I had to make a visit to the cell tower, and check it out for myself before I invest in a cell phone. I told Kathy she needs to join the 21st century and get a “cell”. I better give Alltel a call, I need to be prepared in case of an emergency during my rendezvous. Walhalla is fortune to have service, it is very important in today’s business world and for emergencies. I plan to go site seeing the rest of the day. Wally
Walhalla never had cell service before December 5, 2007. Community motto ”Visit Walhalla and Take a Cell Phone Vacation”A Horizons Action Plan Committee “Cell Service” went on a mission. The committee developed partnerships with members of the ambulance and fire departments, the Pembina County Emergency Management, and decided it was time to take action and contacted Alltel and Verizon. The City of Walhalla kept in contact with both companies and for several years both companies made verbal commitments that they would be coming to the area soon, but nothing concrete ever happened. The Horizons Action Committee and partners starting calling the companies and Alltel made a commitment to have service in the area before in the end of 2007. Walhalla residents were so excited it was like watching children in a “candy” store. Leadership and Partnerships prove to be successful.
Walhalla was so lucky to have NDSU bring the Group Decision Center to Walhalla. Thirty-six computers all networked together having the opportunity to share ideas for the betterment of our community. Forty-
eight (48) students in the afternoon and Twenty-three adults in the evening participated and it was learning experience for everyone. To have the opportunity to have state-of-the-art technology in Walhalla was Awesome! The survey reports were instrumental in developing our community vision.
I met Liann Zeller, Director of the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce and Liann has tourist information on just about every 
place in North Dakota. But when in comes to Walhalla and the Rendezvous Region Liann can tell you everything you need to know. The Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce is also the home of the Gorge Art Gallery and Museum of Natural History. Local artist display and sell their work from the Chamber/Gallery/Museum. Any artist in community, region or state can display their work and the Gorge Art Gallery encourages all artist to take the opportunity to show and sell. The Museum of Natural History consist of a small display of artifacts from the area. Local residents bring their artifacts in to be put on display, Liann would like more, and everyone is welcome to put there treasures on display. It’s also a great opportunity for the community to be exposed to the arts and natural history. Every Friday one of the artist is in the Gallery working on a project, and throughout the year the Gallery host different activities and classes from watercolor, to making gingerbread houses, to card making to photography etc. Some of the classes are free and the cost of others are very inexpensive, just a few dollars to cover the cost of materials, this way everyone can take part. The Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce and Gorge Art Gallery provides the leadership needed to be a a well rounded successful rural community. And I’m so glad I decided to explore to area. See you around Wally!
