The Borderland Press - April 22, 2022

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In this Issue:

Letter from the Publisher Page 4 Guest Column “What’s Happening in Walhalla” Page 4 “Grandma Loves Langdon” by Sara Goodman Page 4 “The Game” by Matt Mitzel Page 4 Jake’s Take on Sports Page 7

Friday, April 22, 2022

Blizzard Haley

Breaks

Volume 1, Number 15

month for the 54th time this week.

42-Year Record

A blizzard is defined by the National Weather Service as, “Hazardous weather conditions comprised of winds of at least 35mph and considerable falling and/or blowing snow leading to visibility reductions of a quarter mile or less, both lasting three or more hours.” The Langdon Research Extension Center tracks weather patterns over the years, and according

Last week at the Borderland Press, the area was buckling down to face what has now been named ‘Blizzard Haley’ just as the newsroom was putting the finishing touches on last week's paper. Its frontpage read ‘A Look Back - 25 Years Since Blizzard Hannah’ and included a collection of photos taken 25 years ago, alongside a collection of photos taken on the anniversary (before it was snow covered, yet again). Ironically enough,

to their data, the 2021-2022 blizzard season has shattered records in the Red River Valley. The average number of blizzards to hit the area is 2.6 according to 42 years of data collection.

The most blizzards tracked before

By Hilary Nowatzki

Flood of ‘97 Remembered Page 9 State: Minot Receives Brunt of Spring Storm Page 10

Index:

News Agriculture Opinion Education Community Sports Business Flood of ‘97 Memories State Classifieds Public Notices/ Meeting Minutes

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was 11 in 2013-2014 and 19961997. After Blizzard Haley, the area has faced at least 12, the most in a single season since blizzards began being charted 42 years ago. The average annual snowfall for this area is 40 inches according to LREC’s data, and this season has brought over 60 inches, a nearly 30% increase.

The storm touched down Tuesday evening of last week and continued into the next morning, leaving residents with heavy, wet snow to contend with.

Roads were once again covered in white with a thick base of ice underneath. Since the ground already had a few weeks to warm before the blizzard came, when snow fell and made contact - it immediately melted then froze again, leaving a worrisome situation for drivers. These were also the exact conditions that made Hannah so dan-

Blizzard Haley decided to strike not even weeks after Hannah’s 25th anniversary, bringing panic and memories to anyone who lived here through the catastrophic event.

Last week was a whirlwind of a storm bringing the muddled colors of dead grass - uncovered for the first time in over 5 months - back to white, then mud, then white again, leaving everyone questioning the season and

gerous. It’s not all bad though - the ice is the cheapest, fastest, way for drivers to forget that pot holes exist! cont’d. on page 14

CAVALIER COUNTY CANCER CRUSADERS TALK HISTORY, PREPARE TO HOST SPRING RUMMAGE SALE

By Hilary Nowatzki

Back in 1976, the first cancer crusader group was organized in New Orleans. Although the charitable organization is headquartered in Louisiana, they have no administrative overhead and do not affiliate with other cancer research funding groups. Hundreds more independently formed crusader groups have popped up around the nation since, and the funds raised by each group go directly back to individuals who are suffering through a cancer diagnosis.

In the fall of 2017, Kathy Muhs decided that Cavalier County would greatly benefit from a cancer crusaders nonprofit group, but she knew she would need help. Mickey Cain was the banker for this region's Relay for Life Cancer Society for years. She was familiar with the cancer crusader’s slightly different model of raising donations.

When Muhs asked, “Hey, I’m wanting to start this, would you be on board with me?” Cain gladly replied, “Yes!”

“Cancer affects so many people, and so many families go through it, but we don’t fight alone,” Muhs Muhs had heard of a neighboring town that was doing something simi- said. out how to start a non-profit for here,” Muhs said.

lar to what she wanted to start, so she gave them a call to see how they did it. From there, she reached out to attorney Scott Stewart.

“Scott was the push I needed. When I asked how difficult this would be he said, ‘not at all!’ so we met in his office and got the paperwork started,” Muhs said.

Muhs formed a board consisting of vice president, Runa Anderson; secretary, Jessica Tank; treasurer, Mickey Cain; and board members: Betty Coyle, Adrian Olson, and Gwen Witzel.

Choice Bank set up their finances, and Muhs filed the paperwork for the non-profit. Just like that, the Cancer Crusaders of Cavalier County was up and running.

“Kathy has been the real spearhead behind all of this; she started everything,” Cain said.

In 2018, tragedy struck close to home when Kathy Muhs’ son, Michael, was diagnosed with cancer.

Like Cain, Muhs spent years involved with the American Cancer Society. After facing the question of how can we keep this money here from her fellow community members countless times over the years, Muhs started exploring alternate models of fundraising for cancer patients.

“I never dreamed my own son would be battling it a year later,” Muhs said.

“I have nothing wrong with Cancer Society. They do amazing and much needed work, but I wanted to figure

On January 31 of 2019, Michael passed through pearly gates leaving a legacy of love, happiness, and friendship behind. Muhs said the tragedy has the potential of fueling passion, and she has not let this loss prevent her and the Crusaders from slowing down their work.

In 2021, the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders raised an astounding $38,000, paid only $4,000 in overhead, and the remaining $34,000 went directly into the hands of cancer patients. In 2020 amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Crusaders were still able to raise nearly $17,200, paid $1,300 in overhead, and donated $15,870. In 2019 when the pandemic began, nearly $32,713 was raised and $24,800 was donated. This money is then handed out in the form of a check once every quarter of the year to any resident of Cavalier County facing a cancer diagnosis.

Photo from the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders’ rummage sale in April 2021. Submitted photo.

has cancer would ask me how they could get help and all I could do was give them a phone number to call,” Cain said. “These large nonprofits are still good, but in this small community - it's so much more rewarding to see funds go directly to the individual that is suffering.”

“A lot of people don’t get treatment around here.They have to go to the big cities. We just give patients the check; they are able to cash it at Choice Financial and use the cash as they please for gas, traveling expenses, medication, groceries, or whatever their need is at that time,” Cain said.

model of raising money is to cut out as many middle men as possible. For example, even if they handed out gas cards, they would lose $2 per card in order to buy the card, not to mention possible activation fees patients would have to pay. The Crusaders are also only a volunteer base with no administrative overhead nor affiliation to other organizations. They do not have a payroll, rent, nor dues to face, and their only overhead expenses are their website domain and necessary fees for fundraising events. Other nonprofits raise money for research to solve the complex disease that is cancer, but tiny communities that face unique challenges like Cavalier County require different solutions.

Cain explained that the Crusader's

“It was so hard when someone who

cont’d. on page 14

Residents of the Borderland area understand that seeking out specialized health care is difficult to access, even when someone is not sick and suffering immensely. Grand Forks and Fargo are the two locations residents usually go to receive their treatments, leaving them with the extra burden of transportation and fuel prices.

Many times the Crusaders will find out that a community member has cancer and start writing them checks before they even reach out.

“Sometimes people will get a check and tell us they would like to give the money back if they don’t think they need it that bad,” Cain stated. Other times people have received their checks exactly when they needed

News

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Opioids: Fill with Care Safety Considerations When Using Opioids

By Cavalier County Health District

We have all heard about the opioid crisis and the impact it is having on our family, friends, businesses, and communities. Every aspect of the opioid crisis requires great care. From understanding the risks and benefits of pain medications to knowing the signs of addiction, to recognizing an overdose and knowing how to help there are ways all of us can care for each other and ourselves. Almost half (47.2%) of individuals aged 12 and older who reported misusing pain relievers in the past year identified they were given, bought, or took the pain relievers from a friend or relative (National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2020).

The North Dakota Attorney General’s Office launched the Take Back pro-

gram in December 2009. The Take Back program at local law enforcement agencies throughout the state offers an opportunity for individuals to dispose of unused and unwanted medications year-round, 24/7. The Take Back program expanded to community pharmacies, supported by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy, allowing another point of access for the public to dispose of unused and unwanted medications.

ing the medication.

When individuals are prescribed opioids, there are three key strategies to remember:

TAKE BACK: Local take back centers in Cavalier County include the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department as well as Langdon Community Drug.

Additionally, Cavalier County Health District also offers FREE Deterra medication disposal bags that are used to deactivate medications so that they may be discarded safely. Finally, if you are unable to make it to a take back location, medications can be placed in an opaque container mixed with coffee grounds or kitty litter and thrown in the garbage.

LOCK: Keep medication out of sight and in a safe and secure place.

MONITOR: Keep track of medication and take only as directed, never shar-

To find more information and resources on statewide and community efforts, visit www.behavioralhealth. nd.gov/opioids.

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911 Call Leads to Discovery of Illegal Immigrants in Cavalier County

By Nick Vorlage

On Monday, April 11 the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department responded to an abandoned 911 call which came in shortly after 10:30 p.m. Officers were led to a farm yard near the Wales-Hannah curb where they discovered their callers: a group of Romanian immigrants who officials said crossed the border illegally.

“There was five males, two females, and two kids. Their car broke down and they were getting cold. They started a fire - broke up a pallet and started a fire and tried to keep warm,” said Cavalier County Sheriff Greg Fetsch.

Agent Ryan Gilberg with the U.S. Border Patrol explains how the vehicle managed to cross the border, “Where they crossed there’s a road on the Canadian side, there’s not on the U.S. side, so they had to traverse through a ditch and a field and it appears that the vehicle was disabled.”

The group was taken into custody and handed over to U.S. Border Patrol.

Sheriff Fetsch said this was the largest group of illegal immigrants his de-

partment has come across. Agent Gilberg said illegal immigrants crossing the border should not be considered a new trend for the North Dakota-Manitoba border.

“We’re always vigilant and aware that stuff like this can happen. There’s always somebody, who has plans somewhere to cross the border illegally,” Gilberg said.

Both Fetsch and Gilberg ask residents to remain vigilant as well.

“We can’t be everywhere at the same time, we try to do everything we can but we really rely on the community to let us know when something is out of the ordinary,” Gilberg said.

Suspicious activity can be reported to local officials. If a resident suspects illegal cross border activity, they can call the U.S. Border Patrol Grand Forks Sector Dispatch toll-free, 24-hours a day at 1-800-982-4077, which will then relay the information to the nearest Border Patrol station.

Cramer Mobile Office Hours Rescheduled U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has announced his rescheduled mobile office hours in Langdon and Cavalier on Friday, April 29.

