

Health Tip

By Cavalier County Health District July 26 - Smoking doesn’t solve the problem that’s giving you stress. In the time it takes to smoke a cigarette, you could do something that’s more effective — like take a short walk or try a relaxation exercise.

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Pembilier Nursing Center: Fair games

By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director believe we can knock over the milk cans, sink the basketball into the perfectly situated hoop, or fool the person into guessing the wrong age or weight.

As we walk down the fair midway, we tend to forget our problems and instead debate whether we should eat mini donuts now or get them for the ride home.

Hello from your friends at PNC! In honor of the Pembina County Fair last week, we decided to play some “fair” games. You may be wondering what exactly “fair” games are, so let me shed some light on the subject.

Fair games are pretty much the exact same thing as carnival games.

However, due to the fair being in town and not the carnival, I simply re-named the games to fair instead of carnival.

Earth shattering, isn’t it? Anyways…

When I think of the fair, lots of thoughts flood my mind. I think of the smell of the traditional fair food like mini donuts or foot long corn dogs.

The fair is the only place where you can walk around with a ruler-sized hotdog that is covered in batter and deep-fried while being propped up on a giant stick, and nobody bats an eye.

I think of the sounds of the rides with screaming and laughing kids strapped into seats on machines that can be taken down and put back up in a single afternoon. I can hear the taunting of the carnival workers harassing parents to let their children play just one game. They are guaranteed to win!

The only problem is they fail to remind you that the stuffed animal your kid wins will cost you $50 at the fair and only $2 at your local store.

I find that our inhibitions go out the window when we step foot onto the fairgrounds. No matter what age a person is, the fair seems to pull out the child in us all. For one day, we all

We have a lot of residents that have fond memories of times at the fair from when they were young. Many of them remember wonderful times at the Pembina County Fair, which happens to be the longest running fair in North Dakota (131 years). We thought having an afternoon filled with games would be one way to bring the joy of the fair back to them. We had a variety of games for the residents to play, which included a ring toss, catching game, skee-ball, and - of course - a “spin the wheel” for a prize game.

The wheel had four “prizes” that the residents had a chance to win. They were listed as Win a Quarter, Choice of Candy, Choice of Popcorn or Chips, and my personal favorite… Listen to a Joke.

For some reason though, when they landed on “Listen to a Joke,” I heard sounds come out of them as if they were disappointed. I don’t know why with quality jokes such as, if a dog lost his tail, where would he get another one? At the retail store, naturally!

Anyways, we had 10 residents that stepped into the past that afternoon and played their hearts out. Although I didn’t see anyone with a foot-long corn dog, I did hear lots of laughter and cheering when someone won a game. Their eyes lit up, and it seemed as though they were transformed into little kids again.

Mark Twain once said that “wrinkles merely mark where smiles have been.” If this is the case, I sure hope that the residents of PNC become as wrinkled as raisins! If we keep having afternoons like this one, I think we’re all on our way. Maybe we can even form a group and instead of being the “California Raisins,” we can be known as the “Pembilier Raisins!” Watch out world, here we come, wrinkles and all!

Doreen taking her turn at spinning the wheel.

The group having fun with ‘fair’ games!

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Dakota Gardener: Ornamental cabbage and kale

By Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension - Burleigh County Ornamental cabbage and kale are the perfect addition to your garden in the fall as they don’t tolerate the heat of summer and will bolt. The plants grow to about 15 inches tall and one foot wide. It takes cooler temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for the vivid colors to show. Once they are accustomed to their environment, they can survive temperatures as low as 5 degrees Fahrenheit. These plants are well suited for N.D, as they can survive into late fall and early winter.

We are in the dog days of summer and many gardens are on full display. Some North Dakotans long for this time of year as they spend their weekends at the lake, at rodeos or simply outside. Other North Dakotans are spending their time indoors, as they don’t like the heat and are looking forward to the cooler days that we will have in a couple of months. The cooler months bring us a second chance to grow some cool-season crops.

If you are looking for a pop of color in your garden this fall, consider adding ornamental cabbage and kale. Ornamental cabbage and kale are the same species as edible cabbage and kale but have much more color and texture to offer. These showy plants come in a variety of colors from white to pink, purple or even red. They are a great option to replace well-spent annuals. Though they are edible they are more bitter than the cultivars we grow for produce.

Now is the time to start your ornamental cabbage and kale seeds.

I started mine a few weeks ago indoors and have beautiful little baby plants growing. If you start your own seeds, you will want to wait until temperatures are cooler before transplanting outdoors. Pick a

sunny location and plant the lowest leaves at the soil line. If you don’t need an extra project right now, many local nurseries tend to have them available in August.

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

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist malfunctioning fridge, and you do not know how long it was at room temperature, the safest thing to do is to toss it. Whole fruit and vegetables are safe to use.

Melted ice cream does not refreeze. Soft and semi-soft cheese and shredded cheese should be discarded if held above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for more than two hours, while hard cheese such as parmesan can be refrozen. Breads, including muffins, can be refrozen.

My heart sank as I walked closer. I saw that the freezer door was slightly ajar. The liquid came from a large box of melting ice cream bars that were irresistible to my children, especially on warm summer days.

After squeezing the food packages, I closed the door and began coming up with a game plan to deal with thawed food. Let’s just say that this mom was not happy.

I found an ice cream wrapper in the trash. I could have smelled my kids’ breath for chocolate. They would have left DNA on the wrapper for scientific testing. Instead, I got to work because my kids were not home.

I thought about the type of food, the current temperature and the approximate amount of time that had elapsed. I grabbed a food thermometer and checked the temperature of the thawed food.

I determined that most of the food could be used, even though it was fully or partially thawed. The food temperature was still about 42 degrees. The freezer door was closed now so the temperature was decreasing.

Meat that is partially thawed and has ice crystals can be refrozen; however, I did not want to refreeze the meat for quality reasons. I made enough meals for a couple of weeks, including casseroles, soup, roast and pulled pork. I used every appliance in my possession.

When my kids arrived home, they thought I had prepared a feast for them. I interrogated them and found my culprit. Since it was an accident, no punishment was in order, just a stern warning to be sure the freezer

door is closed.

I regularly handle calls and emails from disgruntled people who find food that is partially or fully thawed.

No one likes to throw food away.

Unfortunately, freezers and refrigerators can stop working for lots of reasons, such as power failure from a storm, floods or equipment failure.

Sometimes, saving perishable food is not possible but you can try some steps. During power outages, keep the door on the freezer closed. A full freezer will maintain the food cold for up to two days. A half-full freezer will keep food safe for about a day, as long as you keep the door closed.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture uses a two-hour rule for determining safety. If the frozen meat, dairy, soup or casseroles have thawed and been above 40 degrees for more than two hours, the food is best discarded.

