Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders celebrate most successful sale yet
By Hilary Nowatzki
The Cavalier County Cancer Crusad-
ers is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to raising money to assist with the financial burden that comes with a Cancer diagnosis. And after totalling up their numbers from their spring rummage sale which was hosted at the end of April, the group has plenty of reason to celebrate.
"We had our best ever sale since we started in 2017 and actually the best ever sale since I've been doing this for over 20 years," Kathy Muhs, president of the group, proudly shared. The Crusaders have been running for eight years as of this fall, but Muhs has helped with medical fundraising for more than 20 years.
According to Muhs, the sale’s success came from both the amount and quality of goods donated, combined with a high number of shoppers. The total number of funds raised from this sale was $14,616, the highest number from a rummage sale the group has seen in their nearly eight years as an organization.
The sale attracts people from far and wide. Some drive hours from neighboring states such as Minnesota or South Dakota, drawn in by the fundraiser’s reputation for incredible deals. Local businesses also benefit, as visitors frequently stop at local shops and cafes during their trip.
Muhs, first off, highlighted the incredible dedication of her team of volunteers, including members of the cont’d. on page B10
They make do, but should they have to?
Langdon Area Elementary School principal discusses gym addition
By Hilary Nowatzki
The study hall at Langdon Area High School was once again full on the evening of Monday, May 19. Community members, families, and staff filled the room for an informational session concerning the proposed referendum to be voted on June 10, as well as a question and answer forum following the presentation given by Daren Chirstianson, Langdon Area Schools superintendent.
Great questions were asked and answered at the forum. However, the public seems to be distinctly divided between those in support of the referendum and those opposed to it.
As of late, the referendum has become controversial in the community with many questioning the necessity of the proposed changes. A hard selling point for the school board has been the new gymnasium to be added to the elementary school.
The Borderland Press sat down with Jacy Bata, Langdon Elementary School principal, on Tuesday following the meeting to discuss the gym further. For Bata, the recurring theme was that while they currently "make it work," a new gym would significantly improve educational and community opportunities.
“We have gotten by because our teachers and staff are wonderful, and we've made do with what we have,” said Bata. “However, P.E. went from three days a week or more to now only two days a week.”
But "making do" is no longer enough.
Physical education has been dramatically reduced from three days a week to just two with classes forced to share limited space and time.
Time spent in physical education is not the only thing impacting the school. Their gym, which is not even a full basketball court size, doubles as their cafeteria and as a space for community and school events. The space would be utilized for recess when weather prohibits kids from going outside, but since it is always full between meals and physical educa-
tion, students are forced to have recess inside their classrooms on those days.
According to Bata, space for movement is essential, especially for younger age groups. Teachers and staff currently find themselves limited in how to let these young children burn off some steam throughout the long days of sitting in classes.
"Technology is so big in our world right now and electronics that our kids just aren't getting the activity, the physical activity outside, that they used to get," Bata emphasized.
Current gym limitations mean first and second grade classes must combine for physical education.
"We have three first grade classes, and currently two of them go to gym class together to save on space and time," Bata noted.
This combination means students have minimal individual movement
Grit, gravel, and grind
Public meeting held to discuss widespan project
By The Borderland Staff
Phase two of Langdon’s multi-year road construction project began in earnest this month. On Wednesday, May 14, a public meeting was held at Langdon City Hall to discuss the widespread project taking place all across the city.
Crews have been reclaiming roads across the city over the last few weeks with that phase of their extensive project wrapping up on Monday, May 19. However, the larger part of the project has just begun.
This week, alleys around the businesses in Langdon’s “downtown” began to be excavated. John Newman, vice president with Mayo Construction, the company contracted to spearhead the road construction project, explained a bit further.
“We are digging down two feet in the alleyways. As soon as that's excavated out, gravel will go back on, and then you'll be able to use the alleyway again. Eventually, when Ti-Zack [Concrete LLC], our concrete company, comes, they'll be putting that setting in that [area] with concrete.”
Once poured, Newman says the concrete will need to cure for about a week before it can be used. He fur-
space, and many classes receive as little as 40 minutes of physical education per week.
The gym's limitations extend past physical education. School events like talent shows, concerts, and graduations are severely restricted.
"We didn't even publicly post that talent show [last week] because we knew we wouldn't be able to fit everyone," Bata said. During a recent event, 256 students, combined with numerous attendees and family members were packed into a space designed for far fewer, creating potentially unsafe conditions.
At another recent event, kindergarten graduation, students were unable to use the cafeteria while they were setting up the space, leading to kids having picnics in the hallway and no physical education time or recess for the day due to weather.
The current facility forces educators to constantly improvise, moving be-
tween rooms and searching for appropriate testing and learning spaces. According to Bata, a former special education teacher herself, this can have a heavy impact, especially for students with individualized educational plans (IEPs) who need specific spaces for specific needs, such as a quiet room for testing.
“Have we gotten by? Yes. Should we have to for our kids? No,” said Bata.
Things will only get more cramped in the gym, as data collected and analyzed by ICS, the company overseeing the proposal, estimates the student population to grow 9.6 percent over the course of the next 10 years.
"Next year, we'll have two of everything [classes] and possibly even three of one," Bata emphasized.
For more information, including a tax calculator to see how much the bond referendum will cost based on property owned, please visit soaringforwardtogether.com
ther clarified during the excavation process, impacted businesses will be contacted 24 hours prior to any excavation taking place and be notified to either move their vehicles or if their utilities such as water or electricity may be temporarily shut off.
Andrew Aakre with Moore Engineering, the company which contracted Mayo Construction for the project, also briefly spoke at the meeting, explaining the main purpose of the new concrete along Langdon’s downtown.
“The goal is that the alleys are going to drain to the center of the alley,” explained Aakre. “Now it's going to be more of a valley, where hopefully the water will drain away from a building to the center of the alley and then either north or south to the street.”
Aakre recognized the project is going to be a laborious effort, both for construction teams as well as businesses, but is hopeful the work will pay off in the end.
“Hopefully, it'll be a major improvement over what you've been dealing with over the years. Hopefully, the pain of going through the process is worth it on the back end,” said Aakre.
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Over 100 community members gathered at the community forum on Monday, May 19, to discuss the upcoming referendum vote.
Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.
John Newman, vice-president with Mayo Construction, shows off his “winter project” – a map of the city of Langdon which highlights portions of road that are to undergo repairs over the summer. Early projections indicate by the end of September, around 70% of the roads around Langdon will see road improvements completed.
NLAC news – May 2025
Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council!
Even though the calendar may not officially say “summer” just yet, we’ve kicked it off with the Summer Concert Series! The music of the Langdon Community Band was heard May 22 with food from Billy’s Legendary BBQ! Be sure to join us for the next three weeks at Boyd Block on Main Street Langdon. May 29 will feature the Langdon Area High School Jazz Band and Pop Choir and have food from Nacho Bizness. On June 5 we will welcome ‘Project: Constellation,’ a guitar/violin/vocal duo from Grand Forks playing folk, Irish, country, punk, and originals. Bourbon Barrel BBQ will be serving up food that night. Last but not least, on June 12 we’re excited to welcome back the Holy Rocka Rollaz, who were a huge hit at the 2023 Summer Concert Series! They play classic early rock n’ roll and rockabilly. Food will be by Sweet Prairie Food Truck. Food trucks open at 5:00, Roxy Theater opens for concessions at 6:30,
and concerts begin at 7:00 pm. Watch our Facebook page for any updates! The concerts will be held at the Roxy in the case of inclement weather.
Art Day Camp is scheduled for July 16 and 17. This year’s theme is creating castles and is open to students entering grades 2-12. To register, visit http://our.show/ArtDayCamp2025. Summer is busy, and space is limited so be sure to sign up soon!
NLAC is hosting the Chalk the Walk contest during the Rendezvous Region Music Fest on July 19. To sign up for this (free!) event, contact me at 701-305-0089 by July 15. You can register as an individual or a team (family, friends, coworkers, etc!). You will have from 10:00am-3:00pm to create a masterpiece on a section of the sidewalk by the Cavalier County Courthouse (you must provide your own chalk/supplies). Voting will begin at 3:00pm which is “people’s choice” - so even if you don’t participate in the contest, please plan to check out the artwork and place your vote! The prize is $100 Langdon Bucks sponsored by the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations to our 2025 NLAC College Scholarship recipients, Claire Chaput and Kartheek Chapara! We are excited to see where your education in the arts takes you.
See you this summer!
Amber Benoit Executive Director of Marketing/Programming
2021 redistricting map upheld; Cavalier County moves back to a ‘split district’
By Nick Vorlage
After years of back and forth on North Dakota’s 2021 redistricting map, it appears – for now – we’re right back where things started.
In 2022, Spirit Lake Nation and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa filed a federal lawsuit against the North Dakota Secretary of State’s office calling the redistricting discriminatory by separating the reservations into different districts, reducing their voting power. In 2023, US District Judge Peter Welte agreed with the tribes and in 2024 ordered the map to be changed. The Secretary of State’s office filed with the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and last week, in a 2-1 decision, overturned Welte’s decision.
Welte said that he found the redistricting map discriminatory by separating reservations into different voting districts and therein diluting their voting presence.
The court’s decision comes after their 2023 ruling which limited citizens' ability to challenge the Voters Rights Act based on racial discrimination,
saying only a state’s attorney general can file such lawsuits.
Secretary of State Michael Howe has since released a statement, saying the 2026 primaries will utilize the 2021 map.
“The Office of the Secretary of State will now begin to work forward with the 2021 Legislative District map in place for the 2026 election cycle, pending any further actions,” said Howe.
This upholds the controversial split districts which Cavalier County finds itself in. This means Representative Donna Henderson of Calvin moves from District 15 to District 9B and Senator Kent Weston of Sarles will move from District 15 to District 9A and B, as there is only one senator elected in split districts. Representative Colette Brown of Warwick will move from District 9 to District 15. All three lawmakers will have to run for re-election next year.
The redistricting map has not yet been fully reinstated, as plaintiffs can still attempt to file additional motions.
INTERPRETIVE PANELS TO PRESENT HISTORY OF FORT PEMBINA, PEMBINA MUNICIPAL
Two interpretive panels presenting the history of Fort Pembina and the Pembina Municipal Airport, featuring photos and narrative, will be unveiled on May 30 at 5:15 p.m. at the Pembina Municipal Airport, located at 10597 159th Ave NE. The public is invited to attend the short program and unveiling.
The Fort Pembina panel will outline the history of the fort, which was ordered to be constructed by the U.S. Department of War on March 24, 1870, along the Red River near the international boundary. The fort was established in response to threats from the Sioux during the construction of two railroads, as well as to support customs officers in collecting revenue. The original structures included two sets of officers’ quarters, barracks, kitchens, a bakery, a guardhouse, and a hospital.
Fort Pembina reached its peak garrison strength of 200 men in 1878. A devastating fire on May 25, 1895, destroyed much of the fort, with only a few buildings surviving. The last soldiers departed on Sept. 26, 1895.
