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Friday, March 31, 2023

78th State Barley Show held in Osnabrock

Volume 2, Number 12

///LANGDON HOME DES TROYED BY FIRE ///

By Nick Vorlage

News: Q&A with future interim Cavalier County Sheriff Pg. A6

A Go-Fund-Me account has been set up to help Donna Kartes after fire destroyed her home near downtown Langdon.

Community: St. Joseph’s Preservation Society hosts Ham Bingo at the Leroy Hall.

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Newspaper education: Students from Munich Public School learned about the newspaper business. Pg. B12

The incident was first called in at 7:41 p.m. on Friday, March 24 of a house fire on 2nd Street in Langdon.

On-duty deputy Russell Anthony was the first to respond followed by Sgt. John Metzger. After arriving at the residence and seeing the visible smoke, the two deputies made forcible entry and were met with smoke, fire, and a person lying on the floor. Acting quickly, the officers extracted the person, which was the resident of the house, Donna Kartes.

Photo by Jessica Tull.

Competitors showcased their harvest in the Barley Competition as part of the 78th State Barley Show in Osnabrock last week.

A short time later, the Langdon Fire Department arrived on scene and were later assisted by the Munich Fire Department. According to reports, the fire teams fought against the blaze for nearly four hours. The surrounding houses and businesses were unaffected, but the residence where the fire began was a total loss. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

According to the Go-Fund-Me account, Kartes suffered minor lung irritation due to the smoke, and she lost everything in the fire. Money raised will cover the costs of temporary housing and basic necessities.

Langdon Curling Club building collapses

By Nick Vorlage

The City of Langdon has lost one of its most well known buildings. The Langdon Curling Club, located on 4th Street, collapsed in the overnight hours of Thursday, March 23.

By Jessica Tull

“My mom used to play hockey, and she just took me to an open skating thing, and the hockey club had a little corner blocked out for trying it out. So, my mom just stuck me in that corner and just had me try out hockey. I just fell in love with it. Hockey has been my life since,” said Jones.

Many people have stories and memories of time spent at the Langdon Curling Club. We would love to publish your stories in next week’s issue. Send your memories of the Langdon Curling Club to editor@theborderlandpress.com.

New Hope Fellowship owns the property and put it up for sale via bid this week, indicating plans to demolish the building in May. For more information on that, see the ad on page B4 of The Borderland Press.

As the 2022-23 season ends for Langdon’s hockey program, the Blades Peewee coach, Kevin Jones, will be leaving town for his career in the Boeing factory, located in Washington state. Jones is originally from Kansas but grew up in Hamburg, Germany. He started playing hockey when he was three years old and had played for the Hamburg Freezers, an ice hockey club in Germany, before moving back to the United States.

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According to the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, it appears the collapse was due to the amount of heavy snow which had accumulated upon it over the winter. At this time, no foul play is suspected nor was anyone injured in the collapse.

Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.

An account for Kartes has also been set up at FM Bank in Langdon.

Monetary donations may be dropped off or mailed to: FM Bank, 816 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249.

Jones moved to Langdon three years ago when he was laid off from the Boeing factory during COVID. He was approached by the coaching coordinator for the Langdon Blades for one-on-one coaching, which eventually turned into Jones accepting the coaching position for the PeeWee age group.

Jones was happy to be in Langdon during the uncertainty of COVID and appreciates the coaching position he held; he hopes his team will continue to work hard.

“Keep up the hard work and good coaching. Hopefully, they will have a good future,” Jones said.

News

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Mitigate the impact of flooding in rural areas

Osnabrock hosts North Dakota State Barley Show

By Jessica Tull

Osnabrock’s Community Center hosted nearly 450 people throughout March 23 and 24 for North Dakota’s 78th Annual Barley Show. Jeff Flink is the acting president of the Barley Show, but he says it’s team effort that has kept the event going for so long.

This year was no exception.

“We’ve got 20 or so directors. Everybody helps out and makes the show go real smooth,” Flink said.

The event on Thursday included a prime rib/ham meal and presentations, alongside an ongoing barley competition, where competitors could showcase their harvest. Taking home first place in the FFA Class was Zoey Kollman out of Carrington.

Nikki Zahradka-Bylin, the U.S. Director of Agronomy for Anheuser Busch was in attendance to give an industry update. She told attendees - when it came to barley, North Dakota had a great 2022.

“We had above average yields, a little bit lower than average proteins, which is actually great for us. We’re always looking for lower protein in barley.

Test weights were good. A little bit of sprout but just in pockets, very little, so I think we had a really great crop in North Dakota, and we really needed that coming off the poor 2021 crop,” Zahradka-Bylin said.

Other barley-producing states didn’t have as great of a year, mostly due to ongoing drought conditions.

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it all the way into June last year, which I would not recommend on a normal year, but we did see it happen. So I think we’re still optimistic that we’re going to see the barley crop get planted. I’m concerned, obviously, getting later and later and temperatures continue to be cooler.”

The event wrapped up on Friday evening with Dueling Pianos, a group that set up pianos and performed requested songs.

“It’s always been a good hit, and everything that we make that night, we’ll donate to some local organizations,” Flink said.

The night's fundraiser brought in monPhotos by Jessica Tull.

Mitigation strategies can help protect homes, farmsteads, livestock and stored grain

By NDSU Extension

“Flooding is expected in some rural areas,” says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer. “Now is the time to prepare before water accumulates on the farmstead. Observe where water flows and ponds during the snow melt, and consider what needs to be done to reduce future problems.”

The National Weather Service shows the snow water content across much of North Dakota to be 4 to 6 inches.

Even with the drought conditions across the state last fall, water ponding and runoff are expected. The snow water equivalent can be viewed at interactive maps on their site at www. nohrsc.noaa.gov/.

The March 23 flood forecast is for moderate to major snowmelt flooding across the Red, Maple and Sheyenne river basins. All the flood information can be viewed at the Grand Forks (www.weather.gov/fgf/) or Bismarck (www.weather.gov/bis/) regional websites.

To protect your home, farmstead and livestock, consider this advice from NDSU Extension: Test your sump pump to make sure it is operating properly.

Move snow away from building foundations if it is more than 2 to 3 feet deep. Each cubic foot of piled or

“Some of the other regions – Montana, Idaho – didn’t have as good of crops,” Zahradka-Bylin said. “Montana was in extreme drought last year, kind of like we were in 2021, and Idaho started out pretty dry in 2022 and really struggled with some moisture issues in the beginning but still put out a pretty decent crop.”

Nikki Zahradka-Bylin, the U.S. Director of Agronomy for Anheuser Busch, presented at the Barley Show.

Assure that downspouts carry water several feet away from the house or other structures. Six inches of compacted snow on 1,000 square feet of roof is about 1,200 gallons of water.

Move hazardous material such as agricultural chemicals, paint, oil and cleaning supplies to higher locations.

Have an emergency power source, such as a standby generator.

Verify adequate drainage around the farmstead.

Assure that livestock have access to dry ground and their feed is dry and accessible.

If your septic system’s drain field will become flooded, plug all basement drains and drastically reduce water use in the house. Unbolt toilets from the floor to plug the outlet pipe.

Use material such as heavy plastic and duct tape to seal your well cap and top of the well casing if necessary to keep floodwater out.

For more information on preparing for a flood, visit the NDSU Extension flood information website at www.ndsu. edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/disasters/flood.

NDSU photo.

Farmers Union Insurance acquires an insurance agency network

Zahradka-Bylin said with the amount of snow still on the ground, it’s still far too early to make any predictions as to how 2023 will go, but because of that snow, some other concerns have arisen.

“You know we’re starting to get a little more worried about some later seeding, but you know barley doesn’t need to be in as early as some of the other crops,” she said. “We did seed

packed snow contains almost 3 gallons of water.

ey for selected organizations, including Walhalla Daycare, the Langdon swimming pool, and others.

In March of 2023, Farmers Union Service Association of Jamestown purchased Consolidated Agency Partners, Inc., or CAP, located in Reno, Nevada. CAP is licensed in approximately 27 states, providing insurance products and services to independent agents through an agency network model.

just a number. We firmly believe that a strong business relationship is built on shared responsibility for the dayto-day success of our members.”

Kevin Ressler, Chief Sales, Marketing, and Branding Officer, stated, “Our focus is a total commitment to our independent agency members by providing well-designed products and services delivered with unparalleled support. CAP members are more than

Mark Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, stated. “Insural will bring insurance carriers and over 800 insurance producers together cost-effectively and efficiently in many states where we currently do not have career agency opportunities”.

Goodman receives scholarship Gage Goodman received the North Dakota Crop Improvement & Seed Association's scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Gage is the son of Greg and Sara Goodman of Langdon and plans to attend NDSU this fall and major in agricultural economics.

NDCISA's mission is to enhance North Dakota's agriculture through the production, promotion and distribution of pure seed. NDCISA is a non-profit organization that is striving to improve crop practices and to make the seed readily available for farmers.

Because of CAP’s broad footprint and storefront agency partnerships, it will soon rebrand and operate under the trade name Insural.

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Now is the time to check your sump pump Make sure your sump pump is working before the snow melts.

By NDSU Extension

A sump pump is the first line of defense for many homeowners to prevent water from seeping into the basement.

N.D. judge rules on WOTUS case – A federal judge in North Dakota is allowing farm groups to intervene in the ongoing legal battle over the Waters of the United States rule. North Dakota Judge Alice Senechal will consider a motion from 24 states for a preliminary injunction. Without the court action, separate lawsuits would likely be filed in each of those 24 states. Earlier in the week, a federal judge in Texas granted an injunction for Texas and Idaho but denied a motion for a national injunction. The groups allowed to intervene in the North Dakota case include the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Pork Producers Council and others.

Farmland values remain robust – Red River Land Company President Chris Griffin says local farmers are the primary buyers, but there is also demand from investors. “We’re starting to hear a little more pushback on buyers with higher interest rates but generally still a very strong market.” Interest rates are a hot topic, but Griffin says there is more to the story. “We’re

facing a headwind with interest rates, but I think where commodity prices go into the fall is going to be a main driver of what land values do.”

A good year for ag banks – Lending through U.S. farm banks increased to $103 billion in 2022, up more than eight percent from the previous year.

The American Bankers Association’s annual Farm Bank Performance Report credits the change to nearly a ten percent increase in outstanding loans secured by farmland and a six percent increase in farm production loans. At the end of the year, only a fraction of one percent of the loan portfolio was delinquent.

Cow liquidation continued – Area auction barns are at the tail end of the feeder run. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says prices were as good as he expected. “We had a really nice increase in feeder cattle prices this year, but it was the fourth year of cow liquidation.” The western states received rain, which Petry says helped spur the movement of lighter weight cattle.

Northern Agriculture Snips

By Bailey Reiser, NDSU Cavalier County Extension

of my evenings or weekends may be dedicated to shoveling the snow away from the foundation! By moving the snow a few feet away, it will encourage the water to flow away from the house rather than down the sides of the foundation. Also, make sure your downspouts are on and not frozen solid with ice!

Things are looking a bit more on the bright side this week! Snow is melting, the sun is strong, and slush is everywhere. When thinking ahead to spring preparations, it is important to make sure that everything is in working order!

I came across an email and an article that got me thinking about my own house and asking…have I prepared for the spring snowmelt as a homeowner? I think back to last year’s spring, and it was not what I had hoped for. Water in the basement, endless shop-vaccing, and two types of sump pumps later, I understood all the nerves of spring as a homeowner. In the article, it mentioned that every cubic foot of piled or packed snow contains almost three gallons of water. I began to question that one

There is an article from NDSU Extension titled, “Now is the time to check your sump pump”, and it can be googled easily, or if you stop into the office - I can share it. Definitely check it out if you need a refresher or reminders.

As we get ready to begin preparation for spring’s work, I want to invite any producers and agriculturalists to the Langdon Research Center for the Gearing up for the Growing Season Update on April 4th. There is a great line up to get everyone up to speed for the upcoming growing season. Topics include seeding rates & spacing, fertilizer recommendations, a disease outlook, Kochia and Green Foxtail resistance, an insect outlook, soil health updates, markets update, and fertilizer prices and availability.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. This year the Langdon Research Extension Center added a door prize, and this is a FREE tote of Foundation Seed (wheat or soybeans)!! CEU’s are also available for this workshop. We hope to see you all there!

“Last summer and fall were dry, so many sump pumps probably haven’t run for a long time,” says North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer Tom Scherer. “However, as the snow starts melting this spring, homeowners should check their sump pump to make sure it works properly, and if it has some age on it, have a backup ready in case it quits. As the snow melts, some water is sure to seep into the tile surrounding the house footings.”

Sump pumps are available in two basic models: upright (commonly called a pedestal) and submersible. Either works well with proper maintenance.

The pedestal pump’s motor usually is about a foot above the top of the sump and the pump is at the base, which sits on the bottom of the sump.

The motor is not meant to get wet.

A ball float connected by a rod to a switch near the motor turns the pump on and off.

“One advantage of this type of pump is that the on/off switch is visible without having to look into the sump,” says NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang.

Submersible pumps are designed to be submerged in water and sit on the bottom of the sump. A float-activated

switch controls the pump’s on/off operation. The float moves according to the water level in the sump. When the water in the sump rises to a certain level, the pump turns on, and when the water level drops to a certain level, the pump turns off. The float control mechanism can have different configurations, depending on the manufacturer. The on/off distance is adjustable on some models and not on others.

To check the pump’s operation, first make sure the discharge pipe on the outside of the house is not plugged and that it directs water away from the house. Alternatively, some cities allow the sump pump to discharge into the sanitary sewer before a certain date for a fee. Make sure the pump is plugged in. Remove the lid (if the sump has one), and use a flashlight to check that the sump doesn’t contain any material that can plug the pump. If the sump is dry, lift the float for about 10 seconds to see if the pump turns on and runs smoothly, then lower the float slowly. Briefly running a pump when it’s dry will not do any damage. If you have an electric backup pump, that can be checked the same way.

You also can check the pump’s operation by pouring water into the sump until the float turns the pump on. Try to simulate the speed that water normally would flow into the sump. Watch the on/off float operation and listen to the pump.