This service is being extended to assist those with veterans and social security benefits issues, Medicare difficulties, immigration issues, military records or medals, or those who might be needing assistance with federal agencies.

Senator Cramer, himself, will not be

in attendance for these mobile office hours, but he said this is an opportunity for those within Cavalier and Pembina counties to speak directly to those within his office.

The mobile office hours are scheduled in two parts on April 29: from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Cramer’s staff will be at the Cavalier County Library in Langdon. Then in the afternoon, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the staff members will hold office hours at the Cavalier Public Library in Cavalier.

NDDOT Seeks to Streamline Systems

by Nick Vorlage

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is slated to make upgrades to its computer systems next month, namely, to its motor vehicle’s STARS system. The STARS system has been in operation since about 2016, and it will be merged with the legacy driver’s license system.

DOT leaders said that once the two are combined, people will notice a few differences.

“For instance, on the driver’s license side, you’ll be able to fill out your application before you even go to your appointment,” said Robin Rehborg, the agency’s deputy director for driver safety. “Now, you walk in, you take

the piece of paper, you fill out your application, you take that up with you to the desk. Now, when you make your appointment, you can just fill out that application before you go in, and it will populate all that information for you before you even walk up to the desk.”

While these systems get upgraded, some services will be limited. From May 5 to 8, all state DMV offices will be closed for in-person services. From May 6 - 8 driver’s license divisions will be closed, and online services, including kiosks, are expected to be down from May 4 to 8.

“It will streamline the system, so we’re hoping that it will be faster service,” Rehborg said.

Agriculture

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U.S. Equipment Sales Fall NAFB News Service

Tractor and combine sales in the U.S. are down slightly from a year ago, declining in March for the first time since July 2021. Total U.S. tractor sales fell 21.1 percent in March compared to a year ago, while combine sales dropped 10.2 percent.

Curt Blades, AEM Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors and Product Leadership, said that this decline is most likely attributed to lower inventories brought on by disruptions in the supply chains. Regardless, he says manufacturers and dealers are attempting to minimize this to ensure farmers are ready for the spring planting season.

“We've heard some creative things about what the manufacturers have done to ensure the uptime or to ensure that the parts are available in the farmers’ hands when they need them, but just knowing full well that it's a challenge, and sometimes these challenges are bigger than one particular issue. It's not just transportation - maybe it's a flood, maybe it's microchips, maybe it's steel, maybe it's labor, or maybe it's a plant that was shut down in a country due to the pandemic or an outbreak of something else,” Blades said. “So, there's a whole collection of things that are leading to the supply chain challenges, but our manufacturers have been working very closely with their suppliers to ensure that that disruption is as minimal as it possibly can be for farmers.”

Blades said for farmers wanting to upgrade their equipment in this economy, planning ahead is key.

“Where we've had the luxury in the past of you could drive by a dealer lot, see a tractor, and potentially take it home later on that week - I think those days might be behind us. So, working closely with a dealer, working closely with the manufacturer in anticipating your equipment needs, is a really critical step that farmers need to take,” Blades said. “And certainly, being able to take advantage of some of this cutting-edge technology and having a plan for how to integrate it into your farming operation - that’s what we encourage farmers to do. That discipline is probably here with us for a while, and I wouldn't say that’s a bad thing. I'd say that it's a good thing that farmers and dealers and manufacturers are working closer together to ensure that they have the equipment that they need to put the crop in the ground to feed the world.”

Pork Producers Attend Annual Meeting

by NAFB News Service

Earlier this month, pork producers from both sides of the U.S.-Canada border attended Manitoba Pork’s Annual General Meeting. Many topics affecting the pork industry were discussed - one in particular was how a California law could have international implications.

The law is Proposition 12, first passed

by California voters in 2018, which would establish minimum space requirements for livestock such as calves, breeding pigs, and egg-laying hens. It also would ban the sale of any products from these animals from any state or country that doesn’t comply.

This decision has rubbed many pork producers the wrong way, especially since California consumes much more pork than it actually produces.

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Canada Plans for Spring Planting NAFB News Service

As the spring planting season approaches, drought conditions continue to persist in Canada’s southern prairies, specifically in Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan. In southeast Saskatchewan and in Manitoba, soil moisture is expected to improve thanks to last winter’s snowfall, but it isn’t expected to fully recover its moisture reserves despite some areas receiving more snow this last winter than they’ve seen in years. The blizzard Manitoba has endured over the past week is expected to assist the soil moisture only slightly. By the time the blizzard runs its course, areas of southern Manitoba are expected to receive anywhere from 20 to 50 cm of wet, heavy snow, and with temperatures expected to remain above zero, spring runoff is expected to cause some issues.

The Red River Valley is currently on flood watch and is expected to crest over the next week with its northward flow out of North Dakota. Tyler Freeman, Red River Valley emergency coordinator, says his department is cautiously optimistic, but high winds right now will almost certainly cause some power outages for generators and pumps.

“The one thing that we’re going to be facing now is power outages. If we start getting them, then that’s going to be a whole different ball game. So, we’re just maintaining all of our drainage, making sure that everything is running properly and the ditches are flowing as best as we can right now,” Freeman said. “We haven’t seen this amount of snow and this type of thaw and just the way it’s been draining this year. So, it’s a little bit of a reminder what a norm is for here.”

The Red River is currently flowing at much higher levels than at this time last year, but its current levels are much closer to long-term averages.

Jay Doering at the University of Manitoba said there have been concerns about the blizzard causing a similar situation as seen back in 1997. Doering says what he does expect to see some isolated flooding. He doesn’t expect to see the same kind of massive flooding from 25 years ago thanks to major infrastructure improvements along Red River flood zones.

“We’ve come a long way since 1997.

I don’t see their properties being at threat; they’ve all been built to 1997 plus two feet, but people who have their houses on pads or ring-dykes may, again, find themselves cut off,” Doering said.

Industry Leader Reacts to E-15 News

By Dave Thompson and Shanda Christianson

“California consumes 13% of the pork produced in the United States. They have a minute sow herd; I've heard five thousand sows, so they import pretty much all of their pork from other states and, as an organization, we just think that one state can't dictate to another state what type of production practices they should use,” said John Anderson, Minnesota Pork Producers.

The president of the North Dakota Farmers Union said he was very happy to see that E-15 ethanol blend gasoline will now be able to be sold yearround. Mark Watne says he would like to see an E-30 blend also be sold year round. Watne says that would help farmers sell more corn.

Anderson cautions California’s Proposition 12 will cost pork producers, as it is thought less than 4% of U.S. sow farms will be able to be compliant to California’s requirements out of the gate.

Farmers Urged to Stay Vigilant About Rootworm

“As producers, it's very expensive to retrofit barns, to build new barns to make it compliant to the new California law, for which the rules haven't really been written yet, so you don't know how to build your barn,” Anderson said.

Proposition 12 was originally supposed to go into effect at the start of the year, but the California Supreme Court delayed it for 180 days to allow regulations to be finalized. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court also agreed to hear a case brought up against it by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

“And it would help crude oil become less of an impact to the emissions that go out into the atmosphere.

So we’re on the side of any time we can step up that percentage of ethanol we’re helping farmers and we’re helping the environment, and we need to keep pushing it up to E-30,” Watne said.

Watne says other countries are using E-30 and higher blends – and vehicles are running fine.

tra octane to get more power back, and you find some efficiency with having just a little bit more blend in maximizing the power torque and getting back some of the miles per gallon you give up when you just blend a small amount,” Watne said. “Too bad we don’t have enough of the places around the country where you could get that product.”

“The auto industry could use that ex-

NAFB News Service

Farmers are planting this spring with high commodity prices and high input costs, a position that warrants important consideration to yield-robbing pests like corn rootworm. Agronomist Terry Mente has seen rootworm population densities increase across a wider area in recent years and wants farmers to stay vigilant about the pest.

“Weather conditions have set the stage for more rootworm. The old adage is you lose 15% of yield potential for each ring of nodes pruned back by rootworm larvae in an average year.

That pruning limits the plant's nutrient and water uptake ability, holding back yields and upping the risk of

stand issues,” Mente said. “That's why putting a plan in place that consists of the right rotation, the right genetics, the right traits, the right insecticides, and the right timing are all very important.”

Mente encourages farmers to scout for corn rootworm throughout the growing season, especially in fields that have been corn on corn.

“This part is very important. Take a look at your field notes from last season. I would say 90 plus percent of the time a big problem would be preceded by a smaller warning shot, like a patch downed corn after an August

windstorm. Be sure you're out there scouting your fields throughout the growing season. Larvae began hatching out in late May and adult beetles start to emerge from the ground in late June to early July. Although lightning bug emergence timing is not identical, it's a great reminder to go start digging roots and looking for damage,” Mente said. “As always, you should be scouting during silking to make sure beetle populations aren't so high that they're clipping silks and hindering pollination. Yellow non-baited sticky cards are a great way to help identify rootworm population levels as well. Just make sure to put them in various areas of the field.”

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher thing. It’s time to talk flood, specifically the ’97 flood, another one of those events that will stick with you if you had any experience with it.

This week we’re moving on from our most recent spring blizzard, and I, for one, have never been so thankful for the sunshine! I would like the snow to stop now and let Mama Spring do her

Obviously, Langdon, North Dakota, didn’t experience a flood, but that didn’t stop us from becoming very involved. Grand Forks/East Grand Forks residents were evacuated on April 19th after flood waters from the Red River reached more than three miles inland. Langdon, like most towns and cities west of the Red River Valley, became a safe place for flood evacuees that had family here. Our schools welcomed students of all ages that had swiftly left their homes with nothing and were now living with grandparents, aunts and un-

cles, cousins, friends. These families were holding out hope that somehow, maybe, their homes and belongings would escape the wrath of flood waters. Many later realized that was not to be the case. The little ones learned new words like aftermath, damages, FEMA, devastation.

Back then, I worked a couple days a week at St. Alphonsus School, and I was overwhelmed by these kids!

Aside from what they’d been through, they were kind, smiling, loving and polite. You couldn’t help but want to make their day as OK as you possibly could. I remember one young man in particular, who on the last day of school at the end of May, came to me and thanked me for the kindness I had shown him, and he drew me a

picture of my classroom with him in it. He was all smiles, and I’ve never forgotten that conversation. I’m pretty sure he did more for me than I did for him. Thank you, David Bisenius.