If you discover a refrigerator or freezer that is filled with food above the desired temperature of 40 degrees F for refrigerators and 0 degrees for freezers, think about the type of food it is.

Meat, poultry, fish, milk and other high-protein foods are excellent media for growing bacteria. They spoil quickly. If your refrigerator contains condiments such as ketchup, mustard, steak and Worcestershire sauce, your food is fine to use.

Ketchup and many other condiments are “acidified” foods. They are at an acidity level that does not grow bacteria. That’s why many restaurants often leave these condiments on the table. However, these tasty sauces will maintain their flavor better if they are kept in the refrigerator.

If you find warm milk in the

By Leah Hendrickson, MSW, LCSW, QMHP

to acknowledge the issue. Secondly, we need to recognize and take on the systemic barriers that hinder the delivery of mental health treatment within correctional facilities. These barriers include, but are not limited to, negative attitudes surrounding incarcerated peoples, attitudes surrounding the criminal justice system itself, overcrowding, lack of staff, and insufficient funding resources for facilities.

I hope you give ornamental cabbage and kale a try this fall as I am very excited to get mine out into my garden beds.

Prairie Fare: Which foods are safe after power outages?

I saw the river of creamy liquid on our garage floor at the base of the freezer. I was on the way to retrieve something to thaw for dinner a few years ago.

Prairie Doc® Perspective: A hidden issue

When purchasing from a local nursery, select large, compact plants that are fully colored. The plants generally don’t grow much larger after planting into your garden, so select a size you desire.

If you are looking for a pop of color in your garden this fall, consider adding ornamental cabbage and kale. (Pixabay photo)

If you discover a refrigerator or freezer that is filled with food above the desired temperature of 40 degrees F for refrigerators and 0 degrees for freezers, think about the type of food it is before using. (Pixabay photo)

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Check out your refrigerator or freezer for the ingredients found in this easy and colorful recipe. See www.ag.ndsu.edu/food for more information.

Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Meal 1.5 pounds chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed Salt and pepper (to taste) 1 tablespoon canola oil (or your favorite oil) 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1 large orange or yellow bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, cut into chunks ½ cup barbecue sauce (plus more for drizzling) 1 cup pineapple chunks, canned (drained) or fresh Juice of 1 lime Cilantro and white sesame seeds for garnish (optional) 6 cups cooked brown or white rice (as an accompaniment) Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper and spraying with oil. In a large mixing bowl, season chicken breast with salt, pepper and a drizzle of oil. Next, add bell peppers, red onion and barbecue sauce to chicken and coat thoroughly. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, then remove sheet pan and add pineapple chunks. Return to the oven for 15 to 20 more minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Remove sheet pan from oven and squeeze lime juice over all. Add cilantro and sesame seeds to garnish. Serve with a side of rice.

Makes six servings. Makes six servings. Each serving (with rice) has 470 calories, 7 grams (g) fat, 32 g protein, 68 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber and 340 milligrams sodium.

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

Mental health treatment within the criminal justice system plays a pivotal, yet often overlooked, role in both the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. This is often overlooked by the general population due to attitudes against the incarcerated and the lack of overall media attention. It is my belief that change needs to take place.

Firstly, while many in society have negative outlooks on incarcerated or previously incarcerated individuals, most fail to realize that approximately 45% of Americans have had an immediate family member incarcerated. These individuals are not unknown strangers, they are, have been, and will be your own family members. Furthermore, the vast majority of incarcerated individuals will be released from their correctional facilities at some point in time.

This is where the importance of rehabilitation needs to be stressed in order to prevent a revolving door back into the criminal justice system and to promote safer communities. One way this can be done is through consistent and quality mental health treatment for incarcerated individuals.

Access to mental health services can profoundly affect not only an individual’s experience behind bars, but it can also reduce the likelihood of recidivism, or reoffending. Many incarcerated individuals grapple with various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These mental health issues are often exacerbated or even created by the stresses of incarceration itself. Providing quality and consistent treatment can alleviate suffering and enhance coping mechanisms, thus fostering a safer and more humane environment within correctional facilities and beyond.

The research is clear, untreated mental health issues increase the risk of reoffending. Access to mental health treatment aids in equipping individuals with tools to not only effectively manage their conditions within the walls, but also throughout reintegration into society upon their release.

How can we increase access to mental health treatment to incarcerated persons? Firstly, we need

There is also a need to focus on the implementation of quality education in terms of mental health, interpersonal skills, and coping skills within our homes and our educational facilities to aid in the prevention of incarceration, we also need to support incarcerated individuals following their release from correctional facilities. This requires a multifaceted approach, including investment in community mental health resources, diversion programs, and reentry support.

In conclusion, the prioritization of mental health treatment within the criminal justice system is essential for the promotion of individual well-being, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration of incarcerated individuals into society.

This approach is not “soft on crime,” it instead embodies the ability of empathy and accountability to co-exist. The road to a safer and happier community takes all of us. We must not forget about those out of sight.

Leah Hendrickson specializes in treating individuals who are currently or formerly incarcerated. She also provides outpatient counseling services for adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, abuse, stress management, cultural diversity, interpersonal issues, and trauma related to sexual violence. Her eclectic therapeutic style incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, strength based therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy skills, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. She currently works at Avera in Brookings, SD and can be contacted by phone at 605-692-2790. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook and instagram featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show celebrating its 22nd season of health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

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From the Pastor’s Desk: Inheritance

By Don Barsness - Salem Bibe Church, Munich The mention of an inheritance may turn our thoughts toward property and possessions. While tangible stuff with a limited life-span would capture our attention with “striking it rich,” a family reunion has tweaked my thinking. I’ve been reminded that the greater riches are neither tangible nor unexpectedly acquired.

A few years back, my wife’s family met in South Dakota to reflect on the last 100 years of their history.

Marla’s grandparents were married in June of 1913. It was no surprise

that heritage was the theme of the family gathering. So what is heritage?

Heritage is determined when a quality or characteristic is so consistently practiced that it becomes an inheritance. This definition pushes us past physical commodities and into the realm of the spiritual. We come face-to-face with our own faith and the character issues that define us.

The family I married into has a rich heritage of faith. As Hebrews 11:6

describes it, they’ve believed these two things. First, they’ve believed that the God of the Bible really is God, and they’ve believed that when they ask God to do what God does, He does it in the times and places and in the lives of people they are praying for -- both in their own lives and in the lives of others.

How does faith in God gain such longevity that it becomes our heritage?

Checking back to our definition of heritage, longevity is the result of consistent practice. Like a baseball player fielding ground balls for hours a day, faith in God and the intangibles of Christ-like character develop with daily practice.

