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Friday, May 5, 2023

Volume 2, Number 17

Frost Fire Park announces summer production of “Little House on the Prairie – the Musical” canceled due to natural disaster WALHALLA, N.D. – Frost Fire Summer Theatre announced Wednesday that they will not be able to host their 39th annual production due to a natural disaster. Staff members discovered the roof and sidewalls over the amphitheater collapsed after a late April storm brought heavy snowfall.

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

“With the integrity of the remaining portion of the roof compromised and the extensive repairs needed to get the amphitheater back into operation, we regretfully have to suspend the 2023 Frost Fire Summer Theatre production,” said Darrin Longtin, Pembina Gorge Foundation board member.

The Pembina Gorge Foundation is a non-profit that owns and operates Frost Fire Park.

Community: Junk Shop Hop brings that spring feeling, Pg. A7

Sports: Langdon-Edmore-Munich baseball opens season in Grafton, Pg. B1

New State’s Attorney wants to see more community service opportunities

“We were hoping that maybe we could just delay our starting date to get the repairs done, but after closer inspection by the insurance adjusters and an engineer, they believe it will take most of the summer to repair. It is extremely disappointing. I have been looking forward to producing this show ever since I saw the national premier in 2008 at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis,” says director Amy Jo Paukert.

Although the stage is closed for the season, Frost Fire will still be hosting their two summer day camps in the lodge. June 5-9 will be the visual arts camp and August 7-11 will be the performing arts camp. They are also planning some events and entertainment in the lodge this summer.

Biking plans to be open as weather

AMELIA HALL, MUNICH, receives Rising Star Award

Cavalier County State’s Attorney Angelo Mondragon is looking for more resources for crime prevention, mental health, and drug intervention, including using community service as part of sentencing.

allows and trail maintenance can be completed.

Watch their social media or website for more information on summer

“When we charge fines, those monies go to the state. What’s the benefit for the county?” Mondragon asked county commissioners during his department report on April 4. “Are there alternatives like community service that could really build and grow the towns in the county? For community service opportunities in Langdon or other towns in the county – the current list for community service is very short.”

events.

If you have already purchased tickets, Frost Fire will contact you regarding a refund.

Hoping to splash into summer, Langdon Swimming Pool cites critical hiring need in order to open

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

“We could find plenty of odd jobs out at the hockey arena,” said Nick Moser, county commissioner. “And we could work with a board member to supervise.”

“The issue has been supervision,” Mondragon said.

Finding people willing to supervise those sentenced to community service is a challenge. Liability insurance requirements are also a hurdle. Mondragon said the liability insurance is through state workers compensation, and the state has limitations for what it will allow. For example, work that creates a physical danger, such as operation of heavy equipment or use of many power tools, is prohibited.

Alternative ideas, such as requesting that an individual plant trees, are also prohibitively time consuming to set up.

Each year the North Dakota EMS Association recognizes those individuals who have made significant contributions to the provision, development and improvement to local, regional and state pre-hospital care. In 2023 the NDEMSA Northeast Region Rising Star Award was presented to Amelia Hall.

According to the Munich Ambulance Service, Amelia is the definition of a rising star. She has been a dedicated volunteer for the Munich Ambulance Service since her junior year in high school, which is when she successfully passed her NREMT exam. She worked full-time with Lake Region Ambulance Service in the summer of her senior year and

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proved to be an exemplary member of both services. Amelia plans on attending school in North Dakota to become a paramedic and will serve the citizens and communities of North Dakota, hopefully for years to come.

The Rising Star was established to recognize an individual, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), who is new to the field of pre-hospital care, shows rapid improvement, exemplary skills and takes on added responsibilities. The nominee must have less than three years of experience and be a current member of the North Dakota EMS Association.

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The Langdon Swimming Pool is seeking help from the community to fill a critical position for the summer. The entire summer season at the pool hinges on hiring a maintenance person. If the pool doesn’t have maintenance, it can’t function.

“We are in dire, critical need for someone to step up in the community to fill this role – it pertains to problem solving, lifting heavy pails, and adding chemical tabs. It takes two to three hours per day after the initial set up,” said Jordan Braunberger, Langdon Park Board. ““This is a community issue and community issues require community solutions and this is our reality for how things are shaping up.

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willing to mentor someone new. Pay for the maintenance person is $17 per hour. Job duties include maintaining the cleanliness of the pool with daily checks of chemical levels and temp regularity as well as periodic vacuuming. Typically, it's around 10 hours a week.

“It’s something someone could be coached into,” Braunberger said. “I am confident and hopeful we will be able to have someone step up and take on the role.”

In previous years the pool had operated with 10-12 lifeguards. Last year the pool operated with eight lifeguards but had to shut down on several evenings due to not having enough guards to work. At press time, the pool had hired seven lifeguards for this summer, but not all of them are eligible to teach swimming lessons.

In the past, there have been three sessions of lessons. Braunberger would like to see those stay the same cont’d. on page 12

“It’s so much easier to charge fines and fees, but what does that do for the county?” Mondragon said. “It does take a lot of effort and coordinating to do these things.”

Mondragon said learning his new position is going well. He started as state’s attorney on Jan. 1, 2023, after being elected in November. The state’s attorney in Cavalier County is only a part-time position. Mondragon still has a demanding civil practice.

“I have been working over half the time for the state on the criminal side and working on training for my office, the Sheriff’s office, and the drug task force,” Mondragon said.

Mondragon encourages feedback or comments, which can be sent to Cavalier County State’s Attorney, P.O. Box 151, Langdon, ND 58249. Community service opportunities should be directed to the Clerk of Court at the Cavalier County Courthouse.

News

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Pandemic-era N.D. Rent Help program reaches goal early, providing housing stability to over 17,500 households; Health and Human Services announces program changes BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s temporary, pandemic emergency rent and utility assistance program, N.D. Rent Help, has reached a utilization milestone one year earlier than projected, having provided housing stability to over 17,500 lower-income households.

Working with local community partners across the state, the federally funded program has also helped reconnect over 2,700 households experiencing homelessness to housing since the launch of its housing stability project in September 2021.

“I’m so grateful for the North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) team members and our community partners who worked so hard to meet unprecedented housing needs, which were amplified by the pandemic,” said Human Services Executive Director Jessica Thomasson. “Stable housing is the foundation of household well-being, and this program has helped tens of thousands of North Dakotans stay housed and recover from the challenges they experienced over the last couple years.”

In addition to providing rent and utility relief to many of the lowest income households in the state, the ND Rent Help program has made it possible for thousands of adults and children experiencing homelessness to access housing and other supportive services, while also providing stability to the state’s rental housing market, Thomasson said.

North Dakota is one of a few states still operating a statewide emergency rental assistance program. Many states have already exhausted their federal emergency rental assistance funding and ended their programs.

As North Dakota continues to move beyond the pandemic, HHS is ramping down general rent assistance and transitioning to a more targeted housing stability program that prioritizes and serves households experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness.

After Monday, May 1, HHS will only accept new or pending applications on the portal at hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/rent-help from North Dakota households experiencing or facing imminent homelessness.

To date, ND Rent Help has provided over $112 million in direct rent and utility assistance, which has been paid to 2,362 housing providers and 146 utilities on behalf of qualifying participating renters in 52 of the state’s 53 counties.

HHS Housing Stability Director Nikki Aden said, “We have distributed these pandemic relief dollars to people living in communities across the state in small sums that have made a big difference in people’s lives.”

To date, the program has made more than 225,000 individual payments at an average amount of $682 per month for rent and $137 for utilities.

Thomasson said HHS still has approximately $40 million in direct assistance available to expend, much of which has already been obligated to more than 5,000 current program participants.

“We believe this program successfully put federal funding to work to keep people adversely affected by the pandemic in their homes and prevented further crisis-related assistance needs,” she said.

ND Rent Help’s housing stabilization program, which primarily serves peo-

ple experiencing homelessness, will continue beyond the sunset of ND Rent Help’s more broadly defined rent/utility assistance program.

HHS, the human service zones and other community partner agencies will continue to assist North Dakotans struggling to afford housing by connecting them to traditional financial assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, WIC, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, child care assistance and other local programs and resources such as traditional low-income housing resources.

These include Housing Choice Vouchers, formerly known as Section 8, and Department of Housing and Urban Development and USDA Rural Housing Service project-based vouchers.

North Dakota lawmakers approved using federal pandemic relief funds, called ERA funds, in the final days of the 2021 legislative session to provide rent and utility relief to lower-income households that experienced the greatest financial impact from the pandemic. States received federal ERA funding in two installments, ERA1 and ERA2, and used funding to create or expand emergency rent assistance programs, including developing secure application portals and eligibility determination and reporting systems meeting federal Treasury Department requirements and spending targets and timelines.

A number of pandemic-era programs have already ended in North Dakota, such as federally backed unemployment benefits and emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments. Medicaid continuous enrollment ended March 31; several child care-related initiatives will be sunsetting later in 2023 as well.

Off-highway vehicles youth safety courses open for registration Over two dozen Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) youth safety courses are open for registration across North Dakota. Youth ages 12-15 are eligible for the free, in-person OHV certification courses that begin on May 31 and run through July 27. Class locations include Park River and Lakota. Classes are capped at eight students, so interested participants are encouraged to view the registration page at https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/ business/recreation-programs/highway-vehicles-ohv/ohv-safety and register soon. Online classes are also available.

Youth-sized ATVs will be provided for the course, but students should come wearing long sleeves, long pants, over-ankle boots, gloves, and their helmet, if they have one. A free helmet will be provided at the beginning of the course for students to keep.

North Dakota law requires youth ages 12-15 who do not have a valid driver's license or learner’s permit to take a safety certification class. The certification is needed in order to legally operate OHVs on land other than their parent's, which includes designated OHV trails and ditches.

Children who are 11 but turn 12 within six months of a class date may take the safety certification test but will not receive their certification card until they turn 12.

Courses are funded by the JakeStar foundation. While the classes are aimed at certifying young riders, anyone who wishes to learn more about OHV safety, such as parents or children under 12, are encouraged to attend; no fee is charged.

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Langdon Area Elementary starts upgrades for air handling system

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

Langdon Area Elementary School started a months-long project this week to upgrade its air handling system. The project started on the roof on Monday with workers beginning to install fresh air ductwork.

The current air handling system was installed when the school was built in the 1960s and repaired as needed over the years. Water is heated in the boiler room, pumped through tunnels on the perimeter of the school, and brought up into radiators in classrooms. The boiler room is run off natural gas, which district leaders say is efficient, but the system isn’t reliable.

The new, more efficient system will also run off natural gas.

“One of the issues we’ve had here is that those tunnels get damp in the spring, depending on how fast the spring melt is, so what we’re going to do is basically reverse flow our heating system,” said Daren Christianson, superintendent of Langdon Area Schools. “One of the biggest problems that we’ve had is that we have these wings that are further away from the heating system. The pumps are inefficient; there’s corrosion in the pipes, so the flow of water to get there is so much less than it’s designed to be.”

The new system will provide heating and cooling coming down from the ceiling. Each classroom will have 2-4 heating coils about the size of a fluorescent light fixture. Water pipes will run through the hallway ceilings, which will run through the ceiling into each classroom. Each room will have its own fresh air source independently fed with ductwork from the roof. Running cool water into the registers will cool a room, running low temperature hot water into the registers will heat a room.

The system will provide negative pressure on the existing tunnels. An exhaust fan will pull air down into tunnels and exhaust it through a recovery unit, recovering whatever heat is left and exhausting the rest outdoors.

“No classroom will share a fresh air source,” Christianson said. “Right now, it goes from the tunnels, and it can go any which direction. Each classroom will be independently con-

trolled, which we don’t have right now.”

With the current system, some classrooms could be 50 degrees and others reach 85 degrees at the same time with no way to adjust the temperature.

“It’s just crazy,” Christianson said.

“You expect kids to learn and teachers to teach, but they should have an expectation of a quality controlled environment.”

This type of air handling system is being installed into new schools and into hospitals.

“It is highly efficient and hypoallergenic,” Christianson said. “When you talk COVID, the flu, common colds, you want to breathe fresh air that doesn't have other people’s issues. That’s really the concept - trying to keep everyone as healthy as you can. Air quality has a direct impact on student learning. There’s no doubt about that, it’s been proven.”

Christianson said this year the water drained away nicely; some years the school has had a significant amount of water in the tunnels that was removed with sump pumps, leaving the school with a musty odor.

The price tag for the project is $2,4000,000. This project is primarily paid for using ESSER funds, which is the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. This is a federal program administered by the Department of Education in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides emergency financial assistance to public school districts across the country. Christianson said, in addition, the project will likely zero out the District’s building fund, and he anticipates using general fund money or taking a loan from a bank to cover the rest.

Custom Aire out of Grand Forks is handling the project, which will take all summer and hopefully be completed by the first day of school. If it’s not completed, Christianson hopes school can start on time with workers finishing details in the boiler room.

