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In this issue:

Find the latest from the Langdon City Commission and Langdon Area School Board on Page 3.

Senator Janne Myrdal gives a Legislative update on Page 12.

Rita Maisel's Langdon Long Ago can be found on Page 13.

Index

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Isak Dease, senior at Munich High School and son of Mark and Laura Dease, earned the North Dakota Farmers Union Torchbearer Award, the highest level of achievement in the ND Farmers Union (NDFU) Youth Education program. The award recognizes students for their involvement in the program and requires five years of senior class work to enhance communication, leadership and teamwork skills, as well as business knowledge of cooperatives.

“To earn the Torchbearer award, we must attend summer camp,” said Dease. “There is junior camp and senior camp, and you need to attend each one at least twice and go to the educational classes each year.”

The summer camps provide an opportunity to learn how to run a business, be a leader, and learn more about the different business aspects of the NDFU cooperatives. Junior camp is open to grades 3-6; Senior camp is open

In part two of our salute to unsung heroes during this pandemic, we look at stay-at-home parents and educators.

Stay-at-home Parents Is there a more thankless, unsung job than the stay-at-home parent? The life of a homemaker is one that includes an endless amount of work — and not much appreciation to go with it. According to Salary.com, depending on the size of the home, family, pets and numerous other conditions, a stay-athome parent may work upwards of 98 hours a week. The kicker? You don’t get compensated for any of those hours.

According to 2019 data from Salary.com, if stayat-home parents were paid for their services, they would be looking at a median annual salary of $178,201. Researchers came up with this figure by considering all the hats worn by a stay-at- home parent, including tutor, negotiator, nurse, party planner and chef, among others.

The idea of paying stay-athome parents is picking up steam in American politics. An analysis from Oxfam in 2020 reported that unpaid work by women in the U.S. would be worth $1.5 trillion in 2019, using minimum wage per hour for its calculations. Nearly one out of five adults is staying home

to grades 7-12. The annual educational day classes, called EPIC events, are also divided by age groups and combine learning in a classroom setting and touring a related business.

“Every year youth go to a day class that the county Farmers Union EPIC leader schedules,”

said Dease. “We do curriculum that the National Farmers Union plans and work on projects together with the other youth that attend. One year we went to Devils Lake and toured Dev-

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A salute to unsung heroes during the pandemic to help raise their kids, and experts say this number is likely to increase post-pandemic.

WHAT THEY DO Consider all of the daily tasks executed by the stay-at-home parent. Here are a few: Private chef: Meal preparation is one of the major tasks of most homemakers. From breakfast to dinner, the process of planning meals can easily be

in the United States.

Childcare: Stay-at-home parents provide full-time childcare and enrichment services.

During the pandemic, this has included educational and tutoring services for school-age youth not able to attend inperson classes. These types of jobs by a professional provider usually come with health insurance, paid vacation, and sick

considered “full-time” — especially for bigger families. There’s the grocery shopping, the meal planning, the cooking and the cleanup.

House cleaner: Typical cleaning duties include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and making beds. According to Housekeeper.com, cleaners make between $20 to $40 an hour on average

days, federal holidays off, dental and vision coverage and bonuses.

SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION Depending on your role in the family, it’s easy to take advantage of the daily work being performed by a stay-at-home parent or homemaker. Fortunately, there are many ways you can reverse this attitude

Dease earns North Dakota Farmers Union Tourchbearer Award

By Linda Timian Republican Writer

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ils Lake Donuts, Grubbersputz popcorn and CHS. Our curriculum was running a business.”

Another year the curriculum was about horticulture, and the youth toured All Seasons Garden Center in Grand Forks.

Twenty-eight young people across the state of ND earned the award this year which were bestowed by the NDFU organization at their recent virtual state convention. As Torchbearers, youth pledge to build a better world for all, build a prosperous agriculture, and practice tolerance and brotherhood in order to “light the way to a peaceful world.”

“I feel honored to receive the award,” said Dease. “By doing all the requirements, I know I’m a more wellrounded individual and have met some great people through it. I can take what I’ve learned and apply it to my everyday life throughout my life.”

The Farmers Union youth education program is a nationwide grassroots youth program.

More than 1,200 students, both rural and urban, participate in NDFU summer camps and educational classes each year.

and make these special unsung heroes feel more special.

Give them some time off by taking over their typical duties or offer to watch the kids for a weeknight. You’d be surprised by how much these simple offers can mean to an overworked stay-at-home parent.

Educators As if teachers didn’t have enough challenges — including budget shortfalls and the pressure of positioning youth for successful lives — the COVID-19 pandemic has left many scrambling to adopt remote learning technologies and implement in-class safety precautions. October 5 is International Teachers’ Day, but our appreciation should extend beyond that single day. Teachers are critical in the education of our children, as well as their social and emotional development.

WHAT THEY DO The job of the teacher takes place in and outside the classroom and well beyond normal school hours. Check out this extensive list of responsibilities provided by the career services and research company Glassdoor.

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities.

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Gibbens Title Company purchases McHugh Abstract

By Linda Timian Republican Writer Gibbens Title Company, located in Cando, has purchased McHugh Abstract Company in Langdon, previously owned and operated by Patricia Stewart at the Scott Stewart law office in Langdon. Gibbens Title Company is comprised of a husband and wife team, Nathan and Michelle Gibbens.

Both are licensed abstracters and attorneys.

Gibbens Title Company purchased and took over Cavalier County Abstract on January 1, 2019, which was operated out of Sillers Law Office in Langdon.

The purchase of McHugh Abstract was completed at the end of 2020, with Gibbens taking over on January 1, 2021.

“We are combining the two offices into one,” said Michelle, “and operating them together as Cavalier County Abstract out of McHugh’s current location starting January 1.”

Patricia Stewart will remain working as an abstractor for the Gibbens Title Company for the foreseeable future. She thanks the customers she has served for the past 30 years that she owned and operated McHugh Abstract Company.

Patricia will continue to provide the same timely and efficient services as she did as owner of McHugh Abstract Company.

“We are fortunate that both Cavalier County Abstract and McHugh Abstract have such respected and strong reputations in the comm u n i t y ,” shares M ichelle, “and we are happy to continue that legacy by keeping the abs t ra c t i n g business in Langdon.”

Nathan grew up in Cando and is a 5th generation farmer in Towner County. He graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in American Studies and from UND School of Law, Order of the Coif. Michelle grew cont. on page 2

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Cavalier County Republican

Civic Meetings Langdon Park Board Monday, Jan. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1:00 p.m.

Langdon City Commission Monday, Jan. 25, 6:00 p.m.

Cavalier County Water Resource Board Thursday, Jan. 28, 8:00 a.m.

Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, Feb. 3, 4:00 p.m.

This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.

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Unsung heroes _______________________________________________continued from Page 1 als, grade papers, manage the workshops in order to further for some of these items or startclassroom and evaluate and advance professional develop- ing a fundraiser to provide the give feedback to students. ment. funds. Teaching budgets across • Exercise open and respect• Manage student behavior the United States have been ful communication with fami- in accordance with outlined reduced over the years due to lies, co-workers, supervisors, guidelines. government cuts. Help teachand other school staff.

• Provide a safe, thriving, and ers fill the gap by asking what • Measure progress and ac- respectful environment for all they need and then helping complishments of students to- students in the classroom and provide a path to making it hapward their academic achieve- on the school campus. pen. Don’t forget your teachers ments on a regular basis and Outside of this list, teachers around Christmas time or Inprovide progress reports as re- also serve as tutors, mentors, ternational Teachers’ Day. Help quired. and role models to children at your child show their apprecia• Create and keep records critical points of their lives. tion for teachers by providing on attendance, accidents, inciSHOW APPRECIATION gifts or coming up with ideas dents, and other noteworthy Many teachers would love to show appreciation. You’ll not events in accordance with li- to provide their students with only be rewarding your local censing guidelines and pro- more access to technology or teachers but also showing your gram policies. tools. If you’re in a financial po- children the importance of be• Attend conferences and sition to do so, consider paying ing grateful.

Gibbens Abstract Company ___________________________________continued from Page 1 up in Bottineau and Minot. She Land Title Association and is a abstract companies produce graduated from New York Uni- director on the Cando Golf Club accurate products with a quick versity with a B.A. in Politics and Board, the Towner County Med- turnaround,” said Michelle. “It from UND School of Law, cum ical Center Board, and the North could be a bit of a bumpy tranlaude. They moved to Cando in Star Schools School Board. Gib- sition with the names and loca2012 where they live with their bens Title Company operates tion as we get everything ironed son, Shepard. out of Gibbens Law Office in out in the first few months, but The Gibbens’ are actively in- Cando, founded by Nathan’s fa- as far as the abstract and title volved in Towner and Rolette ther, J. Bruce Gibbens. products themselves, everyone counties. Nathan serves as the “Nathan and I both rely on ti- can expect to receive the same city attorney for Rolla. Michelle tle products in our law practice, excellent service and quality is the vice president/incoming so we can understand and ap- they are accustomed to.” president of the North Dakota preciate how critical it is that our

ND Newspaper Association Education Foundation legislative interns introduced Readers of this newspaper may notice a few new bylines during the 2021 session of the North Dakota Legislature.

The North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation has deployed three reporting interns to cover the session, which began on Jan. 5.

Alexandra Kautzman, a graduate of Bismarck High School and a student at the University of Iowa, has worked as an intern at the Bismarck Tribune.

Dylan Sherman, from the Kansas City, Mo., area, is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism, where he focused on investigative journalism. He Pictured from left are Dylan Sherman, Brayden Zenker, and Alex has newswriting experience at Kautzman, interns from the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation, who will be providing coverage of the legpapers in Texas and Missouri.

Brayden Zenker, from Bis- islative session. marck, is a journalism student They are supervised by Chuck a columnist at the Herald and at North Dakota State Univer- Haga, a longtime journalist at instructor in the University of sity and editor of the student the Grand Forks Herald and Star North Dakota’s Communication newspaper there.

Tribune of Minneapolis, now Department.

Community Calendar

Hunter Education

Cost: Free

Class Schedule 7-9 p.m. • Langdon research center

January 28, Feb. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25 All classes will be at the Langdon Research Center, east doors.

Proper COVID protocol will be followed. Face masks, hand washing & social distancing.

Class size is limited to 20 students.

All students must sign up online before the first class at ndgf@nd.gov.

However, for those who can’t or didn’t preregister, go to the LRC on Tuesday, 26 Jan. 7-9 p.m. so that you can get registered.

Once class has started on January 28, you cannot be enrolled.

For more information, call Leon Hiltner, 256-2188 or Rod Howatt, 256-3302.

January 18 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake or Grand Forks 19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 20 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Testing, 9-11 a.m. Call 256-2402 & reg. at testreg.nd.gov 20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m.

22 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 22 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m.

25 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake or Grand Forks 26 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

26 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Board Meeting at 1 p.m. Zoom 27 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 27 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Testing, 9-11 a.m. Call 256-2402 & reg. at testreg.nd.gov 27 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 27 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

27 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m.

28 – Hunter’s Safety starts, Research Center, 7 p.m.

29 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m.

29 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks

February 4 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, American Legion Hall 7 – Wales Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, St. Michael’s Parish Hall, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

10 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 10 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

24 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 24 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

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• Farmers & Merchants State Bank • Langdon Eagles Club • Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op.

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• Cavalier County Memorial Hospital • T.R. Waind Insurance & Realty • Langdon Eagles Club

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The Langdon Area School mill levy votes are in

By Kristi Mostoller Republican Writer The Langdon School Board met Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. to canvass the voting materials concerning the building mill levy vote held on January 6 to elevate the building levy from 3-mills up to 10-mills. Inspection of documents and explanation of ballots via mail-in and dropoff ballots was discussed.

Kari Philips took the place of Kevin Graber as an election official as Mr. Graber was unable to be present on January 6. With experience and knowing the election process from working with several county elections, she was a good fit for the job.

Shauna Schneider, business manager, explained the process of why some people received ballots directly and others received an application to get a ballot. This is often misunderstood and confusing for voters.

Schneider did say that at the next school election, regardless of when or what it is for, the voting process will go back to normal with in-person voting or absentee voting being the choice of the voter as the pandemic issues will hopefully not be such a concern.

Schneider also explained the process taken to ensure the ballots were legitimate and counted legally. Once the ballots come in, they are alphabetized, date stamped, and attached to the application to keep them organized and properly counted. If an application is not signed correctly or not signed at all, they were sent back to be signed so they could be counted as a legal vote. Four more ballots were received with no signatures and no return addresses so could not be counted legally or returned to the voter to be signed.

Tyler Feist was asked to open up the three mail-in ballots for

the levy vote that had not yet been counted. Three additional yes votes were received for the levy to pass from 3-mills up to 10-mills and were added to the 276 previously counted.

Dave Hart recited what was the results of the final vote: January 6, 2021, was a legally and properly held election with 279 votes yes and 378 votes no; the building mill levy vote was lost over a majority vote by 115 votes. To pass 394 votes were needed or 60% of the total votes.

A motion for adoption of this resolution was moved and seconded. A roll call vote was taken with all six present members of the board approving the motion.

One member was absent. The meeting adjourned.

The Langdon Area School Board’s regular meeting was held at 5:00 p.m. on January 12.

The meeting opened with approval of two previous meetings’ minutes, a regular meeting and the town hall meeting. Financials were discussed. A question on the labeling of some expeditures in the newspaper was brought up. Shauna Schneider, business manager, explained that the list in the paper is generated in a report format that can’t be changed and is abbreviated.

Financials were approved.

Superintendent Daren Christianson reported that in the next week, the governor will be updating COVID restrictions and mandates including the wearing of masks. If the mask requirement is changed, the school will go back to what is in their Return to Learning plan, which is masks are to be worn when moving around the school but can be taken off at your desk as long as the 6 foot social distancing is in place. All school personnel and students have been following the mandate but will be happy to go back to the way it was last fall.

There was discussion concern-

City Commission discusses streets in short meeting

By Kristi Mostoller Republican Writer The Langdon City Commission meeting was held at the Langdon Fire Hall at 6:00 p.m. on January 11, 2021. The meeting started out with the street department reporting that the roads will have a bit of snow coverage from not having the snow blade entirely to the ground. This is to preserve the streets so rocks and manhole covers are not getting damaged.

The Langdon Activity Center is going to be having 3-3 basketball games coming up the on the 28th and 29th of January for elementary-aged girls and boys.

They are also fundraising to purchase new basketballs. There’s been good feedback from community members concerning face masks; it hasn’t been an issue having people wear them.

There’s been good, new ideas for activities that hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Moore Engineering said that there is nothing new for phase 1 for street repair. For Phase 2 the south side of the 12th Avenue and 3rd Street intersection is needing repair. It will be easier to tell if it’s a heaving or settling situation once the snow melts to determine what the appropriate fix will be. With remaining grant dollars, the next step is to make a chain order to use those dollars.

Bids have been sent out for 4 additional blocks to be repaired.

The probability of all 4 blocks getting worked on is low. A factor of cost and time also is in correlation with the sanitary sewer systems, and more will be known in the coming months.

An engineering amendment to work beyond the original contract was presented. It is intended to cover work including sewer services from fall 2020 and

construction in spring 2020. This amendment is for the projected 2021 work. There was also mention of having a Resident Project Representative to manage the additional work with grant dollars (estimated 1-2 blocks). It would approximately take five weeks. The amendment will be reviewed before any motion.

A contract offer was accepted for Ottertail Power Co. to care for highway city streetlights.

The City was responsible before to maintain the highway street lights so now it will be delegated to Ottertail Power Co. This concluded the Langdon City Commissions meeting. The next meeting will be at the Fire Hall at 6:00 p.m. on January 25.

ing the vote on January 6. Since the vote didn’t pass, the question was - what is next? Even though the vote didn't pass, there is still the problem of the elementary heating system to deal with. Discussion centered around various proposals or ideas concerning having another vote and when/ if and what that vote would look like. The board will look at where the school can further cut more spending in their general fund to get the number of mills down that would be needed to pay for the elementary heating project if and when another vote occurs.

The budget and finance, curriculum, and activities committees will all have to meet and see what can be done.

Other business covered involved the securities of pledges, policy updates, and the upcoming negotiations seminar for interested board members. The next meeting will be February 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at the high school.

Brush with the Bunch

Well, we are back! After our Christmas break, we stormed into the Gorge Gallery on the first Tuesday of January ready for some serious work. (?) Some of us anyway. The group shown on the enclosed photo was done with lunch (dessert and table settings by Virginia) and were finished with the first meeting of the year. I don‘t know what the topic of conversation was, because I was in the other room painting.

