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Friday, August 16, 2024
Volume 3, Number 32
Multiple reasons to celebrate for LPH
In this issue:
Annual picnic introduces first-time activities, welcomes fresh faces of two new providers
By Hilary Nowatzki
Last week, the Langdon Prairie Health Foundation held their annual Picnic and Family Fun Night at St. Alphonsus School. Beginning at 5 p.m., a variety of events and plenty of food were available to attendees. Between burgers and dogs, 395 plates were distributed within approximately three hours.
Ag: Catch up on this week’s Red River Farm Network headlines, Pg. A3
Community: Cancer Crusaders set Fall Rummage Sale dates, Pg. A6
The LPH Foundation announced that close to $4500 was raised and expressed their gratitude to all of the donors, board members, LPH staff, community members, volunteers, and the Langdon Chamber of Commerce for their support in the success.
“It was so inspiring to see the kids and adults alike, take time, effort and put lots of thinking into their rock designs. The table was full every time I walked in there; it was so much fun to see,”
“Not only are these funds used for equipment, upgrades, etc., they are also a necessity for the sustainability of our beloved rural hospital. Everything helps! Knowing that we have a healthy foundation…should help keep you, our community members, minds at ease knowing we support the efforts to maintain a strong commitment to you all. A commitment to continue to work hard to ensure stability and profitably to support the hospital,” the LPH Foundation released in a statement following the event.
tion Executive Director, who included that rock painting was a VERY big hit with attendees.
The event had a free will offering, and many of the activities present were new to the annual shin-dig. One of the most notable being the Kids Closet Pop Up Event, a program that assists children and their families who may be in need of back to school clothing or other supplies.
There was also another artistic addition - a coloring contest that the Foundation plans to turn into a new fundraiser. The artists’ top 12 coloring sheets, which were of four hands holding to form a square symbolizing unity and caring kindness, will have their photo on each month of the
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A small portion of the many volunteers at the LPH Foundation Picnic. Back row (L-R) Shanda Christianson, Raelleigh Ratzlaff, McKinzie Sivertson, Kayla Kram, Nora Lorenz, Hilary Nowatzki, Hope Thorlakson; front row, RayeLynn Christianson, and Kamden Kram. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Nicole Bettendorf, FNP and Sam Okwudili, MD
stated McKinzie Sivertson, Founda-
“New 2025 LPHF Calendar” coming this Fall. Two bicycles, donated by Ratzlaff Farms, were also up for grabs for one lucky boy and one lucky girl. When names were drawn for the bikes, Jack Schaefer, son of Emily & Zack Schaefer, won the boys bike! However, as Siverston explained the generosity in Jack’s heart, “he called back and said he wants to give the bike back cont’d. on page B6
UNTIL WE RIDE AGAIN
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Region: Munich celebrates Oktoberfest, Pg. B2
Annual memorial ride becomes scholarship effort for trade students By Rebecca Davis
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Federal Aviation Administration awards funds to Walhalla Airport By The Borderland Press Staff
What started as a community effort to help the family of Mike Peterson raise funds for unforeseen expenses two years ago has turned into an outpouring of support for local high school graduates who are interested in pursuing an education in welding after high school. “After seeing how the community responded, I felt there was a way we could use MIke’s name and talent to promote a trade school,” said Terri Johnson, a volunteer with the ride.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) has announced another round of funds being awarded to airports across North Dakota. The latest announcement sees just shy of $6.7 million being allotted to six different airports, as well as the state of North Dakota for it to update its state and regional plan. A part of those funds - $365K – has been awarded to the Walhalla Municipal Airport.
Mike was a self-taught welder, and it was only fitting that they partner with a trade school. After the first ride, the committee met and decided this was something they wanted to continue, and all of the proceeds would go to welding students. Committee members Sarah Seydel and Chad Bynam partnered with Lynnes Welding Training to see what they could do to help welding students.
The Borderland Press checked in with David Carrigan with the Walhalla Airport Authority to see what they’ll be using those funds for.
“We're looking at building a 70 by 80 hangar,” Carrigan stated. “Hopefully, this fall we will be able to get started on it.” The funds are being made available through FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. Other airports included in this latest road of funding include airports in Kindred, Mandan, Jamestown, Dickinson, and Fargo’s Hector International Airport.
Some of the new, fun activities at this year’s picnic and family fun night included rock painting, which was inspired by The Kindness Rocks Project®, which aims at spreading positivity, hope, and encouragement to others by painting inspirational rocks and hiding them around your town to be found by strangers. “Some were even placed in front of LPH Clinic, so be on the look out,” Sivertson said.
In 2023, the Mike Peterson Memorial Ride became the Mike Peterson Memorial Scholarship Ride. “Again, it was a generous outpouring of support from the community. We went on a ride that included motorcycles and side by sides, both of which Mike loved,” shared Johnson. Photo by Rebecca Davis.
The ride started at Bonesy’s in Leroy, made a stop at The 10th Hole in Gardar, where a free will lunch was hosted. The group then continued on to Sammy’s Bar in Cavalier, Reiny’s Bar in Bathgate, and ended back at Bonesy’s in Leroy. The committee decided that when the scholarship was set up, local students would be considered first. Applications were put out for scholarships, and this spring, Miranda Waterbury was the first recipient of a $3,000 scholarship. Waterbury is a 2024 graduate of North Border Walhalla.
“I would like to thank everyone on the committee and that is involved in the ride for allowing the scholarship to go to me. I am thankful they have seen how motivated I’ve been for the last two years in welding classes,” Waterbury stated. “I’m not from here; I feel I’m an outcast, and the fact that everyone has supported me means a lot. The fact they are allowing me to succeed makes my heart melt.” Miranda will be attending Lynnes Welding Training in Fargo beginning Sept. 9. Her goal after she finishes the six month training program is to
From left to right, Jay Brusseau, committee member; Miranda Waterbury, 2024 scholarship recipient; and Deb Peterson, Mike Peterson’s mother. Submitted photo.
become a traveling welder. Currently, she is a welder at Lorrich and attributes Tim Hartje for helping her secure that job. Johnson shared that scholarship money is still available. “If we can’t get area students, if there is a hardship case or somebody the tech school really feels needs a bump, those would take priority. Our mission is first local and then someone who really needs a scholarship to help them out,” Johnson explained. cont’d. on page B6
A breath of fresh cabin air in Walhalla By Rebecca Davis
This section is where a hanger previously stood. The airport hopes to build another hanger with the FAA’s awarded funds. Photo by Rebecca Davis.
A significant new development is underway at Frost Fire Park; in conjunction with Oxford Properties II, LLC a ground breaking ceremony was hosted Friday, Aug. 9 to celebrate the opportunity for growth in the area’s tourism and economic sectors. Larry Hondl is spearheading the project with Oxford Properties II, LLC, an investment group out of Grand Forks, N.D. The project involves the construction of three ski-in/ski-out cabins on the slopes at Frost Fire, as well
as five cabins across the gorge south of Walhalla. This initiative is part of a broader effort to boost the local economy and transform the Pembina Gorge area into a year-round tourist destination.
home on two acres of land overlooking the Gorge. Once Hondl purchased the property, he saw an even bigger vision, which led to a partnership with the Pembina Gorge Foundation, the non-profit organization which owns Frost Fire Park.
The idea for the cabins came to light as part of Roger Brooks’ master plan for Frost Fire Park in late 2023. Hondl, a realtor, came across a listing for a five-bedroom, three-bathroom log
“We decided it was worth trying to work out a deal with the Foundation to do housing up there,” Hondl explained. cont’d. on page B6
News
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Joshua Gratton receives Service to the Profession Award
Survey launched to improve food The North Dakota Music Teachers access for rural residents of Nelson Association (NDMTA) held its annual state conference on Aug. 7 and 8 in and Pembina counties Grand Forks. It was during this conference that a Langdon native, Joshua Gratton, received the organization’s Service to the Profession Award. This prestigious award is given to an individual, organization, club, or business that has shown support for music teachers, students, and NDMTA. The Upper Valley Music Teachers Association, located in the Grafton, Hoople, and Park River area, nominated Gratton for the award. It was then voted on by a NDMTA committee. The nomination letter made it known that Gratton is the owner of Popplers Music Store in Grand Forks and Sioux Falls, S.D. His businesses offer the benefit of having actual stores to see, play, and purchase music, an advantage over ordering music online. Popplers offers a wide range of music, instruments, and beautiful pianos. Gratton also does whatever he can do to support teachers, their students, and NDMTA. He’s held master classes, special events, and hosts many clinics and conferences in his stores. Gratton is a musician who believes in professional development for his peers.
Amy Mercer (left), award chair and Joshua Gratton (right), award recipient.
Congratulations to Joshua Gratton for receiving the 2024 Service to the Profession Award!
Recreational marijuana to appear on ballot once again By The Borderland Press Staff
North Dakota’s Secretary of State Office has announced that recreational marijuana will once again be appearing on the North Dakota general election ballot. The State Office received just shy of 19,000 acceptable signatures asking for the measure to be included this November. The required amount to be placed on the ballot
presently sits at 15,582. This initiative, which will be listed as Measure #5 on the ballot, is widely considered a more conservative effort to have N.D. join 25 other states which have already accepted recreational marijuana in some capacity.
If approved by voters, people 21 years and older could be allowed to possess one ounce of cannabis or four grams of THC concentrate. Adults would also be allowed to grow three marijuana plants on their own indoor private property.
News Briefs
From The Borderland News Center Holmberg pleads guilty Last Thursday, Ray Holmberg, 80, a former state Senator from Grand Forks, pled guilty in federal court to the charge of engaging in child sex tourism. In his plea, Holmberg confessed to repeatedly making trips to Prague in the Czech Republic to engage in such actions with young boys, sometimes as young as 12 years old. Holmberg’s confession comes as part of a plea agreement. A sentencing date has not been announced. Red River Valley Fair sees decline Organizers for the Red River Valley Fair have announced that they have endured what they call a financial disaster this past year. Early estimates indicate the attendance numbers were just 68% of the amount they were hoping for and have even dropped from attendance numbers in 2023. Operating costs are also being blamed. Devils Lake woman arrested Sarah Lynn Young, 31, of Devils Lake, was arrested after allegedly assaulting someone in an Applebee’s parking lot around 11:20 Tuesday night. According to court documents, Young approached a stranger in the restaurant’s parking lot and started a physical altercation at which time she allegedly bit her victim and would not let go. Police arrived and located Young a block away. When she was being booked into LEC Jail, she was found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle, suspected to be used for schedule II narcotics. She has
been charged with multiple offenses. Discussion continues on Manitoba’s plans for cell phone usage in the classroom. Cellphone ban in K-12 schools Earlier last week, the province of Saskatchewan announced it will be following after Alberta and Ontario is banning the use of cellphones in K-12 classrooms this fall. At time of writing, Manitoba finds itself as the sole Prairie province still allowing cellphones in most schools with only the Hanover School division announcing any division-wide changes. A bill has been passed in efforts to increase border patrol The US Senate has unanimously passed a new bill named the Northern Border Coordination Act, which aims to increase border patrol agent numbers along the largely undefended northern border between the US and Canada. The decision comes at a time when border patrol agents report illegal crossings along this border has increased sevenfold in the past 3 years. N.D. joins in federal lawsuit North Dakota has joined 14 other states, including neighboring Montana and South Dakota, in filing a federal lawsuit against a rule introduced by the Biden Administration which would allow close to 100K people brought into the country illegally as children to become eligible for federal health insurance. The lawsuit indicates the new rule, which is scheduled
to go into effect in November, violates a welfare reform law which has been in effect since 1996. Hoople Beautification Committee raises money with dinner The City of Hoople invited the public to a farm to table dinner hosted earlier this week at Hoople’s First Lutheran Church. Meals were $18 each and take-out only. All proceeds collected will go towards projects being helmed by the Hoople Beautification Committee. Grand Forks man attempts theft with handgun A Grand Forks man was arrested after allegedly trying to rob a business. According to reports, Ian Kramchuck, 20, entered a business on the 1200 block of University Avenue around 3:30 a.m. with a .40 caliber handgun, threatening employees. Police said a struggle took place, and the employees overtook Kramchuck and held him until officers arrived. Man charged with murder after Fourth of July incident Nicholas Jon Narveson, 27, of Grand Forks, has been ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation. Narveson has been charged with murder, terrorizing, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief after an incident on July 4th where it is alleged that he fired multiple shots inside of Sledsters Bar that ended in a fatality. If convicted, Narveson could spend the rest of his life in prison.
