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Wednesday, September 23, 2020 THE CAVALIER CHRONICLE Page 3 North Dakota livestock brands will expire on Jan. 1, 2021, in accordance with North Dakota Century Code 4.1-73-10. Present brand owners have the right to rerecord their brands. If a brand is allowed to expire, ownership interest of the brand will be lost and the brand may no longer be used. In August, a renewal notice for each recording was mailed to the address on file in the brand recording office. If you have not received your notice or have questions about renewing a brand, contact the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association at (701) 223-2522 or visit www.ndstockmen.org. (September 9 16 & 23, 2020) + BOARD OF PEMBINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS www.pembinacountynd.gov September 1, 2020 8:30 AM Board of Pembina County Commissioners met at 8:30 AM in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Courthouse with the following members present: Jim Benjaminson, Laverne Doyle, Nick Rutherford, and Hugh Ralston. Absent: Hetty Walker. Chairman Ralston called the meeting to order. A drainage permit request will be added to the agenda. Motion made by Jim Benjaminson and seconded by Laverne Doyle to approve the August 18, 2020 minutes as presented. All voting in favor; motion carried. Request to purchase properties described as Lots 1 – 7, Block 24, O.T., City of Hamilton, (Parcel 30-0800000) and Lots 8 – 14, Block 9, O.T., City of Hamilton, (Parcel 30-0290000). Motion made by Nick Rutherford and seconded by Laverne Doyle to approve the sale of said property. All voting in favor; motion carried. Request to purchase property described as Lot 8, Block 24, Emmerling’s 1st Addition, City of Walhalla, (Parcel 35-1120000). Motion made by Laverne Doyle and seconded by Jim Benjaminson to approve the sale of said property. All voting in favor; motion carried. Drainage permit received from Landis McDonald to clean the high spots in the highway ditch, due to damage done by potato harvesting equipment last fall, along County Road #1 in the NE¼ of Section 11 of North Cavalier Township. The permit has been approved by the Water Board and Devin Johnson, Highway Superintendent. Motion made by Jim Benjaminson and seconded by Nick Rutherford to authorize the Chairman to sign the permit as presented. All voting in favor; motion carried. Auditor updated the Commission on the information she received from Grand Forks County Auditor, Debbie Nelson, regarding the contract the Grand Forks County Commission has with the Grand Forks Public Library. After discussing with Ms. Nelson, the Auditor contacted Rebecca Flanders, Pembina County State’s Attorney, and discussed the option of contracting with one of the public libraries in the county. Ms. Flanders believes the Commission would need to have an actual library (brick and mortar building) to continue a County Library levy. Commission reviewed an email from Abby Ebach, Public Library Specialist with the North Dakota State Library. Commission discussed the option of contracting with one of the Public Libraries in the County. Commissioner Benjaminson will contact Ms. Ebach regarding options for the county. Commission requested the Auditor contact the Library Boards from each of the three public libraries in the county to see if they would be available to attend a special meeting. Commission discussed the “limited access” policy that is currently in force for all county offices. Motion made by Nick Rutherford to open all county offices to the public, beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2020, with the requirement that all employees and visitors wear face masks and follow social distancing recommendations. Second by Jim Benjaminson. All voting in favor; motion carried. Motion made by Laverne Doyle and seconded by Nick Rutherford to authorize the Chairman to sign the county deed, for the sale of county property in Neche City, as presented. All voting in favor; motion carried. Commission discussed the 2020 final budget hearing and holding the September 15, 2020 regular Commission meeting in the afternoon instead of the usual morning meeting time since the budget hearing will be held later that evening. Motion made by Nick Rutherford and seconded by Laverne Doyle to hold the regular meeting in the afternoon and schedule the budget hearing for Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Farmer’s Room of the Courthouse. All voting in favor; motion carried. The NDDOT Traffic Safety grants for Speed Enforcement, Alcohol Enforcement, and, Click it or Ticket were reviewed. NDDOT will reimburse Pembina County Sheriff’s Department for incurred costs, not to exceed $8,150.00. Motion made by Laverne Doyle and seconded by Jim Benjaminson to authorize the Chairman to sign the grant paperwork as presented. All voting in favor; motion carried. An Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement, between Kadramas, Lee & Jackson and Pembina County, for additional services performed by the Engineer for Project SC-3410(059) PCN 22059, County Road #1 was reviewed. Motion made by Nick Rutherford and seconded by Laverne Doyle to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement as presented. All voting in favor; motion carried. Commission reviewed the July financial statement, August payroll and claims. Motion made by Laverne Doyle and seconded by Jim Benjaminson to approve the consent agenda as presented. All voting in favor; motion carried. Motion made by Jim Benjaminson and seconded by Laverne Doyle to adjourn the meeting. All voting in favor; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM. /s/ Hugh Ralston, Chairman Pembina County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Linda Schlittenhard Pembina County Auditor/Treasurer (September 23, 2020) + IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PEMBINA COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LOUIS GRANDY, JR., DECEASED Probate No. 34-2020-PR-00042 NOTICE TO CREDITORS [¶1] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Steven C. Ekman, Attorney for the Personal Representative of the estate, at PO Box 70, Grafton ND 58237, or filed with the Court. DATED this 3rd day of September, 2020. /s/ Diane K. Grandy Personal Representative STEVEN C. EKMAN 910 HILL AVE, PO BOX 70 GRAFTON ND 58237 Attorney for Personal Representative (September 9, 16 & 23, 2020) + Child Passenger Safety Week Is Sept. 20-26 BISMARCK, ND - Wondering if their child is buckled in the correct car seat is a common question asked