Also, I was an EMT, and the Langdon Ambulance Service was alerted via pagers that the United Hospital in Grand Forks (now Altru) had made the decision to evacuate their patients. We were dispatched to the airport in Larimore, ND, where ambulances from everywhere sat lined up and ready to unload United’s patients from air-med planes and load them into our rigs, two patients in each.

We’d deliver them back to the Langdon Hospital or Maple Manor Care Center and head back to Larimore for more. I believe the mother of the

mayor of EGF (at that time) spent her evacuation time in Langdon.

Eventually, the Red moved on to devastate Winnipeg and all points in between. Families went back to where their homes were, or where they had been, to begin the next phase of this catastrophic event.

You have your own memories of your experiences with Blizzard Hannah and the Flood of ’97. I hope you have enjoyed mine.

Thanks for reading,

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Guest Column : Reflections from My Year as Miss North Dakota most importantly, it gives her the chance to be a positive role model for young people across North Dakota.

By Reyna Bergstrom | April 18, 2022 As my time as Miss North Dakota comes to a close, I reflect on the vast array of experiences that this year has shared. Becoming Miss North Dakota was a dream of mine for many years, and now that my time is wrapping up, it certainly is bittersweet.

The job of Miss North Dakota is unlike any other. For starters, there aren’t many roles that require one to wear a sparkly crown and crisscross the entire state speaking at schools and volunteering at various events. The position is one year; so, the expectation is to make the most of that amount of time. While the role provides this woman with the opportunity to be an ambassador for the state, perhaps

The Miss North Dakota Scholarship Organization is a state program within the Miss America Organization. Miss America’s mission statement is, “Prepare great women for the world; prepare the world for great women.” The organization embodies a network of positive role models who are influencing their spheres – both geographically and digitally – in every single state.

Regardless of whether they’re wearing a sparkly hat on their head, the women involved are working to make positive changes in their communities by using their voices to educate others on their social impact initiatives.

They are public servants, doers, and change-makers, and they use the resources of the organization to help them expand and reach their goals.

I’ve always wanted to be a role model, especially for young people. I learned about the organization and its scholarships while as a freshman at Concordia College and eventually decided to compete and become involved with the organization. I was runner-up at the state competition in 2019 and second runner-up in 2015 and 2016.

Each year that I came close to winning, I became motivated to work harder and to remain patient and persistent. While I was set to compete in

2020, the pandemic postponed the event to 2021 which “grandfathered” me in, making me one of the oldest candidates to ever compete in the history of the organization. Throughout the months leading up to the state competition, I didn’t give up on my dream but continued to prepare to the best of my abilities. On June 12, 2021, my longtime dream became a reality - I was crowned Miss North Dakota 2021.

The past ten months have provided some of the most challenging and fulfilling experiences of my life. The highlights (that my social media and local news have covered) include the day I was crowned Miss North Dakota, representing North Dakota at the 100th Anniversary Competition of Miss America, presenting to state legislators at the North Dakota Capitol, performing at the Medora Musical, along with a state-wide school speaking tour. These experiences are the highlights, but perhaps the most impactful encounters happened in the “small” moments, the in-between-unplanned-intentional interactions that occurred with individuals across the state. Those were the moments that ultimately were transformative and gave me the energy to keep going when I felt exhausted and alone; those conversations served as reminders to my mission as Miss North Dakota.

As Miss North Dakota, I have shared the message of my social impact initiative which is called, “The Influencer Era: Impact Beyond The Screen.” My goal has been to emphasize the importance of communication skills and face-to-face connection, especially with students. In this digital era that we currently live in, ‘Impacting Beyond the Screen’ is a message about intentionally showing up for others in person by being a real-life influencer. Face-to-face interactions are crucial because bonds are strengthened when reinforced by the physical.

Things like looking another person in the eye, giving them a hug, or simply nodding and smiling while you listen emphasizes the fact that you are there for them. I believe that it’s important to remind people that every one of us has what it takes to make a positive difference where we are right now, in digital spaces but even more importantly in our face-to-face interactions.

necessary to doing the job of Miss North Dakota, a service-minded perspective is a characteristic that I believe is essential to the role. Although it might appear glamorous, this job is not all about the sparkles — it’s a year of service which entails traveling around the state to serve alongside, speak, and listen to people.

At 26, I am the oldest Miss North Dakota to ever wear the crown and compete for the job of Miss America.

Women between the ages of 18 and 26 are eligible to compete in any local competition, whether she be a resident or attending for school. If she wins a local title, she can move on to the state competition.

You can join me as I complete my year as Miss North Dakota by following me on Instagram @missamericand and Facebook @missnorthdakota2021.

Being Miss North Dakota has undoubtedly been one of the most transformative experiences of my life.

I have been humbled and honored to serve North Dakota this year, to share my message about prioritizing relationships and in-person connection, and to have had the chance to represent my home at the 100th Anniversary Competition of Miss America in Connecticut. I’d love to see many more women positively impacted in the same way that being involved with the Miss North Dakota and Miss America Organizations has had on my own growth and journey.

To schedule Reyna for an appearance at your event, please contact booking@missndorganization.com or visit missnorthdakota.org/book-miss-nd.

While there are many traits that are

THE MORNING RUN: Grandma Loves Langdon 50 years of healthcare experience as a nurse and FNP, who also bakes cookies and does dishes, you’re in luck.

by Sara Goodman Here’s what you need when your kid has sinus surgery: five boxes of Kleenex, two large boxes of 12-ply gauze pads, two rolls of paper tape, a NeilMed rinse system, a strong stomach, a case of wine and Grandma. If you have a Grandma with more than

My mom, also known as Grammy J, showed up on Tuesday to “beat the weather.” In other words, she wanted to take full advantage of the many perks of our little town that she has come to love over the years. She loves Langdon and considers coming here a mini vacation. Every day she was here, in between cookie baking, playing solitaire on her phone and watching NewsMax, she hoofed it up to The Perfect Blend for a coffee. She also made a trip into Sew On & Sew North for some sewing supplies and a mini tutorial on embroidery, had Cody Schlittenhard give her vehicle a full detailing makeover, and got an oil change at D&B while she patiently waited in the lobby listening to the “old duffers” hash out the weather forecast with Eric. She wandered into

Hank’s one day for a little ice cream treat and had both lunch and supper at Sporty’s on the same day. On Wednesday evening, she joined us for Lenten services at our church and watched Gage participate in a skit, and on Friday evening, she took in a 5th and 6th grade volleyball game for Ella. She was definitely hitting all the highlights of small town Langdon and the whirlwind of kid activities.

My mom is a self-described bull in a china shop. Everyone knows when Grammy is up in the morning making her first of several pots of coffee, stirring up a batch of her famous buttermilk pancakes, and rooting around in the pantry for supplies to make bran muffins just in case anyone needs some extra fiber. She keeps a keen eye out for the cats, who she alternatively loves and hates. Cats always know when you don’t want them around, making a point of jumping on your lap in the middle of studying

the backs of your eyelids or as you’re about to dive into a good book with a cup of coffee perched precariously on the end table.

Grammy J is completely on board with the personalized license plate trend in Langdon, having her own for many years. Her little maroon Buick sports the license plate UNDUMNP, and at first glance you wonder what “undump” means. Break it apart and it’s “UND,” for that small college to the north of NDSU, then “UM,” for University of Mary, then “NP,” for Nurse Practitioner. And yes, although my mom’s alma mater may not fit into the family sea of gold and the appropriate green color, we let it slide if it means an extra batch of chocolate chip cookies before she heads back home.

own child (me) was a mere sidenote.

If I was completely exhausted from my nursing duties, I was to simply rest and conserve energy. I’ve been chopped liver next to her grandkids for 17 years now, so I’m used to it. I did request a batch of gingersnaps and found a bag in the freezer. ‘Til next time Grammy J! Langdon loves you, too!

Grammy decided by Sunday that we had things under control and were taking appropriate care of her beloved grandchildren. The welfare of her

Musings from Munich: The Game is almost embarrassing for mankind.

I have lived and visited all over the world (32 countries and counting) and made my share of blunders and mistakes, but I seemed to plateau when my wife came into my life as she snagged herself a nice piece of arm candy. Once again, the purpose of this is, with so many eligible bachelors in the area, to learn from others’ mistakes.

By Matt Mitzel While being a fill-in bartender at the Munich Bar over the past four years, I am always reminded of the game that men and women play, especially while single. I have seen it my whole life, but as I get older, it is so obvious that it

First off, the first impression is what will set you up for success or make you crash and burn. In Germany, I wanted to show off for my crew, so I walked up to a table full of the hottest women in the bar and politely asked them for one of their cigarettes. Not being a smoker, I figured I could fake it and get a conversation going. As cool as I could, I lit it, and a giant flash proceeded. One important thing I forgot was to make sure I was lighting

the right end. With my eyes wide and eyebrows smoldering, I excused myself from the table and did the walk of shame back to the table. Lesson to all: keep it simple. If you’re actually talking to a woman in person, she’s already impressed that you wanted to talk to her face to face and not on any cowardly social media.

Secondly, dancing will always be 90% of your game. Laugh at me if you must, but my mom taught me young how to two-step, and based on the number of people out there that keep asking me with a confused look - “That’s your wife?”, it worked.

Four years ago, I was at a celebration, and a young man brought his girlfriend from halfway across the country. This young man had parents who were millionaires many times over.

You could kind of tell he was dating

out of his league, since she was well off, beautiful, and had a great personality. I was giving him a lot of credit.

As soon as the dancing started, she asked to go out to the dance floor, and he refused. I was spinning my wife out there and could tell that poor gal just wanted to enjoy herself, but he wouldn’t even give her a slow song.

I eventually took her out for a couple twirls so she could get back into a fun mood, but needless to say, as soon as they returned home, it was not a shocker that she dumped him immediately. Learn some basics!

Lastly, get a personality that makes people smile. Like the example above, many rich men have absolutely the worst luck in women. A hard-working poor man with a personality literally has their pick.

Ladies, let’s face it, I’m a frickin catch.

You can’t see it when you look at me or my bank account or my jeep….but you know I have the personality you want to take with just about everywhere as I will add joy. If you are that guy in the bar that picks fights, gets moody, or makes a scene, you are the best third wheel as I would never have to worry about you stealing my girlfriend.

I bring this topic up as I noticed the lack of baby-making in our area lately, and I’m always looking at the forecast of population in our small town, which is another reason you’ll notice that Munich Grocery does not sell condoms. So, in short, gents - put away your weigh tickets, and get out and have some fun…Munich Public School is counting on you.

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Regional Vocal Competition

was held at Langdon Area High school on April 8. Photos by Larry Stokke.