Charges filed for man who shot down bear
Charges were filed today in Cavalier County against 51-yo Robert Royce Mackall of Langdon. Mackall faces a pair of Class-B misdemeanors after a troubling video of a person running down and shooting a black bear to death made its way onto the internet. The video was reportedly recorded on May 9 east of Langdon. The event was posted on social media where it went viral. Mackall is expected to appear in court in June.
Walmart announces price hikes
For those stateside heading to the cities, Walmart executives have warned that prices will be increasing across their stores due to tariff pressures. The price increases will be impacting
The Fort Pembina Military Reservation was transferred to the Department of the Interior on Nov. 28, 1895, and later sold at public auction to V.C. Warner on April 2, 1902. The Warner family still owns portions of the original site.
The second panel will highlight the history of the Pembina Municipal Airport, which is owned by the Pembina Airport Authority and has a long and notable past. In 1938, the airport became the first international airport for Northwest Airways (later Northwest Airlines) on its Chicago-to-Winnipeg route.
The original Fort Pembina Military Reservation was located in Sections 16, 17, and 18 of Township 163 North, Range 51 West. Today, this area includes the airport, private residences, and farmland.
The event and interpretive panels are sponsored by the Pembina County Historic Preservation Commission (PCHPC). Prior to the unveiling, the PCHPC will hold its quarterly meeting at the former U.S. Customs House &
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Grand Forks man sentenced after charged with 14 offenses
Sentencing was issued today for Grand Forks resident Derek Ray Fuglem, 37. In September 2024, Fuglem took law enforcement on a chase down Highway 2, through parts of Emerado, and cut off a school bus before finally being stopped. He was charged with 14 offenses, nine of which he pled guilty to, the others dismissed. His sentencing was 10 years with the Department of Corrections, first serving four, with credit for time served since his arrest.
Lone food bank’s CEO steps down Great Plains Food Bank CEO Melissa
Cont’d. From Page A1 Grit, gravel, and grind
Outside of Langdon’s downtown, crews this week aim to also work on excavation efforts.
“We anticipate having between six to eight blocks opened up at a time with excavation. We're laying fabric or geogrid down and then gravel, so it's going to be like a big train going through the city, just following along,” Newman would explain.
He forewarned that during this time, road access will be limited.
“When [construction crews] arrive at your home, access to your home would be from like seven at night until seven in the morning, and then we would ask that you get your cars off the road so we can continue going as much as possible.”
Newman said at this time with weather being favorable, he anticipates paving crews to arrive in town some-
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Pembina, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The agenda includes planning for the upcoming grant year; a presentation on an oral history project by Tracy Laaveg, coordinator of the Walsh County Historic Preservation Commission; and other relevant business.
The mission of the Pembina County Historic Preservation Commission is to establish a program for the designation, preservation, protection, renovation, and use of historic properties within Pembina County and to promote the history of Pembina County, North Dakota’s first county. The interpretive panel project is funded with federal support from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, and administered by the State Historical Society of North Dakota.
For more information about the Pembina event, the Pembina County Historic Preservation Commission, or to request special accommodations, please email pembinachpc@gmail. com or call 701-265-4691.
Sobolik has announced she is stepping down from her position after serving the Food Bank for 18 years. The Food Bank serves as North Dakota’s lone food bank and assists with local food pantries, including those in the Borderland. Sobolik says she plans to serve another Food Bank in Providence, Rhode Island after she departs in July.
Policy shift in COVID-19 shots
The FDA and the Trump Administration have announced a big policy shift in regards to COVID-19 shots. While shots for older adults and young children will still be routinely approved, younger adults who are not in a highrisk group may not be able to receive vaccine boosters as readily as they have in previous years.
time around July 20 with 2025’s work being completed by the end of September. Road seal coating will be completed in 2026.
Newman gave a shout out to the residents of Langdon, thanking them for their patience so far.
“You guys are awesome. We’ve worked in some other cities before, and they're not as accommodating or friendly as you are. We know there’s going to be some bumps in the road, but we do appreciate everybody's patience and everybody's attitude so far,” included Newman.
For the latest progress being done, residents can visit the City of Langdon Street Project Update page on Facebook.
old Fort Pembina.
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Lawmakers eye Memorial Day for budget reconciliation – House Speaker Mike Johnson wants the budget reconciliation bill passed by Memorial Day. “I don’t know if that’s going to be the case or not, but there is a desire to get something done as quickly as possible,” said Jim Callan, CEO of James Callan Associates. “If some of the bigger parts, like crop insurance and reference prices, are taken care of, it may take some of the steam out of the farm bill, but there are other things in there that are important, too. Policy changes, like updates to base acres, livestock biosecurity programs, and research, are also very important.”
Olson: A step forward – With the 90-day rollback in tariff rates, NDSU Crops Economist Frayne Olson sees a short-term window for the U.S. to re-enter the Chinese market. “The first steps of this are to de-escalate, meaning that we’re going to take the tariffs that both the U.S. and China had on each other’s products and bring that back down to levels where at least some trade is possible.” Despite all the rhetoric between the two countries, Olson said the tone likely shifted dramatically in private meet-
ings. “I think it was really important that the key decision makers, both from the Chinese side as well as from the U.S. side, sit down in the same room and say, all right, let’s just have an honest discussion about what is possible.”
CRP Enrollment announced – The Farm Service Agency is accepting offers for both the general and continuous Conservation Reserve Program sign-up through June 6. USDA only has 1.8 million acres available for CRP enrollment before it hits the statutory 27 million-acre cap.
Supply+demand=price – The cattle market remains in lofty territory. Heartland Investor Services Commodity Trading Advisor Gene Graner is cautious at these levels. “We’re probably seeing a ceiling on what the consumers are willing to pay,” said Graner. “We’re already seeing Walmart struggle moving meat.” Cattle supplies are tight, but the consumers have to be willing to pay for beef. “Remember, supply plus demand equals price and $350 on this choice box beef choice seems to be quite a threshold up here.”
North Dakota Game and Fish Department updates
Leave baby animals alone, watch for deer The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a simple message to the well-intentioned who want to rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals this time of year: don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or a songbird, it is better to leave them alone.
Often, young animals are not abandoned or deserted, and the mother is probably nearby. Young wildlife are purposely secluded by adults to protect them from predators.
Anytime a young wild animal has human contact, its chances of survival decreases significantly. It’s illegal to take wild animals home, and captive animals later returned to the wild will struggle to survive without possessing learned survival skills.
The only time a baby animal should be picked up is if it is in an unnatural situation, such as a young songbird found on a doorstep. In that case, the young bird can be moved to the closest suitable habitat.
Citizens should also steer clear of adult wildlife, such as deer or moose that might wander into urban areas. Crowding stresses animals and can lead to a potentially dangerous situation.
In addition, motorists are reminded to watch for deer along roadways. During the next several weeks young animals are dispersing from home ranges, and with deer more active during this time, the potential for car-deer collisions increases.
Deer Season Set, Apply Online
North Dakota’s 2025 deer season is set, with 42,300 licenses available to hunters, down 7,800 from last year. In addition, muzzleloader licenses decreased by 150 and restricted youth antlered mule deer licenses remained the same.
Casey Anderson, North Dakota Game and Fish Department wildlife division chief, said population, harvest and survey data indicate the state’s deer population is stable to decreasing throughout the state.
“The state’s deer population contin-
Soybean market changing for North Dakota farmers but China and tariffs still loom large
Opening of soybean crush plants gives growers more options
By Jeff Beach/The North Dakota Monitor
Soybean grower Jim Thompson said there is no way to replace a customer the size of China, but North Dakota farmers have more options than they did in the 2018 Trump administration trade war.
ues to recover from the 2021 EHD outbreak and the severe winter of 2022-23, which limited population growth despite reduced gun licenses during 2023 and 2024 hunting seasons,” Anderson said. “Modest license allocations are intended to maintain hunting opportunities while encouraging population growth in the state.”
High-quality deer habitat is not abundant, which has limited the potential for population recovery. If CRP contracts continue to expire, Anderson said 85% of the once 3.4 million acres present in 2007 will be lost by 2026.
The spring mule deer survey showed western North Dakota’s population is 14% lower than last year despite a reduced harvest and consecutive mild winters.
North Dakota’s 2025 deer gun season opens Nov. 7 at noon and continues through Nov. 23.
Applicants for regular deer gun, gratis, youth and muzzleloader can apply online through the Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov. The deadline for applying is midnight June 4.
Those who didn’t apply last year will lose accrued points by not applying or purchasing a point this year.
State law allows residents ages 11, 12 and 13 to obtain any antlerless licenses, except in units 3B1, 3B2 and 4A through 4F where mule deer doe licenses are restricted.
Total deer licenses are determined by harvest rates, aerial surveys, depredation reports, hunter observations, input at advisory board meetings, and comments from the public, landowners and department field staff.
The first Trump administration paid out $23 billion in relief to farmers who suffered a loss of trade because of high tariffs. Most of the North Dakota soybean crop has traditionally been shipped to China, the focal point of ongoing trade negotiations.
According to the North Dakota Soybean Council, 90% of the state’s soybean production leaves North Dakota, with about two-thirds shipped to China and countries in Southeast Asia.
But in recent years, two soybean crushing plants have opened in North Dakota, capable of crushing about half the soybeans grown in the state. “That’s huge for us, because now we’re not so dependent on China,” Thompson said.
The Green Bison plant at Spiritwood and the North Dakota Soybean Processors near Casselton produce soybean oil for renewable fuels, soymeal for livestock feed and other products. Thompson, who farms about 50 miles northwest of Fargo, has sold soybeans to the Casselton plant that opened in 2024.
Without the crush plants, “I’d have to think that our local cash price would be suffering quite a bit more than what it is,” Thompson said.
The soybean market has been affected by the tariff policies, said Alan Poock, of the American Soybean Association.
“With all the tariffs and everything going on, the prices have dropped,” Poock said of the soybean market.
Poock is the director of the Asia Division for the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health. He was in Fargo this month as part of a soybean trade team hosting representatives from Cambodia and Kazakhstan.
He emphasized the quality of the soybean grown in the Upper Midwest for livestock feed.
The higher quality, specifically soybeans higher in amino acids, can mean better quality hogs or fish that are fed the soybean meal, Poock said.
“I tell them, ‘Don’t look at the initial sticker cost … Look at your end result,’” Poock said.
Thompson said the trade teams are key to developing alternatives to China.
“You can’t just replace that customer with a couple customers here and there. You need to expand your footprint into many different areas,” Thompson said.
Exporting to small markets comes with some challenges. Poock notes that Kazakhstan is land-locked, so the soybean products will have to go by rail through other countries. Cambodia has ports, but not with the same size and capability of Chinese ports that can take huge shiploads of whole beans.
Poock said Cambodia prefers soybeans to come in a container like those seen on railcars and cargo ships. The availability of containers and the cost of shipping could be a concern if the trade war drags on, he added
“Right now, things are looking OK, but it seems like every day there’s a new announcement on tariffs or what is going on [with trade],” Poock said. “No one knows what’s going to happen.”
