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In this issue:
Find the latest from the Cavalier County Commission on Page 3. Find updates from the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce and St. Alphonsus School on Page 7.
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Monday, January 11, 2021
Number 2
A salute to unsung heroes during the pandemic
COVID Testers On the pandemic’s front lines and away from the spotlight are some of America’s hardestworking, most affected professionals. COVID-19 testers are putting them- selves directly into the path of the pandemic by helping identify positive and negative cases of the virus. They’re also helping gain impactful data needed by researchers and policymakers to stem the outbreak. These professionals administer nasal swab tests at stations throughout the United States. Their roles require frequent travel to area clinics and long hours helping ensure the health of their communities. They face long lines of people requesting tests, many of whom are suffering from the dangerous, highly spreadable COVID-19 disease. WHAT THEY DO COVID-19 testers are charged with providing safe and effective care for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with regulations. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION One way to show appreciation for COVID-19 testers — and any healthcare professional currently overwhelmed by the pandemic — is to wear a mask in public. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
recommends that people wear masks in public settings, like on public and mass transportation, at events and gatherings, and anywhere they will be around other people. Below are some basic “Dos” and “Don’ts” from the CDC.
• Wear masks with two or more layers to stop the spread of COVID-19. • Wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. DON’T: • Put a mask on someone 2
Check in with your local health department for more information on masking requirements for your region, as each state or county may have different practices in place. DO: • Wear a mask to help protect yourself from getting or spreading COVID-19.
years or younger. • Put a mask on anyone who have trouble breathing or anyone who cannot remove the mask without assistance. • Wear a mask intended for healthcare workers — for example, N95 respirators. Slowing the spread of the virus will help all healthcare
Suda harvests record-setting ram
Grafton graduate goes on successful dream hunt
Story by Chelsea J. Wysocki courtesy of Walsh County Record David Suda, 22, of Grafton, went on the hunt of a lifetime in October and shot a giant bighorn sheep he’d been stalking for weeks just a half hour into opening day. The ram later earned a green score of 190 — crushing the previous North Dakota record of 179 inches.
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would beat the state record, but he ended up being even bigger than we thought,” Suda added. “The big game biologist at North Dakota Game and Fish, Brett Wiedmann, confirmed it the day I shot him that he would smash the state record.” Suda began hunting around 10 years old with both his dad and stepdad and has always enjoyed being outdoors.
among 17,000 applicants. A sixth tag was also auctioned off. “It had always been a dream hunt, but I never thought I’d get to do it,” he said. On top of always wanting to harvest a ram, Suda had also been trying his luck for a rifle mule deer tag for eight years before finally getting drawn this year. “It was a great feeling to draw
workers maintain a more manageable workload during this stressful period of the pandemic. Essential Workers You’ve likely heard the buzz around “essential workers” and their importance to the country at large. But what are essential workers and what makes their jobs so critical to our education, health care system and overall economy? When we saw the first wave of shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19, there were some obvious industries that the country could not afford to shut down. This spans health care, teachers, PPE manufacturers and other sectors. Basically, these professionals are still required to work, even as residents of cities and counties are prompted to stay in their homes, away from businesses and the public. WHAT THEY DO According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, essential workers are those who conduct a range of operations and services that are typically essential to continue critical infrastructure operations. Critical infrastructure is a large, umbrella term encompassing sectors from energy to defense to agricont. on page 2
Anderson starts as new Deputy City Auditor By Linda Timian Republican Writer Jenny Anderson moved to Langdon December 13 and started her new job as deputy city auditor on December 15. Anderson originally grew up and lived in East Grand Forks, Minn. Prior to coming to work for the city auditor's office she was employed by the Grand Forks Growth and Support Center as a direct support pro-
Anne Hoffarth. Once Anderson gets some time on the job and is further trained in, she will need to be able to back up all the city auditor duties when Hoffarth is absent. “There is a lot to learn,” said Anderson. “Right now, I’m doing mostly water bills and payments and taking care of Activity Center money. I am getting to know the people in town and where they work.” Anderson lives in Langdon
fessional. “The deputy auditor primarily does utility billing and past due reports, building permits and any other permits needed,” explains City Auditor Rox-
with Brian Vikan and his three children: Izzy, Aiden, and Sophia. When not at the auditor’s office, she enjoys being with family and friends, traveling, and going to the lake in the summer.
Pictured above is David Suda with his mule deer, left, and his bighorn ram. Submitted photos.
“The feeling after I got him is something I’ll never forget,” said Suda. “We put so much time and effort into this hunt.” Suda’s ram will be officially scored on December 29, but the horns measured in at 190 inches. The process now is to wait the mandatory 60-day dry down period for an official measurement. “We had a good idea that he
“My favorite memory as a kid is going bird hunting with my stepdad and going to the hunting cabin with my dad and getting to see and hunt with the people up there throughout the years,” he said. Suda applied for a bighorn tag numerous times but knew the chances of actually drawing one weren’t very high with only five lottery licenses available
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these tags,” he said. “I’ve waited a long time for a mule deer tag, so I was very happy about that. Then when I got the call on my sheep tag, I was in disbelief.” Suda and a couple hunting buddies had been watching the ram he later harvested for six weeks prior to opening day in bighorn unit B4, north of Intercont. on page 3
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