The Job Development Authorities (JDA) of Nelson and Pembina counties are launching a new survey that will help improve food access and strengthen local food businesses. The survey's goal is to discover what is important to area residents when it comes to shopping for food and what challenges they face in accessing fresh, affordable food. The survey is part of a joint study by the Nelson and Pembina JDAs looking at rural food sustainability. The study is supported by the Red River Regional Council and is funded by a grant from the North Dakota Department of Commerce. Angelle French, director of the Pembina County JDA, emphasized the importance of hearing directly from residents. "This survey allows us to gather insights from our community members, which will guide our efforts to find effective solutions," French explained. It is vital for Nelson and Pembina communities to maintain and improve access to fresh food. Small-town grocery stores and convenience stores play a crucial role in these communities by offering essential food supplies, boosting local economies, and serving as community gathering places. This survey helps by gathering information from county residents about their shopping habits, needs, and challenges to food access. Across the state, the number of smalltown grocery stores has been declining. From 2013 to 2019, the state lost 15% of its small grocery stores in towns with fewer than 2,100 people, according to a study by the North Dakota Rural Grocery Initiative Task Force. These closures have a huge impact on food access and the future of the communities. The Lakota grocery store closed in 2019, forcing most families to shop elsewhere. The Lakota Cenex has responded to the community’s need by adding dairy and other food items to its shelves. The lack of access to a local grocery store has “impacted the economic growth of our community,” said Amie Vasichek, Lakota City auditor in a letter of support. “I encourage you to support Nelson and Pembina counties’ efforts to increase food accessibility and sustainability in rural areas.” When the only grocery store in McVille, population 380, closed in 2023, there was a ripple effect across the community. Area residents and businesses were forced to drive 15 miles or more to other grocery stores, taking money out of the community. Those who could not drive, such as many of the town’s elderly and low-income residents, either relied on other people to shop for them or went without adequate food.
nesses we have. If families are not able to live a sustainable life in this area, I fear our small town will lose the business we have. I want to see our town grow and to do that, we need
to have a say to get supplies that are relied on by families and businesses,” Lamphere stated. Luckily, with the support of the community, and a lot of feedback about what is important to residents, the McVille Market reopened with new owners in May. Similarly, community input was important to re-open grocery/convenience stores that closed in the cities of Crystal and Drayton in Pembina County in 2022 and 2023. To support these rural grocery stores and enhance food access for residents, it is crucial to gather input from community members, generate ideas, and use data for future planning. By understanding how people shop and the obstacles they encounter, the survey seeks to develop strategies to improve food accessibility and affordability. Residents of Nelson and Pembina Counties are encouraged to participate in the survey, accessible online (surveymonkey.com/r/PCNCsurvey) or via the QR code included with this article. The survey aims to be user-friendly and anonymous while ensuring that all perspectives contribute to shaping future initiatives. "Insights gained from this survey will be invaluable in identifying specific needs and preferences of our residents. Our goal is to develop sustainable solutions that benefit everyone in our rural communities,” French added. The survey will remain open until the end of August, allowing participants to provide feedback anonymously. This survey is part of a larger food access study being conducted by Nelson and Pembina counties under a $20,000 grant awarded through the Rural Food Sustainability program, a one-time pilot program aimed at preserving rural grocery stores and increasing food access in rural communities. The legislation was sponsored in part by local legislators, Sen. Janne Myrdal and Rep. Dave Monson of District 19. For more information about the survey or to participate, contact Angelle French at angelle@redriverrc.com or Dr. Kendra Rosencrans at kendra@ redriverrc.com.
"With the closing of our grocery store, our assisted living tenants have had to rely on family, friends and employees to help purchase food. A lot of our tenants do not drive or have family close to help out,” said Assisted Living Director Tina Lamphere of the Nelson County Health Systems in a letter of support for the study. “Another concern is the small busi-
Cavalier County Water Board is currently facing allegations By The Borderland Press Staff
The Cavalier County Water Board is currently facing allegations of violating open meeting laws. According to Attorney Quentin Wenzel, the board received a letter explaining the allegations on July 26 with a requirement to respond by Aug 9. North Dakota’s laws state that all government records and meetings must be open to the public unless otherwise authorized by a specific law. Emails or text messages between members of a committee or subcommittee regarding public business can constitute as a ‘meeting’ and violate open meeting laws. This is a developing story and The Borderland Press will continue to provide coverage as developments emerge.
Agriculture
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Winter cereal crops provide forage for livestock, soil health benefits NDSU Extension
Changes in FSA loan program – The Farm Service Agency is changing its farm loan program effective Sept. 25. “Profitable producers are better for everybody in the food value chain in America,” said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator, FSA. The four key objectives of these new rules are to provide financial freedom, expand opportunities, increase resilience, and provide equitable access for producers. Ducheneaux said USDA will not take the primary residence as collateral unless it is needed to get to a oneto-one security position. Ducheneaux said putting homestead protection at the front end of borrowing instead of later in the process will benefit many. These enhancements were called the most significant changes to federal loan programs since 2007. Facing pyrethroid resistance – Soybean aphid populations doubled their populations within three days this past week in parts of southeastern North Dakota. The NDSU Crop and Pest Report said growers also complained that pyrethroid insecticides are not providing effective control. In its field trials, NDSU found aphid-specific insecticides or pyrethroid and aphid-specific premixes more effective than fields treated solely with py-
rethroids. N.D. soybean crush plant officially open – The North Dakota Soybean Processors with the support of CGB Enterprises and the Minnesota Soybean Processors held the ribbon-cutting event for the new crush plant near Casselton, N.D. “Anything that creates more domestic consumption of soybeans is good,” said Scott White, senior advisor, Minn. Soybean Processors. “It is not subject to the whims of an export market or whims of export tariffs or anything like that.” The new facility has the capacity for 125,000 bushels per day and gives farmers a year-round market for their soybeans. NASS to survey small grain farmers – USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact small grain farmers during the first two weeks of September. The purpose is to get a comprehensive look at the production and supply of small grains, including wheat, oats, barley and rye. N.D. State Statistician Darin Jantzi said NASS will contact more than 3,300 N.D. farmers to get an accurate measure of 2024 acres, yield and production for small grains and the quantities of grains and oilseeds stored on farms.
Sunflowers blooming in Numendahl, North Dakota. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.
The use of winter annual cereals to promote soil health properties and suppress annual weeds has become more of the normal for many farmers in U.S., said North Dakota State University Extension specialists. Winter cereals provide green, active-growing plants during the fall and early-winter periods and are the first to green up in the spring. Winter cereals extend the growing season of living plant roots in the soil – feeding the soil microbiome – while providing an armor for the soil. “Winter cereals also provide excellent forage for livestock either for grazing or to be hayed for roughage,” said Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist and Central Grasslands Research Extension Center director. “In fact, winter cereals were a livestock forage well before soil health became a concern.” “Livestock grazing on cropland is becoming a more popular tool to enhance soil health and has been identified as one of the six principles of soil health,” said Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “The beauty of cover crops, including winter cereals, is they provide soil health benefits while creating excellent feed for livestock.” Winter cereal options The most common winter cereal used for planting green is winter rye, but other options are available. When thinking about which winter cereal to plant, determine the planned use and the crop that will follow it. Always plant a winter forage cereal – versus grain type – as they tend to be more winter hardy, leafier and more palatable for livestock feed, says Sedivec. If the plan is to graze the winter cereal in the fall and again in the spring, the best options are winter rye or winter triticale, advises Sedivec. Both emerge fast in the spring and provide grazing in May, depending on where you’re located. Winter wheat is a slower-growing crop and matures 3 to 4 weeks later than rye. Winter triticale is about 3 to 4 days later than rye as it relates to maturity. However, there are varietal differences in maturation, so visiting with your local NDSU Extension agent or seed sales representative on which variety works best for your area is recommended. Never follow a small grain crop after a winter cereal crop, as contamination of the grain with the winter cereal grain can occur, cautioned Meehan. If
Cover crops, including winter cereals, provide valuable soil health benefits while creating excellent feed for livestock. (NDSU photo)
the plan is to follow the winter cereal with corn or canola, terminate the winter cereal crop two to three weeks prior to seeding the cash crop. This is especially recommended when using winter rye. Soybeans are safe to plant into winter cereals anytime, but be careful with water management, as winter cereals use water and in times of drought can suppress the yield. Grazing winter cereal before seeding a crop If the goal is to graze the winter cereal in the fall, spring or both, the best option is winter rye or winter triticale, depending on subsequent crop. Although the recommended time for seeding winter cereals is early- to mid-September, if soil moisture conditions are good, seeding in August also is an option. Fall grazing can occur once the plant reaches heights of 6 to 8 inches. The longer producers wait to turn out livestock, the more forage will be available to graze. It is safe to graze winter rye down to a stubble height of 1 to 2 inches, but only graze winter triticale to a stubble height of 3 inches. Research at NDSU found the fall grazing of winter rye did not impact the forage production of ground cover or stands the following spring. Winter rye is more winter hardy than winter triticale in the northern states. Spring grazing should start when the plants reach a height of 6 to 8 inches. Once winter rye or triticale reach this stage, growth is fast and can reach the heading stage within three weeks. Cattle will become more selective and performance declines once the plants reach the heading stage. Strip grazing is recommended to increase harvest efficiency and distribution of manure and urine.
Haying winter cereal before seeding a crop Although all winter cereal options can be hayed, winter wheat provides the best quality feed with good tonnage, says Sedivec. Winter wheat is higher in crude protein and lower in lignin, creating a more palatable, high quality feed for livestock. Winter triticale tends to be higher in digestible energy, while winter rye lowest in protein and energy. Both winter rye and triticale should be harvested at the early heading stage to maintain quality. When harvested at the seed development stage, both are best fed as a grinding hay. Although winter wheat is the best option for hay, it reaches the heading stage two to three weeks later than rye and triticale. With the later maturity, producers will be limited in options to seed a second crop, especially in the northern states with a shorter growing season. Good crop options following winter wheat include warm-season forages such as sorghum-sudan hybrids and foxtail millet, and a full-season cover crop. These options create an opportunity for a second hay crop or late summer grazing. “Although the grazing and haying season for 2024 is well underway, planning winter cereal options should begin soon,” said Meehan. “Base your decision on your planned use (graze versus hay) and subsequent crop to follow. Winter cereals are a great option to supplement your forage system while building and protecting the soil.” For more information on annual forage options that can be used in cover crop mixtures for livestock grazing and/or hay production, visit ndsu.ag/ wintercereals.
Opinion
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Letter from the Publisher That was me on Monday, along with several other members of my family, including six grandchildren.
Do you ever need a couple of days off from having a couple days off? Of course you have; it’s a real thing.
They had been at the lake all week, so we showed up on Friday to spend the next 48 hours power playing in weather that was written for a lake weekend. All the water toys came out, the boat was busier than any other weekend this summer, food and drinks were nonstop, walks were taken, the campfire toasted the marshmallows perfectly, and everyone slept like logs at night. We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend, and I came home
with a full heart. A few extra cups of coffee in the morning has been very necessary this week, as well as a few extra minutes of sleep (I accidentally made it more than a few one morning…that was amazing.) The Borderland is a busy place. I see football practice out my kitchen window; harvest is happening all around us. Festivals are wrapping up so that back-to-school shopping can begin. I see a lot of you are squeezing the late summer activities into your schedule.
Oh how I wish we had a few more weeks, but I supposed at the end of that I’d wish for a few more.
If you grew up here and have moved on, you know what I’m talking about. You’re welcome back anytime.
If you were fortunate enough to see the most recent northern lights, you’re fortunate enough. What a show! Many folks in other parts of our country aren’t even aware this amazing spectacle even exists or may have only read about it or have seen a few pictures. Shhhhhh….let’s not tell them; instead we can keep this amazing secret to ourselves and enjoy it in the peace and quiet we know and love.
Enjoy your August, wherever you are. I know I intend to. Thank you so much for reading The Borderland Press!
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Letter from the Editor SHEEEEEW! ing. My hard work is over, but for teachers, parents, and students, it’s just the beginning of a brand new school year. I know so many parents have been hustling and bustling to get ready for back to school time. I know teachers have already been diligently setting up their classrooms and researching their lesson plans. Students are trying to squeeze in their last bit of summer fun before those alarm clocks start chirping much earlier than they have been. It’s been a long week, and that’s about all I have to say, but I know I need to throw at least a few more words in or I might get in trouble. In reality, I shouldn’t be complain-
For those of us here at The Borderland Press, we’ve been working hard to get a special section in this paper for our area schools ready! In fact, I especially loved Bob’s column, and I echo his sentiments (you’ll see what I mean when you make it down there).
It really does take a village. Sure, I do my fair share of reporting and all of my editorial duties, but the paper doesn’t end there! First, I’ll send a special thank you to Dawn Throndset Kruk, our proofreader; as well as Brianna Lutjens, our layout designer.
We sure hope you enjoy the finished product! Happy back to school season and I’m hoping everything goes swim-
Hilary Nowatski Editor
editor@theborderlandpress.com
Many folks think that I plug this paper together like the puzzle it is, but I don’t! I’ve been hit in the head far too many times to be a reporter, editor, and layout designer. And thank you to Dawn, who is patiently awaiting my far past deadline column. Of course you’ll read about all of the other ‘newsies’ as we call ourselves in Bob’s column, but thank you to all of them, too! This paper, our special sections, our story leads, our radio
What a beautiful sunset to catch at Mt. Carmel Dam.
The Morning Run: The gift of a good fridge cleaning
By Sara Goodman While many others have been living the lake life all summer, we finally made it last weekend for the first time. This is partly because we don’t own a lake place and partly because we don’t want to own a lake place. The lake is great, and we always enjoy our time there, but since neither Greg nor I grew up boating, swimming, skiing, tubing, fishing and doing all the fun things lake life entails, we never consid-
ered getting our own place. We have had opportunities in the past to buy a place and have given the idea careful consideration, but in the end, we landed on buying a camper as a compromise. Camper life lasted a whole five years with most of our camping time spent at the farm with the camper parked beside our cold storage shop. We’ve decided we’re good lake guests for now, and that’s about as good as it gets. We show up, we help, we cook, we clean, we bring food and beverages, and we sleep wherever our host puts us. When it’s time to go, we pack up, clean up and drive away, giving it no further thought until the next time we’re invited to partake in a lake weekend. One thing I usually do at the lake is clean the fridge. While the kids are tubing, the guys are fishing and those left behind are napping, I often wander into the kitchen and take the liberty of giving the fridge a thorough inspection. Because I feel that this
knowledge may prevent a lake weekend invitation from some people, let me tell you that this is not something I would do unless I knew our host would appreciate it. Our lake weekends are spent almost exclusively at our friend, Leah’s, and Leah not only expects a fair amount of help with the upkeep of the cabin, grounds and various toys but welcomes any tackling of a chore that isn’t already on her todo list. She would not be surprised to find me rummaging through the deli meats and tomatoes and to encourage me to finish the task, would bring me a beer for motivation. I love a good clean fridge. My own fridge gets a top to bottom cleaning several times a year. I will immediately move “fridge cleaning” to the top of my list if opening the door triggers an instant bout of anxiety. I normally have no anxiety, so this is not an easily triggered emotion. The sight of mystery stains, questionable piles of crumbs and anything sticky is a sure
anxiety inducer. If I grab the milk carton only to find it super-glued to the shelf with spilled grape juice, I will drop everything and begin the cleaning process in full force. One time I made the mistake of cleaning my sister’s fridge, and it took me an entire eight hour day. My sister was living in Virginia at the time,j and my brother-in-law, Jason, and I decided it would be fun for me to fly out and surprise her on her birthday. Due to it being a complete and total surprise, she had not taken off work the day after I arrived, as Jason and I couldn’t think of a legitimate reason for her to do so without ruining our plans. With my sister at work and finding myself with a day to kill on my own, I decided a good fridge cleaning would be a great additional birthday present for my sis. I immediately regretted diving into the task after discovering several wadded-up paper towels near the back of the middle shelf. With curi-
osity getting the best of me, I couldn’t simply throw them away without finding out what was so carefully wrapped up and stored for later consumption. It was apple slices, but by the time I found them, they were more like apple jerky. I like to remind my sister of her fridge cleaning present on her birthday every year. It’s the gift that never stops giving. 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 three kids, two cats, and a dog.
