The Borderland Press - July 29, 2022

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In this Issue:

Langdon baby pool opens Page 2 Frost Fire Park opens mountain bike trails, launches fundraiser Page 2 City of Langdon launches app Page 2 Parade and honorary marshals for Mountain parade announced Page 5 Langdon Prairie Health’s pain management welcomes new provider Page 5 Katie Henry: It’s juneberry time!

Page 6 Staying Hip with Halle: Stay away from the scissors Page 7 Region: Drayton Curling Club rocks first-ever summer bonspiel Page 8 Region: Pisek hosts gnarly gravel cycling race Page 9 Jake’s Take on Sports Page 7 Larry’s Len Page 18

Index:

News Agriculture Opinion Community Region Sports Church/Obituraries Classifieds Public Notices/ Meeting Minutes

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Friday, July 29, 2022

Volume 1, Number 29

BI TZ ERO S I G N S AGREEMEN T

to acquire Nekoma pyramid, develop it into highly secure data center

By Borderland Press Staff On Monday, July 25, Gov. Doug Burgum announced that the Cavalier County Job Development Authority (CCJDA) executed binding agreements for international data center developer Bitzero Blockchain, Inc. to acquire and redevelop the historic Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex at Nekoma, N.D., commonly known as “The Pyramid.”

Bitzero plans to develop the abandoned Cold War-era military installation into a highly secure data center for high-performance computing and data processing. Waste heat captured from the data center’s servers will be used to heat an on-site greenhouse, and the company also is planning an interpretive center and additional community engagement at the site, representing a total expected investment estimated by Bitzero at $500 million.

“This is beyond what we dreamed of,” said Carol Goodman, a consultant to the CCJDA for the Stanley R. Mickelsen site redevelopment. “It means a lot. For one thing, it’s a $500 million investment that they’re going to make here, and that’s just getting in and renovating and preparing the site for future use.. The county and the area are going to reap the benefit in economic impact, big time.”

Goodman has worked on this project for 20 years and said the county hasn’t had revenue off of the property in 45 years. That’s one reason she points to this having a major economic impact.

“This is fantastic news for Cavalier

County and our entire state, putting this iconic pyramid on the prairie to innovative use and further solidifying North Dakota’s status as a global hub for data center development,” said Gov. Doug Burgum. “We are deeply grateful for Bitzero’s significant investment in our state and for the tireless efforts of the North Dakota Department of Commerce and Cavalier County Job Development Authority to secure a viable tenant and seize the potential of this historic structure.

This important piece of history will be restored and become a beacon for North Dakota innovation to the rest of the world.”

The North Dakota Department of Commerce first zeroed in on Bitzero at a crypto currency conference actually in Florida this past winter. Those in the department invited members of the company to come see what North Dakota is all about. One of the selling points that looked so attractive to them is the climate - it’s cold.

“Number two, they would be able to use the excess heat and move it over to the greenhouses,” Goodman said.

“One of the things that’s attractive about our site is the infrastructure they won’t have to start from ground zero with a lot of that stuff because we have done so much planning and have done so many studies.”

To see just how this will affect the area, the North Dakota Department of Commerce is planning an impact study. It will set the goals of the project and see what builds as this all unfolds, identifying how much sales tax and property tax is coming in, and

how housing has changed, how business revenue is affected.

“It’s going to be enormous,” Goodman said. “It’s wonderful for contractors, it’s wonderful for businesses -

“We met them on Wednesday, July 13,” Goodman said. “They kind of gave us a hint of what they were wanting to do, and on Monday the 18th, they came back and gave a presentation to the JDA board. We worked

Photo by Larry Stokke.

you know, everything that makes the community economy function. It’s just really going to help, and it secures the community for the future because this is a big thing, and it’s going to put a lot more stability under the economy and bring in additional revenue for the county and communities.”

“This is a shot in the arm of a new industry and a new source of revenue for Cavalier County,” Goodman continued. “Jobs - 35 to 50 jobs probably well paying jobs. It’s going to put more kids in school, there will be more houses built - really everybody should be happy with this.”

Goodman has worked for 20 years to bring together the right parties and information, and when things started happening, it moved fast.

through the purchase agreement all day on Monday the 18th. Board got back in session about 6 p.m. and signed the purchase agreement. It went that fast.”

The CCJDA Board of Directors voted unanimously on July 18 to accept Bitzero’s bid proposal after a presentation from Bitzero CEO Akbar Shamji and four other team members who traveled from various locations around the world.

“We felt right away that it was the kind of company that we would want to work with. They were respectful of the property and understood the goals that we have had for the site,” Goodman said of the group who traveled to cont’d. on page 11

Munich holds first-ever Ribfest event Town gathers in the streets for the first time in nearly 20 years

It’s a big deal for Munich, N.D., to block off its streets and throw a summer party, and that’s exactly what the Cavalier County community did on Thursday night, July 21. The first-ever Ribfest event held in Munich reset the clock when it comes to holding big events for the small town.

“It’s been a while. I mean the last

“It’s good. I love seeing people in town. I mean, for me, the biggest thing I don’t like is one by one our businesses kind of wander out of town, and there’s less people in town all the time so when you can get four to five hundred people showing up in town it’s great.” Schommer said. “Some of it is because it’s Matt Mitzel. I mean, you know Matt, his personality is so

been in Munich about six years and rallies the community through competitions such as best pizza and best salsa, though none of his previous events have grown quite this large.

Schommer said the Ribfest event, which ran from 5 - 9 p.m., grew larger than even Mitzel planned when he started it.

When asked, Mitzel referred to the event as the “first annual,” saying there will be more in the future.

“Well, when we start something - we don’t stop it unless one of us dies, so hopefully we have about 30 years for this one.”

After receiving the same type of ribs from Munich Grocery Store, nine teams competed and filled the street with the smell of barbecue. Judges

Mitzel usually knows what to expect

Photo by Larry Stokke.

The band Autodrive from Starkweather rocked Ribfest. Photo by Larry Stokke.

time we had anything kind of on this scale would have been probably the 100th celebration in 2004,” said Craig Schommer, mayor of Munich.

Schommer, a lifelong resident and newly-elected second term mayor, watched as his town filled with fun under a near perfect summer sun with things like the rib cook-off that had nine competitors, a car show, live music by AutoDrive, a food truck, and an ice cream truck.

electrifying or whatever, and people are always interested in what he has planned and what he’s doing, and I’ve been all over the country and people watch his videos about the store and all that, so when he has something going on - everybody knows it and everybody gets interested in it, so I give Matt a lot of credit for this sort of thing,” Matt Mitzel, who appears in the pages of this newspaper as a columnist, has

Photo by Larry Stokke.

“It’s great because it’s just what people like. You put a bunch of food out there and get some music in town, and people show up, and even Matt - this thing grew beyond what he ever planned, I think, when he started it,” Schommer said. “I mean he wanted a few classic cars in town, and that word spread, and now we’ve got 4050 cars in town, and then he got a band to come and play, so it’s just one thing led to another and it’s great.”

when it comes to the scope of competition around town.

“Usually there’s a core of about six competitors in Munich. They’ll compete in anything. If I threw something across the road, they would say ‘I could throw it faster’. There are six core families that battle at all times in Munich, so when I got three more to join this competition, I knew it was going to be something spectacular,” Mitzel said.

Heidenrich Van Rensburg and PJ Lindseth, winning Ribfest team, pictured with Greta Samuelson, Ribfest competitor, and Matt Mitzel, Ribfest coordinator. Photo by Larry Stokke.

crowned the duo of PJ Lindseth and Heidenrich Van Rensburg as the winners of the first-ever Munich Ribfest. cont’d. on page 16

News

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The Borderland Press

Langdon baby pool opens

By Nick Vorlage

News Briefs Last weekend, the city of Langdon welcomed the long-awaited return of the Langdon baby pool, a project which was years in the making.

Friday afternoon, July 22, the Langdon Park Board got approval from the state health department, which was testing the water quality.

“Yes, we just got the results back, and we’ve been cleared to open,” said Jordan Braunberger, chair of the Langdon Park Board.

Braunberger was excited to finally see the results of months of work on the baby pool project paying off.

While the construction of the pool has been completed, the focus now goes to paying those who helped construct it.

Braunberger said any donations to the baby pool project are appreciated and also mentions an upcoming fundraiser coming up next month.

“We’re doing another supper and dance on August 18. It is actually going to be coordinated to go alongside the Run Langdon event that had to be postponed during MusicFest,” Braunberger said.

Hazel Overby, age 4, was the first one to try out the new baby pool on its opening day, July 22!

The baby pool is currently open daily during regular pool hours from 1-9 p.m. At the time of this report, people wanting to use the baby pool will need to access it through the locker rooms, informing lifeguards on duty they’ll be using the baby pool. It is also requested that strollers are left outside.

North Dakota Dem-NPL “Prairie Populists” Coming to Town Here is an opportunity to meet with and discuss your issues with local and state Democratic candidates running for office in the fall election cycle.

Listen to candidates stump speeches and hear their positions on issues they will confront during the next legislative session.

This picnic gathering will be held in Grafton beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31 under a canopy at Leistikow Park. Local Democrats will

be donating items for a silent auction along with picnic food and conversations with the candidates. This event is open to the public.

Confirmed guests include Mark Haugen running for U.S. House of Representatives, Katrina Christiansen running for a U.S. Senate, and Trygve Hammer, Public Service Commission.

Other invited guests include Tim Lamb, N.D. State Attorney General

candidate; Jeffery Powell, Secretary of State candidate; and Fintan Dooley for Secretary of Agriculture. This group of candidates has been and will be visiting throughout N.D. and call themselves the “Prairie Populists.”

District 19 Dem-NPL candidates Lynnell Popowski and Travis and Jill Hipsher plan to attend and are anxious to meet attendees and field questions.

Frost Fire Park opens mountain bike trails, launches fundraiser

By Borderland Press Staff

After months of delays due to erosion and trail damage from spring flooding, Frost Fire Park opened its downhill mountain bike trails last weekend, July 23 and 24, and hosted riders from the U.S. and Canada.

The $500,000 eight-trail system was completed last summer.

Frost Fire Park contracted with Trail Source out of the Minneapolis area to repair the trails just a few weeks ago.

This is also the company that constructed the last four trails a year ago.

While it seems that things are back on track, the general manager said there’s more to do.

“We applied for FEMA funding to help with the flood damage, and we were denied,” said Patty Gorder, general manager of Frost Fire Park. “We have more money to raise because we have more repairs to make to our ski trails in order to operate during this winter’s season.”

Frost Fire Park launched a GoFundMe online fundraiser on Monday, July 25 and at press time had raised $2120 of a $50,000 goal.

“Everything helps, and we appreciate the donations from our supporters,” Gorder said. “This has been really humbling, but we don’t want to give up because we love Frost Fire Park, and we know how many other people love it as well.”

Frost Fire Park’s are the only downhill mountain bike trails with lift service in the state of North Dakota. With 350 vertical feet, these are the types of high quality bike trails that appeal to all levels of riders. When open, Frost Fire Park will offer bike rentals, chair lift access, and a variety of trails ranging from beginner to intermediate.

Traditional hours of operation for biking have been 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Noon - 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Frost Fire Park is owned and operated by the Pembina Gorge Foundation, a non-profit organization. For more information, visit FrostFirePark.org or check the Facebook page “Frost Fire Park” for updates to the schedule.

To donate to the flood damage repair fundraiser, go to GoFundMe.com and search “Frost Fire Park.”

Fufeng Group faces more scrutiny More scrutiny may be on the way for the Fufeng Group’s planned corn milling facility outside of Grand Forks, as U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (RND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) have both requested a federal review of the plant. In a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, both senators asked for a review of the purchase of land, which sits about 12 miles from the Grand Forks Air Force Base. With the plant’s direct connections to China-based Fufeng Group, many local groups have brought forth questions about national security. At presstime, no evidence has surfaced showing Fufeng has any plans to commit espionage for the Chinese government.

Surrendered cattle sold at auction An update to a story we told you about last week: officials in Rolette County, N.D., said 700 head of cattle surrendered by their original owner have been sold at auction in Rugby. Concerns over the cattle were originally raised in early June as reports came in of dead cattle in the fields and no apparent feed. The original owner was given the option to either face neglect charges for each animal or surrender the herd to authorities. Since then, the surviving animals, on average, have gained about 200 pounds.

Plant celebrates carbon emissions achievement The operators of an ethanol plant in North Dakota say the state’s first carbon capture and storage project is up and running. Carbon emissions from Red Trail Energy’s plant near Richardton are to inject thousands of feet into the earth as a way to combat climate change, as less carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere. Red Trail CEO Geral Bachmeier said that after six years of research, development, and investment, the company is celebrating the achievement, which “establishes a trail for other industries in the state to follow.” North Dakota’s Industrial Commission approved the project last fall.

Employee who deleted AG emails resigns An employee in the North Dakota attorney general's office, who handled the deletion of the former attorney general’s email account, has resigned. Administrative assistant Liz Brocker, who helped clear the email account of former attorney general Wayne Stenehjem after he died in office, turned in her resignation letter on Friday, July 15. A previous open records request showed that Brocker asked for the account to be deleted in an email to an information technology employee on Jan. 29, a day after Stenehjem died from cardiac arrest.

She wrote that the deletion was approved by Deputy Attorney General Troy Seibel. State law says a public official cannot knowingly delete public records “without lawful authority.”

N.D. legislative members on both sides of the aisle requested an independent investigation into the action, but N.D. Attorney General Drew Wrigley nixed the plans for an independent investigation saying no criminal wrongdoing took place, and he considers the matter closed. State lawmakers are considering proposing changes to the state’s open record laws.

North Dakota’s food bank worries about shortage The Great Plains Food Bank is expecting slim pickings this fall and winter.

Due to a series of factors, donations to the bank have been especially scarce, so much so that the nonprofit is predicting it will be a million pounds, or about 800,000 meals, short of what they were hoping to distribute later this year. Organization leaders are continuing to look into different avenues to deliver food to those in need but are strongly encouraging any groups or organizations to consider donating to the Food Bank. Currently, one in six North Dakotans are dealing with hunger issues on a daily basis.

Monkeypox confirmed in N.D. After making an appearance in Minnesota and South Dakota, Monkeypox has made its way into North Dakota.

N.D. health officials say the first confirmed case of the virus came from an individual on the eastern side of the state but did not say a particular city or county. It is assumed the individual contracted it while traveling out of state and is currently isolating. While still posing a low risk to the general public, cases of Monkeypox have been on the rise in recent months, so much so that North Dakota was allocated a few dozen doses of Monkeypox vaccine last week.

President Biden tests positive for COVID President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the 79-year-old president is experiencing mild symptoms and is currently isolating at the White House, as well as taking a regiment of Paxlovid to reduce the severity of the virus. Biden was scheduled last week to ask Congress to spend close to $37 billion in crime prevention, $13 billion of which would be used to hire and train close to 100,000 officers over the next five years.

