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Friday, April 8, 2022
Volume 1, Number 13
O U T O F U K R A I N E “We are finally breathing air without worries…”
by Sarah Hinnenkamp
From an apartment in the northern part of the Czech Republic, Brent and Anna Huso are safe with Anna’s family after fleeing Ukraine, settling into a
there, tensions between countries came to a head, and Russia began an invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. Brent and Anna were in western Ukraine while the rest of Anna’s fam-
Now in the Czech Republic, the family is working hard to create a sense of normalcy. They enrolled the girls in school and discovered there are already more than 40 Ukrainian kids enrolled there as well.
lings that consist of a filling wrapped in a thin, unleavened dough. It was a way to pass the time and spend time together. Olga cut the circles of dough, while everyone else gathered closely around the table to fill and pinch the
They are without Jenya’s husband and the girls’ father, Sergey, who was required to stay in Ukraine to fight but sadly died of a heart attack the night he said goodbye to his family at the train station.
dough closed.
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different country, and no longer living in constant fear. “We are finally breathing air without worries, and even knowing it is not our final stop, we are so happy to take this break,” Anna said. “The owner of the apartment we are staying in - when she found out we are from Ukraine filled our fridge with food and brought clothes for the girls! People are amazing!” The Husos, who live in McVille, N.D., took a trip to Anna’s home country of Ukraine at the beginning of February to visit her family. While they were
ily was in a suburb of Kyiv with the Russians zeroing in on the capital city. The Husos spent days figuring out the logistics of getting Anna’s parents, Olga and Alexander Bondar; Anna’s sister, Jenya Karpenko; and her sister’s two children, Anna (16) and Arina (11) Karpenko, out of Kyiv and to safety. The Bondars and Karpenkos boarded a train in Kyiv on March 4 and reunited with Brent and Anna in western Ukraine where they stayed until late last week. They had what they could carry in small bags and left everything else behind.
While the family planned to leave Ukraine, they spent four weeks in the western part of the country before making the journey. One day while huddled around the kitchen table in the house in which they stayed, the family gathered around and made homemade Ukrainian pelmeni, which are dump-
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The enormity of the situation affected everyone in different ways. “This huge amount of stress affected my mom's health,” Anna said. On March 15, Olga went to the hospital and found there was not enough oxygen flowing to her heart. She had constant pain in her heart area making it hard to breathe, and she was tired all the time. The family postponed their journey out of Ukraine cont’d. on page 16
Langdon Area Schools Win at Science Olympiad Regionals
With a paper on the desk between the two of them, Langdon Area School seventh graders Aubrey Badding and Erika Bakke follow the instructions to design a bridge project and log their work. They said their creation doesn’t last long; it’s designed to see how much weight it can hold before it breaks. The pair agreed, it’s always a bit jarring when the bridge breaks -
“We just built it and hoped it would do good,” Bakke said. Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving K-12 science education. The competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of team events in different categories, including genetics, earth science,
by Sarah Hinnenkamp hands-on projects.
“It’s not what I thought it would be. I thought it would just be studying everyday,” Bakke said. Langdon Area School has had Science Olympiad teams for the last 30 years. For at least 20 of those years, Linda Hope has coached the team, and ev-
To prepare for regional and state competitions, the teams meet from three to five mornings a week starting at 7:30 a.m. to build and study for their projects. The morning meetings begin in January and continue through midApril or whenever the state competition is held.
North Dakota State Science Olympiad, which will be held at North Dakota State University in Fargo on April 23. The high school varsity team competed against nine other schools and took first place at regionals. Medal winners were:
Junior Kiley Davidson will compete in
Photo by Larry Stokke.
Varsity Front Row: Mrs.Hope, Kate Sillers, Kiley Davidson, Drew Peterson, and Mr. Sykora. Back Row: Jane Sillers, Taryn Romfo, Nathan Kitchin, Landon Welsh. Not pictured: Autumn Howatt, Sebastian Hibshman. Submitted photo.
the exact moment shocks them every time. At the Northeast Regional Science Olympiad on March 30 at Dakota College in Bottineau, the duo’s project held the most weight they had attempted using a process of pulleys and a bucket filled with sand. “We had a sturdy bridge with that one,” Badding said.
chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering, and technology. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation. When talking to Langdon students about why they participate in Science Olympiad, many joke that Coach Hope is good at recruiting. They also said that it’s a fun way to spend time with friends and to try new things like building and working with
Junior High Front Row: Mrs. Hope, Erika Bakke, Nadia Lewis, Izzy Vikan, and Mr. Sykora. Back Row: Maggie Iverson, Emma Hetler, Levi Swanson, Aubrey Badding, and Matilda Lawson. Submitted photo.
ery year since she started coaching, the team has gone to state. She is assisted by Peter Sykora.
five projects at the state competition, including the astronomy and rocks and minerals topics.
“I like the excitement – they get so excited when they have their project done and they actually compete,” Hope said. “The enthusiasm just builds; it makes science fun, and I’m a pretty competitive person, so I enjoy that, too.”
“It’s actually really fun – everyone thinks that it’s for nerds, but friends make it a lot better,” Kiley Davidson said. Participating schools compete at the Northeast Regional Science Olympiad for the chance to qualify for the
Kate Sillers and Kiley Davidson prepare for state competition during their morning meeting. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Nathan Kitchin, Kiley Davidson Astronomy - bronze medal Nathan Kitchin, Sebastian Hibsman - Ornithology - silver Autumn Howatt, Taryn Romfo Forensics - silver Kiley Davidson, Kate Sillers Rocks and Minerals - bronze Jane and Kate Sillers - Cell Biology - silver Jane Sillers, Drew Peterson - It’s About Time - bronze cont’d. on page 16
News
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How COVID Transitions to Endemic After over two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Dakota Department of Health is transitioning its response from pandemic to endemic. “I think an important way to look at this is to realize that COVID is not going away. It’s something that we’re going to learn to live with, and the difference between pandemic and endemic largely describes the impact of the virus on our everyday lives,” said Steph Welsh, Cavalier County Public Health nurse. Welsh explains that when a pandemic comes along, there are large impacts - worldwide - that greatly affect daily life. It impacts health care systems and the ability to meet the health care needs. When things transition to endemic status, it’s not that the virus is gone but that there are a lot more tools to help deal with it. Welsh said a good way to think about this is to look at influenza. Influenza is around every year. In fact, the U.S. has around 50,000 influenza deaths per year. “That’s significant, but we’ve learned to deal with it,” Welsh said. “Every once in a while, an influenza strain will come along that no one has immunity to, and the impacts will be severe.” Welsh said one reason people can look at COVID being endemic is because everything is in a better place compared to two years ago. “We have robust testing abilities, both within health systems but also at-home testing now; we have treatments; and we have really safe and effective vaccines,” Welsh said.
Manitoba Festivals Return after COVID By Matt Friesen
After a two year break, the Harvest Festival will return to Winkler, Manitoba, on Aug. 12 to Aug. 14. Together with every other public event and festival over the past two years, the Harvest Festival has been unable to be held due to the pandemic. Festival organizers say the 2022 event will feature many festival favorites like the midway and other events, but they are still keeping their main stage entertainment and other new events a secret for now. This will be the 35th anniversary of the Harvest Festival in Winkler. The Corn and Apple Festival in Morden also recently announced that it will also make a return this year: Aug. 26 to Aug. 28.
National Public Health Week Cavalier County Health District is pleased to participate in National Public Health Week this week, which started April 4 and runs through April 10. This year’s National Public Health Week theme is “Public Health is Where You Are.” “A lot of times, public health operates in the background to improve the health of communities, and people don’t often give public health work much thought until something happens that you need to think about public health. The COVID pandemic is a good example of that,” said Steph Welsh, Cavalier County Health District Administrator. “Public Health Week is a good time to remember that the need for public health is broader than infectious disease outbreaks. The quality of the environments we live in and the lives we lead is often tied to public health work.” Cavalier County Health District is a part of a statewide network of 28 local Public Health Units in North Dakota, which operate a total of 52 offices in 50 counties. According to the American Public Health Association, there is a significant difference in health status, such as obesity, poor mental health, and drug use, among people living in rural areas compared with people living in urban areas. This variance increases because rural residents are often more likely to face social determinants that negatively impact health, such as poverty, transportation barriers, and lack of economic opportunity. Public health professionals help communities prevent, prepare for, withstand, and recover from the impact of a full range of health threats, including disease outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, measles, natural disasters and disasters caused by human activity. Public health action— together with scientific and technological advances—has played a major role in reducing and, in some cases, eliminating the spread of infectious disease and in establishing today’s disease surveillance and control systems. To learn more about National Public Health Week, visit https://nphw.org. The Cavalier County Health District is located at 901 3rd St Suite 11, Langdon. Office hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Manitoba’s Border Restrictions Ease for Vaccinated Travelers by Matt Friesen
As of April 1, all fully vaccinated travelers are free to cross into Canada without providing a negative COVID test. Previously, the rules stated that any traveler, regardless of their vaccination status, had to provide a negative PCR or Rapid Test upon entry into Canada. Health Canada said unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people will still be required to provide a negative test. Officials said the use of the ArriveCAN app is still mandatory if you are arriving by air or land. Ever since Canada announced the change in testing a few weeks ago, there has been a surge in travel bookings and inquiries.
N.D. Offers Program to Quit E-Cigarettes By Nick Vorlage
While the popularity of cigarettes has decreased in recent decades, it is quickly being replaced with e-cigarettes or vaping, a smoking alternative, which still incorporates the addictive drug nicotine and produces an aerosol which contains toxic chemicals linked to cancer and respiratory and heart diseases. In 2019, about a third of the youth in North Dakota were vaping. Now, in 2022, Tobacco Free North Dakota has partnered with “Truth Initiative” to offer a free e-cigarette quit program. It’s called “This Is Quitting,” and it’s designed for teens and young adults who want to quit vaping. “Anyone in that age range can opt in to receive daily text messaging that will give them motivational tips, resources, and support to help them with quitting vaping products,” said Heather Austin, the executive director of Tobacco Free North Dakota. “For young people, it seems like they are connected to their phones more than any other communication platform, and so by reaching them where they’re at, it just simplifies the process for them,” Austin continued. “Rather than having them hop on to a phone call, which might not be as comfortable for them, or utilizing a computer, which they might not have access to as readily.”
Frost Fire Park. Submitted Photo.