“Make sure the pump turns on and off at least twice,” Hellevang advises.

“If the pump sounds like it is pumping gravel or the float is sluggish, then you may need a new pump or float.”

A common cause of pump failure is damaged or rusted bearings in the motor. Another common problem is the float switch doesn’t make good electrical contact and turns on slowly or not at all.

“If the homeowner is new and not familiar with sump pumps, now is a good time to call a licensed plumber,” Scherer says. “The plumber can check to make sure the sump pump is ready for the spring thaw.”

Because of power outages or sump pump failure, many houses have additional protection in the form of an electric backup sump pump. This pump is installed in the same sump as the primary pump, but it only turns on if the primary pump fails. These pumps are battery-powered.

The primary and backup pumps are in the bottom of this sump. NDSU photo.

NDSU Extension updates Soybean Production Field Guide This updated field guide has been developed to help make soybean production management decisions.

By NDSU Extension

Producers, agricultural consultants and others interested in agriculture can use the updated “Soybean Production Field Guide for North Dakota” (Publication A1172) to get the latest information on soybean production, according to Hans Kandel, North Dakota State University Extension agronomist and co-editor of the publication.

The update has major revisions about irrigation, disease, insect and weed management, and several management practices. An online version of the updated publication is available at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ ag-hub/publications/soybean-production-field-guide-north-dakota.

Topics covered in the publication include understanding the growth and development of soybean plants, field selection and preparation, planting date guidelines, seeding rates, frost tolerance and damage, soil fertility requirements, information on irrigation, weed control, insect pest and disease management, harvesting, drying and storage. At the end of the publication, there are several photos of agronomy

issues, insects and diseases common in soybean production.

“Changing weather conditions with varied rainfall amounts and stored soil water require soybean growers to make careful decisions regarding crop rotations, tillage system, fertility management, variety selection, plant establishment, weed control strategies, water management, and disease and insect management,” says Kandel.

“This updated field guide has been developed to help make soybean production management decisions,” says Greg Endres, Extension cropping systems specialist and co-editor of the guide. “However, detailed and extensive information on any one area is not provided because of limited space. Complete discussions on topics including variety performance, soil fertility, weed, disease and insect management are available in other Extension publications.”

The update has major revisions about irrigation, disease, insect and weed management, and several management practices.

NDSU photo.

Opinion

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Letter from the Publisher So much happening in the Borderland - our newspaper is packed with everything you need to know this week. Settle in, and read, read, read!

As I mentioned last week, I hopped on a plane with a friend and flew south to visit two other friends! We spent five days in Mesa, Arizona, and it didn’t disappoint. It was a little chilly the first day, but when you travel from North Dakota to Arizona - 60 degrees is just fine. I think we may have had 70 degrees for about ten minutes one day. The sunshine was plentiful, and we took great advan-

tage of it. We hot tubbed and swam in the 90 degree pool…well, more like floated. With a drink. This is the stuff dreams are made of! I’ve had this trip on my mind for a few weeks, and that is exactly what it looked like in my mind. That and my flip flops, which I wore every day. Sometimes it’s the little things…

Add to that shopping, hiking, eating, sightseeing, and lots of laughter! It was very therapeutic for all four of us, and we’re going to have to do it again.

The first day back to work was brutal, but a nap followed by a 12-hour sleep

restored my thinking brain, and I’m back in the trenches gettin’ it done.

Thank you to the BLP staff for covering for me while I was gone. I am truly blessed.

I’m sick of winter, so let’s talk about spring. We hear from the snowbirds almost daily, as they head north and want to make sure they don’t miss an issue of The Borderland Press. Definitely a sign that spring is imminent.

Easter is not far off; surely it’ll bring sunshine and warm temps! I’m hopeful and will plan an outdoor egg hunt for the grands. If plan b becomes nec-

essary, I’ll deal with it. (Just watch, in a couple weeks I’ll be on here ranting about snow or wind or something.)

I see we have a little shenanigans happening in our newspaper this week! Happy April Fools Day to you!

Whatever it is you’re doing this week, enjoy it. Thank you for subscribing.

We appreciate each of you!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor helped us out with his own fancified headshot this week, it’s news to him that his face has taken over the rest.

In other April Fool’s Day news, I think it’s Mother Nature that’s winning at pulling the pranks. The entire state is ready for temperatures to flirt with 40 degrees, and we want to melt this snow nice and easy.

Are your eyes deceiving you? Has Mitzel taken over the entire opinion page? He’s taken over the headshots but not the content. In news, there are few ways to have fun celebrating April Fool’s Day because we never want to make up a news story. We figured this was a safe and entertaining way to celebrate the holiday. While Matt

out. I should have been more prepared. There’s one backpack that is starting to rip to shreds on the inside, but is it worth it to buy a new one at this point? Maybe I’m just being stubborn.

I look around at my kids’ winter supplies, and they’re not going to make it much longer. We’ve had winter boots that opened up like a tin can and had to go. I don’t like buying new winter boots at the end of March; it just feels wrong. The snow pants are on their last legs. I’ve run the knees through the sewing machine enough times that winter needs to get the message to move on.

Stubbornness can be a good quality.

We were worried we wouldn’t have enough time to sneak away and play Ham Bingo in Leroy on Sunday, but we were stubborn enough to make it happen. The event held at the Leroy Hall supports the St. Joseph Preservation Society. We came home with a ham - Elin was the big winner in the family - and enough baked goods to sooth a sweet tooth. The kids won door prizes and a lot of laughs were had. It’s a fun event, and we’re looking forward to Turkey Bingo in Leroy in the fall.

Also the school supplies are wearing

Take a look at these opinion pages

- they’re filling up! We’re happy to have representation from Langdon, Edmore, and Munich. We also had to have two ag pages this week, and I don’t know how many community pages we’ll send to print because people keep sending in awesome things. It’s fun to see people get excited about being in the paper, and I’m happy they want to be a part of it.

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

This is another friendly reminder that Saturday is April 1. Trust no one.

Look over your shoulder. Be careful in believing new information someone tells you. I’m on high alert because I grew up in a family with extreme pranksters, so I know what to look out for. I’m hoping you make it through the day without any pranks.

Good luck!

THE MORNING RUN: Auction season is almost here on a pair of small wooden decorative shelves that were topped with heart shaped mirrors. I wanted them badly, but I also wanted a pair of knee-high fashion boots that were a whole dollar. Not realizing that I could bargain myself a deal and probably get both, I paced back and forth between the two items, eenie-meenie-minie-moeing until the decorative shelf mirrors won out. I still had seventy-five cents!

The possibilities were endless!

by Sara Goodman I’ve been going to rummage sales and auctions since I was a kid, tagging along behind my grandma Marion, who was always on the hunt for clothing items that she could cut up and turn into a quilt. She’d give me a dollar to spend on whatever I wanted and let me loose to browse the broken toys, worn out shoes, knick-knacks, dusty lamps and puzzles with missing pieces. I remember at one rummage sale agonizing about spending a quarter

One time, I tagged along with my mom to an estate auction. Better than your everyday rummage sale, estate auctions are when the nice stuff is brought out. Beautiful furniture, colorful antique glassware, vintage cars under protective covers and tractors with metal wheels along with collections of everything under the sun. I’m sure I didn’t need anything, but when I saw that little antique dresser with the three-way mirror and quaint stool that tucked neatly under the drawers, I knew I had to have it. I begged my mom, and she finally caved and bid on that dresser until she was the re-

luctant owner. I couldn’t wait to fill those tiny, useless drawers with all my beloved junk.

Since as far back as I can remember, I’ve loved antiques. My family thinks I’m officially losing it when they catch me watching Antiques Roadshow on PBS or yet another episode of American Pickers with Mike, Frank, Robbie and Danielle. I like to think of it as having an appreciation for the old and unique. As a kid, I was always hunting around crumbling and dilapidated buildings and old garbage pits on our farm for “treasures.” I’d discover an old brown medicine bottle, clean it up and display it on those wooden rummage sale shelves like it was a gold-plated Egyptian urn discovered alongside King Tut. I keep my eyes peeled for estate auction sale bills and carefully study the Peddler for possibilities every week.

Do I need anything? Usually the answer is no, but I’m always willing to go to an auction, just in case. When I do need something, I can’t wait for

the day to arrive, marking it boldly on the calendar so nothing else fills it up.

I empty the suburban, put the seats down, and throw in a fold-up camping chair. I take my time perusing all the items, usually skipping over the trailers full of miscellaneous small items and making my way to the furniture.

On one occasion, I was looking for a cabinet to fill a space in a newly remodeled bathroom. Lo and behold, I found exactly what I was looking for in a tall, white, glass-front piece that fit my dimensions exactly. How did I know it would fit exactly? I knew the dimensions, and I had brought a measuring tape. This was not my first auction. Unfortunately, as was the case in every other auction I had been to, the small stuff goes first, the big stuff goes last. This meant I was going to be there awhile until they started auctioning off the furniture.

I was determined to wait and watched in fascination as several people got into a bidding war over a collection of copper boilers and Red Wing pottery.

My perseverance and patience paid off, and I loaded that cabinet into the back of my completely empty suburban and drove away a happy camper.

One tip if you’re going to attend an auction - you have to be careful with the auctioneers. At the end of the day when they’ve been barking out numbers for eight hours and are ready to be done, raising your hand to scratch your nose can be considered a bid. Making eye contact isn’t advised either. One time, I made the mistake of looking at the auctioneer then looking over at the items up for bid, and I heard a “Ma’am? Are you interested? It’s only a dollar for both.”

Ummm…okay. I went home with two shoddy bookcases that now reside in our shop apartment at the farm.

One holds our kitchen dishes, and the other serves as sort of an openfaced dresser. They were a dollar! My grandma, Marion, would have been proud. I haven’t been to an auction in a long time, but if anyone “needs” anything, I’m your girl!

Musings from Munich: The fools of Munich remind these fine folks that nothing in life can get so bad that you cannot laugh at it. So I started little pranks here and there. It is a fine line, so I do not do them often. When I do, usually they are pretty thought out.

By Matt Mitzel When I moved to Munich and after a few outings, I knew that folks around here are a little higher in intelligence and suave. I figured that I have always been at the top of those realms so I should fit in fine. The problem was that this is a serious place where politics, religion, and land procurement are talked about non-stop with little room for flexibility. I could tell they needed an outsider to shake things up and get a little laughter going to

So first, with the use of some props, I tried to get a chuckle going. With the occasional news articles about farm and house thefts north of Devils Lake, I would have to say that Munich is one of the most heavily eyed upon towns in the area, meaning there are security cameras EVERYWHERE. I knew Molly really liked to observe the western edge of Munich through a set of those cameras, and one day I bought a clown outfit from that weird movie “IT” and ran through the back of her yard. She immediately called me and blamed me, but I was quick with a motive, and she moved onto other suspects. I then ran out to the McArthur Seed Company and climbed on top of the bins to give a head snapping reaction to people when they were driving down the highway…that was a good one as I love pranking passerbyers.

Next, I ordered two of those devices that play a sound every seven minutes for three days. I placed the one that sounded like a cat meowing in the Horizon Financial Bank. After about three hours, I started to hear funny stories float throughout town, so I decided to check it out. Here the staff was convinced that it was a trapped cat in distress. They bought some cat food to attempt to lure it out of the duct work and could be heard with a “Here Kitty, Kitty” every 10 minutes after the sound activated. The next one sounded like a fire alarm chirp. I placed that in the Beck residence. At the time, the Hoffman brother duo was remodeling it, and it drove them mad as they had removed all of the fire detectors before I broke the news that it was me. This year, I got a special toilet paper roll that was made of paper look-a-like fabric that doesn’t tear. I placed it in the bathroom at the elevator and was waiting for some good stories. After hearing nothing, I checked it the next day and found that someone had put another roll of real toilet paper in there as they

must’ve fallen for it. Bathroom stories never really come to light, so I will just ponder on who was in there pulling on 200 ft. of paper before they realized it wasn’t going to tear.

Finally, I used my body. Yes, it truly is a work of art, and every curve is as wonderful as the next. It also makes some people quiver to know they are sitting where I once laid naked. Brian was giving me grief about one of my vehicles, so I happened to check his new truck in town one day, and to my delight, it was unlocked. He received some savory photos from me spread across the inside, and they are probably the reason I will never be allowed to run for anything higher than state senate. Or the time that Chase from C & L Electric was working on my house and left one of his fancy tools behind.

Since I know that he needed a laugh, I sent him a photo of me using it in my birthday suit. That one failed me in the end, though, as I’m pretty sure he is billing me for a new one.

Regardless, unlike other things you

hear today, these stories are true. Try and enjoy this April Fools season and partake in some harmless, good-spirited pranks. If you want to be around us jokesters over here, on Sunday, April 2 from 9am-1pm, the Fire Department is having their annual Pancake and Sausage Feed that rivals any breakfast out there. Grab the family, and get ready to have a meal and a laugh.

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Bob’s big adventure - Part 10

By Bob Simmons I left you last week as I was beginning my trek home to Langdon following the successful retrieval of a used radio transmitter outside of Cincinnati.

We began planning for this trip in the fall of last year and found ourselves having to reschedule a number of times due to winter storms that had frequently been impacting the route I would travel.

In our radio station business, we contract with an independent forecaster.

We do this because we have learned that the forecast which is made available from the National Weather Service, while good, isn’t nearly as accurate as one that can be created specifically for our area as that only a contract service can provide. In fact, the weather reports you hear on our radio stations are customized for an area 60 miles in all directions of our Langdon studios, not Grand Forks.

Many Canadian farmers tell us frequently they have long listened to our stations for weather reports because the forecasts prepared by Environment Canada tend to lean more towards Winnipeg than to southern Manitoba. Our private forecaster is also on the payroll of a number of utility companies, city, state and county governments, airports, trucking companies and the like.

This said, weather forecasting isn’t an exact science. Things can and do change quickly. My friend, John Wheeler, the well-known Channel 8

meteorologist, will candidly tell you that any forecast which extends longer than three days out, even with today’s technology, is at best - just a guess.