N.D. town to unincorporate Effective September 1, the small town of Church’s Ferry, near Devils Lake, will no longer be an incorporated city, effectively removing it from the North Dakota map. The town, whose population was in the single digits at the 2020 census, was founded in 1886 but dwindled in size due to the expansion of Devils Lake and subsequent flooding over the years.

N.D. requests lawsuit be thrown out again The State of North Dakota has once again requested a lawsuit presented by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and the Spirit Lake Tribe be thrown out of court. The lawsuit accuses the newly drawn redistricting lines, which created sub-districts focused around tribal reservations, will in turn weaken the voting strength of tribal members. In court papers filed on July 21, the state denies these allegations. If no resolution is reached, the cases could head to trial next year.

Monarch butterfly named endangered species The International Union of the Conservation of Nature has announced the Monarch Butterfly, otherwise known as Minnesota’s state butterfly, is now an endangered species. The organization estimates the population of the butterfly may have shrunk by 72% in as little as a decade. As it stands, neither the United States or Canada have any protection plans in place for one of North America’s most recognizable creatures.

City of Langdon launches app

By Shanda Christianson

The City of Langdon recently worked with Kat and Company to create the Living Local app, which will deliver information right to your smart device.

“You’ll get updates on current events, you’ll get the school calendar if you want to find out when the next football game is, you can go on the calendar right on your app,” explained RoxAnne Hoffarth, Langdon City Auditor.

“We’ve got alerts and updates - those

are ones that we can push through if our water is down somewhere. We’re able to let you know this chunk of town is out of water, and we’re hoping to be up and running soon, and it goes right to the palm of your hand,” Hoffarth continued. “It’s also got health and wellness information on it. It’s got a business directory. We’re hoping to have local businesses listed on here.”

Head to your app or play store on your phone to download it to your phone.

Agriculture

The Borderland Press

Canola farmers battle flea beetles

By Mick Kjar and Nick Vorlage

Canola farmers in and around the Borderland have been contending with an unusually large population of canola flea beetles. Jon Doktor, Asst.

Director for the MN Canola Growers Association, said canola producers have been seeing some success with seed treatments “It worked fairly well to combat that flea beetle pressure, but the pressure was so heavy this year that many producers had to go back in and spray at least once. Some had to do it twice, but those who used those seed treatments, even though it wasn’t complete control, found that they had better control with that seed treatment than had they not used the seed treatment at all,” Doktor said.

One bit of relief for canola producers in the region: the threat of Canadian-borne swede midge, so far, has proven minimal.

Minn.,” Doktor said. “Back in 2015, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture contacted us and asked if they could work with us to put field trap in fields in northwest Minnesota to see what, if any, infestation there was. For the last four or five years, they’ve put traps particularly in that Kittson, Marshall, and Roseau area, and we have not seen any thus far.”

Canola producers have a lot riding on their crops every year, but this year is looking to be especially significant – not to mention profitable – with the global shortage of vegetable oil.

“When I started with the Canola Council, canola prices were in that $.09 per pound range, and producers were still getting efficiency payments off of that,” Doktor said. “I think up until about a few weeks ago, canola prices were up around $.40 per pound, so that just goes to show you how, where that price has come.”

“We have not had swede midge in

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American Farm Trail app in the works

by NAFB News Service

App. Daniel Meloy, executive director of the Foundation, said the mobile app will automatically connect users with agricultural venues that welcome visitors.

“These could be farms that rely on agritourism, like pick your own or youpick operations, apple orchards, berry farms, or farms that host school field trips or interested families, people who just want to learn about and experience agriculture firsthand,” Meloy said. “We'll be linking the foundation's educational resources in the app so that the user can go to an apple orchard and link to our resources that are all about apples so they can learn even more.”

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is working on developing the American Farm Trail

Meloy said the American Farm Trail App will be geo-located so users can open it up to find venues that are close to them. Any farm or agritourism venue that welcomes visitors should submit their information for this app,

“It's free for the farms and agritourism venues, so we make that easy. Plus, each farmer on the app gets to control their own content, how they describe their sites, and their hours of operation. We're working on making it as easy as possible for that content to be entered.”

Meloy said signing up for the American Farm Trail App will be a simple process.

“We know that farmers are busy, and there's never enough time in the day, so ease of use is important for us. But any farm or agritourism venue that wants to get people onto their farm should definitely register for the app,” Meloy said.

Timing for the app is just listed as “coming soon.” For more information visit farmtrailapp.com.

Combine sales help indicate overall ag Applications open for Soil Health Cover Crop Grant Program The North Dakota Department of Ag- mary goal of the program is to protect 1, 2022. There is a cost-share payriculture (NDDA) Soil Health Cover and enhance soil health statewide,” ment of $25 per acre for applicants. economy health

By NAFB News Service

June’s agricultural equipment sales rose from numbers in May. Combine sales are typically a good indicator of the overall health of the ag economy.

Curt Blades is the Senior Vice President of Ag Services with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Farmers have to be optimistic about their future to make a big investment like buying a new combine.

“A farmer has to feel good about their business operation for them to invest three-quarters of a million dollars into a new combine harvester. So, we did see a nice bump in combined sales month over month for June in 2022, but that's adding up to roughly about five percent off of where we were this time last year,” Blades said.

He said supply chains are a big part of the reason behind a reduction in overall unit sales this year and thinks what we've started to settle into is some of those shock systems that we were dealing with six months ago and a year ago. We're beginning to work those through the system a little bit. Manufacturers are working closely with dealers, dealers are

working closely with their farmers to ensure the timing matches up as best as it possibly can. He continued by explaining that there are still very real challenges out there, whether it's shipping or whether it is transportation or chips or foam or steel. These challenges are causing inventory to continue to be tight, and that leads to lost sales or delayed sales that are reflected in the numbers.

Blades said despite a myriad of supply shortage challenges, there is optimism to be had.

“You try to point to one of the challenges, and there's no one issue. It's transportation in some areas. It's steel in other areas. It's labor in other areas. It's microchips in other areas, so no one piece is pointing to what the supply chain challenges are,” Blades said. “The good news is, now that we are six months, 12 months into this supply chain challenge, we're starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. This time last year, we were seeing really good sales of tractors and combines. We're continuing to see that.”

Options for producers battling elk

By Shanda Christianson

Growers in northeastern North Dakota have noticed a growing elk population on their land, which in return has caused commodity loss to an extent.

“Realistically, the only way to reduce a population like that is through our hunting season process and hunters on the landscape,” said Casey Anderson, chief of the North Dakota Game and Fish Departmen’s wildlife division. “Obviously, if producers have a concern with the number of elk frequenting their land, their area to let hunters come on and harvest some of those critters and cows being the most important to control population.”

North Dakota’s regular elk season is Sept. 2 through Sept. 25, including the two units in the northeast, which are E1E and E1W. Game and Fish also has another option for landowners that was put into place just for these types of situations.

“If they call the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and request that

the season be opened on their private land, that season runs from Aug. 5 through Sept. 18, and so to get that season to kick into place, they have to call, and then our director gives the official yes or no to open those specific lands and that’s for antlerless elk holders only,” Anderson said.

Crop Grant Program is now open for applications. The program was made possible through funding provided by the 67th Legislative Assembly. NDDA will provide cost-share assistance to producers.

“As a conservation program, the pri-

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. “In particular, the program targets cropland areas impacted with saline or alkaline soils.”

Cover crops must have been planted

by Sept. 15, 2022, and the online application must be completed by Oct.

There is a 160-acre cap per applicant per year.

Eligible seed mixes and other information is available at www.nd.gov/ndda/ program/soil-health-cover-crop-grantprogram or by contacting Jason Wirtz at 701-220-1628 or jwirtz@nd.gov.

Economist predicts fuel and fertilizer prices will stay high

By NAFB News Service

The top economist for the American Farm Bureau predicts fuel and fertilizer prices will stay high the next couple of years as commodity prices further squeeze farm margins. Roger Cryan said input inflation spurring higher interest rates will make farming more expensive by his calculations, maybe into 2024.

“Rates for operating loans are going up as the Fed finally addresses the inflation, the ongoing inflation, which I think we’re going to have inflation in the range of five to nine percent for the next two-years. That ends up

getting built into long-term interest rates,” Cryan said.

In the meantime, crop prices have softened as producing nations push to replace losses from war-ravaged Ukraine.

“Corn and wheat prices have gone down, down to about where they were before the war, but it also tightens up the bottom line for farmers, because those fertilizer prices may have flattened at a high rate,” Cryan said. “I haven’t really seen signs that they’re coming down yet. Fuel prices are eas-

ing some, but they’re still pretty high.”

Cryan says the economic uncertainty is not good for farmers or consumers.

High input costs are a ‘lose-lose’ for farmers and people who need to eat.

High input costs mean that the farmers are disincentivized to produce and that folks who need food will have a hard time getting it.

Federal Reserve officials will meet again next week when they’re expected to raise interest rates another three-quarters of a percent and as much as a full-percent after June’s 40-year inflation high of 9.1%.

NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center and Northern Canola Growers Association hold annual field day Researchers and specialists reported agronomic findings on selected crops grown in northeast North Dakota. In cooperation with the Northern Canola Growers Association (NCGA), the North Dakota State University Langdon Research Extension Center (LREC) held its annual field day on July 21 from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

ease concerns, and resistant weeds.

In addition, researchers and specialists reported agronomic findings on select crops grown in northeast North

Dakota and provide crop breeding and marketing updates on hard red spring wheat, pulse crops, dry edible beans, barley, and woody plants.

The tour featured research and NDSU Extension programming being conducted at the LREC regarding canola production, soil health, insect and disPhoto by Larry Stokke.

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher the most part, I’d say Mother Nature has blessed us with the sunshine and warm temps we need to enjoy the outdoors.

Are you enjoying this amazing summer? I see so many families spending their free time taking in the many entertaining opportunities available. For

I also see a lot of something else, North Dakota nice. One example being my friend, Kathy, who was stopped at road construction, waiting for a pilot car. She started visiting with the road crew guy that was holding the stop sign, because Kathy likes to visit.

During that conversation, she learned that his lunch and his water were way down the road in a vehicle. It was hot, and I guess he was a bit hungry because Kathy offered him her lunch and a bottle of water - which he accepted. Come on, is that not in the top

10 North Dakota nice stories you’ve ever heard?

North Dakota has always ranked high among the 50 states for happiness.

We earned the status of Peace Garden state for a reason! A road trip out west will bring you to some of the most scenic and beautiful land in our country. God’s Country, I believe, is what Jake Kulland calls it.

North Dakota did not collapse under the weight of COVID-19. We put our backs into it and did what we had to do to keep our schools, churches, and businesses safe and welcoming. We kept our jobs and took care of each other! Because we’re North Dakota

nice.

Now, our very own Cavalier County is looking forward to some major growth! As you read on the front page of this newspaper, the pyramid at Nekoma has been sold and is being brought back to life. We all have so many questions, all of which will be answered eventually. The Borderland Press is committed to keeping you informed of what’s happening there, and we ask you to keep an open mind and educate yourself as the facts come forth. Stepping up North Dakota nice - right here in Cavalier County.

Our reporter, Hilary Nowatzki, is out and about so look out! She still has a

hurdle or two to jump over after a car accident, so let’s transition from ‘get well wishes’ to ‘cheers from her fan club’. Because of you, our subscribers, we were able to hand her a nice stack of cards to take home and read, much appreciated. Again, you can send them to The Borderland Press, P.O. Box 230, Langdon, ND 58249.

Thanks for reading, and enjoy your summer adventures!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor a Minnesota river and attending country music festivals. I don’t think the sun has seen my skin with such frequency since then either. I must be making up for lost time because I’ve already used a lot of sunscreen this summer, and I’ve soaked up my fair share of the sun’s rays.

I have run into many people who are just trying to do what they can to hang on to summer. We know what’s coming next, but this is a time when we’re trying our best to live in the moment.

What a week it’s been!

I haven’t “summered” this hard since the early 2000s, tubing down

With that summer vibe comes the need for trying new things and finding adventure. Our family visited Sarles last week. We took a dip in the pool and then enjoyed the Wednesday

night special of fry bread tacos at Kyle’s Place, the town’s bar and restaurant. I need to apologize to Kyle because I think I made him uncomfortable. I guess it doesn’t happen so often that strange people enter his establishment and ask to meet him because it’s his place. To me, it was like meeting a celebrity.

There’s some debate on the census numbers about how many people live in Sarles. The 2020 census said the population was 16, but Sarles has grown since then. Kyle will count everyone up for you by name, and he came up with 18, including some new people that moved to town.

The next day we headed over to Munich where the summer vibe was

in full swing at the town’s first-ever Ribfest. It’s always great to see people getting together and having a good time especially when it’s something new to the town or it hasn’t been done for a while in a certain place.

We topped off the week with friends around a pool at their house, sitting in the shade of the sun until it set and then swatting away mosquitoes the size of small birds as they tried to devour some of us.

The events and summer fun are definitely rolling in the Borderland but so is the breaking news. Governor Burgum dropped the big news about Bitzero coming to Cavalier County on Monday, and our newsroom picked up that ball and ran with it. We’ll

have many more stories about this as details emerge and timelines and plans come to light.

Thank you for sending your ideas, for reaching out, and for supporting this newspaper. We appreciate it more than you know.

Thank you for reading!

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

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THE MORNING RUN: Fire and frogs in the summer of ‘89 summer instead of toiling away on the tractor.

I was 13; the boys were 4 and 6. I was twice their size, twice their smarts, but not even half as adventurous, imaginative, or energetic. I pictured a summer of idyllic picnics by the creek, hunting for frogs and butterflies, horse rides up in the hills, and leisurely afternoons sipping lemonade and reading some smutty romance novel while the boys napped. I was in for a very rude awakening.

by Sara Goodman Babysitting is a lot like parenting.

Your main goal is to get to the end of the day with everyone accounted for and still in one piece. The only difference is that if you’re babysitting, you get paid. All three of my kids have experienced the joys of babysitting and have some interesting stories to tell. So far, none have come close to what I lived through in the summer of 1989. After years of working for my dad on the farm, I took the opportunity to babysit two neighbor boys one

Each day started out innocently enough. The boys ate breakfast and watched TV for about an hour. I busied myself doing dishes and whatever else was on my chore list for the day.

Back when I babysat, the expectation was that you did a few other chores on the side like vacuuming or dusting.

Soon bored with Mr. Rogers, the boys decided it was outside playing time, and I was only too happy to boot them out with strict instructions to stay in the front yard where I could see them.

Sometimes they listened, but mostly they didn’t, so I would quickly finish up the dishes and go on a hunt to find them. Living on an old farmstead

with several outbuildings and acres upon acres of farm and pastureland, this could sometimes take me a little while. I would often find them over at the other house in the yard which was occupied by their grandma, Hattie.

Grandma Hattie was a sweet, kind, older lady, perfectly capable of taking care of her grandchildren if they were not quite so rambunctious. That required someone younger, more agile, and more energetic.

