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Gov. Burgum extended mitigation measures to continue slowing COVID-19 spread, read update on Page 3.

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pH (if pH goes below 7 and you have clubroot spores, you need to follow these management practices), eradicating weeds that host clubroot, monitoring the equipment that enters your field to prevent spread, and applying soil amendments (beet lime tested the best). There is a significant amount of litera-

you in the past? Stay connected with family and friends through phone calls, text, social media and video chats. Limit your news intake. Remember the journey, the good memories, and the big picture of this year. Take comfort in the creative ways that make you feel better, like art or cooking. Most importantly, create an adapted routine that helps you preserve your sense of order and

purpose. Include exercise and hobbies, regular sleep, and food that is healthy. Focus on the present and the things you can control.

You can help yourself mitigate holiday stress in general with these additional tips: Be realistic – the holidays don’t have to perfect or like last year.

Put grievances with family and

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friends aside for now. Say No to things that will increase your stress. Take 15 minutes when you need it – go for a walk, listen to music, read a book, or whatever helps you unwind.

Learn to recognize your holiday triggers (such as financial pressure or personal demands) so you can plan ahead and head them off.

When it comes to shopping, decide how much you can afford and then stick to it. Shop locally.

This supports local businesses and eliminates the need to travel. Donate to a charity in someone’s name.

Exchange names instead of having to buy something for everyone.

Limiting your in-person family gatherings to those who live in your household will be the safest way to celebrate the holidays.

Virtual events will allow you to see everyone without needing to travel or gather together indoors.

A new concept called the social bubble is a way to gather with others while reducing the cont. on page 3

Department of Plant Pathology at NDSU in Fargo. Knodel presented information on canola insect pests. The two major pests of canola are the crucifer flea beetle and the striped flea beetle. Insecticides recommended for flea beetles were the neonicotinoids (group 4A) and diamides (group 28). It was

Henry promoted at Langdon Research Center Lawrence Henry was recently promoted to Research Specialist II at the Langdon Research Center. Henry started at the Langdon Research Center in April 2014 as a Research Specialist I working on

“Henry’s main focus in the agronomy research program has been crop variety testing,” said Mehlhoff. “Choosing a variety is one of the most important decisions a producer can make in successful crop pro-

Research Agronomist Bryan Hanson’s team. They just completed their seventh growing season together.

“The agronomy research program studies every existing crop grown in our region,” said Langdon Research Extension Center Director Randy Mehlhoff. Every aspect of a plant’s life from emergence to physiological maturity is recorded and measured with the hopes of making discoveries that increase crop yields and quality that can be passed on to the farmers in ND.

duction.”

Promotion from Research Specialist I to Research Specialist II can be applied for after five years of employment.

Once you apply for the promotion it goes through a promotion and evaluation committee. The committee consists of two research center directors and two research extension center specialists and / or research professors from the research centers. Henry prepared himself for the promotion evaluation by taking cont. on page 3

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regarding insecticide seed treatments and flea beetles. Neonicotinoids were still effective against the crucifer flea beetle, The Northern Canola Growhowever, the diamide insectiers Association (NCGA) held cide was slower to kill beetles their 23rd Annual Canola Expo but did stop feeding after initial virtually by Zoom on Tuesday, ingestion of the insecticide. The December 8, 2020. NCGA Presistriped flea beetle was more dent Pat Murphy welcomed evtolerant than the crucifer flea eryone to the virtual event. beetle to the neonicThe first presenter was otinoid seed treatments Dr. Ventak Chapara, Assistested (active ingreditant Research Professor, ents thiamethoxam and studying crop protection clothianidin) and the at the Langdon Research diamide seed treatment Extension Center. Chapatested (cyantraniliprole). ra presented informaThe spring population of tion on clubroot research crucifer flea beetles also and testing. Clubroot is was more susceptible to caused by the P. brassithe neonicotinoid inseccae pathogen. It infects ticide seed treatments hosts of the brassica famthan the summer popuily, which include canola lation. and weeds known as The swede midge and wild mustard, Shepard’s the canola flower midge purse, volunteer canola, are new and emerging and stink weed. It prefers pests. The swede midge acidic soils but has been has not shown up in ND found in soil with a pH of yet, but the canola flowup to 7.2. Once in the soil, er midge was detected it can live as long as 20 in pheromone traps for years as resting spores. the first time in BottinThe pathogen infects the eau, Cavalier, Pembina, roots, causes galls, and restricts water and nu- Pictured is midge damage on a canola plant. This was one of the topics that Towner and Walsh countrients to the plant, thus Janet J. Knodel, Ph.D., Professor & Extension Entomologist at NDSU, talked ties in 2020. Host of the canola flower midge is reducing yields. Cavalier about at the virtual Canola Expo held on Dec. 8. canola, and researchers County has seen yield losses of 25 percent. Best man- ture available on clubroot from noted that neonicotinoids have do not know of any other hosts agement practices to control NDSU and the Research Center. been used for over 18 years, and yet. Larvae damage the crop by clubroot include scouting, ro- Dr. Chapara can be reached at widespread adoption of one in- causing bottle-shaped closed tating a non-host crop on an 701-256-2582 or 701-566-3685. secticide class used year after flower buds that produce no The second presenter was Dr. year can cause insecticide resis- pods or seeds. Early planted infected field for two years, usJanet Knodel, Extension Ento- tance. Knodel shared data from ing a seed variety that is resiscont. on page 2 tant to clubroot, testing soil for mologist and a professor in the Lesley Lubenow’s Ph.D. project

Holidays plus COVID equals STRESS The holiday season and its gatherings are joyous occasions filled with music, traditions, and a full calendar. There is a 'To Do' list full of cooking meals, cleaning, shopping, decorating, baking, entertaining, and the worry of getting it all done. For some, the holidays bring reminders of loss and grief. This year involves a new list of “what is safe/not safe” questions. It can be overwhelming and a bit disappointing.

One of the hidden stressors with COVID is the loss of routine. It has temporarily changed our day to day life and will temporarily change our holiday experience this year. It’s been a forgettable year and, yet, a memorable one.

Years from now the stories will be, “Remember the year of the pandemic, when we all wore masks and ate at home….?”

In dealing with the loss of routine, the Mayo Clinic has some suggestions. Pay attention to your feelings - journal about them if you like. Think about your own strengths and coping skills – what has helped

Monday, December 14, 2020

Canola Expo held virtually on Zoom this year

By Linda Timian Republican Writer

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Civic Meetings Langdon City Commission Monday, Dec. 14, 6:00 p.m.

Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m.

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Cavalier County Water Resource Board Thursday, Dec. 24, 8:00 a.m.

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Canola Expo __________________________________________________continued from Page 1 canola (mid-May) had more to be successful, it isn’t about not banning Canadian canola canola flower midge damaged how much land you have or the exports. Canadian canola expods compared to late planted type of equipment you drive; it’s ports are running about 50 percanola (early June). However, about how we work together cent ahead of this time last year. early planted canola had the and how we take care of each Canada wants to boost biodieshighest yield due to other more other and ourselves.” el incorporation to 11 percent. important agronomic factors, The keynote speaker was Jim Wiesemeyer did not see any such as less heat stress dur- Wiesemeyer, Washington Policy substantial changes to the crop ing flowering. Insecticide seed Analyst for Pro Farmer and daily insurance program as it has treatments were ineffective contributor to Pro Farmer’s on- wide bipartisan support. He for reducing the canola pod line website. He also partici- feels it is the best risk managedamaged by the canola flow- pates in Farm Journal’s Agri-Talk ment tool he’s seen in 40 years er midge since it emerges 4-6 radio program twice a week and of watching risk management weeks after seeding, and insec- writes for the Agricultural Let- in agriculture. Biden will call for ticide seed treatments are only ter. He can be reached at wiese- a study of Trump’s trade polieffective 3-4 weeks after seed- meyer@gmail.com. Wiesemeyer cies, which is normal. Reports ing. Since canola flower midge is gave a summary of the Novem- say China wants to renegotiate. a ‘new’ insect of canola, it is not ber election. If Republicans Trump threatened to leave the known if it will become an eco- retain control of the senate, World Trade Organization, but nomically important insect pest Boozman from Arkansas will be Biden wants to reform it. Trump of canola yet. Dr. Knodel can be chairman of the Ag Committee. left the Trans-Pacific Partnership reached at janet.knodel@ndsu. Mike Crapo from Idaho will likely on his 3rd day in office. Biden edu or 701-231-7915. be the new chair of the Finance wants to rejoin the TPP, but it The next presenter was Les- Committee. Sixty percent of will take time. Wiesemeyer said ley Kelly, who farms with her the most important issues go the key to the future of the refamily at Watrous, Saskatch- through the Finance Commit- newable fuel standard program ewan. She is a blogger, writer, tee. If Democrats win control is the 550,000 charging stations and speaker. She is the co-host of the Senate, Stabenow from for electric vehicles that Biden on 'What the Farm' podcast, Michigan will be chair of the Ag wants to construct across the head of High Heels & Canola Committee. In the House, Colin country. It’s not a question of Fields, and co-founder of the Peterson lost to Michelle Fisch- if but rather when electric cars Do More Agriculture Founda- bach, so there will be a new Ag take over the majority of new tion. Kelly is not a mental health Committee chair there. For the car sales. Canola is a very viprofessional but has become new head of the USDA, Biden is able biodiesel product. In the an advocate for mental health. considering Marcia Fudge from question & answer period, WiShe can be reached at lesley@ Ohio, Heidi Heitkamp from ND, esemeyer stated that he did not highheelsandcanolafields.com. and Tom Vilsack from Iowa. Wi- see Congress going after the Kelly defined what stress is, that esemeyer reminded listeners farm bill funding this year in orstress itself is not bad but being that it was important to look at der to service the debt, which is stuck in it is bad. It is important subcabinet positions, not just $27 trillion now. He ended his to name your stressor and talk cabinet appointments. The top presentation with his belief that about it. In disagreements, dia- USDA economist was leaving, canola growers are in one of the logue is key in finding the win/ and the new head of the USDA biggest growth industries for win solution. Lastly, she covered will likely pick the replacement. the next decade. the importance of finding and The top economist was the prinThe virtual meeting then doing the things that give you cipal author of the trade mitiga- broke for lunch and resumed joy, which are different for ev- tion program. with the NGCA annual business eryone. Seek professional help In Canadian markets, January meeting. The morning speakers if needed. Kelly shared a favorite canola is now above July 2013 were recorded and posted on quote from her dad, “If you want highs. China is restricting but the NCGA Facebook page.

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Henry's promotion _______________continued from Page 1 classes, conferences, work- the Emergency Management shops, and seminars for profes- Planning Committee. Henry apsional development. He worked plied for the promotion in July collaboratively with supervisory of this year and was notified the REC ag experiment station spe- last week of November. cialists and research professors, “I had hoped to advance in assisted with student and in- my career and was given the optern advising, and served as a portunity with this promotion,” resource person to the agricul- said Henry. tural community. He organized Henry is a Langdon native, and helped to conduct field graduating from Langdon High days, seminars, demonstrations, School in 1992. He has an A.A.S. and workshops. He also became degree in Architectural Drafting involved in community and civic and Estimating, an A.A.S. degree activities by serving on the city in John Deere Ag Technology, commission, fire department, and a B.A.S. in Business AdminCavalier County Job Develop- istration. ment, Planning and Zoning, and

A Super’s Take on Education

By Daren Christianson Superintendent Langdon Area School The Langdon School Board will be bringing a building fund levy vote to the public. Approval of this vote will give the Langdon Area School Board the ability to set the building fund levy anywhere up to 10 mills. If the overall taxable valuation increases, it will take less mills to complete the needed projects. The board plans to continue to use the current 3 mills for general maintenance and upkeep during this time. Upon completion of the needed projects, the board intends to only levy what is needed by the district to pay for upkeep and replacement of needed materials.

What does this mean to my taxes?

