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LANGDON LINEMEN HELP RESTORE POWER NEAR OAKES, N.D., AFTER ICE STORM

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

News: North Dakota Gov. Burgum announces he won’t seek third term, Pg. A2

The Christmas ice storm that affected much of North Dakota and western Minnesota closed roads and knocked out power to thousands. Those who got hit the worst needed extra help and some of that help came from Langdon.

seen ice that bad before, and he took plenty of pictures.

Andrew Nyhagen and Derek Belle, linemen with Cavalier County Rural Electric Cooperative, took equipment on the road and helped restore power for Dakota Valley Electric near Oakes, N.D. They fixed broken power poles, put power lines back up, fixed wire breaks, and hit ice off the lines that were still up. They worked 14 to 16 hour days, starting around 6 a.m. and ending around 10 p.m.

Once crews got all the residential accounts back on near Oakes, they could head home. The work took 10 days.

“It was actually beautiful down there - 30 degrees, no wind - which made all the ice drop off the lines, so that was good,” Nyhagen said, adding that the damage was way worse than he thought it was going to be. He hadn’t Catholic Schools Week: St. Alphonsus School plans activities, Pg. A6 - A7

“We get the frost up here when we have problems,” Belle said. “For ice that thick - it was bigger than I’ve seen.”

Marty Tetrault, general manager of Cavalier County Rural Electric, wasn’t surprised the work took nearly two weeks, because the storm took down close to 1,600 power poles.

“At the time our guys left, the estimate was 6 to 800 poles down, but they had not gone over their whole system yet,” Tetrault said of Dakota Valley Electric. “They had not been able to cover the whole system because of roads, weather, and ice, so it probably took until about the fifth day

Restoring power near Oakes, N.D. Photo by Andrew Nyhagen, Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative.

until they got all the information and the pole count.”

Tetrault said if it would have been windy, they may have had twice the number of lines down due to the weight of the ice on the power lines.

In a rural area, there may be miles and miles of lines to feed two or three farms, and it takes a while to get power back on. Near Oakes, Belle and Nyhagen had the experience of setting 24 poles to get three accounts back online with power and, later, setting 13 poles for one person to have power.

Community: Highlighting Activity Professionals Week at Pembilier Nursing Center, Pg. A8

Derek Belle and Andrew Nyhagen, linemen with Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, stand in front of the equipment they took to Oakes, N.D. Photo by Terry Hinnenkamp.

Cavalier County offers help to residents applying for new $500 tax credit

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

Homeowners in North Dakota can apply for up to $500 off their 2024 property taxes. The Office of the State Tax Commissioner is overseeing the new Primary Residence Credit program. Homeowners in North Dakota who live there a majority of the time are probably eligible.

An online application is available at https://www.tax.nd.gov/prc and is due by March 31. Your social security number is required and the parcel number of your home, which can be found on your tax statement or by contacting the county tax director’s office. Once approved, the credit would reduce your bill for the 2024 tax year.

Since the tax credit is funded by the state, it won’t impact local tax revenue.

Lawmakers set aside more than $100 million for the program in the 20232025 state budget; the funding covers the 2024 tax year.

At the Cavalier County Commission meeting on Tuesday, commissioners expressed concern that the program was rolled out as an online only application, fearing that many residents will miss out.

“They’re all assuming that they’re going to get a form, but it’s all online,” said Commissioner Stanley Dick. “I don’t think we’re going to have people take advantage of it. There’s no form coming out. I think they’re going to miss it.”

Cavalier County Tax Director Steph Bata said her office has already helped several people apply.

“It’s 6 questions, and they need their social security number,” Bata said. “If they come to our office, we will help them fill it out.”

Bata said her office can help look up the parcel number when people stop in, so they only need to have their social security number.

The tax director’s office is located in the Cavalier County Courthouse at 901 3rd Street, Suite 2, in Langdon. You can email Steph Bata with questions at sbata@nd.gov or you can call the tax director’s office at 701-256-2289.

There are other tax relief programs offered by the state, including the Homestead Credit and subsidies for low-income renters, disabled veterans and farm residences.

For more information, visit the Office of the Tax Commissioner’s https://www. tax.nd.gov/tax-exemptions-credits/property-tax-credits-exemptions

Heading back to town after a long day of work well after dark, Nyhagen saw the countryside lit up with yard lights.

For days, that drive into town was dark.

These types of shared efforts require coordination. All cooperatives have a list of equipment available and what they would be able to offer other cooperatives in case of an emergency.

“The guys that do this work put a pile of hours in and away from families and significant others, and they’re definitely dedicated employees that put their time in for the customer,” Tetrault said.

The ice storm made Tetrault think back to 2004, which was the most recent ice storm the Borderland experienced. It took down about 600 poles.

“It was a pretty similar storm, and we got hit system wide - from Starkweather to Walhalla - and we were so spread out with our small crew,” Tetrault said. cont’d. on page A12

Pembina County Historical Society holds annual meeting, distributes awards Werven receives Excellence in Local History Award, Neche’s Gurke named Person of the Year

By Borderland Press Staff

The Pembina County Historical Society held its annual meeting on Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Pembina County Historical Museum near Cavalier. It offered the opportunity for visiting, refreshments, door prizes, and conducting the business of the organization.

It was also a time for awards.

Excellence in Local History Award Matt Werven received the 2023 Excellence in Local History Award on behalf of the North Dakota State Historical Society Board during the annual meeting.

The award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their time, talent, and effort to local and regional history that can serve as a role model of excellence. The award acknowledges the work Matt has accomplished over the past 30+ years interviewing hundreds of area persons and recording their stories. Matt has donated the interviews to SHSND where they have been digitized for citizens around the world to access through the archives

Matt Werven (left) was presented with the N.D. Excellence in Local History Award by Dr. William Peterson, State Historical Society of North Dakota Director, at the Pembina County Historical Society Annual Meeting on Jan. 21.

department of SHSND. Werven stated that he took on the project out of personal interest and that he knew the opportunity to re-

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News

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North Dakota Gov. Burgum announces he won’t seek third term “Serving as governor and first lady of the great state of North Dakota has been one of the most incredible and rewarding experiences of our lives.

Kathryn and I are eternally grateful to the citizens of North Dakota for twice giving us this opportunity to serve the state we love so much,” Burgum said.

Burgum was elected to serve as North Dakota’s 33rd governor in November 2016 and took office Dec. 15, 2016.

He was re-elected to a second term in November 2020.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum announced on Monday he will not seek a third term as governor, highlighting the progress made during his two terms in office, which will conclude Dec. 14, 2024.

“We’ve made incredible progress these past seven years from record tax relief and historic investments in infrastructure, education and other priorities to guiding our state through historic challenges including drought,

flooding, the DAPL protests and a global pandemic. We’ve diversified our economy and grown our agriculture and energy industries; revitalized Main Streets and supported healthy, vibrant communities; reinvented government to be more efficient and effective; improved state-tribal relations and helped eliminate the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction while inspiring people to seek recovery,” Burgum said. “There’s never been a better time to live, work and raise a family in North Dakota. Our state is extremely well-positioned for the future thanks to the efforts of everyone on Team ND to empower people, improve lives and inspire success.”

District 15 Dem-NPL to hold district convention The District 15 Democratic-NPL Party will hold its 2024 District Convention on Thursday, Feb. 15 in the Community Room at the Lake Region Public Library, 423 7th Street NE, in Devils Lake, N.D. The Convention will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The map of District 15 has been redrawn to include Ramsey County,

Towner County, and part of Cavalier County.

The District Convention will be responsible for approving recommendations to the State Convention for Platform and Resolutions; endorsing legislative candidates, and electing delegates and alternatives to the Dem-NPL State Convention to be held in Fargo

on April 4- 7, 2024.

The Democratic-NPL Party is a grassroots organized political party. Meetings and membership are open to anyone who has voted for or plans to vote for Dem-NPL candidates or simply affiliates themselves with the Party’s ideals.

Community benefit planned for Richard and Connie Wyrick A benefit is planned from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at At the Hop in Langdon for Richard and Connie Wyrick. The community is invited to attend to support the couple.

There will be a free will offering, taco in a bag, a bake sale, and a silent auction.

According to flyers distributed for the

benefit, Richard had a tumor removed from his brain on Dec. 26, 2023. He was able to come home but things did not work the way the doctors thought.

On Jan. 5, Richard was taken back to the hospital and found that he had Stage 4 Brain Cancer.

Farmers Union Oil and CHS have teamed up to host this benefit. If you’re interested in donating to the

silent auction or the bake sale, reach out to Paula at 701-330-8161. Donations can be picked up from your business or dropped off at Farmers Union Oil. For those who cannot attend in person, but want to help, an account has been set up at FM Bank in Langdon.

Altru Regional Therapy Services discontinued in Walhalla Grand Forks, N.D. - Altru Regional Therapy Services has discontinued community outpatient therapy services (occupational, physical, and speech) in Walhalla at Pembilier Nursing Center effective February 2, 2024. Instead, Langdon Prairie

Health’s therapy team will provide services in the space at Pembilier Nursing Center located at 500 Delano Avenue. To schedule with Langdon Prairie Health, call 701.256.6100.

Referrals to another Altru location or

different therapy providers are available. For assistance, please call the Altru Regional Therapy Services team at 701.780.2400. To view a list of locations where Altru Regional Therapy Services provide care, visit altru.org/ regionaltherapy .

Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders release year-end numbers In 2023, the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders received $65,345.91 in donations. Because of those donations, the organization was able to gift $42,000.00 back to those in the community who are battling cancer. The fundraisers held in 2023 included the Spring and Fall Rummage Sales, which brought in $22,721.00; the 50/50 Raffle; Muhs Fest; and the Roy Family “Funds for Fighting.”

The Roy Family “Funds for Fighting” started with a $10,000 match from Langdon Implement, Christie Motors, and FM Bank and brought in another $15,949 in community donations.

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From The Borderland Radio News Center Devils Lake school receive phone threats School officials from Devils Lake Public School System say they, along with other schools in the state, received vague threats over the phone, placing schools on lockdown on Jan. 18.

Police were called out to verify any threats, but no credible threats were discovered in any of the impacted schools. A suspect behind the calls has not been identified, but it appears the calls originated from an out-ofstate number.

Hoeven works to help mail and newspaper delivery issues U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) is continuing his efforts to ensure that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is fixing mail and newspaper delivery issues in North Dakota. Last month, he called on the Postal Service to meet with communities in the state before moving forward with mail processing changes. Hoeven has repeatedly raised concerns regarding delayed delivery of mail, packages and newspapers, as well as concerns about proposed changes to mail processing facilities. He said he is committed to ensuring that local papers are not sent to Fargo for processing but rather remain within their respective communities for prompt delivery, among other issues.

DEA division reports rise in fentanyl The Omaha DEA Division, which consists of eight states including the Dakotas and Minnesota, has announced a substantial rise in the number of fentanyl pills being seized. In 2023, nearly 2.9 million doses were collected by officials. Since 2022, Minnesota saw a 127% increase in the number of pill seizures; North Dakota saw a 50% increase.

N.D. state representative sentenced to probation Williston Republican Representative Nico Rios has received a sentence of one-year unsupervised probation and a $1,000 fine for his DUI arrest on December 5. Court records indicate Rios submitted a guilty plea to the charges. His actions during the arrest, all caught by police body cam, led to many other Republican lawmakers in the state as well as in his own district to call for his resignation. Rios, however, has remained steadfast, stating he had no plans to resign from his position.

Animal shelter reopens after lockdown The Circle of Friends Animal Shelter in Grand Forks is once again open after being locked down. Via social media, the Center confirmed the lockdown was due to a person on the premises suffering a mental health crisis, but at this time there is no longer any threat to people or the pets on the property.

The Center thanks the Grand Forks Police Department for their service.

Cramer co-sponsors unborn child support act U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY 24), will be reintroducing the Unborn Child Support Act, which would allow mothers to receive child support from the father during pregnancy. This bill comes almost a year and a half since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on Dobbs vs.

Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned Roe vs. Wade along with Planned parenthood vs. Casey.

Ice storm damage repaired The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperative says that the widespread damage caused by the ice storm in southeast and southcentral North Dakota has been repaired.

An early estimate indicates there was more than $15 million in damage.

The cooperatives are working with the State Department of Emergency Services to request FEMA assistance.

Record number of geese counted in N.D. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual midwinter waterfowl survey in early January was a record breaker when biologists counted more than 300,000 Canadian geese.

Grafton man accepts plea agreement Darin Lynn Harder, 52, of Grafton, has taken a plea agreement after he was accused of assaulting and terrorizing his parents last July. On Jan. 12, Harder pleaded guilty to five felonies placed upon him and had the terrorizing charge dismissed. He has been sentenced to serve 8 years in prison with 159 days served. Once released, he’ll be placed on supervised probation for 3 years.

N.D. oil production drops The recent extreme cold is being blamed for North Dakota’s oil production dropping by half. The North Dakota Pipeline Authority says the state typically produces 1.27 million barrels of oil daily. On Tuesday, Jan. 16 that number dropped by about 600K barrels.

Illerbrunn to fly home to the U.S. U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Garrett Illerbrunn, who sustained critical injuries in a Christmas Day attack in Iraq, is expected to be flying back to the United States this week. Illerbrunn, a graduate of Langdon Area High School, will be receiving further care at the Walter Reed Center. Reports from the family say they are optimistic for his recovery and thank the community for the continued support.

Fargo woman accused of stealing from employer A Fargo woman has been charged with theft after being accused of stealing over $80,000 dollars from her employer, Dietrich Homes. Kelly Tweiten allegedly stole funds while acting as the company’s financial manager. The allegations came to light after the owner of the business noticed abnormalities in the business account. Tweiten’s next court appearance is Feb. 22.

Diamond Sports partners with Amazon Bankruptcy has driven Diamond Sports to partner with Amazon. Soon Amazon Prime customers may be able to access local teams, such as the Twins and Timberwolves, on Amazon Prime in part of a restructuring agreement. Diamond Sports said in a 2021 financial filing that it had a debt of $8.6 billion.

Gorder receives Milken Educator Award Katelyn Gorder, a Grafton High School teacher, was awarded the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. She will be traveling to Los Angeles in June for the Milken Educator Forum. Gorder is the sole Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) teacher at Grafton High School.

League of Women Voters launches virtual Escape Room

The League of Women Voters of North Dakota (LWVND) has created a virtual escape room about voting in North Dakota. Players must answer questions and solve puzzles to cast a ballot in the game’s election.

“We know that voting for the first time can be intimidating,” says Barbara Headrick, president of LWVND. “So we wanted to make voting more accessible by equipping new and returning voters with information in a fun and novel way.”

Play the beginner’s-level escape room at https://forms.gle/D4wNAmA4LgeKgM938, or find it on their elections page at www.lwvnd.org/elections.