Someone must have been telling some tall tales; after a burst of laughter, I had to sneak back and take this picture of our Brush Bunch at work! A short quip from Lighten up: I really don‘t mind getting older, but my body is taking it badly. Chin up, and Praise God - it‘s 2021!

by Leo Beauchamp

2020 Year in Review: July through September As we look back to July of last year, Frost Fire Summer Theatre announced that it was impossible for them to hold their summer production due to the COVID-19 pandemic so instead came up with the “The Show Must Go On” pledge. This pledge celebrated the 35 years that they have had musical entertainment. Financial support raised through that campaign helped Frost Fire get through this difficul time and assure its future success. Even though many acitivites got cancelled throught the summer, Tour de Rendezvous held their bike ride on July 11. This year the bike ride started and ended in Walhalla with 21 and 55 mile routes. The first week in July we also introduced St. Alphonsus’ new priest, Father Michael Hickin. Local COVID-19 testing began in our area by the North Dakota National Guard and local health officials.

HiWay Laundry welcomed new owners as Doug and Mindi Lill bought the business and added new features, such as an arcade.

Another summer event was held despite the COVID-19 pandemic and that was the Deuce of August Celebration.

Operation Prairie Dog funds were delayed for state infrastructure projects. This bill would aim to provide up to $250 million from oil and gas tax revenue for funding infrastructure needs across the state, including $115 million to the Municipal Infrastructure Fund, $115 million to the County and Township Infrastructure Fund, and $20 million to the Airport Infrastructure Fund. These three funds represent the three allocation “buckets” that are covered

Million dollar fundraiser returns to St. Alphonsus School The Catholic Schools Raffle returns this winter to St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Langdon, giving you the opportunity to turn $5 into a brand new car or $20,000 in cash while supporting your local Catholic school.

Starting January 15, students from St. Alphonsus Catholic School will join students from 82 other schools across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota in selling the $5 tickets.

Each ticket purchased gives ticket buyers the opportunity to win a 2021 Ford EcoSport (or $20,000 in cash) or other great prizes totaling $40,000 in value. Best of all, every penny of every ticket sold stays at St.Alphonsus School thanks to the raffle’s sole sponsor, Catholic United Financial. The St. Paul-based company provides all the prizes and promotion materials for the raffle at no cost to the participating schools.

“Catholic United’s mission, since our founding 143 years ago, has included supporting Catholic education, and we couldn’t be happier or prouder to support our schools with the Catholic Schools Raffle,” explained Catholic United President Mike Ahles. “Since the program started, we have invested over one million dollars in the raffle because we understand how this unique fundraiser greatly benefits the students and their teachers.”

Now in its twelfth year, the Catholic Schools Raffle has raised over $9.5 million for Catholic schools in Minne-

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sota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This year, Catholic United is challenging the 82 participating schools to collectively raise $1 million during the six week selling period. To help reach this goal, St. Alphonsus Catholic School hopes to sell enough tickets to raise $11,000. The money raised allows schools like St. Alphonsus Catholic School to provide tuition assistance, update technology systems, or to cover the cost of special learning opportunities like guest speakers and field trips.

Ticket sales begin January 15 and run thru February 28. Tickets are only available at participating schools. The grand prize drawing ceremony takes place at 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, March 11 at the Catholic United Financial Home Office in St. Paul, MN. Raffle updates and a full list of participating schools can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CatholicSchoolsRaffle.

About Catholic United Financial Catholic United Financial is one of the largest fraternal life insurance associations in the Upper Midwest, serving more than 80,000 members in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa. As a not-for-profit company, Catholic United transforms profits from the sale of life insurance, annuities and retirement products into programs that support and amplify the Catholic community’s ability to thrive and grow. Visit our website to learn more: www.catholicunitedfinancial.org.

by the bill. “Operation Prairie Dog is one we set up to help political subdivisions (cities, counties, and townships) last session with infrastructure needs. Our roads and bridges need major repairs, and the property tax revenue source dedicated to them in the ND Constitution doesn’t keep up. We have used oil money for ‘one time’ projects like this to help keep property taxes from bearing the burden of these types of repairs. We have used oil revenue to provide property tax relief over the years in this manner,” District 10 Representative David Monson said. But that was before the price of oil fell dramatically and cut sharply into anticipated oil tax revenues, delaying the filling of those buckets.

City and town officials have put planned infrastructure projects on hold.

Not all was doom and gloom in these months, Danny Roy was inducted into the River Cities Speedway Hall of Fame on July 24.

We welcomed a new ambulane director at CCMH, Chris Sanders.

Local schools started to prepare for in-person learning as the new school year approached. All schools required students to wear face masks and hallways were divided into two traffic lanes to aid in safely distancing individuals.

The City of Langdon announced they would be doing assessements again to keep records up to date.

As we closed out August, the Northern Canola Growers Association advocated for a new fuel source. The U.S. Canola Association (USCA) provided updated information on canola production and processing that supports the crop as viable for renewable

diesel. EPA has approved a pathway for biodiesel and heating oil derived from canola oil using the transesterification process. As part of that process, EPA analyzed the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with canola oil production and processing.

This petition provided updated data and analyses, which showed reduced GHG emissions associated with canola production and processing to support approval of advanced biofuel pathways for renewable diesel.

New teachers were welcomed.

At Langdon Area Schools, Nykolas Hope joined as the social studies teacher, Peter Sykora was hired as the 7-12 grade science teacher, Kaitlynn Kipp was the new counselor for K-12 and Kiara Bassingwaithe was hired as the 5-6 social studies and technology teacher.

At St. Alphonus School, Krista Cahill was the new kindergarten teacher. Casey Weston was hired at Munich Public School.

Barbara Crockett joined Cavalier County Public Health District as a public health nurse. We welcomed Linda Timian to our staff as our new writer. Chris Collier joined the First Baptist Church as their new pastor. Steve Anderson was hired as the new Veteran Service Officer. Jocelyn Jennings opened Langdon Electrolysis Clinic next door to the Bread Pan. A new NDAWN weather station in Wales went up.

Kraig Gellner helps ‘Fishing with Vets’ event on Aug. 20-22 in Devils Lake. ‘Fishing with Vets’ is a non-profit organization that provides active and retired veterans with the opportunity to fish some of the best Midwest fishing destinations.

Opinion

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What does a coup look like?

To its horror, America witnessed on January 6, 2021, an insurrection.

Millions watched, in real time.

Domestic terrorists laid siege to the U.S. Capitol building in an effort to disrupt Congress from performing its constitutional duty to count and certify the Electoral College results. The attempted coup by supporters of President Trump failed, of course, for after a delay of several hours, Congress was able to resume its business in the damaged chambers of the U.S. House of Representatives, and it duly certified the election of Joe Biden, who will assume the presidency on January 20.

Our constitutional democracy, and our reputation abroad as a beacon of liberty — a shining city on a hill that has stood as a model for all nations aspiring to be democratic — took a severe beating. America was knocked to the canvass, shaken by the deadly riots and more acutely aware than ever of the fragility of our democracy.

This was only the second attack on the U.S. Capitol building. The first occurred in the War of 1812, but that was the work of the invading British Army. This attack was instigated by the president of the United States, whose seditious rhetoric inspired his followers to lay siege to

the temple of our democracy.

At the rally, which he organized, and to which he invited his supporters from across the nation — “it’s going to be wild” — President Trump encouraged the crowd to march on the Capitol. The election had been stolen, he said again, without any evidence, and declared, they have to “fight like Hell.” He told his throng that they needed to march to the Capitol, and that he would walk with them, although he did not. He told them to be strong and to show strength, and to take back their country, which was being stolen from them. Trump lit the match.

The crime of sedition, as old as civilization itself, and embedded in U.S. law from the start, is staggering, for it involves speech that incites revolt or acts of violence against governmental authority. All nations have a right to protect themselves, not only from foreign enemies, but from domestic individuals and organizations that would harm and undercut governing bodies, including Congress.

But sedition is difficult to prove, and rightly so, since the First Amendment provides broad protection, in the name of critically important democratic values such as freedom of speech and press.

The question of whether potentially seditious speech is protected, the Supreme Court said in 1969, in Brandenburg v. Ohio, is whether it is advocacy “directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action.”

Whether President Trump’s speech constitutes sedition will be debated. What happened at the Capitol building was the work of a

Letter to Editor

Letter to the Editor: A Letter of Response to Chairman Berg, Residents of Dist. 10 & Beyond January 6, 2021 Mr. Rick Berg, Chairman North Dakota Republican Party Dear Mr. Berg We are in receipt of your Republican Party mailing of Dec. 29, 2020.

Upon reading the first paragraph, we did not know whether to laugh or cry. After what this country has been thru the past 4+ years, the most recent 8 weeks & now even the past 5 or 6 days, what bit of judgement would guide you to request we join the your political association?

As horrendous as Donald Trump has been as President, we do not lay the blame for the nation’s corrosion & depravity entirely upon him. Mr. Trump is exactly who he has been for 70 years; a narcissist, liar, cheat & fraud. Rather this entire development is owned by your Republican Party, nationally as well as state wide.

Individuals such as yourself, cohort members of Congress & state legislators, members of the citizenry who are complicit with this era of maleficence bear the burden of the reporting darkness of history. We just cannot imagine waking up each morning, looking in the mirror & having to admit not only did one vote for Donald Trump once but were so erroneously persuaded to vote for he & his political party again.

We find it interesting that in the fine print of your letter, you note that contributions of at least $50 permits one to be an official state GOP member.

The Democratic State Party embraces

everyone under its umbrella regardless of financial capabilities.

Rick, we think you & like-minded Americans are operating in a different century & very errant interpretation of the makeup of the populous of the United States. Our worst take away, disappointment if you will, from the 2020 election is just how very racist rural America is & in particular rural North Dakota & yes, rural Cavalier, Walsh & Pembina counties. Believe us, if one got into the unfiltered heart & soul of the majority of these “good, Euro, Christian folks”, one would find that the old & awful adage, “ the only good Indian, is a dead Indian” is alive & simmering.

So Rick, in the spirit of conciliation, we would permit you to get your act together, work toward a more balanced & healthy state legislature, encourage your member GOP to embrace the wonderful election of President Joe Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris. Help put this nation on a path of justice & fairness for all.

Create an environment for the opportunity to thrive, live with dignity, selfworth & respect.. Take up once again the mantle of democratic freedom, re-assume our role in partnership with our world allies. Finally, develop a cohesive plan to move out from under this devastating pandemic enemy.

Indeed, there is a ray of sunshine out of this very gray America.

Patricia Schon Paul Liebersbach 327 Montana St. Nekoma, ND 58355

violent, unlawful mob, committed to obstructing a fundamental constitutional duty. Did Trump inspire them to these ends? This is a serious question that all citizens should address.

But even if President Trump did engage in sedition, it is highly unlikely that he would be prosecuted for it. The U.S. Department of Justice currently labors under an indefensible “policy,” based on a memorandum written by the Office of Legal Counsel in 1973, which declares that the president may not be prosecuted. Recall Robert Mueller’s frustration in his observation that Trump had, at different times, engaged in roughly 10 acts of obstruction of justice, crimes that would typically lead to prison terms for ordinary Americans, but not for the president, given the policy of the Justice Department.

The new Congress, under Democratic control, must write a statute that overrules the conclusion in the OLC memo and provide that the president of the United States, like all citizens, is subject to criminal laws, and may be held accountable for violations. Such a statute would meet the expectations of the framers of the Constitution, who were determined to subject the nation’s chief executive to the rule of law.

The deep concerns surrounding the insurrection, and belief that it was incited by President Trump, has prompted a growing number of both Democratic and Republican officials to call for President Trump’s resignation and, indeed, his removal from office, either through impeachment or invocation of the 25th Amendment. Both remedies face stiff challenges, but pressure to invoke one or the other is likely to increase in the hours and days ahead. We will explore these measures next week.

Adler is president of The Alturas Institute, created to advance American Democracy through promotion of the Constitution, civic education, equal protection and gender equality.

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Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Which blizzard do you recall? …

There’s one thing we can be certain of here in North Dakota and that’s wind. We get it in the spring, summer, fall and winter. We get it when it’s hot, we get it when it’s cold, but when we need it, such as clearing away smoke from a distant forest fire, it’s calm for days at a time.

We all know what happens when it snows with the wind blowing. We get what they call “blizzard-like” conditions. What exactly does that mean? Why not just call it a blizzard because that’s what it is, right? There have been a lot of memorable blizzards (not good memories) that have struck in the history of this state, and I can’t imagine what must have happened before records were kept back in territorial days and before. The crazy thing is, you can do a little light research and find the worst of the worst dating back to 1897 up to 1997.

What makes one blizzard worse than any other? After all, a blizzard is a blizzard. It’s cold, usually dark and always dangerous. Various statistics about those snapshots in time make this an arguable topic, but some of them can’t be disputed.

One of them is the blizzard of 1966, from March 2-6. Five people died in that blizzard that dumped up to 30 inches of snow creating drifts as high as 20 feet in some places.

It paralyzed all of the state except for the northwestern corner. It also had tremendous economic impact.

Official records indicate that 74,500 cattle, 54,000 sheep and 2,400 hogs perished in that storm. Some of them were in open fields, and the heavy snow blinded them; they walked into fences and died while others suffocated as snow piled in around them. There was a stretch of property in Burleigh County, from Sterling to Wing, that had dead cattle scattered about, frozen in place, with drifted snow up around their frozen carcasses. That storm also stranded 500 train passengers in New Salem.

Ironically, two babies were born and survived during the blizzard.

The Jan. 12, 1888, blizzard destroyed what was left of the open range cattle industry in North Dakota and killed 112 people. The bliz-

zard of March 15, 1941, came through quickly and with little warning.

Thirty-nine people perished, most of them trapped in their cars. Many of us remember a photograph in the Fargo Forum that was taken after the Feb. 4, 1984, blizzard in which four people died, trapped in their cars on 19th Avenue North in Fargo just to the east of Hector Field. On April 4, 1997, blizzard Hannah, named by the Grand Forks Herald, struck eastern North Dakota, western Minnesota and southern Manitoba, dealing a blow to anyone along the Red River trying to fight a flood that was already becoming catastrophic from numerous blizzards and snowpack during the winter of 1996-97. Three weeks after that blizzard struck, the Red River flooded and the city of 50,000 was evacuated, and it has been said that 100,000 cattle were lost in that storm. In every one of these blizzards, heavy snow and hurricane force winds caused massive destruction and fatalities.

But historians agree that the worst blizzard in North Dakota’s history happened on March 15, 1920. It’s considered the worst in the state’s history because 34 people died in that storm and created white out conditions that prevailed for three days. Telephone and electrical lines were down; cattle, hogs and horses froze to death; and that was the same blizzard that killed Hazel Miner as she tried to save her classmates near Center. Among the victims, in addition to Hazel Miner, were Adolph, Ernest, Soren, and Herman Wohlk - after the blizzard cleared, people found Hazel’s frozen body huddled over the other students in an effort to generate her body heat to the other students. Also killed were a young mother, Mrs. Andrew Whitehead; Charles Hutchins, north of Douglas; the 12-year-old son of Matt Yashenko, who lived five miles south of Ruso; and “Chicken Pete” Johnson, a Minot eccentric, who was found dead in his dug-out on South Hill in Minot.

North Dakota has had major winter storms as early as mid-September and as late as mid-May, but the worst of them, statistically, have happened in the months of January, February and March.

Weather forecasting has gotten a lot better in recent years, but don’t take it for granted in winter because it can change rapidly.

Lawmakers aim to reintroduce paid family leave program

By Alexandra Kautzman N.D. Newspaper Association Education Foundation Rep. Karla Rose Hanson, DFargo, said that she plans to modify and reintroduce a bill for a state-facilitated paid family leave program, a proposal which failed in 2019.

The bill would have required businesses with more than 49 employees to contribute to a fund that would cover employees on leave for personal medical reasons or to care for a family member. Both the employee and the employer would contribute two cents for every $10 of wages.

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to solve is that too many families have to face a choice between either caring for themselves or a loved one during a major event or going without a paycheck,” Hanson said.

Hanson said this problem has not gone away and has been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic with employees having to quarantine or look after sick family members.

She also said that this would help local businesses attract and retain a talented workforce as the benefits would incentivize employees to stay.

“We have a workforce issue in our state,” Hanson said. “This is a solution to finding a way to retain talented employees rather than lose them to one of these events because they face this choice.”

Hanson said the modified bill would have a similar financial structure, starting with a loan from Legacy Fund earnings that would be paid off after 20 years.

