The Borderland Press - June 30, 2023

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Congressional, legal action may lessen impact

By Michael Standaert | North Dakota News Cooperative

Sickler supplements his staff with three workers from South Africa who travel to North Dakota on H-2A visas for seasonal spring through autumn work then return home in the winter.

Most of the time the visa workers are involved in normal farm labor, from baling hay to tending to cattle. Occasionally, they drive a truck or haul grain, hay, or cattle to pasture for an hour or so. This is where the rule changes could really bite.

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Technically workers engaged in any truck driving could now be reclassified under a specialization as drivers instead of general laborers. This means that their wages could increase from around $17 per hour up to $27 per hour - not just for the time behind the wheel but for the entire season.

“Unfortunately, that’s one of the highest wages that the Department of Labor has put in, especially for North Dakota, so it would be extremely detrimental,” Sickler said. “If we would fall into those categories, I mean we would have to really evaluate how we have our employees work or whether the H-2A program is even viable anymore.”

The DOL has run the H-2A program since 1987 to help fill agricultural workforce needs. It has largely been seen as beneficial for both farmers and temporary workers who make wages at a higher level than in their home countries. There have also been occasional issues with inadequate housing, poor treatment and wage theft in some parts of the coun-

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try, particularly related to workers sourced from Mexico or other Latin American countries.

Last December, the department increased the basic wage rate and made the changes currently opposed by many farmers at the end of February this year that specified types of employment that should be paid at a higher wage, including driving trucks.

Nationally, the average basic wage rate is $16.13 per hour, with the highest in California at $18.65 and the lowest, $13.67, in a belt of southern states stretching from South Carolina to Louisiana. North Dakota’s basic rate now stands at $17.33 per hour.

Dependency rises The wage increases also come as North Dakota farmers are more dependent on seasonal foreign workers.

According to data provided by Job Service North Dakota, the number of applications from farmers and the total number of H-2A visa workers have steadily risen the past three years.

Applications from farms jumped from 736 in 2021 to 979 for the current period of 2023, which runs through the end of September. The number of workers also increased from 2,444 in 2021 to a current 3,155. Nationally, there were more than 372,000 H-2A workers in the U.S. in 2022, a sharp rise from the 75,000 temporarily employed in 2010.

Dawn Mandt, executive director of the Red River Regional Council, which concentrates on community and economic development in Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina and Walsh counties, said she’s noticed farmers in her region addressing their workforce needs through the H-2A visa program in recent years.

“It’s really on a steady incline,” Mandt

Darla Roder accepted the Outstanding Rural Health Professional award at an awards ceremony on June 15.

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Grand Forks, N.D. – Darla Roder, compliance officer and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Langdon Prairie Health, accepted the Outstanding Rural Health Professional award at the 2023 Rural and Public Health Awards Banquet, which recognized outstanding North Dakota rural health and public health advocates for their accomplishments.

Roder has spent 30 years providing healthcare leadership in small North Dakota communities. She has worked as a compliance officer, COO, and interim CEO at Langdon Prairie Health, as well as nurse and clinic manager.

During her time at Langdon Prairie Health, Roder has led the organization in joining an Accountable Care Organization and implementing a value-based care system. Under her guidance, the facility was recently recognized as #1 in a five-state region for Medicare patient outcomes and improved clinical experience.

said of the reliance on the program.

The program isn’t necessarily taking away work opportunities from locals.

It is, however, biting into housing stock.

“There’s an impact that it is having more broadly on communities, because farmers are required to provide housing [to H-2A workers], so we literally have no housing available anymore,” Mandt said.

In the four counties her organization covers, applications have jumped from 91 in 2021 to 145 in the current 2023 period, while H-2A worker numbers have increased from 323 to 534 in that time frame as well.

Potential reversal The DOL is currently facing two lawsuits aimed at blocking the changes.

One is from the National Council of Agricultural Employers and another from USA Farm Labor, Inc., the latter one of the primary agencies arranging

H-2A visa workers for farmers in North Dakota.

Another potential action is a Congressional Review Act resolution introduced by around two-dozen U.S. senators, including North Dakota’s Kevin Cramer, in April that could temporarily pause the changes until further review. A spokesperson for Cramer indicated that the vote could occur soon, but no date had been nailed down.

USA Farm Labor mainly connects farm workers from South Africa with farmers looking for workers and works with around two dozen clients in North Dakota. The agency has traditionally been a go-to for those migrant workers during what would be their off-season in the southern hemisphere.

Alex Cracchiolo, USA Farm Labor spokesperson, said the main issue with the DOL rule changes entails the classifications that could bump a cont’d. on page 2

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Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site, located 1.5 miles northeast of Walhalla, will host Gingras Days activities July 1 to 3 in conjunction with Walhalla’s 175th anniversary celebration. All activities are free, and all ages are welcome. On July 1 and 2, the Gingras house and trading post will be open for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On July 1 Métis fiddler Ryan Keplin will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. The Belcourt native’s shows are a mixture of fiddle music and singing. Multiple vendors will offer selections of Métis craftsmanship.

On July 2 visitors can try playing a variety of historical games from 10

a.m.-5 p.m.

On July 3 the newly restored Kittson trading post at Walhalla State Historic Site will be open for free tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Kittson cabin was constructed about 1852 by Norman Kittson, with a major restoration just completed.

Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site and the Walhalla State Historic Site are managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota.

The grounds of both are open yearround. For more information, contact Jeff Blanchard, 701.825.6840.

Find additional programs at history. nd.gov/events.

“Darla has shown she is willing to step up to the plate anytime she is called upon to help our organization,” said Maria Eisenzimmer, clinic manager and population health nurse at Langdon Prairie Health. “Her compassion and accountability inspire everyone who has the privilege of working with her.”

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Brothers Ryan Kemp,, 23 and Richard Kemp, 19, workers from South Africa on H-2A visas, prepare an old grain bin for transfer to another section of Stephanie Hatzenbuhler’s ranch just west of Mandan. Photo by Michael Standaert.

Roder receives Outstanding Rural Health Gingras Days Celebration in conjunction Professional award with Walhalla’s 175th anniversary This award is presented to a professional located in rural North Dakota who has demonstrated leadership in the delivery of rural health services and is unselfishly committed to making a significant and sustained impact on the health of their community and service area. The awards banquet was held June 15 in Bismarck.

Thunderhead seen from the Borderland Press offices early Tuesday evening, June 20. Portions of northwest Cavalier County experienced a sudden severe thunderstorm, which passed close to, but never entered Langdon.

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Changes to H-2A visa program wage rates expected to hit N.D. farmers For farmers like Dunn County’s Lenci Sickler, recent U.S. Department of Labor rule changes that alter the pay rates for temporary seasonal foreign workers could cause his labor costs to skyrocket unless they are rescinded.

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From The Borderland News Center Young enters not guilty plea An Edmore man, Matthew James Young, 53, has pleaded not guilty to charges of child pornography possession. Young was initially arrested in April and charged with five counts of the Class C felony. Young was granted a personal recognizance bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for August 21.

University of North Dakota restricts TikTok app As of June 20, the University of North Dakota is restricting access of the controversial TikTok app on all of the campus's wired and wireless networks. The North Dakota University System plans to follow suit with similar restrictions beginning July 1.

People on campus will still be able to access TikTok via their own personal devices.

Cramer co-sponsors Payment Choice Act Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has co-sponsored new legislation called the Payment Choice Act. If signed into law, the bill would prohibit retail businesses from refusing or charging extra for payments made in cash.

Details released in alleged attempted kidnapping in Lakota The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office has released details into an alleged attempted kidnapping, which occurred last week during the Lakota Turkey BBQ. Reports say the accused, Ky Schneider, 31, attempted to kidnap children under the custody of his ex-girlfriend and threatened the life of her, the children, and arresting officers, one of which he assaulted.

Schneider currently remains in custody at Lake Regional Correctional. His next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 11.

Burgum spends big in presidential campaign Reports indicate North Dakota Gov. Burgum, now campaigning for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, has spent close to $3 million on campaign advertising. This outpaces ad spending by all other Republican Presidential candidates.

Funding approved to send North Dakota troops to the Texas-Mexico border The state’s Emergency Commission gave the go-ahead for a $2.2 million loan from the Bank of ND to send members of the 188th Engineer Company stationed in Wahpeton to the southern border. ND National Guard Adjutant General Alan Dohrmann says the issue at the southern border affects “all of the United States.” Deployment of the troops is expected to

last 30 days beginning in August.

Internet services to expand in North Dakota The Dakota Carrier Network, which is owned by 13 ISPs in the region including United Communications and Polar Communications, has been awarded a grant of $19.7 million through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The network plans to extend broadband services across the state with the large part of the projects funded through the grant to be completed by the end of 2025.

Incidents investigated at jail in Devils Lake The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is looking into a pair of incidents which occurred at Lake Region Law Enforcement Center Jail in Devils Lake. The first incident involves an inmate attemping to commit suicide while inside the facility, while the second involves another inmate sustaining serious injuries after being attacked by a pair of other inmates. The attackers are expected to be charged with aggravated assault.

Meta addresses potential change in Canada Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that soon all Canadian users will no longer be able to access news on its social media platforms due to the passing of Bill C-18, which would force Meta to pay Canadian news outlets for articles posted on their site. Bill C-18 would also impact tech giant Google, who has alluded to similar media blocking previously but announced on Thursday, June 22 that they are hoping to “avoid an outcome no one wants.”

Walhalla man faces charges Cavalier County Court records indicate on Wednesday, June 21 Mark Nordin, 63, from rural Walhalla, was charged with the felony of animal cruelty, Class-A misdemeanor of animal neglect, and a trio of misdemeanors for livestock running at large. Documents say deputies have investigated reports involving Nordin’s horses on seven occasions since late 2019.

Nordin is expected to appear in court on July 13.

Mosquitoes confirmed to be carrying West Nile Virus found in Grand Forks Borderland residents are being reminded to stock up on insect repellant as a pool of mosquitoes tested in Grand Forks has been confirmed to be carrying West Nile Virus. Mosquito control in Grand Forks does not plan to make changes to their daily operations.

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North Dakota State Parks and ND Council on the Arts name artists for 2023 Residency Program Bismarck, ND – With the goal to support North Dakota artists in creating art that showcases the beauty and inspiration within our state parks, the ND Parks & Recreation Department and ND Council on the Arts have selected three artists for the 2023 Artist in Residency Program.

The Artist in Residency Program is a partnership between the two agencies where artists are selected to spend 7 or 10 days in a North Dakota state park. The residency also provides opportunities for visitors to develop artistic skills and a deeper appreciation of the park-inspired artwork based on their experience in the parks.

“Earlier this year, we honored over 30 artists who have been a part of this program for more than a decade by displaying their art in the Observation Deck Gallery of the state capitol, and it truly energized us to continue this fantastic partnership with ND Council on the Arts,” said Cody Schulz, ND Parks & Recreation Director. “The creativity showcased by each artist and their thoughtfully designed workshops are always eagerly anticipated by our park visitors.”

This year Turtle River State Park will be hosting sewist Cynthia McGuire Thiel (Fargo) July 14-23, Lake Metigoshe State Park will host photographer Scott Seiler (Fargo) Jan. 16-23, 2024, and Lewis & Clark State Park will host visual artist James Skinner (Williston) June 3-10, 2024.

Each artist will offer two presentations or workshops during the weekend of their residency; the public is invited

and encouraged to attend these activities. These offerings will showcase artwork inspired by the state parks and will provide various opportunities for park visitors of all ages and skill levels to discover or further develop their artistic skills. Details surrounding these opportunities at Turtle River State Park, Lake Metigoshe State Park and Lewis & Clark State Park will be posted on their respective Facebook pages via event listings as soon as they become available.

“The partnership with Parks & Recreation recently culminated in the amazing exhibition held at the Capitol this past spring. It was remarkable to witness the diversity of more than 30 artists’ creations influenced by our state parks,” said Kim Konikow, ND Council on the Arts Executive Director. “We are pleased to continue this partnership and look forward to the results of three new North Dakota artists influenced by the natural beauty evident in our parks. Our hope is that many park visitors will participate in the planned programs.”

This project is supported in part by a grant from North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts. These events within the ND state parks are free of charge; however, normal daily park vehicle entrance fees apply (or an annual state park pass is required).

The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich generations through experiences that connect people and places.

N.D. Game and Fish department prepares for Operation Dry Water The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will participate in Operation Dry Water as part of a nationally coordinated effort to increase knowledge about the dangers of boating under the influence. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and deaths associated with alcohol and drug use on state waterways. Operation Dry Water weekend, July 1-3, is the national weekend of heightened enforcement directed at boating under the influence laws and recreational boater outreach.

While educating boaters about the hazards associated with boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a year-round effort, on ODW weekend the Game and Fish Depart-

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ment’s game wardens focus on the water, informing boaters about safe boating practices and removing impaired operators from the water.

Tips for staying safe on the water: •Boat sober – Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths. Alcohol and drug use impair a boater’s judgment, balance, vision and reaction time.

•Wear your life jacket – 85% of drowning victims nationwide were not wearing a life jacket.

•Take the online boating safety education course – 71% of deaths nationwide occurred on boats where the operator had not received boating safety instruction.

Cont’d. From Page 1 - Changes to H-2A visa program wage rates expected to hit N.D. farmers worker up to a heavy trucking category even if that wasn’t the main duty of the worker.

“Hauling stuff with a semi, regularly, all day every day across state lines is a vastly different job than taking stuff over to the local grain elevator,” Cracchiolo said. “Especially considering it’s not even a primary duty, but something that’s going to get done once in a while during a season.”