Munich High School Girls Ensemble competed in the Regional vocal contest. L-R Natalie Perry, Ashley Perry, Taryn Amble, Halle Jabs, Payton Hall, Whitney Pankratz, Chloe Foster, and Emmy Pankratz. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Brenna Schuler, Langdon, qualified for State Music in vocal solo. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Autumn Howatt, Langdon, qualified for State Music in vocal solo. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Adam Hart qualified for State Music in vocal solo. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Langdon Area High School Mixed Ensemble qualified for State Music. L to R: Alex Gellner, Shanna Gette, Claire Chaput, Ethan Kram, Breana Wagner, Drew Peterson, Adam Hart, Jane Sillers, Brody Steinmetz, Cloe Roberts, Brady Regner, and Autumn Howatt on Flute. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Madilyn Crump qualified for State Music in vocal solo. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Artist in Residence Works with Elementary Students Morgan Wagner was the artist in residence and worked with Langdon Area Elementary students for a week to learn about light, color, environment, and identity through art.

Artists Sylvia Houle and Awani Giizhik shadowed Wagner and also worked with the kids. The three of them worked with the students to create multimedia light boxes. Collectively as a group, they decided on the theme of sports, and each student created their own light box based on their personal identity and interests.

At the end of the week, all the students and members of the community got to view the artwork at a public showcase.

The Northern Lights Arts Council received the Artist in Residence grant from North Dakota Council on the Arts, which allowed them to bring these artists to LAES.

Claire Chaput, Langdon, qualified for State Music in vocal solo. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Langdon Area High School held a jazz concert on April 4.

Photos by Larry Stokke.

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Nordic Folk Art Dedication Art Show and Celebration Planned A special celebration day is being hosted by the Northeastern ND Heritage Association (NENDHA) for the community and special guests at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 24 at Icelandic State Park just west of Cavalier.

It all begins at the Hallson Church, located at Icelandic State Park, with a special dedication of four Nordic Folk art pieces that have been designed and fabricated by four North Dakota Nordic artists. These unique art forms were funded as a Phase 2 Nordic Folk Art Project by grants from Partners for Sacred Places, Enbridge Pipeline, and Christ Lutheran Church of Neche, N.D. The four art pieces are Nordic Hardanger Paraments selected to enhance the beauty of the Hallson Church; paintings that tell the history of Hallson Church and the responsibility it has in today’s world, which are painted with a special egg yolk; and a carved wood-

en baptismal ale bowl to be used by the community for special occasions.

If all goes as planned, those attending will have the opportunity to witness a baptism using this ale bowl. Those attending will have the pleasure of hearing each artist tell their art creation story and meet them for questions and discussion following the service.

The artists are Arlys Sorby of Nome, N.D., Dennis Schill of Hannah, N.D., Rev. Jim Paulson of Leeds, N.D., and Pieper Bloomquist of Grand Forks.

Music for the day will feature Bernie Kopf at the organ accompanying Emily Laaveg in song. The Nordic Fiddlers from the Fargo–Moorehead area will provide a lively fiddle sound to be heard throughout the program. Reverend Beth Peterson has graciously consented to conduct and moderate the business of the day.

Meanwhile, a community art show will be bustling in Akra Hall. Area school

children have been studying the Nordic countries and have consented to create corresponding art depictions. Several adult groups, including the Walhalla Brush Bunch, will also be featuring their work. The Nordic Fiddlers will adjourn to play their instruments at the Akra Hall where all can enjoy their talents and delicious refreshments provided by NENDHA members.

NENDHA members just completed a new temporary exhibit at the Heritage Center called: “Cavalier Space Force Station - Defending our Nation.” This important facility has witnessed many responsibilities and different titles since it became a part of our community.

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A Brush with the Bunch!

By Leo Beauchamp

What is next for an article for the Brush Bunch when you are brain dead and out of ideas? All I know is our art show #51 is so close that it is frightening. I think I have a good collection of paintings, if they are dry by that time. In nine days, we are scheduled to clean the American Legion. In ten days, we are to set up our tables, then we show our work to the grade students of North Border Walhalla.

They will take part in an art project, and their work will be shown at our show. On Saturday it’s "Show Time" starting at 10 AM. This is a time change from the past as we always opened at noon. This year, it is earlier to hopefully include the shoppers at Blu Sole, New Beginnings, Screaming

Beans and any other business places that are open for your shopping on that Saturday. At the Brush Bunch Art Show and Sale #51, you can view our art and photo display and sit and rest your feet and enjoy a snack and a cup of coffee or a cool drink. The picture shown with this article is one of Virginia's from the past. The painters at the Brush Bunch are scrambling to finish some last minute paintings for the show. Check our posters through the area and mark your calendar so you can visit us on Saturday, April 30th or Sunday, May 1st. Have a great week, and enjoy the "Spring" weather!

God Bless, and see you in a couple of weeks.

All ages are welcome. The Heritage Center is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A required daily entrance pass is $7 per vehicle.

Spring Piano Recitals The students of Lisa Schuler will present their annual Spring Piano Recital on Sunday, April 24 at United Lutheran Church in Langdon. The students will be divided into two performances at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The recitals will feature solos, duets, trios, and student compositions. Everyone is welcome to attend each recital and the receptions that follow to honor the students.

1:30 p.m. Performers: Kalleigh and Korbyn Rollness, Kate Roppel, Kynlee and Jase Pengilly, Wesley Schroeder, Kenleigh Nye, Dyson and Terner Askvig, Harper Jacobson, Finley Crockett, Heidi Crump, Maddux and Stella Busse, Ryder Moser, Adam Hart, Kate and Jane Sillers, Rylee Medbery, Taylor Borgen

4:00 p.m. Performers: Lexi Bata, Finley Smith, Liam and Lavin Johnson, Jack and Ben Borchardt, Josie Mikkelsen, Oliver and Graham Mosher, Aishu Chapara, Maxum Mostad, Jonathan Mack, Olivia Bredeson, Catelyn and Ella Goodman, Lexi Close, Kadence Wirth, Aubrey Badding, McKenzie Regner, Shanna Gette

4-H Communication Arts event held in Pembina County The 2022 Pembina County 4-H Communication Arts event was held Friday, April 8 at the Pembina County Courthouse. Eleven 4-H youth participated in the public speaking contest representing four different Pembina County 4-H clubs. Family and friends were also able to be a part of the experience.

In the interpretive reading junior

(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – North Dakota Farmers Union announced it is offering discounts to any youth who registers early for Farmers Union Camp between now and May 15. The organization’s summer camping program gets underway June 13, marking its 88th season.

The four- and five-day camps for youths in grades 3-6 and 7-12 annually draw more than 1,200 farm and city kids statewide.

“We celebrate youth at Farmers Union Camp in a fun, positive environment where kids can just be themselves. Our program incorporates traditional camp activities, like swimming and singing around a campfire, with education that enhances learning, team building, and leadership skills,” said Miranda Letherman, NDFU education di-

Receiving honors in senior dramatic presentation - Grand Champion Nora Crosby (Cavalier) for her humorous rendition of “Politics of Prom”.

Receiving honors in senior interpretive reading - Grand Champion Grady Hornung (Walhalla) for his lively rendition of “As Seen On TV”. Reserve Champion honors went to Gracyn Hornung (Walhalla) for her hilarious “Driving Lessons”. Honorable Mention recognition went to Ben Carpenter (Walhalla) for his entertaining selection from “Let Them Eat Cake” and, also, Lily Crosby (Cavalier) for her serious interpretation of an excerpt from “Undistracted”. Greta Burrell (Crystal) received a blue ribbon placing for her seasonally appropriate Junie B. Jones “Dumb Bunny” selection.

Farmers Union offers discounts for early summer camp signup

rector. “Our camp theme this year is ‘Cultivate Kindness.’”

Along with theme nights, sports, skits, a talent show and banquet night, youth also organize and operate their own cooperative – a camp store. At the end of each camp, youth vote on a charity to receive any camp store dividends.

In the past three years, more than $10,000 has been donated to charities across the state from Farmers Union youth.

NDFU utilizes two facilities for Farmers Union Camp, one near Elgin on Lake Tschida and a new facility in Jamestown near the Jamestown Reservoir. NDFU provides free bus transportation for kids, and scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance. Go to ndfu.org to learn more.

Front Row: Gianna Burrell, Ignatius Burrell, Kyle Johnson. Back Row, l to r: Emersen Helgoe, Greta Burrell, Graesen Helgoe, Nora Crosby, Lily Crosby, Gracyn Hornung, Grady Hornung, Ben Carpenter.

division, Gianna Burrell (Crystal) was awarded Grand Champion for her thoughtful reading of “The Selfish Giant”.

The sister duo of Grasesen and Emersen Helgoe (Cavalier) competed in the team division of interpretive reading senior division and received

Reserve Champion for their lively interpretation of “Who’s On First”.

tive introduction to the 4-H club experience for children ages 5-7.

Cloverbuds participating in this year’s event included Ignatius Burrell (Crystal) sharing “The Little Turtle” and Kyle Johnson (Crystal) reciting “The Pledge of Allegiance”. Cloverbuds members are part of a non-competi-

All of these 4-H members are eligible to represent Pembina County at the district 4-H Communication Arts event on June 7th.

4-H Communication Arts program pro-

vides youth with opportunities to build skills and confidence in making public presentations and developing skills that are useful throughout a lifetime to evaluate and enhance communication skills.

Evaluating the various presentations was judge Annie Kelly of Cavalier.

Spring Out of Stress

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County over getting ready, or not being able ors take a toll on your body and mind, to get in the fields yet. Or maybe it’s so they need to be dealt with in an efbecause taxes are due. In any case, ficient manner. it’s proven through numerous studies that stress is a leading cause Common Signs and Symptoms of of diseases that can be prevented. Stress: And it’s important for us to focus on Headaches what’s needed in order to manage Irritability Difficulty sleeping (sleeping less or that stress. more) Stress is linked to diseases that Muscle tension and aches could affect our lives in large ways. Changes in eating habits (eating less According to The American Institute or more) of Stress, “75-90% of all visits to pri- Anxiety and depression mary care physicians are for stress Foggy thinking (memory, concentrarelated problems.” (www.stress.org) tion, and decision-making difficulty) Heart disease, stroke, certain canI’m not feeling like Spring is here quite cers, chronic pain, ulcers, lowered If signs and symptoms do appear, yet. With the additional snow storms immune system function, accidents, then further action should be taken to and all the white still on the ground, and mental health issues are just alleviate the stress as much as posit’s difficult to imagine that it’s actu- some of the health concerns people sible so that the physical and mental ally the middle of April. I keep remind- could experience from long term ex- effect of the stressor is kept to a mining myself that this has happened in posure to stress. The good news is imum. It’s also important to realize the past, and that it will eventually go that if we can address our stressors, that resorting to alcohol, drugs, nicoaway. It does make it more difficult recognize the signs and symptoms, tine, and other substances or habits to see through the stress of the long and take care of ourselves, stressful that contribute to health problems are winter, though. I wonder if that’s why situations can be managed in healthi- not helpful, and should be avoided if April is recognized as National Stress er ways. With stress management, we you want to make it through stress.

