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Volume 2, Number 18

LANGDON NATIVE, NDSU PHARMACY STUDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FROM U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE

News: Iverson places in Canadian Power Toboggan Championships, Pg. A2

Community: Brush Bunch holds 52nd annual art show, Pg. A12

Friday, May 12, 2023

For her work in medication safety and research, Allison Welsh, third-year pharmacy student at NDSU, has received the U.S. Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award. Welsh received the award on May 3 at a presentation on the NDSU campus. Rear Admiral (Ret.) Fred Paavola (NDSU Pharmacy ’70) presented the award. Paavola is a former Chief Pharmacy Officer and Assistant Surgeon General - U.S. Public Health Service responsible for leading more than 1,100 pharmacists during his career in USPHS. “Receiving the USPHS Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award made me feel as though the public service and time I have dedicated to population health has been recognized,” said Welsh. “My commitment to public health has only grown stronger since being honored with this award, and I am excited to continue improving population health through my upcoming advanced pharmacy practice experience rotations and pharmacy career."

Welsh, from Langdon, N.D., carried out multiple public health interventions in community pharmacy through prevention and health promotion among patients and their communities. Welsh’s outstanding accomplishments that led to the national award include:

•Designing and holding a medication safety activity for children in Walsh County, North Dakota •Working as a research assistant on the opioid and naloxone education program, a national program to stem opioid misuse disorder •Publishing her research in multiple venues, including a peer-reviewed publication, and •Activities in organizational leadership Teaching medication safety habits does not have to wait until patients are adults. Welsh organized an interactive event for 55 kids aged 7 to 11, providing information and resources about safe medication practices, including storage and disposal. The event was part of Progressive Agriculture Safety Day at Langdon in 2022. This nationwide event promotes rural safety and health education.

Welsh’s presentation included information about medication disposal practices such as Deterra bags and medication disposal boxes. She included safe practices, such as where to store medications and how to take medicine. Welsh conducted pre- and post-tests with the children, resulting in 56 percent increased correct response about medication safety after the presentation and discussion. The program Welsh designed is now being expanded to be delivered by other pharmacy student organizations at North Dakota State University, as pharmacists are uniquely positioned to educate the public about health risks associated with medications.

“Allison Welsh has utilized this approach to improve the health and health awareness of populations," said Dr. Mark Strand, professor in the School of Pharmacy and in the Department of Public Health at NDSU. “She goes beyond what is expected and demonstrates innovativeness and a commitment to public health.”

Welsh also participated in original re-

search, serving as a co-author of the peer-reviewed publication, “A Longitudinal Comparison of Pharmacy Documentation Platforms Using the Technology Acceptance Model: Experiences With Opioid Risk Screening” in the Journal of Pharmacy Technology.

In addition, Welsh’s medication safety initiative was also published in NoDak Pharmacy Journal.

“Your achievements that clearly support public health illustrate the importance of incorporating core public health principles into today’s pharmacy practice,” wrote Rear Admiral Kelly Battese, of the U.S. Public Health Service, Assistant Surgeon General and Chief Professional Officer, Pharmacist, in the award letter to Welsh. “Furthermore, your demonstrated passion and dedication to advance public health and the profession of pharmacy is truly impressive.”

Walhalla students explore art show

By Hilary Nowatzki The pitter patter of little feet merged with the kind voice of Carol Clark asking students how certain pieces of artwork made them feel. On Friday, May 5, after the

Brush Bunch had finished setting up their annual art show, grades pre-K through 6th grade from Walhalla’s North Border school were the first to view the displays.

The theme of the art show this year was “Timeless Creativity.” Laurel Brusseau and Susan Danielson are co-presidents of the Brush Bunch and explained that they wanted to include

“Timeless” in the theme because of Walhalla’s 175th anniversary, which will be celebrated in July.

“Art is also a timeless activity. It is

Welsh also participates in many on-campus organizations, often in leadership roles. She served as College of Health Professions Ambassadors Public Health Liaison, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Student Representative on the Dean’s Liaison Committee, NCPA Vice President and President, Phi Eta Sigma Vice President, Rho Chi Historian, and Phi Lambda Sigma National Delegate.

Welsh begins her advanced pharmacy rotations in acute care, infectious disease, oncology, geriatrics, ambulatory care, community pharmacy and other settings in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona this summer. She expects to graduate with her MBA in December 2023 and her PharmD degree in May 2024, followed by a postgraduate residency in pharmacy.

something that you can do as a youth, it is something you can do as you age, and it's something you can continue to do as you grow older, which a lot of sports or a lot of hobbies don’t work that way,” Brusseau added.

After they had walked around and listened to different artists explain their works and processes, it was time to participate in a fun, educational art activity.

In honor of the timeless nature of art, students designed ‘color wheel clocks.’ Paula Holen led the activity, explaining primary and secondary colors to the children, along with how to read clocks that aren’t digital. Plenty of other Brush Bunch members were on board to lend a hand to the kiddos, if needed.

“You have red, yellow, blue, but if

Mrs. Miranda's pre-k students learn about beads, natural stones, and jewelry making from Lori Gray.

Mr. Johnson's 5th grade class shows off their finished clocks.

cont’d. on page A9

North Border school election set for June 13 The annual election for the North Border School District will be held on Tuesday, June 13. Polling places will be located in the following: Pembina School in Pembina, Neche City Office in Neche, and Walhalla School in Walhalla. Polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters may vote at any polling place within the district.

Index:

News Page A2 Agriculture Page A3 Opinion/Legislative Pages A4 - A5 Community Pages A6 - A7 Region Page A8

The North Border School Board consists of seven members with two members from each of the former districts and one at-large. Three current members will be continuing next year in their unexpired terms, so there are four vacancies to be filled: one from the geographic area of Pembina, one from the geographic area of Neche, Church/Obituaries Pages A10 - A11 Sports Pages B1 - B2, B8 Public Notices Pages B3 - B5 Classifieds Page B6

one from the geographic area of Walhalla, and one ‘at-large’. All voters of North Border School District #100 will vote for all members. Therefore, each voter should vote for a total of four (4) members in this election by marking the box to the left of the name and/or listing a write-in candidate.

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The following have submitted an application for nomination for the School Board Election: DeWilliam Moore has filed for the seat in the former Pembina District (two years left of a three-year term) Jared Hanson has filed for the seat in the former Neche District Heather Duerre has filed for the seat in the former Walhalla District Jeffrey Watts and Ashley Schafer have filed for the ‘at-large’ seat.

Terms are for three years unless listed otherwise.

Terms of current school board members that are ending this year (June 30, 2023) are: •Tom Zaharia, who represents Pembina (appointed until June 2023) •Jared Hanson, who represents Neche (three-year term) •Jared Johnson, who represents Walhalla (three-year term) •Jeffrey Watts, who represents ‘atlarge’ (three-year term).

Other members of the school board include: Shannon Cosley, Amber Dunnigan, and Kirk Morrison.

News

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N.D. deer season set, down 10,800 licenses from last year

Health and Human Services announces increase in qualifying North Dakota’s 2023 deer season is added, which has limited the poten- A general game and habitat license is set with 53,400 licenses available to tial for population recovery following required when applying for a deer li- income levels for children and youth hunters, down 10,800 from last year. the severe winter conditions the state cense. If the applicant has not already In addition, muzzleloader licenses de- just experienced. For example, deer- purchased one for the 2023-24 sea- with special health care needs

By North Dakota Game and Fish

creased by 146 and restricted youth antlered mule deer licenses by 145.

Residents age 11, 12 and 13 who hold a youth antlerless white-tailed deer license are no longer restricted to the youth deer season. A new state law allows this license to be valid during the regular deer gun season.

North Dakota Game and Fish Department wildlife division chief Casey Anderson said population, harvest and survey data indicate the state’s deer population is decreasing, with the easternmost hunting units suffering the biggest loss.

“The severity of winter conditions this year was record setting, particularly in the eastern half of the state,” Anderson said. “Consequently, there will be fewer deer licenses allocated in 2023; the lowest number of licenses available since 2016. Conservative license allocations are intended to maintain hunting opportunities while continuing to encourage population growth.”

High quality deer habitat is not as abundant as in the past, Anderson

gun harvest densities in the Red River Valley are down about 90% from what was harvested in 2005. This, he said, is due in part to those hunting units having lost more than approximately 70% of CRP grass cover and other key habitat features.

“If CRP contracts continue to expire, by 2026, 85% of the once 3.4 million acres that were present in 2007 will be lost,” Anderson added. “Habitat does not have to be CRP but needs to fulfill winter and fawning habitat needs, in particular, for numbers to bounce back effectively.”

The recently completed mule deer survey showed western North Dakota’s mule deer population is 29% lower than last year.

North Dakota’s 2023 deer gun season opens Nov. 10 at noon and continues through Nov. 26.

Applicants for regular deer gun, gratis, youth and muzzleloader can apply online through the Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov. The deadline for applying is June 7.

son, the license will be added to their cart upon checkout. The applicant has the option of having the general game and habitat license refunded if their deer license is not drawn in the lottery.

Gratis applicants who have previously applied online will automatically have their land description carried forward to this year’s application. However, any changes with land descriptions from last year’s application must be made prior to submitting the 2023 application. Gratis applications received on or before the regular deer gun lottery application deadline will qualify for an any-legal-deer license.

As per state law, gratis applications received after the deadline will be processed based on licenses remaining after the lottery. Generally, only antlerless licenses remain.

Total deer licenses are determined by harvest rates, aerial surveys, depredation reports, hunter observations, input at advisory board meetings, and comments from the public, landowners and department field staff.

New Briefs

from the Borderland News Center Buckle up for new N.D. law Governor Doug Burgum signed into law new legislation which will require all passengers in a vehicle to be buckled up starting Aug. 1. This new primary seatbelt law replaces the existing law, which only required those in the front seats to be buckled up. Drivers who allow unbuckled passengers could face a $20 fine per unbuckled person if they are pulled over.

Edmore man facing porn charges Matthew James Young, 52, of Edmore, is facing five charges of child pornography possession. Officials say an executed search warrant of his residence and cell phone led to the discovery of the files in question. Each of the five charges upon Young carries with it a maximum sentence of five years in prison and $10,000 in fines.

Grand Forks Air Force Base proposed for protected list The Committee on Foreign Invest-

ments in the U.S. (CFIUS) has proposed to include the Grand Forks Air Force Base on its protected base list, meaning any foreign-owned entity would not be allowed to operate a business or own land within a 100mile radius of the base. North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer were in approval of giving CFIUS jurisdiction over the base.

LM Wind Power sued in federal court A Grand Forks based business is being sued in federal court. On Thursday, May 4 the EEOC filed a complaint against LM Wind Power for race harassment and retaliation. The lawsuit says a black employee was subjected to a racially hostile workplace, which failed to discipline the harassers and instead fired the black employee over the complaints. A spokesperson for the company says LM Wind Power “doesn’t tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any kind.”

Devils Lake landowners plan to present petition, declare disaster area Close to 50 landowners from around Devils Lake met on Thursday, May 4 to discuss a petition they plan to present to the state water board and Governor Burgum to reevaluate outlet pumps at the lake and further declare the Devils Lake Basin a disaster area.

Since the 1990s, water levels from Devils Lake have decimated farm lands, homes, and communities.

Langdon Prairie Health gets an upgrade Starting late last week, Langdon Prairie Health closed its main entrance to the hospital as their reception area undergoes a remodeling project.

During the remodeling, all patients are asked to use the clinic entrance.

The project is expected to be completed by June 9.

Ashley Schafer running for North Border at-large school board position in this area, graduated from Pembina and a few years ago moved back so my children can feel the support of a small-town education,” Schafer said.

Schafer worked in the school district for four years as the administrative assistant at the Pembina school, where she said she has seen the direct impact of policy decisions on students and teachers.

Ashley Schafer announced she is running for the North Border School Board at-large position.

“I would love your support. I grew up

“As a parent who has three children in this school district, I believe we, as a community, need to support teachers in the goal of raising our children to be functioning members of society,” Schafer said. “I have seen the dedication, support, and caring nature of the teachers and staff that work with-

in both buildings of the North Border School District. In return, I believe the educators and employees of the school district deserve to have a supportive Board of Education, while taking into consideration the taxpayers' concerns that support the communities.”

Schafer hopes to be a bridge for communication between the community and school as everyone works towards the common goal of continuing to provide the district’s communities with the best education for students.

The annual election for North Border School District will be held on Tuesday, June 13.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Income eligibility guidelines for diagnostic and treatment services available through North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Special Health Services Unit (SHS) have increased based on changes in the federal poverty levels.

The change increases the amount of income a family can earn and still qualify for services. Effective May 1, a family of four can earn up to $55,500 annually (or $4,625 monthly per household) and still meet income eligibility requirements.

Funded by the Federal Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, SHS promotes services that improve the health and well-being of individuals with special health care needs and their families. Diagnostic and treatment services through the SHS Financial Coverage Program help families pay for medical services for eligible children, youth and young adults from birth to age 21 who require specialty care to diagnose and treat their chron-

ic health conditions. Medical services include, but are not limited to, dental services, medications, therapy, nutrition services, laboratory tests, medical equipment and care coordination.

“Approximately one in five children in North Dakota has a special health care need,” said Tina Feigitsch, SHS claims and eligibility administrator with HHS. “Although many of these children may be covered by some type of health insurance, the Financial Coverage Program acts as a gap-filler for over 100 eligible medical conditions and promotes access to quality health care.”

To qualify for the SHS Financial Coverage Program, a child must be a North Dakota resident and meet medical and financial guidelines. To determine if a child qualifies, families can contact the SHS office at (800) 755-2714, email tfeigitsch@nd.gov or visit hhs.nd.gov/health/children/special-health-services.

Iverson places in Canadian Power Toboggan Championships The 61st Canadian Power Toboggan Championships were held in Beausejour, Manitoba, on March 4 and 5 and had nearly 50 races per day.

Marcus Iverson, Langdon, competed in and placed in two of the races. Iverson took first place in race #8 PM 340 LC/SM 340 LC and took second place in the #30 SM 340 LC/SS 440 LC race. This was his first year attending the race series and his third season riding a 340 Super Mod, which belongs to Iverson’s friend, Tony Ottem, of Osnabrock.

“It was a great opportunity this gave me to ride such a fast machine!” Iverson said.

Iverson said this event has drastically died down from when it was all the rage in the 70’s-80’s when it was factory vs. factory. Now he describes it as driver vs. driver, and these machines are not production snowmobiles.

“They are built from the tunnel up with just about every part hand built and

modifications done to the motors,” Iverson said. “The racing itself is extremely dangerous, hanging off the side of a mod going 55 plus mph in the corners, and the 340 super mods have hit 78 mph down the straights. I wear tons of protective equipment in order to run these races just to make sure I am safe.”