“The loan would be an investment into one of our major priorities as a state,” Hanson said.

“I think we, as a state, want to encourage more entrepreneurism and more diversity in our economy and this is a tool to help that.”

Sen. Erin Oban, D-Bismarck, was a co-sponsor of the 2019 bill. She said she is familiar with the difficult choice others had to make. After her father was diagnosed with terminal cancer, her mother became his fulltime caregiver until his death.

During that time, Erin Oban also struggled to find childcare for her adopted newborn.

“I think about if that was my husband, if that was a situation where I had to be the full-

time caregiver or pay somebody to do that and not be with my loved one during the last months before their death.

I don’t want to face that decision,” Oban said.

“I think about all of the people with whom I serve. I think about who they would want next to them whenever that time is and for their families not to have to make that decision between paying their mortgage and being with a loved one in a time of need.”

The legislators said they continue to work on how the program would be implemented, responding to concerns about it being a mandate. Rather, they want to make it available as a viable option for employees and employers across the state.

“One thing we heard a lot was, ‘The businesses can decide to provide this for themselves.’ But they don’t,” Hanson said. “The bottom line is that some North Dakota businesses certainly do provide these benefits, but not all of them do. Our goal is to ensure that this is available as an option to anyone who might want to tap into this.”

Oban said they are working to address and accommodate other concerns that were raised last session and are finalizing details before they introduce the bill this session. She said she hopes that after experiencing the pandemic, fellow lawmakers will see a greater need for the program.

“We’re trying to come at it at all angles and understand everybody’s perspective and just try to increase the chances of support and understanding from those who’d be implementing it,” Oban said.

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Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

Private Applicator Trainings for 2021 The season of pesticide certification training is here and it is time for you to check if your private applicator certification is up for renewal.

All those whose certification expires

by April 1, 2021 should recertify by attending one of the meetings going to be held in February and March.

In this way you do not have to take an exam. There are two in-person meetings to be held at the Langdon Research Extension Center meeting room and the details are as follows: February 23 9 a.m. – 12:00 NoonFollowed by exam for new and lapsed certifications March 10 1-4 p.m.- Recertification Only However, for those who are not certified previously or whose certification has expired they can attend one of the certification meetings and take a 30-question open book exam. If the meeting ends at noon, the exam can be taken after the meeting. You can also come back to our office another day to take your 30-question exam. For new certifications, the advantage of attending a meeting is, the exam questions drop from 60 to 30.

COVID restrictions:

Please note that, those attending or registering for in-person trainings are needed to follow NDSU Extension COVID guidelines • The in-person trainings are limited to 50 people due to limitations for room capacities • Mask is mandatory and it should be worn all through the meeting • NDSU is trying to minimize the risk of spreading Corona virus, however note that NDSU cannot guarantee 100% risk free.

In context of the COVID situation and for those who are not comfortable attending in-person trainings, Cavalier County in partnership with Walsh and Nelson counties will be offering two Zoom trainings which is open to all the people in northeast district.

March 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

March 23. 6 -9 p.m.

The link is: https://tinyurl. com/CavalierPrivate Preregistration is a must. For new and lapsed certifications who want to take a 60-question openbook monitored exam, you are required to make an appointment with the Extension Office. The passing grade is 80% and the certification is valid through April1, 2024.

Take-home exam is not an option.

Note: Those needing recertification will get a letter from the extension office stating the dates and timings of these meetings.

Record of Climatological Observation Langdon Experiment Station December 2020

2020

Normal Dep from Normal Precipitation 0.41 0.59 -0.18 Average Monthly Temp 18.6** 8.3 +10.3 Heating Degree Days* 1438 1745 -307 Snowfall 7.7 7.23 +0.47 **December 2020 was the 5th warmest December on record. *Heating degree days are based on 65 degrees F. Observation reading made at 8 a.m. daily.

Advance crop advisers workshop set North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension will conduct the annual Advanced Crop Advisers Workshop as a virtual event Feb. 9-10.

“This workshop is designed to provide in-depth discussion on selected topics to help agricultural professionals enhance their crop production recommendations for farmers,” says Greg Endres, NDSU Extension cropping systems specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center and workshop cochair.

Educational sessions during the afternoon of Feb. 9 are: • More acres and less time: How do you address climate weirdness?

• What’s old is new again: The art and science of using 2,4-D and dicamba • Managing low-production fields: Soil tests and solutions • Goss’s wilt and other emerging corn diseases • How to break up compaction in no-till and reduced-till systems • Soybean cyst nematode, sudden death syndrome and brown stem rot • Ins and outs of biostimulants Educational sessions during the morning of Feb. 10: • 2021 cash flow and market expectations, and outlook for farm profitability • Biology and management of common ragweed • Uncovering the mystery of mycorrhizal fungi • Is this soybean disease (frogeye leaf spot) only an eye problem?

• Natural Resources Conservation Service cover crop producer programs and planting rates • Insect management in soybeans: There are more than just aphids out there

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Winter Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.62 Hard Spring Wheat . . . . . . . . . 6.11 Feed Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.51 Canola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.60

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H L P Fri., Jan. 8 30 26 0 Saturday 31 25 T Sunday 25 12 0 Monday 27 16 0 Tuesday 23 14 0 Wednesday 30 17 0 Thursday 38 22 .15

• Acid soils, really? Can there be too much K? Also, the North Dakota certified crop adviser (CCA) of the year will be recognized at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 10.

Preregistration is required and preferred by Feb. 4. The workshop fee is $40 per person. Participants must preregister for connection information and links to the event.

Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ CarringtonREC/events to view a brochure with workshop details and to preregister.

CCAs will have the opportunity to receive 4 continuing education units by participating in both days of the event.

For more information, contact Endres or Linda Schuster at 701-6522951, or Angie Peltier, University of Minnesota Extension in Crookston, at 218-281-8692.

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By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent National Popcorn Day I have a confession to make: I. Love. Popcorn. It really doesn’t matter what I’m doing, where I’m going, or who I’m with. I’ll eat popcorn no matter what.

Eating establishments with popcorn on the tables for appetizers (pre-pandemic)? Sure! Popcorn during a movie? Of course. Popcorn for breakfast? Why not?!

And the best part of it all? Popcorn is a nutritious snack that helps us meet the MyPlate recommendations of keeping half our grains whole. According to Julie GardenRobinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist at NDSU Extension, a cup of air-popped corn contains about 30 calories, 6 grams of carbohydrates, and 1 gram of fiber. Lightly buttered popcorn has about 130 calories per cup. Plain air-popped popcorn provides a very filling snack for very few calories.

Another great thing about popcorn is that it’s versatile. You can eat it plain, with butter, with cheese, and with sugar or sweet syrups of some kind. You can add it to homemade trail mixes and other recipes or mixes. The options are really endless. Just be aware of how much butter, oil, cheese, salt, and sweet toppings you put on top.

Sometimes the calories and sodium amounts can add up quickly.

I remember the excitement as a child of putting popcorn kernels into our air-popper machine and waiting for the first pops to be heard. The torrent of popcorn that would come all at one time was exciting, especially when there was the random wild kernel that would explode out of the bowl it would flow into. Air-pop machines are still available for purchase, but not all people want to have to store an extra appliance in their home, so they purchase convenience bags of pre-prepared microwave popcorn.

Something that I discovered years ago, as an alternative to an extra appliance and pre-prepared mi-

crowave popcorn, is that a person can make their own with just some un-popped popcorn kernels, a microwave, and a brown paper lunch bag! The addition of any toppings a person would like is very easily done, and they can add as much or as little toppings as they want.

Keep in mind that popcorn without anything is a delicious version all on its own. A great day to try this out would be on National Popcorn Day on January 19!

Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe ½ cup popcorn kernels Brown paper lunch bag 1. Measure the kernels into the bag.* 2. Fold the top of the bag over about an inch. Repeat.

3. Cook in microwave on high power for 2-2 ½ minutes or until the popping moves to 2 seconds in between pops. (Not all kernels will pop. Popped kernels will burn if left going too long.)

4. Carefully open bag to avoid steam and enjoy!

5. If desired: Spray the popcorn in bag with a butter or oil. Close and shake. You can also add things like garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, etc. Be adventurous and creative!

One of my favorites is olive oil, black pepper, and sea salt. *alternative is to mix un-popped popcorn with 1 tsp oil, and then place in bag and pop Popcorn can also be made on the stove top in a heavy bottomed pot.

Typically, 2 Tbsp. of high-temperature cooking oil is placed on the bottom of the pot, with two kernels to test for readiness. Burner should be set to medium heat. Once those first two kernels pop, the ½ cup popcorn kernels can be added to the pot. Remember to crack the lid so steam doesn’t make your popped corn soggy, and give a shake every once in a while for even heating.

When popping slows, remove from heat and let the popcorn sit for a minute to cool enough to eat. You can top this with unique or favorite toppings as well.

Another way to enjoy popcorn is by adding already popped popcorn

to something as an ingredient. Kids love popcorn, and it’s a nutritious snack that they can get used to eating. A fun recipe that kids love to be a part of is Kids Popcorn Trial Mix https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/ recipes/snacks/kids-popcorn-trailmix.

Kids Popcorn Trail Mix (This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension.)

Ingredients 1 cup dried fruit 1 cup nuts 5 Tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate chips 8 tsp. butter melted 6 cups popcorn gallon-size zip-top bag Directions Add all ingredients to the bag.

Seal bag and shake.

Makes 16 (1/2 cup) servings.

Per Serving: about 130 calories, 8 grams (g) of fat, 3 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 40 mg sodium Keep in mind that popcorn is a choking hazard for children under the age of 5, so popcorn snacks are best for older children.

NDSU Extension is here to help you in any way we can. If you would like to check out more of our recipes and popcorn information, please visit our website https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension and type “popcorn” in the search bar.

You will find recipes for Popcorn Protein Bars, Cajun Popcorn, and more. If you have questions, or would like help from us in the office, feel free to call us at 256-2560 or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu.

Not everyone knows how much I love popcorn, but I almost always have some form of popcorn in my home. I don’t mention to my husband that I actually celebrate National Popcorn Day, but I do celebrate. I don’t yell at the top of my lungs that I love popcorn, but I do love popcorn. I’m not saying that I will have popcorn on National Popcorn Day, but I will have popcorn that day. If you also would like to benefit from the nutrition of popcorn or would like to try popcorn in a new way, maybe January 19 is the day!

Recognizing the educational needs of farming and ranching families, North Dakota State University Extension will offer Design Your Succession Plan (DYSP) workshops virtually in March 2021.

The curriculum includes information developed specifically for those considering transitioning away from full-time farming or ranching, as well as information for the next generation of farm/ranch owners.

“Preparing the next generation to weather this uncertain environment is an important part of these potential retirements and important to the future farm/ranch legacy,” says Carrie Johnson, NDSU Extension’s personal and family finance

specialist.

The dates for live sessions are March 4, March 11 and March 18.

Each live session is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Central time.

DYSP workshops help farm and ranch families think about what they want for their business, explore the options and consider the consequences of each option before making any decisions. Some may wish to transfer a viable business to the next generation. Others may wish to divide the farm or ranch assets and want to determine an acceptable way to do that.

“Very often, the two or more generations already are working together but have not yet taken the steps toward succession planning,” Johnson says. “It is often one of those things all parties know they should be doing, but they just haven’t gotten around to it, or they don’t know where or how to start.

“Family farms and ranches are the family legacy,” she adds. “DYSP workshops give the owner and the identified successor generation an opportunity to begin shaping the future ownership of the family farm or ranch.”

Family discussions about the future of the family farm can be difficult conversations. DYSP workshop participants learn how to start and sustain those discussions and get

started on developing a succession plan. They also learn about choosing and preparing to work with legal and financial professionals who will help make sure the plan is workable.

“I felt this was what I really needed,” says David Miller, a Donnybrook, N.D.-area producer who attended the workshops. “It gave me a road map to do what I want to do.”

Families who begin the succession planning process during the DYSP workshops and continue it at home can cut costs because they are well-prepared to meet and work efficiently and effectively with legal and financial professionals, according to Johnson.

Participants will receive weekly emails with links to the virtual workshops (via Zoom), links to videos and homework assignments.

Participants are asked to complete activities before the live workshops so they are prepared for the discussion.

During the live workshops, Extension agents from across the state will engage with participants through various discussions and learning activities.

Visit https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/succession for more information and to register.

NDSU Extension offering Design Your Succession Plan workshop

NPGA’s 28th annual convention goes virtual The 2021 Northern Pulse Growers Association Annual Convention will be held virtual January 19-21.

This Northern Pulse Growers Association hosted event is packed with information on pesticide residues, weed/disease updates, pulse grading, and how to get the most out of your equipment. The NPGA Annual Convention will kick off Tuesday morning with messages from Congressional representatives. The three-day event will take place from 9 a.m. (central time) until approximately noon on January 19, 20 & 21.

Join us virtually to catch the latest pulse crop news regarding, trade, research, best growing practices, and much-much more! We look forward to hosting this convention and kicking off a successful 2021 crop year. Thank you to our sponsors and producers for their participation and ongoing contributions to our industry!” says Mark Hardy, NPGA Vice President.

Additional topics include marketing, and how the new administration will affect the pulse industry. Industry vendors will have the

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opportunity to provide information and connect directly with producers during live chats and exhibitor breaks Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Messaging will be available between attendees 24 hours a day during all three days of the event. Excellence and service awards will also be presented the mornings of Tuesday and Wednesday. The annual business meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21 followed by industry updates, review of policy positions and grading standards.

“I hope you’ll join us on the mornings of January 19, 20, and 21 for virtual NPGA Convention.

There is a great lineup of speakers and topics that are sure to provide you with useful information for your farm,” stated Chris Westergard, NPGA President.

The three-day event will be FREE to NPGA producer and industry members. Register to get your unique log in link for the event.

Please register at www.northernpulse.com.

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Harlan Albert Bowles Private family services were held Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Milton Lutheran Church for Harlan Albert Bowles, 82, who passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2021. A video of the funeral services is posted to Harlan’s obituary on the Tollefson Funeral Home website. A celebration of Harlan’s life and inurnment will be held later in 2021.

Harlan was born April 2, 1938, in Milton, the son of Albert and Vera (Irwin) Bowles. He attended school

Obituaries in Milton and graduated in May of 1956. He entered the military in the fall of 1956, serving in the army as a medic. As he would say, “I served hardship duty being stationed in Hawaii”. Private 1st Class Bowles was honorably discharged in July of 1958. He married Helen Heigaard on September 26, 1959, in Gardar, and they made their home in Grand Forks. During this time he worked at Valley Lumber. They returned to Milton in 1966 when he began farming with his brother.

Harlan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen; children: Kelly (David) Honl of Lidgerwood, James (Sandy) Bowles of West Fargo, Kristine Boehm of Grand Forks; and

five grandchildren: Kaylyn, Ryan (Rachel), Jacob, Ciara and Michael.

He is also survived by his sisters: Helen (Robert) Torrance of Milton and Margaret Ekdahl of Red Wing, Minn. along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant children: Kelly Lynn and Michael Keith, brother and sister-in-law John “Jack” & Laurel Bowles and brother-in-law Cliff Ekdahl.

The Tollefson Funeral Home of Edinburg was in charge of the arrangement. An online guest book is available at: www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com.

Cavalier County Ministerial Association You are invited to come worship with us.

CHURCH DIRECTORY Please join us at First Baptist Church for Team Kid! Every Wednesday for children in grades K-6. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

Hope to see you then!

We also have youth group available for grades 7-12. Hope to see you there!

1124 5th St 701.256.5060

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 1010 3rd St. • Langdon – Phone 701-256-5966

Father Michael Hickin Mass Times

Catechism Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Grades 1-12 & Adults & RCIA Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 p.m.

St. Michael’s in Wales Sunday - No Masses scheduled at this time

To Advertise your Church in this Spot Contact Lori at 256-5311 Presbyterian Church of Langdon (one block West of Post Office)

10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Time 11 a.m. – Sunday Worship Live on KNDK 1080 EVERYONE WELCOME

Phone School Grades: 701-256-2354 Preschool-8th grade Our Parish Website is www.stalphonsuslangdon.com. Check our Parish Webpage for Up-to-Date information.

•Public Masses are now permitted. Those in attendance are encouraged (not required) to wear a mask.

•We will continue to live-stream the Sunday Masses at 10:30 a.m. (note time change)

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Dennis Roger MacDonald Dennis Roger MacDonald, 73, passed away suddenly at his winter home in Mesa, Ariz., on January 3, 2021.