Awareness Month. can live life to our fullest, even during Refer to the best ways to manage a long winter with a spring that is those stressful situations instead of Or maybe it’s because this is a stress- struggling to emerge. things that could contribute to bigger ful time at school for teachers and problems. students, alike. They are starting to First, it’s important to recognize our feel the exhaustion of the school year, stressors. They are different for ev- The best ways to manage stress: and spring fever is starting to set it. Or eryone. The key is to pinpoint what Sleep: It’s often one of the most unmaybe it’s because people in the agri- causes you stress, and start manag- derrated ways to reduce stress, but cultural realm are gearing up for their ing it before it even happens. Stress- it’s one of the most effective. Seven busy season and may be stressed

to nine hours of sleep helps the body heal and repair itself. It not only helps alleviate stress symptoms, it’s also been connected to weight management and over-all well-being.

Healthy Eating: Making sure to get a balanced, nutrient rich diet helps your body and mind cope with the stresses.

Limiting certain “comfort foods” that are higher in caffeine, sodium, fat, and sugar will be helpful as well.

Exercise: It’s important to recognize that 30 minutes of purposeful activity that increases heart rate helps alleviate stress both physically and mentally. Even if you get regular exercise, it’s okay to add a few minutes more to help burn off the stress hormones.

Planning: If planning takes place, and things can be managed before they take place, a lot of stress can be alleviated before it even starts. It does take diligence and thinking ahead, and we all know that some things come up last minute that we cannot control.

But, if there are contingency plans in place incase of something happening, then we can alleviate the effects of the stressor.

Seek Professional Assistance: Whether it’s you or someone you know experiencing the pressures of stress and the toll it can take, there are several professional resources that can help if you feel it’s needed. Anyone can seek medical attention for physical or men-

tal symptoms of stress from a primary care physician. Counselors or other mental health professionals can also be helpful resources. Whether it’s for you or someone you know, you can call FirstLink ND by dialing 2-1-1 for mental health assistance, or the National Suicide Helpline (1-800-2738255).

NDSU Extension is also here to help.

There are resources available to help you cope with stress throughout the year, not just during a spring that is having difficulty springing forth!

Some helpful publications such as “Managing Stress for Better Health” (FS1730), “Stress Symptoms” (FS283), and “Managing Stress and Pursuing Wellness in Times of Tight Margins” (FS1925), are just a few of what we have to offer. You can visit all of our stress resources on our website at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension. If you would like help finding a specific topic, or would like a printed copy, feel free to call our office here in Cavalier County at 2562560, or email katie.d.henry@ndsu. edu.

I promise you that spring is eventually coming. (At least I’m pretty sure. Probably. Just kidding: It WILL!) By recognizing and managing your stress, you can spring out of stress and be ready for the beautiful season that’s to come!

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BASEBALL

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland of things, the month of May is going to be extremely busy, and hopefully that will also be the time that everyone gets moving in the fields and working the crop in the ground.

The waiting games Well, here we are on April 20 (when I am writing these words) as we do the limbo rock on when outdoor activities will happen again. The forecast looks not good at all for anything happening in the near future. Yes, Virginia, this is not the first time this has happened and certainly won't be the last. With more precipitation coming our way the weekend of April 23 in the form of rain then snow followed by unseasonable cold weather, it's going to be awhile before anything gets going, as sad as that is to say. We hope that by the end of the week ahead that there will be some light at the end of a very, very, long tunnel. By the looks

Cardinals and Eagles fundraisers happening April 22 For many of you that get this paper on Fridays, we encourage you to get out and support a couple of fundraisers on April 22. The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals sports boosters are taking over Burger Night at the Langdon Eagles Club on that date. All money raised will go the betterment of all Cards sports teams as we documented last week. Also, the North Border Boosters are holding a meat raffle at Jackson's on April 22 with all proceeds from that event going to help Eagles athletics. Thanks to the Langdon Eagles and Jackson's Bar for supporting both of these events.

Langdon Country Club holds spring meeting The annual spring meeting of the Langdon Country Club was held on April 19. Many topics were discussed.

The first tournament of the year will be

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held on June 4 with the Langdon Prairie Health Foundation Tournament with many more tourney schedules throughout the summer. Also, if you have never joined the club, they are offering a 50% discount for first-time members if you sign up during the month of May. You can just go to the clubhouse to get signed up or for more details. Tuesday Men's League golf is set to begin on May 24, and to register your 2-Man team, contact league secretary Randy Hill at 701-3701118. Wednesday Women's League in Langdon will start on June 1, and Jennifer Romfo is the contact for that league. Tuesday Men's Stag Nights are now scheduled each Tuesday with the kitchen open. The president of the Langdon Country Club once again this year is Brandon Downs. At the Walhalla Country Club, their spring meeting was held on March 31, and their men's night will once again be held on Thursdays. We will try and keep you up to date on everything going on at both courses here in this column throughout the golf season.

"See ya!" next week!

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 15-6, Bottineau 0-5

By Jake Kulland

In their second double header at Bottineau on April 11, the Cardinals did a lot of things right. The twin bill was scheduled for two five-inning games, and the Cards scored in every inning in game one, pounding out 13 hits.

Carter Tetrault led the game off with a double to the left field corner, and things just got better from there.

Tucker Welsh had a big day at the plate with a double and a triple with two runs batted in, and Brady Regner also hit a three bagger that brought in two more runs. Nic Kingzett added a double to give the Cards five extra base hits in the contest.

That was way more offense than Markus Kingzett needed on the mound. He went all five innings and allowed just two hits while striking out nine batters with two walks. Markus, along with Tetrault and Welsh, each had two hits in the game.

In game two, the Cards built a big lead and almost gave it up late. The Cardinals got two runs in the first inning on an RBI groundout from Mason Romfo followed by a sacrifice fly

by Jack Romfo. Markus Kingzett and Jack Romfo had run-scoring singles in the second to make it a score of 5-1, then Kadyn Hein laid down a sacrifice squeeze bunt in the third to bring in

Brady Regner to round out the scoring.

The Cardinals took a 6-2 lead into the bottom of the fifth then committed three errors to help the Braves get within one. With the tying and winning runs on base Tucker Welsh, who was throwing hard all day, struck out the last two batters to preserve the win. Welsh struck out 14 Bottineau hitters while walking just two. Tetrault was intentionally walked three times in the game.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 15-6, BOTTINEAU 0-5 Game One LEM -143 25 -- 15 13 0 B -000 00 -- 0 2 0 WP -- Markus Kingzett; LP -- MJ Aasen Highlights -- LEM: Carter Tetrault 2x2 2B 2 RBIs, M. Kingzett 2x2 RBI, Mason Romfo 1x2 2 2 RBIs, Tucker Welsh 2x3 2B 3B 2 RBIs, Nic Kingzett 1x3 2B RBI, Brady Regner 1x3 3B2 RBIs Game Two LEM -- 231 00 -- 6 4 3 B -- 101 03 -- 5 6 1 WP -- Tucker Welsh; LP -- Carson Hoerer Highlights -- LEM: Markus Kingzett 1x2 2 RBIs, Jack Romfo 1x2 2 RBIs

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. It is a known carcinogen, which means prolonged exposure to high levels of Radon gas can cause cancer.

Brady Regner slides in safely to home in the Cards win over Bottineau. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Markus Kingzett sliders under the tag and scores for the Cards 4-11 in Bottineau. Photo

by Larry Stokke.

Cole Welsh makes a catch in right field for an out over Bottineau. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Business

Langdon’s Splash-N-Dash Car Wash Gets Upgrade

Business Highlight: Schill Construction

By Borderland Press staff Lance Schill, of Langdon, started doing construction work with his dad at a young age. After high school he attended North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, getting an associates degree in construction management.

In 1999 he decided it was time to start his own business: Schill Construction.

Schill has been trying to have his business in city limits for years, however, property to build on was a huge issue. Thankfully, with the help from the City of Langdon and its commissioners, his business was finally able to move into city limits.

Lance Schill, his wife, Megan, and their three children: Dentyn 10, Kollyns 7, and Wittyn 16 months.

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When asked what he enjoys about the work, he said, “Being outside, watching the projects from the dirt work to the final finishing touches.”

Schill Construction does grain bins, shops, concrete work, metal roofing, and some residential work.

They pride themselves in their work, and it shows. He hopes Schill Construction will continue to be here for generations to come as he has two sons and a daughter.

Schill Construction held their open house Saturday, April 2 at their new shop on Hwy. 5 West in Langdon.

In his spare time, Lance enjoys racing and spending time with his family.

Schill Construction, Hwy 5 West, Langdon.

By Borderland Press staff

The car wash near downtown Langdon on Hwy. 5 has been closed to install new equipment. Splash-N-Dash Car Wash owner Josh Plummer said he was looking for ways to better serve his customers when he found a way to make the car wash faster but still do a good job.

Plummer is installing equipment called the “Petit Accutrac 360,” which is a dual arm system that has two pump stands that allows for a vehicle to be washed in almost half the previous time.

Plummer ran into some shipping constraints on a few valuable pieces of the puzzle, mainly waiting for a 16’ beam to serve as a mount for the new blowers. Spring storms have also caused some issues by pushing back the timing.

Once everything is done, Plummer said it will be well worth the wait. He thanks his customers for their patience. For updates on timing and progress, follow “Splash-N-Dash Car Wash, LLC” of Facebook.

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Memories FROM THE FLOOD OF ‘97

The Waterlogged Days of KNDK

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

The following column contains excerpts of a college English essay written in 2000, reflecting on the Flood of 1997.

Questions flew through the air on that cool Saturday in April. Confusion lingered on the faces of my Grand Forks family members, aunt and uncle, cousins, and grandparents displaced by tragedy. No one knew what to expect. A talking head chattered in a black box in my family’s living room, relaying the latest information. It was just beginning.