That was Sickler’s main issue as well, and he said he hoped the DOL could address why it had made the changes and how the calculations – which vary from state to state – are figured.

He thinks they end up being higher in North Dakota due to comparisons with other truck driving jobs locally.

“I get it. We live in a state that has the oil industry, and the wages in the oil industry are quite a lot higher, but those jobs aren’t hauling grain from the farms to the elevator. Those are specialized trucking jobs,” Sickler said. “There's a lot more regulations, rules, there’s a lot more training, there's a lot of that stuff, so they're using those positions and factoring them in to just the guy that's hauling hay down the road to his neighbor. So that, I think, is a little unfair.”

DOL’s regional and national public affairs team was provided a set of questions related to the changes to the H-2A rules and how the trucking specialty wage was calculated in North Dakota but did not respond within a week after receiving them.

Some smaller farms that can’t pay the wages may end up shutting down, Cracchiolo said. Others could turn to illegal workers or end up working around the clock to get their tasks done themselves with whatever local workers are available.

“None of those options are particularly appetizing for a lot of people,” he said.

According to a survey of 139 of its clients nationally, 65 percent said they would not use the H-2A program after this year if the changes remain in place, Cracchiolo said.

Stephanie Hatzenbuhler, operator of Diamond J Angus just west of Mandan, also currently employs three South African H-2A workers at her farm. She said her experience has been beneficial, since the workers already speak English, and most come from farm backgrounds themselves, making integration with her operations easier. She’s not so happy about the potential changes, though, and suspects they may be overturned.

“It's hardly affordable the way it is,” she said of the recent wage increases. “I don't even know how you'd keep track of specialized jobs, put it that way.”

If the policy does remain in place, she, like many farmers, may cut back on their reliance on H-2A visa workers or only do the hauling and trucking themselves.

“If you just keep these guys as general farm laborers, it doesn't apply, you know, so that's kind of what we've been doing,” Hatzenbuhler said. “So what they want to call specialized work, well you know what, I'm just gonna do that myself.”

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Langdon Area School Board eyes cuts after mill levy vote fails

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

At its regular meeting on Monday, June 26, members of the Langdon Area School Board talked about where potential cuts would have to be made in the district.

have gone to Langdon Area School District’s building fund. Now building repair costs will need to come from the general fund, so cuts will need to be made from the general fund.

Voters said no to increasing the Building Fund Levy during the June 13 election. The ballot question failed 240-258.

Funds spent from the building fund are governed by the North Dakota Century Code, and those funds cannot be transferred out of the building fund. Money can flow from the general fund to the building fund but not the other way around.

The Langdon Area School District operates two buildings: the Langdon Area Elementary School, which was built in 1965, and the Langdon Area High School, which was built in 1969.

Had the mill levy increase passed, an additional $296,000 annually would

School board committees have started the process of making recommendations on where to cut and will make recommendations to the board. A few ideas have come from committee

discussion, but none are official recommendations for the board at this point.

ing how they could help maintain athletics and extracurricular activities.

He said the calls were positive.

trict does not have a building fund reserve but said the district is financially sound.

Ideas being discussed are cutting third coaches from sports, with the exceptions of football and track due to safety concerns, and cutting elementary sports programs.

Several board members expressed receiving phone calls from people who said they didn’t vote. Some said they assumed the building vote would pass; others said they didn’t have time to vote.

“We’ll get there. We’ll make some cuts. They need to realize they need to vote. I don’t care how they vote, but just show up to vote,” Hart said.

“I think we can cut things that people won’t notice, like overnight stays for sports,” said Dave Hart, board president. “We’re trying to do what we can to save the elementary programs.”

Hart said he had many phone calls from concerned citizens after the building vote failed from people ask-

“That’s why I chuckled that people were calling me, and they didn’t even vote,” Hart said.

Hart said financially the school district is in good shape, saying there’s a misconception that the opposite is true. He said the problem is the Dis-

Board members canvassed and certified the election results.

The next school board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on July 24 in the Langdon Area High School Board Room. Meetings are open to the public.

Agriculture New Funding for Homegrown Biofuels in North Dakota BISMARCK, N.D. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Erin Oban today announced that USDA RD invested over $100,000 from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump.

“We’re thrilled that two North Dakota rural distributors – one servicing station in Carrington and another in Park River – will be supported by these grant funds,” said Oban. “These two projects will increase ethanol production by well over 400,000 gallons per year. Investing in our infrastructure, including updates and upgrades to increase access to higher-blend biofuels, helps keeps costs lower at the pump for consumers and provides our ag producers with a stable, reliable market.”

In December 2022, USDA made available $50 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding to expand the use and availability of higher-blend biofuels through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP).

The first awardees of 59 infrastructure projects that will receive a total of $25 million have been announced.

In addition, USDA announced that in July the Department will begin accepting applications for $450 million in

grants through HBIIP. In North Dakota: •Northdale Oil Company will use a $41,163 grant to create infrastructure and to expand the sales and use of renewable fuels. Northdale Oil Inc is the owner of 10 or fewer fueling stations. This project will install two E15 dispensers at one fueling station located in North Dakota. The location impacted by this grant in Park River.

This project projects to increase the amount of ethanol sold by 290,072 gallons per year.

•Arrowhead Prairie Co-op will use a $85,325 grant to create infrastructure to expand the sales and use of renewable fuels. Arrowwood Prairie CoOp is the owner of 10 or fewer fueling stations. This project will replace two E15 dispensers, four E85 dispensers, and five ethanol storage tanks at one fueling station located in North Dakota. The location impacted by this grant is in Carrington. This project projects to increase the amount of ethanol sold by 149,648 gallons per year.

HBIIP seeks to increase the availability of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel derived from U.S. agricultural products by sharing the costs to build and retrofit biofuel-related infrastructure.

Grants cover up to 75% or $5 million of total project costs to help facilities convert to higher-blend fuels. The fuels must be greater than 10% for ethanol and greater than 5% for biodiesel. The $450 million in new funds will be available quarterly starting July 1.

Each quarter, $90 million will be available to support a variety of fueling operations: •Approximately $67.5 million will be made available to transportation fueling facilities, including fueling stations; convenience stores; larger retail stores that also sell fuel; and transportation, freight, rail and marine fleet facilities.

•Approximately $18 million will be available to fuel distribution facilities, including terminal operations, depots and midstream operations.

•Up to $4.5 million will be made available to home heating oil distribution facilities.

There will be five application windows for HBIIP between July 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024. A sixth application window will be opened if funding has not been exhausted. For more information, visit the HBIIP webpage, the Federal Register or Grants.gov. Those interested may also register to attend a webinar scheduled for July 6 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Agronomy tours highlight Carrington Research Extension Center field day

Participants will view research trials and receive current production information.

By NDSU Extension

Crop agronomics, pest management and safety are among the topics that will be covered during the annual field day Tuesday, July 18 at North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC).

The second crop tour will run from 1:15 to 3:00 p.m. Specific topics are: •Grain bin safety and rescue demonstration.

“This is our premier summer event to showcase the Center’s research and education programs,” says Mike Ostlie, CREC director and agronomist.

•Unlocking and discovering NDAWN weather station capabilities.

•Stop the Bleed training. Preregistration is required at ag/crec-field-day.

•Demonstration of harvest weed seed

control with a combine-mounted seed destructor.

In addition to the agronomy tours, field day visitors will have the opportunity to attend tours on northern hardy fruit, beef cattle and sustainable agriculture.

For more information, contact the center at 701-652-2951 or visit ndsu.ag/crec-field-day.

“Two crop tours will give participants an opportunity to view research trials and receive current production information,” says Greg Endres, Extension agronomist at the CREC. Speakers primarily will be NDSU crop scientists and Extension specialists.

The first tour will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can learn about: •NDSU crop breeder updates on spring wheat, dry bean and pulse crops.

•Using precision ag for weed management in corn.

•Soybean and canola status in North Dakota: production and impact in and beyond the state.

Juan Osorno, professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at NDSU, speaks to visitors at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center’s 2022 field day. NDSU photo.

‘Invigorating’ scenario for ND animal agriculture – There is growing interest in expanding animal agriculture in North Dakota. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood describes the current situation with one word–invigorating.

“I would say the announcement of the soybean crush plant and the different actions that came out of the legislative sessions were absolutely a shot in the arm for North Dakota’s livestock development efforts.” Wood says that was evident during World Pork Expo earlier this month. “Pig producers are very interested in North Dakota - not only the feed we produce here but also the biosecurity, the ability to raise healthy, happy pigs here because they’re able to put significant distances between operations.”

Nothing has been sited, but Wood is seeing all segments of the animal agriculture sector involved in the vetting process.

Livestock disaster program improvements sought – Ahead of the farm bill debate, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Montana Senator Jon Tester have introduced legislation to improve livestock disas-

ter programs. This proposal better aligns coverage between the Livestock Forage Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program. It increases LFP assistance to more accurately reflect feed costs and makes program improvements permanent.

Rains may change fungicide plans – Crops in north-central North Dakota have nice potential. Dakota Agronomy Partners agronomist Shawn Shultz, who is based at Bottineau, says things are looking up after recent rains. “It probably changes the tune on our fungicide season. We’re starting this week with canola fungicide.”

Additional funds available for domestic fertilizer sector – USDA is making an additional $400 million in grants available for the Fertilizer Product Expansion Program. The money will be used to support domestic fertilizer capacity. USDA previously allocated $500 million for this program.

The new grant funds are due to strong interest in the program. In the first two rounds of funding, USDA received $3 billion in applications.

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Letter from the Publisher

Well, we’ve been to the East Coast and back since I last wrote, and I believe I said I’d let you know how our 1 a.m. start to the week went. We did it…won’t do it again. Our drive to GF was uneventful, and our flight left right on time. Bob is usually asleep before takeoff; I’m lucky if I can sleep

ten minutes on a two hour trip. Our second flight took us to Hartford, Connecticut, and even though we arrived around noon, my brain felt it was 5 p.m. After picking up our bags and a sweet rental car, we had a fairly short drive to Holyoke, Mass., where our first stop was the Veterans Home to see Mumz. We spent a couple hours with her, and conversation was interesting to say the least. She doesn’t see very well and commented a couple times about Bob’s teeth and wanted to know if they came out at night.

Eventually it was 3 p.m., and we could check into our motel…my brain is at 8 p.m. Check in was complicated, and our tired brains struggled. Eventually we got settled, and after a quick dinner, we nodded off, dreaming of seafood and sunshine.

Tuesday was a new day, and we were renewed and ready to enjoy our-

selves. We took a little road trip to a favorite stop, The Yankee Candle retail mecca - the mother of all YC stores. We wandered and shopped then toodled on down the road looking for a bite of lunch, where we stumbled upon a Sugar Shack and Market alongside the road where a local lady made us sandwiches, which we ate outdoors. The scenery while driving was neverending beautiful. We drove past old tobacco barns, many old homes with the barns attached or in the backyard, the huge farm houses restored and looked like magazine photos. With miles and miles of trees, New England was at its best.

Dinner that evening took us to North Hampton, an old college town with beautiful buildings and homes. We had dinner there with Bob’s daughter, Sarah; ate the recommended shepherd’s pie; and spent some quality

time catching up. When we finally called it a day, our hearts were full, and we slept well.

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The next day was the Big Event and the reason for our trip - Mumz’s 100th Birthday party. We arrived at the Veterans Home to find her in her tiara and sash, ready to party. Friends and relatives began showing up, and even though she didn’t recognize everyone at first, she always had a smile. Maybe that was due to the cupcakes with two inch frosting on top. A representative from the mayor’s office presented her with a Proclamation from the City of Holyoke thanking her for her service. You can read more about Althea, aka Mumz, in Bob’s article in this paper.

I’ll finish up our vacation details next week. Time and space is running out!

Thank you for reading and renewing!

Letter from the Editor Oh, what a summer it’s been already.

There was basketball camp and swimming lessons, a trip to Fargo and Minnesota, and art camp will be next month. It’s been full, and it’s been fun.

It’s always interesting to me that all of those things are great, and we work so hard to make memories, but then something simple comes along and changes everything. For us, that simple thing came in the form of a robin.

We discovered a mama robin had made her home above the light of

our front step. The craftsmanship of the nest is impressive, and our robin friend even incorporated items to reuse, including shreds of a plastic grocery bag, some long confetti, and a small branch from a pine tree on the bottom. Her nest had three beautiful blue eggs. Suddenly, our days revolved around the activity of our newest neighbor.

Every day we carefully checked whether we had eggs or baby birds sharing a wall with us. Soon, the baby birds had arrived. You would have thought the kids won the lottery. They

were so excited.

It didn’t take long before we saw three baby bird beaks sticking out of the nest. They were hungry and waiting for Mama Bird to feed them. We’ve been staying away from the front windows and door during feeding time so we don’t scare the mama away. We’ve had to change our dog’s schedule as well. Jewel has been watching the bird’s comings and goings, and it’s just best to keep them separated. Daughter Elin named the birds Michael, Lyle, and Lilly. They are listed in order of personality strength.

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Photo by Larry Stokke.