Photos by Terry Hinnenkamp.

New Briefs

from the Borderland News Center North Dakota Congress adjourns In the early morning hours of Sunday, the North Dakota Congress adjourned for the 2023 session. One of their last tasks was to approve the latest two-year budget, which clocks in at a record $19.6 billion. Over the last four months, the state Congress introduced close to 1,000 bills and resolutions with Gov. Burgum signing into law well over 500. At the time of this writing, the Governor still had about 45 to sign or deny and can take until May 19 to complete this task.

Minnesota Senate votes to legal recreational marijuana By a single vote, the Minnesota Senate on Friday night voted in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana, as well as expunge the criminal offense

of marijuana possession. The final vote was 34-33. Gov. Walz is expected to sign the bill into law. Neighboring North Dakota, meanwhile, will continue to consider marijuana an illegal narcotic.

Honor Flight visits Washington, D.C. More than 180 veterans from around North Dakota and Minnesota have been taking part in the 2023 Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. The group includes veterans from Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Grafton and will be returning on Tuesday.

Cavalier searches for new superintendent Cavalier School Superintendent Jeff Manley has announced he will be re-

tiring, effective June 30. The Cavalier School District will be hiring a new superintendent for the 2023-24 school year.

Final spring flood update out for the season The National Weather Service on Thursday released what they expect will be their final spring flood update of the season. According to the Service, all except the northernmost portions of the Red River have crested, and water levels have been receding.

They suspect the water levels to crest at Drayton and Pembina either this weekend or early next week.

Superintendent Daren Christianson shows the boiler room during a recent tour of the school with The Borderland Press.

A view of the tunnels that run underneath the school.

Inside the boiler room at Langdon Area Elementary School.

Cavalier County Courthouse announces summer hours

The Cavalier County Courthouse will have summer hours starting Friday, May 26 and running through Friday, Sept. 1. Hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to Noon on Fridays.

Agriculture

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NDSU analyzer helps with prevented-planting decisions

The analyzer program uses partial budgeting to compare the economics of prevented planting with either late planting the crop, for which a prevented-planting payment could be received, or planting some other crop.

By NDSU Extension

USFWS seeks to provide clarity in Prairie Pothole Region – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule for landowners in the Prairie Pothole Region. If landowners install drain tile near protected wetlands and follow the approved setback distances, the rule says they will not be punished if the wetland is drained by the system. In a statement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said this change is designed to provide consistency, clarity and transparency to landowners.

Skepticism over proposed regs – The proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations to clarify landowner’s property rights is being met with skepticism. NDFB President Daryl Lies is very wary. “They make it sound better than it really is, and they have ridiculous setbacks.” Lies doesn’t see anything new in the regulations.

“It’s not changing any parameters.”

Governor signs animal agriculture bill – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1371, which modernizes state law to support animal agriculture. Burgum said the decline of animal agriculture in North Dakota is hurting the economy. “Nine-

ty years ago, we had almost a million dairy cows in the state, and now we’re down to 12,000. We’ve fallen far behind in animal agriculture, and the reduction in red tape was badly needed.” The growth of the soybean crush will increase the availability of soybean meal and other byproducts.

“We’ve got the land, we’ve got the water, we’ve got the feed, we’ve got the work ethic. The only thing missing was we had restrictive laws.”

Make sure the soil is fit – The planting season has been put on hold waiting for fields to dry down.

WinField United Crop Protection Product Manager Kyle Gustafson is more interested in field conditions than some day on the calendar. “Everyone gets really impatient, and they want to get some seed in the ground just to say they’re doing something,” said Gustafson. “Make sure the soil is fit.

It’s probably going to give you a higher yield potential to plant later when the soils are fit versus early when the soils are not fit.” Planting in poor field conditions can result in irreversible yield loss. Gustafson cites sidewall smearing that could result in lodging later in the season.

Northern Agriculture Snips Bailey Reiser, NDSU Extension Cavalier County

it is purchased, it’s time to dig the hole.

Digging the hole for the tree doesn’t need to be deep. The hole should only be deep enough so that the root collar (root flare or stem flare) is showing or at ground level. This is a little bulge between the stem and roots, and if it gets covered, it will eventually kill the tree. Some soil may need to be added back in the bottom to ensure proper depth.

What a spring so far! Within a week after our last blizzard, it seems that the battle between sun and snow is starting to subside. The sun is definitely on the winning end!

As I was out driving last week and this weekend, I noticed the changes a day of sun can make. Most of the county has snow drifts in the tree rows or on north sides of farm yards and scattered pockets within the fields. As one drives from the west to the east, it is a noticeable difference. With each passing day, I notice the snow in town disappearing, too!

In preparing for spring, we usually think about planting crops, gardens, and flowers; where to reseed our lawn from any winter damage that occurred; and some even start to evaluate their trees. I remember thinking as a youngster that usually once the trees arrived at the greenhouses, then the flowers would soon follow. I didn’t realize the beautiful and valuable investment that trees can be.

Spring is the best time to transplant trees so that they get a nice, full growing season, but trees can also be planted in the fall. There are a few tips that are crucial to maintaining the longevity of a tree. Some of these factors can be timing, distance to buildings, neighboring properties, overhead power lines, sidewalks, fire hydrants, and sewer lines. It is also important to note the hardiness zones! In Cavalier County, our plant hardiness zones are 3a/3b depending on the winter.

There are usually a few different kinds of nursery stock available through certain greenhouses or nurseries.

These include bare-root trees, balled & burlapped trees, potted trees, container grown, and spade transplanted trees. Choosing the right one for your budget and understanding the differences is crucial. NDSU Extension has a Planting Trees in North Dakota article that explains the differences of each type. It is available online or in person at our office. Once you decide on which type of tree stock to use and

Before planting, it is crucial to remove the wire basket, burlap, or sac that is holding the roots, so that the tree doesn’t decline from structural damage, and the burlap usually doesn’t break down well. Loosen the root ball, and remove any circling roots. The circling roots are common amongst potted trees. If left, the tree will most likely need to be removed prematurely anyways.

Once the tree is in the hole, start to add soil back in, breaking up any clumps of soil. Usually fertilizer isn’t required, but a soil test would help identify if any amendments are needed. Be sure not to waterlog the soil, and only water one to two times a week for the first week, then gradually cut back to once a week, and then every 10-14 days.

Staking the tree may be necessary, as well as adding a tube. Small trees can be susceptible to many environmental factors such as deer, rabbits, wind, sun scald, ect. When using mulch to cover the bare soil, follow the 3-33 rule: three feet wide, three inches high, and three inches away from the root collar. The mulch will help retain moisture throughout the growing seasons.

If there are any questions, please reach out! I am hoping to see some new trees around town this spring!

Happy Spring!

North Dakota State University Extension has developed a spreadsheet to help farmers analyze and make prevented planting decisions

crop late and accept the risk of lower yields and reduced crop insurance coverage or to collect a prevented planting indemnity payment.

“Producers in North Dakota are waiting for fields to dry out so they can start field work and crop planting,” says Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist. “If wet conditions continue in certain areas of the state, it will prevent some producers from seeding all their acres before the dates that crop insurance coverage starts to decrease. Now may be a good time to evaluate the economics of prevented planting, so a decision can be made if weather events delay planting to the crop insurance final planting date.”

The analyzer program uses partial budgeting to compare the economics of prevented planting with either late planting the crop, for which a prevented planting payment could be received, or planting some other crop.

The prevented planting indemnity is offset partially by the direct costs, such as cover crop seed, chemicals and fuel, to maintain the land that will not be used for crop production in 2023. This is compared with the income that could be obtained from growing a crop after the direct costs of production have been subtracted.

Two critical assumptions are the expected yield and market price for later seeding. Producers run the risk of lower yields and quality. The analysis also considers crop insurance indemnities, which may be received if a producer plants the crop late and yields suffer.

After the final planting date, and if several eligibility requirements are met, producers may opt to collect a prevented planting crop insurance indemnity payment and idle the ground, Haugen added.

In North Dakota, the final planting date for full crop insurance coverage varies by crop and geographic location. For example, canola varies from May 15 in the southwestern part of the state to June 5 in the northeastern area of the state. For wheat, durum and barley, the date is May 31, except for the northern one-third of the state, where it is June 5. It is June 10 for soybeans, dry edible beans and flax. Sunflower final dates are June 10 in the northern counties and June 15 in the majority of the state.

The question is whether to plant a

“The crop insurance coverage level is reduced for the first several days after the date when producers can choose prevented planting,” says Haugen. “Therefore, if a producer still can plant a few days late, they still can have a fairly strong safety net and have the upside revenue potential if better than expected yields and market prices exist.”

There are other considerations in the prevented planting decision. Planting will use up soil moisture and lessen the possibility the ground will be too

wet for seeding next year. Another reason to plant may be to satisfy a forward sales contract. However, late planting may result in lower yields and lower the actual production history, which is used to calculate future crop insurance guarantees.

The Excel spreadsheet tool is available to help with the prevented planting decision. The spreadsheet also includes other prevented planting information on eligibility and final planting dates.

The decision tool is located at ndsu. ag/preventplanttool.

Contact your crop insurance agent for more specific information and eligibility requirements. Each producer should analyze the prevented planting option and consult with their crop insurance agent if unsure whether the acreage qualifies, what the payment rates may be and other details.

NDSU Extension specialists say now may be a good time to evaluate the economics of prevented planting, so a decision can be made if weather events delay planting to the crop insurance final planting date. Pixabay photo.

Plan for delayed grazing season

Ranchers should expect delays of approximately four weeks

By NDSU Extension

A combination of fall drought and a delayed spring due to colder than normal temperatures are expected to cause significant delays in grass development and growth this spring.

Air temperature in the spring is the main environmental factor that determines the rate of grass development.

Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist, explained that each leaf produced on a stem requires a specific amount of accumulated heat or heat units. The temperature when plants initiate development, the base temperature, is 32 degrees Fahrenheit for cool-season grasses and 40 degrees Fahrenheit for warm-season grasses. The temperature or heat units that a plant needs to accumulate to produce a leaf can be expressed as growing degree days (GDD).

Perennial grasses start to accumulate growing degree days the first day after March 15 that the average daily air temperature exceeds 32 degrees for five consecutive days. The number of GDD needed to reach grazing readiness varies between grass species from 443 GDD for crested wheatgrass to over 1,000 GDD for most native species. Search online for “NDSU Extension Determining Grazing Readiness” for more information.

On average, cool-season grasses begin accumulating GDD on March 24 near Bismarck and March 30 near Jamestown. This spring, both locations did not start accumulating GDD until April 13. In addition to being delayed, GDD are accumulating slowly due to cooler than average temperatures, which are expected to remain below average in May. Grazing readiness is the developmental stage where the plant is able to recover from the stress of grazing the previous year and produce sufficient levels of water-soluble carbohydrates (food) to replenish the roots. Grazing readiness for most domesticated pastures, such as crested wheatgrass and brome grass, is at the 3-leaf stage; whereas, grazing readiness for most native range grasses is the 3 1/2-leaf stage.

All cool-season grasses, which are the dominant grasses in North Dakota, initiate growth from a tiller that was established the previous growing season. However, drought stress during the fall of 2022 resulted in poor tiller development. Grazing management in the fall may have caused tillers to die. Poor tiller development and tiller

death last fall are expected to delay an additional one to two weeks this spring.

Pastures that have had tiller loss must be given adequate time to recover. Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased total forage production for the entire grazing season.

“You may sacrifice 45% to 60% of forage production for the year by grazing too early,” says Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist and interim director of the NDSU Central Grasslands Extension Center. “The general rule to consider when grazing rangelands is for every day you graze in early May, you lose three days of grazing at the end of the grazing season. For every day you graze in the middle of May, you lose two days of grazing at the end of the grazing season.”

Grazing too early will reduce plant vigor, thin existing stands, lower total forage production, and increase disease, insect and weed infestations.

Pastures and range damaged by grazing too early and/or severe overgrazing may take several years of deferment or even rest before the stand regains productivity.

range prior to grazing readiness include: •Grazing domesticated grass pastures, such as crested wheatgrass and smooth brome, in May. This year, domesticated pastures may not reach grazing readiness until mid-May. •Providing supplemental forage to livestock on domesticated pasture or hay land. However, be careful not to graze your hay lands too early, too short or if muddy, as the stand will be dramatically reduced in forage production due to reduced vigor and plant damage.

•Using winter annuals that were established last fall for early spring grazing or hay.

•Continuing dry lot feeding in May. “While it may be tempting to start grazing early due to a lack of forage resources, it can have long-term impacts on forage production,” says Meehan. “Remember, it takes grass leaves to replenish the root food reserves needed to grow grass. Early spring grazing, especially following a drought, can be costly in terms of total forage production during the entire grazing season.”

A loss of forage production due to grazing prior to grazing readiness will reduce the recommended stocking rate and/or animal performance.