Besides the rush of the race, this helps fulfill a lifelong dream of Iverson’s - to be a snowmobile racer.

“The one thing I quickly found out is everyone in the pits is your competitor, but they are also family. They will drop whatever they are doing and lend you a hand,” Iverson said. “I can’t count the times I either helped my friends or they helped me, and I have met a lot of great people and really good friends because of this sport.”

Iverson sent photos of his adventure, including a photo of his friend, Tony Ottem, riding his Polaris tx250 and placing 2nd in his final.

Agriculture

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Friday, May 12, 2023 - Page - A3

NDSU study seeks farmer/rancher input on well-being

North Dakota farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a focus group interview to investigate how a worksite well-being program could be designed to effectively decrease stress and increase well-being.

By NDSU Extension

Wogsland to retire from NDGGA – After 19 years as the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Dan Wogsland will retire June 1. NDGGA President Ed Kessel says Wogsland has made his mark on the industry. “When Dan talks, people listen just because of the wealth of knowledge that he has; we were fortunate to have that whether it was in D.C. or Bismarck.” The North Dakota Grain Growers Association has contracted with Absolute Marketing in Fargo to assist with the search.

Black Sea Grain Initiative in jeopardy – Negotiators were unable to reach an agreement on the approval of new vessels for moving grain in the Black Sea region. Representatives from the United Nations, Turkey, Russia and Ukraine met late last week to discuss the grain deal. Russia has repeatedly said it would not extend the deal beyond its current May 18th expiration date. At a separate meeting Thursday, Russian and Ukrainian delegates got into a physical skirmish.

USFWS sued over Endangered Species Act – The Center for Biological Diversity is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, asking for pesticide restrictions in habitats with endangered and threatened species.

The Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing crop protection products and the impact on the Endangered Species Act, but the activist group is upset with the lengthy delays.

Bayer consolidates seed brands – Bayer is in the process of transitioning ten regional seed brands to its Channel lineup, effective for 2025. Gold Country Seed, which is sold in Minnesota, and Rea Hybrids, sold in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, are included in the conversion.

Dekalb, Asgrow, Deltapine and WestBred brands will not be influenced by the consolidation. Bayer stated the move will not impact the 2023 growing season or how farmers work with their local sales representative.

Northern Ag Snips

by Bailey Reiser, NDSU Extension Agent, Cavalier County as they can take up to three years to be fully established! Perennial grasses are great because they are easy to maintain, have minimal pest problems, are fast growing, and they look good all year. These grasses usually only have to be cut back in the spring, and some can grow up to eight feet!

The most common one we know or see is ‘Karl Forester’ or feather reed grass, but Switch grass, Indian grass, and Big Bluestem are all great choices! The last three grasses are native species. Native species are adapted to our soils and climate and are easier to grow than non-native species.

One of my many weaknesses is flowers. In the last couple weeks, I find myself having to hold back from the greenhouses and nurseries. There is always a bout of excitement when the perennial flowers start to push through the soil…when the spring melt reveals hens and chicks that grew under the blanket of snow…when the tulips or daylilies start to make their appearance. When it comes to the annuals, typically I play what people like to call “the in-and-out game”.

Each year I plant my flowers on a sunny day, anxiously awaiting spring.

This can be beneficial so that flowers can establish, harden off on the warmer days outside, and are in full bloom and bushy come the first week of June. I have come to find out that the difference from my hometown of Carrington to Langdon is that there is a much longer waiting period in this particular game. This week, it looks like I might have to wait a little longer.

Flowerbed designs can be tricky and slightly overwhelming. There are so many choices for shade, part-sun and full-sun areas, or moisture needs based on the specific area the plants are to be planted in. There is a word for this, and it is microclimate. A microclimate is defined as small localized areas that differ in temperature, precipitation, and wind protection.

Structures and topography can create different microclimates within your yard or property. An example would be if you had a full-sun flowerbed in the middle of the yard compared to a shaded, more moist area on the north side of a building.

When I got started on my flowerbeds two years ago, I had to do a bit of research. Some of this consisted of considering maturity size, accent plants, sunlight needs, maintenance, and use. I wanted to have a space that is pleasing to the eye and also low maintenance. Perennials require patience,

I like to see if I can find perennial native flowers in the spring and remember that Langdon is Zone Hardiness 3b. In hot, dry microclimates, the following are native plants that would do well in our zone: Purple Cone flower (Echinacea), Blanket flower, Blackeyed Susan (Rudebeckia hirta), and Little Bluestem.

There are also non-native perennials that do well in full-sun, such as hen and chicks, daylilies, and Tall Garden Phlox are great choices. I personally love daylilies because of the ease of growing; they can adapt to a wide range of conditions, and there are a lot of variances between varieties!

Hostas are my go-to in shade, and there are so many varieties to mix and match!

Hopefully, our weather will continue to warm up, and you will find me spending too much time in the greenhouses contemplating flower choices. I hope to see you there! Happy gardening!

Bailey Reiser NDSU Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent

Do you deal with a lot of stress in farming or ranching? You are not alone.

Change is everywhere in agriculture.

While some changes are anticipated, such as fluctuations in market prices; others, such as unpredictable weather events or unexpected disease, can be hard to cope with. To better understand how the opportunities and constraints faced in their daily operations impact well-being, Caroline Homan, doctoral student in human development and family science at North Dakota State University, is seeking North Dakota farmers and ranchers to participate in a focus group.

“Responding to change in agriculture requires flexibility,” says Homan. “It can be a challenge that stimulates personal and organizational growth, or it can be a source of severe stress that has devastating effects on families."

North Dakota farmers and ranchers over the age of 18 are invited to participate in a 60-minute focus group interview to investigate how a worksite well-being program could be designed to effectively decrease stress and increase well-being. The goal of this research is to learn how to best support farmers’ and ranchers’ physical health, social relationships, psycho-

North Dakota farmers and ranchers over the age of 18 are invited to participate in a 60-minute focus group interview to investigate how a worksite well-being program could be designed to effectively decrease stress and increase well-being. Unsplash photo.

logical well-being and work adjustment. The focus group interview will be held virtually using Zoom. Six to 10 participants will be in each group.

Participants will not use their real names and will agree to respect the privacy of others, and all identifying records will be kept private.

Prior to the focus group, participants will complete a brief online question-

naire to gather demographic information and consider questions related to topics to be discussed during the focus group, such as “What are your primary sources of strength?”

To participate, please email caroline. homan@ndsu.edu. Each participant will receive a $20 Amazon gift card as a small token of gratitude.

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association gives producers a voice in Washington Congressional members. Among the topics discussed: the NDSA’s farm bill priorities, including fortified animal disease preparedness and response tools, the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank and some refinement to livestock disaster relief programs; the elimination of the estate tax; and administrative overreach, including attacks on grazing.

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association members met with Congressional members and agency officials at the end of April while in Washington, D.C., for the Public Lands Council’s and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Legislative Conferences.

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) members carried the priorities and concerns of the state’s cattle producers to Washington, D.C., last week as participants in the Public Lands Council’s and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Legislative Conferences.

to help shape policy that impacts our lives and our livelihoods,” explained NDSA Vice President Randy Schmitt, a Rugby, N.D., cow-calf producer who attended the conference.

The Flickertail State cattle producers and their counterparts from across the United States met with agency leaders and Congressional members to weigh in on important issues ranging from the Waters of the United States Rule to Livestock Mandatory Reporting reauthorization to help federal decision-makers better understand implications for North Dakota’s cattle-ranching families.

Over the course of three days at the end of April, the cattle producers heard from Robert Bonnie, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under secretary for farm production and conservation; Shanna Siegel, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service national director of live animal imports and exports; John Sagle, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol executive director of agriculture programs; Glenn “GT” Thompson, House Agriculture Committee chairman; and others.

“It is vitally important for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, on behalf of our state’s livestock producers, to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with agency officials and members of Congress

The North Dakota delegation also had face-to-face meetings with Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Trade Representative and Environmental Protection Agency officials and North Dakota’s

“This was a great opportunity to share what is on the hearts and minds of North Dakota’s hard working cattle ranchers and to witness firsthand the influence our national partners, representing producers from every corner of the country, have in Washington,” said Lowell Malard, an NDSA District 3 director and Bismarck, N.D., cow-calf producer.

The NDSA is a 93-year-old beef cattle trade organization representing more than 3,150 cattle-ranching members from across North Dakota. Its mission is to unite, protect, promote, educate and serve the state’s cattle industry.

To learn more, visit www.ndstockmen. org.

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher

So, a few comments on the coronation of King Charles III. I didn’t watch all of it, but what I did see was mighty impressive in my eyes. The pomp and circumstance was quite something, and considering the coronation of Queen Elizabeth was in 1953 (70 years ago), most of the Brits had

never witnessed such an event. The actual coronation at Westminster Abbey - was anyone else anxious about the crown staying on King Charles’ noggin? And, why did Queen Consort Camilla look scared to death, or crabby, or whatever that look was?

Was she unhappy about the quiche?

That was a very considered look on her face., and she kept turning and giving nasty looks to the young lads carrying her train. I wish them well, I do.

would shun him, maybe Harry would refuse to participate. Either way, it was already decided much earlier that only working royals would be invited to the balcony. That’s NBC twisting the truth in the interest of keeping their viewers. Annoying for sure, but there I was watching. Harry, that little boy of yours at home in the United States on his birthday wouldn’t have had even one clue had you had been a day or two late celebrating. Lame excuse!

Why so much drama?

But who couldn’t help but think about Princess Diana and how this would have felt and looked had she and Charles stayed married? Maybe the family wouldn’t be so conflicted, maybe Harry could have stayed for the entire process. NBC made a big deal out of the balcony scene, making it sound like Harry might be there, but maybe not. Maybe Charles

I like five-year-old Prince Louis. Cover your ears and stick out your tongue all you want, Louie, don’t hold those feelings in only to have them resurface in 30 years when you’re fighting with your brother and sister over who married who, who said what, who lived where, and who likes sausage rolls instead of salmon. You’d be a great leader!

Back on this side of the pond, we’ve been busy at our house cleaning up from winter. I seem to have a large amount of dust in my lungs that’s now making an appearance in a very disturbing way. 1506 is looking good though…128, the lake house, is next.

More dust and leaves but way more fun and a smaller space, so deck time comes much sooner than at our house in Langdon. That’s always the goal - time on the deck in the sun.

Nothing is more motivating than that!

The nine-year-old’s swimming party was a success! So. Much. Swimming.

She received a Gizmo for her birthday (google if you must), and now she calls me quite often. I’m not saying it’s always intentional, but I still get to hear her sweet voice… or heavy breathing when she doesn’t realize she has called. We nanas are easy

to please!

Please, beware the turkeys on Highway 5 west of Cavalier! Sarah and I had a near miss with a huge one that just about took out my windshield. Sarah said it was a male, so that explains why he did this kamikaze move to try and race a car moving at 70 mph. I came out the winner this time!

The Borderland Press continues to work hard for you! Thank you so much for reading. I hope you’re enjoying Spring, and don’t forget that comfy chair on the deck where you can read the paper and enjoy your favorite beverage!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor Mitzel should be proud to know that I finally received the first phone call complaint about his column.

Interestingly, it came from inside our building, but I am not disclosing which office. The person’s complaint involved last week’s article, calling it a little “bland” and a departure from his usual flare. That is not a challenge;: it’s merely an update.

I know you come here to learn amazing and unbelievable things. Well, here you go: Matt Mitzel’s column was the first one in this week for the opinion pages. He sent it over on Sunday evening and made it through the proofreader before anyone else even had started typing. He had no idea how ahead of the game he was, but he should be proud.

Speaking of updates, our weather has finally turned a corner. I have been so used to grabbing my winter coat on the way out the door that leaving it behind seems unnerving. It will take me a little while to get used to this new habit of stepping out into a nice day with warmer weather. The next step is to prepare my toes for sunshine. I hope you are preparing to enjoy the season we are in and the summer that’s coming next. We’ve earned it.

Around The Borderland Press office, it’s out with the old and in with the

the radio folks and created a space where newspaper and radio news will share information.

Next week, we’ll have our first school tours that will get to walk through the entire building and see the updated operation. We recently hosted the St. Alphonsus School kindergarten class for a tour, which included time spent in our building’s radio studios.

You’ve never heard such giggles and recorded kids’ voices altered into chipmunk mode in a radio production studio.

I will leave you with that thought. Have a great week!

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor new. We are doing the ultimate spring cleaning, led by the Simmons owners with the refinishing of the lower

level. We have knocked out a wall and created a hallway, added fresh carpet, built a new newsroom for

editor@theborderlandpress.com

THE MORNING RUN: State Music rookie no longer!

by Sara Goodman I’ve never felt as out of place as I did last Saturday at state music in Minot.

I have been to various state competitions throughout my life for many different events. In the past 10 years, most of my trips to a state tournament have involved sports. I’ve been to the state spelling bee as a participant and, more recently, as the mom of a participant. I’ve been to and was a participant in several state 4-H and crops judging competitions, but never, not even once, have I been to state music.

On Friday, when the state music stu-

dents left, they got on the bus with their overnight bags, blankets, spending money, instruments and music sheets, said “Hi” to Jim the bus driver, and took off for Minot. There was no fanfare, no pep rally, no parents with chalked up windows, no fire truck leading them out of town. I wasn’t sure if parents even attended state music, and the only reason I ended up going was because Gage had a baseball game in Thompson Friday night and needed a ride to Minot afterward. Greg didn’t come because - and I know you’ll be shocked - Ella had a volleyball tournament in Grafton on Saturday. Once again, we were splitting up for kid activities.

My mom decided she wanted to come to state music, too, so she drove up to Minot on Saturday morning and met me on the campus of Minot State University. We walked into the main building where most of the performances were taking place and were immediately met with the sights and sounds of state music: singing in random stairwells, instruments hooting and honking out their warm-ups, girls curling their hair in the bathroom, students wrapped in fuzzy blankets and curled up in chairs or on the floor, and

a general sense of excitement about the day. We noticed the LaMoure parents had matching state music t-shirts and immediately felt both jealous and annoyed.

Each performance was done the same way. Anyone who wanted to watch would crowd into a small classroom, find a seat or stand along the back wall, and wait patiently while the judge, performers and accompanist prepared themselves. The performers would announce their names, where they were from, the name of the song they were performing, and then immediately belt it out. Afterwards, the judge would give feedback on what was done well, what needed improvement and even could ask the students to re-sing or re-play a portion of the piece. I learned about breathing techniques, facial expressions, finger placement on instruments and a whole host of other tidbits about proper singing and instrument playing. After one performance, there were tears; after another one, laughter; and all of them elicited applause and accolades. I found the judges’ comments especially interesting.