The United States and China last week announced an agreement to temporarily slash the tariffs that had built up in recent weeks as negotiations continue. The China tariff effect has been delayed somewhat because the U.S. usually sells and ships soybeans to China later in the year.
Nancy Johnson, executive director of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, said this is the time of year when China is buying soybeans from South America, which is finishing up its growing season. The U.S. and China negotiated what is known as the Phase 1 agreement for soybean
trade under the first Trump administration, which is still in place.
While North Dakota has the shortest route of a major soybean growing state to ports on the Pacific, China tariffs are an issue for soybean growers nationwide.
In the most recent marketing year, U.S. exporters shipped 46.1 million metric tons of soybeans to foreign markets, accounting for over $24 billion in sales. Of those exports, nearly 25 million tons of soybeans went to China — 54% of U.S. soybean exports. Those China exports total $13 billion in value, according to the American Soybean Association.
Caleb Ragland, a Kentucky farmer who is the American Soybean Association president, said in a post on the organization’s website after last week’s trade truce announcement that the 90-day pause on the increased tariffs will end in August — right before the U.S. harvest season.
“We need the administration to continue its negotiations with China to find a long-term, sustainable solution that removes retaliatory tariffs and protects market access for our agricultural products,” Ragland said.
Soybeans grow in a field near Casselton, North Dakota on Aug. 7, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)
First off, Happy Memorial Day, a time to honor those who have served in the military and died. Although it’s not a religious holiday,
there are many religious traditions folks often follow - maybe you attend church, wear a poppy, visit the cemeteries, have a picnic in the park. Whatever you find yourself doing this weekend, take a moment to remember our veterans who have sacrificed themselves for our country.
This is a good time to tell you about my uncle, Jake Erickson, my mom’s baby brother. As an enlisted soldier, he was sent to the White House for a Secret Service tour. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was in office then; he was the 34th President of the United States and served from 1953
Letter from the Editor:
I’ve had a very journalistic 24 hours as I sit down to write this week’s piece. On Monday evening, I was amongst the many folks in our community who gathered at the Langdon Area High School study hall for
the discussion about the upcoming referendum.
The next morning at 8 am, I sat down with Jacy Bata at Langdon Elementary School to interview her about the proposed gym included in June 10’s referendum vote. I came back to an office full of giggling and spunky children, who Rat and Sarah were taking on a tour of the studio. I love watching them get to hear their own voices be manipulated by the sound equipment. I think their favorite is when Rat makes them sound like a chipmunk.
I sat down with my usual diesel fuel (coffee) beside me and proceeded to write and perform my editorial duties
to 1961. Uncle Jake told many stories of his time spent there, but the one that sticks with me is this: One nice day, some of the Secret Service agents were going to go golfing; Jake was one of them. A problem arose though when Jake realized he had no golf clubs. Not a problem - President Eisenhower lent him his. Jake was pretty tickled about golfing with the President’s clubs!
It’s graduation week and weekend! Congrats to all graduating kindergarteners and seniors! I read in Valley News & Views that when interviewing the graduating kindergarten class,
for deadline day until around 2 pm. That’s when Kathy Muhs paid me a visit at the office to discuss the Cancer Crusaders and the results of their latest, and greatest, rummage sale hosted a few weeks ago.
I wish every week could be like thistalking to people in person about the interesting and pertinent events going on in our community. I’m always talking to people about what’s going on, but so often it’s a phone call, or worse, an email. I’d much prefer to do every interview in person, but I also understand people have busy and bustling lives, and gas isn’t cheap. But through my work, I know our area is alive and vibrant, and I feel lucky to
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Friends forever
Well, we survived graduation. We had more than one but less than 10 minor issues in the set-up process. Thank goodness I started unpacking and assembling my Amazon supplies with enough time to discover and reorder items with missing parts, wrong parts and parts that didn’t quite work the way the Chinese instructions explained. Amazon has clearly given up on the returns department and just tells you to keep the defective item, and they’ll send a new one. I now have a drink dispenser with no lid but two perfectly good ones with lids. I have three pub tables, including one without a leg to go on the
By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons
I love dogs…cats, not so much. This time of year folks are out and about walking their dogs of all shapes and sizes. I recently came across an article in the New York Post of a veterinarian who warns of letting your dog lick your face. This is after a 26-year-old woman who
base. I have metal arches with fabric covers with two screws on the wrong side, but I made it work anyway. Good thing these were all cheap little extras that we could have lived without, if necessary.
The food issue was a little more serious, but thanks to Jake at REA who rescued us not once but twice on the Friday morning before graduation, we now have a four-prong 220-volt outlet in our garage in case anyone wants to use our garage to host their grad party with a commercial grade conveyor pizza oven. These little issues aside, it took almost three days to set everything up and only about three hours to tear it all down, return chairs and tables, and scrub the pizza sauce off the floor. I’m ready for my four-year break before the next one graduates. Now that school’s out for summer, I can take a little breather. We’re down to one kid, Ella, in activities, but with her left leg in a boot due to stress fractures during track season, the kickoff to summer activities is uncertain for her. Looks like mommas gonna get some patio time on occasion and maybe a few extra weekends at
was 20 weeks pregnant was found to have a cyst twice the size of a tennis ball in her abdomen. It turned out to be a parasite or tapeworm infection believed to be linked to letting her dog lick her face. Disgusting, no? If a dog licks its hind quarters and then licks your face – what could possibly go wrong?
In my family, I’m the go-to guy for explaining things to the grandkids. Anytime Nana Diane or the moms and dads are stumped or are uncomfortable answering a question from the kids/grandkids, they’ll say go ask your Boo Bob (that’s me), he knows everything. A few weeks ago we were outside when some folks who were walking their dog in front of our house were met by another young couple walking their dog. The grandkids observed the dogs sniffing each other’s butts and, of course, wanted to know
they asked them if they had any advice for the graduating seniors. My favorite response was ‘watch out for ankle biters.’ Sounds like great advice! I graduated from Nekoma School in 1977 with a class of six shortly after the Mikkelson site was shut down. We went to Winnipeg for our class trip; I still have the pictures and the memories.
Our original weekend plans tanked thanks to the weather, and it’s the same for many of you, I’m guessing. One event that won’t change is the 40th birthday we’ll be celebrating. Courtney, along with most of her LAS
classmates, have hit the hump and are crossing it! I could say, “where did the time go?” Or, “goodness the years fly by don’t they?” I think I’ll just say “holy s*** I feel old!” Best leave it at that!
I’m off to go look for some sunshine. Best wishes to you this holiday weekend, and thanks for reading!
When I was a kid, my summer schedule was filled with farm chores like fallowing, raking, weeding trees, watering the garden and fixing fences. If I was lucky, I got to attend one or two camps, typically one sports camp and one bible camp. For bible camp, my sister and I and several of our neighboring friends attended Upper Missouri Ministries (UMM) in Epping, North Dakota. It was only about an hour and a half away, but it felt like a different world. The camp was located on a small lake, and the chapel was up on a hill with little cabins and other buildings surrounding it. The cabins were shared by 8-10 campers and a counselor.
Every year, I looked forward to being in a cabin with at least one of my friends that I already knew, but I also couldn’t wait to meet new friends. One summer I met a girl named Jennifer who was as sweet as could be, and we became instant friends. Obviously, we didn’t have cell phones to gather numbers and other information to stay in contact. Instead, we had little notebooks
why they did that. Obviously, it was my responsibility to answer the question as the other adults present ran away.
So, I happily fulfilled my grandparental obligation. Sitting little Ender and Annie on each leg, I proceeded to explain that once upon a time the Alpo Dog Food Company threw a huge party at the local elementary school gymnasium. All the dogs in the world were invited. Upon entry into the gym each dog had to pay a tax that was to be used to build a new larger gym, UGH I’m sorry-that’s another story for another day. Back to the doggie party...as they entered the gym, each dog took off its rear end (like we would take off our coat or jacket) and placed their butts on a hook in the hallway.
As the night wore on, the dogs visited, danced, drank and ate in merriment
call Langdon home.
The sunshine will soon be lighting things up even more. As I’m writing, these last few days have been cold, wet, and dreary. However, I have a new project I’m working on over the summer that I’m excited to announce. Fordville has asked that I complete a mural for them over the summer, and better yet, I’m able to do it from the comfort of my own garage.
The mural will be 8’X16’ and will include all sorts of beautiful aspects unique to Fordville and the surrounding area. There’s certainly more to come of that in future writings, but what I will say for now is that I’m deep-
ly grateful to have a heated garage. I’m not so grateful that my sweet German Shepard, Shadow, has a blue right leg/belly. Ohh well. It will come out in the spring shed!
In other news, the hoodlums all beat me at dice, and I got stuck paying for coffee last week at Farmers Union.
You’re welcome, you wonderful group of old farts.
where our new friends would write their address so we could send each other letters to keep in touch. I had several pen pals at one point, and we usually exchanged things like stickers, wallet sized school pictures and even small bracelets that we made ourselves. I stopped going to UMM in middle school, and that also became the end of my pen pal endeavor.
Since graduating from NDSU, Greg and I have regularly attended Bison football games and several years ago we became part of a tailgating group. Every so often, new members join our tailgating group. A few years ago, a couple by the name of Bill and Jennifer Huber joined our group. Jennifer was as sweet as could be, and we became instant friends. One day a few months ago while going through an old trunk of mementos from my childhood, I ran across a picture of a girl from UMM that I used to be pen pals with. Looking closely at the picture, I couldn’t help but think that it looked a lot like my new friend from the tailgating group, Jennifer Huber. I flipped the picture over, and the name on the back said Jennifer Vandal. I took a
picture of it and sent a text message to Jennifer Huber asking her what her maiden name was. She replied, “Vandal, why?” I asked her if she had attended UMM about 30 years ago. She replied, “Yes, why?” So, I sent a picture of her wallet sized school picture that I had along with the writing on the back where she had written this: “Sara, I hope we’ll be friends forever (even though we only see each other at camp).” Life works in mysterious ways!
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.
when suddenly a dog who was known to be a practical joker, we’ll call him
Ernie the Wiener Dog, yelled FIRE. At that moment all the dogs ran out of the gym and grabbed whatever ass they found on the closest hook. To answer the question as to why dogs always sniff each other’s butts - it’s
because to this day, when dogs meet up on the street, they are just checking to see if the other dog has his/her rear end. You’re welcome.
Next time, Boo Bob explains where babies come from, stay tuned.
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New Ladies Auxiliary members inducted
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I start out this week with a bit of sad news. One of Edmore’s elders, 93-year-old Katie Pesek, passed away last week. Her service was held on Wednesday. Most of Katie’s friends have passed on, but it was clear by those who were there how much she was respected and so loved. Many of
the friends of her kids and grandkids came to share love, prayers, and to comfort her family. Small towns are the best!! Katie spent much of her
life cooking and baking in several small towns in our area. She was our favorite cook from 19952011, when she retired at the young age of 80. She was especially known for her Rolukis and Kolaches. She will be missed.