For my Big Adventure, our weather guy and his team had their eyes on a storm that would be moving out of the Rockies, but the computer models suggested the impacts would be felt more to the south of the area I was traveling. We felt good about weather conditions along my route for this trip.

So with a full tank of gas and the transmitter firmly strapped down and secure in the back of the truck, it was just past 11 a.m. and time to hit the road! The sky was sunny, and my plan was to drive two hours - arriving for a late lunch in Indianapolis.

About an hour into the trip, I noticed the sky begin to darken to the west, and occasionally, I spotted a few raindrops on the windshield but nothing to concern me. Then about 30 miles outside of Indianapolis I saw several lightning strikes. Before long I found myself driving in a torrential down-

pour. The windshield wipers were set to full speed and barely keeping up.

By the time I hit Indianapolis, it was still raining buckets - do I keep driving or get off the road? I was getting hungry. I could hear Diane’s voice in my head, TAKE THE NEXT OFF RAMP, YOU IDIOT. Do I listen? Do I ever listen? Nooooooo…I keep driving. I stopped briefly in Lafayette, Indiana, for gas, coffee and trail mix. I don’t eat gas station food (hot dogs, etc.), as it’s against my policy, more on that another time.

Once back in the truck, I kept driving, and it kept raining until I hit Chicago nearly two hours later. By now, in addition to heavy rain, I was also in rush hour traffic. It wasn’t long until I made the turn onto I-90. I thought if I could make it to Rockford, maybe I could have a nice dinner at that restaurant Diane and I ate once before then maybe stay across the street at that nice hotel.

As I continued to drive, I began to rethink the events of the trip thus far.

In my head a little voice said: case of mistaken identity, filthy truck, broken headlights. NO, there was no way I was stopping. I was suffering some weird form of PTSD. I approached Rockford and kept on going. By now, it was dark; it was still raining, and as I crossed into Wisconsin, the rain began to turn to ice on the windshield.

I turned on the defroster. It was then I heard the little voice in my head: broken gas gauge, broken radio. I knew I needed to get off the highway. I needed to eat, I needed to rest. I’d been up since 6 a.m. It had been a long day and now I was really hungry, and the weather conditions had quickly deteriorated. What’s the next exit? I had to get off here....

The truck’s headlights illuminated the big green highway sign that reads MADISON This Exit. The little voice in my head is replaced by Diane screaming NO! DON’T STOP! THEY’LL STEAL YOUR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AGAIN! Join me here next week for late night fun at Burger King in Wisconsin Dells!

Everything Edmore

By Tammy Berg Today I am writing from Kohls Resort just north of Bemidji where it is 40°.

Our 12-year-old granddaughter, Isla, had a show choir concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, which is not a good time for working grandparents. We have gone to many sporting events, and we really enjoyed this. I called many hotels in Bemidji looking for rooms for Thursday and Friday nights, and there were none available. It’s a good thing, I guess, because the first night was about $140 and the second night jumped up to $270. That’s a bit expensive for just sleeping.

We have spent a few days at Kohls Resort over the past two Christmases in their cabins, so I called there and was able to get a nice four bedroom cabin with more room than we needed at a much better price. Friday night, three of our grandkids stayed over, too; we always have so much fun hanging out with them. If anyone is looking to get away for a bit, check out Kohls Resort for summer or winter. The cabins are cozy, there’s a pool, and the owners are great.

This weekend our son, daughter-inlaw and their kids started tapping

their maple trees. They hoped to tap about 40 trees. We have never been in on this process, but it sounds interesting. Hopefully, we will get a jar of syrup and will let you know how it is.

Over the weekend, we had a special meeting at our church, Concordia Lutheran. Our fellowship hall has a flat roof that leaks. Several things have been tried to fix the leaks, but nothing has worked. The purpose of the meeting was to vote on one of three options. It was decided to put a peaked roof on, so now we will start the process of hiring contractors and start

fundraising. Our 125th anniversary is in November, and it would be nice to have it done by then. We will see.

Well, that does it for today. Hope to bring more from Edmore next week.

Take care!

Retrospect | AMC Part II

By Steven Ames

cent cold beer on a hot day, mostly to the 30 and under crowd. With a base price of $1900, they were affordable; you could dress up a Gremlin with options that could easily add $1000 to the base price, but most were the no frills, vanilla version. In 1971, Ford and GM introduced their line of compact cars called the Pinto and Vega, which turned out to be a complete disaster for both companies. Advantages of the AMC product were larger tires and wheels, larger engines, and larger interior dimensions.

This week we will continue the history of AMC 1970 -1997. AMC entered the muscle and pony car market with the introduction of the AMX, a 2-seat muscle car whose closest competitor was the Chevrolet Corvette and could have a choice of engines ranging from a 232 I6 all the way to a 375 HP 401 V8. The Javelin was a pony car that went head-to-head with the Ford Mustang, Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro.

In 1972, the Rebel was redesigned and called Matador and became very popular with law enforcement and government agencies. The Ambassador was also redesigned and with more options available; it grew in size by 7 inches. Unfortunately, the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo hit, and sales of large cars like the Ambassador came to a screeching halt. Production was discontinued after the 1974 model year.

When Kelvenator was sold, AMC wanted to be a full line auto manufacturer. In February of 1970, AMC bought Kaiser Jeep Corporation for 70 million dollars. This then made them a full line company now offering J Series pickup trucks, Jeep Cherokee, and Wagoneer, which were full-size SUVs and the CJ series Jeep that had roots leading all the way back to 1941. Also, with this merger, AMC got a boost by winning a large government contract to build CJs for the military and the DJ for the USPS. This division was separate and called AM General.

Muscle and pony car sales were also in the tank by 1974 due to high gas prices and insurance rates; they, too, were discontinued after 1974. In 1975, a new model was introduced called the Pacer - the first wide small car. It had the length of a Gremlin but was as wide as a midsize car giving it good interior room and visibility. It sold well for the first couple of years, but then sales dropped drastically due to poor fuel economy and mediocre fit and finish. The looks of it didn’t help either with its rounded back and tons of glass; it was known as the upside-down fishbowl. With the Ambassador being discontinued in 1975, the Matador soldiered on until 1978 due to popularity with government and law enforcement agencies.

In 1970, AMC beat the big three by introducing a line of compact cars - the Hornet was a compact car available in 2-door, 4-door and wagon. The Gremlin was a Hornet from the cowl forward, but behind that, it was radically different. Some liked the look, others didn’t, but either way, they sold like 25

By 1979, the US auto industry was in big trouble due to government regulations, greedy CEOs and unions, and poor workmanship. AMC was nearing

bankruptcy - with only 1.5% to 2% of the marketshare didn’t help either. In 1979, the Hornet and Gremlin were replaced by the Concord and Spirit, but these cars were just re-skinned Hornet and Gremlins and sold poorly.

A second oil embargo also added fuel to the fire, but not all was doom and gloom for AMC at this time. The Jeep line and the military/government contracts helped keep the door open. In 1980, AMC introduced a whole new car and concept that we see today - the Eagle was the Genesis of the crossover that we know so well today.

Available in 2 or 4-door hatchback and wagon, this was the first 4WD car. They sold well in certain parts of the country where there were twisty, windy roads; mountainous regions; and the snowbelt states, but this was not enough to save AMC. They had many new models on the drawing board, but a lack of funds and capital held this back, and banks and creditors cut AMC off at this time. About that time, French automaker Renault came along and bought 59% of the stockholder’s shares making Renault in charge of AMC. With this shot in the arm, AMC could introduce new products to their aging existing ones. The Concord and Spirit were discontinued in 1982, and the Renault Alliance, Encore and GTA were introduced in 1983. Similar in

Health Tip

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size to a Chevrolet Chevette or Dodge Omni, these cars were available in 2 or 4-door hatchbacks and 2-door convertibles. Sales were brisk at first, but again, quality and performance were lackluster and dropped like a brick.

By this time, Chrysler Corporation was standing on solid ground again and was looking to fill gaps in their lineup.

The L body Omni/Horizon, the M body Chrysler 5th Avenue/Dodge Diplomat, and the Plymouth Gran Fury were selling briskly and needed more factory space to keep up with demand.

In 1985, Chrysler leased part of the Kenosha and Brampton plants to build these cars. Also, Chrysler was absent from the small SUV market such as the Chevrolet S10 Blazer and Ford Bronco II. That same year, Jeep introduced a downsized version of the Cherokee and Wagoneer; a compact pickup was also included called the Comanche. The biggest advantage of the Jeep over Ford and Chevrolet was the Jeep was available in 2 and 4-door configurations where the S10 and Bronco II were only available with 2 doors.

this merger, a new division was born called Jeep Eagle. With this new division, which actually was the old AMC, many old product lines were discontinued, and many new product lines were created. This division lasted 10 years. In reality, Chrysler never intended to keep the Eagle line alive anyway; the only fruit that Chrysler wanted of the AMC tree was Jeep. The Eagle, all Renault products and the J series trucks were discontinued for the 1988 model year, and new products such as Premier, Talon, Summit and Vision were added. By 1997, the only Eagle model left was the Vision and would not return for 1998, leaving Jeep as the only sole survivor of AMC.

On March 9, 1987, Chrysler bought out AMC for 1.5 billion dollars in a deal to buy Renault’s shares and the remaining AMC shares. With

Next time, we will take a break from auto companies and give you a top 10 list. Until then, keep the classics classy.

Notable AMC products in the movies and TV? Yes, there were a few such - Adam 12, Quincy ME and the A Team used many AMC models in their shows. As for movies, the James Bond flick The Man with the Golden Gun, the Police Academy series, Fast Times at Ridgemont High and last but not least, Wayne’s World, featured AMC.

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Roder selected to receive “Outstanding Rural Health Professional” award Darla Roder, interim CEO, COO and compliance officer, has been selected to receive North Dakota’s "Outstanding Rural Health Professional" award granted by the Center for Rural Health.

are listed below. Langdon Prairie Health says this award brings positive attention not only to Roder’s contributions but to Langdon Prairie Health as well.

This award is presented to a professional who has demonstrated leadership in the delivery of rural health services and is unselfishly committed to making a significant and sustained impact on the health of their community and service area. Roder will be formally presented with her award at the 2023 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health on Thursday, June 15 in Bismarck, N.D.

2022 – Mara Jiran, CEO of Spectra Health 2020 – William McKinnon, MD, Medical Director of Regional Operations for Altru Health System 2019 – Daniel Kelly, CEO/Administrator, McKenzie County Health Systems 2018 – Theo Stoller, CEO of Jacobson Memorial Care Center, Elgin 2017 – Roger Baier, Senior Director, Sanford Mayville Medical Center, Mayville

The previous winners of this award

Public input sessions scheduled for proposed MDU electric rate increase BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold two public input sessions on April 5, 2023, which will allow participants to provide comments regarding a request from Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU) for an increase to their electric rates. During the sessions, officials from MDU will provide a presentation regarding their proposal and then public comments will be taken. The proposed increase would result in an annual increase in its North Dakota electric service revenue of approximately $25.4 million or a 12.3 percent increase over current rates.

Details for the public input sessions are as follows: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – Noon and 5:00 p.m. Central View the hearing online: https://psc. nd.gov/public/meetings/live.php

Listen via telephone: 1-888-5859008 Room Code 671-872-185

Public Input: The Commission will receive comments through the following methods: In-person – Sessions will be held at the State Capitol Building in Bismarck, 12th Floor Written – Written comments may be submitted via e-mail by sending to ndpsc@nd.gov or by mail addressed to: Public Service Commission, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 408, Bismarck, N.D. 58505.

Telephone – MDU customers wanting to comment on the phone during the public input sessions should call 701328-4081 to be placed on a list. On April 5, the Commission will call you back during the designated public input session.

Public input sessions are not considered part of the formal technical hearing, but the PSC Commissioners will be attending and using the information gathered at the sessions to identify areas of concern that may require further investigation during the formal technical hearing.

The North Dakota Public Service Commission is a constitutionally created state agency with authority to permit, site and regulate certain business activities in the state including electric and gas utilities, telecommunications companies, power plants, electric transmission lines, pipelines, railroads, auctioneers, commercial weighing devices, pipeline safety and coal mine reclamation. For more information, contact the Public Service Commission at (701) 328-2400 or www.psc.nd.gov.

National Weather Service releases latest flood outlook information

By Nick Vorlage

According to the latest flood outlook information that was released Thursday, March 23, the risk for flooding has increased along the “main stem” of the Red River.

“We are expecting moderate to major flooding at about 50%,” said Brad Jones, meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Grand Forks Office.

The latest report has Pembina and Oslo under a major risk status, Drayton and Grand Forks at moderate, and Hallock at a minor flood risk. This has increased since the report released on March 9.

ing,” Jones said.

“This increase is mainly driven by the March increase in precipitation that we have received as well as the below average temperatures that have kept our temperatures well below freez-

the higher categories and really that’s going to depend on how we melt as well as any additional or the lack of precipitation going into April and the latter portion of March,” he said.

“We are not voting on anything tonight; this is informational only,” said Jerry Nowatzki, mayor of Langdon.

Langdon’s city engineer Andrew Aakre from Moore Engineering gave some background explaining that last summer, a city-wide street project had been discussed. The city’s northside neighborhood had been segmented out with the understanding that the streets had never been paved, which is usually the responsibility of the developer or residents the first time around.

“This meeting here today is to start the dialogue – is there a desire to pave those streets or not? We’re here tonight to start the process of getting some feedback,” Aakre said.

Many residents told commissioners that the roads had been paved in the 1970s using Impact Funds when the missile site brought more population to the area. The buildings and homes that existed back then are no longer around, and the lots have been sold for new construction. The existing asphalt road was covered with gravel due to the fact that the roads were never maintained.

Many residents said that the northside should not be considered a

“The fact that there were paved streets at one time - that’s something that I personally haven’t considered, but that’s why we’re doing this. We need feedback,” Nowatzki said.