Residential True and full value $100,000 Home, Currently$13.50, If bond passes $45.00 $150,000 Home, Currently$20.25, If bond passes $67.50 $200,000 Home, Currently-

$27.00, If bond passes $90.00 Ag & Commercial $100,000 X Current $15.00, If bond passes $50.00 $150,000 X Current $22.50, If bond passes $75.00 $200,000 X Current $30.00, If bond passes $100.00 The average cost per acre of farmland is $1,056.42 and a full quarter with all tillable farmland would then have a value of $169,027. On one quarter of tillable land, your liability for the school district building fund levy would change from $25.35 (3 mills) to $84.50 (10 mills).

This vote is important for our students, staff, community, and school district to maintain what we currently have and to provide the quality of educational environment that is vital to high, quality education.

This vote is being done through absentee ballot only. If you checked special election on the last county postcard, you will receive a postcard. If you did not, please contact the business office at 701-256-5291 or go to the school website under elections for the application.

A Saint’s Shout Out

By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School

Our First Giving Hearts Day 2020 has been a trying and challenging year for so many reasons.

That’s why I feel extra appreciation when I am able to share good news with you.

St. Alphonsus School will participate in its first Giving Hearts Day in February. Giving Hearts Day is a 24hour fundraising event for nonprofits in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Since the first event in 2008, generous donors have given more than $90 million – 100% of which goes directly to participating charities.

Here’s how it works: our school will raise a pool of matching funds before the end of January. Our goal for our matching funds is $10,000.

Then on Giving Hearts Day 2021 (Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021), we will raise $10,000 to unlock those match dollars, giving us a total fundraising goal of $20,000.

The money we raise during this fundraising event will go toward a sign for our campus (after 100 years of education, it’s time for a sign!) and toward our final 15 iPads to make our K-8 school one-to-one technology. The awesome thing about Giving Hearts Day is that gifts of $10 or more are matched.

It’s a great way to donate and feel connected to nonprofits around the state that have touched you or family members or that hold a special place in your heart.

We are early in our fundraising process so here is what we need: Wanted! Match donors. We are looking for up to ten $1,000 donors.

If you want to help us with a donation for our $10,000 match pool, please contact me below.

Wanted! Giving Hearts Day donors! Donate online any time on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at givingheartsday.org. Checks are also welcome on the day of the event; they must be dated February 11 and can be dropped off at our school. We will reserve special parking spots in front of our school for Giving Hearts Day donors who wish to donate in person.

If you’re on Facebook, follow our Facebook page “St. Alphonsus School – Langdon, ND” for updates and school stories as we get closer to the big day. We will also have yard signs available for those who would like to help promote this awesome event.

We want to count you as a giving heart for St. Alphonsus School!

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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Holidays and COVID __________________________________________continued from Page 1 risk of spreading COVID. A so- alone. There are resources lo- COVID. Call 701-223-1510 or cial bubble is a small, clearly cally and virtually that can help email renew@lssnd.org to sign defined group of people that you through the compound up or get more information. agree in advance to limit their worries, stress, and grief of the Grief and Loss during COVID close contacts to only those holidays with COVID. Contact is held Mondays at 6:30 p.m.; within the bubble. Everyone in Allison Hofstad (701-351-3530) Baby, Let’s Talk (for parents and the bubble commits to wearing or Tiffany Hetletved (701-370- soon to be parents) is Thursdays a mask, watching their distance, 5985) with Aspiring Hope Ther- at 3:00 p.m.; High Risk, High washing their hands, and avoid- apy. Devils Lake Psychological Anxiety (Navigating COVID as ing close contact with people Services can be reached at 701- a high-risk individual) is Thursoutside their bubble. Bubbles 662-8255 Tuesdays and Thurs- days at 6:30 p.m.; and the next can bring their own utensils, days. Lutheran Social Services Educator Support Group (open drinks, and even food. “Remem- in partnership with Project Re- to educators) will be December ber the year of the pandemic new provides free virtual group 28, 1:00-3:00 p.m. and we had that bubble….?” counseling sessions to anyone Finally, know that you are not in North Dakota impacted by

Governor, State Health Officer extend mitigation measures to continue slowing COVID-19 spread North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Interim State Health Officer Dirk Wilke extended mitigation measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus and preserving hospital capacity as the state continues to see a significant number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths even as active cases decline on Dec. 9.

“While active cases and our test positivity rate continue to decline thanks to the individual efforts of North Dakotans across our state, hospitalizations and deaths remain far too high,” Burgum said, noting 284 North Dakotans remain hospitalized due to COVID-19, down from a record of 341 on Nov. 22 but still well above levels seen earlier this fall. “If we continue to see active cases go down, we can be hopeful that we will see hospitalizations decline in the weeks ahead. Working together, we can continue to protect the vulnerable, preserve hospital capacity, keep students in the classroom and keep our economy open.”

A State Health Officer order requiring face coverings to be worn in indoor businesses and indoor public settings as well as outdoor public settings where physical distancing isn’t possible, has been extended to 12:01 a.m. Jan. 18. The amended order still includes exceptions for children under age 5, individuals with a medical or mental health condition or disability that makes it unreasonable to wear a mask, and religious

services. The order took effect Nov. 14 and was originally set to expire Monday, Dec. 14.

“With the numbers in North Dakota continuing to improve, we need to continue doing what we know works,” said Interim State Health Officer Dirk Wilke. “Wearing a face covering is the most simple and effective way to prevent the spread.”

The extension to Jan. 18 will allow for a 14-day incubation period to pass after Christmas and New Year’s to provide a clearer picture of case trends, Burgum noted.

Burgum has extended until 8 a.m. Jan. 8 an executive order that limits capacity for bars, restaurants and event venues to reduce COVID-19 transmission. The order has been in place since Nov. 16 and was originally set to expire Dec. 13.

Under the amended order, all bars, restaurants and food service establishments remain limited to 50 percent of their licensed seated capacity, not to exceed 150 patrons, and are closed to in-person service between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Take-out, curbside and delivery will still be allowed during those hours, and North Dakotans are encouraged to take advantage and support local businesses.

All banquet, ballroom and event venues remain limited to 25 percent of their maximum occupancy, not to exceed the ND Smart Restart capacity limits that were established with

input from venues and local public health officials based on the size of the venue. Physical distancing and masks are still required for the safety of personnel and patrons.

Burgum said the extension of the executive order is shorter than the mask mandate extension in recognition of the impact that business restrictions have on the livelihoods of those affected.

A four-week pause on high school winter sports competitions and other extracurricular K-12 school activities, as well as association, community and club sports, will be allowed to expire at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 as stated in the original order. The North Dakota High School Activities Association has updated its spectator guidance to align with the statewide limits on large events included in the ND Smart Restart tiers for events and gatherings, which can be found at www.ndresponse.gov.

The 4,554 active cases reported today by the North Dakota Department of Health is down 56 percent from the peak of 10,373 active cases on Nov. 13. The state’s 7-day positivity rate also has declined to 8.4 percent, but Burgum noted the state would like to see it below 5 percent.

For more information on North Dakota’s COVID-19 response, visit www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus or www.ndresponse.gov.

Opinion

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Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Mandan Milk Mystery II …

Finding statistics for multiple sclerosis is quite frustrating. Few numbers exist, but in 1993, one in every 350 people in Wyoming contracted MS. What I was hoping to do was gather statistics from Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, the Dakotas, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and compare them with other high latitude states such as Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine to see if the incident comparisons were even close.

The theory is that MS levels would be higher along the path of nuclear fallout in the 1950s. That included North Dakota and a creamery in Mandan that had unusually high amounts of radiation in its milk in 1957.

There’s a lot of information out there about MS, what it is, new research, fundraising, living with MS, caring for someone with MS. What’s absent are statistics, and they’re critical in order to establish a link to the beta radiation strontium 90 that drifted over the Dakotas from 1951 to 1958. There is, however, other information that suggests that MS may be related to cow’s milk and that any kind of radiation could worsen a person’s MS. Following are some of the things I found while digging for statistics on MS in North Dakota, Saskatchewan and Wyoming.

According to the Government of Saskatchewan, there are 3,700 people living in the province with MS. Saskatchewan has a population of 1.2 million. According to Statistics Canada, there are 340 cases per 100,000 in the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In Quebec, which is on similar latitudes, the incidence rate is 180 per 100,000.

Most of the literature about MS tells us that those of us at higher latitudes are more at risk. However, Statcan says MS is absent above 66 Degrees North Latitude, which is the Arctic Circle. So how can it be a high rate in Saskatchewan when it doesn’t exist in the high Arctic?

The World Health Organization says Canada has the highest rate in the world at 291 cases per 100,000 people. It’s followed by Denmark at 227, Sweden 189, the United Kingdom at 164, Norway 160, Germany 149 and the United States at 110 to

140 per 100,000.

Ironically, Nevada and Utah, where nuclear tests occurred during the ‘50s, have lower rates of MS while Wyoming has one of the highest rates in the U.S. That appears to be consistent with the drift of the strontium 90 from those nuclear tests.

There’s also other information that goes back to milk and/or radiation. There are milk allergens that are alleged to be a trigger for MS in certain people. Milk is allegedly considered a product that aids in the onset of Parkinson’s disease.

Strontium 90 will attach itself to the bones and the blood if the infliction is in the spinal cord.

It is also known that X-ray radiation is risky for people with MS and Parkinson’s. X-rays emit gamma radiation while Strontium 90 is a beta radiation, yet the gamma rays will still increase the risk.

Finally, we established several weeks ago that soldiers who fought the fire at Chernobyl in 1986 developed MS. It is also known that hundreds, perhaps thousands, of children in the former Soviet Union developed thyroid cancer and other diseases from the Strontium 90 that was released when Chernobyl exploded.

Thus far, nothing has emerged about MS from the Fukushima meltdown in 2011. There is evidence, according to the World Health Organization, that thyroid cancer among females has increased by 70 percent, provided they were exposed as infants. That would put these girls in the Fukushima region at 9 or 10 years of age now, very similar to what happened in Kiev in the wake of Chernobyl. Several other cancers have increased in children 4 to 7 percent since the explosion. No other serious health issues have been reported, but the WHO continues to monitor those people who received a dose of radiation from Fukushima for long-term effects.

However, the National Center for Biotechnoloy Information, reports that a 43-year-old woman developed MS nine months after her final radiation therapy for a brain tumor. The report only specifies that the radiation used was conventional, and it can be assumed that it was gamma radiation.

What would be really interesting to know is what the health effects have been on the children who actually drank that laced milk from the Mandan creamery.

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Congressman Kelly Armstrong 1004 LONGWORTH HOB WASHINGTON, DC 20515 PHONE: (202) 225-2611

How the founders defined executive power The outstanding feature of Article II of the Constitution is its grant to the president of relatively few, sharply limited powers, a function of the Constitutional Convention’s determination, in the words of James Madison, to “confine and define” presidential power. The president’s powers are lean and meager in comparison to those vested in Congress. This may surprise Americans who have grown accustomed to executive assertions of sweeping powers in both foreign and domestic realms, but two compelling historical reasons explain the framers’ blueprint.

First, James Madison explained in No. 51 of the Federalist Papers that, in a republican form of government, the legislature “necessarily predominates.” A system that exalted the executive could hardly be deemed a republic. Thus, Congress enjoys vast governing powers under Article I of the Constitution, including the lawmaking, appropriations and war-making powers.

Second, the founding generation lived in fear of executive power, a reflection of their own experience under King George III, whom they viewed as a tyrant, and their keen reading of history, which revealed acts of oppression and exploitation by strong and ambitious executives.

The last thing the drafters of the Constitution wanted to do in their invention of the presidency was to create an embryonic monarchy on American soil.

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The great purpose behind the invention of the presidency, as the debates in Philadelphia reveal, was to provide an “administrator in chief,” an official charged with the faithful execution of the laws and the authority to make appointments to offices created by Congress. Finding a remedy for the omission in the Articles of Confederation of these key government functions represented one of the principal rallying cries to organize the Constitutional Convention.