God bless her memory.
There was a baby shower on Saturday for baby girl Kuchar. She will be born soon to Jordan and Bethany Kuchar. It’s always so exciting when our population grows. I’m anxious to meet this much loved baby girl!
Our church book club continues to meet weekly. Our book now is “The
A Saint’s Shoutout: Goodbye education
By Carrie Hope
As I approach the close of my 15th year in education, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that has brought me here—and the many people who’ve helped light the way. It’s hard to put into words the deep gratitude I feel as I look back on a career filled with purpose, growth, and the kind of joy that only comes from working in a field you truly love.
I owe so much to the people who first inspired me to become an educator. Without your encouragement, I don’t know if I would’ve ever stepped into this calling.
I want to thank my parents. From the time I was a student myself, you stood by me with constant encouragement. You believed in me even when I doubted myself, and your unwavering support helped push me further than I ever thought I could go. I’ll never forget the many ways—big and small—you helped me chase this dream. To my husband, Nyk, thank you for encouraging me to go back to school and get my master’s degree. Your belief in me gave me the confidence I needed to take that step, and because of that, I had the incredible
Tell” by Amy Griffin. It’s a memoir revealing how far we will go to protect ourselves and the healing made possible when we confront our secrets and begin to share our stories. So far so good!!
Last week, Ramsey County met and approved the transfer of the Edmore school and money to Edmore City. Next, it will go to the state reorganization committee for final approval. Hopefully, this will be happening in the next few months. Many options and ideas for how to best use the school are being discussed. Pretty exciting news!!!
Well, that’s it for today. Take care, and do something nice for someone.
opportunity to serve as principal for the past six years at St. Alphonsus. Those six years have meant more to me than I can ever truly express. Being a part of the SAS community has been an absolute honor. It’s not just a school—it’s a place where kids grow in faith, love, and knowledge. I’m incredibly proud of everything the school stands for and all the amazing things happening within its walls. It’s a wonderful place to work and just as wonderful a place to send your children to receive their education.
Fifteen years. Fifteen years of laughter, learning, challenges, and triumphs. I’ve had the honor of working in some truly amazing schools, each one shaping me in different ways, each one introducing me to colleagues who quickly became family. I’ve met so many passionate educators along the way, and I’m endlessly thankful for the lessons I’ve learned from every one of them. These years have been more than just a career; they’ve been a gift.
That’s why it’s with a heavy heart that I share this next chapter: I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to step away from education to focus more on my health and my family. This decision hasn’t come easy, but I know it’s the right one for where I am right now. Thank you—for the support, the laughter, the growth, and, most of all, for letting me be a part of your story. You’ve been a part of mine in ways you may never fully realize. Although I may be closing this chapter, the impact of these years will live on in me forever.
With deepest gratitude, Principal Hope
Walhalla Public Library news
By Tammy Olson, Director
Walhalla Public Library's Summer Reading Program will start in June. It will be held every Tuesday morning at 11:30. We are having all kinds of fun activities this year. We are giving away a girl bike and a boy bike, both donated by the Walhalla Building Center. Thank you so much for the generous donation for the kids. Make sure you sign up every time you come to win a bike!!!
We had our last Story Hour on May 13. We will start up again at the end of September. The kids listened to a wonderbook, Spring Miracles. They made bird houses and painted them. They really enjoyed that.
Olson named to UJ Dean's List
JAMESTOWN, N.D.-- Isabelle Olson of Langdon, N.D., was named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List at the University of Jamestown.
Students are named to the list for earning a 3.5 GPA while taking at least 12 credit hours for the semester.
New inductees (L-R) Jackie Dvorak, Tera Mittleider, Aubree Page, and Sierra Ferdon.
Hello from Edmore!
Tammy Berg
Celebrating EMS Week
Langdon Prairie Health honors EMS professionals during National EMS Week
The familiar sound of sirens often signals a moment of crisis, and at the forefront of those critical moments are the dedicated professionals of Emergency Medical Services.
This week, May 18 through 24, Langdon Prairie Health proudly joins the nationwide recognition of National EMS Week, a time to deeply appreciate the paramedics, EMTs, and the entire EMS workforce who embody this year's powerful theme: "We Care. For Everyone."
Langdon Prairie Health and Langdon Ambulance will be holding a picnic at the Langdon City Park with a cook-out featuring hamburgers and hot dogs on May 24 from 11am-2pm. There will be face painting for the kids, along with games as well. The public is invited to celebrate with us. Our community is our center of attention and focus. We are grateful and appreciative of the community that we serve. In case of rain, the cook-out will be held at the ambulance garage across from Langdon Prairie Health.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: I sympathize with the Mt. Carmel Heritage Society in their efforts to save the Mt. Carmel Church for their community!
I was baptized and received First Communion at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church near Webster and Garske. Sts Peter & Paul was built by a dedicated group of pioneers in 1892, including both sides of my grandparents, on 40 acres of land donated by my great-grandfather, Peter Regan.
In 1984, the Bishop closed the church and it was torn down at a later date. The 40 acres of land remains in the name of the Fargo Diocese, which includes the cemetery where Peter Regan's first wife, Honorah, was buried (she had been buried in the yard of the Regan homestead, but moved after the church was built and the cemetery consecrated). Ever since 1892 the cemetery has been maintained by descendants of the families who built the church!
In 1986 myself and a fellow former member of the Parish approached the 'powers that be' to request permission to plant evergreens around the
perimeter of the cemetery. Our offer included all the costs of the planting of the seedlings and maintaining for at least 10 years. Similar to the response received by the Mt. Carmel Heritage Society we were told "....that would be a waste of money...."! We countered by replying we planned to be buried there and wanted a decent windbreak when we were! So one May afternoon in 1986, my wife Ellen, the good friend (now 97), and I planted 200 seedlings around the cemetery. I kept them tilled for 10 years as promised and am proud to report only one tree did not survive!
Last week, another good friend was buried near his parents and grandparents at the cemetery on a typical N.D. 'windy day' with winds gusting over 35 mph, but all was quiet at Sts. Peter & Paul with those evergreens standing over 35 feet tall providing a permanent windbreak.
So to the folks at Mt Carmel, stick with it, Bishops will come and go, but as you say, 'Our Faith Stands Tall' Mike Connor Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Rural Webster, ND
Soaring Forward Together
By Daren Christianson, Langdon Area School District superintendent
A legacy of service and sacrifice
Since its establishment in 1974, thanks to the influential efforts of the American College of Physicians and a presidential declaration by Gerald Ford, EMS Week has shone a light on the extraordinary contributions of these frontline responders.
Their work demands not only extensive medical knowledge and training but also the ability to make split-second decisions in high-pressure situations.
I want to thank everyone who took time out of their evening on Monday to stop by our most recent referendum meeting. As our school year ends, it was exciting to speak with many about what the future of our district could hold! With only a couple of weeks left until the referendum, time is running out to get up to speed before you cast your vote. Understandably, many in our community have asked about what will happen if the referendum is not approved.
There have been a few recent decisions made at the state legislature that could impact both the timeline and tax impact of our referendum, regardless of if it is approved by voters.
The first is the historic property tax relief bill recently passed into law. The Primary Residence Property Tax Credit will increase from $500 per homestead to $1,600 per homestead in 2026 and 2027. This credit has no income limit. While this credit does not apply specifically to special taxes like the referendum, it can be applied toward your general property taxes and thus reduce your overall property tax burden. If you own a home within our district, I encourage you to take this new relief from the state into consideration when considering the proposed investments for our schools.
Second, North Dakota school districts will no longer be allowed to hold special elections for school construction projects. This change has been passed by lawmakers and is awaiting a signature from Gov. Armstrong at the time I am writing this. Assuming it is signed into law, all such future elections must take place during a primary or general election. This means that if the referendum on June 10 does not pass, the earliest our district could propose an alternative investment plan to voters would be in June 2026. In this case, cost estimates for maintenance and renovations would need to be redone since costs are anticipated to rise over the next year.
Finally, our district is preparing to apply for a reduced interest rate of 2% for a portion of our investment plan's cost through North Dakota's School Construction Assistance Revolving Loan Fund. This year, lawmakers have lowered the amount that can qualify for this reduced rate from $15 million to $10 million. Our district will still apply for the reduced rate on $10 million of our plan's $19.9 million cost if the referendum is approved. Please note that the tax impact projections that have been shared so far on the referendum website and through the tax calculator assume that our district will not receive this reduced rate. If our application is approved, tax impacts of the referendum will be lower. Our district is committed to seeking this assistance should the referendum be approved to minimize the tax impact for our residents.
I hope this information is helpful for everyone in our community as we prepare to vote on June 10. If you have any questions about the plan, our goals for students, or voting, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. You can also submit questions and feedback at SoaringForwardTogether. com/connect on the referendum website.
Langdon Prairie Health and Langdon Ambulance will be holding a picnic at the Langdon City Park with a cook-out featuring hamburgers and hot dogs on May 24 from 11am-2pm.
Prairie Fare: Love beans? Skip the symphony
By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
“I was thinking about grilling,” my husband texted me. “How about beans as a side dish?”
“That sounds great,” I said. Evidently, he was not worried about beans’ reputation as “the musical fruit.” We aren’t having guests, I thought to myself. We have plenty of room in our home to find an isolated area. I am joking about isolating ourselves. Kind of.
Actually, the more beans you eat, the less your tendency to toot. We eat beans very regularly in our home.
Despite the “beans, beans — the musical fruit” rhyme, beans are not a fruit. Beans count as a vegetable or a member of the protein group; however, coming up with a clever rhyme for either of those food groups would be challenging.
All types of dry edible beans, from
Prairie
black beans to navy beans, are in the category called pulses, which also includes lentils and split peas. On an even broader scale, pulses are part of the “Leguminosae” (legume) family that includes peanuts, soybeans, fresh beans and fresh peas.
Why do beans promote gas in some people?
Beans are high in fiber, which is good for our digestion. Many of us shortchange ourselves on fiber intake. Insoluble fiber helps prevent constipation, and soluble fiber may lower our blood cholesterol level and decrease our risk for heart disease.
Beans contain natural sugars called “oligosaccharides.” These sugars, including stachyose, raffinose and verbascose, are not easily broken down by our digestive system.
We all have natural, helpful bacteria in our gut. The bacteria inside us number in the trillions.
The healthy bacteria inside us need to eat, too, and they dine on “prebiotics” found naturally in beans, garlic, onions, bananas, whole grains and other foods. Probiotic foods, such as yogurt and fermented food, also promote good gut health.
When the remnants of food travel through our bodies during digestion, undigestible sugars reach our large intestine. Bacteria in the gut ferment these sugars and produce hydrogen,
carbon dioxide and methane gas after eating some gas-producing foods. Although these gases are not exactly perfume-like, several health benefits are associated with both oligosaccharides and fiber. Many studies have shown that eating more beans and other pulse foods may reduce our risk of colon cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol.