I got ready for work and climbed in my two-door gray Oldsmobile, which carried me thirty miles and stopped in front of a small white house on the northern outskirts of Langdon. It was Noon. The sun played peek-a-boo with the clouds as a cool breeze picked up.

My keys jingled as I opened the door to my place of employment. At 16 years old and after just eight months of employment, this was my second home: KNDK Radio. I walked to the back of the building to prepare for my air shift, and it didn’t take long for the confusion of the situation to catch up with me. The booming voice of the Boss (that would be Borderland Bob) snuck up behind me; I flew off the ground, and when I landed, I caught my breath and listened to what he had to say.

“Sarah, I’m taking over on the air today,” Bob said. He instructed me to handle the phones, and as soon as I took my post, calls started pouring into the station.

With the adrenaline pumping through my veins, I scribbled down announcements and ran them into the studio, for once ignoring the red “ON AIR” light above the door. As I tiptoed out of the studio, I could hear, “This just in…Grand Forks has ordered an emergency evacuation of the city…County Road 77 has been closed off due to a washout…”

The calls for help kept coming: people needed sandbaggers at their homes, some were wondering if the station could help locate loved ones by using the air waves (this was before the majority of us had cell phones), and many called in road closings so that others would remain safe.

Welcome to Day One. It was Saturday. The day flew by, and suddenly, the clock struck 8 p.m. The Red River

Flood of Memories

By Melanie Thornberg

started its attack in the Southern Valley at Wahpeton then quickly made its way to Fargo, Grand Forks, Drayton, and Pembina.

rendous winter 25 years ago, and here are just some of my "Flood of Memories" of our team flood coverage:

I stayed to help Melanie Thornberg with her 6 p.m. – Midnight air shift.

I sat in front of the board and noted the large number of buttons and lights in front of me; flipping switches in this place had become as natural as breathing for me. A wave of nerves washed over me followed by a punch of more adrenaline. The AM station was given special permission to broadcast for 24 hours a day, and we were not allowed to play music; we were one of two stations still on the air in the area, with others being knocked off the air due to the flood.

* Everyone remembers that Mayor Pat Owens was a strong, bold, and heroic leader for Grand Forks, of course, but Pembina's Mayor, Hetty Walker, was equally as courageous and bold.

Since the NWS had forecasted that it looked like Pembina was going to also flood like Grand Forks, various state and local officials had ordered the town's residents to evacuate, and thus, the town would also be devastated by the flooding and might not be able to come back to life. According to Kevin Bonham, in one of the many articles he wrote for the Grand Forks Herald at that time, the Pembina city officials "called in Governor Ed Schafer, who arrived in town to talk with local and state officials. They contacted Senator Kent Conrad who arrived by helicopter to survey the situation. 'The equipment had already left town,' Hetty Walker said. 'Senator Conrad borrowed a cell phone and called the US Army Corps of Engineers and said, 'Get back here. We can save this town.' They were there the next day.

Then, the National Guard came, and the Coast Guard came." North Dakota's oldest settlement was saved from destruction due to the bold and defiant leadership of Mayor Walker. It was eerie going into Pembina to cover the flood at that time since the townsfolk had all been evacuated except for the Pembina Flood Committee team, the volunteer dike patrol walkers, and others involved with saving the town.

If Grand Forks had not flooded, Pembina would have surely been destroyed. * I remember riding the elevator to the top of the seven-story high Pembina State Museum Observation Tower and looking out at the 30-MILE-WIDE Red River (normally 300-feet-wide in Pembina) and only seeing "water, water, everywhere" except for the island of Pembina protected by the dike around the town, the top of the Interstate overpass, and the US Customs off to the north. It was like looking out on the prehistoric Western Interior Seaway that once covered the Great Plains from the Arctic Circle down to the Gulf of Mexico, including the town of Pembina. Although the City of Pembina was saved by those dikes, South Pembina (the area wedged between the Pembina and Red Rivers in Pembina) did succumb to the floodwaters.

Over 20 homes were lost, and several historic buildings were lost or damaged including the beautiful St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The golf course was also covered by floodwaters, too.

For only a few seconds at a time, it was possible to forget that we were under so much pressure, yet, this was hardly a normal conversation. Melanie and I spoke into the microphones and pretended they weren’t there.

We rearranged the studio, and finally, we could see each other across the counter. The small red dots blinked on the phone, a sign that things were getting worse in the darkness. The two of us wore bulky black headphones so we could hear both the callers and each other.

I answered the phone by flipping a switch to lock the caller into place, “Good evening, KNDK, you’re on LIVE.” We heard a sniffle at the other end of the phone, and our eyes snapped up to meet each other.

We waited. The caller spoke up and begged us to send sandbaggers to his home. He left his address and phone number and hung up abruptly.

Melanie and I were done at midnight, and we each drove home to get a few hours of sleep before starting it over again.

Day One quickly shifted to Day Two. It was Sunday, and for me, it was a carbon copy of the day before with lots of running. Monday was supposed to be a school day, but the whole week was shifted due to the flood emergency. While my classmates were bussed to sandbag, I checked in at school and then drove west to Langdon to continue to help. That day I created a clipboard system to keep information up to date and organized. It involved dipping into the yellow legal pad stash in the office supplies.

The week continued to be unpredictable and filled with intense emotions.

Long days were normal, and sleep was scarce. The flood was a time that everyone came together, and people rediscovered the importance of helping others. I saw it with the 10 employees of the radio station who pulled together to pull off getting a massive amount of information out to listeners.

I continued to work at KNDK for the next three years in high school. The experience I gained during the largescale emergency of the flood was priceless for the events I would cover as a reporter in the future.

"It was the Best of Times, It was the Worst of Times" sure could have applied to North Dakota's historic Flood of '97. These opening lines from Charles Dickens' famous novel, "A Tale of Two Cities," sums up that winter of 1996-97 leading up to the flood that decimated Grand Forks/East Grand Forks 25 years ago this week.

The evacuations, sandbagging, and catastrophic damage done to those two towns was all beyond anyone's comprehension. The sudden evacuations after the levees broke on the Red River in Grand Forks on April 19 -- over 50,000 people were ordered to evacuate by Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens -- was the largest mass exodus in American history since the evacuation of Atlanta, Georgia, during the Civil War. From Wahpeton to Winnipeg and on many tributaries in-between, the flood caused several billions of dollars in damage to towns, homes, businesses, schools, and churches.

Although the flooding caused so much stress to folks throughout the huge Red River Basin Watershed during this worst of times, it also brought out the best in people, too. Thousands of folks (even high school students, too) volunteered to fill sandbags, walk the dikes in patrols to check for leaks or holes, provide meals for volunteers, and ultimately, to house the thousands of flood evacuees/flood refugees who were instantly displaced from their homes in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks when the levees were breached.

Of course, everyone from that time remembers the 11 buildings burning in the middle of that flooding, including the Grand Forks Herald building, since firemen could not get to the buildings due to the floodwaters. The Herald never missed a day of publishing their paper through that catastrophic time.

The Red River was prone to major flooding down through the centuries since the river flows north into more frozen ice. The ice melts first down in the southern end of the river, and then that ice and water flows into more frozen water and ice - jamming up in the northern part of the watershed basin. The fact that the area surrounding the Red River is so flat doesn't help matters either when the floodwaters overflow the banks. The land was flattened when Ancient Glacial Lake Agassiz retreated back into Canada 10-12,000 years ago.

I was working for KNDK Radio/Simmons Broadcasting during that hor-

* "Water, Water, Everywhere, but not a Drop to Drink." I remember this paraphrased line well from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." Everyone was keenfully aware that a huge flood could take place in Grand Forks/ East Grand Forks since the ground had been saturated going into the fall, then the ground froze so water couldn't be absorbed into the farm-

land. There were also those eight huge blizzards that left behind tons of snow -- over 120 inches -- starting from Blizzard Andy on November 16, 1996, and then followed by Blizzards Betty, Christopher, Doris, Elmo, Franzi, Gust, and finally the infamous Blizzard Hannah on April 4 and 5, 1997. I was "fairly stressed out" from the weekly blizzard/flood forecasts and stories, then the daily stories, then the hourly updates in April that included tons of "river level readings'' from the flooded Pembina River in Walhalla, Neche, and Pembina before it emptied into the Red River in Pembina. The farm fields between Neche and Pembina looked like lakes instead of fields with water running over roads everywhere. That's why I remember that line "Water, Water, Everywhere" since it was the first line of a story that took me ALL DAY to write, since I was so stressed out about the epic flooding situation that I knew was about to happen somewhere along the Red. One whole day to write one story! * I remember working with Sarah McCurdy Hinnenkamp at the radio station during this time when Sarah was still in high school in Cavalier.

Sarah was an incredible worker-bee who devised a system where Grand Forks evacuees/flood refugees could contact the station to let their relatives know where they ended up staying temporarily in towns scattered all throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. In this era, before cellphones were in common use, those 50,000 evacuees did not know how to contact their relatives to let them know where they were. So Sarah came up with this system where they would let us know where they were staying, and then that massive list was somehow published so that the relatives could check it to see where their family members were now staying. It truly was an amazing part of the team coverage that proved to be a life-saver for so many flood refugees! * On a lighter/funnier note, I also remember being so tired/stressed out from the months-long coverage with all those latest "river level readings," sandbagging location updates, and other emergency information that had to get out to the public during this time . . . that I was too wiped out to go down to Grand Forks to attend the press conference hosted by President Bill Clinton, Mayor Pat Owens, and numerous flood officials right after the flood. So, Bob Simmons and I came up with a solution as to how the station would cover the press conference: we would send down my husband, Bob, to cover it since he was a former reporter for WCCO Radio down in Minneapolis. Now in retrospect, I honestly regret that decision since it would have been a truly historic moment to be in the same room with all those national and state leaders!

I should have just consumed even more coffee than I had already had consumed leading up to this historic moment, but I was too wiped out to think I could handle that. Next time, though, next time! Wow, what an incredible Flood of Memories!

State

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ND Dem-NPL Holds Convention ND Dem-NPL 2022 annual convention was held in Minot, N.D., March 24 -27 with representatives from District 19 participating with a 100% delegation. Chair Elsie Magnus, vice chair Ben Tucker, and six additional delegates attended in-person, and other delegates and their alternates participated via Zoom. Charlie Hart represented D19 on the platform and resolutions committee, and Hunter Heck worked on the credentials committee.