THE MORNING RUN: Summer stuff and a recipe

by Sara Goodman The past few weeks have given our family a glimpse of what the future will look like with Gage heading off to college in August. Monday through Friday Gage is up at 5:45 a.m. and out the door by 6:30 to get to CHS in Milton by 7:00. He works until 5:00, occasionally taking off early if he has baseball practice or a game. He might stop at home quickly to grab his baseball gear before heading to the field or he’ll change clothes and head to the golf course if the schedule allows

time for a quick round. We might see him briefly around 9:30 p.m. before he drags himself downstairs and back to bed. Once in a while, he’ll head out to the farm to spend the night at the shop apartment, or The Shouse as we call it, so he can sleep in a little since it’s only about a 5 minute drive to Milton from the farm. In the brief time we have a chance to visit, he usually tells stories about his day, which can involve anything from mixing chemicals to mowing or driving to Fairdale for lunch at the café and a stop at the CHS storage building to pick something up. By day two, he was a certified forklift operator, which he thought was great. I already feel the void of him being gone, but it’s probably the segue we all need.

Move in day at NDSU will be here before we know it.

The summer is flying by, but there’s still time to enjoy the wonderful warm weather we’ve been having. I get up every morning at 5:45 a.m. and go for a walk. The mornings have been beautiful – cool, calm, sunny and quiet. It’s the perfect way to start the

day, and I would highly recommend it.

At night, if we don’t have a game or other activity, we sit out on our back patio listening to our water feature (this is what our landscaper calls it), having a glass of wine or beer, visiting about our day, and then rushing off to bed when we realize it’s after 10 p.m.

The twilight fools you into thinking it’s earlier, so this happens a lot.

This coming weekend is the 4th of July, and as usual, we’re headed to Roy Lake. It will be a full weekend of family and friend togetherness and 19 people sharing a bathroom. Everyone takes a turn providing food for a meal, and this year I drew the straw for Sunday lunch. I tend to go back to tried-and-true recipes whenever I’m short on planning time and don’t feel like searching Pinterest for an hour for something new. I’m making a pulled beef sandwich recipe I got from my sister-in-law, a black bean and corn salsa recipe from Kathie Johnson, and a pan of Scotcheroos from a recipe Abby Borchardt shared with me. Here’s the beef sandwich recipe in case anyone is looking for a

good recipe for a crowd this weekend.

Enjoy your 4th of July!

Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwiches 1 (4 lb) chuck roast 2 c water 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp sesame seeds 2 beef bouillon cubes 3 pepperoncini peppers, seeded and sliced 2 tsp fennel seed Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup pepperoncini juice 1 to 2 cans beef broth (if needed) Italian beef buns or hard rolls Provolone or other cheese slices, optional Directions: Add the first 9 ingredients to a large crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours or until meat is cooked through. Remove roast and shred with forks then add the meat back into the crockpot. Add some of the beef broth if needed to keep liquid in the crockpot. Serve on buns with your choice of cheese. I will

Musings from Munich: MUNICH WINS!!!!

By Matt Mitzel Welcome, readers, on this glorious Friday morning! Sorry you had to drudge through Goodman’s column above me, but finally, you are at the good stuff. All I can say is…MUNICH WON! You see, last night was the highly anticipated Munich Legacy Softball Tournament, and even though my col-

umn is due on the 26th and the game wasn’t held until the 29th, I’m going out on a limb here by congratulating the better team, which brought the trophy back to Munich. Pretty ballsy, I know, but when you know, you know.

If you do not know what I’m talking about, shame on you. Last year, I threw down the challenge to Langdon to return to the days of rivals instead of friends, and come over here to the temple of baseball and play a softball game featuring alumni from the past.

In a brief stroke of luck, Langdon pulled off an upset, and it really had me questioning all of my instincts I get from being around these folk over here. I know a winner when I see one.

I thought the community I live within was full of them, but I can’t be too hard on them as I have been hosting cooking, baking and grilling challenges for years and fear that I weakened their competitive drive. After they walked off the field last year…I guarantee it all came roaring back.

The Edmore alumni got ahold of me and asked if they could be apart of this tournament of small town champions.

I wholeheartedly agreed, especially when they told me the towns motto, “Edmore…at least we ain’t Langdon”. I almost got that tattoo I was so pumped. Please keep in mind, I have great friends over there, so the rivalry only really peaks during this one game of the tournament. Immediately after, we get all warm and fuzzy again and all come together to work, play, and raise our sons and daughters. I hope they wake up this morning and are not in too much pain, but my prediction on how it goes is Munich 2-0, Edmore 1-1, and Langdon 0-2.

Like I said before, pretty ballsy, but what is life without a little bit of educated confidence? I know I am really setting myself up for a “Dewey Defeats Truman” kind of situation here, but I can’t change when the paper deadline is, and I cannot wait another

whole week to talk about how excited I am that Munich won…see, it’s a pretty big predicament. Now that I think of it, you ever wonder what happens to the thousands of shirts that get printed and are immediately handed out after a team wins the Super Bowl?

What happens to the misprints with the losing teams name on the Super Bowl champion shirt? I assume there are about 40,000 third world nationals running around with Vikings Superbowl champion shirts in 70, 74, 75, and 77, but who really knows? All I know is Munich won! I’m staking my reputation on it.

Matt Mitzel is the unofficial events coordinator for the City of Munich, a supporter of Langdon Area Edmore Munich athletics, football coach, and all-around Munich mega fan, earning him the nickname “Mr. Munich.”

often put these under the broiler to melt the cheese slightly. Serve with the juice in the crockpot for dipping.

Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has 3 kids, 2 cats, and a dog.

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Bob’s big adventure - Time for another installment of The Big Trip

by Bob Simmons Diane and I made the trek back to Massachusetts to celebrate my mom’s 100th birthday. It’s an easy one to remember as it’s on the first day of summer, June 21. We’re a small family. Here’s the rundown.

I’m the only child (explains a lot) and have 4 cousins (all girls) who all live back east. I also have 2 children from a previous marriage, son Patrick and daughter Sarah. Pat is single, a free spirit and has traveled extensively in Europe. Sarah is a college professor and has blessed us with 4 wonderful grandchildren. Mum-z, as I affectionately refer to her, is fiercely independent. When she turned 94, she decided to leave her apartment in a very nice senior-living high rise and called me one morning to report she was checking in to the nearby veterans home. Before I could say a word, I heard a click - the phone went dead, and that was that. There would be no discussion. She had packed a single suitcase, caught the bus and checked herself in, typical Mum-z. Both my parents were proud World War II veterans. Dad was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Rangers and was wounded during the Rhineland Campaign shortly after D-Day. Mom was in the NAVY and was a WAVE, which stood for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. After her training, Mum-z was stationed at a torpedo base on Goat Island just off of Newport, Rhode Island. Mum-z worked in the payroll office. At Goat Island, the Navy would fire torpedoes on a test range into the open ocean. Navy flyers would then follow the torpedo into the Atlantic, and when it would eventually run out of fuel (a weird mix of ethanol and water), they would circle the spent torpedo until a ship would arrive to retrieve it and bring it back for inspection. If the pilot chased the torpedo beyond the US territorial waters, he would receive overseas pay.

Mum-z was responsible for making sure the pilots were properly compensated; she was very proud of this responsibility. She kept a scrapbook of her time in the WAVES, and it’s filled with pictures of her and the other WAVES at play on the beaches of Rhode Island. Mum-z will tell you that while dad was getting shot at in France, she and her girlfriends were working on their tans. Before Covid, we flew home for my granddaughter, Madison’s, graduation from Salve Regina University, which is located at Newport. At the time, Mum-z was 96 and walked the 2 miles (round trip) from the parking area to the graduation ceremony. Mum-z golfed every day until she turned 90 and never,

spends her time with her veteran friends, attending the daily activities and enjoying life and catching up on her sleep. She also loves to sing and recite poetry. Anyone who works with me will tell you that I stop what I’m doing everyday about 3:15 and call her to check in. If I’m even just a few minutes late, I catch hell. I’ll close with a poem Mum-z recited for us this past trip – Listen, Listen, the cats pissin’ Where, Where?

Under the chair Run, Run, Get the gun Oh hell, he’s all done.

Next time, I’ll introduce you to my father.

EVER rode in a golf cart. After Maddie’s graduation, we piled in the car and drove out to Goat Island, which is now a sprawling luxury hotel. Although her eyesight isn’t what it used to be, Mum-z was able to make out certain landmarks and buildings that remain to this day. Nowadays, Mum-z

Pet Corner: Healthy do-it-yourself dog treats

By Rosemary Ames

Add in almond flour, cinnamon and turmeric, and stir again until everything has come together into a dough.

NOTE: The dough will be sticky.

Scoop a heaping teaspoon of dough into your palms and gently roll and shape into a disc shaped cookie.

Place on the baking sheet and continue until you have 20 cookies on the tray. Use a fork to create a criss cross pattern on top of each treat. It helps if the fork is wet, so it doesn’t stick to the dough.

Recently, I decided to make some healthy homemade dog treats. Not only were they easy to make, but they were most definitely dog approved by my two canine friends. So, I thought I would share this fantastic recipe with you readers. The recipe is courtesy of You Tuber Dani of Clean and Delicious. Enjoy making these fun and delicious treats with your canine friends.

Bon Appetit (for dogs, of course)!

Ingredients: ½ cup all-natural peanut butter 1/3 cup pumpkin puree (can use other squash types) 1 large egg 1 ¼ cup almond flour 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. turmeric Optional Glaze 1/3 cup natural peanut butter 2 Tablespoons coconut oil ½ tsp. turmeric Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment paper and set aside. In a medium size bowl, combine peanut butter, pumpkin puree, and egg; stir until well combined. You can use a handheld mixer if preferred.

Bake for 20 minutes or until the dog treats are set and golden brown around the edges.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District This Independence Day, if you plan on drinking, drink responsibly.

Plan to call a sober friend or rideshare to get you home safely.

-Optional: Combine peanut butter, melted coconut and turmeric in a small bowl and mix well. Transfer into a small zip top bag. Remove all the air and seal. Cut a tiny piece off the corner and drizzle the glaze over each cookie.

This is a sticky dough; I find shaping the treats with slightly damp hands helps prevent the dough from sticking

to my hands.

The glaze is fun (and tasty!), and while it will firm up, it does remain soft, so if you add the glaze, be sure to store the treats in the fridge.

Store the treats in an airtight container for up to three days on the counter, one week in the fridge and three months in the freezer.

Nutrition: Serving: 1 treat | Calories: 86 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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Do we need better health care for older adults?

by Donald A. Jurivich, DO and Eva Gilbertson Distinguished Professor of Geriatrics, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences For the first time, the CDC reported a decline in the U.S. average life expectancy. As reported, the decline – 77.0 to 76.1 years – sent U.S. life expectancy at birth to its lowest level since the 1990’s. For a health care system that boasts of being the best in the world, our metrics in healthy longevity do not look so good when compared to other developed nations. What’s the deal?

The US lags behind other countries in healthy longevity mostly due to obesity, opioid misuse and poor lifestyle choices. We know that sedentariness accelerates biological aging. Smoking has the same effect. Chronic diseases are on the rise in the US. 6 in 10 adults have a chronic disease with two-thirds of these individuals having two or more conditions. In North Dakota, the prevalence of cardiovascular and chronic lung disease has not improved over the years, and diabetes has increased from 7.7% to 9.4%.

Diabetes accelerates aging and dementia. Speaking of dementia,

North Dakota ranks 4th in the US for this category. Many of these ailments are potentially avoidable if we apply evidence-based geriatric health care.

What is evidence–based geriatric health care ? More importantly, “What should every health care system consistently do to provide better care for older adults?" After some reflection, geriatric content experts discovered that best practices in geriatrics could be described in four major categories. These categories were dubbed the “Geriatric 4Ms” and included What Matters, Medications, Mind, and Mobility.

To implement the 4Ms, a game plan called Age Friendly Health Care was created by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The game plan includes routine assessment of each 4M and creating a patient–centered management plan. For example, if an older adult was assessed for fall risk, then a management plan would be

created to prevent future falls. If an older patient was found to have minimum cognitive impairment during the Mind assessment, an aggressive plan would be formed to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.

If your health care provider does not practice Age Friendly Health Care, you can self-assess your own 4Ms and share this information with your health care provider. Self–assessment forms can be requested at dakotageriatrics@und.edu. Additional information about the 4Ms such as videos and powerpoint slides are available on the Dakota Geriatrics website, www.dakotageriatrics.org.

Your local clinic can become certified as an Age Friendly Health Care center, and UND Geriatrics provides no–fee consultations to centers wishing to become certified as an Age Friendly Healthcare.

Staying Hip with Halle

Sorry we’re insensitive

by Halle Sanders You may or may not recall that I once wrote an article about Generation Z, my generation, and how it compares to the ones that came before us, such as millenials and baby boom-

ers. When researching or discussing generation z, you’ll discover that out of all the generations, gen z struggles the most with their mental health; whether that’s anxiety, depression, or maybe both. From personal experience as a gen z-er, I can confirm this to be true. Despite the fact that we are also the generation most likely to seek help from professionals, we have been known to deal with our turmoil of feelings in a very interesting way; extraordinarily dark humor.

it being complete gibberish.

I found an article on a website called The Central Trend entitled “The origins of Generation Z’s sense of humor are cloudy but deeper than expected”

by Eva Harshman. It perfectly explains gen z’s niche humor and how us gen z-ers don’t even understand the things we find funny, most of the time

If you watched the news anytime in the past week, you’ll have heard about the ocean submersible that went missing while trying to reach the remains of the Titanic. The Coast Guard attempted to find and rescue the subs’ five occupants before their oxygen ran out Thursday morning,

“Oftentimes, due to such pressures on Gen Z, the generation will use humor as a coping mechanism,” Harshman stated. It’s also theorized that Gen Z is the most plugged in to world and political news, so there is plenty of dark content to choose from. We really truly are desensitized to everything at this point and are completely unsympathetic, this past week being a perfect example.

however, remains of the vessel were found days later, the submersible reportedly imploding on the journey down - all occupants passing away.