Pulse foods are an economical addition to our diets. You can do a few things to reduce the tendency of beans to make you musical after dining on high-fiber foods. Dry beans are more economical than canned, but both are nutritional bargains. After rinsing, canned beans do not require any further preparation. Follow the correct procedures when preparing dry beans. After inspecting beans, removing the broken beans and small stones (if present), rinse them in cold water.
Next, soak them as directed. Use 10 cups of cold water to soak each pound of beans. Bring the water to a boil and boil for two to three minutes, then remove from the burner, cover the pot and allow the pot to stand for four hours. Many of the gas-producing compounds are released into the soaking and cooking water that is discarded.
Next, drain and rinse the soaked beans, add fresh water and cook for about an hour, depending on the bean type, until the beans are tender.
This will yield about 4 to 5 cups of cooked beans.
If you have decided to add more beans to your diet, start slowly with two to four tablespoons of beans per day. Be sure to drink more water and chew food well to promote digestion. You might try an over-the-counter medication.
Beans can be used in salads, main dishes, and snacks. In baked goods, pureed beans can be used to replace half of the fat, but follow a tested recipe to ensure good results.
If you are interested in learning more, visit the NDSU Extension Field to Fork website at www.ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork and scroll to the bean resources. Check out the “Spillin’ the Beans” cookbook and the “All About Beans” handout. Here’s one of the popular recipes from the cookbook:
Black Bean Brownies
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a blender; blend until smooth; pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
Doc® Perspective: Shed those fears of cancer treatment
By the late Richard P. Holm, MD
ago, with some stress related issue. After taking her history, I began to suspect there was something else bothering her. As I was beginning her physical exam she
blurted out, “I know there is a breast mass but you’re not going to send me to any breast cancer doctor!” She had already decided to avoid standard treatment and her next comment explained why, “My aunt suffered because of awful unnecessary surgery and chemotherapy,” she said. I sensed there was no changing her mind and that meant trouble for my patient.
The story evolved as my patient’s breast cancer grew and eroded through her skin to become a weeping and tender sore. She soon sought out unconventional treatment by a non-physician from a neighboring town with an internet degree of some kind who promised to help her. The treatment involved a curious machine with flashing lights and an unusu-
al noise which apparently indicated which group of herbal supplements the patient needed to buy in order to cure the cancer “naturally.”
More women are diagnosed with breast cancer than any other malignancy, except for skin cancer. If the breast cancer hasn’t spread outside of breast tissue, then, with treatment, the five-year survival is about 99 percent. If the cancer has spread to lymph nodes just outside the breast, then, with treatment, the five-year survival is about 90 percent. Even if the cancer has spread to distant parts of the body, which happens only in about six percent of the cases, then, with treatment, more than 25 percent are still alive after five years. Since 1989, the number of people who die from breast cancer has been steadily decreasing,
Dakota Gardener: Get ready to grow with spring garden prep
By Emily How, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Ward County
It’s that time of year when I start pulling out all my garden tools and begin looking at the garden. I do not do a lot of prep with my garden; I prefer to enjoy the process and not focus on every weed or imperfect flower that is definitely there. That said, there are a few garden preparations I always do to help keep my garden in decent shape. The first thing I do is locate my tools. Somehow, every year I seem to forget that winter is coming, and my tools don’t always end up where they should be. For example, my favorite pruners were in the shed just sitting on our patio furniture. Apparently, I set them down and forgot to go back for them.
Because the tools don’t always make it back to where they belong, I always make sure they are in decent shape. This may mean greasing the joints or taking the pruners to get sharpened. It is important to have sharp, well-working tools in the garden. Dull blades can lead to tearing of plant tissue, which makes it more difficult for the plant to recover and more susceptible to disease or other pests.
Organizing my shed for the summer is
also important; this way, everything I need while gardening is easily found and accessible.
When it comes to the garden, I make sure to rotate where plants will grow. It is recommended that plants within the same family are not planted in the same area for more than three years. This practice helps reduce plant diseases in the garden and can help prevent soil nutrient depletion. Rotating crops lets the soil rest and recover certain nutrients. Some families, such as the mustard family (Brassicaceae), contain several common garden crops like broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and turnips. To make crop rotation easier, plant a variety of different crops.
Before the garden season begins, I try to “turn” my compost. Through the winter, my compost pile sits un-
turned, all the while I continue adding vegetable scraps. By the time the snow melts, the compost needs to be turned.
which is the direct result of improved methods for breast cancer screening, detection and treatment.
My patient died less than a year after our meeting in the emergency room. I still regret not convincing her to get help from a science-based breast cancer physician. She may have lived years longer and in more comfort. Many people are now being saved who were previously lost to all types of
uted through the pile and shows me if more moisture needs to be added.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake in preheated
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.
cancers. Even when lifesaving is not possible, current cancer treatment can at least improve the quality of the time that remains.
The bottom line is this: The fear of death and the fear of suffering keep some people from seeking medical help. Please shed those fears and seek science-based help.
The late Richard P. Holm, MD is founder of The Prairie Doc® a For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® on social media featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streaming on Facebook Thursdays at 7 p.m. central. Prairie Doc Radio is on weekly on SDPB radio at 6am and 1pm Central.
organic material I will have available to use for the year.
To turn my compost pile, I bring the material that is at the bottom to the top, the top to the middle, and the middle to the bottom. Turning is an important step in the breakdown of food scraps. It allows air to be added to the pile, which is important for the decomposers, and it prevents the compost pile from smelling. Turning also allows for moisture to be distrib-
The general rule of thumb for moisture levels in the compost pile is that you should be able to grab a handful of compost material, and when squeezed, it stays together but does not drip water. Turning my compost also gives me an idea of how much
The very last thing that I do is grab my favorite chair from the shed and set it outside where I can drink my southern sweet tea and watch my garden grow. What is your garden prep process?
Mrs. B came into the emergency room one night, years
Rebecca Davis
Beans are high in fiber, which is good for digestion. (Pixabay photo)
Thomas Glenn Twaddle
Thomas Glenn Twaddle was born Oct. 30, 1943, along with his twin brother, James, in Devils Lake Hospital to Arthur and Judith (Syverson) Twaddle from Edmore, N.D. They moved from Edmore to Langdon in 1952. In 1964 he entered the army. Thomas was in the army for two years then came back to Langdon in 1966 and worked for Swede Bartlett. He then attended college in Wahpeton, N.D., and became a typesetter.
He married Katherine E. Aamot, daughter of Esther and Carl Aamot of Osnabrock, N.D., on May 27, 1969,
Gene D. Soli
in Sisseton, S.D. On Nov. 19, 1973, a son, Tyrus Thomas, was born. Tom was an avid hunter, whether deer or waterfowl. He loved it. He had many businesses in his life in Osnabrock, Neche, and in South Dakota where he had three businesses. Tom retired to New Mexico, lived in Arizona, Missouri and then moved back to Osnabrock.
Surviving Tom are his wife of 56 years, Katherine, of Osnabrock, N.D.; son Tyrus (Cori Holland) of McGregor, Minn.; grandchild Gabriel of Albert Lea, Minn.; siblings: Robert (Buz), Rita Nicolas, Richard and James. Many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Peggy, Barb, Ardi and Judy.
Tom passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Osnabrock at his home at the age of 82 years. He will be buried at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, N.D.
An online guestbook is available at www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Edinburg is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial services will be Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at the Milton Lutheran Church in Milton, N.D., for Gene D. Soli, 88, of Milton, who passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lake Region Healthcare in Elbow Lake, Minn. Inurnment will be at the Milton Memorial Cemetery, rural Milton. Military Rites will be provided by the Milton American Legion Post #179 and the U.S. Navy Funeral Honors team. The family would prefer memorials to the Milton Lutheran Church, 5020 Oakland Avenue, Milton, N.D. 58260.
An online guestbook is available at www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com . The Tollefson Funeral Home of Edinburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Gerald D. Kemnitz
Visitation will be held Monday, May 26, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm and a celebration of life will be Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 10:30 am at Trinity Methodist Church in Cavalier, N.D., for Gerald D. Kemnitz, 92, of Cavalier, who died peacefully in his home on May 18, 2025. An obituary and online guestbook are available at www. askewfuneralhome.com
Walhalla High School Drama Department delivers laughs with spring production of Château La Roach
By Rebecca Davis
Château La Roach on Saturday, May 17,
at the historic Walla Theatre. The hilarious comic farce, written by Lauren Wilson, took audiences on a wild weekend adventure at a quirky lake-
Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19, we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.
Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.
side hotel infested with cockroaches - and crawling with outrageous characters.
The story follows French proprietors François and Mimi Laroche, played by David O’Connor and Gracyn Hornung, as they scramble to impress a famed travel writer and hide a growing cockroach infestation from an eclectic group of guests. With a surprise health inspection looming and a zealous exterminator on the scene, chaos and laughter ensued.
The talented cast also included Dannika Bennett as Robin Wren, Kate Bjornstad as Paolo Quinti, Marlie Stremick as Happy Lamperson, Jaelyn Johnson as Elsie Welks, Christopher Longtin as Roskel T. Goomey, Jacy Fraser as Josie
Monday, May 26
Beef Hotdog on Bun•Potato Salad•Baked Beans•Watermelon
This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $13.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $13.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.
Nackerly, and Garret Willits as Jip Nackerly. Emma Bailly portrayed Enira De Can, Caylee Berg took the stage as Madame Zillinda, Kaden Moore as Nigel Havic, Adrienne Longtin as Lola St. Brittania, Carlene Johnson as Ronnie Zircon, Michael O’Connor as Hanula Bing, Paige Seeba as Liza Bethingil, and Lance Waters earned laughs as the ever-persistent cockroach.
Behind the scenes, Mr. Calvillo ran lights and sound, while Devi Engelstad designed posters and programs. Backdrops were painted by Gracyn Hornung with props provided by Mr. Hartje and the Walhalla High School shop class. The production was co-directed by Anita Mathison and Becky Hornung.
With fast-paced dialogue, slapstick humor, and strong performances from the entire cast and crew, Château La Roach proved to be a memorable and entertaining night of theatre for the Walhalla community.
Walhalla Senior Meals Menu
The Walhalla High School Drama Department brought down the house with their spring production of
Photos by Larry Stokke.
Cavalier Thrift Store awards $6,000 in scholarships
The Cavalier Thrift Store is honored to award six $1,000 scholarships to area students that will be furthering their education in the fall of 2025. The Thrift Store had funds available for up to 10 scholarships, but due to lack of applicants this year, we are only giving six.
The Thrift Store awards scholarships to students that are enrolling in a two-year technical/trade school or a vocational program of study.
This year brings the total in scholarships given by the Thrift Store to $125,000.
Because of the faithful customers and generous donations made to the Thrift Store, they can support these and many other worthwhile programs in the surrounding communities. The Cavalier Thrift Store is open and accepts donations Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1:00-4:00.
Congratulations to these students. We wish them the best in their future endeavors. The following students each received a $1,000 scholarship.