Due to the combination of cool temperatures and drought stress, ranchers should expect delays of approximately four weeks in grazing readiness this spring and manage accordingly. This would include avoiding grazing native range until grazing readiness has been achieved.

Strategies to avoid grazing native

Grazing readiness for most domesticated pastures is at the 3-leaf stage and for most native range grasses, the 3 1/2-leaf stage.

NDSU photo.

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher hour and decided to share a few of my favorites with you.

Bugs flying around with wings are flying bugs.

What an asset this group is to our community - thank you all!

Rooms with broken air conditioners are hot.

Woman missing since she got lost.

One birthday party down, one to go this weekend. This one involves swimming and a whole bunch of kids. Our soon to be 9-year-old granddaughter will have a great time, and her contagious laugh will be music to my ears. She knows how to have a good time, as we’ve witnessed many times. I wonder if she invited any boys, because they seem to be a popular subject. Cousins don’t count - it’s those pesky 3rd grade boys that make girls say “ewww”. Oh, I remember, I got in so much trouble one time about that age. I grabbed a boy’s winter hat off his head and threw it as hard as I

Cow urine makes for juicy lemons.

Scientists to kill ducks to see why they’re dying.

A nuclear explosion would be a disaster.

Man found dead in graveyard.

Somehow, earlier this week, I found myself reading old newspaper headlines. I was entertained for a good

Man accused of killing lawyer receives a new attorney.

Diana was still alive hours before she died.

Anxiety an issue to worry about.

I didn’t bother to look at what newspapers these were from; I just enjoyed some of them and cringed at others!

Some were too horrid to print, if you can imagine.

The Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders did it again! Over 11,000 dollars was generated from their spring sale.

could. Unfortunately, a neighbor’s dog thought this looked like fun, grabbed the hat and ran to the next county. I don’t remember how it ended - if the hat was returned or not. That poor blond boy had to spend the rest of the recesses that day with no winter hat.

Yes, I felt bad, but I probably slept just fine that night.

Take care of yourself and your people, enjoy the sunshine, keep reading The Borderland Press. Three great tips this week! Until next time…

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor and it seems most people are happy.

There are just a few snowbanks left as a reminder of our long winter, but we finally made it to spring.

Do you know what else made it?

Tulips. I have seen some appear out of the ground, and I think that’s a great sign of hope. The robins are out digging around in the yard and perching in the trees, and a collection of birds, once again, sings in the early morning hours. This is starting to feel much better than a few weeks ago.

We’ve made good progress since we last met. Our slow melt turned out well,

Good job sending in your stories!

It’s getting hard to keep up. Every

week when I check multiple email accounts, Facebook messenger, text messages, and phone messages, our story idea pile multiplies. This is great news! It means you have things you want shared with your neighbors, and really, what else are we here for?

If you want to send something to the newspaper, we’re always ready to help, but here are some tips to make things more efficient for you. You are welcome to send a news release or even a short paragraph on an event or happening that you want in the paper. Writing in third person is the newspaper way for reporting. Email to

editor@theborderlandpress.com.

Most people put a lot of effort into writing social media posts, but we can’t take those off of social media and put them in the newspaper. If we see posts, we may ask for permission to do so, and social media is a good way to get some of the information out. I think if you’re already writing a detailed social post, also, get into the habit of sending things our way, too. It takes a village, and our system of sharing news and information is getting stronger thanks to you.

the backyard, I’m ready to start going overboard with the planning and the planting. I want flowers, tomatoes, corn, and, oh, my goodness, how I have missed fresh cucumbers?

Keep that spring in your step, and make it a good week.

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

Now that I can see my garden plot in

THE MORNING RUN: Remembering Neil then prom at Red River High School in Grand Forks that evening. As is often the case, Greg and I were going to split up and each attend an event.

Ella and I left at 6:30 a.m. for Valley City and a full day of volleyball. Unfortunately for Gage and the baseball team, the weather and various other factors led to their game in Tolna being canceled. So, Greg and the other two kids had a rare opportunity to sleep in a little then headed to Grand Forks for prom activities.

by Sara Goodman One major perk of being everyone’s favorite Borderland Press columnist is getting the opportunity to humble-brag about my own kids whenever I want. With three kids in multiple activities, it’s easy to whip out a few hundred words about their latest endeavors. From sports to music and everything in between, there’s rarely a break in the schedule, and this past weekend was no exception.

The original schedule for Saturday looked like this - Ella had a volleyball tournament in Valley City, Gage had baseball in Tolna in the afternoon and

Here’s where I humble-brag. After eight hours and six volleyball games, Ella’s team won the championship.

There were twelve teams in the tournament - consisting of seven Jamestown teams, three Valley City teams and then our two Borderland teams consisting of fifth and sixth grade girls from Langdon. Our girls played amazingly well, improving with every game, getting more confident and energetic with each win. Hallie Overby served an ace to clinch the win, and the girls celebrated as if it were a state tournament. With no time to spare, Ella and I sprinted to the suburban and raced up to Grand Forks, sitting down in the Red River High School theater right as the grand march was beginning.

This week is jam packed again, mainly with baseball. The boys finally had their first game of the season Monday night in Grafton and won by the ten-run rule in the fifth inning. We have a game every night this week except Wednesday, and the weather looks like it will finally cooperate and might even give us the opportunity to start complaining about it being a little too warm out. We’ll finally get to enjoy the new grandstands along with taking note of the other projects still needing to be completed at the baseball diamond.

As with any other community project, donations for the baseball diamond renovation project are always welcome, and what better reason to give than for a memorial. This past weekend, the Langdon community lost a long-time baseball fan, Neil Romfo.

Neil wasn’t just a baseball fan though, he was a pillar of the community and was involved in many different organizations. He loved farming, and he loved his family. Neil was the first Romfo I met when I moved to Langdon, and if you know Langdon, you know there are a lot of Romfos!

There I was, minding my own business in the aisles of ALCO, when I

heard a “say now, you look familiar, do I know you?” I knew that Neil didn’t know me, and that’s exactly why he struck up a conversation. He needed to know who I was and why I was in his favorite store. Twenty minutes later, we knew each other’s family trees, and I had been introduced to the newest member of his family, his grandson, Jack, who he conveniently had a picture of in his wallet. From that day on, I swear I ran into Neil almost every time I ventured into ALCO, and he always had stories to tell me as if I were his best friend he hadn’t seen in awhile. When Jack started kindergarten, his dad, Darrin, would give him rides to school, but occasionally Neil would take him. After I had Ella, Darrin and Neil decided that they would stop by and pick up Gage, so I didn’t have to venture out in the cold with two little girls to take Gage to school. Neil would pull up in the driveway and give a quick little honk to let us know he was there. I can only imagine the conversation Neil had with two little five-year-old boys on

the way to school. Neil will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.

Memorials are preferred in Neil’s memory to Langdon Area Baseball, PO Box 241, Langdon, N.D. 58249.

Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has 3 kids, 2 cats, and a dog.

Valley City tournament champs!

Musings from Munich: It’s stinky…so that means summer is finally here you are not from around here, it is the City of Devils Lake. Once the waste water starts melting, an unbelievable stench presents itself to the awaiting residents and unsuspecting people passing through town. When I noticed it this week, I, of course, pointed the pickup in the other direction and took off with a smile on my face…it is finally here.

By Matt Mitzel If you live on the north side of I-94 in this state, you know that familiar smell that is a welcoming sign of summer. Once you’re about five miles away from this particular beacon of summer bliss, you catch a whiff and realize…there aren’t any snowstorms coming for at least five to six months.

If you haven’t guessed it by now, if

Summer brings work and play - mostly work - but the little play we actually get after is always more fun after a hard day’s work. One of the extremely hard things around here is to find enough workers to take care of all the summer jobs that pop open. I can’t throw a rock and not hit a teenager who hasn’t been asked to work for some company or farmstead. Obviously, farm hands are the most in need, but there is some balance with international workers that fill that gap.

I guarantee you if anyone wants a job out there in the agriculture industry,

just stop in at any farm you see, and I bet you get an interview on the spot.

It is not just agriculture that is hiring seasonal help at great salaries. Besides working at farms, elevators, and seed plants, there are plenty of businesses that need help.

With everyone out in the fields, the food industry up here is always on the lookout for workers. I’m a bartender by trade, so if there isn’t a weekend that I have plans, I know I can hit any of the local bars for a good shift. After I hit 40 years old though, my ability to hold a fake smile is getting worse and more forced. Cafés and other eateries are screaming for more helpers to ease the shifts of their full-timers, and the best part is you usually eat for free. Then you have the recreational spots that rely on summer employees. From state parks to local rv camps, the need for workers to maintain those properties are higher than normal. They were so desperate

at Mt. Carmel Dam that they tried to get me out there to lend a hand. I am a pretty hard worker, but I guarantee they could not handle me. With all the folks to visit with, I would not accomplish anything.

Lastly, the service companies are searching for people to hand over money in the form of a paycheck.

Lawn mowing services never stop moving up here, and where it was once considered initial tier employment, it is now a profitable way to make a good amount. Even my window cleaning company triples in size of employees during the summer, but I add the caveat of being proven trustworthy. That thins the hiring pool off before I even take an interview. When you own a company that deals with going into people’s residences, the amount of responsibility and professionalism is never going to equal pay, but I can always hope for some slipping through the cracks.

I bring all this up as I feel that Gen Z and even us Millennials need to be reminded that working is a gift, and there are plenty of opportunities up north. If you do not have a job, it only means that you do not want a job or that you are retired and hoping that the younger generations will fill the gap. My advice - get the jobs with the worst hours as they pay the best, be prepared to work on your Friday and Saturday nights in your youth, and I guarantee if you stick at it, you won’t have to do it as an adult. I hope you have a great start to your summer, and in the fall, your wallet will be full and your arms will be ripped.

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

Opinion

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Staying Hip

Fashion and felines

with Halle

By Halle Sanders

As promised, here is part two of my Met Gala rundown. While writing this column Tuesday morning, I’m still coming off the high that was Monday night. Readers, I want you to understand how much effort I put into this affair. I looked like some aircraft flight controller or cyber hacker. There were

three screens present at all times. My computer was split screened with the livestream of the carpet on one side and updates of all pictures on the other side. I was constantly refreshing the websites while also checking my tiktok and instagram for social media updates. I watched all the interviews and saw all the celebrity outfits. Also, I created my own personal diagram for the looks, which is only a little obsessive. Let’s not forget, this is my job. It’s my sworn duty to get all the information on this sort of stuff; so, of course, I watched all three hours of the carpet and viewed all 205 outfits multiple times on the Vogue website.

It’s not weird - it’s work.

Last week, I mentioned that the more recent Met Galas have been disappointing. Naturally, I was hesitant about this year’s event, but I’m happy

to report that 2023 finally had a redemption. Now, it wasn’t show stopping like 2018’s Heavenly Bodies or 2015’s China: Through the Looking Glass. but the Carl Lagerfeld theme was well received, and everyone followed the theme. Thank you fashion gods! Overall, I would describe the event as ok; it wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t mind boggling. However, I did have a great time.

Carl Lagerfeld worked for the brand Chanel, so there were lots of black, white, tweed, and camelia flowers - all things Chanel is known for. The best look of the night, in my opinion, was actress Anne Hathway. She followed the theme to perfection, looked stunning, and managed to pull off a Chanel inspired look that wasn’t from the Chanel brand - something that others weren’t successful at. The sec-

ond best of the night was actress Sydney Sweeney. Now, Sweeney’s dress is something I would usually hate and even consider it ugly, but Sweeney somehow glowed in the dress. She was iridescent like shimmering gold.

I don’t know how she did it.

Now, you’ve probably heard of social media’s worst dressed lists. I have no problem being brutal in my reviews.

This year, don’t get me wrong, there were plenty of bad or boring outfits, but none that I found truly reprehensible. Last year, there were outfits that burned my eyes. Joyfully, no surge of rage or disgust was felt this year.

Here is a fun fact about Carl Lagerfeld - his one true love was his cat, Choupette Lagerfeld. So, as one would, there were several celebrities who dressed up as said cat. Rapper

and singer Doja Cat showed up to the Met Gala in a bedazzled dress, cat ears, and prosthetic cat makeup. Jared Letto also paid homage to Choupette in a full cat costume, similar to a mascot. Both outfits were disturbing, but I wouldn’t change a thing.

I loved it. They were both so strange but iconic.

You are now all caught up with the spectacular event that is the Met Gala. You might not care, but that’s ok. I subjected myself to the NFL, and now I’m subjecting you to fashion. If you’re interested, you can find all the outfits on the Vogue website. Maybe I’ll even post my full Met Gala diagram - it’s a pyramid.

See you next week to once again teach you about more social media nonsense.

Legislative Did the 2023 N.D. Legislature affect you? Probably!