2024 Election Dates March 4: NDGOP Presidential Caucus March 30: Dem-NPL Presidential Primary June 11: State Primary & City General Election November 5: General Election

Agriculture

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North Dakota chosen for Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture Farmers and ranchers to be compensated for high-value conservation practices

Election-Year dynamics and the farm bill – Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell believes election-year politics could be good for the farm bill process. “People want to get something done,” said Sell. “That plays well for their constituencies, particularly throughout rural America.” The presidential campaign also fits into that discussion. “There’s been a lot of positive tension around ag policy coming out of this Iowa Caucus, and that’ll benefit us in the farm bill.”

AgCountry announces special $125 million patronage dividend – AgCountry Farm Credit Services will distribute a record $125 million patronage dividend to its member-owners. The AgCountry board has issued a one percent patronage dividend for the past five years. Due to the success of this past year, the board has declared a special secondary 50 basis point patronage dividend. The first installment will be paid in March with the second tentatively set for midyear.

Deere takes on rural connectivity concern – John Deere equipment will soon have satellite internet service for its farmer/customers in the United

States and Brazil. With a new strategic partnership with SpaceX, Deere hopes to solve the problem of connectivity in rural areas. Deere Senior Product Manager Mike Kool said 30 percent of U.S. cropland and 80 percent of Brazilian cropland have connectivity issues. The technology will be retrofitted into existing equipment.

“The first goal here is to get this out broadly, and we’re going to do that via aftermarket kits. In the future, we’re looking at what’s needed to have this come out of the factory.” A limited release is expected before the end of the year. “That’s still a very aggressive timeline in our view; we want to get this to the market as fast as we can, but we’re not going to sacrifice quality.” Entrepreneur Elon Musk owns SpaceX, which operates the Starlink internet network.

co-founders David Meyer and Peter Christianson will be inducted into the Farm Equipment Hall of Fame. West Fargo-based Titan Machinery was founded in 1980 and now has over 100 locations in the United States, Europe and Australia.

By Bailey Reiser│NDSU Extension – Cavalier County, Agriculture & Natural Resources ND Treasure is a very high yielding, six row barley. It is a semi-dwarf variety that is resistant to lodging, Leaf and Stem Rust, and has a good test weight. ND Treasure has the potential for the pet food markets, as well as pearling for human food, and livestock feed.

Variety info:

The three-year project is funded through a USDA grant that will pay out a total of $57 million in 2024 and 2025 to roughly 4,000 producers in four states – Arkansas, Minnesota, North Dakota and Virginia. Seven soil conservation districts in North Dakota are participating in the program with an objective of enrolling 450 producers who are farming or ranching in either Billings, Cass, Foster, McKenzie, Mercer, Rolette, Stark or Ward counties. The program will offer one-year

contracts in 2024 and 2025.

The project is limited to 160 acres or animal units per producer for a maximum payout of $16,000 annually.

Producers will receive 50% up front, 25% after implementation and verification, and then the final 25% after reporting is complete. Producers who use the program in 2024 are eligible to enroll in 2025, however, they can’t enroll the same acres for the same practice. Sixteen different soil conservation practices are eligible under program guidelines.

Early adopters of most high-value conservation practices are also eligible to receive funding. Forty percent of the project’s nationwide enrollment must come from under-served, socially disadvantaged or limited-resource farms.

Nationally, the program is led by Virginia Tech. The North Dakota Con-

servation District Employees Association and soil conservation districts are providing technical assistance for growers, while the North Dakota Grain Growers Association is assisting North Dakota Farmers Union with producer outreach.

The Alliance is part of USDA’s $3.1 billion investment in the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, which supports 141 projects and seeks to provide direct, meaningful benefits to production agriculture, leverage the greenhouse gas benefits of climate-smart commodities and expand those markets for American producers.

To enroll or learn more about the program, visit allianceforcsa.org or contact your local soil conservation district. Farms and ranches must be located in one of the eight eligible counties to apply. The 30-day enrollment period will open in mid-February.

NDSU Extension and SDSU Extension to host alternative Titan Machinery founders heading to the HOF – Titan Machinery beef cow systems symposium

Northern Ag Snips

Cavalier County Crop Improvement: The Cavalier County Crop Improvement Association has the following seed varieties available. If you are interested in securing seed for the 2024 growing season please contact the NDSU Extension Office or one of the growers. The seed increase program is intended to provide the newest seed varieties to area farmers.

Cavalier County Crop Improvement had three varieties increased (Registered & Certified Seed) this year.

ND Stanley– Durum (Gary Beck) Sold ND Treasure– Barley (Mike Dick & Steven Zimmer) Price/bu.: $12.50 Registered, $11:50 Certified ND Huron– HRSW (Steven Ames) Price/bu.: $16.50 Registered

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – North Dakota Farmers Union is serving as the state lead on a national pilot program that will pay farmers and ranchers $100 an acre or animal unit to implement high-value conservation practices on their land. The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture will incentivize adoption or maintenance of no till, minimum till, prescribed grazing, cover crops, and other practices that curb greenhouse gas emissions.

ND Huron is a Hard-Red Spring Wheat Variety that provides high test weight and yields. Developed by Dr. Andrew Green’s wheat breeding program, this new variety has a great disease package of moderately resistant to Stem Rust and Head Scab, and moderately susceptible to Leaf Rust. “ND Heron is a wheat variety that is targeted for the western 1/2 of ND and SD and a large portion of Montana”, but it did well over the last growing season in our county.

Please call the Cavalier County Extension Office for more information on varieties or securing your seed today!

Also, be sure to “save the date” for our Cavalier County Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting, which will be held Feb. 27. So far, speakers will include Frayne Olson, NDSU Crops Economist; Jason Hansen, Rock n’ Roll Agronomy; Carrie Miranda, NDSU Soybean Breeder; and Mike Ostlie, Carrington Research Center Director on Intercropping. Watch for more details to come.

The event will provide the most up-to-date research and information about alternative production practices for beef cow systems.

By NDSU Extension

Farmers and ranchers interested in expanding their cow herd or considering alternative production practices due to limited perennial pastures and rangeland are the target audience for the Dakota Alternative Beef Cow Systems Symposium, a joint meeting between North Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota State University Extension. This one-day event is scheduled for Feb. 6 at the Huron Event Center in Huron, S.D., and Feb. 7 at the Jamestown Civic Center in Jamestown, N.D. The symposium occurs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CST each day. The Feb. 7 event will also be available as a live webinar for those unable to attend in person.

The event will provide the most upto-date research and information on feeding strategies to replace forage, creep-feeding calves in confinement systems, alternative grazing strate-

gies that increase adaptability, and the tradeoffs of alternative cow-calf systems compared to perennial pasture-based cow-calf systems.

“Perennial grass pastures and rangeland in many parts of the Northern Plains have been converted into cropland for corn and soybean production, limiting pasture availability in many areas,” says Zac Carlson, Extension beef cattle specialist. “Devising strategies to overcome these barriers and finding alternative solutions can help some producers expand or even establish a cow-calf enterprise.”

The cost of the event is $25 per person and includes the option to attend in-person at either of the two locations or remotely on Feb. 7. The registration fee includes a copy of the symposium recording. To register for an in-person event or webinar, visit ndsu.ag/beef-

cow-systems. Participants must register by Jan. 31 to attend in-person.

Those participating remotely will need a computer and internet connection to participate in the webinar.

For more information, contact Warren Rusche, assistant professor and SDSU Extension feedlot specialist, at 605-688-5452 or warren.rusche@ sdstate.edu, or Zac Carlson, assistant professor and NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist at 701-219-4094 or zachary.e.carlson@ndsu.edu.

The Dakota Alternative Beef Cow Systems Symposium will provide up-to-date research and information about alternative production practices.

2024 Western Crop and Pest Management School set for March 12-13 in Minot

Topics will focus on pest identification, pest control and management, and concerns about emerging weeds, crop diseases and insect infestations.

By NDSU Extension

North Dakota State University Extension has set the 2024 Western Crop and Pest Management School for March 12-13 at the Sleep Inn Hotel in Minot, North Dakota.

Topics will focus on pest identification, pest control and management, and the emerging concerns about weeds, crop diseases, and insect infestations that farmers and ag professionals faced during the past growing season.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on March 12, with the session beginning at 8:20 a.m.

“Tuesday morning will have excellent speakers talk about new weed control research results, herbicide resistance updates, and pesticide appli-

cation considerations,” says Charlie Lim, Extension weed specialist at the Williston Research Extension Center.

“This will be followed by an “all about weeds” discussion with a panel of experts with opportunities for participants to ask questions about current weed situations and challenges, viable weed control options, and weed management strategies for 2024.”

Lunch will be provided at noon.

The March 13 morning session will feature new research results and updates in agronomy, and crop disease and insect pest management. Topics include phytophthora root rot in soybean, sclerotinia head rot of sunflower and foliar diseases of pulse crops, small grain variety selection updates, durum wheat intensive management, wheat stem sawfly and insect pests of small grains, and flea beetle management in canola.

The March 12 afternoon program will include three rotating concurrent sessions with hands-on training on weed identification, crop injury and herbicide modes of action symptoms and crop disease diagnosis.

The event will conclude shortly before noon on March 13.

“Live plant specimens will be showcased at each training session,” adds Lim. “After the training sessions, another excellent speaker will provide very important updates about pesticide use and the new challenges producers face with regard to endangered species protection.”

The cost to attend is $100. College students will receive a discounted rate of $75. The deadline to register is March 1, or when the school is full.

For a detailed agenda, list of presenters and to register online, visit ndsu. ag/westcropschool.

A total of 9.5 continuing education units will be offered to certified crop advisors who attend the event.

Participants will have the opportunity to view live plant specimens, ask questions and discuss the latest information on weed, disease, and insect control. NDSU photo.

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher Last weekend, the Simmons Multimedia bunch headed east for this year’s holiday party, which included our Grafton, Langdon and Morden, Manitoba, employees and their guests. We have learned through the years that we can’t schedule our Christmas shindig in December because everyone is just too busy. We started scheduling in January some years ago, and it works for us. Our drive took us to Hallock, Minn., where we enjoyed enough food, drink and shenanigans to last us ‘til next year.

I’m fairly sure our Morden peeps won’t see this, so I’m going to just

say it: those guys love to party, and they’re darn funny, too. They had the farthest to drive and showed up with big smiles on their faces. Maybe the fact that they left their wives at home had something to do with it, but I’d never suggest such a thing.

How’s your New Year’s resolution working out for you? Statistically, the odds are against you, but I know there are many of you hanging in there - kudos to you. As I said before, I’m not a gambling person because I don’t like losing, so no New Year’s resolution for me. If you enjoy stress, pressure and discipline - you’ve most likely done

well. Go ahead and tell everyone you see all about it! Good luck.

Hockey was fun last weekend because it was one degree warmer than the weekend before when I refused to leave the house. The Dakota Spirit Arena was busy from morning ‘til night, and the parking lot was full. To think that place is run by volunteers that’s darn amazing. I’ve made many pans of ‘hockey bars’ in my day, the Rice Krispie bars with a layer of carmelly goodness in the middle. My autocorrect didn’t know what to do with ‘carmelly’ just now. That’s because it’s so awesome, it deserves its own

word away from the dictionary. Maybe if I can find the recipe I’ll include it next week. After all, our readers deserve the best!

There’s no wind right now, so I think I’ll wrap this up and go for a walk. In May. Thank you for reading; enjoy the last week of January; I’ll see you next month!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor late in the fall. “Winter will be months shorter!” people would say with a hopeful tone. Well, apparently we all forgot that we would have to deal with January. No matter what, January is just…January.

Memes on the Internet have been merciless since the beginning when it comes to the first month of the year, calling it a “giant Monday” that can last 96 days and showing photographic “evidence” that the month ages us much more than 31 days.

I heard many people say that winter would feel so much shorter this year because we had such mild conditions

When the temperatures stayed under zero and the wind howled, it didn’t matter to me that winter should be

feeling shorter. It just felt like winter at that point, and we were right in the middle of it. For many, we just need a bit more snow.

On this last weekend of January, read Jeremy Ratliff’s column this week about embracing winter. We live in a pretty wonderful place that allows us to do many things, especially in the winter.

Around our household we’ve had children dabbling in basketball camps and practices to playing a half-time of the older kids’ games. We’ve had lots of soup recipes on the stovetop, mid-winter cleaning, and we finally

finished that 500-piece puzzle.

Over the weekend we wrapped up our last Christmas celebration, which had been delayed due to bad weather and plenty of germs. Everyone was healthy, and we saw our last Christmas presents get opened. Nothing like a month of celebration!

people who aren’t comfortable with applying online. Read more in this issue.

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They understand the appreciation people have to be able to enjoy several amenities within walking distance, especially on a frigid night in January.

Saturday morning, we woke up to a winter weather advisory and no travel advised. We decided to check out the impressive exercise room at The Olive Ann and enjoyed coffee from the newly opened Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea shop in the lobby. After our morning sweat session in the gym and coffee fix, Darcy’s Café seemed like the obvious next stop while we decided whether to venture home or not. If you have never eaten at Darcy’s, let

me give you some advice: eat at Darcy’s. When you walk in, you will likely be put on a waiting list, but let me give you some advice - put your name on the waiting list. Anything you order will be amazing, and you won’t leave hungry. After our delicious brunch, we decided to head home and had no issues getting back in time to work concessions at Catelyn’s hockey game that evening.

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THE MORNING RUN: A grand night in the Forks

By Sara Goodman Two weeks ago, we celebrated Greg’s birthday. Birthdays don’t typically elicit much celebration for the adults in the family as we are usually exhausted by all the normal activities of daily life along with running after our kids. A birthday is a chance to stay in and maybe order out. Unfortunately for Greg, his birthday is also right after the holidays, so we are especially not interested in any extra traveling and excitement. This year I decided to break out of our normal routine and plan an evening out in Grand Forks.

Several times over the past few months I had made reservations at Harry’s Steakhouse - only to end up

canceling for one reason or another. I was determined that this time, Harry’s was going to be a part of our evening. Looking at the schedule, I saw the perfect opportunity. We had a basketball game in Grafton on a Friday evening and could continue on from there, easily making it to Grand Forks at a reasonable time to enjoy a steak dinner. I also realized that the new hotel in Grand Forks, The Olive Ann, had just opened for business and was located just one block away from Harry’s.

flyer on the nightstand clued us in by outlining the history behind the name.

The Olive Ann Hotel was named for Olive Ann Beech, an American businesswoman and aviation executive.

She co-founded the Beech Aircraft Company and took over leadership of the business after her husband passed away. She became one of the first female chief executives in the aviation industry. The decorations in our room included airplane shaped coat hooks and numerous aviation themed paintings.

Many of you know that both our best friends and my sister live in Grand Forks, so you may be wondering why I would book a hotel room. The only time we ever stay in a hotel room in Grand Forks is if we are there for hockey because Catelyn likes to stay with the team. I wanted to stay at The Olive Ann just because we could. Considered a boutique hotel, we arrived at the front door and were greeted by valets offering to park the suburban and carry in our luggage. We opted to park ourselves and carry our bags across the skywalk to our room. Once inside our room, I was impressed. It was tastefully decorated, very spacious and well stocked with liquor and locally made snacks.