For Grandpa Albert and Grandma Naomi and the generations that have followed, there have been many days when decisions were made about what to believe and how to live. The spiritual inheritance I enjoy is the result of the consistent practice of faith in God that has been handed down to me.

Now, my wife and I are making decisions about what to do with our inheritance. Will we continue to practice the faith in God that has been tried and tested in past

generations? Like Marla’s grandpa and grandma and dad and mom, we must apply, one day at a time, what we’ve been given. Believing in God and obeying His instruction is easier some days than others. So we keep practicing, thankful for our inheritance. We know that our kids and grandkids are depending on us to believe in God and live out our faith -- to put our inheritance to the test and to find God faithful in this generation.

Our consistent, though imperfect, practice of faith breaths sacredness into every day. We believe that the God of the Bible is God. We also believe that when we ask God to do what He does, He hears and answers prayer. We are praying for our children and grandchildren, practicing what we trust will be their spiritual inheritance.

Pastor Don and his wife, Marla, have served the Salem Bible Church congregation in Munich for just over three years. Don is Canadian-born and was raised in Billings, Montana.

Don and Marla have enjoyed over 40 years of ministry in North Dakota.

He enjoys long-distance cycling. They share interests in good reading and watching local sports.

Obituaries

The Borderland Press Jeffrey Alan Fisk A celebration of life will be held on Aug. 3, 2024, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Moorhead Country Club for Jeffrey Alan Fisk, 60. The family suffered a profound loss on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, when Jeff passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Jeff’s departure leaves an irreplaceable void in their hearts.

Science in Wahpeton, N.D. In 1985, Jeff opened The Haberdashery, a men’s clothing store in Langdon, which he later expanded into corporate apparel sales. He took immense pride in running his apparel business for over 30 years. Jeff was a versatile entrepreneur, owning various buildings and investing in several companies over the years.

Born on April 27, 1964, in Langdon, N.D., to Duane and Jean Fisk, Jeff graduated from Langdon High School in 1982 and earned a degree in business management from North Dakota State School of

An avid golfer, Jeff could often be found on the golf course when not at the office. He cherished his time with people, especially his grandchildren. Though his visits were sometimes brief, they were always

Paul Margerum Paul Margerum, 87, passed away July 16, 2024, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, S.D. He was born on Jan. 26, 1937, to John and Florance (Godfrey) Margerum in Hallock, Minn.

He married the love of his life, Claire Motl, on Sept. 28, 1957. They made their home in Pembina, N.D., for many years. Later, they had homes in Baudette, Minn., and Mesa, Ariz.

Their final home was in Sioux Falls, S.D. He was employed at Norman G. Jensen Custom Brokers for 36 years.

Paul enjoyed his work and was very fond of all the people he worked with over the years.

Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He and Claire loved to go out on the boat and could fish for hours.

His favorite sport was always golf.

Paul enjoyed being out there with all his friends on the course and worked hard to get grass greens at his favorite place, the Pembina Golf Course.

If asked, Paul would always say the most important thing was family. He loved his wife dearly. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to spend time with all of them and was so very proud of them.

Friday, July 26, 2024 - Page A9 memorable. His family will forever remember his playful personality, which will bring smiles to their faces whenever they think of him.

Jeff also formed strong bonds with many local friends who will carry his memory with them for years to come.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Tina; daughter Kaley (Logan) Dahlgren; son Karson (Jessica) Fisk; step-daughter Alyssa (Brandon) Funk; step-son Brady Gustafson; and seven grandchildren: Madden (9), Blakely (8), Hendrix (6), Bowen (5), Harper (2), Walker (2), and Grateful to have shared his life with him are Paul’s wife of 68 years, Claire Margerum; children: Wayne (Glenda) Margerum and Karen (Jim) Masloski; grandchildren: Alison (Tom), Ashley (Colin), Courtney (Tyson), Dylan, and Colton; and great-grandchildren: Caitlin, Kade, Asher, Kylan, Avery, Lainey, Hadley, and Rhett. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Lew Margerum, Harvey Margerum, Loretta Forbes, Helen Falk, and Nellie Margerum.

The family will be celebrating his life with a small family gathering.

Cont’d from page A4 THE MORNING RUN: Bernie goes to Iceland discovered that Bernie and Carol had also started discussing a trip after similar conversations with the relatives over the weekend. Tacking a week in Iceland onto the end of Catelyn’s Europe trip seemed the most logical thing to do. I pitched the idea to Greg and the kids, and they were immediately on board.

The plan was for me, Catelyn and Gage to meet up with Greg and Ella in Iceland after Catelyn’s tour group trip in Europe concluded. Bernie and Carol, at that point, were undecided on a timeline for a trip.

Six weeks later, we were discussing funeral plans instead of travel plans.

My mother-in-law, Carol, had very

suddenly and unexpectedly passed away from congestive heart failure.

We knew at that point that Bernie would not likely venture over to Iceland on his own, so we extended an invitation for him to join us. After some initial hesitancy, he agreed, and travel planning started.

Almost one full year later in early July of this year, we took Bernie to Iceland. I had generated a list of places I felt we should see in the span of five days and had booked tours, restaurants, and an Airbnb in the heart of Reykjavik. We were able to visit many of the most popular sites in Iceland including several waterfalls, a tomato farm, a glacier

lagoon, black sand beaches and gorgeous national parks. We visited famous landmarks in Reykjavik including the Sun Voyager sculpture, the Hallgrimskirkja church and the rainbow road. We ate at several amazing restaurants, trying new and local dishes such as arctic char. We connected with Bernie’s third cousins for lunch and evening drinks.

Geothermal lagoons are scattered throughout the country, and we visited two, including one right in Reykjavik called Sky Lagoon. It was the perfect relaxing end to our whirlwind trip. Soaking in a geothermal pool, surrounded by the sea and sky and using your wristband to charge drinks at the bar- the Icelanders are

Cont’d from page A5 HERITAGE & HAPPENINGS: They fly through the air...

This would be Langdon’s third annual County Fair. The article reported on the success of the livestock exhibits and the growing number of entries making this the greatest fair ever to be held in Cavalier County, then finally they got to the flight of the “airship” from Grand Forks. It was reported that McGoey fully lived up to the claim made that he is a “bird man,” BUT the sentence continued on and read, “the accident that happened to the machine on Friday made further attempts at a flight impossible and disappointed the large crowd in attendance.” Nothing else was reported. Accident? What accident? I did a little more digging and found that another newspaper in Oakes, N.D., picked up the story, and there was just a little mention that read: “Obliged to descend because of engine trouble at Langdon, aviator Thomas McGoey of Grand Forks crashed his aeroplane into a wagon and partly wrecked the machine, although the financial loss will not be large. He was about 100 feet in the air when he started down but was unable to clear the wagon. The accident prevented a second flight.” If you wish to see a picture of this crash, go and find

the historical panels at Boyd Block in Langdon. There - on one of the panels - is a picture of McGoey standing by his wrecked plane with a brief history of this flight and crash at the Cavalier County Fair. There is a lot of history for Cavalier County on these panels, and I encourage everyone to check them out as they are very interesting!