They pointed out little things that I never would have noticed. My favor-

ite comment of the day from a judge was “this was the dessert I didn’t have after lunch.” She also pointed out that the ensemble singing was a group of twelve women working well together and then she waited a few beats for a punchline. They received a Star on the performance.

My mom and I spent the whole day with the other parents, grandparents and students like little ducklings following Kim, Lisa and Lane into the different rooms where the Langdon students were performing. I only lost my mom once when she wandered into a room where students from a different town were performing, but she stayed anyway, so I had to call her. I was amazed every time at how calm the students seemed, how amazing the

performances were and how supportive the students were of each other. It was a very enjoyable day!

Congratulations to all the students and their instructors - Kim Hart, Lisa Schuler and Lane Lindseth - on a successful state music competition. Star recipients: Brenna Schuler- vocal solo, alto sax solo; Nathan Kitchintrumpet solo; Madilyn Crump- vocal solo; vocal duets- “The Prayer” (Gage Goodman and Brenna Schuler) and “Snow Begins to Fall” (Claire Chaput and Breana Wagner) and vocal ensemble- “The Gift to Be Simple” (Jane Sillers, Olivia Christianson, Breana Wagner, Jaymee Reidhammer, Madilyn Crump, Jalynn Swanson, Jada Moen, Catelyn Goodman, Ciara Kempert, Kate Sillers, Shanna Gette and Brenna Schuler.)

“The Gift to Be Simple” women’s ensemble.

Musings from Munich: When in Rome, do as the Romans do to go somewhere we haven’t been before…Hansboro. Since we were traveling outside of our comfort zone, we took off with our best behavior in mind.

By Matt Mitzel No, this isn’t one of the columns that discusses some awesome vacation while you read it as you’re sipping coffee at the local elevator. It is one of those columns that gets you prepared for any future local endeavors.

This past weekend, our youngest son was confirmed and what better way to help him celebrate than to get a sitter, rent them a movie, and grab the wife

We entered the Hansboro Bar and realized that it is in the basement of a gymnasium. We walked down into the establishment, which featured a huge cooking grill in the customer area that threw off an aroma and glow to the bar that was pretty fun and inviting.

As with any first time in a new place, we sat down, remained quiet, and patiently waited for the server. Within five minutes, we were made to feel like regulars, and the cook had plenty of stories for us to catch up on the history of the building and area. We were led upstairs to surprisingly find a hall that is used for big events with a dance floor, bathrooms, and wet bar installed. By the time we went back downstairs, our perfectly cooked steaks were ready to consume, and we stayed for another two hours before we started to backtrack to Mu-

nich. It was a great place with great food - give it a go, you will love it.

We decided to stop in Sarles and were met by Derek Samuelson. Usually in Sarles, we try and keep a low profile as the regulars will pull you into their groups if you are lucky, and the nights are always fun. This time, Derek was not about to let us sit and be idle.

Now, keep in mind he does not win a lot, so his stories usually end badly, which makes them pretty good. He is kind of an odd duck, as he continues to enter rib competitions and never wins, gets bucked off of horses so often that his girls pack a first aid kit for it, and he is way too attached to his vehicles and currently refers to his pickup as Queen B. A favorite prank that Bri likes to pull on him is when he is the middle of a story, she will interrupt it to point out his wife’s footwear, which really throws him off. Regardless, they are a fun family to visit with, and eventually, we were able to mingle with the rest of the customers and left with hopes of a quick ride home.

Finally, as we were driving home, we reminisced about Eric McArthur’s theory of blending at new places. For instance, in Mexico at this one location, there is a tradition of kissing the cheeks of everyone you meet. He took it a little too seriously and lingered a little too long to find out he was starting to become a pretty desirable guest at the local pub. We took that advice throughout the night and made our-

Eric McArthur - Too intense with a local tradition.

selves blend into new situations but maintain our sense of normalcy and northern charm. I invite you to visit other small towns in our area, and see what treasures are out there. You will be pleasantly surprised, and maybe, just maybe, you will run into us…especially in the All Mighty Munich.

Derek Samuelson - Winner of nothing, participant of everything.

Opinion

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Legislative session strengthens North Dakota’s insurance industry

By Jon Godfread

I want to share some highlights from this session affecting our state’s insurance industry.

You’ve no doubt read the headlines about this legislative session. The past four months have been a rollercoaster of bills and legislative priorities. As the 68th Legislative Assembly has wrapped up and gone home,

Your legislature has made a big step forward in fire safety. With the passage of SB 2211, we’re providing all the funding that is meant for the fire service back to local fire departments and districts. The funds from insurance premium taxes have been directed to the state’s General Fund for far too long. This money belongs to the fire service, and I’m glad the legislature agreed. Local fire departments are able to utilize these funds in ways that can lead to better response, which can result in a reduction in insurance premiums. On top of that, the Office of the State Fire Marshal will join the Insurance Department this summer.

In response to the insurance commissioner

by Bob Simmons, Co-Owner of The Borderland Press

business in the area disclosing assets, liabilities, etc. and is viewed as important for transparency.

Mr. Godfread's belief is that nobody really reads the newspaper anymore, and his plan would be less expensive for his big out-of-state insurance company buddies who have to pay for the abstracts to be published.

The above article from the North Dakota Insurance Commissioner gives me a chuckle.

You see, a few weeks ago during the N.D.Legislative session, Commissioner Godfread made what some considered to be an impassioned plea to lawmakers to approve his plan to no longer publish insurance company abstracts in the state’s newspapers.

The abstracts show the financial health of the various insurers doing

Do you hear violins? Godfread’s brain child was to simply post the abstracts on the insurance commission's website and call it good. Now, I realize that reading the abstracts may not be high on your newspaper reading list, but I guarantee you even less people would ever bother to search this stuff out on the insurance commissioner's website! Well, our Legislative leaders didn’t think much of his plan either and soundly rejected it.

Here we are a few weeks down the road, and the good commissioner has obviously decided that people must read the newspaper, because he had his staff send us the above propaganda and his PICTURE. Thank you, Commissioner.

This session gave pharmacists a greater hands-on approach to medication management, especially for those with diabetes and other chronic illnesses. This will help lessen potential hospital stays and put your care first.

The legislature permitted nonprofit agricultural organizations to establish a health care coverage plan. This is not insurance, nor does my office regulate it. But it does give farmers and ranchers another option while confronting the rising cost of providing healthcare to their families.

The North Dakota Insurance Department participated in Gov. Burgum’s “Red Tape Reduction” initiative to help lessen overburdensome regulations in the insurance industry while ensuring consumer protections are a

priority.

By law, delivery drivers will now be required to carry the proper auto insurance coverage when on the clock for apps like DoorDash and UberEats, which will protect all drivers on our roads.

Insurance companies cannot refuse to charge an individual or organization more based solely on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria without the full backing of an actuarial and risk-based analysis.

Lastly, I invite you to check out the legal notices section of your local newspaper. You may (or may not) find an abstract statement for an insurance company there. If you are unable to find them in your local newspaper, feel free to reach out to that newspa-

per and ask for a copy, or you can always find them on insurance.nd.gov.

Overall, this session was successful and will undoubtedly strengthen North Dakota’s insurance industry, making it more competitive for companies while keeping consumers in mind. Although the insurance issues outlined here may not always make the front page coming out of Bismarck, they are no less important.

I want to thank the 68th Legislative Assembly for their time and careful consideration of these issues, as well as their continued commitment to the citizens and insurance consumers of North Dakota.

Letter to the Editor from the Walhalla City Council During the month of April, several petitions and a letter of support were circulating in the community encouraging our elected leaders to use their influence to restore regular hours of operation at the Ports of Entry in Walhalla and Neche to the pre-pandemic standard and to lift any remaining pandemic restrictions. Our communities in Northeast, N.D. depend on commerce from our Canadian friends.

Currently, the U.S. Port of Entry at Walhalla closes at 6pm and the Neche Port at 4pm, and Proof of Vaccine is required for Canadians to enter the U.S. On October 1, 2022, the Canadians lifted all vaccine requirements for entry and on April 1, 2023, the Winkler and Gretna Ports resumed full operating hours from 8am to 10pm.

We want to say Thank You to everyone that took time to sign the petitions.

Thank You as well to all the different organizations that attached their names supporting the letter that accompanied the petitions. Thank you to the Walhalla Park Board, the Walhalla and Cavalier Chambers of Commerce, Mayor Lacey Hinkle and the Cavalier

City Council, the Pembina County Commissioners and Auditor, ND District 19 Legislators Myrdal, Monson, and Anderson, and the District 19 Republican and Democrat-NPL parties.

Thank You to Mayor Stuart Symington in Neche for coordinating the effort in that community. Finally, Thank You to Sarah Hinnenkamp and the staff at the Borderland Press for the wonderful article in the April 28 copy drawing attention to this issue.

The letter and petitions from Walhalla were sent to Senators Hoeven and Cramer, Representative Armstrong, Governor Burgum, and Area Director Mission on April 25. We have not yet received a response from any of the recipients.

If you feel this issue is important and support the effort, please take time to contact your elected leaders and encourage them to work towards resuming the pre-pandemic standard of operations.

Thank you, Walhalla City Council

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District The CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option of added protection from additional COVID-19 vaccine doses. For more information visit: https://www.cdc.gov/media/ releases/2023/s0419-covid-vaccines.html

Legislative Legislative Update

By Senator Janne Myrdal, North Dakota District 19 of the hard work we put forth each and every day in the session: Provides $515M in targeted relief for the people of North Dakota, largest ever tax relief package: $358.2M in income tax relief Reduces the current five brackets down to three: $0-$44,725: 0% tax rate (reduced from 1.1%) $44,726-$74,750: 1.95% (reduced from 2.04% and 2.27%) $74,751-$225,975+: 2.5% (reduced from 2.64% and 2.9%) The legislative session ended late into the early hours of April 30th. That was the 75th day of session so we have 5 days left to use in the interim if need be. As we have seen in the past few years, emergencies can happen that calls for special session.

I will report some reports on the accomplishments of this session over the next few weeks s I think it is important to inform beyond what the media highlights may have been. The issues dealt with had a wide range as usual and I will try to give the highlights. There has been an onslaught of false information from the far left that this legislature acted to “starve children, hurt women, disregard clergy and give tax breaks to the rich”. All total nonsense of course, but such is the life of social media narratives and big catchy headlines.

A pastor that prayed over the senate said it well when he told us that that morning he had been across the river to Mandan to sit and pray with hospice patient, then came back to pray over senate, then was on his way to participate in kindergarten program, - all while using the safe and solid infrastructure of roads, bridges, laws, energy and buildings made possible by the state of North Dakota. He reminded us of the importance of good policies and balanced budgets that make this all possible. Simplified maybe, but it struck a chord in me of how blessed we are here in our state.

One of the biggest accomplishments we completed during our four months in Bismarck was the historic tax relief package. This package provides the taxpayers of North Dakota $515 million in both income and property tax relief. We understand that taxes can be a burden on our residents, and we are committed to help lighten that burden. One of the largest tax relief packages that has ever been achieved in the legislature, it is a true testament

Provides the most relief to middle income families: $156.7M in property tax relief $103.2M in ongoing funding for a newly created primary residence tax credit Provides $500 tax credit per year to each primary residence beginning with tax year 2024: $53.5M in ongoing funding for an expansion of the Homestead Tax Credit

Program Age 65+ Increases the income thresholds that qualify: Up to $40,000 Between $40,000 and $70,000 Also increases the taxable value exemption from the current limit of $5,625 (relates to an exemption of $125,000) to $9,000 (relates to an exemption of $200,000) of true and full value.

Renter’s refund stays at $700,000 This is in addition to the $1.5B in property tax relief that the state has been providing in ongoing mill buy downs since 2007 Legislature also providing additional property tax relief through: $2.5B in K-12 funding $645M in water projects and grants $250M in continued funding for cities, counties, townships, and airports through Prairie dog buckets $81M in infrastructure funding to counties and townships.

Also, all the AG groups worked togeth-

er to accomplish value added animal agriculture. As the bill originally had appeared in the House, I was skeptic, but after working through our AG committee with Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, AG Commissioner and all the commodity groups the end result was agreed upon: Allows family farms interested in animal production to form a corporate business structure that mirrors the business structures common in other state Limits the maximum number of shareholders in a corporation and LLC. 75% of the interest in an animal livestock feed corporation (ALF), and 51% of the interest in an ALF LLC must be held by: Individual farmers or ranchers.

Family farm corporations; and/or Family farm LLCs. – All individual shareholders must be citizens of the United States, permanent resident aliens of the United States, or organizations that are organized in the United States. All entity

shareholders must be organized in the U.S., and 100% owned by U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens.

– An ALF corporation or ALF LLC may not own more than 160 acres of land.

– All officers and directors of a corporation must be shareholders who are actively engaged in operating the ALF corporation. All governors and managers of an ALF LLC must be actively engaged in operating the ALF LLC. – The ALF entity must generate at least 65% of its gross income from the livestock production.

– An ALF entity may not directly or indirectly engage in livestock grazing or crop production.

More to come in the next few weeks.

Meanwhile grateful for spring (finally) and the warming rays of the sun.

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

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Art Students of the Month for April, May selected April's Art Student of the Month was Cooper Fetsch, 3rd grade son of Nic and Rachelle Fetsch. Cooper is a creative and positive force in the classroom! He constantly strives to improve his skills and impress his peers with his fantastic drawing skills. He is also eager to learn from constructive criticism, always up for growing in every possible medium. He works very hard to do his very best, and often his work is mistaken for that of the teacher's. Congrats, Cooper, and keep up the good work!

May's Art Student of the Month is Claire Chaput, 10th grade daughter of Vanessa and Alex Chaput.

Claire is truly a wonder in the art room. Although she has a huge amount of natural ability, she continues to push and challenge herself to grow in literally every project she completes. She chooses difficult subject matter, interesting styles, and in her own creative way, combines them to create masterpieces. She does not quit until she's reached her lofty goals, and thanks to her motivation and incredible work ethic, her skills continue to grow at an awesome rate. Claire is a true pleasure to have in class.

Congrats, Claire!

Art Student of the Month is sponsored by Northern Lights Arts Council.

April’s Art Student of the Month was Cooper Fetsch, 3rd grade at Langdon Area Elementary.

Cavalier County 4-H holds Project Day Cavalier County 4-H had their annual Project Day on April 16. Project day is an event held every year for members of 4-H from all clubs in Cavalier County. This year, the Cloverbud members (ages 5-7 years old) worked with NDSU Extension staff, Katie Henry and Bailey Reiser, to create their projects. They painted canvas and used stencils to create pretty pictures. They also got to learn about soil and how to plant beautiful flowers in a flower pot. The Cloverbud members were fortunate to have Cloverbud leader Chelsea McGauvran and parent Bridget Rosecrans assist them while they painted and planted. We are very thankful for their help! Cloverbud members in attendance were Tucker Domres, Conner Gustafson, Auri McGauvran, Hannah Nye, Jace Rosecrans and Janae Rosecrans.

