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Friday, July 4, 2025

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church holds final mass

By The Borderland Press staff On Sunday, the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church north of Langdon found its pews filled to capacity as the congregation held mass in recognition of Corpus Christi for one last time before the church doors were closed for good.

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“We are saying farewell to our parish, which has been here since 1888,” said Reverend Damien Schill, who spoke before the congregation on Sunday.

The church building was first established in 1952. Due to maintenance fees outweighing the amount the building has been used in recent years, the Fargo Diocese decided earlier this year that the church will be

shutting down. Schill confirmed that items from the church will be moved to other churches in the vicinity.

“The church is closed. Everything in the church will be removed. The church is not going to be knocked down with everything inside it,” he stated. “Everything goes to other churches who need it.”

Although they’ve already had requests for items from as far away as Minnesota, Schill said they declined, wanting to keep the items in churches in the local region. Rev. Schill also discussed the Our Lady Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund and their need for donations to become a viable cemetery foundation now that the church is

Community: Landscaping is

for the birds in this week’s Dakota Gardener, Pg. 7

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church found its pews filled to capacity as the congregation held its final mass. PHOTO BY HILARY NOWATZKI.

closing. The church took up a special offering on Sunday to boost those funds.

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A procession through the cemetery followed the final mass held last Sunday. Reverend Schill discussed how the Our Lady Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund is currently at $40,000, but needs to be closer to $100,000 to be a viable, lasting foundation. PHOTO BY HILARY NOWATZKI.

around the procession area, as others prayed aloud.

“It only has about half of what it needs to become a viable foundation,” explained Rev. Schill. “So we have about $40,000, and it needs to be closer to $100,000 for it to last.”

Attendees enjoyed a potluck lunch after the procession, and many could be seen congregating around the property, sharing stories of the past and fond memories made on this holy ground.

Following the service, there was a procession from the church to the cemetery as a tribute to all who rest there. Children threw flower petals

Rev. Schill would encourage the congregation that while the building their ancestors built will no longer be in use, their faith still stands strong.

Nekoma is throwing a birthday bash, and you’re invited!

By Rebecca Davis The tiny town with a big heart is throwing a birthday bash you won’t want to miss! Nekoma is celebrating 120 years of community, connection, and small-town pride with a weekend full of fun, July 12–14, and everyone’s invited. No tickets. No pressure. Just show up and have a blast.

The party kicks off Friday night at 6 p.m. with an old-fashioned hayride (yes, with burgers and hot dogs served on the ride).

“We used to do this when we were kids,” shared organizer Josh Moen, “So we’re bringing it back, and everyone’s welcome to hop on!”

After that, the street heats up at 8 p.m. with live music by Auto Drive.

Bring your dancing shoes (or boots), and let the good times roll until 11 p.m.

Start the day right with pancakes, sausage, and coffee from 8–10 a.m.

— free-will donation, just like most of the weekend.

At 10 a.m., rev up your engines for the ATV ride to Osnabrock and back. No fees, no forms- just meet at the Pain Reliever and hit the trail!

Meanwhile, Main Street transforms into a Show and Shine with classic cars, cool tractors, and anything else people are proud to roll in with.

Need a midday refuel? Grab sloppy joes and chips at the Pain Reliever from 12–2 p.m., also by free-will donation. Then it’s time to play! From 2–4 p.m., try your hand at bingo, toss some bags in the beanbag tournament, or tee off in the casual bestball golf game over by the school.

Get ready for a full-on variety show!

Starting at 6 p.m., the Coliseum serves up a delicious pork roast and roast beef dinner, followed by a talent show that’s open to anyone brave enough to hit the stage.

“It’s kind of like America’s Got Talent,” said Moen. “Doesn’t matter if you’re 5 or 95—if you’ve got a talent (or just think you do), we want to

see it!”

There’ll be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and plenty of laughs and applause for everyone.

Once the talent is done, the DJ takes over at 8 p.m. for another round of street dancing, and then it’s time to look up - fireworks at dusk will light up Main Street in style.

Running Friday through Saturday night is a silent auction with something for everyone: handmade crafts, baked goodies, fun baskets, and more. Funds raised help cover the cost of fireworks and entertainment, keeping the whole celebration affordable and open to all.

The celebration wraps up Sunday at 10 a.m. with an all-denomination worship service in the park, followed by a breakfast featuring biscuits and gravy, egg bake, and whatever deliciousness your neighbors decide to bring potluck-style.

“We’ve planned this weekend to be fun, affordable, and welcoming to everyone,” said Moen. “No age limits, no entry fees — just come make memories.”

Want to show off your talent or donate to the silent auction? Text Josh Moen at 701-305-0048 to sign up. For more information, visit the ‘Nekoma’s 120th Celebration’ event page on Facebook.

Independence Day Community Church Service to be hosted at Walla Theatre

By Rebecca Davis The Walhalla Ministerial Association invites residents and visitors alike to come together in faith and fellowship during the annual Independence Day Community Church Service set for Sunday, July 6 at the historic Walla Theatre.

The service will begin at 11 a.m. with a special musical prelude starting at 10:40 a.m. performed by Myrna Bietz and Elsie Magnus, known affectionately as ‘The Blair Girls.’

This ecumenical gathering will include a children’s sermon led by Minister Shilice Larson, scripture readings by members of various congregations and traditional hymn singing.

Pastor Alan Klitzke will deliver the message for the day with special music provided by vocalists Selena Tesmer and Ryan Magnus.

“All are welcome,” said Elsie Magnus, who encourages those unable to attend in person to join virtually by emailing her at elsiemagnus@gmail.com to receive a Zoom link. “Jesus doesn’t have a dress code,” she adds, emphasizing the welcoming nature of the event.

annual events including a back-to-school ice cream social, a spring community cleanup, a Christmas church service, and the “Trick-or-Treat So Others Can Eat” food drive benefiting the Pembina County Food Pantry and L.O.A.N (Love One Another Now) Program.

A free-will offering will be collected during the service. At the time of this writing, a benefactor has not yet been decided.

The Walhalla Ministerial Association has been active in the community since before the early 1980s, organizing a variety of

This Sunday’s service offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the holiday weekend through unity, reflection and shared worship.

News

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LAS news: Where do we go from here?

By Daren Christianson, superintendent The Langdon Area School District school board is regrouping after the referendum failed and working to develop a new plan going forward. Many of the projects are high dollar projects that are impossible to schedule or save for with our current budget and levying ability. The board will be looking at a couple of possible options that could include a building fund levy vote or another referendum to take place in June of 2026.

The board is also considering how to get public input on how to go forward and address the needs for the physical structures of the district to find a plan that will receive the necessary votes to pass with a 60 percent majority. The gym addition with parking and a secured entrance was identified by many as not necessary, and the feedback that I received from some public against the referendum was that if there was no gym and/ or we did not have to move the playground, that they would support a referendum. We will still need to figure out a way to put a secured entrance/ lobby area in our elementary school, so some type of addition/remodel will have to be in the next proposal.

The hope is that if the board brings a referendum back to the public, that we can address the philosophical differences in what needs to be done in our buildings and what the public feels needs to be funded.

In our June board meeting, we discussed possible efficiencies - looking at our current offerings that are

required and electives and extracurriculars that are not required. There was testimony concerning the K-12 art program as that is an elective program currently being offered that is valued by the board and the community but is not required by the state.

The board discussed the possibility of making class sizes larger in some of our elementary grades and moving some teachers around. These things were discussed with the understanding that the board and teachers negotiated a one-year agreement this spring and will need to negotiate again this coming school year for the following year. With the state of North Dakota giving the public schools a 2.5% increase in per pupil aid and public entities restricted to a maximum of 3% increase in levying ability, the district needs to try and stay competitive with our neighboring districts. Additional funds will need to be found within our current budget. Finding and keeping teachers is a priority for a high-quality school setting, and we want to be competitive with neighboring school districts concerning salaries and other benefits. For example, one of our bordering school districts pays a firstyear teacher $5,200 a year more than the Langdon Area School District.

That is a significant amount of compensation and makes it hard to compete for teachers.

The board moved forward with the following recommendations: • Two teachers per grade level in the elementary school

• Discontinue an in-house substitute teacher position •Keep all current programs, academic and extra-curricular, but delegate to the extracurricular committee to come back with efficiencies •Fill the high school math position vacated by teacher not returning •Fill one elementary position vacated by teacher not returning •Move elementary teachers to fill vacated positions The two teaching positions have been filled in-house with fully qualified people who have been working for us and want to be in Langdon and part of our community. Macie Danielson will be teaching 7-12 math, and Sandy Ritterman will be teaching upper level elementary.

Both have been working as paraprofessionals. Since they’re moving into teaching roles, the district will need to find others willing to work as paraprofessionals. We have been intentional with trying to grow our own teachers to try and hire good people who want to be part of our community long term.

We will continue to work at finding support staff with the district looking for paraprofessionals, a full-time cook at the high school and a position to be split between the kitchen at the elementary school and high school janitorial.

News briefs From The Borderland News Center Walhalla resident sentenced Walhalla resident Stephanie C. Lafferty, 50, plead guilty on Monday morning in Pembina County Court.

Last November, Lafferty was arrested and charged with possession with intention to deliver methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Her sentence is 90 days of electronic home monitoring and three years supervised probation.

Grand Forks man to serve 20 years A Grand Forks man who attempted to kill his coworker by choking them with an electric cord has been sentenced. On Monday, Alexander Antonio Thompson, 28, plead guilty to the charges he accrued after the incident in April 2024. Thompson’s sentence was 20 years with the Department of Corrections, first serving eight with 435 days credit.

Trade war continues In the ongoing trade war between the US and Canada, the White House announced on Monday that it will be restarting trade negotiations. This announcement comes hours after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will be discarding its planned digital services tax hours before it was set to go into effect.

Enforcement campaign begins Starting Tuesday and running through Aug. 4, North Dakota law enforcement will be taking part in a statewide speed enforcement campaign. Extra patrols will be on the state roadways looking for speeders and aggressive drivers.