Dennis was born in 1947 to Stewart and Doris McDonald. He was raised and worked on the family farm near Langdon most of his life. Due to health issues he had to quit farming and spent his summers on the farm and winters in Arizona. He was a great brother and a wonderful son; for many years he took care of his aging parents on the farm. He was a kind and generous man that would help his family or friends anytime it was needed. He enjoyed 4-wheeling in the Arizona desert and playing cribbage and pinochle with friends and neighbors. You could usually find

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors This devotion is submitted by Pastor Karl Breddin of United Lutheran Church, Langdon

Last week, we began our short study of the book of Jonah. In chapter one, God called Jonah to go to the “great, wicked” city of Ninevah to tell the people to repent or face destruction. Jonah hated the people of Ninevah and didn’t want them to have the opportunity to repent, so rather than following God’s call he got on a boat and went in the other direction.

God sought after Jonah, sending a storm, and – to save the sailors – Jonah had them throw him into the sea.

We’re skipping chapter two, where a great fish swallows Jonah.

Jonah spends three days and nights in the belly of the fish, where – apparently having a change of heart – he prays to God for deliverance.

Now, in chapter three, Jonah does go to Ninevah.

Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. (Jonah 3:4-5) That’s Jonah’s message to Ninevah, a short sermon in a short book.

And the entire wicked city – from the king, to the people, and even seemingly to the animals – recognize their sin and repent, just as Jonah feared they might, and just as Jonah feared, God shows mercy.

When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. (Jonah 3:10)

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him in the basement on the farm tinkering with small electronics or playing older video games. He had an extensive movie collection that he enjoyed. He helped mow and clean the Harvey Center Cemetery for many years and was a longtime member of the Langdon Eagles and the Cavalier County Gun Club.

Dennis is survived by brother Robert (Cheryl) MacDonald of Langdon and Utah; sisters: Judy Stevens of Renton, Wash. and Susan (Bill) Jennings of Lake City, Fla.; as well as nieces, nephews and many wonderful cousins.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Stewart and Doris McDonald, brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Virginia MacDonald, brother-in-law Tim Stevens, brother-in-law Bill McLaughlin, infant sister Janette and infant brother Michael.

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I’ve never known anyone from Ninevah, but I admit there are times when what I’ve wanted for “those people” has been punishment and not forgiveness- when I first learned about the Nazi concentration camps; several years ago, when ISIS was beheading enemy prisoners; on January 6, when the protests in Washington, D.C. turned to an assault on Capitol Hill.

Who have been “those people” for you? Are there people you feel are beyond God’s grace? Are there people you would rather see suffer than know God’s forgiveness?

Or maybe it’s not a group of people but an individual person who has made lots of bad choices, even choices which have directly hurt you.

To forgive doesn’t mean to say what they’ve done is okay. The evil done by the people of Ninevah wasn’t undone by its repentance.

And sometimes, without repentance, God’s judgment does come crashing down- God’s, not ours.

But that’s not what God wants.

God’s desire is repentance.

My heart has needed to hear this. Maybe your heart has, too.

Certainly, it’s something our divided nation needs to hear. No person or group is beyond God’s salvation.

How do we respond when our enemies do repent? We conclude our short study of Jonah next week.

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Cards of Thanks STEINKE – We would like to thank the Cavalier County Ambulance, the Wales Fire Department and all the medical staff that helped us during Gene's health issues. We would also like to thank everyone for all the cards, phone calls, memorials and thoughts and prayers after his passing. They were very much appreciated. Gene Steinke family _______________________________

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By Peggy Davis Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce Board President

I am glad to say 2021 is finally here! As LACC president this year, I’d like to hope that things will soon be back to “normal” or some version of “normal”. Since we don’t have many events planned yet due to COVID and precautions, I would like to highlight our Chamber member businesses and organizations. I am emailing several each week to find out what their business does, any current COVID precautions, current hours, and other details they would like to share with readers.

The first business this week is C&M Home Marketing owned by Charlie and Marie Jordan. Their business operates 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. out of their home at 1317 9th St. Langdon. COVID precautions

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include asking customers to wear a mask, and customers are restricted to the garage area. C&M sells and repairs laptops and desktop computers with Windows OS. They accept cash or check for payments, but they do not take credit cards.

You can best contact them by email at chjordan@utma.com or by calling 701-256-5875 or 701-370-1561.

Next, I’d like to share some information about Cavalier County Courthouse. Their hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. They do require you to wear a mask upon entering the building.

Public Health is still offering free COVID testing on Wednesdays by appointment. You can schedule a testing appointment online thorough their website or by calling 2562402. Public Health has also started giving COVID vaccines. To get more information on what group is eligible, please visit their website. If you are in the current group

to be vaccinated, you can schedule an appointment for a vaccine by visiting their website: https:// www.cavaliercountyhealth.com/, scroll down the page and click on the link to schedule your vaccine.

If you are not computer savvy, they are asking you to get a family member or friend to help you go online to schedule your vaccine appointment. You can also get help scheduling a vaccine by calling 256-3911.

Public Health would also like to remind you that they still have flu vaccines available, and you need to get your flu vaccine this year, too.

In other news at the courthouse, the motor vehicle department will soon be adding a kiosk for vehicle renewals and driver’s license renewals. The kiosk will be available 24/7 inside door 1 once they get the doors updated.

Stay tuned to see what we share next week!

Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

January 18 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks January 19 – Osnabrock January 20 – Grand Forks January 22 – Grand Forks January 25 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks January 27 – Grand Forks January 29 – Grand Forks

Effective Immediately: All in-town trips have to be called in no later than the business day before the trip. This is due to the cleaning protocol we have established for the vehicles. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. In-town transit hours are from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. We are limited in what we can handle due to cleaning and driver shortage so please don’t be upset if we ask you to change your appointment. ALL passengers are required to wear a mask.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak our out-of-town trips will be limited to doctor appointments only. Patrons will be allowed to eat but shopping will not be allowed. Please call early with your appointments for out-of-town trips as we can only get 2 passengers on with the “social distancing” guidelines.

All activities, including foot care, have been cancelled. Access to the Langdon Senior Center is limited to staff and deliveries.

Moving cancer care close to home Unity Medical Center (UMC) in Grafton wants to remind patients that they are in the driver’s seat as to where to receive chemotherapy or infusions and have the option of receiving treatments at UMC once settled into a treatment plan.

UMC offers a private cancer treatment room, allowing patients to stay close to home and be cared for by familiar faces. Shared electronic medical records ensure everyone has the information needed for treatment.

UMC staff are in constant communication with the oncologist and patients can still visit with him/ her via e-visits or tele-visits prior to treatments. Multiple appointments

American Legion Post 98 500 Club Winners

Donation given

The Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Foundation gave the Cavalier County Emergency Food Pantry a $5,000 donation. Pictured is Kathy Kramer, board member of the food pantry; Sherry Buchweitz, board member of the CCMH Foundation; McKinzie Sivertson, Executive Director of the CCMH Foundation and Susie Borgen, board member of the food pantry.

Individuals with COVID-19 at high risk for serious complications have more treatment options and are encouraged to talk to their health care providers ASAP The state of North Dakota and the North Dakota Medical Association (NDMA) are working together to encourage individuals who test positive for COVID-19 and are at high risk for serious complications to reach out to their health care providers as soon as possible to discuss new treatment options, including whether monoclonal antibodies may be right for them.

In late November, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for monoclonal antibodies.

Dr. Joshua Ranum, vice president of NDMA and a member of its physician advisory group, said the new medications bamlanivimab and casirivimab/imdevimab are designed to reduce the risk of hospitalization and severe illness in high-risk individuals who test positive for COVID-19.

“I have seen firsthand how COVID-19 has devastated families. People are anxious when they test positive - especially if they are high-risk.

They wonder if they will end up in the hospital,” Ranum said. “They should talk to their health care pro-

Health tip of the week Deterra bags are used to safely deactivate and dispose of unwanted medications. These bags are available for free at Cavalier County Public health.

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are often required for chemo, blood work and exams and all of these can be done at UMC. According to Jeff Zak, UMC pharmacist, “UMC has a state of the art, certified, sterile medication mixing and compounding room whereby all regulatory standards either meet or exceed what is required. The area is certified every six months by independent inspectors. I personally mix the medications and have more than 38 years of experience.

The medications UMC acquires and mixes are no different than those received in larger hospitals.”

Call Unity Medical Center at 701352-1620 for more information.

viders about this new treatment option in the fight against COVID-19.”

Ranum has prescribed the outpatient infusion (I-V) treatment to appropriate patients at West River Health Services in Hettinger, N.D. He said the medications are safe and effective and explained that they can boost the body’s natural disease fighting abilities if given in the early stages of illness.

“They work by targeting the spike protein in the coronavirus molecule to neutralize it,” Ranum said. “This reduces the amount of active virus in a patient’s body and gives a patient’s immune system time to build antibodies against the virus and continue the fight. Research has shown that of those who have received the treatment, only three percent required hospitalization.”

Ranum said the earlier these medications are administered after a positive test, the better, but stressed these medications are not appropriate for individuals who are already hospitalized or need increased supplemental oxygen.

Commenting on the need to increase awareness and access to the medications, Gov. Burgum noted that as part of North Dakota’s efforts to save lives, contact tracers will be encouraging high-risk individuals with COVID-19 to talk to their health care providers about treatment. The state has also begun distributing these medications by courier to the 36 critical access hospitals in North Dakota and the six major referral hospitals in Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck and Minot.

“Along with vaccines and rapid testing, effective therapeutics are

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part of our three-pronged attack on COVID-19 and can save lives if administered at the right time,” Burgum said. “This battle is far from over, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and we’ve got the tools to get us there.”

Who is eligible for the treatment?

The treatment is appropriate for individuals age 65 and older who test positive for COVID-19, are not hospitalized and are not receiving extra oxygen, as well as for individuals age 55 and older who test positive and also have heart disease, high blood pressure or certain lung conditions.

Individuals age 12 and older who have additional risk factors, including obesity, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and weak immune systems may also benefit from the treatment.

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has a chart online showing who may benefit from monoclonal antibody treatment.

Individuals should always discuss their medical treatment options with their health care providers.

Questions about nearest infusion center location?

Individuals with questions about the nearest infusion center location are encouraged to contact NDDoH’s COVID-19 hotline at 866-207-2880, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dec. 5 Daryl Kempel, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Dec. 12 Diane Close, Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 Dec. 19 Alexis LaFrenz, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Dec. 26 Dennis Hansel, Langdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 Congratulations to this month’s winners and good luck and thank you to all for supporting Post 98.

Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

A special thank you to Dennis for donating his winnings back to Post 98.

Odds & Ends

Wayne Cherney, field agent with the Knights of Columbus Insurance, has achieved qualifying and life membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), the Premier Association of Financial Professionals. Wayne is a 26 year member of MDRT. Attaining membership in MDRT is a distinguishing career milestone. It requires Cherney to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, focus on providing top-notch client service, and continue to grow professionally through involvement in at least one other industry association. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business.

v v v Brandon Hart of Wales graduated from the North Dakota State Collge of Science in Wahpeton

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v v v Olivia Cleveland of Langdon graduated from the North Dakota State Collge of Science in Wahpeton with an associate in applied science as a pharmacy technician.

v v v Katelyn Fetsch of Langdon has graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northern State University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education; special education.

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Cavalier County Republican

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Lady Cards push winning to 5 straight with wins over M-M, Cavalier and St. John BOXSCORE

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

Morgan Freije had a great night in the Cards win over Cavalier finishing with 19 points. Photo by Larry Stokke

Merideth Romfo added two points to the Cards win over St. John with a shot in the lane. Photo by Larry Stokke

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team was hoping to build momentum when they played the next three games on their busy schedule. The Lady Cards beat Midway-Minto on the road 69-62 on January 7, won big at Cavalier 64-19 on January 11, and then won a District 8 game at home over St. John 63-30 on January 12. With these wins, the eighthranked Cardinals have now won five games in a row, pushing their record to 8-3 overall. They played North Star on January 15 then play Rolette on January 18 followed by a game south of Fargo at Richland the afternoon of January 23. Here is a recap of their last three games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 69, Midway-Minto 62 The toughest game the Lady Cards played was at Midway on January 7. Langdon-Edmore-Munich trailed the Mustangs most of the game. Elizabeth Schanilec was on fire for M-M scoring 25 points through the first three periods, as she helped guide the Mustangs to a one point halftime lead and a seven point lead at 55-48 after three quarters. The Lady Cards then had their biggest rally of the season, really coming together as a team. They took off on a 16-2 run to begin the fourth quarter with five different players getting points to bring the Cards back.

Another big key in the game was Cardinals freshman Jalynn Swanson. She defended Schanilec in the fourth and held her to just two points in the final frame. Jalynn was a perfect example of ways to win games that don't get into the box score, as she played great defense while not scoring in the game but had four steals and three assists.

Morgan Freije also had eight points in the fourth quarter and a team high 22 for the game. Jaya Henderson had 21 points, all in the last three quarters. Lexi Olson also reached double digits in scoring with 11.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 64, Cavalier 19 The comeback against the Mustangs seemed to spark the Cardinals, as they came out versus Cavalier and played their best first half of the season. The Cards roared out of the gate, putting up 45 points in the first half while holding the Tornadoes to just six. The defense the Lady Cards have been known for forced 17 Cavalier turnovers in the first half alone.

Morgan Freije had 17 points in the first half, and a game high 19 for the game, while Lexi Olson had 15

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BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 69, MIDWAY-MINTO 62 LEM -- 10 17 21 21 -- 69 MM -- 13 15 27 7 -- 62 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Morgan Freije 22, Jaya Henderson 21, Lexi Olson 11, Kaylee Lowery 6, Halle Jabs, 4, Cora Badding 3, Marlee Hetletved 2 Midway-Minto -Elizabeth Schanilec 27, April Schmitz 11, Kenady Slominski 11, Khaleela Korynta 5, Elyse McMillian 2

points and four assists. Kaylee Lowery had 10 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Madi Nordstrom and Rylan Burgess each had six for Cavalier.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 63, St. John 30 In the final game of another busy week, the Cards met the Woodchucks for a District 8 game. Another big first half staked the Cardinals to a 35-14 halftime lead behind 13 points from Lexi Olson and 11 by Morgan Freije.

The Lady Cards maintained that lead in the second half with Jaya Henderson scoring nine of her 11 points in the third quarter. Freije had 18 points and Olson 17 to lead the Cards offensively, while Kaylee Lowery had 10 points and 13 rebounds. Natalie DeCouteau led the Woodchucks with 10 points.

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 64, CAVALIER 19 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Morgan Freije 19, Lexi Olson 15, Kaylee Lowery 10, Jalynn Swanson 6, Cora Badding 6, Jaya Henderson 4, Marlee Hetletved 2, Meredith Romfo 2 Cavalier -- Madi Nordstrom 6, Rylan Burgess 6, Eden Carrier 4, Jezimay Watson 3 Rebounds -- LEM: 35 (Lowery 7); C: 19 Assists -- LEM: 18 (Olson, Henderson 4); C: 5 Steals -- LEM: 22 (Lowery 5); C: 9 Turnovers -- LEM: 18; C: 32 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 29/50 (51.8%); C: 7/30 (23.3%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 6/8 (75%); C: 4/11 (36.4%)

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 63, ST. JOHN 30 STJ -- 6 8 12 4 -- 30 LEM -- 19 16 20 8 -- 63 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Morgan Freije 18, Lexi Olson 17, Jaya Henderson 11, Kaylee Lowery 10, Cora Badding 3, Marlee Hetletved 2, Meredith Romfo 2 St. John -- Natalie DeCouteau 10, Kelsey Bercier 6, Megan Boe 5, Raycee Reed 3, Alani Morin 2, Kaycee Desjarlais 2

Lexi Olson dirives into the lane and drops in a basket in Cavalier on Jan. 11 finishing the night with 15 points. Photo by Larry Stokke

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL

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Monday, January 18, 202 – Page 9

5th ranked Cardinals boys move to 6-0 on the season with wins over H-N, Cavalier

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball team looked to keep the wins coming, as they played at Hatton-Northwood on January 8 then at Cavalier on January 11. The Cards beat the Thunder 66-58 then rolled over the Tornadoes 78-57. After the two games, the fifth-ranked Cards record now stands at a perfect 6-0, but their competition is about to ramp up. They will play two top 10 teams in the state in the next week, hosting eighth-ranked Rugby at 5:00 p.m. on January 16 then are at home to take on seventh-ranked Dunseith in their first District 8 game of the season on January 19. Langdon-Edmore-Munich also played at Dakota Prairie on January 15 and traveled to Rolla on January 21. Here is a recap of their last two games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 66, Hatton-Northwood 58 The Cardinals played at Hatton and took on a team that had lost four games on the year - all four were to top 10 teams. The Cards would put up 21 points in the first quarter, taking a six point lead.

