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Volume 3, Number 41
Linguist visits Mountain, N.D. for Icelandic studies the Icelandic Communities Association As part of the mission of the Icelandic Communities Association (ICA) to preserve and promote Icelandic heritage, ICA members were happy to welcome Kristín Jóhannsdóttir Ph.D., and her husband, Hörður Gunnarson, to the Mountain area for a few days in October.
News: Awards Gala hosted for Pembina County 4-H, Pg. A2
Friday, October 18, 2024
special part of their visit was a chance for sharing meals and socializing with many local Icelanders, including a
grand evening gathering at the home of George and Sandy (Matthiasson) Wright.
Kristín is a professor of linguistics at Háskólinn á Akureyri and on sabbatical to study Icelandic language use in Western Icelanders and its change during the years since the Icelandic communities were first settled. Kristín and Hörður met with several local community members of Icelandic descent at the Mountain Community Center to interview throughout their visit. While here, they were able to tour many heritage sites, including several local Icelandic churches, the Stephan G Stephanson site, Thingvalla Memorial site, and more. Before leaving, they also stopped at the Icelandic State Park and Pembina County Historical Society Museum. A
June Bjornson being interviewed by Hörður Gunnarson.
A welcoming event was held at the 10th Hole Gardar Country Club. Photographed (L- R) Robert Olgeirson, Leslie Geir, Curtis Olafson, John H. Johnson, Kristín Jóhannsdóttir, Hörður Gunnarson, Kathy Thorlakson, Susan Sigurdson Powers, Judy Geir, Richard Geir and Sandy Wright
Lifestyle: It’s time to give the gourds some love, too, Pg. A7
Kristín Jóhannsdótiir Interviewing Russell Hannesson at Mountain Community Center.
Views from the Borderland: Langdon High School and Elementary music students attend festival, Pg. B8
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Kristín Jóhannsdottir and Hórður Gunnarson learning about the Icelandic book collection from museum director Zelda Hartje at Pembina County Historical Society Museum.
Hörður Gunnarson and Kristín Jóhannsdottír visiting Hallson Lutheran Church at Icelandic State Park.
Langdon Nodak Insurance to host gathering at new location After spending over three months in "They were all amazed," he recalled. As Berg prepares to return home to
LPH celebrates discharge of longest swing bed patient By Rebecca Davis
the swing bed unit at Langdon Prairie Health, Allen Berg is finally returning home.
"I've always had to do things on my own, and I just adapted and overcame."
Berg, 63, was involved in a serious motorcycle accident on July 9, 2024, that left him with multiple severe injuries, including a shattered right ankle and leg broken in 22 places.
From the accident scene, Berg was
his dogs, wife, and the community he's been a part of for decades, he's looking forward to getting back on his motorcycle.
Just two weeks ago, doctors were able to remove the pins that had been holding his hips together. The very next day, Berg stood up and walked to the bathroom and back, stunning the hospital staff.
There’s a new representative at Nodak Insurance in Langdon, and he’s announced a “Grand Re-Opening” in the company’s new space to be held soon. Ryan Beattie, an agent with Nodak in Langdon, relocated recently with his family to the Pembina Gorge area in May to be closer to family, explaining his brother-in-law is a local, Kyle Gagner, whose wife is a sister of Beattie. Kyle Gagner has run the Cavalier branch of Nodak Insurance while pursuing many other ventures, such as a marathon benefit named ‘Levi's Hope,’ which he created for his son, Levi, who has muscular dystrophy.
"At first, they didn't think I was going to be able to walk again," Berg said. "But I'm a fighter, and I was determined to get back on my feet." Through intensive physical therapy and his unwavering faith, Berg has made remarkable progress in his recovery.
By Jess Tull
Allen Berg before the accident.
transported to Park River, and due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to Altru in Grand Forks which was better suited to care for him. Despite the obstacles, Berg is grateful for the care he's received. He credits his faith in God and sheer determination as the driving forces behind his remarkable progress.
Allen Berg walking during physical therapy at LPH.
"I'm absolutely getting back on the bike. You don't give up. I'll be at the Cavalier Motorcycle Ride In next year, for sure." Although Berg’s Harley was totaled in the accident, he has a new one waiting for him when he gets home.
"As he gets older, the care for him gets more difficult as he grows, and my wife has helped with respite care since he was born. So we decided as a family to uproot and be closer to family," said Beattie. Beattie worked in various leadership roles before relocating, such as working with the fire department and ambulance and with companies such as Ducks Unlimited. He believes in the positive impact working with his community has.
"I like to be active in the communit; it's vitally important to me" Beattie said. The team working in the Langdon office will now consist of LeeAnn Charon along with Beattie. By partnering with the Cavalier branch, the Langdon office will now have more resources at its fingertips, according to Beattie. "LeeAnn is a great resource, but then we will have the ladies in Cavalier to help out, so it just brings together a larger source of resources," he said. The Nodak Insurance office in Langdon also relocated recently across the hallway. "We expanded our workspace by three fold, so it's nice,” said Beattie. The Langdon Nodak Team has been busy planning a grand reopening of their new space set for October 23rd from 1pm until 3pm to showcase not only the office but the new team member. "On the 23rd, we will be having an open house. We are going to have some doughnuts and coffee, just a laid back thing. We would love to be able to see everybody," Beattie said.