The delegates’ work on Article II continued throughout summer 1787, but they tackled the presidency at the outset of their deliberations. The framers’ focus on essential executive duties was made plain on June 1, when Gov. Edmund Randolph of Virginia proposed the creation of a president who would enjoy the executive powers under the Articles of Confederation. The question arose: What is meant by “executive” power? A pause ensued as the delegates contemplated the concept. James Wilson of Pennsylvania, second in importance only to Madison as architect of the Constitution, said that executive power embraced merely the authority to enforce laws and make appointments to office. As it turned out, several others repeated Wilson’s definition of “executive power.” No delegate offered a broader conception of “executive power.”

Over the course of American history, the concept of executive power has become swollen with exaggerated claims of authority, including the premise of absolute or unlimited presidential power and the assertion of an executive prerogative to violate the law and the Constitution in order to meet an emergency. But those claims, as we shall see later, are repudiated by the discussions and debates in the Convention, and find no support in our constitutional design. At the founding, the

principle of the rule of law enjoyed a precise meaning — executive subordination to the law, which would have been scuttled by the presence of a presidential emergency power.

The framers never entertained, indeed, never even flirted with the idea of an executive prerogative power. Their sole aim, grounded on historical concerns, was to corral executive powers, to confine and define them, as Madison pointed out.

What the delegates initiated on June 1, when they reached an understanding of the term, “executive power,” would become the first sentence of Article II: “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States.” The Convention debates in the ensuing weeks pursued various proposals for shaping the presidency and its relationship with Congress. What emerged was an overriding preference among the delegates to create a shared power arrangement between the two branches, which would incorporate the doctrine of checks and balances, in both foreign and domestic matters. This program came at the expense of unilateral presidential power, of course, but this was hardly a concern for the founders who had fought a revolution a decade before, in large measure to free themselves from an imperial executive. We shall examine next week the framers’ focus on collective decision making in the realm of foreign affairs and national security.

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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Report From the Legislature

Rep. David Monson R – District 10 In the weeks after the Nov. 3 election meetings of all kinds have been coming at us fast and furious. Nov. 12 and 13 was the final wrap up of the 2019 interim when all the interim committee chairmen gave their final reports to the outgoing, returning, and newly elected legislators. This was held both virtually and in person in the House Chamber. I gave my report in person, as did most chairmen, but a number of legislators elected to attend virtually due to the big surge in Covid-19 cases in ND. The weeks following that meeting have remained very hectic for me as well as all legislator. Up until Dec. 1 I was getting numerous requests to meet with many agencies and individuals to either give me ideas they had for bill drafts, to express their opinions (mostly on the mask mandate in ND), and, in the case of the agencies, to lay out their legislative priorities for the upcoming 2021 ses-

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sion that begins on January 5. With the Covid-19 surge in ND nearly all the meetings had a virtual component either by conference call, Zoom, or TEAMS. Some of the meetings were with hospitals in the area, business organizations, Lake Region State College, Council of State Governments (CSG) on human services issues, agricultural industries (ethanol, corn, and hemp), veterinary organizations/ lobbyists, Job Develop Authority, and many phone calls dealing with possible legislation. We have until December 18 to pre-file legislative bills to beat the rush in January.

There is nothing magic about prefiling a bill, but it is one less thing to worry about when we start the session in January. The number of emails has been overwhelming, as well, with upwards of 300 per day some days.

The reorganizational session of the legislature was held December 1-3 in Bismarck. Most legislators were in attendance in person as that is when we did a lot of training on our new computers, received our committee assignments, got our pictures taken, and chose our seats and committee rooms. We also passed our House and Senate temporary rules for decorum as well as wearing masks or face shields while on the floor of the chamber when not able to social distance. The wearing of masks was a hot topic, but out of respect for our fellow legislators who have health issues and feel vulnerable to the Covid-19, we approved the wearing of masks or face shields while in the chamber and closer than 6 feet apart. We also approved that in our committee, the chairman has the power to dispense with wearing masks if we are all able to social distance at least 6 feet apart and no one tests positive for the Covid-19.

We also put in our rules that we will have our temperatures taken when we enter the Capitol. There were lots of calls from constituents and some legislators alike to convene a special session and/or take up the mask mandate issue in the reorganizational session to overrule the Governor’s and Health Department mask mandate. There were a number of problems with doing this as any special session would need to be advertised beforehand, and even if we removed the mask mandate, as soon as we left town the Governor could have re-imposed it or vetoed it. Then we would have had to re-convene again to have another special session to override the veto. By the time all that occurred we would have been approaching our regular session in January. Whether you believe masks are effective or not, a majority of people believe they are important to getting this pandemic under control. We have a couple sayings in the legislature that are of kind of clichés, but they are: “Perception is reality.”

and “Your rights end where my nose begins.” Now it is more like “Your rights end where my rights begin which is now not just at the end of my nose but 6 feet from me.” I know from years as a farmer in a grain bin that wearing a mask for several hours a day is not going to kill you.

Not wearing a mask may not affect you nearly as much as it could affect someone who is at risk of catching and dying from Covid-19. Enough said about masks here.

My committee assignment did not change from previous years.

I still chair the Education and Environment section of House Appropriations. My committee room did change from the Rough Rider Room to the Prairie Room. The Prairie Room is the old Supreme Court Room on the 2nd floor. It has been the House Judiciary Committee room for as long as I can remember, but due to needing larger rooms to better socially distance, the Senate Appropriations needed to move to a larger room. They will now be in the Rough Rider Room while the full House Appropriations Committee will be in the Brynhild Haugland Room. Legislators who elect to not wear a mask or shield on the floor have the option of going to their office in the loop under the Senate on first floor or connecting remotely via TEAMS. Only 2 members of the House elected to take the office option during the reorganizational session. A few did connect via TEAMS. The schedule the week after our reorganizational session has been nearly as busy with me meeting with SBARE members which advises Research and Extension on priorities for their upcoming budget. Due to the tight revenue situation created in ND when the price of oil went in the tank and the poor economy since Covid-19 hit, the Governor instructed all agencies to submit a budget 15% below what they were appropriated last session. Small agencies had to only cut 10%. Most agencies are telling me their top priority in the upcoming session will be to get most if not all the cut restored to their budget. New funds for new programs are mostly just a hopeful wish at this point, with the reality being more likely to not even get their budget restored to last biennium’s level. Our latest revenue update shows it is not as bad as many other states with a few bright spots (sales taxes are very strong), so maybe we can pull through this session without doing too much harm to agencies.

Training continues for us on how to submit bill drafts entirely electronically. That is a very new process for us. If you have ideas for legislation, you can email me at dmonson@ nd.gov. We can continue to submit bill drafts until the second week of January which is fast approaching.

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N.D. Agricultural Experiment Station releases new crop varieties N.D. Agricultural Experiment StThe North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station has released new chickpea, field pea, soybean, wheat, oat and black bean varieties.

The new crop varieties were ND Crown chickpeas, ND Dawn yellow field peas, ND Dickey soybeans, ND Frohberg hard red spring wheat, ND Heart oats, ND Noreen winter wheat and ND Twilight black beans. The North Dakota County Seed Increase Program distributed ND Dawn, ND Dickey and ND Heart for the first time in the spring of 2020 and ND Noreen in the fall of 2020.

To ensure genetic purity, all varieties are protected under Plant Variety Protection Title V and must be sold as a class of certified seed. All varieties, except for ND Twilight, are licensed to the North Dakota Crop Improvement and Seed Association (NDCISA) for their management and distribution.

Here is a look at the new varieties: ND Crown Chickpeas ND Crown was developed by the pulse breeding program at North Dakota State University under the direction of breeder Nonoy Bandillo. ND Crown is a Kabuli type chickpea and has high yield potential in North Dakota environments.

The average height of ND Crown is 26.4 inches and the average maturity date is 115 days from planting.

The 1,000-seed weight of ND Crown is 396 grams. ND Crown has a similar response to Ascochyta blight under moderate to high disease pressure when compared with commercial cultivars.

ND Crown is ideal for whole seed and processed markets, such as hummus, because of its larger seed size compared with commonly grown cultivars. This new variety flowers and matures one day earlier than CDC Frontier with similar seed yield.

General Characteristics: High yield potential Large seed size Similar reaction to Ascochyta blight as commercial cultivars ND Dawn Yellow Field Peas ND Dawn was developed by the pulse breeding program at NDSU under Bandillo’s direction. ND Dawn large yellow field peas have high yield potential in North Dakota environments and excellent agronomic performance. ND Dawn has a uniform, round seed comparable to DS Admiral, which makes it stand out from other varieties.

Total protein content has been tested at 24%, which is similar to commercial cultivars. ND Dawn matures in approximately 95 days, which is early and favorable for North Dakota growing conditions.

ND Dawn is tolerant to lodging and has a good plant stand. It is about 3 centimeters (cm) shorter than Agassiz and 10 cm taller than CDC Striker.

ND Dawn has seed size similar to Navarro and a bit larger than Agassiz and LG Sunrise. ND Dawn has a similar response to Fusarium root rot as Agassiz. ND Dawn’s Ascochyta blight infection was more

severe than in Agassiz; however, yield was not significantly different.

General Characteristics: High yield potential Early maturity Uniform, round seed Good protein content ND Dickey Soybeans ND Dickey was developed by the soybean breeding program at NDSU under the direction of breeder Ted Helms. ND Dickey is a conventional (not resistant to glyphosate herbicide) soybean variety with 0.7 maturity that is intended to replace ND Stutsman. This new variety has high yield potential and resistance to Race 3 of phytophthora root rot.

ND Dickey has good iron-deficiency chlorosis (IDC) and lodging tolerance. It has purple flowers, gray pubescence tan pods, yellow hila and dull seed coat luster. ND Dickey is sensitive to the herbicide metribuzin.

Development of this variety was made possible through funds provided by the North Dakota Soybean Council.

General Characteristics: 7 maturity High yield potential Good IDC tolerance Phytophthora root rot resistance (race 3) ND Twilight Black Beans ND Twilight was developed by the dry bean breeding program at NDSU under the direction of breeder Juan Osorno. ND Twilight has shown competitive agronomic performance compared with other varieties commonly grown in North Dakota. It has an upright indeterminate (short vine) growth habit and purple flowers, and matures in approximately 99 days.

ND Twilight had higher seed yield compared with other black bean cultivars commonly grown in the region. It is resistant to rust (race 20-3) and intermediately resistant to common bacterial blight (CBB). ND Twilight also is resistant to bean common mosaic virus and moderately resistant to soybean cyst nematode. Canning quality and seed shape/size are within acceptable commercial ranges.

General Characteristics: Resistance to rust Competitive seed yield Intermediate resistance to CBB Excellent upright architecture Development of this variety was made possible through checkoff funds provided by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association and North Dakota Dry Edible Bean Seed Growers Association.

ND Frohberg Hard Red Spring Wheat ND Frohberg was developed by the spring wheat breeding program at NDSU under the direction of breeder Andrew Green. ND Frohberg has good yield potential, strong end-use quality and very good disease resistance. It is medium tall, similar to Barlow, with good straw strength most similar to Glenn.

ND Frohberg has good yield potential, similar to SY Ingmar in western locations and Barlow in eastern

Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com FARRMS’ Farm Beginnings® Course offers tools for farmer success The Foundation for Agriculture, Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) is offering the Farm Beginnings® sustainable farm business course online from late January through early April 2021. Farm Beginnings® is for beginning and transitioning farmers and includes modules on goal setting, whole farm planning, business plan development, financial management, marketing practices, and natural resource stewardship. Registration is $25 per student, and tuition is $500 per farm. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register, visit www.farrms. org/succeed.

Farm Beginnings® is a unique farmer-led, community-based program rooted in sustainable farming.

Students connect with experienced North Dakota growers who are implementing the sustainable practices taught throughout the course.

The course includes videos, business planning tools, live online class discussions, virtual farm tours and connections to local resources such as financing, service providers, and peer networks. Students will complete a sustainable business plan for their own farm enterprise by the end of the course. Farm Beginnings® is a certified borrower train-

ing course for USDA Farm Service Agency and graduates are eligible for FSA loans.