“The whole reason the north side was being talked about as a new development was because the idea has been that there was some pavement, but it was never really built like a normal residential street, but it’s been treated like gravel as long as I’ve been in the discussions,” Aakre said. “If the discussion is ‘no, it was really a paved street that has gone to gravel’, that’s where it would be like any other street in town. I was not aware it was a paved street at some time.”

Aakre said existing curb and gutter in the neighborhood will need to be examined.

“If the curb and gutter is there and it works, let’s not rip it out and start over. That’s kind of the process I would come from,” Aakre said. “As long as it’s not deficient, let’s just do the work on the asphalt. If you can save it, go ahead and save it.”

“So if it was paved, do you want paved roads again? Do you want in on the whole city wide assessment?” Aakre continued. “If that’s the case, we’re not looking at you as your own development. We’ll encompass you in all of Langdon, and you’ll be part of the street project and part of the assess-

worked for the Cavalier County Sheriff's Office for 5 years.

BP: Where is your hometown?

SG: Jamestown, N.D.

Cavalier County will have a new sheriff starting July 1. Cavalier County Commissioners appointed Chief Deputy Shane Gallagher to the interim sheriff position. Gallagher will have to run for the position in 2024. The department is working on hiring a new sheriff’s deputy and wants to get that person trained by July. Sheriff Greg Fetsch announced his retirement earlier this month.

Borderland Press: Where did you attend school?

Shane Gallagher: I attended college at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, N.D. I received an associate degree in criminal justice and attended the Peace Officer Training Academy there.

BP: How long have you been Chief Deputy?

SG:I have been Chief Deputy for Cavalier County for approximately 3 years.

BP: How long have you lived in Langdon/been with the sheriff's office?

SG: I worked for Cavalier County previously before going to the Jamestown Police Department. So, in total, I have

ment district. You can petition during the protest period.”

In accordance with North Dakota Century Code, the next steps include a report from an authorized engineer, verifying road conditions and updating the estimate, if needed, which will take about two months. The report will be presented to the Commission for discussions, then the 30 day protest period begins. If 50% plus one protest the project, the project will not move forward.

“This discussion here tonight was one of the early pieces of that whole process,” Aakre said.

The cost of the full project has been discussed at $22 million. Assessments will be based on an estimated $150 per foot of frontage feet paid back over 15 years. Based on 100 feet at $150, that’s $15,000 to be paid back over 15 years, breaking down to $1,000 per year or $83.33 per month for a residence. The $150 per foot may change as engineers do their final inspection later this spring.

“Has anyone found this meeting useful?” Nowatzki asked at the end of the discussion. “Speaking for the commission, we have found this useful.”

Nowatzki asked for feedback from residents. He said his number is in the book, and his email is available through city hall, if needed.

“I answer all emails. I answer all my calls,” Nowatzki said. “We gotta decide what to do, and we need to keep moving forward.”

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) is seeking trail project applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) starting Monday, April 3, 2023. The RTP is an 80/20 matching grant program that provides funding for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects. The RTP is administered at the state level through the NDPRD and federally through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Examples of eligible RTP projects include construction of new recreation trails, restoration of existing trails, development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages, purchase and lease of recreational trail construction and maintenance equipment, land acquisition, trail accessibility assessment.

Our video series, Miles and Moments, highlights our grant projects, and we encourage applicants to use them as a resource as they seek matching dollars by showing the impact these trails projects have on communities across North Dakota. The following entities are eligible and are encouraged to apply: • Cities, counties, and townships • Park boards and park districts • State and federal agencies

BP: Anything else you want to add?

SG: During my career I have worked in a busy jurisdiction and have taken over 1,600 hours of N.D. Post Board approved training. Hundreds of those training hours consist of leadership training. I plan on using that experience and training to lead the Sheriff's Office. I understand that I have big shoes to try and fill with how respected Sheriff Fetsch is in the Cavalier County community. I would like to thank Sheriff Fetsch, the Cavalier County Commision, and the citizens of Cavalier County to have the trust in me to fulfill this role and giving me this opportunity. I look forward to working hard for the citizens of the county.

A Cavalier County man is facing several felony charges after a DUI/fleeing incident that happened Friday, March 24, on I-29 and ended in an arrest in Drayton.

down a dead end street, and then onto a dike before getting stuck in the snow. Wenzel then attempted to flee on foot from the white pickup he was driving before being arrested.

The incident started with a pursuit on I-29 near mile marker 168 where Benjamin W. Wenzel, 46, of Langdon was reported to be driving erratically and as fast as 94 miles per hour.

Wenzel was taken to the Walsh County Law Enforcement Center in Grafton.

According to the criminal complaint, Wenzel threw himself on the ground and refused to walk. He was placed in an office chair and wheeled into the Law Enforcement Center where reports say he continued to be uncoop-

• Registered non-profit organizations • Federally recognized tribes Application submissions have been moved to an on-line platform, Web Grants. With the release of Web Grants in 2021, the NDPRD continues to use this platform to ensure potential grantees have ease in accessing and submitting RTP applications.

For project application submission through Web Grants, please visit the website at https://grants.nd.gov/index.do.

Letters for pre-award notification will tentatively be sent out to applicants in June. Projects will have approximately a 9-to-12-month application processing period before funds are granted by NDPRD. For further information on RTP requirements, please visit our website at https://www. parkrec.nd.gov/business/grants/recreational-trails-program or contact Char Langehaug, Grants Coordinator at 701-328-5357.

The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich generations through experiences that connect people and places.

Bismarck, ND – Snowmobile trails in North Dakota will close beginning April 1. North Dakota law requires public access to snowmobile trails to close between April 1 and Nov. 1. The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) will close all department snowmobile trails, including leased access across private property. Though snowmobile trail signage may still be present in some areas, snowmobiles accessing these areas would be considered trespassing. Crews will remove remaining signs when the ground thaws.

“We have had an exceptional winter for snowmobiling, and our 2,800-mile trail system has been maintained all winter by over 75 volunteers from Snowmobile North Dakota who have put in an incredible amount of hours over the past several months for the benefit of all riders,” said NDPRD Recreation Division Chief, Anton Hillig. “We are extremely grateful for their efforts to make this one of the best winter outdoor recreation seasons we’ve had in several years.”

Anyone who violates this law is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and a $20 fine.

By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Photo from Walsh County Jail.

BP: Can you tell me how long you were with Jamestown Police Department?

SG: In total I was with the Jamestown Police Department just over 5 years.

I started there as a patrol officer and got to the rank of Sergeant.

North Dakota snowmobile trails close for the season on April 1

Langdon man arrested in Drayton for fleeing, DUI

According to law enforcement, Wenzel drove into the city of Drayton, drove

BP: What is the history you have with the Cavalier County Sheriff's office?

SG: I worked for Cavalier County previously before going to the Jamestown Police Department. Sheriff Fetsch had an opening for his Chief Deputy and offered me the position. It was an easy decision for me to accept the Chief Deputy position based on enjoying my previous experience living and working in Cavalier County.

Matching grant program open for N.D. “Hopefully things won’t exceed into trail projects

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

new development because the neighborhood was developed and did have proper streets at one time.

Q&A with future interim Cavalier County Sheriff Shane Gallagher

Jones said while the risk of flooding has increased, there are some factors that can change the odds.

Langdon’s northside residents give feedback about future roads project At the regular Langdon City Commission meeting on Monday, March 27 about 20 residents from Langdon’s northside neighborhood attended to have a discussion about the proposed city street project and how it would affect their neighborhood.

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erative and threatened jail personnel.

Wenzel is charged with four Class C felonies including fleeing, two counts of reckless endangerment, and felony preventing discharge of duty and misdemeanors including DUI, refusal for DUI testing, and menacing.

A bond hearing was held for Wenzel on Monday in Northeast District Court in Grafton. Bond was set at $40,000.

Wenzel remains in custody in the Walsh County Law Enforcement center.

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Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council! know about our scholarships! We’re offering a $400 college scholarship and up to three $200 IMC scholarships. Eligibility requirements and applications are available at nlac.us/ scholarships as well as Langdon and Munich schools.

First, I want to say on behalf of NLAC & the Roxy Theater, thank you for making our first Giving Hearts Day a success! The total raised on Giving Hearts Day was $30,729. Along with the proceeds from the Roxy Fundraiser and other donations, we’ve raised a grand total of $37,000! These funds paid for the roof repair and will be used for the marquee restoration. Any excess will be used for other necessary repairs and updates to the theater. We look forward to updating you with our progress!

We have a lot planned that we want to share with you, so here goes. If you have a student in your life that is or will be attending college this fall or will be attending International Music Camp this summer, please let them

The Community Band is gearing up to begin rehearsals again on April 10th.

Contact me at 701-305-0089 if you are interested in joining. If you’re a returning member, we already have you on the list and look forward to welcoming you back! Rehearsals are held Mondays 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Langdon Area High School band room.

We have two performances planned: June 15th at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Summer Concert series and July 15th at 1:30 p.m. during Music Fest. The band is directed by Lane Lindseth.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 20th at 7:00 p.m. for the Community Book Discussion. This year’s book is The School For Good Mothers

by Jessamine Chan. Limited copies are available at the Cavalier County Library to check out. UND Professor Michelle Sauer will be facilitating the discussion.

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Mid-Winter Feast held in Mountain On February 25, the Icelandic Communities Association hosted its 10th annual Þorrablót: A Viking Mid-Winter Feast at the Mountain Community Center. The Center was filled with people enjoying an evening out and visiting with friends old and new. The fermented shark, pickled ram’s testicles, and singed sheep heads didn’t make it from Iceland (a shipping snafu), but the feast went on anyway.

An appetizer table with traditional and unusual Icelandic foods used during the celebration of Þorrablót was busy as guests tried hard fish (fish jerky), pickled herring, smoked salmon, mysóstur (whey cheese), head cheese, and Brennivín. Others brought out their inner Viking at a photo booth for a fun start to the evening.

Following a delicious supper catered

Snorri Program participant. Guests had the opportunity all evening to bid on more than 40 items in the silent auction. Auctioneer Dennis Biliske had the crowd laughing and engaged as donated items were auctioned on a live auction; an online auction was held the following week.

Organizers are grateful to Dennis Biliske and Resource Auction for their assistance with the event and for the support of more than 40 volunteers who helped get ready for it, as well as for those who attended, who donated and those who purchased the items that make all this possible.

One of the purposes of this celebration is to celebrate Icelandic heritage or simply for people to know more about Iceland and the settlers who came to this area over 100 years ago.

This event is used to raise funds to support Icelandic heritage sites in the area through grants. It also provides scholarships to young people wanting to explore their Icelandic heritage by a six week visit to Iceland with the Snorri Program, where they travel, study the language, and perhaps spend time with relatives located in Iceland.

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Join the movement: Take Down Tobacco Cavalier County Health District is joining other activists across the country on March 31 to take part in the National Day of Action: Take Down Tobacco Day. Organized nationally by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Take Down Tobacco Day focuses on calling Big Tobacco's bluff and exposing them for who they really are: jokers who gamble with people's lives.

Big Tobacco continues to aggressively market their products to fool another generation into nicotine addiction, especially to youth and vulnerable communities and populations. Take Down Tobacco Day focuses on education and advocacy to end Big Tobacco's reign.

The most recent data from North Dakota's Tobacco Prevention and Control Program for high school students shows: •5.9% currently smoke •21.2% use ENDS •32.7% of ENDS users want to quit •4.3% use smokeless tobacco •2.8% use cigars For those in middle school: •3.6% currently smoke •8.2% use ENDS •52.8% of those who have ever used tobacco, report seriously thinking of quitting all tobacco use •1.3% use smokeless tobacco •1.6% use cigars Langdon Prairie Health is working hard in our community to fight back against Big Tobacco and the addictions they create. The introduction of new tobacco products by tobacco companies, including e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, flavored chewing gum, gummies, and other oral products that contain nicotine, threatens to addict a new generation.

Nicotine, regardless of the source, is dangerous for young people.

"Nicotine is harmful to developing brains, and its use during adolescence can disrupt the formation of brain circuits that control attention, learning, and susceptibility to addiction. Nicotine can also worsen anxiety symptoms and amplify feelings of depression." said Catherine Taylor PharmD from Langdon Prairie Health.

Youth can access local assistance to quit any commercial tobacco or vaping product at Langdon Prairie Health.

Catherine Taylor PharmD is a Tobacco Treatment Specialist who can help those who want to quit by developing a quit plan. The quit plan includes preparing for craving and coping with withdrawal symptoms. Call (701)256-6100 to get started.

To learn about resources available to quit tobacco, contact Langdon Prairie Health at (701)-256-6100 or https:// www.health.nd.gov/ndquits.