The older 4-H members (ages 8-18 years old) created projects directed

by talented community members.

Lisa Schuler taught the members how to design amazing scrapbook pages.

Rebecca Feist helped the members create an adorable white picket fence craft. Both Lisa and Rebecca developed the projects, provided the supplies, and donated their time. Their time and dedication to helping our 4-H members is very much appreciated! 4-H members in attendance were Parker Domres, Ryker Domres, Carl Henry, Kenleigh Nye, and Jiry Rosecrans.

The 4-H members can show all of their projects at the Cavalier County 4-H Achievement Day, which will take place in July. Cloverbud members can enter their projects for participation ribbons, and the older 4-H members have the chance to advance to the ND State Fair if they receive a blue ribbon at the county level.

Pembilier Nursing Center update

By Heather Duerre

Greetings from Pembilier Nursing Center! As I adjust to my new role as activity director, I am reminded of just how blessed I am. Some people think that all an activity person does is play games with the residents. While that is part of it, this job entails much more than calling bingo numbers. In fact, this may come as a big shock, but some people don’t even like to play

bingo! Crazy, I know, but it’s true. Just like any of us, our residents all have different likes and dislikes. Some love to participate in group activities, while others prefer the comfort of their own room. In their rooms, they keep busy doing activities of their own choosing.

Some crochet and knit, some watch old westerns and dream about chasing down the bad guys, and some enjoy putting their minds to the test with crosswords. There are even a few that are high tech and spend time on their cell phones, tablets, and computers!

Our residents also get one-on-one visits where we have the opportunity to get to know them better. Everyone has a past that can shed light onto the person they are today. We try to keep life for our residents as active as possible with the knowledge that everyone is unique with a variety of interests. On that note…if you or someone you know has a special talent (playing music, singing, art, etc) that they would like to share with our residents, please reach out to me at 701549-3831.

May’s Art Student of the Month is Claire Chaput, 10th grade at Langdon Area High School.

Arbor Day celebration held in Langdon The City of Langdon and the Langdon Beautification Committee held an Arbor Day celebration at Langdon Area Elementary on Friday, May 5.

Third graders from Langdon Area Elementary read "The Lorax" and played piano selections during the ceremony.

Craig Brumbaugh from the Cavalier County Soil Conservation District and the N.D. Forest Service gave a soil conservation presentation.

Donald Haugen received the 2023 Tree Recipients Award from the board.

He has passed away, so his wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Kim Hart, accepted the award on his behalf. A Silver Maple tree will be planted in the Langdon City Park once the ground thaws.

Community

The Borderland Press

Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council!

Spring is finally here to stay, which means summer is right around the corner! We’re looking forward to getting outside and having some fun.

We’ll be kicking off our summer events with the Summer Concert Series happening the first three Thursdays of June. June 1 will feature the Langdon Area High School Jazz Band & Pop Choir. Sweet Prairie Food Truck will be set up serving food. June 8 will feature the Holy Rocka Rollaz, and Nacho Bizness will be serving. June 15 will feature the Langdon Community Band, and Bourbon Barrel BBQ will be serving. Join us at Boyd Block for music beginning at 7:00 p.m. Food trucks will open at 5:00 p.m., so you can grab a bite to eat before or during the concert. The Roxy Theater will be serving concessions all three nights as well. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Roxy. Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this event happen: Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce, Langdon Eagles Club, Ottertail Power Company Foundation, and North Dakota Council on the Arts.

The Langdon Community Band will return to Boyd Block on Saturday, July 15, performing at 1:30 p.m. as part of Langdon’s Music Fest weekend. They’re thrilled to be part of this year’s festivities!

Frost Fire Park is offering two art camps this summer, and we are partnering with them to help sponsor transportation costs for Cavalier County students. Art Camp is June 5-9, and Drama Camp is August 7-11.

Both camps are for students grades 3-12 and will be held 10:00 a.m. 3:15 p.m. daily. For registration or questions about camp, please visit frostfirepark.org.

Save the date for Art Day Camp in Langdon, July 12-13. Camp will be open to grades 2-12 and instructed

by Mindi Lill. More details to come!

We are excited to update you on our progress with the Roxy marquee restoration project! The roof portion of the marquee was fixed the beginning of May. The next step will be to paint, and we are currently accepting bids for painting services. We are looking to hire someone to tackle this project this summer. Bids can be submitted to Roxy Theater, PO Box 162, Langdon, N.D. 58249 and should include labor and materials. We’ll be accepting bids through May 31. Thank you for all the support through Giving Hearts Day, the Roxy fundraiser event, and other donations, which made this project possible!

Amber Benoit Executive Director of Marketing/Programming

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Pet Corner: Pomeranians

By Rosemary Ames

east Germany.

Do you have a dog that is vocal?

The Pomeranian is a small breed (or sometimes called a toy breed and nicknamed the “Pom”) that has a bark that is very vocal to your ears!

They are descended from the larger German Spitz breed. The Pomeranian origins are from The Pomerania region in northwest Poland and north-

Pomeranians come in a lot of different colors with brownish/red or the tannish cream fur as the colors you probably see the most. With a lot of dog breeds, height and weight depend on if they are a male or female.

In this case, the male and female both weigh 3-7 pounds. The height of a male is 11 inches in height, while the female is slightly shorter at 10 inches in height. These dogs were originally larger but were bred down to what is called a “toy breed” size.

The life span of a Pomeranian is 1216 years. They have a fluffy long coat, and they look a lot like a fox! Their tail is fluffy and curled over and looks like a “pom pom”! They have prickly type triangular ears vs. floppy ears that many dog breeds have. In the 18th Century, Queen Victoria is stated to

have owned the now very popular dog breed. They are generally friendly and perky but can have a snippy attitude.

Of course, all dogs have their own personality! They are very active and require a lot of exercise, even if it’s just a stroll around the block.

They are noted to be finicky eaters, and obesity is usually not a problem!

A Pomeranian needs to be brushed 1-2 times per week and daily during shedding season. Even though their tendency to bark is high, they make an excellent watchdog and are good companions for the elderly. Poms are quite intelligent and enjoy doing tricks and will perform. They will do well with children if they are raised with them.

I personally have an 8-year-old male who is half Pomeranian and half Pekinese but, to me, doesn’t show any characteristics of a Pekinese. He

Staying Hip

Hear ye, hear ye

with Halle

By Halle Sanders

Ladies and gents, as of Saturday, May 6, Charles the III is now officially the crowned king of the United Kingdom. He may only be the king of the United Kingdom, but plenty of people outside the country are invested in royal rulings. I can’t tell you why even Americans are obsessed with the royal family. Maybe we are trying to find a bit of fairytale in our everyday life, maybe it’s the shiny jewels, or maybe it’s the juicy drama. And there is plenty of drama to spare.

Now, it is kind of a renowned fact that

looks more like a Pom, like a little fox, and is tan and cream in color and is quite cute! I can tell you he is quite vocal like a Pom and does have a snippy attitude. He doesn’t like strangers.

I can get him to “howl”, and he is quite the showoff when he does! He is also very high strung and definitely gets his exercise! His eating habits are somewhere in the middle, where he eats good, but he can definitely be finicky some days! Male dogs tend to be harder to train than a female dog when it comes to going to the bathroom outside! He is still to this day “wet behind the ears” on his bathroom habits! In reality, I have learned a lot about a small breed dog compared to a large breed dog and how they differ from one another. I think, in general, any Pomeranian dog owner would say their dog is special and unique to them and their families!

King Charles isn’t the most popular of guys. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that he had an illustrious affair with the now queen consort Camilla while still married to one of the United Kingdom's most beloved public figures, Princess Diana. Maybe he’s just disliked for his overall sparkling personal disposition. Either way, all political choices aside, he is a pretty big stain on the royal family's reputation. With the ‘Brexit’ of Prince Harry; his wife, Meghan Markle; and their numerous interviews scorching the royal retune, plus the death of Queen Elizabeth, good fortune hasn’t been shining down upon the royal family.

The coronation was meant to be the ushering in of a new era, which is kind of hard to do with the amount of baggage his royal highness has.

It was supposed to be Charles’ big shining day, but it ended up being anything but. In fact, most of the spotlight was on other people, unless they had something bad to say about the disliked Camilla or his ginormous sausage fingers (those bad boys are huge).

King Charles was overshined by his daughter-in-law, Princess Kate Middelton, and his adorable grandchildren, specifically Charlotte and Louis.

Kate Middleton is the star of the royal family. The people love her, which is understandable. She’s easy to like and often used by the royal family to distract everyone from the not so great things they do. On the day of the coronation, Kate looked beautiful in her royal regalia topped off with a custom made headpiece made by designer Alexander McQueen. Princess Charlotte, who is adorable and so sweet, wore a matching headpiece and white ensemble that had her looking like the perfect princess she is. The real show stopper was seated right beside Princess Charlotte, the mischievous Prince Louis. Prince Louis is only five, so you can imagine all the pomp was a bit much. What five-year-old wants to be in a suit and sit through a two hour ceremony. I’d describe Prince Louis as the stereotypical youngest child. Louis is a very animated youngster who loves to make a good facial expression. You can see videos and

pictures online of him yawning, smiling, cheesing it up, and hilariously waving to the crowd. The people love this kid, and his parents take it in stride. I hope they never pump the brakes on his style, because he has real swagger. Things may look bleak for the royal family now, but I do think things will turn around with William, Kate, and their kids; those kids are the future. I predict once Charles, respectfully, is gone, William and Kate will be the ones to do the hard work of cleaning up the royal act, and their children will be the ones to bring it to perfection.

This event had me thinking…I bet I’d look pretty good in a tiara. Maybe, when the world is introduced to my writing genius and I inevitably become famous, I might just run into my own charming prince, like a North Dakota version of Grace Kelly. Staying Hip with Halle turns royal. My family always did say I was a drama queen, maybe I was just destined for royalty?

Readers, I’ll leave you to decide that for yourselves.

Walhalla’s 175th celebration adds more events Walhalla will celebrate its 175th anniversary with events July 1-4 and September 30. As the second oldest community in both North and South Dakota, the 4-day celebration will pay recognition to the culture and history of the fur trade and settlement era that developed the area. First known as St. Joseph, as named by Father George Belcourt, the name was changed to Walhalla, the Valley of the Gods, in 1871.

The celebration’s festivities kick off Saturday, July 1 with a 5k run followed by a traditional parade beginning at 10 a.m. Following the parade, hundreds of the most beautiful cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors from around the region will be on display in downtown Walhalla for the Pembina Hills Show and Shine. In addition to the car show, there will be a soap box derby and kids pedal pull with prizes for all. For further information, check out the Pembina Hills Show and Shine Facebook page. The Brick Mine Moto Climb takes place west of Walhalla at the Brick Mine beginning at 9 a.m.

The historic Gingras Trading Post, dating back to the 1840s, will host Gingras Days July 1 and 2. In addition to tours and activities for all ages, Saturday afternoon features fiddle player Ryan Keplin. A distinctive left-handed fiddle player and entertainer, Keplin

astonishes crowds as he tours the US and Canada.

Cherie Johnson of Hatton shares her love of clothing, including hats, as she presents ‘A Royal Affair’ style show at the Walhalla Lutheran Church on Saturday afternoon at 2:00. Johnson shares her love for fashion, fabrics, and clothing through style shows now featuring fashion of the British royal family and the Kentucky Derby. An exhibit of vintage clothing by Kathy Kram will add to the event.

Food trucks, a vendor fair, and merchant open houses round out the day, while the evening includes a street dance at Jackson’s Bar and fireworks at the Walhalla airport.

Sunday, July 2, activities continue with a community worship service followed by family fun at Party in the Park where Jordan Thornberg and Anthony Chaput, plus other local musicians, will be featured in the amphitheater with bouncy houses and pick-up games available. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy all that the historic Riverside Park has to offer.

Monday’s activities include a scavenger hunt, a self-guided driving tour of historic and scenic sites with greeters at several locations, and cemetery walks of both Hillside and St. Boniface cemeteries. A time capsule will be buried, and a grave marker will be placed in memory of an unusual cemetery occupant.

Tuesday, July 4, is reserved as a day

for family activities and for enjoying all that the area has to offer such as hiking, biking, birding, and kayaking.

The big weekend concludes with a final fireworks show at the Forestwood Inn and C-store.

“Our community is celebrating 175 years,” said Mayor John Rock McDonald, “And we are excited about creating a true community approach to bring people of the region together to celebrate this significant milestone in our history. Please join us in this celebration.”

Events paying tribute to the Walhalla

175th Celebration will continue at the 19th Annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, September 30. In addition to the usual activities, such as the giant pumpkin contest, new events include contests and an emphasis on the area’s agriculture past and present.

The Walhalla 175th Celebration is sponsored by the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce. For further updates, contact the Chamber at 701-549-3939, search the Chamber website at walhalland.biz, and like Walhalla’s 175th Celebration on Facebook.

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Market Society, a space for small businesses to grow

Cooperative provides one storefront for artisans throughout Pembina, Walsh, and Cavalier Counties

By Hilary Nowatzki

where you walk in and sell bread or bagels or whatever. So usually on Fridays and Saturdays, I always have one vendor every week that comes and does that.”

The story doesn’t end with baked goods either. Market Society also has a cooler stocked full of local beef for the carnivores in the family. The meat comes from Hartje Beef, which is raised just north of Cavalier. For 90% lean/10% fat, locally-sourced, grassfed ground beef, $5.50/lb. is a price that can’t be beat. assist in their ultimate goal.

In a way, Elisa said this was also “longterm planning for a great place for our kids to live in the future and not just thinking about ourselves and making a quick buck.”

Located at 113 Main Street West in Cavalier, Market Society embodies a cozy, warm, and welcoming ambiance. The shelves and walls are stocked full of treasures crafted with hometown love in mind. For Elisa, operating the store has been a more meaningful endeavor than simply trying to make money off of a business.

She feels just as rewarded by helping provide a space for local, small town vendors.

they set their own prices and get to keep 90% of their sales. I'd say it's just enough to keep the lights on,” Elisa explained.

Elisa also serves as the president of the Cavalier Farmers Market. She knows that bakers, crafters, and artisans alike struggle in the long months of winter when there are no farmers

“I really do feel like it's something for everyone,” Elisa stated.

Throughout her research and data collection, she’s found that there’s approximately only a 10% section of the population that consistently shops on their local mains streets.

“I do wish people in small towns, whether it's Langdon, Walhalla, or Drayton - if everybody who lived in their town went to their main street and spent $20 a week in any of those shops, it would be revolutionary.”