Farm Beginnings® is one of the ways that FARRMS is helping to grow beginning farmers. North Dakota’s farmers are ageing, with the average age at 56 in 2017 up from 55.3 in 2012. The number of farms in our state is shrinking, down 15% from 2012 to 2017 (USDA NASS Census of Agriculture). At the same time, consumers are increasingly interested in shopping locally and are seeking out local food and farm products. Stephanie Blumhagen, FARRMS Executive Director said, “I see more people wanting a connection to their local food system. For many that means a desire to start their own farms and food businesses. FARRMS offers tools for success for beginning farmers.”

FARRMS provides educational programs and support to grow sustainable agriculture and local food systems in North Dakota. They work to enhance the sustainability of farms and ranches in their communities and currently operate from the Tuttle Rural Innovation Center in the Tuttle School in Tuttle, ND. Learn more about Farm Beginnings® and all of FARRMS’ programs at www.farrms.org.

locations. It has above-average levels of resistance to bacterial leaf streak and is moderately resistant to leaf rust. Resistance to Fusarium head blight is similar to Barlow and Elgin-ND. ND Frohberg also has strong milling and baking quality.

General Characteristics: Good yield potential Very good disease resistance Strong end-use quality ND Heart Oats ND Heart was developed by the oat breeding program at NDSU under the direction of breeder Mike McMullen. ND Heart is a conventional oat line with exceptionally high groat beta glucan and protein concentration. These qualities should allow the production of specialty oat products with unique beneficial nutritional characteristics.

ND Heart produces about 25% greater beta glucan concentration and 20% greater groat protein concentration than commonly grown oat cultivars. The grain yield, test weight and milling yield of ND Heart are similar to other popular oat cultivars. ND Heart’s disease resistance is similar to Hi-Fi with susceptibility to crown rust.

General Characteristics: High groat beta glucan High protein ND Noreen Hard Red Winter Wheat ND Noreen was developed by the winter wheat breeding program at NDSU under the direction of breeder Francois Marais. ND Noreen hard red winter wheat is intended to replace Jerry. ND Noreen has higher yield potential than Jerry, with similar winter-hardiness, height, maturity and quality. It has shown excellent bacterial leaf streak resistance and intermediate resistance to stripe rust.

ND Noreen has better stem rust resistance than Jerry and comparable leaf rust resistance. ND Noreen performed well in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota and has good lodging resistance. ND Noreen has average protein, high test weight, satisfactory milling extraction, and average mixing tolerance and loaf volume.

General Characteristics: Strong yield potential Winter hardy Excellent bacterial leaf streak resistance Improved stem rust resistance For further information about foundation or registered seed availability of these or other varieties, contact an NDSU Extension agent, an NDSU Research Extension Center, the North Dakota Crop Improvement and Seed Association or North Dakota Foundation Seedstocks.

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Record of Climatological Observation Langdon Experiment Station November 2020

2020

Normal Dep from Normal Precipitation 0.21 0.76 -0.55 Average Monthly Temp 25.4 23.5 +1.9 Heating Degree Days* 1187 1224 -37 Snowfall 3.4 6.47 -3.07 *Heating degree days are based on 65 degrees F. Observation reading made at 8 a.m. daily.

Ag producers should do yearend income tax planning Agricultural producers should do tax planning before the end of the year.

“It is that time of the year again to think about year-end tax planning,” says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm management specialist. “Having a snowless autumn should allow producers to stop doing some outside work and hit the books.

“This year had a large influx of government payments to crop and livestock producers,” he says.

“Generally all or most of those payments must be reported as income in the year received.”

Haugen adds, “When tax planning, it is best to start with year-todate income and expenses and estimate them for the remainder of the year. Estimate depreciation and include any income that was deferred to 2020 from a previous year. It is best to try to spread out income and expenses so producers don’t have abnormally high or low income or expenses in any one year.”

Here are several items to note for tax planning: • Agricultural producers are allowed to use 200% declining balance depreciation for three-, five-, seven- and 10-year property. A 150% declining balance is required for 15- and 20-year property.

• For most new agricultural machinery and equipment (except grain bins), the recovery period is five years.

• The section 179 expense has increased. It generally allows producers to deduct up to $1,040,000 on new or used machinery or equipment purchased in the tax year. There is a dollar-for-dollar phase-out for purchases in excess of $2,590,000.

• The additional 100% first-year bonus depreciation is in effect. It is available for used as well as new property. It is equal to 100% of the adjusted basis after any section 179 expensing.

• Net operating loss (NOL) carryback rules are in effect. Producers can carry back losses to offset income.

• Like-kind exchanges are not allowed for personal property but are allowed for real property.

Mott girl wins state essay contest Anisha Kemerling of Mott was the winner of a state essay contest that ended in November. The title of this year’s contest was “ND Commodities and how they are useful”.

Students in the fifth grade throughout the state were encouraged to choose any one of the many commodities that are produced in our state and explain how it is used in 100 words or less. Some of the commodities that could be included were beef, dairy, honey, various crops, vegetables and fruits. Anisha wrote about Honey.

Layla Krinke of Scranton won second place with lentils and Maara Kutz of Sykeston placed third with sunflowers. Honorable mentions went to Caroline Stegman of Cavalier on honey, Quinn Messmer of Mott on flax and Brayden Schatz of

Mott with wheat. The topics were varied with numerous duplicate topics.

Each of the three winners received a check for their efforts and every entrant received a colorful personalized certificate.

Some teachers used this contest as a class project that promoted agriculture but some students submitted an entry on their own.

This annual essay contest was sponsored by Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) which is a grassroots organization committed to improving profitability in production agriculture. For more information about WIFE and their activities, contact state president Phyllis Howatt at howphy@midco. net or Marlene Kouba at mmkouba@ndsupernet.com.

• Income averaging can be used by producers to spread the tax liability to lower income tax brackets in the three previous years. This is done on schedule J. • Producers who elect to use income averaging for federal purposes also may use Form ND-1 FA (income averaging) for North Dakota income tax calculations.

Other tax planning items to note: • Crop insurance proceeds can be deferred to the next tax year if a producer is a cash-basis taxpayer and can show that normally income from damaged crops would be included in a tax year following the year of the damage.

• A livestock income deferral is available for those who had a forced sale of livestock because of a weather-related disaster.

• Prepay farm expenses. Feed, fertilizer, seed and similar expenses can be prepaid. Typically, discounts are received by paying for these expenses in the fall. Producers can deduct prepaid expenses that do not exceed 50% of their other deductible farm expenses.

• Defer income to 2021. Crop and livestock sales can be deferred until the next year by using a deferred payment contract. Most grain elevators or livestock sale barns will defer sales until the next tax year.

Producers should be aware that they are at risk if the business becomes insolvent before the check is received and cashed.

• Purchase machinery or equipment. Machinery or equipment purchases can be made before the end of the year to get a depreciation or 179 expense deduction in 2020.

• Contribute to a retirement plan such as a simplified employee pension plan, savings incentive match plan for employees or individual retirement account.

Information on agricultural topics can be found in the Farmers Tax Guide, Publication 225. It can be obtained at any IRS office or ordered by calling 800-829-3676.

Additional questions on this topic should be addressed to your tax professional or the IRS at 800-8291040 or https://www.irs.gov. North Dakota income tax questions can be addressed to the North Dakota Tax Department at 877-328-7088 or https://www.nd.gov/tax.

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Kathryn Jane Traynor Mass of Christian Burial was be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake

for Kathryn Jane Traynor, 90, who died December 1, 2020, peacefully at her home with her husband of 66 years, John Thomas “Jack” Traynor, holding her hand. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Jane was born on May 30, 1930, in Langdon, to Edward John and Kathryn (Nugent) Donovan and enjoyed many birthday parades

Obituaries due to the Memorial Day festivities surrounding her birthdate. She was an outstanding student, skipping second grade, and later became Salutatorian of her St. Alphonsus High School Class of 1947 in Langdon. Her father was a lawyer and postmaster in Langdon. Her mother was the city librarian for more than 50 years and instilled in her children and grandchildren the importance of books and reading.

She loved reading and always had a book at hand. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks as an English major, with minors in Speech and French in 1951. She was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority, Catholic Newman Club, Board of Student Relations and was an officer on the Student Council. She met Jack Traynor at the coffee shop in Budge Hall while at the University of North Da-

kota. They married at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon on June 19, 1954. While raising her children, she volunteered as a Cub Scout leader. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Devils Lake Music Club, Pioneer Daughters, and volunteered as the music teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School for several years. In 1985 and 1986 Jack served as Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks. Jack and she traveled to 48 of 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal. Along the way Jane charmed everyone she met. She had many adventures and was a great and gifted Irish storyteller, whose truth was more comical than any fiction. She enjoyed many family vacations in Detroit Lakes, Minn.; Boca Grande, Fla.; and Phoenix, Ariz. She and Jack also spent summers with family and many friends at lake homes on Wood Lake and

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 7:30 p.m.

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

St. Edward’s in Nekoma Saturday - 5 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)

314 15th Ave Phone 701-686-2000

Pastor Norm Economy Pastor Jordan Braunberger

Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

Ignite Youth Church Wednesdays – 7 p.m. – The Paragon (1304 4th St.) Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45

followed by Fellowship

Sermons & Bulletins online

Church: 256-2634 Pastor Sue Mackey: 868-3118

Worship Schedule Sundays 9:30 a.m.

Watch us live on facebook Website: langdonumc.org

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Redeemer Lutheran Church 823 9th Ave, Langdon Pastor Rev. Mark Chepulis

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Sunday Morning Worship Services – 8 a.m.

Phone 701-256-4403

Evangelical Church emmanuel@utma.com

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Dovre Lutheran Church & Milton Lutheran Church

Join us for worship!

Osnabrock 701-496-3301

Sunday School, 9:15am

A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!

1120 15th Ave • 256-2602

10am, Sundays in-person Streaming live on Facebook 1216 9th Ave, Langdon, 256-2196 www.UnitedLangdon.org

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Devils Lake. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family in Bemidji, Minn., with their dear friend, Monsignor Jeffrey L. Wald, officiating. They were joined by their best man, Dr. Mack V. Traynor, Jr., and maid of honor, Eileen Nelson, in the celebration.

She and Jack have been members of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake for the entirety of their married lives. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, St. Joseph Altar Society and the St. Joseph Church Choir. She had a beautiful voice and spent many years as a soprano soloist for Masses, weddings, and funerals. She was also a treasured member of the Devils Lake Shakespeare Club for more than 60 years. The club, founded in 1895, is believed to be the oldest continuously operating women’s group in the state. In 2000, she researched and documented the club’s history for the turn of the century. Always one to share valuable insights, she kept current with happenings in our community and state and spent many days following legislative matters in Bismarck during her husband’s 16-year service in the North Dakota State Senate. She served on the Board of the Fort Totten Little Theater for 30 years. She was also a member of the Devils Lake Library Board. In 2005, Jane was recognized by the Devils Lake Journal as an Unsung Hero for her involvement in the community.

She lived a truly beautiful life dedicated to her family and faith. She especially cherished her husband Jack and the two were inseparable. She was a modest person, but what she considered to be her greatest pride

and achievement were her five children. Four of them are lawyers and one is a surgeon. She once wrote: “I am proud of the fact that [my children] are fifth generation North Dakotans.”

She is survived by her loving husband Jack and children: Tom (Julie) Traynor of Devils Lake, Mimi (Kevin) Mahoney of Anthem, Ariz., Dr. Michael (Mary Beth) Traynor of Fargo, Paul Traynor of Grand Forks and Daniel Mack (Patricia) Traynor of Bismarck; her grandchildren: Dr. Erin (Matthew) Follman of Fargo, John Thomas Traynor III of Devils Lake, Katie Traynor of Golden Valley, Minn., Dr. Michael (Antinea Ascione) Traynor Jr. of Rochester, Minn., Tim (Madison) Traynor of Fargo; and Mary, Daniel Mack Jr., and Joseph Traynor of Bismarck.