Back to Harry’s Steakhouse where I enjoyed a lovely ribeye steak with brussel sprouts and hashbrown sides.

My steak was perfectly cooked to medium rare, and the sides were delicious. My best friend, Yvette, was able to join us, and Gage drove up from Fargo to enjoy an expensive meal on his parents’ dime - some things never change. For dessert, we shared three different items, and I use the term “share” loosely. Anything you share with Gage is more of a battle to swipe a tiny bite to get a taste. I managed to wrestle the cinnamon cheesecake away from him, and it was wonderful.

After our meal we decided to walk back to the hotel and have a nightcap at Sky’s Lounge, which is connected directly to The Olive Ann. These downtown planners are no dummies.

Curious about the name of the hotel, a

Next time you’re looking for an enjoyable evening away from home, check out downtown Grand Forks! You won’t be disappointed!

Birthday boy and cheesecake at Harry’s.

Musings from Munich: Soups on recipe, but as I tried to make it, she kicked me off when I wasn’t stirring quick enough. By all rights, I used one of my wife’s soups to enter and had no clue how serious cooks over here take their soups.

So as the winter chill still bites our a$$es, Munich warmed things up with a homemade soup contest this past weekend. It did not disappoint as 13 competitors brought in their very best concoction for a chance to be crowned the “Best of the Best” cook in 2024. I begged Brianne to give me her bacon and cheeseburger

I opened the bar at 11:30, and before I even had my drink station setup, Janice Buchweitz gave me a call and told me to get over there and pick up her soup. She gave me firm directions to keep it on warm and watch it so the cream wouldn’t curdle. When Janice tells you to do something, you do it.

As I monitored her submission, people were showing up out of the woodworks with crockpots full of knoephla, chicken wild rice, creamy mixes, hamburger delights, and other mixtures that made even the most avid of dieters lick their lips in anticipation. At Noon, the judges showed up and went straight to judging. Eric McArthur

seemed to take judging in stride as most of the samples ended up in his glorious mustache. Marnie Pankratz hovered over my bacon cheeseburger submission every time I went back there to check on them, so I thought it was a lock to win. Rita Wirth was a first-time judge, but she was all business, making sure she had a well thought out plan for picking the top four. Our last two judges, Adam and Justina, really analyzed each sample and tried to lock in on the flavors and ingredients. Overall, it took them 38 minutes to submit the scorecards to me. The winner…Janice Buchweitz was crowned homemade soup champion for Munich. She took winning very graciously, but as she walked out of the Munich bar, you could tell that she was sending out the vibe, “This is my town..and don’t forget it”. As the crowd was released to eat all the soups, there was no doubt that hers

was rightfully chosen. Later, she sent her son to the bar to get her empty crockpot and to bask in the glory of another Buchweitz being hoisted on the wall of champions. So I lick my spoon and my wounds and look forward to the next challenge…prime rib contest.

What’s funny is during the contest, I don’t remember there being too many people in the bar, but in increments of 10 minutes, groups of families and friends entered to try the very best of products that Munich people can make. We had people from Grand Forks, Cando, Langdon, Petersburg, and multiple other small towns just come in to be a part of the experience. I always get asked how I get people to participate, and I will say, “if you build it, they will come”. Throw down a challenge in your own areas, and just sit back and see what hap-

pens. Otherwise, just keep coming to Munich for ours and sit down in an atmosphere so deep in competition that they are willing to reroute their plans to attend and compete. That’s what winners do, and that’s what makes up this town.

2024 Munich Cooking Champion, Janice Buchweitz

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Prairie Fare: Genetics or lifestyle - What makes the greatest difference in health?

Lifestyle may play a greater role than genetics for the first 70 to 80 years of life.

By Julie Garden Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist

We have made some interesting discoveries. Like many earlier generations, having a large family was common.

My great-grandmother had 13 children and 49 grandchildren. She lived to be quite old. In fact, quite a few of our relatives lived into their mid-70s to 90s, which was quite elderly back in the day. Unfortunately, we discovered that several infant relatives died early.

“Look at my great-great grandfather with a mustache like mine,” my son said.

Someone had uploaded a picture to the online platform about our ancestors.

I gave my son a DNA test kit and he is waiting for the results. We have been bonding over our exploration of our mutual ancestry prior to getting his results. I won’t be able to convince him to shave after viewing his family tree, though.

We found a distant grandfather from more than 250 years ago with my son’s first name who died on my son’s birthdate. That gave me and him a bit of a shiver.

I have reached the 1600s in my exploration of our family tree. The Norwegians and Swedes kept very good records that have been painstakingly translated.

In their wildest imaginations, these ancestors could not have predicted that their distant granddaughter and grandson would be adding their birth, marriage and death certificates, and military cards to a digital family tree using a cell phone. I can hardly believe it.

If any of these relatives had died enroute from Europe, or while traveling in wagons across the country, or in the many wars that have occurred, neither of us would exist.

Our health and longevity are shaped by our genes, our lifestyle and our environments. We have better medical care available, including ways to treat heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

We have more food choices in our food supply, but not all the foods are healthful choices.

Back then, they raised their food, including meat, dairy, vegetables and grains. Life was simpler, they worked hard, and their main entertainment probably was socializing with family and friends.

According to published research, for the first 70 or 80 years of life, lifestyle plays a greater role than genetics. If you have a history of longevity, you might live longer if you also have a healthy lifestyle.

½ cups of vegetables and fruits daily. Here’s a comforting, old-fashioned soup that’s a good source of colorful vegetables and fiber. Pair it with fresh bread or corn muffins for a warm meal on a cold day.

What are the main considerations in a healthy lifestyle? If you answer “yes” to any of these, you are taking positive steps toward a healthful lifestyle.

Do you refrain from smoking or the use of any tobacco products??

Country-style Split Pea Soup 1 cup onion, diced

Do you limit or refrain from drinking alcohol?

Do you eat a healthful diet and meet the recommendations for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein sources and have a good calcium source such as dairy? Visit choosemyplate.gov for a recommended amount of these foods for you.

Do you get regular physical activity?

The current recommendation is 30 minutes on most days of the week.

Do you know your family health history so you can answer your provider’s questions?

Do have the regular screenings recommended by your provider? See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov/chronicdisease/ about/preventive-care/index.html for more information.

Most adults shortchange themselves on vegetables. In fact, some researchers estimate that just 10% of adults meet the recommendation about 4

1 leek, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon canola oil 1¼ cups green or yellow split peas, rinsed 1 cup celery, diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 3 cups water 3 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried 1 tablespoon seasoned salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup cooked ham, diced (optional) 1 cup plain nonfat/low-fat yogurt (optional) In a large, heavy saucepan, sauté onion, leek, celery and garlic until they are

tender, about five minutes. Add peas, broth, water, bay leaf, parsley, seasoned salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes, or until peas are tender. Add the carrots, potatoes and ham (optional) to the soup. Cover and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but retain their shape. Add water, if necessary, to thin soup. Reduce heat. Optional: Add plain yogurt and cook for five minutes. Do not boil.

Makes 12 servings. Each serving has 120 calories, 1 gram (g) fat, 6 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber and 500 milligrams sodium.

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

Knowing your family health history and keeping up with recommended health screenings are two ways to follow a healthy lifestyle. Others include getting regular physical activity, eating a healthful diet, and refraining from tobacco and excessive alcohol use. Pexels photo.

Praire Doc Perspectives Even In Darkness You can be Found

By Nicola Park LAC, LPC-MH.

tally change a person from who they once were.

“I’ve lost everything…but I just can’t stop”. “Once I take that first drink that is all I think about”. “I use to take the pain away”. These are some of the many things you might hear someone who struggles on a daily basis with an addiction say. Addiction is a chronic disease that can physically and men-

When we hear the word addiction, we might automatically go to ‘the person on the street looking to score their next fix’, but these are people who struggle every minute of their day to make the unconscious choice to feed this compulsion without thinking of the consequences of what this might do to them or their family. Addiction doesn’t pick and choose, have a ‘type’ or have a criteria, so anyone from any gender, class, race etc. can fall victim to this disorder. In my time at various jobs, I have heard addiction described as their own worst enemy, their best (and only) friend, or the one thing they wish they could take back from their life. Now don’t forget, addiction doesn’t just stop at substances. You will see a wide range including gambling, shopping, eating, pornography

and this is only just naming a few that can consume a persons every waking thought.

As hopeless as addiction might feel, the good news is there is hope and recovery is possible. Now there might not be a cure for addiction, but with the right tools, you can certainly make positive changes to help maintain prolonged sobriety. Now, I can sit here and say these words quite easily, but the road is far from that. These words are not said to discourage or make you scared, but to give a real perspective that it takes a lot of work, time, dedication and change, but with that, recovery is possible. Whether you choose treatment, AA/NA (and others), other peer support groups, or taking your recovery into your own hands, there are some core components that need to happen to gain a better chance of being successful.

You can start doing this by surrounding yourself with positive supports, changing your playgrounds by not frequenting the same places, gaining healthy coping skills and taking it one

day at a time. To finish, I always tell my patients, make sure you are addressing your mental health as well as your substance use. A beautiful life is waiting for you, but you just need to take that first step in admitting to yourself you have a problem and asking for

help.

Nicola Park LAC, LPC-MH is a licensed mental health professional/counselor (LPC-MH) and a licensed addictions counselor (LAC) at Avera Behavioral Health in Sioux Falls. She have been in the counseling field since 2011 and have worked in both inpatient, outpatient, and residential school settings. Ms. Park has a masters in clinical mental health counseling and my bachelors in addictions counseling and psychology. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show providing health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

Dakota Gardener: A turning plant story Low light levels can contribute to odd-shaped plant growth.

By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Grand Forks County road? Did you know plants are sneaky, and will turn and stretch toward the light? Phototropism is a plant growth characteristic responsible for plants turning towards a light source. This is especially important if the plant’s light requirements are not being met.

Low light levels also contributed to the odd shape growth. If the light source is too far away for the plant, in addition to turning toward the light, the plant will grow and stretch towards the light.

The plant will have long spaces (internodes) between leaves (nodes). The

While cleaning the kitchen one Sunday afternoon, my daughter asked why one of my houseplants looked like the letter “S.” Children always seem to find our faults. The plant I had hoped to hide until I could take some cuttings and restart it this summer was put in the spotlight. However, it was a great opportunity for some plant-based learning for my daughter and a lesson for me.

The plant now in the spotlight is a jade plant that was purchased about six years ago. Originally, the jade was close to the patio door and was doing well. As I accumulated more plants, the jade plant got moved around the kitchen and now sits on the counter further away from the patio door.

Jade plants prefer bright, almost full sun, but not directly in front of a window. As a result of the move, my jade plant grew leggy. As the plant grew, it started to lean towards the light coming from the patio door. I rotated the container every time I watered in hopes that the growth would even out.

Eventually, the stems got so long that they started to tip over this past summer. For a quick fix, I propped up the stems with rocks. In the busyness of summer gardening, I forgot about the jade plant and the result is an “S” shaped plant.

Why did my plant “grow” down this

Plants will turn, stretch and grow toward light sources contributing to odd-shaped growth patterns. NDSU photo.

plant may also have smaller leaves than normal. If light is severely lacking, the leaves may be white or yellow in color as not enough chlorophyll is produced.

I failed in the light department. But, did I do anything right for my plant?

I didn’t over-water the plant, which is easy to do. Jade plants prefer welldrained soil. When I purchased the plant, it was potted in regular potting soil, so I repotted the plant in a succulent potting soil mix.

Maybe I should have added my jade plant to the list of gardening failures in my last column. On the bright side, I am turning my failure into learning.

I will either learn about propagating jade plants or turn the plant into a bonsai. Thoughts? Happy gardening!

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Catholic Schools Week

A Saints Shout Out Let’s celebrate Catholic Schools Week

By Carrie Hope

with all our students and families.

We are excited to be celebrating Catholics Schools Week January 28 – February 3. The teachers have been working hard to plan a great week of activities, prayer, service projects, and celebration. This is a great tradition that we look forward to each year.

Catholic Schools Week is a week to celebrate because we are proud of our school and the message we share

St. Alphonsus School has been committed to teaching a faith-based education for 103 years. We are proud of our school and everything we have to offer our students. We strive to do our best to stay up to date with all our curriculum, learning resources, and technology. Along with all of this, we work together as a team to make sure that all our students have a voice, share their talents, are able to express themselves, and are able to pray. We will continue to keep the values and traditions alive for many years to come.

The kickoff to our big week will begin on Sunday, Jan. 28 with students starting with Sunday morning mass.

Then the Knights of Columbus will be serving a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. After breakfast we will have a family fun

Winter Carnival from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. through the elementary hallway of the school. It will include games, craft, a cake walk and so much more.

We invite everyone to come and enjoy the day with us. Last year was our first Winter Carnival event, and it was wonderful to welcome students and families of St. Alphonsus School, as well as many children and families from the community.

Throughout the week, the students will be enjoying lots of different activities.

Monday we will start with a 100th day celebration and have students dress like teachers and the teachers dress like students. Throughout the week we will have community members come in to talk to our students about being a part of the community and future careers for them. We will have our green and gold day on Wednesday with a special school mass at 1:30pm with Bishop Folda coming to lead us in mass. He will then come visit with us at the school and join everyone for

the spaghetti supper.

We are also excited that we will continue our annual spaghetti supper on Wednesday Jan. 31. Supper will take place 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We will have dine-in seating ready and takeout orders available. Along with our spaghetti supper, we will have the St. Alphonsus School Foundation silent auction and the fun family dance in the gym from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! We will have some dance challenges throughout the dance for a chance to win prizes. We will also have Bingo from 7:00-7:30 p.m.

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What is National Catholic Schools Week?

Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Catholic Schools Week 2024 is January 28 – February 2 and the theme is “Catholic Schools: Unity in Faith and Community.” Schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation during this week.

We are excited to take this week to celebrate the great school that we have along with all the Catholic schools.

Carrie Hope is principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@k12.nd.us or at 701256-2354. St. Alphonsus School opened in 1921.

History of National Catholic Schools Week

By NationalToday.com

National Catholic Schools Week is held for seven days. Aside from its promotion of education, it’s also a great opportunity to recognize the value, principles, and contributions that the Catholic schools have relayed to the Church and every citizen for decades. Showcasing what makes Catholic schools the best for every parent, family, and child is the priority for conducting Catholic Schools Week.

What usually happens during National Catholic Schools Week is the observance of Catholic masses, assemblies, open houses, seminars, and many other activities for every family, parishioner, and community member.

The quality and distinction of Catholic schools can be seen through these, especially for the young - those who will attend and enter school.

The first Catholic school that opened in the United State was called St. Mary’s School in Philadelphia in 1783. After some time, the enthusiasm and curiosity for Catholic education grew, and the nation noticed a massive inflow of Catholics from all over the world. By the 1920s, more than 6,000 Catholic elementary schools accepted and enrolled almost two million students and employed 42,000 teachers. By the latter half of that century, enrollment grew even more, reaching double the number of students. Ever since, Catholic schools have been widely perceived and established as a viable means of education.