Sierra Jensen displays a watercolor painting of Vikur Church altar for the live auction.

by George Phillips, emcee Dennis Biliske introduced a program of Icelandic music and readings along with featured speaker, Sierra Jensen, telling her story of visiting Iceland as a

Langdon Area High School | 3rd Quarter 2022-23 A HONOR ROLL

Seniors Erika Balsdon Lexi Bata Kendra Busse Mason Christianson Olivia Christianson Tru Decker Gage Goodman Sebastian Hibshman Nathan Kitchin Harrison Nuelle Iverson Peltier Jack Romfo Jiry Rosecrans Brenna Schuler Carter Tetrault Breana Wagner Juniors Cora Badding Arianna Haraseth Jaya Henderson Isabelle Olson Paige Peterson Taryn Romfo McKenna Schneider Jane Sillers Kate Sillers Jalynn Swanson Landon Welsh Sophomores Ciara Baker Devin Bernstrom Kartheek Chapara Claire Chaput Brock Freer Shanna Gette Catelyn Goodman Tallia Johnston Rylee Medbery Mikaela Olson Meredith Romfo Drew Rostvet Jacob Sanders Freshmen Thomas Blackburn Addison Busse Jacob Collier

B HONOR ROLL Madilyn Crump Megan Dudley Tyson Gemmill Brayden Harris Emma Hetler Mya Johnson Christine Joyner Karter Lien Kiera Lien Nora Lorenz Sophia Nuelle Chloe Ottem Haven Radway Raeleigh Ratzlaff McKenzie Regner Jaymee Reidhammer Theodore Romfo Levi Swanson Keaton Ullyott Graci Witzel Eighth Grade Aubrey Badding Erika Bakke Kennen Forest Maci Hoffarth Mathilda Lawson Nadia Lewis Landon Schneider Maddux Stremick Isabelle Vikan

Seniors Kiley Davidson Alex Gellner Kevin Kessler Brady Regner Brody Steinmetz

Juniors Dameon Bernstrom Makayla Blackburn Adam Hart Dawson Hein Ryan Henderson Tyler Kram Chase Moen Parker Rime Mason Romfo Emelia Sabo Cole Welsh Sophomores Jordan Klindt Jayden Lee Jacob Lowery Jaxen Rademacher Reed Scherr Freshmen Kenadee Cluchie Kaylee Hicks Jax Johnson Adriana Zinzun

Seventh Grade Eighth Grade Remmi Bodnar Makayla Bartlett Heidi Crump Destiny Gebhardt Carson Entzi Tucker Gellner Taya Feist Max Henderson Aiden Haraseth Terrell Henderson Meggy Hetletved Olivia Lorenz Kamrin Hicks Koda Clay-Warner Logan Landsem Hadley Medbery Seventh Grade Ryder Moser Dylan Bott Evan Ottem Dawson Downs Abby Peterson Logan Dudley Ty Ramberg Connor Mitchell Patrick Ryan Ryland Peterson Eastyn Schaefer Chase Thielbar

Because of the generosity of those who donated items including art, crafts, books, and wine from wineries with an Icelandic connection, funds were raised that will be distributed as future grants and scholarships.

George and Lucille Phillips enjoyed finding their ‘inner Viking’ before they served the meal.

Munich Public School 3rd quarter honor roll The following is a list of both the "A" & "B" honor roll students for the 3rd quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. To be on the "A" honor roll a student must obtain a quarterly GPA of 3.5 or higher, have no letter grade below a B- and no more than one letter grade below an A-. To be on the "B" honor roll a student must obtain a quarterly GPA of 3.0-3.49, have no letter grade below a C- and no more than one letter grade below a B-.

Evan Hall Kade Hansen

"A" Honor Roll

Munich Public School wishes to recognize those students who have improved their academic standing from the second to the third quarter. Therefore students who have increased their GPA from the second to the third quarter will be named to the STAAR (STudents Advancing Academic Record) list. For the third quarter those students are as follows:

Grade 12 Taryn Amble Amelia Hall Patrick Haus Paul Haus Halle Jabs Markus Kingzett Grade 11 Nickolas Kingzett Emmy Pankratz Grade 10 Cody Amble Payton Hall Natalie Perry Grade 9 Tanner McDonald Grade 8 Noah Foster Bridget Pankratz Grade 7 Kemi Morstad Grady Pankratz

“B” Honor Roll Grade 9 Max Brown Johnathan Christie Zach Estenson Chloe Foster

Grade 8 Gabi Eisenzimmer Grade 7 Maci Gage Emma Hall Braxton Lindseth Caleb McDonald Kadence Wirth

Taryn Amble Dexter Biby Aiden Brown Max Brown Colton Buchweitz Johnathan Christie Zachary Estenson Josephine Estenson Noah Foster Evan Hall Amelia Hall Paul Haus Patrick Haus* Markus Kingzett Braxton Lindseth Caleb McDonald Kemi Morstad Lexi Olson Grady Pankratz Kadence Wirth Levi Woodrow * Denotes students who have maintained a 4.0 average from the second to the third quarter.

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Ham Bingo event held in Leroy St. Joseph’s Preservation Society held its spring fundraiser on Sunday, March 26. Attendees played 21 rounds of Bingo, including a blackout game, with each game winner getting a ham ahead of the Easter holiday.

During an intermission halfway through the games, names were drawn for prizes. Raffle tickets were sold for cash prizes. There was a 50/50 drawing with the winner receiving $341, and kids received bags filled with door prizes.

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Academic banquet held in Langdon

Intermission was also a great time to enjoy the BBQ lunch that was served or stock up on bake sale items for the next rounds of Bingo or to take home.

Money raised helps preserve the hall and the church in Leroy, which closed in 2005.

St. Joseph’s Preservation Society usually hosts a Turkey Bingo event in the fall ahead of Thanksgiving.

sical selection from Langdon Area High School Jazz Band under the direction of Lane Lindseth, a blessing from Daryl Timian, Langdon Area School District Foundation board member, and a musical selection from Langdon Area High School Choir, directed by Kimberly Hart.

Walhalla Public Library News We had a very exciting story hour! Thanks to Bernie Kopf and the Mike and Heather Duerre family, I am calling it a big success. Our headcount was 67, a record breaker.

Dinner was pizza from Sporty’s Bar and Grill, Farmer’s Union, and Superpumper.

Among the attending guests were three of the Duerre kids. Let me rephrase that. There were six of the Duerre kids: Zander, Georgia, Nolah and 3 kid goats. Bernie Kopf was our guest reader, and, of course, the story was “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” by Mac Barnett. I also want to thank Katherine Kopf for assisting us with treats and clean-up.

Quentin Wenzel, PC, Attorney at Law was the event’s guest speaker.

Cleanup is important and can be a bit tricky at times, especially when you have three kid goats running around in a library (just kidding, everyone was very well behaved).

Just one more reason why…

I love this town ~Brenda~

Jiry Rosecrans & Mikaela Olson each won the drawings for the door prizes of $100 donated by Choice Bank and F M Bank

The 24th Annual Cavalier County Academic Excellence Awards Banquet was held at Langdon Area High School on Sunday, March 26.

The banquet included a welcome by Sara Goodman, Langdon Area School District Foundation president, a mu-

“A” Honor Roll students

from Munich High School and Langdon Area High School were listed in the event program and honored at the event. Academic Excellence Certificates were presented by Jaclyn Nye and Dave Bakke, Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce.

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From the Pastor's Desk:

By Sue Mackey

marking the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. We have turned the day into a festive dress rehearsal for Easter, but Palm Sunday is also known as Passion Sunday, the first day of Holy Week when we remember the last week of Jesus’ life. This day’s joyful shouts of “hosanna” will soon be drowned out and forgotten when the very same crowds shout “crucify him” five days later – and Jesus is put to death on a cross on Good Friday.

The Passion and the Palms (Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66) Palm Sunday is traditionally a special celebration with palms and a parade

We tend to prefer a religion that focuses on the positive, so we put palm branches in children’s hands one week and fill their baskets with Easter eggs the next and call it good. We save ourselves the heartache, grief, and discomfort of walking with Jesus

through the last week of his life.

Jesus entered Jerusalem, not as a king who would overturn the powers of Rome or unseat brutal King Herod or depose corrupted religious leaders. Jesus came as the Suffering Servant, the Wounded Healer, who aligns himself with our pain and enters into our suffering. He came to teach us about the kind of faith that sustains in the barren places, provides guidance through the darkest valleys, and strengthens us when we’re faced with seemingly overwhelming obstacles.

We are Easter people, but we live in a Good Friday world. Easter is coming but only after Good Friday. Innocent

people suffer, people are traumatized by war, relationships sour and die, tests come back positive, pandemics cause fear and death, children get cancer – it is a Good Friday world.

better.” She picks up the child, kisses the skinned place, holds the child in her lap, and all is well. Did her kiss make it well? No, it was the ten minutes in her lap of love.

Yet, until we have experienced a few Good Fridays in our lives, there’s really no way we can fully understand the profound meaning, the personal significance, or the real power of Easter.

“What is the cross?” Fred Craddock asks. “It is to sit for a few minutes in the lap of God, who hurts because we hurt.”

Do we have to talk about Jesus’ death on the cross? Yes, we do, because in Jesus Christ, God has come as close as it is possible for God to come to us.

Fred Craddock describes this divine event in terms of the most common human experience: a child falls down and skins a knee or elbow and runs to mother. The mother picks up the child and says, “Let me kiss it and make it

Pastor Sue Mackey is a native North Dakotan and an ordained United Methodist minister. In her 43-year career, she has served United Methodist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations in the area, and now serves the Langdon Presbyterian Church (since 2012). She lives in rural Hampden, has 2 sons and 7 grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.

Obituaries City, Mont., Amy (Dominic) Burgess of Jordan, Mont., Mathew Lothspeich of Miles City, Mont.; 19 great-grandchildren; siblings: Inez (Leonard) Rath of Fargo, Joan (Bud) Brekke of Moorhead, Minn., Richard Hamann of Langdon, N.D. and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold in 2006, son Loren Lothspeich in 2015 and many sisters and brothers-in-law.

Rosemary Lothspeich

A funeral mass was held March 22, 2023, in Fargo, N.D., for Rosemary Lothspeich, 99, of Fargo, who passed away March 19, 2023, at St. Catherine’s South in Fargo. Entombment was at the Dickinson Mausoleum in Dickinson, ND. Rosemary was born November 20, 1923, in Langdon, N.D., to Joseph and Inez (Perius) Hamann. She attended St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Langdon, N.D. She married Harold Lothspeich on March 18, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia, where Harold was stationed in the U.S. Army. They made their home in Belfield, N.D. for many years. Harold passed away in 2006.

Rosemary was the first regent of the Catholic Daughters in Belfield. She was a great seamstress for her children and was known for large meals, family dinners and her special homemade buns. She was hard working, fun, witty, energetic, and loved to host family get-togethers. She supervised the summer employees at The Badlands Motel in Medora, N.D. and helped at the Dairy Queen in Belfield for many years.

She is survived by her children: Joe Lothspeich of Fargo, Candice (Larry) Dietz of Fargo, Patricia (Keith) Kilber of Fargo, Marlene (Rocky) Ridl of Fargo, Roger (Peggy) Lothspeich of Miles City, Mont.; grandchildren: David (Misty) Dietz of Fargo, Melissa (Tim) Kowalski of Fargo, Justen (Jodi) Ridl of Fargo, Angela (Chris) Dirkes of Fargo, Curtis (Alesia) Kilber of Minneapolis, Minn., Craig (Michelle) Kilber of Fargo, Stacey Lothspeich of Miles

The family is thankful for the care and compassion she received while in the care of St. Catherine’s South in Fargo.

They are an amazing facility with truly wonderful caregivers.

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

Monday, April 3 Beef Tips/Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Green Beans/Cookie/ Fruit Tuesday, April 4 Creamed Chicken/Butter Penne Noodles/Steamed Peas/Pudding/ Fruit Wednesday, April 5 Ham/Scalloped Potatoes/Baked Beans/Banana Cream Pie Thursday, April 6 Beef Stew/Cole Slaw/Corn Bread/ Fruit Friday, April 7 Good Friday. Closed.

EBT/SNAP accepted.

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

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

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The Pet Corner

By Rosemary Ames

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Views from the or both cats and dogs, hold a special All five of our fur babies have their us to get up out of bed to feed them! place as another member of the fam- own unique personalities, some are If you don’t get up when they think Borderland ily. In my family, for example, we have two male cats, one female cat, and two dogs. We have a full family!

Are your pets nosy like mine? My dog and two cats always seem to have to accompany me to the bathroom. It’s like - excuse me, but can I have my privacy, please?! I don’t intrude on them when they are using the litter box or, in the dog’s case, when he goes and does his thing outside!

Our pets, whether you have a cat, dog,

One of our male cats is dubbed as the garage cat and gets to come in and out of the garage as he pleases. He might as well be a house cat. In fact, he acts like it! We have one female dog and one male. The female dog is a classic farm dog, who calls the garage her home and is as spoiled as the cats! The male dog is indoor/ outdoor and gets to be in the main part of the house. One thing for sure with the cats and dogs, at least the ones that get to go outside, when it’s extremely cold outside, there is no chance of them going outdoors to the bathroom. Unless they absolutely have to “go”, then it’s quick out and back in again! As for the cats, well, they have a litter box, so they have it a little easier than the dogs.

timid and shy and others are really social and have to know everything you are doing. The color of our cats ranges from being black and white, charcoal gray, to tabby tiger-striped.

The big farm dog is black, white, and gray, while the small dog is a tannish cream. The fur on the cats is either long or short and the same with the dogs. One thing that I know is that my vacuum cleaner gets a workout keeping their hair off the furniture and carpet. Towards spring, they will really start shedding and giving the vacuum cleaner a more intense workout! In all honesty, we humans can shed our hair just as well as the cats and dogs can!

It’s never a dull moment with any of them, that’s for sure. Oh, we can’t forget the early morning hours around 5ish or when it starts getting light out - there they are next to us…staring at

you should, they start to get in your face or rubbing your arm, putting their loud purr on. If that fails, they start licking, and soon the licking turns into a nibble!

About that time, the dog is letting us know it’s time to let him out of his kennel to start his day. From there we check the cat and dog in the garage. Like the ones in the main part of the house, they are ready for their breakfast, and the dog is ready to go do her thing outside. After this, they are ready to start their day or should I say, squeeze a nap in?

Take a moment to think about your pets and what personalities they have. They bring such joy to our lives, and I wouldn’t have our life any other way.

Sadie likes to read the Borderland Press too! Photo by Carrie Zimmer.

Have a photo to share? Email to editor@theborderlandpress.com.

Great North Region Track and Field Meet held on March 25 at UND Langdon-Edmore-Munich and Pembina County North both competed in the Great North Region Meet at the Hyslop Performance Center on the UND campus on March 25.

Photos by Larry Stokke.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich track results Girls: 6th Place Performer of the Meet: Aubrey Badding 3rd Place - 800 Relay, 1:59.67, season best McKenna Schneider Drew Rostvet Erika Bakke Meredith Romfo

Performer of the Meet: Tanner McDonald 1st Place - Mason Christianson, 3200m, 10:55.68 3rd Place - Jake Sanders, pole vault, 9’4” - personal best

4th Place - Olivia Lorenz, 1600m, 6:23.72 4th Place - Aubrey Badding, 60H, 11.39

Tanner McDonald took home 5th place in long jump with a jump of 18' 7.25". Photo by Larry Stokke.

Ethan Stegman finished 6th in the 60m Hurdles with a time of 11.36. Photo by Larry Stokke.