By Isabelle Ballalatak and Zachary Weiand | N.D. Newspaper Association

BISMARCK -- If you are a banker or a sports bettor, an electrician or a farmer or a parent – whoever you are, the 2023 North Dakota Legislature likely has affected your life in some way, by a little or a lot.

In no particular order of significance, here’s a sampling of what we mean.

If you’re a parent of a child in a private school, you won’t be receiving public tuition aid. Gov. Burgum vetoed HB 1532, which would have created an education reimbursement program.

But if you have little ones, children’s diapers will now be exempted from the state sales tax with the signing of HB 1177.

If you drive on state roads, know that with the signing of SB 2362, motorists may now be pulled over solely for not wearing a seat belt.

And watch the booze while biking. HB 1506 declares that anyone riding a bicycle (or animal) on a roadway or public area while intoxicated to a significant degree will be assessed a fee of $200.

Type I diabetes, you may pay less for life-saving insulin. SB 2140, signed by the governor, caps the price of a 30day supply of insulin at $25 for those covered by the North Dakota Employees Retirement Program.

If you enjoy sports betting, you will need to travel to one of the state’s Indian reservations or to another state.

The Senate killed HCR 3002, which would have created a ballot measure allowing the voters of North Dakota to legalize sports betting.

If you’re a small school district superintendent, you will not have to worry about being forced to consolidate with other districts. The House killed HB 1251, which would have forced smaller school districts to jointly employ a superintendent.

Corporate farming, child care If you’re a farmer, you may soon start a corporate operation. HB 1371, which would legalize some forms of corporate farming, passed both chambers and is waiting for the governor’s signature.

If you’re a county or state mutual insurance company, you will still have to publish abstracts in your local paper. The House killed SB 2143, which would have slashed this requirement.

If you own a childcare center, you will not be receiving reimbursements from the state. The House killed SB 2301, which would have created a childcare stabilization program to reimburse licensed child care facilities based on the number of children in their care.

If you’re a parent with limited income, you will not be receiving a 5-10% increase through the childcare assistance program. The House killed SB 2190.

If you’re a curler, you can brag that yours is the official state sport of North Dakota.

If you’re a North Dakotan living with

Tribal, state relations If you’re a tribal government, you now are eligible to participate in the Department of Water Resources’ “CostShare” program. HB 1385 allows tribal governments to make contracts with the state water commission.

Also, if you’re an enrolled member of a tribal nation, your family may benefit from legislation aimed to clarify rules of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act in state law.

If you’re a librarian, you may want to check what materials you have within your library. HB 1205, which is waiting on a signature from the Governor, aims to prohibit “obscene” content from being available in children’s sections in public libraries.

If you own a bookstore, you will want to check how certain materials in your business are being displayed.

SB 2360 prohibits “sexually explicit” material from being on newsstands or in any public business frequented by minors. This bill is awaiting the governor’s signature.

Sorry speed racers: A bill to increase the interstate speed limit to 80 mph failed, the fourth session in a row.

If you like a good cigar, with the passage of HB 1229, businesses are now allowed to build indoor cigar lounges, provided that they meet certain requirements.

If you are a full-time firefighter or law

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enforcement officer of more than five years, the passage of HB 1279 has expanded your worker compensation to cover several cardiac events.

Water skiing, hunting If you are a barefoot water skier 16 or older, you are now able to wear a wet suit specifically designed for barefoot skiing and floatation and leave the life preserver in the boat.

If you are a hunter, the signing of HB 1233 now allows for 11, 12, and 13-year-olds to participate in the regular hunting season if accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other authorized individual.

If you are a local government official worried about a busted snow removal budget, SB 2183 provides $20 million in emergency grants to help cover ex-

traordinary snow removal costs.

If you are an active duty, guard and reserve service member, your income tax rate is now 0%. Thank you for your service!

Concerned about your children spending time on the ever-expanding internet these days? The passage of HB 1398 now requires cybersecurity education for all K-12 students. North Dakota is the first state to adopt cybersecurity and computer science standards for all grades.

If you’re thinking of starting a business in agriculture, HB 1276 will provide support for new or expanding businesses that depend on farming, ranching, and ag processing with $25 million in grants.

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2023-2024 NDHSAA/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student named, Langdon’s Romfo interviewed

By Hilary Nowatzki

A Brush with the Bunch

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Teagan Erbele, a junior at Napoleon High School, was named the 2023-2024 North Dakota High School Activities Association and Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student. Interviews were held April 26 at Farmers Union Insurance headquarters in Jamestown.

Mya Woodbeck of Bowbells High School was chosen runner-up. The other finalists interviewed were: Logan Falk, Hankinson High School Xzavier Buckmiller, Fargo North High School Taryn Romfo, Langdon Area High School Amara Howson, Northwood High School The six finalists were selected from applications sent in by high school principals from across the state.

The NDHSAA Distinguished Student

program was developed to recognize deserving young people who are the “backbone” of interscholastic activities, not necessarily the leader, but the individual whose participation in high school activities strengthens the program for participants, the school and the community. Applicants are students entering their senior year.

The student must be a participant as a player, manager, statistician or other role in at least one NDHSAA sponsored activity. The student must be a good citizen and role model to his/her peers as well as a contributor to his/ her school and community.

The NDHSAA Distinguished Student recipient receives a Farmers Union Insurance sponsored $2,000 scholarship to the college of his/her choice.

He/she is invited to be the Grand Marshal of the NDHSAA “Parade of Champions” and participates in other activities such as serving as the NDHSAA spokesperson for High School Ac-

tivities Month, promoting the values of activity programs and participating in awarding of trophies at major NDHSAA state contests. The runner-up will receive a $1,000 scholarship of his/ her choice, publication in the NDHSAA Bulletin and other recognition in connection with NDHSAA events. The other four finalists receive a $500 scholarship to the college of his/her choice, publication in the NDHSAA Bulletin and other recognition in connection with NDHSAA events.

A complete list of students that were honored as their school’s 2023-2024 Distinguished Student and submitted applications to the NDHSAA for consideration as the NDHSAA/Farmers Union Distinguished Student can be found by visiting: https://ndhsaa. com/awards/distinguished-students.

I thought I may have to pull Leo out of retirement! Due to a couple of surgeries and appointments, I've not been able to attend a Brush Bunch as frequently as I had been. I finally made it last week - just in time to put it in high gear to prepare for the Brush Bunch's annual art show!

This will be the Brush Bunch's 52nd art show and will take place May 5 and 6 leading up to Walhalla's giant 175th anniversary celebrations over the summer. Our theme this year is "Timeless Creativity", and we are using everything from old art books to clocks to decorate the American Legion Hall in Walhalla. We've divided ourselves into different committees.

One for the kitchen and food, one for decor, one for creating the art show booklet, and another for cleaning, just to name a few.

I volunteered to head the decorating committee but did so before I had my thumb surgery scheduled. Since I'm still in this dang splint, Carol Clark has really stepped up with some gorgeous and classy ideas for decorating the hall. I’m currently working on some decoration projects like two hula hoop chandeliers, which I also plan to incorporate into my wedding over the summer.

We are blessed to have so many talented artists in our group, and I am just so giddy to see all of their work put together in one place!

I wasn't a member of Brush Bunch last year, but after looking at last year's photos of the art show, I just know that this one will be amazingly creative, chic, and elegant. We have such a talented and hard working group, so how could it not be amazing?!

North Border Walhalla drama class to present spring play The drama class from North Border Walhalla will be presenting the play “A Family Reunion To Die For” written by Matt Steele and Michael Steele, published by Pioneer Drama Service.

The production will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12 at the Walla Theater in Walhalla. The class invites all to join them for an entertaining evening of fun and hilarity.

Pembina County Public Health plans events for Mental Health Awareness Month

2023-2024 NDHSAA/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student Finalist Taryn Romfo of Langdon Area High School.

2023-2024 NDHSAA/Farmers Union Insurance Distinguished Student Finalist Taryn Romfo of Langdon Area High School with Farmers Union Insurance CEO Mark Anderson.

Langdon Country Club opens for season The day arrived! The Langdon Country Club opened for the season on Wednesday, May 3.

Pembina County Public Health is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month.

In May, they aim to increase awareness about the role mental health plays in the overall health and well-being of people. Follow Pembina County Public Health on Facebook for tips and tricks throughout the month. Join them from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 for the Health and Wellness Fair followed by a behavioral health panel discussion from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the E-free Church in Cavalier. Food trucks will be at the event and families are welcome.

St. Alphonsus School to present “King Arthur’s Quest” The public is invited to join King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and a host of others in a musical wonderland on Friday May 12 when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 St.Alphonsus Students present an original musical adaptation of “King Arthur’s Quest.”

“King Arthur’s Quest” will be presented at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the St. Alphonsus School Gym on Friday, May 12. Tickets are $5.00 and will be available at the door.

The Missoula Children's Theatre residency at St. Alphonsus School is brought to you by the school’s art program.

Photo courtesy Langdon Country Club.

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Spring Junk Shop Hop held

This year’s spring “Junk Shop Hop” event took place on Saturday, April 29. There were multiple local shops that participated, including locations in Langdon, Walhalla, Cavalier, Edmore, Park River, and Osnabrock. Jeremy Ratliff stopped at every store that participated that day and took photos.

Recycling for a cause: Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders hold successful spring rummage sale

By Jessica Tull

At the American Legion building in Langdon on April 24-29, the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders had their spring rummage sale, raising $12,087 for local cancer patients.

“We had a fantastic turn out, both in donations and shoppers,” said Kathy Muhs, the organizer of the event.

Every year, in the spring and fall, volunteers set up the sale, taking in donations for only two days ahead of time.

“We do not have any building to store

donations, so all of the donations come in in two days,” Muhs explained.

The volunteers then set up a shopping area where people can come to find household items and other miscellaneous things while also donating to local families who have cancer.

After the sale is over, volunteers - usually from St. Alphonsus School - load the remaining items.

“We donate it to other charities,” said Muhs, explaining what happens to the things that are left after the rummage sale.

“We support each other,” said Muhs, explaining why she decided to set up the nonprofit five years ago. “There are very few families that aren't affected by cancer, Cancer doesn’t show any favorites.”

The team at the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders are all volunteers, and all the proceeds of the sale go to families impacted by cancer in the county.

“I would just like to thank everyone who donated and all the volunteers.

This would not happen without that.

Those are the two things we need most, and they show up,” said Muhs.

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Magic City Discovery Center opens May 5 MCDC Board President Mark Lyman, U.S. Senator John Hoeven, Minot mayor Tom Ross, Commander 5th Bomb Wing Col. Dan Hoadley, Commander 91st Missile Wing Col. Kenneth McGhee, MCDC Executive Director Wendy Keller and past MCDC Board President Karen Rasmusson.

The discovery center will be a premier destination to bring young children, caregivers, and families together in an interactive environment that inspires creativity, encourages play, and enhances education.

Minot, ND - The Magic City Discovery Center (MCDC) celebrated the completion of its one-of-a-kind hybrid children’s museum and science center during today’s building dedication ceremony. The MCDC Board of Directors was joined by more than 100 supporters and their families in marking the completion of the nearly $20 million project that was sparked by engaged community members 10 years ago.

"What a great time to live in Minot and the surrounding area!” said Mark Lyman, MCDC Board President. “With this new children's museum, we are truly showcasing how important the education of children and the support for families is for our community.

We couldn't have made this all happen without the long hours put in by staff, volunteers, board members and hundreds of donors. We hope that everyone will come enjoy the Magic City

Discovery Center after we are open to the public on May 5th."

The Magic City Discovery Center is a 28,000 square foot facility with four levels of educational fun that features 12 galleries housing over 150 handson STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focused exhibits.

“The Magic City Discovery Center stands as an investment in the future of the Minot region, helping to enrich the lives of families and supporting the development and success of their children,” said U.S. Senator John Hoeven. “When the project first started in 2014, we quickly recognized the positive impact it would have. That’s why we worked to secure $6.3 million in DoD funding to enable the construction of this impressive new facility. We appreciate the hard work

Cavalier music festival announces line-up

of everyone involved in making the Magic City Discovery Center a reality, ensuring this important resource is available to Minot and the surrounding area for years to come.”

"This is an exciting time to live, work and thrive in the City of Minot. The hard work and dedication the team put into making this center move from a thought to a reality is a case study in what a community can do when it works together,” said Tom Ross, Minot mayor. “The location of the Magic City Discovery Center is perfect. It stands alone on a peak in the city as a constant reminder to us all that our city is dedicated to the future. As a father, walking through the doors of this center is something I look forward to sharing with my grandkids."

The dedication program featured speakers included the following:

Organizers of Off The Charts Music Festival in Cavalier have announced who will be on stage in August.

"We are excited to have Big Daddy Weave, who is coming back for the second time," said Kyle Gagner, who is the festival's production manager.

They also will be welcoming Apollo LTD, Cade Thompson, and Hulvey.

Gagner also said that they are always working on adding to their line-up.