One time I became aware of the boy’s location by a small pillar of smoke rising from an outbuilding. I sprinted to the building, grabbed the boys, hauled them to the house and called my dad. He called the fire department. It was the middle of a hot and dry July and things could have gotten out of hand very quickly. Thankfully, despite the fact that we were 18 miles out of town, the fire department arrived in record time and doused the flames with only the one outbuilding sacrificed. To this day, I still have no idea how they started that fire.

After that fiasco, I decided I needed to accompany the boys on their outings

and was delighted when they asked for a cooler and a walk along the little muddy creek behind the house. Finally, the picnic I dreamed of! Unfortunately for me, the boys wanted an empty cooler so they could fill it with minnows and frogs that they planned to catch while tromping through the shallow water. Eventually satisfied with their catch, we went back to the house. The boys immediately went into the bathroom to fill the cooler with water, and I busied myself making lunch. After a lengthy period of being suspiciously quiet, I decided to check on the boys. The bathroom door was locked. I knocked. They answered.

Everything was fine. Suddenly, I realized my feet were getting wet and looked down to see water seeping out from underneath the door. I yelled, and they opened the door just in time for me to see their large plastic garbage can, now filled to the brim with water, slowly collapsing onto the floor.

The minnows and frogs were safely floating around in the tub.

I began to pray for rainy days when I could insist the boys stay inside the house even though this meant I was

constantly interrupted while trying to do just about anything. One rainy day, I suggested the boys build a blanket fort in the den. Soft objects, innocent fun. What could go wrong? Minutes later, I heard one of the boys howling.

I discovered him holding a blanket to the wall, securely fastened with a staple through his thumb. He had found his dad’s industrial stapler and was using that to make a good, solid fort. I hauled him over to Grandma Hattie’s, and she proceeded to pull the staple out and apply some ointment and a band-aid. All this fun for a whole dollar fifty an hour. What more could I ask for?

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 3 kids, 2 cats, and a dog.

Musings from Munich: Tohm’n the bone

By Matt Mitzel This past Thursday was the start of our annual Ribfest over here in Munich. What started as just another cooking competition kind of took on a new form when I invited owners of

some fancy cars to put on a car show on the opposite side of the street and I ordered porta potties for the street.

We all know if there are porta potties on Main Street…. people will come in herds. That, along with a band, food truck, and one round of Bingo, the streets were filled for a fun, family night. Everything centered around the ribs and the fight to claim the top spot of 2022 Munich Ribfest Champion.

which I was working, and Kris was talking so fast of his smoking plans, I couldn’t understand him. Jackie came in to relieve me at the till, and I made my way to smoker alley and set up my canopy. By that time, Eric stumbled out of his icehouse, that he pre-positioned beside his grill the night before, with a cigarette in one hand and dry rub in the other all while wearing a sleeveless tank top.

I opened the Munich Grocery store at 8:00 a.m. and issued out the ribs according to the rules and immediately got to work. I think I broke every health code violation as at 8:01 a.m., I had the ribs laid out on the counter peeling the membrane off the backs.

I immediately placed them in a cooler filled with apple juice and other secret sauces for a two-hour soak. Kris and Wade were the first ones in the store as Wade, being the cool competitor, just sat and laughed at the speed in

Other teams started to show up, and each one had their strategy. The Polanskys tried to distract me with their cute newborn while they looked at my recipe, but thankfully, they didn’t see much. Jason was all business, but his past life caught up to him when he had to inspect and fix the electrical wiring on my smoker which knocked him out of concentration early. Jade and Jordan had the plan of circling the teams with their ranger to try and get a reaction, but it didn’t work, and

they finally had to have a seat and start cooking. PJ and Paco showed up in matching tight shirts and different denim leggings and seemed to have the contest won before it started as they rubbed down their meat in almost a mocking gesture. Finally, the cattle folk showed up (Samuelsons) in matching shirts looking like they were straight out of a Hawaiian nightmare.

We all agreed that they produce some excellent beef but don’t know crap about pork.

As the time clicked by, the community rallied around whom they thought would win. Obviously, since I have no blood relatives in town, I had the target on my back, but I pushed through the taunting and heckling to create a perfect rack. As Main Street filled with people, everyone kept asking me, “Did you think it would get this busy?” My response was “No Sh&!, Sherlock”, as when we put on

an event, people come! However, it did not go perfectly. I had a couple hiccups with the first being we ran out of competition ribs. I should’ve known that all these sweet and innocent farmers were not going to charge for a rib, which lead to the first 50 people taking about a rack a piece. And secondly, I was unaware of all the good idea fairies that came out and tried to get me to change my plan minutes before the event.

Regardless, we just let the good times roll, and everyone had a perfect small-town evening. Unfortunately, PJ and Paco won the rib contest, and I have 365 days to plan my revenge.

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

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ICELANDIC COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION

announces parade marshal and honorary parade marshals for 123rd Annual 2nd of August Icelandic celebration parade Dr. Eugene Byron parade marshal The Icelandic Communities Association of Northeast North Dakota is pleased to announce that Dr. Eugene Byron has been selected as the Parade Marshal for the 123rd Annual 2nd of August Icelandic celebration parade. Eugene B. Byron was born in 1942 to Louis and Myrtle Byron, who were selected as Honorary Parade Marshals this year. He grew up in Mountain, N.D., and went to grade school and high school in Mountain with great teachers. This included Mrs. J. P. Hillman (penmanship), Miss Nellie Brown (discipline), Esther Olgeirson (music & quartet), Mr. Bill Olgeirson & Wilmar Kristjanson for 4-H (grain judging, cattle judging, growing crops), Mrs. McGovern (history, geography & storytelling), Mr. Al Okason, Mr. Glenn Lian, and Mr. Stytland for high school teachers. In high school, he worked at the Mountain Cash Store with Chris Gudmundson and Johnny Byron. He also sold newspapers including the Minneapolis Tribune and The Grit. He participated in local events of the time including the 4-H Follies, basketball, roller skating, playing cards at the Mountain school, and dancing. He graduated in 1959. He started school at University of North Dakota (UND) in fall of 1959. He served in the US Army from 1961 to 1964 during the Cuban Crisis as a medic, stationed in East Germany (West Berlin). When he got back, he drove ambulance at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks and

met Meredith, a student nurse. He graduated from UND with a Bachelor of Science degree in science in 1967.

He married Meredith Gail Naastad on August 12, 1967, in Hatton, N.D. He got accepted to UND medical school and completed his degree at UND and University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. He had his internship (residency) at Sioux Falls, S.D. Eugene got his pilot’s license before he settled in Ellendale, N.D., in 1972 and served as a doctor there for 7 years.

While in Ellendale he had 2 children, Katherine Louise (1972) & Marcus Louis (1974). They moved to Grand Forks, N.D., in 1979, where they still reside.

Eugene and wife Meredith have been adventuresome travelers, and he always enjoyed learning about the history of the area as they traveled. There are few parts of the world Eugene and Meredith haven’t visited, though their timing wasn’t always great. They participated in world events including visiting Japan one day after the Fukushima Nuclear plant melt down; they were in Madrid shortly after the bombing of the railroad station built

by Eiffel (designer of the Eiffel Tower); they were in Moscow at the time of a bombing of the subway; they saw international gun fights in Buenos Aires, Argentina, bombing in Istanbul, and boat attack on ship off the coast of Somalia (which was resisted with hot fire hoses, concertina wire around the ship, and guns) just to name a few. They were in Africa for 75 days when the Ebola breakout occurred.

He visited Iceland several times, in-

A Brush with the Bunch!

by Leo Beauchamp

cluding once with his brother, Rodney, and cousins Dwight Byron and Clarence Johannesson. Eugene retired in 2011, and Meredith wasn’t sure she was going to be able to survive, but he continues to stay busy with “projects” and is always finding treasures at the thrift store that he thinks people need. They got a lake place, and he is keeping busy between the Grand Forks home and the lake and watching the grandkids (Cory, Cale & CJ), nephews, nieces, and others on the water. Eugene is a longtime supporter of Mountain and participates in the Memorial Day ceremonies with the Bjornson-Sigfusson American Legion Post. Eugene and Meredith will be celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary this August and are grateful for friends and family to enjoy the journey of life with.

Each year, the Icelandic Communities Association of Northeast North Dakota selects a Parade Marshal and Honorary Parade Marshal to lead the celebration parade. People selected for these honors have been born, raised or contributed their time, talents, or gifts to the Icelandic communities of northeast North Dakota. The Honorary Grand Marshal is a posthumous honor.

Louis and Myrtle Byron - honorary parade marshals Each year, the Icelandic Communities select a Parade Marshal and Honorary Parade Marshal to lead the celebration parade. The Honorary Parade Marshals selected this year are Louis and Myrtle Byron.

Louis Marino Byron (deceased) was born in Sherwood, N.D., on April 25, 1906, moving early in life to Mountain where he grew up and went to school. Matthildur Myrtle Johannesson (deceased) was born December 26, 1906, on a farm near Hallson, N.D. Both were children of immigrants from Iceland.

Myrtle went to school in the Hallson area, and after graduation she attended Mayville Teachers College and became a teacher at Wilford Johnson’s School. She was a member of Vikur Lutheran Church as well as the Ladies Aid and Homemakers Club. Myrtle was very talented; daughter Phyllis remembers going to a clothing store and finding something she liked, and Myrtle would buy some fabric, make a sketch when they got home, cut a pattern out of newspaper, and sew a garment for her.

Louie and Myrtle were married on May 25, 1928. Their first son, Duane, was born in 1929. The second son, Rodney, was born in 1935. During that time, Louis sold used parts for machinery and automobiles. A new car dealership, Byron Motors, was built in 1937; the dealership sold Pontiac and Chrysler automobiles, and the back of the building was used for repairs. Stewart Moore and Emil Johnson were the mechanics. Byron Motors was later taken over by Duane

Our head painter, Carol Clark, was painting the backdrops at Frost Fire Summer Theatre (beautiful job, Carol), which kept her busy while we were collecting mural entries, hich turned out to be the one Carol entered. Number two choice was by Sylvia Moore. which we plan to paint next summer.

Then we needed a wall to paint on. After several refusals, we were offered and painted the mural on the American Legion building here in Walhalla.

This is certainly a drive by when you are in Walhalla. Now we have the offers of three or four walls to paint on. We also had to plan and build a float for the July 4th parade, along with moving our display areas and decorating the windows for the yearly holiday. We also set up a display table at the Gorge Gallery honoring a for-

In about 1953, an elderly peddler called Bomrod made a wish to see the Empire State Building and Cuba, so Louis took him. Bomrod sold merchandise out of a horse drawn wagon and stayed with his horses in the barn near the house on the south hill of Mountain as well as many other farmsteads. Later, when Bomrod was ready to retire, Louis bought all his merchandise.

In their later years, grandchildren and antiques played a major role in Louis and Myrtle’s lives. They rode around the country and bought and stored antiques in many places in North Dakota and Canada.

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mer member, Adeline Belanus, who passed away in March with a memorial service held at the Presbyterian Church.

With the beginning of World War II, Louis found himself working on the Alaskan Highway. A third son, Eugene, was born in 1942. In 1948, finally a girl, Phyllis, was born. In the early 50’s tragedy struck with the deaths of Louis’ brother, Oscar, and and his wife, Josephine. Louis and Myrtle became guardians of their sons, Keith and Harry. The 50’s also brought the building of the Oliver Implement dealership with Hannes Kristjanson. Gravel and grain hauling were included in the dealership in the 50’s and 60’s. In the early 50’s, they acquired the north farm on Highway 5. In the late 50’s, the Lakota farm was added with partner Freeman Einarson, and the Wales farm was added in the 60’s. Wheat, barley, potatoes, and corn were raised on the land.

Langdon Prairie Health’s

The pain management department at Langdon Prairie Health (LPH) recently welcomed Stacy Grossman, DNP, to its staff; since 2021, LPH has partnered with Holistic Pain Management to provide personalized chronic pain solutions for patients.

I have used this phrase several times, but now the dust has settled and we are, more or less, back to normal. It has been a very busy summer preparing, planning, selecting and painting a mural in Walhalla. If you have been following these articles, you will know some of the obstacles we had to go through to get this project finished by the suggested deadline. Phew!!

We made it on time. Thanks to all involved.

and Lauraine Byron.

Cavalier County Senior Menu

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon

Maybe, just maybe, we may get some painting done on canvas now after our busy summer. In the meantime, I'm going to show how realistic the mural is; shown is Carol Clark, who seems to be pulling the ox cart in the mural.

This photo was taken at the dedication of the mural by the Rendezvous Region Tourism Council, led by Zelda Hartje of Cavalier & the North Dakota Counsel on the Arts. Present were members of the Walhalla Chamber, the City Council, the newly elected Mayor John McDonald, Janne Myrdal - our senator, many of our local residents, and Karen Anderson - candidate for the House of Representatives for District 19 .

Monday, July 25 Chicken Fried Chicken/Mashed Potatoes/Country Gravy/Corn/ Pudding/Fruit

Lemonade was served, courtesy of Zelda Hartje, and cookies by the Brush Bunch were served. It was a grand day. We thank all who joined us.

Now you can have a photo shoot with your out of town guests or for your 2022 Christmas cards.

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.

Enjoy the remaining summer, and God Bless.

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

Tuesday, July 26 Ale Battered Shrimp/Baked Potato/ Coleslaw/Cookie/Fruit Wednesday, July 27 Grilled Burgers/Pasta Salad/Chips/7 Layer Bars/Watermelon Thursday, July 28 Chicken Crescent Almondine/Green Beans/Fruit Friday, July 29 Cabbage Roll Hotdish/Malibu Vegetables/Biscuits/Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted.

Grossman earned a doctor of nursing practice from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. She also is credentialed in a variety of specialties, including as a family nurse practitioner, as well as a public health, advanced cardiovascular life support, and neonatal resuscitation nurse.

Grossman also has experience in a myriad of departments, including emergency and intensive care, as a charge nurse, surgical nurse, nursing

preceptor, and as a specialty infusion nurse.

“Stacy has brought a wealth of experience to our pain management department,” said Darla Roder, chief operating officer at LPH. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to our team and introduce her to our patients; she’s the perfect fit for LPH’s comprehensive, patient-centered approach to pain management.”

LPH’s pain management department focuses on non-surgical pain management that can help with many conditions. A referral is not necessary; for more information, call (701) 2566120 or visit lph.hospital/pain-management.

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Summertime travel: keeping safety at the forefront of family trips

by SafeKIDS Grand Forks

With kids out of school and summer weather making for nice travel conditions, many families hit the roadways for summer vacations. Whether it is to the lake for the weekend, across the state to see the grandparents or a cross country sightseeing trip, being in the vehicle is often a part of one’s summer travel plans.

- By law in North Dakota and Minnesota, children under age eight are required to be in a car or booster seat.

Youth should really stay in them until the seatbelts fits their bodies correctly. Since seatbelts were designed for adult occupants, we often see them not fitting young adults correctly until they are between 10-12 years of age.

Safe Kids Grand Forks has as our mission to reduce the number of preventable injuries to children under age 19. While we focus on a whole host of topics and risk areas, child passenger safety is one of our largest areas because motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for kids and youth over one year of age.