3rd Place - 1600 Relay, 4:03.29 Brock Freer Rudy Moser Jake Sanders Tanner McDonald 5th Place - Brock Freer, 1600m, 5:07 5th Place - Tanner McDonald, long jump, 18’7 - personal best 6th Place - Robert Still, 60m, 7.73 6th Place - Mason Christianson, 1600m, 5:10 - season best 6th Place - Brock Freer, 800m, 2:22.55 6th Place - Tanner McDonald, triple jump, 35’7” - personal best

Brock Freer, Mason Christianson and Rudy Moser finished 5-6-9 in the 1 Mile Run in GF on March 25th. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Malory Kemp placed 10th with a throw of 26 feet 1/2 inch. Photo by Larry Stokke.

7th Place - 800 Relay - 1:45.57 season best Robert STill Miles Fincher Tanner McDonald Rudy Moser

McKenna Schneider with a throw of 27' 8" finished in 7th Place. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Megan Misson took home 8th place in the Great North Regional Open Meet with a jump of 4'6".

Photo by Larry Stokke.

4th Place - Aubrey Badding, long jump , 14’71/2” 5th Place - Drew Rostvet, long jump, 14’2” 5th Place - McKenzie Regner, pole vault, 7’0 Jacob Sanders 9.04 foot pole vault placed him in 3rd place. Photo by Larry Stokke.

6th Place - Drew Rostvet, 60m, 8.66 6th Place - 1600 relay Erika Bakke Taya Feist Meggy Hetletved Drew Rostvet Boys: 6th Place

Cody Eisendeis finished in 5th place with his throw of 39.25 feet. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Lady Cards make state for sixth Waiting on the weather This is the week that outdoor activities were supposed to ramp up, with track, baseball and softball having meets and games scheduled. We certainly

don’t need to tell you that everything is scrapped for at least the week ahead and, realistically, until well after Easter. The long-range forecast is calling for temps to remain below freezing all the way through Easter Monday. Now, of course, this forecast will probably flip flop a number of times by then, but this is beginning to look a lot like last spring without the warmth. We still have to go through possible flood waters, frost boils and everything else that makes living in the Tundra so special. So, we aren’t going to even take an educated guess when events and field work will get underway; it’s all in Mother Nature’s hands at this point.

Pembina County Indoor Track Meet coming April 3 There are still thankfully some indoor sporting events to keep some of the

juices flowing. The Pembina County Indoor Meet, hosted by the Pembina County North Grizzlies, will be held at the UND Performance Center on April 3. Several teams from the northeastern part of the state and then some will be competing, including Langdon-Edmore-Munich boys and girls teams along with PCN. We have been told that with the chilly weather, more indoor meets may be scheduled in the week ahead being that the outdoor track schedule looks like it may be a little thin. You can find results from the Cardinals first two meets of the year in this week’s paper, and we will work on getting some Grizzlies results in sometime in the future.

Let’s throw a big shout out this week to the Langdon Amateur Men’s basketball team, who won the Rec Division of the Adult Grand Am in Minot on March 24-26. They won seven games through the weekend to win the title for the second straight year. You can see a pic of the team and who was involved in this week’s Borderland Press. Justin Overby won MVP honors for the second straight year, and Zack Schaefer made the AllTournament team.

Many of the guys on that team are the organizers of a men’s basketball tournament that is coming to Langdon April 1. Two teams from Langdon, plus teams from Wahalla, Cando, Edinburg and Grand Forks, among Langdon Men’s basketball team others, will be playing. Basketball wins State Grand Am; Men’s fans are welcome to attend, as you tournament in Langdon April 1 will see many Langdon, Munich,

North Border, North Star, DraytonValley-Edinburg players from the past.

Games will begin in the morning at the Langdon High School gym and will run all day. The title game will be held at approximately 7:00 p.m. It should be some great action to see in person.

Boys golf practice moved back a week to April 10 Normally, this coming Monday would be the start of boys golf practice across North Dakota, but with the way things are, the North Dakota High School Activities Association has pushed that back to April 10. We will have more on that when we visit the next time around.

“See ya!” next week!

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North Border Eagles Boys Basketball final statistics Final record -- 19-3; Fourth seed in Region 2 Tournament, lost in first round; Seniors: TJ Cosley, Ayden Stainbrook, Kyle Thomas, Daniel Dummer, Cody Eisenbeis

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Photos by Larry Stokke.

Points per game: TJ Cosley -- 24.9 Ayden Stainbrook -- 21.1 Kyle Thomas -- 8.5 Grant Cosley -- 7.7 Grayson Ohmann -- 7.5 Daniel Dummer - 2.3 Rebounds per game: Stainbrook -- 11.5 Thomas -- 5.6 G. Cosley -- 4.7 Ohmann -- 3.8 TJ Cosley -- 3.7 Dummer -- 2.6 Cody Eisenbeis -- 1.3 Assists per game: G. Cosley -- 5.4 TJ Cosley -- 4.4 Stainbrook -- 2.6 Ohmann -- 2.5 Thomas -- 1.5 Steals per game: TJ Cosley -Ohmann -Thomas -Stainbrook -G. Cosley --

3.1 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5

North Border final girls basketball statistics Final record -- 12-11; Lost in first round of Region 2 Tournament; Seniors -- Addi Brown, Kierra Helland Points per game: Jenna Fraser -- 15.0 Taelyn Dunnigan -- 8.0 Addi Brown -7.7 Kierra Helland -7.1 Keira Moore -6.2 Katie Volk -2.1 Jaelyn Johnson -1.1 Rebounds per game: Dunnigan -- 6.3 Moore -- 5.5 Helland -- 5.3 Brown -- 4.0 Fraser -- 3.3 Volk -- 2.9 Assists per game: Dunnigan -2.3 Moore -2.1 Brown -1.9 Fraser -1.8 Helland -1.3 Steals per game: Dunnigan -2.1 Fraser -1.8 Moore -1.7 Helland -1.1 Blocks: Moore

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Photos by Larry Stokke.

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Langdon-Edmore-Munich final boys basketball statistics

Final record -- 9-13; Eighth seed in Region 4 Tournament, lost in play-in game; Seniors: Jack Romfo, Nathan Kitchin, Markus Kingzett, Mason Christianson Points per game: Rayce Worley -Jack Romfo --

17.9 7.1

Nick Kingzett -Cody Amble -Jayden Lee -Levi Swanson -Tanner McDonald -Nathan Kitchin --

5.9 5.8 3.5 2.5 2.4 1.3

Rebounds per game: Worley --

7.2

Romfo Amble Kingzett Lee McDonald

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6.3 5.7 5.4 1.8 1.6

Assists per game: Kingzett -Amble --

1.9 1.8

Langdon-Edmore-Munich final girls basketball statistics

Final record -- 20-7; Region 4 Girls Basketball Championship, Sixth place finish at State B Tournament; Senior: Halle Jabs Points per game: Jaya Henderson -Cora Badding -Meredith Romfo -Jalynn Swanson -Halle Jabs -Aubrey Badding -Tallia Johnston -Payton Hall --

14.3 14.1 12.1 8.0 7.3 2.0 1.3 1.0

Rebounds per game: C. Badding -Romfo -Henderson -Swanson -Jabs -A. Badding --

7.1 6.3 5.3 4.1 2.3 2.1

Assists per game: Swanson -Henderson -Jabs -Romfo -C. Badding -A. Badding -Steals per game: Henderson -- 2.9 Romfo -2.4 Jabs -2.0 Swanson -2.0 C. Badding -1.5

4.7 4.5 2.3 2.3 2.3 1.1

Photos by Larry Stokke.

Romfo Worley

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1.4 1.0

Steals per game: Worley -Romfo -Amble -Kingzett --

1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1

Photos by Larry Stokke.

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Langdon junior gold hockey final statistics

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Photos by Larry Stokke.

Final record -- 18-1-1-1; Won State Junior Gold Tournament; Seniors: Alex Gellner, Brody Steinmetz, Brady Regner, Gage Goodman Goals: Mason Romfo -Alex Gellner -Brady Regner -Brody Steinmetz -Parker Rime -Rudy Moser -Jace Rime -Kadyn Hein -Gage Goodman -Ryan Henderson -Kartheek Charpara --

49 23 19 17 14 12 7 6 5 4 1

Assists: Romfo Regner Steinmetz P. Rime Goodman

32 18 17 17 15

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14 13 10

Goalie stats: Dawson Hein --Record 14-1-0-2, Saves 375, Goals against average 2.04, Shutouts 3

Langdon final girls 19U hockey statistics

Final record -- 15-3-1-1; Won 19U Girls State Tournament; Seniors: Ella Holkesvig, Kora Genrich Goals: McKenna Schneider Ella Holkesvig Kora Gensrich Gracie Witzel Kenadee Cluchie Catelyn Goodman Arianna Haraseth McKenzie Regner Mya Hoffman

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18 17 6 5 5 4 3 3 1

Assists: Witzel Holkesvig Gensrich Schneider Haraseth

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10 7 7 6 5

Regner Goodman Hoffman Cluchie

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4 3 2 2

Goalie stats: Jaelyn Buckman -- Record 15-3-0-2, Saves 415, Goals against average 0.58, Shutouts 14

Photos by Larry Stokke.

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Pembina County North holds Winter Sports Banquet Pembina County North held its Winter Sports Banquet on Monday, March 27.

During the banquet the season’s letter winners were announced. Congratulations to those listed below: Boys Basketball Ayden Stainbrook Tj Cosley Daniel Dummer Cody Eisenbies Kyle Thomas Grayson Ohmann Grant Cosley Kade Schafer Brody Berg Addi Brown Kiera Moore Jenna Fraser Pembina County North Boys Wrestling: Front Row: Michael O’Connor, Oscar Martinez, Theodore Ripple, Oakley Brown, Gabe Martinez, Zeke Symington, and Logan Werner. Back Row: Ethan Stegman, Gabe Letexier, Brock Freer, David O’Connor, Bryce Carignan, Carson Brown, Levi Hinkle, Gavin Symington, and Kayden Rose.

North Border Boys Basketball: Kade Schafer, Ayden Stainbrook, Kyle Thomas, and Brody Berg.

North Border Girls Basketball: Jenna Fraser, Jaelyn Johnson, Addi Brown, Katie Volk, Kierra Helland, and Taelyn Dunnigan.

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinal junior high team had a very successful season. They won both games in the Munich Jamboree and ended their schedule with a record of 24 wins and 4 losses.

Girls Wrestling Charlotte Crowston Cheyenne Moore Katie Bynum Dannika Bennett Tia Huguley Marlie Stremick Carmyn LeTexier Aniya Fisher Tashelle Feather Jaelyn Forrey Addi Brown Kate Bjornstad Caylee Berg

Pembina County North Girls Wrestling: Tia Huguley, Katie Bynum, Jaelyn Forrey, Dannika Bennett, and Carmyn LeTexier.

Cardinal Jr. High basketball team wraps Pool League winners up great season

Front row: Levi Olson, Lane Hall, Grady Pankratz, Caleb Foster, Connor Mitchell, Dylan Bott, and Karson Hansen. Back row: Eastyn Schaefer, Dawson Downs, T.J. Henderson, O’Shaun HighHawk, Maddux Stremick, Caleb McDonald, and Coach Harley Brown. Not pictured: Braxton Lindseth.

Girls Basketball Addi Brown Kiera Helland Janna Fraser Taelyn Dunnigan Kiera Moore Katie Volk Caylee Berg Kate Bjornstad Jaelyn Johnson Jacy Fraser Sadie Snyder Gracyn Hornung Amelie Willits Grace Follin

Boys Wrestling Oakley Brown Oscar Martinex Michael O’Connor Keith Moore Zeke Syminton Logan Werner Brock Freer Theo Ripple Micah Fisher Levi Hinkle Carson Brown Bryce Carignan Gabe Martinez Ethan Stegman David O’Connor Dustin Miller Denton Kaercher Kayden Rose Gavin Syminton Gabe LeTexier Cole Denault

Pictured are Cory Hoffarth and Karen Borgen of Langdon, who won the end of the year Highway 5 Pool League Tournament.

There were 12 teams in the league this year between Langdon and Edmore. The league will run again next winter.

Langdon Men's team wins State Grand-Am for second year in a row

Back row (l-r): Brody Bartholomew, Jacob Delvo, Jackson Delvo, Jamal Williams, Zack Schaefer, Justin Overby, Keaton Mikkelsen, Justin Anderson, Nic Schaefer Front row (l-r): Jack Schaefer, Benny Schaefer, Kolton Anderson, Jax Overby

The Langdon Amateur Men's Basketball team won the Rec Division of the 2023 North Dakota Adult Grand-Am in Minot March 24-26. Justin Overby was named Tournament MVP, and Zack Schaefer made the All-Tournament team.

Langdon will host a Men's Tournament on April 1 at the Langdon High School gym, featuring players for Langdon, Munich, Cando, Walhalla, Edinburg, Grand Forks and more. Spectators are welcome.

Local racers honored at banquet Devils Lake Speedway had its annual racing awards banquet on March 25 honoring last summer's racers.

Local award winners: MiKara Johanson from Edmore finished 3rd in points in the pure stock division.

Drew Peterson from Langdon finished 3rd in points in the street stock division.

Chris Kruk got 3rd place in points in the midwest modified division.

Stoney Kruk from Langdon received the Sportsmanship Award.

Devils Lake Speedway's 2023 race season will begin in late April or May. Stoney Kruk.

MiKara Johanson.

Chris Kruk.

Drew Peterson.

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Langdon-Edmore-Munich Track Results Turtle Mountain Indoor Meet held on March 21

Photos by Larry Stokke.