"We also have Zero Gravity Outreach coming back for the third year,” he said. “Those are the free-style stunt jumpers who fly through the air with the greatest of ease on motored bikes."

The music festival will go for three days, with the final day being Sunday, where there will be a community worship service in Cavalier City Park. The event runs Aug. 18-20.

The grand opening to the public will be held Friday, May 5 with doors opening at 10 a.m.

The mission of the Magic City Discovery Center is to engage children and families in the magic of lifelong learning through discovery, creativity, and play.

Information regarding annual and corporate memberships, admission, and hours can be found at MagicCityDiscoveryCenter.com and the center’s Facebook page.

Cinco de Mayo

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The peculiar story of Cinco de Mayo and the United States Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday celebrated by millions of people each year. Oddly enough, the majority of those people live in the United States instead of Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, during which the Mexican Army was able to overcome significant obstacles to defeat the French Army under the direction of General Ignacio Zaragoza.

On May 5, 1862, an attacking French Army battled against Mexican forces that were roughly half the size of their opponents. Despite that decided disadvantage, the Mexican Army won the battle. Mexican forces would ultimately be defeated by the French a year later, but that same year witnessed the first celebrations of Cinco

de Mayo in California, where Mexican miners celebrated the heroic efforts of their countrymen a year prior.

Curiously, those 1863 celebrations would prove to be a harbinger of things to come, as Cinco de Mayo eventually became a more prominent holiday in the United States than it did in Mexico. The only major celebrations of Cinco de Mayo in Mexico, where the day is a holiday but not considered a significant one (banks and government offices remain open), take place in Puebla, though the neighboring state of Veracruz also treats the day with a greater degree of significance than elsewhere in Mexico. Historical reenactments of the battle and parades are part of celebrations in Puebla.

Celebrations in the United States are

considerable, as many people, including those with no ancestral ties to Mexico, look forward to May 5 as an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture and food as well as the many traditions that make Mexico such a unique and special place.

Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States bear some resemblance to the country’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, though many American St. Patrick’s Day celebrants have no connection to Ireland or the Catholic Church. Rather, the day has become an opportunity for people from various backgrounds to celebrate Irish culture, much like Cinco de Mayo marks a chance to celebrate Mexican culture.

A perfect match: Cinco de Mayo meets TGIF Cinco de Mayo gives people an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture, throw a party, or at the very least, go out and indulge in Mexican food.

Cinco de Mayo is mistakenly believed to honor Mexican independence, but Mexico actually celebrates its independence in September. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza during the Franco-Mexican war. A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has nonetheless become a global phenomenon.

Cinco de Mayo falls on a Friday this year. That means Cinco de Mayo coordinates perfectly with the observance

of TGIF - or Thank God/Goodness It’s Friday.

It was popularized by the restaurant T.G.I. Friday’s in 1965, but only at the end of 1970s after the release of “Thank God It’s Friday” the phrase became even more popular.

The American chain of restaurants T.G.I. Friday’s focusing on casual dining asserts that it stands for “Thank Goodness It’s Friday”.

As you celebrate your Friday, celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well. To help with that, here are some tasty taco tips.

• Stick to soft taco shells, according to famed chef Aarón Sánchez, who also hosted “Taco Trip” on the Cooking Channel. He says hard shells are for tostadas and not tacos, and soft

corn shells are his preference.

• Make a DIY seasoning mix for taco meats from chili powder, cumin, garlic, and other spices. An added bonus is that homemade seasonings are typically lower in salt than prepackaged varieties.

• If you’re concerned about ingredients falling out of the taco, use small shells or tortillas to reduce the number of bites needed to eat the taco.

Or you can just place another shell or tortilla on your dish to catch what falls out of taco number one.

• Think outside of the box with any number of fillings. Try a variety of sliced raw or cooked vegetables for a different twist.

A margarita with a spicy twist Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to dance, eat and make a little noise.

Often some well-crafted cocktails help celebrants to shake off their inhibitions and make the party a bit more festive.

Many revelers may insist that no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without margaritas. In Spanish, margarita refers to a daisy flower. Some believe that the margarita is a variation of the Daisy cocktail, which mixes citrus, orange liqueur, a spirit, and soda. Others attest that the margarita has always been its own unique drink, and was developed in the Mexican city of Acapulco when a Texas socialite combined blanco tequila with lime juice and Cointreau. Tequila is a spirit made from the agave plant, a succulent that grows in arid climates, which

are common in areas of Mexico. Agave produces a sweet nectar that some people use as a sugar substitute.

Blue agave juice can be fermented and turned into tequila. Agave also makes other spirits, including mezcal, sotol, and baconara.

1/2 ounce agave syrup Optional: garnish rim with salt and jalape–o coin

Everyone should know how to make a margarita, especially those who plan to host Cinco de Mayo events. This version, courtesy of Liquor.com, puts a unique and spicy spin on the flavor profile of margaritas.

Add the jalape–o coins to a shaker and gently muddle.

Spicy Margarita 1 lime wedge 2 jalape–o coins, seeds removed 2 ounces blanco tequila 1/2 ounce orange liqueur 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

Rub the rim of a rocks glass with lime wedge, dip the rim in salt to coat (if desired), and set aside.

Add the blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup, plus ice, and shake until well-chilled.

Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a jalape–o coin if desired.

Serve up homemade salsa this Cinco de Mayo Much like St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by people with no trace of Irish heritage, Cinco de Mayo has become a day of celebration for people who do not trace their ancestry to Mexico.

In fact, History.com notes that Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, where the day commemorates a symbolic yet not significantly strategic win by a heavily outnumbered Mexican army over French forces sent by Napoleon III to establish an empire on Mexican land. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has become a day to commemorate Mexican culture, including its much-loved cuisine.

Food is front and center at many Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Home cooks hosting friends or those who simply

want to enjoy some homemade Mexican fare this Cinco de Mayo can try their hands at this recipe for “Fiery Corn Salsa” from Kelley Cleary Coffeen’s “200 Easy Mexican Recipes” (Robert Rose).

Fiery Corn Salsa Makes 2 cups 1⁄4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed

lime juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro 3 tomatoes, seeded and diced 11⁄2 cups corn kernels 2 to 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. In a large bowl, combine oil, lime juice and cilantro. Add tomatoes, corn and jalapeño to taste. Mix well until

corn mixture is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or up to 2 days.

Tip: In place of the corn kernels, you can used canned corn, drained; frozen corn, thawed; or corn from the cob, cooked on the stove top. For a smoky flavor, use corn grilled on the barbecue grill.

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From the Pastor's Desk: The Lord God made them all

by Pastor Robert Blackburn

grass, the sowing of fields and gardens being planted, the birds singing, and the warm sun. The season of spring brightens our outlook after a long, cold, and dark winter.

Finally, spring has sprung, and we will soon see the bloom of flowers, the green leaves on trees, the green

Have you ever looked around or admired God’s creation? All these beautiful things that we see in the spring are not by accident - God created it.

One of the great truths of the Bible is that God is the Creator of all that is. “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.” Isaiah 40:28 (NIV).

God is the Creator of all things and has made this beautiful world to reflect and echo God’s glory. God is our Creator, so each of us is uniquely created by God with love and purpose. Knowing the truth that God is the Creator of all reminds me of the hymn:” All things bright and beautiful” (the 17th cent. English melody arr. by Martin Shaw, 1915 and words by Alexander, C. 1848). “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures, great and small, all things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings.” The

hymn continues proclaiming that God the Creator made the mountains and rivers, the sun, and the wind, and tells us that God gave us eyes to see them and lips to tell others that he made them.

It is from God alone that the birds and flowers get their shades, and it is from God that the great landscapes of the world were created. Make no mistake about it, creation was not an accident, and all the beautiful things around us are the creation of God Almighty.

Next time we are outside and see all of the beautiful things around us in nature, let us have a sense of gratitude and be thankful to God for being a part of his beautiful creation, and for our natural resources and beautiful makings, whether a small flower, fruit, or bird, the sun, moon, mountains. Everything that we see is beautiful.

of life: a life filled with astonishment and awe, hope, peace and love.

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.

God alone is the Creator. Everything originated from God, and because He created everything, everything is His. We are also His, and He has the right to rule over us. He gives us the choice to choose Him or reject Him, but results come with each choice. God desires to be in a relationship with each one of us. Our awareness of God as Creator is an open door to a new way

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, May 8 Salmon Loaf/Boiled Potato/ Creamed Peas/Peaches Tuesday, May 9 Roasted Pork Loin/Cheesy Hashbrowns/Beets/Cookie/Banana Wednesday, May 10 Beef Stroganoff/Noodles/Brussel Sprouts/Pineapple Tidbits/Poke Cake Thursday, May 11 Buttermilk Chicken Breast/Baked Potato/Cherry Tomatoes & Cucumbers w/Ranch/Fresh Fruit Friday, May 12 Chef Salad/Garlic Toast/Assorted 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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numerous nieces and nephews and many brothers and sisters-in-laws. In addition to his parents, Neil is predeceased by two sisters and 4 brothers.

Memorials are preferred in Neil’s memory to Langdon Area Baseball, PO Box 241, Langdon, ND. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

Neil Romfo

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on May 7, 2023, at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon, N.D., with a visitation on Saturday, May 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon for Neil Romfo, 94, of Langdon, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family April 29, 2023, in Florida.

Neil Hubert Romfo was born on November 7, 1928, in Vang, N.D. He was the second of 10 children born to Lily and Helgert Romfo. During his teen-age years, the family moved to the Hannah area where they were neighbors with the Kern family. Marilyn Kern and Neil were eventually married on October 12, 1954, but not before Neil spent over a year in Korea serving his country behind enemy lines and earning two bronze stars in the process. Neil and Marilyn raised three children and farmed their entire married life in the Hannah area, eventually splitting their time between the farm and a house in Langdon and finally between Langdon and Florida.

Neil did some kind of farm work for 84 years of his life.

Neil was active in the community and was elected and served 42 years as a Cavalier County commissioner, 46 years on the County Health Board, and two years in the North Dakota State House of Representatives. He and Marilyn are members of the Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon. He loved everything to do with farming, his family, and his community. He loved pranks and jokes and was never without just the right story to tell for every occasion. He was beloved by everyone who knew him—always more concerned about others than himself.

A stranger was never a stranger to Neil for long. His was a life well lived by any measure.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Kern Romfo; two daughters, Debbie Ringdahl (Randy) Mercer of Fort Myers, Fla. and Darla Romfo of Fort Myers, Fla. and NYC; one son, Darrin (Rebecca) Romfo, of Langdon; 4 grandchildren: Sasha (Brian) Iversen, Noah (Lindsay) Ringdahl, Jack Romfo, and Theo Romfo; five great-grandchildren: Emma and Annika Iversen and Maya, Maci and Wyatt Ringdahl; brother Dean Romfo; two sisters, Annette Tibbits and Marliss Loveredge; along with

Greg Close

A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home in Devils Lake, N.D., and a funeral service will be at the Milton Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. for Greg Close, who passed away April 23, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer. Burial will be at the Milton Memorial Cemetery.

Greg J. Close was born on February 13, 1953, in Langdon, N.D., to Harold and Margaret (LePire) Close, the third of five children. After high school, Greg found his calling working in road construction. In 1980, Greg went on to build Close Construction Company, which he operated out of Milton and Devils Lake for over 43 years. Greg loved road construction and was very dedicated to his work, whether it was designing a job for someone, bidding a job, or working with all the employees and customers. The 43 years he spent in road construction will be his lasting legacy.

Greg married Diane Liebersbach on July 6, 1973, and on Fathers Day, June 19th, 1983, son Brett Close was born. Greg and Diane enjoyed traveling between their homes in Milton, Devils Lake, and Henderson, Nev. Together they held a large Super Bowl Party in Henderson each year with many friends and family traveling from coast to coast to attend this fun event. For many years Greg and Diane also hosted many friends and employees for the March Nascar race in Las Vegas. He looked forward to this time of camaraderie and relaxation with everyone. Over the years, Greg initiated many gatherings at their home on Devils Lake for friends and relatives, which included cookouts, pontoon rides and jet skiing. The memories are endless.

Greg was mayor of Milton for 21 years.

He was on the Board of Directors for the Associated General Contractors of North Dakota for many years and a member of the Milton Lutheran Church.

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Greg’s colleagues and friends will remember him as a strong, independent thinker who liked to get work done. He carried tremendous amounts of information in his head and had a clear vision for successfully moving complicated projects and negotiations forward. Many thought of him as their go-to problem solver, who could bring projects and people together to accomplish the tasks at hand.

served on the world’s first guided missile destroyer, the USS Gyatt DDGI, which was commissioned on December 7, 1956. He engaged in several missions throughout the world while on the USS Gyatt DDGI, enjoying the chance to see various countries and experiencing different cultures, which taught him the love for travel. Larry was also a member of the Navy Honor Guard team, who fired the 21-gun salute when Alaska became the 49th state and when Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959. He was honored as a plank owner of the USS Gyatt.