Nationally, about twelve children per week, under age 12, die in a motor vehicle crash, another 118 are hospitalized and over 1800 are treated in emergency rooms. With summer seeing an increase in the number of vehicle miles traveled, motor vehicle crashes tend to also increase during this time. Here are some tips to keep your family trip a safe one and reduce the risk of injuries and death should a crash occur.

To determine when the seatbelt fits correctly, passengers need to pass the 5-step test: • The child sits with their back against the vehicle seat back • Their knees bend at the edge of the seat • Their feet are flat on the floor • The shoulder belt crosses at the middle of the collarbone, not at the neck • The lap belt crosses at the pubic bone and hips, not up over their soft stomach area

- Always buckle up, even on short trips.

Most crashes happen within a short distance of one’s home so buckling up on every trip is important. None of us get in the car with the mindset that you will be in a crash and since we can’t predict when they will happen, we need to take precautions on each and every ride - all riders, all restrained.

- Many caregivers are in too much of a hurry to transition their kids from one car seat to the next. Here are some guidelines for making those transitions.

• Children should remain in a rear facing car seat as long as the seat will allow. Most car seat now rear-face to 35#, 40# and even up to 50#. They are much safer facing that direction and should not be turned forward fac-

ing until they are at least two years of age or have reached the upper limits of their seat.

• Harnesses protect children best by providing a 5-point system rather than a seatbelt that only touches the body at three hard parts (the hips and the shoulder). A harnessed car seat should be used to the upper limits of the harness which is often 65#.

• Kids should remain in the back seat until they are 13 years of age.

Active airbags in the front are good at protecting adults but can injure kids if they are riding in front of them.

While these tips provide a start to the considerations that take place to keep kids safe in motor vehicles, a certified child passenger safety technician is trained in assisting parents and caregiver with safe transportation. We would encourage all parents and caregivers to have your car seat checked for proper use, recalls, correct installation and other tips to keep your kids safe while in the car. Whether the trip is to the local grocery store or a long ways away, knowing the car or booster seat is installed and used correctly provides that peace of mind most parents look forward to. If your child doesn’t have a seat but needs one, Safe Kids Grand Forks and our team can assist with that as well.

In partnership with North Dakota Vision Zero and the North Dakota Department of Health, Safe Kids Grand Forks recently held a car seat checkup event in the Langdon community.

During that visit, we checked ten car seats and all of them were found to have misuse. That being said, our role is not to judge parent’s and caregiv-

ers but rather to provide them with help on how to assure the seat is used correctly so as to reduce injuries and death in a crash. We know that those families seeking help at our event left the event safer than when they came and that was our goal. Also during the car seat checkup, we were able to provide three new seats to children in need. If you are in need of car seat assistance, want to have the seat of children in your care checked or cannot afford a car seat, give us a call and we will connect you with local resources that can assist. We thank the Cavalier County District Health Unit for their help with this event and for their on-going child passenger safety work.

and bellies full of berries. My son usually eats more than he picks, and he could never hide it. His mouth was just as purple as the berries themselves! A good tip for picking is to eat before you go. Maybe you will fill your buckets faster that way…

ways of canning, and enjoy! Here is a juneberry jam recipe, courtesy of NDSU Extension:

ing them to breads, pancakes, and eating them in a Greek yogurt parfait are just a few examples of how they can be used. You can always just eat them fresh by the handful. I personally think you can’t go wrong no matter how they are eaten.

Juneberries (also called Saskatoons or serviceberries) are considered a good source of fiber, magnesium, and iron. They also have been found to provide vitamin E and magnesium.

According to some sources, they provide almost twice as much iron as blueberries do, and they have high levels of anthocyanins (antioxidants).

Even though they have seeds, the seeds are edible, and often considered helpful for the addition of the fiber they provide. Juneberries are related to apples and roses, which is a little known fact. Sometimes people here in northern North Dakota wonder why they are called juneberries when they are never ripe before July. The reason is that they are very much a part of more than just North Dakota, and they ripen in milder climates by mid-June. They are versatile in their use and are fairly easy to pick.

And guess what? They are back in season!

Measure 4 cups pulp, and add water just to cover in large pan. Boil gently.

Kids should be able to ride the entire ride with the seatbelt fitting this way and not slouching or laying off to the side. If they don’t meet the above criteria, a booster seat should be used to properly position the adult seatbelt.

Besides providing a car seat checkup event, Safe Kids had their temperature display in use. This demonstrates the temperature inside the vehicle and the outside air temp. In just a short period of time, the temperature inside a vehicle can get to be 40-50 degrees hotter than outside and young kids’ bodies overheat three to five times faster than that of an adult. Therefore, even on a mild day, the temperatures can get dangerously hot for young kids. Each year in the United States, over 40 children lose their life when they are forgotten or gain access to a hot car. Here are some tips to prevent those tragedies.

Remember to A-C-T!!

A: AVOID heatstroke tragedies by creating reminders that the child is in the back seat. Often these incidents occur when there is a change of rou-

tine, such as a different parent dropping off and picking up at childcare or a different route to work due to road construction or other errands to run.

Make it a habit to always check the back seat or place something there that you will need when you get to your destination such as a briefcase, cell phone or your shoe. For those both with and without kids, always lock your car and put the keys out of sight and reach of kids. Often, little ones will wander and get inside a car in a driveway or parking lot and then not be able to get out.

C: CREATE reminders by texting the other parent when the kids are dropped off or set an alarm on your phone. Ask the childcare center to create a policy to call parents if their child is not dropped off at the time they are expected.

T: TAKE action by calling 911 or breaking into a car if there is a child in it and you cannot readily find the parent or caregiver. While the child may look fine, they overheat quickly and can go from being okay to being in grave danger very quickly.

Safe Kids Grand Forks has the privilege of assisting parents and caregivers with this important role of keeping kids safe at home, at school, at play and on the way. We hope you will take steps to assure that your summer travel plans will be as safe as possible. For more information on this or other childhood injury risk areas, visit www.safekidsgf.com or call us at Altru Health System at 701.780.1489.

It’s juneberry time!

by Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent

I have to admit something: before I moved up here, I had never even heard of a juneberry. I know! It’s ridiculous, but I have since made up for it. Juneberries are something that I have looked forward to every year since I “discovered” them. I love them in breads, pancakes, jelly, pies, and more!

I have seen several social media posts and had discussions with people in the area lately about juneberries. People anticipate juneberry season, and it’s always fun to wait for the arrival of the hearty fruit. The discussions have brought back great memories of picking them with my family.

Those memories are full of sunshine, mosquitos, peaceful environment,

If you like juneberry jam, make sure to follow the scientifically proven safe

Juneberry Jam Wash berries and put through coarse food chopper.

Add: •Juice of 2 lemons or 2 tablespoons bottled juice •2 oranges — first grated and then cut up into small pieces •3 cups sugar Boil about 20 minutes. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal with two-piece self-sealing lids. Adjust lids and process in a boiling water bath canner for 5 minutes at altitudes from 0 to 1,000 feet or for 10 minutes at altitudes from 1,001 to 6,000 feet.

Approximate yield: 5 to 6 half-pints If you don’t make jam, the great thing about juneberries is that they are very versatile (as mentioned earlier), and you can substitute them in recipes calling for blueberries. Keep in mind that they are not the same fruit, but they have some of the same qualities that would be helpful in allowing them to work the same way in recipes. Add-

You can visit the NDSU Extension website at https://www.ndsu.edu/ agriculture/extension for more information on juneberries and how to use them. You can also call our office at

256-2560, stop in and visit with us at the courthouse, or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu for more information or to get hard copies.

Remember to bring some wipes or a wet washcloth when you pick juneberries to try to wipe away the evidence of how many you snitched while picking.

Happy juneberry season!

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Staying Hip

Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department and NHTSA Team Up to Remind Drivers: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.

Cavalier County Sheriff Department and Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are teaming up to remind drivers about the deadly consequences of drug-impaired driving. If you are under the influence of an impairing drug, and you choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you run the risk of killing or injuring yourself or someone else. Cavalier County Sheriff Department is reminding drivers to be safe on the road, including always having a sober ride and wants people to help them spread this lifesaving message: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.

Nationally, 56% of drivers involved in serious injury and fatal crashes tested positive for at least one drug (based on studied trauma centers, Oct.-Dec. 2020) and in 2014 43.9% of all fatal crashes in N.D. were alcohol related.

This is why it’s so important for everyone to know: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. It doesn’t matter what term you use: If a person is feeling a little high, buzzed, stoned, wasted, or drunk, he or she should not get behind the wheel. Some people mistakenly believe that substances like alcohol and marijuana won’t affect their ability to drive safely, but it has been proven that these drugs can slow reaction times, impair cognitive performance, and make it more difficult for drivers to keep a steady position in their lane.

If you’re a designated driver, stick to the plan: don’t use drugs (legally or illegally obtained). For all drivers, your best defense against impaired drivers on the road is your seat belt. Wear it on every trip, and make sure your passengers do, too.

Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department has been implementing periodic saturation patrols in an effort to prevent impaired driving and detect and re-

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier Health District

County

August 1st-7th is World Breastfeeding Week. We know that breastfeeding takes time and dedication, and any amount of breastfeeding is beneficial and has been proven to provide emotional support and aid in bonding for both mom and baby.

duce illegal drug use and distribution in our county.

Stay away from the scissors

By Halle Sanders

them myself. Instead, I went to a professional. The moment I told my mom that I wanted bangs, she gave me a look. One look can mean more than a thousand words. Despite her warnings, like most teenagers, I ignored her advice.

“We just want everyone to stay safe,” said Greg Fetsch, Cavalier County Sheriff. “Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal, and it’s dangerous. Plan ahead for a sober ride. Remember: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.”

Sheriff Fetsch went on to say, “Currently we are seeing dangerous trends in illegal drug use. Substances like Fentanyl have been found in illegal drugs in our region. Even small amounts of these drugs can cause fatal overdoses. When it comes to illegal drugs no amount of use is safe.”

Remember these tips to stay safe: If you have used an impairing substance, do not drive. Passengers should never ride with an impaired driver. If you think a driver may be impaired, do not get in the car.

Wear a seatbelt, every trip, every time.

Don’t use illegal drugs. Even small amounts of illegal drug use can contain substance like Fentanyl and result in overdose. And just like drunk driving, it is essential that drug-impaired drivers refrain from driving a vehicle. It is never okay to drive while impaired by any substance.

Do you have a friend who is about to drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs? Take the keys away and arrange to get them home safely. Don’t worry about offending someone — they’ll thank you later. You might just save a life.

If you see an impaired driver on the road, call 911.

Please join us in sharing the lifesaving message, If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. For more information, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/ drug-impaired-driving.

with Halle

The year 2020 was a dark time for everybody. I try my best to block it out of my memory completely, but for the sake of writing, I will open those doors. Though the first two weeks of isolation may have been a nice break for some, people began to slowly swirl into the depths of madness as the months rolled on. The abundant free time on everyone’s hands brought a new trend - or shall I say old trend?

As sanity slipped in society, so did people's decision making skills. Fun Fact - did you know that one sign of a mental breakdown is an impromptu haircut? When things spiral out of control, some people stray towards a pair of scissors. Much like a toddler, when put in the vicinity of shears, any understanding of future consequences disappears. Many people decided to take life by the hair and cut themselves bangs, whether they knew what they were doing or not.

Now, there are different kinds of bangs. The type that people are most familiar with is the blunt bangs.They are cut straight across and have no layers. This was not the look people were trying to achieve. They went for a more sublet route known as wispy bangs. This type of haircut is not as bold as blunt bangs. They are more subtle and give a softer look. Another haircut trend that arose was the 70’s curtain bangs. Curtain bangs are longer and parted down the middle.

I, too, was greatly influenced by this haircut epidemic. I saw all these celebrities and people that I admired cutting their hair. It looked great, and I began to wonder what it would be like to have bangs myself. After over a year of back and forth, on March 9, 2021, I cut my hair.

Now, I was smart enough to not do

The moment we arrived for my haircut, I was instantly full of regret. I was one second away from telling my mom just to turn the car around. I, however, slowly made my way into the building. The second sign that I should not have been doing this was when my hairdresser asked me if I was sure I wanted bangs- as she and my mom shared a look. I was very close to saying, “No, just give me a trim,” but I had already made it that far. There was no turning back. In a matter of three minutes, the haircut was done, and I had bangs.

Now, when I was stewing over getting bangs, looking at pictures of some of my favorite celebrities like Melissa Benoist and Elizabeth Olson, I didn’t consider the fact that I don't look like them. Celebrities are extraterrestrial beings, and I am an ordinary human with ordinary human hair and features.

I have tried to gaslight myself into believing that I liked getting bangs, that I didn’t regret the experience. Once you cut your hair, there is no turning back. You have to wait months for it to grow back. It was easier to lie to myself about liking my new hairdo than accepting that I would be stuck with bangs for several months. I have finally developed the personal strength to admit that yes, I regret getting bangs.

They were fun the first day, but by the second, it slowly started to sink in, and I was asking myself, “what have I done?” My hair texture was not made for bangs. It's wiry and stubborn. No matter what method I tried - curling, straightening, blow drying - they did not budge. The only thing I achieved

through the process was burning my hair to a crisp.

As I began the painful process of slowly trying to grow them out, I faced another problem. Because of my glasses, the bangs would not lie flat.

Instead, they stuck out of my head like a roof on a house making an ever attractive ‘v’ shape. I walked around like this for months. There is also nothing better than waking up in the morning and being frightened by your own reflection when you discover that your bangs are protruding from your head like a horn.

Despite my bad experience with bangs, I am still in love with them just not on me. It is a sad, unrequited romantic tale. One good thing that came out of this experience though was how proud I was of myself for being adventurous. Any woman knows that cutting your hair is a daunting experience and requires a lot of commitment. Despite not loving my haircut, I still managed to walk around with some level of confidence.

Now, just because bangs didn’t work out for me, doesn’t mean they won’t work out for anyone else. Just be prepared for any unsavory outcomes you might face. Consider your hair texture, facial structure, and converse with a professional before you make the big chop. It's also a good rule of thumb that when facing a crisis, stay away from the scissors. You’ll thank me for it later.

Halle Sanders will be a senior at Langdon Area High School in the fall. Her favorite class is English and she developed her love for writing thanks to her 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Kathy Reuger. When not in school she enjoys spending time with her family and scrolling through social media. She is a self-proclaimed trendsetter and has a long list of celebrity crushes that include Spider-Man Actor, Tom Holland.

Connect with Halle at AskHalle@theborderlandpress.com.

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N.D.’s nursing and residential care facilities struggle to find staff

By Dave Thompson

The president of the North Dakota Long Term Care Association said the state’s nursing and residential care facilities are having trouble filling open jobs.

“It’s the worst that we’ve ever seen it,” said Shelly Peterson, who adds that 1500 nursing and residential care employees left during the COVID-19 pandemic. “At the beginning of the pandemic, we were 16,188 individuals, and now we’re 14, 623, and we just haven’t been able to recover the staff that we need.”