Cavalier:
Devin Dominguez- North Dakota State College of Science
Bradley Pelletier- North Dakota State College of Science
Kayden Rose- North Dakota State College of Science
Drayton:
Daniel DeSouza- North Dakota State College of Science
Ellie Haltom- Northland Community and Technical College
North Border-Walhalla:
Caylee Berg- North Dakota State College of Science
2025 Senior scholarship list
Students received over $53,000 in local scholarships. Various students shared that they had received further scholarships they applied for through
their colleges. This out of the area scholarship amount is an additional $166,500 that students have received.
Kartheek Chapara
RIT Presidential Scholarship
RIT Performing Arts Scholarship
Eagles #3454
FM Bank
Langdon Area School Board Scholar-
ship
Northern Lights Arts Council
Claire Chaput
NDSU Bison Merit Award
Rose and Elise Pitsenbarger Scholar-
ship
CHS
Northern Lights Arts Council
The Borderland Press
Howard and Lois Crummy Scholarship
United Telephone Educational Foun-
dation Scholarship
Carol F. Goodman Memorial Music Scholarship
James Domres CHS
Thomas Gendron
Kevin John Boe Memorial Scholarship
Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Scholarship
Langdon Area School Board Scholarship
Dale and Sally Stremick Scholarship
Shanna Gette
St. Alphonsus Academic Scholarship
Eagles Aerie #3454
Choice Bank
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
Frank Bavendick Scholarship
Hornbacher Business Scholarship
G. Richard Cater Scholarship
UND Presidential Scholarship
American Legion Langdon Post 98 scholarship
Catelyn Goodman
Langdon Prairie Health Foundation
Scholarship
CHS
Eagles Aerie #3454
United Telephone Educational Foundation Scholarship
P.E.O. Scholarship
Timothy Waind Memorial Scholarship
North Dakota State Scholarship NDSU Green and Gold $4000
Tallia Johnston
Langdon Prairie Health Foundation
Scholarship
American Legion Post #98
Glen Symons
Bradley Pelletier Caylee Berg
Daniel DeSouza Kayden Rose
Ellie Haltom
Devin Dominguez
Langdon Area High School held a scholarship awards presentation on May 14 for Langdon Area High School seniors.
Scholarship recipients; back row (L-R) Thomas Gendron, Jaxen Rademacher, James Domres, Rylee Medberry, Tallia Johnston, Ciara Kempert, Shanna Gette; front row: Kartheek Chapara, Victor Long, Drew Rostvet, Claire Chaput, Catelyn Goodman, and Mikaela Olson.
Spring SPORTS
North East Region Meet hosted
On May 14, both the Pembina County North Grizzlies and Langdon-Area Cardinals boys and girls track teams attended the North East Region Meet held at the Grafton Track and Field Complex. The Cardinals boys and girls teams would both land in third place, with 102 and 103 points, respectively. Again, both the PNC boys and girls teams would land in ninth place with 30 and 24.5 points, respectively.
4th - Puppe, Kemp, Helgoe, Denault, 4X400 Meter Relay, 4:22.31
4th - Addelyn Manley, Pole Vault, 8’3”
6th - Manley, Kemp, Jaylynn Stegman, Audriey Longtine, 4X100 Meter Relay, 54.76
7th - Gracelynn Moe, High Jump, 4’6”
Both
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
Caleb McDonald placed 4th in the high jump, clearing the bar at 5' 10". Photo by Larry Stokke.
T J Henderson qualified for state in both the long jump and triple jump. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Meredith Romfo and Cody Amble were honored
Cardinals, Grizzlies have seasons come to an end in Region 2 Softball Tourney
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
The Region 2 Girls Softball Tournament is continuing in Mayville May 19-22, and it unfortunately does not include the Langdon-Munich Cardinals or Pembina County North Griz-
zlies. The Cardinals had to play-in to the tournament and got there in very exciting fashion, coming back to defeat Northern Lights 12-11 on May 14 by scoring two runs in the bottom
Jake’s Take on Sports
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
And the rains came
We start this week by saying a big HELLO to the much needed rainfall that has come to our area in the past week. Sadly, we got the cold with it, but as we are typing these words, almost an inch of rain has fallen into our rain gauge at KNDK 1080, and that’s just in one day. All told, we have had at least two inches of precipitation, and hopefully it’s the million-dollar rain that everyone has been praying for. That being said, the wet weather has caused some issue with spring events having to be moved around with a highlight being Pembina County North playing a very rare girls softball game on a Sunday in Cavalier due to wet and cold conditions. We should be warmer now for the considerable future, or so they say.
Cardinals have very rare girls and boys Senior Athletes of the Year in track and field
of the seventh inning. They then lost at top seeded Thompson, 15-0, on a very cold day on May 17 to end their season with a record of 6-10. Meredith Romfo and Tallia Johnston are the two seniors who played their last games for Langdon-Munich softball. For PCN, they ended up getting the top seed in the North Sub-Region for
Speaking of strange days for high school events, being colder weather was coming, the foresight was made to have the Northeast Region Track Meet on a Wednesday, May 14 in Grafton. It was run in the morning and early afternoon hours to avoid conflicting with any church activities, if anyone was wondering. It turned out to be a beautiful day, and many more of our athletes qualified for the State A and B Track Meet, which is rolling as we speak at the Bismarck Community Bowl.
After the NE Region Meet, end of the season awards were given out. Cody Amble and Meredith Romfo, both of the Langdon-Munich track team, each won Senior Athlete of the Year honors in the boys and girls divisions. This is a big deal as you can imagine, but even more so when it’s two kids from the same program. It’s awfully rare, especially in Class B athletics. So congrats to both Cody and Meredith, who will both be attending NDSU in the fall. Romfo will be throwing javelin for the Bison track team. Both also will participate in summer all-star events as well, Amble in the Shrine Bowl Football game and Romfo in the Optimists All-Star Volleyball games. What a great way to end high school athletic careers for them both, and both are now in the running for State Class B State Athlete of the Year awards.
Langdon-Munich baseball team loses a crazy regional game to Grafton but still alive in Region 4 tourney On the baseball front, the Lang-
the tournament, and they played on a rare Sunday due to weather conditions, also coming back for a 6-5 first round win over Nelson County-Midkota in Cavalier on May 18. The Grizzlies then lost to May-Port-C-G 22-4 in a regional semifinal on May 19 and later that day lost a loser out contest to Carrington 16-8. They finished their season with a record of 7-6 and did not have a senior on this year's team.
Congratulations to both Langdon-Munich and Pembina County North on exciting girls' softball seasons. See page B3 for photos of the Cardinals in their last game of the season.
don-Munich team lost a wild and crazy game in the first round of the Region 4 tournament in Park River, 13-12, to Grafton on May 19. The game had so many twists and turns and lasted nearly two and a half hours. The Cards had a couple of opportunities to win the game late but fell just short. They had a long way to go to possibly get to a state tournament but were still in the running at press time. The tourney got rained out on May 20, and the next day didn’t look good either. We will have full coverage of the Cards run at regionals in the Borderland Press next week.
Rain pushes back the start of Tuesday Men’s League Golf at the LCC; Region 3 Boys Golf Meet coming May 27
Tuesday Men’s League Golf was supposed to begin on May 20 at the Langdon Country Club, but the rains we have talked about all through this column have pushed the start of the league back a week to May 27. Tournament season begins at LCC in June, as well as events coming to the Walhalla Country Club and the Pembina Golf Course. We will update you on as many as possible, as they come up. On the high school golf front, the Region 3 Boys Golf Meet is coming on May 27 at Creel Bay Golf Course in Devils Lake with the State B meet to follow June 3-4 at the Jamestown Country Club.
Again, congrats to all graduates, and we wish everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend! “See Ya!”, next week!
Avery Sondeland connects for a base hit in Cavalier against Nelson County. Photo by Larry Stokke. Remi Larson catches a pop fly for a third out against Nelson County. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Hannah Russell with a catch and a put out at first base against Nelson County. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jocelyn Anderson puts out a Nelson County base runner at third base in Thompson on May 17. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Sara Jensen delivers a strike to a Nelson County player in Cavalier on May 18. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cardinals take a tough loss to the Tommies
Children’s Foster Care Month highlights the importance of keeping children safe and families strong
North Dakotans who are interested in becoming a licensed foster care provider should contact 833378-4663
During Children’s Foster Care Month, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is bringing attention to the importance of keeping children safe and families strong, and the services, programs and North Dakotans that support the advancement of strong, stable healthy families and communities.
Today, 1,150 children in North Dakota are under the care of a licensed foster care provider; 14% are licensed placements with a family member. Additionally, another 180 children are receiving temporary care through
Kinship ND. These caregivers and providers serve an important role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children until they can be reunited with their family.
Everyone engaged in the child welfare system plays an essential role in ensuring the safety, permanency and physical and mental well-being of children in care. This includes relatives, foster care providers, custodial agencies, juvenile court, child welfare professionals, community service providers and other partners who all work collaboratively as a team to provide services and support to families.
“HHS Children and Family Services is committed to supporting families so they can remain together or be reunit-
ed as quickly and safely as possible,”
HHS Children and Family Services Director Cory Pedersen said. “Through collaboration, HHS along with human service zones, tribal nations and partnering agencies are continuously exploring new ways to keep families together while ensuring the safety and well-being of children.”
Pedersen explained that the state’s child welfare system has found effective ways to safely keep families together through prevention efforts and active engagement with families.
Prompt casework with families allows an opportunity to address what services and support families need to stay together. An example of this is Ti-
tle IV-E Prevention Services. Through Title IV-E, children and families can receive services that address mental and behavioral health, substance abuse treatment and recovery support and in-home, skilled-based educational training. These services are available across the state and professionals who work with children, family members and caregivers are encouraged to submit a referral if they know of a child who is facing challenges at home.
When a child cannot safely remain in their parents’ home, child welfare workers actively engage with families to find a relative or someone the child shares a close relationship with (also known as fictive kin) that can provide
temporary care. Children placed in the care with someone they know face fewer disruptions as it provides normalcy and stability while maintaining and strengthening family connections.
Individuals interested in learning more about becoming a licensed foster care provider are encouraged to call toll-free (833) FST-HOME or 833378-4663, 711 (TTY). For information about how a licensed provider can offer respite care or emergency shelter care, contact the Children and Family Services Licensing Unit at 701-3282322, 711 (TTY) or cfslicensing@ nd.gov.
Claire Mehlhoff puts out a Thompson player at 3rd base on May 17. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Nadia Lewis sends a strike over the plate in the Cards' game against the Tommies.
Photo by Larry Stokke.
Colby Forest gloves the ball behind the plate in Thompson May 17. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Lily Zimmer beats the ball to the plate to get safely on base. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Raeleigh Ratzlaff slides safely into second base in Thompson on May 17. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Theo Romfo gets on base against Grafton on May 19. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Devin Hakanson gets on base after getting hit by
pitch in Park River against the Spoilers. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Photo by Larry Stokke. Sam Davis
Zeek Symington puts a bend in his club while teeing off in Grafton on May 14.
Photo by Larry Stokke.
Ryder Moser drops the ball in the cup on May 14 in Grafton.
Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kaden Moore with a short putt in Grafton on May 14.