The enforcement campaign occurs ahead of the state’s interstate speed increase to 80 miles per hour on Aug. 1.

Sprayer gets stuck in power

lines Emergency crews in Pembina County were called out Monday evening to the intersection of County Road 55 and 154th Ave NE after a farmer accidentally got a sprayer boom stuck in the power lines. The farmer was able to be extracted safely, and no injuries were reported.

Drayton man pleads guilty On Monday, Drayton resident Nicholas John VanCamp, 22, pled guilty to charges of reckless endangerment, fleeing from police, and DUI. The charges came from an incident in March when VanCamp took officials on a high speed chase before crashing outside of Drayton. The court downgraded the offenses to misdemeanors and dismissed two other offenses.

Sentencing for Van Camp was 20 hours community service and one year unsupervised probation.

Grand Forks woman charged with kidnapping The Borderland Press staff A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for a Grand Forks woman accused of kidnapping a child.

In October 2024, Child Protective Services was called to the Quality Inn in Grand Forks after a three-yearold was found in a room where a drug investigation was taking place.

While CPS was attempting to take the child, the child’s mother, Krysta McKayla Marie Ramstad, 22, arrived at the scene and took the child away from CPS. Allegedly, she would flee the scene despite orders from police, driving

away at a recklessly high rate of speed. She was located and arrested by police later that day.

Ramstad’s jury trial was scheduled to begin Monday. Instead, she will be entering a change of plea later this week.

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FAA awards funding to regional airports The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $3,493,701 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed as follows to airports in this publication’s coverage area: • $584,324 to Langdon Municipal Airport Authority to construct a new 1,739-foot Taxiway B to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project expands existing East Apron by adding 1,352 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of constructing 328 feet of the runway.

• $415,285 to Lakota Airport

Authority to rehabilitate 738 feet of the existing paved Taxiway A to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris.

• $333,500 to Cavalier Municipal Airport Authority to rehabilitate 3,300 feet of existing paved Runway 16/34 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. The grant funds the final phase, which consists of 347 feet of runway rehabilitation, site grading, and construction engineering.

The AIG Program was established by the fully-paid-for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide airports with funding for modernization and safety projects. Since its creation, airports in North Dakota have received over $50 million in program funding.

Annual Hallson Church service, pie social and book fair The Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA) will host their annual Hallson Church service on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Icelandic State Park, Highway #5 West, Cavalier, ND.

A “pie social” will be held in the new pavilion adjacent to Akra Hall where the book fair will be ongoing. After enjoying a delicious slice of pie, do browse through the books (cookbooks, history, art, children’s, etc.). You never know what treasures you may find!

A “pie social” will be held in the new pavilion adjacent to Akra Hall where the book fair will be ongoing at the Hallson Church event on July 20.

Bitzero story corrections and update: In last week’s edition, we provided a few updates at the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex in Nekoma, and the work being done by Bitzero Blockchain Inc. Unfortunately, we did have a couple of small errors in the story.

First, the former CEO of Bitzero was Akbar Shamji, not “Shamjay,” as previously written. Further, in a July 2023 interview on KNDK Shamji claimed the proposed

data center could provide “200 to 225 jobs,” and not the previously reported “250.”

After publishing the story, representatives for Bitzero further clarified to the Borderland News Center that Shamji left the company shortly after the previously mentioned interview and has not had any involvement with the company since September 2023.

Agriculture

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Consider pros and cons of alternative grain storage methods

By NDSU Extension E-tour connects regulators with ‘real-world’ agriculture – North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Ryan Ellis said their e-tour delivers a real-world agricultural experience to EPA and USDA officials.

“They work on pesticide labels that we use every day, and they may not know much about production agriculture, especially how we do it in North Dakota.” The e-tour has been taking place for more than 30 years and Ellis said it has an impact. “When they consider setbacks, they have all these thoughts and ideas, and when we can show them how it would impact the decisions we make or the ability we have to spray a field,” said Ellis. “They talk about drift and I always tell them I, as a farmer, am more concerned about drift onto my neighbor’s (field) than they probably are.” The tour was based out of Grand Forks. The delegation got a bird’s-eye view of the Prairie Pothole Region, visited farms and toured ag businesses, like the North Dakota Mill and American Crystal Sugar Company.

BASF launches invigor gold canola – At a launch event in Great Falls, Montana, BASF announced its new line of Invigor Gold yellow-seeded canola varieties. “It’s able to handle hotter, drier conditions much better than traditional canola,” said BASF U.S. Head of Seeds and Traits Bryan Perry.” So, we’ve been able to bring a crop that will help growers in this

area where they’d like to grow more canola, but it’s not as consistent because it can’t handle the environmental conditions.” Much of the discussion centered around the opportunities that Invigor Gold would provide farmers. “With Invigor Gold, the crop will mature quicker so that will potentially help it get ahead whenever it gets really hot and dry. It is also able to handle that hotter, drier, coarser type of soil. So, then you start thinking about benefits from crop rotation, where a lot of growers up here are really dependent on cereals, wheat, barley, maybe pulses, so the soil health benefits.”

Nancy Johnson wraps up 12 years of service to NDSGA – Nancy Johnson, who has been the executive director of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association since 2013, is retiring.

In 2022, the American Soybean Association recognized Johnson with its Distinguished Leadership Award.

The NDSGA and the North Dakota Soybean Council are transitioning to a shared staff.

A new chapter for Koenen – After 17 years with the Red River Farm Network, farm broadcaster Randy Koenen has retired. Koenen plans to assist RRFN on different projects, including the 2025 RRFN forums at the Big Iron Farm Show. Koenen is a past president of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting.

Soybean progression hampered by volatile weather

By Dijoun Bartley Soybean development in northern North Dakota has been hampered by volatile weather conditions. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Chandler Gruner provided an update on the progress of these soybean fields.

“The north central region, like many of the regions here in the north and North Dakota, are kind of a little bit further behind some due to various issues across the state, especially over here in the western part. In the north central northwest, we had that heavy week of rains like a lot of other places got, but we went from really dry,” Gruner explained.

Gruner said that some people got their crops planted, but their soybeans weren’t really growing or producing.

“Then we got all that rain, and it was cool temperatures, so then you’re not getting a lot of growth, because

you’re not getting a lot of growing degree units. Soybeans aren’t progressing,” Gruner said. “Some people actually got delayed.”

Gruner said some people have a mix going on where some soybeans are a couple weeks ahead while some are still very young.

“Then there’s other people that are just in the cotyledon stage, just coming out of the ground,” Gruner said.

Crusting has been causing some concerns in most areas in the region. “[Those who] got it in right before the rains, they’re kind of worried about that crusting. I know that’s been talked about a little bit here and there,” Gruner stated. “So some people are using rollers to kind of push across the ground, to kind of push the soybeans, kind of break that soil up to help alleviate that crusting pressure.”

E-tour to be hosted by ND Grain Growers Association

By Dijoun Bartley The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is hosting its annual e-tour for EPA and USDA officials.

This program offers a direct hands on experience on modern agricultural practices, aiming to bridge the gap between regulators and farmers.

Grain Growers Association President Ryan Ellis said the tour’s objective is to foster a deeper understanding of the agricultural sector’s challenges and innovations.

“It’s our way of bringing people out from Washington, DC,” explained Ellis. “They work on the chemical labels and pesticide labels that we use every day, and not all of them know too much about production agriculture, especially how we do it in North Dakota and the issues that we see and go through, and so it’s just our way to show them how we

operate on our farms.”

Having run for over three decades, the e-tour continues to make a significant impact on agriculture in North Dakota, said Ellis.

“They have all these thoughts and ideas, and when we can show them how that it would impact the decisions we make, or the ability we have to, say, spray a field with slews in it and they talk a lot about drift and stuff [for example],” said Ellis. “I always tell them, [as farmers] we are more concerned about drift onto my neighbors than they probably are.”

Remember, you can hear the podcast version of this and all of our farm programs and features by clicking on the agriculture link at mybordland.com.

Intense storms can significantly affect grain storage abilities. Storage capacity could take years to recover from damaged facilities. When considering alternative grain methods, it’s crucial to keep some key storage factors in mind.

Grain can be stored in many types of facilities, but all storage options should keep the grain dry and provide adequate aeration to control grain temperature, according to Ken Hellevang, professor emeritus and retired North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer.

“Grain must be dry and cool (near the average outdoor temperature) when placed in alternative storage facilities because providing adequate, uniform airflow to dry grain or cool grain coming from a dryer is not feasible,” said Hellevang.

The full version of this news release can be found at ndsu.ag/ altgrainstorage.

Structural issues Grain pushing against walls can damage buildings not built for grain storage. The wall must be anchored securely, and its structural members must be strong enough to transfer the force to the building poles or support structure without breaking or excessive bending.

Before placing grain in a building previously used for grain storage, look for anything out of alignment, such as wall bowing and distortions in the roofline. Bowing or bending indicates that the load on the building exceeded the load for which it was designed and built. This weakens the structure. Also examine connections for separation or movement and add a gusset or splice to reinforce the connection if necessary.

Bag storage Storing grain in poly bags is a good option, but it does not prevent mold growth in damp grain or insect infestations. Place grain in the bag at recommended storage moisture contents based on grain and outdoor temperatures during the potential storage period.

Heating will occur if the grain exceeds a safe storage moisture content, and it cannot be aerated to control heating. The average temperature of dry grain will follow the average outdoor temperature.

Grain piles Grain is frequently stored shortterm in outdoor piles. However, precipitation is a severe problem for uncovered grain because grain is very porous. A 1-inch rain will increase the moisture content of a 1-foot layer of corn by 9%. This typically leads to losing at least a couple of feet of grain on the pile surface, which is a significant loss.

Use a cover to prevent water infiltration. Drainage is critically important to the success of any grain storage.

About 25,000 gallons of water will run off an area about 100 by 400

Allowable storage time for cereal grains varies by temperature. (NDSU GRAPHIC)

feet during a 1-inch rain. This water must flow away from the grain and the area next to it. When determining a location for a pile, examine the entire area to ensure that flooding will not occur during major rain events.