U.S. Department of Commerce invests $2.2 Million to boost tourism and outdoor recreation in the Rendezvous Region WASHINGTON – On March 31, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.2 million grant to Pembina Gorge Foundation, Walhalla, N.D. for infrastructure improvements at Frost Fire Park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan. This project will support the long-term recovery of tourism and outdoor recreation activities in the Rendezvous Region by replacing outdated snowmaking infrastructure needed to extend Frost Fire Park’s operating season. The EDA investment will be matched with $542,622 in local funds and is expected to create 23 jobs. “The Biden-Harris Administration is dedicated to supporting the travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sector as they work to recover and rebuild following the pandemic,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. “This EDA investment will attract additional outdoor enthusiasts to the Rendezvous Region of North Dakota, boosting the economy and creating jobs.” “The travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sector is a critical economic driver for many communities, and the
Economic Development Administration is pleased to support community-led economic development strategies designed to boost tourism and build a better America,” said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo. “This EDA investment will provide infrastructure that will help Frost Fire Park reduce the impact from weather and create a reliable and long-term winter sports season.” This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by both the Red River Regional Council (RRRC) and the North Central Planning Council (NCPC). EDA funds RRRC and NCPC to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital investment, and create jobs. This project is funded under EDA’s $240 million competitive American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program. EDA awarded $510 million in grants to all 50 states and territories in 2021. The two programs are designed to accelerate the recovery of communities that rely on the travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sectors.
Missoula Children’s Theatre Arrives in Langdon By Nick Vorlage
Austin says to enroll in the program, just text the words “Vape Free ND” to “88709.”
COVID Update By Nick Vorlage
The FDA recently approved a second round of COVID-19 boosters for Americans ages 50 and over if it’s been over four months since their last shot. Immune-compromised people can also receive an additional dose, and people who have received Johnson & Johnson vaccines and boosters are also eligible for a MRNA vaccine through Pfizer or Moderna. For some, with the number of infection rates for COVID-19 dropping dramatically, the question arises if it’s even necessary. Steph Welsh with the Cavalier County Health District says these numbers are a positive thing, but that
doesn’t mean people shouldn’t be prepared for another wave. “We’re seeing cases from the Omicron Ba.2 variant rise in European countries and Asian countries, and historically, with the little bit of history we’ve had for this virus, those spikes in other places in the world tend to precede spikes here,“ Welsh said. A few weeks ago, North Dakota began recognizing COVID-19 as an endemic. Welsh said this shouldn’t lull people into a false sense of security. “We’re in a really different place than we were in 2020 when this virus first
came to us, and so I think some of that is what makes it endemic. Endemic doesn’t mean that it’s not there or that it’s not serious; it means we’re in a position where we can deal with it and go on with life in a much more ordinary fashion,” Welsh said. Welsh speculates the FDA and the CDC will most likely not recommend additional doses for other groups unless case counts indicate a need to do so. The additional booster shots of Pfizer and Moderna are available at no additional cost.
St. Alphonsus students rehearse for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Missoula Children’s Theatre has returned to Langdon, but this time around, the presentation will be carried out by the students at St. Alphonsus School. This is the first year the St. Alphonsus School will be working with the theater production company. For their initial outing, the students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade will be acting out roles in the play “The Snow Queen.” “It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a couple of years now, and we were able to receive a grant to help us bring them in,” said Carrie Hope, St. Alphonsus School principal. Hope says this is all in an effort to bring more fine arts to the students in her school. “We’ll be participating in a couple of acting classes throughout the week as well as getting ready for the performances of ‘The Snow Queen’ just
to give the children a chance to show their acting skills and have lots of fun with it,” Hope said. “So we’re really excited to try this out, and hopefully it’s something we’ll continue for years to come.” Missoula Children’s Theatre arrived on Monday and casting of roles began the same day. Although the theater production company will be working exclusively with St. Alphonsus students, members of the community will be able to watch the final productions. The shows are open to the public: 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8 and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the St. Alphonsus School gym. Admission for the play is $5 per person, ages 5 and older. Concessions will be available. All funds raised will be used to support the new art program the school is launching for the 2022-2023 school year.
Agriculture
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ND Corn Growers Seek Biden’s Attention By NAFB News Service
President Biden will receive a letter from corn growers calling on him to use his authority to bolster renewable fuel production and sales. The letter was put together by Corn Growers Association leaders from 18 states, including North Dakota. North Dakota Corner Growers President Rob Hanson said consumers currently have access to E-15 ethanol fuel. That provision is set to expire in June. Hanson says the President has the authority to keep the provision in place. “We just want to urge the administration to act so consumers can keep access to E-15, which is a much cheaper, more efficient, better for the environment, better for our economy fuel,” Hanson said. Hanson said the U.S. has been buying small amounts of Russian oil and that ethanol can help displace the need for those purchases. “Oh very easily, yes, because we’re going to be going from E-15 back to E-10 and even just a third of the E-10 use, you know, if we took a third of E-10 back up to E-15 that would fully replace all imports from Russian oil,” Hanson said. Hanson says he is not expecting to hear back directly from the President, but he’s hoping it catches the President’s attention.
Breweries Talk Barley
By Shanda Christianson and Nick Vorlage Nikki Zahradka-Bylin is the Midwest regional agronomy manager for Anheuser-Busch. She said crop year 2021 is one she would like to forget. “It has been a long, grueling process of filtering through what is good in the barley and what is bad in the barley and how much we have to make sure we’re going to have enough to make it through the malting and brewing for 2022. I think we look like we’re gonna make it but definitely supply and demand is an issue right now,” Zahradka-Bylin said. Zahradka-Bylin said supplies are extremely tight in barley, and some other commodities as well, so she is looking forward to getting the 2022 crop in the ground.
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How Soil Conditions Look for Growers By Nick Vorlage
Dr. David Franzen is a soil specialist with NDSU. He says this growing season is going to be a challenge for farmers. “Fertilizer is harder to get for all kinds of reasons and not the least of which is that trucking and distribution is just a disaster,” Franzen said. To that end, farmers will need to pay extra attention to what they use and where they use it. Ironically, last year’s drought may have assisted some farmers in light of the current fertilizer shortage. “We came out of last fall and people did soil sampling. Almost everybody found a lot more nitrate in the soil
than they usually did. When we got any kind of moisture, it was usually late in the fall, and so the usual release of nitrogen from organic matter was delayed and so some of that is because of that, and some of it is just because people put on fertilizer, and the crop didn’t use it all, and there’s reserves there,” Franzen said. “And so the savvy farmer would have soil sampled, and the most savvy farmer would have zone soil sampled so that when they see a high nitrogen value on their zone soil test, they could be extremely confident that that’s real.” Franzen cautions, however, that soil composite testing is not as reliable. There are free tools area growers can utilize. Specialized crop calculators
lot of question marks as to what was going to happen,” Mehlhoff said. “And if you compare that to this year, you know it looks like we’re going to start out good with some moisture in the ground, so we appreciate the snow and the moisture we got last fall.” Mehlhoff further elaborated on crop prices.
Zahradka-Bylin talked about Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the future of barley.
“Just to compare to last year - we went into the growing season very dry; the outlook for the weather was continuing to be dry, and you know we didn’t have the greatest crop prices then, so we kind of went into last year with a
“The crop prices are quite strong, and based on what’s going on in the world today, I think maybe we can expect that to continue – it’s anybody’s guess – but we are going into the season with strong prices that look like
“And therefore the maltsters have the demand they need for, I’ll say, our 12 breweries in the U.S. We know what we need,” Zahradka-Bylin said. “We’re procuring that amount to make sure we’re secure for our barley.”
Dr. Franzen says these calculators also take into account current crop prices when making their calculations. A link to these calculators is available at the Quick Links page at MyBorderland.com.
By Nick Vorlage
Randy Mehlhoff, director at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, said farmers heading into the 2022 planting and growing season are looking at a number of positives and negatives. Mehlhoff said compared to last year, at least weather-wise, things in Cavalier County are already looking considerably better.
Zahradka-Bylin said that’s the question because malt barley is grown on a contract so producers are not typically putting it in the ground unless they have a contract for it.
“There’s nitrogen calculators for wheat, corn and sunflowers, and there’s also a potassium calculator for corn,” Franzen said. “We have some soils that are a little bit lower now in potassium than they used to be, because when we were a wheat state, we really didn’t remove a whole lot of potassium from the soil, and most of our soils have a fair amount in reserve that can be used. “
Cavalier County Looking Good for Growing Season
“For North Dakota as a state, half the state looks to be in really good condition right now, good moisture, and the other half of the state – the western part – is extremely dry in some regions, so we’re really going to want to see some water come to that area and replenish it for the crop year 2022,” Zahradka-Bylin said.
“If you look at barleys for the U.S. for import/export, you know, for us to export it’s not as easy as one would think - especially when most of the barley is grown in the center of the U.S. versus on the outside edges to ports. It’s not to say we can’t – we already export a lot of barley to Mexico, sometimes with Canada we go back and forth. They had a pretty short crop as well. So I think it could impact us, but as farmers in this region, do we see more people put in more acres?” Zahradka-Bylin
are available to determine what crops will need.
they might continue,” Mehlhoff said. In regard to negatives, Mehlhoff agrees with what many have been saying - the largest obstacle this growing season: input costs. “Fertilizer is very high, but we know that that’s one input that we don’t want to slack off on; fertilizer’s very important,” Mehlhoff said. “We just need to look at our budgets and be a little bit more on top of what we spend this year and what practices we use, but overall, the season seems to be setting up pretty good.”
ADM Talks Climate-Friendly Energy Solutions, Russia/Ukraine War By Shanda Christianson and Nick Vorlage Many organizations are looking at more climate-friendly energy solutions. Representatives at Enderlin-based Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) said the soybean crushing plant they are building in Spiritwood aims to meet that goal. ADM’s oilseed marketing representative Guy Christensen said soybean oil manufactured at the plant will be exclusively going towards renewable diesel. He explains that this is a step up from bio-diesel. “The difference between bio and renewable is renewable is made out of 100% vegetable oil and it’s converted into look-alike diesel,” Christensen said. “You can pour it right in. You don’t have to worry about any other operational issues with your fleet. Renewable diesel is going to be in
demand across the United States, maybe in some areas more so where they’re looking for carbon reductions.” Christensen said the one growth area in the ag space is in oil business, and it has grown so much that even ‘Big Oil’ is now paying attention. “’Big Oil’ is getting into ‘veg oil’, and that’s not something we would have expected to see five years ago, but they’re starting to invest in the crush plants in order to create, to help produce, and be part of the solution and produce this green diesel,” Christensen said. Christensen said due to the Russian-Ukraine conflict, it is looking more and more likely that western farmers will be needing to step up to fill in the gaps.