Photo by Larry Stokke.
Dyson Askvig sinks a putt at Grafton on May 14. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION NOTICE
The Langdon Area School District #23 will hold their annual school election on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This election will be held at the Langdon Area High School Commons from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. School District residents will vote to fill one city-at-large seat with a three-year term; and two rural-at-large seats with a three-year term.
School District residents will vote on the question: #1) “Shall Langdon Area School District No. 23, of Cavalier and Walsh Counties, State of North Dakota, publish a record of the minutes of the School Board in a newspaper of general circulation of the School District for the succeeding two years?”
Absentee ballots can be picked up at the Business Office at the High School. Absentee ballots are required to be returned to the Business Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, or postmarked no later than Monday, June 9, 2025.
Notice to Creditors
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA
In the Matter of the Estate of Steve Schottenbauer, Deceased.
Probate No. 10-2025-PR-00008
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 (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Dean Bittner, Personal Representative of the estate, at c/o LS Law Group, PO Box 127, Park River, ND 58270 or filed with the Court.
Dated this 10th Day of April, 2025.
Dean Bittner
Personal Representative
Documents prepared by:
LS Law Group
Tracy L. Laaveg 104 4th St W / PO Box 127 Park River, ND 58270
Telephone: (701)284-6300 service@lslawgroupnd.com
Attorney for the Petitioner
First Publication on the 23rd of May, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTА
In the Matter of the Estate of Ronald Hotten, 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:
Kathy Thoreson, whose address is 2306 30th Ave S, Apt 301, Fargo, ND 58103, or filed with the Court.
Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.С. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249
Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative
First Publication on the 23rd of May, 2025
North Border School Election set for June 5th
The annual election for the North Border School District #100 will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Polling places will be located in the following: Pembina School, Pembina, ND and Walhalla School, Walhalla, ND. Polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters may vote at any polling place within the district.
The North Border School Board shall consist of seven members with two members from each of the former districts and one at large. Five current members will be continuing next year in their unexpired terms, so there
are two vacancies to be filled – one from the geographic area of Pembina and one from the geographic area of Neche. All voters of North Border School District #100 will vote for all members. Therefore, each voter should vote for a total of two (2) members in this election by marking the box to the left of the name and/or listing a write in candidate. The question of whether to raise the Building Fund mill levy will also be on the ballot.
The following have submitted an application for nomination for the School Board Election: DeWilliam Moore has
filed for the seat in the former Pembina District and Kirk Morrison has filed for the seat in the former Neche District. Terms are for three (3) years unless listed otherwise.
Terms of current school board members that are ending this year (June 30, 2025) are: DeWilliam Moore, who represents Pembina and Kirk Morrison, who represents Neche.
Other members of the School Board include: Shannon Cosley, Jared Hanson, Ashley Schafer, Nick Chaput, and Heather Duerre.
NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, a bond election will be held in Langdon Area Public School District No. 23 of Cavalier and Walsh Counties, North Dakota, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the School District, the question as to whether the following Initial Resolution for the issuance of general obligation bonds adopted by the School Board of the School District on April 3, 2025, at a regular meeting of the School Board duly called and held, shall be approved:
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Langdon Area Public School District No. 23, Cavalier and Walsh Counties, North Dakota (the "School District"), that it is necessary and expedient for the School District to issue its general obligation school building bonds as hereafter described:
1. The maximum amount of bonds proposed to be issued is $19,900,000.
2. The purpose for which the bonds are proposed to be issued is to provide funds, together with any other funds available, to construct improved
safe and secure entrances at the high school, secured entrance, gymnasium and changing room addition at the elementary school, dedicated cafeteria space at the elementary school, ADA compliant restroom renovations at both schools, HVAC improvements at the high school, deferred maintenance at both schools including roofing, tuckpointing, electrical, flooring, casework, PA, clock and bell system and exterior door, and to otherwise improve, renovate, remodel, construct and equip school property and make site improvements to school property.
3. The assessed valuation of all taxable property in the School District as defined in N.D.C.C. Section 21-0301, is $416,989,209 as last finally equalized for the year 2024.
4. The total amount of bonded indebtedness of the School District, all issued for school building purposes, is $0.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the School District intends to issue the $19,900,000 general obligation bonds resulting in an additional millage of 36.84 mills, equal to $36.84
on each $1,000 of taxable valuation for the first taxable year after all of the bonds are issued.
AND YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
That the polling place for holding the election will be:
Langdon High School Common Area 715 14th Avenue Langdon, ND 5849
And you are further notified that the polls of the election will be open at 9:00 a.m., CT, and will remain open continuously thereafter until 7:00 p.m., CT, of that day; and that the election is to be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
DATED: April 3, 2025.
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LANGDON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF CAVALIER AND WALSH COUNTIES, NORTH DAKOTA. /s/ Shauna Schneider, Business Manager
We're pleased to present to you the 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the safe clean water we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Northeast Regional Water District (NRWD) purchases its water from the City of Devils Lake water treatment plant and also supplies approximately 60.69 percent from the NRWD’s groundwater source in the Icelandic Aquifer west of Cavalier.
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has prepared a Source Water Assessment for the City of Devils Lake and NRWD. This information will be made available at the respective offices during normal business hours. The City of Devils Lake & NRWD participate in the wellhead protection program and copies of the wellhead protection plan are available from the City of Devils Lake & NRWD offices during normal business hours. Information of Devils Lake Source Water Assessment can be obtained from the City of Devils Lake, contact Joel Myhro, public works superintendent. Our public water system, in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, has completed the delineation and contaminant/land use inventory elements of the North Dakota Source Water Protection Program. Based on the information from these elements, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has determined that Devils Lake's ground water source from the Spiritwood Aquifer near Tolna is "moderately susceptible" to potential contaminants and the Icelandic Aquifer west of Cavalier groundwater source is "susceptible" to potential contaminants.
However, NRWD's board of directors has taken an aggressive position toward protecting the quality of the water source in the Icelandic Aquifer, particularly because of the fragile, leachable sands in this area. Within recent years, the district has purchased approximately 1,800 acres of land to establish a wellhead protection area around the production wells. Much research had been done to determine groundwater movement, annual recharge over the well field, and generally restricting the land to only "water-friendly" uses. In addition, restricted covenants with some area landowners have been entered into, whereas, those landowners agree to only "water-friendly" land use practices. The boundaries of the land purchased were determined on the basis of direction of groundwater movement and the zone of influence of each production well.
Northeast Regional Water District is pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements.
This report shows our water quality and what it means.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Jeremy Schuler, Manager, at (701) 2658503. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the last Thursday of each month at 8:00 AM in Northeast Rural Water District Langdon Branch or Cavalier Branch office. If you are aware of non-English speaking individuals who need help with the appropriate language translation, please call Jeremy at the number listed above.
Northeast Regional Water District would appreciate it if large volume water customers would please post copies of the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report in conspicuous locations or distribute them to tenants, residents, patients, students, and/or employees, so individuals who consume the water, but do not receive a water bill, can learn about our water system.
The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land, or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Northeast Regional Water District routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2024. As authorized and approved by EPA, the state has reduced monitoring requirements for certain contaminants to less often than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of our data
[e.g., for inorganic contaminants] though representative, is more than one year old.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. (Pesticide: Generally, any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Herbicide: Any chemical(s) used to control undesirable vegetation.)
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
In the tables on pages 3 thru 5 you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with.
To help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions:
Not Applicable- (N/A)
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (μg/l)- one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/l) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU)nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Action Level (AL)- The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)-
The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated contaminants, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.
EPA requires monitoring of over 80 drinking water contaminants. Those contaminants listed in the tables above are the only contaminants detected in your drinking water.
Once every five years EPA issues a list of unregulated contaminants to be monitored by public water systems.
The City of Devils Lake was selected by EPA to sample for thirty (30) unregulated contaminants during 2024. Samples were collected two times at the Entry Point to the distribution system (EP), as required.
Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water
and whether future regulation is warranted. Should you have any questions, please contact our office. The following unregulated contaminant was the only contaminant detected during this sampling.
Unregulated Contaminant
Average value at EP
Sampling point (ug/L)
ug/L SE2
ug/L
Average: 74.45 (Range: 73.9 to 75.0)
Your water system monitors for a number of unregulated organic contaminants, which could indicate a contamination of the water supply from a pesticide or petroleum spill or leak.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-4264791).
Nitrates: As a precaution we notify physicians and health care providers in this area if there is ever a higher than normal level of nitrates in the water supply. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, such as, persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
Lead Health Effects: There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health care provider for more information about your risks. Lead can cause serious health effects in people of all ages, especially for pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed, and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and parts used in service lines and home plumbing. Northeast Regional Water District is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes but cannot control the variety of materials used in the plumbing of your home.
Because lead levels may vary over time, lead exposure is possible even when your tap sampling results do not detect lead at one point in time. You can help protect yourself and your family by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Using a filter, certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead, is effective in reducing lead exposures. Follow the instructions provided with the filter to ensure the filter is used properly. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking and making baby formula. Boiling water does not remove lead from water. Before using tap water for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula, flush your pipes for several minutes. You can do this by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. If you have a lead service line or galvanized requiring replacement service line, you may need to flush your pipes for a longer period. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact Northeast Regional Water District at 265-8503. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at https://www.epa.gov/safewater/ lead
Copper Health Effects: Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s disease should consult their personal doctor. USEPA has recently published the Lead and Copper Rule Revision. The purpose of this revision is to strengthen public health protections by re-
moving lead service lines within public water systems. One requirement of this rule revision was to inventory all drinking water service lines within our public water system and notify consumers which type of line serves each property. You may have recently received a letter from our system with this information.
The inventory is a listing of all service lines and the material composition of each line. The types of lines being documented are Lead line, Galvanized Requiring Replacement (GRR) and lines made of Unknown Material. Classification of a service line as being comprised of Unknow Service Line material indicates that our system cannot currently confirm the material of both the public and private portions of the line with written records. Non-lead lines were also documented; however, we were not required to notify consumers with the documented nonlead lines. The classification of the type of service line serving a residence was based on historical data regarding the property and in some cases verification of the type of material on the privately owned side of the line by visual inspection or replacement records of the owner.
The current Service Line Inventory for our system has been completed and is available for viewing at our office.
Please contact Northeast Regional Water District at 265-8503 should you have any questions.
Additional work to update the service line inventory, including inspection of the line, may need to be performed to further document and confirm the type of material making up both the
public and private portions of the line serving your home or business. We will need the help of home/building owners in order to access the service line on the private side of the service line to positively identify the material of the line that carries water within your home/building. Our system may perform this work with our own system employees or we may contract with engineering firms or third party contractors to complete this work to improve our service line inventory. The water we provide is treated with fluoride addition as a part of the water treatment process to enhance dental health. For information regarding the level of fluoride in the finished water provided to our customers, please contact our office at 265-8503
We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some contaminants have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.
Tampering with a public water system is a federal offense. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement immediately.