Grain covers A combination of restraining straps and suction from the aeration system holds grain covers in place.

Provide adequate airflow through the grain to control grain temperature. Place perforated ducts on the grain under the cover to provide a controlled air intake for the aeration system and airflow near the cover to minimize condensation problems under the cover.

Cooling stored grain Cool grain with aeration to extend the allowable storage time and reduce the potential for insect infestation. Temperatures below about 60 degrees Fahrenheit reduce insect reproduction. Insects are dormant below about 50 degrees, and extended exposure to temperatures below about 30 degrees can kill insects.

Cooling grain as outdoor temperatures drop will reduce moisture migration and the condensation potential near the top of the grain pile.

Also, the grain should be cooled because grain moisture content and temperature affect the rate of mold growth and grain deterioration. The allowable storage time approximately doubles with each 10-degree reduction in grain temperature.

Long-term grain storage Grain has an acceptable storage life before the quality is reduced enough to impact its value.

Allowable storage time is cumulative, so consider the amount of storage life remaining when deciding if you can store the grain longer.

“Keep in mind that airflow through the grain permits grain temperature to be maintained, but it does not extend the allowable storage time,” said Hellevang.

The full version of this news release can be found at ndsu.ag/ altgrainstorage.

For more information about dealing with damage from summer storms, visit ndsu.ag/summerstorms25.

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher through the first half of 2025! I hope you’re starting July with a bang and doing something special for your July 4th celebration. As I write this, I’m hopeful for a change in the weekend forecast so we can have a few days at the lake doing what we love – boating, fishing, playing, eating and napping in the sunshine.

Happy Independence Day to all!

Congratulations on making it

It’s been a rough last week for me.

It started going downhill last Tuesday when I went outside to clean the dust off of the chairs (you may remember my rant about the dirt on my new chairs from past weeks). It was a

nice day and a really good idea…until it wasn’t.

It seemed like if I moved the potted plants onto the lawn, I could use the hose to wash down everything without drowning any plants. Done. I really cleaned, just me and the hose getting the job done. It sure was pretty. I began moving the plants back to their places on the clean porch, thrilled with myself for getting this job knocked off of my to-do list. That’s when it got ugly.

As I’m moving the last pot, I take a

step up onto the cement. One of my beloved flip flops caught the edge of the step, and I crashed hard. My ceramic pot smashed to pieces, as well as a few bones. I was stunned for a couple minutes but eventually made it into the house, convinced some time in the recliner would fix me. It didn’t, and a few hours and a couple x-rays later, I learned I had fractured my kneecap and a couple fingers.

It’s been a week, and I’m sporting a real nerdy knee brace and a pretty cool hand brace. The next five weeks or so I’ll be moving a bit slower

and typing with one hand. At least I spared my precious head, as well as my teeth.

Speaking of typing - this is taking me forever and is exhausting because I’m backspacing as much as going forward. Time to wrap it up.

Keep calm and sparkle on; thanks for reading!

Diane Simmons Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor We spent the day in Grand Forks, and I think we made a lot of progress! She’s getting down to crunch time, and I’m honored to be able to help where I can.

I know how hard planning a wedding is, and you couldn’t pay me to ever plan another one for myself!

It’s been another busy summer week for me! I kicked off the weekend by going wedding shopping with Rebecca on Friday, so off to the big city we went.

On Saturday, I knew I wanted to enjoy the hot weather, so we packed up the kayaks and drove over to Pembina to see how we liked being on the Red River. I wanted to see what the current was like, as it’s been about eight years since I kayaked there during one of my family visits before I made the big move here. I do not remember the currents being as strong as they were Saturday.

Paddling against them was impossible, so when we go again, we will take two cars, dropping one off at the location we plan to end our adventure. Not only did we realize there was no productive paddling in the strong water, a thunderstorm snuck up on us and rained out whatever fun we were planning to have anyways. Oh well - we went back home and enjoyed a lazy day.

On Sunday, I started the day off by joining Grandpa Ole in attending the final mass at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church before it closed its doors permanently. It’s heartbreaking to see such a loss for the community, and I could tell there were so many people at

that church who were sad to see it go. I had never been inside of it before, and I was amazed at how beautiful it was.

As soon as church was over, we changed clothes and headed out to Sapa Arena for a Sunday Funday show.

My Sassafrass mare has been making so many little kids happy by providing rides to ones who don’t have horses of their own. It’s a win-win! I get to see my mare bring joy to so many young kids, and I’m so proud of her demeanor and the way she is so patient with young children. She loves to give me a run for my money sometimes, but put a little one on her, and she’s a perfect saint.

Sassy also made another young girl’s day on Sunday. Rebecca’s daughter, Amelia, had never ridden a horse, so after a quick lesson, we put her up on Sass and led her around for quite some time. Amelia was a natural, and I hope they can ride together in the next show!

So…did you find the finger last week?

Good luck finding it this week - and be sure to text or call us if you do! Bob has one heck of a surprise waiting on this week’s finger-finder, hehe.

Hilary Nowatzki Editor editor@theborderlandpress.com

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: My cats are jerks. I found the finger!

By Sara Goodman

finding the finger since Ella had discovered a cat had peed on a blanket on the downstairs couch. This rarely happens and is their way of saying “hey loser humans, the litter boxes are full, you need to clean them, here’s a treat for you, don’t let it happen again,” and they either pee on something or leave a few turds on full display on a rug in the living room. We had been gone for almost a week, and I couldn’t remember if anyone (me) had cleaned the litter boxes before we left. I guess I had it coming. Cats can really be assholes though, so it could have been a “just because” too.

I hope you all enjoyed the first go-round of “The Missing Finger” game. I personally found it extremely challenging and quite the brain teaser! After about an hour of scouring the pages, I finally gave up and cleaned the litter boxes, which is a task both disgusting and satisfying.

This was a more pressing issue than

The missing finger game had clearly been brewing in the BSer’s brain for awhile when Greg and I were clued in a few weeks ago. Not that he needed permission to place the finger where he did, but yes, I did know it was coming. Greg and I had somehow found ourselves once again warming a few

chairs in Sip Happens and listening to the BSer describe his interaction with a chainsaw and how the idea for the game had come to fruition. I personally would have chosen a leg because I’ve had some close calls with my hedge trimmer that I use on my shrubs at the front of our house, but whatever, the BSer can do what he wants. Either way, it made us laugh. When I found out where he intended to place the first missing finger, I couldn’t believe the irony. I had a picture of a finger in my ear from a recent girls’ trip that almost exactly matched the placement of the finger in my ear from the first missing finger game in last week’s paper.

Although I usually offer a few lines in my column to any recent trips we’ve taken, my girls’ trips are different. It’s not a “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” type situation. It’s more a “we’re boring and old, let’s not announce it

to the world.” I go on two trips a year with a group of college friends - one in the winter in a more exotic location like Florida and one in the summer where we convene at our friend, Leah’s, lake cabin in Minnesota. Trips are planned a year ahead of time, so everyone has ample opportunity to clear the schedule and space out the costs. This coming winter will be 15 years of girls’ trips with the same core group of ladies. We’ve vacationed despite having babies, going through divorces, deaths in the family, illnesses and raising kids. When we land in our location, we mostly day drink and plant our butts in lounge chairs around a pool or body of water. Day drinking leads to an early evening meal, more drinks, and off to bed by about 10pm. It’s about as exciting as watching a cat take a nap.

This past winter, our girls’ trip involved the exact activities I described above, along with a few shenanigans taking

place toward the end of each evening while enjoying a night cap. This is usually when we think we are super funny and take pictures to document our funniness to send to our husbands and kids.

At one point, a picture was taken with someone’s finger in my ear. The BSer was not aware of this before determining the location of the first missing finger. Life is weird. Happy finger hunting!

Sara Goodman is an avid walker who says her best ideas come to her after a morning pot of coffee. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After many years working in healthcare, she now writes, is a substitute teacher and occasionally lends a hand to her hard-working hubby on the farm. She volunteers on several boards and committees in the Langdon community and attends social outings as much as possible. The Goodman house has two kids at home, one in college and two spoiled cats.

The con is on!

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia

Insley Evans is someone whose name folks in the Langdon area may remember. Insley checks all the boxes when it comes to being labeled as ‘shady.’ Professionally, Insley lists his occupation as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. He has worked in a number of hospitals across the country, including locally. But waitthere’s more! His work as a scientist is just the tip of the iceberg! We did some digging because that’s what folks in the news business do. It turns out Insley is also the CEO of a company called Khameleon Inc. A little detective work shows the name

Khameleon is that of a fictional character in the Nintedo game Mortal Kombat. It’s pure speculation on my part, but I think he really means to use the word ‘chameleon’ which is a lizard that can change its color to camouflage itself.

Consider that on his website Insley claims to operate a 24-hour child care service, an event planning company, auto towing and repair, home and business repair, real estate, contracting, new and used automotive sales, recording studios, 24hour family health care center, several grocery stores, and, of course, his portfolio of businesses wouldn’t be complete without a number of radio stations. Seriously? How many nuts do you know that own radio stations?

Here’s what I know for sure: Insley has experience in dealings with law enforcement and, subsequently, the court system. Before we get ahead of ourselves, here’s the backstory. When Insley lived in Langdon, his address was my old house. My family and I have many fond memories of that home. When Di and I decided to downsize, we called Abby Borchardt who was just starting out

as a realtor with Greenberg’s.

Abby will tell you she sold that house at least three times in a two year period and at least twice to hospital employees who moved on from their positions very quickly. Insley wasn’t an owner of the house but rather he rented from one of the folks who had bought the home. That person was another lab scientist who preceded Insley at the hospital. I know it’s a little hard to follow…but that owner had taken a job at another hospital and called me frequently in an effort to get information about Insley - who was, at that time, squatting in the home.