About this newspaper and consideration we decided instead to focus on what we knew best radio - and put our money into a radio station in Roseau, Minnesota. The radio business acquisitions continued through the early 2000s.
By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia This week I want to tell you a little bit about the newspaper. Back in the mid 1990s, our radio company at the request of our advertisers published a quarterly shopper for a few years that was bulk mailed to residents of Cavalier and Pembina counties. If you’re of a certain age, you might remember the Rendezvous Trader. This was our first foray into the print medium. At one point in the late 1990s, we actually had a sit down with the then-owner of the former Cavalier County Republican to purchase that newspaper. After long thought
Fast forward to late 2021; we learned that The Republican would cease publication. We attempted to negotiate with the paper’s owner, and he flat out refused to even talk to us. To this day I honestly have no idea why. Everyone who works at Simmons always, ALWAYS treated The Republican, and for that matter, ANY advertising competitor with kindness and respect. Ask anyone who has ever worked for us. This has always been our policy.
ads, put the paper together, managed the local books, etc. with minimal, or at times, no additional staff with the exception of some local columnists. I don’t know how she did it. After the whole Covid mess, Lori finally had had enough and found a new job with one of the local banks.
Diane and I feel life is too short, and we all have to live together, so let’s get along.
The Republican’s owners couldn’t or didn’t want to continue with the paper and that was to be the end of the Cavalier County Republican; nearly 150 years of tradition came to an end. As we would discover during our due diligence of The Republican, the paper’s owner had relocated to the west coast and had also scuttled several other newspapers he owned in the Dakotas. Their business model had changed, and these papers no longer fit into their plans. I understand it - it’s business.
To this day readers make comparisons between The Republican and The Borderland Press. The truth is this: you can’t really compare the two. Yes, they are both print products, but the similarities end there. Lori Peterson, the former Republican editor, was - in my opinion - a one woman army. She covered the meetings, wrote the articles, sold the advertising, created the
Langdon is a wonderful town to live and do business in. Langdon is the county seat and as such NEEDS a newspaper. Because our company, Simmons Multimedia, has its chain of radio stations, a sales/marketing department in place, as well as a newsroom, and because we had some experience in print, it wasn’t much of a stretch for us to take on the paper.
At the time, Sarah Hinnenkamp, who - along with a good friend in South Dakota - had been producing magazines for groups and organizations, agreed to become the editor of our new paper, and her friend, Brianna, would be our layout person. From a bean counter standpoint, we realized a paper that was focused entirely on Langdon would not make any economic sense. It’s sad but true; there simply is not enough ad dollars available to support a strictly Langdon or Cavalier County paper. We decided to brand our new publication The Borderland Press and include what we refer to as ‘The Borderland’ trade area, which includes northern Pembina County, which had seen the loss of the Mountaineer in Walhalla, and most recently, the loss of the New Era in Pembina. Although a startup newspaper has to go through the hurdles to become an official county paper, it was instantly adopted as official paper for the Langdon schools and in short order also became the official paper for Munich, Edmore, and North Border Walhalla and Pembina schools. When you see an advertiser from inside or outside of your community advertising in these pages, please consider doing business with
them or at the very least THANKING them for their support; if it wasn’t for those merchants this paper wouldn’t be possible. So, how many people work on The Borderland Press you may wonder? The answer - a lot. Here’s the list: Diane Simmons, publisher; yours truly, troublemaker; Hilary Nowatzki, editor and reporter; Kayce Schlittenhard, ads manager; Brianna Lutjens, layout designer; Brandi Mittlieder, sales; Jackie Dvorak, sales; Nick Vorlage, reporter; Jess Tull, reporter; Rebecca Davis, reporter; Jake Kulland, sports; Sara Goodman, columnist; Kari Phillips, columnist; Sue Lisy, receptionist and designer; Larry Stokke, photographer; and Dawn Throndset Kruk, proofreader. I count 16 sets of hands. In addition to these individuals, there are a number of people on the press in Grafton where we are printed and countless others at the post office. All have to do their jobs in order for you to hold this paper in your hands. Each of these folks have a very important role in documenting the official record for our area within these pages each week. I thought you’d like to know. Thank you for reading The Borderland Press.
Community
The Borderland Press
Friday, August 16, 2024 - Page A5
Pembilier Nursing Center: The importance of relationships By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director
birthday party of Pete Verville. Pete’s family and friends gathered at North Border Estates to celebrate the big milestone. They had invited the residents of PNC, as they have become like family to Pete. As I helped take residents over to the adjoining building, I couldn’t help but hear the joyful noise that greeted me long before I could see any people. It was obvious the people that were gathered there were all happily visiting as they waited for the birthday boy to arrive.
Greetings from your friends at PNC! This week I was reminded of the importance of relationships. Our relationships with others can have a positive or negative impact on ours and their lives. I was fortunate to observe this firsthand this week at the 100th
We sat the residents at a few tables that were adorned with adorable flower centerpieces and crystal dishes that held an assortment of delicious chocolates. Here’s a little secret… the crystal dishes did NOT stay filled for very long! As I looked around the room, the faces of everyone there matched the joyful noises that I had
already heard. Some of the residents were visiting with people they hadn’t seen in what seemed like forever, and others were scoping out the food table to see what goodies they could indulge in.
some are happy. It is our relationships with other people that make those moments worth something and worth remembering. In the sad times of our lives, it is those relationships that help us through the darkest days as we search for the brighter ones. It is in the happy moments that those relationships help us to celebrate the good that life has to offer us.
I wish I could bottle up the happiness I felt in the atmosphere and share it with all of you. The birthday boy, Pete, arrived and quickly became surrounded by well-wishers. Even though he was now 100 years old, the sheer joy on his face made him look 88 years old, tops. I watched as friends of years past and family shared stories, handshakes, hugs, and laughter with each other. I couldn’t help but think to myself “this is what it’s all about.” Life is filled with lots of moments; some are sad, and
It was the people and the relationships that Pete had developed over the last 100 years that made his celebration so incredibly joyful. My wish for all of us is that we choose to cherish the relationships we have with people in our lives and try our best to make sure they are good ones. Richard (right) with Pete (left); the birthday boy, Pete Verville, celebrated triple digits this week at PNC!
As St. Mother Teresa once said, “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”
Salsa isn’t just a food
By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension - Cavalier County soon. It was relevant yet completely unrelated all at the same time. The word salsa, when translated, means sauce. Sauce is a combination of things that make a flowing end product. Makes sense for both the dance and the food, right? The combination of dance steps and the combination of tomatoes, peppers, and spices both result in something amazing and fun. One thing to keep in mind is to be careful with both. We don’t want to step on someone’s toes while dancing, and we want to make sure we make the salsa the correct way to ensure safety when canning. At one point in my life I saw a cute video of some youth dancing the salsa. I don’t think they were more than about eight or nine years old. They were in a professional dance competition. I could tell they had been taking lessons for years. The amount of skill they had was unbelievable. As I was talking to a friend of mine a little bit later, I mentioned how cute the video was of these two kids dancing the salsa. She then proceeded to tell me that story reminded her to tell me that she was planning on canning salsa
As always, make sure to use a scientifically tested recipe. I guarantee you that there is a scientifically tested recipe that is similar to “Grandma’s” family recipe. The important part is that the scientifically used recipe be used in order to insure the proper pH level to keep the canned goods safe for consumption. Tomatoes are mostly hybrids now, so the acidity is not the same as it used to be. There are a few simple things that we can substitute and still be safe: sweet peppers for hot and vice versa; reduce or eliminate salt or sugar; reduce onion, celery, or green peppers; use any variety and color of tomato. There are also some things that are UNSAFE, so please: don’t thicken the salsa before canning, don’t add any
additional ingredients such as corn or black beans, don’t reduce the acidity (vinegar or lemon/lime juice), don’t increase herbs, and don’t reduce the tomato amount. If these simple rules are followed as well as following a safe, researched tested recipe, then the sky is the limit! Here is some GREAT news! Just because a favorite recipe may not be safe to can, it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy it. Salsa actually freezes really well. You can make large batches of your favorite salsa, freeze them in freezer safe containers best for your desired amount, and enjoy it after they have thawed in the refrigerator. If you would like to try your hand at canning salsa and would like some recipes or ideas, please feel free to contact us! NDSU Extension has publications called “From the Garden to the Table: Salsa!.” “Canning
and Freezing Tomatoes and Making Salsa,” Food Preservation: Let’s Preserve Salsa,” and much more! We have some available in our office, so you can always stop in or call or email to have us mail you one. Feel free to contact us at any time! Call 256-2560 or email me at katie.d.henry@ndsu. edu. To dance, or eat, salsa may be just the thing you need right now! Tomato Salsa (using paste tomatoes) 7 quarts peeled, cored, chopped tomatoes 4 cups seeded, chopped long green chilies 5 cups chopped onion ½ cup seeded, finely chopped jalapeno peppers 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups bottled lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 tablespoons ground cumin*
3 tablespoons oregano leaves* 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro* YIELD: About 16 pints PROCEDURE: Prepare tomatoes (see Page 1). Prepare peppers (see Page 7). Combine all the ingredients except the cumin, oregano and cilantro in a large pot and bring to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add the spices and simmer for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle hot sauce into pint jars, leaving ½ inch of head space. Adjust the lids and process in a boiling-water canner accordingly (altitude of: 0 to 1,000 ft – 15 minutes, 1,001-3,000 ft – 20 minutes, 3,0016,000 ft – 20 minutes) . This recipe works best with paste tomatoes. Slicing tomatoes require a much longer cooking time to achieve a desirable consistency.
Community
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The Borderland Press
Heritage and happenings - 911 – What is your emergency? By Kari Phillips
One very restless night last week I was struggling to sleep, so I wandered to the living room and settled in to watch a little tv – it’s what I do when I can’t sleep. My go-to program “Little House on the Prairie” was on, and in this episode, Pa was flying a kite that got tangled high up in a large tree. He climbed up to get it free, and from a significantly high branch, he fell to the ground. Ma rushed over to him. He was conscious and breathing but in a lot of pain. Ma shouted to Laura, “run and get Doc Baker!” and Laura took off running across the prairie to get help. I was soon distracted with thoughts on how different it was getting help in the early days.
The first telephone service in Langdon was established in 1899, and by 1905, farmers teamed up to put up poles and to string lines and wire houses. These were called “farmer lines” and connected small communities around North Dakota. Several phones could be connected on the line, and the residents of every house could listen in on every call made. These were eventually called “party lines”. In those days it was said that although the phones were considered useful, they were most likely to be bringing bad news when they rang. If there was an emergency, a person could pick up the phone and alert everyone on the line simultaneously. Prior to all of this, people often relied on neighbors for help in emergencies. Fewer people spread over large areas made it less economically practical for companies to invest in communication infrastructure, and the early technology had limitations in range and reliability making it hard to provide consistent service. It took time, but eventually we were all connected by simply picking up the telephone and it changed how we communicated with each other. With telephones becoming more widespread, rural areas could report emergencies quicker which was crucial for areas that were previously isolated and had limited access to emergency services.
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell’s invention, the telephone, was seen by J. L. Grandin at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. He purchased two and was the first in northern Dakota Territory to have phones connected. He used them on his farm to connect two farm offices. Over the next few years, telephones connected some towns, but Bell’s patent made having a telephone in a private home too expensive until around 1894.
In 1937 the British pioneered their first emergency number system. The number they used was 9-9-9. Thirty years later, the US Congress was investigating why deaths were higher in the US than other industrialized countries. A lack of rapid response was the main reason, and a single emergency number was suggested as part of the solution. So, in 1968 ATT announced plans to develop the technology to allow 3-digit emergency calling. The
digits 9-1-1 were chosen, rather than the British 9-9-9, because ones were easier and quicker to dial on a rotary phone. It wasn’t until 1999 that the digits 9-1-1 were officially reserved nationwide for emergency calling by the federal Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act. In the 1990s, Cavalier County started implementing its first 911 system. Before this, residents had to call specific numbers for different emergency services, which could be confusing and time-consuming during emergencies. I can remember as a child there was always a list by the phone of emergency numbers, or at the very least, there was a spot inside the cover of the phone book for emergency numbers. You need an ambulance? Call this number. You need a fire truck? Call a different number. You need the police? Call yet another number. I imagine if you had problems with dogs you could just press # (pound)….maybe? Just kidding! Seriously, it was a lot of numbers to locate then decide on your own who to call, and if you lived in the country, explain where you live and how to get them to you all while you are probably going through one of the worst moments of your life - your house could be burning, a loved one could be seriously injured, or you might be the victim of a violent crime. Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPS) have significantly improved how emergency calls are handled. When you call 9-1-1, the system automatically displays your phone number and address to the call taker. This is crucial for quickly dispatching help, especially if the caller is unable to provide their location. North Dakota PSAPs have adopted NG9-1-1 tech-
nology, which included the ability to send text messages to 911. This is particularly useful for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or in situations where making a voice call is unsafe. Many PSAPs also have the ability to take calls for another PSAP if their call center is down. The calls can be rerouted to another PSAP. These advancements have made emergency response more efficient and reliable, ensuring that help can be dispatched quickly and accurately when needed. As technology streamlines the system, it also creates less of a need for having a PSAP in each county. It isn’t uncommon to see one county dispatching for several other counties – more of a regional dispatch than strictly one county. For example, Lake Region 911 in Devils Lake is an answering point for Ramsey, Eddy, Towner, Benson, and Nelson counties. North Dakota State Radio is an answering point for Adams, Billings, Bowman, Burke, Dickey, Divide, Dunn, Emmons, Foster, Golden Valley, Grant, Griggs, Hettinger, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McHenry, McIntosh, McKenzie, Ransom, Sargent, Sheridan, Slope and Wells counties….and most recently, Pembina County.