Please call Jeremy Schuler, Northeast Regional Water District at (701) 2658503 if you have questions concerning your water system.
Northeast Regional Water District works diligently to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future. Northeast Regional Water District is an equal opportunity employer.
Cavalier County Commission Proceedings
On May 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. Austin Lafrenz was not in attendance. 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. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Shane Gallagh-
er; motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Stanley Dick gave an update on various legislative bills. There was a lengthy conversation regarding a potential burn ban. Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager, joined the meeting to explain burn restriction options. Greg Goodman made a motion to ban all large controlled burns and fires in the gorge area during Red Flag Warnings. There was no second to the mo-
tion. Greg Goodman made a motion to add burn ban to the agenda at 9:53 a.m., seconded by Shane Gallagher, motion carried. Summer hours were discussed with employees in attendance. The employees stated there have been no complaints about summer hours. It was reiterated that the employees are still working their required hours each week or taking vacation time. The commissioners were all supportive of continuing summer hours. Terry Johnston, Road Supervi-
sor; and Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman; met with the commissioners to review current road projects. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the Resolution accepting the low bid from Jensen Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $687,889.56 for Bridge Project #BRJ-0010(057), seconded by Shane Gallagher, motion carried. Recommendations from KLJ Engineering for repair of the bridge between Sections 29 and 30 in Montrose Township were reviewed. Stanley Dick made a motion to call for bids to repair the bridge as described by KLJ, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Terry Johnston informed the commissioners that the county received $98,727.42 in CATZ funding for his time incurred on the 2022 FEMA disaster funding. Johnston requested $8,000 of pay reimbursement for lost vacation time while administering the FEMA disaster funding. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the reimbursement request of $8,000 to Terry Johnston for loss of vacation time, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Sheldon Romfo discussed progress on updates to the building in Vang. The commissioners informed Romfo that no more updates would be approved for the building this year. Plans for County 55 through the gorge were discussed. It was decided to address any immediate drainage issues; do a gravel maintenance lift; put dust control down on top of the gravel; and plan to bid a project with the ER funds in 2026. Josh Plummer, Maintenance, met with the commissioners and was given approval to purchase a new commercial vacuum from Glenn’s Appliance for $449.00 and repair the old one if the repair estimate is feasible. Plummer also informed the commissioners that Honeywell was working on repairing the roof-top heat/AC unit for the law enforcement center. Plummer requested that a backup mini-split be installed to help control the temperature in the dispatch area due to all the heat from the computers and 911 equipment. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve adding the mini-split to the dispatch area in the amount of $4,800 plus electrical install costs, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve Primary Residence Credit (PRC) abatements for 2024 as a result of legislature’s emergency clause allowing property in trusts to be eligible for PRC, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. The commissioners reviewed the 2023 state audit. The county had no findings or recommendations in the audit, however Stanley Dick voiced concern about the Water Board findings and drain special assessment funds potentially used for general expenses. Shane Gallagher made a motion to approve the 2023 State Audit, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager, met with the commissioners again to review burn ban options. Greg Goodman made a motion to implement a burn ban for any open fires during Red Flag Warnings. There was no second to the motion. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve a blanket burn ban during Red Flag Warnings, seconded by Shane Gallagher. A roll call vote was taken: Goodman-yes; Dick-no; Gallagher-yes; Moser-yes. Motion carried 3 to 1. An Emergency Fire Declaration was signed by Nick Moser, Chairman. Greg Goodman made a motion, seconded by Stanley Dick to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried:
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City of Langdon | 2024 Consumer Confidence Report
We are pleased to provide you with this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act. This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.
The city of Langdon purchases its water from the city of Devils Lake which purchases water from Northeast Rural Water District-Langdon Branch. The city of Langdon wants you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water sources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has completed a Source Water Assessment for the city of Langdon including the delineation and contaminant/land use inventory elements of the North Dakota Source Water Protection Program. Based on the information from these elements, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has determined that our water source is "moderately susceptible" to potential contaminants. No significant sources of contamination have been identified. A copy of this assessment is available to the public upon request.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Jason Busse, Operator at 701-370-1911. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. The city of Langdon’s regular council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Langdon City Hall at 7:00 p.m. If you are aware of non-English speaking individuals who need help with the appropriate language translation, please call Jason at the number listed above.
The city of Langdon would appreciate it if large volume water customers would please post copies of the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report in conspicuous locations or distribute them to tenants, residents, patients, students, and/or employees, so individuals who consume the water, but
do not receive a water bill can learn about our water system.
The City of Langdon routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water per Federal and State laws. The following table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2024. As authorized and approved by EPA, the state has reduced monitoring requirements for certain contaminants to less often than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of our data [e.g., for inorganic contaminants], though representative, is more than one year old.
EPA requires monitoring of over 80 drinking water contaminants. Those contaminants listed in the table are the only contaminants detected in your drinking water. Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some contaminants have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.
Please call Jason at 701-370-1911 if you have questions. The City of Langdon works diligently to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water resources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amounts of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
In the following table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we have provided the following definitions:
MCLG) Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant
Health Statements
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants That May Be Present in Source Water:
Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. (Pesticide: Generally, any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Herbicide: Any chemical(s)
in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG's allow for a margin of safety.
(MCL) Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL's are set as close to the MCLG's as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
(MRDLG) Maximum Residual Disinfectant
Level Goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
(MRDL) Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Highest Compliance Level: The highest level of that contaminant used to determine compliance with a National Primacy Drinking Water Regulation.
used to control undesirable vegetation.)
Organic Chemical Contaminants, including
synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800426-4791).
Lead Statement
There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant
people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney, or nervous system problems. Contact your health care provider for more information about your risks
Lead can cause serious health effects in people of all ages, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and parts used in service lines and in home plumbing. The City of Langdon is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes but cannot control the variety of materials used in the plumbing in your home. Because lead levels may vary over time, lead exposure is possible even when your tap sampling results do not detect lead at one point in time. You can help protect yourself and your family by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family's risk. Using a filter, certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead, is effective in reducing lead exposures. Follow the instructions provided with the filter to ensure the filter is used properly.
Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and making baby formula. Boiling water does not remove lead from water. Before using tap water for drinking, cooking, or making baby formula, flush your pipes for several minutes. You can do this by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a
Range of Detections: The lowest to the highest result value recorded during the required monitoring timeframe for systems with multiple entry points.
Abbreviations: ppb - parts per billion or micrograms per liter; ppm - parts per million or milligrams per liter; ppt - parts per trillion or nanograms per liter; ppq - parts per quadrillion or picograms per liter; NA - not applicable; ND - none detected; pCi/L - picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity), umho/cm = micromhos per centimeter (a measure of conductivity), obsvns = observations/field at 100 Power, IDSE = Initial Distribution System Evaluation
load of dishes. If you have a lead service line or galvanized requiring replacement service line, you may need to flush your pipes for a longer period. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact the City of Langdon at 701-370-1911. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at https:// www.epa.gov/safewater/lead
Lead Service Line Inventory Information
US EPA has recently published the Lead and Copper Rule Revision. The purpose of this revision is to strengthen public health protections by removing lead service lines within public water systems. One requirement of this rule revision was to inventory all drinking water service lines within our public water system and notify consumers which type of line serves each property. You may have recently received a letter from our system with this information.
The inventory is a listing of all service lines and the material composition of each line. The types of lines being documented are Lead lines, Galvanized Requiring Replacement (GRR) and lines made of Unknown Material. Classification of a service line as being comprised of Unknown Service Line material indicates that our system cannot currently confirm the material of both the public and private portions of the line with written records. Non-lead lines were also documented; however, we were not required to notify consumers with documented nonlead lines. The classification of the type of service line serving a residence was based on historical data regarding the property and in some cases verification of the type of material on the privately owned side of the line by visual inspection or replacement records of the owner.
The current Service Line Inventory for our system has been completed and is available for viewing at our office. Please contact the City of Langdon at 701-370-1911 should you have any questions.
Additional work to update the service line inventory, including inspection of the line, may need to be performed to further document and confirm the type of material making up both the public and private portions of the line serving your home or business. We will need the help of home/building owners in order to access the service line on the private side of the service line to positively identify the material of the line that carries water within your home/building. Our system may perform this work with our own system employees, or we may contract with engineering firms or third-party contractors to complete this work to improve our service line inventory.
Northern Lights Arts Council May Art Students of the Month
American Legion Post 98, who set up and tear down all of the tables needed for the sale. Numerous community members also volunteer hours of their time to the effort.
“The amount of work that goes into putting on this sale is unbelievable; it’s a lot of hours. And we start out with the Legion members, they set up all our tables and racks and bring up our signs and our carts, and we could not do it if we didn’t have them,” said Muhs. “My faithful volunteers, I just can’t say enough about them. I mean, they put countless hours into unpacking, organizing, and reorganizing items - they are so dedicated.”
Local businesses also support the sale by dropping off various food items, such as rolls, breakfast pizza, bakery goods, and more, ensuring volunteers can man the decks and not have to worry about lunch rotations.
This year’s sale was particularly impressive, according to Muhs.
"We had so much we couldn't unpack it all in the first two days," Muhs explained. "Every day we unpacked for like four hours, still bringing out new stuff because we had so much, we had no room to put it all out."
Muhs recounted a moment she witnessed which was a testament to
the organization’s positive impact on community members of all ages.
When paying, one boy told another, "Give her more money, because this goes to a good cause," also demonstrating the insanely affordable deals this sale provides the attendees.
To top it off, the charity work doesn’t stop once the sale ends. The items left over from the Crusader’s rummage sale are then transferred to another local charity or thrift store. This year, the extra items are being donated to The Arc in Grand Forks, a thrift store which supports an organization that provides assistance for individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as St. Joseph's, which assists homeless and school-age children. They also donate baby clothing to the Park River Pregnancy Center, and usually end up with about three containers of donatable items.
“On Sunday, after the sale is over with, we bag up the clothing that all has to go into bags and labeled, and the other items we box up and label and and then after that, the st Alphonsus kids come over one day the next that week, and they help load the trailer,” Muhs explained.
However, the organization does face its challenges. The current volunteers are aging, and they desperately need younger members to continue their
mission.
"We need young blood," Kathy admitted. "Even if you can't donate a whole day, just a couple of hours would help."
The organization’s financial impact has become substantial. Last year, they reached an impressive $62,000 of funds raised. Memorials have also become an important source of support.
"We get a lot of money from memorials," Muhs explained, highlighting how community members honor loved ones through contributions.
The organization's stands behind their primary goal of supporting cancer patients, by sending quarterly checks to those undergoing treatment. Muhs said none of it would be possible without the kind-heartedness and deep generosity of the community.
"If we didn't have the support of the community, we wouldn't have the funds to do it," Kathy said.
This fall, the Cancer Crusaders will hold their annual fall sale from September 16-20, with drop-off dates on September 14-15, slightly earlier than usual due to Legion hall availability.
Claire Chaput
Kartheek Chapara
Shanna Gette
St. Alphonsus 8th graduates: Zenna Ritterman (left) and Nora van Heerden (right).
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