Market Society, in essence, is a coop of more than 20 small businesses and vendors. Unique handmade items fill the chic space with gifts, apparel, accessories, art, soaps, lotions, and treats (for humans and pups alike) and much, much more.

According to Elisa Ratliff, acquiring ownership of Market Society earlier this year was what she called a “serendipitous” opportunity.

“I was always a fan of the store, and I really love the idea, especially in a small town, of providing a storefront for people in the tri county area,” she stated.

Elisa is a native of Cavalier but moved away when she was in sixth grade.

Five years ago, her parents decided

to make the move back. Elisa; her husband, Jeremy; and their children followed in August of 2020. Elisa said that once they had moved here, questions ran through their heads such as, “What can we do to keep money locally? What are some of the things we can do to invest in our community that have a bigger impact?” Elisa and Jeremy are both passionate about keeping the small towns they love throughout the Rendezvous Region thriving. They knew that the acquisition of Market Society was one more way they could

“Almost all of them [vendors] are from Pembina, Walsh, or Cavalier County. A couple are from the other side of the state, but all are from North Dakota, except one from Stephen, Minnesota, so not too far,” said Elisa.

For many small-town businesses and vendors, opening a storefront on their own would be a daunting and sometimes impossible task. However, Market Society’s business model solves this problem.

“The way that the store works is they pay a small fee to rent space. Then,

Polar Communications awards scholarships to area students PARK RIVER, N.D.: Named after Polar’s first general manager, the John Lydia Gauthier, Cavalier High School G. Walters Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 each is being award- Paige Gunderson, Cavalier High School ed to 15 graduating high school seniors who plan on continuing their Myah Jensen, Valley-Edinburg High School education at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university or Kaylee Kemp, Cavalier High School vocational-technical school.

Emma Markusen, Park River Area School Sophia Markusen, Park River Area School Recipients’ parents or guardians are full-time residents in the Polar Com- Mackenzie Motter, Hope-Page High School munications and subsidiaries service area and have a voice or broad- Andrew Myrdal, Valley-Edinburg High School band Internet service account. Along with an application, students were Calder Nelson, Lakota High School asked to submit an essay answering the question, “What field or major Sierra Schramm, Park River Area School do you intend to enter, and how might it impact your rural community?” Nolan Severance, Northern Cass School Mitchell Shirek, Park River Area School Polar is pleased to announce its 2023 scholarship recipients: Logan Wieler, Valley-Edinburg High School Trenton Cosley, North Border High School Owen Zikmund, Park River Area School

On top of goodies, gifts, treats, and beef, customers are welcome to have a few free samples of coffee as they peruse through the variety of goods Market Society has to offer. Both of the coffees offered, Barnabas Bean and Sparky’s, are, of course, locally sourced out of Pembina County as well.

markets to sell goods at. Market Society is using the store to supplement this need as well.

“Really, all the vendors, especially when it's not Farmers Market season, they don't have a good place to sell that's consistent,” Elisa stated. “So I've been having the bakers, if they want, they are able to come and they set up a table kind of right in the front

“For me, I feel like Market Society is the community’s because it's their artisans in their area, and they're the customers,” Elisa said.

Although Market Society’s current hours are Thursday-Saturday 11a.m. 6p.m., Elisa is hoping to extend those hours in the future with the help of some of her vendors who have been willing to open the store on the days she is unable to be there. Be sure to keep an eye on the business’s Facebook page “Markey Society” for all of their latest updates.

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Cont’d. From Page A1 Walhalla students explore art show you don't have purple, you can make it with some of those colors,” said Danielson. “Even my grandson, you know, he's learning and he's like, yellow and green, make this color!”

The Brush Bunch’s show hung throughout the weekend with over 150 visitors attending. All of the members said they are deeply grateful for the support.

“It is one of the few times people are exposed to art at all in the community,” said Brusseau.

“There’s a lot of talent here, and it kind of gets some people saying - well, maybe I should start painting, and I think it brings the community back together. It's almost like a celebration of all the stuff we have done, so I think it's good for the community,” concluded Danielson.

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From the Pastor's Desk: Mother

by Pastor Robert Blackburn

There is an old Jewish saying that states, “God couldn’t be everywhere, so He made mothers.” What comes

to your mind when you think of your mother? Childhood memories of birthday parties, family holiday gatherings, seeing them in the audience of school plays, and concerts in which you were involved. Or do you have memories of cooking with Mom, having stories read to you, or seeing her come to your sporting events?

These are warm and beautiful examples of how children honor their mothers with great memories of days gone.

The Bible is clear about how we are to treat our parents. The fifth commandment says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land Lord your God is

giving you” Exodus 20:12.

However, for many, Mother’s Day can be different from these wonderful memories. For some children, it is a day filled with complicated emotions, grief, and conflicting experiences.

Maybe you have lost your mother, struggle with infertility, or are isolated from your adult child. We all have stories and memories of our mom.

My fondest memories of my mother were in church and Sunday school.

She influenced me more than I could have ever imagined at the time. As a child, the first person I looked for when coming home from school was

my mother. Both mothers and fathers play a vital role in the life of a young child, but there is just something a little extra special about moms. If we are being honest, it is usually the mother who makes the home and shapes the minds of little children. The mother is often the first one to tell her children about the Lord.

My mother passed away at an early age during my childhood. After my mother passed away, our home life changed drastically. My father did what he could to keep our home special, but it was never the same without our mother. If your mother is still living, tell her how much you love her and respect her. In the eleven years I knew my mother, I never told her that I loved her as much as I wished I had.

Thank your mother for who she is and for how she has shaped your life. And if she is gone, thank God for who she was in your life.

Love her. Cherish her. Honor her. She deserves it! Happy Mother’s Day! Pastor Robert Blackburn serves the Langdon United Methodist Church in Langdon. He was born and raised in Sioux Falls, S.D. and worked in the food and restaurant industry for 25 years, mostly with Fryn’ Pan Restaurants, before entering the ministry field. Blackburn arrived in Langdon in July of 2021. He has been married for 25 years to Lea Robertson Blackburn of Hope N.D. and has four children, James 22, Jessica 18, Makayla, 15, and Thomas, 14. He is currently enrolled in year three of a four-year degree of online courses through Oklahoma Wesleyan University in pursuit of a B.A. in Ministry and Leadership.

He is also a fan of the Minnesota Vikings.

If your mother is or was not the mother you wished you had, ask God to help you forgive her even now and to give you the grace to love and accept her as she is or was. This Mother’s Day, let us take time to celebrate and honor the mothers in our lives, whether biological, adoptive, foster, or step. May we also remember and honor those who grieve the loss of their mother.

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, May 15 Smothered Pork Chop/Twice Baked Potato/Garden Vegetable Blend/Fruit Cocktail Tuesday, May 16 Chicken Cordon Bleu/Rice Pilaf/ Coleslaw/Applesauce Wednesday, May 17 Swedish Meatballs/Mashed Potatoes/Corn/Apple Pie Thursday, May 18 Cheeseburger Hotdish/Carrots/ Grapes Friday, May 19 Breaded Chicken Breast/Parmesan Garlic Whipped Potatoes/ Lettuce Salad/Fruit

EBT/SNAP accepted.

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

Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.

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

Obituaries

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of one day working side by side with his boys, a dream that did come true.

Al was equally pleased when, after Tess grew up, she moved back to the area working in the family bank under the charter that Grandpa Bert had acquired. Life had come full circle.

Gary Allen Pankratz

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Salem Bible Church in Munich, N.D., with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. for Gary Allen Pankratz, 84, of Devils Lake, N.D., (formerly of Munich) who passed on to eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Burial will follow the ceremony at the South Salem Cemetery.

Born to John and Sarah (Janzen) Pankratz on August 25, 1938, in Langdon, N.D., Gary grew up near Munich and lived on various farms.

He graduated from the Bethany Bible Academy. Following high school, he and Jane Hoffman were united in marriage on September 4, 1960, at the Salem Mennonite Church in Munich, N.D. Their first home was in Devils Lake, where he worked at the Texaco station. They moved back to Munich where he enjoyed farming for 31 years. After he retired from farming, he worked various jobs in many locations. Along with farming, he enjoyed fishing and fixing anything he could get his hands on. He appreciated classic cars. Gary was a lifelong member of Salem Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Jane; his children: Kerwin (Lori) Pankratz of Devils Lake, N.D., Sheri (Bob) Landis of Marion, TX, Tim (Darla) Pankratz of Maple Grove, Minn.; grandchildren: Kelsey (Tanner) Hilliard of Lakota, N.D., Evan Pankratz of Grove City, OH, Caitlin (Zac) Tart of San Antonio, TX, Brittney (Zack) Gilliam of New Braunfels, TX, Bryan (Karen) Landis of San Antonio, TX, Lucas and Landon Pankratz, both of Maple Grove, Minn.; and great-grandchildren: Lydia and Harper Hilliard and Emma and Will Gilliam.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother Harvey Pankratz, and son Brad Pankratz.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. John 20:31 “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name.”

Al Johnson

Funeral service will be held Friday, May 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Walhalla Lutheran Church in Walhalla, N.D., for Al Johnson, 62, of Walhalla, who passed away May 3, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Al Russel Johnson was born March 5, 1961, to Bert and Betty (Patterson) Johnson and grew up in Walhalla, N.D. He was the only son sandwiched between an older sister, Lynnell, and twin sisters, Sandy and Susie, 17 months his junior. Al’s childhood was spent with cousins, night yard games, bike rides to the swimming pool, exploring the river bottom, and racing around on his mini bikes. He was a very active child and often gave Betty a scare or two. Al was a risk taker, an adventure seeker, and loved pushing to the edge. He could always be found right in the middle of the adventure, some good and some bad. There was a time in 8th grade when Al had broken his leg, but this didn’t slow him down. A week later while out trick or treating, he broke the other one. This meant both legs in casts at the same time. Betty always said, and you can confirm it with her prayer partners, she spent a lot of time on her knees for Al. Betty was a woman of faith and taught Al at a young age about the Lord, something that never departed from Al’s heart even during the many trials of his life.

Over the next 30 years, Al worked hard and immersed himself in the family business of Johnson Farms with his dad and Uncle Lyle. The farm was his life. His beginning role was out in the fields working the land, interacting with the other workers, checking potato bins, loading rail cars, cultivating, planting, fertilizing, harvesting, trucking, and enjoying being outside and busy. As time progressed, Al did more shipping and selling of the crop.

He was on the board at the Walhalla Grain Elevator. After his father, Bert, passed away, Al began an additional farming operation with his cousin, Kenny Johnson.

Al raised horses and loved to ride. He loved fishing, but a busy life allowed for very little time off. Al was on the church Council of the Walhalla Presbyterian Church, where his great-grandfather, Pastor Davidson, was on the pulpit for many years.

Al is survived by Sam Johnson of Walhalla, N.D., Tess (David) Smiley of Grand Forks, N.D.; grandchildren: Toby and Ty Johnson (father Max), Kane Smiley (mother Tess); three sisters: Lynnell (Rod) Stegman, Sandy (Tim) Crary, Susie (Paul) Sproule; significant other Angie George; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Max Johnson; his parents, Bert and Betty Johnson; and his children’s mother, Kim Susag Johnson.

Please direct memorials to Walhalla Presbyterian Church.

Online guestbook available at www. askewfuneralhome.com.

Al graduated from Walhalla High School, where he participated in basketball, football and track. On weekends he would ski out at Frost Fire Mountain. He was very active and enjoyed team sports. He was chosen to play in the Shrine All Star football game the summer after graduation and continued playing football at Dickinson State that fall. After spending two years in Dickinson, Al returned home to Walhalla to farm with his father, Bert Johnson.

Al put down deep roots in Walhalla.

He married Kim Susag in 1989, and they started a family. The Lord blessed them with three healthy children: Max Bert, Sam Al, and Tess Michelle.

The children were a beautiful addition to Al’s life, and they brought him great joy over the years. Al always dreamed

Eugene Marcotte

Mass of Christian Burial was held on May 11, 2023, in Langdon, N.D., for Eugene Marcotte, 90, of Langdon, who passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Langdon.

Friday, May 12, 2023 - Page - A11 Eugene Emil Marcotte was born December 27, 1932, to Telesphore and Marie Laure Marcotte. He was the second youngest of 10 children. As a French speaking youngster, he attended three different country schools and was challenged to learn English along with his 3 R’s. Gene later completed high school at St. Alphonsus in Langdon. Eugene and Theresa (Schuler) were married on October 25, 1956.

Theirs was a very loving marriage of 66 years, which the devotion to each other was obvious every day. The couple was blessed with four children.

The youngest must have been quite a surprise being nine years later than the last!

This man was truly a handy man, capable of doing everything around the house and outside of it. His earliest work was being a gas station attendant for Elmer Knutson and Hart Hansen for six years. With those humble beginnings, he later went on to becoming a lineman for Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative. Gene was truly a local hero, working all hours of the day and through everything North Dakota weather can throw out, to keep the power on for everyone. He dedicated over 32 years to the Coop and still could not officially hang up his hat until after he worked helping-out the summers of 1997-2000.

Affectionately known as “Pa Carrot” by his son’s college roommates, he grew a bountiful garden each year.

An additional fridge was devoted to only carrots, and prize produce was shared throughout the area. Carrot bars made by his lovely wife were especially coveted. Eugene loved fixing things, especially automotive vehicles. One such vehicle was an abandoned 1941 Allis-Chalmers tractor that was dragged out of a tree row with a relative’s blessing. The others were a 1941 Ford Business Coupe and a 1965 Chevy Pickup, which he restored. All brought much pride and joy, especially when he drove them in parades - much to the grandkids’ delight. Gene also enjoyed camping and fishing with family members and passing on the love of such to them.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Theresa, of Langdon, N.D.; son Gerald (Robin) Marcotte; daughter Connie (Keith) Balsdon; daughter Bernice (Roger) Kram; son Kevin (Diane) Marcotte; brother Ovide (Verna) Marcotte; grandchildren: Wade (Cami) Marcotte, Melissa (Ivan) Anheluk, Kaila (Kyle) Rollness, Justin Balsdon, Wyatt (Katie) Kram, Lindsey (Andrew) Balsdon, Nathan Marcotte, Aleasha Marcotte, and Kyle Marcotte; and nine great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Telesphore and Marie Laure Marcotte, and siblings: Edna (Clarence) Dalzell, Cecile (Odell) Robillard, Anna (George) Chaput, Theresa (Mor-

ris) Robillard, Laurette (James) Zettel, Juliette (Harold) Dietz, and infant brothers Leo and Marcel.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

Robert Haraseth

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, N.D., for Robert Haraseth, 81, of Osnabrock, N.D., who passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Osnabrock. A time of fellowship will follow the service.