Also surviving her are great-grandchildren: Olivia Marie and Patrick Thomas Follman of Fargo and Michael Donovan III and Amadeus Matthew Traynor of Rochester, Minn.; her 99-year-old sister Mary Eileen Nelson of Fargo; and sisterin-law Rita Traynor, also of Fargo.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, brother Dr. Edward J. Donovan of Denver, Colo.; brothers-in-law Dr. Mack V. Traynor, Jr., of Fargo and Harry L. Nelson of Langdon; and her beloved grandson, Matthew “Matto” Thomas Traynor, of Fargo.

Preferred memorials to St. Joseph School Foundation, Devils Lake Public Schools Development Fund, or the Matto Foundation.

Gilbertson Funeral Home of Devils Lake was in charge of arrangements.

Bob Mostad, 68, of Langdon, passed away December 4, 2020, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon.

Robert M. Mostad was born February 10, 1952, in Grand Forks, to Merwyn “Bud” and Dolores “Dolly” (Hennager) Mostad. He grew up and attended school in Langdon, graduating in 1970. After living in California for a few years, he returned to Langdon to help his dad at Bud’s Welding and eventually bought his dad out.

He and Hoppy Haugen purchased At the Hop and were in business together for many years until he bought Hoppy out and became the sole owner. He had many side businesses including snow removal, mowing Lebanon Cemetery, and tree trimming and removal. He also helped many people and organizations in the community that are too numerous to name; he had a hand in a lot of community projects. He was a member of the City of Langdon Lodging Tax Board, the MusicFest committee, and was a founding member of Cavalier County Search & Rescue. He was also a member of Lebanon Masonic Lodge #34; a Kem Temple Shriner, for which he started the Annual Langdon Shriners Fishing Trip; and Langdon Valley Scottish Rite. He really enjoyed spending time with his family and

friends. He had a genuine love for his community and helping where it was needed. He enjoyed golfing and fishing for many years, but his slice of Heaven on Earth was his cabin and family out at Mt. Carmel Dam. Surviving Bob are his darling of 15 years, Jaci Oakland, of Langdon; children: DeDe (Kelly) Barker of Spring Creek, Nev., Brandi (Robin) Mostad of Minot, Tonya (Mike) Harden, Jeremy (Misty) Mahanay, and Cole (Ashley) Strong; grandchildren: Tyler, Troy, Jordan, Terron, Kayden, Bailey, Anna, Tylie, Greyson, Arden, Scarlett, Max, and Sawyer; two great-grandchildren; mother Dolly Mostad of Langdon; siblings: Danny (Jane) Mostad of Langdon, Cathy Medlin (Ed) of Hesston, Kan., and Lisa (Paul) Downs of Greeley, Colo., along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved Dam family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Merwyn “Bud”; brother Monty; and grandson Andrew.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held in the spring/summer of 2021.

Memorials can be directed to Lebanon Cemetery, 504 15th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249 or Cavalier County Search & Rescue, PO Box 335, Langdon, ND 58249.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

Bob Mostad

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors This devotion is submitted by Pastor Norm Economy of New Hope Fellowship

When I was in grade school, I had a picture of God in my head that looked very much like the Wizard of Oz. Remember Dorothy and her three friends first meeting with the apparition projected on a curtain plus the smoke and loud music; and when he spoke, I remember how afraid I was for Dorothy and her friends.

The Wizard and God seemed to have some common ground. They were in charge, they were powerful; perhaps most important, they were unapproachable. (Dorothy couldn’t see him again unless she brought a gift, the broom of the Wicked Witch.)

I think many people believe our God is “unapproachable”, distant, almost uncaring with how the world seems to be spinning out of control.

Then there is the Christmas story to reassure me that God is the complete opposite of uncaring. He made Himself vulnerable, approachable, and absolutely shows how involved in our personal lives He would like to be when God became an infant child.

He was born to a virgin, born like any of my children, except He was laid in a manger in a barn. Though the magi followed a star and met Him sometime later; the only people God shared this amazing event with was… (Luke chapter 2) And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over

their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

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Mary Ellen Schuler

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 18, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake, with Reverend Steven Wirth celebrating the Mass, for Mary Ellen Schuler, 81, of Devils Lake, who died at home in the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley on Saturday, December 5, 2020, from complications of the reoccurrence of colon cancer. The Mass will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/ stjosephdvl . Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Mr. Ken Severinson, Deacon officiating. Graveside services will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery near Munich at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Mary Ellen was born on a farm near Calio on March 26, 1939. She was the daughter of Wilfred and Martha (Metzger) Korb. She attended Trier Township grade school and Munich High School, graduating in 1956. She married Tom Schuler at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Calio on June 17, 1957. They made their home in Munich raising six chil-

Obituaries dren. She spent most of her married life as a homemaker but was employed by the First State Bank of Munich for three years, and she also worked as a teacher’s aide at the Munich School for eight years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Munich where she sang in the choir and taught CCD. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and embroidery and was always working on a quilt for one of her grandchildren or great-grandchildren. Over the years she enjoyed bowling, gardening, reading, and baking homemade bread, buns and caramel rolls.

She and Tom spent summer weekends at Wood Lake and always enjoyed time with family. In October 2014, as Tom’s illness progressed, they moved to Devils Lake. Tom passed away on December 20, 2014.

She then became a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Devils Lake and was active in her church circle. She enjoyed getting together with her group of lady friends for daily masses, visiting residents at the various nursing homes, volunteering for Senior Meals on Wheels and other church activities. She continued to enjoy cruising around Wood Lake on her pontoon and following her grandchildren at various school and sporting events.

Mary Ellen is survived by her sons: Lynn (Barb) Schuler of Maple Grove, Minn., Gary (Terri) Schuler

Community of Cando, Mike (Diane) Schuler of Grand Forks; daughters: Debra (Jim) Budish of Starkweather, Donna (Paul) Henderson of Calvin, Karen (Justin) Swanson of Devils Lake; 20 grandchildren: Lindsay Connolly, Andria Moen, Brady Schuler, Halle Schuler, Mandi Wahlin, Casey Myklebust, Adam Henderson, Evan Henderson, Ted Henderson, Jake Henderson, Elijah Henderson, Ariel Henderson, Larissa Fellman, Jason Schuler, Brandi Byrne, Cody Schuler, Taylor Swanson, Jordan Swanson, Hunter Swanson, Parker Swanson; 17 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way; brothers: LaVern (Diane) Korb of LeSueur, Minn., Mark (Molly) Korb of Auburn, Calif., Norman (Linda) Korb of Halladay, Utah, Gerald (Loree) Korb of Quincy, Ill., Larry Korb of Portland, Ore.; sisters: Karol Harry of West Allis, WI, Ardella Ditty (Jim Grierson) of Victoria, Minn., Sharon Fisher of Sacramento, Calif., Rosanne (Gary) Lykken of Parkville, MO, Diane Bruhn of West Fargo, and many beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tom Schuler, and in-laws Roman and Marguerite (Artz) Schuler.

Gilbertson Funeral Home of Devils Lake is in charge of arrangements.

Pictured here are some of the presents that were donated last year to the Christmas Cheer program from the funds raised by Post 98 American Legion Riders.

Post 98 American Legion Riders are still around With Christmas right around the corner, the Post 98 American Legion Riders (ALR) wanted to let you know that they are still here!

The organization has not forgotten about the community. As with most families, businesses, and other organizations as of late, the Legion Riders have also seen the effects of COVID-19.

“We have been so discouraged for our local community this year,” ALR President Jeremy Schuler says.

“We haven’t been able to get out in the public and do our fundraisers and raise awareness for our organization, and we don’t want people to think that we aren’t around anymore.”

Post 98 American Legion Riders has still been holding monthly meetings and preparing for the Christmas season, which is the season that the organization can really show the

community what they can do for the local families through the Cavalier County Christmas Cheer Program.

Chapter Secretary Michele Anderson said, “We have been so blessed in recent years with the area businesses and individuals donating not only monetary donations but also items for our Chinese Auctions and door prizes. We don’t want the area to think that we aren’t working hard for our community because we haven’t been as visible this year.”

With restrictions due to COVID-19, it has been hard for many organizations to hold events that have been annual events in the community. That is no exception for the Legion Riders.

“We were so disappointed to not be able to hold our Annual June Ride this summer,” said Chapter Treasurer Tony Phillips. “It is a great fundraiser for our organization and

happens to be a great time as well.”

The organization is absolutely participating in the Christmas Cheer program again this year. They are just having to be a little more creative when utilizing their funds when events that would fund the charity have been unable to be held.

“Without having our main fundraiser this year, we will just have to rely on our bank account more than usual,” says President Schuler, “And work extra hard next year to build those funds back up for 2021.”

Post 98 American Legion Riders is always accepting donations.

If you would like to donate, please send your donations to Post 98 ALR, PO Box 203, Langdon, ND 58249.

And if you are interested in becoming a member of the American Legion Riders, contact any current member.

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is delighted to announce, in conjunction with three sold-out weekends of live shows in Medora, A Magical Badlands Christmas will be available for the first time ever through Livestream and On Demand platforms for folks to stream in their home when it’s convenient for them.

The show is a twist on the former traveling Christmas show produced

by Bill Sorensen. Although it is not traveling to 25 plus communities and filling thousands of seats this year TRMF is pleased to share a creative solution so friends of Medora can enjoy it wherever they find themselves this holiday season.

Bill has produced this year’s show with the theme We Need Christmas, “We know people need Christmas more than ever this year, and we excited to offer that while sharing some of our favorite themes of the season. The cast features present and past stars of Medora who have been hard at work creating a show full of heartwarming favorites that families will love.”

Livestream Details The show will be live-streamed from the Old Town Hall Theater on December 12!

Purchasers will have access to watch either or both, live shows happening at 3:00 p.m. MDT and 7:30 p.m. MDT with their Livestream link. Purchasing the livestream will be available exclusively at Medora. com/BadlandsChristmas.

On Demand Details A live recording of the December 12 show will be available start-

ing December 13 for On Demand streaming! Purchasers of the On Demand streaming option will have access to the show link for 48 hours! Purchasing On Demand will be available exclusively at Medora. com/BadlandsChristmas.

“This show has traveled for six years and entertained many wonderful crowds across four states,” said Bill, “This year is no different, even though we are not traveling to greet thousands of friends of Medora in their own community it warms our hearts knowing we can still share the spirit of Christmas with families right in the comfort of their own homes.”

This is TRMF’s first time livestreaming a Medora-based production. Details about Livestream and On Demand access can be found at Medora.com/BadlandsChristmas.

Press Approved Images About the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation The Medora Musical is proudly presented by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.

The TRMF is a public non-profit organization that was formed in 1986 by a multi-million dollar gift from Harold Schafer and his family – most famously known as the founders of the Gold Seal Company, the maker of Mr. Bubble, Glass Wax and other nationally-known household products.

For Harold, the beauty and history of Medora and the Badlands was just too much to let disappear with the sands of time – so he made it his life’s work to save it for generations to come.

He began his labor of love in 1962, revitalized what we know today as the

Medora Musical in 1965. Harold continued giving to the historic cow town frequented by Theodore Roosevelt, the Marquis de Mores, and many-a roughand-tumble westerner until his passing in 2001.

Today, we at TRMF strive to accomplish its mission to preserve, present, and serve all that Harold loved about Medora by operating history, education, entertainment businesses that allow the traveling public to fully enjoy the beautiful North Dakota Badlands.

Through the contributions and teamwork of a board of directors, a full-time staff of 50, 300 seasonal employees, over 600 seasonal volunteers, and financial backing from generous supporters, TRMF connects people to Medora for positive, life-changing experiences.

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Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

December 14 – Grand Forks December 16 – Grand Forks December 18 – Grand Forks December 21 – Devils Lake December 23 – Grand Forks December 24 – Closing @ 1pm December 25 – Closed – Merry Christmas!

December 28 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks December 30 – Grand Forks December 31 – Closing @ 1pm January 1 – Closed – Happy New Year!

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.

Blood donors needed locally during COVID-19 pandemic Living through a pandemic can lead to many uncertainties, although one thing we are sure of, is that the need for blood never ceases.