How to observe National Catholic Schools Week

1) Spread the word - Let everyone know about it whether by word of mouth or on social media. Share your thoughts through a video, blog, or post to grab the attention and consideration of parents and families. You could even use the hashtag #NCSW to disperse it even more.

2) Discover more - Research more about the National Catholic Schools Week, especially all the schools that are categorized under this. It is the perfect time to learn about National Catholic Schools Week during this week, as several activities and programs will be held during the event.

3) Participate daily - During the week-long event, each day will have a particular theme and activity. It's the best time to engage and be fully involved with the educational programs and teachings shown during this if you are interested.

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Pembilier Nursing Center update: Activity Professionals Week

By Heather Duerre, Activity Director/ Spiritual Coordinator

Today, I am going to take the opportunity to tell you a little bit about our wonderful activity assistant, Kelsey Buechler. She is an amazing young lady who became part of our PNC family in May of 2023. I’m not sure if she knew what she was getting herself into, but she has taken on every challenge that crosses her path with a pep in her step and a smile on her face.

Greetings from your friends at PNC! Although I am sure it is already marked on your calendars in BIG BOLD PRINT, I will remind you that Friday, Jan. 26 is National Activity Professional Day. Seize your opportunity to celebrate, and do something fun!

Kelsey is a hair-curler, nail painter, game referee, card player, dice shaker, crafty artist, Blackjack assistant, Bingo caller extraordinaire, mail deliverer, room-bingo dobber person, comedian, goodie maker, coffee pourer, nurse aide, listener, and a mess cleaner. She has the patience of a saint, even when I ask her to do something that I “claim” is in her job description. She has a smile that

warms the hearts of both staff and residents. She has a way of making everyone feel like a winner even when they did not, in fact, win the game.

Kelsey is also crafty, which is a bonus for our activity department. I swear

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Embracing winter

By Jeremy Ratliff

she can take a button, feather, glitter, and a pipe cleaner and create a masterpiece that makes Leonardo DaVinci look like an amateur.

from my property many times in a year. Heck, I was not even aware that sun dogs existed until after arriving or of light pillars on cold nights.

The best part of Kelsey is her kind heart and dedication to the residents of PNC. She treats them all like they were her own family and goes above and beyond every day to make sure they know just how special they are.

In fact, when she’s gone, I hear comments like: “Kelsey would never do that!” or “That’s not how Kelsey plays this game.” And, of course, “When is Kelsey coming back?” Although these comments make me wonder if I’m simply “chopped liver,” they make me happy to know how well Kelsey takes care of our residents and how much they love her.

2. Be Happy Where You Are At Work diligently at avoiding comparison. Comparison siphons happiness, and when one feels the burst of a piercing wind chill on a cold, February morning, one can’t afford to lose too much joy. Finding contentment is crucial, regardless of your chosen locale.

Kelsey is what I would call a day-bright-

ener… Saint Mother Teresa once said: “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.”

Thank you, Kelsey, for being a living example of this quote. We appreciate all you do for PNC!

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After all of my travels and cross-country moves, one thing is certain: the grass can appear to be greener elsewhere but only if you allow your mind to drift into that arena. When I lived in Florida, it was either heaven, or it was too humid. When I lived in downtown Minneapolis, it was either intoxicating, stimulating and fascinating, or it was bone-chillingly cold and crowded.

Fast-forward to 2024: I live in northeast North Dakota, and the challenge I once faced of warm weather extending well past the summer season seems to be a thing of the past.

And guess what? I am learning to love it. Part of this has to do with my body adjusting to the climate and the preparation required for thriving in the winter season, but part of it also has to do with my mental approach.

I have learned to lean-in to loving where I live. If you find yourself in a depressive mental state this time of year as the weather alerts relentlessly encompass our digital devices, go ahead and grab a cup of coffee, sit down and read through this list that I would like to offer up to all who are willing to read and ponder.

1. Embrace the Cold Grasp and cling to winter. Celebrate it.

Brag about it to friends and on social media. The cold kills pesky insects.

It brings with it variety and stunning snow backdrops. Nobody fully prepared me for the exquisite site of the hoarfrost as the sun rises above local farms. I was not aware that seeing the glow from Aurora Borealis would be something I would be able to view

3. Don’t Speak Negatively, and Avoid Those Who Do I chose to live here. This is now my home. When people I know that do not live here utter an ill comment about this region, I take offense. It is an important part of a quest to remain happy that we fight to avoid negativity - whether it’s from ourselves or from the company of others. Consciously choose to be positive.

4. Find a Hobby Specific to Winter Snowmobiling. Snowshoeing. Ice fishing. Skiing. Ice skating. If you hate winter, find a reason to get out in it and embrace it, because there is a list of things you can do during this season that you can’t when it’s warm.

5. Establish Something to Look Forward To Full disclosure: I feel as though this is better followed by local folks that I have befriended here than it is followed by myself. I tend to plan for hypothetical vacations and never get around to them due to my self-imposed busy schedule. Placing something in front of you to work towards is, at least in my experience, extremely helpful in dealing with day-to-day challenges. Feeling cabin fever thanks to late season blizzards? Focus on that vacation you have planned or that trip you have your eye on.

Once again: I have learned to lean-in to loving where I live, and the amazing people and beauty of this region have more than assisted me in that process.

Cake walk held in Munich

After the L-E-M - North Star girls basketball game in Munich on Thursday, Jan. 11, there was a traditional cake walk held as a fundraiser for one of the Munich classes. It was very well attended. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Pet Corner: Siberian Husky

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concerns and disappointment regarding the recent departure of a healthcare provider from the Walhalla Clinic. As a resident of this community and a patient at the clinic, I feel compelled to bring attention to the impact this change has on the local healthcare landscape.

The departure of Karla Parkes from the Walhalla Clinic has left many patients, including myself, feeling unsettled and uncertain about the continuity of care. Karla has been an integral part of our community's healthcare, providing not only medical expertise but also a compassionate and personalized approach to patient care.

Having personally experienced the positive impact of Karla's services, I am saddened by the void left in her absence. The relationships built between healthcare providers and patients are crucial for a thriving community, and Karla has played a significant role in fostering such connections.

Due to Karla’s excellent care and bedside manner, many patients have switched from Cavalier to the Walhalla Clinic specifically to be a patient of Karla’s, those patients are now left very confused and conflicted.

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By Rosemary Ames

During the Klondike Gold Rush, a Russian fur trader by the name of William Goosak introduced the Siberian Husky to Nome, Alaska, to work in mining fields and go on expeditions where the terrain was considered “impassable!” Later, they were used in the “All Alaska Sweepstakes”, which is a long-distance sled dog race that is 408 miles from Nome to Candle and back! Eskimos or Arctic people were the main people that used these dogs for the racing sport!

While I understand that changes within healthcare institutions are sometimes inevitable, I urge the Walhalla Clinic administration to consider the concerns of the patients who relied on Karla's care. Transparency about the reasons behind the departure and any plans for a replacement or alternative healthcare options within the clinic would be greatly appreciated.

Open communication is key in maintaining the trust of the community, and I believe that keeping patients informed about changes in their healthcare providers is essential. I hope that the Walhalla Clinic administration takes into account the impact of such transitions on patients and works towards ensuring a smooth transition for both patients and the new healthcare provider, if patients choose to continue care with the new provider.

Not having Karla at the Walhalla Clinic will be a huge detriment to our community.

I trust that bringing awareness to the community's concerns will contribute to fostering a healthcare environment that prioritizes patient well-being.

Sincerely, Rebecca Davis Walhalla, ND

What kind of picture do you envision when you see a Siberian Husky? I know the first thing I envision in my mind is that they have the prettiest eyes if they are blue. I also know they are a type of sled dog, used for dog mushing, and are classed as a medium size “working” breed for the sport of dog mushing!

The origins of the Husky are in northeast Asia; they were bred by the Chukchi people of Siberia. Conditions were very cold, and they needed a dog that could survive the extreme cold temperatures of the Arctic! These dogs are very active, energetic, and resilient dogs that they used for sled pulling and companionship!

Siberian Huskies have a thicker double coat than most dog breeds and have two layers where there is a dense and fine wavy undercoat and a longer topcoat that is thicker with straight guard hairs. This double layer is what keeps the dog insulated and warm! They can withstand temperatures -58 to -78 degrees below zero.

Ironically, they can also reflect heat in the summer!

They have almond-shaped eyes that are moderately spaced and slightly oblique! Their color can be blue, brown, or black and sometimes have two different colored eyes, which is called heterochromia. Their nose is usually black if the dog is grey, tan if the dog is black, liver in copper-colored dogs and most likely will be light tan if the dog is white! The tail has

heavy fur, and they will often curl it up over their faces to keep their nose warm! The male is 20-24 inches tall and weighs 45 – 60 pounds where the female is slightly smaller at 19 – 23 inches tall and weighing 35 – 50 pounds!

The Husky has a behavior where they “howl” instead of barking and are often described as escape artists that can include digging under, chewing through or jumping over fences! They are considered friendly and gentle and are good around children and typically have no aggression towards humans. Canine psychologist Stanley Coren ranked them 77th out of 138 of compared breeds for their intelligence level. The average lifespan of a Siberian Husky is 12–14 years!

They work great as a sled dog because they need minimal active direction from the sled dog driver, and the driver can rely on the dog to make decisions in poor conditions. This offers an “instinctive” intelligence that is also paired effectively with their “adaptive” intelligence! So, if you are planning on making a move into “Klondike” country and start the hobby of sled dog racing, then the Siberian Husky is a good place for you to start!

Cold snap and health

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County and weight loss programs. Thinking about it, I kind of felt like my social media was exploding lately with the amount of health promotion posts I was seeing. I began counting how many there were. In just a couple of minutes, I saw over 30 videos and posts on social media promoting different supplements, diets, and programs. Then I saw a beacon of light within the overwhelming flood of promotion. It was a voice of reason saying “don’t be fooled” by all of the health promotions.

We finally had our true cold snap. I hope it’s the only one for the year.

One is enough, right? I have hope it will be short lived since the days are already getting longer, and we are already warming up again. When you think about it, we only have less than 2 months left until spring is officially here.

During the cold snap, I saw a video of a person who was taking a cold plunge. She actually bathes and swims in ice water on a regular basis. She looked like she was enjoying it and didn’t even shiver. There were several other videos of people jumping into pools in the more southern states, trying their hand at cold plunges as well. I’m not sure they enjoyed it as much as someone who is more accustomed to the cold weather. As I was watching, I was shocked at the other videos that followed of many others trying the same thing.

I also saw several videos of people posting about supplements, diets,

The whole premise behind the person’s post was to let people know that there doesn’t have to be drastic changes for people to actually make a change. Yes, there is a place for supplements if recommended by a healthcare provider. Yes, there may be a program that will work well for someone. The definition of “diet” is just the foods people eat, but there is NOT a “magic something” that will make the changes for someone. It all boils down to eating healthier foods, getting much needed sleep, and moving the body. These three things can drastically change things for a person. The hindrance for many is that it takes hard work and dedication in a very busy world.

Making health a priority can start with just one simple thing. Don’t overwhelm yourself with having too lofty of a goal. Walking a marathon in a month might be too much. Just start with one thing that you know you can do every day. Set a time to do it. Get an accountability partner, and begin! You don’t have to cut all

of your favorite treats from your diet all at once. Try cutting back a little at a time. When we put too much pressure on ourselves to do too much or if we deprive ourselves of everything we enjoy, habits and changes fail. Let’s start with something we know we can do and go from there. It will take TIME, and it will take DEDICATION, but it’s something that everyone can do.

And guess what? If you miss a day, you can always start again the next.

Life happens. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you have a little backslide.

If you make two steps forward and one step back, you are still moving forward. If you are taking one step forward and two steps back, then you just readjust what you are doing and find a different way to reach your goal.

You can do it!

Here are a few things to try in order to get you started on the road to better health: •Walk for 10 minutes 3 times a day (or even just 10 minutes a day to start!)

•Go to bed 15 minutes earlier every day until you reach the recommended 8 hours of sleep a night •Find a hobby that helps you relax and find mental and emotional peace •Add one colorful vegetable and/or fruit to every meal until half your plate is fruits and vegetables The following is an NDSU Extension recipe that can help you on the road to adding more vegetables to your meals. It’s super easy and delicious!

Easy Roasted Vegetables It really is easy to roast vegetables!

They make a tasty and healthy addition to any meal.

Ingredients 2 cups sweet potato, diced into small cubes 1 red onion 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cups broccoli florets 1 yellow squash, sliced and quartered 1 zucchini, sliced and quartered 2 cups white mushrooms 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Salt and pepper (to taste) Directions Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place sweet potatoes in bowl and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Transfer vegetable mixture (reserve bowl) to sheet pan and spread in single layer. Roast for about 30 minutes, then stir. Place remaining vegetables in bowl and add remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Add to sweet potatoes on sheet pan. Roast 10 to 15 minutes longer or until tender. Roasting time may need to be adjusted depending on size of vegetables. Serve immediately.

Note: Feel free to try different vegetables or different seasoning mixtures Nutrition & Dietary Information Makes 12 servings. Each serving has 80 calories, 1 g fat, 2 g protein, 10 g

carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 30 mg sodium.

There are many other recipes, as I’ve mentioned before, that are on our NDSU Extension website at https:// www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension. There are also resources for exercising, sleep, and mental health.

You can stop in or give me a call at the NDSU Extension office in Cavalier County (256-2560), too. Some people have emailed me asking questions or for me to send a recipe or information, and I’m always glad to help in any way possible. Just email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu. You don’t have to take an arctic plunge in this cold snap to start to get healthier. Ignore all of the ads and promotions for the “magic solution” and find a small change you can do. Begin your journey to a healthier you!

Church

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The Borderland Press

From the Pastor's Desk:

By Fr. Kurtis Gunwall, Pastor at St. Alphonsus, Langdon, and St. Edward, Nekoma

January 25 was the final day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The

day is also the celebration in the Catholic Church of the Conversion of St Paul. We respect and show honor to the saints who have gone before us, and St. Paul - along with the original apostles - are respected by all Christians. St. Paul experienced a special miracle opening his eyes and heart to Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus brought him from Judaism to Christianity. He moved from being a devout and faithful Jew who opposed the new “Way” proclaiming that Jesus was the Messiah and fulfillment of their hope, to one willing to suffer and die telling the world that Jesus is the

Christ and Son of God. Sadly, we don’t often meet Christians with that visible fervor, but I want to spend my life sharing the Gospel (Good News) of Jesus, and there are many others here in our local communities. Like the early Christians, many simply try to live their faith without falling prey to the cultural persecution that existed in the time of Rome and has returned in similar ways in our nation today. Other than the exceptions of the apostles and other missionaries, most early Christians didn’t go door to door telling everyone about Jesus – especially during the first three centuries when death for Christians

was always a possibility if the next emperor or regional ruler felt threatened by their presence. So most Christians believed, met for thanksgiving and worship (Eucharist as it came to be called), and strove to follow Christ’s commands and support one another and the poor.