“Ukraine typically plants 15 to 16 million acres of sunflowers, and nobody knows how many of those will get planted this year, whether it’s 30% or 50% or what, right?” Christensen said. “We don’t know what the outcome is going to be, but the impact on the global market, the global sunseed market is going to be quite pronounced, so it’s going to lead to a longer term shortage of sunflower seed, seed oil and that’s going to – like canola – both of those are going to benefit from that lack of production because by them not planting, they are taking nearly 6 million tons of veg oil off the market. So, it should be very favorable for the veg oil prices up here – canola, sunflowers, in particular.”
Opinion
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The Borderland Press
Letter from the Publisher Last Thursday, we welcomed our 11th grandchild, Rosie Rae. We headed to Fargo first thing Friday morning to meet her, and we were lucky enough to have new baby snuggles all weekend long. Momma and baby (and daddy and big sister) are doing very well.
It was another packed week, friends! I mean that both personally and around the newspaper office.
Around the office we can barely keep up with all of the emails you are sending! We are getting pictures of events, news releases, and business news. Those of you sending business news had incredible timing because we just so happened to launch a business page this week. Please keep that good news flowing our way.
I’m happy to report we have received many phone calls at our offices asking about the two part series about Numedahl, N.D. that appeared in our newspaper in our March 25 and April 1 issues. The articles were written and submitted by Cory Lien, who also wrote a book titled “Numedahl, North Dakota” that was published in 2001. He grew up on his family’s farm in the Pembina Gorge near Numedahl and Walhalla and now works at the University of North Dakota. Mr. Lien’s book is out of print, but there are copies that still exist at local libraries, including the Cavalier County Library in Langdon and the Walhalla Public Library. The Chester Fritz Library Special Collections at the University
of North Dakota also still has a copy of the book. We send our sincerest thanks to Mr. Lien for sharing this history with us. It’s wonderful to learn new things about our area. I don’t know if this will be my last mention to the snowbirds who will be coming back north, but if you would like your address switched over, just drop me an email at publisher@theborderlandpress.com and let me know the week you would like it to switch. Our addresses need to be updated by Tuesday at Noon of each week to make sure you can get that week’s paper at your address of choice.
saw that white stuff flying around earlier this week, and we sure don’t want them to see that track photo on our sports page where the track athletes practiced during another crazy snow event two weeks ago. Please believe my report that spring is on its way. The snow is melting and temperatures are getting warmer. We just have a little way to go now! Thank you for reading,
Diane Simmons
Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com
We won’t tell the snowbirds that we
Guest Column : What’s Happening in Walhalla gorge in the state) and its Pembina River to the Tetrault State Forest and Riverside Park, there are hundreds of cool "off-the-beaten-path" scenic overlooks and hidden places to discover all around Walhalla.
By Melanie Thornberg Whether you enjoy birding, biking, hiking, camping, tubing, swimming, kayaking, and star-gazing or attending summer musicals, exploring historic sites, and taking pictures, you can do all these things in one of the most scenic and historic cities in all of North Dakota - Walhalla! From the picturesque Pembina Gorge (the only true
Walhalla is currently experiencing a "rebirth” of sorts in that a lot of new things are happening here right now. For example, the historic WALLA Theater has been beautifully restored to its original luster and is now hosting movies and other cultural events. The Walhalla Public Library has also been beautifully remodeled featuring a new area honoring NASA and the Moon landing, and a number of awesome artifacts from Walhalla's "rich and colorful history" are now on display at the library, too. There's also a brand new Community Activity Center at the Walhalla Assembly of God Church that can host recreational and other special events for the town. Several new businesses have opened
up in Walhalla in recent years,including Blu Soul Design, the Dollar General store, Screamin' Beans Coffeeshop, Creative Heart Warrior Custom Apparel and Handmade Accessories, and the Leyden Country Market / Heaven Scent Bakery. The remodeling of the Pembilier Nursing Center (PNC) is just simply fabulous for the residents and their families. Frost Fire Park has recently received a $2.2 million federal grant to upgrade their infrastructure needs, so that will also mark a huge turning point for Walhalla - and every other town in the Rendezvous Region - as they expand into a four-season recreational area capable of hosting even more winter activities, special events, workshops, classes, retreats, receptions, and summer theater musicals on their brand-new amphitheater stage! Plans are underway for Walhalla's annual 4th of July Celebration, the Saturday morning Farmers Markets and an even bigger Giant
Pumpkinfest held in conjunction with an open house at the ProBiotein feed plant and Oktoberfest at Frost Fire on the last Saturday in September! Check out some of the major public events happening in Walhalla now through the end of the month. Friday, April 8 - Meat Raffle Fundraiser for the Pembilier Nursing Center at Jackson's Lounge, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 - Pictures with the Easter Bunnies at Screamin' Beans Coffeeshop, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9 - "Sing" at the WALLA Theater, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 10 - Easter Parade at the WALLA Theater, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16 - Easter Egg Hunt at Walhalla Assembly of God Church, 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 23 - "Small Town Boys" featuring Scott McGregor at WALLA Theater, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 - Grand Opening Honoring the Local History Grant at Walhalla Public Library, 1 - 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 - Story Hour at the Walhalla Public Library, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29 - "Taming the Wild, Wild West in a Dress" at the WALLA Theater, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30 - Junk Shop Hop at Walhalla, Osnabrock, Cavalier, Larimore, Lakota, Michigan, Park River Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 - - 51st Annual Walhalla Brush Bunch Art Show & Sale at the American Legion Hall - (Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday from Noon - 4 p.m.)
THE MORNING RUN: This is for the Skinny Cow He wrote it in messy, boyish handwriting that could have been my dad’s if he had also strangely capitalized all the letter a’s. It was short and to the point, giving me an explanation as to why my cow was so cheap. I already knew why she was skinny – a bad ditch bale probably contained some trash that she inevitably ingested causing stomach and digestive issues.
by Sara Goodman “This is for the skinny cow of yours that I sold in December.” This is how my younger brother started out his letter to me that I received last week. Enclosed was a check for a little over $400. It might be the first letter he’s ever written to me, and it was literally hand-written. I’m guessing he ripped a page out of a small notebook that he also uses to record when calves are born and how many acres of alfalfa he’s going to plant in the spring.
My brother, similar to my dad, is a man of few words. Like, very few…almost none. My mom and sister-in-law, on the other hand, are somewhat like me and can hold a conversation with little to no breathing or interruption for hours. My brother, also like my dad, can be described as a bit of a hermit. Content to be on the farm, puttering around in the yard or shop, driving a tractor around the dusty fields, checking the cows and teaching his girls the finer points of proper fencing are all things you can typically find him doing on any given day. My brother is not on social media, rarely ventures into town, and definitely wouldn’t recognize a TikTok dance. If he watches
and breathe in the fresh air and try not to step on any cactus or cow pies. We pluck crocuses from the rocky sidehills and watch the dogs chase rabbits across the stubble fields. I’d often like to pluck a page from my brother’s notebook on life. Simple, unassuming, unplugged, worrying a little bit more about my cows and a lot less about my Facebook feed and Matt Mitzel’s endless, feeble attempts at humor.
Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has 3 kids, 2 cats, and a dog.
ask? Well, it is Gold Bond.
powder or starch.
Gold Bond Body Powder is one of God’s greatest inventions that allows a normal human to work in any environment and enjoy maximum coolness and relaxation. I first learned of this oracle in the Army when long ruck marches produced a lot of heat in the legs that soon turned to death searing pain. Add a dash to your hand of Gold Bond, give yourself a little fluff, and you feel like you are running naked through a wheat field made of silk and dreams. On a blistering hot day or in the middle of forty below weather, Gold Bond adds a level of comfort thought unimaginable in this world. If you’re a newbie, keep in mind, there are rules to this miracle that you must follow.
2) Speaking of baby powder, do not use Gold Bond on babies in lieu of baby powder, an error I learned on my first child. We both realized the mistake, and I still do not believe he has forgiven me.
if you see little white footprints all over the floor, along with some big ones as well. Keep it in the glove box of your tractor, truck, ranger, and Jeep for those unique moments that you find yourself needing it. Finally, after you slap that heaven dust on your body and you feel as cool as standing on a speed boat flying across the ocean… think of Munich, God’s Country.
anything on TV, it’s a western, sports, or something about tractors or farming on RFDTV. Same goes for his reading material. He’s simple, quiet, unassuming, and content - quite likely the least materialistic person I know. My brother is the perfect dad to three rambunctious and adorable little girls. The youngest one, a little spitfire named Joley, has her daddy wrapped around her little finger. No matter what naughty trick she pulls, you can find my brother with a grin on his face, putting very little effort into trying not to laugh at her antics. My sisterin-law is left with the role of bad cop and laying down the law. My brother has earned himself the nickname of “my sweet daddy” to the chagrin and eye-rolling of his wife. When we venture out west to visit, it’s like stepping back in time - not only to my childhood but into simpler, easier, less stressful times. Everyone unplugs from the world a little bit - we tag along to check cows, we hike up the south hill behind my brother’s house to the Stone Johnny at the top
Musings from Munich: The Gold Standard it provides ease in case of emergency business. Bruce Wirth carries a sitting stool in his pickup and ranger in case any situation arises when he wants to visit for a few minutes. Sharon Hoffmann always carries a rolling suitcase with her in case she ever wants a quick getaway. Those examples and plenty more that I am not mentioning, highlight the “ease” of materials people possess over here.