Robert Melvin Haraseth was born November 4, 1941, to Gordon and Helen “Betty” (Fahnlander) Haraseth. He attended school in Osnabrock and graduated in 1960. After graduation, Robert did some custom combining and then started farming with his dad.

After retirement, he worked part-time for Bruce Roder on his farm. Robert was a member of Knights of Pythias and was a former fire chief in Osnabrock. He and Nancy enjoyed visiting the casino.

Surviving Robert are his wife, Nancy, of Osnabrock, N.D.; his daughter, Carmen (Chris) Haraseth Oen, of Fargo, N.D.; and his grandchildren: Alex Miller, Taylor Miller, Ben Miller, and Ashley Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Chris.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

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Views from the Borderland-Walhalla The Brush Bunch of Walhalla held its 52nd annual art show over the weekend. The theme was “Timeless Creativity”. Special thanks to all the talented artists for their years of hard work and dedication in capturing Walhalla's rich and colorful history through the decades. Many of these works of art will be on display at the Gorge Art Gallery during the long 4th of July holiday weekend, along with many more of their works of art. Photos by Melanie Thornberg.

Carol Clark

Lori Gray

Hilary Nowatzki, the newest member of The Brush Bunch

Sylvia Moore shows her painting of the Bellevue Hotel.

Hilary Nowatzki

Leo Beauchamp

Estelle Carrier and Frances Carrier. Timeless classics!

Frances Carrier

Amy Phillips

Paul Bonamie

Diane Hanson and her dad, Leo Beauchamp

Kevin “Cocoa” Beauchamp

Congratulations to Sylvia Moore for receiving the 2023 “People’s Choice Award” for her beautiful painting of Walhalla’s historic and beautiful Bellevue Hotel.

Leona Schneider

Zelda C. Hartje checking out Leona Schneider’s artworks. Zelda is one of the co-chairs of Walhalla's 175th Celebration, along with Jim Martini.

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L-E-M softball make history during the program’s firstever home game, Page B8.

SPORTS Cardinals rip off five straight wins to push varsity record to 9-0

By Jake Kulland

Since the weather has warmed up, so has the schedule for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals high school baseball team. The Cards 10-runned Midway-Minto in a Region 4 double header 10-0 and 19-0 in Langdon on May 4 then played both Thompson and Central Cass in Thompson on May 5. The Cardinals surprisingly won 10-0 over the Tommies by the 10-run rule in five innings then held on to defeat the Squirrels 6-5. To cap off their busy stretch, Langdon-Edmore-Munich won a hard-fought game at Park River 4-1 on May 8.

The five wins keeps the Cards varsity record unbeaten at 9-0, as they are set to travel to Bottineau on May 12 then host Grafton in a league game in Langdon May 13 at 1:00 p.m. In the week ahead, they will host Pembina County North on May 15 and will be home versus Hatton-Northwood

runs in the first inning with singles

by Jack and Theo Romfo, which was followed by a two-run double by Dawson Hein. Dawson would then have a bases loaded double in the second to bring home three more runs, and he hit a third two bagger in the fifth inning. Carter Tetrault and Mason Romfo also smacked back-to-back doubles in the third. On the mound was Jack Romfo, and he allowed just two Thompson hits and four base runners to get the win, striking out four batters.

Against the Squirrels, Carter Tetrault got the ball rolling with a double in the first, which began a three-run inning.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich manufactured scores from their plating their next three runs on no hits, as they were helped out by six Central Cass errors. Markus Kingzett made his

Dawson Hein with the ball inches away from his glove puts out a Park River Aggie at first base.

Photo by Larry Stokke

of the seventh when Jack Romfo hammered a double to the left field fence to score Mason Romfo once again.

That would be all they would need for their pitching. The Aggies had several rallies but got just one run in the second. Markus Kingzett again took the mound and got the win, striking out seven batters in four innings of work.

Theo Romfo then threw three innings of hitless baseball to get a save. Jake Solseng took the tough luck loss for PRA, allowing two runs in four innings pitched.

Jack Romfo gets congratulated by teammates after scoring the Cards first point of the game against Park River May 8th. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kadyn Hein tags out the Park River Aggie as he is sliding into second base. Photo by Larry Stokke.

first appearance on the mound this season, coming off ACL knee surgery when he was injured in the Cardinals playoff game at Kindred late in October in the high school football season.

You wouldn't know he got hurt, as he threw three shutout innings to get the win, although Jack Romfo came on in the seventh to get a save after CC nearly came all the way back from a 6-1 deficit.

on May 16 and May-Port-C-G on May 18. The Region 4 High School Baseball Tournament will begin on May 21 with the top seed getting the honor of holding it. The Cards are just a couple wins away from doing that. Here is a recap of their last run of games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 10, Thompson 0 (5 Innings) Langdon-Edmore-Munich 6, Central Cass 5 In their games at Thompson, the Cards came out hitting the baseball hard versus the Tommies, scoring four

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 4, PARK RIVER AREA 1 LEM -- 101 010 1 -- 4 4 1 PRA -- 001 000 0 -- 1 5 3 WP -- Markus Kingzett; LP -- Jake Solseng; S -- Theo Romfo Highlights -- LEM: T. Romfo 2x3 2B 2

The Man the Myth the Legend Tom Perius was on hand officiating the game in Park River.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

RBIs, Jack Romfo 2x3 2B, Nick Kingzett 1x3; PRA: Logan Wieler 2x4 RBI

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 10, THOMPSON 0 (5 INNINGS) LEM -- 432 10 -- 10 11 0 T --000 00 -- 0 2 3 WP -- Jack Romfo; LP -- Brody Gibson Highlights -- Dawson Hein 3x4 3 2B 5 RBIs, Mason Romfo 2x2 2B, Carter Tetrault 1x3 2B, Theo Romfo 2x3 RBI, Nick Kingzett 1x2 RBI LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 6, CENTRAL CASS 5 CC --000 010 4 -- 5 9 6 LEM --311 010 x -- 6 3 2 WP -- Markus Kingzett; LP -- Cooper Johnson; S -- Jack Romfo Highlights -- LEM: Carter Tetrault 1x3 2B, Mason Romfo 1x2 2 RBIs

Markus Kingzett hurls a strike in the Cards win over Park River May 8th in Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 4, Park River Area 1 The Cards had to battle for a win against a young Aggies team. Theo Romfo doubled to left center to score his older brother, Jack, in the first in-

ning. That's where things stayed until the third when Mason Romfo would walk, steal a base, and score on an error. Theo then scored Mason with an RBI single in the fifth, and the Cards picked up an insurance run in the top

talk about baseball and track more below. It’s once again crazy that this year it seems like things just got started, and now, we are in the homestretch heading for the finish line.

day. The Cardinals will play HattonNorthwood at 2:30 p.m., Rugby will play the Thunder at 4:30, followed by the Panthers and Langdon-EdmoreMunich at 6:30. If that weren’t enough, the Cards will entertain MayPort-C-G on May 18. The Region 4 High School Baseball Tournament will be held at the site of the regular season champion and top seed, which has not quite been determined yet. There is also a chance one of these game may be played in Munich, but that has not been worked out as of yet. If you’re a hardball fan, you can get your fill and then some coming up.

Jake’s Take on Sports in the tourney, what we believe (the bracket has not been released yet) there will be are three play-in games featuring the bottom six teams in Region 2 facing off on May 17 at home sites to get into the tourney. This will get started in Thompson May 20. The way things look now, it appears that Langdon-Edmore-Munich will not be in a play-in, as they are currently seeded fourth in Region 2. Pembina County North is looking to host a playin game with the opponent and time to be determined.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Tournament season for spring sports is already here; Wait, What?

It’s crazy to say but next week brings regional tournaments to a couple of spring sports in our area. Girls softball gets it started with a play-in round for the Region 2 Tournament happening for the first time. With 10 teams now

Also on May 19, the Northeast Region Track Meet will be held in Larimore.

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich and Pembina County North teams will get a chance to compete on that track in a meet to be held on May 13. If they haven’t qualified already, the top placers at the Regional on the 19th will move on to the State Class A and B Track Meet at the Bismarck Community Bowl May 26-27. We will

Langdon-Edmore-Munich baseball closing their season with a long homestand including a jamboree in Langdon May 16 If you haven’t had a chance to watch the Langdon-Edmore-Munich high school baseball team, who are 9-0 in varsity games this season, you will several chances to do so in the weeks ahead. The Cards are scheduled to host games at American Legion Field and Eagles Park on four different days coming up. They will take on Grafton at 1:00 p.m. May 13, play Pembina County North in a league double header on May 15, and then will have a three-team jamboree on May 16.

Hatton-Northwood and Rugby will come to Langdon for a three-game

Northern League Senior Golf Tourney kicks off events at Langdon Country Club; Walhalla course officially open Let’s close out this week’s visit by inviting area golfers 50 years and over to attend the Men’s Senior Golf Tournament to be held May 15 at the Langdon Country Club. Registration

begins at 9:00 a.m. with a tee off time of 10:00 a.m. Every golfer of age is welcome to participate, and if you need to rent a cart, you’re asked to please call ahead at 701-2565938. This kicks off the Northern Senior Golf Tour, which is played every Monday throughout the golf season at participating courses in North Dakota and Minnesota.

There’s good news on the Walhalla golfing front; the Walhalla Country Club has opened for the season as of May 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. during the week and basically all day on weekends.

Also this week, you can find results from high school golf meets that have finally been happening in the past week. Finally, in golf speak, we remind you again to get your 2-Man team registered for Tuesday Men’s League Golf at the LCC in either the 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. shift by contacting Randy Hill at 701-370-1118 “See ya!” next week!

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Boys Golf at Larimore Tuesday, May 9 1st Place - Grafton - 346 2nd Place - North Border - 360 3rd Place - Hatton/Northwood - 364 4th Place - Langdon - 372 5th Place - Lakota - 390 6th Place - Thompson - 410 7th Place - Minto - 412 8th Place - Dakota Prairie - 440 9th Place - Larimore 496 Cavalier North Star Langdon-Edmore-Munuch individual scores Alex Gellner - 88 Reese Hoffarth - 93 Rayce Worley - 94 Keaton Ullyott - 97 North Border individual scores Carson Brown - 86 Ayden Stainbrook - 87 TJ Cosley - 90

Boys Varsity Golf Meet held in Grafton, May 5, 2023 Top 10: 1. Miles Jorde, North Star - 75 2. John Schumacher, Grafton - 79 3. TJ Cosley, North Border - 83 3. Aiden McLain, Grafton - 83 3. Reggie Rice, Grafton - 83 6. Wren Jelinek, Grafton - 84 6. Wyatt Heskin, Hatton-Northwood - 84 8. Alex Gellner, Langdon-Edmore-Munich - 85 8. Gunner Zlotkowski, Dakota Prairie - 85 8. Gavin Rader, Lakota - 85 Overall: 1. Grafton 329 2. North Border 360 3. Hatton-Northwood 371 4. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 373 5. Lakota 377 6. Thompson 414 7. Minto 446 8. Larimore 517 LEM Cardinals top golfers: Alex Gellner - 85 Reese Hoffarth - 94 Keaton Ullyott - 96 Dexter Biby - 97 NB Eagles top golfers: TJ Cosley - 83 Carson Brown - 89 Ayden Stainbrook - 90 Gabe Symington - 98 Brody Berg - 100 Marcus Halldorson - 122

The Borderland Press

Langdon-Edmore-Munich Track

Langdon-Edmore-Munich Track

Girls - 4th Place

Pembina County Outdoor on May 4 Varsity Girls - 5th Place Performer of the Meet: Meredith Romfo

Devils Lake Ray McDaniel Meet on May 8

Performer of the Meet: Drew Rostvet 1st Place – Meredith Romfo – javelin – 120’9 - state qualifying 1st Place - Cora Badding - triple jump - 31’3 2nd Place - Cora Badding - long jump - 141 ½’ 2nd Place - Christine Joyner - shot put - 29’10” 3rd Place - Drew Rostvet - 200m - 28.23 - personal best 3rd Place - 4x200 relay - 1:59.66 Drew Rostvet Erika Bakke Cora Badding Taya Feist 4th Place - Meggy Hetletved - 300 hurdles - 54.91 - personal best 4th Place - Meggy Hetletved - 100 hurdles - 20.10 4th place - Christine Joyner - discus - 84’7” 4th Place - 4x100 Relay - 57.65 Meggy Hetletved Erika Bakke Drew Rostvet Kemi Morstad 4th Place - 4x100 Relay - 4:36.81 Cora Badding Taya Feist Erika Bakke Drew Rostvet 5th Place - Olivia Lorenz - 1600m - 6:05 6th Place - Olivia Lorenz - 800m - 2:46 - personal best 6th Place - Olivia Lorenz - pole vault - 7’0 7th Place - Taya Feist - 300 hurdles - 57.89 - personal best 7th Place - Kemi Morstad - pole vault - 6’0 - personal best Devils Lake Ray McDaniel Meet on May 8 Boys - 2nd Place Performer of the Meet: Rudy Moser 1st Place – Cody Amble – Long Jump – 40’ 2 ½ 1st Place - 4x100 - 48.14 Evan Hall Miles Fincher Tanner McDonald Robert Still 2nd Place - Rudy Moser - 3200 meters - 10:31 2nd Place - Jake Sanders - pole vault - 10’6 2nd Place - 4x200 Relay - 1:44.56 3rd Place - Robert Still - 300 hurdles - 46.94 3rd Place - Mason Christianson - 1600 meters - 5:08.22 - season best 3rd Place - 4x400 Relay - 4:12.14 Evan Hall Maddux Stremick Nathan Pengilly Miles Fincher 4th Place - Miles Fincher - 300 hurdles - 48.33 4th Place - Cody Amble - 100 meters - 12.14 4th Place - Eli Johnson - high jump - 5’4” 4th Place - Karson Hansen - pole vault - 6’6” - personal best 5th Place - Cody Amble - long jump - 18’ 8 ½ 5th Place - Tanner McDonald - long jump - 37’2 5th Place - Reed Scherr - discus - 106’9” - personal best 5th Place - Maddux Stremick - pole vault - 6’6 - personal best 6th Place - Noah Foster - 1600 meters - 5:42:92 6th Place - Jacob Lowery - discus - 106’7” 7th Place - Noah Foster - 800 meters - 2:35.59 - personal best

1st Place – Olivia Lorenz – 3200m – 13:42 1st Place - Cora Badding - long jump - 15.7 ½ 1st Place - Meredith Romfo - javelin - 128’2 - state qualifying 2nd Place - Drew Rostvedt - 100m - 31.1 - season best 3rd Place - Olivia Lorenz - 1600m - 6:03.5 - personal best 3rd Place - Cora Badding - 400m - 1:08.4 - season best 4th Place - Christine Joyner - shot put - 30’1” 5th Place - McKenzie Regner - pole vault - 6’6” 6th Place - Drew Rostvet - long jump - 12’2 8th Place - Cora Badding - 800m - 2:44.9 8th Place - Olivia Lorenze - pole vault - 6’6 Pembina County Outdoor on May 4 Varsity Boys - 5th Place Performers of the Meet: Reed Scherr and Tanner McDonald 1st Place - Cody Amble - 200m - 24.01 - personal best 1st Place - Mason Christianson - 3200m - 10:55.9