In the city of Langdon, a groundbreaking event took place in November 1931; the city purchased land to establish its very own airport. This wasn’t just any ordinary airstrip; it quickly became a bustling hub of activity - barnstorming, essential charter services, and flight instruction.

For those wondering, “barnstorming” refers to the exhilarating practice of traveling around to give exhibitions of flying and performing breathtaking aeronautical stunts.

The airport also played a crucial role in transforming life for Langdon’s residents. As the snow-bound winters closed in, the airport provided a lifeline, offering transportation and emergency medical services to those in need. Airplanes became essential for

delivering food and mail, ensuring that even the most remote corners of the region stayed connected and supplied.

Imagine the sight of an aircraft slicing through the crisp winter sky, bringing hope and aid to isolated families. The Langdon airport wasn’t just a piece of infrastructure; it was a beacon of progress and possibility, symbolizing a new era where the sky was no longer the limit but a gateway to a brighter future.

Crop dusting, a vital component of our agricultural economy, took off in 1947 and continues to soar to new heights today. Companies like Howatt Air, Forest Flying Service, and Hart Flying Service are our modern-day heroes, taking to the skies in the early morning light and on calm evenings.

While they might not draw a crowd at a “State Fair” level at present time, I’d be lying if I said I don’t find myself pausing to watch in awe. Seeing them dance in the air and glide effortlessly across the fields, I’m mesmerized by their skill and bravery. These pilots transform routine tasks into aerial artistry, capturing the essence of dedication and courage with every flight.

doing life right! Follow August the Deuce on Facebook to see what’s happening at this year’s 125th annual celebration of all things Icelandic.

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.

Kamden (1). He is also survived by his sister, Debra (Charles) Rodgers, and brother Mark (Julie) Fisk, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Jean Fisk.

Jeff’s legacy will continue to shine through his selfless act of organ and tissue donation, touching countless lives even in his final moments. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Jeff’s honor to Contribute Donor Alliance, which can be found at https://www.donoralliance.org/ contribute/

Cont’d from page A5 Cavalier Co. Library sees increased enrollment in Summer Reading Program be checked out. One could even check out a cookbook to learn how to make that special new dish.

Although the Summer Reading Program is finishing up soon, Story Time at the library will begin the first Thursday after Labor Day. “Story Time is another thing we offer, which we do during the school year, so we follow the school schedule, and that’s for kids who are ages three until before they go to kindergarten,” Nuelle stated.

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Munich hosts Ribfest

The well known view at the top of Schroeders Hill, made famous by the Wayne Gumundson photography print titled “Life in the Vast Lane” in the 1990s.

Lace up for the Life in The Vast Lane 5K! Celebrate the 125th Annual Deuce of August

On July 18, Munich was on fire for ribs. Not only was a rib competition held, attendees also enjoyed a bocce ball tournament, “rib juggling,” black out bingo, an auto show, tractor show, food trucks, and finally, music by Hard Times to end the night. All photos taken by Larry Stokke.

with a scenic morning run or walk Mountain, N.D. – As the 125th Annual Deuce of August Celebration approaches, the excitement continues to build for one of its standout events, the Life in The Vast Lane 5K. This scenic run/walk is set to be a memorable highlight, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities for a morning of fun, fitness, and breathtaking views.

Event details: • Date and time: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at 7:30 a.m.

• Starting point: Bjornson-Sigfusson American Legion Post 227, Mountain, N.D. • Registration: Open until the morning of the race. Early check-in starts at 6:30 a.m. *Online recommended to receive your finisher medal.* Runners and walkers alike will embark on a picturesque route along County Road 3, heading west out of Mountain. The highlight of the course is reaching the summit of Schroeder’s Hill, where participants can pause for a celebratory photo with a stunning backdrop. After reaching the hilltop, participants can either take a shuttle bus back to town or choose to run back, adding an extra layer of challenge to their morning.

Whether you’re a competitive runner, a casual jogger, or someone who enjoys a brisk morning walk, this event is designed for you. With an elevation gain of 530 feet, the course offers a bit of a challenge while remaining accessible to everyone.

How to participate: • Register: Sign up for the race via the Deuce of August Facebook event page. Early registration is encouraged for a discount and to secure a custom finisher medal.

• Learn more: For additional details visit the official Deuce of August Facebook event page or explore the full schedule of activities at www.thedeuce.org.

Ribfest Contest 2024 winners (from left) 3rd Place, Wade Prouty; 2nd Place, Team Mitzel; and 1st Place, Mitch Kreklau.

Car Show People’s Choice winners, Mike and Donna Nowatzki.

Babeteam Ruth Ball 8U wraps up season takes on Grafton

Photos by Larry Stokke.

Langdon American Baseball American LegionLegion baseball dives into season regionalswith a WIN finishes

Cole Welsh eyes the ball before catching it for a third out against the Park River Legion Team the first day of Regionals.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Devin Hakanson slides into home plate and scores a run in Minto at Regionals. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Nick Kingzett makes a catch near the fence in Park River on July 22.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Easton Schaefer eyes the batter and sends a strike across the plate. Photo

by Larry Stokke.

Cole Welsh gloves a deep hit ball in center field and went 3 for 3 batting and had three RBI’s against Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Logan Vollrath from Cavalier impressed attendees with a simple gesture of kindness – tying a fellow athlete, Kylah McKay’s shoe for her mid game. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Mason Romfo dives safely into 2nd base in the first round of Legion Regionals.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Luke Gilseth raises dust as he makes a catch against Grafton in Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Landon Schneider puts out a Grafton player and takes a run away from their opponents. Photo by Larry Stokke

Nick Kingzett slides headfirst into base during the Red Sox win over Park River.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Grady Pankratz slides under the tag out at 3rd base. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jake’s Take on Sports got here on July 22, good friend Rodney Kadlec said he had some news for me. The news was that I was going to be inducted in the North Dakota American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. Now, I had heard through the grapevine that I had been nominated, but never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be voted in. The impossible has happened, and I was inducted at a ceremony at the District 5 tourney on July 24.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Making the N.D. Legion Baseball Hall of Fame As we come to you this week, I am typing from Park River, site of the 2024 District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament. When I first

When I looked at the list of hall of fame members, my head just kept spinning. I am in the same company now of people that have had stadiums named after them (Jack Williams, Vern Halverson) to former major league baseball players (Darin Erstad, Travis Hafner, Roger Maris!!), and also great friend and Langdon legend Tom Perius.