Peterson said the facilities are using contract staff to temporarily fill those positions. She said none of the requirements have changed since the pandemic – including masking, testing, and vaccine requirements. Peter-

son said that has driven some staff away.

“We are still as though we are in the throes of the pandemic is how we are today. It’s becoming physically exhausting and emotionally and mentally exhausting for staff, and thus we continue to lose staff.”

Peterson said even though the facilities are out recruiting, there’s a lot of competition for employees. She says over the past nine months, three facilities – in Crosby, Mott, and Wilton – have closed.

“I don’t know how long others will be able to sustain their operation, because you need staff to operate, and if you rely upon contract staff - that’s a very expensive model,” Peterson said.

WEEKEND WORK

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North Dakota 4-H Ambassadors convene in Fargo, Lukach honored The North Dakota 4-H Ambassadors gathered in Fargo in late June to host their yearly Extension Youth Conference, which is a leadership event for North Dakota youth in grades seven to 12 sponsored by the North Dakota 4-H Foundation. The four-day event, on the campus of North Dakota State University (NDSU), gives youth delegates the opportunity to attend leadership workshops, complete service-learning projects and gain insight from keynote speakers.

Youth also attended skill-building workshops such as 3-D printing, drones, plant propagation, outdoor cooking, painting and cupcake decorating. The conference’s keynote speaker was Ty Howard, nationally sought-after youth leadership and teen enrichment specialist.

Ambassadors and planning co-chairs Kathryn Hetletvedt and Lilly Bina were pleased with the attendance that brought youth together from across the state.

Leo Devick, ambassador and conference program co-chair, said, “I enjoyed developing lessons to teach the survival skills of leadership, communication, teamwork and prioritization.”

The service-learning project taught youth about helping the environment with a pollinator/bird habitat presentation by Miro Herrera Grant and Joslin Forness. Participants then made a bee habitat, a building project hosted

by Home Depot, and filled nearly 100

Pictured are Tucker Regner, Macine Lukach, and Raquel Bata. Submitted photo.

bags of produce for youth in the Fargo area to be distributed by Great Plains Food Bank. The produce was supplied as part of a grant through NDSU Extension Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

community and state level. This year, Macine Lukach was chosen as the recipient of this award. Lukach has worked for NDSU Extension in Ward and Cavalier counties for more than 30 years.

The North Dakota 4-H Ambassadors is a group of young adults ages 16 to 22 whose goal is to promote 4-H throughout the state. After selecting new ambassador candidates twice throughout the year, two new members were elected at this year’s conference – Alex Lahlum of Marion, North Dakota and Gina Quamme of Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Raquel Bata honored Lukach with these words of admiration, “In numerous ways, Macine has challenged me and contributed to my personal development and growth throughout my time in 4-H.”

Each year ambassadors elect an honorary ambassador based on their involvement in North Dakota 4-H at the

New bus for Cavalier County Transit Workers finish shingling the south side of the Simplot Building late Sunday afternoon on July 17.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Another Cavalier County Ambassador, Tucker Regner said, “She has always been a role model in my life especially when it comes to her compassion, kindness, patience and understanding when she works with those in 4-H settings.”

Walhalla’s Riverside Campground open for the season

By Shanda Christianson

After the extremely wet spring, the Riverside Campground in Walhalla has officially opened for the season with limited amenities after a delay due to spring flooding.

Jodi from North Central Inc., in St. Cloud delivered the bus and is pictured with Karrie Mikkelsen, program director for Cavalier County Transit. Submitted photo.

Cavalier County Transportation received its new Arboc bus. It features a walk on ramp, two wheelchair positions, and 14 seats.

“We did not open, because we were flooded. We weren’t just wet; it had flooded the entire campground and park, and due to guidelines that we have to follow, it took us until the first of July until we could even start cleanup in the park. So we are able to get the campground open, but the park itself is still unusable, but the swimming pool is open and running,” explained Bianca Hornung, campground manager.

The campground has about 60 campsites.

“We have a small area just as you enter the park with 15 campsites in it that did not flood, so we have about seven seasonal campers that have been here since the beginning of the season.”

To book a reservation, visit riversidecampground.wixsite.com/walhalla.

Region

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DRAYTON CURLING CLUB rocks first-ever summer bonspiel Having opened in 1901, the Drayton Curling Club holds the distinction of being the longest running curling club in the state of North Dakota. The club continues to make history, holding its first-ever summer bonspiel over the weekend in its recently renovated club on Almeron Avenue.

The event started Thursday, July 21 and ran through Sunday, July 24. With three sheets of dedicated curling ice, the club had 28 teams compete over the weekend.

While there was fun on the ice, the club also had three bars set up, games like bean bag toss and hammerschlagen, and also set up a tent outdoors with lighting and comfortable seating. The tent had remote viewing, so spectators could watch what was happening on the ice.

Tom Grzadzieleski, the main organizer of the event, anticipated quite a crowd, especially with food vendors all weekend and a tropical theme.

“It’s a Hawaiian theme. We have tiki torches everywhere, we’ve got coconut bras, we’ve got the whole nine yards. Each night, whoever has the best Hawaiian outfit gets a prize from one of the sponsors,” Grzadzieleski said. “We’ve got a pretty healthy list of sponsors, and they were kind enough to donate some prizes for us.”

The first games started at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 with opening ceremonies with bagpipes happening at 7 p.m. on Friday.

The curling club sees upgrades Though the club is 121 years old, the building has had many recent upgrades.

“It’s been pretty crazy. We basically did a full renovation of our floor, our compressor room, the compressor itself, the chiller, and condenser, so we have a completely new ice product out there. It’s streamlined and about as nice as you can get for our region

Photos by Krystal Wilson.

anyways,” Grzadzieleski said.

The renovation came from the help of Drayton Curling Club members and surrounding communities and allowed the projects to be completed in 18 months. The club’s Facebook page boasts an Olympic quality curling facility right in small town Drayton, N.D. 2023 Bonspiel Grzadzieleski said the club has also started accepting applications for the club’s 2023 Bonspiel.

“Yep, it’s first come, first serve,” Grzadzieleski said. “Participants from this year - they have first shot. If any of them say no, we’ll have some openings.”

Follow the Drayton Curling Club by typing this link into your Web browser: facebook.com/draytonndcurlingclub.

POLAR provides economic development grant to Mystic on Main Café

Polar Communications Board of Directors recently approved an economic development grant to Mystic on Main, a comfort food restaurant that recently opened in Park River. The Walsh County Job Development Authority applied for the grant on their behalf.

Grant funds will be used to assist with the purchase of kitchen equipment.

Mystic on Main provides American style, just like Mom’s home cooking buffet, breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch.

Polar is pleased to support this project promoting vibrant communities and helping to keep our rural areas thriving.

L to R – Mystic on Main owner Krystal Gire, Polar board member Wes Welch, and Walsh County JDA director Angelle French.

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Pisek hosts gnarly gravel cycling race

by Nick Vorlage and Sarah Hinnenkamp The town of Pisek played host to an international audience this past weekend for the Second Annual Nepomuk Narly gravel grinder event, which had events for amatuer and professional cyclists.

Reverend Jason Lefor, the presiding priest at Pisek’s St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, is the founder of the event. He says the event’s name draws upon Pisek’s Czech heritage, with “Nepomuk” being the city where the church’s patron saint was born, and the name “Pisek” itself meaning sand or gravel.

Pisek is located in Walsh County and according to the 2020 census, is home to 89 people.

“The ride goes up into the gravel region of Walsh County, and it’s de-

signed to be a lot of fun. The whole goal behind it is to bring new life - it gives everybody a reason for one day out of the year to come to Pisek, North Dakota,” Lefor said. “There are so many levels to this: it’s family friendly, oriented toward children, but also competitive and geared toward the national pro cyclists to come, so we’ve got a 100 mile pro division level, we’ve got a 40 mile competitive level, a 60 mile entry level, and then a six mile ice cream loop where you hop on there, ride up the hill and back, get an ice cream cone and an awesome door prize for being part of it.”

Lefor said the unique name has helped grab attention, “Oftentimes, when you have something that looks impossible to pronounce, it looks weird - everybody’s going to ask about it - and it’s worked marvelously.”

So marvelously, in fact, that in the event’s first run last summer, cyclists from as far as Russia came to test their skills on the trails, which range from family friendly to routes that give even national pro-cyclists a challenge.

This year also had its share of celebrity cyclists.

Adam Roberge from Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, is the number three cyclist in the world for gravel riding and rode in Pisek. He is also a social media influencer, so he brought a crew with him to shoot photos and videos for social media. Roberge had the opportunity to go to an event in Iceland over the same weekend but raced in Pisek.

“He chose us over them,” Lefor said.

“It’s kind of exciting.”

Kenn Pike, the number one cyclist from South Dakota, attended the event as well as a semi-pro team from Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Alongside the courses, Pisek had

other activities including a vendor fair, live music, giveaways, kids’ activities, food trucks, and also an appearance from St. John himself in the form of a mascot for the event.

“It’s just fun to see the life and excitement come to people,” Lefor said.

“We’re really trying to turn this into a celebration and a good time for everybody.”

“The city has really come together, the local people, to just make it a really welcoming, fun event for everybody to come and have a great time,” Lefor said.

To find out more about the race, search “Nepomuk Narly” on Facebook or visit bikereg.com/nepomuknarly-2022 or nepomuknarly.com.

The event committee also created a volunteer system, with as many people registered to volunteer as there are riders and more volunteers to serve as hosts.

“Local families are hosting riders or their families or whoever is coming from out of town. It really builds a lot of community, a lot of fellowship, and a lot of fun for the local people and for those who come in from great distances,” Lefor said.

Lefor said putting on an event like this proves to be expensive, but the group was able to raise over $30,000. The money covers the basic cost of the event and the $15,000 in prizes for the competitive level of the competition.

Race Results The 40-mile race had 40 entries.

First Place: Dane McCormick, La Crescent, Minn. with a time of 2:09:43 Second Place: Ryan Sobczak, Minneapolis, Minn. with a time of 2:09:43 Third Place: Jake Vigesaa, Bismarck, N.D. with a time of 2:14:03 100-Mile Pro Platinum had 14 entries.

First Place: Adam Roberge, Quebec, with a time of 5:37:55 Second Place: Adam Saban, Sioux Falls, S.D. with a time of 5:55:45 Third Place: Kenn Pike, Sioux Falls, S.D. with a time of 6:14:00 Results of the 16-mile race will be coming later.

Photos courtesy Adam Roberge.

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The Borderland Press Cont’d. From Page 1 - Bitzero Signs Agreement Cavalier County.

Shamji and Bitzero strategic investor Kevin O’Leary, who many may recognize from the television show “Shark Tank,” announced in June that the company had selected North Dakota for its headquarters and hub for all North American operations, with plans to build 200 megawatts of data centers in the next two to three years, as well as a graphene battery assembly and distribution hub.

ability and adding services to communities. These are conversations that will start in the next few weeks. The next step is for Cavalier County to continue to work with the Bitzero company as it rolls out the phases of building their business.

“We have a lot of information that they can use. We know everything there is to know about the facility. They’re going to have a lot of questions,” Goodman said.

“The history of this site and the integrity of the community and leadership we have met here in Cavalier County are a marvel,” Shamji said. “The Pyramid, when correctly understood is a monument to peace. The extraordinary capacity of the site in its first incarnation was a direct catalyst to the peace treaties of 1975 and the end of the Cold War. In its new incarnation, the site will reappear again as a beacon for change in the now biggest challenge we face as society, climate change. The use of existing unutilized resources and ZCD energy at this site will guide the global data center industry and its stakeholders.

Be they developers, users or shareholders, The Pyramid Data Center will demonstrate for all concerned the increased functionality, lower cost of capital, and higher profitability from harnessing natural energy and working in tandem with local communities and leading minds when approaching data services.”

Goodman anticipates holding a community event for questions to be answered, but it’s too soon for that. She wants to hear more concrete plans from Bitzero first.

Goodman said groups need to come together to plan to move forward as Bitzero moves forward; that means addressing things like housing avail-

Shanda Christianson, Sarah Hinnenkamp, and Diane Simmons contributed to this story.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. Scott Stewart, PC R. Scott Stewart/ND ID#03691 Attorney at Law P. O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249 Telephone #(701) 256-2851 Facsimile #(701) 256-2852 Probate No. 10-2022-PR-_________ Attorney for: Co-Personal Representatives IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Ronald Peterson a/k/a Ronald A. Peterson, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS [P1] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed co-personal representatives of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be presented to Arlen Peterson, co-personal representative of the estate, at 1815 Quiet Acres, Devils Lake, ND 58301 or Karla Brauer, co-personal representative of the estate, at 2632 Gelding Lane, Livermore, CA 94551, or filed with the Court.

Dated this the 22 day of July, 2022.

Arlen Peterson Co-Personal Representative 1815 Quiet Acres Devils Lake, ND 58301 Karla Brauer Co-Personal Representative 2632 Gelding Lane Livermore, CA 94551 R. Scott Stewart, PC R. Scott Stewart Attorney at Law P. O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249-0151 First publication on the 22 day of July, 2022.

Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex More than 1,000 workers came to Nekoma in the 1970s to build the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex, the centerpiece being the huge concrete pyramid with its 3-foot-thick walls and the supporting towers that remain on the landscape. As part of the U.S. nuclear defense system during the Cold War, the site once controlled anti-ballistic missiles. It became operational in April 1975 but was shuttered after only eight months. Congress voted in October 1975 to deactivate the complex. The CCJDA has owned the site’s tactical area – the pyramid, adjoining underground power plant and missile field – since 2017.

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Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland They won one game and lost two in the tourney and finished their year at a very respectable 13 wins and just five losses. We are still thanking the Lord that Beulah had a huge umbrella for me to sit and broadcast from on their perch. Without it, I would've been one baked lobster.

Langdon Eagles Babe Ruthers finish season, Legion Red Sox at State B in Garrison We come to you this week from Williston in between state baseball tournaments. The Langdon Babe Ruth Eagles represented the area very well in the State B Tournament in Beulah, playing very competitive baseball.

The Langdon Red Sox American Legion Baseball team is, as we write, playing in the State B American Legion Baseball Tournament in Garrison July 27-31. They are hosting it for the first time. The Sox suffered a freak injury to one of their main players but still had hoped to make a deep run in the tourney. This tournament will wrap up summer sports for our area.

The highlights of being in Williston, so far, is that it's been endless mowing.

I sold two more campers and have a near sale on a grain cleaner at the Ponderosa. So, things are still slowly

(very slowly) progressing out here.

High school football practice begins Aug. 4 for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, North Border Fall sports are getting ready for their first practices. High school football will get going Aug. 4. For Langdon-Edmore-Munich, there will be a parent meeting on Aug. 3 at 6:00 p.m. followed by the handing out of equipment. The Cardinals first practice will be Aug. 4 at 7:00 a.m. Josh Krivarchka is the head coach for the program this year, and he will be assisted once again by Tim Polansky. New to the varsity program is Josh Preble, who ironically is taking over for his brother, Sam Preble. Sam has moved to Lakota to take a principal job. Marty Tetrault will also be on the varsity coaching staff this season. Coaching the LEM junior high team are Josh and Zack Schaefer with Matt Mitzel

heading up the 4-6 grade program.