While he lived there, he had covered the windows with some cardboard materials so no one could see inside, which created lots of speculation amongst those in the neighborhood. Former neighbors would reach out to me frequently with updates. It was also common to see the sheriff’s department making frequent visits. I often wondered if the old neighbors missed the Simmons family, as we were quite boring compared to Mr. Evans.

Shortly after he moved into the

home on 11th Avenue, Insley’s past caught up to him. He had an outstanding warrant in Kansas and was said to be on the lam from a number of other actions. In short order, his employment at the hospital was terminated. If you search for Insley on YouTube, you’ll see a number of his videos. So where is this going?

Insley Evans, the former Langdon Hospital lab scientist and owner of countless other real or imagined enterprises too numerous to mention, is now officially running for governor in the state of Florida! It’s true! I found out about it when I was met by several of our news reporters in the company parking lot one day after lunch.

Rebecca Davis approached me first and said – Bob, WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS and showed me Insley’s campaign poster on the internet. I say good for him! He’ll fit right in with the rest of the political whacko nut jobs. Just think of what this will do to the price of my old house! Who wouldn’t pay a premium to live in the house once inhabited by the governor of Florida? As his ad claims, Insley isn’t a politician, he’s a peopletician! Good luck, Florida.

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Sweet scent of strawberries

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County a great way to still enjoy your berries, even when it’s not the season. Two great recipes to try with your berries (whether they are fresh or frozen) are NDSU Extension’s Slow Cooker Berry Cobbler and Strawberry Oat Muffins, which you can find below. They are delicious, nutritious, and easy to prepare. Win! Slow Cooker Berry Cobbler

I absolutely love strawberries. When they ripen on the plant and have that sweet smell that just hits right, it’s one of the best things nature has to offer, in my opinion. I don’t think I’m alone in this, as I have seen many posts on social media lately of people’s beautiful harvests. What a great time of year to have them come to ripeness! We will probably get a couple of weeks of harvest, so I thought it would be a great time to share some facts and recipes about the beautiful, refreshing fruit.

Strawberries can be planted in full sun or slightly shaded areas. The harvest time is dependent on the variety of strawberries you have. June-bearing strawberries normally produce the largest yield per season but in a shorter amount of time.

Ever-bearing strawberries usually produce two crops, one in the summertime and a second in early fall. The second crop is not always as plentiful as the first. Watering will help ensure more flowers and berries, and it’s best to do so earlier in the day.

Sunshine will help ripen the fruit faster. To avoid some disease, it’s best to plant in full sun and keep them from being too crowded by thinning them out as needed. You can also use straw mulch under the plants to help keep moisture in the soil and reduce the chance of the soil becoming compacted. Once the ground is frozen, you can cover the strawberry plants with 4 inches of clean straw. Make sure it has not been treated with a chemical, as you wouldn’t want residual effects on your plants.

If you have more than you can eat, strawberries are easy to freeze for later use.

The simple and healthier way to freeze them is to sort the berries, wash them in cold water, drain them well, and remove the hulls. You can put them into a freezer safe container with some headspace, and freeze. The berries can be used for an abundance of things at a time that’s more convenient for you. You can even can strawberry jam and jelly in the middle of winter when you might have more time. It’s

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District July 4 - Not sure if your child’s car seat is installed correctly? Join us for a FREE Car Seat Check in Munich on July 17 or Aug. 21 from 9-10 a.m. or at Langdon Day Care on July 30 from 3:305:30 p.m. Appointments are preferred - call 701-256-2402 - but walk-ins are welcome!

• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided • 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar, divided • 2 tsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 2 eggs • 1/2 c. whole milk • 1/4 c. canola oil • 1/8 tsp. salt • 4 c. frozen mixed berries, your preference In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.

Add the eggs, milk and oil, and stir until moistened (batter will be thick). Coat the slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread batter evenly into slow cooker. In a separate large bowl, combine the salt, remaining flour and sugar. Add berries and toss to coat. Pour on top of the batter in the slow cooker. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for three hours or until a toothpick inserted into the cobbler comes out clean. Serve immediately.

Makes eight servings. Each serving has 370 calories, 9 grams (g) fat, 69 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein and 200 milligrams sodium.

Strawberry Oat Muffins These strawberry muffins are great for breakfast, with tea, or as an after-work snack.

Ingredients • 1 cup quick cooking oats • ½ cup packed brown sugar • 1 cup Greek yogurt • 1/3 cup oil • 1 egg, beaten • 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus some extra for strawberries) • ½ teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ½ teaspoon baking soda •1 cup chopped strawberries Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Add oats,

brown sugar, Greek yogurt, oil and egg to a medium bowl and mix very well. Set aside for 5 minutes. In the meantime, mix flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl until evenly combined. Mix the strawberries with 1 to 2 Tbsp. of flour in a small bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Batter will be lumpy. Do not use a whisk. Fold in the strawberries with two to three stirs. Evenly divide the muffin batter between the prepared muffin cups. Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean. Cool the muffins in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a cooling rack. Makes 12 muffins. Each muffin has 190 calories, 8 g fat, 6 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 210 mg sodium Berries, in general, are very nutritious foods. Some are even considered superfoods because they are so packed with essential vitamins and minerals in large quantities for such small packages. Strawberries contain only 50-55 calories for a whole cup and are an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, potassium, and fiber. That is a lot of nutrition for a small amount of calories.

NDSU Extension has information on planting and growing strawberries as well as more recipes for strawberries and other fruits and vegetables on our website.

You can find what you are looking for at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension. As always, you can stop into the office at the Cavalier County Courthouse to visit and get some more information. You can also call me at 256-2560 or email me at katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu if it’s more convenient for you. Any of the options will work! I hope you are enjoying your summer so far, and I look forward to hearing from you if you would like more information because you also like the sweet scent of strawberries.

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Walhalla Senior Menu July 7-11 Monday, July 7 Cranberry Chicken Sweet Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Peaches Tuesday, July 8 Hamburger on WW Bun Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Potato Salad Broccoli Raisin Salad Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, July 9 Roast Beef w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Caribbean Vegetables Angel Food Cake w/Strawberries & Topping Thursday, July 10 Lasagna Romaine Salad w/ Dressing Green Beans Cantelope 1 WW Breadstick

Friday, July 11 Berry Burst Chicken Salad Fruit Crackers 1 WW Bread This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $13. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4. EBT/ SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $13. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701549-2443 before 10 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

Cavalier County Senior Menu July 7-11 Monday, July 7 Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine Noodles Corn Garlic Breadstick Fruit Tuesday, July 8 Pork Chop in Gravy Mashed Potatoes Peas Jello with Fruit Wednesday, July 9 French Dip Ranch Potatoes Broccoli Salad Angel Food with Strawberries Thursday, July 10

Chicken Hashbrown Casserole Seven Layer Salad Fruit Friday, July 11 Potato Crusted Pollack Rick Pilaf Peas and Carrots Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $10.00. 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.

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Pembilier Nursing Center: Virtual dementia tour update

By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director

Hello from your friends at PNC! I would like to update you on an article I wrote last year.

Here is the original article: Kelsey and I were fortunate to be able to attend the Activity Professionals of ND spring workshop for our area.

One of the sessions we had that I would like to share with all of you was a Certified Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT). This was such an eye-opening experience for me! Here at PNC, we have some residents that suffer from various stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s. This session made it possible for the attendees to get a small glimpse into what it may be like for someone suffering from these diseases.

First, four others and I were asked to

sit at a table and prepare ourselves for the tour. We read instructions that told us once we “armed” ourselves, we would be led to the hallway where we would each be told five simple tasks to complete. It would only be told to us once, and then we would be led into another room where we were to simply complete the tasks we were told to do. Now, to “arm” ourselves for the tour, we had to put on headphones that blared static, whispers, and sirens; we placed inserts into our shoes that felt like needles piercing the bottoms of our feet; we wore yellow-colored glasses that restricted our peripheral vision and had black donut shaped stickers right in the center of sight. The last thing we were given to put on were thick gloves (almost like oven gloves) that had the pointer and middle finger slots sewed together.

Now that I was fully “armed,” I followed the others into the hallway where I awaited to be told which tasks I would need to complete. This, in itself, wasn’t easy. I couldn’t hear anything but the blaring nonsensical noise coming from my headset, and I had to tilt my head to an awkward angle just to be able to see figures out of my yellow glasses. Once I made it successfully to the hallway, I came face to face with a lady that started talking. I only know she was talking because occasionally I could make out that her mouth was moving and occasionally I heard a word.

Not a string of words, A WORD! Then

Wandering in Walhalla

Rebecca Davis, Reporter, rebecca@theborderlandpress.com

How are we already at the beginning of July? Time has been flying by, whether I’ve wanted it to or not. The past several weekends have been a whirlwind of activity! Between attending two horse shows at the Sapa Arena, kayaking with Hilary (and the kids), the Cavalier Motorcycle RideIn, pop-up markets in Pembina, the annual Walhalla Demolition Derby, and visiting the public days at the High Plains Regional Rendezvous, it feels like there’s never enough time to do everything we want to do.

After seeing all the fun Hilary (and others) were having at the horse show, Amelia decided she wanted in on the action, too, and now she wants a horse of her own. Big dreams for a teenager without a job! That said, if you need your gutters cleaned, a babysitter, or help around the house - let her know.

She’s CPR and First Aid certified, and she’s pretty handy at other people’s homes and loves animals.

At the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce, we’ve been staying busy preparing for the High Plains Regional Rendezvous, which wrapped up this past weekend near the Brick Mine Bridge. Next, we’re gearing up for the CaNDak bike tour, which rolls into Walhalla this August. We hope you’ll join us for all the fun planned for the Fourth of July—both in town and throughout our surrounding communities.

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she stopped, and I started to be led to the next room.

felt a sense of pride like I had done something spectacular!

tasks that weren’t even given to us to do.