Unreal. Do I think I am the same

Jax Johnson sends a fastball over the plate in Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Tyson Gemmill pitched seven innings, had six strikeouts and only gave up one earned run in the Red Sox 3-1 win over Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.

caliber as those legends? Are you kidding! Of course I’m not, but I have tried to promote American Legion baseball to the best of my ability (Level Best!) for the last 30 years through broadcasting and helping out whenever I could for four State B tournaments held in Langdon in 1998, 2002, 2014 and 2018, and countless other tourneys in Langdon, Munich, Walhalla and elsewhere.

I still can’t believe this happened; it feels like a surreal dream. Many, many thanks go out to Langdon American Legion Post 98 for nominating me and to Kari Phillips and Lori Peterson for doing the background work to make it happen. I am eternally grateful to you all.

Langdon Red Sox still in the running at the District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament

Speaking of American Legion baseball, the Langdon Red Sox Post 98 team still has a chance in the District 5 Tournament in Park River. At press time, the Red Sox were still in the tourney. Langdon lost a heartbreaker to Park River in the opening round but were playing their best baseball of the season in eliminating Larimore and Midway-Minto by the 10-run rule in two loser-out games, winning 15-1 and 11-0. This put the Sox into the final day of the tournament against Grafton in a loser-out game at 3:00pm on July 24. They need three wins to head to the State B Tournament in LaMoure, which begins on Aug. 2. We will have full tournament coverage in next week’s paper.

Hard Times turns into Wet Times for Musicfest but still a good time had by all

our band, Hard Times. We played a very warm Ribfest gig in Munich on July 18 and then played a very wet gig for Musicfest in Langdon on July 20. We unfortunately got rained out in Langdon and had an unscheduled stress test in Munich, but the whole band wants to thank Matt Munich, Wirth Brothers Farms, the Musicfest Committee, and Kyle’s Carpentry for their support and great help to get us through everything. We all appreciate all of you for having us play and for the help with unforeseen circumstances. We hope to be a part of both of these great celebrations next year and had a blast this time around, although it’s the first time we’ve been rained out for an outdoor show in decades.

Thanks, again.

Last week, it was a busy time for

“See ya!” next week!

Jax Johnson tags out a Park River player at 2nd base Photo by Larry Stokke..

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Local ladies compete at Devils Lake Barrel Race

Jean Cook on Missy looks ahead at the #2 barrel in Devils Lake on July 16. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Hazel Overby on her horse So Tinkin Socksy rounds the 3rd barrel. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Gracee Thorlakson eyes the finish line and picks up a 4th place finish against some tough competition in Devils Lake.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Gabi Eisenzimmer rounds the #1 barrel, then eyes the #2 barrel in Devils Lake on July 16. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Pressures could lead to more closures at ND nursing homes Federal requirements, travel nurse expenses, immigration freeze a challenge

By Michael Standaer North Dakota News Cooperative Federal requirements for nursing homes to have a registered nurse (RN) on duty 24 hours each day are expected to add pressure to an already challenging workforce situation for the 75 rural and urban facilities across the state.

A majority will have a hard time meeting the 24/7 requirement for RNs, according to the North Dakota Long Term Care Association (NDLTCA).

Nikki Wegner, director of the NDLTCA, said most facilities across the state are now currently well-staffed except for that RN requirement.

Cost pressures have already led to six facilities closing in the past 35 months, she said.

“We’ve never had that before in our history and the majority of them were because of staffing issues,” Wegner said.

Urban facilities have until May 2026 to comply with the federal requirements while those in rural areas have until May 2027.

Rules have also changed, with areas like Dickinson, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Valley City and Williston no longer considered rural, meaning they’ll need to meet requirements sooner.

“I worry about how many facilities might have to close because they can’t meet the standards,” said Reier Thompson, president and CEO of Missouri Slope in Bismarck which has long-term care for over 250 residents.

“What’s that going to do to access to care, especially in the more rural area, where people are traveling 100 miles from their hometown to a nursing facility, and maybe a spouse is commuting that a couple times a week,” Thompson said. “It’s going to be hard, especially in winter.”

Costs rising Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing full-time nurses and nursing assistants at long-term care facilities became a huge challenge. Many turned to short-term contract nurses, and costs soared.

The situation has begun to turn around for Jill Foertsch, administrator at St. Gerard’s Community of Care in Hankinson. St. Gerard’s has added new certified nursing assistants (CNAs) while reducing the use of contract nurses from eight just a short time ago to two.

“We have improved significantly,” Foertsch said.

That being said, finding enough RNs to meet the new requirement is going to be tough.

“We are not able to meet the 24/7 staffing mandate,” Foertsch said.

The situation may mirror what happened during the pandemic, but contract RNs are in short supply and high priced, she said.

The one caveat is this time there’s no funding on the horizon.

that the state needs at least 80 if not more RNs to fulfill the mandates.

“We will not be getting any help from the government like we did during COVID and that’ll be what would most likely help us to shut down, because it’s just not sustainable that way,” Foertsch said.

Several states have already met stringent requirements for waivers from the rule, but Wegner isn’t hopeful North Dakota will qualify.

The NDLTCA estimates contract nurses accounted for around $73 million of statewide nursing costs in 2023, up from around $24 million in 2020.

Staffing at nursing homes in the state is also now around 1,200 workers below what it was in early 2020 numbers, according to the NDLTCA. Pressure building The NDLTCA estimated that only 35 percent of urban facilities and only 14 percent of rural facilities would currently meet the future 24/7 RN staffing requirement.

Right now, most facilities rely on a mix of RNs, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners or physicians through phone or telehealth if an RN isn’t on duty beyond the normal daytime shift. Finding RNs to fill overnight and other shifts is going to be a difficult.

No funding is earmarked for those shortfalls, the numbers of RNs are just not available, and no pipeline is in the works to increase the availability of RNs. “We’re still in a workforce crisis, we still rely on a lot of contract nurses and its expensive, and then you add the mandate on there to increase even more,” Wegner said, adding

Blake Kragnes, administrator at the 85-bed Knife River Care Center in Beulah, said his nursing home has been able to keep staffing at a good level, but the mandate of the 24/7 requirement for RNs is going to be tough to meet.

“When you look at the number of college grads graduating with a nursing and RN degree, it’s down, and that makes it complicated to meet a mandate that comes with no funding,” Kragnes said.

Kragnes is looking at how to increase recruitment and retention by connecting with area high schools to start people in a health care career that may lead them to full-time registered nursing status. cont’d, on page B3

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The Borderland Press Cont’d from page B2 Pressures could lead to more closures at ND nursing homes Foreign nurse visa freeze One avenue most facilities are trying to use is immigration, but the U.S. State Department recently froze EB-3 visas used by foreign nurses for the rest of the fiscal year, leaving around 10,000 foreign nurses in limbo until resolved.