The Cards first game is Aug. 19 at Minot Ryan in Herb Parker Stadium.

For North Border football, the Eagles will hand out equipment on Aug. 1 with the first practice Aug. 4 at 8:00 a.m. in Pembina. All Eagles home games will also be in Pembina this season, as they are rotating that system every other year with Walhalla.

Tim Hartje is the head coach for the team again this year, and he will be assisted by Craig Brodour and Jon Schlitz. Jeff Moe will coach the junior high team. They are still working out who will coach the grade school team.

North Border's first game, back in the 9-man ranks is Aug. 19 at home in Pembina versus Benson County.

We will have previews for both teams when it gets closer to opening week, and we will have full coverage of Car-

dinals and Eagles football all season long here in The Borderland Press.

Glo-Ball Golf coming to the Langdon Country Club July 29; Girls golf starts Monday We will leave you with word that the annual Glo-Ball Golf Tournament is coming to the Langdon Country Club.

It is open to everyone and will begin at dusk on July 29.

Also, high school girls golf begins with practice across North Dakota on Aug. 1. Langdon-Edmore-Munich will start at 9:00 a.m. that day, coached by Jenny Romfo and Connie Kjos. We are still having issues finding out who is coaching the Pembina County North girls golf team. Evidently, it is top secret information.

"See ya!" next week!

Langdon Babe Ruth Eagles go 1-2 in State B Tourney

By Jake Kulland

For the sixth year in a row, the Langdon Eagles Babe Ruth baseball team competed in a State B Tournament, this year held in Beulah July 22-26.

The Eagles lost a heartbreaker in their first game to Renville County 3-2 on July 22, came back and beat Belfield-South Heart in a loser out game on July 23 7-2, then were eliminated

by Lisbon in another loser out contest 13-2 on July 24. Langdon finished their season with a record of 13-5.

Here is a recap of their three games at the State B Tourney:

McDonald 1x4 2B RBI, Cody Amble 1x4 2 SBs Langdon 7, Belfield-South Heart 2 After that rough first day defeat, the Eagles met Belfield-South Heart in a loser out game the next day. They would again get a run in the first inning after Cody Amble walked then scored on an RBI groundout by Tanner McDonald. Amble then came up in the second frame and had a run-scoring single to bring in Levi Swanson, who had a single to begin the inning then stole second and third bases.

Renville County 3, Langdon 2 In their first game of the tourney, both Renville County and Langdon scored runs in the first inning. The Eagles got theirs after Cody Amble began the inning reaching on an error. He then stole second base and came home on an RBI double by Tanner McDonald.

Langdon took the lead in the third, after Amble singled to start the inning, stole another base, then came home on an error.

Leading 2-1 in the fifth, Langdon took advantage of four Belfield errors and scored five runs with McDonald, Tyson Gemmill, and Landon Schneider also getting base knocks in the inning.

Those runs were way more than Jax Johnson needed on the mound. He started the game for the Eagles and pitched into the seventh before giving way to Swanson, who closed things down. Johnson allowed just three hits in six plus innings pitched. Theo Romfo and Jayden Lee also smacked doubles in the win.

Things were looking good for the Eagles into the sixth inning. Theo Romfo was cruising on the mound but got into a little trouble in the sixth after hitting a batter. He eventually had to come off the mound after reaching his pitch limit. The Mallards worked two runners into scoring position, and they both scored - one on an error and one on a base hit. Down 3-2, Langdon had base runners in their last two innings but could not get them home.

Romfo struck out eight batters in five and two thirds innings pitched. Levi Swanson came on and finished out the game on the mound. Romfo also had a double in the fifth inning.

RENVILLE COUNTY 3, LANGDON 2 RC -- 100 002 0 -- 3 4 4 L -- 101 000 0 -- 2 3 1 WP -- Hunter Tolstad; LP -- Theo Romfo; S - Aiden Derr Highlights -- L: Romfo 8 Ks 2B, Tanner

LANGDON 7, BELFIELD-SOUTH HEART 2 B-SH -- 001 000 1 -- 2 4 7 L -- 110 050 x -- 7 8 2 WP -- Jax Johnson; LP -- Brayden Kastrow Highlights -- L: Tanner McDonald 2x4 2 RBIs, Theo Romfo 1x3 2B, Jayden Lee 1x4 2B, Cody Amble 1x3 RBI, 2 SBs, Levi Swanson 1x3 2 SBs Lisbon 13, Langdon 2 Nothing went right for Langdon in a loser out game versus Lisbon on July 24. They committed seven errors in the field, which led to several Lisbon unearned runs. Lisbon also hit the ball, pounding out 14 hits. The Eagles' runs came in the fourth when Tanner McDonald had an RBI single to bring home Cody Amble and one in the fifth with Devin Hakanson smoking a double to get in Levi Swanson, who had earlier singled.

LANGDON EAGLES donate to Babe Ruth baseball team Langdon’s Babe Ruth baseball team were crowned District Champs and made it to the state tournament. Last week, the Langdon Eagles Club invited the team out for supper and presented them with a $1,000 donation to help with the expenses in Beulah, where the tournament was held.

Pictured are the Langdon “Eagles” with their coach and a representative from the Langdon Eagles Club.

Back row, L to R: Cody Amble, Jayden Lee, Tanner McDonald, Levi Swanson, Eagles Rep Dean Erickson, Jax Johnson, Thomas Gendron, Colton Hein.

Front row L to R, Coach Darren Gellner, Tyson Gemmill, Devin Hakanson, Kennen Forest, Tucker Gellner, Landen Schneider. Not pictured: Theo Romfo.

Church

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church hosts yearly service Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is located north of Langdon and is currently a historical preservation site. One Sunday each year it holds a church service. That service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 17 for the church’s annual Corpus Christi mass. Father Damien Schill was in attendance and was recognized and celebrated for his 35th year of priesthood. It was a hot and sunny day, but the church had many people come for the service.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Heritage Society is active on Facebook and has more photos posted from the day.

Photos courtesy Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Heritage Society.

Tall Tales and Serial Shorts “You are absolutely right. I am trying to hoodwink you. You guessed it. I understand body language and human psychology well enough to ‘read’ others’ thoughts.”

“I thought so,” I say.

“I really like you, Miss Meme. I could tell you were special the first day I met you.”

By Lisa Whitt Dear Reader, In the past, newspapers published novels in a serial format to reach a wider audience. Most readers couldn’t afford the cost of a novel, but they could afford a newspaper. The practice continues today but reached its height in Victorian England with novels like David Copperfield and Treasure Island.

In that tradition, Tall Tales and Serial Shorts seek to present installments of short stories.

To catch up this week, my cousin Meme was born in a traveling carnival. She gets by on her looks, wits, and a relaxed moral code that would put most people in jail. She conned the carnival owner into letting her run it and now thinks she owns it.

Then, Bubbles the clown walks in and sweet-talks the carnival owner into signing over the carny to himself. Now Meme is all muddled-headed chasing Bubbles around the carnival, like a dog after a bone. Meme thinks she has seen it all and can handle Bubbles playing hard to get. But Bubbles is a bigger monster than even she can imagine.

Meme Part 4 “You have me figured out, don’t you, Miss Meme?”

He places an emphasis on Miss. I hate it when people call me “Miss” anything. I think he knows it, too. After a short pause, Bubbles sighs and picks at a nonexistent hangnail, showing off a well-manicured, but a little longer than common sense allows, set of nails.

I ignore the “Miss” this time. A misty gray-white aura starts forming around Bubbles. While I wait for him to continue. I want his warm, silky words to fall on my skin, and…what? Something is wrong with me.

And then the moment passed. My redhot, squirming insides turned to cold, numbing ice; Bubbles looks like an ordinary clown again. What just happened? Who is this guy? What is this guy?

The youngest boy screams when Bubbles jumps out and yells “Boo!!” The two adults and older brother laugh, but for five seconds too long and then they just stop. They don’t stop laughing; they stop everything - hands and arms fall to their sides and a blank stare moves across their faces. Maybe they quit breathing, too. Nothing about them moves.

Creepy.

The youngest boy turns around to see what has stopped all the fun. I can see the dance in his eyes and the red circle around his lips from the lollipop in his mouth.

“Nothing is wrong with you, Miss Meme,” Bubbles says.

This is when Bubbles loses his mind.

Bubbles yanks up the little boy and carries him back behind the mirrors.

Before I can say “Glory, Hallelujah,” and step back to see what Bubbles is doing with the one child, the parents and other boy resume laughing and playing with the mirrors.

“Shut up! Stop doing that. What are you?!” I yell at him as we both turn toward the noise coming from the mirror maze behind us.

I must be on an episode of Punked.

I hurry behind the maze to catch up with Bubbles and the little boy, but they are gone. Out of sight.

Two small, tow-headed boys, and their parents in their late thirties, are standing in front of the mirrors. The children are sticking out their tongues and pulling at their eyes as the adults laugh and egg them on. They walked by me without me seeing or hearing them.

This is bad for the carnival. I have to tell Slick. We have to find that little boy and get him back to his parents, even though they are acting weird, too, like nothing is wrong.

I rush back to the parents first. I tug on the man’s blue denim shirt sleeve

and say, “I’m sorry, Mister. I am going to get the manager, and we will find the little boy. He must have followed our clown, Bubbles off somewhere without Bubbles knowing it. What is his name?”

“What are you talking about? You must be confused. My son, Todd, is right there.”

“Not him,” I said. “The other little boy, your youngest son. The one standing over by that mirror when you came in here.”

“We only came here with Todd. You are mistaken,” the man said with an undeniable tone of irritation in his voice.

I did not want to annoy him more or

waste time, so I quietly leave to go look for Slick and Bubbles. We have to find that boy no matter how crazy his parents are.

Obituaries/Church

Page 14 - Friday, July 29, 2022

The Borderland Press

From the Pastor’s Desk :

Church, altar society, and Christian Mothers.

What happens to all of our stuff?

Surviving are her children: Steve (fiancé Colleen) of New Rockford, N.D., Myles (Lynette) of Kindred, N.D., Daniel (Leeanne) of Walcott, N.D., Carol (James) Hoffarth of Langdon, Dianne (Tom) Trautman of Audubon, Minn., David (Carol) Girodat of Hannah, N.D., Joan (Weslie) Franchuk of Langdon, Gary of Milnor, N.D., Rodney (Laura) of Avon, Minn., and Monica (Rick) Anderson of Audubon, Minn.; grandchildren: Jamie (Keith) Mercer, Christopher Girodat, Amanda (AJ) Cooper, Andrew (Callie) Girodat, Alyssa (Rylan) Gutzmer, Laura (Josh) Enger, Tara (Matt) Braun, Marshal Girodat, Matthew Hoffarth, Elizabeth Dewbre, Marianne (Tom) Berg, Mark (Vincent) Hoffarth, Cynthia (Shayne) Edwards, Nicholas Hoffarth, Anthony “Tony” (Camarie) Trautman, Aaron Girodat, Derek (Katie) Girodat, Madison Girodat (Jared), Benjamin Girodat, Damien (Rachael) Girodat, Megan (Nathan) Stamstad, Cole Girodat, Alexander (Makala) Girodat, Justin Girodat, Seth Franchuk, Kyra Franchuk, and Sam (Matt) Miranda; great-grandchildren: Tayla, Carter, Cameron, Natalie, Lincoln, Chloe, Gabby, Tate, Maleah, Brady, Gabe, Ava, Brandon, Jackson, Addilyn, Camden, Baby G., Daxton, Olivia, Declan, Claire, Kinsley; and sister-in-law Grace Hoffarth. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband Mathias; son Bradley; grandson Russell Hoffarth; daughter-in-law Janell Girodat; and siblings: Joseph (Delores) Hoffarth, Gilbert Hoffarth, Eileen (Stanley) Schill, Loretta (Peter) Schill, Margaret (Joseph) Schill, Frances (Cyril) Fischer, Dorothy (Alfred) Johnson, Ronald Hoffarth, and Lorraine (Allen) Girodat.

By Pastor Sue Mackey

READ: Luke 12:13-21 Jesus’ parable about the man who built bigger barns to accommodate his grain crop reminds me of a reading called “Stuff.” It says, in part: Every Fall I start stirring my stuff: there is the closet stuff, drawer stuff, attic stuff, and basement stuff. I separate the good stuff from the bad stuff, then I stuff the bad stuff anywhere the stuff is not too crowded until I decide if I will need the bad stuff.

When the Lord calls me home, my children will want the good stuff, but the bad stuff, stuffed wherever there is room among all the other stuff, will be stuffed in bags and taken to the junkyard where all the other people’s stuff has been taken.

We may laugh at this, but we all know that we have a lot of stuff.

We’re probably not as bad as the Collyer Brothers, though, subject of

the book “Ghosty Men”. They were famous recluses in Harlem in the 1930s and 40s and are often cited as perfect examples of Disposophobia, or the fear of throwing anything away.

After the brothers died, their house was emptied of, among other things, 14 pianos, the chassis of an old Model-T, 25,000 books, human organs pickled in jars, and six tons of newspapers, magazines, and wood. In total 136 TONS of garbage was taken out of the house. We all have a lot of stuff, but not THAT much!

and his possessions had already affected his relationships with others.

But our possessions are not what the Gospel reading is about. While Jesus often spoke about greed and wealth, he always spoke in terms of what they do to our RELATIONSHIPS. Hear how the story begins: “A man in the crowd said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide with me the property our father left us.” Doesn’t it sound like there’s a conflict between the brothers because of their inheritance? Broken relationships are often the result of a tussle over “stuff.” That’s where the man and his brother in the Gospel lesson were headed.

And it can cost us a relationship with God, if our “stuff” is more important than loving and serving God. How sad for the farmer, and for us, when possessions jeopardize the glory of a relationship with God.

Jesus wasn’t going to arbitrate the disagreement between the two brothers over their inheritance. Instead, he told the story of the farmer who built bigger barns to accommodate his “stuff.”

It seems that the man had already alienated other people in his life. He didn’t discuss his decision with a wife, or children, or other family, or a financial advisor, or friends. Instead, he talked only to himself. The story says, “He began to think to himself…” and “Then I will say to myself…” His wealth

But, even sadder, they affected his relationship with God, and THAT is the crux of the story Jesus told. “You fool,” God says. “Tonight, you will die, and then what… what happens to all this stuff?” The farmer couldn’t take it with him, and it didn’t change the inevitability of his death. So, what good did all his wealth do? All it did was leave him poor in spirit.

In Ghosty Men, the authorities discovered that one brother, blind and paralyzed, starved to death because the other brother, in an attempt to bring him food, was crushed and killed by a newspaper booby trap. What a sad ending to a pair of sad lives. But we, too, can be crushed by our “stuff.”