by many parents and caregivers. The ND Department of Transportation and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) encourage caregivers to learn about current best practices for child passenger safety during Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week, Sept. 20-26. The NDDoH collects data from car seat checkups completed in the state to help focus education efforts to caregivers who transport young children. Of the car seats checked in 2019, 70% had some form of misuse. “One of your top priorities as a parent is keeping your child safe,” said Dawn Mayer, NDDoH Child Passenger Safety Program Director. “Following best practices and making sure your child is in the correct seat are proven ways to decrease motor vehicle fatalities and serious injuries.” During CPS week, parents and caregivers are encouraged to educate themselves on these best practices: *Don’t rush the four steps to child passenger safety. Make sure children are properly buckled in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt – whichever is appropriate for their weight, height and age. Every step towards the seat belt offers a little less protection for the child. *The back seat is safer than the front seat. Transport children younger than 13 years of age in the back seat or second row of the vehicle. *When using a forward-facing car seat, remember to use the tether strap. In a crash, the tether keeps the top of a forward-facing car seat from being thrown forward, preventing serious head and neck injuries. *When using the lower anchors and tether (LATCH) system in the vehicle, do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum anchor weight load limits listed on the car seat sticker or in the manufacturer’s instructions. Child Passenger Safety Week concludes with National Seat Check Saturday on September 26, when certified child passenger safety technicians will be available at car seat check events to offer advice and instruction to caregivers. + Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for older Americans. “The consequences of falls are substantial, including serious injury, loss of independent living and limits on physical activity,” says Jane Strommen, North Dakota State University Extension gerontology specialist. In 2018, falls were the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for North Dakota residents age 60 and older. Eighty fall- related deaths occurred among this age group in 2018. Nationally, one out of every four people 65 and older falls each year. In 2020, the total cost of falls injuries is projected to reach $67.7 billion. The chances of falling and being seriously injured increase with age. However, falls are not a normal part of aging. “By reducing the risk of falls, older adults can increase their quality of life and save thousands of dollars in health-care and long- term care costs,” Strommen says. As the baby-boomer generation continues to age, interventions designed to maintain independence, mobility and quality of life will be increasingly important. Older adults can take control of their health by following these recommendations to prevent falls: - Find a good balance and exercise program that builds balance, strength and flexibility. - Talk to your health-care provider and ask for an assessment of your risk of falling. - Review your medications with your pharmacist or doctor. Make sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of falling. - Get your vision checked annually and update your eyeglasses as needed. - Keep your home safe. Increase lighting, remove tripping hazards, install grab bars and make stairs safe. - Assess your footwear for safety. Look for supportive shoes, a good fit, a sole that grips, and a heel that is stable and grips. Another important tip is to sign up for a falls prevention class. Many communities in North Dakota provide falls prevention classes called Stepping On for people age 60 and older. Participants hear from community experts such as pharmacists and vision specialists, and learn about strength and balance exercises from physical therapists. While the Stepping On program is not available due to coronavirus restrictions, those interested can join a waiting list and will be contacted when the program is available. + (September 23 & 30, 2020) Public Notices Summer Kaleidoscope Program For 2020 Like many activities and events before it, the traditional Kaleidoscope Summer Program was interrupted due to Covid-19. However, a pandemic wasn’t enough for the committed committee of volunteers to just throw in the towel. Instead, the Kaleidoscope program offered an alternative this summer to engage youth and their families in a variety of learning opportunities this summer. The overall goal for the summer educational opportunities was to spend time discovering the hidden gems in the area and take full advantage of the beauty that Pembina County has to offer. Participants were given two different sets of missions to earn points with their families the last month of summer. One mission challenged youth to explore museums, check out local businesses, learn the area’s history and take in local natural amenities. The other mission challenged their mind with reading, creativity, team building and STEAM experiments. Adventures were shared through the GooseChase app as they earned points towards their goal or on Facebook to capture the fun of their exploits. Over 30 families made their own game plans and tackled the challenges as they presented themselves from camping, s’mores and sandcastles at Icelandic to crops of canola and elk sightings. Twenty youth stuck it out to the end and managed to score some points along the way of creating family memories together. A special thank you to the Cavalier Thrift Store for helping sponsor t-shirts for the youth who completed their summer feats. This summer brain-building challenge wouldn’t have been possible without the input and work from community Kaleidoscope committee members Lizzie Crowston, Melissa Gauthier, Mandy Heuchert, Chelsey Kemnitz, Margaux Lindsay, Michelle Moquist, Jami Seng, Macie Shane and NDSU Extension agents Madeleine Smith and Kari Helgoe. The Jonasson Family Learning in Pembina County Six Feet at a Time! Mia cooks her family dinner The Seng family learns about Women’s Suffrage. _______________________________________________ Older Adults Can Reduce Falling Risk Auction Directory SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 - 10:00 a.m. - Area Farmers Consignment Auction/Merv Simon Estate Sale, Park River, ND. Askim Auction & Appraisal Service.