The Cardinals would build leads of nine and later 11 points in the second quarter, but each time the Thunder would reel them back in as they cut the lead to four at 36-32 at the half. Simon Romfo had 15 of his game high 26 points in the first session. He shot 10 of 15 from the field for the game.

In the third quarter, the Cards slowly worked the lead to seven points, and they then pushed to a lead of 65-50 late in the fourth quarter. Jagger Worley had seven points in the final frame, while Markus Kingzett had a big three-point play.

Rayce Worley also had a big bucket down the stretch.

After Simon Romfo's 26, Jagger Worley scored 17 points, and Grant Romfo had 12. Though he didn't score, Carter Tetrault led the Cardinals with four assists. Carter Myron had 20 to lead the Thunder.

For the first time this season, the Cardinals were outrebounded with

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 66, HATTON-NORTHWOOD 58 LEM -- 21 15 14 16 -- 66 HN -- 16 16 11 15 -- 58 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Simon Romfo 26, Jagger Worley 17, Grant Romfo 12, Markus Kingzett 5, Rayce Worley 2, Gage Goodman 1 Hatton-Nortwood -- Carter Myron 20, Kelby Azure 19, Colton Konschak 9, Levi Jorgenson 5, Austin Rygg 3 Rebounds -- LEM: 28 (S. Romfo, J. Worley 5); HN: 29 (Myron 6, Azure 5) Assists -- LEM: 8 (Carter Tetrault 4, R. Worley 3); HN: 14 (Konschak 6) Steals -- LEM: 11; HN: 6 Turnovers -- LEM: 8; HN: 16 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 23/51 (45.1%); HN: 23/50 (46%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 16/20 (80%); HN: 7/12 (58.3%) H-N winning the battle 29-28.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 78, Cavalier 47 Three days after the win over the Thunder, the Cardinals took part in a girls/boys doubleheader at Cavalier. Langdon-Edmore-Munich had perhaps their best first half of the season against the Tornadoes, putting up 52 by halftime, 29 of them in

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 78, CAVALIER 47 LEM -- 23 29 13 13 -- 78 C -- 11 6 15 15 -- 47 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Grant Romfo 23, Jagger Worley 22, Simon Romfo 18, Gage Goodman 11, Tucker Welsh 2, Markus Kingzett 2 Cavalier -- Brannin Cleem 20, Brysen Cleem 15, Dan Hinkle 6, Isaiah Lopez 6, Coby Morden 3 Rebounds -- LEM: 40 (Worley 12, G. Romfo 7, Kingzett 6); C: 21 Assists -- LEM: 16 (C. Tetrault 5); C: 7 Steals -- LEM: 5; C: 4 Turnovers -- LEM: 7; C: 13 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 31/59 (52.5%); C: 13/46 (28/3%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 6/7 (85.7%); C: 16/22 (72.7%) the second quarter.

In the first half the Cardinals shot 27 of 40 from the field, an unconscious 68 percent. They were also 7 for 10 from the three-point line by halftime.

All three Cards seniors- Grant Romfo, Simon Romfo and Jagger Worley plus sophomore Gage Goodman- were all in double figures by the half. The second half was played a lot more loosely and a lot less intensely.

Worley finished the game with a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Cards, while Grant Romfo had five 3-pointers and a game high 23. Simon Romfo had 18 points, and Goodman had 11. Carter Tetrault, again, did not score in the game but led the team with five assists. The Tornadoes were led by Brannin Cleem with 20 points and 15 by Brysen Cleem.

Grant Romfo with a drive to the basket adding to his 23 point night including 5 three pointers. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Jagger Worley went 3 for 3 from the line and had 3 three point shots to finish with 22 against the Tornadoes. Photo by Larry Stokke

74,652 15,966 to

Simon Romfo drains a shot over 6'3" Dan Hinkle to finish with 18 points. Photo by Larry Stokke

Now THAT’s s a MANDATE! It was 2020, and cities across North Dakota were asking their voters whether the city board minutes should be published in the local newspaper.

82% said

YES to transparency The vote total in 215 cities was 74,652 in favor to 15,966 opposed.

That’s 82% in favor of publishing minutes, a mandate most candidates only DREAM ABOUT!

Mason Christianson launching a 3 point shot from long distance against Cavalier. Photo by Larry Stokke

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HOCKEY

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Blades girls win 3 out of 4 to take second in Bottineau Tourney

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon Blades girls hockey team got back into action for their first games of 2021, playing at a tournament in Bottineau, held Jan. 8-10. The girls lost their first game to West Fargo 5-1, then won their next three, shutting out Bottineau 5-0, rolling over Richland 8-3, then beating Crosby 4-2. The tourney was based on a point system, so in going 3-1 for the weekend, the Blades girls took second place. They now begin a massive home stand, with their next six games at home, starting with Wahpeton, Fargo and West Fargo all at Dakota Spirit Arena the weekend of Jan. 15-17.

In the first game of the Bottineau Tournament, the Blades fell behind 2-0 versus West Fargo, before Graci Witzel would score the Blades only goal of the game unassisted.

After that early loss, Langdon's offense picked up the rest of tourney, as Abby Forest lit the lamp three times for a hat trick against Bottineau. Also netting goals were Alexa Schneider and Catelyn Goodman in the win. Assists were credited to Alexa and McKenna Schneider, Taryn Romfo and Arwyn Berke.

Jaelyn Buckman had a great game in goal to get the shutout. Alexa Schneider had three total assists to get a playmaker honor The Blades finished up the tournament playing two games on Jan.

10. In the first one, Langdon exploded for eight goals to beat Richland, with both Forest and Alexa Schneider getting hat tricks, with Forest actually scoring four goals in the game. The other Blades goal was put in by Kenadee Clutchie.

Goodman, Forest, Berke, Kora Genrich and Anne Kleven each had one assist.

Langdon capped off a great tourney with a win over Crosby. Forest scored twice in this one to give nine total goals in the tournament. Alexa Schneider and Genrich had the other two goals in the win. McKenna Schneider had two assists versus the Comets, with Arianna Haraseth and Alexa Schneider getting one apiece.

Senior night

The Jr. Gold Hockey team’s senior night was held this past Friday night prior to the Langdon Blades vs.

Grand Forks Stallions hockey game. Munich Seniors Isak Dease and Cooper Zimmer and Park River Senior Trevor Hove were recognized. Pictured L-R are the seniors with their parents: Mark, Cooper and Kyza Zimmer; Laura, Isak and Mark Dease; Tracie, Trevor and Chad Hove. Photo by Kacy Kakela

HOCKEY Blades junior gold team gets first win of the season Zimmer gets first hat trick in close loss to Grand Forks

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon Blades junior gold hockey team got back to business with their first three games of the New Year played Jan. 8-10. The Blades fought hard but lost a close game to Grand Forks 6-5, then skated to a three all tie at Minot. The Blades finally got their first win of the season in their last game of the weekend, beating Fargo 5-1. Langdon is now 1-4-1 on the season, and they were to play at Grand Forks on Jan. 17, but due to some COVID-19 issues with the Stallions, that game is now postponed until Feb. 28. The Blades next game is at home versus

Northwood on Jan. 22.

In their first game with Grand Forks, it was a battle all the way, as the Blades trailed 3-2 after the first period, getting goals from Cooper Zimmer and Mason Romfo in the first session. Zimmer also had an assist on the Romfo goal. Each team scored twice in the second, with seniors Zimmer and Isak Dease each putting in a lamplighter. Romfo had an assist on each goal, with Dease credited for another. After the Stallions took a two goal lead in the third, Zimmer scored an empty netter on assist from Brady Regner and Trevor Hove to get a hat trick.

Dawson Hein had 29 saves in goal for the Blades.

In their next game of the week-

end at Minot, the Blades took a 3-0 lead but couldn't hold it, as Minot came back to make it a tie. Romfo scored twice and Zimmer once in the game. Zimmer had two assists, while Dease and Regner each had one.

Langdon would finally break through with a win against the Fargo Freeze. After the Freeze scored an early first period goal, the Blades would score five times unanswered to get the victory. Zimmer got it started, followed by two goals from Romfo and one each by Alex Gellner and Brady Regner. Romfo, Gellner and Regner each had an assist.

Hein was great between the pipes for the Blades, stopping 35 shots.

Cooper Zimmer get the puck past three Grand Forks defenders and the goalie to score a goal. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Jake’s take on sports By Jake Kulland

Winter trying to make itself known As we come to you this week, we have had our first postponement of the sports season that isn't COVID-19 related. Langdon-Edmore-Munich was supposed to play boys basketball at Dakota Prairie in McVille on Jan. 14, but due to a nice coating of freezing rain that came in the early morning hours, the game was cancelled. A rescheduled date has not yet been set. It's kind of slap in the face to remind us all that it is indeed January, and weather issues can cause big problems for activities. This banana belt weather we have been enjoying so far in the first month of 2021 makes it a little harder to understand.

Postseason winter sports tournaments are changing With COVID-19 and the health protocols that come with it, there have been some changes coming to postseason tournaments. The District 8 Girls and Boys Tourneys will now be played at the home site of the higher seed throughout both of them. North Star in Cando was to host the girls tournament and Langdon the boys, but that won't happen this season. There is some good news in that both sites will remain tournament hosts for 2022. So this year more than ever, getting the top seed in the district is tremendously

important.

Postseason wrestling is also changing. The North Dakota High School Activities Association has announced that there will be no region individual tournaments this year, just state individuals on Feb. 18 and 19, then the entire dual state tournament on Feb. 20. We are unclear if that means every wrestler qualifies for state or not.

Also in high school hockey, the first round of regionals and the state tournaments will played at home sites, with the semis and finals played at tournament host.

For State High School Hockey that means Ralph Engelstad Arena. This affects just high school hockey, not club hockey like in Langdon.

There have been no decisions made yet on regional and state basketball tournaments, but those should be decided very soon Dunseith at Langdon-EdmoreMunich boys basketball coming Tuesday; Walk up tickets available We will leave by promoting what should be a fantastic boys basketball coming on Jan. 19. The Dunseith Dragons, ranked sixth in the state, will play at fifth ranked LangdonEdmore-Munich that night, and we remind everyone that all fans are now allowed in to watch the contest. You can simply walk right up to the ticket window and purchase one. There is a cap of 500 fans total in for the game, so it might be a good idea to get there early to make sure you get a seat.

"See ya!" next week!

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Brody Steinmetz and a GF Stallion tangled along the boards for the Puck. Photo by Larry Stokke

Mason Romfo put one over the GF goalie right sholder for a score.

Photo by Larry Stokke

Hart named Team Captain of UND Volleyball team

Rudy Moser and Alex Gellner attack the GF Stalions goal on Jan. 8 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke

Langdon native and UND junior Madi Hart has been officially named team captain of the UND Women's Volleyball team for the upcoming 2021 season. In getting named captain, UND head coach Jeremiah Tiffin said, "Madi has demonstrated what it means to be a selfless leader.

She has embraced the requirements and responsibilities that come with being a captain. Her character and strengths make herself and her teammates better." Madi is listed as the team's ace return specialist, and she had a team leading .944 serve return average last season. Due to COVID-19, UND had their season postponed last fall but will begin a winter/spring schedule beginning January 22-23 at NDSU. Madi is the daughter of Dave and Jane Hart of Langdon.

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Monday, January 18, 2021 – Page 11

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Legislative Update

Senator Janne Myrdal R – District 10 jmyrdal@nd.gov 701-331-0946 The 67th Legislative Session is in full swing and the first week has been busy. It seems a bit unreal here in Bismarck as the weather feels more like April.

The entire Session including all committee meetings are now streamed live on the web, so anyone can watch or testify remotely on bills. https://www.legis.nd.gov/ The Capitol is also open to public as usual, however committee rooms have limited room due to continued Executive Emergency Declaration by the Governor. Social distancing and masks are required in the Capitol while in the Legislative Chambers rules are a bit different. If you have watched online you will see some of us wear a small shield instead of a mask which is approved by our rules. It accomplishes the same restrictions we are under here.

Speaking of Executive Branch Emergency Authority, I am the main sponsor of Senate Bill 2124 (SB2124) which was heard this Monday in Judiciary Committee. The state of North Dakota has gone through a difficult year dealing with a challenge none of us have truly experienced before. SB 2124 is a bill to deal with gaps we have discovered in ND Century Code regarding emergencies such as what we have gone through and the responsibilities of the Legislative and the Executive branch during such times.

The Legislature is elected by the people of North Dakota as lawmakers and appropriators. The Executive branch then govern according to such. And together we take care of the business of our State. SB2124 aims to establish needed balance and separation of powers to fulfill our constitutional duties to the people. SB2124 is truly a bill at the request of the people of North Dakota and many of you in D10 requested we made sure the Legislative body you elected were part of sharing the burden and responsibility with the executive branch during such emergencies. The following is a synopsis of SB2124: • During declared emergencies, the Executive Branch would be able to act without delay in a quick and necessary manner to reduce possible harm and danger to the citizens of North Dakota • During the first 30 days, the Executive Branch would have the power and the means to mitigate all possible adverse outcomes relating to the emergency This would allow the Executive

Branch to act, within designated powers of an emergency declaration, in a manner that would not be stagnated by possible political haste.

• After convening a special session and getting approval from the Legislative branch, the Executive branch would have additional support in taking actions deemed necessary to control issues relating to the ongoing emergency.

After the special session, and with Legislative approval, the Executive branch would be acting with voted support by those representing different areas of North Dakota. This would mean the Executive Branch would be working in ways the majority of Legislators representing the entire State have deemed appropriate and necessary during the emergency. (Local input) • Gives the Legislative Branch the ability to extend the Executive branch’s power if the emergency required additional actions.

• Gives the Legislative branch the ability to have a “check” on emergency powers if the Executive branch is acting in ways the Legislative branch deems unnecessary In all government areas, it is important to have designated forms of a check and balance system.

Allow me to state that this is not a simple reaction to the current virus nor the current executive administration, but rather a direction for the future. It is also not about specific emergency order topics.

Those specified orders are UNDER the umbrella of an executive order.

It is about making sure our elected leaders work together on behalf of every corner of the state during emergencies. There will be lots of work and discussions on this bill as Session moves forward, but the central intent will remain. I will be working with colleagues and the Governor’s office both.

For fear this update gets to lengthy I will just quickly mention that I have introduced a bill dealing with an urgent grain and potato storage tax exemption. These facilities should not be taxed! Another bill I will introduce this week was a requested bill to allow Water Boards to have up to 7 members upon approval of County Commissioners. These boards are dealing with draining issues more than in prior years. More information to come on these bills as they move forward. Meanwhile during this unprecedented global virus, and add to that an energy crisis, we are working hard on budget issues. Energy is seeing a slow growth which is encouraging, but with new leaders in Washington DC it is uncertain times for AG and Energy which are North Dakota’s fundamental commodities.

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New legislators eager to make an impact

By Brayden Zenker N.D. Newspaper Association Education Foundation Thirteen freshmen legislators will bring new perspectives to the 2021 North Dakota legislative session, beginning their state political careers in what many around the Capitol are calling a historic session. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, new regulations and changes in dayto-day operations are commonplace.

This session, all 13 first-term legislators won under the Republican ticket.

Sen. Mark Weber, R-Casselton, said he comes to the session ready to listen and learn.

Weber has previous experience working with both state and federal legislators during his time with the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association and Northern Crops Institute.

Weber represents District 22, which includes parts of rural Cass County.

“I’ve always had an interest in government affairs. With our senator retiring and me retiring from my professional life, I saw this as an opportunity,” Weber said. “I’m coming here with some background with my past professional life, but it’s a huge learning curve. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the veterans that are here, and I hope to learn from them.”

Weber said his main concerns are to ensure fiscal responsibility in the state budget and update and support infrastructure, especially in rural North Dakota.

“We need to do more for the rural infrastructure,” Weber said.

“We have a good way of living in the rural, and people recognize that and want to move out to the rural. When moving there is a demand for more services like snow removal, grading the roads and gravel.”

Rep. Cole Christensen, RRogers, said his main goal this

session is to do what is best for his constituents. Christensen represents District 24, which includes Barnes County and parts of Ransom and Cass counties.

“I answer to the people back in my district,” Christensen said.

“I don’t represent Bismarck or Fargo; I represent District 24.

I’m excited to make a difference in my local community by preserving their freedoms.”

Christensen was approached by previous seat holder Daniel Johnston to run in District 24.