By Matt Mitzel One thing that really sticks out in Munich is the ability to enjoy ease and comfort as it is a top priority in this parking lot of the state’s crappiest weather. When I moved here, I realized that basic norms are trumped by those two main principles that are taken seriously in Munich. For example, the Mayor Craig Schommer owns one of the last belt attached hip cellphone cases known in existence, but
Now let’s look at the “comfort”. Eugene Goeser has always cornered the market in comfort with flannel pants. I get jealous every time I see him wearing them as I can only imagine what it’s like walking around sweating all day. Evan Estenson ensures that all of his t-shirts are without the sleeves to provide maximum airflow at all times. And we all know that Gary Wirth continues to wear the timeless “Gary” shirt. That’s the button up short sleeve work shirt that still has chest pockets for notebooks and pens. All these exude comfort. So, what do I bring to the table you might
1) Use on your body at the first stage of chafing. If you wait until layers of skin have already been compromised - it is near torture, then heaven, then back to torture. If you find yourself in the later stages, use baby
3) Always use your left hand when you are applying it to your body. This mistake only rears its ugly head when you go to shake someone’s hand, and you notice yours is still powder white. There will be an awkward glare from both of you as you both know where you previously had your hand. I feel I brought the magic of fluffing to Munich, and I am aware of the responsibility that comes with it. As the weather warms up, if you wish to work and play in comfort only fit for kings and queens, start soft with the yellow bottle, and as you learn how and when to use the product, you can work yourself up to the green bottle. If you are ever at my house, do not be surprised
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Tuition Assistance Programs Help Our Students by Carrie Hope
The program is set up to help with students’ tuition with any financial contribution that is possible for anonymous donors. This program warms my heart because it means where there’s a will, there’s a way. Where there’s a student who wants to attend St. Alphonsus but needs tuition assistance, there is a generous donor waiting in the wings.
At many private schools you will see a uniform requirement. It may be khaki pants and a polo with the school colors and logo. St. Alphonsus School is the private school option in Langdon, and there’s not a uniform in sight. Our school is associated with the Fargo Diocese. We provide a high-quality education, which includes church on Wednesday mornings and religion classes. So…no uniforms, but what about that rumored high priced tuition? Our tuition is $1,000 per year, per student. That breaks down to about $111 per month or $5.55 a day for our students in grades K-8th grade. We have made the conscious decision to keep tuition at this price point for our St. Alphonsus School families. For families who want their students to attend St. Alphonsus School but need tuition assistance, we have developed the Adopt a Student program.
Brush Bunch Hosts Art Show
The Brush Bunch in Walhalla is holding its 51st Annual Art Show at the Walhalla Legion from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 and Noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. The event will include scavenger hunts for the kids on both days. Lunch will be provided as well as door prizes for kids and adults. Everyone is welcome to attend.
During this school year, donors helped six students, and next year, we will need ten donors. If you are interested in helping with the Adopt a Student program, please contact me at the information listed below. Donors’ and students’ information is known to those who administer the program but is kept confidential to others. We also ask that donors pray throughout the school year for the student they are helping. Not only do we have the Adopt a Student program, we also have a grant that is available to help students with tuition for the following school year. How does it work? Families apply for assistance and see if they qualify each spring. To get more information on qualifications and to receive an application, please contact me at the information listed below.
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MUSIC EVENT Raises Money for New Piano at Maple Manor Music Marathon for Maple Manor was held from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at Hank’s Ice Cream Shop in Langdon. Lisa Schuler’s piano students
played in groups each hour during the marathon, which included two guest performances by Joshua Gratton and Syndey Crockett. The event raised a
total of $4,845, which has been used to purchase a clavinova piano for Maple Manor with the surplus donated for entertainment.
Aiden Haraseth, Aubrey Badding, Shanna Getter, Kadence Wirth, Jack Borchard, Chloe Koons, Ben Borchard
Josie Mikkelsen, Harper Jacobson, Lexi Close, Aishu Chapara, Kate Roppel Back Row: Jane Sillers, Kate Sillers
Adam Hart, Stella Busses, Lavin Johnson, Jase Pengilly, Kynlee Pengilly, Maddux Busse, Liam Johnson
Terner Askvig, Korbyn Rollness, Kalleigh Rollness, Dyson Askvig, Welsey Schroeder
Heidi Crump, Lexi Bata, McKenzie Regner, Kenleigh Nye, Finley Crockett
Ella Goodman, Catelyn Goodman, Taylor Borgen
Students and families who benefit from the financial assistance are so grateful for the help. Carrie Hope is principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@k12.nd.us or at 701256-2354.
St. Alphonsus School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll A Honor Roll: Demetrius Janis Porter Pritchard McKenzie Regner B Honor Roll: Christine Joyner Tristan Thompson Christian Tollefson Jacob Tollefson
Walhalla Drama Class Presents Play The Walhalla High School Drama Class will be presenting the play, “Taming the Wild, Wild West in a Dress” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29 at the Walla Theater. The play is written by Billy St. John and published by Pio-
Jenson is Snorri Scholarship Recipient
Sierra Jenson, of Mountain, N.D., was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Icelandic Communities Association to help with the costs of participating in the Snorri Program. The Snorri Program is a summer program in Iceland for Canadians and Americans of Icelandic descent between the ages of 20 and 30. The program was named for Snorri Thorfinnsson, the first Icelander born in North America about 1004 A.D. Jenson applied to the Snorri program and was accepted two years ago. With the COVID pandemic, it was canceled for two summers. This summer the Snorri Program will be held, and Sierra will be leaving on June 12 to spend five weeks in Iceland. Two weeks will be spent in cultural and language education in Reykjavik, Iceland; two weeks homestay with family and volunteer placement; and one week touring Iceland. Jenson’s Afi (pronounced Avay meaning grandfather) is 100% Icelandic and is one of the few in the Mountain area that can still speak Icelandic, a result of being brought up with the language in the home. Sierra is interested in the language, her family heritage, and the area her great-great-grandfather emigrated from in Iceland.
neer Drama Service. All are welcome for this rip roarin’ good old western comedy. A free will donation will be taken at the door. Concessions will be available.
Olive Mosher, Graham Mosher
Langdon Area Schools holds Academic Awards. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Community Highlight: Week-END Kids Hunger Project
Prevention Lasts a Lifetime
By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County
State Bank. Choice Bank manages all the financials of the committee. Along with the bags for the younger children, there is a Snack Shack at the middle school/high school which older children can access with the use of a punch card purchased by the project.
Mike Borgen helps fill bags weekly at FM Bank for the Week-END Kids’ Hunger project. Submitted photo.
The late comedian Robin Williams once said, “Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always.” Childhood hunger definitely falls in the category of a silent battle. Even in Langdon where it might not be apparent, there is a need. In 2016, community members along with school staff and local church officials started the Week-END Kids Hunger Project to address the needs in our community. This began in conjunction with the Great Plains Food Bank, from whom we bought individual bags of food for children of Langdon Area Elementary and St. Alphonsus School to bring home over the weekend where maybe some children do not have the guaranteed two meals a day they receive at school. Initially, there were roughly 20 children being served by this project. Now, it is six years later, and the need is even greater. The project no longer purchases food from the Great Plains Food Bank, as the committee can purchase kid-friendly, shelf-stable, more cost-effective food options in bulk. The bags are assembled and supplies stored at Farmers and Merchants
The program currently serves around 70 children per week. Any child is eligible for the Week-END Kids Hunger Project. The family can request a simple form at their respective school and sign it to indicate they want their child to participate in the project. No other information is required, and it remains completely anonymous. In the beginning, the committee held a fund drive. The response was overwhelming from both community members as well as businesses. With the rising cost of food, supply chain issues, and the increased need, a second fund drive is needed. Each bag costs roughly $5.00, which does not include the Snack Shack. The project has been grateful to receive a Hunger Grant for $2,000 through the United Methodist Church Dakotah Annual Conference, but more funds are required to sustain the program. The committee needs help to continue to feed the children of Langdon. They are looking for monetary donations only, as the committee takes care of the bulk ordering of supplies. Checks can be made out to Cavalier County Food Pantry. Please specify Week-END Kids Hunger Project in the memo line, so it gets directed to the appropriate account. Donations can be sent to or dropped off at Choice Bank, 210 8th Avenue, in Langdon. Further information can be obtained from the committee members Deb Balsdon, Rachelle Fetsch, or Carol Wild.
2022 Icelandic Heritage Sites Grants Awarded The grant to the Vikur LCW will be used for a kitchen renovation project that will include the installation of a dishwasher. The work will include the removal and redesign of the cupboards to accommodate the dishwasher as well as the electrical and plumbing work.
Pictured is Dori Heck accepting for Vikur LCW; Carol Beard for the NNDHA; John H. Johnson for the Gardar Township Hall Project; Susan Sigurdson Powers for Thingvalla Cemetery Assoc.; and Curtis Olafson, President of the Icelandic Communities Association.
Four Icelandic Heritage Sites Grants were awarded by the Icelandic Communities Association at the Thorrablot, March 12, at the Mountain Community Center. Grants of $500 each were given to Vikur Lutheran Church Women, Thingvalla Cemetery Association, Northeastern ND Heritage Association for the Akra Hall, and Gardar Township Hall Restoration Project. The grants were made possible by the silent and live auctions at the Thorrablot. Dennis Biliske donated his auction services, the many donors of items and everyone that bid on the items are all thanked for their contributions.
Legion Commander Speaks at Scouts Banquet
Thingvalla Cemetery Association plans to add double loop rolled fencing to the east and south sides of the cemetery to secure the cemetery from roaming animal damage as well as enhance the appearance of the cemetery. The north and west sides are already fenced. The Northeastern ND Heritage Association is working to restore and preserve the stage curtain at the Akra Hall on the Icelandic State Park grounds. They will be working with a conservator to help with the restoration of this curtain and then mount it on the back of the stage for public viewing. The original painting on the curtain was done by K.P. Armann, an Icelandic immigrant to the area. Armann painted a number of stage curtains, and this one is believed to be the last remaining one in the Icelandic community.
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The pinwheels are out again this year. They are a reminder of the hurt and suffering that some children go through at the hands of those that are supposed to be caring for them. As a community, we have the ability to recognize abuse and take steps to help prevent it from happening. I wrote about the importance of family support and recognizing the need for it last year during this time, and I think it’s important enough to discuss again. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and it’s goal is to help bring awareness to the serious situation at hand. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) play a vital role in the outcome of adults’ lives. According to the CDC, about 61% of adults in 25 states reported experiencing at least 1 ACE, and 1 in 6 reported more than one. (https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html) Experiencing and/or witnessing violence, abuse, neglect, suicide attempt or suicide completion of a family member, substance use disorders, mental health problems, as well as parental separation due to incarceration are all traumatic factors (or Adverse Childhood Experiences). ACEs all contribute to abuse of children and the cycle continuing in the next generation. With the help from support systems, which include other members of the community, the children of our community who have experienced ACEs can grow up to be happy, healthy, productive citizens and break that cycle of abuse.