During the short walk to the door, panic ensued, and I found myself struggling to think of what tasks I was supposed to complete. I quickly went through the few words I thought I had heard her say. The only ones I could remember were “25” and “table.” I entered the dark room (it was a kitchenette) with my colleagues and stood there as if I were frozen. I snapped out of it and started to walk around the small room that had strobe lights blinking throughout. I watched the other people hoping that I could get a clue as to what I should be doing. I repeated “25” and “table” in my mind over and over again wondering what I should be doing. Soon, I started to do random tasks just because I knew I should be doing something.

I was opening and closing drawers, and then I moved on to a clock wondering if I was supposed to set it to some time that included “25.” I gave up on the clock and moved to a kitchen table that had everything needed to set it. Suddenly, I had the idea that maybe I was supposed to set the table. Afterall, “table” was one of the words I could make out when the lady was giving me my tasks. So, I started to set the table and even pretended to pour water into the glass. It was difficult to grab each utensil, plate, glass, etc. due to the fact I had little control over my dexterities. Once the table was set, I

However, just as quicky as the pride set in, it vanished! It was quickly replaced with a horrible feeling like I was trapped. The feeling was a mix of panic, darkness, and claustrophobia. It was as if I would be stuck in this awful world forever, and that I would never be able to escape the utter chaos of the noise and darkness. My feet hurt more with each step as if the needles were going through the bottom of my feet even deeper. As I started to feel the pain in my feet more and my breathing was getting more rapid and shallow, the lights turned on, and we were told that it was over. I ripped off my yellow glasses, gloves, and headset faster than a speeding bullet. A huge sense of relief came over me, and my breathing started to slow down along with my heart rate.

I have always been empathetic towards people that suffer from any form of dementia, but this “tour” gave me a whole new level of understanding. I highly recommend doing a “Virtual Dementia Tour” if you ever get a chance. It will help remind you to treat those with dementia with kindness and give you a better understanding of why they may do things that seem to make no sense to the rest of us.

I can’t describe how awful but eye-opening this experience was.

Any guesses as to how long the whole ordeal lasted for me and my colleagues? Although it felt like hours of sheer horror, it was only 5 minutes. You read that right, 5 short minutes. It takes longer to go through a fast-food drive through than it did for me to go through my “tour!” Afterwards, we were given a post-tour sheet to read which described in detail what we most likely experienced. It was spot on, down to the detail of completing random

Update: I am so happy to share that soon after this article ran, the PNC Auxiliary offered to purchase the kit for us. I have since received the updated version and was able to share it with some of the ladies from the auxiliary. Even though we didn’t do the full “tour,” I think many of them were able to get a glimpse into what dementia patients go through. As Charlie Munger once said, “The best thing a human being can do is to help another human being know more.” I’m not able to cure dementia, but I can help others understand it better in the hopes of providing those suffering with it a better life.

Thank you to the PNC Auxiliary for purchasing the Virtual Dementia Tour Kit. If you’re interested in learning more about the Virtual Dementia Tour, feel free to email me at heather.duerre@pembiliernc.com or call me at 701-549-383.

Walhalla Public Library news

By Tammy Olson, Director

Our last Summer Reading Program day was a hit. The firemen brought the trucks over and let the kids explore them. They read ‘The Day I Had a Fire Truck’ and they squirted them with water, which they loved.

The kids had BBQs, chips, and lemonade for lunch outside and ate lots of them. Then they drew for the bikes and our winners were Vivianne Chaput and Weston Smith. A big thank you goes out

to the Walhalla Building Center for donating such awesome prizes.

I want to thank all the volunteers that made the Summer Reading Program such a success. It is greatly appreciated.

Amelia and Hilary posing with Sassy.

calendars: on Sept. 26, the Pumpkinfest Pageant returns but this year. Rather than being on Main Street, we will be hosting it in the Walla Theatre, and on Sept.

27, we’ll celebrate the 21st Annual Pumpkinfest on Main Street.

Speaking of September... we’re down to the final two months before the wedding! If you already knew we were getting married, it’s probably because I’ve bounced a few (or many) ideas off you. If you didn’t know—surprise! I’ve tried not to overwhelm anyone with the planning process, but the closer we get, the more I find myself scaling back on the “big vision” in favor of something a little more ‘us.’

Jeff Sims reads to children as part of the Summer Reading Program at Walhalla Public Library.

Vivienne Chaput, Mauri Chaput and Walker Smith pose with Jerad Berg and Jeff Sims during the library’s Summer Reading Program.

Kids enjoying their lunch outside at Walhalla Public Library.

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Dakota Gardener: Landscaping is for the birds

By Emily How, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Ward County

dish. The bottle will slowly drip into the basin and provide a moving water source for the birds.

for the birds and helps keep them out of the rest of the vegetables in the garden.

Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother. One of our favorite activities was watching the birds that would come to her feeder every morning. This year, I have been landscaping to attract more birds to my yard.

Birds require three things to survive - food, water and shelter. Food is easily provided in the form of bird seed and bird feeders, but other forms of food can also be provided.

For instance, if there are damaged vegetables in your garden, you can place them in an open area away from the garden; this provides food

You may also choose to plant a sacrificial crop. Additionally, if there is a certain fruit, such as Juneberries or Haskaps, that you want to protect from the birds, you can cover that plant with a densely woven net while leaving a less desirable fruit, such as a wild grapevine, for the birds.

Attract birds with the sound of moving water; think streams, lakes and ponds. However, having a pond in your backyard is not really an option for everyone, including me. There are some simpler options that can be equally effective. One method uses a plastic gallon-size bottle hung over a basin to collect water.

Simply puncture a small hole in the bottom of the bottle, fill with water, and hang from a tree branch or other high spot over a bird bath or shallow

A more beautiful option would be to use a solar-powered bird bath fountain. Be sure to place a large rock or structure in your bird bath to provide a landing spot and refill the water often. Cleaning out your bird bath once or twice a year is required, but do not use bleach! Bleach can remove the natural oils from the birds’ feathers and is toxic to the birds.

Hot water and good scrubbing are sufficient.

Building a shelter can require a little more time and thought. Work with what you have and know that different birds prefer different shelters.

If you are interested in attracting a certain type of bird, know what type of shelter they prefer. Black-capped Chickadees, for example, prefer to shelter in cavities of trees with soft, decaying wood; in the yard, use a nest box filled with wood shavings.

Another option is to plant shrubs and trees that act as both a shelter and a food source; crabapples, oaks and conifers are great options. Other native plants such as milkweed,

Having birds in your landscape helps lower insect populations and aids in pollination, while bird watching increases your mental health. (Pixabay photo)

Black-Eyed Susan and ornamental bluestem provide food and shelter for birds and, as a bonus, color and texture in the landscape.

Now that you have attracted the birds into your landscape, you can reap the benefits. Having birds in your landscape helps lower insect populations, aids in pollination and increases mental health. Yes, watching the birds in your yard increases mental health, as well as lowers

blood pressure and other stress-inducing hormones.

Want the benefits of birdwatching, but don’t have a yard? The Cornell Lab of Ornithology (study of birds) has a Citizen Science Project in which you watch a bird feeder, count the birds that visit and submit the results on their website.

This summer, do some landscaping for the birds…and in turn, yourself!

Prairie Fare: Pink teeth and plaque — How to nourish your smile for life

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist Besides oral hygiene, the food we eat can affect our dental health. Bacteria on our teeth love us when we eat sticky, sweet foods, but our teeth will suffer from the exposure.

Food labels now list “added sugars” and “total sugars.” Limit the amount of foods with added sugars to protect your teeth. Consider rinsing your mouth with water if a toothbrush is not nearby.

“You have pink teeth!” someone said with a giggle. We grinned at each other to show off our rosy-colored teeth.

We were elementary school students using “disclosing tablets.” Most of us had teeth the color of bubble gum, unfortunately. Having pink teeth was not good. It meant we were neglecting our dental hygiene – the red chemical in the tablets attached itself to the plaque on our teeth.

Plaque is a sticky coating made of bacteria that forms on our teeth. Technically, it’s a “biofilm,” and it’s the main reason we need to brush and floss our teeth daily and have professional dental cleanings.

If you run your tongue over your teeth, they might not feel smooth if you have plaque.

Without regular brushing, flossing and routine professional cleaning, that means cavities, gum disease, infections or tooth loss can occur in adults with time. When you visit your dentist twice a year, this health professional will examine your gums, tongue and the rest of your mouth for signs of cancer.

Dental pain or tooth loss can affect your ability to chew and enjoy food.

Poor oral health can also affect our overall health, and it may increase our risk for heart disease and heart attacks.

Staying well-nourished is essential for our overall health, including the health of our mouths. Strong, healthy teeth allow us to eat a variety of foods without pain. Chewing is the first stage of digestion.

Nourish your teeth with a calcium-rich diet. Dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese are among the best sources of calcium. Nutrition experts advise about three servings of calcium-rich dairy, or an alternative, every day.

Beware of sweetened carbonated beverages because of their added sugars and the additional ingredients they contain, including phosphoric and citric acid.

These two acids in many beverages can pull calcium from our teeth.

Instead of soda, have plain water. Avoid chewing ice cubes, because they can damage our teeth.

If you’re craving something sweet, consider treats made with Xylitol — a sugar alcohol that may reduce cavity risk.

But a word of caution: Xylitol is toxic to dogs, so keep it away from pets.

Eating plenty of vitamin- and fiber-rich crunchy vegetables also can help us maintain our oral health. The fiber in celery, for example, acts as a natural toothbrush.

Vitamins A, C and D are especially nourishing for our teeth and our body. Enjoy some seasonal produce such as strawberries, tomatoes and bell peppers to boost our vitamin C. Milk is fortified with vitamin D, which helps us build and maintain strong bones and teeth.

Vitamin D is naturally found in salmon and other fatty fish.

Be sure to get your fluoride through water from most municipal supplies or fluoridated toothpaste. Fluoride is important for keeping our teeth strong.

As I was thinking back to my childhood experience with disclosing tablets, I discovered they are available online. Try it out if you want to check if your teeth turn pink with these tablets.

However, your best option is good nutrition paired with regular brushing, flossing and dental visits.

Here’s a recipe to nourish your teeth and the rest of your body.