“My dad raised me with ‘If good men do nothing, evil will prevail,’” Christensen said. “I think we need less life-long politicians focused on what’s in it for them rather than what they can do for others.”

Sen. Jason Heitkamp, R-Wahpeton, was a Richland County commissioner before running on the state level. Heitkamp represents District 26, which includes Sargent County and parts of Dickey, Ransom and Richland counties.

“I’ve always been politically active over the years,” Heitkamp said. “Once I did county commissioner, then I thought it would be exciting to come out here and try to change some things. There are things I saw … that couldn’t be changed at the county level [but] needed to be changed at the state level.”

Coming to the session, Heitkamp said he wants to work together across the aisle with all senators to pass legislation.

“My motto is if it makes sense and it’s legal, I will listen,” Heitkamp said. “I like to refer to myself as a citizen legislator. I’m not here for the benefits, I’m not here for the retirement, I’m not here for the money; I want to come and help people.”

Rep. Paul Thomas, R-Velva, said the most important issues for his constituents are maintaining rural infrastructure and preventing further regulations

in industries like farming and ranching.

Thomas was a Velva city commissioner and spent time lobbying for agricultural issues in the state. Thomas represents District 6, which includes Bottineau, Renville and McHenry counties.

“There are a lot of concerns about the roads. I hear from constituents that the township doesn’t have enough money to properly maintain the roads so [their] equipment is falling apart quicker,” Thomas said.

“I probably hear more about wanting to make sure there aren’t increased regulations that might harm businesses or harm the way they are doing business because there are misconceived ideas of the best way to do that.”

Rep. Greg Stemen, R-Fargo, said he thinks North Dakota is in a position to transcend expectations and to come out of the pandemic better than before.

Stemen, previously a member of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, represents District 27, parts of Fargo and areas south of Fargo.

“A lot of people are talking about getting back to normal. I think North Dakota is honestly poised to come back better than normal, better than what they have been,” Stemen said.

“The strongest entities are the ones that find a way to grow during the difficult times.”

Stemen said his goal this session is to help the state grow and become more attractive to both those in and outside North Dakota.

“We have great opportunity, as opposed to great obstacles.

We have great opportunity for growth as a state,” Stemen said.

“I just want to see us continue to grow and continue to become a destination place for a lot of people that want to improve their lives.”

A call for active and informed involvement in our democracy Humanities North Dakota (HND) is issuing a call for our state’s citizens to rise to the challenge of our time and help us keep our republic. According to HND executive director, Brenna Gerhardt, “The events leading up to and following the 2020 election demonstrate that American democracy is both fragile and dependent upon the active engagement of thoughtful and informed citizens. We cannot take for granted our rights and responsibilities as American citizens. We must listen to and debate with each other in good faith as we seek solutions to critical issues, understand the legal framework created by the Constitution, uphold the freedoms protected in the Bill of Rights, and take action to restore American leadership and competitiveness in a global context.”

To support thoughtful, informed and engaged citizenship, Humanities North Dakota is offering free civics education classes to adults and high school students through their We The People (WTP): The Cit-

izen and the Constitution program.

This innovative course, taught by trained constitutional scholars, teaches the history and principles of the United States federal democratic republic. Participants will understand how government functions and their rights and responsibilities as citizens.

In addition, HND has gathered some of the nation’s most respected thinkers from across the political spectrum to present their solutions to critical issues facing our democracy during the GameChanger Ideas Festival starting January 14, and running through March 25, 2021. All events take place online and are free to attend. Issues covered will include the effect of social media on our democracy, election reform, social unrest, overcoming partisan division, the role of the Declaration of Independence today, and more.

To participate in civic renewal visit, www.gamechangernd.com.

• January 21 – Can Political Innovation Break Partisan Gridlock

and Save Our Democracy? with Katherine M. Gehl, founder of The Institute for Political Innovation • February 4 – The Republican Party and Conservative Movement: Now What? With Peter Wehner, Vice President and Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center • February 14 – America Came Together a Century Ago. Can We Do It Again? With Shaylyn Romney Garrett coauthor of Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again with Robert Putnam • March 4 – How Social Movements Impact Our Democracy with Deva R. Woodly, author of The Politics of Common Sense: How Social Movements Use Public Discourse to Change Politics and Win Acceptance • March 25 – What Does the Declaration of Independence Mean Today? with Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and Director of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics

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Public Notice

Monday, January 18, 2021 – Page 13

A Saint’s Shout Out

By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School

These are some of the students involved in a mini-drone unit as part of Langdon Area High School’s Foundations of Technology class. Students first did some manual flying activities and challenges, and then they worked on programming the drones to do specific tasks. This photo shows them testing the drones as they program them to fly through an obstacle course that was set up in the gym.

Munich releases second quarter honor roll The following is a list of both the “A” & “B” Honor Roll students for the 2nd Quarter of the 2021-2022 School Year. To be on the “A” Honor Roll a student must obtain a quarterly GPA of 3.5 or higher, have no grade below a B- and no more than one letter grade below an A-. To be on the “B” Honor Roll, a student must obtain a quarterly GPA of 3.0-3.49, have no letter grade below a C- and no more than one grade below a B-.

Seniors A – Dawson Biby, Isak Dease and Jagger Worley B – Lauren Baril, Drew McArthur, Caleb Woodrow and Cooper Zimmer

By Rita Maisel

One of the things about getting old is that people tend to establish routines. Some can tell you during the summer what they are planning to give each and everyone on their list for Christmas. By Thanksgiving they have their Christmas cards in the mail and all the Christmas goodies in their freezer ready to entertain at a moment’s notice. Others shop on Black Friday for extra or possibly “last” gifts and are prepared to nibble on cookies and other delicacies while watching favorite movies or attending programs and concerts put on by their grandchildren. In the year of a pandemic, even the most organized of those people had a hard time keeping their normal lives going while the rest of us gave up around December 5 and are having a hard time realizing that we are now into a busy January with cards not sent and every kind of project unfinished. At my house, I believe the cookie containers are empty.

Most everything else needs lots of work.

Late December and early January is a time when some of us think about new beginnings. In my case the new beginnings often lead to tasks that take years to complete.

While I have written before about the phone call my aunt received from a “Mrs. Bata” in December 1975 – something about a school reunion – as it happened there were quite a few Mrs. Batas in the phone book so it took a while to reach the original caller and, in the meantime, the first whispers about an all-school reunion had begun to circulate. Caller after caller told me that “no one knew how many people had graduated at Langdon”, but there could be 300 or maybe even 500. With missile kids enrolled at

Juniors A – Whitney Pankratz, Ashley Perry and Jacob Pollestad B – Shaun Goeser Sophomores A – Taryn Amble, Amelia Hall, Patrick Haus, Paul Haus, Halle Jabs and Markus Kingzett B – Leeana Shackelford Freshman A – Nickolas Kingzett, Emmy Pankratz and Levi Woodrow B – Dexter Biby Eighth A – Cody Amble, Payton Hall and Natalie Perry

Seventh A – Zach Estenson and Tanner McDonald B – Chloe Foster and Kade Hansen

Munich School recognizes STAAR Munich Public School wishes to recognize those students who have improved their academic standing from the first to the second quarter.

Therefore students who have increased their GPA from the first to second quarter will be named to the STAAR (STudent Advancing Academic Record) list. For the second quarter those students are as follows: Taryn Amble, Cody Amble, Lau-

ren Baril, Isak Dease, Josephine Estenson, Chloe Foster, Shaun Goeser, Amelia Hall, Kade Hansen, Halle Jabs*, Markus Kingzett, Drew McArthur, Whitney Pankratz, Emmy Pankratz, Ashley Perry, Natalie Perry, Jacob Pollestad, Caleb Woodrow, Levi Woodrow and Jagger Worley. *Indicates student who has maintained a 4.0 for both first and second quarters.

Langdon Long Ago

the time I suspected a few more, but I would ask around. My first stop was the high school where three gentlemen were happy to show me the door out but were not interested in answering any questions. School enrollment is a privacy matter and two of them did not know me at all.

The most common words I would hear or read in letters sent in the next year were “I knew your mother” and doors opened as a result.

The all-school reunion did not materialize until 1988, but anniversary reunions became standard around that time. The alumni directory that began with the first conversations about a school reunion came out in time for Christmas 1976. After Christmas this year a friend called to tell me she still had her copy of the directory. My own copy is almost illegible but a great reminder of an earlier Christmas holiday spent between the basement of the courthouse and an unheated back room at the Republican looking for old class lists.

That search for the hundreds, and actually thousands, of students who have graduated locally led the way to dozens of stories that found their way into centennial books and family histories. Just searching the old newspapers for class lists turned up an unbelievably wide array of local history sometimes just by the year the class happened to graduate.

Both of my parents had graduated from high school in 1926---my dad as one of the first graduates from Marion High School and my mother as a 1926 graduate at Osnabrock. St. Alphonsus did not have four-year graduates until later. However, the headlines in the Cavalier County Republican were so interesting for the class of 1926 that I spent extra time reading those newspapers. Ed Franta was not on the staff at that time but Claude Skinner, his airplanes, the airport and Otter Tail were all news.

The graduation ceremony included the retirement of John Mahon who

had been president of the school board since his son, Cecil (class of 1903), had started school. Mahon was now in poor health but also a known storyteller so the ceremony was lengthy. There were 27 graduates that year, and since Otter Tail Power had just come to Cavalier County, the class motto was “Be a Live Wire”.

Part of the story about electric lights for Langdon and Cavalier County is in the Langdon Centennial Book as researched both by electric-minded people and by Betty Walker Witzel. Betty and her sister, Marilyn, were the greatgranddaughters of Paul Gardner (a large window in the Presbyterian Church was given as his memorial), who came from England to Ontario in 1882 and five years later came to Langdon along with his wife, children, and possibly some grandchildren. Gardner went into partnership with Pat McHugh on an elevator, but in 1896 they found someone else to run the elevator, and Gardner began building a power plant which would provide electricity in the evening. The plant, run by Gardner’s son-in-law James Walker, also a blacksmith, was soon inadequate so hotels, some churches and many homes were not on-line.

Some had gas lights, some kerosine or oil lamps. By 1903 the light plant was sold to Tom Finerty and Menno Liebeler who acquired a larger dynamo located just south of the Opera House. Known as the Langdon Light Co., this source of power had to be updated or repaired frequently so that property was sold to Otter Tail Power Co. on April 30, 1926.

Going through my aunt’s old recipe books before Christmas, I set aside a small pile of recipe books not dated by years but distributed to their customers by the Otter Tail Power Company which featured a cartoon like logo of Reddy Killowatt either on the cover or inside the books. On a special book marked 50th Anniversary there

were two additional characters on the cover: Ollie and Olive Otter. All wore different aprons and chef’s hats plus big smiles and were there to point out new equipment and how to use it or to answer any questions Otter Tail customers might have. Curious about these cartoon figures, I called the Otter Tail office and after the lady answering was sure I was a customer with a paidup bill; had asked many questions as to birth date, appliances, etc.; and had verified my phone number, she said someone would call me. Rebecca Michael called from their archives and let me know that Reddy Killowatt, whose arms and legs appear to be bolts of electricity, had been designed for a power company in Arkansas and was used everywhere until a few years ago when his ownership was covered by copyright laws. Olive Otter has also retired from their publicity, but Ollie sometimes comes out for special promotions. During the early part of this century Ollie Otter, as a beanie baby, was given to employees, and some may have one or two of these in their own collections.

In Cavalier County the Otter Tail story had a special twist that Rebecca did not know went back to before the 1960s or later. Claude Skinner, in his airplane, was hired to fly out and check the lines when the power went out or wires were down. He had made skis for his airplane so he could land almost anywhere and was remembered as taking electricians out to do the repairs around the time the first lines were put in.

Two pictures in the Langdon Centennial book (page 14) show local workers installing the Otter Tail lines. Rebecca mentioned the modern snowmobiles as a boon to salvaging lines in winter which is, of course, very true.

What I found interesting is that Otter Tail has been providing electricity to the city of Langdon for 95 years but could find no information on whether they also provided

power to other towns in Cavalier County or if those towns had to wait for REA to come through in the 1940s. Several people thought they “had always had electricity” and then were not sure how it was provided. More information may be coming.

This week the Republican received copies of three post cards which are marked Langdon but could be from a Langdon in another state as there are several others. A second version of one of the post cards has the date September 27, 1906. The cards include a large group at a cemetery with no surrounding trees or visible fence and not a clear enough view to read the tombstones, a parade on a main street led by a band not in uniform with flags and banners waving, and a view of a depot with people gathered on the platform and a Langdon sign. The problem is that the first Langdon Depot was two story with living quarters on the top and a window upstairs. That building was moved south of the tracks around 1920 and became a Spaeth house, later owned by the Agnes family and then Brinegars. The onestory depot pictured was a design used long after 1906. The parade postcard does not have any of the landmarks of other familiar Langdon pictures such as St. Alphonsus steeple, the courthouse cupola, or the distinctive rooflines and windows of the larger brick buildings at the main intersections. There is a sign on one building which appears to read ‘Groceries’ on the front and has a fire escape to the rear of the building.

Last week I wrote a bit about the Mennonite Brethren coming from Nebraska by wagon trains and a book about their group written by Arvelda Wiens and her daughter, Lyn Boese, has been donated to the Cavalier County Library by Lyn. Will write more about that in another column.

ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM___ 91.00 APPLE, INC_____________2,394.00 QUENNA BESTON________ 243.80 CANDO HOME & HARDWARE__ __________________________ 69.81 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ ________________________2,342.43 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER_ ________________________5,425.37 CONNECTING POINT____ 1,344.00 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC.___ 105.57 FARMERS UNION OIL OF LANGDON_____________________ 287.00 HARLOW'S BUS SALES, INC_____ ________________________5,030.05 J.W. PEPPER & SON INC.___ 336.74 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS, INC._ __________________________ 60.00 JS VENDING_______________ 39.11 CHARLES KEIM___________ 37.15 LANGDON BUILDING CENTER__ __________________________ 26.26 LEGACY COOPERATIVE__ 272.50 LINGO COMMUNICATIONS_____ __________________________ 61.90 MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL COMPANY__________________ 1,1919.09 MUNICH GROCERY______ 274.23 NDSBA___________________ 145.00 NORTH COUNTRY HEATING____

_________________________ 324.60 NORTH PRAIRIE AG______ 908.59 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _________________________ 105.60 OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY_ ________________________4,137.43 POPPLER MUSIC INC._____ 151.98 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC.__ __________________________ 89.99 PREY, INC._______________ 124.00 QUILL CORPORATION____ 352.63 SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE________ 68.00 EMIL R. SCHOENFISH____ 8,200.00 TUOMALA PLUMBING & HEATING______________________ 252.11 UNITED TELEPHONE MUTUAL AID______________________ 232.38 RICHARD VANNETT_______ 25.37 THE GLASS SHOP________ 8,615.66 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION______________ 262.18 JS VENDING______________ 710.56 LAKEVIEW DAIRY________ 349.63 MUNICH GROCERY_______ 31.31 SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA, INC.___ ________________________3,773.75 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ __________________________ 37.95 COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.

HIGH COUNTRY_________ 278.00 MUNICH SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND____________________ 273.38 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION_____________________ 50.00 LEGACY COOPERATIVE__ 308.88 LINGO COMMUNICATIONS_____ __________________________ 62.30 NORTH PRAIRIE AG_____2,433.62 UNITED TELEPHONE MUTUAL AID______________________ 239.87 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ _______________________13,648.80 INSIGHT________________ 7,830.20 STEIN'S INC______________ 503.20 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ _______________________ 11,970.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ ________________________1,678.80 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ __________________________ 64.99 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ _________________________ 264.99 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL___4,223.95 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL CORP_________ 498.00 SHARE CORPORATION___ 267.25 Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the financial reports. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried.

Jason Wirth made a motion to approve the second reading of the amended Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Amended Policy (AAC), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Amended Policy (AACA), and the Method of Filling a Board Vacancy Amended Policy (BBC). Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried.

Bobby Foster made a motion to rent out the teacherage to a student teacher. Chris Pankratz seconded.

Motion carried.

Jason Wirth made a motion to accept the resignation from Jean Klein as elementary principal effective May 23, 2021. Kelly Hall seconded.

Motion carried.

The next school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:00 A.M. Chris Pankratz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 A.M. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried.

Respectively Submitted, Chairperson Business Manager J18 _______________________________

Munich Public School Board Minutes Munich Public School Board Minutes January 12, 2021 Unapproved Minutes The Munich Public School board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan Harder at 7:05 A.M. The school board members that were present: Bobby Foster, Kelly Haaven, Kelly Hall, Susan Harder, Chris Pankratz and Jason Wirth.