Larry was a resolute patriotic man and held an unbelievable love for his country.

Greg loved his family above all else.

He is survived by his wife, Diane; son Brett (Haley); and his siblings: Kathy (Charles) Keelin, Michael (Debbie) Close, Mark (Tammy) Close; sistersin-law: Connie Close, Cheryl (Norman) Hogfoss and brother-in-law Paul (Patty) Liebersbach; seven nieces and nephews; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Margaret; brother Richard Close; nephew Clint Close; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tony and Jessie Liebersbach.

In September 1959 while on leave from the Navy, Larry met his wife, Judy Fischer, on a blind date through mutual friends, and later, they married on October 10, 1961, in Mt. Carmel, N.D. Larry and Judy had been married for 62 years. They raised 3 children (a daughter and 2 sons) together. He loved spending time with his kids, whether it was attending their school activities, sporting events, numerous trips, or a personal event for his family. Later in life, he never missed his four grandchildren’s activities and was their number 1 fan!

We will love and miss him every day.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorials be directed to the Milton Memorial Cemetery in memory of Greg.

His professional work career started outside the agricultural business, but once he had an opportunity to work in the agricultural business, he never looked back. He spent over 45 years in various roles such as a sales representative, general manager, and regional director in N.D., S.D., Minn., Mont., and Canada. The companies Larry worked for included J. R. Simplot, Allied Chemical, and ConAgra International Fertilizer. He excelled at his work and was awarded top salesperson in several categories many times. His loyalty was to his customers, who became great friends along with many of them becoming his second family for over 45 years.

Gilbertson Funeral Home - Devils Lake, N.D.

Larry Schrader

A burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, N.D., with for Larry James Schrader, 84.

Larry was born in Devils Lake, N.D., on September 6, 1938, to Kenneth and Helen (Foard) Schrader. Larry was educated and raised in Hampden, N.D., with a brother and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. After high school, Larry joined the Navy and served honorably for 4 years. Once completing boot camp, he was assigned to Newport, R.I., for Gunners Mate School and Pre Com School.

Upon completing training, Larry was stationed in Boston, Mass., where he

Larry’s hobbies included woodworking, sports, hunting, gardening, playing cards with his buddies, cheering on the UND “Fighting Sioux”, visiting with friends, and traveling the U.S. His favorite place was the state of North Dakota and the people who live

here. We believe he had been through most of the towns in N.D., spending time in many cafés, as Lars always had a place to stop for coffee and his favorite pie during his travels. Larry was a passionate season ticket holder for many UND Fighting Sioux sports and an enthusiastic Green Bay Packers fan his entire life.

Larry was a member of the Elks, Eagles, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AM Vets and Navy League. He was a proud member of the UND Champions Club. He was a member of many North Dakota agricultural organizations along with many of the adjoining states agricultural organizations.

He was an amazing person who was a husband, father, grandpa, brother, son, uncle, friend who loved people.

Family meant everything to him; he was extremely proud of his entire family “relatives included”. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a special place in his heart that only they shared with him.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter Janelle (Brent Lundeby) of Savage, Minn.; son Troy (Sally) of Fargo, N.D.; son Loren of Burnsville, Minn.; grandchildren: Samantha Schrader and Logan Schrader of Fargo, N.D., Deidre (Ed) O’Keefe of Minneapolis, Minn., Daren (Jade) Greene of Grand Forks, N.D.; great-grandkids: Dahlia O’Keefe of Minneapolis, Minn., and Tucker Greene of Grand Forks, N.D.; and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Helen Schrader; brother Keith; father and mother-inlaw Bert and Margaret Fischer, brothers-in-law: Thomas Fischer, Raymond Fetsch, Clifford “Kip” McCoy Jr.; sister-in-law Pat Fischer; nephews Mike Muhs and Keith Schrader; and nieces Cheryl Condon and Carrie Fischer.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo, N.D. In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests donations be made to the Parkinson’s Association in Larry’s name.

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Students at Langdon Area Elementary enjoyed the last of the snow last week before temperatures increased.

Wednesday, May 3 marked the first day of temperatures over 70 degrees. Photos by Larry Stokke.

Cont’d. From Page 1 Hoping to splash into summer with sessions in June, July, and August. To make sure the guards aren’t overworked, he said the pool may be closed in the evenings when there are lessons in the mornings.

Langdon Swimming Pool lifeguards also teach one session of swimming lessons at the Sarles Pool at the end of July. Braunberger doesn’t think that will be affected.

“If something’s going to be cut with lessons, it’s going to be the third session of lessons in Langdon – it puts people in a tough spot,” he said. “Our guard situation is going to impact how our summer goes. You need to be aware of how that might impact you, and you have a role to play,” Braunberger said.

Typically swimming lesson sign up happens during the last week of school, which is the week of May 22 this year.

Morgan Titus has been hired as pool manager. She is a sixth grade language arts teacher in Langdon and helps coach volleyball and basketball.

Titus has lifeguarding and manager experience.

The pool is owned by the city and maintained by the Langdon Park Board.

Those who are interested in applying for the maintenance or lifeguard positions can stop by Langdon City Hall and pick up an application.

Watch the “Langdon Swimming Pool” Facebook page for announcements about the upcoming season.

Appreciation for our teachers

by Carrie Hope

There are many times throughout the school year I look forward to, and next week is one of them. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, and we have many special things planned.

Playground Fun!

We will be taking time to celebrate our teachers and to say thank you for all their work. Our teachers go above and beyond for our school and students. One way to show our appreciation for our teachers is a meal in which the teachers get an extended lunch time to gather and celebrate their hard work.

Along with our teachers, we would like to say a special thank you to our substitute teachers, who make such a huge part of our team. We appreciate their willingness to be on call and answering the phone. There are days that they have very little time to prepare for the day, as they are called in last minute. Sometimes, they know ahead of time, but no matter the case - they come to work and provide a great educational day for our students.

I am always proud of my team, but I feel like this week is a great way to highlight our hardworking teachers in the spotlight of the community.

We are blessed with dedicated and hardworking teachers preschool-8th grade.

The teachers we have at St. Alphonsus are loving, caring, and committed to affecting change in our students’ lives. While they are focused on the teaching and care in each of their classrooms, they are also part of our team at St. Alphonsus. I am so proud of the team we have!

Our team works well together, communicates well, works hard, and is there for each other. Our team of teachers is supported by a counselor, library assistants, paraprofessionals, an office manager, business managers, and a cook.

The saying is it takes a village to raise a kid, and I agree completely. I have also come to learn that it takes a community to run a school, and we are blessed with the best!

Carrie Hope is in her 4th year as principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@k12.nd.us or at 701-256-2354. St. Alphonsus School opened in 1921.

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SPRING SPORTS Cardinals open HS baseball season with two big wins over Grafton, PRA After attempting more than once to start their season, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals high school baseball team finally got some games in at Grafton on May 1 then hosting Park River Area on May 2. The Cards got two Region 4 conference wins, beating the Spoilers 16-6 in five innings then coming back and defeating the Aggies 9-7. They also won both second games to get a nice 4-0 start to their season. After playing a league double header versus Midway-Minto on May 4, the Cards will travel to Thompson for two games on May 5 then hit the road again to Park River on May 8. Here are recaps of the Cards two region games:

Spoilers normal home site, Harris Halliday Field, being damaged when a bucket truck was buried in the infield trying to put in a new light pole.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich scored three runs in the first inning, as three consecutive batters were hit by pitches from Grafton starter Chago Galvin.

Leading 4-0 in the third, the Cardinals blew the game open with seven runs with the big blows coming on two run doubles by both Mason Romfo and Theo Romfo. Kadyn Hein had a clutch bunt single to get the big rally started.

The Cards poured on five more runs in the fourth with a two-run single by Jack Romfo and an RBI two bagger from Gage Goodman.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 16, Grafton 6 (5 Innings) For what turned out to be their first game of the year, the Cardinals traveled to play Grafton. The game was played at Chandler Field due to the

On the mound, Jack Romfo pitched the first three innings to get the win, and Goodman threw the last two.

Galvin was charged with eight earned runs in the loss.

By Jake Kulland

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 16, GRAFTON 6 (5 Innings) LEM -- 317 50 -- 16 8 2 G -- 202 02 – 6 5 5 WP -- Jack Romfo; LP -- Chago Galvin Highlights -- LEM: Mason Romfo 3x5 2B 2 RBIs, Gage Goodman 1x3 2B RBI, Theo Romfo 1x2 2B 4 RBIs, Jack Romfo 1x4 2 RBIs, Kadyn Hein 1x4 RBI; G: Tony Villareal 1x3 3B RBI, Braylon Baldwin 1x3 2B, Ryan Hanson 2x3 2 RBIs

Brady Regner runs down a Grafton Spoiler for an out in the Cards win May 1st. Photo by Larry Stokke

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 9, Park River Area 7 The Cards had more trouble than they expected from a young Aggies team.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich committed two errors in the top of the first, which led to three PRA runs. They got one run back when Carter Tetrault doubled and scored on an error in the bottom of the inning. It continued to be a 3-1 Aggies lead when, in the bottom of the fourth, Jack Romfo came up with the bases loaded and just missed hitting a grand slam home run. The drive hit the top of the left field fence and stayed in play, but what ended up begin a double did clean the bases and helped give the Cards their first lead of the contest at 5-3.

Gage Goodman with an intense look fires a strike against Grafton May 1st in the first game of the year. Photo by Larry Stokke.

After PRA tied the game with two runs in the top of the fifth, the Cards retook the lead when Dawson Hein scored on a wild pitch. Nick Kingzett then hit a double to begin the sixth, which was later followed by a two-run single from

Nickolas Kingzett beats the tag out at 2nd base in the Cards win over Grafton. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Caret Tetrault beats the ball to the Spoiler first baseman. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Theo Romfo and a sacrifice fly from Dawson Hein to give the Cardinals a 9-5 lead. The Aggies had a rally in the top of the seventh but came up two runs short.

Hein ended up getting the win in relief after Theo Romfo pitched the first five innings, striking out eight batters.

Trace Anderson took the loss for PRA. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 9, PARK RIVER AREA 7 PRA -300 002 2 -- 7 9 6 LEM -100 413 x -- 9 6 3 WP -- Dawson Hein; LP -- Trace Anderson Highlights -- LEM: Jack Romfo 1x2 2B 3 RBIs, Theo Romfo 2x4 2B 2 RBIs, Carter Tetrault 1x2 2B, Nick Kingzett 1x3 2B; PRA: Everett Fedje 3x4 2B 2 RBIs, Calvin Otto 2x4, Logan Wieler 1x3 2B, Aidan Rost 1x4 2 RBIs Mason Romfo races the ball to home plate. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jack Romfo connects with the ball for a base hit. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jake’s Take on Sports as of this writing, things are going fast and furious for all spring activities.

Again, as we have said, hopefully spring field work won’t be too long behind, if not possibly just beginning for some. The only spring sport that has been the most trouble is boys golf, but we are told that the first Region 3 event of the season may be held in Grafton on May 5. We have some fun things to talk about this week, so let’s get to it.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Trying to fit in as many events as possible before the finish line Well, here we are entering the second week of May, and spring events are going bananas. Although we are expecting rain the weekend of May 6,

Cardinals track qualifies two jumpers in the same event Let’s begin with a great story about the Langdon-Edmore-Munich track team. They, like their counterparts at Pembina County North, have been finally getting in some outdoor meets with hopes of qualifying many athletes for the State track meet in Bismarck at the end of the month. The Cardinals

have had two qualify so far, and both in the same event. Cards junior Cora Badding has made it to state in the triple jump in a meet in Rugby on April 29, and sophomore Cody Amble has also qualified in the triple on the boys side at a meet in Grafton on May 2. It’s not often when a girl and boy from the same team qualify in corresponding events. A shout out to Cards assistant coach Ken Carwile, who is not just a top-notch chiropractor in Langdon but also specializes is coaching the jumpers for Langdon-Edmore-Munich.

As we hear more kids qualify for state, we will let you know here. The postseason for area North Dakota track and field actually gets started in just two weeks with the Northeast Regional to be held in Larimore on May 19.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich

holds

first home softball game in program history Another first has happened for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich girls softball team, which is now in its second year of existence. The Lady Cards, who are 5-3 on the season and on a fourgame winning streak at press time, held their first ever home game on Diamond 2 at the Langdon softball complex on May 4 versus Northern Lights, who are a first-year softball coop made up of Rolla, Rolette and St. John. The Cardinals are scheduled to host another home game with Pembina County North at 4:00 p.m. on May 8 if the weather allows it. A tip of the cap goes out to LangdonEdmore-Munich girls who played on the road the entire 2022 season along with their first eight games this year. The Grizzlies have won their last two games, so both squads will be on

a roll when they meet in Langdon.