We need to keep a light touch on our “stuff,” so that we can let it go if we see it harming our relationships with others. May what we own NEVER be more important than the people in our lives. And may what we own NEVER get in the way of loving and serving God. Because, as the reading about “Stuff” ends, “When we leave all our stuff and go to heaven, whatever happens to our stuff won’t matter. We will still have the good stuff God has prepared for us in Heaven.”

MaryAlice Girodat A Mass of Christian Burial was held July 26, 2022, for MaryAlice Girodat, 85, of Langdon, ND, who passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at Langdon Prairie Health in Langdon. Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Wales, ND. MaryAlice Jane Hoffarth was born June 16, 1937, in Maida, ND, to Dominic and Anna (Schuler) Hoffarth. She grew up and went to school in the Maida area. On June 19, 1956, she was united in marriage to Mathias Girodat in Mt. Carmel, ND. They made their home on a farm near Wales where they raised their 11 children, farmed, and had livestock. She was very active on the farm, helping with a lot of the outside work as well as providing meals. She and Mathias moved to Langdon in 1986. After moving to Langdon, she did housekeeping at the social services office for many years and at the hospital for about 20 years until she retired. She was currently living at Maple Manor Care Center.

MaryAlice was a caring and thoughtful person. She always was concerned about others, especially her family.

She always had a large vegetable garden and did a lot of canning. A meal was always provided to her family and any visitors they had. She enjoyed playing all types of card games with her family and friends. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

surrounded by his children at the time of his physical death.

Robert (Bob) John Hell Robert (Bob) John Hell passed away peacefully in his home in Waynesville, Mo., on June 18, 2022, at the age of 82. Robert was in hospice care and

Robert was born July 2, 1939, at Mt. Carmel, N.D., to Alphonse and Lillian Hell. He was raised and educated in the Mt. Carmel area. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Teresa (Urlaub) Hell; and siblings Evelyn (Hell) Charboneau and Willis (Lynn) Hell. He is survived by his children: Les (Diane) Hell of Waynesville, Mo., Tammy (Rob) Vande Guchte of Lincoln, Neb. and Brian Hell of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and siblings: Dorothy Wisdom of Seattle, Wash., Pete (Bonnie) Hell of Langdon, N.D. and Gary Hell of Seattle, Wash. was able, as well as various church circles. She enjoyed her time as a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the friendships it brought. She held many local and state offices within the organization.

Gloria J. Plummer Funeral services were held July 22, 2022, in Wahpeton N.D. for Gloria J. Plummer, 77, of Wahpeton, ND, who passed away July 18, 2022, in St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton. A livestream of her services is available on her obituary page on the Vertin-Munson Funeral Home website. Burial will be at a later date in Fairview Cemetery in Wahpeton.

Gloria Jean Sando was born to Clarence and Elizabeth (Kempel) Sando on June 19, 1945, in Langdon, N.D. She grew up in Hannah, N.D., as a middle child, and it did have a few perks. Competition and sports were Gloria’s favorite all throughout her life. In high school she was a member of band, choir, and the basketball team. Hannah High School held many memories for Gloria that she would later share with her daughters. From faking sick with her friends to watch Elvis, to getting to share prom night with her future husband, Gene. She graduated as salutatorian of her high school class and went on to Mayville State University to receive her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a minor in music.

Gloria was united in marriage to Gene Plummer on June 12, 1965. Their family soon grew with the births of their daughters, Lisa and Tami. Family was everything to Gloria. While she continued her own activities such as slow pitch softball and bowling, she would never miss a sporting event of her daughters and, later on, her grandchildren. She was an active member in her church choir when she

In 2011, Gloria underwent a liver transplant. After spending 88 days in the hospital with Gene by her side, she was released home and given many more years to spend with her loved ones. They made the most out of the extra time that the operation granted.

Lots of time and memories were shared out at their lake home. Gloria was never a strong swimmer, but that didn’t stop her from tubing behind the boat and down the river with her grandkids. When Gloria joined or started a game, you knew she was there to win. She had no patience for cheating and was even known to kick you out if alliances were formed. Gloria had a bit of a sweet tooth and you could always count on finding something sweet in one of her pockets. She was truly a wonderful, kind, and compassionate woman. She protected and loved her family dearly. She was a beacon of light to them all. Her wittiness, spunk, and cleverness will be greatly missed and forever cherished.

Gloria will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 57 years, Gene Plummer of Wahpeton, N.D.; daughters: Lisa (Ken) Kurtz of Morris, Minn., and Tami (Joe) Hermes of Hankinson, N.D.; her grandchildren: Derek Kurtz of Fargo, N.D., Frank Hermes of Ogden, UT, Bobbi Jo Kurtz of Brookings, S.D., Alison Hermes of Jud, N.D., William Hermes of Wahpeton, N.D., and Dorothy Hermes of Hankinson, N.D.; sister Linda (Gary) Kaldor of Mayville, N.D.; sisters-in-law: Sherry Sando of Shelby, NC, and Jeanette Plummer of Wahpeton, N.D.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Elizabeth Sando; step-father William Greenshields; brother Duane Sando; brother-in-law Carmen Plummer; and several Aunts and Uncles.

Classifieds

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RUMMAGE SALE

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Saturday, July 30, from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm at 9494 Hwy 1 (1 ¾ north of Langdon along highway 1). Women’s, Men’s, Older Boys/Girls Clothing, and many household/miscellaneous items.

Munich Public School is seeking applications for a paraprofessional. This position will involve aiding students in a classroom setting. The Munich Public School is also seeking applications for a bus driver. This route would be approximately ½ hour in the morning and ½ hour in the afternoon. Interested parties should contact Mr. Robert Bubach at the Munich Public School.

701-682-5321 ext. 203. Deadline for applications is August 1, 2022

The City of Langdon is accepting applications for a part-time Activity Center assistant. Hours required are day shifts and some weekends. Applicants must be motivated and self-managed.

Salary will DOE. Applications may be picked up and submitted at the Activity Center at 516 10th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249. Applications are being accepted until September 4, 2022, until 12:00 p.m. City of Langdon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR SALE Northland Shed 10 x 12 ft., Yr 2021, Steel Roof, Window, Vents, Tight, Clean, A/C, Nr. Langdon, $4499 OBO, 701-283-5246 or Cell 321-243-7463.

HELP WANTED Cavalier County Tax Director’s office has an opening for a Deputy Tax Director position, four (4) days per week. Starting salary will be $2,502.00 - $3,030.00/month; full retirement and family health insurance benefits offered. More information and applicationavailable on the County’s website: https://cavaliercounty.us/employment/. Applications also available at the Cavalier County Tax Director’s Office, 901 3 rd Street, Langdon, ND. Cavalier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Looking to Hire: Mt. Carmel Rec Area Manager. Seasonal position. Call Kensi at 701-256-2220 with questions.

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Public Notices/Meeting Minutes

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Langdon City Commission | Regular Meeting Minutes

NORTH BORDER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT June 20, 2022 | SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the North Border Public School Board was held on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Border School-Pembina.

Members present: Jeff Watts, Shannon Cosley, Amber Dunnigan, Jared Hanson and Jared Johnson. Others present: Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Brian Wolf, Principal Gruenberg, and Business Manager Kendra Trupe.

Members Absent: Jeni Carrier and Mason Peters The meeting was called to order by Mr. Watts at 6:30 p.m.

There was no public participation.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the agenda as submitted. Ms. Dunnigan seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Dunnigan motioned to approve Consent Agenda including the regular meeting minutes of May 19, 2022, May bills, May Financial Report, the hiring of Kim Coffman – Summer Custodian (P), Devi Engelstad – Tech Coordinator, Jonathan Schiltz – Head Boys Golf, Crag Brodeur – Head Girls Wrestling. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Superintendent Wolf reported on the current summer projects: Pembina FACS room remodel; painting in Pembina; AC units in the offices in Walhalla; boy’s locker room lockers from Walhalla to Pembina; bids on gutters in Pembina; refinishing of gym floors the week of July 24; and a shout out

to the custodians for their great work this summer. He also reported on the completion of DPI required end of year paperwork, NDCEL Summer Conference, and thanked the board for the opportunity to serve the district for the last three years.

The board read through Principal Amb’s report. Principal Gruenberg touched on a few points in her report for the board.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve to hire all certified personnel for 20222023 as submitted. Ms. Dunnigan seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Johnson motioned to approve to hire all classified staff for 2022-2023 as submitted. Ms. Cosley seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Dunnigan motioned to approve to hire all administration for 2022-2023 as submitted. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve to hire all coaches/advisors/others for 2022-2023 as submitted. Motion failed for the lack of second.

Ms. Cosley motioned to approve to hire all coaches/advisors/others for 2022-2023 as submitted with the addition of making a defined job description for the ADs and how they do evaluations and to define who does their evaluation. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Johnson motioned to approve the certified, classified, and coaches/advisors handbooks for 2022-2023 as

July 25th 2022, at 6:00 p.m. submitted. Ms. Cosley seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Dunnigan motioned to approve the ELL handbook for 2022-2023 as submitted. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Cosley motioned to approve the submission of the Federal Title Consolidation Application. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Cosley motioned to approve to keep full coverage on all school buildings for 2022-2023. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the 2020-2021 audit as submitted. Ms. Dunnigan seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

The board was informed of the upcoming School Board member boot camp in Bismarck on July 18. No motion was made.

Mr. Hanson motioned to canvass the election results as submitted. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be July 19, 2022 in Walhalla at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

ATTEST: Jeffrey Watts, President Kendra Trupe, Business Manager

Langdon Area School District #23, Board Report Vendor name, invoice description, amount Acme Tools - Grand Forks, Tech Ed Supplies - $853.46 | Advanced Business Methods, July 2022 Copier/Printer Leases - $2,934.79 | Amazon Credit Plan, Calculator Tape - $643.12 | Apptegy, Inc, App/Web Development $12,800.00 | Borderland Press, The, April - June 22 Advertising/Minutes $129.15 | BSN Sports LLC, Elementary School PE Equipment - $365.50 | Central Regional Education Association, Trauma Sensitive Schools Training - $50.00 | City of Langdon, June 2022 Water/Sewer/Garbage Bills - $573.40 | Cobblestone Inn and Suites, Drivers Ed Hotel June 22 $1,209.60 | Cole Papers, Inc., Riding Scrubber Batteries - $1,237.59 | D & B Motors, 2004 Town & Country Van - $7,560.00 | Discovery Education Inc., Discovery Education Experience - $1,400.00 | EduTech Education Technology Services, Powerschool End of Year - $40.00 | Everspring Inn & Suites – Bismarck, TH ND Literacy Conference Hotel - $172.80 | Farmers Union Insurance Langdon, Additional Vehicle Premiums - $62.00 | Farmers Union Oil Co., Baseball/VB/ GBB/BBB/Golf/Track Fuel - $175.00 | Farmers Union Service Association, 22-23 NDIRF Insurance Renewal - $5,950.00 | Hagen, Jerald,

Professional Development Stipend $200.00 | Hiway Laundry, Rug Cleaning, Rags, Towels, Mops - $448.00 | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co., Grades 1 & 2 Packages/Grade 5 Student Ed Textbooks - $11,109.78 | iHeartMedia, June 2022 Advertising for Employment - $2,310.87 | Integra Graphix, Inc., LabLearner Supplies and Workbooks - $4,924.07 | Kram, Amy, FCCLA NLC Mileage, Hotel, Meals, Taxi - $784.70 | Langdon Area School District #23, Transfer to Building Fund - $337,000.00 | Langdon Building Center, Shelving/Dry Erase Panel/Hinges - $222.69 | Langdon Hardware and Rental, June 2022 Custodial Supplies - $954.14 | Leevers Foods, Coffee and Laundry Detergent - $36.99 | Martin Mechanical Design Inc., Engineering Consulting Services LAES - $43,967.98 | ND Association of School Business Managers, 22-23 Full Membership Dues - $50.00 | ND Council of Educational Leaders, AD Dues/NDASSP/NDCEL Membership $1,065.00 | ND Educational Services Cooperative, 22-23 Membership Fee $246.00 | ND School Boards Association, Policy Services 22-23 Membership - $750.00 | Network Services Company, Broom/TP/Towels/Garbage Bags/Wax/Pads - $1,206.78 |

One More Story, Inc., One Year Subscription Online - $412.50 | Ottertail Power Company, June 2022 Electric Bills - $7,689.63 | Premium Waters, Inc., June 2022 Water and Water Jugs - $39.29 | Read Naturally, Read Live Online Licenses - $1,380.00 | Renaissance Learning, Star 360 Renewals - $9,334.05 | Richardton-Taylor 34 School District, 14 Passenger Bus Purchase - $15,000 | Romfo, Beth, In/Out SBL With SEEC June 22 - $450.00 | Sanford Health Plan, S.R. June 2022 COBRA - $1,692.36 | Scholastic, Inc., Mastering Short Response Writing Wkbk - $37.72 | Sign-It, Bus #6 Lettering - $285.00 | Software Unlimited, Inc., 22-23 Software Agreement - $6,150.00 | United Communications, June 2022 Phone/ Fax Bills - $688.02 | United State Postal Service, Postage - $500.00 | VISA - Cardmember Service, Election Food Expense - $582.96 | Welding, Inc., Richard's, Garbage Dumpster Repairs - $293.34 = $485,968.28 Lill Electric, Repair Lights in LAES $175.00 | Summit Fire Protection, Fire Alarm Maintenance Inspections - $770.00 = $945.00

Combined earnings report with benefits, listed with name and earnings amount Hart, David - $2,725.70 Hart, Jane - $53,402.82 Hart, Kim - $96,046.50 Hayes, Bobbi - $5,016.50 Heck, Donald - $369.79 Henderson, Joni - $15,149.57 Henderson, Kari - $73,566.89 Hennings, Ashley - $79,690.66 Hetler, Sheri - $302.77 Hetler, Todd - $125,706.58 Hetletved, Tiffany - $2,171.29 Hoffarth, James - $65,427.18 Hope, Linda - $89,958.08 Hope, Nykolas - $70,821.49 Howatt, Samantha - $557.09 Kitchin, Jayne - $2,545.02 Kjos, Connie - $42,238.69 Klindt, Jody - $20,209.72 Koropatnicki, Frankie - $31,649.69 Kram, Amy - $107,124.78 Kram, DeAnn - $37,664.10 Krivarchka, Joshua - $82,789.70 Kruk, Dawn - $1,924.25 Lafrenz, Alexis - $65,362.59 Lawson, Sina - $4,249.50 Laxdal, Sandy - $1,347.63 Lill, Mindi - $71,813.53 Lill, Teri - $22,780.82 Lindseth, Lane - $68,788.01 Lorenz, Andrea - $80,313.90 Lorenz, Wendy - $67,329.63 Lowery, Jolena - $26,763.51 Lowery, Lori - $59.21 Lowery, Sarah - $1,201.24 Marcelin, Sabrina - $39,550.15 Messner, Emily - $452.13 Metzger, Courtney - $312.59 Mitzel, Matt - $1,610.44 Morstad, Mykal - $4,683.85 Murphy, Traci - $38,499.55 Nadeau, Emily - $4,742.00 NDSU, Alexa Schneider & - $501.11 Nelson, Sarah - $508.95

Members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard. Also, present Jason Busse, Jeff Hiller, Chelsea Graber, Bob and Diane Simmons, Hillary Nowatzki, Shanda Christianson – KNDK, Sarah Hinnenkamp – The Borderland Press, Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering and Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney by phone and Roxanne Hoffarth.