Kelan Goeser was absent. Also present: Robert Bubach, Jean Klein and Lois Tohm.

Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the agenda with adding resignation to new business. Jason Wirth seconded. Motion carried.

Kelly Haaven made a motion to approve the December regular and special meeting minutes. Chris Pankratz seconded. Motion carried.

Kelly Haaven made a motion to approve the bills for payment. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION______________ 160.63 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS_____________________ 955.85

Connection in Christ There are many Catholic churches around the state, but not every Catholic church has a school connected to it. We feel lucky that we have that connection in Langdon.

Our school was founded in 1921 as a Catholic school intended to instill a sense of purpose and values into education. I’m grateful that our church leaders had this vision so long ago, and we continue to benefit the children in our community both spiritually and academically, as was originally intended.

Our school serves children in preschool through 8th grade and is fully approved and supported by the parish of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the St. Alphonsus School Foundation.

I love seeing the students walk across the street to participate in school masses, every Wednesday at 8:40 a.m. and adoration at our

church. Classes take turns hosting and participating in mass starting in kindergarten. By the time they are in 3rd grade, they are comfortable speaking at the front of the church – it’s an amazing journey to watch!

We welcome students from all faiths and backgrounds, so we have a variety of denominations represented in our hallways. I think mass gives them time to reflect on their beliefs, time to pray, and have time to connect with God. Isn’t that what the world needs right now? I know I could always use more time for reflection.

I also think it’s good for the community to have the students participate at the church. It brings youth into the church and shows our parish and community members that we have faith-based education; we are teaching our young people to follow Jesus. While our 8:40 a.m. Wednesday mass is called our school mass, parents and community members are always welcome to attend this service. You can hear our students read scriptures and lead prayers.

We appreciate our connection to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and how it has helped grow our school and its connection to community, starting 100 years ago. The more we support each other, the stronger we become and the more we continue to grow. It’s a beautiful connection in Christ, and we are happy to share it.

Carrie Hope is in her 2nd year as principal at St. Alphonsus School.

She can be reached at carrie.hope@ k12.nd.us or at 701-256-2354. St. Alphonsus School is celebrating its 100th school year.

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Public Notice

Langdon City Commission Proceedings

Cavalier County Republican

Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting held in Fire Hall January 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Members present Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher, and Susan Fay Crockett. Also, present Jeff Hiller, Chelsea Graber, Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, Scott Stewart – Attorney and RoxAnne Hoffarth.

L. Henry called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: S. Crockett made the motion to approve the minutes from regular meeting on December 28th, 2020, seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street – J. Hiller present reporting that the new sand truck is back, and they were able to sand today.

Water – No Report.

Sanitation – D. Kaercher nothing to report.

Activity Center – C. Graber reported they are getting ready for the toy show and doing some painting. Also doing a 3 on 3 little kids

basketball tournament to raise some money for balls. S. Crockett commented on how well things are going with people wearing masks while in the center.

Fire – No report.

Police – G. Fetsch had sent over a yearend report for the commissions review.

Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth reviewed with the commission the ASCAP invoice; we do not use anymore at the center. We will not renew the license agreed by the board.

Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering – A. Aakre reported he was over and looked at the intersection of 12th and 3rd street; we will not be able to know for sure until Spring to see what is really going on there. We also need to decide what to do with the remaining grant dollars left from phase II; there may be enough to do an additional 1-2 blocks. Andrew also presented the commission with an amendment for the additional work and the additional sewer work done at Shephard’s. Commission will review and discuss at new meeting.

Otter Tail street light contract –

Q. Wenzel reviewed the contract and feels it would be in the best interest of the City to sign the contract. S. Crockett made the motion to accept the contract seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

New Business: Housing Incentive – Logan Waslaski – with paperwork in order S. Crockett made the motion to accept the housing incentive. Seconded by K. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Renaissance Zone – Kyle and Tiffany Hetletved – RZ board revised and approved this morning; D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the application; seconded by S. Crockett. All members voted in favor.

Application for variance – Adam Johnston – S. Stewart explained the variance. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the Building Permits - None JASON BUSSE_____________ 28.85 PAYROLL AND LIAB.____ 20,317.81 JIM BALCAZAR___________ 244.06 ARAMARK_______________ 198.82 C & M MARKETING______1,475.00 CARQUEST OF LANGDON__ 9.00

CAVALIER CO. MEMORIAL HOSP._____________________ 38.59 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP.___________________ 259.06 COLLIERS SECURITIES LLC_____ _________________________ 300.00 COUNTRY MEDIA________ 370.05 D & B MOTORS___________ 689.07 DACOTAH PAPER CO.____ 706.02 DAHL TRUCKING PLUS____ 68.96 DOLLAR GENERAL-REGIONS 410526____________________ 69.85 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO.______ ________________________3,522.17 J.P. COOKE COMPANY_____ 74.85 JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC._____ ________________________5,710.00 LANGDON BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE____________ 1,863.96 LANGDON BUILDING CENTER__ _________________________ 234.55 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL_______________________ 272.65 MAR-KIT LANDFILL_____2,597.50 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS___________________ 130.33 ND DEPT OF ENVIORNMENTAL QUALITY_________________ 60.00 ND RURAL WATER SYSTEMS____ _________________________ 130.00 NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH_______________ 64.00

NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES____________________ 75.00 OTTERTAIL POWER CO.__ 5,613.75 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRIN___________________ 169.40 RDO TRUCK CENTERS____ 709.96 RICARD SEPTIC SERVICE__ 425.00 ROXANNE HOFFARTH____ 106.99 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORPORATION______________2,372.46 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS___ ________________________ 1,119.10 VERIZON WIRELESS_____1,081.60 WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER___ _________________________ 107.27 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN_________________ 12,692.33 WITZEL CONSTRUCTION LLC___ ________________________6,867.12 Review and Approval of Bills: S. Crockett made the motion to approve all bills seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Adjourn: With no other business S. Crockett moved to adjourn the meeting.

Lawrence Henry, Vise President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor J18 _______________________________

LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 21, 2020 Present: Chris Olson, Dawn Kruk, Tyler Feist, Tiffany Hetletved, Steve Olson, Cindy Stremick, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal), Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.).

Visitors: Adam Johnston Chairman Chris Olson called the December 21, 2020 Board meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

The Board reviewed the November 16, 2020 Board minutes. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the November 16, 2020 Board minutes as presented. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented. Tyler Feist made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented. Tiffany Hetletved

seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. Shauna Schneider reviewed the 121 small claims lawsuit that has a hearing date of January 11, 2021. She stated that as of today, 869 absentee ballot applications have been sent out and 525 applications have been returned with 525 ballots mailed out.

Advanced Business Methods, December 2020 Copier/Printer Leases_ ________________________2,874.00 American Family Life, December 2020 Deductions__________ 1,057.73 Aramark, December 2020 Aprons, Rags, Mops, Towels________ 157.62 Blick Art Materials, HS Art Supplies_______________________ 2.43 Bread Pan, The, FACS Specialty Bread______________________ 7.19 Business Essentials, Election Envelopes_____________________ 684.48 CarQuest of Langdon, Halogen Headlight__________________ 10.99 Catholic Charities North Dakota, December 2020 Contracted Counseling___________________1,400.00 Cavalier County Emergency Food Pantry, LAES Spec. Ed. Fundraiser In/Out___________________ 342.70 Cavalier County Memorial Hospital, December 2020 DOT Physiclas_ _________________________ 480.48 Christianson, Lane, JH GBB Ref vs Dakota Prairie 12/29/20_____ 33.00 City of Langdon, December 2020 Water/Sewer/Garbage_____ 609.10 Country Media, Inc., December 2020 Newspaper Expenses__ 437.80 Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, December 2020 Placed Student Tuition___________________________ 880.00 Farmers Union Oil Co., December 2020 Fuel for Activities_____ 440.19 Fetsch, Loren, JH GBB Ref vs Dakota Prairie 12/29/20_______ 33.00 Fetsch, Stephanie, State FB Mileage_ _________________________ 218.50 Glenn's Appliance Center, Vacuum Cleaner Repair and Supplies______ __________________________ 61.95 Hartley's School Buses, December 2020 Transportation Expense______ _______________________22,177.20 Harty, Ryan, BBB Ref @ Jamestown vs Shiloh__________________ 78.00 Hoffarth, Carl, December 2020 Snow Removal____________ 325.00 Hot Lunch Program, Hot Chocolate Supplies__________________ 191.58 Hylden, Isaiah, Vars GBB Ref vs Dakota Prairie 12/29/20______ 127.90 LAHS Building Fund, In/Out Building Fund_______________ 4.29

Langdon Hardware and Rental, Broom, Nuts, Bolts, Filter, Batteries_ __________________________ 67.32 Leevers Foods, December 2020 Food Purchases____________ 284.58 Lundquist, Nick, Vars GBB Ref vs Dakota Prairie 12/29/20____ 127.90 Marcotte's Builders Supply, Door Stop/Floor Patch___________ 68.84 Montana-Dakota Utilities, December 2020 Natural Gas Bills__ 1,694.39 Moser, Brett, BBB Ref @ Jamestown vs Shiloh__________________ 78.00 NDUC Group Account, 4th Quarter Admin Fees/Bill__________4,717.01 Network Services Company, Batteries, Gloves, TP, Paper Towels______ _________________________ 545.32 Schaan, Vince, Vars GBB Ref vs Dakota Prairie 12/29/20______ 184.60 School Specialty, Inc., FACS Classroom Supplies - Foam Boards_____ _________________________ 144.29 Ukestad, Mark, BBB Ref @ Jamestown vs Shiloh_____________ 78.00 United Communications, December 2020 Phone/Fax Expenses_____ _________________________ 702.62 University of Jamestown, In/Out GBB/BBB Tickets vs Shiloh_______ _________________________ 704.00 VISA - Cardmember Service, LAES Teacher Pay Teacher_______ 4,196.65 Derak Mostoller Electric LL, Booster Heater for Elementary__2,822.81 Langdon Activity Center, December 2020 Basketball Building Rental____ _________________________ 800.00 Visitors were welcomed.

Preview of Agenda: Nothing added.

Communications: Christmas cards were received from LRSC, NDSBA, Readitech, and Farmers Union Insurance.

Committee Reports: Ethen Askvig reported for the Activities Committee. He reviewed volunteer coaches with the Girls and Boys Basketball programs. Board consensus is to allow volunteer coaches in Boys and Girls programs. Ethen Askvig discussed winter activities attendance. He is currently working with Ticket Spicket which is a company that has a Ticketmaster type platform for online ticket sales. This will allow specific seats to be sold for events to maintain social distance guidelines given by the NDHSAA and Cavalier County Health. There is no cost to the District for the program as fees are added to the sale. It will be a 3-year contract with a 30-day trial period.

Ethen Askvig has been working with Cavalier County Health to create a plan that would stop attendance to activities if an outbreak would happen in our community.

He discussed the 14-day rolling positivity as the averages to watch in our community to protect our athletes, and students. The shut off plan is if there is a 20% positivity rate in Cavalier County there would be no fans allowed to school events, at 15% positivity rate only immediate households would be allowed to attend school events with no oppos-

ing fans, and below the 15% positivity rate the District would follow the NDHSAA guidelines. This would be for a 7-day span period. Ethen Askvig discussed having reserved seating for the basketball seasons.

Tiffany Hetletved reported for the Curriculum Committee. The Committee met for a standards-based learning presentation and recommends the Elementary continue the process and present to the Board.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included Elementary Staffing, Staff Training, and Evaluations. He added that Sherri Romfo has accepted the year-round custodial position at the Elementary.

Daren Christianson stated that an ad will go into the paper for a cook to help 3 hours daily. He added that he has started the paperwork on the state efficiency grant.

Todd Hetler’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Mid-Quarter Reports, Teacher Evaluations, COVID Close Contacts, Artist-in-Residence, Star 360, Achievement/Instruction Team, and Community Relations.

He reviewed the standards-based learning and grading program. He is looking to present to the Board in February 2021. He stated that January 8, 2021 there will be a meeting with teachers grades 3-6 to have students move for class instead of the teachers.

Ethen Askvig reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included Cognia Report, Teacher Observations, Semester Tests, Learning Recovery Day, MTSS, and Athletics/Activities.

Old Business: The current distance learning plan was discussed.

There is not a plan to go to distance learning for storm days. The Mortenson and Rygh agreement was discussed. Board consensus was to sign agreement. Building Fund Levy election was discussed.

New Business: Election workers were reviewed for approval.

Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve Mary Adam, Jordan Braunberger, Jim Hoffarth, Kevin Graber, and Stephanie Fetsch as the election workers for the January 6, 2021 election. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion.

Motion was unanimously carried. Policy updates were reviewed with the Board. Dawn Kruk made a motion to rescind the Langdon Area School District #23 policies: Student Teachers, Retirement/Recognition, Tuition Agreements, Student Transfer & Withdrawal Records, Toilet Independence, Student Accidents, Exchange & Non-Exchange Foreign Students, Dropouts, Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Students, Adult Education, Honor Roll, Early Dismissal for Work, Senior Privileges, Student Organizations, Student Government, Field & Other SchoolSponsored Trips, Student Vehicles

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Lloyd E. Foisie, Deceased.

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 months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Daryl McLeod, personal representative of the estate, at

708, Cando, ND 58324, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 29th day of December, 2020.

Daryl McLeod 8494 County Road 6 Sarles, ND 58372 Personal Representative J. Bruce Gibbens Gibbens Law Office P.O. Box 708 Cando, ND 58324 Attorney for Estate First publication on the 4th day of January, 2021.

J4,11,18 _______________________________

on School Property, and Class Gifts to Schools. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Tyler Feist made a motion to waive the second reading and to approve and adopt the Langdon Area School District #23 policies: DJD - Student Teachers, DKDC - Retirement/Recognition, FAAD - Tuition Agreements, FACB - Student Transfer & Withdrawal Records, FBB - Toilet Independence, FCAD - Student Accidents, FDF - Exchange & Non-Exchange Foreign Students, FDG – Dropouts, FDI - Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Students, FEA - Adult Education , FECA - Honor Roll, FEDA - Early Dismissal for Work, FEDC - Senior Privileges, FEE - Student Organizations, FEEA - Student Government, FFF - Field & Other School-Sponsored Trips, FFJ - Student Vehicles on School Property, and FIA - Class Gifts to Schools.

Dawn Kruk seconded the motion.

Roll call vote was unanimously carried. There was discussion on Job Descriptions and forming a Committee to review and update current job descriptions. Dave Hart and Tyler Feist agreed to be on the Committee with Chris Olson as a sub.

The Canvassing and Board Meeting times discussed. Dawn Kruk made a motion to have the January Board meeting on January 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. and the Canvassing meeting on January 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

The next regular Board meeting will be Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room.

Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tyler Feist seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

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

LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD TOWN HALL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES December 22, 2020 Present: Chris Olson, Dawn Kruk, Tyler Feist, Tiffany Hetletved, Steve Olson, Cindy Stremick (online), Dave Hart (online), Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem. Principal), Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.).

Visitors: Adam Johnston, Shanda Christianson, Linden Johnson, Julie Johnson, Landin Johnson, Peggy Fischer, Greg Goodman, Sara Goodman, Mark Schneider, and Facebook live attendees.

Chairman Chris Olson welcomed everyone to the December 22, 2020 Langdon Area School Board Town Hall Special meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Chris Olson reviewed the proposed project at the Elementary stating the project will cost approximately $1.93 million. He stated the District will have a 10-year loan with payments annually between $250,000-$300,000. Chris Olson introduced the Building Committee and Steering Committee.

Questions were taken from attendees in person and online and answered by Chris Olson.

Chris Olson thanked everyone for attending and adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

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

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Langdon Area School Board Minutes

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF ARTICLE 33.1-24

North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality

will hold a virtual public hearing to address proposed changes to Article 33.1-24, Hazardous Waste Management, of the N.D. Admin. Code on February 11, 2021 at the following location:

4th Floor Conference Room North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality 918 E. Divide Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501 9:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST

The purpose of the proposed hazardous waste management rules is to adopt changes made to the federal regulations. The proposed amendments will include revised hazardous waste pharmaceutical management standards, the de-listing of nicotine replacement therapies from hazardous waste lists, and the adoption of universal waste aerosol requirements. The revised hazardous waste pharmaceutical management standards are considered more stringent in scope to current requirements, while the delisting of nicotine replacement therapies and the adoption of the universal waste aerosol requirements are considered less stringent. The proposed amendments have the potential to have an impact of greater than $50,000 on the regulated community. These amendments will be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for approval and authorization for implementation.