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By The Borderland Press Staff
continuing until Sept. 28 This non profit organization has been successful with an important mis-
Mt. Carmel Dam recreation area was once again the site for Muhs Fest on July 6. Danny Muhs, organizer, reported that the day was a success with good competition for the cornhole tournament and rib cookoff. The Crusaders are very thankful for Muhs’ hard work and the monetary amount raised in their benefit at the event.
Taking a look forward, the dates have been chosen for the Fall Rummage Sale. Drop off will be Sept. 22 and 23 with the sale starting Sept. 24 and
sion to assist families going through a difficult time due to cancer, but this could never be accomplished without the support of a generous community. Every donation, large or small, is so important. In a time where there is so much negative news, it is so important to share positive news and to extend and share gratitude with everyone who has supported the cause in any way.
The Crusaders held a 50/50 raffle this summer with the drawing being held the evening of Langdon Music Fest. The winning ticket was held by Jason Spanier, who generously donated a portion of his winnings back to the Crusaders. Also, memorials given to the Crusaders touch the hearts of those in the non-profit and are an important part of the funding as well.
Danny Muhs with Cole Darling, winner of this summer’s rib cook off.
(L-R) Noah Benjamin, Danny Muhs, and Cole Darling. Benjamin and Darling won the cornhole tournament at this year’s Muhs Fest.
Kari Phillips is the Community Development Coordinator for Cavalier County JDA and can be reached at karip@utma.com or at 701-2563475.
A post on Facebook recently announced that Pembina County Dispatch made its final transmission on August 9, 2024, at 1900 hrs. I reached out to the Pembina County Sheriff, who confirmed that as of that time, all 911 calls for Pembina County are now handled through State Radio in Bismarck rather than at the local Sheriff’s department. When asked about the transition, he mentioned that it’s too soon to gauge the full impact.
Cancer Crusaders have busy summer; set Fall Rummage Sale dates The Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders have had a busy summer continuing with projects to help attain the goal of being able to send out quarterly checks to cancer patients in Cavalier County.
So, to clarify, the only change with the recent transition is that when you call 911 in Pembina County, your call will no longer be answered at the local Sheriff’s department. Instead, it will now be routed and dispatched through State Radio in Bismarck. I’ll follow up with the sheriff in the future to get his thoughts on how the change is working out, but based on the experience of other counties, they should adapt well. It’s just a matter of getting used to the new system, like with any change. As we can see from the beginning of this column, change is vital for progress, and progress is essential for the growth and well-being of every community. Embracing new ways of doing things, even if they initially seem challenging, is how communities evolve and thrive over time.
Lifestyle
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Friday, August 16, 2024 - Page A7
Prairie Fare: Try a new vegetable on your menu this summer By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
Prairie Fare: Take precautions with takeout food “Oh, no!” I exclaimed. I practically leaped out of the passenger seat and hurried to the back of the car.
I was already inspired to write my column about takeout foods. Unfortunately, I became distracted by a phone call and text messages as my husband drove 20 minutes home from the restaurant. We also needed to get home to take our dogs for a walk.
The outbreaks often occur in cafeterias in schools or nursing homes or at catered events where food might be held warm on serving lines. The toxin forms when food is not held hot at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or cooled properly. Poultry, meat and gravy often are linked in outbreaks.
The next morning, I was frowning as I looked at my toxic takeout box. I was sad when I put my food in the trash, but I did not want to conduct an experiment on myself and eat the food. If I had eaten it, I might have been writing this column from a hospital bed, which would have been a first. Our vehicle remained “fragrant” from the fermenting food for more than a day. The scent kept wafting toward me until I opened all the windows in the car.
Unfortunately, Clostridium perfringens produces heat-resistant spores. Even if I had boiled my leftovers, I probably could not have inactivated the toxin.
I had not had a fender bender. I opened my car’s hatchback and found the source of the unusual aroma in the car.
What’s the lesson here? I am getting too old for life lessons. I will be putting the takeout box next to me in the car in the future. Maybe I will hold the box.
Unfortunately, I left my leftovers from a delicious meal at a Mexican restaurant in a warm vehicle for 16 hours. It included grilled steak, shrimp, chicken, bacon, onions and peppers with a creamy sauce.
We have a safety window of about two hours for foods without temperature control. We want to keep hot foods hot (140 degrees F or above) or cold (40 degrees or lower).
I had been pleased when we left the restaurant the previous evening. My takeout box was quite heavy with the generous serving of food. Julie would have some tasty lunches for about three days in the upcoming week.
High-protein foods, such as the food in my takeout box, can produce a toxin (or poison) when stored at temperatures below 140 degrees and above 40 degrees. My guess was Clostridium perfringens. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Clostridium perfringens often is called the “cafeteria bacteria.”
Bacteria can grow fairly quickly. On average, they double in number every 20 minutes. If we started with 10 bacteria, in 20 minutes, we would have 20. In 40 minutes, we would have 40 and so on. With some types of bacteria, 10 bacterial cells can make us very sick. People who consume this toxin might have stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea that begin six to 24 hours after eating the food. It usually goes away within a day but could lead to dehydration. These symptoms can be severe for young children, those with compromised immune systems, and older adults. Based on these symptoms, I am glad I tossed the food. I could not have “fixed” the food safety issue with any amount of reheating. If we had picked up takeout food and wanted it to remain safe, we could hold it in a proper container (not the Styrofoam box) in a preheated oven to maintain the temperature at 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Our car was warm but not as warm as an oven. If we plan to eat takeout food the next day, we can place it in a shallow pan and refrigerate it. Then food can be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Reheating food should occur within two hours. In other words, you would not place leftover soup or stew in a pot on the stove and let it slowly warm for many hours. During that time, you could grow bacteria and their toxins. In the spirit of my lost leftovers, here is an easy recipe perfect to use with fresh produce from a local farmers market, your backyard garden or a grocery store. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas 1½ pounds chicken breasts cut into ½-inch strips 2 red bell peppers, sliced into strips 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips 1 onion, sliced 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil 1 packet taco seasoning, reduced sodium 1 lime 10 whole-wheat tortillas Optional toppings: shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado slices Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sprinkle taco seasoning and drizzle olive oil into a bowl with chicken, bell peppers and onion. Toss to coat. Spread contents on a greased pan sheet; bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Squeeze lime juice over a pan and serve with wholewheat tortillas.
Makes 10 servings (one fajita per serving). Without added toppings, each fajita has 280 calories, 9 grams (g) fat, 20 g protein, 27 g carbohy-
drate, 3 g fiber and 380 milligrams sodium. Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.
Properly store takeout food by keeping it hot at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above or refrigerate promptly in shallow containers. (Pixabay photo)
Prairie Doc® Perspective Food anaphylaxis By Mark E. Bubak, MD
the reactions can be determined by the history and confirmed by allergy skin or blood testing. Once we know the allergenic food, a treatment plan can be put into place. The three parts are avoidance, epinephrine, and becoming less allergic.
True food allergic reactions cause anaphylaxis. Eating even a tiny bit of the allergenic food causes the patient to quickly develop symptoms that can include shortness of breath, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, throat swelling, passing out, and at times, it can be fatal. The patient makes IgE allergy antibodies to the food. The cause of
Avoiding the allergenic food prevents reactions. Reading labels, thinking about ways of cross contamination, and ways people interact are all essential. An excellent resource on avoidance is the Food Allergy Research and Education national support group (foodallergy.org). Remember-the food has to be eaten to cause full anaphylaxis. Contact is only going to cause some hives. Unfortunately, three percent of patients experience an accidental ingestion and have a reaction every year. Epinephrine injections can be life-sav-
ing. All patients need access to epinephrine. The epinephrine needs to be given right away and the patient taken promptly to the emergency room for ongoing care. No other medication changes the outcome of an anaphylactic reaction. We used to think antihistamines could help—they do not. A new method of becoming less allergic was approved in March 2024. This product is Xolair (omalizumab). Xolair decreases the allergy antibody IgE so that when the patient has a small exposure to their allergen they are far less likely to have a bad anaphylaxis. It is not a cure. The treatment is a program of ongoing injections. They can help any kind of food allergy and works even if the patient has multiple food allergies. Becoming less allergic has been done longer for peanut allergy using
the product called Palforzia. It is a peanut powder that one takes daily to become less allergic. This means
that you are far less likely to react to a small amount of peanut. It is not a cure. The Palforzia has a higher allergic reaction side effect profile than the Xolair does. Both therapies can make a huge impact for the right patients. Other treatments such as allergy drops don’t help enough to be approved by the FDA and are not rec-
ommended. Don’t miss out--by working with your allergist, primary care physician, dietician, school, daycare center, and family, the food allergic patient can make the most of their life! Mark E. Bubak, M.D. practicing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a contributing Prairie Doc® columnist and owner of Dakota Allergy and Asthma. He is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology to care for adults and children with asthma and allergies. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook and instagram featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show celebrating its 22nd season of health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
Dakota Gardener: Pay the man or woman By Joe Zeleznik, Forester, NDSU Extension
ists are also high. It’s a tough business to be in. Equipment costs and insurance rates are high. Maintaining professional credentials takes both time and money. Getting and keeping quality employees is critical to maintaining competitiveness. A few weeks ago, a local arborist knocked on our door, asking if we needed any tree work completed. I thanked him, but our trees are in good shape for now. My friend Don is recovering from a dislocated shoulder. He was on a ladder, using a chainsaw to prune branches from a tree. The first three branches came down safely and as planned. The last one did not. The final branch remained partially attached to the tree as it fell. The branch swept back towards the ladder and knocked it out from beneath Don. You can figure out the rest. Even though he was injured, Don realizes how lucky he was. A dislocated shoulder is tough, but it could’ve been a lot worse. Cutting with a chainsaw while on a ladder is one of the most dangerous things a person can do. Tree-care professionals don’t do it. Instead, chainsaw pruning is done from bucket trucks or some other type of lift. Arboriculture – the (study and) management of individual trees – is one of the most dangerous professions out there. At the professional treecare conferences every year, safety presentations dominate the agenda. Because of the dangerous work, insurance rates for professional arbor-
Three years ago, we hired another local tree-care company to remove a dead elm tree. It was located over a shed and it was near a power line. There was no way I was going to tackle that job. While I might’ve been able to do it safely, a lot of really bad things could’ve happened. I’ve never taken the training for doing tree work around power lines and I don’t own a lift for doing such work. So I decided to “pay the man,” as they say. It was pricey, but it was worth every penny. He took the tree down safely and removed all the debris.
He took all the risk, and he charged handsomely for his work. As he should have! Don, in retrospect, saw how he could have done the work differently. He could have hired it out or he could have remained on the ground and used a pole saw. Either would have been safer than what he did. I’ve heard many people complain about the expense of tree removal. They fear the projected cost of taking down large trees that are in hard-toaccess locations.
The bottom branch was easily reached from the ground but the upper two branches aren’t accessible. A pole saw would be perfect for this situation. (NDSU photo)
I tell those people the same thing every time. First, get multiple quotes. Second, make sure that the company that does the work has insurance. And finally, pay the man. It’s worth it. One last note – though most treecare workers are men, there are several women in the industry and more women are getting into the business every year. These professionals have the training and skills, and do great work. Therefore, when appropriate, pay the woman. She’s worth it.
Health Tip
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Check out community garden boxes placed throughout the county and help us by harvesting any remaining produce and taking advantage of FREE, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Church
Friday, August 16, 2024 - Page A8
The Borderland Press
From the Pastor’s Desk: By Rev Kurtis Gunwall
among the human family. I was reminded of a few comments I heard from athletes as they were interviewed – their drive to be the best, their determination to make it to the Olympics and continue to strive for the platform, and for others, the support of the many who guided and supported them when the journey seemed impossible.
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” (St Paul’s letter to the Corinthians 9:24) With the Olympics completed last Sunday, those who tuned-in saw a visual montage of images – the circle (unending), a few key players, and imagery along with a larger mass of people. There is also a 12 minute video compilation of the “great” moments of the 33rd Olympiad. As it played, I gave it most, but not all, of my attention. It was inspiring, potentially unifying, and showed what some people with determination, natural talents, hard work, and guidance can do. It also drew forth a prayer in my heart that all the participants, families, supporters, and those who watched will see the lasting and eternal purpose to the lives we have received, the call to unity with God that alone can provide a foundation for greater unity
Life in Christ is similar. We each have been given all that we need to follow Jesus – gifts, talents, guidance, and support. We are called to unity with one another that is founded in the love of God for us. We also face hardships, setbacks, and losses. Through it all, we are not alone. The opening verse of this article was written about 2000 years ago and still holds true today. I encourage you to follow Christ in the ‘race’ of life, receive all that God has given you, and you will receive the everlasting crown of victory that will not fade or wilt. Nothing in the world can fix our broken human nature, but God can transform us in the image of Jesus Christ. Winning an Olympic medal will not make someone virtuous and worth imitating, but the way the athlete lives their life while they strive for that goal may be some of the steps God uses to make them a saint - and a saint is worth following. St Paul later goes on to boldly say, “Imitate me as I imitate Christ.” Some of the Olympic athletes pointed to God as the most important foundation of their life. That is what I pray for you.