Blood is only usable for 42 days, so a constant supply is always needed, no matter the season. Winter has challenges with the threat ofweather/travel and holiday schedules and planning. Langdon residents are gearing up for a community blood drive to help prevent possible blood shortages in the coming weeks.

“In areas with harsh winter weather, cold weather and storms often keep people from donating blood,” says Weldon Roberts, Donor Recruitment Representative ofVitalant. “With fewer people donating blood, some parts ofthe country run the risk ofhaving critical blood shortages”.

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Vitalant is offering COVID-19 antibody testing with each complete blood draw to help find future convalescent plasma donors! Volunteer blood donors must at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 must have signed Vitalant from a parent or guardian. For questions on eligibility, call 1-800-289-4923.

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Sports

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Cavalier County Republican

Jake’s take on sports

By Jake Kulland

Langdon loses a community and civic icon We have a ton of things to tell you about this week, but before we get to that, we need to honor someone who left us rather unexpectedly recently. Bob Mostad passed away last week, and the town of Langdon and really all of Cavalier County will never be the same. Bob, who owned both Bud's Welding and At the Hop Bar and Grill in Langdon, along with a number of other side businesses, is someone that is going to be hard to replace in a small town. He did so many things that went under the radar for many people, but they most certainly were not totally unnoticed. Whether it be the Langdon Chamber, Musicfest, the Langdon schools, Lodging Tax Board, Cavalier County Search and Rescue, Mount Carmel Dam, countless snowmobile clubs, his snow removal and tree services, and so many, many more, Bob was a big part of it. Simply put, if you had a problem, Bob would find a way to solve it. Bob also loved music, and particularly was a big supporter of live music. The band Free Beer may have never gotten anywhere if we didn't get our start by Bob hiring us for several early gigs At the Hop, and that's just one example.

I think the best thing I and several people will remember about Bob, is when you said his name, they almost all said, "He was a good friend of mine". I have lost a great friend, as have we all. Rest in Peace Bobby, it's going to take 20 of us to do all the things you did to help this community.

Winter sports get the green light to get rolling Okay let's now get going with some good news on winter sports and activities. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced at a COVID-19 press conference on Dec.

9, that winter sports can get going with competition beginning on Dec. 14. That's great news for many area athletes and also kids in things such as speech, art clubs and other activities.

After the announcement came down, it's been a little crazy trying to get everything together. It's been even worse for area athletic directors, as they have had to move and change schedules around several times, and most likely aren't done doing it either. As far as fans at games, both North Border and Cavalier are only allowing their home fans at games until after Christmas, and Langdon-Edmore-Munich is still looking at ways to safely have fans at games, with a formal announcement yet to come. Other schools like North Star, are keeping things the way they were at the end of the fall sports season. The North Dakota High School Activities Association put out new guidelines for fans, saying they will allow up to 25 perfect of a venue capacity.

But don't look for that to happen around here until after the holidays.

But the best part is that games will be happening, and hopefully that will make the winter go buy a lot faster (As if it wasn't going quick already with this beautiful December weather we are all enjoying).

Let's now talk up what is going on activity wise for area teams.

Girls basketball teams facing a numbers crunch We begin with girls basketball, where almost every team across the region is facing lower numbers. We have heard that North Border only has eight girls out in grades 9-12, and it's the lower teens at best for all other squads. Langdon-EdmoreMunich has 12 girls out for their varsity, which isn't terrible but for sure is lower than years past. Girls basketball has taken a hit ever since they switched volleyball to the fall, and now the pandemic isn't helping.

The Lady Cards will get their season started with three games in week one of the season, beginning

at Benson County in Leeds on Dec. 14. Of course the Cardinals are the defending state champions in Class B Girls Hoops, and it should be fun to see how they do in defense of their state crown.

Boys Basketball shouldn't see much of a change While girls basketball teams have had to reschedule a number of games lost earlier in the season, boys buckets shouldn't see that big of a change. The week ahead was when they were supposed to begin, so while they will be a few small schedule updates, it won't be the several that the girls have had to change up. Langdon-EdmoreMunich will start their boys season at home versus Midway-Minto on Dec. 15. Also North Border will start what they are hoping will be one of their best seasons in years, as they open up in Walhalla versus Northern Cass on Dec. 14.

Numbers aren't an issue for whatever the reason in boys hoops, and there are several teams in the area that should be good, which should provide some very good games ahead.

Dakota Spirit Arena starts getting busy on Dec. 18 Langdon Blades hockey will get rolling the weekend of December 18th, with the junior gold boys playing Crosby that evening at 5:00 p.m., followed by the girls versus Grand Forks at 7 p.m. It will be interesting to see how they figure out how big 25 percent capacity is for Dakota Spirit Arena. Let's just hope things keep getting better pandemic wise, and more fans can join in as the season goes along.

Winter Sports Profile in this issue of the Republican We just threw out a couple of teasers on winter sports, but you can get the full meal deal with our annual Winter Sports Profile in this weeks paper. We talk basketball and hockey with schedules visits with the coaches and more. Thanks to all of the sponsors who made this years preview possible!

"See ya!" next week!

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Coach Flink wins North Dakota Fall Assistant Coach of the Year honor

Congratulations goes out to Langdon-Edmore-Munich volleyball coach, Tami Flink on being named the 2020 Fall Assistant Coach of the Year, by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association. This covers both Class A and Class B teams of all fall sports. Tami will be honored at the North Dakota State Coaches Convention, to be held July 22 in Fargo. Lady Cards head coach Rich Olson nominated coach Flink for this award, and when she got it, he said, "Tami’s influence in our program has helped create a foundation for Cardinal's Volleyball success over the past 18 years. Her contributions since she arrived in 2002 have been instrumental in helping our program win 30 post season championships. Tami's sub-varsity teams have won an incredible 93% of the matches she has coached! Tami’s dedication to our program is a major reason we have enjoyed so many years of Cardinal Volleyball success!"

Congrats again to Coach Flink on this well deserved honor.

Dakota Gardener: Toxic and not-so-toxic holiday plants

By Esther McGinnis, Horticulturist NDSU Extension Tis the season to be decorating for the holidays.

Colorful poinsettias, holly plants with spine-tipped leaves and fastgrowing amaryllis bulbs brighten our homes.

Anytime that I mention poinsettias, the question arises as to their toxicity to people and pets. People widely assume that this popular holiday plant is incredibly poisonous.

Poinsettia’s reputation as a fatal beauty stems from the unconfirmed 1919 death of a 2-year-old in Hawaii. The unlucky toddler was widely believed to have nibbled on a single leaf. Thus, a longstanding old wives’ tale was born.

In 1971, Ohio State University researchers sought to determine the plant’s toxicity level by feeding rats a highly concentrated solution made from ground-up poinsettia parts.

The solution was the equivalent of feeding 500 leaves to a 50-pound child. Despite the highly potent solution, not a single rat died. In fact, the rats did not get sick at all and continued to have normal appetites.

While poinsettias are not highly toxic, consuming leaves can cause mild digestive upset in children and pets. In addition, the milky sap can cause skin irritation for those individuals allergic to latex. Poinsettia is related to the para rubber tree, a natural source of latex rubber.

Fortunately, the awful taste and the sticky sap of poinsettia leaves deter most individuals from consuming large quantities. However, if you are concerned about your overly curious toddler or pet, your best course of action is to put the plant out of reach.

Of more concern is the plant called Jerusalem cherry. This member of the nightshade family is deceptive because the attractive orange to red fruits look like cherry

tomatoes. Even small amounts can be dangerous, particularly to children and pets.

What about holly and mistletoe? Statements about these plants are complicated because more than one species of holly and mistletoe is sold in the nursery trade. In general, holly and mistletoe are toxic and the risk is commensurate with the amount consumed and the individual’s size.

Studies show that consuming as few as a handful of holly berries can cause severe vomiting in children.

Deaths have been reported due to mistletoe consumption, but these reports are primarily linked to the brewing of “herbal teas” from the leaves and berries.

Finally, flowering bulbs such as amaryllis may present a risk. Children may be attracted to the enormous bulbs because they resemble an onion. Dogs and cats also should be kept away from amaryllis.

If you are looking for holiday plants that are not toxic to humans and pets, consider Christmas cactus or Norfolk pine.

This article is not meant to scare you from purchasing holiday plants. Instead, use common sense.

Know what plants you have and do a little research. Supervise children and teach them not to eat houseplants. Be aware that even nontoxic plants can be choking hazards.

For more information on toxic plants, see the following websites: National Capital Poison Center: https://www.poison.org/articles/ plant American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals list of toxic and nontoxic plants for dogs, cats and horses: https://www. aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poisoncontrol/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants Happy holidays!

For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/directory/counties.

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Business and Professional Directory Swenson Blasting Mobile Unit

Expert Collision Repair Baked on Paint Refinishing Windshield Replacement Windshield Chip Repair Paintless Dent Repair

Remove paint from anything and everything!

Contact Craig Swenson Shop: 701-256-3668 Cell: 303-877-1868

• Mosquito, Tick, Ant & Spider control for your yard or event

Mosquito Minus

Control J4 Mosquito

Hwy 1 South, Langdon

Tel. 701.256.6204 ‡ Website: www.dvacnd.org

24-Hour Toll Free Crisis Line 866.435.7490

9-15

Great for auto restoration & removing parking lines We use water & crushed glass to prevent warping NO HEAT USED

63 bed skilled nursing facility more than 30 years of service

elderly housing units available

701-382-9376

American Legion Post 98 Langdon, ND Rent the American Legion Hall and/or Park Building for Weddings, Reunions, Business Meetings or any event.

Reasonable rates. Kitchen & hall may be rented separately.

For more information, please contact Leon Hiltner at 256-2188.

1119 9th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249 telephone: 701-256-5300

24 hour a day nursing care

Cavalier & Pembina Counties

Jim & Karla Rademacher

Rental Cars Available

Maple Manor Care Center “The home with a heart�

Additional Services: •Asian beetle control •Concrete/paver patio & doorways

701-382-9376

256-3634

www.finestautobodyandglass.com finestautobodyandglass@gmail.com

Choose Finest Auto Body & Glass You’ll Love the Results

DR. BRIAN LARSON - DR. NIC BENEDA

physical, speech and occupational therapies

Visit us on Facebook!

Monday thru Friday 8-noon, 1-5 701-284-6131 or 888-284-6789 toll free 418 Briggs Ave S - Park River, ND

offers all-welded steel hopper bottom bins ranging from 52 - 6700 bushels.

SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION techniques combines with the STRONGEST MATERIALS used in the industry, results in the most rugged and longest lasting bins available.

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Susan Fay Crockett Licensed Real Estate Broker

Riley Arens 701-370-9787

•Home automation •Installation of video surveillance •Installation of network equipment - access points, routers, switches. •Low voltage wiring & terminating - cat 5, cat 6, cat 3, coax.

C: 701-370-1890 W:701-256-2726 F:701-256-3597

308 Eighth Avenue Langdon, ND “Quality realty services to help make your dreams a reality�

sfcrockett@gmail.com www.sfcrockettrealty.com

Brooks Funeral Home

Stop in or call to see how Farm Maps can make your crop insurance record-keeping a breeze.

623 9th Ave. – PO Box 284 Langdon, ND 58249 701-256-2568

www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com

Funeral and Memorial Services Pre-need Planning • Monument & Markers

Preferred Auto Body & Glass Dr. Joseph Allred, D.D.S

~ Expert Body Repair, Paint Match Windshield Chip Repair & Replacements ~ Insurance Work Welcome ~ Guaranteed Customer Satisfaction

Scott Peterson, owner Shop 256-5577 • Cell 370-5577 Hwy 1 South, Langdon

See us today for all your oil needs!

We also have quality fuel at the best prices.

Transport loads available.