The proposed rules may be reviewed at the office of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, 918 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501. A copy of the proposed rules and/or a regulatory analysis may be requested by writing the above address, emailing dkannenberg@nd.gov, or by calling 701-328-5166. The proposed rules and additional related information are also available on the Department of Environmental Quality website at deq. nd.gov/PublicNotice.aspx. Written or oral comments on the proposed rules sent to the above address, email, or telephone number and received by March 8, 2021 will be fully considered.

D U E TO C O V I D - 1 9 a n d t h e limited number of people that can be accommodated due to limited capacity, we encourage written or oral comments be submitted as set forth above. There will be real time public streaming of the public hearing through a Microsoft Teams meeting. No testimony will be accepted through the Microsoft Teams meeting. Information concerning listening access by telephone or through Microsoft Teams can be obtained by calling 701-328-5166 or can be found on the Department’s website at: https://deq. nd.gov/PublicNotice.aspx.

Dated this 15th day of January 2021.

Derek Kannenberg, Manager Hazardous Waste Program Division of Waste Management NDDEQ

ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO THE MULTI-STATE LOTTERY

Office of Attorney General

will hold a public hearing to address proposed amendments to N.D. Administrative Code article 10-16.

N.D. Lottery Office 1050 E. Interstate Ave. Suite 200 Bismarck, ND Monday, February 22, 2021 2:00 p.m. CT

The proposed amendments addressing changes to the Lucky for Life® Game and Powerball® Game are effective July 19, 2021 and August 23, 2021. A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by calling 701-328-1574. Written comments may be submitted to the North Dakota Lottery office, 1050 East Interstate Avenue - Suite 200, Bismarck, ND 58503-5574 until Monday, March 8, 2021. If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the North Dakota Lottery office at the above telephone number or address at least five days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 6th day of January, 2021.

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS c/o Gibbens Law Office, P.O. Box

– THE CLASSIFIEDS –

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Maple Manor Care Center is hiring in their dietary department for morning and evening tray as well as morning and evening dishwasher. Apply in person. __________________________ S28Tf HELP WANTED – Maple Manor Care Center is looking for a parttime, potential full-time laundry/ housekeeper. Apply in person. __________________________D14Tf

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Full-time position open in our Lawton/Lankin stores. This position would include some shop work, deliveries, transfers, drive fertilizer truck and other various jobs around Lawton and Lankin. This position would include paid health insurance, 401K, paid vacation time and sick leave. Some experience in all areas preferred but will train. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Co. in Langdon, Lawton or Lankin or call Joe at 701-370-2022. ___________________________J18Tf

MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2021 plantings. If you are interested in putting in Field Windbreaks, Farmstead Windbreaks, Feedlot Windbreaks, Wildlife planting or plantings to beautify your yard, contact our office. We have cost share programs you may qualify for. Stop by the office or call 701256-2484 ext. 3 if interested in doing a tree planting. Find us on Facebook at Cavalier County SCD. _____________________________Tf

Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon is seeking qualified candidates for:

*Sign on Bonus available* FT & PT RNs and LPNs Days and nights available.

FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants All shifts available.

Contact Maple Manor Care Center at 256-2987 or mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com and we will email you an employment application.

FULL-TIME PARTS DEPARTMENT

Dahl Truck & Auto Center in Langdon is looking for a self-motivated individual to join our parts department.

Experience preferred but willing to train.

This position is full-time with 40+

hours per week and benefits.

Applicant must be able to lift 50 lbs.

For more information call Ryan 701-256-3930

Help Wanted: RN Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon, ND has an opening for a Full-time RN position.

36 Hours per week mainly nights & every 3rd weekend, 12 hour shifts & rotating holidays.

Night shift differential, competitive pay, and benefit eligible.

New Graduates are welcome.

Applications can be found and downloaded under the Careers tab at cavaliercountyhospital.com Contact Jamie Nienhuis, CNO or Linda Benoit in HR at 701-256-6127

HELP WANTED PCMHA/Wedgewood Manor Flex Time Social Worker: BSW and ND SW licensure required Duties include but are not limited to overseeing Social Work Designee, assist with residents/patients admission, discharge, and care coordination.

Approximately 12 hours per quarter.

Pembina County Memorial Hospital Full/Part/Flex-time RN Full-time LPN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.

Wedgewood Manor Full/Part-time PM/Night LPN/RN Full/Part-time PM/Night CNAs

SIGN ON BONUS! $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN $1,200 Full-Time CNAs

*PM shift earns an additional $2.00/hour! *Night shift earns additional $3.00/hour!

2019 GMC K1500 Crew SLT

2020 Chevy K1500 Crew High Country Cajun Red, 6.2 V-8, full power, tech pkg, sunroof, 22” wheels, floor liners, HC deluxe pkg

SALE

2019 Chevy Blazer 2LT

DQ-AT210111_140602

Red, 3.6 V-6, Power Seats, Remote Start, Auto Temp, Heated Seats, Lane Change Alert, Power Liftgate, Park Assist

HELP WANTED LEGACY COOPERATIVE OF Bisbee ND is seeking a qualified GM/CEO. This is a BNSF grain shuttle loading facility and full service Grain, agronomy, and energy cooperative with sales of $200+ million with nine locations. Financial and personal management experience required. Email: resume to larry.fuller@midco.net or call Larry Fuller, 701-220-9775 for more info.

MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking applications for fulltime, benefitted child care teachers in Hillsboro, Mayville and Grand Forks. Other full-time opportunities available. Visit www.mayvillestate.edu/employment TRUCK DRIVER. Farmers Union Oil- Fessenden. Competitive pay/ benefits. Send resumes to PO Box 217 Fessenden ND 58438 or call Robert at (701) 399-6262.

ANYONE CAN RUN STATEWIDE with HELP WANTED ads in all the newspapers of N.D. with the NorthSCAN program! $160 /25 words / all ND papers. NDNA, 701-223-6397.

SERVICES FOR HIRE NEED NEW FLOORING? Call Empire Today® to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 844-859-6628.

FINANCIAL SERVICES OVER $10K IN Debt? Be debt free

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! Premium Plus Package, Red Quartz, 5.3 V-8, leather heated/ cooled memory seats, Nav, Bose, Sunroof, Tarp, Rails, R Boards, chrome Wheels, Bedliner, Intellabeam, Collision Alert, Lane Departure, T-Tow, Z71, Folding Tailgate

- Statewide Classifieds -

2018 Harley Davidson Tri Glide

107 Cl Navigation, Custom Chrome wheels, High Windshild, Chrome Dash, Custom seat, back rest, many more options

SALE

2020 GMC Acadia SLT

White, AWD, 3.6 V-6, auto temp, quad heated seats, NAV, Bose, back-up camera, lane change/ side blind alert

in 24 to 48 months. No upfront fees to enroll. A+ BBB rated. Call National Debt Relief, 844-981-0006.

SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you behind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Is the bank threatening foreclosure?

CALL Homeowner ’s Relief Line!

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Grants and Scholarships available for certain programs for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details!

701-929-9679 (M-F 8am-6pm ET).

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ND FARM LAND Values surge upward. Are you selling or renting? Pifer ’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701371-8538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810.

Free valuation.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? Get the ND Media Guide for Only $25!

Call 701-223-6397, ND Newspaper

2010 Harley Wide Glide Black, 9K, new tires, & 1 owner

Association.

AUTOS WANTED D O N AT E Y O U R C A R T O CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes.

Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 701-809-7415.

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MISCELLANEOUS WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all the North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tear sheets. Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, 701-223-6397.

2016 Chevy Suburban LTZ

Red, 5.3 V-8, sunroof, full power, quad leather memory seats, DVD, Bose, t-tow, 20” wheels

SALE

2020 Chevy Tahoe LT

Silver, 5.3 V-8, auto remp, heated memory leather 8 pass seating, luxury pkg, full power, power tilt, telescope wheel, sun roofm Nav, Bose, DVD, Park asst, heated steeiring wheel

2020 Buick Enclave Premier AWD

White Frost, 3.6 V-6, full power, heated/cooled quad leather seating, intelabeam headlights, power tilt/telescope wheel, traffic alerts, auto temp, heated steering wheel, floor liner, Bose sound, t-tow

2020 Chevy Suburban LT

Silver, 5.3 V-8, auto temp, leather heated memory seats, sunroof, DVD, Bose, Nav, t-tow, cross lane alert, remote start

SALE

SUVS

2020 Chevy Traverse 1LT AWD, p. white, 3.6 V6 2020 Chevrolet Suburban Premier maroon, 5.3 V8 2019 Chevy Tahoe LS black, 5.3 V8 2019 Chevy Equinox LT Awd, white 1.5 4 Cyl 2018 Buick Encore AWD, Essence package, red, 4cyl 2018 Chevy Equinox AWD 2LT black, 2.0 4cyc 2017 GMC Terrain SLE AWD black, 4 cyc 2017 Chevy Traverse AWD 1LT gray, 3.6 V6 2017 Chevy Traverse Premier silver ice, 3.6 V6 2016 Buick Enclave Premier AWD beige, 3.6 V6 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ pearl white, 5.3 V8 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD blue, 2.4L 4 cycle 2015 Buick Enclave Premier AWD silver, 3.6 V6 2015 Jeep Cheokee Sport AWD black, 2.4 4cyl

2014 GMC Acadia Denali AWD, gray, 3.6L, V6 2013 Chevy Tahoe LT maroon, 5.3 V8 2011 Chevy Traverse LS white, 3.6 V8 2010 Chevy Traverse LT white, 3.6 V6

TRUCKS 2019 Chevy Colorada LT 4X4 Crew white, 306 V-6 2019 GMC K1500 Crew SLT red Quartz, 5.3 V8 2019 Chevy K1500 LT Dbl Cab silver, 5.3 V8 2018 Chevy K1500 LT white, 5.3 V8, NAV 2018 Chevy K2500 Crew silver, 6.6L Duramax 2018 Chevy K1500 2LZ cajun red, 5.3L V8 2017 Chevy K1500 LT Crew red, 5.3 V8 2017 Chevy K1500 Crew blue, 6.2 V8 2017 Chevy K1500 Crew Cab LTZ red, 5.3 V8, Bose 2017 Chevy K1500 Crew High Country blue, 5.3 V8, Bose

2016 GMC Sonoma SL T crew black, 3.6 V6 2015 Chevy K1500 Crew Cab LT orange, 5.3 V8 2015 Chevy K1500 LTZ Crew red, 5.3L V8, Bose 2015 Chevy K1500 LTZ Crew maroon, 5.3L V8 2012 Ford F150 Crew XLT maroon, 3.5L EcoBoost 2011 Chevy K2500 Ext. Cab grey, 6.0 V8

CARS 2018 Chevy Malibu LT Pearl, 1.5L 4 Cycle 2017 Chevy Malibu Premier blue, 2.0L Turbo 4 cyl 2017 Chevy Cruz LT black, 104 4 cyl 2017 Chevy Camero 2LT RS yellow, 3.6 V6 2015 Chevy Impala LTZ black, 3.6 V6 2014 Buick Lacrosse CXL silver 3.6 V6 2014 Chevy Impala LT black, 3.6L V6

$10,000 AND UNDER 2014 Ford Taurus AWD black, 3.5L.........................$10,900 2010 Ford Mustang Coupe gold with black stripes, 4.0 V6 .... $10,500 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser blue, 4.0L V6 .......................$9,900 2014 Buick enclave Premium AWD, mocha bronze, 3.6L V6 .........$9,900 2011 Buick Lacrosse diamond white........................$9,900 2007 Classic Chev K1500 Crew white, 3LT, 5.3 V8 ...$8,900 2006 Volkswagon GTI red, 2.0L 4 cyl .......................$4,900 2006 Chevy Impala LT white, 3.6 v6.........................$4,500 2010 Ford Focus LEL silver ......................................$3,500 2007 Chevrolet Impala LT white, 3.5-V6 ..................$1,900

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Cavalier County Republican

Virtual participation seen as a new opportunity for North Dakotans Josh Askvig, state director for the AARP of ND, commended the state for its push to make sure meetings are able to be viewed by the public

By Dylan Sherman N.D. Newspaper Association Education Foundation Social distancing and consequent restrictions on in-person access to meetings during North Dakota’s 67th legislative session may seem a barrier to citizen participation, but the state is providing a new way for North Dakotans to engage in proceedings.

North Dakotans are encouraged to participate in the legislative process electronically in order to maintain social distancing and other measures aimed at keeping people healthy, said John Bjornson, executive director of the Legislative Council.

“By law all legislative meetings are open to the public, but we are trying to limit access to committee rooms,” he said. “We have updated all our livestreaming capabilities, to allow people to see what’s going on and follow the proceedings while not having to be present in the committee rooms.”

A pilot program for attending committee meetings online began in 2019, Bjornson said, but the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the need for alternative means of public access to meetings.

“We had concerns about making it accessible to as many people as possible,” he said.

“Our IT staff worked really hard to design, to the best of their ability, a process that eliminates hurdles and makes it as easy as possible.”

As with any new procedures, Bjornson said, there likely will be kinks along the way, but the state is prepared to fix any issues that come up.

Josh Askvig, state director of

the North Dakota AARP, said the switch to online viewing and testimony is an opportunity for himself and association members.

“We have members who live in Grand Forks and Williston who have always wanted to participate, but that is a long drive to come down for a hearing,” he said. “Well, now they can watch it online from their home, and there are also virtual testimony

have no problem doing it,” he said. “The more they use it, the more they will be comfortable with it.”

Askvig said the state AARP has started training and working with members and volunteers on accessing the tools to participate in proceedings this year.

“Another approach we have been taking is [asking] what other ways can we encourage

Capitol, Askvig said this session will be different as he will try to be more judicious about when he needs to be there in person. “[We want to make sure] legislators understand that when we are in the room, this is a big priority for us,” he said.

Askvig said this session will be weird even for himself when he has to testify virtually for the first time.

“I wish we could all be to-

ries about online testimonies overwhelming his committee. “[Anyone] can attempt to testify virtually, and it is up to me, as the chairman, to try to filter that out,” he said. “At least in my committee people that show up have priority.”

Weisz said he wants members of the public to have their voices heard, rather than leaving the virtual podium to experts from around the country.

Virtual testimony also could make it more difficult to gauge the perception of the room, he said.

“I still think for most of us [on the committee], the personal interaction, facial expressions, mannerisms and reactions all help us kind of get a sense of who’s where,” he said.

Weisz echoed the concern that older constituents might not want to drive long distances to participate in a particular hearing. “People of my generation and older may be discouraged by it, but at the same time I am 75 years old – I don’t want to drive from Edgeley or Grafton and I can do it virtually,” he said.

Rep. Corey Mock, D-Grand Forks, said while it will be different without as much public Daniel Weiss, senior executive director of pharmacy benefits at Sanford Health Plan, testified virtu- in-person attendance, he hopes ally on Jan. 6 before the N.D. House Human Services Committee on HB 1032, which relates to drug some of the changes will help prescription costs. Virtual testimony over Zoom is now available during North Dakota’s 67th legisla- people who can’t make the trip tive session, which lawmakers hope will improve access for people across the state and lessen the risk to the Capitol, this session and in the future. of Covid-19. NDNAEF photo by Dylan Sherman.

“If members of the public are able to participate and want to options for them now.” members to reach out to legis- gether,” he said. “Obviously the testify, we are able to have them Askvig said understanding lators,” he said. “Whether it be right steps and measures have participate remotely,” he said. “I the new technology has less via email, phone calls or hand- been taken to encourage peo- am hoping to see more engageto do with age and more to do written messages and post ple to be physically distant and ment and participation from with an individual’s own com- cards, those are all tactics that wear masks.” folks back home in Grand Forks.” fort with technology. we have not relied on as heavily Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurds“There are folks that are well in the past.” field, said it is great that people into their 70s and 80s who will While usually a regular at the have more access, but he wor-

Additional OB/GYN Providers Now Accepting Patients Welcome Dr. Stephanie Foughty and Dr. Nicole Samson We’re excited to introduce two new outreach providers to Cavalier County Memorial Hospital and Clinics, both bring a focus on obstetrics and gynecology to the CCMH medical team. Dr. Stephanie Foughty and Dr. Nicole Samson provide consults and evaluations for women in the area of obstetrics and gynecology.

Stephanie Foughty, M.D.

Nicole Samson, M.D

Women’s Health Services include: • OB/GYN initial and follow exams • Prenatal and postnatal care • Reproductive health • Endometrial biopsy • Contraceptive care including IUD placment

For an appointment with Dr. Foughty or Dr. Samson, call 701-662-2158.