Country club open in Langdon, Walhalla coming soon, if not already We leave you with good news about the Langdon and Walhalla Country Clubs opening their courses. Langdon head groundskeeper Kevin “Cocoa” Beauchamp has been telling anxious golfers that he is about to put the pins in for the season, and did so on Wednesday, May 3. They are close in Walhalla too. Again, we remind Langdon men’s golfers to make sure you get your 2-Man team signed up for Tuesday Men’s League with shifts at 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. to begin on May 23. Call or text Randy Hill at 701370-1118 for more information.

“See ya!” next week!

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Lady Cards crush Midway-Minto 19-3 for second league win, now 5-3 overall

By Jake Kulland

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls softball team, in their second year as a program, had a busy couple of days April 28-May 1 when they played five games. The Cardinals won three of four at a Central Cass jamboree, losing to the Squirrels JV 5-4 then beating Horace 10-8 on April 28. They also came out on top over Enderlin 7-6 and Maple River 11-1 on April 29. The Cards then played a Region 2 game at Midway-Minto and were victorious 19-3, a game called by the 15-run rule after three innings.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich is now 5-3 overall and 2-2 in conference games.

They played their first-ever home game versus Northern Lights, a team combined from Rolla, Rolette and St. John, on May 4 with their schedule next week to be determined.

The Lady Cards decided things quickly in the game in Minto versus the Mustangs. They scored nine runs in the first inning and added 10 more in the second, scoring 19 runs on eight hits. Jaya Henderson reached base four times on the day and also had a two-run triple in the second inning to score Breana Wagner and Raeleigh Ratzlaff. Jada Moen also smacked an RBI double earlier in the inning to bring home Jalynn Swanson. Mckenna Schneider was 2 for 2 with two singles with two runs batted in. On the mound, Tallia Johnston gave up no earned runs to get the win while striking out three Mustang hitters.

Jaya Henderson scores the first run in the Cards' win over Midway Minto May 1 in Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jalynn Swanson gets on second base in the Cards' win over Midway-Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke.

WP -- Tallia Johnston; LP -- Delilah Falcon Highlights -- LEM: Jaya Henderson 1x1 3B 2 RBIs, Jada Moen 1x3 2B RBI, McKenna Schneider 2x2 2 RBIs, Johnston 1x2 RBI, Kenadee Cluchie 1x4 RBI

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 19, MIDWAY-MINTO 3 LEM MM

-- 9(10) 0 -- 19 8 4 -- 210 -- 3 2 5

Jada Moen safely gets to third base against Midway-Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke.

5th and 6th grade volleyball play in Grafton

Photos by Larry Stokke.

Langdon Edmore Munich Track Mariya Tate Memorial Meet in Rugby on April 29

2nd Place - Cora Badding - long jump - 15’8”

7th Place - Cora Badding - 400 m 1:10

Performers of the Meet: Cody Amble and Cora Badding

5th Place - 400 Relay - 48.17 Evan Hall Miles Fincher Tanner McDonald Cody Amble

2nd Place - Drew Rostvet - 100 m 13.63

Grafton Spoiler Invitation on May 2 Varsity Boys - 3rd Place

2nd Place – Cora Badding – triple jump – 34’4.25 - state qualifying

7th Place - Mason Christianson 3200m - 11:05:31

Performer of the Meet: Cody Amble

5th Place – Cora Badding – long jump – 15’ 9”

7th Place - Tanner McDonald - triple jump - 38’11 ¼” - personal best

2nd Place - Drew Rostvet - 200 m 28.5 4th Place - Drew Rostvet - long jump - 14’4”

2nd Place - Cody Amble - triple jump - 41’5”

Grafton Spoiler Invitation on May 2 Varsity Girls - 5th Place

5th Place - Christine Joyner - discus - 87’10”

1st Place - Mason Christianson 3200 m - 10:53

3rd Place - Cody Amble - long jump 19’71/2”

1st Place – Olivia Lorenz –3200m – 13:38

5th Place - Christine Joyner - shot put - 32’0

2nd Place - Rudy Moser - 1600 m 4:59

5th Place - Cody Amble - 100m 12.02

1st Place - Cora Badding - triple jump - 33’4

6th Place - McKenna Schneider - 100 m - 14.3

2nd Place - Tanner McDonald - long jump - 18’7”

6th Place - Olivia Lorenz - 1600 m 6:07

2nd Place - Cody Amble - triple jump - 41’6”

6th Place - McKenzie Regner - pole vault - 6’6”

2nd Place - Eli Johnson - high jump - 5’2”

7th Place - Olivia Lorenz - pole vault - 6’6”

2nd Place - Cody Amble - 400 m 54.48

1st Place - Cody Amble - 200 m 24.14 - personal best

2nd Place - 4x100 Relay - 47.28 Robert Still Miles Fincher Tanner McDonald Cody Amble 3rd Place - Tanner McDonald - triple jump - 29’3 4th Place - Miles Fincher - 300 hurdles - 48.8 4th Place - 4x200 relay - 1:48.0 Evan Hall Dameon Burnstrom Jake Sanders Eli Johnson 5th Place - Miles Fincher - 100 m 12:44 5th Place - Noah Foster - 3200 m 11:52 5th Place - Jacob Lowery - discus 110’11 6th Place - Noah Foster - 1600 m 5:35 7th Place - Tanner McDonald - 400 m - 57.77 8th Place - Rudy Moser - 800 m 2:22 8th Place - Robert Still - 200 m 25.75

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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

21857

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

23469

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

Public Notices

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

Friday, May 5, 2023 - Page - B5

Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On April 18, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Stanley Dick called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Dick asked if there were any changes to the agenda.

Nick Moser made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Greg Fetsch, Sheriff, and Shane Gallagher, Chief Deputy Sheriff, met with the commissioners for a department update. Stanley Dick discussed his expenses to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference in Austin, TX. Dick explained that the ND Association of Counties Commissioners Association would pay up to $1,500 of his expense and Towner County is willing to pay up to $1,000.

Greg Goodman made a motion for the county to pay up to $1,500 of Dick’s expenses to attend the NACo Conference, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Stanley Dick abstained from voting on the motion. Greg Goodman informed the commissioners that the north wall of the Vang shop has rotted out and discussed the possibility of putting an ad out for bids on a wood building once Dan Fischer is done surveying. Local contractors that did push backs and snow blowing for the county met with the commissioners to discuss possible ways to reduce the amount of push backs in the future. A number of ideas were mentioned and the commissioners thank the contractors for helping with the tremendous amount of snow this winter. Plans to advertise for graveling longer stretches of county roads this summer were discussed. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor; Evan Estenson, Road Foreman; and Jeff Daley, KLJ, met with the commissioners. The contracts for the County 55 seal coat project and the Mt. Carmel Dam access road gravel project were signed, as well as construction engineering contracts with KLJ for both projects. Daley informed the commissioners that they are working on scheduling a pre-construction meeting for the County 45 box culvert project, hoping to begin the project the end of May. Johnston stated KLJ was the only engineer that submitted for the DOT bridge projects, but an interview was still required. The total 2022 county and

NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (NDCC 30.1-19-01) Name, Address and Telephone No. of Attorney J. Bruce Gibbens, ND License #04067 GIBBENS LAW OFFICE P.O. Box 708 Cando, ND 58324 phone #701-968-3342 bruce@gibbenslaw.com Attorney for: Estate Probate No. 10–2023-PR-00010 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Peggy P. Larson, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS [¶1] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Merritt A. Larson, personal representative of the estate, at c/o Gibbens Law Office, P.O. Box 708, Cando, ND 58324, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 18th day of April, 2023. _/s/____________________________________

Merritt A. Larson Personal Representative 8222 101st St NE Calvin, ND 58323 J. Bruce Gibbens GIBBENS LAW OFFICE P. O. Box 708 Cando, ND 58324 Attorney for Estate First publication on the 21st day of April, 2023.

(April 21; 28; May 5, 2023)

township road damages approved

by FEMA were $1,974,548.17. Nick Moser discussed progress on acquiring the Langdon City property for the new shop. Once the State’s Attorney and Langdon City Attorney get the property transferred the county will be able to proceed with an ad for bids on the building. Lisa Gellner, Auditor, and Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, discussed the recent legislative snow removal relief funding that was approved. The county is in the process of submitting expenses on behalf of townships that have responded to the email that were sent out. Johnston and Gellner will reach out to townships that have not responded this week. Deadline for early submittal is April 30th. The commissioners were in agreement not to submit for townships that have not responded and/ or brought in bills to submit. Updated salary analysis info was reviewed from NDACo. The info will be sent out to all department heads for review before the salary committee meets. Karen Kempert met with the commissioners and suggested signing an Emergency Flood Declaration in anticipation of the upcoming weather forecast. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the proposed Emergency Flood Declaration, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion, seconded by David Zeis to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: THE BORDERLAND PRESS $325.56 | COMM CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE $536.76 | MAINT SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. $15,223.37 | MAINT SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. $13,400.00 | CLERK PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $117.88 | MISC WEST PAYMENT CENTER $267.84 | STATE'S ATTY FARMERS UNION OIL CO $230.96 | MAINT DAKOTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS $360.95 | MISC BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $11.78 | TREAS MORGAN PRINTING, INC. $283.55 | COMM QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. $1,000.00 | MISC PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $90.98 | CLERK DACOTAH PAPER CO. $58.60 | MAINT ECOLAB PEST $129.00 | MAINT OTTER TAIL POWER CO $2,754.23 | MAINT/R&B INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT.

$4,479.74 | GEN/E-911 CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. $657.87 | SHERIFF/R&B UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $1,406.87 | GEN/R&B/VSO FARMERS UNION OIL CO $2,303.97 | SHERIFF APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC $118.75 | SHERIFF JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $300.14 | SHERIFF STREICHER'S $342.96 | SHERIFF PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $59.93 | DISP MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO. $110.83 | DISP HACTC $307.01 | SHERIFF GALLS, LLC $169.87 | SHERIFF SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. $552.08 | SHERIFF LEEVERS FOODS $9.54 | SHERIFF ND STATE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS $526.00 | SHERIFF FARMERS UNION OIL CO $9,042.30 | R&B RAMSEY SERVICE AND REPAIR INC. $4,740.00 | R&B BUTLER MACHINERY CO. $6,757.20 | R&B DALGLIESH ENTERPRISES $1,100.00 | R&B DAHL TRUCK & AUTO $3,492.16 | R&B FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK $51,514.58 | R&B CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP. $132.37 | R&B UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $36.67 | EMG MGR VERIZON WIRELESS $47.37 | EMG MGR UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $201.84 | E-911 NDTC $128.03 | E-911 JANE HAYEN $150.65 | NDSU EXT. LANGDON POST OFFICE $63.00 | NDSU EXT. CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR $212.07 | NDSU EXT. KATIE HENRY $83.84 | NDSU EXT. UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $61.98 | NDSU EXT. CLUBHOUSE HOTEL & SUITES $352.80 | VSO THE BORDERLAND PRESS $129.00 | VSO CAVALIER COUNTY MVD

$11.50 | VSO STEVE ANDERSON $346.62 | VSO AGTERRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC $700.00 | WEED LEEVERS FOODS $25.76 | SS PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $42.96 | SS ARAMARK $94.54 | SS CARL HOFFARTH $210.00 | SS OTTER TAIL POWER CO $142.24 | SS LANGDON CITY $112.05 | SS LERNA PAULSON $45.85 | NVHSZ JILL DENAULT $45.50 | NVHSZ TAMMY MCMILLAN $168.99 | NVHSZ ANN WEST $50.00 | NVHSZ DEBRA FRASER $50.00 | NVHSZ LAVERNE DOYLE $50.00 | NVHSZ AMY KRAM $50.00 | NVHSZ HOLLY FETSCH $46.51 | NVHSZ PEMBINA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT $853.29 | NVHSZ AMY CHALLY $713.00 | NVHSZ COMFORT INN HOTEL JAMESTOWN $4,039.60 | NVHSZ HANNAH WILLIAMS $80.00 | NVHSZ WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT $423.05 | NVHSZ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $135.95 | SS/NVHSZ SUSAN K. (FETSCH) CROCKETT $50.89 | NVHSZ CAVALIER COUNTY HEALTH $50.00 | NVHSZ VISA $567.41 | NVHSZ VERIZON WIRELESS $1,352.46 | SS/NVHSZ COMPUTER EXPRESS $1,300.00 | MISC BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $79.99 | SHERIFF STREICHER'S $2,769.87 | SHERIFF

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Otter Tail Power Company Case No. PU-23-86 Amend – Langdon Wind Upgrade Siting Application NOTICE OF FILING AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING On May 31, 2007, in Case No. PU-0726, the Commission issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order issuing Certificate of Site Compatibility Number 6 to Langdon Wind, LLC authorizing the construction of an up to 159 MW Langdon Wind Energy Center in Cavalier County, North Dakota.