Now, you’d suspect such a tragedy to gain an outpour of sympathy, but that’s not exactly what happened from our country’s youth. These poor people could have been suffocating to death for days, their families waiting to hear anything, and tiktok was blowing up with jokes, absolutely terrible, but admittedly funny jokes and theories.

There have been reports of an orca whale cult along the European shoreline that’s been attacking boats. It’s been proposed that the cult is led by a female whale, White Gladis, who was attacked by a boat in her younger days. The theory is that the orca

cult has influenced other whales in their reek of havoc to attack the submersible. The other theory is that the ghosts of the Titanic guided the billionares to their death, or the whales and ghosts allied themselves together to take down the submersible. To be clear, the orca theory is by no way true, but I suppose the ghosts can’t be ruled out. Other jokes that I found online included the use of the yellow submarine song.

There are plenty more awful jokes where that came from, all you need to do is have a tik tok account to witness the monstrosity of my generation. Admittedly, I am one of those insensitve gen z-ers. I laughed, and I’m kind of a monster for it, a gernational monster.

I only ask that my readers don’t hold it against me.

Well known Walhalla organ player retires after 50 years of service

By Melanie Thornberg

the long 4th of July Holiday Weekend.

In this story, we'll take a look back on the colorful life of Bernadine "Bernie" Wild Kopf!

Fifty years is a long time to do anything, especially in this modern day and age! So, can you even imagine retiring from something you have volunteered to do practically each and every Sunday for 50 years? Well, that’s just what recently happened when Bernadine retired from playing the organ nearly every Sunday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church.

During Walhalla's 175th Celebration year of 2023 the 175th Committee is honoring, recognizing, and paying tribute to a number of Walhalla's rich and colorful characters, legendary leaders, early farming operators, and all-around great people who have enriched the lives of so many people in the community. Stay tuned for many more stories to come throughout the year, especially during Walhalla's next big event after this weekend's Celebration kick-off taking place during

Let’s do the math: that’s 52 Sundays in a year x 50 years = 2,600 services!

Sunday, April 23, was the last time she played the organ for their regular weekly church service. Following her final day at the organ, Bernie was honored with a wonderful luncheon at the church with special tributes for those past 50 years of commitment and service to the church.

nie has also played the organ for nearly 130 funerals and for over 100 weddings, too. In fact, she played the organ for her first wedding when she was only in the eighth grade back home in nearby Milton.

A 1956 graduate of Milton High School and Mayville State University, Bernie was an elementary school teacher here in Walhalla for 43 years.

She fondly remembers that Duane Schurman and Manny Mostad were both in the first class of 4th graders that she taught back in 1958. In fact, to this day, Duane refers to her as "Miss Wild" -- even though he is a retired lawyer now.

She noted that "I was really treated royally during that special luncheon and reception at the church."

Bernie married her husband, George Kopf, in 1960 at St. Boniface. They had one daughter, Kathryn, who has certainly followed in her mother’s footsteps when it comes to volunteering for hundreds of projects and events in Walhalla for the betterment of the community. During these years, Bernie also taught organ lessons for about ten years, too. George passed away in 2014.

During these past five decades, Ber-

One of many memories that Bernie

recalls from her childhood are the train rides that she took in stormy weather in order to get from her home in Milton to Langdon where she was taking lessons from various minister's wives. On good days, her parents would just drive her to Langdon, but in bad weather, she rode the old "Grey Goose" train that ran at that time between Grand Forks and Hannah. The cost per train ride was a whopping $ .35.

During her tenure at St. Boniface, Bernie played for the services conducted by all the priests during those years from Monsieur Longpre down to their current priest, Father Asselin. Father Edward Frueh was the priest who conducted her wedding ceremony on June 21, 1960.

Congratulations on your retirement, Bernie, and thanks, too, for all your years of volunteer work on behalf of Walhalla!

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Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council! will be instructed by Mindi Lill and will focus on printmaking. More details and registration forms are available on our Facebook page and website, and you can register by mail or online at our.show/NLAC/artdaycamp.

Summer is in full swing and so are our events! Thank you for supporting the Summer Concert Series! We enjoyed music from the LAHS Jazz Band & Pop Choir, the Holy Rocka Rollaz, and the Langdon Community Band.

Thank you to the Roxy Theater, Sweet Prairie Food Truck, Nacho Bizness, and Bourbon Barrell BBQ for the great food. Thanks to your generous donations, we raised the following funds: $487 to the LAHS music department, $278 to NLAC, and $800 to the Roxy Theater in memory of Don Haugen.

Thank you, also, to our sponsors for helping to make this event a success: Langdon Eagles Club, Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce, North Dakota Council on the Arts, and Ottertail Power Company Foundation. We love to see how this event has grown over the past few years and are already excited to plan next year’s schedule!

Art Day Camp will be held July 12-13, and there’s still time to register! Registration is due July 1. Camp is open to students entering grades 2-12 and will be held at the Langdon Area High School art room. This two-day class

I know many of you are looking forward to Music Fest, happening July 15 in Langdon. We are excited to be a part of it this year in a few different ways. There is a talent show being held at Boyd Block at 10 a.m. Adults, children, and pets are welcome! At 1:30 p.m. on the Boyd Block stage, the Langdon Community Band will perform. An art exhibit featuring the work of local artist Hilary Nowatzi will be displayed at the Langdon Senior Center. It will be open for viewing between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. that day. This exhibit is part of our “Art in Unexpected Places”, and if you are unable to come July 15, you’ll have two weeks to check it out. The exhibit will be set up at the Senior Center from July 10-21. During the week you can visit during business hours, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. It is free, and open to the public.

Save the date for the Free Movie in the Plaza, “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile”. Join us at Boyd Block Thursday, August 3 at dusk - around 9pm. The Roxy will be open selling concessions. Thank you to Farmers & Merchants State Bank for sponsoring the movie and free popcorn!

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Simmons Multimedia and Borderland Pembilier Nursing Press Scholarship winners announced Center update Simmons Multimedia stations and The Borderland Press offered two $500 scholarships to college students pursuing careers in radio/TV, announcing, production, engineering, electronic journalism, sales, or marketing.

The recipient of the Simmons Multimedia Scholarship is Halle Sanders of Langdon.

The recipient of The Borderland Press Scholarship is Ayden Stainbrook of Pembina.

Congratulations to Sanders and Stainbrook!

Kathleen Johnson wins award The North Dakota Music Teachers Association recently held its annual state conference in Dickinson. It was there that the Service to the Profession Award was given to Kathleen Johnson of Langdon.

NDMTA seeks to recognize individuals, community groups, clubs, schools, or businesses from within or outside of the NDMTA membership, who have contributed to the music profession in North Dakota. Nomination forms are sent by individual members or local associations and are selected by a committee.

Let’s enjoy this great weather, fun music, and beautiful art! See you around!

Amber Benoit Executive Director of Marketing/Programming

Kathie Johnson received the award, presented by Amy Mercer, the NDMTA Service to the Profession Chairman.

Kathleen Johnson has contributed to NDMTA through her many years of membership and holding board positions on the local and state level. She ran a successful piano studio for over 40 years. She is the head organist and praise band leader at United Lutheran Church. Kathie has also contributed to the community of Langdon by accompanying community choirs and musical theater. Kathleen was nominated by the Langdon Area Music Teachers Association.

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, July 3 Closed. No meals or transit.

Tuesday, July 4 Closed. Happy 4th of July.

Wednesday, July 5 Chicken Fried Chicken/Mashed Potatoes/White Gravy/Creamed Corn/Fruit Salad Thursday, July 6 Macaroni Hamburger Hotdish/ Lettuce Salad/Jello with Fruit Friday, July 7 Beef Enchilada Hotdish/Chips & Salsa/Corn with peppers/Spanish rice/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.

by Heather Duerre

Greetings from PNC! This week my tale involves a casino, gambling, conspiracies, and lots of betting! I took my place as the dealer of the blackjack table in the casino (aka PNC activity room). I wasn’t prepared for what happened next…

One by one the residents who wanted to play started wheeling and walking into the gaming area. I started to notice each one seemed to be staring me down as if they were saying “Watch out, I’m coming to win!” As more and more residents came in to play, I couldn’t help but think that maybe they had secretly met earlier to discuss a casino heist. I could tell they were thirsty for poker chips, which they would be able to turn in for prizes. At this point, I was sure that all their kindness and compassion had drifted away like a boat at sea and that the only thing they could think about was beating me!

At last everyone was in position at the table and laid down their bets.

The first few rounds they were pretty stingy and only bet one chip. I thought that maybe this was part of their plan...to make me think they weren’t greedy enough to pull off a heist. Well, it was working. I started to relax and even cracked a joke once in a while.

Then one by one they started to bet more chips, and when they won, I could see the greed glowing in their eyes. We played round after round; I won some, and they won some. Finally, it was time for the last hand. I

told everyone that this was it, and that they could bet as much or little as they wanted. The kicker??? Everyone would get to pick a prize at the end, but the person with the most chips would get two prizes! Yes, you read that right, the chip leader would get two prizes!!! So, they all laid out their bets. Some bet a few chips, but most went all in! I could feel the air in the room thicken as everyone waited to see what cards they would be dealt.

I dealt the cards, and I had a queen showing. The pressure was on. The residents knew that if there was a 6 or less under the queen, I would have to “hit.” They each carefully decided whether they should hit or to stay.

Now, it was my turn to flip my second card. It was a…4, so I had to take another card. Another 4, so now I had to stay at 18. I looked around the table and saw some had beat me, and some had lost to me. I gathered the chips from those that lost and gave chips to those that won. I won’t lie, I probably enjoyed taking their chips a little too much.

However, when all was said and done, I realized we had a fun afternoon with lots of laughter. Lois Hardy ended up being our chip leader and winner of the two prizes! I’m still not sure if the residents had planned on a casino heist or not - we may never know!!!

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Church/Obituaries of service for Phebe Ratzlaff, 93, of Langdon, N.D., who passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at her home in Langdon surrounded by her loving sons. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, rural Langdon.

Phebe Ratzlaff

A funeral service will be held Friday, June 30, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon with visitation one hour before the time

Phebe Helen Esther (Etterman) Ratzlaff was born May 11, 1930, at the Penner farm in Waterloo Township, Cavalier County, N.D. She was the 7th of 12 children born to Adolf “AG” Etterman and Annie (Penner) Etterman. Growing up, she spent most of her time traveling with her family as her father was a traveling evangelistic minister who founded the Church of God of the Firstborn in 1937, currently headquartered in Newton, Kansas. They traveled from North Dako-

ta to Texas with numerous stops at his churches, returning to Edinburg, N.D., for the summers. She married Paul Ratzlaff on June 20, 1953, at the Bethel Mennonite Church in rural Langdon, N.D. They made their home in Moscow Township where they farmed and raised their four sons.

In 1973, Paul and Phebe built a new house on the farm, and in 2000, they moved to Langdon.

Phebe was an avid crafter. She took pride in making afghans, quilts, or anything with a needle and thread.

Very few flea markets opened their doors without her table set up. She enjoyed gardening, and the garden cellar was never empty of preserved goods. Playing cards and other games

with all her family and friends was a large part of her life. She especially enjoyed her game days with her lady friends after moving to Langdon. She also volunteered for many years with the American Cancer Society and the Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by three sons: Jerry (Nancy) Ratzlaff of Devils Lake, N.D.; Steven (Denise) Ratzlaff of Wales, N.D.; Michael (Tara) Ratzlaff of Lake Bronson, Minn.; grandchildren: Wolfgang and Annie of Tacoma, Wash., Dustin and Brock of Devils Lake, N.D., Krystal of Fargo, N.D., and Serena of Grand Forks, N.D.; great-grandchildren: August and Olive of Tacoma, Wash.; three brothers: Paul (Marie) Etterman, James (Karen) Etterman, Simon “Pete” (Delores) Etterman; one sister, Annie (Leonard) Bergley; one sister-in-law, Eileen (Richard) Etterman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Paul; parents AG and Annie Etterman; son Douglas; granddaughter Ashley; three brothers: Edwin (Irene) Etterman, Herb (Anna) Etterman, and Richard (Eileen) Etterman and two brothers in infancy: Arthur and Philip; and two sisters: Gertrude (Walter) Wellman and Ruth (Ronald) Steen.

The family requests memorials be designated to the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

Daryle "Butch" Lorenz

Mass of the Christian Burial was held June 29, 2023, in Bottineau, N.D., for Daryle "Butch" Lorenz, 83, of Bottineau, formerly of Langdon, who passed away on June 20, 2023, at his home near Bottineau. Burial was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Langdon.

Daryle (Butch) Edward Lorenz was born on May 16, 1940, the oldest of three children, to Edward H. and Rhena (Olson) Lorenz. He was raised on the family farm and went to school in Langdon. Butch’s first job was as a mechanic for Frank Shablow Company in Langdon, which was a Minneapolis Moline dealership. His love of Minneapolis Moline tractors was evident in the multiple old tractors he purchased, fixed up and drove at parades.

Butch married Janet, daughter of Wil-

The Borderland Press liam J. and Hazel (Blake) Kartes, on May 23, 1959, at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. They settled just outside of Langdon and had five children: Steve, Rick, Ron, Darla and Daryle Jr. Janet passed away March 23, 1965, following a brief illness. On November 26, 1966, Butch married Sharon, daughter of Raymond and Catherine Chaput, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon. Following the marriage, Butch and Sharon took over the operation of his Uncle Walter Delvo farm outside of Langdon where he farmed for 31 years. They were married for 26 years and had three children: Donna, Deanna and Robbie.