There are actions that can be taken in the form of six protective factors to help parents navigate the world of parenting in a positive way. “Protective factors are conditions or attributes that, when present in families and communities, increase the well-being of children and families and reduce the likelihood of maltreatment.” (www.childwelfare.gov) Even during stressful times, if parents have support, coping mechanisms, and accessible resources, they are more likely to succeed and parent effectively. It’s more effective to prevent the abuse by helping strengthen protective factors than it is to deal with the repercussions of the trauma. According to www.childwelfare.gov, the six protective factors are: *Nurturing and attachment *Knowledge of parenting and of child and youth development *Parental resilience *Social connections *Concrete supports for parents *Social and emotional competence of children Several of these protective factors can be contributed to by all members of the community. Resources, positive examples, and providing nurturance and encouragement are just a few ways that people can help. Those things don’t take much time, yet make a huge impact on the outcome of children’s lives. Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota (PCAND) is a resource that provides information and training to help stop abuse. Its blue pinwheel campaign is launched every year to encourage “standing united” in this important undertaking. A sign and a “garden” of pinwheels will be outside the courthouse this month to remind everyone to be part of this worthwhile endeavor. If you would like a pinwheel to place in your yard to show your support for the prevention of child abuse, please stop in our office, suite 7 of the Cavalier County Courthouse, to pick one up (while supplies last). We would love to have you join us in taking part in this campaign.
There are several resources parents can reach out to in order to get the help they need to navigate the parenting world. Websites and organizations such as Parents Lead (http://www. parentslead.org/) and the National Children’s Advocacy Center (https:// www.nationalcac.org/for-parents/) are two places that offer parents insight into several important topics and skills related to parenting. If you need the resources or know someone who does, please use or share the information. NDSU Extension also has several resources. Our Parent and Family Resource Center offers resources and parenting classes that can help parents learn new skills and support them by answering parenting questions. If you would like more information about our parenting resources as well as the Parent and Family Resource Center, visit our website at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/grandforkscountyextension/parent_and_family-resource-center, call our office (256-2560), or email katie.d.henry@ ndsu.edu. We can help you get in touch with a parent education coordinator and get you the resources you would need. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, there are several places to call to report the abuse, including: Child Protection Services (833-9583500) Cavalier County Social Services (701256-2175) Child Abuse Hotline (800-422-4453) Immediate Danger/Emergency (911) Instead of having to report, let’s work on strengthening the protective factors and reducing the ACEs that children in our community face. Our community is full of wonderful community members that could help families who are in need of gaining those protective factors. Don’t be afraid to help nurture, guide, and support children and families in our community. After all, those children will someday be the adults. Prevention lasts a lifetime.
Summer Program Helps Kids Build New Connections By Nick Vorlage
The Pembina County Summer Kaleidoscope Program is gearing up for another exciting summer for young people. “The part that I love about this is that it connects them to their place. It gives them something to do in the summer, and it connects them to the people in their communities, so it shows them that not only do they have something to do but the value of what they can do right here in this region,” said Kari Helgoe, Pembina County Extension Agent. Helgoe said the program is looking
for instructors to share their interests with young people in and around Pembina County. These range anything from cupcake decorating and making fruit bouquets to building race cars and drone operation. “Outdoors are very, very big. Anything that has to do with water is very big, arts and crafts are huge – it really just depends on the kids,” Helgoe said. “A lot of the things that maybe they don’t have access to during the normal school year just tend to stand out.” Helgoe said courses should be designed for youth six years and older. Mommy and Me and Daddy and Me
programs for preschoolers ages 3-5 with an accompanying adult are also wanted. Classes are recommended to be held in public settings and can be held on just one or multiple days. Fees for the courses are recommended to be kept at cost. People interested in being an instructor have until April 15 to register their course. A link to the online registration form is available at the Quick Links page at MyBorderland.com. Questions can be directed to Kari Helgoe or Madeline Smith at the Pembina County Extension Office at 265-8411.
The Gardar Township Hall Restoration Project plans to add air conditioning to the Gardar Hall to make it a comfortable gathering place for private as well as public events.
Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council! by Amber Benoit
First, we want to thank everybody that took part in Weaving with Mindi. The first group had a great time (check out their awesome creations on our Facebook page!), and the second group got their start this week.
North Dakota American Legion Department Commander Steve Anderson, Langdon, attended the Blue and Gold Banquet and addressed the Devils Lake Cub Scout Pack 2028 in Devils Lake, N.D., as they celebrated the 112th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Approximately 35 scouts, plus parents and family members, attended the event at the Masonic Temple in Devils Lake. The event was two-fold: a recognition of scout achievements and a 'birthday party' for the Boy Scouts of America. Scouting was founded and incorporated on the same day as the celebration in 1910.
Dare I say it? Happy Spring! The warmer weather, sunshine, and melting snow have put a little spring in everyone’s step. Here at NLAC, spring means that we are gearing up for many exciting activities and announcements!
Second, we want to thank our Artist in Residence, Morgan Wagner, along with Sylvia Hoyle and Awani Giizhik for joining us last week at the Langdon Area Elementary School. Morgan, Sylvia, and Awani worked with students to create multimedia light boxes. The students learned how to use light and color and collaborated as a group on a theme for their light boxes (sports), while each creating their own box based on their interests and identity. We received the Artist in Residence grant from North Dakota Council on the Arts which allowed us to bring these artists into the school. Thank you to Emily Braunberger, Mindi Lill, and Todd Hetler as well for helping
to make this week go smoothly. Morgan also visited Maple Manor and did crafts with the residents. Now onto upcoming community events! We’re happy to partner with the Cavalier County Library once again to sponsor the Community Book Discussion. This will take place Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the library. The book this year is “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. The library does have copies, and there’s still plenty of time to read the book in preparation for the discussion. Give the library a call at 256-5353 with any questions. Last but not least, NLAC is offering two different scholarships this spring. There is a college scholarship in the amount of $300 available to any graduating seniors or those already enrolled in college. Applicants must be majoring or minoring in an arts-re-
lated field and have a home address in Cavalier County. The application deadline is May 2. We are also offering up to three $200 scholarships for students in grades 5-12 attending International Music Camp. The application deadline is May 6. Further details and applications for both scholarships are available at the schools and online at nlac.us/scholarships. Contact me with any questions – 3050089. Amber Benoit has been the executive director of marketing and programming at the Northern Lights Arts Council (NLAC) since 2016. NLAC is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural arts and humanities by coordinating and providing a variety of events and activities for adults and children of Cavalier County. It was incorporated in 1993.
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Tranquility Massage Expands to Langdon, Michigan, N.D. Locations By Hilary Nowatzki
Back in a late January publication of the Borderland Press, Sabrina Henderson’s Tranquility Massage was featured as a new thriving business located in Nekoma. Henderson is a Kansas City native who moved up north for love and brought her fiery work ethic with her. Henderson’s facility got quite the attention, not only for its interesting location - a renovated missile silo - but also for Henderson’s expertise in therapeutic massage for a variety of ailments.
seeing her for years to help with their chronic pain, and she sees these folks as not just clients but as family. Her blood family is also there, and the visits refresh her soul and feed her drive. “I’ve been so busy with clients, some days I have appointments from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. straight!” Henderson said. The boom in clientele not only shows the area’s interest and need for therapeutic massage but Henderson’s expertise in alleviating people’s
The Langdon location is a peaceful looking room with warm neutral walls, soft gray blankets, a floral patterned tapestry, and a cream vanity. It is a slight contrast to the vintage, chromethemed room in Nekoma, but atmosphere doesn’t seem to matter when the rooms are filled with Henderson’s caring energy. Tranquility Massage’s newest development is that it now makes regular appearances in Michigan, N.D. Henderson is provided space at the Snip Salon in the mall where she makes trips approximately every other week to work with clients there. Henderson gives thanks to Wanda Reeves for allowing her to work out of Snip Salon and highly recommends her for a hair appointment to go with a therapeutic massage! Nekoma, Langdon, Michigan, N.D., and Kansas City - four locations with one woman on fire for her work. “I might have to start taking a day off once a week or so,” Henderson said. Until then, her work ethic is holding the wheel and going at the speed of light. Tranquility’s Facebook business page is regularly updated with where she plans to be so that her clients can keep track of her and set up appointments that are convenient for them. Henderson’s preferred method of scheduling an appointment is via text message to (701)305-0820.
Tranquility Massage, Langdon location. Submitted photo.
Henderson is no stranger to pain. She suffered a back injury in a car accident while pregnant in 2006. She refused medication for her baby girl’s sake but finally found relief once she tried deep tissue massage. Knowing that she had always wanted to help others as a career path, she became a massage therapist herself and holds certification in three states - including ND. “I have been practicing massage for over 13 years. I specialize in deep tissue, Swedish, therapeutic, and sports medicine massages,” Henderson said. Henderson still makes monthly trips to Kansas City to visit her clients who reside there. Many of them have been
Russell Stremick Agency, Langdon, achieves “Premier Agency” status The Russell Stremick Agency of Langdon is one of just 12 Farmers Union Insurance agencies in the state of North Dakota to achieve “Premier Agency” status, a highly coveted designation within the company.
Carol Mikkelsen is recognized for 35 years as a staff member at FM Bank. Pictured with FM Bank president Chalmer Dettler. Submitted photo.
“This is an elite group that represents about 10% of our agent force in the state,” said Kevin Ressler, chief sales, marketing, and brand officer for Farmers Union Insurance. “They are being recognized for their high level of service, sales, and marketing.” Ressler said qualifying agencies had to meet a number of benchmarks and goals. The Russell Stremick Agency will be branded as a Premier Agency for the year. As such, it will receive various items including a $250 donation to a charitable organization of the agency’s choice.
Foster Joins First Insurance Agency, Inc.
chronic pain.
Doris Lill is recognized for 25 years as a staff member at FM Bank. Pictured with FM Bank president Chalmer Dettler. Submitted photo.
location April 1, 2022. Foster will be working along-side Rich Martinson, Jan Mueller, and Brianne Mitzel, as well as Joan Belgarde in the Devils Lake location. Foster has been a fully-licensed agent since 2014 and has served First Insurance as a hail agent prior to joining full-time. His focus will be multi peril, hail, and property and casualty.
At the end of Feb. this year, Henderson found a small room available for rent in the FM Mall in Langdon. She knew that the drive to Nekoma in harsh conditions could be a blockade for clients seeking her help, and although the old silo is a much more interesting location for her work, the FM Mall provided a location in a more densely populated area. Within weeks, her Langdon location began booking entire days’ worth of appointments. Her Nekoma location is staying busy as well, but she doesn’t mind making the drive to Langdon to save each of her client’s the drive to Nekoma. Henderson is selfless like that, and she knows it will expand her
Recognizes Service Milestones
services - therefore, expanding the amount of people she is able to help.