Langdon-Edmore-Munich Track Bottineau Meet on May 6 Boys - 2nd Place Performer of the Meet: Cody Amble 1st Place – Mason Christianson – 3200m – 10:55.67 1st Place - Cody Amble - triple jump - 39’8 1st Place - Jake Sanders - pole vault - 10’6 - personal best 2nd Place - Miles Fincher - 300 hurdles - 48.86 - season best 2nd Place - Mason Christianson - 1600m - 5:12.61 2nd Place - Cody Amble - long jump - 20’9 ¼ 2nd Place - 4x200 Relay - 148.73 Evan Hall Nathan Pengilly Jake Sanders Eli Johnson 2nd Place - 4x100 Relay - 52.20 Evan Hall Nathan Pengilly Jake Sanders Eli Johnson 3rd Place - Cody Amble - 100 m - 11.91 - personal best 3rd Place - Cody Amble - 200m - 23.23 - state qualifier, personal best 3rd Place - Tanner McDonald - triple jump - 37’9 3rd Place - Jacob Lowery - discus - 113’5” - personal best 4th Place - Eli Johnson - high jump - 5’6 5th Place - Reed Scherr - 102’1” - discus 5th Place - Reed Scherr - 36’4” - shot put 6th Place - Tanner McDonald - long jump - 19’11 ¾ - personal best 7th Place - Evan Hall - javelin - 98’ 4 - personal best 8th Place - Ethan Oakeson - discuss - 91’5 Bottineau Meet on May 6 Girls - 2nd Place Performer of the Meet: McKenna Schneider 1st Place – Meredith Romfo – javelin – 132’0 - state qualifier, school record 1st Place - McKenzie Regner - pole vault - 7’0 - season best 2nd Place - Olivia Lorenz - pole vault - 7’0 - personal best 2nd Place - Christine Joyner - shot put - 31’1 2nd Place - Cora Badding - long jump - 15’4 2nd Place - Olivia Lorenz - 3200 - 13:49.5 3rd Place - Meggy Hetletved - 100 hurdles - 19.76 3rd Place - 800 Relay - 2:04.78 Meggy Hetletved Erika Bakke Kemi Morstad Taya Feist 4th Place - Taya Feist - 400m - 1:08.4 - personal best 4th Place - Cora Badding - triple jump - 32’ 1 ½ 4th Place - 400 Relay - 58.83 McKenna Schneider Meggy Hetletved Erika Bakke Kemi Morstad 5th Place - Meggy Hetletved - 300 hurdles - 59.01 5th Place - Cora Badding - 800m - 2:47.83 7th Place - Taya Feist - 300 hurdles - 1:00.57 7th Place - McKenna Schneider - 100m - 13.9 7th Place - Emma Hall - javelin - 67’6 - personal best 7th Place - Cora Badding - 400m - 1:10.4 8th Place - McKenna Schneider - shot put - 25’0 8th Place - Erika Bakke - 200m - 29.69 - personal best

Public Notices

The Borderland Press

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

19380

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

16810

American Home Assurance Company In the state of New York Total Assets 21,987,884,573.00 Total Liabilities 14,131,395,504.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds

669,806,735.00 Common Capital Stock 31,121,080.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

6,729,603,995.00 Unassigned Funds 425,957,259.00 Total Capital and Surplus 7,856,489,069.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

21,987,884,573.00

American Mercury Insurance Company In the state of Oklahoma Total Assets 187,463,466.00 Total Liabilities 51,382,815.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds

0 Common Capital Stock 3,750,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

52,236,280.00 Unassigned Funds 80,094,371.00 Total Capital and Surplus 136,080,651.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

187,463,466.00

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,608,177.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 5,754,975.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,842.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

42722

American Modern Property and Casualty Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 445,442,717.00 Total Liabilities 315,629,977.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds

0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

125,700,000.00 Unassigned Funds -887,259.00 Total Capital and Surplus 129,812,741.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

445,442,718.00 North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022 Total Direct Premiums Earned 2,352,243.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,364,797.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

42897 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

19704

American Service Insurance Company, Inc In the state of Illinois Total Assets

6,725,775.00 Total Liabilities 140,126.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds

0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus 3,897,705.00 Unassigned Funds -312,056.00 Total Capital and Surplus 6,585,649.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus 6,725,775.00

American States Insurance Company In the state of Indiana Total Assets 59,558,111.00 Total Liabilities 15,567,727.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

29,693,486.00 Unassigned Funds 9,296,898.00 Total Capital and Surplus 43,990,384.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

59,558,111.00

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,167.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred -14,247.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

41998

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

10872

American Insurance Company (The) In the state of Ohio Total Assets 59,148,399.00 Total Liabilities 32,810,664.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 10,501,770.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

15,173,983.00 Unassigned Funds 661,982.00 Total Capital and Surplus 26,337,735.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

59,148,399.00

American Modern Home Insurance Company In the state of Ohio Total Assets 1,204,586,982.00 Total Liabilities 969,467,502.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

103,771,315.00 Unassigned Funds 126,348,164.00 Total Capital and Surplus 235,119,479.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

1,204,586,981.00

American Sentinel Insurance Company In the state of Mississippi Total Assets 16,231,263.00 Total Liabilities 433,545.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,000,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus 9,509,000.00 Unassigned Funds 2,288,718.00 Total Capital and Surplus 15,797,718.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

16,231,263.00

American Southern Home Insurance Company In the state of Florida Total Assets 93,451,882.00 Total Liabilities 52,708,326.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,500,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus 3,300,000.00 Unassigned Funds 33,943,556.00 Total Capital and Surplus 40,743,556.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

93,451,882.00

American Strategic Insurance Corp In the state of Florida Total Assets 2,638,221,916.00 Total Liabilities 2,004,636,852.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

825,252,945.00 Unassigned Funds -196,667,881.00 Total Capital and Surplus 633,585,064.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

2,638,221,916.00

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

Total Direct Premiums Earned -8,823.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 135,432.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,097,056.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 232,726.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 10,572.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 9,841,664.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 8,245,222.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

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ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

19623

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

44270

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

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The Borderland Press

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

19801

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

13900

American Summit Insurance Company In the state of Texas Total Assets 119,226,609.00 Total Liabilities 42,535,680.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 7,500,000.00 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

69,651,450.00 Unassigned Funds -4,660,521.00 Total Capital and Surplus 76,690,929.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus 119,226,609.00

American West Insurance Company In the state of North Dakota Total Assets 55,484,230.00 Total Liabilities 40,527,063.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus 3,001,000.00 Unassigned Funds 8,956,167.00 Total Capital and Surplus 14,957,167.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

55,484,230.00

Amerisure Insurance Company In the state of Michigan Total Assets 944,731,712.00 Total Liabilities 713,009,266.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 12,500,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

26,000,000.00 Unassigned Funds 193,222,446.00 Total Capital and Surplus 231,722,446.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

944,731,712.00

Argonaut Insurance Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 2,285,012,028.00 Total Liabilities 1,290,582,540.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,500,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

525,520,936.00 Unassigned Funds 464,408,552.00 Total Capital and Surplus 994,429,488.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

2,285,012,028.00

ARI Insurance Company In the state of Pennsylvania Total Assets 50,746,750.00 Total Liabilities 1,654,575.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,201,800.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

40,798,200.00 Unassigned Funds 4,092,175.00 Total Capital and Surplus 49,092,175.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

50,746,750.00

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 5,864,393.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 4,589,400.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 186,369.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 19,266.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 492,273.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 107,358.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred

0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

31380

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

40142

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

23396

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

19828

American Surety Company In the state of Indiana Total Assets 11,409,526.00 Total Liabilities 2800046.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 1827844 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

2650000 Unassigned Funds 4131636 Total Capital and Surplus 8,609,480.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

11,409,526.00

American Zurich Insurance Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 287,479,495.12 Total Liabilities 84,820,833.11 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

192,140,590.40 Unassigned Funds 5,518,071.61 Total Capital and Surplus 202,658,662.01 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

287,479,495.12

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company In the state of Michigan Total Assets 2,627,920,718.00 Total Liabilities 1539205960 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

75,000,001.00 Unassigned Funds 1,008,714,757.00 Total Capital and Surplus 1,088,714,758.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

2,627,920,718.00

Argonaut-Midwest Insurance Company In the state of Illinois Total Assets 22,107,377.00 Total Liabilities 4,423,201.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 3,750,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,175,000.00 Unassigned Funds 12,759,176.00 Total Capital and Surplus 17,684,176.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

22,107,377.00

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022

Total Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Direct Losses Incurred 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 1,830,052.18 Total Direct Losses Incurred 1,539,031.01 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned -9,945.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred -16,454.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

Total Direct Premiums Earned 3,551.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 649.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

41459

Armed Forces Insurance Exchange In the state of Kansas Total Assets 101,079,428.00 Total Liabilities 58,998,849.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned Funds 42,080,579.00 Total Capital and Surplus 42,080,579.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

101,079,428.00 North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022 Total Direct Premiums Earned 84,505.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 4,449.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

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The Borderland Press

ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 of the

23752

Ascot Insurance Company In the state of Colorado Total Assets 756,559,498.00 Total Liabilities 384,841,059.00 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus funds 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000.00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate Write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross Paid in and Contributed Surplus

530,019,537.00 Unassigned Funds -162,501,098.00 Total Capital and Surplus 371,718,439.00 Total Liabilities, Capital and Surplus

756,559,498.00 North Dakota Business Only For the Year 2022 Total Direct Premiums Earned 518,980.00 Total Direct Losses Incurred 115,935.00 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Earned 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Incurred 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2023 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2023 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2024.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2023 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance May 5, 12, 19, 2023

CAVALIER COUNTY EQUALIZATION MEETING will be held in the Cavalier County Commission Room Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, North Dakota June 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Each taxpayer has the right to appear before the appropriate board of equalization and petition for correction of the taxpayer’s assessment.

Notice of Public Meeting Langdon Area School District Public Meeting

May 17, 2023, at 6:15 p.m.

Langdon High School Board Room Public Input on Building Fund Levy Vote

Friday, May 12, 2023 - Page - B5

North Border School Election set for June 13th The annual election for the North Border School District #100 will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Polling places will be located in the following: Pembina School, Pembina, ND; Neche City Office, Neche, ND; and Walhalla School, Walhalla, ND. Polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters may vote at any polling place within the district.

The North Border School Board shall consist of seven members with two members from each of the former districts and one at large. Three current members will be continuing next year in their unexpired terms, so there are four vacancies to be filled – one from the geographic area of Pembina, one from the geographic area of Neche, one from the geographic area of Walhalla, and one ‘At Large’. All voters of North Border School District #100 will vote for all members. Therefore, each voter should vote for a total of four (4) members in this election by marking the box to the left of the name and/or listing a write in candidate.

The following have submitted an application for nomination for the School Board Election: DeWilliam Moore has filed for the seat in the former Pembina District (2 years left of a 3-year term), Jared Hanson has filed for the seat in the former Neche District, Heather Duerre has filed for the seat in the former Walhalla District, and Jeffrey Watts and Ashley Schafer have filed for the ‘At Large’ seat. Terms are for three (3) years unless listed otherwise.

Terms of current school board members that are ending this year (June 30, 2023) are: Tom Zaharia, who represents Pembina (appointed until June 2023); Jared Hanson, who represents Neche (3-year term); Jared Johnson, who represents Walhalla (3-year term); and Jeffrey Watts, who represents ‘At Large’ (3-year term).

Other members of the School Board include: Shannon Cosley, Amber Dunnigan, and Kirk Morrison.

Langdon City Commission | Regular Meeting May 8th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

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

Also, present Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, Lyle Long, Angelo Mondragon – States Attorney, Sarah Hinnenkamp-Borderland Press, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney and RoxAnne Hoffarth- City Auditor.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on April 24th, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Building Permit #5363 Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller reported they have been filling potholes and getting street sweeper ready. L. Henry reported that Moore Engineer will be here Thursday to meet with the owners of Spruce Valley to go over the project.

Plummer has started work on the tree spots on main street.

Fire Department: No report.

Water and Sewer: No report.

Sanitation: T. Beauchamp reported that there has been a lot of garbage coming in and several roll off are out already. Clean up week has been set for June 12 through June 17th; details will be posted this week.

Activity Center: C. Graber reported the new emergency doors have been put in. The center will be going to summer hours and are currently looking to hire. Estimate for 3 more cameras came in at $412.00 so those will be put in by United Communications.

Police Department: No report.

Auditors Report: No report.

Unfinished Business County Lot – L. Henry presented the commission with a tentative map of what the lots could look like; the County would like the first parcel and the other lots could be sold off. The abstracts and surveying will need to be done before the County can put a building out on bids. We would like this process to get started. Quentin will contact Downs.

New Business Langdon Hardware – L. Henry reported that Planning and Zoning met at 4:30 today to discuss the vacate of the ally way behind Langdon Hardware. P & Z denied the request to vacate the ally but did give permission to block ally way during business hours and only during the gardening season. This is for the protection of customers going through there.

Application for Variance – Anthony and Mauri Roy – Angelo Mondragon present to represent the application.

L. Henry made the motion to approve the Application for Variance seconded

by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries.

Fischer’s 6th Addition – This is railroad property that was purchased by adjacent residents that hasn’t been recorded. This section is around REA property. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve Fischer’s 6th Addition, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carries.

JDA request – Small Business Development and Music Fest Sponsorship – S. Duerr present to request $3000 for the annual support for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and for $2000 for the annual Music Fest Sponsorship. L. Henry made the

motion to approve both requests, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries.

Lots west of Lonnie Christianson – We have another request to purchase these lots. Commission have not sold these lots due to there is not utilities there and it would be a lot to get them there. The Commission agrees to keep these lots for City use if needed.

Building Permits - #5360 Danielle and Matthew Wright, #5361 Chuck Downs, #5362 Maple Manor, #5363 Bo Balsdon. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve all building permits seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries.

Review and Approval of Bills: D. Kaercher made the motion to approve all bills, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carries.