On a related note, G. K. Chesterton once famously responded to a London newspaper’s request for essays on the question, “What’s wrong with
the world?” with a two-word reply: “I am.” Chesterton meant that for the Chris-
tian, the first and most important task in making the world a better place is to be attentive to one’s own conversion.
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Michael J. Bisenius
Mass of Christian Burial was held August 10, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D., for Michael J. Bisenius, 63, of Grand Forks, who passed away Aug. 5,
Mike Bisenius was born March 23, 1961, the third child and only son of Jack and Mary (Soli) Bisenius. He was born and raised in Langdon and graduated from Langdon High School in 1979 where he participated in multiple sports, choir, and musical theater. After high school he attended Lake Region Junior College in Devils Lake, N.D. and received his degree in Farm and Ranch Management in 1981. He married Laura Olson in Langdon on June 19, 1982. Mike farmed with his father until 1986. He attended the University of North Dakota and graduated in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in education. The Bisenius’ moved to Scranton, N.D. ture date for Craig Stoa of Langdon, who passed away Aug. 11, 2024, at Langdon Prairie Health after suffering these past years with COPD and Parkinson’s disease.
Craig Stoa
A private family service and inurnment will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Langdon, N.D., at a fu-
Craig was born to Sterling and Emmalyn (Fischer) Stoa on Feb. 28, 1950, in Langdon at Mercy Hospital. He attended school at St. Alphonsus, graduating in 1968 and notably the last graduating class of St. Alphonsus High School in Langdon. Craig furthered his education at North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, N.D., graduating with a degree in computer programming. In 1984, Craig married Regina Rahn from Wolfenbuttel, West Germany. They lived and shared a wonderful life together in Langdon. her family. Lois attended school in Concrete through eighth grade and graduated from Cavalier High School in 1950. Lois attended Minot and Mayville State Teachers College and obtained her teaching certificate. She taught for three years in Pembina County at Hallson, Hensel, and Hilltop schools.
Lois G.S. Hardy
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, N.D., with visitation for one hour before the time of services forLois G.S. Hardy, 92, of Walhalla, who passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla. Lois was born March 22, 1932, at Bottineau, N.D., to Joe and Sarah (Arnason) Hillman. She grew up in Upham, N.D., and moved to the family farmstead near Concrete, N.D., with
On June 24, 1954, she married (William) Bill Hardy at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, N.D., and they began their life on the farm in south Walhalla. Lois was a dedicated farm wife, doing it all - raising six children, cooking, baking, growing a huge garden, canning, cleaning, crocheting - along with running for parts, fixing fences, and driving grain trucks. Grandma Lois was famous for her homemade buns, chocolate chip cookies and brownies, even though she claimed to not like chocolate. Lois volunteered her time as a CCD teacher, St. Boniface Altar Society, and Pembilier Nursing Center Auxiliary. In 2018, Lois and Bill moved to North Border Estates in Walhalla, and Lois entered Pembilier Nursing Center in September 2022. Lois’s family
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where he taught and coached. The family moved back to Grand Forks in 1992 where Mike taught in the Grand Forks Public School district for 32 years. He earned his master’s degree in education administration in 1998 from UND, and in 2023 he earned his second master’s degree in American history and government from Ashland University. Throughout Mike’s career he had the privilege to continue his education by attending various conferences throughout the country, including San Francisco, Purdue University, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Fort Ticonderoga in New York.
wrestling, baseball, and girls fastpitch softball. He was also a baseball and softball umpire for many years. He was awarded North Dakota’s Fastpitch Coach of the Year in June of 2010 and nominated for National Softball Coach of the Year in 2014. Mike enjoyed spending time outdoors golfing, fishing, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Mike was a member of Holy Family Catholic church and active in the choir.
During his life, Mike was active in a variety of area sports. He announced Red River and Grand Forks Central football games. He coached football,
Mike is survived by his wife, Laura, of Grand Forks; children: Matt (Megan) of Green Bay, Wisconsin, David (Cassandra) of East Grand Forks,
They traveled many parts of the United States, which they enjoyed thoroughly, as well as making frequent trips over to West Germany to visit with her family and friends. Craig’s beloved wife passed away November 16, 2021.
volving the early years of settlement in our area of the state and, of course, computers. Craig worked for Napoleon Steel Contractors from 1970-1972 at the MSR site in Nekoma, N.D. From 1972 on he started working at the PAR site at Concrete, N.D., when he was employed by Pan American World Airways. Then from 1977-2013, he worked at the data processing area in the PAR building under numerous contractors, among them were Raytheon and ITT. As a side note, Craig wished to share the names of those that he worked with all those many years and had us insert the link if you wished to see the safeguard personnel that he worked with, so go to: http://srmsc. org/fd30e0.html, if that interests you. Craig is survived by his siblings, Alan
Limited by his health, Craig could not enjoy outdoor sports he liked, nor do the jobs that required physical strength, so Gina and Craig pivoted to what they both enjoyed doing indoors which included doing crosswords puzzles, jumbles, word searches, playing card games and watching movies. Craig was a ‘quiet man’ who could speak volumes on numerous subjects once engaged. His interests varied from history, science, non-fiction inShe is survived by her husband, Bill; her children: Sharon (John) Dunnigan, daughter-in-law, Karen Hardy, Darlene (Richard) Stark, Brian (Julie) Hardy, all of Walhalla, N.D, Colleen (Douglas Strand) Hardy, Finley, N.D. and Kristi (Kevin) Kasprick, West Fargo, ND.; grandchildren: Patrick (Amber) Dunnigan, Kelly (Mike) Brown, Dustin (Karmen) Hardy, Nicole (Adam) Minster, Teri (Joe) Anundson, Brenyn Hardy, Sherry (Aaron) Uselman and Mandi (John) Huus; step-grandchild, Cody (Rachel) Kasprick; great-grandchildren: Taelyn and Tyson Dunnigan, Kasyn and Myleigh Brown, Willa and Dorra Anundson and Hadley and Myles Uselman; sisters-in-law: Gladys Hillman and Linda Fischer; brothersin-law: Jim (Charlotte) Hardy and Tom (Joanne) Hardy; and several nieces and nephews. Lois is preceded in death by her son, Don Hardy; parents Joe and Sarah Hillman; sister and brother-in-law, Lyle and JoAnn Hardy; brother, Greemer Hillman; and brother-in-law, Tom Fischer. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Walhalla Ambulance Service or the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla. Online guestbook at www.askewfuneralhome.com
Mike was loved by every animal that met him, none more so than his beloved golden retriever, Duke.
Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Aug. 19 Orange Chicken Breast•Rosemary Potatoes•Mixed Vegetables• Applesauce Tuesday, Aug. 20 Two Beef Enchiladas•Southwestern Corn•Seasoned Black Beans•Cantaloupe Wednesday, Aug. 21 Roast Beef•Mashed Potatoes•Caribbean Vegetables•Strawberries Thursday, Aug. 22 Pork Chop in Mushroom Gravy•Mashed Potatoes•Parslied Carrots•Watermelon Friday, Aug. 23 Berry Burst Chicken Salad•Fruit• Crackers This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/ SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-5492443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.
Minn., Michelle (Jesse) Chavez of Fargo, N.D. and Andrea of Grand Forks; four grandchildren: Damion, Brayden, Caiden, and Adylena Bisenius; three sisters: Jacalyn (Willie) Thom of Langdon, N.D., Wendy (Darwyn) Smith of Clitherall, Minn., and Beth (Craig) Champagne of Grand Forks, as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Northern Valley Honor Flight or Journey Home Animal Rescue. An inurnment will be held at South Calvary Cemetery in Grand Forks at a later date. An online guest book is available at www.dandahlfuneralhome.com. Arrangements made by Dahl Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, Minn. (Teresa) Stoa of New Mexico, Diane (Kenneth) Nelson of North Dakota, Rodney (Mary) Stoa of North Dakota, and Jon Stoa of California, as well as his many nieces and nephews. Craig shall be greatly missed, but we also know that his days of suffering have now come to an end, and he has joined all our beloved family members and friends in their eternal resting place enveloped by a love that is beyond description. Rest now, brother, and enjoy the beautiful place you picked out! Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon
Monday, Aug. 19 Salisbury Steak/Boiled Potatoes/ Carrots/Fruit Tuesday, Aug. 20 White Chicken Chili/Baked Potato/ Biscuit/Fruit Wednesday, Aug. 21 Meatloaf/Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes/Peas and Carrots Thursday, Aug. 22 Breaded Chicken Breast/Cheesy Hashbrowns/Corn/Fruit Friday, Aug. 23 Lemon Pepper Fish/Wild Rice/ Brussel Sprouts/Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted. Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19, we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages. Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.
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Up North Cabins expands lodging options near Pembina Gorge
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Cast your votes for the Best of the Rendezvous Region By Borderland Press Staff
The Rendezvous Region tourism council is once again asking residents to place their votes in the Best of the Rendezvous Region Competition, which looks for the “best of” in a wide range of categories including food, lodging, and parks, just to name a few. Winners in this competition will be announced next month on Sept. 21 during the Rendezvous Market at the Icelandic State Park. As in previous years, the contest form is online, a link to which is available at our QL page which can be found by visiting www.myborderland. com. A QR code with instructions is also available with this article.
Gooey waffles for breakfast or dessert Put the waffles on a sheet pan and place in preheated oven. To make the topping, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute.
The exterior of Cozy Cabin.
Langdon, N.D [Aug. 12, 2024] - Up North Cabins opened for business west of the Pembina Gorge with its first cabin earlier this year and recently added an RV unit for guests. Located between Mount Carmel Dam and the Pembina Gorge, the property is a short drive from Langdon or Walhalla. Since opening, it has hosted guests from around the U.S. and Canada.
Waffles can be enjoyed any time of the day. While traditionally breakfast fare, waffles can be a sweet or savory dessert as well.
Owners Terry and Sarah Hinnenkamp, along with their kids, Elin and Callen, packed their bags and left Fargo in 2019. They moved north with the goal of opening short-term vacation rentals to support tourism efforts in the Pembina Gorge.
When waffles are paired with the flavors of a traditional Banana Foster dessert, they can be a decadent breakfast or impressive evening treat. Enjoy this recipe for ‘Kentucky ‘Nanners Foster Waffles’ from Ò Lord Honey Traditional Southern Recipes with a Country Bling Twist’(Pelican Publishing) by Chef Jason Smith.
“We were inspired by the forward momentum and ideas brewing in the Rendezvous Region, Frost Fire Park, and the Pembina Gorge State Recreation area, soon to be a state park,” said Sarah Hinnenkamp. “We’re happy to help provide lodging and help showcase all that our area has to offer.”
Kentucky ‘Nanner Foster Waffles Serves 4 to 6
Preheat a waffle iron, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 170 F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
The RV which is also available for rent through Up North Cabins.
“We have had a lot of support from vendors, trades, professional services, and neighbors,” said Terry Hinnenkamp. “We couldn’t have come this far without heavy equipment and availability in people’s schedules.
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Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk, any variety 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Topping: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 bananas, sliced thick 3 teaspoons bourbon Favorite vanilla ice cream
In the fall of 2020 the family purchased a nearly 9-acre property, 9 miles west of the Pembina Gorge on County Road 55 in Cavalier County. They spent summers working on the property and dreaming big.
Add the sliced bananas and cook for a few seconds. Add the bourbon (or apple juice, instead), and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often with a light hand so the bananas do not break up. Meanwhile, place 1 to 2 waffles on a plate and top with a scoop of ice cream. Once banana sauce has thickened, spoon over ice cream and waffles. Repeat with remaining waffles.
We’re grateful for the support.” Many travelers are finding the property through Airbnb, but the units can be booked directly as well. For more information, visit upnorthND.com or find Up North Cabins on Facebook and Instagram.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Add the butter, vanilla, and cinnamon, and whisk. Add the wet mixture to the dry, and whisk until there are no lumps. Scoop 1/2 cup batter onto the waffle iron, close the lid, and let cook until golden brown and crispy. Repeat until all the batter is gone. The inside of what the Hinnenkamps named the 'Cozy Cabin.'
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Cardinals golf team gets ready for the season
The Cardinals cheerleading team. Back row (L-R) Coach Sierra Ferdon, Daisy Kuhn, Ruby Davis, Izzy Vikan, Jaymee Reidhammer; front row, (L-R) UCA Staff Member Shay, Eliot Olson, Maci Hoffarth, Hopelyn Strelow. Photo by Larry Stokke.