First Insurance Agency, Inc. recently welcomed Bobby Foster, of Munich, as an agent. He joined the Munich
Prior to joining First Insurance Agency, Foster worked in the banking industry for 18 years, most recently as a loan officer for Ramsey National Bank in Devils Lake. Bobby and his wife, Danielle, reside in Munich with their four children and five dogs.
Scott Stewart (right) is recognized for five years of service as a director on the board for FM Bank. Pictured with FM Bank president Chalmer Dettler.
Sports
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Jake’s Take on Sports By Jake Kulland
Needing warmer temps, consistently As we roll this week, spring outdoor sports are ramping up, at least on paper. There are so many things that are planned in the week ahead, but what is needed most is warm temperatures. The never-ending cooler temps have already forced a postponement of the first-ever high school softball game for Langdon-Edmore-Munich on April 8 and has also canceled a home track meet in Langdon on April 12, which is tentatively rescheduled for April 28. A boys golf tournament for North Border and Langdon-Edmore-Munich in Grand Forks has been canceled. The first scheduled meet is now planned for Grafton on April 21. Langdon-Edmore-Munich high school
baseball did play two games at Shiloh Christian in Bismarck on April 2 (full coverage is in this week's Press). Things at American Legion Field in Langdon are still aways in the future for hosting games, so the Cards are scheduled to play a game versus MayPort-C-G in Park River on April 9, although we will see how much snow the weatherman puts down in our area before then. At least things are being tried to be run outdoors, and let's not be shocked this is happening - for many years, outdoor activities have not been run in the Tundra until the latter part of April at best. It's been one step forward and two steps back all winter and early spring, so we will just pray for the best in the weeks ahead. Langdon Country Club begins Men's League Signup One thing that is a true sign of spring is that Tuesday Men's League signup has begun at the Langdon Country Club. Play will begin later in May, but the time is now to get your 2-Man team registered. To do that, just get in touch with league secretary "The Principal" Randy Hill by texting or calling him at 701-370-1118. Shifts will be the same as usual this year at 3:30 and 6 p.m. The spring meeting for the Langdon Country Club will be on April 19.
Meanwhile, the Walhalla Country Club had their spring meeting already on March 31. From what we have been able to gather (although it seems to be top secret), Men's Night will be on Thursdays, as they have been for the past several years. We will keep you up-to-date on both courses as we get closer to the swinging season. Major League Baseball is underway for 2022; Timberwolves make NBA playoffs for first time since 2018 Let's leave you all by getting a little revved up for Major League Baseball, which is getting underway this weekend. The Minnesota Twins have their fans very excited. The ownership actually spent money to bring in some very talented players. All they need is pitching, which has been a broken record for years. On the basketball front, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in the playoffs, most likely in the play-in round (which is like trying to explain a calculus equation). Many T-Wolves fans say this is their most talented team since 2004 when they went to the Western Conference Finals. That's saying a lot, but we still wish them the best of luck in the postseason, which begins April 16. "See ya!" next week!
Langdon Cardinals Brock Freer, Evan Hall, and Keenan Kalhagen finished 10th, 13th, and 15th in the 300 yard dash at the Pembina County Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke
Pembina County North’s Zaiden Kintyntt ran in the 300 meter dash at the Pembina County Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Mason Christianson took 1st place in the 3000 meter run at the Pembina County Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Mykei Anderson placed 2nd in shot put with a throw of 32 feet, 7 inches at the Pembina County Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The Langdon Cardinals track team had a great time practicing outside in Langdon on March 29 in the snow! Here's to hoping for warmer weather soon.
Results from the Pembina County Invitational - Grand Forks, March 26 Boys Girls Performer of the Meet: Mason Performer of the Meet: Drew Rostvet Christianson 11 Teams - Langdon took 5th Place 11 Teams - Langdon took 7th Place 1st Place - Marlee Hetletved - 60 H 1st Place - Mason Christianson 10:43 (personal best) 3000m - 10:24:36 (personal best) 2nd Place - Mykei Anderson - shot 3rd Place - Mason Christianson put - 32’7” 1500m - 4:48:65 (personal best) 3rd Place - Marlee Hetletved - long 5th Place - Brock Freer - 1500m jump - 15’ 1 ½” 4:59:68 3rd Place - Drew Rostvet - 60m - 8.66 5th Place - Miles Fincher - long jump - (personal best) 16’ 5 ½” (personal best) 4th Place - 4x300 relay: Rebekah 6th Place - 4x300 Relay: Zach Wells, Marlee Hetletved, Drew Rostvet, Miles Fincher, Evan Hall, Rostvet, Aubrey Badding Keenan Kalhagen - 2:57:14 7th Place - Drew Rostvet - 200m 7th Place - Brock Freer - 800m 29.86 2:26: 21 8th Place - Drew Rostvet - long jump 8th Place - Ben Girodat - shot put 13’3” (personal best) 37’10” (personal best) Results from the CNDC Minot/Rugby Meet – April 1 Boys Langdon boys took 10th place out of 22 teams. Performer of the Meet: Cody Amble Pembina County North Wrestling Awards.
Back Row: Ethan Stegman, Eli Bjornstad, Carson Brown, Gavin Symington, and Grady Horning. Front Row: Dannika Bennett, Autumn Faulkenberry, Jasmine Faulkenberry, Brock Freer, and Sarah Nelson. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Health Tip
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Drop off your unwanted, unused, or expired medications for free at Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department or Langdon Community Drug. Free medication deactivation bags are also available for free at Cavalier County Health District.
2nd Place – Mason Christianson 3200 m – 11:22:40 5th Place – Mason Christianson 1600 m – 5:17:33, personal best 5th Place – Cody Amble - long jump 20’ ½”, personal best 6th Place – Cody Amble - 200m – 25:33
Girls Langdon girls took 6th place out of 22 teams. Performer of the Meet: Marlee Hetletved 1st Place – Marlee Hetletved – 55 H – 9:19, personal best 1st Place – Alex Schneider – pole vault – 8’6” 3rd Place – 1 Lap Relay: Rebekah Wells, Marlee Hetletved, Drew Rostvet, McKenna Schneider – 1:32:32 6th Place – Rebekah Wells – 55 H – 9:66, personal best 6th Place – Marlee Hetletved – long jump – 15’ 6 ¾”, personal best
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Sports
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Men’s Basketball
Cardinals Baseball Team
Langdon Area Amateur Basketball Tournament was held in Langdon on Saturday, April 2.
By Jake Kulland
Tournament Winning Team Brady Laxdal, Blake Laxdal, Torre Tagestad, and Bryce Laxdal. Front Row: Hayden Sunderland, Jase Crockett, and Thomas Shepard. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Forest Signs with Ladyjacks Hockey Team
Pictured is Langdon senior Abby Forest, as she signs a letter of intent to play college hockey at Dakota State College in Bottineau. Forest scored 54 goals in her last two years with the Langdon Blades girls hockey program. Way to go Abby!
Begins Defense of State Title Splitting Two Games at Shiloh Christian Coming off the first state title in program history, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals high school baseball team got defense of their state crown underway on April 2 playing two games at the Shiloh Christian school in Bismarck. On what turned out to be a beautiful day for baseball in the Capital City, the Cards beat Fargo Oak Grove 8-2 before losing to Shiloh 5-2. The Cardinals are back this season without three seniors who graduated: Grant Romfo, Simon Romfo, and Cooper Zimmer. They have just one senior on this year's team in Tucker Welsh. They are coached once again this year by Josh Krivarchka, who is assisted by Tanner Groth and Kade Pengilly. The Cards will try to play outside for two scheduled home games versus MayPort-C-G on April 9 and Midway-Minto on April 11, but the weather will have to cooperate for those games to happen in Langdon. The Cardinals are also hoping to play on the road versus Bottineau on April 12 before hosting Park River-Fordville-Lankin on April 14. Here is a recap of their first two games of the season: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 8, Fargo Oak Grove 2 The Cards first game of the season was also the first time they had been
outside this year, but it didn't seem to show, They got their bats going right away in the first inning, as Jack Romfo had a single to begin a three-hit day, and Mason Romfo scored on an error to open the scoring. In the second, Markus Kingzett doubled to right, which was followed by the first varsity hit for eighth grader Theo Romfo, Jack's younger brother, as he hit a double to bring home Kingzett. Theo later scored on a throwing error. The Cards tacked on two more runs in the fourth inning - one on a sacrifice squeeze bunt by Carter Tetrault followed by Dawson Hein scoring on a passed ball. Jack and Theo Romfo later had run scoring hits to make the final score 8-2. Brady Regner started the game for the Cardinals, striking out three batters and walking four, then Tetrault came on and threw the rest of the way, striking out four batters in five innings while giving up no earned runs on just 52 pitches. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 8, FARGO OAK GROVE 2 FOG -101 000 0 -- 2 2 2 LEM -120 221 x -- 8 9 1 WP -- Carter Tetrault; LP -- Bjorn Eide Highlights -- LEM: Jack Romfo 3x3 2B RBI, Theo Romfo 2x2 2B 2 RBI, Carter
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Tetrault 1x3 RBI Shiloh Christian 5, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 2 In their game with the Skyhawks, the Cards hit the ball but just had trouble bringing runs across the plate. Their two runs came in the top of the third when Kadyn Hein singled, which was followed by back-to-back doubles from Mason and Jack Romfo. The Cardinals loaded the bases in the sixth inning, and Mason Romfo hit another double in the seventh, but no runs scored. Langdon-Edmore-Munich left nine runners on base for the game. Tucker Welsh started the game on the hill for the Cards, allowed two earned runs in the three runs with four strikeouts. Markus Kingzett and Jack Romfo finished the game, each allowing one run. SHILOH CHRISITIAN 5, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 2 LEM -002 000 0 -- 2 6 1 SC -003 011 x -- 5 7 1 WP -- Mike Fagerlund; LP -- Markus Kingzett Highlights -- LEM: Mason Romfo 2x4 2 2B RBI, Jack Romfo 1x4 2B RBI; SC: Fagerlund 7 K's 2x2 3B 2 RBI
Future Cardinals cheering on their dads and uncles at the Langdon Area Amateur Basketball Tournament on April 2. Back Row: Jacy Bata, Myca Flink, McKinzie Sivertson, Emily Schaefer, Rachel Schaefer, Megan Overby. Front Row Babies: Ren Bata, Parker Flink, Daizie Sivertson, Boone Schaefer, Max Schaefer, Huxley Overby, Lyle Overby Photo submitted by Myca Flink.