Fresh Fruit with Cinnamon Yogurt Dip 1 apple, sliced 1 banana, sliced 1 orange, peeled and separated into slices ¼ cup orange juice 1 cup vanilla yogurt (or soy yogurt for dairy-free option) ½ teaspoon cinnamon Wash and prepare fruit. Pour orange juice into a small bowl. Dip fruit pieces into the orange juice to prevent browning. Arrange fruit on a plate. Mix the yogurt and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Arrange the fruit around the bowl of yogurt and cinnamon dip. Serve with toothpicks or forks.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 120 calories, 1 gram (g) fat, 4 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 40 milligrams sodium.

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

Staying well-nourished is essential for our overall health, including the health of our mouths.

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Church

The Borderland Press

From the Pastor’s Desk:

By Pastor Jonathon Waterbury, Emmanuel Evangelical Church the reach of God’s compassion.

Perhaps it’s someone with opposing political views, a person from a different background, or someone whose past actions we deem unforgivable. We’re quick to embrace God’s grace for ourselves, but we can be surprisingly stingy when it comes to others.

The story of Jonah is one we often reduce to a children’s tale of a runaway prophet and a big fish.

We might marvel at the miraculous escape, but in doing so, we often miss the true heart of this ancient narrative. At Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon, our recent sermon series on Jonah sought to look beyond the aquatic adventure and into a much more uncomfortable, yet profoundly important, truth: the story of Jonah is far less about a fish and much more about us.

You see, Jonah wasn’t just disobedient; he was prejudiced. God commanded him to go to Nineveh, a city filled with the Assyrians, a people known for their brutality and who were enemies of Israel.

Jonah didn’t run because he was afraid of being eaten by a fish; he ran because he knew God was merciful, and he didn’t want that mercy extended to the Ninevites.

He felt they were undeserving, that their wickedness was too great, and that they should face judgment, not grace.

Here’s where the mirror comes in.

How often do we, much like Jonah, harbor secret reservations about who “deserves” God’s mercy? We might not say it out loud, but deep down, we can easily fall into the trap of thinking there are certain people, certain groups, or even certain lifestyles that are beyond

The climax of Jonah’s story isn’t the fish spitting him out but God’s final, poignant question to Jonah: “Should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?” (Jonah 4:11, NIV). This question highlights God’s expansive, unwavering love and mercy for all people.

At Emmanuel Evangelical Church, we believe this universal mercy of God is most fully revealed and made accessible through Jesus Christ. God’s boundless mercy is offered to everyone who believes and trusts in Jesus as Lord and Savior. It is through His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection that the path to forgiveness, redemption, and a relationship with God is opened for all humanity.

This means that no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what your background is, God’s mercy, offered through Jesus, is available to you.

The Book of Jonah forces us to confront our own biases and challenges us to align our hearts with God’s. It reminds us that His mercy isn’t limited by our prejudices, and His call to share that mercy extends to everyone, even those we might least expect. It’s a powerful and humbling reminder that we are all, at our core, recipients of God’s undeserved grace, and that same grace compels us to extend compassion to every single person in our community, no exceptions.

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Sapa Arena hosts Funday Show Riders from around the area gathered at the most recent Sapa Arena Funday Show to enjoy a day of relaxed, friendly, and fun competition.

PHOTOS BY LARRY STOKKE

Mother, daughter duo compete Cyndi Hummel and Jezimay Watson competed last week in Devils Lake together, showing a unique bond blended with competition.

PHOTOS BY LARRY STOKKE.

Cyndi Hummel on BLR Balto round the second barrel in Devils Lake on June 24.

Jezimay Watson gets a fast corner around the second barrel on her horse Birdie in Devils Lake on June 24.

Post 98 Red Sox score late, get district win over M-M

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor After nearly two weeks since their last game versus Thompson on June 18, the Langdon Post 98 Red Sox American Legion baseball team finally got back to business, hosting Midway-Minto for a district game on June 30 at American Legion Field.

The game was a quick one, taking just over an hour, with the Red Sox winning 2-1. Langdon’s league record is now also 2-1. They played at Park River on July 3 then have a big game at home with Grafton at 5:30pm on July 7. The Sox will also have a league double header at Larimore on July 10.

a base hit, followed by an RBI single

by Gemmill. Another run would come in on a perfectly executed squeeze bunt from Devin Hakanson.

Tyson Gemmill took the mound for Langdon versus M-M, and he did a great job of getting out of several early jams without giving up any runs. M-M had two runners on base in four of the first five innings but did not score each time. Red Sox second baseman Mason Romfo and the whole Langdon defense was a big part of that. Romfo was in on eight plays defensively on the night and was also 3 for 3 at the plate.

LANGDON 2,

The game was scoreless going into the bottom of the sixth inning when Romfo opened things with a leadoff double. Landon Schneider then had

Leading 2-0 going into the top of the seventh, M-M threatened again, but Romfo had a circus-catch in shallow center field to help get the win. Gemmill got the victory on the mound, throwing 99 pitches, while Andy Pulak took the tough luck loss, throwing 90. Theo Romfo did not play in the game for Langdon; he was out with a shoulder injury suffered at a football camp.

MIDWAY-MINTO 1 MM

--

000 000 1 -- 1 6 0

L

--

000 002 x -- 2 5 1

WP -- Tyson Gemmill; Pulak

LP -- Andy

Highlights -- L: Mason Romfo 3x3 2B, Gemmill 1x3 RBI, Landon Schneider 1x3; MM: Pulak 9 Ks, Riley Robinson 1x3 2B, Eli Robinson 2x2, Ben Gudajtes 1x2 2B RBI

Players stand facing the flag as the National Anthem plays at the start of the game against Midway/Minto on June 30 in Langdon.

PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

Landon Schneider connects for a base hit against Midway/Minto. PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE. Cody Amble beats the tagout at first base in Langdon’s game against Midway/Minto.

PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

Devin Hakanson bunts the ball, bringing in a run and helping the Red Sox beat Midway/Minto. PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

Nic Kingzett makes a catch for a third out in the win over Midway/Minto.

PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

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Longtime Lady Cards volleyball coach Rich Olson inducted into VCSU Coaches Hall of Fame

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Langdon 18U triumphs in tournament The North Valley 18U Girls Softball Tournament was held in Langdon on July 1. The Langdon Reds won the tourney for the second year in a row, as they defeated Park River 28-0 in the opening round, then beat Minto for the title, 24-15. The Reds were seeded second in the tournament, and won the title for the second year in a row. The Reds are coached by Taylor Benneweis. Congratulations to the Langdon Reds on their championship!

PICASA

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Valley City State University recently inducted 27 Vikings alumni, in the Osman Icon Coaches Hall of Fame. One of those that went into the Hall, is longtime LangdonMunich head volleyball coach Rich Olson, who is a 1992 VCSU graduate. Olson is going into his 30th year coaching Lady Cards volleyball, and has an overall record of 1,035-185. He has coached the Cardinals to 20 regional titles, and five State B Championships during the run.

On receiving the enshrinement, Olson

said, “I appreciate this Hall of Fame award, and it makes me feel like I’m getting to the end of my coaching days. But I’m still having fun! I am honored to be in a Half of Fame class that has represented Valley City State so well.”

Olson also teaches technology and engineering, and physical education at Langdon High School. He is married to Tina, and has three children, Tori, Eli and Henry.

Congratulations to Coach Olson, on this very well deserved honor!

Langdon Girls Softball team won the 18U Tournament 24-15 over Midway/Minto July 1 in Langdon. PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

Jake’s Take on Sports Activities come fast and furious after 4th of July

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor We hope that all of our fantastic readers had a very safe and fun 4th of July holiday. The really fun part is that with it being Independence Day fell on a Friday, it’s a long weekend for everyone and exciting times will continue. Walhalla’s big day for the 4th is on July 5th with their parade,

Pembina Hills Show and Shine, Brick Mine Hill Climb, and much more happening the day many of you get The Borderland Press, being a day late with the holiday. The week ahead brings the Pembina County Fair in Hamilton, July 9-12. This is North Dakota’s longest running fair, going over 130 years strong. While there is no carnival this year due to a number of reasons, there is plenty to see each day. Let’s just hope they get nice weather for the four-day event. Also coming up in the week ahead is Nekoma’s 120th Celebration, July 11-13 (Go Nekoma Trojans!) with activities planned for each day. Of course, MusicFest is ready to go in Langdon and Cavalier County July 18-20. Just lots of great things going on throughout the summer.

Olson enters VCSU Coaches Hall of Fame There’s great news this week that Langdon-Munich volleyball coach Rich Olson has been inducted into the Osman Icon Coaches Hall of Fame at Valley City State University.

Coach Olson is a 1992 VCSU graduate, and it’s really about time he’s recognized for his many achievements running the Lady Cards program. As he enters his 30th year (!!) running the Cardinals volleyball show, what he has built is nearly unprecedented: a win/loss record of 1,035-135, 20 regional tournament titles in 29 years, and five state championships. If someone saw those numbers for the first time, they probably wouldn’t think they were real.

Rich will also be the first one to tell you that the reason those numbers are where they are comes from some extremely talented volleyball players through the years. It takes someone to mold that talent, and that is what he has done with great success. No one can deny what he and his great players and coaching staff have done in the last three decades, and he isn’t done yet. He told us that Hall of Fame inductions normally mean the end of a coaching career but that he is still having a lot of fun and is not retiring from the coaching ranks any time soon.

I’ve said before in this space but will say it again - the best line anyone has said about Coach Olson is “he’s the Bill Belichick of volleyball coaching”. I can’t dispute that at all. Rich has been a great friend of mine through the years, and I hope you join me in congratulating him on this very prestigious honor.