J. Nowatzki called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on July 11th with a small correction, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller reported they have been mowing and dura patching. L. Henry reported that the intersection at 7th and 8th needs to be repaired.

This will be discussed with Andrew Moore Engineering.

Fire Department: No report.

Water and Sewer Department: J. Busse reported he will be getting a bid on a generator for the shop due to when power goes out it’s difficult to get into the shops. Bob and Diane Simmons present to discuss garage that they would like to replace their shed at the KNDK building. This shed was over some City utility lines and they are willing to sign a variance to still be able to place the garage in the same spot. It was agreed that Quentin will write a variance up and the commission will approve the permit under building permits.

Sanitation Department: D. Kaercher reported that he and Tom will be getting together tomorrow for finalize their budget.

Activity Center: C. Graber reported she’s been waiting for the floor company to come for the yearly maintenance. She also reported that the ceiling has not leaked for months.

Police Department: No report.

Auditors Report: R. Hoffarth reported that the Living Local Langdon app is live. Residents have been sending information in and there have been great comments. RoxAnne also reported budget is done just waiting for sanitations meeting tomorrow. Commission agreed to set special meeting for preliminary budget approval for Monday, August 1st at 6:00 p.m.

Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering – Phase 1 project – a brief discussion was held on the lack of progress with the corrective work remaining on the project and the commission decided to file a claim against the contractor’s performance bond.

Phase 2 project – the engineer will get the schedule for the remaining correc-

​​Langdon Area School District #23 Aanderud, Krista - $62,147.07 Adam, Mary - $30,349.67 Agnes, Taylor - $71,605.11 Askvig, Ethen - $117,858.27 Askvig, Jayla - $86,483.95 Bachman, Daren - $1,380.62 Balsdon, Erika - $2,687.27 Balsdon, Meribeth - $23,620.75 Bassingthwaite, Kiara - $58,584.77 Bata, Jacy - $57,345.93 Belanus, Teresa - $2,883.67 Bennett, Lauri - $134.56 Blackburn, Lea - $4,623.59 Braunberger, Emily - $29,711.27 Braunberger, Jordan - $49,432.80 Brooks, Sandy - $1,468.06 Busse, Kendra - $3,371.72 Carwile, Ken - $3,472.79 Christianson, Arik - $2,325.25 Christianson, Daren - $172,690.29 Christianson, Sarah - $1,151.21 Crockett, Brynn - $614.28 Crockett, Marcie - $20,998.93 Darling, Adrienne - $4,897.31 Darling, Cole - $8,305.30 Dettler, Lori - $52,898.58 Domres, Heather - $562.48 Domres, Linda - $2,232.72 Dubois, Stacy - $26,601.87 Feil, Brittany - $73,763.24 Feil, Nancy - $44,613.89 Feist, Tyler - $1,945.24 Fetsch, Loren - $3,246.72 Fetsch, Stephanie - $43,371.57 Flink, Myca - $289.30 Flink, Tamara - $5,094.54 Freije, Fallyn - $3,052.16 Gemmill, Carla - $282.86 Groth, Tanner - $76,508.47 Hagen, Jerald - $10,300.24 Hansel, Danielle - $9,521.69 Hansen, Seth - $2,134.77 Hanson, Diane - $80,392.89

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Nuelle, James - $603.93 Nye, Kenneth - $2,880.71 Olson, Chris - $181.84 Olson, Katherine - $65,314.23 Olson, Linda - $15,702.12 Olson, Rich - $107,062.62 Olson, Steve - $1,869.27 Paulson, Pam - $27,426.55 Pengilly, Kade - $3,374.83 Podhradsky, Alison - $73,496.38 Podhradsky, Darlene - $1,322.11 Polansky, Timothy - $9,657.92 Preble, Laura - $66,071.91 Preble, Sam - $75,184.87 Riley, Devontae - $12,052.78 Ring, Karen - $87,154.86 Ritterman, Sandy - $31,732.58 Roberts, Cloe - $2,629.68 Romfo, Beth - $55,374.12 Romfo, Jennifer - $96,921.34 Romfo, Rebecca - $60,615.14 Rueger, Kathleen A. - $96,144.64 Sanders, Angie M. - $88,160.68 Sayles Decker, Stacie - $85,731.91 Schaefer, Rachel - $69,586.84 Scherr, Rob - $5,024.30 Schneider, Kim - $89,127.31 Schneider, McKenna - $535.00 Schneider, Shauna - $80,470.16 Skjervheim, Kathy - $10,861.91 Snortland, Katherine - $826.22 Steinke, Cindy - $1,735.78 Stremick, Cindy - $2,763.91 Sykora, Peter - $86,554.39 Thielbar, Marnie - $50,863.81 Thompson, Craig - $36,004.14 Titus, Morgan - $71,680.63 Wagner, Breana - $1,274.13 Wahlfeldt, Kayla - $74,715.01 Welsh, Stacey - $37,960.15 126 employees - $4,449,537.58

tive work items from the contractor prior to any further action being taken.

The commission held a discussion regarding proceeding with a street improvement project. The commission authorized Moore Engineering to proceed with the preparation of a preliminary estimate for street improvements so that the commission can begin to prioritize those items and get input from the residents. L. Henry made a motion to move forward on street improvement project, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion Carries. L. Henry also made a motion to approve a $15,000 starter budget for the preparation of the preliminary estimate, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion Carries.

The commission also discussed 7th and 8th intersection; it was agreed to see if Tri-State is able to come and repair this.

Fence Ordinance – RoxAnne had sent out some different community fence ordinances. L. Henry made the motion to go with the working from the Stanley ordinance, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries.

Dangerous Buildings – Quentin explained some of the reaction from a few of the residents that have been sent letters. Commission agrees to not back down on this; they want these yards cleaned up. Quentin had a couple of Notice of Hearings to be sent out. It was agreed to have a Special meeting night for all the hearings.

New Business: Building Permits: #5295 Rick Duerr #5297 Bill Brooks, #5298 Devin Hursman, #5299 Warren McGauvran, #00 Keith Hennager, #5301 KNDK, #5302 Alex Chaput. Cody Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all building permits, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries.

99355 ND STATE TAX COMMISSIONER 614.76 82688-82702/5982059831 Payroll and Liab. 39415.08 59810 PIONEER POWER PULLERS 1500.00 59832 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 614.33 59833 CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR 1050.00 59834 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 134.86 59835 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES 267.03 59836 NORTH PRAIRIE AG 87.50 59837 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER 19594.58 59838 THE BOARDERLAND PRESS 75.00 59839 TRI-STATE PAVING INC. 15760.00 59840 WEST SHORE SERVICES, INC. 2600.00 59841 WESTERN ASPHALT PRODUCTS 4431.24 Review and Approval of Bills: L. Henry made motion to approve all bills, seconded by Jim Rademacher. Motion Carries.

Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

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Long –Term Planning Process

Developed from discussion that took place at the | June 20, 2022 Public Meeting

District Tax Levies: Currently the district is stable and the end of the fiscal year unobligated fund balance demonstrates a solid balance from one year to the next.

The district currently levies 60.14 mills in the general fund: 70 mills are allowable. The district also levies 5 mills for the building fund. The district currently levies zero mills for miscellaneous but has the option to levy 12 mills. Also, zero mills are levied for special reserve but has the option to levy three mills per year. In total, the district can levy 85 mills between the general, miscellaneous, and special reserve funds, but currently chooses to levy only 60. The district receives approximately $1.4 million in state aid through a transition minimum payment. Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, they will receive 15% less from the state each year until the transition amount is gone. The district is currently solid financial shape. It is important to continue lobbying at the state legislature for adequate funding for our district. Mr. Wolf made a presentation on our status with state funding for our school.

Facility Needs and Utilization: In 2021-22, air conditioning units were installed in all the rooms in Pembina. This was purchased using ESSER I and some ESSER II funding. In 2016, the district spent $5.2 million

upgrading the Pembina and Walhalla buildings. This was accomplished through a combination of lease revenue bonds of $3.975 million dollars and general fund dollars. The school board approved a 5 mill building fund levy. The building fund levy and a $150,000 payment from the general fund will be used for yearly payments of the lease revenue bonds. The board includes a budget for renovations and upkeep of the two buildings each year. Funds are expensed at the recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee.

Instructional & Administrative Staffing and Academic Programs: The district has seen a slight decline in enrollment. Staffing is in place to meet the needs of the students. Lower classroom sizes inflate the cost per pupil ratio. It continues to be a struggle to find staff when there is a replacement needed.

Extra-Curricular: The board has been reviewing current participation numbers and possible future numbers based on participation. The district addresses possible sports co-op needs on an annual basis. Starting in the 22-23 school year, the junior high girls’ basketball team will co-op with Cavalier due to low participation numbers.

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Public Notices/Meeting Minutes

LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 27, 2022

Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Tyler Feist, Tiffany Hetletved, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal) and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.).

Absent: Steve Olson, Daren Bachman, and Ethen Askvig.

Visitor: Shanda Christianson Chairman Dave Hart called the June 27, 2022, Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Board reviewed the May 16, 2022, Board minutes. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the May 16, 2022, Board minutes as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. She added that she’s been trying to schedule the audit with Mortenson and Rygh for August and reviewed the sick leave liability that has been moved from the general fund into the savings account.

Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the visitor attending the meeting.

Preview of Agenda: Chairman Dave Hart added Van Purchase and Building Projects under New Business.

Communications: Thank yous received from D&B Motors and Ben Girodat.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Summer Activities, Graduation, Preliminary Budget, Summer Maintenance Projects, Assistant Janitor Position, and Year End Reports. He added that a Curriculum Committee meeting will be needed to determine what to do with the open fifth grade position and needed paraprofessionals. Daren Christianson requested a van purchase for $7,500.

Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Foundation Approved Technology and Curriculum Funding, Scheduling, Summer Phy. Ed., PowerSchool End of Year Workshop, NDCEL Conference, and Board Survey Results. Athletic update included the hiring of Taylor Agnes as assistant volleyball coach.

Todd Hetler’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included ND Reading & Literacy Conference, PowerSchool End of Year Workshop, Assistant Custodian Position, Fifth Grade Teaching Position, Spring Reports, and Classroom Chairs. He added that he has 237 students registered at the Elementary for this fall which is an eight-year high.

Committee Reports: Tyler Feist reported for the Buildings and Ground Committee. Recommendations to the Board are to purchase more lockers and chairs for the Elementary building, accept bid from Plummer’s for playground accessibility sidewalk, accept Marcotte’s bid to install handicap accessible doors in both buildings, and to have Mikkelsen’s scarify and grade High School parking lots.

Projects will be funded through the Building Fund.

Old Business: There were no COVID updates.

New Business: Shauna Schneider reviewed the June 14, 2022, election with the Board. The Langdon Area School Board canvassed the June 14, 2022, School Board election on June 27, 2022. Cindy Stremick made a motion certifying the election is accurate and declared Abby Borchardt as the winner of the Langdon city position, Loren Fetsch and Daren Bachman as the winners of the threeyear rural at large positions, Cindy Stremick as the winner of the twoyear rural at large position, and the question to change one rural at large position to an overall at large position

was opposed. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the transportation report with the Board. Tyler Feist made a motion to approve and submit the transportation report as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the Business Manger evaluation with the Board. Tyler Feist made a motion to approve a favorable evaluation of the Business Manager. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The consensus of the Board is to table the retreat date until the July meeting. Teacher contracts were presented to the Board for approval.

Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Teacher contracts presented. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Administrative contracts were presented to the Board for approval.

Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the Administrative contracts presented. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

Daren Christianson discussed creating a Scholarship Advisor position as a nonathletic advisor paid position.

The recommendation is to pay the position similar to FCCLA and FBLA advisor positions retroactive to the 21-22 school year. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to create a Scholarship Advisor position to be paid the same as the FCCLA/FBLA advisor positions and be paid retroactive to the 2021-2022 school year. Daren Christianson reviewed requested approval for a 14-passenger minibus purchase for $15,000 from Richardton-Taylor School District. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the purchase of the 14-passenger minibus from Richardton-Taylor School District for $15,000.

Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

Special Reserve fund transfer reserve discussed. Cindy Stremick made a motion to transfer 50% of the Special Reserve Fund into the General Fund at the end of the fiscal year. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Board compensation for committee meetings was discussed. The consensus is to discuss Board committee compensation at the Board retreat. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to follow past practice and pay the Negotiations Committee $400 each. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the consolidated Title I application presented for approval. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the consolidated Title I application as presented. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion.

Motion was unanimously carried.

Daren Christianson reviewed request to purchase a used van from D&B Motors for $7,500.00. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to purchase the requested used van from D&B Motors for $7,500.00. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Recommendations requested from the Building Committee brought for Board approval. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve Building Committee requested projects as presented. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

The Board thanked Tyler Feist for his service on the Board.

The next regular Board meeting will be Monday, July 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room.

Dawn Kruk made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Board President Business Manager DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes as they have yet to be approved by the Board.

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Views from the Borderland

Cont’d. From Page 1 - Munich holds first-ever Ribfest event Van Rensburg wasn’t sure what he had won other than bragging rights, but according to the event organizer, the winning team gets their names engraved on the Wall of Champions plaque that hangs at the Munich Bar. “I think our winning strategy was just giving it an extra hour before we put it on so we could get it more juicy than the rest,” Van Rensburg said. “The other ones were probably a lot more tender. These are tender, but they’re super juicy. So I think that’s the secret to it because we only did four and a half hours, and it was salt brined and

rubbed - that’s about it.”

work while he is here.

seen wandering through the crowd.

The first time rib cooking competitor credits his partner and his recipe for the rub for winning as well.

“I love Munich. I usually tell everybody that I live in Munich, and I take vacations back home because I’m more here than I am back home because I’m here for eight months and I’m back home for four. This is home,” he said.

“People love a small town atmosphere. When we’re young, we kind of have that get out of town to bigger and better things, but people are coming back now, and they want to celebrate more, and I just want to show the younger generation that if you just get people together - it can be anything - it can be a badminton competition, ribs, anything, and we will have a blast. It’s just fun and family.”

“We were pretty surprised though - we were super surprised. Well, when we tasted it, we thought it was actually really good and then they said we won,” Van Rensburg said.

Van Rensburg, who’s from South Africa, adopted Munich as home six years ago, thanks to the H-2A program for temporary workers. He handles farm

As Mayor Schommer looked around the street of people enjoying the events, he commented that just about everybody from Munich was there/ He noted people from Langdon, Starkweather, Hampden, and more were

Opening day at the Langdon baby pool.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.

Larry's Lens Photo by Larry Stokke.

Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Fun at Munich Ribfest.

Photo by Larry Stokke.