St. Paul was one of the rare faithful, traveling and building up churches in various cities - first meeting with his fellow Jews and then extending the message to Gentiles (non-Jews), too.

Although he always held his people in his heart and desired that they would know Jesus, he became known as the Apostle to the Gentiles – differentiating between the Jewish laws and the freedom we have in Christ Jesus – not a freedom to do anything we want but a freedom to live in God’s law of love.

Paul was a Roman citizen and a Jew and thus able to live in both worlds as he traveled through portions of the Roman Empire. He worked to support himself so as not to be a burden even while acknowledging that the communities should support those who preach and shepherd them. He suffered for Christ (as he lists in two of his letters) and received strength when told that “My grace is sufficient for you,” and “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul also worked with Timothy and Titus in his missionary endeavors.

benefit of our school is that we can teach about God, the saints, the call to holiness, and we give thanks and worship to God, and pray for the needs of our community and world.

We invite God into our school and our lives every day. We teach the kids that they are a beloved son or daughter of God and that every person is loved

by God. (P.S. Our teachers and curriculum meet the same standards and requirements as the public schools in North Dakota.) You are invited to join us for our carnival on Sunday, January 28, from Noon to 2 pm, and our spaghetti dinner and fun family activities on Wednesday, January 31, from 5-7 pm.

Be a saint. – Fr Kurtis Gunwall

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Jan. 29 Fish Almondine/Rice Cauliflower/Fruit Tuesday, Jan. 30 Turkey/Chicken Carrots/Fruit

Pilaf/

Casserole/

Wednesday, Jan. 31 Ham/Scalloped Potatoes/Baked Beans/Fruit Salad

To find out more, read the Acts of the Apostles. When that catches your attention, then read Paul’s letters as he sought to encourage, teach, and correct the first Christians in the cities where he had or soon would travel. God worked mightily through Paul.

God continues to work through his Body, the Church – both the fervent and quiet Christians. I challenge anyone who does not believe in Christ to judge the Christian faith by the witness of the saints and the average Christian and not by the failures of the worst. For every one of us (me and you) is a sinner, just as every one of us is called to be a saint.

Thursday, Feb. 1 Parmesan Chicken/Boiled Potato/Malibu Vegetables/Fruit

I want to close by tying the saints with St. Alphonsus School Saints as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week January 28 – February 2. One great

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

Friday, Feb. 2 Beef & Cabbage Bake/Green Beans/Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $8.00.

Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age.

Please contribute what you can.

Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal.

Menus are subject to change.

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

Obituaries

The Borderland Press

Sharon Chaput

A memorial service will be held this spring for Sharon Chaput, 74, of Bismarck, N.D., and formerly of Langdon, N.D., who passed away January 18, 2024, in Bismarck.

Sharon Lundquist was born May 7, 1949, to Thure and Florence Creola (Kjos) Lundquist. She graduated from Langdon High School in 1967 and furthered her education at Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks, N.D. On September 19, 1969, she married David Chaput in Wichita Falls, TX. They ing their retirement, they built their dream home in Munich.

Pamela Schuler

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Munich, N.D., with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. and visitation following until the time of the service for Pamela Schuler, 71, of Munich, who passed away January 21, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. Burial will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery near Calio, N.D. Pamela Jo Kingzett was born June 18, 1952, in Devils Lake, N.D., to John “JC” and Donna (Shortridge) Kingzett.

She attended school in Clyde until 1965 when the school closed then went to Munich, graduating in 1970.

She continued her education at Lake Region Jr. College in Devils Lake, N.D. On January 23, 1971, she was united in marriage to Duane Schuler at St. Boniface Church in Calio, N.D. They lived in New Rockford for several years where Pam worked as the secretary at the school then moved to the Schuler farm near Calio in 1975. In 1981, they moved to Pam’s great-grandfather’s farmstead in Bruce Township and farmed there until retiring. Enjoy-

Pam enjoyed visiting and getting to know people. She was a very welcoming person and tried to find connections with people of all ages. She loved to bake and cook, often hosting happy hour with lots of snacks. She was an avid reader and did crossword puzzles, had plentiful vegetable and beautiful flower gardens, and was extremely organized. She and Duane looked forward to going on ranger rides around Munich, to check the fields, or to watch the harvest progress. They were fortunate to be able to spend time with their children and grandchildren. They also headed out to their camper at Mt. Carmel Dam in the summers. Pam was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and their altar society and was treasurer of Bruce Township.

Surviving Pam are her husband, Duane, of Munich; children: Jeremy (Lisa) Schuler of Langdon, N.D., and AJ (Gary) Ringham of Fargo, N.D.; grandchildren: Leah (Michael) Morgen, Nathan (Samantha) Howatt, Brenna Schuler, JT Ross, Keaton Fayette, and Kiah Ringham; great-grandson Vince Howatt; and sister Julie (Bill) Schuler of Wood Lake, N.D. Preceding her in death were her parents, daughter Mary, in-laws Werner and Marcella Schuler, and brother-in-law Alphonse Schuler.

Pam had a very generous spirit, so if you choose to give a memorial, please choose a charity of your choice.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Jan. 29 Lasagna•Green Beans•Romaine Salad•Peach Crisp with topping•Breadstick Tuesday, Jan. 30 Tacos•Corn•Fruit•Bread Wednesday, Jan. 31 Ham•Scalloped Potatoes• Roasted Brussel Sprouts•Tropical Fruit Thursday, Feb. 1 and Friday, Feb. 2 Not available ahead of press time.

This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00.

EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. 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.

lived in Texas where David served in the US Air Force until moving back to North Dakota to start farming. Sharon worked at First State Bank, Farmers Union Insurance and Cavalier County Republican while living in Langdon.

In 2002, Sharon moved to Bismarck where she worked at Design Wizards until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing/quilting, gardening, and canning.

She looked forward to seeing and visiting with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving Sharon are her children: Dar-

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by Hart (Brian) of Wales, N.D., Dawn Gullingsrud (Lee) of Menoken, N.D., and Jeff Chaput (Audra) of Langdon, N.D.; grandchildren: Andria (Richard) Juarez, Austin Hart, Brandon Hart, Jacob Schmidt and Jaydon Gullingsrud; and siblings: Sandra (Richard) Grinnell and Loren Lundquist. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Terry Lundquist.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

News

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Kelly Armstrong to run for governor of North Dakota In Congress since 2019, Armstrong wants to be back in North Dakota

By Jeff Beach | North Dakota Monitor | www.northdakotamonitor.com congressional delegation.

Former state Sen. Tom Campbell said Monday he will run for governor.

Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller said she received the news at 10 p.m. Sunday that Burgum was not running for a third term. Miller told the North Dakota Monitor Tuesday she’s very seriously considering a run for governor.

U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong will give up his seat in Congress for the chance to be North Dakota’s next governor.

Armstrong made his announcement Tuesday, a day after Republican Gov. Doug Burgum announced he would not seek a third term as governor.

Armstrong said he has been fighting for North Dakota in Congress.

Republicans have held the governor’s seat in North Dakota since Ed Schafer was elected in 1992.

Rick Becker, a former Republican legislator, and Trygve Hammer, a Democrat, are running for Armstrong’s House seat.

“I really love what I’m doing. I love the state. I love the momentum,” she said in an interview.

After Armstrong’s announcement, North Dakota’s Democratic-NPL Party released a statement saying that voters hoped Armstrong would bring North Dakota values to Washington.

Public Service Commissioner Julie Fe-

“Instead, Kelly got swallowed up by

“I’ve decided to bring the fight for North Dakota back to North Dakota,” Armstrong told the North Dakota Monitor.

He had previously indicated he would run for reelection in 2024 but had made no formal announcement.

Before being elected to Congress, Armstrong served in the North Dakota Senate from 2012 to 2018 and was state Republican Party chairman from 2015 to 2018.

He said he was surprised by Burgum’s decision not to run for a third term. That decision opened the door for several potential governor candidates from the Republican Party, which holds all the statewide offices in North Dakota, a dominating majority in the Legislature and the entire

Cont’d. From Page A1 Langdon linemen help restore power near Oakes, N.D., after ice storm During that storm, Cavalier County Rural Electric received help from other cooperatives.

“I think it’s kind of the cooperative way,” Tetrault said. “Whether you’re Central Power or Minnkota Power, it’s the cooperative way to help your neighbor out. We do it because there’s going to be a day we need help, but everybody would send somebody if they can.”

Andrew Nyhagen took this photo of the ice on the lines near Oakes, N.D.

Cont’d. From Page A1 Pembina County Historical Society holds annual meeting, distributes awards digitized by SHSND. There is a charge for the recordings, which are usually sent by email in downloadable format.

The SHSND Archives Department can be contacted at 701-328-2091 or archives@nd.gov. The Pembina County Museum has a list of all the recordings available by contacting 701-2652134 or pchsm@polarcomm.com.

In 1945, the U.S. Navy named a destroyer in his honor. He is the only North Dakotan to have a ship named in his honor. The USS GURKE Dd783 served extensively in Korea and Vietnam being decommissioned in 1976 and sold to Greece. The Museum has several items from the ship on display.

Person of the Year Each year, the Person of the Year is named. The 2024 Pembina County Historical Society Person of the Year is U.S. Marine PFC Henry Gurke of Neche, N.D.

For issues in North Dakota he said, “It’s always going to be taxes, regulation and making sure we continue to grow our economy.”

Armstrong, a Republican from Dickinson who now lives in Bismarck, has held North Dakota’s only seat in the House of Representatives since 2019.

The Borderland Press

North Dakota Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller gives remarks Jan. 23, 2024, ahead of the State of the State Address. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

dorchak said Monday that she would discuss a run for governor with her family.

Former Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford’s name also has been brought up as a possible candidate. The North Dakota Monitor has not been able to reach Sanford for comment.

Armstrong said he will attend the District 30 Republican convention in Bismarck on Wednesday evening and have a campaign event in Fargo at noon Friday.

Armstrong and Campell have faced off before, with Armstrong defeating Campbell for the Republican nomination for the House seat in 2018.

DC and became the ultimate insider.

Under Armstrong, House Republicans have become extreme and completely ineffective. We can’t let him bring his DC values back home to North Dakota now.”

In his announcement, Armstrong highlighted defending President Donald Trump.

Gurke was killed in action on November 9, 1943, in the Bougainville Campaign of World War II. For his heroic actions, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor bestowed by the United States. Only 22 North Dakotans have received this honor.

Record number of geese tallied in North Dakota survey

By North Dakota Game and Fish Department

“I have fought against federal overreach, a two-tiered justice system, and a radical liberal agenda. I have defended President Trump against two sham impeachments. And I have fought for state’s rights, individual liberty, and good old-fashioned common sense.”

NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT is looking to get the lead out Northeast Regional Water District customers will soon be asked to help test for lead service drinking water lines in private homes and businesses. The rural water system, with the help of engineering consultant AE2S, will begin contacting property owners with simple instructions to determine whether there may be lead pipes serving water to your property. Lead in the infrastructure that delivers water to your home can be harmful. Northeast Regional Water District is committed to identifying and inventorying all the service lines within its service area.

If you are asked to test your pipes, your participation will be necessary to ensure Northeast Regional Water District has the most accurate information to provide to the State of North Dakota. Each water system in the United States needs to provide a lead pipe inventory to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2024, as required under the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.

In early February, Northeast Regional Water District and AE2S will mail property owners easy to follow instructions along with a short online survey. The information gathered via the survey will help identify the number of homes or businesses that may have lead service lines. The quicker Northeast Regional Water District completes the inventory and returns the information to the State of North Dakota, the better chances the water system will have for requesting and receiving funding to help property owners replace lead pipes that are discovered during the testing process.

This is an important request, and Northeast Regional Water District is relying on its customers to help meet this challenge. Please watch for upcoming announcements in your mailbox. Northeast Regional Water District is committed to partnering with customers to ensure our water is lead-free.

Water rates will NOT be affected by this effort. Funding for Northeast Regional Water District’s LCRR assistance is provided through a contractual agreement between the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and AE2S.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual midwinter waterfowl survey in early January was a record breaker.

During the aerial midwinter survey, one of the longest running coordinated migratory bird surveys in North America, biologists counted more than 300,000 Canada geese.

“Our old record was about 222,000 Canada geese, so we blew that out of the water,” said Mike Szymanski, Department migratory game bird management supervisor.

Compared to last year when winter came early and stayed late, there was a lot more open water along the Missouri River System to hold birds. Last winter, for example, Lake Sakakawea iced over on Dec. 18, making it one of the earliest dates for freeze up in recent years.

“We had a really nice December … a lot of areas were almost 10 degrees above average for the entire month of December,” Szymanski said. “There was a lot of open water under nice conditions, with no feeding limitations on the birds. That translated into our wintering waterfowl estimates. Last year, we really didn't need to survey any of Lake Sakakawea because of early freeze up. But this year the lake was open from about the Van Hook Arm down to the dam and the U.S. Highway 83 causeway.”

Interestingly, biologists counted more than 9,000 snow geese during the survey.

“That was kind of surprising. We've always had some snow geese here and there, but most years we have zero,” Szymanski said. “To have sizable numbers like that is pretty interesting.”

Also, biologists typically see around 5,000 to 10,000 mallards during the survey. During this year’s midwinter count, the tally jumped to 43,000 birds.

While that sounds like a sizeable increase, Szymanski said the number of mallards tallied, in the grand scheme of things, was simply a drop in the bucket when it comes to continental populations.

“We really don’t have that many mallards in North Dakota during the midwinter survey,” he said.

All states in the Central Flyway participate in the midwinter survey during the same time frame to reduce the possibility of counting birds more than once.

“What we learn in the surveys is used primarily to estimate some of the species that we don't have very good breeding count estimates for, especially arctic nesting birds,” Szymanski said. “It also helps paint a picture of waterfowl distributions, kind of in the middle of hunting season for some of the wintering states. And also changes in wintering distributions over time.”

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Did you know that Cavalier County Health District offers FREE and LOW-COST preventative screening services? For more information or to schedule your next screening, contact Cavalier County Health District at 701-256-2402.

WINTER SPORTS EAGLES BOYS LOSE ROUND TWO WITH CAVALIER, BEAT H-N

By Jake Kulland

The North Border Eagles boys basketball team was flying high, as they were ranked in the top 10 in the latest Class B Boys Basketball Poll for the first time this season, ranked 10th.

The Eagles traveled to Hatton-Northwood for a non-conference game on Jan. 20, winning 70-43. They then had a showdown with Cavalier for the second time this season, losing on the road 43-35, shooting just 20 percent from the field on the night.