WALSH COUNTY GUN CLUB Results after Week 13 | ending August 7, 2024
BROWNING LEAGUE TEAM NAME Troftgruben Farm 85 Scary Prairie Boyz 81 Harriston 76 JR’s Bar 74 Polar 47 Johnny Bravoz 25
TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 325 TARGETS Matt Kuzel 310 Ryan Rosinski 308 Brian Troftgruben 305 Jim Dusek 301 Kevin Dusek 298 Alex Kuzel 296 Ashley Larson 293 Ray Quibell 286 John Ritzke 284 Ken Fischer 283
WINCHESTER LEAGUE
TEAM NAME Tallackson Farm 89 Centrol 86 Olson Oil 68 Thompson Spuds 67 Simplot 63 Jim’s Super Valu 17 TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 325 TARGETS Alex Swanson 323 Billy Thompson 322 Alex Swanson 319 W.D. Suda 316 Shane Feltman 315 Tom McCann 315 Greg Skibicki 315 Jacob Erovick 313 Scott Hills 313 Nate Tallackson 313 Wade Thompson 313 SHOOTING 225 STRAIGHT Alex Swanson SHOOTING 50 STRAIGHT Billy Thompson SHOOTING 25 STRAIGHT Shane Feltman Jameson Hahn Tom McCann W.D. Suda Nate Tallackson x2
REMINGTON LEAGUE TEAM NAME Bremer 113 Fordville Coop 85 Magnusson 58 Park River Dental 56 Kilmer Construction 44
L & M Farms 44 TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 325 TARGETS Shane Feltman 321 Greg Skibicki 316 Grant Skibicki 314 Will Magnusson 313 Doug Vosper 313 John Forbes 311 Matt Beneda 310 Nic Beneda 309 Rock Desautel 309 Mike Forester 308 Richie Schumacher 308 SHOOTING 75 STRAIGHT Nathan Lorenz SHOOTING 50 STRAIGHT Shane Feltman Tom Magnusson SHOOTING 25 STRAIGHT Nic Beneda Bryan Hurst Greg Skibicki Doug Vosper FEDERAL LEAGUE TEAM NAME Extra End 85 Reallys 76 VBHDC 72 Dakota Firearms 62 Vets 62 GLD 32 TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 325 TARGETS Pat Bosh 321 W.D. Suda 317 Harold Weimer 315 Seth Suda 310 Lynn Miller 307 Braedon Weimer 307 David Morstad 306 Gavin Kirkeby 304 Mark Robertson 304 Rod Howatt 300 Harold Weimer 298 SHOOTING 125 STRAIGHT Pat Bosh SHOOTING 50 STRAIGHT Harold Weimer SHOOTING 25 STRAIGHT Ron Hultin Lynn Miller David Morstad Drew Suda W.D. Suda Braedon Weimer Brandon Weimer
Turtle Mountain Trap League
Nadia Lewis tees off at the first golf meet of the year in Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The Turtle Mountain Trap League held their annual shoot on July 28, 2024 in Rugby. The league consists of shooters from Langdon, Rolla, Rolette and Rugby. There were 31 shooters that participated at the shoot. The shoot involves 50 targets at 16 yards from the thrower, 50 handicap targets at various distances farther than 16yard targets and 50 double targets thrown in pairs. Overall shoot champ: Brandon Oksendahl (Rugby) Class A champ: Carson Mattern (Rugby) Class B champ: Curt Havig (Rolette) Class C champ: Kevin Johnson (Rolla) Junior Champ: Seth Kuhnehnn (Rugby) Women's champ: Sara Rodomski (Rugby) Senior champ: Steve Lange (Rolla) Youngest Shooter: Jace Clemens (Rolette) Most Improved Shooter: Victoria Mathews (Langdon) High Paper League average: Andrew Oksendahl ( Rugby) SINGLES Champ: Chris Morstad (Langdon)
•2nd Curtis Havig (Rolette)
Class A: •1st Carson Mattern (Rugby) •2nd Andrew Oksendahl (Rugby)
Juniors 1st Victoria Matthews (Langdon) 2nd Brock Freer (Langdon) Lady 1st Sara Radomski (Rugby) 2nd Sheri Langer(Rolla)
Long Yardage 1st John Peters (Rolla) 2nd Brandon Oksendahl (Rugby)
Class B: 1st Pat Rime (Langdon) 2nd Parker Armstrong (Ro- Senior lette) 1st Tarris Johnson (Rolette) 2nd Bill Langer(Rolla) ClassC: 1st Kevin Johnson (Rolla) DOUBLES 2nd Andy Havig (Rolette) Champ: Brandon Oksendahl (Rugby) Women 1st Sheri Langer (Rolla) Class A 2nd Sara Radomski (Rugby) 1st Carson Mattern (Rugby) 2nd Chris Morstad (Langdon) Juniors 1st Victoria Matthews (Lang- Class B don) 1st Ben Kuhnhenn(Rugby) 2nd Seth Kuhnhenn (Rugby) 2nd Andrew Oksendahl (Rugby) Senior 1st Bill Langer (Rolla) 2nd Tarris Johnson (Rolette)
Rylee Medbery eyes the golf ball as she tees off on Aug. 9 at the first meet of the season. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Class C 1st Brenden Arvidson (Rolla) 2nd David Herman (Langdon)
Handicap Junior Champ: Andrew Oksendahl 1st Seth Kuhnehnn (Rugby) (Rugby) 2nd Gavin Rime (Langdon) Short Yardage Lady •1st Steve Lange (Rolla) 1st Sara Clemens (Rolette) •2nd Richard Arnstein(Ro- 2nd Sara Radomski (Rugby) lette) Senior Middle Yardage 1st Steve Lange (Rolla) •1st Pat Rime (Langdon) 2nd Tarris Johnson (Rolette)
Lily Zimmer sinks a putt and placed 7th in the meet. Photo by Larry Stokke
The Cardinals highschool football team practicing on the field on Monday
Photos by Hilary Nowatzki.
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Cardinals come back to classes By Hilary Nowatzki
Askvig was grateful for the low turnover this year and is appreciative of the hardworking staff at the school.
“I think our staff does a great job. The teachers do a great job. Kids and staff, for the most part, get along,” said Askvig. “It's just a continuous improvement process for the school.” Ethen Askvig, high school principal and athletic director of Langdon Area Schools (LAS), is looking forward to another year of growth within their buildings’ walls. There will be one new teacher and a few new paraprofessionals at the school this year, as well as some changes in technology policies.
When asked about initiatives or goals this year, Askvig responded, “We're always pushing towards incorporating maybe a little bit more rigor, while keeping mental health awareness and different things in the forefront.” The school is currently pushing ‘one to one.’ One to one means the school provides computers to each of the students. If everyone has a school is-
sued device, Askvig said it would cut out the need to bring personal technological devices to school. To keep kids safe, LAS’s internet system has a blocker built in, meaning regardless of the device, certain harmful websites are not able to be visited. Although the blocker helps prevent children from visiting unnecessary websites, Askvig noted that the junior high students still spent far too much time on them in the classroom. “I would say 80% of the cell phones that come to my office are taken away by teachers from junior high students, which makes up two of the six classes here,” said Askvig. “[From] a maturity standpoint, that age group has kind of proved that we can't handle having these cell phones and not looking at the text that appears or doing whatever else.”
Although high schoolers are allowed to have a cell phone at school, they are only allowed to have them out with a teacher’s permission. It was the same for seventh and eighth grade last year; this year no junior high student will be allowed to have a cell phone in the classroom. Speaking of junior high, the school’s one new teacher this year is Abigail Du Plessis. She will be teaching junior high social studies. Abigail moved from Eugene, Oregon, after marrying her husband, Reiken, who lives and works in Langdon when he isn’t back home in South Africa. Abigail earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Western Oregon University in 2020. She later completed her Master's Degree of Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University.
When asked what she was looking forward to most, Abigail responded, “Hetting back with the kids, the past like couple weeks have been stressful, just looking at the curriculum, just being in the classroom by myself, but when a few students popped in and introduced themselves, it's kind of a brush of fresh air. I love being with the kids, so I'm just looking forward to being back and having kids in my room.” Other new staff members include two new paraprofessionals. Kelsey Sullivan will work primarily in the high school. Aaron Markham, who was in the elementary school last year and has helped by subbing and doing janitorial work in the past, will also be a new paraprofessional.
Q & A session with area school counselor By The Borderland Press Staff
Currently, The Borderland Press, in conjunction with The Borderland News Center, is compiling a series of Community Focus segments revolving around mental health. Last week, readers heard from Steph Welsh, administrator with the Cavalier County Health District, as well as Schroeder Stribling, president of Mental Health America, the largest mental health nonprofit in the United States. The trio discussed a general overview of the state of mental health at not only the country but county level. This week, Nick Vorlage with The Borderland News Center spoke with Jordan Braunberger, counselor at Langdon Area Schools (LAS). The following is a segment of the question and answer session as parents and students alike buckle down for another school year. Remember, the entire Community Focus will be available on Sunday, Aug. 18 as a podcast which can be found by visiting www.myborderland. com and clicking on “Community Focus.” Nick: So what kind of programs, actions, or initiatives are being provided by LAS or by the state that parents and students should be aware of? Jordan: “When we get back into school, some of the things that we
try to promote are - in September, it's Suicide Prevention Month. There's a suicide prevention week that we promote, and Mental Health Awareness week - that’s the first week in October. In those instances we highlight that these are the realities, and it’s a way to kind of shed light on that, to raise awareness, to let students know that it's important to find someone to talk to. It's important to find something that they can hook on to, and that can be healthy for them, and to reach out. It's an ongoing battle to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health, to eliminate the stigma of talking about those tough topics like suicide and depression and anything negative like that. One of the biggest websites and resources is the number 988. It's not just for calling about suicide and depression, but it's a true resource to talk to someone about anything; if you're feeling negative emotions from anything, stress, loneliness, it’s there.” Nick: What are some mental health topics that students or parents should be thinking about as the school year gets back into swing? Jordan: “I think the biggest thing is for parents to be aware that it's a stressful time, and adolescents, especially, everything's changing, not
just the physical stuff but the emotions. We're all familiar with the emotional roller coaster of puberty and raging hormones. But just, you know, recognizing that they face a lot of pressures and stress.” Jordan continued: “Thinking about elementary students, you know, it's just the change that comes with having to get back into a routine, and knowing that, you know there aren't ‘junior emotions.’ It's the same emotions that adults face, kids face. It's just they don't know yet how to regulate those emotions and for adults to recognize that all emotions can be experienced by kids is important.” Nick: I've been noticing the prevalence of technology, and there's a lot of instances of students or children in general finding more outlets through technology. Is there anything in particular that's been a concern with schools or anything in regard to that, whether it be cell phones or even just social media in general? Jordan: “It's an ongoing battle. Growing up in the early 2000s, I was fortunate to be able to leave the issues at school, but kids with social media,
with technology, they can't leave it. It follows them home. It's kind of like this dark shadow that just walks with them, like that ‘monkey on the back’ concept where they truly can't unplug, or it's not as easy to unplug. You have to literally put your phone aside, and even then, it just kind of nags at you, but bullying has always been around. It's probably never going to truly be eradicated, and unfortunately, it carries with students. Even at school the issues are there. Students will bully each other online, even at school; they'll send a snap or they'll make a TikTok about someone, and it'll get shared. It'll go viral, and it can wreak havoc on that school’s social system.” Nick: Are there any resources parents should know about concerning social media? Are there any tools that a parent might be able to employ or is it by and large, just, you know, being more proactive and making sure you're paying attention to what your children are purview to online, right? Jordan: “I think by and large it's, it's just being involved and being aware of what your child is doing and what their social media presence is. You
can do a Google search of your name or your kid's name, and you can just see at a glance what's public about them online. But also just being aware
that every day, there's apps out there that are trying to help kids be sneaky and whatnot. A couple years ago, there was a calculator app that provided a secret compartment, where you could store photos that looked like a normal calculator, but you hit the code and you could hide whatever in there. So just parents being aware
of what's out there and the dangers that can come with it with their kids. Every parent has their own thoughts about media usage, phone usage, but by and large, the research indicates that even for elementary kids, around two hours of screen time is what's recommended a day, and obviously, students are spending a lot more than that online and in front of the screen. But you know, the more active they can be and the less sedentary with a screen in front of their face they are, the healthier they will become. Even research shows that at night, if a bedtime is like 10 o'clock, putting the phone away at nine has tremendous benefits for their sleep cycle, for their overall health. But again, that inability to unplug and disengage from online formats does wreak havoc on a student's well-being on their academic performances. It's like it, it doesn't matter. The research speaks for itself on that. So it's just recognizing, especially at night, the need to kind of unwind and find something that can help shut the brain off instead of keeping it going.”
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teacher from the Philippines. Agaloos has experience not only here in the United States but also back in the
Munich launches into new school year By Hilary Nowatzki
This year, after the closing of Edmore School, Munich School will not only have four new students but will also be introducing a few new staff members and some administrative structural changes. According to Robert Bubach, superintendent of Munich Public School, there will be two new teachers, as well as Bubach himself filling a different teaching role on top of his responsibilities as superintendent.
Everyone is excited to welcome the new school year and, along with it, four new faces. Walhalla: North Border Walhalla’s new pre-K teacher is Connie Sommer. Sommer was previously a full-time elementary special education teacher at Valley-Edinburg. She said she is excited to be the new part-time pre-K teacher at Walhalla. Sommer has experience with preschool age students and is looking forward to the new year. Their new kindergarten teacher is Alayssa Agaloos. Agaloos taught at Edmore last year as one of their elementary teachers. Agaloos has enjoyed her first year in the U.S., and we are lucky to have such a wonderful
Philippines as a teacher there. Pembina: For North Border Pembina, the new elementary special education teacher is Kristen Albrecht. Albrecht is currently finishing up her degree in education and will be filling in as a long-term sub for elementary special education. She has subbed for this school district and is familiar with many of the students already. The school is excited to welcome her back. For physical education and health, Sydney Ratchenski will be filling the position. Ratchenski is another longterm sub who is also finishing up her degree in education. She is from the area and looking forward to meeting and working with the school’s staff and students.
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The change in administrative structure includes Tim Polansky, who was previously the math teacher, becoming the high school math teacher and secondary principal. Bubach, who previously filled the role of secondary
principal, will now be the new high school science teacher, as well as superintendent. Other additions to staff this year include Kaitlyn Amble, who is coming on board as the junior high math and junior high science teacher. She will also do intervention at the elementary level. According to Bubach, ‘intervention’ is when “teachers have a lesson plan for the rest of the students that she [Amble] will teach, and then that teacher will have time to work with the students who need some extra help.” Anthony Vorrasi, a native of Pennsylvania, will be joining the staff as the
school’s new social studies teacher. Vorrasi has previously taught in North Dakota in New Town for four years and last year in Devils Lake. “For a small school like Munich, those are a lot of changes,” said Bubach. “My first major goal is to get over the inevitable, I'd like to say ‘hiccups’ or beginning of the year messiness that always comes in, and try and smooth all those things out, and then we can really get into the business of education.” The school has added another bus route and is still currently searching for drivers.