Hoffarth Oil

great employment opportunities 256-5113 or Cell 256-0277

PARK RIVER DENTAL

Full Family Services at reasonable prices

DEALER

Other oil brands

www.cavaliercountyhospital.com Elizabeth Sillers, FNP-C Courtney Short, FNP-C Megan Overby, FNP-C Mark Hill, FNP-C For appointments call 256-6120 • After hours 256-6100

WALHALLA PRESCRIPTION SHOP

Bev & Spence Clairmont RPh. 1102 Central Ave. - Walhalla, ND 58282 800-549-2662 701-549-2662 • Full Prescription Service • Rainbow Photo Processing • Giftware • Visa/Master Card

“Where You’re Only A Stranger Once.�

DR. RICHARD H. EKLOF

Optometrist

-- Family Vision Care --

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. • 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings by appointment only 324 9th Avenue - Langdon, ND 701-256-2269 - 1-888-256-2269

Girodat Motorsports Small Engine Repair

Rent this Spot 3 months $42.50 Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve it!

CAVALIER COUNTY LIBRARY 600 – 5th Ave., Langdon 701-256-5353

HOURS Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wed.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sat.: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. &RSLHU ‡ )D[ Area Newspapers 0DJD]LQHV ‡ '9'¡V Books for all ages H%RRNV ‡ $XGLRERRNV 3XEOLF &RPSXWHUV ‡ :L)L www.cavaliercountyndlibrary.com

Country Inn 314 8th Ave., Langdon

Jared Girodat Owner 701-370-8925

Rinde & Associates, PC

Pizza, burgers, pies, cookies, beer, coffee, soda

Brenda Rinde Samson, CPA Melissa Kemnitz, CPA Brennan Thorlakson, CPA

Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sat.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sun.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Certified Public Accountants

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Ask your Nodak Insurance agent.

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Langdon • 701-786-2511 701-256-2407

Contact Jan Stein, your local Norwex consultant for all your cleaning products.

401-9th Ave. E. Langdon, ND 58249 701-256-3109(H) – 701-370-1448(C)

P.O. Box 51 Cavalier, ND 58220 email: brinde@polarcomm.com

Langdon# (701)256-3559 Cavalier# (701)265-4998 Fax# (701)265-4999

• Residential & Commercial Services • Fire & Water Restoration • Carpet & Furniture Cleaning • Air Duct Cleaning

NO MILEAGE CHARGE FOR REGULAR CLEANING!!!

FREE ESTIMATES 24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

Toll Free 1 (888) 549-3247 Mobile (701) 520-1897 Frank LeTexier, Owner 10447 132nd Ave. NE • Walhalla, ND 58282 • IICRC CERTIFIED

Accepts nursing home insurance, Medicaid and private pay.

Call 701-496-3131

Come visit or check us out on Facebook.

2506 A S. Washington St., Grand Forks 701-746-5477 Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, & Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 3 - 6 p.m.

Thursday : 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Rent this Spot 3 months for only $42.50 Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve it!

Independent Consultant

701-256-2781 701-370-1890 208 14th Avenue Langdon, ND 58249 susanfay@hotmail.com www.jafra.com/scrockett

2C Plumbing

Residential, Light Commercial, New Construction, Remodel, Hot Water Heat, All Your Plumbing Service Needs

Owner Jeff Brodina Master Plumber Lic. #0601

“GO WITH THE FLOW�

12286 HWY 17 Adams, ND 58210 Cell: 701-331-1794 Home: 701-944-2242 jeffbrodina@hotmail.com

OSNABROCK COMMUNITY CALEB & BOB HETLER PAINTING Looking for exterior painting jobs LIVING CENTER 18 BED BASIC & RESPITE CARE FACILITY

WAIND CHIROPRACTIC AND ACUPUNCTURE

Breakfast Lunch – Dinner

in Langdon area

CALL 701-840-2896 FOR FREE ESTIMATES ✔ Quality work Written Estimates Signed Years of experience: Bob - 17 & Caleb - 2 ✔

Farmers Union Oil Company Locally Owned Since 1929

9245 Highway 1 Langdon, North Dakota 58249

Langdon 701-256-5531 Calvin 701-697-5208 Lawton 701-655-3514

Gas – Fuel – Propane – Mr. Tire Dealer Full Service C-Store!

Rent this Spot 3 months for only $42.50 Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve it!

ABBY BORCHARDT REALTORÂŽ

701.370.9713 abby@greenbergrealty.com MLS Participating Agent

Call 256-2355

SWENSON BUILDING SALES All Steel Buildings, All Phases of Remodeling

Backsplash Bathroom Tile Painting

701-256-2793

3 months for only $42.50.

Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve!

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Public Notice

North Dakota Department of Commerce to begin accepting Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant PLUS applications on Dec. 8 The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant PLUS application window will begin on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. CST and will close on Dec. 18 at 5 p.m.

CST. The Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant PLUS expands the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant (HERG) to provide funding for the accommodation sector which includes hotels, motels, lodges and resort establishments. The Hospitality Economic Resiliently Grant PLUS is intended to assist the state’s hotels, motels and lodging businesses who have been impacted by loss of revenue due to low occupancy rates as a result of the pandemic.

“These businesses serve a pivotal role in our communities, not only for visitors and tourism, but also for the local workforce and supporting businesses that rely on consistent

occupancy rates,” Burgum said.

“Expanding the HERG program will provide much-needed relief for this vital sector of our economy.”

The grant is not intended for private vacation rentals or bedand-breakfasts who rent rooms, apartments, condos or homes to the traveling public through online marketplaces. Extended stay hotels that offer rooms for an ongoing nightly basis are eligible but, those who only serve long-term stays defined as 30 days or more are not eligible.

Eligible facilities may apply for up to $40,000. Applicants with more than one facility may apply for up to $80,000 with maximum of $40,000 to be used per location.

Funds must be used to reimburse eligible entities for costs in operations, like payroll, rent, utilities, and other expenses that comply with CAREST:6.75” Act federal and/or

CDC guidelines. Eligible expenses must have been incurred on or after March 27, 2020, and no later than date of application.

“North Dakota’s economy and communities continue to experience the impacts of COVID-19 and Commerce understands the importance of aligning our efforts to reflect the current needs of the state,” Interim Commerce Commissioner, Shawn Kessel said. “We appreciate the North Dakota Emergency Commission and the Budget Section of the legislature for approving the funds necessary to expand the HERG to include hotels and motels.”

Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Funding will be approved if the application meets all criteria and funding is available. Additional information is available at https:// belegendary.link/PHERG.

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

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Toll included. Taxes, surcharges and fees, such as E911 and gross receipts charges, vary by market and could add between 7% and 46% to your bill; $1.78 Donald Heldt, Deceased.

Administrative/line/mo. is not tax, is not prorated & is subject to change. IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Month to Month Customer Agreement and Calling Plan. Offer not available in all areas. Other restrictions may apply. © 2020 Verizon Wireless.

LIFE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN mitted by Section 57-15-16 of the school at the following address: are required to present their claims that on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, North Dakota Century Code.

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Folded Size: None of the first publication or mailing of Langdon Area Public School TIFIED AS FOLLOWS: Langdon, ND 58249 CW: None Visual: Text only Bleed: None CD: None this notice or said claims will be fortrict No. 23,Piece: Cavalier, Ramsey and That pursuant to the Governor’s or absentee ballots may be Newspaper Trim: 6.75” x 6” AP: -Walsh Counties, North Dakota, for Executive Order 2020-19 and Execumailed to the office of the Business Appearance: None Live: None PP: Jess Levinson ever barred. Claims must either be presented to Chad Haberstroh, perthe purpose of submitting to the tive Order 2020-19.1, and to protect Manager at the following address: ct #: PR22486 Document Name: STG_PR22486_VZ_Lifeline_Q2_LIFE_YVZN0001000_43_02.indd AQR sonal representative of the estate, at electors the question Document of increasing public health and safety, VOTING Business Manager t: Verizon Decoupled Path: Macintosh HD:Users:andrea.rebolledo:Desktop:PR22486:Final_Output:STG_PR22486_VZ_Lifeline_Q2_ Studio QA the school building fund levy.

IN THE ELECTION WILL BE BY Langdon Area Public School Dision: None LIFE_YVZN0001000_43_02:STG_PR22486_VZ_Lifeline_Q2_LIFE_YVZN0001000_43_02.indd AND YOU ARE NOTIFIED AS Neue ABSENTEE BALLOT ONLY. trict OpenType), No. 23 Verizon NHG TX uct: None Font Family: Helvetica LT Std (47 Light Condensed; OpenType), Verizon NHG DS (Bold; Proofreader : 11354517FOLLOWS: (Regular; OpenType), Trade Gothic (Bold Condensed No. 20; Typebe 1) obtained Absentee ballots may 715 14th Avenue CDBG City of Langdon ROAB Art Director /Export Time: 3-19-2020 5:14 PM Ink Name: of Cyan,the Yellow, Black That the School Board by calling the office of the Business Langdon, ND 58249 Handicap Accessible Restroom Scale: NoneSchool District, by Resolution Link Name: vz_1c_cmyk_p.eps (Up to Date; CopyWriter duly Manager of 12.18%) the School District at Project Name: Rebolledo, Andrea (STG-CWW) adopted on November 16, 2020, has (701) 256-5291 or by completing a Absentee ballots mailed to the ofLangdon City Hall Acct Exec ad Name: 1 resolved to submit the question of copy of the application for absen- fice of the Business Manager must December 21, 2020 f #: 2 Release QA 10:30 AM ess Levinsonincreasing the school building fund tee ballot available on the School be postmarked no later than Janusign Version: CC 2019 levy of the School District from 3 District’s web page and mailing the ary 5, 2021, the day prior toPrint theProd elecA second public meeting will be mills up to 10 mills as permitted by completed application to: tion day. held at 10:30 AM on December 21, Section 57-15-16 of the North DaBusiness Manager DATED: November 16, 2020.

2020 at the City of Langdon City kota Century Code, at the election Langdon Area Public School DisBY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL Hall. of which notice is hereby given; trict No. 23 BOARD OF LANGDON AREA The purpose of the meeting: that the election of which you are 715 14th Avenue PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1) To discuss the use of CDBG hereby notified is to be held for the Langdon, ND 58249 23, CAVALIER, RAMSEY AND funds by the City of Langdon for purpose of submitting to the elecWALSH COUNTIES, NORTH DA- the ROAB Handicap Accessible Retors of Langdon Area Public School Commencing December 1, 2020, KOTA. stroom Project #4435-CD18-PF District No. 23, Cavalier, Ramsey and anytime thereafter until 5:00 /s/ Shauna Schneider 2) To inform the public about and Walsh Counties, North Dakota, P.M. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Business Manager the North Dakota Community Dethe question of whether or not the (the day before the election), abD14,21 velopment Block Grant and to gain school building fund levy of the sentee ballots may be deposited in _______________________________ public input into the program.

School District shall be increased the secure absentee ballot lock box 3) To gather comments about the from 3 mills up to 10 mills as per- located at the entrance to the high project. Comments will be accepted

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Munich Public School Board Minutes Munich Public School Board Minutes December 8, 2020 Unapproved Minutes The Munich Public School board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan Harder at 7:00 A.M. The school board members that were present: Bobby Foster, Kelan Goeser, Kelly Haaven, Kelly Hall, Susan Harder, Chris Pankratz and Jason Wirth. Also present: Robert Bubach, Jean Klein and Lois Tohm.

Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.

Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the November meeting minutes. Jason Wirth seconded.

Motion carried.

Kelly Haaven made a motion to approve the bills for payment.

Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried.