A cap of 40,000 visas for foreign nurses has been in place since 1990 and legislation to increase the cap stalled in the U.S. Congress after its introduction in November 2023.

According to the Migration Policy Institute, international nurses account for around 16 percent of the nursing workforce in the country.

National healthcare nonprofit KFF, formerly known as The Kaiser Family Foundation, estimates that one in six of the 3.2 million RNs in the U.S. is an immigrant nurse.

Amy Kreidt administrator of St. Luke’s Home in Dickinson, which operates an 88-bed long-term care facility, echoed Foertch’s comments by saying the mandate coupled with the high cost of contract nursing could put more rural nursing homes out of business.

“Right now we’re not (in danger of closing), but if we can’t start getting nurses here, we have to keep that as an option and review,” Kreidt said.

St. Luke’s has had success with its foreign nurses but the visa freezes and annual caps, along with the complicated immigration process, has led to it taking up to four years to get foreign nurses, Kreidt said.

“And that’s if it goes through relatively quickly, and it seems to always have taken that long, but now, with additional delays, it will continue to take that long and longer,” Kreidt said. “The contact is only three years long and it takes over four years to get them, so the numbers don’t add up,” Kreidt said.

LeAnn Hokanson, vice president of resident services at Missouri Slope, said besides funding to cover nursing costs, there is a major need for both immigration and on expanding nursing programs.

“The (foreign nurses) that we’ve been interviewing most recently,

they’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting,” she said. “Some of them wait for 10 years to get their call to have a facility interview them. It’s all stuck in that visa process.”

Kreidt has previously tapped into the nursing program at Dickinson State University, but with its entire full-time nursing faculty resigning on July 10 the future of that program is uncertain.

The situation also adds further uncertainty regarding the nursing pipeline for healthcare facilities across the state and region.

North Dakota’s new Office of Legal Immigration is looking to pilot a cap-exempt H-1B visa program in the next several months

specifically for foreign nurses, according to a study it released in late May. This could help increase the numbers of RNs and nurse practitioners (NPs), though hurdles exist since the H-1B immigration process is more costly and facilities need to meet eligibility requirements.

The North Dakota News Cooperative is a non-profit news organization providing reliable and independent reporting on issues and events that impact the lives of North Dakotans.

The organization increases the public’s access to quality journalism and advances news literacy across the state. For more information about NDNC or to make a charitable contribution, please visit newscoopnd.org.

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WALSH COUNTY GUN CLUB Results after Week 10

WINCHESTER LEAGUE

BROWNING LEAGUE

TEAM NAME

TEAM NAME

Tallackson Farm 64

Troftgruben Farm 63

Centrol 62

Harriston 60

Thompson Spuds 60

JR’s Bar 59

Olson Oil 55

Scary Prairie Boyz 59

Simplot 50

Polar 37

Jim’s Super Valu 9

Johnny Bravoz 20 TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 250 TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 250

TARGETS

TARGETS

Alex Swanson 248

Matt Kuzel 240

Billy Thompson 248

Brian Troftgruben 239

Alex Swanson 246

Ryan Rosinski 238

W.D. Suda 245

Kevin Dusek 234

Tom McCann 242

Ashley Larson 232

Greg Skibicki 242

Jim Dusek 230

Andy Thompson 242

Alex Kuzel 227

Shane Feltman 241

Ken Fischer 220

Scott Hills 241

John Ritzke 216

Steven Thompson 241

Dave Cyr 215

Wade Thompson 241

Cont’d from page A1 Picnic The massive machine, run by a 1929 Rumely oil pull tractor, fired up, was fed hay, and would spit out grains in one bin and blow straw out the other. Farm machinery enthusiasts weren’t disappointed with the large display of old school tractors, some dating back to the 1920s.

A tractor driven by Nathan Metzger also pulled young ones on an adventure throughout the grounds, being wheeled around in connected barrels borrowed from the Pembina County Museum. For the adults, Langdon Research Extension Center loaned out their trailers with seats for a tour of the grounds and demonstrations.

The large threshing machine being fed hay.

Photo by Hilary Nowatzki

Andrew Dusek 215 Ray Quibell 215

SHOOTING 150 STRAIGHT Alex Swanson

Cont’d from page A1 Triathalon this event and fitness required to survive the grueling course. The course was advertised as 2.4 miles of swimming; 110.9 miles of gravel grinding, mountain biking, stream crossing; and 26.7 miles of the gnarliest trail running in the state. The race is advertised as an extreme event with river crossings on the mountain bike, miles of river running and each participant is encouraged to carry a GPS enabled device. Race reports make it sound like the gnarliest triathlon imaginable. The race director and race reports weren’t wrong,” shared Corey Jurowski in a previous year’s race report.

Of the 19 registered participants, 14 attended the pre-race meeting held at the Walhalla Country Club with 13 making it to the starting line, and ultimately only one person finishing the full Wilderman.Trish Holbel from Rockford, Michigan, was the only finisher with a time of 26 hours and 47 minutes.

The Half Wilderman also provided a tough test with a 1.2-mile swim,

63.2-mile bike ride, and a 15.6-mile run.

Despite its name, the Half Wilderman presents more than half the challenge, as organizers humorously note; it might be more accurately called the “Slightly More Than Half Wilderman.” For the Half Wilderman, the first male finisher was Joel Odland of Hawley, Minnesota, at 7:28 p.m., and the first female finisher was Kellee Black from Williston, N.D., at 9:21 p.m.

Triathletes are allowed 28 hours to finish either version of the race, and if racers are falling behind for the full Wilderman, they may be moved to the Half Wilderman to ensure a chance at finishing.

“This is for the most extreme of extreme endurance athletes,” said Joel Larson, race director.

Racers are advised that this is a self-supported race with it being in the wilderness and cell phone signal lacking in many parts of the course. Medical emergencies are difficult to handle due to the course’s inaccessibility. Racers are encouraged to adopt a “self-rescue” approach and consider carrying

Keith Bylin giving a presentation on how to make rope. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki

Nathan Metzger taking the kiddos on a ride with his old school Case tractor.

Photo by Hilary Nowatzki

a SPOT satellite tracker. Emergency devices help expedite assistance, but participants must ensure signals reach race staff.

“Well... we finished. We had to give up one loop of the bike course due to time, but we did the whole swim and the run.

That was definitely the most insane thing we’ve ever done,” shared racer Greg Eakins from Indiana. “Attendance was low this year- partially because this race is so extreme, but also, I think, because a lot of people don’t know about it. I think if more triathletes found out about it, they’d want to take a stab.”

Participants praised the well-organized event, highlighting the support from volunteers and the local community. The Wilderman Triathlon continues to be a beacon for extreme athletes, embodying the spirit of adventure and perseverance. As the 2024 edition concluded, participants and organizers are already looking forward to next year’s challenge and the other races organized by END Racing.