HHS shares back-to-school health and well-being resources North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends some back-to-school health and well-being practices to support strong, stable families and vibrant communities. Webinar: Helping kids prepare for back-to-school stress August is Teen Mental Health Month, a crucial time to address the challenges many children and teens face as they prepare for the new school year. While some students look forward to reuniting with friends and staff, others may struggle with anxiety and stress. In a webinar hosted by HHS on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 12 to 2 p.m. CT, experts will share valuable insights and practical strategies to support children and youth during this transition. Geared with parents in mind, this webinar is also relevant for educators, child care providers, youth sports coaches and others who interact with school-aged youth. Pre-registration is encouraged for this webinar, which is free and open to the public.
Routine immunizations Kids can’t do school well if they’re out sick. That’s why “back to school” wellchild visits and making sure children and youth are up to date on routine immunizations is important. Students in grades K-6 need MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), polio, chickenpox, DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) and hepatitis B vaccines. Middle schoolers will need vaccines for meningitis and Tdap. Students going into 11th grade need meningitis boosters. A family’s health care provider may suggest other vaccines depending on a child’s age and medical history. Immunizations are an easy way to keep kids healthy. They protect both the person who is immunized and those they interact with. If children are uninsured or underinsured, the Vaccines for Children program can help pay for vaccines. Immunization exemptions may be filed
with a child’s school. Learn more at hhs.nd.gov/DoSchoolWell. Child care help As kids return to school, we want to remind North Dakotans of the child care-related programs we offer. These programs may be able to help pay a portion of a family's child care costs, depending upon eligibility. Learn more at hhs.nd.gov/childcare. The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps pay a portion of the cost of childcare for working families, or families in training or education programs. For parents with younger children, the Working Parents Child Care Relief pilot program is a cost-sharing program that provides state funds matched with employer benefits for families with young children up to three years of age. The Crossroads Program supports young parents (up to age 21) by helping pay a portion of their child care and transportation costs so they can continue their education. Help with food Households can apply for free or reduced-price meals through their child’s school. Households do not have to be participating in SNAP, TANF or FDIR to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance Program for Needy Families (TANF) or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) can get free meals regardless of the household’s income. Households can apply for SNAP and TANF at hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp. Households that would like to apply for FDPIR should contact their local Tribal Food Distribution Program. Mental health directory Transitions, like going back to school, can be challenging for many. The Mental Health Program Directory offers a centralized resource for North Dakota citizens to find mental health services tailored to their needs. This directory allows users to search by location and other details, and provides essential program information, including names, addresses and phone numbers. Preventive care through N.D. Medicaid Health Tracks Benefit Preventive care is important to a child’s health. North Dakota Medicaid’s Health Tracks benefit covers well-child checks, hearing and vision screenings, immunizations, dental care, behavioral health screenings and other health services for qualifying children and youth through age 20. This care is often free or at a low-cost for families. To schedule an appointment, families should contact their medical provider or local public health unit. ND Medicaid now pays for sports physicals for qualifying youth. Families are encouraged to schedule a well-child check and a sports physical together for a complete look at their child’s overall health and well-being. Parents Lead Parents Lead provides various resources to parents, caregivers and professionals who work with children to help support them with both the excitement and overwhelming thoughts of heading back to school. Resources are available to help guide conversations with your child to help support their behavioral health needs. Whether your child is three months old or about to graduate from college, Parents Lead provides support, resources, tools and tips to parents and caregivers. Find out more at: Parents Lead North Dakota
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Welcoming the 105th school year at St. Alphonsus School St. Alphonsus School upcoming events By Carrie Hope
duce new staff members who will join us in our mission. We warmly welcome Cloe Roberts, who will be teaching kindergarten, and Krista Logie, who will be leading our third grade class. Their enthusiasm and dedication will undoubtedly enrich our school community and enhance the educational opportunities we offer our students. We also welcome Kristin Beauchamp as our Head Cook, and Julie Davis as our new Administrative Assistant.
As the principal of St. Alphonsus School, I am thrilled to welcome you to our 105th school year! It is with great excitement and gratitude that we embark on another year of providing a strong, faith-based education to all our students. This year, we are delighted to intro-
With these new additions to our staff, we are better equipped than ever to provide diverse and enriching educational experiences. Our core classes feature up-to-date curriculum that adhere to North Dakota State Standards, ensuring that our students make meaningful connections to real-life applications. Additionally, we are excited about our special classes, including physical education, technology, music, and more, which provide well-rounded learning experiences for our students. One of the pillars of our education at St. Alphonsus is our religion classes, where students deepen their faith and prepare for significant sacraments in second and third grade. These classes are important to our mission, allowing students to grow spiritually alongside their academic pursuits.
We also cherish our time together during school masses, held every Wednesday morning at 8:40 a.m. These moments of worship are a highlight of our week, and we extend a warm invitation to everyone to join us—truly, all are welcome.
Aug. 19 – Teacher Inservice: Nurtured Hearts Approach 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 20 – Preschool-8 Open House 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Aug. 21– K-8 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Aug. 26 – Pre-K FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
As we begin the 2024-2025 school year, I am filled with optimism for the incredible learning and growth that lies ahead. We are committed to fostering both educational and spiritual development in our students, and we look forward to sharing these journeys with you throughout the year.
Aug. 27 – Preschool FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Thank you for being a part of the St. Alphonsus School community. Together, we are set for a year filled with
Dec. 12 – Preschool/ Pre-K Christmas Concert 7:00 p.m. at Church
Sept. 25 – Fall Pictures Dec. 6 – Festival of Trees in the Parish Center Dec. 11– K-8th grade Christmas Concert 7:00 p.m. at school gym
Dec. 21 - Jan. 5 – Christmas/Winter Break Jan. 26 – Jan. 31 – Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26 – Catholic Schools Week Mass and Winter Carnival Jan. 29 – Spaghetti Supper and Family Dance 5:00-7:00 p.m. (Silent Auction and Bingo)
great achievements and thoughtful connections. Carrie Hope is principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@k12.nd.us or at 701256-2354. St. Alphonsus School opened in 1921.
Feb. 6 – Giving Hearts Day March 31-April 4 – Missoula Children’s Theater: The Wizard of Oz April 4 – Missoula Performances 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. April 10 – Gearing Up for Kindergarten 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. April 24 – Kindergarten Round Up 12:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
211 is a your free confidential helpline As summer winds down and the school year is about to start, families across the state face a whirlwind of changes and challenges. From stocking up on supplies to managing new schedules and navigating social pressures, back-to-school season can be a time of heightened stress. Amid the chaos, there’s a valuable resource that often is forgotten: 211, locally answered by FirstLink.
211 is a confidential, free helpline available 24/7 offering a lifeline to those in need of assistance. This service connects individuals with vital resources and support services within their community. Whether you’re grappling with financial strain, mental health concerns, or simply need guidance on where to turn for help, FirstLink is here to offer support. Why 211 Matters During Back-toSchool Season 1. Financial Assistance: With school expenses mounting, many families find themselves stretched thin. FirstLink can provide information on local programs offering financial aid or school supply donations, helping to ease the burden. 2. Mental Health Support: The transition back to school can be emotionally taxing for both children and parents. FirstLink can connect callers with mental health services, counseling, and support groups to manage stress and build resilience. We also have our in-house Care and Support program that offers ongoing support for those in need. 3. Food Security: The cost of feeding a growing family can be overwhelming, especially with the added expense of school meals. FirstLink can help families find food pantries, meal programs, and other resources to ensure that no one goes hungry. As the school year begins, remember
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that you don’t have to face the challenges alone. Reaching out to FirstLink by dialing 211 can provide the support you need to make this back-
May 7 – K-8th grade Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. at school gym to-school season smoother and less stressful for you and your family.
May 8 – Preschool/ Pre-K Sprint Concert at 7:00 p.m. May 14 – 8th grade graduation at 5:30 p.m. May 16 – Pre-K graduation at 10:30 a.m. May 16 – Kindergarten Graduation at 2:00 p.m. May 21 – Last day of school
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Cont’d. From Page A1 Multiple reasons to celebrate for LPH and have us redraw.” grandchildren living in Winnipeg. She also has two daughters still in MinneThe next draw was River Economy. sota and one daughter in Texas. The girl’s bike went home with Kirbie Armbrister, daughter of Alexandria Although Bettendorf will occasionally Armbrister. be working in the Emergency Room at LPH around seven to 10 days a month, “Creating a loving and positive com- her primary post will be the LPH Clinmunity impact was our goal tonight,” ic in Walhalla. Walhalla is also where said Siverston, “[and] I’d say, mission she and her family are looking for a accomplished. home in the Borderland. The premiere of these activities weren’t the only new reasons to celebrate for LPH.
For Bettendorf, she is most looking forward to getting to know the community she will be serving.
New providers at Langdon Prairie Health Patients visiting the LPH Langdon and Walhalla Clinics will be seeing new faces to attend to their everyday bumps, bruises, sicknesses, and emergencies. Just last month, the hospital hired a new Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nicole Bettendorf, and a medical doctor (MD), Sam Okwudili. Both individuals started their training at LPH just last month, and each of them say they are settling into their new roles well.
“As I’m doing all these sports physicals and getting to know some of the kids that are going to be playing football, I’m excited because we’re going
Nicole Bettendorf, FNP Since 2007 Bettendorf has served as a registered nurse specializing in pediatric and geriatric care in various small communities throughout Minnesota. For the past few years, while completing her masters degree, Bettendorf served the community of Garrison in North Dakota. “I couldn’t find a preceptor in Minnesota for my master’s program, and you have to do clinicals so that you get that hands-on experience, and I was fortunate enough to find one in Garrison,” she stated. For Bettendorf, small town living is her preferred lifestyle; she stated that she hadn’t felt so “at home” since moving to a rural community in Minn. in 2007. “I just fell in love. It’s very much the same feeling of everybody knows everybody. You wave at each other when you pass on the road. Just all the things that made me feel like I was home,” Bettendorf said. Although she said the previous communities she has served haven’t been quite as small or isolated as Langdon or Walhalla, she is excited for her new role and home, all the same. “Garrison was great, and it was a pretty small town, and it made me feel like N.D. is home. And then this [job] came up, and it’s like, well, that’s even more rural, and it’s even closer to the Canadian border,” explained Bettendorf, who has a son, daughter-in-law, and
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in Langdon. Langdon may seem like an odd choice for a doctor coming from an urban background. However, when asked about the challenges he thought he would face transitioning between urban to rural, Okwudili argued that the two have more in common than most would assume.
to want to be part of that community,” Bettendorf stated. “I can’t wait to see these kids grow up and then, hopefully, get to see their kids grow up.” She said her new schedule is “the best of both worlds.” “I get the primary care aspect over at the Walhalla Clinic and build that community, which is the one we’re going to be primarily visible in, but then I also get to be here when somebody’s having an emergency, a crisis, and they need somebody here,” Bettendorf explained. Bettendorf is no stranger to rural medicine; however, Langdon and Walhalla will be the smallest communities she has served thus far. As aforementioned, for the Bettendorf family, the smaller the town, the better. She is excited for the new adventure and said she can’t wait to get to know her fellow community members. “When you’re the care provider and in a small community, everybody kind of knows everybody. So I’m looking forward to being part of a community, getting to know them, them getting to know me, and being able to just make
Cont’d. From Page A1 Until we ride again This year the ride will take place Aug. prizes to give away. Registration is 24, and registration begins at 9:30 $25 per rider and $20 per passenger. a.m. at Bonesy’s in Leroy with kickstands up at 11 a.m. This year, anoth- Until we ride again; those interested er free-will lunch will be held in Gardar, in making a monetary donation tothen there will be a visit to Cavalier, wards the scholarship fund, an acBathgate, and the ride will end in Wal- count is set up at KodaBank in Walhalla where there will be food, a silent halla. More information can be found auction and along the way there will on the Mike Peterson Memorial Ride be 50/50 drawings, dice rolls and Facebook page.
“This question sort of predates back to when I was in high school, so I volunteered a lot growing up, did a lot of community things, so I was all about community medicine and working in underserved areas,” Okwudili explained. “When I got into medical school and a bit of residency, I realized that underserved can be urban; it can be rural as well.”
sure that they’re getting the best care that they can,” she stated. “Even if we’re not in a big city, we should still be able to offer the best,” Bettendorf emphasized.
He said this is the main reason that he chose Langdon as his first job out of residency. He knew he didn’t want to be in “cookie cutter” medicine; he wanted to see what experiences he could garner in unfamiliar territory.