North Border now has a record of 9-2 overall. The loss to the Tornadoes snapped a seven game winning streak. They have two very important two-point District 3 games coming up: at home versus Langdon-Edmore-Munich on Jan. 26 then at St. John on Jan. 30. Here is a recap of their last two contests:

It was one of those nights shooting for the Eagles at Cavalier, as they had just 14 points in the first half with the difference in the game being the Tornadoes outscoring them 22-6 in the second quarter. North Border would close the gap in the second half but could not get enough key baskets to make a serious threat.

The Eagles shot just 5 of 30 from the three point line and were 11/55 from the field overall for the game. Cavalier only shot 34 percent but got the ball

through the hole when they needed to preserve their lead and also made their free throws down the stretch.

North Border was led by Grant Cosley with 17 and 14 from Kaden Moore, who hit four 3s. The Tornadoes out-rebounded the Eagles 41-30 with Brody Berg pulling down 10. Brecken Thorpe had 10 boards for Cavalier. The Tornadoes overcame 17 turnovers to win the game, and they were led by Talan Devine with 16 points with Ryan Pelletier adding 13.

CAVALIER 43, NORTH BORDER 35 NB -- 9 6 9 11 -- 35 C -- 8 22 4 9 -- 43 North Border -- Grant Cosley 17, Kaden Moore 14, Brody Berg 2, Kade Schafer 2 Cavalier -- Talan Devine 16, Ryan Pelletier 13, Brecken Thorpe 8, Zack Anderson 4, Kaden Yanish 2 Rebounds -- NB: 30 (Berg 10); C: 41

(Thorpe 10) Assists -- NB: 8 (Grayson Ohmann 4); C: 13 (Anderson 4) Steals -- NB: 12 (Ohmann 6, Schafer 3); C: 6 (Devine 4) Turnovers -- NB: 8; C: 17 Field goal percentage -- NB: 11/55 (20.0%); C: 14/41 (34.1%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 8/12 (66.7%); C: 9/17 (52.9%)

NORTH BORDER vs.

HATTON-NORTHWOOD

70 - 43

The Eagles have been known for throwing up a lot of three-point shots this season and against the Thunder in Northwood, they attempted 38 (!) from beyond the arc. They hit 13, led by five from Kaden Moore and three

by Grant Cosley.

The Eagles ran out to a 19-point lead at halftime and continued to extend that advantage in the second half.

Cosley had a game high 20 points for North Border; they had three players reach double figures - 19 from Moore and a season high 14 from Brody Berg. They forced 22 Thunder turnovers with Moore and Grayson Ohmann each coming away with four steals. Moore also had six assists, while Ohman dished out five. Derek Carpenter had 16 points for H-N.

Grayson Ohmann gets his hand up and alters a shot for a Cavalier player.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kade Schafer lays in a bucket in the Eagles game against the Tornadoes. Photo by Larry Stokke.

NORTH BORDER 70, HATTON-NORTHWOOD 46 NB -- 17 25 23 5 -- 70 HN -5 18 14 6 -- 43 North Border -- Grant Cosley 20, Kaden Moore 19, Brody Berg 14, Kade Schafer 9, Weston Cosley 3, Colton Bailly 3, Grayson Ohmann 2 Hatton-Northwood -- Derek Carpenter 16, Drew Iverson 10, Westin Enger 9, Aiden Johnson 6, Brody Johnson 2 Rebounds -- NB: 27 (Berg 5); HN: 29 (Carpenter 7) Assists -- NB: 17 (Moore 6, Ohmann 5); HN: 8 Steals -- NB: 15 (Ohmann, Moore 4); HN: 2 Turnovers -- NB: 5; HN: 22 Field goal percentage -- NB: 27/64 (42.2%); HN: 19/40 (47.5%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 3/6 (50.0%); HN: 3/6 (50.0%)

CAVALIER vs.

NORTH BORDER 43 - 35

Grant Cosley drills a long 2 point shot and went 8 for 10 from the line and finished the with a game high 17 points against the Tornadoes. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Kaden Moore drained four 3s and finished the game with 14 points against Cavalier.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Brody Berg drains a long 2 point shot against the Cavalier Tornadoes. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

flown by once again. This means that winter sports activities are coming to an end for some sports for their regular season schedules, which we will talk about in a moment. There is still a ways to go for some sports, but it’s crazy, for example, that postseason wrestling is coming soon, and the Langdon-Edmore-Munich and North Border girls basketball teams are playing out their regular season schedules this week. I guess we will take the 40 degree (above zero) temperatures that they are forecasting to welcome in February, although the warmth makes the roads interesting to travel. Hopefully, a long stretch of warm days will take care of that.

Unreal that we have made it to the end of January As we write this week, the end of the longest month of the year is upon us. The end of January is on the horizon, which is hard to believe how it’s

Wrestling down to one last tournament for boys and girls teams before regionals begin The first winter sport to make the postseason is always wrestling. The Pembina County North teams will

have a tournament for the girls at Central Cass called the “Belle of the Brawl” (not kidding!) in Casselton on Jan. 27. The Grizzlies boys are heading to Larimore on the same day. The postseason will get started with Region 2 Dual Tourneys: the girls in Casselton on Feb. 2 and the boys Feb. 3 in Larimore. We wish all our grapplers the best of luck, and a reminder that the State Wrestling Tournament will be held for both divisions at the Fargodome Feb. 15-17.

Senior Night for the Eagles girls coming Feb. 1 The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team recently had Senior Night in Langdon on Jan. 19, and now it’s the North Border Eagles girls turn. The Eagles girls hoops squad will honor their four seniors Taelyn Dunnigan, Jenna Fraser, Keira Moore and Katie Volk, along with their parents - before their last home game

in Walhalla versus Cavalier on Feb. 1. A reminder that the District 3 Girls Basketball Tournament (featuring Langdon-Edmore-Munich, North Border, Cavalier, Midway-Minto, St. John, North Prairie, North Star, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg and Park River-Fordville-Lankin) will begin with a play-in game between the 8-9 seeds on Feb. 6, then the tourney will officially run Feb. 9-12 in Park River. We are happy to say that both the Lady Cards and Eagles will not be in the play-in round and will advance right into the tournament. Right now, it’s looking like Cavalier and Drayton-Valley-Edinburg will play-in, although that is subject to change with district games yet to be played this week.

Moonlighters Snowmobile Run to turn into a side-by-side run With the nice temps forecast that we described earlier, the Moonlighters Snowmobile Club has made a slight

change to their run that will be held on Feb. 3. Everything will stay the same as far as the hub site, At the Hop Bar and Grill in Langdon, and everyone is encouraged to stop by from 10:00am to 5:30pm for a chance to win two 500 dollar cash prizes, along with many door prizes to be given away. The change is instead of having a snowmobile run throughout the area that day, they have changed it to a side-by-side or “Ranger Ride” starting from The Hop and going around Cavalier County due to not having enough snow. They are planning for it to begin Feb. 3 around 1:00pm. Don’t forget - our band, Hard Times, will be playing beginning at 9:00pm that evening. This is the main fundraiser for the Moonlighters, so hopefully, you can get out and support the event in some shape or form.

“See ya!” next week!

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KINGZETT SCORES KEY 3-POINT PLAY IN CARDS WIN OVER GRIGGS-MIDKOTA

By Jake Kulland

After a recent string of District 3 games, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals had two non-conference home contests when they hosted the Griggs-Midkota Mustangs on Jan. 20 then Class A Thompson on Jan. 22.

The Cards won a battle from beginning to end of the Titans 49-47 then lost to the Tommies 64-46. After the two games, the Cardinals now have an overall record of 6-6. They play their next games in Walhalla versus North Border on Jan. 26, host Midway-Minto on Jan. 30, then travel to play second-ranked North Star in Cando on Feb. 1. Here is a recap of their last two games:

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH VS.

GRIGGS-MIDKOTA 49 - 47 The Cards got off to a decent start versus the Titans, which is a basketball co-op between Griggs County Central and Midkota schools. Rayce Worley had three 3-pointers and 12 points in the first half, while Tanner McDonald scored two key baskets in the second quarter, helping Langdon-Edmore-Munich to a 24-21 halftime lead.

Eastyn Schaefer came alive in the third, scoring all eight Cardinals points, as G-M fought back to take a

33-32 lead into the fourth. The two squads went back and forth in the fourth quarter. A Titans basket gave them a 47-46 lead with just seconds left. The play of the game came when Nick Kingzett drove to the basket, made the hoop, and was fouled. He made both free throws to give the Cards the win. Kingzett had seven of his 10 points in the fourth quarter, while Worley led the Cards with 18 points and Schaefer 13. Kingzett also led the team with nine rebounds.

Latrell Rainey had 11 points and eight boards for the Titans.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 49, GRIGGS-MIDKOTA 47 GM -- 12 9 12 14 -- 47 LEM -- 10 14 8 17 -- 49 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Rayce Worley 18, Eastyn Schaefer 13, Nick Kingzett 10, Tanner McDonald 4, Jayden Lee 2, Levi Swanson 2 Griggs-Midkota -- James Woodstead 12, Latrell Rainey 11, Issac Stadler 8, Kindle Carlson 8, Will Spickler 4, Laken Ronningen 2, Cole Vincent 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 39 (Kingzett 9, Swanson, Schaefer 6); GM: 32 (Rainey 8) Assists -- LEM: 6; GM: 8 Steals -- LEM: 9; GM: 5 Turnovers -- LEM: 8; GM: 11 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 19/64 (29.7%); GM: 17/52 (34.0%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 5/9

(55.6%); GM: 10/12 (83.3%)

THOMPSON VS. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH

64 - 46 The main takeaway from the Cards’ loss to the Tommies is that Langdon-Edmore-Munich never stopped fighting, as they could have thrown in the towel several times. Thompson took off to a 21-4 lead to start the game, but the Cards kept whittling the lead down to 36-22 at the half.

The Tommies shot 62 percent in the

first two quarters. The Cardinals got within 10 at 49-39 in the fourth quarter, but they didn't have an answer to Tommies center Karter Peterson, who went off on a 7-0 run by himself to clinch the win.

Rayce Worley had a game high 20 points, while Nick Kingzett had seven points in the fourth quarter and finished with eight. He and Cody Amble each had seven rebounds. Gavin Krogstad had 16 points, while Peterson had 14 to lead four in double figures for Thompson. The biggest problem this season for the Cards has been their shooting; they were under 30 percent from the field once again for the game versus the Tommies, shooting just 27.1 percent.

THOMPSON 64, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 46 T -- 21 15 11 17 -- 64 LEM -- 9 13 12 12 -- 46 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Rayce Worley 20, Nick Kingzett 8, Eastyn Schaefer 7, Cody Amble 6, Levi Swanson 5 Thompson -- Gavin Krogstad 16, Karter Peterson 14, Drew Overby 10, Drew Odenbach 10, Braden Tyce 6, Jordan Gustafson 4, Tommy Schumacher 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 31 (Kingzett, Amble 7); T: 42 (Peterson 8, Brayden Wolfgram 7) Assists -- LEM: 8; T: 18 Steals -- LEM: 4; T: 6 Turnovers -- LEM: 8; T: 5 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 16/59 (27.1%); T: 28/57 (49.1%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 9/14 (64.3%); T: 7/12 (56.3%)

Nick Kingzett was Player of the Game in the Cards win over Griggs-Midkota draining a couple of free throws to insure the win.

Photo by Larry Stokke

Eastyn Schaefer had a 13-point night in the Cards’ victory over Griggs-Midkota.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Co-Player of the Game Levi Swanson finished the night with a 19 point game against Cavalier.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Co-Player of the Game Rayce Worley had 17 rebounds and 20 points in the Cavalier game in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Tanner McDonald drops the ball into the net to add two points to the Cards score in the win over the Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Lady Cards soar to 15-1 record, eight-game winning streak with wins over St. John, PRFL

By Jake Kulland

It's all District 3 games to end the regular season for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team. Their last two games were against teams in the upper half of the district in the standings. They hosted St. John on Jan. 19 for Senior Night in Langdon then headed to Park River on Jan. 23. The Lady Cards got a very entertaining win over the Woodchucks 76-62. They had a great start at the Aggies and cruised to a 49-21 victory. The Cardinals have three games left on their schedule before the postseason. They played at home in Edmore on Jan. 25 in the last game at Edmore gym then will travel to Rolla for a makeup game with North Prairie on Jan. 27. Langdon-Edmore-Munich will close out their regular season schedule at Cavalier on Jan. 29.

The Cards are unbeaten in District 3 games so far, and their overall record is now 15-1. Here's a recap of their last two games:

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH

vs.

ST. JOHN 76 - 62 Jaya Henderson finished the game with a 17 point night with three 3s, three 2-point buckets, and two free throws. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Hillary Haaven was Player of the Game against St. John.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

The Woodchucks came out ready to play against the Cardinals with all five of their starters scoring in the first quarter to give them the lead at 21-17 after one. The Lady Cards turned the tide in the game with a big boost from their bench.

Seventh grader Hilary Haaven came on in the second quarter and scored seven points, while freshman Aubrey Badding added six, which helped the Cardinals to take a 39-33 lead into the half.

Meredith Romfo scored 22 points in the Cards win over St. John. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Mikaela Olson nails a bucket gets fouled and drains a free throw.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

In the second half, Meredith Romfo got going with 10 points in the third quarter on her way to a game high 22.

The Cards had their biggest lead at 70-52 in the fourth quarter. Langdon-Edmore-Munich had five players reach double figures 11 by Haaven and Jaya Henderson and 10 each by Cora Badding and Jalynn Swanson.

Swanson led the team with eight rebounds, and Cora Badding had four assists. Aubree Jeanotte had four 3-pointers and 18 points to lead St. John.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 76, ST. JOHN 62 LEM -- 17 22 19 18 -- 76 STJ -- 21 12 14 15 -- 62 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Meredith Romfo 22, Jaya Henderson 11, Hilary Haaven 11, Jalynn Swanson 10, Cora Badding 10, Aubrey Badding 8, Mikaela Olson 3 St. John -- Aubree Jeanotte 18, Kaycee Desjarlais 14, Alani Morin 10, Kennely Davis 8, Eliza Slater 7, Kadence DeCouteau 5 Rebounds -- LEM: 33 (Swanson 8); STJ: 22 (Jeanotte 6) Assists -- LEM: 18 (C. Badding 4, Olson, Swanson 3); STJ: 11 (Slater, Jeanotte 3) Steals -- LEM: 8; STJ: 10 Turnovers -- LEM: 13; STJ: 11 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 28/54 (51.9%); STJ: 25/57 (40.4%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 14/20 (70.0%); STJ: 9/9 (100.0%)

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vs.