Other races put on by END Racing include: • Extreme North Dakota Watersports Endurance Test (END-WET) is North America’s longest swim race, covering 36 miles down the Red River from rural N.D. to Grand Forks, N.D.Takes place in June each year.

• END-BACKYARD Ultra is an endurance race in Jamestown, N.D., starting on Aug. 3, 2024. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains.

• Extreme North Dakota Pipestem Ultra Scenic Endeavor (END-PULSE) is an intense trail race held in Jamestown, N.D. Runners choose between 50K and 100K distances, navigating challenging, hilly terrain. Takes place in October each year.

Half Wilderman women’s winner is Kellee Black of Williston, N.D., finishing at 9:21 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Extreme North Dakota Racing

The Half Wilderman men’s winner is Joel Odland of Hawley, Minn., finishing at 7:28 p.m. Photo courtesy of Extreme North Dakota Racing

• Extreme North Dakota Twelve hOur Mountain Bike of Enduring Delirium (END-TOMBED) is a Halloween themed thrilling six or 12-hour mountain bike race held at Turtle River State Park in October each year. Riders compete solo or in teams vying to see who can get the most laps in before the time is up.

If racers aren’t prepared to lose their soul to the race, there is a 10K option for a taste of the event.

• Extreme North Dakota’s Terrifying Run Amongst Innumerable Lost Souls (END-TRAILS) is a Halloween-themed trail race held at Turtle River State Park in October each year. Participants can race solo or in teams, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within six, 12, or 24 hours on a course featuring single track and double track.

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CAVALIER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS On July 1, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. Meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. once there was a quorum. David Zeis and Stanley Dick were not present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Vice Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Moser asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded

by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried.

Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor; Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman; and Jeff Daley, KLJ, met with the commissioners and reviewed the road project status report from KLJ. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve a contract amendment with KLJ for preliminary design and pavement testing on County 55 and County 17 in the amount of $25,000, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried.

Greg Goodman made a motion to approve an hourly contract with KLJ estimated at $552,700, for preliminary engineering in the gorge on County 55, contingent on receipt of the ND DOT Flexible Road Funds previously granted, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Daley explained that the engineering would include a full cultural and environmental study of the gorge for future projects. Daley provided the commissioners with more information on obtaining right of way easements for ND DOT bridge projects. Romfo reported that the cement had been completed for the Vang storage building. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the mowing notice for county road ditches to be published in the newspaper, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Lisa Gellner, Auditor, reviewed the various road budgets for 2025 with the commissioners. Nick Moser, Vice-Chairman, confirmed that there was nobody in attendance for the Loma City tax sale pricing hearing for Parcel #46035000. Budgets were presented by the following departments: Tax Director; Weed; VSO; Public Health; Emergency Manager/911; Maintenance; State’s Attorney; NVHSZ; and Langdon Prairie Health Ambulance.

Angelo Mondragon, State’s Attorney, and Duane Otto reviewed an Order Granting Request to Relocate Graves in Cavalier County with the commissioners.

Greg Goodman made a motion not to object to the relocation of the graves, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Anita Beauchamp, Clerk of Court, met with the commissioners to discuss communications she had with the Unit 1 Court Administrator’s office regarding coverage for her office when the county has holidays/ office closures that are not observed by the state. The commissioners advised Beauchamp to take July 5th off and let another clerk’s office cover.

David Haslekaas met with the commissioners regarding a variance for trees for Parcel #27130002 along County 6. Haslekaas requested putting trees 80’ from the county road.

Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, stated both himself and Sheldon Romfo, Foreman, reviewed the request and that they did not feel this would create any issues with snow.

Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the request for variance, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried.

Johnston reviewed bids submitted for five gravel maintenance lift projects. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the low bids as follows: 1. County 39 $136,584 to Close Construction; 2.

County 33 - $114,000 to Mikkelsen Bros. Construction; 3. County 23 $111,888 to Close Construction; 4. County 23 - $62,640 to Close Construction; 5. County 6 - $170,500 to Mikkelsen Bros. Construction; with a November 1, 2024 deadline, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion, seconded by Austin Lafrenz to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. $977.10 MISC FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE $1,643.93 R&B QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC $3,034.57 MISC JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $1,786.74 SHERIFF DOCU SHRED INC. $29.33 MISC BORDERLAND PRESS, INC. $30.00 COMM ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $558.38 GEN/R&B PAUL HENDERSON $45.00 ZONING LAWRENCE HENRY $45.00 ZONING SHANE PETERSON $45.00

ZONING AUSTIN LAFRENZ $45.00 ZONING ELSIE MAGNUS $45.00 ZONING BILL HARDY $45.00 ZONING NICK MOSER $45.00 ZONING MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES $10,424.00 GEN/WEED SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. $5,900.00 MAINT BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $257.88 GEN/R&B KAREN KEMPERT $16.00 ELECT DOUGLAS KLEIN $45.48 ELECT BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $ 6 5 . 3 8 REC ANITA BEAUCHAMP $146.25 CLERK ANITA BEAUCHAMP $17.84 CLERK HANSEL HEATING & AIR LLC $366.80 MAINT SIDWELL $180.00 TX DIR NDAAO $225.00 TX DIR BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $5,119.12 CLERK MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $422.27 GEN/R&B ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $193.74 SHERIFF BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $ 8 1 . 6 6 SHERIFF IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA LLC $2,943.00 SHERIFF MICHELLE MOLINE $127.90 DISP JODY M. GIRODAT $28.00 DISP DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION $870.10 R&B TEAM LAB $908.00 R&B LANGDON PRAIRIE HEALTH $648.00 R&B NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER $72.75 R&B LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT $110.00 R&B UP NORTH PLUMBING LLC $555.38 R&B KLJ ENGINEERING LLC $6,274.57 R&B RAZOR TRACKING, INC. $325.00 R&B JOSHUA SHORT $90.95 WEED WEEDBUSTERS BIOCONTROL, LLC $3,810.00 WEED MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $26.29 WEED LANGDON BLDG. CENTER $47,683.19 R&B MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $41.68 SS LIFE SKILLS AND TRANSITION CENTER $60.00 NVHSZ WINDWOOD ESTATES $908.09 NVHSZ XCEL ENERGY $21.24 NVHSZ NATIVE AMERICAN TRAINING INSTITUTE $900.00 NVHSZ JEANETTE JOHNSON $1,792.00 NVHSZ LAURA AULT $1,792.00 NVHSZ QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC $190.44 NVHSZ DACOTAH PAPER CO. $87.77 NVHSZ RORY JOHNSON $ 6 0 0 . 0 0

NVHSZ BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $48.99 T X DIR LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL $603.42 MAINT/R&B CARQUEST OF LANGDON$121.30 R&B LANGDON BLDG. CENTER $97.91 R&B FARMERS UNION OIL CO $3,047.50 R&B WALHALLA COOP OIL CO. $302.60 R&B ACME TOOLS $34.99 R&B SANFORD HEALTH OCC MED CLINIC $140.00 R&B MIKKELSEN BROS CONST CO INC $27,979.40 R&B WITZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC $35,610.96 R&B ELECTRIC COMMUNICATIONS INC $2,095.00 E-911 TALKPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC $177.85 E-911 BREAD PAN $40.00 NDSU EX TR ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $204.97 NDSU EXT. LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL $23.97 WEED JOSHUA SHORT $ 6 4 6 . 6 6 WEED OTTER TAIL POWER CO $ 4 9 . 4 2 WEED ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $400.72 NVHSZ At 11:15 a.m., Austin Lafrenz made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried.