On July 16, 2008, in Case No. PU-08159, the Commission issued its Order Granting Partial Certificate Transfer and issued Certificate of Site Compatibility Number 8 to Otter Tail Power Company authorizing ownership of a 40.5 MW portion of the Langdon Wind Energy Center in Cavalier County, North Dakota.

On March 6, 2023, in Case No. PU-2386, Otter Tail Power Company (OTP)

filed an application to amend Certificate of Site Compatibility Number 8. OTP proposed an amendment to repower the 27 existing 1.5 MW GE 77-meter rotor diameter blades, hubs and gearboxes with upgraded 1.5 MW GE 97-meter rotor diameter blades, hubs and gearboxes.

On April 18, 2023, in Case No. PU-2386, OTP filed an update to its amendment application, noting that it may repower the 27 existing 1.5 MW GE 77-meter rotor diameter blades, hubs and gearboxes with either upgraded 1.5 MW or 1.6 MW GE generator technology with either 91-meter or 97-meter rotor diameter blades, hubs and gearboxes.

The issues to be considered in this proceeding are: 1. Will the location, construction, and operation of the proposed facilities produce minimal adverse effects on the environment and upon the welfare of the citizens of North Dakota?

2. Are the proposed facilities compatible with the environmental preservation and the efficient use of resourc-

es?

3. Will the proposed facility locations minimize adverse human and environmental impact while ensuring continuing system reliability and integrity and ensuring that energy needs are met and fulfilled in an orderly and timely fashion?

Those interested are invited to comment on the application in writing.

Persons desiring a hearing must file a written request identifying their interest in the proceeding and the reasons for requesting a hearing. Comments and requests for hearings must be received by June 10, 2023. If deemed appropriate, the Commission can determine the matter without a formal hearing.

For more information contact the Public Service Commission, State Capitol, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505, 701-328-2400; or Relay North Dakota 1-800-366-6888 TTY. If you require any auxiliary aids or services, such as readers, signers, or Braille materials please notify the Commission.

Issued: April 27, 2023 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Commissioner Randy Christmann, Chair Julie Fedorchak, Commissioner

At 11:35 a.m., Nick Moser made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried.

Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Stanley Dick – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor

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.

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Drinking Water Quality Report Langdon, North Dakota | 2022

We are pleased to present to you this year's Drinking Water Quality Report.

This report is designed to inform you about the safe clean water we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. The city of Langdon purchases its water from the city of Devils Lake which purchases water from Northeast RWDLangdon Branch.

The ND Department of Environmental Quality has prepared a Source Water Assessment for the city of Devils Lake. This information will be made available at the respective offices of Devils Lake during normal business hours. The city of Devils Lake also participates in the wellhead protection program and copies of the wellhead protection plan are available from the cities of Devils Lake offices during normal business hours. Our public water system, in cooperation with the ND Department of Environmental Quality, has completed the delineation and contaminant/land use inventory elements of the North Dakota Source Water Protection Program. Based on the information from these elements, the ND Department of Environmental Quality has determined that Devils Lake's ground water is "moderately susceptible" to potential contaminants. No significant sources of contamination have been identified.

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Jason Busse, Operator @ (701) 370-1911. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the second & fourth Monday @ 6:00 p.m. @ Langdon City Hall. If you are aware of non-English speaking individuals who need help with the appropriate language translation, please call Jason at the number listed above.

The city of Langdon would appreciate it if large volume water customers would please post copies of the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report in conspicuous locations or distribute them to tenants, residents, patients, students, and/or employees, so individuals who consume the water, but

do not receive a water bill, can learn about our water system. The city of Langdon routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2022. As authorized and approved by EPA, the state has reduced monitoring requirements for certain contaminants to less often than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of our data [e.g., for inorganic contaminants] though representative, is more than one year old.

The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land, or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants,such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil production, mining, or farming.

Pesticides and herbicides, which come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and residential uses.

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also, come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the number of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for

contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

In the following table, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following definitions: Not applicable (NA), No Detect (ND) Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (μg/l) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/l) –Pico curies per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Maximum Contaminant Level - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment

technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.

There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Bacteriological Monitoring Data-TCR/ RTCR: Total Coli Form Data: August had the highest number of Total Coli Form Samples. Total Coli Form Positives for that month: (1) Coli forms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other potentially harmful bacteria may be present.

EPA requires monitoring of over 80 drinking water contaminants. Those contaminants listed in the tables above are the only contaminants detected in your drinking water.

Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not estab-

lished drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.

Your water system monitors for several unregulated organic contaminants, which could indicate a contamination of the water supply from a pesticide or petroleum spill or leak.

We are proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some contaminants have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800426-4791).

MCL’s are set at very stringent levels.

To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated contaminants, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, such as, persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-4264791). *If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant woman and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Northeast Regional Water District (Langdon Branch) is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. Use water from the cold tap for drinking and cooking. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize expo-sure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/ safewater/lead.

Tampering with a public water system is a federal offense. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement immediately.

Please call Jason Busse, Operator @ (701) 370-1911 if you have questions concerning your water system.

The city of Langdon works diligently to provide top quality water to every tap.

We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future. The city of Langdon is an equal opportunity employer.

This report will not be mailed out by the City of Langdon. If someone wishes for a copy, they can stop by City Hall.

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ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT | NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT 13532 Highway 5 W • Cavalier, ND 58220-9545 • Phone: 701-265-8503 • Fax: 701-265-4280 • www.northeastregionalwater.com We’re pleased to present to you the

2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the safe, clean water we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Northeast Regional Water District (NRWD) purchases its water from the city of Devils Lake water treatment plant and also supplies approximately 60.69 percent from the NRWD’s groundwater source in the Icelandic Aquifer west of Cavalier.

The North Dakota Department of Health has prepared a Source Water Assessment for the city of Devils Lake and NRWD. This information will be made available at the respective offices during normal business hours. The city of Devils Lake and NRWD participate in the wellhead protection program, and copies of the wellhead protection plan are available from the city of Devils Lake and NRWD offices during normal business hours. Information of Devils Lake Source Water Assessment can be obtained from the city of Devils Lake, contact Joel Myhro, public works superintendent. Our public water system, in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Health, has completed the delineation and contaminant/land use inventory elements of the North Dakota Source Water Protection Program. Based on the information from these elements, the North Dakota Department of Health has determined that Devils Lake’s groundwater source from the Spiritwood Aquifer near Tolna is “moderately susceptible” to potential contaminants and the Icelandic Aquifer west of Cavalier groundwater source is “susceptible” to potential contaminants.

However, NRWD’s board of directors has taken an aggressive position toward protecting the quality of the water source in the Icelandic Aquifer, particularly because of the fragile, leachable sands in this area. Within recent years, the district has purchased approximately 1,800 acres of land to establish a wellhead protection area around the production wells. Much research had been done to determine groundwater movement, annual recharge over the well field, and generally restricting the land to only “water-friendly” uses.

In addition, restricted covenants with some area landowners have been entered into, whereas, those landowners agree to only “water-friendly” land use practices.

The boundaries of the land purchased were determined on the basis of direction of groundwater movement and the zone of influence of each production well.

Northeast Regional Water District is pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements.

This report shows our water quality and what it means.

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Jeremy Schuler, Manager, at 701-265-8503. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility.

If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings.

They are held on the last Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Northeast Rural Water District Langdon Branch or Cavalier Branch office. If you are aware of non-English speaking individuals who need help with the appropriate language translation, please call Jeremy at the number listed above.

Northeast Regional Water District would appreciate it if large volume water customers would please post copies of the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report in conspicuous locations or distribute them to tenants, residents, patients, students, and/or employees, so individuals who consume the water, but do not receive a water bill, can learn about our water system.

Northeast Regional Water District routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to federal and state laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31, 2022. As authorized and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the state has reduced monitoring requirements for certain contaminants to less often than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of our data [e.g., for inorganic contaminants], though representative, is more than one year old.

The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil production, mining, or farming.

Pesticides and herbicides, which come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production, and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contam-

inants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

In the tables on pages 3 thru 5 you will find many terms and abbreviations with which you might not be familiar. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions: Not Applicable (N/A) Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (μg/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10 million.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/l) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.

Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Treatment Technique (TT) - a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - the “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - the “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

EPA requires monitoring of over 80 drinking water contaminants. Those contaminants listed in the tables above are the only contaminants detected in your drinking water.

Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.

Your water system monitors for a number of unregulated organic contaminants, which could indicate a contamination of the water supply from a pesticide or petroleum spill or leak.

We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all federal and state requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some contaminants have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

MCLs are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated contaminants, a person would have to drink two liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a onein-a-million chance of having the described health effect.

Nitrates: As a precaution, we notify physicians and health care providers in this area if there is ever a higher than normal level of nitrates in the water supply.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants, can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

EPA/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant woman and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Northeast Regional Water District is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. Use water from the cold tap for drinking and cooking. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drink-

ing water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Tampering with a public water system is a federal offense. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement immediately.

Please call Jeremy Schuler, Manager, Northeast Regional Water District, at 701-

265-8503 if you have questions concerning your water system.

Northeast Regional Water District works diligently to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future. Northeast Regional Water District is an equal opportunity employer.

WATER OPERATORS Cavalier Langdon Jeremy Schuler, Manager Wayne Waltz, Operations Manager Jeff Harildstad, Operations Manager Doug Lill, Water Operator Tyler Hannesson, Water Operator Jonathan Einarson, Water Operator

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.

Send your resume and cover letter via email to director@ndna.com by May 12, 2023.

REPORTER, Journal Publishing, Crosby, ND. Two newspaper group, circulation of 3000+. Join our award-winning team! Competitive pay, benefits.

Cover letter, resume and clips to: journal@crosbynd.com.

HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR, Devils Lake. Hiring range $56,250-$62,500.

Lake Region Corporation provides services to people with disabilities with a staff of 125 employees. 701662-8681.

DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS SERVICES. WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE – Williston, ND. This is a 12-month position with full benefits. The Director of Campus Services is responsible for effective and efficient operation of college custodial and maintenance operations, campus safety, and capital project management. Go to https://willistonstate.edu/about/Employment/ for more information.

A PLACE IN THE HEARTLAND is calling your name. In an area that boasts some of the region’s best hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation, Hefty Seed of Hurdsfield, ND is looking for a SALES AGRONOMIST to join our established but growing team. With a large acreage available for hunting and many beautiful lakes nearby, the area is perfect for any outdoor enthusiast. A brand new 2280 sq. ft. home is available this summer for an agronomist who is looking to work in an enjoyable environment while providing dedicated service to our valued customers. The position features top pay and benefits, and we are looking to invest in an individual who will be a great fit at our central location. If you could see yourself in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to jamie.schurhamer@heftyseed.com or call Jamie at 701-6525866 for more information. We are looking forward to working with you.

the school for an application. Send to Langdon Area School or daren.christianson@k12.nd.us. Any questions to Daren Christianson 701-256-5291.

BUILDING SERVICES TECHNICIAN / GENERAL MAINTENANCE. NDSCS has several FT, 12 month benefited positions available with custodial / minor maintenance duties in Wahpeton.

Increased starting salary, plus full benefit package, including fully paid single or family health insurance premium. Screening begins immediately - applications accepted until filled.

Interested candidates must complete the online application. EOE. For more information go to: ndscs.edu/join-ourteam

The City of Langdon will be accepting applications for a part-time Activity Center Assistant. Hours required are day shifts and some weekends.

Applicants must be motivated and self-managers. Salary will DOE. Applications may be picked up and submitted at the Activity Center at 516 10th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249. Applications are being accepted until June 1 at 12:00 p.m. City of Langdon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YOU CAN PLACE a 25-word classified ad—like this one—in every North Dakota newspaper for only $160. It’s easy. Contact this newspaper for details.

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

Looking to Hire: Mt. Carmel Rec Area Manager. Seasonal position. Also hiring a summer groundskeeper. Applications can be picked up at the Water Board office.

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 School District has three teaching positions open for the 2023-2024 school year: 7-12 English teacher, Librarian and Elementary Special Education. Salary $42,00059,000, Benefits: Full single Insurance, 54% of full family, 65% of Single + Dependent policy, shared TFFR liability, 10 days sick leave, 5 days personal leave, professional leave, life insurance policy, student loan repayment option of up to $17,000. Send resume’, cover letter and supporting documents to: daren.christianson@ k12.nd.us Any questions call Daren Christianson, 701-256-5291. Open until filled.

HEALTH/MEDICAL ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds.

FREE information kit. Call 855-8212831.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ND FARM LAND Values surge upward.

Are you selling or renting? Pifer’s Auction and Farm Land Management.

Bob Pifer 701-371-8538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810. Free valuation.

BEHIND ON YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS? Threatened with foreclosure? Denied a loan modification?

Let us help! Call the Homeowner Relief Line to speak with a mortgage specialist. 877-242-2596.

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