PARK RIVER-FORDVILLE-LANKIN

49 - 21 The Cards had a big first half at Park River, rolling to a 30-8 lead at the half, with the help of 11 points from Meredith Romfo and two early hoops from Mikaela Olson, which seemed to jump start the offense.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich spent the second half practicing their ball control offense, running the shot clock on most of their second half possessions, while starting the continuous clock after taking a 49-19 lead in the final frame. Cora Badding, who was in foul trouble for much of the first half, caught fire in the second with 13 of her 15 points plus nine in the fourth quarter. Romfo finished with 13 points, while Lily Skibicki had seven for the Aggies.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 49, PARK RIVER-FORDVILLE-LANKIN 21 LEM -- 20 10 8 11 -- 49 PRFL -6 2 8 5 -- 21 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Cora Badding 15, Meredith Romfo 13, Jalynn Swanson 8, Mikaela Olson 5, Hilary Haaven 3, Erika Bakke 3, Jaya Henderson 2 Park River-Fordville-Lankin -- Lily Skibicki 7, Lauren Bell 4, Nora Wharam 2, Addi Skibicki 2, Molly Moen 2, Alie Gudmundson 2, Emma Porter 2

Sports Eagles girls playing best basketball of the season at the right time

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The North Border Eagles girls basketball team was flying into the latter part of their regular season schedule with games at North Star on Jan. 19 then on the road at Nelson County on Jan. 20. The Eagles had two of the best games of the whole season, winning against the Bearcats 60-43 then rolling over the Chargers 68-34.

Those wins give North Border a threegame winning streak, as they played at North Prairie in Rolla on Jan. 23 then traveled to Midway-Minto on Jan. 25. Their overall record is now 6-7, and they finish out their schedule with two home games - versus Park River-Fordville-Lankin in Walhalla on Jan. 29 then also in the Walhalla Civic Center for Senior Night against Cavalier on Feb. 1. The Eagles four seniors - Taelyn Dunnigan, Jenna Fraser, Keira Moore and Katie Volk - will be honored with their parents before the game with the Tornadoes.

For their two most recent wins, the Eagles got two 3-pointers from Moore in the first quarter then three by Fraser in the second as the Eagles took a 2720 lead into the halftime locker room.

North Star pulled within four points after three quarters with seven points coming from Elle Nicholaus. The Eagles rose up with a huge 22-point fourth quarter led by Volk, who caught fire with 10 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Jacy Fraser also had four big points down the stretch for North Border, who was led by Jenna Fraser with 17 points, followed by

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NDAPSSA Division B

Basketball

Media Polls

The latest NDAPSSA Division B Basketball Media Polls of the 2023-24 season have been released.

The polls are voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA).

Division B Boys Basketball Poll (January 22): 1. Bowman County (15) 11-0 195 2. North Star (4) 11-0 177 3. Westhope-Newburg (1) 12-0 166 4. Bishop Ryan 11-1 137 5. Hankinson 9-1 103 6. Glen Ullin-Hebron 12-1 99 7. Linton-HMB 9-1 74 8. Sargent County 8-3 46 9. Garrison 11-3 31 10. North Border 9-1 30

Others Receiving Votes: Williston Trinity Christian, Wilton-Wing, Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, Ellendale, Alexander.

Note: First Place votes in parentheses.

Division B Girls Basketball Poll (January 22): Keira Moore with a layup and had a 20 point game in the Eagles win over the Chargers.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

1. May-Port-CG (14) 12-0 192 2. Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich (5) 14-1 176 3. Central McLean (1) 14-0 163 4. Sargent County 12-1 139 5. Bowman County 10-2 118 6. Maple River 10-3 99 7 Kenmare-Bowbells 11-5 63 8. Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 11-4 52 9. Garrison 10-2 32 10. TGU 12-4 17

Others Receiving Votes: St. John, Trenton, Linton-HMB, Washburn, Our Redeemer's, Benson County, Oakes, Tioga.

Note: First Place votes in parentheses.

Blades junior gold boys, 19U girls have successful hockey weekend with four wins

Sadie Snyder swishes a free throw in the Eagles win over the Chargers. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Katie Volk gets fouled while making a shot and goes to the line and sinks a free throw in the win over Nelson County. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Volk and Moore with 12 apiece. Nicholaus had 19 for North Star.

The boys have the upcoming weekend off with their next games out west Feb. 2-4, while the girls are playing in a league jamboree Jan. 26-28 in West Fargo. Here's a recap of both teams' latest games:

In their next game at Nelson County, the Eagles got right after it with 26 points scored in the first quarter, 10

by Jenna Fraser and eight by Moore, who stayed hot in the second and had 18 points at halftime. Fraser had 27 points on the day. North Border had the easiest victories they have had all season in the rout.

NORTH BORDER vs.

NORTH STAR 60-43 NB NS

Taelyn Dunnigan nails a long 2 point shot in the Eagles home game on Jan. 20. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jenna Fraser had a team high 30 points in the Eagles win over Nelson County in Walhalla on Jan. 20. Photo by Larry Stokke.

--12 15 11 22 -- 60 --11 10 14 8 -- 43

19U girls' hockey recap -The girls' team had a great start in Mandan for their first game of the weekend. Seniors Arianna Haraseth and McKenna Schneider both scored unassisted to give the team a twogoal lead. Haraseth would light the lamp again in the third period before the Mayhem would come back with two goals to make for an exciting finish. Graci Witzel ended any thoughts of overtime, scoring an unassisted goal to help the team to a two-goal win. Jalynn Buckman had 18 saves, 10 in the third period, for the win. The Blades outshot Mandan 35-20.

The game with Hazen the next day was a defensive battle from start to finish. After a scoreless first period, Langdon got a goal in the second from Kenadee Cluchie, assisted by Schneider and Catelyn Goodman, to open the scoring. The Blades would get another score in the third from McKenzie Regner and the second assist of the day by Goodman. That's all that was needed on the scoreboard for Buckman, who got another shut-

North Border -- Jenna Fraser 17, Keira Moore 12, Katie Volk 12, Jaelyn Johnson 7, Taelyn Dunnigan 6, Jacy Fraser 6 North Star -- Elle Nicholaus 19, Jorie Ahlberg 9, Claire Weber 6, Ashley Nickolaison 3, Payton Harpestad 2, Kaitlyn Erickson 2, Mattea Wanzek 2

NORTH BORDER vs.

NELSON COUNTY 68 - 34 NB --26 19 12 11 -- 68 NC -- 5 10 11 8 -- 34 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 27, Keira Moore 20, Katie Volk 9, Taelyn Dunnigan 7, Jaelyn Johnson 5, Sadie Snyder 1, Jacy Fraser 1 Nelson County -- Kenley Blasey 16, Cara Sateran 6, Bailey Flaagen 3, Mya Leuhring 3, Ryalee Flaagen 2, Emily Larson 2

By Jake Kulland It was another busy and prosperous weekend of hockey for the Langdon Blades 19U girls and boys junior gold hockey teams. The girls went on a two-game road trip, winning at Mandan 4-2 on Jan. 20 then getting a 2-0 shutout win at Hazen on Jan. 21. The junior gold played at home and got victories over Northwood 6-2 on Jan. 20 and Minot 4-2 on Jan. 21. Both teams are at or near the top of their respective league standings.

Jaelyn Johnson fights for a rebound against the Chargers on Jan. 20 in Walhalla.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

out in net, stopping 20 shots. The Blades outshot the North Stars 32-20 for the win.

Junior gold boys recap -The first period turned out to be big for the Blades boys in their first game of the weekend versus an up and coming Northwood team. They scored four goals in the first period, two by Jace Rime and two from Mason Romfo on two assists by Keaton Ullyott, two by Rudy Moser and one each by Parker Rime and Colton Hein. The Ice Storm had two goals of their own to make things interesting the rest of the way.

The second period saw the puck in the neutral zone a lot, although the Blades did get a power play goal by Ullyott, assisted by Ryan Henderson. Romfo would get a hat trick in the third on a nice assist from Parker Rime to help seal the win. The Blades put 49 shots on goal, and outshot Northwood 49-27 with 25 saves for Langdon goalie Dawson Hein.

The game with Minot was expected to be more competitive with the teams skating to a one-all tie at the tournament in Sidney, Mont., earlier this season. It certainly was all of that.

The Wolves were held without a shot in nearly the entire first period with their first shot on net turning in a goal and a 1-0 lead after the first period.

The Blades got that back right away in the second, as Ullyott scored just nine seconds into the frame, assisted by Romfo and Henderson. Rudy Moser would then score unassisted a short time later, which was followed by a deflection score by Parker Rime, assisted by Romfo and Henderson.

Romfo would score on the third assist of the day by Henderson to clinch a two-goal win for Langdon. Hein had 19 saves with the Blades outshooting the Wolves 36-21.

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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES | December 18, 2023 Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Tiffany Hetletved, Abby Borchardt, Daren Bachman, Jacy Bata (Elem. Principal), Daren Christianson (Supt.), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.).

Absent: Loren Fetsch and Ethen Askvig.

Visitors: Jenny Romfo, and Sarah Hinnenkamp.

Chairman Dave Hart called the December 18, 2023, Board meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all attendees.

The Board reviewed the November 20, 2023, regular Board meeting minutes as presented. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the November 20, 2023, regular Board meeting minutes as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the Elementary project change order, bills, and financials as presented. Dave Hart reviewed additional bills presented for approval. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the Elementary project change order, bills, and financials as presented. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. Shauna Schneider stated that this will be our final bill with Custom Aire for the Elementary project. The Martin Mechanical bill she is unsure of. Shauna Schneider stated that all the ESSER funds have

been used and this expense will come out of the General Fund without reimbursement. She added that the audit is not completed for 22-23 and she has been in contact weekly with the auditors to see when the audit will be completed.

Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the visitors attending the meeting.

Communications: The Board received thank yous from the Krivarchka families and the Langdon Area School District Foundation and Christmas greetings from ABM, Valuations NW, ND Caring Foundation, LRSC, Magic-Wrighter, UTMA, and Langdon Fire and Equipment. Jenny Romfo gave a K-12 Instructional Coach update reviewing trainings that have been attended to date. She explained the Choice Ready grant received, what those funds cover, and how she plans on using the grant. What is not covered by the Choice Ready grant, the Eagles Aerie #3454 has donated funds to cover. She stated that she has been helping the Principals with the goals/evaluations sheets for the teachers. Her plan after the holiday break is to solidify the schedule with Choice Ready, administer the second round of STAR testing, and visit classrooms.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. The topics of discussion included Staff Appreciation Social, and Elementary School.

He added that the District received

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a check for over $30,000 from the Langdon Area School District Foundation for curriculum and laptops and a check from UTMA for stock retirements paid out. Daren Christianson stated that he’s completed the Administrative evals that are due. He added that Sean Gette is home and will be presenting to the students grades 7-12 tomorrow discussing his experiences in the military.

Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included National AD Conference, SIDNE Car, Senior Graduation/Scholarship Requirements, FACS Food Drive, STUCO Events, Attendance Letters, Choice Ready Trips and Upcoming Activities.

Jacy Bata’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Principal Mentorship Program, Lockdown Drill, Curriculum, Classroom Visits, Evacuation, Movie Day, and Holiday Activities. She added that the hallways are decorated by theme and invited the Board to visit the Elementary.

Committees: Abby Borchardt presented for the Job Description Committee stating that the she felt these were streamlined and verbiage updated.

She added that the recommended job descriptions for approval were in the Board packet for review.

Old Business: Daren Christianson stated there has been some COVID, but it hasn’t been an issue. He re-

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General Fund Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount Advanced Business Methods January 2024 Copier/Printer Leases 3,273.71 Amira Learning Amira Online Learning Suite 2,960.00 Blick Art Materials 24 Blick Graphite Pencils 27.36 Borderland Press, The Board Minutes/One Year Subscriptions MS/HS 228.95 Cavalier County Sheriff's Department LM, HN, TD, GL, SB, JH Fingerprints 180.00 Cavalier County Transit December 2023 Student Transportation 3.00 Christianson, Daren BBB vs Park River Ref 1/12/24 120.00 Christianson, Lane BBB vs Nelson County Ref 120.00 City of Langdon Dec 2023 Water, Sewer, Garbage, Lights 686.81 D & B Motors 04 Van/22 Sub Oil Changes/Warranty Work 214.58 Danielson, Carter BBB vs Park River Ref 1/12/24 224.50 Dawley, Kevin GBB vs Central Cass 1/2/23 129.50 Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company of TH Dental/Vision COBRA Dec, Jan, Feb 591.62 America Expressway Suites State STUCO Hotel Rooms 1,149.50 Farmers Union Oil Co. Fuel Expenses December 2023 474.84 Glenn's Appliance Center Vacuum Bags 25.95 Grad Recognition LLC 13 Gold Honor Tassels 100.95 Grand Forks Public School District #1 DL Placed Student Tuition 163.94 Grande, Daniel GBB vs Central Cass 1/2/23 197.62 Hartley's School Buses December 2023 Contracted Busing 27,682.62 Hiway Laundry Dec 23 Mops, Rags, Aprons, Towels, Rugs 1,046.85 Hoffarth, Carl December 2023 Snow Removal 150.00 Hot Lunch Program STEAM Camp Snacks January 2024 60.80 Inc., Jostens, Diploma Covers 425.65 Johnson, Dave BBB vs Nelson County Ref 468.93 Langdon Building Center Hinge/Roller/Ceiling Tile/Adhesive 94.65 Langdon Hardware and Rental Batteries/Tape/Drill Driver Kit/CO2 Dect 504.31 LASD Foundation Memorial for Dennis Throndset 50.00 Leevers Foods FACS Supplies/Concessions/FCCLA/StuCo 268.40 Marcotte's Builders Supply Hinge and Rollers 14.98 McConnell, Kyle BBB vs Park River Ref 1/12/24 185.78 NASCO Towels and Dishcloths 93.47 ND Center for Distance Education ITV Classes Online ZP 2,211.00 ND Council of Educational Leaders EA Winter Conference Fees/JB Mentorship 3,800.00 ND Vision Services/School for the Blind American Government Chapters 19-25 65.70 Network Services Company Gloves/Ice Melt/Towels/TP 1,308.91 Northern Plains Tree Service 2023 Chemical Application 2,695.00 Northern Red River Interactive Television ITV Spanish Class 978.00 of Fargo, Holiday Inn 21st Centrury Hotel (August 2023) 194.94 Peripole Recorders (In/Out) 321.75 Peterson, Rob GBB vs Central Cass 1/2/23 184.52 Popplers Music Store Clarinet Pad/Saxophone Reeds/Music 178.43 School Specialty, LLC Lunar Blue Paper 8.5x11 112.75 Skibicki, Grant BBB vs Park River Ref 1/12/24 215.26 Stein Auto Body 23 Bus Windshield/08 Bus W/S Repair 776.80 Stotts, Jeff Ref vs North Border GBB 135.50 Sundre, Kevin BBB vs Nelson County Ref 157.28 United Communications December 2023 Phone/Fax Expenses 718.08 VISA - Cardmember Service December 2023 Credit Card Bill 3,168.33 Wallace, Terry Ref vs North Border GBB 357.46

59,498.98

59,498.98 Building Fund Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Studyhall Breaker Repair LAHS 1,922.07 Langdon Activity Center Gym Rental for BB Practice 700.00 Ricard Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. Bathroom Faucet and Labor 2,580.74 Samson Electric, Ltd. LAES Project 866.98 Tecta America Dakotas LLC LAES Roof Repairs 1,593.76

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viewed the COVID procedures of following County Health recommendations. Shauna Schneider stated that we are still waiting on the auditors with the 22-23 audit.