Delegates from the newly redistricted 19 assisted in nominating Public Service Commissioner Trygve Hammer, Agricultural Commissioner Fintan Dooley, Attorney General Timothy Lamb, House of Representative Mark Haugen, and for U.S. Senate, Katrina Christiansen.

Chair Patrick Hart, a native of Pembi-

na, N.D., oversaw the proceedings, introducing Senate and House leaders from throughout the state. Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Josh Boschee, gave a rousing speech challenging all participants to get involved in local and state politics.

He also thanked everyone for their commitment to the cause and indicated there is still much to do. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minn. addressed the convention via auto-link along with Congressman Adam Schiff and Congressman Jamie Raskin, along with several other national speakers.

The platform committee presented a 13-page paper outlining principles of the ND Dem-NPL. This document was discussed and unanimously accepted. Those who attended from District 19 appreciated the opportunity to interact with Democrats from 35 legislative districts.

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Minot Receives Brunt of Spring Storm

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

In the uncertainty leading up to the blizzard on April 12 - 14, forecasters said somewhere in North Dakota would receive a large amount of snow.

Would it be the Devils Lake basin or points north? No one knew exactly where the system would stall and con-

“The process of digging out right now has been slow. With the wind again on Easter Sunday, you stack that much snow into the community and the wind basically just continues to fill in behind you in some of those areas,” Sipma said. “We’re not only operat-

Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma.

Photos by Shaun Sipma.

Sipma said his community did a tremendous job, and the city benefited from many who were out doing good deeds.

“I know quite a few streets – like mine

Tax Commissioner Pushes Back State Tax Deadline Commissioner Brian Kroshus announced last week that income tax filers have until April 25, 2022, to file their state income tax return and pay the tax.

Kroshus has put in place a waiver of income tax penalty and interest for one week, allowing taxpayers until April 25 to file and pay to provide relief to 2021 income tax filers impacted by state-wide blizzard conditions that began on April 12, 2022.

“We’re aware of the impacts facing many North Dakotans due to the extreme weather conditions,” Kroshus said. “In response, we are providing a waiver allowing taxpayers an extra week to file and pay their North Dakota income tax without fear of accruing penalty or interest charges. Given the magnitude of the storm, the waiver is appropriate and will hopefully provide a level of relief to some as the state

slowly digs out.”

This waiver applies only to the North Dakota state income tax deadline. At press time, the federal deadline remained April 18, 2022. Taxpayers can file for an extension if additional time is needed.

Kroshus reminds that his staff is ready to assist by phone. Dial 701328-1247 for assistance.

Kroshus continues to encourage taxpayers to e-file and choose direct deposit or electronic payment to help improve the accuracy, security, and timeliness of return and refund processing. He reminds e-filers to verify their address and bank information.

Paper-filers are reminded to enclose a complete copy of their federal return, any W-2(s), 1099’s, or other documents with North Dakota withholding and to sign their return.

tinue to dump snow, but as the hours unfolded, North Dakota saw that Minot became Mother Nature’s target.

“It’s been – let’s call it a unique experience for many of us,” said Shaun Sipma, mayor of Minot.

Minot started tallying on Tuesday, getting 36 inches of snow during the first day followed by another 2-3 inches and then another 10 inches during round three. In seven days, Minot received 48-49 inches of snow during the spring storm; prior to that, the city had warm temperatures and didn’t have any snow left on the ground.

“With the amount of snow that we had and wind, there wasn’t any amount of equipment that would have been able to keep some of those main arterials open at the height of the storm,” Sipma said. The hospital, clinics, and city crews in Minot used snowmobiles to get around and get employees to work.

After the winds died down, crews began to shovel or blade, and much of what was underneath the piles of white fluff was wet and heavy, which made it difficult to move.

ing our 12 road graders and different payloaders and snow removal equipment, but we’ve also got seven different contractors in total with 20 different pieces of equipment that we’ve hired that are also riding right along with us at 24-7 operations.”

At press time, the city of Minot was working 24 hours a day, every day since Tuesday, April 12.

“We’re going to continue on these operations until at least we can get back through the residential areas one more time and get those streets widened out so we can get back to what is normal for springtime in North Dakota,” Sipma said.

Sipma said the first 38 inches of the dumping of snow is a blessing to an area of the state that was in the moderate to extreme drought area. While ranchers are facing livestock loss, Sipma said the moisture is a substantial blessing in terms of agriculture and moisture content, and he’s not worried about flooding in the area.

“I’m very confident that our soil is going to soak up a good portion of what melts, and we’re not looking at a fast warm up by the sounds of things. If we look at this holistically, it’s been a blessing for the agriculture community, for the state, in terms of moisture for western and central North Dakota, but we do need to get through this without any more loss,” Sipma said.

– were actually opened up by snowblowers. I think it took me a total of 10 hours to open up two city blocks so that we could get to a snow emergency route,” Sipma said. “It’s that type of lead by example and encouragement – when they say only the best come North, we believe it and we live that mantra, so lead by example and just continue to talk about the positivity even when things get a little bit difficult.”

Sipma said substantial thanks and praise are due to all the equipment operators, including professionals and residents, who assisted neighbors and the city. Many worked around the clock, including on the Easter holiday.

“They’re the ones that get the job done so life can continue on as normal for a lot of us, so we have to say thank you to all of those folks for their sacrifice,” Sipma said.

Mayor Sipma said his team is keeping an eye on another system that could bring another spring storm to the area on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23.

“We’re hoping that does not hold true for our area,” Sipma said.

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, April 25 Chicken Alfredo over pasta/Malibu Veggies/Garlic Toast/Yogurt/Fruit

Thursday, April 28 Pork Stroganoff over egg noodles/ Carrots/Fruit

Tuesday, April 26 Minestrone Hotdish/Italian Veggies/Pudding/Fruit

Friday, April 29 Deluxe Burger/Macaroni Salad/ Chips/Fruit

Wednesday, April 27 Turkey/Gravy/Dressing/Mashed Potatoes/Green Beans/Cake & Ice Cream

EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over

60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change.

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

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon.

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Friday, April 22, 2022 - Page - 11

Answers In Next Week’s Issue

Classifieds

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS AND CDL DRIVERS WANTED Witzel Construction is looking to hire both part and full-time positions. Wages depending on experience. Please contact either Dane 701-370-1877 or Travis 701-370-0399 with any questions, or stop in at our office at 206 9th Ave. E. in Langdon, ND.

The Cavalier County Veterans Service Office is seeking a qualified individual to operate the VSO van that takes area veterans to their medical appointments. This driver will be considered a county employee of a parttime/temporary status with no benefits. Qualifications include: a valid North Dakota driver’s license; a good driving record; must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a background check; must submit to random drug and alcohol testing; and must be physically able to assist passengers, if needed. Pay D.O.E. Applications can be picked up at the Cavalier County auditor’s office in the courthouse M–F 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Position will be open until filled.

Walhalla Farmers Grain is looking to fill full and part-time positions. Competitive salary plus benefits for fulltime workers. A driver's license is required. For more information, contact Chuck at Walhalla Farmers Grain 549-3210 or stop by for an interview.

Farmers Union Oil in Langdon is seeking a full time Shop person for oil and tire changes. Benefits include medical, 401 K, vacation and sick time.

Apply at Farmers Union Oil in Langdon or call Joe at 370-2022.

Farmers Union Oil in Langdon is seeking part time kitchen and c-store help.

Experience helpful but can train.

These are evening hours which will change per season. Apply at Farmers Union Oil in Langdon or call Joe at 370-20-22

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Public Notices/Meeting Minutes

Friday, April 22, 2022 - Page - 13

NOTICE BEFORE FORECLOSURE To the Title Owners, Borrowers and Occupants of the Property: Deanna Brinegar 25371 Bundy Canyon Road Menifee, CA 92584 Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that unless you dispute the validity of the foregoing debt or any portion thereof within thirty days after receipt of this letter, we will assume the debt to be valid. If the debt or any portion thereof is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt and will mail you a copy of such verification. You are also advised that upon your request within the thirty-day period, we will provide you with the name and address of your original creditor, if different from the creditor referred to in this Notice. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

At this time, no attorney with this firm has personally reviewed the particular circumstances of your account. However, if you fail to contact our office, our client may consider additional

remedies to recover the balance due.

The real property that this notice pertains to is located at 513 11th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249, and more particularly described as: East Half (E1/2) of Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) and the South Five Feet (S 5 ft.) of the East Half (E1/2) of Lot Nine (9), Block Seven (7), Mooney and McHugh's Second Addition to the City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder within and for Cavalier County, North Dakota and recorded in Book PA Page 18.

Notice is hereby given that a certain mortgage, recorded against the above described property by Brenda K. Clabough, executed and delivered to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., its successors and assigns, dated August 22, 2011, (“Mortgage”); and given to secure the payment of $42,884.00, and interest and other fees and costs according to the terms and obligations of a certain promissory note, is in default. The

current Mortgagee of the Mortgage is U.S. Bank National Association.

Grand Total $12,486.98

The following is a statement of the sum due for principal, interest, taxes, insurance, maintenance, etc. as of February 10, 2022:

In the event that you either payoff or reinstatement the loan, payment must be paid by certified funds, and made payable to U.S. Bank National Association, and mailed to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C., at 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Additionally, you must pay any additional accrued interest, subsequent payments or late charges which become due and any further expenses for preservation of the property which may be advanced. Please contact Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. for the exact amount due through a certain date.

Principal $35,408.16 Interest $3,548.22 Escrow Advance $4,518.12 Late Charges $773.54 Property Preservation $500.00 Grand Total $44,748.04 That as of February 10, 2022, the amount due to cure any default, or to be due under the terms of the mortgage, exists in the following respects: Monthly Mortgage Payments $11,213.44 Late Charges $773.54 Property Preservation $500.00

Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 11th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher, and Susan Fay Crockett. Also, present Chelsea Graber, Tom Beauchamp, Jason Busse, Jeff Hiller, Shannon Duerr – JDA, Ted Dahl, Linda Dahl, Quentin Wenzel and RoxAnne Hoffarth.

J. Nowatzki called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on March 28th seconded by S, Crockett. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Ordinance 1.0306, Covid pay, and fence ordinance where added to the agenda by S. Crockett Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller reported they have been preparing for the storm. Trystate was here today to look at 5-6 cut out that need to be repaired; there may be more after thaw.

Fire Department: L. Henry asked for the normal donation to the Fireman’s retirement fund of $3000. S. Crockett made the motion to approve the donation, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion carries.