In 1997, Butch moved to Bottineau and began working for Mikkelsen Aggregate and worked there until his retirement. On February 5, 1998, Butch married Victoria Zahradka in Colorado Springs. They settled on a farm just outside of Bottineau and enjoyed raising cattle and farming on the side. In 2020 Butch and Vicki adopted a dog, Bane. He quickly became part of the family and was always seen in the back seat of the pickup, golf cart and even went on vacation as well as to church with the couple.

Butch is survived by his loving wife, Victoria; children: Steve (Diane) of Bottineau; Rick (Shannon) of Mesa, Ariz.; Ron (Paula) of Bottineau; Darla (Monte) Mikkelsen of Bottineau; Daryle Jr. (Julie) of Bottineau; Donna (Dave) Heck of Chandler, Ariz.; Deanna (Mark) Hansen of Chandler, Ariz.; Rob (Wendy) of Langdon; David (Jennifer) Zahradka of Hoxie, Kan.; Amanda Avila of Las Vegas, Nev.; Michael (Stacy) Zahradka of Sparks, Nev., and Lawrence (Brittany) Zahradka of Grand Forks, N.D.; grandchildren: Joshua (Deanna Abernathy) Lorenz, Samantha (Vincent) Moen, Stacy (Caleb Crapeau) Lorenz, Anthony (Chelsey) Lorenz, Justin (Amanda) Lorenz, Sarah (Darrold) Tooke, Janna (Kurt) Carpenter, Jessica (Steve) Johnson, Brittany (Logan) Metcalfe, Andrew (Amanda Cain) Lorenz, Austyn (Mercedes McKay) Lorenz, Adam Lorenz, Alex Lorenz, Madison Heck, Maggie Hansen, Rhena Hansen, Nora Lorenz, Finn Lorenz, Henry Lorenz, Savannah (Kody) Hale, Sarah Jo (Garrett) Tacha, Sadie Zahradka, Tiffany (Daniel) Mulder, Shayann Avila, Selina Avila, Christian Zahradka, Avarie Zahradka, Cora Zahradka, Tamryn Zahradka, Jewel Zahradka and Matthew Zahradka; 27 great-grandchildren; sister Ruthann (Duane) Olson of Langdon, N.D.; brother Duane (Denise) Lorenz of San Diego, Cali.; all of Janet’s brothers and sisters; brothersin-laws Ron (Collette) Wettels, Steve (Michelle) Wettels; sisters-in-law Teresa (Joe DeRiggi) Woett and Jackie (Randy Schmidt; numerous nieces and nephews; and his dog, Bane.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; parents; father & mother-inlaws; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau. Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.

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Carol Tapson

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, N.D., with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. for Carol A. Tapson, 84, of Hannah, N.D., who passed away June 23, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. Burial will be after the service at Hannah Cemetery.

attended school in Hannah. On November 5, 1959, Carol married Donald Tapson in Hannah. They made their home in Hannah where Carol worked at the community store and was an assistant clerk at the Hannah Post Office. Donald passed away in 2000, but Carol continued living in Hannah until moving to Grand Forks in 2017 to be near family.

Carol Hodgins was born April 9, 1939, in Hannah, N.D., to Floyd and Esther (Nickerson) Hodgins. She grew up and

Surviving Carol are her children: Floyd Tapson of Bismarck, N.D., and Kathie (Dave) Manthei of Grand Forks, N.D.;

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Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting June 26th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

North Border Public School District May 15, 2023 | School Board Minutes

Review and Approval of Bills: J. Rademacher made the motion to approve all bills, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carrie

A Regular Meeting of the North Border Public School Board was held on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Border School-Walhalla. Members present: Shannon Cosley, Kirk Morrison, and Amber Dunnigan (via Google Meet), and Jared Johnson, Jeff Watts, Tom Zaharia and Jared Hanson (via Google Meet). Others present: Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Seth Engelstad, Principal Amb, Principal Hope, Principal Gruenberg, and Business Manager Trupe.

Members Absent: none The meeting was called to order by Mr. Watts at 6:38 p.m.

Public Participation: none Mr. Johnson motioned to approve the agenda with the addition of the resignation of Tom Masloski – Custodian (P). Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Johnson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda including the regular meeting minutes of April 19, 2023, April bills, the April Financial Report, the hiring of Jennifer Houston – ESY (P), Heather Lafferty – ESY (W), Wayne Stegman – Driver’s Ed (P), Jonathan Schiltz – Driver’s Ed (W), and the resignation of Tom Masloski – Custodian. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously. The board thanked Tom for his time at North Border.

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

Kayla Schiltz and Justine Masloski presented the schedules and job duties to the board. No motion was made.

Staff/Student Spotlights: Thank you to all North Border’s wonderful staff and everything they do. Teacher appreciation was last week and enjoyed celebrating everyone.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the revised 2023-2024 school calendar as submitted. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Johnson motioned to accept the Larry Wilwand Scholarship and use the funds to purchase a riding lawnmower for Pembina school. Mr. Zaharia seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Cosley motioned to approve the Homeland Security grant to purchase and update camera systems at both schools. Ms. Dunnigan seconded the motion.

A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the the installment of a new gym floor in Neche and thanked the NB Sports Boosters for the funds to complete this project. Ms. Dunnigan seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Johnson motioned to approve the candidates for graduation as submitted.

Mr. Zaharia seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the student cost for driver’s education at $175 and the instructors pay $40/hour. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the 2023-2024 high school schedule as submitted. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Zaharia motioned to approve and pay the invoice from Bordertown Construction for the canopy in Pembina as submitted. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Johnson motioned to approve the purchase of a 59-passenger bus with standard school bus seats for $115,650 with ESSER funds. Ms. Cosley seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Cosley motioned to approve the use of school buses to the Walhalla Chamber for the 175th celebration and to the Walhalla Lutheran Church to transport kids to camp with those parties being responsible for their own fuel and as long as insurance checks out. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

The board went into executive session at 8:14 p.m. under NDCC 44-04-19.2 to discuss negotiating strategy and was attended by Jared Johnson, Jared Hanson, Jeff Watts, Amber Dunnigan, Tom Zaharia, Kirk Morrison, Shannon Cosley, Superintendent Engelstad, and Business Manager Trupe.

The executive session ended at 9:43 p.m. The public was invited back into the meeting.

Mr. Hanson motioned to raise the substitute teacher pay to $140 per day effective for the 2023-2024 school year. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the classified staff raises as presented. Ms. Dunnigan seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Johnson motioned to approve paying Justine Gruenberg a one-time $1500 stipend for extra work required while filling in as Administrative Assistant in Pembina. Ms. Cosley seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve advertising for a Dean of Students in the amount of $2000 for the Pembina building. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

A roll call vote was taken; motion passed unanimously.

The board presented their offer in negotiations to the principals and Superintendent. No motion was made. The next regular board meeting will be June 26, 2023, in Pembina at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m.

ATTEST: Jeffrey Watts, President Kendra Trupe, Business Manager

Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting.

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Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard. Department heads present Jeff Hiller, Tom Beauchamp, Jason Busse, Chelsea Graber, and Gary Bimler. Also, present Bill and Peggy Davis and Sarah Hinnenkamp-Borderland Press, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney and RoxAnne Hoffarth- City Auditor.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 12th with a change to who motioned to approve LaFrenz fireworks permit, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Planning and Zoning re-zone.

Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller stated that they have been dura patching, mowing, and filling potholes. A discussion on the best way to repair the KJ road; it was decided to use the city’s supply of crushed concrete as fill and purchase gravel to go on top.

Fire Department: L. Henry mentioned that the Fire department’s summer party is July 14th, the weekend of Music Fest.

Water and Sewer: J. Busse discussed the area where the County wants a lot and after talking with the Engineer the estimate to get water and sewer to that area is $250,000-$300,000. We will invite the County to the next meeting to discuss the future of this project.

Sanitation: T. Beauchamp explained that clean up week went well, the day of curb side pickup was a long day, but they were able to get it done in one day.

Viking Port has taken 20 loads of trees for compost, it may be beneficial for the city to purchase a mulcher for this purpose.

Activity Center: No report.

Police Department: No report.

Auditors Report: R. Hoffarth has been working on the budget and the prediction from the state are a bit down for 2024. Will have a report prepared for the next meeting.

Unfinished Business Moore Engineering – Quentin just stated that a letter was sent to Spruce Valley.

Fence Ordinance – Discussion was that if two property owners want a fence together and agree can they put the fence on the property line. After much discussion it was agreed that the ordinance will stay as it is and the property owners will need to file a variance to put the fence on the property line.

Emanual Evangelical Church letter to the editor – Commission discussed the situation, and that the city did not revoke the fireworks permit. We gave several options for the fireworks to be lit off. The city was told that they were cancelling due to the dry weather.

New Business Planning and Zoning – P & Z met today and approved the re-zoning of the 10 lots in the industrial park (Hillcrest 1st addition lots 1-10) that were zoned R-1A to Industrial. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve the re-zoning of the 10 lots, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion carried.

Bill Davis – Present to pay for the lot in conjunction to the Dairy Queen. D. Kaercher made the motion to sell the lot for $1200.00 seconded by L. Henry.

Motion carried.

Building Permits - #5377 Mary Kay Roy, #5378 Linda Albrecht, #5380 Sarah Badding, #5381 Jordan Braunberger, #5382 Josh Plummer, #5383 Meridian, #5384 Carrie Hope. L. Henry made the motion to approve all building permits with Gary Bimler’s approval of permit #5384’s type of siding, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries.

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Resolution Declaring Work Necessary For An Improvment In Langdon Street Improvement District No. 2023-1 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Langdon, North Dakota, that it is hereby found, determined and declared to be necessary and expedient for the City of Langdon to construct an improvement in and consisting of city wide street improvements and all other appurtenances, contrivances and structures used or useful in connection with the above specified improvements in accordance with and as described in the resolution creating said district adopted on February 27, 2023 and the Engineer’s Report that has been prepared by the Engineer for the City of Langdon and approved by this commission, which resolution and Engineer's Report, together with an estimate of the probable cost of the work, are now on file in the office of the City Auditor and are open to public inspection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the entire cost of said improvement be special assessed against the benefited property in said improvement district in amounts proportionate to and not exceeding the benefits to be derived by them respectively from said improvement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the owners of the property liable to be specially assessed for said improvements may file written protests against the said improvements within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this resolution, and this City Commission shall at its next meeting after the expiration of said period, to-wit: On the 24th day of July, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. meet at the Langdon City Hall, 324 8th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249, for the purpose of hearing and determining the sufficiency of any protests so filed and of taking any such further action with respect to said improvements as may then be deemed necessary and expedient.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to cause this resolution including a map of the improvement district to be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official newspaper of the City of Langdon.

APPROVED: Jerry Nowatzki, Mayor ATTEST: Roxanne Hoffarth, City Auditor Langdon Area School Board Special Meeting Minutes Public Input on Building Fund Mill Levy Vote | May 17, 2023 Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Abby Borchardt, Tiffany Hetletved, Dawn Kruk, Loren Fetsch, Daren Bachman, Daren Christianson (Supt.), and Steph Fetsch (Asst. Bus. Mgr.).

Visitors: Sarah Schill, Sharlene McGregor, Carol Hart, Sarah Hinnenkamp, and Helen Berg.

Chairman Dave Hart called the May 17, 2023, Special Board meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.

Topics of discussion included Where Funds Would be Spent, Taxable Valuation on Ag Land, Sunset Clause, ND Century Code on Where Building Fund Monies Can be Spent, School Clock Systems, School Intercom Systems, School Safety, Emergency Situations, Elementary Project Review, Grant Opportunities, ESSER Funds, and Educating the Public on Taxable Valuation vs Appraisal Valuations.

Meeting Adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

Board President Business Manager

_________________________ __________________________ Jerry Nowatzki, President

RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes as they have yet to be approved by the Board.

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DAKOTA DATEBOOK: A Scotman’s Nose July 3, 2023 — Born in Couper of Fife, Scotland, Jim Lees arrived in Jamestown on this date in 1872. Lees, like his contemporary Limpy Jack Clayton, ran a saloon.

Soldiers from nearby Ft. Seward were frequent customers in Jamestown saloons. On one occasion, a short Irish soldier named Cochran picked a fight with the much larger Lees. Things heated up, and the Irishman leapt across the bar and onto Lees’ back.

Trying to shake Cochran off, Lees twisted around, and the Irishman bit off the end of the Scotsman’s nose.

Lees rushed to his wife, who carefully put the dangling tip back in place, laid a strip of bacon over it and covered it with corn plaster. It worked; Lees came out of it with nothing more than a small white scar. The bruise to his ego, on the other hand, was probably a bit more serious.

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Winnipeg to hold annual Folk Festival From July 6th through the 9th, Winnipeg will be holding its annual Folk Festival. Join the crowd at Birds Hill Provincial Park for a day of folk fun with a wide range of activities. Surround yourself in the unique atmosphere of the community and discover new music, music ranging from indie rock, country, and various more.

There are nine stages throughout the Festival site, alongside a brand new main stage. For a full stage list of events and to purchase a ticket, visit the Winnipeg Folk Festival website or download the available app.

Photo by Buio Assis for Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Photo by Joey Senft for Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Photo by Joey Senft for Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Photo by Joey Senft for Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Photo by Jenn Kostesky for Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Photo by April Carandang for Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Photo by Joey Senft for Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Oh beautiful, for spacious skies

Storm clouds swirl around Cavalier on Wednesday, June 28. Photo by Jeremy Ratliff.

Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

Summer SPORTS L-E-M SOFTBALL PLAYS CAVALIER

Post 98 Red Sox get back to baseball, beat H-N 6-5

By Jake Kulland

It had been 12 days since the Langdon Post 98 Red Sox had any American Legion baseball games until they hosted the Hatton-Northwood Honey Badgers on June 26. The game began with a rain delay for a half hour, along with a power outage, but the game got in with Langdon winning 6-5 in a game that was shortened to five innings due to the weather. The non-district victory gives the Sox a record of 6-3 on the season. They had a game scheduled with Rolla on June 20 that got canceled, and Valley City also bowed out of a game in Langdon on June 27. The Red Sox have added a home game with Carrington on June 28 then also have an important District 5 game versus Park River at home on June 29. After that, their next action is after the Fourth of July in Thompson on July 7.

Nadia Lewis delivers a strike to a Cavalier player in Munich on June 19. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Bridget Pankratz gloves a catch behind the plate for the Langdon Reds against Cavalier.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Mya Hoffman with a great catch puts out the Cavalier runner at first base. Photo by Larry Stokke.

The game with the Honey Badgers was almost as wild as the weather that night. H-N put up three runs in the top of the second inning on four hits and added another run in the third before the Red Sox got the bats going. Langdon tied the game with four runs in the bottom of the third inning with a leadoff single by Carter Tetrault. That was followed by a double from Mason Romfo then RBI singles from Jack Romfo, Brady Regner and Tucker Welsh.

After the Badgers went ahead again with a run in the fourth, Langdon went back ahead in the bottom of the inning on bases loaded walks given to Regner and Welsh. H-N would not give up. They had three two-out hits in the fifth with an exciting play at the plate to end the game; Mason Romfo threw to pitcher Markus Kingzett to throw out what would have been the tying run.

Kingzett got the win on the mound, allowing three earned runs. Derek Carpenter took the loss for the Honey Badgers. Tetrault and Jack Romfo each had two hits.

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Kenadee Cluchie beats the ball to first base. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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WP -- Markus Kingzett; LP -- Derek Carpenter Highlights -- L: Jack Romfo 2x3 RBI, Carter Tetrault 2x2, Mason Romfo 1x3 2B RBI, Brady Regner 1x2 2 RBIs, Tucker Welsh 1x2 2 RBIs; HN: Carpenter 1x2 RBI

Graci Witzel gets safely on first base on June 19 in Munich. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor An unfortunate end to the 2023 Shrine Bowl We have a little sad news to start off this week. The 2023 North Dakota

Shrine Bowl football games were to be played at Mayville State University on June 24, but unfortunately, there were several rain and lightning delays through a good share it. The 11-man got in completely with Jack Romfo from Langdon-Edmore-Munich helping the East All-Stars to a 21-0 win. Colton Schneider of Devils Lake scored one of the touchdowns.

The 9-man game went through several more delays and eventually was cancelled with 4:54 to go in the first quarter, finally begin called at 9:40 p.m. with the East team leading 8-0.

It was sad to see it not happen. Several players on both 9-man teams did not get a chance to see the field after practicing for the game all week.

It was a tough end to the athletic careers of TJ Cosley and Carson Brown

of North Border, but the weather does what it does. A big congratulations to all three area players and everyone who got selected to play. Like we said last week, see what the Shriners are all about.

last couple of weeks, Langdon is also the site for the Northern League Babe Ruth Tourney starting July 13 and the District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament beginning July 17. It has already and will continue to be a couple of wild weeks coming to Langdon Tournament Time is off and run- City Park and later to American Lening for summer baseball and gion Field and Eagles Park. With all of softball these great events happening locally, As we hit July, we are already rolling we hope everyone can get out and enwith end of the season baseball and joy some games in person. softball tournaments. T-Ball and Pee Wee baseball in Langdon has been July 1 starts some big celebracompleted for the summer, and the tions with Walhalla’s 175th and girls softball tourneys are also ongo- Hampden Days ing; Langdon hosted the 18U Tour- The upcoming weekend before the nament on June 29. The Langdon Fourth of July holiday has some big diamonds will also play host to the things planned. Walhalla, founded in Northern League 8U Tournament on 1848, will have its 175th Celebration July 9. As we have been saying the with the big day being July 1 when the

175th parade starts at 10:00 a.m.

They have a ton of activities planned all the way through July 4. Also on July 1 is Hampden Days 2023 with a parade, also beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a softball tournament and music throughout the evening. Don’t forget Musicfest Weekend is coming to Langdon July 14-15, and our band, Hard Times, is also playing at a super fun street dance in Calio on July 8. Busy times filled with several fun things to do throughout the month, including the Pembina County Fair in Hamilton, which gets rolling July 7.

Happy 4th of July to all our readers, and “See ya!” next week!

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12U baseball - Langdon vs Walhalla

Highlights from tball in Langdon

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Photos by Larry Stokke.

Three cheers for the youngest players on the field. Larry Stokke captured these photos in Langdon on June 19.

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Smash Bash! Demolition derBy returns to Walhalla The 2023 Walhalla Demolition Derby was held on the afternoon of Saturday, June 24. At the fourth annual event, spectators enjoyed metal carnage in four classes, including the kids power wheels derby, the newly formed MWFA class, the fan favorite compact class that always puts on a show, and the full size cars.

Photos by Larry Stokke.

Shrine Bowl

Jack Romfo at the start of the 11-man game.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Jack Romfo eyes the West team's quarterback at the Shrine Bowl. Photo by Larry Stokke.

TJ Cosley gets ready for start of the Shrine Bowl game on June 24. The game was stopped after the first quarter due to lightin,g so not many action pictures were taken . Photo by Larry Stokke..

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The Fourth of July

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Impress guests with homemade burgers this Fourth of July Mushroom and Swiss Burgers with Bacon and Aioli Serves 4 8 bacon slices 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds ground beef 4 Swiss cheese slices 4 kaiser rolls, split 1⁄2 cup aioli (see below) 1. Prepare the grill for direct grilling at 500 F, then preheat a 10-inch cast iron skillet on the grate with the lid closed.

Backyard barbecues are a staple of summertime. In fact, many Fourth of July celebrations just wouldn’t feel right without hamburgers and hot dogs cooking over an open flame in the backyard.

Burgers may not qualify as fancy fare, but they’re perfect for Independence Day celebrations. This year, party

hosts can add a little something extra to their barbecues by whipping up some homemade hamburgers.

This recipe for “Mushroom and Swiss Burgers with Bacon and Aioli” from “The Essential Kamado Grill Cookbook” (Rockridge Press) by Will Budiaman is sure to make your Fourth of July festivities more flavorful.

2. Put the bacon in the skillet. Close the lid and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until browned and crispy around the edges. Transfer to a plate.

3. Add the mushrooms to the skillet.

Close the lid and cook, stirring once, for 7 to 9 minutes or until browned.

Transfer to a plate. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, season the beef with pepper and 4 teaspoons of salt. Using your hands, mix until just incorporated; form into four 1-inch-thick patties with a slight dimple in the center.

1 cup vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

5. Put the burgers on the grate. Close the lid and cook, flipping halfway through, for 8 to 10 minutes total for medium, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 135 F. (If using store-bought ground beef, always cook it to 160 F, or well done.) In the last minute of cooking, top the patties with the cheese to melt and place the rolls cutside down on the grate to toast.

2. With the machine running, slowly stream in the oil through the feed tube until emulsified (the mixture thickens).

6. Spread the aioli on the buns and assemble the burgers, dividing the bacon and mushrooms between them. Serve immediately.

Aioli Makes 11⁄4 cups 1 large egg

1. Put the egg in the bowl of a small food processor. Blend until beaten.

3. Blend in the garlic and salt.

4. Transfer to an airtight container, refrigerate, and use within 5 days.

Troubleshooting: Is your aioli just not coming together, staying thin and runny instead of thickening? You may be streaming in your oil too quickly. But don’t throw out the batch. Instead, pour it into a small cup or bowl, wash and dry the bowl and blade of the food processor, and start again with a fresh egg. Use the previous batch as your “oil.”

9 facts about the Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document that indicates the founding principles of the United States of America. The declaration was issued by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of the 13 British colonies in North America from the United Kingdom.

all were present on that day in August.

4. While many know that John Hancock signed first, with his prominent signature readily visible, it is believed that Thomas McKean of Delaware was the last person to sign.

9. The Declaration of Independence has a message written on the back of it. It reads, “Original Declaration of Independence dated 4th July 1776.”

5. Others signed according to state delegation and in columns, starting with the northernmost state (New Hampshire) to the southernmost (Georgia).

That significance means the public may want to learn more about the Declaration of Independence. Here are some key facts.

1. While Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, it was carefully reviewed and modified by other members of the Continental Congress, notably John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.

2. The Continental Congress actually voted for independence on July 2, 1776. The written Declaration was

loyal to the British monarchy and opposed American independence.

6. About 200 copies of the Dunlap Broadside were printed. Today, 26 copies remain.

dated July 4, 1776, but it wasn’t actually signed until August 2nd of that year. John Adams thought July 2nd would be marked as the national

holiday.

3. Fifty-six delegates signed the Declaration of Independence, but not

7. The original rough draft of the Declaration of Independence has been lost.

8. The Declaration of Independence was not universally accepted, and many people in the colonies remained

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: A Record Flight July 7, 2023 — On this day in 1929 Dwight “Barney” Zimmerley swooped low over the town of Cogswell, ND. Zimmerley was on a record flight from Brownsville, Texas, to Winnipeg. He flew nonstop for 1,725 miles, easily beating the old record of 758 miles.

On his return flight, Zimmerley stopped in Stirum and Cogswell for the night, and residents held a banquet and reception for the new record-holder and former Cogswell boy.

Residents reminisced about Zimmerley’s earlier feats in Cogswell. He’d been the first to have an automobile, and according to the Cogswell Enterprise, this is how he got the nickname “Barney.”

“Frightening horses and careening his machine through the streets, he soon acquired the name of Barney, for it was at that time that Barney Oldfield was at the peak of his glory as a pilot of high-speed machines,” said the Enterprise.

It was a fitting nickname for Zimmerley, who proved that he, too, was a master pilot of high-speed machines when on this day in 1929, he claimed the record for the longest nonstop flight.

Dakota Datebook written by Tessa Sandstrom “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from Humanities North Dakota. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic. org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic. org.

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Fourth of July party tips

Prepare pets for Fourth of July festivities

More than 332 million people live in the United States, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. There’s a good chance that, come July 4th, a considerable number of those individuals will be hosting or attending parties to celebrate American independence.

hiring a lifeguard or designate someone to observe pool activities. Party hosts may be distracted by other duties, and one can’t count on guests to watch what is going on in the pool. For safety’s sake, a dedicated set of eyes on swimmers can prevent injuries and accidents.

Create a quiet space Allow pets to ride out the day in their comfortable, quiet and cozy retreats.

If necessary, create a space in an interior room. Cover the pet crate with a blanket and offer favorite toys or bedding to create a soothing environment.

This year those planning on a July 4th fête can consider these tips as they prepare to celebrate with family and friends.

• Give neighbors a heads-up. Parties and barbecues on July 4th are largely expected, but you can offer a courtesy to neighbors by informing them of your plans, including the start time and proposed ending time. If you are close with neighbors, consider inviting them to participate.

Place notes on doors and gates While itÕs best to keep pets in a locked room away from the fray, some pets like to socialize with guests and are not bothered by noises. However, alert guests with notes posted on doors and fence gates to check to make sure pets are not trying to escape behind them. All doors should be closed firmly when entering or exiting.

• Borrow a second grill. Those tasked with grilling often find themselves standing there for hours over hot flames. Cut down on time at the grill by adding an extra cooking surface.

That’s easily achieved by having more than one grill going simultaneously.

Cook fast-cooking items like hamburgers and hot dog on one grill, and reserve the other for sausages and chicken, which may need more time to reach safe levels of doneness.

• Stop peeking. Resist any urge to check the food too often. Every time you flip, press or move the meats, you compromise flavor and could make the food dry out.

• Lure insects away. Bees are attracted to sweet smells, but wasps and hornets are drawn to meats. Put a saucer of very sweet soda and some chicken scraps in a far corner of your yard to attract yellow jackets and other stinging insects to that area, drawing their attention away from guests and their meals.

• Hire a lifeguard. If your party will involve time spent in a pool, consider

• Skip the fireworks. Even if fireworks are permitted where you live, it’s best to avoid the potential safety hazards and leave fireworks displays to the professionals. Shooting off fireworks in neighborhoods causes debris to rain down on guests or land in pools, and it may even be ingested by pets or wildlife. Even sparklers can be dangerous, as they burn at 2,000 F. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says sparklers account for around 60% of injuries among children under five during summer festivities.

• Create a patriotic playlist. Use your favorite music streaming service to curate a music list that features America-specific songs, songs about summer and general party tunes. Be sure the music is in the background and does not overpower the conversation.

July 4th plans are heating up. When hosting a party or barbecue, keep it simple and safe.

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Many people are eager for Independence Day celebrations in early summer. There is much to be excited about, as festivities often begin in the afternoon with barbecues and pool parties, and commence late at night after fireworks shows that light up the night sky. Still, not everyone enjoys the extra noise and busy nature of July 4th parties, particularly furry members of the family.

Animal control services often report an increase in lost animals between July 4th and July 6th. That’s because the excitement of the holiday puts pets out of their comfort zones.

While pet owners need not cancel their July 4th plans, they should take heed of the many ways to keep their pets safe during the festivities.

Update identification Be sure prior to any July 4th events that pets are wearing collars with current identification information.