Classifieds
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HELP WANTED
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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.
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.
20’ enclosed trailer for hauling a vehicle. Two axles. Call 370-6808.
Langdon Motor Inn is hiring! We are looking for a front desk attendant and housekeepers. Part-time and full-time positions available. Flexible hours. Stop in or call 701-256-3600 for more information, application and interview.
HOME FOR RENT 2 bedroom. New appliances. Newly remodeled. Close to elementary school. Call George at 701-8291 or Lucille at 370-3214
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Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, April 11 Shepherd’s Pie/Steamed Asparagus/ Garlic Toast/Banana Tuesday, April 12 Beer Cheese Soup/Ham and Cheese Wrap/Crackers/Fruit Salad Wednesday, April 13 BBQ Ribs/Roadside Hash Browns/ Beets/Brownies/Fruit
Thursday, April 14 Chef Salad/Breadstick/Fruit Friday, April 15 Closed 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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Public Notices/Meeting Minutes
Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On March 15, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. Greg Goodman was not in attendance. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chairman Stanley Dick called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Dick asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $1,957.50 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to transfer $216,834.64 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Excess Levy Fund, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to approve seasonal Beer and Liquor Licenses for the Walhalla Country Club, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Josh Plummer, Courthouse Maintenance, met with the commissioners and discussed his comp time balance related to cleaning hours at the NVHSZ office in Langdon. The commissioners decided that NVHSZ would need to find somebody else to do their cleaning, possibly contracting the services. Van Howatt and Dallas Witzel, supervisors for Mt. Carmel Township, met with the commissioners again regarding replacement of a bridge between Sections 27 & 28, with culverts as presented at the March 1st meeting, with an estimated cost of $48,900. A hydraulic analysis done by Fischer Land Surveying and Engineering had been prepared for the township indicating the two 72” culverts proposed by Witzel Construction would be adequate. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to cost share $40,000 of the project payable from the Road & Bridge Fund, pending approval by the township board, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. It was decided the township will lead the project and submit a bill to the county for payment or reimbursement. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, presented sealed gravel/equipment to the commissioners from the following: Mikkelsen Bros, Mikkelsen Aggregate, Close Construction, Thompson Construction, Clark Gravel & Construction, and Gowan Construction. Stanley Dick, Vice Chairman, opened and reviewed the bids. Johnston stated he would compile the bids into a bid book. Proposed Utility Permits for Northeast Regional Water District were reviewed for North Olga Township (County 45) and West Hope Township (County 6). Nick Moser made a motion to approve the Utility Permits, seconded by Austin Lafrenz,
motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to hire Evan Estenson as Road Maintenance Operator for District 1, pending pre-employment screenings, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. There was discussion on reorganizing pickups at some of the county shops and possibly utilizing a pickup that will be available from the Sheriff. The commissioners decided David Zeis and Terry Johnston would work with HR to create a job description and help wanted ad for Assistant Road Supervisor. Stanley Dick suggested using the county’s ARPA (COVID) funding for the proposed position. Chris Sanders and Lorraine Gage, CCMH Ambulance, met with the commissioners and discussed the re-districting of the Edmore Ambulance district, potentially adding more area to the Munich Ambulance district. The future of the Munich Ambulance service was discussed and Sanders stated that CCMH Ambulance was interested in taking it over if/when they decide to close. David Zeis made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: •CARSON AND/OR STEPHNIE ROOD | $687.60 | NVHSZ • LANGDON CITY $332.08 | GEN/R&B •THE BORDERLAND PRESS | $668.75 | GEN/R&B/ VSO • T R WAIND INSURANCE AGENCY | $145.00 | MISC • T R WAIND INSURANCE AGENCY | $113.00 | MISC • QUALITY PRINTING | $233.83 | TREAS • DOCU SHRED INC. | $80.85 | MISC • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $521.80 | ELECT • DACOTAH PAPER CO. | $333.10 | MAINT • HANSEL PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC | $3,630.00 | MAINT • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $108.44 | MISC • LA QUINTA INN & SUITES | $172.80 | ELECT • TONIA OLSON | $375.00 | MISC • QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC| $977.10 | MISC • FRANKIE STREMICK | $38.50 | ELECT • LISA GELLNER | $348.50 | ELECT• UNDERGROUND VAULTS & STORAGE | $200.00 | RECORDER • WEST PAYMENT CENTER | $250.32 | STATE'S ATTY • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $112.91 | MAINT • OTTER TAIL POWER CO | $3,492.06 | GEN/R&B • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. | $4,795.18 | GEN/E-911 • LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | $194.72 | GEN/R&B • STREICHER'S | $139.99 | SHERIFF • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $55.74 | DISP • SPORTS & SHIRTS $55.00 | DISP • SECRETARY OF STATE | $36.00 | DISP • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $2,709.70 | SHERIFF • SCHROEDER FURNITURE | $239.99 | SHERIFF • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $74.56 | SHERIFF • KAREN KEMPERT | $13.98 | SHERIFF • MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO. | $107.59 | DISP • CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. | $703.53 | SHERIFF • ROLETTE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE $5,180.00 | SHERIFF • BUT-
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LER MACHINERY CO. | $25,363.91 | R&B • ZACH GUDGEL | $432.00 | R&B • CLOSE CONSTRUCTION | $14,905.00 | F-M/R&B • SIGN IT | $250.00 | R&B • ERLING'S OIL, INC. | $3,569.00 | R&B • DALGLIESH ENTERPRISES | $4,800.00 | F-M/R&B • CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT (MAC'S HARDWARE) | $1,383.23 | R&B • CLARK GRAVEL & CONST. INC. | $1,874.75 | F-M/R&B • DAHL TRUCK & AUTO | $3,623.31 | R&B • MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL CO. | $5,289.98 R&B • CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OP. | $130.13 | R&B • ERLING'S OIL, INC. | $190.84 | R&B • VERIZON WIRELESS | $111.00 | F-M/R&B/ WEED • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $10,386.76 | F-M/R&B • LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC. | $1,635.53 | R&B • RICHARD'S WELDING, INC. | $8,736.14 | R&B • ERIC RODER | $128.70 | R&B • ALSEN FARMER'S ELEVATOR | $118.01 | R&B • WALHALLA COOP OIL CO. | $70.88 | R&B • KAREN KEMPERT | $429.98 | EMG MGR • PENGUIN COMMINUCATIONS, LLC | $2,874.00 | EMG MGR • QUALITY INN | $138.24 | EMG MGR • UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $36.02 | EMG MGR • NDTC | $128.03 | E-911 • U.S. POST OFFICE | $58.00 | NDSU EXT. • LEEVERS
FOODS | $16.69 | NDSU EXT. • XEROX CORPORATION | $229.48 | NDSU EXT. • UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $86.74 NDSU EXT. • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $153.58 |NDSU EXT. • KATIE HENRY | $17.25 | NDSU EX TR • KATIE HENRY | $100.00 | NDSU EX TR • CURTIS STEINOLFSON | $25.02 | VSO • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $152.59 | VSO • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $173.37 | SS • CARL HOFFARTH | $300.00 | SS • LANGDON CITY | $124.02 | SS •PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $20.94 | SS • LEEVERS FOODS | $24.21 |SS • ARAMARK | $85.94 | SS • QUALITY PRINTING | $84.00 | SS • CAVALIER COUNTY HEALTH | $50.00 | NVHSZ • MORGAN PRINTING, INC. | $216.00 | NVHSZ • CAVALIER CHRONICLE | $101.50 | NVHSZ • THE BORDERLAND PRESS | $188.00 | NVHSZ • WALSH COUNTY PRESS | $80.00 | NVHSZ • SUSAN K. (FETSCH) CROCKETT | $50.89 | NVHSZ • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. | $164.60 | SS/NVHSZ • LANGDON MOTOR INN | $91.52 | NVHSZ •KIMBERLY DEARINGER | $199.00 | NVHSZ •COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION CENTER | $831.00 | NVHSZ • KIDS' TOWN HOUSE, INC. | $106.00 | NVHSZ • AMANDA GALARZA | $55.00
Moscow Township Tax Equalization Meeting
Notice of Property Tax Equalization Meeting
Notice of Property Tax Equalization Meeting
City of Alsen. Equalization and Annual meeting.
Notice of Property Tax Equalization Meeting
City of Wales Equalization Meeting
April 21, 5 p.m., Steve Ratzlaff Farm
3.30 p.m. at Alsen Elevator on April 14, 2022.