99271 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT-MSP LOAN | 164366.00 99270 MONEY MOVERS INC.| 10.25 99269 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 80.32 99268 CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD | 296.96 99267 CHOICE FINANCIALDEBIT CARD | 93.25 8241382426/60408-60418/60449 Payroll and Liab. | 40400.16 60400 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | 761.36 60401 ERLING'S OIL CO | 1081.85 60402 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 942.27 60403 LANGDON FIRE DEPARTMENT | 655.45 60404 LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT | 205.50 60405 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 1611.77 60406 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRIN | 39.05 60407 THE BOARDERLAND PRESS | 49.00 60419 SWEENEY CONTROLS COMPANY | 2500.86 60420 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | 242.17 60421 CARQUEST OF LANGDON | 12.59 60422 CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR | 10496.00 60423 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP. | 368.25 60424 DAHL TRUCKING PLUS | 4999.61 60425 DOCU SHRED, INC. | 40.39 60426 ED & CARL HOFFARTH CONSTRUCTION | 1553.60 60427 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO. | 2937.87 60428 HIWAY LAUNDRY | 257.60 60429 LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | 252.95 60430 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | 310.61 60431 LANGDON PRAIRIE HEALTH | 101.87 60432 MAR-KIT LANDFILL | 3170.50 60433 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS | 156.18 60434 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC | 4312.65 60435 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | 14342.85 60436 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC. | 8.55 60437 OTTERTAIL POWER CO. | 6053.44 60438 TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL, LLC | 4131.00 60439 THE BOARDERLAND PRESS | 218.73 60440 THOMAS BEAUCHAMP | 72.54 60441 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | 3506.52 60442 VERIZON WIRELESS | 222.66 60443 WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATE SERVIC | 14345.42 60444 WITZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 9132.00 60445 RoxAnne Hoffarth | 88.81 Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on Tuesday, May 9.

Classifieds

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HELP WANTED NDNA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Seeking: A dynamic leader to be the face and voice of the North Dakota Newspaper Association (NDNA). The NDNA is looking for an executive director that has the knowledge, skill and vision to lead the association and serve its more than 80 member newspapers.

The ideal candidate understands the important role newspapers play in keeping the public informed, will champion for our state’s Sunshine Laws and wants to create an environment that allows N.D.’s daily and weekly papers to thrive. Responsibilities include working on site and leading a small staff at the Bismarck, N.D. office, fostering relationships with members and newspaper partners, overseeing association financials and general performance, Legislative lobbying on behalf of NDNA, working with a board of directors and representing the association in a positive and professional manner. NDNA offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

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HELP WANTED - The City of Langdon will be accepting applications for a part-time Activity Center Assistant.

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City of Langdon Sanitation Department is looking to hire for a part time position. This position offers competitive wages and flexible hours. Great position for a high schooler or college student home for the summer; must be 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license. If interested please pickup an application at City Hall.

The position is open until filled. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to call Tom at 701-370-1421. City of Langdon is an equal opportunity employer.

Langdon Area Schools has two openings in the elementary school kitchen. Job includes all areas of food prep, serving and clean up. Benefited position with compensation determined by experience. To start the fall of 2023, follow the school calendar with additional time for training and prep as needed Complete job application on school website or come by the school for an application. Send to Langdon Area School or daren.christianson@k12.nd.us. Any questions to Daren Christianson 701-256-5291.

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Tracing the Roots of Arbor Day

By Gerri Makay, Community Forestry Manager, North Dakota Forest Service “Finally, the month of May has arrived in North Dakota! And with that, many communities across the state will be celebrating Arbor Day. The entire month of May is Arbor Month in North Dakota.”

Arbor Day is a long-standing tradition of celebrating trees across the country, started in 1872 in Nebraska by J.

Sterling Morton. Tree enthusiasts in Dakota Territory hopped on board in 1882 to plant, distributing seeds and seedlings to schoolchildren across the open prairie. Today, 151 years later, every state celebrates its own officially proclaimed Arbor Day. Nationally we celebrate Arbor Day on the last Friday in April. For North Dakota, the official State Arbor Day is the first Friday in May – but communities can name any day as Arbor Day with a mayoral proclamation.

For Tree City USA towns, an annual Arbor Day is required to maintain certification. North Dakota is home to 53 Tree Cities USA, ranging in size from the state’s largest city - Fargo, population 120,000 - to the smallest Tree City USA currently on record in the nation – Sibley, population 20. Standards for the program are easily at-

tained: a tree ordinance, a tree board or department, a forestry investment of at least $2 per capita which can include volunteer efforts, and an annual Arbor Day celebration.

Community Arbor Day events are as varied as the number of communities in which they are celebrated and are scheduled anytime that is convenient, but most celebrations include planting one or more trees. Many towns celebrate at the local school, and enthusiastic students enjoy getting their hands dirty to help plant a tree. Carrington Kindergarten students plant a flowering crabapple tree at the city park. Twelve years later, these graduating seniors gather at the park to take a class photo with their flowering crabapple tree.

North Dakota’s State Arbor Day has been hosted in communities across the state in conjunction with significant reasons to celebrate. President George H. Bush presented and dedicated an American elm tree located near the Capitol steps in commemoration of the state’s Centennial in 1989.

Events in 2003 and 2004 celebrated the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Northwood (2008), Dickinson (2010) and New Rockford (2019) featured tree-planting recovery efforts following catastrophic tornadoes or wind events in those communities. Trees were planted at the International Peace Garden (2012) in

honor of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts. Cando (2014) and Watford City (2017) hosted the State Arbor Day to celebrate 25th Anniversaries as a Tree City USA. In 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt – known as the Conservation President and the President that North Dakota has adopted as our own – issued an Arbor Day Proclamation to the School Children of the United States: “It is well that you should celebrate your Arbor Day thoughtfully, for in your lifetimes the Nation’s need of trees will become serious. We of an older generation can get along with

Nye leaving Langdon Chamber of Commerce

By Nick Vorlage and Jake Kulland

The Langdon Chamber of Commerce will soon be in need of a new Executive

Director, as Jaclyn Nye, the current executive director, has announced she will be leaving the position after having served about a year.

more weeks and I will still be helping with Music Fest, but my last day as executive director will be May 26,” Nye said.

“I have been offered another opportunity with a group I have been working with so I will be going full-time with them starting in August,” Nye told Jake Kulland on KNDK.

The Chamber board has recently discussed what they plan to do next in regards to filling the Executive Director position. Nye says people are welcome to send in inquiries

Nye first joined the Chamber in 2022.

She explains while she will be working with the Chamber to assist with some of their upcoming summer events, she will be leaving her post in a matter of weeks.

“For now we’ll have them email the Chamber, so chamber@cityoflangdon. com and then I will pass it off to one of the members of the board,” she said.

“I’ll be with the Chamber for a couple

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Bobcat May 15, 2023 — On this day, May 15, 2006, the Ingersoll-Rand Company announced plans to sell off its Bobcat machinery division. Bobcat’s parent company was hoping to move out of the construction machinery business, but was willing to wait for the right offer. The “right” offer came three months later from the South Korean firm Doosan Infracore, who bought Bobcat for a total of 4.9 billion dollars.

Although it grew into a multi-billion dollar company, Bobcat can trace its roots to the Northern Prairies and two innovative brothers from Minnesota.

In 1956, Eddie Velo presented Cy and Louis Keller with a rather pressing problem. He needed to clean manure from the small corners of his turkey barns, but all of his power equipment was too large to effectively operate in his small buildings. Furthermore, his barns had two stories, so not only did a new cleaner need to be small and maneuverable; it needed to be lightweight. The Keller brothers went to work.

After scraping through the junkyard and the surrounding community for parts, they soon assembled a new cleaner for the turkey farmer. The machine was an instant success. It was agile, able to turn 360 degrees in its own track and had a good scoop, able to quickly clean anything Velo’s turkeys could throw at it.

It didn’t take long for the Keller brothers to realize their new invention had uses beyond a turkey farm. Seeing potential in this new small scoop machine, the Keller’s uncle, Anton Christianson, contacted Les Melroe of Melroe Manufacturing, based in Gwinner, North Dakota. Melroe was impressed with the new invention. After a short time he bought the rights to produce the small loader and hired Cy and Louis to further develop their invention.

Three years later, the Keller brothers, working alongside Les’s brother Cliff Melroe, had greatly improved their machine.

They developed a four-wheeled, skidsteered loader, big enough to handle a wide variety of jobs, yet small enough to fit in the back of a pickup.

The Bobcat was thus born and the new invention moved Melroe Manufacturing into the construction industry, greatly expanding the company in the process. By 1967 the North Dakota based business was shipping Bobcats to Australia, and had established a European branch in Southampton England, pushing Melroe Manufac-

turing’s sales to 16.5 million dollars a year.

Dakota Datebook written by Lane Sunwall “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership

with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from Humanities North Dakota. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic. org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic. org.

what we have, though with growing hardship; but in your full manhood and womanhood you will want what nature once so bountifully supplied and man so thoughtlessly destroyed.”

And another quote: “To exist as a nation, to prosper as a state, and to live as people, we must have trees.”

If you live in a Tree City USA town, there will be an Arbor Day celebration of some sort. This year, go out on a limb - show your support and take part. Grab a shovel and celebrate the beauty and benefits of trees in your community.

Softball

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The Borderland Press

Cards softballers win 3 of last 4 to put record at 8-4

By Jake Kulland

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich girls softball team got a lot of games played in the past week. They made history with the program's first-ever home game, winning over Northern Lights 17-3 on May 4 then lost another home game in Munich to Pembina County North May 8. The Lady Cards ironically had one of the only dry diamonds to play on when they hosted both Nelson County-Midkota and Carrington for a jamboree on May 9.

They beat both teams: versus NC-M 14-2 and 13-5 over Carrington. After their latest run, Langdon-Edmore-Munich is 8-4 on the season and 5-3 in Region 2 games, which is good for fourth place in the conference standings. The Lady Cards had a big game at Grafton on May 11 then play in a jamboree in Fargo against Tioga on May 12 and Wilton and Glenburn on May 13. He is a recap of their last couple of games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 17, Northern Lights 3 (5 innings) The Northern Lights team - a co-op

of Rolla, Rolette and St. John - is in the first year of their program. The Cardinals had their way with them, exploding for 17 runs in the first three innings, including nine in the second.

The Cards finally got to play in front of their home fans and electrified them as Jaya Henderson had an inside-thepark home run in the second inning, and Jada Moen had the same in the third. Moen had a huge day with a double to go with her round tripper, finishing with three hits in seven runs batted in. Tallia Johnston had six strikeouts in six innings pitched to get the win on the mound, with McKenna Schneider crossing the plate four times. Jenna Rosinski had a inside the park three-run homer for Northern Lights in the seventh.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 2 PCN --000 100 2 -- 3 1 1 LEM --100 010 0 -- 2 7 3 WP -- Sara Jensen; LP -- Tallia Johnston Highlights -- LEM: Jada Moen 2 RBIs, Jalynn Swanson 2x4; PCN: Nora Crosby 1x4 2B RBI

Cardinal Softball team picture after their first-ever home game win on May 4 over North Prairie.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 17, NORTHERN LIGHTS 3 (5 INNINGS) NL --000 03 -- 3 5 3 LEM --395 0x -- 17 6 2 WP -- Tallia Johnston; LP -- Karesse Heinz Highlights -- LEM: Jada Moen 3x3 HR

McKenna Schneider, with her foot on the bag, puts out a Carrington player at 3rd base. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 14, Nelson County-Midkota 2 (5 innings) Langdon-Edmore-Munich 13, Carrington 5 In the jamboree in Langdon on May 9, the Lady Cards played two games, scorching Nelson County-Midkota with the help of an eight run second inning. The Cardinals scored three runs on a crazy double steal play with an error on NC-M to lead 3-0. Raeleigh Ratzlaff had a double and a single both in the big second inning for Langdon-Edmore-Munich. Jaya Henderson, McKenna Schneider, Jalynn Swanson and Jada Moen also had hits in the big rally. Swanson and Emma Hetler each had three stolen bases in the win. Jaya Henderson got it done pitching for the Cards, striking out four batters in five innings and allowing just one hit.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich had a 15hit parade against Carrington. The game was back and forth most of the way until the Lady Cards put it away with six runs in the top of the seventh inning. Ratzlaff led the way with four hits followed by three each from Moen and Swanson. Moen doubled twice and led the team with four RBIs. Swanson had a double and a triple with Breana Wagner also raking in a two bagger. Tallia Johnston, who has been the workhorse pitching for the Cards all season, got the win with eight strikeouts. She now has four wins in the circle this season for the Cardinals while throwing 47 innings.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 14, NELSON COUNTY-MIDKOTA 2 (5 INNINGS) NC-M --010 10 -- 2 1 3 LEM --381 2x -- 14 7 3 WP -- Jaya Henderson; LP -- Bailey Flaagen Highlights -- LEM: Jada Moen 1x3 3 RBIs, Raeleigh Ratzlaff 2x2 2B RBI, McKenna Schneider 2x4 RBI, Mikaela Olson 2 RBIs, Jalynn Swanson 1x1 RBI 3 Runs

Talia Johnston eyes the batter and delivers a strike. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jalynn Swanson gets hit with a pitch against Nelson County and gets a trip to first base. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jaya Henderson gets safely to first against Nelson County on May 9. Picture by Larry Stokke.

2B 7 RBIs, Jaya Henderson 1x2 HR RBI, McKenna Schneider 1x1 RBI 4 Runs; NL: Jenna Rosinski 3x3 HR 3 RBIs Pembina County North 3, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 2 The Cardinals and the Grizzlies played a very close game held at Edgar Westphal Field in Munich. Langdon-Edmore-Munich scored first in the bottom of the opening inning; Jaya Henderson came home on an RBI ground out from Jada Moen. Kaylee Kemp had a run-scoring ground out to tie the score at one, bringing in Remington Larson. Moen gave the Cards back the lead in the bottom of the fifth, bringing in Henderson again on a ground ball to short. Trailing 2-1 in the seventh, PCN senior Nora Crosby hit a double to centerfield to tie the game. Crosby then stole third and came home on a ground out to give the Grizzlies the lead. The Cardinals had the top of their order at the plate in the bottom of the seventh but went down 1-2-3 to end the game. Ironically, the Crosby double was the only hit that Tallia Johnston would allow the entire game, but she took the tough luck loss. Sara Jensen also went the

distance to get the win for PCN. PEMBINA COUNTY NORTH 3,

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 13, CARRINGTON 5 LEM --110 122 6 -- 13 15 3 C --301 010 0 -- 5 9 5 WP -- Tallia Johnston; LP -- Kaydence Van Ray Highlights -- LEM: Ratzlaff 4x4 RBI, Moen 3x5 2 2B 4 RBIs, Swanson 3x4 2B 3B 4 RBIs, Jaya Henderson 2x4 3 RBIs, Kenadee Cluchie 1x5 2 RBIs, Breana Wagner 2x4 2B; C: Kennedy Wendel 2x3 3B RBI, Lauren Henderickson 2x3 2B 2 RBIs