If an address or phone number has changed since the last time you updated microchip records, be sure to check the account is current.

Be careful with alcoholic drinks Party hosts typically serve beer, wine and cocktails. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets, says the ASPCA. Animals can become very intoxicated, severely depressed or go into comas if they drink alcohol.

Keep spirited drinks well out of reach.

Check with the vet Many pets are prone to anxiety from loud noises, such as thunderstorms and fireworks, and lots of commotion Ñ something that occurs in spades come July 4th. Some veterinarians recommend a small course of anti-anxiety medication or a sedative to help pets cope with the stimuli.

Pick up debris Firework debris can rain down on properties even if you were not shooting off the fireworks. Curious pets may pick it up or eat it, which runs the risk of an upset stomach or even an intestinal blockage. Check your yard before letting pets out to play.

Keep an eye on the grill Pets can be opportunists, and those burgers and chicken drumsticks smell delicious to pets. Pets that get too close to the grill can become injured. And if pets eat leftovers, they may end up with digestive distress or even be poisoned by foods that are toxic to cats and dogs.

Pets need to be protected during summertime parties like Independence Day celebrations. ‘Keep an eye on the grill Pets can be opportunists, and those burgers and chicken drumsticks smell delicious to pets. Pets that get too close to the grill can become injured. And if pets eat leftovers, they may end up with digestive distress or even be poisoned by foods that are toxic to cats and dogs.

Pets need to be protected during summertime parties like Independence Day celebrations.

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Prairie Fare: July is National Grilling Month Consider food safety when cooking and eating outdoors.

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist to cook.

When food preparation and eating move outdoors, we have some safety considerations. For example, be especially careful when cleaning your grill prior to adding food. A wire brush can leave bristles behind, which could find its way into your food.

The aroma of food on a grill and the scent of freshly mowed lawns signal summertime to me.

More than 1,700 emergency room visits occurred in the U.S. due to grill brush bristle injuries between 2002 and 2014. About one-fourth of those affected were admitted to the hospital.

Many tools are available to clean your grill from wooden grill scrapers to bris-

Even if mowing the lawn is not part of your regular summertime routine, enjoying grilled food probably is.

July is National Grilling Month, so we have plenty of time to celebrate the great outdoors with delicious food, well into colder months.

Do you have an outdoor grill in your household? If so, what are your favorite foods to prepare?

About 100 million grills are present in U.S. households according to a major grill manufacturer. That adds up to 60% of households. In fact, one third of households with grills have multiple grills.

tle-free brushes. Crumpled aluminum foil can be used to remove burned-on food after the grill cools.

Almost any food can be grilled. Depending on the grill, you can add a smoky flavor to pizza, vegetables and fruits, besides all types of protein foods such as beef, pork, chicken, lamb and fish.

Further, if you live in Midwestern or Southern states, you are very likely to grill foods in the summer. According to survey research, we love to grill hamburgers in the Midwest, but steak is another favorite.

Be sure to bring your food thermometer to the grill. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, we should cook ground beef burgers to 160 F, chicken to 165 F and fish until it flakes with a fork and/or reaches 145 F. Steaks and chops should reach 145 F, with a three-minute rest time away from the heat source.

Are you the grill master or assistant grill master in your household? I am content bringing trays of meats and vegetables to my resident grill master

A clean serving plate to retrieve the cooked food from the grill helps prevent cross-contamination and maintains food safety. If you marinate

foods, keep out a separate bowl of marinade to serve with the food. Marinades that have touched raw meat, poultry and seafood contain harmful bacteria.

Consider these tips to include a variety of foods on your grilling menu: •Rinse produce and prepare for grilling. Remove the stems, seeds and cores from fruits and vegetables before grilling.

•When preparing whole fruits or vegetables, cut them into slices unless otherwise specified.

•Prepare bell peppers by cutting off the top and bottom of the pepper. Remove the core and then cut the pepper in half from top to bottom. (This way, you end up with two flat rectangles that are grilled skin side down.)

•When using skewers, choose vegetables and fruits of like thickness and water content. Cut them the same size to ensure even cooking.

•Use separate plates and utensils for raw meats and fruits or vegetables to prevent cross-contamination.

•Take your time and be patient. You may think you are burning something and remove it before it is done.

•Sprinkle wedges of apple or pear with cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar. Grill for about five minutes per side.

•Brush peeled, whole bananas with canola or sunflower oil and add to the grill just until the fruit turns golden and has grill marks, or about five minutes per side.

•For a fun alternative to the summer classic s’mores, cut a ¾-inch-deep slit down the length of an unpeeled banana. Pry the slit open and stuff with 2 tablespoons of chopped dark chocolate or your favorite candy bar.

Wrap the banana in foil and grill for about five minutes on each side.

•Grill peaches and nectarines for a side dish to go with steak or pork ten-

derloin. After cooking, the fruit can be diced and made into a salsa or relish by adding fresh herbs, chili peppers, and lime juice or vinegar.

For more tips, see the recipes and food safety resources at NDSU Extension (www.ag.ndsu.edu/food) under “food preparation” and “grilling.”

The North Dakota Beef Commission at ndbeef.org has delicious recipes, including “Grilled Steak Tacos with Poblano-Mango Salsa” and “Smoky Strip Steaks with Mexican-style Grilled Corn.”

One of my favorite side items for a grilled menu is corn on the cob. Although many techniques exist, this is one that we use.

Grilled Corn on the Cob Peel back the husk, but don’t remove.

Remove the silk and close the husk back up. Submerge the corn in water for about 15 minutes. While the corn is soaking, fire up the grill. Remove the corn from the water and shake out any excess water.

Note: If you wish to season the corn before cooking, you can pull back the husk and add your favorite seasonings. Be sure to close the husks and

twist shut before placing the corn on the grill. If using a charcoal grill, turn the corn every 10 to 15 minutes. For gas grills, keep the heat on medium-high and turn every five minutes.

The husks will turn brown and even may start on fire. Let them cook, turning the corn often. The water that they soaked in is steaming the corn from inside the husk. Corn usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes; after grilling a few times, you will get a feel for how long they need.

When done, use a tong to remove the corn from the grill (they are very hot!). Peel back the husks. You may want to run the corn under hot water to remove any ash. Some people eat their corn plain; others use a little butter with some salt and pepper. Others like Sriracha (hot) sauce. For a new twist, try mixing some olive oil with your favorite seasonings and brush it onto the hot corn.

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. Follow her on Twitter @jgardenrobinson.

Include a variety of foods on your grilling menu. Pixabay photo.

Prairie Doc Perspective for the week of June 25th, 2023

“Make the Change for Yourself. Prevent High Cholesterol”

By Marissia Schaefer, CNP

off more than one-third of the turf blade. Turfgrass is composed of thousands and thousands of individual plants that need to photosynthesize to produce carbohydrates that fuel plant growth and development. If you remove too much green tissue, the plant is less able to produce its own food and will experience stress.

My husband and I were invited to a housewarming party. The young couple had purchased their first home. As a horticulturist, I immediately noticed their unhealthy-looking lawn as we pulled up to their house. They were cutting their lawn too short and it was turning brown.

As a trained professional, I wanted to give them simple advice to improve their lawn’s health. Fortunately, my husband cautioned me about giving unsolicited advice and potentially ruining our friendship. Instead, I am providing this advice to our Dakota Gardener readers.

Did you know that you can go longer in between mowings if you follow the above two rules? It is a simple matter of math. If you are maintaining a 3-inch tall lawn and not removing more than one-third of the turfgrass blade, you would mow when the lawn reaches 4.5 inches and cut off 1.5

inches. In contrast, if you are maintaining a 2-inch lawn, you would mow at a 3-inch height and remove 1 inch.

In the above example, the homeowner maintaining a 3-inch tall lawn

would be able to let the grass grow an extra ½ inch before mowing.

When you mow, don’t collect and remove your lawn clippings. Instead, allow the clippings to fall back to the ground. Many people mistakenly assume that they will cause a thatch problem. This is a myth. Lawn clippings are primarily water and will decompose quite readily. Furthermore, they contain nitrogen. If you collect your clippings, you are removing nitrogen from the lawn and will need to do an extra fertilizer application to make up for it.

To prevent ruts in your lawn, don’t take the same path across the lawn every time. Next time, consider mowing in a perpendicular direction.

The final mowing tip is to keep your lawn mower blade sharp. A dull mower blade tears the grass blade and results in a jagged edge on the turf blade. This jagged edge is more likely to cause water loss.

Don’t mow your lawn too short! A direct correlation exists between the length of the turfgrass blade and the length of the root system. If you want to have a deep root system that can tolerate drought, mow on the higher side. Conversely, mowing short results in a shallow root system that requires more irrigation.

We commonly start screening for high cholesterol as young as the age of 9, and continue forward based on each individual's risk.

Many of us have likely been educated on how to be healthier, which includes the foods we should consume, and the exercise we should complete on a daily basis, so we can achieve being ‘healthy.’ This information is important to know, but have you ever been educated about the risks that your current diet and habits of daily living impose on your health?

An ‘unhealthy’ diet that is filled with excessive amounts of sugars, fast foods, fatty and processed foods, as well as alcohol can increase your risk of acquiring high cholesterol. Tobacco use or exposure to tobacco can also have a negative impact on your cholesterol, as well as a lack of physical exercise.

When your cholesterol is elevated to a certain level it can be known as hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia. Cholesterol is a fat found within your body. Though it is good to have this, too much of it can cause negative health effects.

Most people likely do not realize they have this until they are screened within a clinic setting with their primary care provider. Others may find out that they have this disease once a significant event occurs, such as a heart attack or stroke. These events in specific, can occur as a result of high cholesterol.

The optimum length for Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescue lawns is 3 to 3.5 inches. For a lot of lawn mowers, this is the highest setting. You can check this by measuring from the ground to your mower blade using a ruler.

A second rule of thumb is to mow frequently enough to avoid cutting

can build up in your blood system and cause blockages making it hard for your blood to pass through, or even cause blood clots.

Mowing the lawn too short is stressful for the turfgrass and makes the lawn less drought-tolerant. NDSU photo.

When your cholesterol is too high it

For many people high cholesterol can be preventable, yet for some it is familial. To prevent high cholesterol, we recommend maintaining a healthy weight, daily physical exercise, avoiding tobacco, as well as a healthy diet.

For those that have been screened and are proven to have high cholesterol levels, we recommend the same lifestyle modifications mentioned above for initial treatment. Making these changes can be beneficial to many other disease states as well.

If these lifestyle modifications do not demonstrate benefit to your cholesterol level, there are medications that can be taken to help lower your risk of worsening condition and prevent poor

health outcomes.

Get screened. Know your risk. Making these changes to your lifestyle now, can help prevent significant medical concerns later.

Marissia Schaefer, CNP Family Nurse Practitioner practicing in Arlington, SD at the Arlington Medical Center.

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DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The Fourth at Fort Rice July 4, 2023 — On this day in 1865, the newly united United States of America celebrated its first Independence Day after four years of civil war.

Although far from the battle fields of the war, Dakota Territory was also affected by the conflict, especially its isolated soldiers. After spending the duration of the Civil War in Dakota Territory’s sparsely populated plains, the officers and soldiers of Fort Rice found the reuniting of their nation a meaningful reason to celebrate July 4 with new found excitement.

The men of Fort Rice suspended all business for one day to properly acknowledge America’s day of independence. The events of this day were carefully and colorfully detailed in Fort Rice’s newspaper, the Frontier Scout.

A newspaper written and published by and for the soldiers at the fort.

On the morning of July 4, 1865, the men of Fort Rice welcomed sunrise with a 13-gun salute, and found the day to be cool, blustery, and damp with occasional sprinklings of rain.

Far from dreary, the camp was decorated with soldier-made adornments; the mottos “4th July”, “1776”, and “Peace” painted on yellow scrolls, and two large wreaths bearing the initials of “George Washington” and “Abraham Lincoln” were hung at the entrance of the camp.

Surrounded by the patriotic art work of their fellows, the soldiers and officers of Fort Rice listened as Captain Adams compared the American people to Noah of the Old Testament. Just as Noah and his family were delivered, said Adams, so has the nation been delivered. “The ark of our liberties resting on a mountain forever immovable...the rainbow of peace extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific sea.”

Speeches were quickly followed by the eagerly anticipated games of the day. The men of Fort Rice enthusiastically competed for money prizes in several contests, including a mile foot race, a blindfolded wheel barrel race, and horse races.

As the games finished, the mock dress parade began. Each soldier dressed himself in outrageous gear and armed himself with whatever he could find; pokers, brooms, and crutches, dresses, face paint, and three-foot-tall hats.

As the day came to an end, one officer wrote, “the thirteen guns of evening, as in the morning, shook the dirt roofs of Fort Rice, and waked far echoes in the hills and ravines around, and the sun set on the happiest Fourth of all time, past, present, or to come.” The

men of Fort Rice then shared a feast of salmon, oysters, clams, peaches, and champagne; deliquesces rarely, if ever, seen at the fort.

After four years of division, America was celebrating her Independence Day as one nation. The men of Fort Rice honored their country, and celebrated the end of the war, in the best way they could; with games, good food, and true comradery.

Dakota Datebook written by Ann Erling “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from Humanities North Dakota. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic.org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic.org.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The Far West Returns July 5, 2023 — On this date in 1876, the steamer Far West returned with the first news of Custer and his 7th Cavalry’s expected encounter with “the Indians.” Up until that point, no one knew that The Battle of the Little Big Horn had been fought earlier on June 25. Everyone was anxiously awaiting word about the Custer Expedition.