Cavalier County, North Dakota Nick Moser – Vice Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor Received by The Borderland Press July 22, 2024

The Borderland Press Langdon City Commission Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting June 24th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

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

Department head present Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, and Gary Bimler. Others present Kevin Stein, Carl Sauer, Chellie Greer – ND

Department of Health, EMSC, Matt Vorlage – Borderland Press, Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney and RoxAnne Hoffarth.

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

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes cont’d, on page B7

Public Notices

The Borderland Press Cont’d from page B6 Langdon City Commission of the regular meetings on June 10th, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Engineering report

Moore

Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller stated they have been sweeping and bug spraying about 4 times a week and still patching holes.

Fire Department: No report.

Water and Sewer: No report.

Sanitation: T. Beauchamp reported he sold two loads of cardboard; we are empty now.

Police: L. Henry reported he talked with Matt, nothing to report.

Activity Center: No report.

Auditors: R. Hoffarth reported Chauntel is working out well, and Hoffarth will be starting budget soon.

Unfinished Business Citywide Street Project – Plan is for roadway preparation to start this week.

Contractor application for payment #1 amount is $150,105.06. L. Henry made the motion to pay the contractor application of $150106.06, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried.

Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) I spoke with the consultant for the bonding company, who will be reaching out to Mayo to discuss their potential for completing the paving work.

East Water Tower Rehabilitation – No report.

Rural Water – There was a meeting with Northeast Regional Water and the City of Langdon and after going through the report in detail, the City Commission felt the true-up to be good.

Langdon Drain – Highway 5 to 11th Avenue – 4 options proposed: South half of drain, enclosed with pipe $370,000; South half of drain, with concrete liner $425,000; Full length of drain, enclosed with pipe $675,000; Full length of drain, with concrete liner $825,000. After a long discussion it was tabled for further discussion and fund finding.

New Business Oath of office – Lawrence Henry and Darin Kaercher Langdon Prairie Health – Pediatric Preparedness Ambulance Award – Chellie Greer with the ND Department of Health was here to present Wayne Reid, CEO of Langdon Prairie Health, with the Pediatric Volunteer Preparedness Ambulance Award. Congratulations Langdon Ambulance!!!

Fence Ordinance – Kevin Stein was present to discuss the changes made to the fence ordinance a couple of years ago. Stein feels property owners shouldn’t have to lose two feet to put up a fence. Quentin states that the fence cannot be put directly on the property line. D. Kaercher made the motion to amend the fence ordinance back to 6 inches of the property line. The property owner will still need to find the property line before putting up a fence; Seconded

by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried.

The first reading will be at the next meeting.

Fireworks application – LaFrenz Fireworks – L. Henry made the motion to approve the application, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried.

Highway 1 by Langdon Hardware – Shawn Brien was present to discuss the large hole in the highway and who’s responsible for it. The last service contract was signed in 1957. J. Hiller has talked to DOT, and they are

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looking for an updated contract and will send it if found. RoxAnne called DOT last year and they were here in a day or so and filled the hole with no questions asked. RoxAnne will call DOT again tomorrow. Tabled.

Main Street parking lines – Kevin Stein brought it up again that the spaces need to be made bigger and at more of an angle. L. Henry stated that will be considered when Gimmel gets the painting machine.

Building Permits: #5448 Tara Roberts, #5449 Wanda Howatt, #5450 Daryl Uhrich, #5451 Kevin Forest – J. Rademacher made the motion to approve all permits except #5448 due to not having enough room in the yard for the shed, seconded by D. Kaercher.

Motion Carries.

82011/82028-61303/61311 Payroll & Liab.

26,047.48 61312 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 252.01 61313 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER 22,218.33 61314 FLR SANDERS 4,241.16 61315 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 15,940.76 61316 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES 403.53 61317 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER 22,336.80 61318 QUENTIN BRUCE WENZEL, PC 1,425.00 61319 MAYO CONSTRUCTION 150,105.06 61320 NORTHEAST REGION WATER 76,667.50 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 7:10 p.m.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE NORTH DAKOTA.

OF OF

In the Matter of the Estate of Donald J. Denault, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred, except that the claim of any creditor to whom said personal representative mails a copy of this notice shall not be barred until three (3) months after the date of such mailing. Claims must either be presented to Anita L. Stevens, personal representative of the estate, at 13757 Pegg Road Cavalier, North Dakota 58220, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 10th day of July, 2024.

Anita L. Stevens Personal Representative 13757 Pegg Road Cavalier, ND 58220 Lawrence D. DuBois (ND #03563) FLEMING, DuBOIS & FLEMING, PLLP Attorneys at Law PO Box 633 Cavalier, ND 58220 Attorney for the Personal Representative FIRST PUBLICATION ON THE 19TH DAY OF JULY, 2024.

cont’d, on page B8

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Views from the Borderland

Fishing fun!

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Langdon’s mural is coming to life As many passersby may have noticed, progress is coming along on the new artistic addition to town.

The background is nearly complete, and the letters will be filled in in the coming weeks.

Bentley McIntyre jumped in to help “boop” clouds into the background. Photo by Larry Stokke.

On July 18 at Mount Carmel Dam, seven-year-old Jack Schaefer of Langdon reeled in this massive 30” walleye with help from his Dad, Zack (not photographed) and Great Grandpa, Jim Carpenter (left) from Walhalla. Submitted photo.

LPH nurse celebrates 50 years in profession

Brielle Carlson had an opportunity to help paint clouds on a sunny day last week. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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From right to left, Darla Roder (COO of Langdon Prairie Health), Colleen Estenson, and Maria Eisenzimmer. Estenson has recently been recognized for her 50 years of service as a nurse.

She has served Langdon Prairie Health for 10 years. Eisenzimmer, her supervisor, said she is an asset to the organization with her kindness and dedication to service. Submitted photo.

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