Sam Okwudili, MD At the young age of six, Sam Okwudili ventured overseas with his family from Nigeria to make a home in Winnipeg, Canada. Now, after 25 years, he has gone from crossing oceans to completing medical school. In 2016 Okwudili would leave home to start his studies. Three years ago, he finally graduated from medical school and would begin his three year residency in the heat of the Covid-19 pandemic. “I was one of the ‘covid grads,’ ” he called himself and his classmates. “I was actually at the epicenter of the outbreak when it first happened; my mom was not too happy. So I was in Brooklyn, and our hospital got hit very hard,” Okwudili explained. Okwudili started his first year of clinical rotations as a student when the world was essentially on fire. Howev-
er, seeing the silver lining, Okwudili acknowledged that although challenging, it pushed him to become a better practitioner. “As students, we were basically thrown in and said, ‘you’re working as residents now,’” he recalled. “I think that really helped in sort of advancing my clinical skills, my clinical knowledge, and enhancing my confidence in medicine.” After rotations, Okwudili went to complete his three year residency at the University of Connecticut Family Medicine. Upon completion of his residency, he has now found himself
Cont’d. From Page A1 A breath of fresh cabin air in Walhalla This resulted in a 25-year land agree- 2024 ski season, Frost Fire attracted ment allowing the construction of the over 7,000 skiers, but with the abcabins. sence of overnight accommodations, most visitors spent little time in Wal“Hospitality development is high on halla and other surrounding towns. the list of plans put forth by Roger Brooks and the master plan. These “Right now, the only place these tourfirst few cabins will be a start towards ists are spending money is at the gas a grander vision of additional cabins station when they leave town,” said and amenities for the future growth Hondl. “We need to do something to of Frost Fire and the Pembina Gorge,” get these people to stay, so that local said Pat Chaput, president, Pembina businesses can benefit as well.” Gorge Foundation. “Lodging is one of the things most often asked about Some residents in Walhalla have exwhen potential visitors are making va- pressed concerned about the potencation plans.” tial influx of visitors and its impact on local infrastructure. However, Hondl Chaput said that additional lodging reassures that the numbers will rewill bring more families to the area main manageable with each cabin and allow for extended stays as visi- housing around six people. tors plan their travels. More overnight visitors to the Gorge and neighboring “We’re not looking at thousands of communities will greatly enhance the people a day. Even at full capacity, local economy as well. we’re talking about less than 100 visitors,” Hondl said. With an initial investment of $2.5 million, the goal is to have the cabins Hondl and his team are committed to ready before the winter season, ad- involving the local community in the dressing a key issue for Frost Fire – a project. They plan to use local conlack of local lodging. During the 2023- tractors and suppliers with all materi-
“After [residency], I kind of wanted to see the other side of what being an underserved area looked like. So that was sort of why I wanted to go more rural, to get that experience and just see how things are different compared to an urban setting.” Okwudili said that throughout his life he has challenged himself in every aspect; the official beginning of his career is no different. “I’ve always been about challenging myself and wanting to do things differently and also just experiencing different things. So I came here. I was here last year in July. I came to the hospital; the minute I saw what I would be doing and the environment, it just clicked. So I knew that this is where I wanted to be,” Okwudili concluded.
als being purchased from the Walhalla Building Center. He plans to meet with area businesses in the coming weeks to talk about the project and share his excitement. Although the cabins are privately funded and separate from other Frost Fire projects, they align with the broader efforts to enhance the area, including the new visitor center and campground. “We are using all investor funds so Frost Fire does not have any costs involved with this. That was important to us so that they can focus on the projects they have going on like the amphitheater,” Hondl stressed. The investment group sees this as a vital step towards curbing the steady decline in Walhalla’s population. “If you aren’t involved in agriculture, you don’t have many employment opportunities, so we are hoping to keep local graduates in the area and get them into the tourism sector,” Hondl explained. “Our goal is to put some money back into people’s pockets in Walhalla. When you have 7,000 skiers come through in a season and none of them are really spending money outside of Frost Fire, there’s no benefit to the town. You have to keep them overnight and get them exploring. There are great coffee shops in town, and these guys need to see the benefit of having the traffic come through.” Hondl said his goal is to change the mindset and show businesses how it will add to their bottom line as well as Frost Fire’s. The investment group has selected a name for each of the properties; the cabins at Frost Fire will be named ‘Gorge River Lofts’ at Frost Fire with the cabins south of Walhalla being named ‘Gorge River Resort.’ Each cabin will sleep six and feature one bedroom, one bathroom, a loft, kitchenette, and deck with a hot tub. If these first cabins are successful, they plan to add an additional 10 ski-in/ ski-out cabins next year. Hondl invites anyone who has questions or concerns regarding the project to please reach out at 218-7796071.
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Public Notices Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On July 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. David Zeis and Austin Lafrenz were not in attendance. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice-Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Moser asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Josh Plummer, Maintenance, met with the commissioners to discuss the water that is flowing out of the sidewalk in front of the courthouse during heavy rains due to the drain pipe under the cement being plugged. After reviewing an estimate from Witzel Construction to dig it up, Stanley Dick made a motion to proceed to dig up the pipe and repair it, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to transfer $3,311.00 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Standing committees for the ND County Commissioners Association were discussed. Stanley Dick stated he was willing to be on the nominating committee. The commissioners asked Lisa Gellner to reach out to the other two commissioners to see if they were interested. Budgets were presented by the following departments: NDSU Extension; Water Board; DL Basin; Library; Senior Meals; Soil Conservation; Recorder/Document Preservation; Clerk of Court; JDA; and Sheriff/Dispatch. The Water Board was asked to report back regarding cash on hand, with intentions of possibly lowering the levy amount. Greg Goodman made a motion to assess $.07/acre to the benefited acres for Devils Lake Basin, seconded by Stan-
ley Dick, motion carried. Later in the meeting the commissioners directed Lisa Gellner to reduce the JDA mills by $25,000 to utilize cash on hand. Holly Fetsch met with the commissioners regarding the picnic for county employees and asked for approval for employees to take a longer lunch for the activities their department had planned. The commissioners were in agreement. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor; and Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman; met with the commissioners and discussed the safety project signs; progress on gravel projects; comp time balances; and estimated delivery time for new motor graders. Cindy Stremick, Treasurer, met with the commissioners for a department update. The security of pledges at the county’s financial institutions was reviewed, with the county being in a pledge pool of $112,503,109 at Choice Financial; security pledges of $8,901,011 at Farmers & Merchants State Bank; and the balance at the Bank of North Dakota covered under the $250,000 FDIC insurance. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the security of pledges presented, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. After reviewing the need for the Emergency Fire Danger Proclamation, Greg Goodman made a motion to remove it, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Ted Dahl was the only bidder for the tax sale on Parcel #46035000. Starting bid of $52 was accepted for the parcel. Holly Fetsch, NVHSZ, met with the commissioners to review the current zone hosting fees. After much discussion, Stanley Dick made a motion to reduce the hosting fees to 1% of the zone budget, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to discontinue the Abacus allocation of $16,656 to County General, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion, seconded by Stanley Dick to review and approve the following audit of
claims; motion carried: ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT $119,730.08 | HEALTH INS ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT $1,089.68 | LIFE INS ND STATE TREASURER $119.03 | FEES ERLING'S OIL, INC. $1,404.00 | R&B LISA GELLNER $356.40 | AUD HOLIDAY INN FARGO $192.60 | AUD COMPUTER EXPRESS $1,400.00 | MISC MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES $41.00 | MISC ND DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY $1,050.00 | MISC PENNER BROTHERS INC $700.00 | MAINT BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $96.77 | CLERK PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $105.97 | CLERK BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $153.69 | CLERK LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL $17.99 | CLERK BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $195.96 | TREAS WEST PAYMENT CENTER $359.98 | STATE'S ATTY BORDERLAND PRESS, INC. $753.36 | GEN ECOLAB INC. $135.45 | MAINT FARMERS UNION OIL CO $162.60 | MAINT LEEVERS FOODS $6.95 | ELECT CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR $37.75 | EMG MGR/WEED JUNQUE DECOR $383.00 | MAINT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $4,556.79 | GEN/E-911 LANGDON CITY $477.03 | GEN/R&B VERIZON WIRELESS $110.37 | R&B/WEED CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. $1,939.80 | SHERIFF/R&B UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $1,546.42 | GEN/R&B/VSO OTTER TAIL POWER CO $2,744.38 | GEN/R&B AT&T MOBILITY $1,189.04 | SHERIFF JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $39.54 | SHERIFF TONY PALLOTTA $2,550.00 | SHERIFF K-9 WK9.CA $500.00 | SHERIFF PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $22.96 | DISP STREICHER'S $104.95 | SHERIFF UNIFORM CENTER $204.98 | SHERIFF FARMERS UNION OIL CO $3,066.28 | SHERIFF LAKE REGION LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER $7,837.82 | SHERIFF COMPUTER EXPRESS $575.00 | SHER-
IFF OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL $240.00 | SHERIFF LEEVERS FOODS $25.98 | SHERIFF STONE'S MOBILE RADIO, INC. $2,135.00 | SHERIFF MOSTAD INSURANCE SERVICES $353.00 | SHERIFF BW PLUS KELLY INN & SUITES - FARGO $192.60 | SHERIFF BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $75.99 | SHERIFF BUTLER MACHINERY CO. $2,640.78 | R&B CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT (MAC'S HARDWARE) $442.96 | R&B FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE $1,001.38 | R&B DAHL TRUCK & AUTO $85.94 | R&B MIKKELSEN BROS CONST CO INC $138.40 | R&B PARK RIVER IMPLEMENT LLC $310.72 | R&B RICHARD'S WELDING, INC. $625.00 | R&B ERLING'S OIL, INC. $115.36 | R&B CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OP. $409.20 | R&B MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC $40,937.60 | R&B CLOSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. $179.40 | R&B HANNAH GARBAGE FUND $450.00 | R&B OTTER TAIL POWER CO $376.53 | R&B ERLING'S OIL, INC. $1,431.00 | R&B HOFFARTH OIL COMPANY $2,459.39 | R&B COMPUTER EXPRESS $1,982.00 | EMG MGR UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $207.00 | E-911 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $42.41 | EMG MGR NDTC $70.10 | E-911 CLEAR CHOICE LLC $377.56 | E-911 NDSU - DEPT 3110 $120.00 | NDSU EXT. BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $9.99 | NDSU EXT. UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $63.55 | NDSU EXT. CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR $165.14 | NDSU EXT. FARMERS UNION OIL CO $260.97 | WEED BORDERLAND PRESS, INC. $296.00 | WEED UNITED COMMUNICATIONS $107.99 | WEED VERNON GORNOWICZ $1,000.00 | WEED JOSHUA SHORT $125.96 | WEED CARQUEST OF LANGDON $19.87 | WEED LANGDON CITY $118.50 | SS CAVALIER COUNTY HEALTH $50.00 | NVHSZ TOLLEFSON FUNERAL HOME
NOTICE OF PETITION TO VACATE STREET AND ALLEY Notice is hereby given that Theodore K. Dahl a/k/a Ted Dahl a/k/a Ted K. Dahl has petitioned the city of Loma, formerly known as the city of Irene, Cavalier County, North Dakota to vacate the following portions of the streets of Loma:
1. Third Avenue of the city of Loma, abutting Lots Six (6) and Seven (7) of Block Nine (9) of the city of Loma; 2. The alley of Block Nine (9) of the city of Loma; and 3. Moran Street of the city of Loma
abutting Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6) of Block Nine (9) and Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) of Block Four (4) of the city of Loma. This Petition will be heard by the
governing body of said city of Loma on the 9th day of September, 2024 at 9:00 o'clock A.M. at the Cavalier County Commissioner's Room at the Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249. Dated this 9th day of August, 2024.
$3,500.00 | NVHSZ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. $56.25 | NVHSZ NDACO RESOURCES GROUP, INC $135.24 | NVHSZ CAVALIER COUNTY MVD $20.00 | NVHSZ PEMBINA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT $664.04 | NVHSZ WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT $340.76 | NVHSZ BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $184.98 | NVHSZ QUILL CORPORATION $66.57 | NVHSZ VESTIS $113.50 | NVHSZ STANLEY DICK $239.86 | NVHSZ KAREN ANDERSON $45.56 | NVHSZ LERNA PAULSON $63.65 | NVHSZ STANLEY DICK $120.60 | COMM BUSINESS ESSENTIALS $111.92 | TX DIR FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE $2,170.29 | R&B JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $6,375.00 | R&B PREMIUM WATERS, INC. $36.96 | NVHSZ LAURA AULT $840.00 | NVHSZ JEANETTE JOHNSON $840.00 | NVHSZ MAPPING SOLUTIONS $2,805.00 | MISC At 1:00 p.m., Greg Goodman made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. On July 25, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, had a quorum at the Cavalier County Water Board regular meeting. All commissioners were in attendance. The meeting was a follow-up to the budget the Water Board presented at the July 16th commission meeting. Various financial line items were reviewed, as well as meeting minutes that had been changed after being sent to the commissioners. The commissioners asked the Water Board to keep them updated on the various items that were discussed. Cavalier County, North Dakota David J. Zeis – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor Received by the Borderland Press on August 8, 2024
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North Dakota Game & Fish updates More elk hunting opportunities possible on public lands The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing additional elk hunting opportunities on public lands in North Dakota at four national wildlife refuges. The proposal includes an additional 100,000-plus acres at J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge (58,939 acres), Upper Souris NWR (32,026 acres), Lostwood NWR (27,331 acres) and Des Lacs NWR (14,145 acres).
The prairie chicken and sage grouse seasons remain closed due to low populations.
If the proposal is approved after a 30day public comment period ending Sept. 3, hunters pursuing elk on these lands must use non-lead ammunition. The USFWS intends to finalize the proposed changes in time for the upcoming 2024-25 hunting season.
Shooting hours for sandhill cranes were extended on Saturdays and Wednesdays beginning Sept. 21 through the end of the season.
Small game, waterfowl, furbearer regulations set North Dakota’s 2024 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set, and most season structures are similar to last year. Noteworthy items include: Opening day for ducks, geese, coots and mergansers for North Dakota residents is Sept. 21. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Sept. 28.
An area in Grand Forks County is open to sharp-tailed grouse hunting that was previously closed. Fisher trapping opportunities were expanded by reducing the boundary of the closed area to the Turtle Mountains.
The federal e-stamp is valid through the entire waterfowl hunting season. Hunters and trappers can find the North Dakota 2024-25 Hunting and Trapping Guide, which includes upland game, migratory game bird and furbearer/trapping regulations, on the Game and Fish website. Printed guides will be available at vendor locations by late August. For a complete listing of opening and closing dates, and daily and possession limits, refer to the table on pages four to five of the guide.