Water and Sewer Department: J. Busse reported he’s been working at with the lagoon.

Sanitation Department: T. Beauchamp reported burning permit has been received. Sanitation schedule was rearranged due the forecasted storm.

Police Department: No report.

Auditors Report: R. Hoffarth reported City Government week went well, about 15 people showed up for the open house. Election names were sent over to the County that afternoon. The annual ARPA funds report is due the end of April.

Unfinished Business: Parcel 60776-000 – Ted and Linda Dahl are interested in purchasing this parcel. S. Crockett made the motion to put this parcel out on bids, seconded by L. Henry. Motion carries. Q. Wenzel explained the procedure and it will be put in next week’s paper and run for two weeks.

Sidewalks on Main Street – R. Hoffarth reported that Plummer has us on the list for spring.

KAT Live Local App – R. Hoffarth has been working with Steph Welsh, Shannon Duerr and Ethan Askvig about this app to see if it’s a good fit for our City. NDLC was meeting with the KAT Company to get more information also.

Ordinance 1.0306 Police and Fire Commissioner – It was discussed that police and fire portfolio should stay together so Lawrence Henry will now be Street, Police and Fire commissioner.

Covid Pay – S. Crockett questioned where the funds came from when another department covers another department when one is out sick. R. Hoffarth explained that the funds stay with department that they work in, we are one entity and we help where and when we are needed.

Fence Ordinance – Q. Wenzel is working on this ordinance to have an actual footage from the property line that a fence can be built.

New Business: JDA requests – S. Duerr was present to request $50,000 loan to Tyler Bodnar for an expansion of the Langdon Locker. L. Henry made the motion to approve the $50,000 loan, seconded by S. Crockett. Motion Carries.

Second request was $3000 for annual support of the Small Business Development Center. L. Henry made the motion to approve the $3000 for SBDC, S. Crockett seconded the motion. Motion Carries.

Streets in Industrial Park – L. Henry showed pictures of the streets out in industrial park; explained that land owners have been moving snow and it’s a huge mess. We are going to need gravel it very soon. .

Building Permits: NONE Review and Approval of Bills: D. Kaercher made motion to approve all bills seconded by L.Henry. Motion Carries.

99388 | MONEY MOVERS INC | 11.75 99387 | DELUXE BUSINESS SYSTEMS | 184.71 99386 CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD | 192.47

82796-8280/59545-59605 | Payroll & Liab. | 14245.31 59563 | LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | 255.52 59564 | ARAMARK | 86.47 59565 | CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER | 19774.25 59566 | CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP. | 907.33 59567 | D & B MOTORS | 112.15 59568 | DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHERS | 231.75 59569 | FARMER'S UNION OIL CO. | 7970.98 59570 | FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK | 3019.21 59571 | FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 | 2065.82 59572 | GREAT PLAINS FIRE | 5888.88 59574 | LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | 777.21 59575 | LANGDON BUILDING CENTER | 154.16 59576 | LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | 359.91 59577 | LEEVERS FOODS | 112.04 59578 | LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER | 70.43 59579 | MAR-KIT LANDFILL | 3420.50 59580 | MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS | 136.52 59581 | NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 32.00 59582 | NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES | 240.00 59583 | OTTERTAIL POWER CO. | 6644.91 59584 | QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRIN | 60.00 59585 | QUENTIN BRUCE WENZEL, PC | 1350.00 59586 | RDO TRUCK CENTERS | 134.84 59587 | RoxAnne Hoffarth | 103.72 59588 | RUSSELL HILTNER | 500.00 59589 | SAMSON ELECTRIC | 562.70 59590 | T. R. WAIND INSURANCE & REALTY | 4734.00 59591 | THE BOARDERLAND PRESS | 138.95 59592 | THOMAS BEAUCHAMP | 39.58 59593 | UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | 1149.52 59594 | VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | 1306.54 59595 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 594.61 59596 | WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATE SERVIC | 13567.41 59597 | WITZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 6615.00 Adjourn: With no other business L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carries.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

You have the right, in accordance with the terms of the mortgage, to cure the default specified above. You also have the right in the foreclosure action to assert that no default exists or any other defense you may have to said action.

Notice is further provided that if the total sums in default, together with interest accrued thereon at the time of such payment, accrued payments

then due and expenses advanced, are not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of mailing or service of this Notice, the Mortgagee will deem the whole sum secured by the Mortgage to be due and payable in full without further notice. Furthermore, proceedings will be commenced to foreclosure such Mortgage, and in the event of Sheriff’s sale as provided by the laws of the State of North Dakota, the time for redemption shall be as provided by law, but not less than sixty (60) days after the Sheriff’s Sale.

Date: February 10, 2022 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. /s/ Benjamin J. Mann Zachary Nesbit, Bar Number 07552 Benjamin J. Mann, Bar Number 08371 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Tel: 801-355-2886 Email: zach@hwmlawfirm.com HWM: ND10741

Notice of Annual Meetings and Election Notice is hereby given that the annual meetings of the Munich Rural Fire Protection District and the Munich Ambulance Service will be held Tuesday, April 26,2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Munich Ambulance Center.

Purpose of the fire meeting is to elect directors from the townships of Gordon, Trier, Storlie, Banner and the cit-

City of Wales Equalization Meeting

Tuesday, April 26th, 5 p.m. Wales Fire Hall. City Council Meeting will follow the Equalization Meeting.

CITY OF LANGDON EQUALIZATION MEETING

April 25th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

The City of Langdon will be holding their annual equalization meeting pursuant (NDCC 57-11-01) on April 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 324 8th Avenue Langdon, N.D.

ies of Alsen and Calio. Action will also be taken on any other business which may be brought up at this meeting.

The Munich Ambulance annual meeting will immediately follow the fire meeting with action taken on any business.

Rita Wirth, Sec./Treas Munich Rural Fire Protection District and Munich Ambulance Service

Call for Bids

The City of Langdon is calling for bids for the sale of property known as Parcel #60776-000 (Ramage’s 1st (24), Lot 28, Block 2. The City of Langdon reserves the right to reject any/all bids. Accepting bids at 324 8th Avenue, Langdon ND (please feel free to mail bids to the City of Langdon, 324 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND) by 5:00 p.m. on the 6th of May 2022. Bids will be opened at the commission meeting on May 9th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. All bidders submitting written bids may be present at that time and may raise their bids orally if they so desire.

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Cont’d. From Page 1 - Blizzard Haley Breaks 42-Year Record

Cont’d. From Page 1 - Cavalier Cancer Crusaders Talk History,

After-school activities were canceled on Tuesday afternoon, and several businesses closed shop early to get their employees and themselves home safe. St. Alphonsus School and Langdon Area Schools were closed Wednesday and Thursday due to the blizzard. The schools were closed on Friday and Monday for the Easter holiday but had their noses back in the books by Tuesday this week.

their driveways, forecasts began calling for heavy snow yet again on Sunday. Luckily, many parents were still able to take their kiddos egg hunting at Emmanuel Evangelical Church on Saturday while the sun played peeka-boo. Others found fun ways to celebrate Easter at home - whether it be with deviled eggs, hidden eggs, or both! Let's just hope no one hid deviled eggs around the house…

them the most. “A woman walking out of the pharmacy ran up to me and hugged me. She told me she had just received her check that morning, and she had woken up not knowing how she was going to afford her medicine.”

Overall, the borderland area was quite lucky with Blizzard Haley. The blizzard migrated further west/southwest than was anticipated and took a heavy toll on western N.D. and eastern Mont. In those areas, it’s being labeled a ‘once-in-a-century’ storm having received 47 inches of snow between Tuesday and Wednesday. Reports of approximately 10-12 inches occurred around Cavalier County, but areas further west like Munich were hit slightly harder with up to 18 inches of downfall.

On Easter Sunday another snowy downpour began shortly after church services let out and continued throughout the evening and night.

Roads were a sheet of ice yet again between Pembina and Munich by Sunday night, leaving commuters needing an extra cup of joe for their nerve-wracking drives Monday morning. By the afternoon, though, the sun was out, and road conditions improved quickly.

Just when things were starting to melt and families were making their Easter plans, April played yet another joke on everyone. On Thursday, just in time for residents to finish snow blowing

Luckily by Tuesday, a full week since the touchdown of Haley, businesses were mostly back to normal, and adults and children alike had to face the bitter end of an extra-long, record-breaking, holiday week.

Wishing for

Cavalier County has a population of around 3,700. They raise money through community support and a variety of fundraisers they host or participate in. Recently, the Barley Show took place in Osnabrock, and that weekend during the dueling pianos and festivities, a portion of the cover charges went to the Crusaders.

Cain shared a touching story of another way funds are raised by the community. Madden Mikkelsen celebrated her 7th birthday and is the daughter of Tina and Chris Mikkelson of Langdon. When she celebrated her birthday party, she requested that no one bring her gifts and instead donate to the Crusaders.

Young Madden raised just over $200 for the Cancer Crusaders, and when

asked where she got the idea, her mother, Tina, explained, “Her older sister, Josie, started doing it a few years back because her birthday is around the time the giving tree goes up in Langdon for Christmas, and she wanted to make sure little kids had presents. So this year, Madden wanted to do the same, and when we were thinking about where to donate to, she asked if there was any place in Langdon, and Cancer Crusaders was the first place we thought of!”

Muhs also says that numerous donations have come from groups at local schools over the years as well, and they had just received one from Saint Alphonsus at their quarterly meeting.

Bars, restaurants, and other community groups and businesses frequently sponsor the Crusaders and donate a portion of their profits from events.

The Crusaders host two massive rummage sales each year - one in the spring and one in the fall. The group of volunteers are currently gearing up for the community sale, and the event

has always been a big hit with area residents. Langdon American Legion downtown building will host the event.

Item drop off times are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 24 and Monday, April 25. The Crusaders request no exercise equipment, computers, printers, or televisions be donated.

The sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 to Saturday, April 30 at the American Legion building in Langdon. “Bargain Bag Time,” an event where you can buy a bag for only a dollar and fill it, will take place on April 29 and 30.

Cain said the group is always in need of help during the event, and volunteers are welcome. Volunteers can call 370-5222 if interested, and highschoolers can earn volunteer hours during this event as well.

You can follow “Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders” on Facebook to keep up with their activities.

Flakes fly outside the Roxy Theater in Langdon on Easter Sunday, April 17. Photo

by Larry Stokke.

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