The Far West was commanded and piloted by Captain Grant Marsh of Yankton. His orders, following the battle were to “reach Bismarck as soon a possible”. On the evening of July 3, Captain Marsh was under a full head of steam from the mouth of the Little Big Horn River in present day Montana.

Wounded soldiers from the battle had been carried on board and a Dr. Porter was detailed to attend them. General Terry’s adjutant general, Colonel Ed Smith was also along with official dispatches from the battle as well as many other messages.

During the days preceding the ship’s arrival however, a sense of uneasiness loomed within the walls of Ft. Lincoln, Custer’s embarkation point.

An expected courier who would bring news of the expedition had not yet arrived.

The city of Bismarck also shared in the collective anxiety. The last report anyone had, was from Mark Kellogg, a correspondent on the Custer Expedition. He had reported earlier to the Bismarck Tribune that “We leave the Rosebud tomorrow and by the time this reaches you we will have met and fought the red devils, with what result remains to be seen. I go with Custer and will be at his death.” Kellogg’s prophesy proved to be amazingly ac-

curate.

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on the evening of July 5, 1876, the Far West finally docked along the Missouri River in Bismarck. She had traveled some 700 miles in just fifty-four hours. Doctor Porter and Colonel Smith ran from the steamer, calling upon Mr. J.M. Carnahan, the telegraph operator.

Mr. Carnahan was to spend the next twenty-two hours dispatching news of the disaster. The news they brought to the world, was that Custer had been killed at the Battle of Little Big Horn, along with fourteen other officers, 237 enlisted men and other civilians and Indian scouts.

Mark Kellogg’s earlier report did, in the end, prove amazingly true.

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rilla. Created by Watts from metal and foam, this gorilla, also known as Og, kept a silent, yet impressive, watch over the city where it lay outside of Dickinson.

Four years after its opening, Rawhide City and Og made the move to Mandan, in an effort to avoid highway construction near their original location in Dickinson. Newly located on Interstate 94, the Old West Town, and especially Og, received a lot of local attention. Many area residents supported a new tourist attraction, while others thought the gorilla was too over the top and had nothing to do with North Dakota or the Old West. Ignoring any objections, Og loomed over the interstate as Watts had intended him to.

Soon after relocating to Mandan, Watts sold his Rawhide City to two retired Mandan residents, Jack Hopfauf and Dean Olson, who reopened the attraction in July of 1981. Which leads to the question... What do you do with a 55 foot, two and a half-ton gorilla?

On this date in 1981, readers of The Bismarck Tribune were treated to a tale of the newly revamped, reopened indoor Old West Town, and a possibly, homeless gorilla. After years of keeping watch over the tiny town, Og’s place in the Old West was being questioned. Under new management, Og and Rawhide City faced separation.

Although equipped with lower admission fees, a larger concession stand and plans to give Og a facelift, business at Rawhide City faltered. Only a couple years after reopening in 1981, and after nearly ten years of taking visitors back through time, Rawhide’s doors closed forever.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Rawhide City July 6, 2023 — What do you with a fifty-five foot, two and a half-ton gorilla?

Rawhide City was first located seven miles south of Dickinson on Highway 22. The city was the brainchild of two Dickinson men who had been connected by their interest in the old west, and antiques. Bob Watts and Harold Sweitz built their dream town inside of a 50 by 120-foot steel building, using lumber from an old Hebron school to construct the two-level main street.

By the summer of 1974, Rawhide City’s 13 businesses were open to the public. From the bank to the library, visitors were able to enter and explore each business, learn about artifacts and history of the area, shop for antiques and view over 400 of Watt’s paintings in the art gallery.

Several years after Rawhide’s opening, Watts added another piece to his art collection; a giant mechanical go-

But what about Og? Og was purchased by Glen Lelm of Harvey. Lelm planned on showcasing the gorilla on the roof of his implement building, but after his insurance company shot down the plan, Og

found himself on his back, forgotten, for over ten years.

Finally, in 1993, a retired Harvey resident by the name of Bert Miller thought Og might be useful in putting a “little life” back into his hometown. Og was soon relocated along highway 52, enticing visitors with the slogan, “Come to Harvey and monkey around!”

Over a decade later, Og was damaged beyond repair in a storm. One can only hope that Og is in the Old West afterlife, guarding over the Rawhide City that once entertained and educated visitors of all ages.

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Walhalla’s 175th Celebration

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Come to Gingras Days in Walhalla!

Dresses and hats and purses, oh my!

By Melanie Thornberg

By Melanie Thornberg

In fact, Cherie’s collection includes 60 wedding dresses, 200 outfits, 300 hats, and numerous aprons, purses, and handkerchiefs, too! She will be bringing her unique fashion show – dubbed “A Royal Affair” – to Walhalla on Saturday, July 1. The show will feature clothing that might be worn by members of the British Royal Family or by someone attending the Kentucky Derby.

The fashion show will be held at the Walhalla Lutheran Church starting at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. She will be bringing about 40 outfits that local models will be wearing in the show.

Her outfits and accessories came from her trips to Australia and England as well as from local thrift shops and unique online sources, too.

Cherie has been providing costumes for the Hatton Community Theatre for over 40 years, and she has performed in over 50 productions in Hatton.

Kathy Kram of Walhalla will also be displaying some of her vintage clothing items at the church during the fashion show. When she’s not collecting or displaying her fabulous fashions, Cherie works as a legal assistant for the State’s Attorneys in Traill and Steele County. What a wonderful addition to the many fun festivities taking place in Walhalla during the long 4th of July Holiday Weekend!

Walhalla’s 175th Celebration Committee is so excited that Cherie Johnson of Hatton will be hosting one of her fabulous fashion shows right here in Walhalla as part of the fun 4th of July festivities! Cherie has been a life-long collector of vintage, Victorian, unique, whimsical, fancy, and fun clothing and accessories.

And, as if it was not enough to host such a fun event in honor of Walhalla's big 175th, the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) will also be hosting a special "Victorian Tea Party" to go along with the fashion show. Who doesn't love tea and cheesecake, after all. Special thanks to all the organizers of this very special event organized in conjunction with Walhalla's historic 175th Celebration! Admission will be with a free-will donation.

Walhalla finalizes details for 175th celebration An event some 175 years in the making, the community of Walhalla will celebrate 175 years July 1-4 with events for the entire family.

As the second oldest community in both North and South Dakota, the four-day celebration will pay special recognition to the culture and history of the fur trade and settlement era that developed the community. First known as St. Joseph as named by Father George Belcourt, the name was changed to Walhalla, the Valley of the Gods, in 1871.

‘Legacies and Legends’ brings Walhalla area history alive through song and word as historical characters take the stage in a production written especially for this event by Amy Jo Paukert. Learn more about Walhalla from its very earliest days to the days of homesteading. The production will take the stage of the Walla Theatre at 7:00 on the evenings of June 30, July 1, and July 2.

Ryan Keplin, billed as the best fiddle player in North Dakota, will be the feature at Saturday afternoon’s Gingras Days at the Gingras Trading Post site along with artisan vendors from the Turtle Mountain area. Metis fur trader Antoine Gingras constructed the site’s buildings which served as his base of operations in the 1840s.

Tours will be available at the site and children’s games will be led by a site

supervisor on Sunday, July 2.

In true fur trade era tradition, a team of oxen pulling an ox cart will be part of Saturday’s 10:00 parade on a parade route that which parallels an original trail that hundreds of ox carts followed as they left St. Joseph headed for St. Paul in the mid-1800s.

The team and driver will be available throughout the afternoon at Bump’s Garage for community engagement.

Several other historical characters and entries will continue the history experience in the parade as they are joined by the Rendezvous Region Band, the Royal Canadian Legion with their bagpiper, and multiple other entries. Entries are welcome until parade time.

The history of garments happens with a showing of vintage clothing shared

by Cherie Johnson of Hatton at the Walhalla Lutheran Church at 2:00 on Saturday afternoon. Cherie will bring about 40 outfits for local models in the show. Kathy Kram of Walhalla will also be displaying vintage clothing items.

Monday afternoon the public is encouraged to experience the history and scenery of the Walhalla area with a self-guided driving tour of featured sites. Several of the sites will have greeter to give tours and answer questions. Guide maps will be available during the weekend, at the Wal-

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halla Chamber Office on Monday, and on the Walhalla’s 175th Celebration Facebook page. Included is the newly restored Kittson Cabin located in the Walhalla State Historic Site with host Steve Martens representing the State Historical Society of North Dakota.

Later Monday afternoon expect historical characters to make an appearance during the cemetery walks at St. Boniface and Hillside cemeteries. The walks will be conducted by local historian Jim Benjaminson as he points out the graves and shares stories of the deceased. A long over-due marker will be placed at the grave site of Billy Buttons, the beloved horse of Rev. Goldie who himself is buried with the Walhalla Martyrs. The St. Boniface walk will be held at 4:30, the marker dedication at 6:00 and the Hillside walk at 6:30.

The July 4 weekend will be full of activity with Saturday’s 5-K run, Brick Mine Motoclimb, Pembina Hills Show and Shine, vendor fair, food trucks, a street dance, and a huge fireworks display at dusk. Sunday features a community worship at 11:00 with Rodney Bjornstad as guest speaker and the Sudanese Choir from the St. John the Divine Church in Moorhead providing special music; water volleyball: Party in the Park with Kiddie Parade, Walhalla’s Got Talent Show, and bounce houses. Additional activities on Monday include a co-ed baseball pick-up game. Fireworks at dusk on July 4th complete the celebration.

Schedules, parade entry forms, and a list of accommodations are available on the Walhalla Chamber website at chamber@walhalland.biz and on the event’s Facebook page – “Walhalla’s 175th Celebration.” The Pembina Hills Show and Shine Facebook page includes information regarding that segment of the celebration.

“Steeped in History and Blessed with Beauty” is not just a trite cliché when it comes to describing Walhalla and our Gorgeous Pembina Gorge! Since Walhalla’s rich and colorful history is the reason why so many events are being planned for the 175th Celebration, organizers are thrilled that the North Dakota State Historical Society will be hosting not just one, but two days of special events for this year’s annual Gingras Days gathering at the Gingras Trading Post.

Everyone is invited to come rendezvous at the trading post on both Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2, for two days of special events and activities.

The Celebration Committee is honored to host North Dakota’s finest fiddle player – Ryan Keplin (aka “Fiddling Lefty”) who will be performing at the Post on Saturday afternoon following his appearance during the 10:00 a.m. Big Parade on Saturday morning.

Les Thomas will also be at the Trading Post selling authentic works of art created by various artisans and crafters representing the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa including dreamcatchers, baskets, beadwork -- and

even Mourning White Dove quilts featuring a picture of Elvis Presley!

Les is the Vice President of the North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance and the Tourism Consultant for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. He used to work for Elvis Presley, so hence the special quilts that will be sold this weekend at the trading post. In his work for the North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance, Les and the organization promote Native American history, heritage and culture in other countries since there is so much world-wide interest in Native American culture.

There will also be “Games of Pembina’s Past” and Red River Rendezvous activities taking place during Gingras Days. The public will be able to tour both buildings during this special weekend and read through the interpretive panels on both the inside and outside of the two buildings. The home and post of Scholastique and Antoine Gingras are the two oldest structures built by Euro-Americans that are still standing on their original foundations – in either North or South Dakota!

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Open house planned at Mountaineer building

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of Sherwin Williams finest marine-based paint. At this time, the building is available for rent -- and it would make the perfect spot for some kind of specialty store that could showcase the valuable contents of the building.

One of the items that the public will easily be able to see when they take a quick tour this Saturday is the Mergenthaler Linotype printing press that was originally made in the 1880s. It was used at the Mountaineer up until the 1960s (or 1970s). For more info about this unique Mergenthaler Linotype printing press, check out this link > > > https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Mergenthaler_Linotype_ Company While touring the Mountaineer this Saturday, be sure to also check out the antique huge paper cutter, several other antique pieces of equipment, and the area of the beautiful tin high-vaulted ceiling that shows the original beautiful "gold" color of the ceiling.

The public is invited to "Rendezvous at the Mountaineer" this Saturday, July 1, during Walhalla's 175th Celebration. While in town for the big parade, the Pembina Hills Show and Shine, Gingras Days, A Royal Affair and Victorian Tea Party, the Walhalla Legacies and Legends show at the Walla Theater, vendor fair, and, of course, enjoying all those great foods from the various Food trucks and food vendors, be sure to also stop by the historic Walhalla Mountaineer building for a tour of this unique building.

Rodney Bjorns-

tad recently purchased the building from its previous owner, Rodney Huffman. The exterior of the building was scraped, washed, sanded down and then repainted with a couple coats

The public will also be able to browse through old copies of the historic Mountaineer newspaper (with the aid of an assistant who will help the public through this process since there are copies of the paper that go back to its founding in the late 1800s.)

Enjoy a trip down Memory Lane by stopping by the Mountaineer during Walhalla's 175th Celebration!

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Views from the Borderland-Walhalla The 175th commemorative benches are all around Walhalla in preparation for this weekend’s big celebration.

Tim Hartje and his tech education students at North Border Walhalla crafted the benches. Desiree Kintyhtt, Rebecca Davis, and Connie Jonas spent hours completing the logos, attaching them, and getting the sponsored business names and individual names burned onto the benches. Happy 175th to Walhalla!

HAPPY 175TH

WALHALLA!

Sign It of Langdon designed and installed new signs at the city of Walhalla’s entrance points ahead of the celebration this weekend. Visitors will be welcomed to town by the new images. Sign It owner Janelle Borho installed the signs, assisted by Jess Balsdon. Photos courtesy of Sign It.