New Business: The post prom party request was reviewed. Abby Borchardt made a motion to donate $300 to the After Prom Party Committee. Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the graduation party request. Cindy Stremick made a motion to donate $1,000 to the Graduation Party Committee. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Job descriptions submitted for approval from the Job Description Committee include Activities Director, Assistant Activities Director, Coaches/Advisors, and Head Coach. Daren Bachman made a motion to approve the job descriptions as presented. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the bus radio bid and explained the grant opportunity to assist with the updating of the bus radios and putting radios into buses that do not currently have them. The new radios would give the buses access statewide to emergency services as well as have contact with base. Cindy Stremick made a motion to accept the bid and move forward with installing radios in all buses used by the District. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion

was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed the Principal Mentorship Program through NDCEL and recommended that the Board approve Jacy Bata’s participation in the program. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve Jacy Bata’s participation in the Principal Mentorship Program. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

There was discussion on the next Board meeting. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to move the next Board meeting to Wednesday, January 17, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The next regular Board meeting is Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room.

Dawn Kruk requested that the School Construction Coalition topic be on the next Board meeting agenda.

Dawn Kruk a motion to adjourn the meeting. Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Jan. 23.

Resolution to Establish and Legalize Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Maintenance Assessment District Whereas: The Cavalier County Water Resource District and Ramsey County Water Resource District have received a Petition and the accompanying cash bond to establish and legalize Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Maintenance Assessment District, a cleanout on the Edmore Coulee, a watercourse located in southeastern Cavalier County and northeastern Ramsey County, North Dakota; Whereas: The Cavalier County Water Resource Board and Ramsey County Water Resource Board have formed a joint water resource district known as the Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Joint Water Resource District; Whereas: The Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Joint Water Resource District is satisfied that the cost of establishing and legalizing the Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Maintenance Assessment District is economically feasible; Whereas: The Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Joint Water Resource District declares that construction and maintenance of this proposed project is necessary; Whereas: The Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Joint Water Resource District hereby designates Fischer Land Surveying and Engineering to assist the board in this project and prepare Plans and Specifications of the project; Whereas: The Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Joint Water Resource District hereby designates Quentin Wenzel of Quentin Bruce Wenzel, PC as their attorney for this project;

Whereas: The Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Joint Water Resource District is adopting this resolution pursuant to 61-16.1-17 of the North Dakota Century Code.

BE IT RESOLVED: That The Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Joint Water Resource District hereby resolves to establish and legalize the Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Maintenance Assessment District.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Joint Water Resource District hereby appoints Fischer Land Surveying and Engineering to prepare Plans and Specifications for the project to determine the official basin and prepare an estimate for the cost of the cleanout project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Ramsey County Drain No. 10 Joint Water Resource District hereby appoints Quentin Wenzel of Quentin Bruce Wenzel, PC to serve as their attorney for this project.

Dated this 11th day of January 2024.

RAMSEY COUNTY DRAIN NO. 10 JOINT WATER RESOURCE DISTRICT Signed Brian Volk

By BRIAN VOLK Its Chairman ATTEST: Signed Stacy Peters

By STACY PETERS Its Secretary

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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On January 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present.

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

Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. There was discussion on the upcoming meeting organized

by Lake Region Correctional Center in Devils Lake to start discussions on building a multi-jurisdictional correctional center in Devils Lake on January 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. A commissioner quorum for the meeting will be noticed stating no decisions will be made at the informational meeting. Greg Goodman made a motion to re-schedule the next regular commission meeting to January 23, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman, met with the commissioners and reviewed the road project update summary from KLJ. The commissioners asked Romfo to bring a progress update on gravel projects that were awarded in 2023, as well as

a proposal for 2024 gravel projects.

Nick Moser stated he had sent information to The Borderland Press to run a box ad to purchase a shop building.

The Borderland Press will follow-up on the status of the ad. Shannon Duerr and Kari Phillips, JDA, met with the commissioners to request a letter of support for a proposed grant to do a housing needs assessment. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the proposed letter of support, seconded

by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Anita Beauchamp, Clerk of Court, met with the commissioners to review separate applications required for the Court Facilities Grant. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the applications as presented, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve a seasonal Beer and Liquor License for Walhalla Country Club, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried.

Stephanie Bata, Tax Director, and Cindy Stremick, Treasurer, met with the commissioners to discuss the Dresden Drain #2 which was included on the Water Board’s certification of drain assessments for the 2023 tax statements, but was not supposed to begin until 2024. All assessments for Dresden Drain #2 have been abated and new tax statements mailed; and a refund was issued to one taxpayer that had already paid the assess-

ment. There was further discussion on checking the Water Board’s progress on updating the drain assessment lists after the May 31, 2024 deadline that has been given. The commission was also informed that Munich City did not submit their list of street special assessments to be put on the current tax statements, so the city is sending their own bills for street special assessments. Stanley Dick made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: •CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER | $63,828.60 | ESTIMATE TAX •CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR | $46,966.92 | FEMA •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $120.32 | CLERK •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $257.24 | CLERK •THE BORDERLAND PRESS | $49.00 | CLERK •MATTHEW-BENDER & CO. INC. | $220.11 | GEN •PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $227.98 | MISC •SPORTS AWARDS COMPANY | $143.38 | AUD •SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. | $9,540.00 | GEN •WALHALLA BUILDING CENTER | $32,843.00 | MAINT •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $425.00 | AUD •SIGN IT | $135.00 | AUD •SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. | $15,000.00 | MAINT •SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS | $750.00 | TREAS •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $103.08 | TREAS •EXPRESSWAY SUITES | $96.30 | COMM •BLUE 360 ME-

DIA LLC | $81.75 | STATE'S ATTY •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $84.17 | TX DIR •CODE 4 SERVICES, INC. | $6,088.25 | SHERIFF K-9 •CODE 4 SERVICES, INC. | $1,947.80 | SHERIFF •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $193.74 | SHERIFF •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $74.78 | SHERIFF •TOM SABO | $317.02 | SHERIFF •MCCURDY, INC. | $2,575.20 | R&B •NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | $63.61 | R&B •WALHALLA BUILDING CENTER | $26.27 | R&B •JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | $677.36 | R&B •NDSU - DEPT 3110 | $21.52 | NDSU EXT. •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $7.14 | NDSU EXT. •D & B MOTORS | $110.66 | SS •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $211.77 | SS •QUILL CORPORATION | $383.76 | SS •MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $127.20 | SS •THE ULTIMATE GYM | $198.00 | NVHSZ •ASKEW FUNERAL HOMES | $7,000.00 | NVHSZ •PRESORT PLUS | $3,151.00 | TREAS •DOUGLAS & KATHLEEN HALZLE | $2,302.62 | ABATEMENT •QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC | $2,000.00 | MISC •COMPUTER EXPRESS | $165.99 | VSO •MORGAN PRINTING, INC. | $359.66 | COMM •NICK MOSER | $163.75 | COMM•SIDWELL | $5,556.60 | TX DIR •JOSH PLUMMER | $590.00 | MAINT •SIGN IT | $26.99 | AUD •VANGUARD APPRAISALS, INC | $1,320.00 | TX DIR •STAN-

LEY DICK | $37.99 | COMM •NORTH CENTRAL PLANNING COUNCIL | $29,467.50 | PLANNING •CLARK GRAVEL & CONST. INC. | $14,158.30 | R&B•SHELDON ROMFO AND JOANNE ROMFO | $1,000.00 | R&B •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $556.51 | CLERK •AXON ENTERPRISE INC | $7,596.46 | SHERIFF •D & B MOTORS | $135.09 | SHERIFF •FEDEX | $51.24 | SHERIFF•FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK | $66,715.96 | R&B •RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY | $1,393.84 | R&B •MARCOTTE BUILDER'S SUPPLY CO. | $569.99 | R&B •KLJ ENGINEERING LLC | $550.00 | R&B •RAZOR TRACKING, INC. | $325.00 | R&B •BAILEY REISER | $322.75 | NDSU EXT.•OTTER TAIL POWER CO | $45.69 | WEED

annual contribution, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion carried.

CARD PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLIN | 3283.11 •60994 SAMSON ELECTRIC | 671.93 •60995 T. R. WAIND INSURANCE & REALTY | 210.00 •60996 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | 780.69

At 12:30 p.m., Nick Moser made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried.

Cavalier County, North Dakota David J. Zeis – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on Jan. 23.

Langdon City Commission | Regular Meeting January 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard. Department head present Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, and Matt Wright.

Pledge of Allegiance – J. Nowatzki led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 8th with a typo correction, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller reported they have been pushing snow, sanding, and cleaning curb lines.

Fire Department: L. Henry reported they are setting up a meeting to discuss radio options.

Water and Sewer: No report.

Sanitation: Tom presented the commission with his annual report.

Activity Center: J. Rademacher reported that the glass has been repaired and the upstairs is open.

Police Department: M. Wright discussed that there were a lot of cars out during snow removal, the cars have been moved.

Auditors Report: No reports.

Unfinished Business Citywide Street Project Project is still on the same schedule. Working on setting up meetings with downtown property owners that will be impacted by tie-ins along the downtown alleys. Planning a meeting next Monday, January 29 in Langdon to go through the proposed plan, the improvement to be made, and impact to the property. Next plan review meeting with Lawrence, Jeff & Brent is also planned for that day. Scheduled for finishing plans and approval by the City at one of the February

Notice to Creditors

New Business Curb stop repairs and water loss – We are going to set up a meeting with ND Rural Water to find where our water loss is. A list of curb stops that we know do not work will be sent to Cody.

Fire Department Retirement Contribution – C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve $3000 for the

CALL FOR BIDS:

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

720 Main Avenue, Fargo, North Dakota 58103, or filed with the court.

In the Matter of the Estate of Randy Herbert Thomas, Deceased.

Dated this 12 day of January 2024.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Eric Thomas has been appointed Personal Representative of the above Estate.

All persons having claims against the said Decendent are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or mailing of this Notice, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Brandon M. Erickson, Attorney for Eric Thomas, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Randy Herbert Thomas, deceased, at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys,

meetings. Then go to bid with the bid opening in March.

Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) No update East Water Tower Rehabilitation Tower report has been completed by KLM. Their evaluation and construction estimate for the improvements needed is between $585,000 and $630,000. Attached is a copy of the report. We’re going through the items noted and will begin putting together plans for bid shortly.

Building Permit Review - Tabled

Eric Thomas 3707 17th St. S. Fargo, ND 58104 Personal Representative Brandon M. Erickson ND Attorney ID No. 09333 O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys 720 Main Avenue Fargo, North Dakota 58103 Attorney for: Eric Thomas, Personal Representative First publication on the 26th day of January, 2024.

Cavalier County Road Department is requesting bids for the possible purchase of a new or used 1/2 ton 4X4 pickup, with less than 60,000 miles, and the option to trade a 2008 Ford F250 pickup. Submit bids to Cavalier County Commissioners, c/o Cavalier County Auditor, 901 3rd Street – Suite 15, Langdon, ND 58249 by 4:00 PM on February 1, 2024. Contact Sheldon Romfo at 701-370-8543 for more information. Cavalier County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

Building Permits – #5424 Russell Stremick – C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve the building permit #5424, seconded by J. Rademacher.

Motion carried.

•82164-82177/60972-60982 Payroll & Liab. | 40632.25 •60971 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER | 1388.31 •60983 MOONLIGHTERS SNOWMOBILE & OHV CLU | 3000.00 •60984 BEK SPORTS NETWORK | 450.00 • 60985 DOCU SHRED, INC. | 39.90 • 60986 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 60.02 •60987 MARCO HERNANDEZ | 256.13 •60988 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 2236.31 •60989 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 75.00 •60990 NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES | 80.00 • 60991 ON THE RUN SERVICE | 572.50 •60992 OTTERTAIL POWER CO. | 5979.09 •60993 RI-

Review and Approval of Bills: J. Rademacher made the motion to approve all bills as presented, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries.

Adjourn: J. Rademacher moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m.

Jerry Nowatzki, President

Lawrence Henry, Vice President Received by The Borderland Press on Jan. 23.

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NORTH BORDER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT December 20, 2023 | SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the North Border Public School Board was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the North Border School-Pembina. Members present: Shannon Cosley, Kirk Morrison, Jared Hanson, Ashley Schafer, DeWilliam Moore, Nick Chaput, and Heather Duerre (via Google Meet). Others present: Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Seth Engelstad, Principal Amb, Principal Gruenberg, Principal Hope, Business Manager Trupe, Justine Masloski, Marcia Halldorson, and Colin Schafer.

Members Absent: none The meeting was called to order by Ms. Cosley at 5:35 p.m.

Public Participation: none Mr. Moore motioned to approve the agenda as submitted. Ms. Schafer seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Chaput motioned to approve the Consent Agenda including the regular meeting minutes of November 13, 2023, November bills, the November Financial Report, and the hiring of Tim Moore – Asst Boys Basketball and Taryn Warner – Para (P). Mr. Morrison seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

All administration reported the happenings in their buildings; reports are on file.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the continuation of the current Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services plan. Mr. Chaput seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Schafer motioned to approve the purchase of softball jerseys for the 2024 season with the requirement of asking the sports boosters to help finance. Mr. Chaput seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the hiring of Bradyn Horgan – JH Wrestling as submitted. Ms. Schafer seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

The board discussed a girls basketball co-op with Cavalier starting in 2024-2025 due to declining numbers after Cavalier declined the co-op. No motion was made.

Mr. Moore motioned approving the donation in memory of Mona J. Keller for Pembina students’ needs and the donation from Walhalla Farmer’s Grain for Walhalla students’ lunches.

Ms. Schafer seconded the motion.

A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously. The board thanked both for their donations.

The board was updated on the Frank Moll donations. No motion was made.

Ms. Schafer nominated Heather Duerre as President of the NBSD Building Authority. Mr. Moore seconded the nomination. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hanson nominated Kirk Morrison as Vice President of the NBSD Building Authority. Mr. Chaput seconded the nomination. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be January 17, 2024, in Walhalla at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

ATTEST: Shannon Cosley, President Kendra Trupe, Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Jan. 22.

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Thanks

The family of Vernice Balsdon would like to express our deepest appreciation to all who shared memories and offered support and messages of sympathy following Vernice's death. Your kind and thoughtful acts continue to bring comfort.

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3 on 3

Basketball Tournament The Aggies Area Booster Club hosted a 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20 at Park River Area School. Boys and girls youth teams from around the region participated, including several teams from Langdon, who photographer Larry Stokke caught in action.

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Skills Camp girls play at halftime

Larry Stokke captured these images of the girls players from Cardinal Skills Camp. They played during half-time of the Cardinals girls basketball game on Jan. 5. Grades kindergarten through third grade participated. The younger girls played during halftime of the junior varsity game and the older girls played during halftime of the varsity game.