3rd place - Mason Christianson, 1600m, 5:13 3rd place - 1600 Relay, 4:24.99 Miles Fincher Rudy Moser Jake Sanders Mason Christianson 3rd Place - 800 Relay, 1:52.07 Miles Fincher Robert Still Jake Sanders Rudy Moser 6th Place - Robert Still, 55m, 6.87 6th Place - Rudy Moser, 1600m, 5:43 7th Place - Robert Still, 200m, 25.88 8th Place - Jacob Lowry, SP, 34.1 Girls: 4th place Performer of the Meet: Olivia Lorenz

6th Place - Erika Bakke, 200m, 29:75 - Personal Best

1st Place - Olivia Lorenz, 1600m, 6:19

6th Place - 800 Relay, 2:16:25 Drew Rostvet Erika Bakke Cora Badding Kemi Morstad

3rd Place - Cora Badding, 400m, 1:10 3rd Place - Christine Joyner, SP, 27’11” 3rd Place - 1600 Relay, 4:52:65 Drew Rostvet Erika Bakke Taya Feist Cora Badding 4th Place - Olivia Lorenz, 800m, 3:06

7th Place - Mason Christianson, 800m, 2:29

7th Place - Drew Rostvet, 55m, 7.8 8th Place - Drew Rostvet, 200m, 29.96 Boys: 4th place Performer of the Meet: Mason Christianson

Johnson named Rural Health Practitioner of the Year The 2023 winner of the Rural Health Practitioner of the Year award presented by the National Rural Health Association is Dr. Joel J. Johnson at First Care Health Center in Park River.

A statement from First Care Health Center said, “This prestigious national award is a testament to the great work Dr. Johnson has done and continues to do for rural health care. His commitment to patients, fellow clinicians, staff, and the community is admirable.

Hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated, Dr. Johnson is truly deserving of this award, and we are so thankful for his leadership, contributions, and excellence in improving the health of patients, families, and our community.”

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Robertson Field Airport | Langdon, North Dakota | AIP Project No. 3-38-0031-018-2023 Project Name: Partial Parallel Taxway Construction Bid Date Friday, April 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM Local Time Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, for improvements to the Robertson Field Airport, Langdon, North Dakota, AIP Project No. 3-38-0031-018-2023 will be received by the Langdon Airport Authority at the Mead & Hunt Fargo office, 2505 N. University Drive, Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58102, until 11:00 AM local time on April 14, 2023, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

Project work consists of but is not limited to the following: Partial Parallel Taxiway Construction will consist of excavation, embankment, demolition, grading, aggregate base, bituminous paving, storm drainage, pavement marking, seeding, and electrical work.

Construction for this project shall be completed by October 27, 2023 for all bid schedules.

Contract Documents. The complete set of Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents can be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $200.00 at the office of Mead & Hunt, Inc. located at 2505 N. University Drive, Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58102 or may be downloaded for a fee of $25 at www. questcdn.com #8429228.

Those wishing to download the bidding documents electronically, do so at their own risk for completeness of the bidding documents.

Bidding. Each bid must be accompanied by a separate envelope containing the contractor's license and bid security. The bid security must be in a sum equal to five percent of the full amount of the bid and must be in the form of a bidder's bond. A bidder's bond must be executed by the bidder as principal and by a surety, conditioned that if the principal's bid is accepted and the contract awarded to the principal, the principal, within ten days after notice of the award, shall execute a contract in accordance with the terms of the bid and the bid bond and any condition of the governing body. If a successful bidder does not execute a contract within the ten days allowed, the bidder's bond must be forfeited to the governing body and the project awarded to the next lowest responsible bidder.

The airport reserves the right to reject any and all bids and rebid the project.

No bid will be read or considered if the bid does not fully comply with the

bidding requirements. Deficient bids will be resealed and returned to the bidder.

Federal Requirements for Federally Funded Projects. This Project is being partially funded under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Contractors must comply with specific federally required provisions as listed herein and contained in the contract documents.

The following federal provisions are incorporated in this solicitation by reference: Affirmative Action (41 CRF Part 60-4; Executive Order 11246) Buy American Preference (49 USC § 50101; Executive Order 14005; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Pub. L No. 117-58); Build America; Buy America (BABA)) Civil Rights – Title VI Assurance (49 USC § 47123; FAA Order 1400.11) Davis-Bacon Act (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II (D); 29 CFR Part 5; 49 USC § 47112 (b); 40 USC § 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147) Debarment and Suspension (2 CFR Part 180 (Subpart B); 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(H); 2 CFR Part 1200; DOT Order 4200.5; Executive Orders 12549 and 12689) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (49 CFR Part 26) Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 USC § 201, et seq; 2 CFR § 200.430) Foreign Trade Restriction (49 CFR Part 30; 49 USC § 50104) Lobbying and Influencing Federal Employees (49 CFR Part 20, Appendix A; 31 USC § 1352 – Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment; 2 CFR part 200- Appendix II(I)) Procurement of Recovered Materials (2 CFR § 200.323; 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II (J); 40 CFR Part 247; 42 USC § 6901, et seq (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA))) Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace (49 CFR Part 32; Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988(41 USC § 8101-8106, as amended) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of the Langdon Airport Authority to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.

Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. All contracts and subcontracts that

result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, et seq, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers.

The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division.

Trade Restriction Certification. By submission of an offer, the Offeror certifies that with respect to this solicitation and any resultant contract, the Offeror 1) is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (U.S.T.R.); 2) has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the USTR; and 3) has not entered into any subcontract for any product to be used on the Federal project that is produced in a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR. This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18 USC § 1001.

The Offeror/Contractor must provide immediate written notice to the Owner if the Offeror/Contractor learns that its certification or that of a subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

The Contractor must require subcontractors provide immediate written notice to the Contractor if at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

Unless the restrictions of this clause are waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 49 CFR § 30.17, no contract shall be awarded to an Offeror or subcontractor: 1) who is owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the U.S.T.R. or 2) whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country on such U.S.T.R. list; or 3) who incorporates in the pub-

lic works project any product of a foreign country on such U.S.T.R. list.

Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by this provision.

The knowledge and information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

The Offeror agrees that, if awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation, it will incorporate this provision for certification without modification in all lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor may rely on the certification of a prospective subcontractor that it is not a firm from a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by USTR, unless the Offeror has knowledge that the certification is erroneous.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an award. If it is later determined that the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may direct through the Owner cancellation of the contract or subcontract for default at no cost to the Owner or the FAA. Civil Rights - Title VI Assurances. The Langdon Airport Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat.

252, 42 USC. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no business will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award.

Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity The Offeror's or Bidder’s attention is called to the "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications" set forth herein.

The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: Timetables Goals for minority participation for each trade: 0.7% Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all of the contractor's construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally-assisted) performed in the covered area. If the contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and non-federally involved construction.

The Contractor's compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects.

The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor; employer identification number of the subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

As used in this notice and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Cavalier County, Langdon, North Dakota.

Federal Funding. The award of the contract is subject to approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and availability of federal funding. See instruction to bidders for additional information.

Any questions regarding bids are to be directed to: Mead & Hunt, Inc. Address: 2505 N. University Drive, Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58102 Phone: 1-701-566-6450 Advertised on: March 24, 2023, March 31,2023, April 7, 2023, and April 14, 2023

NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE FOR ANNUAL ELECTION SET AT NORTH BORDER SCHOOL DISTRICT The annual election for North Border School District #100 will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Any eligible resident of the school district may file to run for the board seat which represents the geographic area of the district in which they reside. A person must be at least 18 years old, be a resident of North Dakota, and have lived in the school district for at least 30 days prior to the election to be eligible.

Terms of current school board members that are ending this year (June 30, 2023) are: Jared Hanson, who represents Neche (3-year term), Jared Johnson, who represents Walhalla (3year term), Jeff Watts, who represents ‘At Large’ (3-year term), and the unexpired 2-year term previously held by Jennifer Martin who represents Pembina.

Applications for nomination may be obtained from the school offices in Pembina and Walhalla. The deadline to file an application to run for school board member is Monday, April 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the office of the business manager at the Walhalla School. **Reminder: Voters are required to show identification at the polling place that includes the individual’s residential address and date of birth.

Any questions may be directed to the Business Manager at 549-3751 ext.

213.

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Langdon Area School District #23 Board Report

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Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting March 27th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard. Also, present Jason Busse, Chelsea Graber, Gary Bimler, Sarah Hinnenkamp-Borderland Press and Jessica Tull, Maverick 105., Don Klein, Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney and RoxAnne Hoffarth- City Auditor.

Also present where the North end residents: Cody Sivertson, Ryan Gustafson, Darol Hoffman, Nathen and Courtney Metzger, Scott and Marnie Theilbar, Derek and Jessica Belle, Devin Hursman, Kevin and Laurie Landsem, Andrew Kreklau, Jeff Mostad, Karla Rademacher, Jeff Lykken and Sean and Brittney Feil. By phone Scott and Patricia Stewart.

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

The Commission invited the North end residents to the meeting to get an understanding of their feelings about paved streets in their area. J Nowatzki welcomed the residents and A. Aakre explained the process and the different options of what could happen.

After much discussion it was decided to include those residents in the City-Wide project and they would be assessed the same as everyone else.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on March 13th, seconded by C. Schlittenhard.

Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: L. Henry reported that both snowplows are in for repairs.

Fire Department: L. Henry reported that there was a house fire on Friday, and they went through about 50,000 gallons of water.

Water and Sewer: J. Busse reported that they lost telemetry from the water tower to the plant over the weekend and he had to check everything every two hours. They were here to fix it today.

Sanitation: The cardboard company has quit, so we are in search of a new plant.

Activity Center: C. Graber reported they have the batting cage up and things are busy at the Center.

Police Department: L. Henry reported that Shane Gallagher will be taking over as Sheriff when Greg Fetsch retires.

Auditors Report: R. Hoffarth reported that Spring Conference was very

good.

Unfinished Business House at 423 9th Avenue – Quentin will start the process over to have this house condemned.

Building Permit #5353 – This property at 709 6th Street had been condemned by the City and the owner was aware and sold the property. The new owner requested a building permit. After G. Bimler did an inspection of the property and a meeting with Quentin it would take over $70,000 to get up to code. The Commission denied the building permit and it is to be condemned. Quentin will reach out to the owner.

New Business 1. Application for lead service line inventory assistance – The lead service line inventory program through the ND Department of Environmental Quality is intended to aid public water systems in complying with the Safe Drinking Water Act Lead and Copper Rule Revision. L. Henry made the motion to send the application in, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried.

Building Permits - #5355 Maureen Schlittenhard, #5356 Rudy Kakela - J. Rademacher made the motion to all building permits, seconded by L. Henry. C. Schlittenhard abstains from the vote. Motion Carries.

82455-82467/60329-60332 Payroll and Liab. | 23260.54 60337 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | 242.17 60338 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER | 20960.67 60339 D & B MOTORS | 698.53 60340 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK | 3019.21 60341 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 938.69 60342 LEEZA FEIL | 500.00 60343 MEGAN KASOWSKI | 500.00 60344 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 2546.15 60345NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | 13317.04 60346 QUENTIN BRUCE WENZEL, PC | 1425.00 60347 SPORTS & SHIRTS | 76.00 60348 VALERIE REYELTS | 500.00 Review and Approval of Bills: J. Rademacher made the motion to approve all bills, seconded by L. Henry.

Motion Carries.

Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on Tuesday, March 28.

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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 22, 2023 Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Abby Borchardt, Tiffany Hetletved, Loren Fetsch, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Ethen Askvig (MS/ HS Principal), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.).

Absent: Daren Bachman Visitors: Sarah Hinnenkamp, Jacy Bata, Kathy Rueger, Amy Kram, Olivia Christianson, Angelo Mondragon, and Brian Martin (via zoom).

Chairman Dave Hart called the February 22, 2023, Board meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all attendees.

The Board reviewed the January 18, 2023, January 25, 2023, and February 6, 2023, Board minutes. Abby Borchardt made a motion to approve the January 18, 2023, Board minutes as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the January 25, 2023, Board minutes as presented.

Abby Borchardt seconded the motion.

Motion was unanimously carried.

Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the February 6, 2023, Board minutes as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. The legal bill with NDSBA was discussed with the expenses incurred specifically with the Cavalier County States Attorney questioned by Board member Tiffany Hetletved. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. She added that the title monitoring audit review will be the first part of March.

Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the visitors attending the meeting.

Preview of Agenda: Chairman Dave Hart moved Martin Mechanical to Special Presentations.

Communications: Olivia Christianson updated the Board with Student Council activities. Brian Martin from Martin Mechanical reviewed the Elementary project with the Board and answered questions. Dave Hart reviewed the

NOTICE OF EQUALIZATION AND ANNUAL MEETING

Equalization and Annual Meeting for city of Alsen Thursday April 6, 3 p.m. at the Alsen Elevator.

history of ESSER funds with the Board and the funding of the Elementary project with ESSER grants and District funds. The change order in question was reviewed and the federal guidelines that need to be followed with salaries and federal grant monies was explained. Brian Martin stated that as the project begins this summer, he will be attending Board meetings to update the Board on the project. He feels the August 31st completion date for ventilation and October 31st completion date for the boilers are good.

Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the CustomAire change order of $59,989 for the additional wage rate expenses to be compliant with the Davis Bacon laws with federally funded projects. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Thank yous received from Beth Berg Family and Langdon Area School District Foundation.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Interviews, Teacher Job Fairs, and Legislative Updates.

He added that he applied for and received an erate grant. Daren Christianson stated we are in the lowest reimbursable bracket for erate because we are at 17% for free and reduced recipients. The District does not qualify for a lot of federal grants/programs because of this. Daren Christianson added that the State Fire Marshall was in both buildings for our 3-year inspections. He stated that there are a few things to take care of, nothing major. Daren Christianson reviewed the grades 9-12 CPR/First Aid and staff certification training that is scheduled for the first part of April. He will be requesting $7,500 from the Langdon Eagles to cover the expenses. Daren Christianson discussed the need for an additional 1st grade and an additional Kindergarten teacher this year with the numbers of students in those grades. He discussed the current long term sub positions with the goal of filling those positions. Daren Christianson stated he’s offering mileage for Teachers to travel for interviews and adding the Teacher loan payback as part of the District’s package. Should the Teachers not agree to the loan payback for our current Teachers or newly hired Teachers during negotiations, he will ask other entities to help with the District’s portion of the expense with the State program. He added that we received two bids on replacing the lights for LAES gym. This project will be completed this summer.

Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Peer Community Groups, PT Conferences, MS/HS Speaker, Winter Concerts, Honor Society In-

ductees, and Curriculum Committee.

He discussed Choice Ready events.

He thanked the staff for helping with subbing this week. Ethen Askvig state he’s had a PowerSchool Training session and will start class scheduling the beginning of March with students.

Athletic Director report included Girls’ Regional Basketball, Boys’ Regional Basketball, and the 3 Class Basketball Implementation.

Todd Hetler’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included PT Conferences, Standards-Based Learning, NDAESP Conference, Mid-Quarter Reports, Reading Month, National Leadership Conference, and SCRUBS camp. He added that any additional leave requests through March 15th would have to be covered in house as there are no subs available.

He thanked the staff for stepping in and helping with subbing. Todd Hetler discussed the late start on April 5th and having Erin Lacina train the staff on standards-based learning at that time.

Committee: Dawn Kruk reported for the Curriculum Committee. She reported on staffing issues and needs.

She stated that there were Teachers interviewed and offered positions that will hopefully be approved tonight. Dawn Kruk added that Elementary Principal Candidates were interviewed on Monday. She stated that Mr. Christianson was attending a job fair. She reviewed curriculum needs and purchases to be made with the Board. She closed discussing the mentoring program. Dave Hart reported for the Budget and Finance Committee. He discussed the Elementary Principal salary range that was given for the new hire. Board members will sit in on interviews when called upon by the Administration.

Old Business: No COVID updates.

New Business: Daren Christianson reviewed the school calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve the school calendar for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Post Prom Party Usage Form was presented for approval to the Board. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Post Prom Party Usage Form as presented.

Loren Fetsch seconded the motion.

Motion was unanimously carried.

Dave Hart discussed the election date for the upcoming annual School Board election to be June 13, 2023.

Loren Fetsch made a motion to set the School Board election date as June 13, 2023. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Open enrollment applications were reviewed by the Board. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the open enrollment applications as presented. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Superintendent eval-

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Our Saviors Cemetery Association Annual Meeting.

7 p.m., Monday, April 10 at Wales Fire Hall

NOTICE OF TOWNSHIP EQUALIZATION MEETING Langdon Township Equalization Meeting 4 pm, April 17 Cavalier County Courthouse Meeting Room

uation results were reviewed by the Board. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve a satisfactory evaluation for the Superintendent. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Daren Christianson read a response to the evaluation to be filed with his evaluation in his employment file. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed Jerald Hagen’s Driver’s Ed contract for the 2023-2024 school year. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve Jerald Hagen’s contract as the Driver’s Ed Instructor for the 2023-2024 school year. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed Kendall Christiansen’s Teacher contract for the 2023-2024 school year with the Board. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve Kendall Christiansen’s contract as an Elementary Teacher for the 20232024 school year. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed John Christiansen’s Teacher contract for the 2023-2024 school year with the Board. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve John Christiansen’s contract as an Elementary Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

Daren Christianson reviewed Jacy Bata’s contract as Elementary Principal with the Board. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve Jacy Bata’s contract as the Elementary Principal for the 2023-2024 school year. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dave Hart asked the Board for a consensus on whether to bring the overall at-large Board position to a vote this June.

Shauna Schneider reviewed current positions the Board has and what changing one position to an overall at-large position would look like. Cindy Stremick made a motion to bring the question forward to the voters to change one of the rural at-large Board member positions to an overall at-large Board member position for the School District. Abby Borchardt

seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Pledge of securities were presented to the Board for approval. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the pledge of securities as presented. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dave Hart read the response letter that will be sent with Board approval to the Cavalier County States Attorney, Angelo Mondragon, that was prepared by Amy DeKok, the School Board’s attorney. He reviewed how legal counsel is obtained for School District needs. Dave Hart stated that the District’s Administration has done an excellent job following the FERPA laws working closely with Amy DeKok to stay within compliance.

Daren Christianson reviewed conversations with local law enforcement and feels there is a good relationship with the School District and local law enforcement. Dawn Kruk asked who the States Attorney is representing.

Dave Hart could not answer who the State’s Attorney is representing. Daren Christianson stated the concern is the cost to the School District and taxpayers for the additional legal fees to respond to the States Attorney. Dave Hart requesting the Building Committee meet and bring a recommendation to the Board on the Building Fund levy. He stated Amy DeKok is willing to come in and educate the Committee about building projects and the Committee’s responsibilities.

The next regular Board meeting is Monday, March 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room.

Loren Fetsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

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Staying Hip

Red roses and red A’s

with Halle

By Halle Sanders

goal is for one person to find love out of a group of individuals. Each week, the bachelor or bachelorette of the season hands out roses to the people they want to stay and continue to form a relationship, while those who don’t receive a rose are sent home.

By the end of the show, the bachelor narrows it down until he or she finds their one true love. It closely resembles a dumpster fire; we should look away but can’t seem to.

As humans, why are we drawn to drama? Admit it, we are all naturally curious, bordering on nosey. It’s this natural pull to drama and catastrophe that fuels the reality TV networks. This past Monday was the season finale of The Bachelor, a reality tv show classic. If you don’t know what The Bachelor is, it’s a show where the whole

The Bachelor usually gets a bad rep for having dramatic and dense contestants who need a reality check.

However, I felt like this season was different. I’d like to state now that the standards for The Bachelor are set pretty low, so take this with a grain of salt. This season's bachelor’s name was Zach, and he seemed like a decently mature guy with some actual sense of emotional integrity. He was self-aware.

I’m a long time watcher of The Bachelor. I’ve been watching since I was in single digits. I have some very strong opinions about this season. My fa-

vorite person, not only of this season but of all time, was Ariel. She was so intellectual and humorous. I haven’t seen someone that confident in themselves. There has never been anyone like her in Bachelor history.

I’ve had to whip out the thesaurus just in attempts to describe her, and all I could come up with was cool. She is just so cool. Despite Ariel being my favorite, I didn’t want her to ‘win’ because I think she could find someone so much better to fit her personality.

Ariel did end up being one of the top three before she was sent home right before the finale. Let me tell you, what a week that was.

There is always a dramatic plot twist of every season, and Zach was no exception. The week before the finale is considered fantasy suite week, where couples spend alone time together without the camera. The couples can spend this time to romantically get together, if you know what I mean. Zach actually went into the week telling all the women he would not be spending the week to connect together physically, only emotionally. This was some-

thing I applauded him on. The only problem was that on the second date, he broke that promise with one of the women and ended up feeling so bad that he felt it was his responsibility to tell the other women about it. You can imagine how well that went over. The woman he did sleep with, Gabi, felt betrayed that he told the whole world; the woman he did tell, Katie, wished she didn’t know; and the third woman had no idea what was going on at all, even when she was sent home. Ariel, the third woman, didn’t learn about the drama until it aired on tv.

When it came down to the final two, I knew who was going to win. From the start, Gabi was everything the bachelor loves in women; she was the mold. I knew she would be in the final two from the very start. Katie, in the fourth week, was the other woman who I just knew would be in the final two and eventually saw that she was the one Zach should be with. Gabi had more immaturity and some personal problems she needed to work through. I did not see the relationship lasting without the cameras. This was

too bad, because she did have to go through so much when Zach basically told the whole world they slept together and that he regretted it. Gabi said she felt like the scarlet letter with a red A on her chest. The relationship just wasn’t strong enough to face adversity or the real world. Even Gabi knew that Zach wasn’t going to pick her in the end, stating it to the cameras right before the break up. Katie, on the other hand, was very mature, and I could sense the strength in their relationship. She was funny but down to earth. It all just felt right. I have a sort of sixth sense for relationships, kind of like Spiderman, despite that I’m 19 and never have been in a real relationship in my life. In the end, my spidey senses didn't fail me, and Katie walked away with the rock on her finger.

I read psychology articles trying to find out why we like the drama, and I still can’t tell you the answer. We just like what we like, no matter how much we wish we didn’t. In the end, in the court of public opinion, The Bachelor walks away with our rose everytime.

Legislative Update nized or codified in any of the North Dakota statutes regulating abortion. It was sad to read their opinion as they literally invented a new right regarding this urgent issue partially based on a 1914 medical journal, yet there have never existed such rights neither before these 1914 articles or thereafter.

Many in the legal field and certainly in the legislature, including myself, can only wonder …what?

Driving back home this past weekend was refreshing as the roads were clear and the geese were flying north, not south! We passed day 50 of the 68th Legislative Session and the end is slightly in sight. Some committees are finished hearing House bills, but both committees I serve in are not.

We still have a couple of full weeks of hearings ahead.

This past week we heard HB1371 dubbed as the “corporate farming” bill. As it was proposed in the House I was not in favor as the language was not in line with what I would consider our family AG values. However, this week as it came before our Senate Agriculture Committee it had extensive amendments for us to consider.

For the past several weeks there were long meetings with all stakeholders at the table to find a way forward for value added animal agriculture in our state. The last few decades have seen a large growth in both soybean and corn production across the state due to new varieties of these crops being introduced to our colder climate, and therefore more opportunity for value added animal AG. These can be expensive to start up, so therefore some restrictions needed reconsiderations while still protecting our state.

We have already passed out many bills promoting the growth of animal AG in North Dakota as we lack way behind neighboring states in such. Now the question before us was to find the balance between meeting these new challenges in agriculture and the values our state has long upheld to protect family farms. After lengthy collaborative meetings with the Agriculture Commissioner, Commodity groups, N.D. Farm Bureau, and N.D. Farmers Union the amendment before our committee is a very workable compromise. It is so rewarding this Session to watch the sincere effort and work all these AG groups and lawmakers are doing on behalf of their members and our state. We did not move the bill out of our committee yet as more time is needed to make sure all is workable as we go forward.

As many of you may have read, the N.D. Supreme Court last week “found” a new exception for “health” regarding abortion in our Constitution. Yet this exception has never ever been recog-

The Judicial Branch should never legislate from the bench, but this is exactly what they did do. For anyone reading the opinion it leaves a big question mark as to how “health” should be defined. Right now, it could be morning sickness or less under this decision. Since the overturn of Roe last year, I introduced a cleanup bill on our states Abortion Control Act, SB2150, this Session and the only opposition as it was now before the House (it passed the Senate 43-4 with bipartisan support) was Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider who does not have any office or presence apart from political in our state. I worked hard with colleagues, Life groups, Catholic Conference, N.D. Hospital Assoc., and N.D. Medical Assoc. who all supports this bill. We will still move on with this legislation of course as the provisions in such protect women and the unborn both.

I fully agree with Attorney General Drew Wrigley in his reaction: “North Dakota Supreme Court chose a path of its very own, by holding there is now also an un-defined “health” exception to abortion regulation. Our Supreme Court did this without explicit support from our state Constitution, and without support from legislative enactments in our history of abortion regulation. In so doing, North Dakota’s Supreme Court appears to have taken on the role of a legislative body, a role our constitution does not afford them. “ Thankfully, this decision does in NO way bar the people of North Dakota from regulating abortion through the enactments by their elected representatives in our state legislature, a right which last year’s Dobbs decision in the US Supreme Court restored.

The Senate will soon vote on several bills relating to K-12 education issues.

HB1532 is one that has received the most attention as the school choice bill. What does it do?

House Bill 1532 allows a parent to request that the school they freely choose for their child receive reimbursement for part of the child’s costs of education. Why is this important?

Parents know what educational environment is best for their child, and it is crucial for parents to be able to make that decision. No parent should have to sacrifice what is best for their child because of a financial burden and

this bill would give parents the power to implement their choice. There has been push from both sides of this issue of course as the Union opposes it strongly while a large volume of parents is supporting this change. I wanted to give a few true points about his legislation in its’ current form and give some light to how it would practically function: Parents request the reimbursement through a form available at the school.

The school submits the request to the Department of Public Instruction.

The Department of Public Instruction reimburses the school for part of the cost of education.

The school applies the reimbursement to the costs borne by the parent for the specific student.

Participating parents receive a credit on the invoice for their child's tuition bill, lowering the financial burden of nonpublic school for the parent.

It would be funded through the general fund and does not take money from

the public school. The reimbursement cannot exceed 30% of the State’s Base Per Pupil Payment (which is around $3,000). That cap is not likely to be reached because the program currently has an appropriation of $24 million for the biennium, resulting in a reimbursement of approximately $1,500 per nonpublic school student per school year (assuming full participation). Also, in no case can the reimbursement exceed the qualified expenses of a student.

So as far as concerns it will take away funding from local schools, it does not.

The program's funding comes from the general fund. The funding does not affect the Per Pupil Payment formula or the funding of urban or rural schools. The formula is only used as a reference point to determine a fair reimbursement program cap based on 30% of the state’s per pupil spending on public school students. Some have asked if these nonpublic schools will be held accountable? The answer is yes, as the reimbursement program only applies to parents who send their children to qualified nonpublic schools approved by the Department

of Public Instruction. These schools must use state-licensed teachers as well as follow the same curriculum and educational standards as public schools. To ensure fiscal accountability, the state auditor will audit program funds disbursed to qualified schools, and all funds dispersed will be reported to legislative management. HB 1532 also requires a legislative study to evaluate the funding of nonpublic schools. This bill is still in the Senate Education committee, so amendments may still come.

I am playing a bit of catch up in answering emails as it has been an unusually hectic couple of weeks in my committees. I hope to get to them all unless it is mass mailing type emails.

Enjoy the warmer sun and the recent fantastic northern lights. We are blessed.

Senator Janne Myrdal North Dakota District 19 jmyrdal@ndlegis.gov 1 701 331 0946 Vice Chair Agriculture Committee Judiciary Committee

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Munich students learn about newspapers On Thursday, March 23 editor Sarah Hinnenkamp spoke to classes at Munich Public School, including 8th graders and grades 4 through 6. The students learned about the elements of a newspaper, the team it requires to put together a newspaper, and then worked in teams to layout their own page of a newspaper. Students thought about ideas to write their own columns, many came up with news ideas on the spot, and students asked many thoughtful questions.

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