Langdon Red Sox going through important part of their schedule July also brings the money games for the Langdon Post 98 Red Sox in American Legion baseball. The Red Sox got through a tough game with Midway-Minto and are continuing a stretch of district games. After playing at Park River on July 3, Langdon has a huge game hosting Grafton at American Legion Field at 5:30pm on July 7 then have an important league double header at Larimore on July 10. We are still a couple of weeks away from Tournament Time, which will begin with districts in Grafton, running July 21-24. Again, as we’ve told you, the State B Tournament is in Park River for the first time, Aug. 1-5. Park River will get an automatic bid, along with one other team from the district. That gives the Sox a decent chance of making it back to the State B Tourney.

“See ya!” next week!

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EDMORE SCHOOL DISOLUTION-LAND DESCRIPTION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Lorne Tetrault, Deceased.

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 of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Lori Roy, 9346 Hwy 1, Langdon, ND 58249, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 24th day of June, 2025.

Lori Roy 9346 Hwy 1 Langdon, ND 58249 Personal Representative Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney Personal Representative

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FIRST PUBLICATION ON THE 4TH DAY OF JULY, 2025

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The Wreck of the Steamer Dakota

By Various writers July 7, 2025 – James J. Hill’s business went beyond his empire-building railroad. In 1904, he entered into the shipping business and contracted for a ship that garnered the attention of North Dakotans. When the Dakota was launched in 1904, nearly five thousand people attended the ceremony at the shipyard in Connecticut.

The Dakota was a marvel of modern shipbuilding, designed to stand up to the strain of ocean sailing. She had a double bottom, a strengthened hull, and an advanced fire extinguishing system. Her two engines had separate watertight compartments.

In addition to cargo, the Dakota could carry passengers and boasted a dining salon, library, and smoking room.

North Dakotans eagerly followed the progress of what they considered “their” ship. In April, 1905, newspapers reported on her sea trial. The ship sailed fifty-nine miles and “behaved splendidly.” Everything went according to plan, and the ship was ready to take to the open sea. She set out on her maiden voyage on April 28th, carrying six thousand tons of steel rail destined for the Alaska Railroad. With the Panama Canal not yet built, the ship had to travel around Cape Horn.

North Dakotans eagerly followed her progress. On this date in 1905, the news came that the Dakota safely arrived in Seattle. She was greeted by a delegation that had traveled from North Dakota. The ship was under command of captain Emil Francke, who confidently declared the Dakota to be “the finest ship afloat.”

The Dakota, however, did not have a long career. She set out on her seventh voyage on February 17, 1907.

After a delayed departure, Captain Francke wanted to make up time. He took control of the bridge on the evening of March 3rd. As darkness closed in, the ship was passing close to the coast of Japan when she steamed full speed over a reef, ripping open the double bottom. The ship filled with water, sinking her bow and leaving only the stern above the waterline. All the passengers and crew safely reached the shore.

The vessel was officially abandoned on March 11. James J. Hill collected two and a half million dollars from the insurance company. The Dakota eventually broke up and disappeared beneath the waves.

Dakota Datebook

By Carole Butcher “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from the North Dakota Humanities Council.

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School District Dissolution Hearing:

Section: 17

North ½

Notice is given that the Ramsey County School District Reorganization Committee will hold a public hearing, Monday-August 4th, 1:00 PM in the Ramsey County Courthouse, Basement Meeting Room; 524 4th Ave NE, Devils Lake, North Dakota, for considering the dissolution of the Edmore School District, which is located primarily in Ramsey County. The area to be dissolved is described as follows:

Section: 18

North ½

Lady stated that the NW1/4 of 26 was edmore and NW ¼ of 25 was edmore

Section: 21 South ½ of the SouthEast ¼ and South 1/2 of the SouthWest 1/4

Overland Township #36-North Dakota

Section: 23

West ½

Section: 25

South ½ and the NorthWest ¼

Section: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35 and 36 ALL

Section: 16, 22, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36 All

Land to be attached to the Langdon School District

Silvesta Township 158-58-Walsh County #50-North Dakota

From Edmore School District

Section: 30 East ½ and the North ½ of the NorthWest ¼ and the SouthWest ¼ of the NorthWest ¼

Billings Township #10-North Dakota

159-61-Cavalier

County

Section: 1

South ½

Sauter Township 155-59-Walsh County #50-North Dakota

Section: 9

SouthWest ¼

Section: 1

Section: 10

SouthEast ¼

Section: 11

South ½

Section: 2 East ½ and the North ½ of the NorthWest 1/4

Section: 16

West 1/2

Section: 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36: All Nekoma Township #10-North Dakota

159-60-Cavalier

Section: 17

West ½

County

Section: 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36: All Kinloss Township #50-North Dakota

158-59-Walsh

County

Section: 1 North ½ and the North ½ of the SouthWest ¼ Section: 4 West ½ of the NorthWest ¼ and the East ½ of the NorthEast 1/4 and the SouthEast 1/4 Section: 9

East ½

Section: 11

Southwest 1/4

Section: 12

Southeast 1/4

ALL

Section: 3 NorthEast ¼ and the East ½ of the NorthWest ¼ and the East ½ of the SouthEast ¼

Section: 1

All

Section: 2

East ½

Section: 12

South ½

Section: 13

NorthEast 1/4

Newland Township #36-North Dakota Section: 36

Ramsey

County

East 1/2

Newland Township #36-North Dakota

157-60-Ramsey

County

Section: 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 ALL Section: 36

West 1/2

156-61-Ramsey

County

Section: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 ALL

156-60-

Ramsey

County

Section: 2

West ½

Section: 13 and 24 which include the city of Edmore: All

Section: 12

North ½

Section: 13

South ½ and the NorthWest ¼

Newland Township 157-60-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota

Section: 32

North ½ and the SouthEast ¼

158-58-Walsh

Section: 8

East ½

Section: 16

West ½

Section: 17

West ½

Section: 18

All

Section: 19

North ½

Osford Township #50-North Dakota

159-58-Walsh

County

Section: 30 South ½ of the SouthWest 1/4 and the South ½ of the SouthEast 1/4 Section: 31

All

Section: 32 SouthWest 1/4

SouthEast ¼ and the

Land to be attached to the Park River School District From the Edmore School District Kinloss Township #50-North Dakota

158-59-Walsh

Section: 36

SouthWest ¼

County

Dewey Township #50-North Dakota

157-59-Walsh

Section: 11 SouthWest ¼

North

½

County and

the

Section: 12 West ½ of the Northwest ¼ and the SouthEast ¼ of the NorthWest ¼ Section: 14 North ½ and the North ½ of the SouthWest ¼ and the SouthWest ¼ of the SouthWest 1/4 Section: 26

NorthWest ¼

Section: 27

NorthEast ¼

Section: 28

NorthWest ¼

Section: 29

North ½

Section: 32 SouthEast ¼

West

Section: 33

SouthWest ¼

½

the

Section: 1

156-63-

Ramsey

County

North ½

Land to be attached to the Munich School District From Edmore School District Storlie Township #10-North Dakota

159-62-

Section: 20

South ½

Section: 23

East ½

Section: 25

South ½

Section: 26

ALL

Section: 27

ALL

Section: 28

ALL

Section: 30

South ½

Cavalier

County

Section: 31 NorthWest ¼ and the NorthWest ¼ of the SouthWest ¼ Section: 32

East ½ and the NorthWest ¼

Section: 33

SouthEast ¼

Section: 29, 34, 35 and 36 ALL

Section: 19

SouthEast ¼

Newbre Township #36-North Dakota

Section: 29

North ½ and SouthEast 1/4

Section: 30

North ½ of the NorthEast ¼

Section: 31

South ½

Section: 32

West ½

155-61-

Ramsey

County

Section: 8

North ½ and the SouthWest ¼

Section: 9

North ½ and the SouthEast ¼

Section: 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 ALL Section: 15

North ½

Section: 17

West ½ and the NorthEast ¼

Section: 18 ALL 156-59-Walsh

Section: 17

South ½

Section: 18

South ½

County

Section: 21 North ½ and the North ½ of the SouthWest ¼ and the North ½ of the SouthEast 1/4

Lillehoff Township #36-North Dakota Section: 5

155-60-Ramsey

County

NorthEast ¼

Cavalier

County

157-62-

Ramsey

County

158-61-Ramsey

County

Section: 1, 2, and 3 ALL Section: 4

Sheppard Township #50-North Dakota

159-61-

Section 28 and 33 ALL Overland Township #36-North Dakota

South 1/2

Prospect Township #36-North Dakota

Section: 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 ALL Section: 6

North ½

Section: 7

West ½ and the SouthEast ¼

Section: 18

South ½ and the NorthEast 1/4

Section: 33

North ½ and the SouthWest 1/4

Northfield Township #36-North Dakota

158-62-Ramsey

County

Sauter Township 155-59-Walsh County #50-North Dakota

Section: 21

North ½ and the SouthEast ¼

Section: 4 NorthWest ¼ and the East ½ of the SouthWest ¼ and South ½ of the SouthEast ¼

Section: 22

Southeast ¼

Section: 23

South ½

Section: 24

South ½ and the NorthWest 1/4

Section: 27

South ½ and the NorthEast ¼

Section: 33

East ½ and the NorthWest 1/4

Section: 5

North ½

Section: 6

All

Section: 7

North ½

Section: 25, 26, 28, 34, 35 and 36 ALL

From Edmore School District Cato Township 156-62- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota

Section: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 30 and 31: All

Section: 14

North ½ and the SouthWest 1/4

Sheppard Township #50-North Dakota

156-59-Walsh

Section: 22

West ½

Section: 27

West ½

Section: 6

West ½

Section: 7

West ½

Section: 15

West ½

County

North 1/2

Section: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35 and 36 ALL

Land to be attached to the Devils Lake School District and

County

Billings Township #10-North Dakota

Section: 19, 20, 29, 30, 31 and 32 ALL

Section: 25, 26, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 All

Ramsey

Section: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 ALL

Section: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 ALL County

157-62-

Section: 25 and 36 ALL

Section: 33 Portion of the Southwest 1/4, Southwest of railroad, less 5 acres

All

Silvesta Township #50-North Dakota

County

East ½ and the SouthWest ¼

Lawton Township #36-North Dakota

All

Ramsey

Section: 18

Fancher Township #36-North Dakota

Section: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, and 18:

157-63-

North ½ and the SouthEast ¼

County

Section: 1, 2, 3, 10, 11,12,13,14,15,22,23,24 ,25,26,27, 34,35, 36: All

Section: 1, 2, 3, and 12:

Sullivan Township #36-North Dakota

Section: 7

157-61-Ramsey

Section: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 ALL

County

SouthWest ¼

From Edmore School District

Triumph Township #36-North Dakota

157-61-Ramsey

Section: 32

ALL

Section: 1-36:

SouthEast ¼

South ½ and the NorthWest ¼

Section: 6

Section: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 ALL

Section: 33

Section: 31

Land to be attached to the Lakota School District

Highland Center Township 158-60-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Prospect Township 158-61-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota

West 1/2

Cato Township 156-62- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota

Section: 16

All

ALL

Section: 30

Harding Township #36-North Dakota County

County

Northfield Township 158-62- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota

Section: 8

157-60-Ramsey

County

Section: 6, 7, 18, 19 and 30

Section: 5, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31 and 32 ALL

156-60-

Section: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 All

Section: 22 and 23 which include the city of Fairdale: All

Ramsey

Lawton Township #36-North Dakota

Section: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 ALL

Section: 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 29, and 30: All

156-61-

Overland Township #36-North Dakota

Section: 14 South ½ of the NorthEast ¼ and the NorthWest ¼ and the South ½

Section: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, and 17: All

Triumph Township #36-North Dakota

Ramsey

Section: 12 NorthEast ¼ and the SouthWest ¼ and the West ½ of the SouthEast ¼

Fancher Township #36-North Dakota

East 1/2

157-62-

Section: 28 East ½ of the NorthEast ¼ and the SouthEast ¼ Section: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 24 All

This hearing is being held in accordance with the North Dakota Century School Code Chapter 15.1-12 and by the order of the Ramsey County Reorganization Committee Jodi Johnson, Ramsey County Superintendent of Schools for Edmore Dissolution Submitted for publication on July 1st, 2025

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Public Notices & Meeting Minutes

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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On June 17, 2025, 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 Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Moser asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Shane Gallagher made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried.

Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor; Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman; and Jeff Daley, KLJ; met with the commissioners to review current road projects. Daley informed the commissioners that the overlay project on County 17 and County 6 will be completed in the coming week. There was discussion on gravel and dust control on County 55 through the gorge, as well as the timeline for the future ER project to be bid out by year-end. Jeff Daley stated that applications would soon be available to apply for more Flex Funding through NDDOT for County 55. Johnston informed the commission that they were waiting for a hydrology study from the Water Board for the bridge/culvert replacement in Alma Township. There was discussion on federal road funding through NDDOT for chip seal projects which would be bid in September for next year. The commissioners were in agreement to apply for the funding and find out how much matching funds are required. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve culvert requests from Hay Township for two (2) 36” culverts between Sections 4 and 9; and a 36” culvert between Sections 11 and 14; seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve culvert requests from West Hope Township for a 48” culvert between Sections 9 and 10; and a 36” culvert between Sections 30 and 31, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Romfo reported that the new radios will be installed in the road equipment this week; and that the oil distributor was broke down so the oil crew was temporarily shut down. Later in the meeting road operator hours for May were reviewed with the commissioners. The commissioners were concerned with the low number of blading hours multiple operators had for the month.

Stanley Dick followed up with a number of concerns he had with

a road operator in the Munich district. Romfo stated he already had a meeting with the operator, as well as a group meeting with all road operators last week. Romfo was asked to follow up with the townships that had called with complaints. Greg Goodman asked that more speed limit signs for trucks be put up on county roads. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to appoint Mark Schneider to the JDA board as a township officer, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried.

Greg Goodman made a motion to re-appoint Sandy Brooks to the Library Board, seconded by Shane Gallagher, motion carried. Jeff Schneider, TR Waind Ins., met with the commissioners to update values on county buildings for the upcoming Fire & Tornado policy renewal. Stanley Dick made a motion to add Stephanie Bata, Tax Director, to the agenda to discuss GIS program options, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Bata stated that Schneider Geospatial had put a proposal together for the county’s GIS/soils program and they would be doing an in-person presentation on July 2nd at 9:00 AM. The commissioners requested that a notice of quorum be posted so they could attend the presentation; and stated they were supportive of making a change if the presentation went well. As a result of new legislation requirements, sample public comment policies were reviewed.

The commissioners asked that it be put on the next agenda to discuss with Angelo Mondragon, State’s Attorney. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve Beer and Liquor License for Frost Fire, seconded by Shane Gallagher, motion carried.

Greg Goodman made a motion, seconded by Shane Gallagher to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: DUBOIS OIL CO.,INC $2,197.42 R&B FARMERS UNION OIL DEVILS LAKE $2,314.63 R&B DMC WEAR PARTS LLC $5,980.00 R&B FARMERS UNION OIL DEVILS LAKE $1,846.73 R&B FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK $300.00 NVHSZ DACOTAH PAPER CO. $613.72 MAINT

WEST PAYMENT CENTER $370.78 STATE’S ATTY UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $1,189.76 CLERK ECOLAB INC. $135.45 MAINT PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $117.46 CLERK SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. $8,070.23 GEN NDIRF $50.00 AUD BREAD PAN $57.00 MISC LISA GELLNER $365.98 GEN COMPUTER EXPRESS $1,500.00 MISC UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $1,725.60 GEN/R&B/VSO OTTER TAIL POWER CO $2,747.79 GEN/R&B LANGDON CITY $519.93 GEN/R&B INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $4,733.99 GEN/E-911 CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. $214.64 SHERIFF/R&B JOSH JOHANSEN $71.02 SHERIFF K-9 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $700.68 SHERIFF COMPUTER EXPRESS $575.00 SHERIFF SPORTS & SHIRTS $149.00 DISP AT&T MOBILITY $1,397.21 SHERIFF HIGH POINT NETWORKS, LLC $619.00 SHERIFF SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. $2,447.49 SHERIFF ROLETTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE $935.00 SHERIFF FINEST AUTO BODY & GLASS, LLC $1,007.35

SHERIFF BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $105.66 SHERIFF WK9.CA $500.00 SHERIFF BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $70.91 SHERIFF PEMBINA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE $2,790.00 SHERIFF PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $54.44 DISP JODY M. GIRODAT $442.80 DISP FARMERS UNION OIL CO $2,912.18 SHERIFF LAKE REGION LAW ENF CENTER $2,743.52 SHERIFF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION $681.64 R&B LORNE SATEREN $763.00 R&B CLYDE FARM SERVICE & SUPPLY, INC. $379.00 R&B CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OP. $456.01 R&B ERLING’S OIL, INC. $83.87 R&B WALHALLA COOP OIL CO. $121.74 R&B FINEST AUTO BODY & GLASS, LLC $660.00 R&B UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $42.23 EMG MGR UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $71.09 EMG MGR BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $279.47 EMG MGR AMBER SCHNEIDER $115.00 EMG MGR THE CAR CLINIC $78.14 VSO KATIE HENRY $272.30 NDSU EXT.

LAHNI STACHLER $377.50 NDSU EXT. SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. $223.27 WEED JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $654.53 WEED LANGDON CITY $117.00 SS DEBRA HURTT $72.00 NVHSZ CHARITY STEGMAN $72.00 NVHSZ MAGGIE MILLER $72.00 NVHSZ CAVALIER COUNTY HEALTH $50.00 NVHSZ LEEVERS FOODS $52.14 NVHSZ PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $60.93 NVHSZ US POSTAL SERVICE $188.00 NVHSZ LIBERTY BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC $267.90 NVHSZ KEITH’S SECURITY WORLD $400.00 NVHSZ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $68.75 NVHSZ BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $200.40 NVHSZ MAYO CONST COMPANY, INC. $1,431,289.74 PRAIRIE DOG ND HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES $400,086.96 NVHSZ PEMBINA COUNTY AUDITOR/TREAS $8,227.85 INDIRECT DIST At 11:45 a.m., Greg Goodman made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried.

Cavalier County, North Dakota Nick Moser – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on July 1, 2025

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Cavalier County 4-H showcases youth projects at 4-H Achievement Day

Cavalier County 4-H members participated in 4-H Achievement Day held June 17, at the Langdon Research Extension Center to present their year’s projects.

The day included interview-style judging one-on-one with members about their static exhibits and pet projects.

After all interview judging and final determination of ribbons, the members participated in 4-H in Revue. 4-H in Revue consists of the 4-H member parading their favorite project. Lunch was provided courtesy of the Cavalier County 4-H Council for 4-H members and their family and judges.

Cavalier County 4-H Achievement Day is a chance for members to showcase their knowledge and growth in learning new things. Members explain their methods, challenges, and goals while also practicing interview skills vital for future job applications, scholarships, and leadership roles.

Judges for the event were Stacy Dubois,

Mindi Lill, and Karry Krahn. A huge thank you to them for volunteering their time and expertise in relevant projects.

Also, thank you to all who came to view exhibits and support our 4-H’ers.

The following are the Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and Outstanding Exhibit winners.

VISUAL ARTS Grand Champion Kenastyn Pritchard – Diamond Art Taylor Swift Coaster Set Grand Champion Janee Rosecrans – Resin Ocean Wall Hanging Reserve Champion Chiles Karsky – Barn Drawing in Pencil Outstanding Exhibit Kenastyn Pritchard – Circus Drawing

STEM Grand Champion Carl Henry – Lego Coin Sorter PETS Reserve Champion Chiles Karsky – Cow/Calf Winners and blue-ribbon recipients qualify for their projects to advance to the ND State Fair held July 18-26 in Minot.

4-H is a national youth development network empowering millions of young people to be leaders, innovators, and engaged citizens. 4-H provides handson, real-life experiences through projects, activities, and events and is available to all youth and offered in every county in North Dakota. 4-H is the largest and the only research-based youth organization in the state and is conducted by North Dakota State University Extension.