City of Nekoma Tuesday, April 19 7 p.m. City Hall Meeting Room
City of Osnabrock, ND Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. Osnabrock Fire Hall Meeting Room
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Date March 15th, 2022 Project Langdon Elementary –IAQ Improvements and Controls Upgrades MMD Project No. 2021-002 Subject: Advertisement for Bid Bid Day April 19th, 2022
Sealed bids will be received at the office Martin Mechanical Design Inc. 1201 25th Avenue North, Fargo, ND, until 2:00 P.M., April 19th, 2022 and then opened and read aloud for the Langdon Elementary – Indoor Air Quality Improvements and Controls Upgrade. The bid opening can be attended through Teams or personally. All bids shall be submitted prior to bid time and emailed bids are not acceptable. Bids shall be on the basis of cash payment for work performed. All work included in the contract must be substantially completed on or before August 31st, 2023. The project will be completed in phases as equipment becomes available. The intent is to install new boilers, pumps, and piping
in the main mechanical room prior to November 15th, 2022 dependent on equipment availability. Bids must be submitted on copies of the bid form in the specifications and must be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a bidder's bond in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the full amount of the bid executed by the bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, conditioned that if the bidder's bid be accepted and the contract be awarded to the bidder, the bidder, within ten (10) days after notice of award, will execute and effect a contract in accordance with the terms of the bidder's bid and a contractor's bond as required by law and the regulations and determinations of the Langdon Public Schools. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment Bond in the full amount of their contract. The plans and specifications may be examined at the following locations:
| NVHSZ • BETH AND BILL KEMP | $770.00 | NVHSZ • SERI GERSZEWSKI | $42.12 | NVHSZ • KAREN ANDERSON | $50.00 | NVHSZ • AMY KRAM | $50.00 | NVHSZ • ANN WEST | $50.00 | NVHSZ • STANLEY DICK | $85.10 | NVHSZ • DEBRA FRASER | $50.00 | NVHSZ • JANNE MYRDAL | $50.00 | NVHSZ • JEANETTE JOHNSON | $18.14 | NVHSZ • JENNIFER PUPPE | $97.44 | NVHSZ • VERIZON WIRELESS | $1,599.25 | SS/NVHSZ • VISA |$589.28 | NVHSZ • VISA | $1,281.33 | SS/NVHSZ •MOUNTAIN PLAINS YOUTH SERVICES | $19,437.50 | NVHSZ •VERIZON WIRELESS | $47.47 | EMG MGR •SANFORD | $227.00 | NVHSZ • AMANDA GALARZA | $55.00 |NVHSZ •UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $206.08 | E-911 • UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $1,517.11 | GEN/R&B/ F-M/VSO At 11:40 a.m., David Zeis made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Stanley Dick – Vice Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor
City of Milton, ND Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. Milton Fire Hall Meeting Room
Tuesday, April 26th, 5 p.m. Wales Fire Hall. City Council Meeting will follow the Equalization Meeting. Martin Mechanical Design Inc. 1201 25th Avenue North. Fargo ND 58102 Builders Exchange - Fargo Bidders must hold a North Dakota’s Contractor's License and carry North Dakota Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law. The required bid bond envelope shall also contain a copy of the Contractor's License or Certificate of Renewal thereof issued by the Secretary of State as required by law. The School District reserves the right to hold all bids for a period of twenty (30) days after the day fixed for the opening of the bids, and the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities. No bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to bond and licenses and any deficient bid will be resealed and returned to the bidder immediately. MMD Project No. 2021-002
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Leona F. Heppner
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Salem Bible Church in Munich, ND, for Leona F. Heppner, 84, of Munich, ND, who passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, ND, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Devils Lake, ND, and one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at the church. Burial will be in East Salem Cemetery, rural Munich, at a later date. Leona Fay was born on August 30, 1937, in Clyde ND, the daughter of Hank and Elizabeth (Fast) Janzen. She grew up in the Munich area and attended the Moscow #3 Country School, and her high school years were at the Bethany Bible Academy in Munich.
Obituaries/Church Leona was united in marriage to Arnold Heppner on August 21, 1956, at the Salem Mennonite Church in Munich. They lived in Dunseith, ND, for 2 years, and Leona was a devoted wife and homemaker. They then moved to the Heppner family farm for a few years then on to Clyde for five years. In 1968, they moved back to the Heppner farm and lived, worked, and raised their five children there through the years. Leona was the typical farm wife, working alongside her husband on the farm and the dairy operation and being a loving and nurturing mother and grandmother. When Leona’s responsibilities as a farmer’s wife lessened and the children were grown, she co-owned and operated H & H Quilting in Hampden from 1996 through 2000. Leona was a very talented seamstress and crafter and made numerous quilts for family and friends and many were hand-quilted. She also did embroidery of dish towels and quilt blocks. Leona always made sure she cooked or baked family favorites for all the different celebrations and events including cinnamon twists, verenike, and twieback. Leona loved her Lord and Savior, treasured every member of her family, and felt her life had been incredibly enriched by the close friendships she had with many of the wonderful people in the Hampden area. Leona’s beloved family include her husband, Arnold; kids: Kevin (Joan) Heppner of Munich, Jeff Heppner
of New Raymer, Colo., Denise (Dan) Overmoe of Mayville, N.D., Brad (Kari) Heppner of Crookston, Minn., and Connie Heppner of Devils Lake; grandchildren: Chelsea (Zach) Traverse of Valley City, N.D., Rachel (Christopher) Strand of Hatton, N.D., Aimee (Michael) Brown of Devils Lake, Keely (Vincent) Olson of Bismarck, N.D., Brenna (Andrew) Berge of Kindred, N.D., Hailey Heppner of New Raymer, Colo., Kayla Overmoe of Mandan, N.D., Andrew (Noelle) Overmoe of Moorhead, Minn., Karissa (Scott) Cole of West Fargo, N.D., Anthony (Holly) Overmoe of Breckenridge, Minn., Adam (Erin) Overmoe of Portland, N.D., Alex Overmoe of St. Paul, Minn.; Seth Heppner of Chicago, Ill., Brady Heppner of Roanoke, Vir., Brock Heppner of Brookings, S.D. and Katrina Heppner of Devils Lake; great-grandchildren: Eva, Jacob, Jorgen, and Jensen Strand; Madilynn and baby expected in July Brown; Peter, Samson, Elijah and Moses Olson; Enoch and baby expected in April Berge; Naomi and baby expected in August Overmoe; Olivia and Joshua Cole; and Adlee and baby expected in November Overmoe; sister Betty (David) Unruh of Dayton, Texas; sisters-inlaw Gladys Thiessen of North Newton, Kan., June Janzen of Rapid City, S.D. and Bernice Janzen of Littleton, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Alice Dick; brothers: Arnold Janzen, Orlando Janzen, and Orval Janzen; one Overmoe grandchild; and one great-grandchild, Penelope Gift Olson.
Casket bearers will be Leona’s grandsons, and honorary bearers will be Leona’s granddaughters. Music will be congregational hymns; the male quartet of Kevin Heppner, David Klein, Lyndon Dick, and Mike Dick; duet by Betty and David Unruh; selection by the grandchildren with organist Dawn Pankratz and pianist Joan Heppner.
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Milton Lutheran Church Schedules Lenten Worship Milton Lutheran Church held its final Midweek Lenten Worship services on April 6. It will hold Palm Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. on April 10. Wednesday School children will be singing at Fairdale Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Palm Sunday. Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m. on April 14. The Easter Celebration will be at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 17.
Adeline Belanus
A memorial service will be held in Walhalla on Friday, July 15, 2022, with details published at a later date for Adeline Belanus, age 98, who passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2022, at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River, Minn. She was born in Morden, Manitoba, the daughter of Adolph and Pauline Dreger. She married Theodore Belanus on March 12th, 1945. They raised five children and farmed near Walhalla, N. D. Adeline was fully engaged in farm operations. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Churches in Walhalla and Grand Forks who cherished her church family. She was a member of the Homemakers Association, 4H Club, Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and Walhalla Brush Bunch. Adeline loved painting, cooking, baking, gardening, playing bridge, swimming, wintering in Arizona, cruising, and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years; her siblings: Fred, Robert, and Martha. She is survived by her children: Ted Belanus (Judy), Terrance Belanus (Jane), Gregory Belanus (Mary), Susan Widdel (Mark), and Gary Belanus; and by her sisters: Della Decker, Norma Daly, and Donna Zacharias. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 763-421-0220, www.Thurston-Lindberg.com
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until Olga got stronger. The group also kept a close eye on the U.S., hoping it would change its policy and start accepting refugees from Ukraine.
Jane Sillers, Kiley Davidson Anatomy and Physiology - silver Jane Sillers, Sebastian Hibsman Write It, Do It - bronze Taryn Romfo, Kiley Davidson Wright Stuff - silver
to Prague, which is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic. The following day, after a three-hour bus ride, they reached their destination: a small town in the northern Czech Republic. (The family is not disclosing their exact location due to safety concerns.)
“At the same time, spring came to the mountains, but no one noticed. So many people were waiting for it, but it got stolen from us,” Anna said.
“We filed documents for Humanitarian Parole to get our family to the U.S., and we will make it in the right and legal way. And we hope for the support of everyone and especially our authorities,” Anna said. “Most of all, I want to thank my amazing husband, who gave us all the support and positivity and optimism. Who stayed with us, who sacrificed his business for helping our family! I am so happy to have him by my side!”
They used twigs for hair that peeked out from under the hat and for the arms and a mouth. Twigs also made laces on the snowman’s snowshoes. Anna wished the war would be over by the time the snowman had melted. Just a few weeks later, as March transitioned to April, the group was able to flee their home country of Ukraine. They had a three-hour drive from where they had been staying in western Ukraine to the Slovakian border and said they were lucky to cross the border quickly.
The Husos, Bondars, and Karpenkos extend thanks to the people of the Borderland for the donations and support in helping them get out of Ukraine.
“It was a long and difficult journey, but we are happy to be safe and comfortable,” Anna said.
“I want to thank, once again, everyone who is helping us. Thank you for all the information, questions, and prayers. Thank you for your donations,” Anna said.
The Slovakian Red Cross had tents set up near the border crossing with food, refreshments, and humanitarian help, which made the fleeing family feel welcomed. That small gesture brought them glimmers of hope and joy. They were safe and being cared for by the kindness of strangers.
To learn more, follow “Huso Ukrainian Family Relief Fund,” an open page on Facebook that was created by friends in the U.S. to follow the family story. Accounts have been set up to receive donations for the family and support their journey at Farmers & Merchants Bank of North Dakota in McVille and Tolna, N.D.
The trip took time. After crossing into Slovakia, they waited four hours to transfer to the nearest town. From there they took a train to Kosice, Slovakia, where they stayed for the night. The next morning they boarded a train and made the nine-hour trip
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The junior high team competed against seven other schools and also took first place at regionals. Medal winners were: Matilda Lawson, Nadia Lewis - Bio Process Lab - silver Emma Hetler, Aubrey Badding Crime Busters - silver Emma Hetler, Levi Swanson Dynamic Planet - gold Emma Hetler, Maggie Iverson Solar System - gold Levi Swanson, Maggie Iverson Ornithology - gold Aubrey Badding, Erika Bakke Rocks and Minerals - bronze Erika Bakke, Izzy Vikan - Road Scholar - silver Izzy Vikan, Nadia Lewis - Green Generation - silver Izzy Vikan, Nadia Lewis Meteorology - silver Izzy Vikan, Mathilda Lawson Disease Detectives - gold Izzy Vikan, Nadia Lewis - Write It, Do It - silver Maggie Iverson, Aubrey Badding Electric Wright Stuff - bronze Levi Swanson, Matilda Lawson Storm the Castle - gold Levi Swanson, Matilda Lawson Mousetrap vehicle - gold The teams leave on April 22 for field trips in Grand Forks and Fargo to make it an educational experience for the students. They will compete in the state competition April 23.
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OPHTHALMOLOGIST Dr. Brockman specializes in cataracts and glaucoma and schedules surgeries at Unity Medical Center and First Care Health Center once a month. He sees patients on Monday and Tuesday mornings at Heartland Eye Care in Grafton and Park River. Please call Heartland to schedule an appointment. Heartland Eye Care Grafton | 701-352-1370 Heartland Eye Care Park River | 701-284-7330