FARMERS UNION OIL OF LANGDON_____________________ 165.00 QUILL CORPORATION____ 100.00 BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF ND______________________ 742.10

ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS____________________ 1,464.33 ATCO INTERNATIONAL__ 210.69 C & L ELECTRIC__________ 180.64 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ ________________________1,639.50 CAVALIER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL________________ 240.24 CITY OF MUNICH PARK DISTRICT___________________2,165.00 COGNIA, INC____________ 600.00 CONNECTING POINT_____ 115.00 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC.___ 114.54 DISCOVERY BENEFITS_____ 50.00 DISCOVERY EDUCATION, INC__ ________________________1,705.00 FAR FROM NORMAL SUPPLY, INC.______________________ 50.54 HARLOW'S BUS SALES, INC_____ __________________________ 67.74 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY LLC__ 81.96 J.W. PEPPER & SON INC.____ 66.75 JS VENDING______________ 205.16 LAKE REGION DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT___________ 300.00 LANGDON BUILDING CENTER__ _________________________ 147.44 MARZANO RESEARCH LABORATORY_____________________ 36.95 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL CORP________1,501.17

MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL COMPANY___________________ 1,604.95 ND ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGERS_________ 50.00 NORTH COUNTRY HEATING____ _________________________ 429.90 NORTH PRAIRIE AG_____1,267.18 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ __________________________ 82.84 OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY_ ________________________3,598.18 POPPLER MUSIC INC.______ 37.98 POSTMASTER____________ 220.00 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC___ __________________________ 87.66 SEESAW LEARNING, INC_______ _________________________ 550.00 SUPREME SCHOOL SUPPLY CO__ __________________________ 48.24 RICHARD VANNETT_______ 36.36 ZIMMER PLUMBING & HEATING______________________ 205.52 CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A._ _________________________ 174.19 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION______________ 160.63 JS VENDING______________ 727.42 LAKEVIEW DAIRY________ 591.50 MUNICH GROCERY_______ 64.43 SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA, INC.___ ________________________3,182.87

BLACKSTONE INDUSTRIES_____ __________________________ 25.37 BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF ND_____________________ 1,484.20 COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. HIGH COUNTRY__________ 84.00 NORTHERN BOTTLING CO______ _________________________ 305.80 Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the financial reports. Kelly Haaven seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the resignation from Elaine McArthur as English teacher effective the end of the school year 20202021. Kelly Haaven seconded. Motion carried.

Jason Wirth made a motion to approve the Revised Health & Safety Smart Restart Plan. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried.

Bobby Foster made a motion to approve using Binex COVID testing for staff members as needed. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried.

Kelly Haaven made a motion to approve Jaxon Dick to do snow removal for the school year for $500.

Chris Pankratz seconded. Motion carried.

Jason Wirth made a motion to

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Dated this 1st day of December, 2020.

Chad Haberstroh 10439 78th Ave 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 7th day of December, 2020.

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until December 29, 2020, at North Central Planning Council, PO Box 651, Devils Lake, ND 58301.

Individuals including non-English speaking individuals who require accommodations, including appropriate auxiliary aids, translated documents or interpreters to participate in the public hearing, should contact Ashley Louw at PO Box 651, 417 5th Street, Devils Lake, North Dakota or ashleyncpc@ gondtc.com or (701)662-8131 or by calling TTY: 800-366-6888, Spanish TTY: 800-435-8590 or Relay ND Voice: 800-366-6889, so appropriate aids can be made available.

North Central Planning Council D14 _______________________________

approve the first 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.

Kelly Hall made a motion to approve the amended Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Board Regulation (AAC-BR2). Kelly Haaven seconded. Motion carried.

Chris Pankratz made a motion to rescind the District-Schools Parent and Family Engagement Policy (KAB). Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried.

The next school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 7:00 A.M. Chris Pankratz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 A.M. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried.

Respectively Submitted, Chairperson Business Manager D14 _______________________________

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By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Try Something New I did it! I tried something new!

And guess what?... It. Was. Amazing.

Change and “going out on a limb” to try something new is often times something that people shy away from. Whether it’s because a person doesn’t feel like they have time to figure out something new so they stick to the same-old/sameold or they feel overwhelmed by the fact that they don’t know how to go about it, it can be something that people tend to not want to do because they want to stay in their comfort zone. We like being in our comfort zone. We find happiness there. But, sometimes, our comfort zone hinders us from health and happiness because we get a little TOO comfortable. More often than not, the only way to grow is with a little unease and discomfort.

Think of the growing pains you maybe had in your legs as a child or the awkwardness of the pre-teen and teenage years or the stress of starting a new school or job. All worth it, but all painful to different degrees. And, of course, there are those fabulous people who embrace adventure and change and don’t ever want anything other than new experiences. They find happiness in the excitement of the newness and uncertainty of it all. I just happen to not be one of those people. Some-

times it can be a choice we make of trudging head-first into change, and sometimes it’s because we don’t really have a choice about the change, but we always have a choice about our ATTITUDE towards the change.

Since the Christmas and New Year holidays are probably going to look different this year, maybe you could take the chance to try something that is intentionally different, instead of feeling pressured to do so. Maybe it’s time to find a new recipe, a new family tradition, or a new routine that you feel would be a healthy addition to what you already do. Or maybe it’s time to change what you have always done to something completely different.

Maybe now is just the time to try something new.

People tend to make New Year’s resolutions to try to make big changes to their lifestyle, but it can be beneficial to try something new at any time you feel the drive to do so.

It doesn’t have to be a huge change like skydiving. It can be something small like reading an article on a topic you have always wanted to learn more about. It’s just a matter of taking that step to get started.

Tips to help you start trying something new: 1. Choose something you find fascinating, exciting, and/or helpful.

2. Find a partner to help you reach your goal of achieving something new. Choose your cheerleader wisely!

3. Enjoy the process. Sometimes it’s the experience we get the most

from, not the end result. Have fun!

Even though trying something new can be a little stressful, sometimes the stress is worth the end result. When I tried my most recent “something new,” I learned so much, and now the new experience has given me knowledge to help me in the future. It’s definitely something that I can use to help others and to help me in my career. It feels like it was worth the time and effort I put into it, and I enjoyed being able to learn about and try something new.

I now have 2 more things on my list of new things to try. I’m not only excited about what my plans are, I’m also looking forward to the fun I’ll have doing them.

If you would like help on your new adventure and are looking to find new recipes to try, new ways to spend time with family, new strategies on communicating with your children, new learning experiences, new ways to garden, new ways to manage your finances, and many more ideas, visit the NDSU Extension website at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/extension. You could also contact our office by calling 256-2560, or email katie.d.henry@ ndsu.edu. Remember to check our Facebook page for ideas and updates as well at https://www.facebook.com/NDSUExtensionCavalierCounty.

Here is a recipe that might be new for you to help you get started in trying something new: Better Than Basic Muffins Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1 Tbsp. flavor extract Up to 2 cups of mix-ins (fruit, nuts, vegetables, baking chips) Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter with a fork or pastry cutter. Stir in the eggs, milk, and flavor extract until all ingredients are incorporated. Stir in desired mix-ins, but do not over mix. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in

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Page 12 – Monday, December 14, 2020

By Rita Maisel

Remembering Pinocchio When the Walt Disney animated version of Pinocchio was first released in February of 1940, it probably never occurred to my mother that her pre-school children could or should see a film about a marionette who wanted to be a real little boy. This was the second film production of a classic tale designed for children, and I am sure we might have already seen the earlier Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. That film is remembered as a free movie for Langdon and surrounding area children shown at the Roxy, and after seeing it, we knew the names of all the dwarfs and wondered if the apples at our house were the kind fed to Snow White. Small children tended to mix fairy tales with real life.

However, without seeing the movie we learned about Pinocchio because Art Mukomela, possibly in sixth grade at the time, loved the movie. He named their family cat Figaro because the movie cat looked just like their prolific mother cat and told neighbors it was a mustsee kind of movie. Not content with just the movie version of the story, Art went to the City Library, then above the fire hall, and borrowed a copy of “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” read it himself, and then brought the book to my mother to read to Rodney and me. The original book and the movie are not exactly the same, and quite possibly my mother did not read the entire book, but we did learn about a boy who told lies and his nose grew and grew, along with a few scary adventures like growing donkey ears and a tail. There was no memory at all of Pinocchio being swallowed up by a whale named Monstro. I did remember the song introduced in the film by Jiminy Cricket but

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until a few days ago did not know the song, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” was part of the Pinocchio lore and is known in several countries of the world as a Christmas song.

In the mid 1950s my mother had a medical appointment at Rochester, and since I was working in Illinois at the time, she came either by train or bus to visit me over a weekend. At that point Illinois was the farthest from home she had ever been, so one day of her visit we rode an early morning train to Chicago hoping to visit the inspiring Chapel in the Sky at the top of a tall building and to go to something called Cinerama – a new form of movies where you had to wear special glasses to enjoy the view. Those two items were scheduled for morning and evening, but in the afternoon we visited a store or two and then saw a movie theatre advertising Pinocchio, a movie neither of us had ever seen. The 1940 version had just been re-released, and we loved it! The next time Art came home to Langdon, we had to tell him we had finally seen the movie.

Fast forward about thirty years and I was on a tour of historic and beautiful sites with several stops in Italy. One of those stops was at a town named Collodi. At every souvenir stall and shop in Collodi there were stories of the little puppet Pinocchio and the man who wrote the original version of “The Adventures of Pinocchio” in Italian in 1883. It was translated into English in 1892 and made the journey to America a few years later. On the tour I bought one of the small souvenir puppets with a string to move his arms and legs, and yes, I still have it although it in no way resembles the Disney version.

Carlo Lorenzini, the author of “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” was born in Florence, Italy, in 1826, the oldest of eleven children born to Domenico Lorenzini and his wife. Seven of the children died at a young age. Their father was a cook for the marchese in the town

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of Collodi, and their mother was a seamstress at this same castle. As a young boy Carlo Lorenzini had lived with his grandmother in Collodi, and when he became an author he chose the pen name of Collodi for his published works. At the age of 18 he went to work in a bookstore in Florence where he had many books to read and where future authors brought their manuscripts. Part of his early work involved translating French fairy tales into Italian so children in Italy could read them.

He was also a volunteer in a 12 year Tuscan war but had time enough to found a newspaper which dealt with political satire. The translated stories, as well as stories he wrote himself, were published in his newspapers. This was where the story of a marionette would first be published with a short bit of it each week until 1883 when the book was completed. By the time Pinocchio’s story was being filmed, Carlo had been dead for almost fifty years, but Disney listed him in the credits as Carlo Collodi. Publishers of children’s books and film makers continue to list him that way to the present day.

The 1883 publication shows a Peter Pan-like character wearing reddish clothing. Walt Disney changed that and probably a few other things about the story. Jiminy Cricket as his conscience was voiced by Cliff Edwards who sang the introductory song and went everywhere with Pinocchio although the little puppet had a mind of his own and managed to find lots of trouble. In the Disney version both Pinocchio and Jiminy wore little suit coats and hats. Jiminy also carried a red umbrella which he used as a parachute at times. Another from the original cast of characters was Mel Blanc who was the voice of the cat Gideon (not one of the good guys). Blanc would go on to be a voice in many cartoons and animated movies.

Since Pinocchio is a fairy tale, there has to be a fairy godmother type of person, and in differ-

ent versions she is called the Blue Fairy, the Lady with Azure Hair, and sometimes a Blue Angel. The story begins with Geppetto, an old woodcarver who was given a piece of enchanted wood, He carved a little boy who he loved, and seeing a falling star he wished the puppet could be a real boy. The Blue Fairy came to Geppetto to grant his wish but naughty Pinocchio was not a good boy, and the Blue Fairy had to rescue him from some of his adventures. The rules were that he had to be brave, truthful and unselfish. A nose that grew longer and longer when he told lies and encounters with evil people who locked him in a cage, tried to turn him into a donkey to use in the salt mines and, in the original book, killed him made the story too terrifying for children.

The Disney version did frighten some children, but it had a happier ending, and the theme song of the movie won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Original Song.

“When You Wish Upon a Star” was written by Ned Washington and immediately picked up by popular musicians like Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, and later the Beach Boys and many others. On the all-time list of favorite songs used in films, it ranks 7th in the top 100. First place on that historic listing goes to Judy Garland for “Over the Rainbow” and second to “As Time Goes By” from the film Casablanca. Julie Andrews in the Sound of Music and Gene Kelly singing and dancing in the rain are also in the top group of memorable songs. Because wishing on a star has an old connection to the star the magi followed to Bethlehem, this particular song has become a Christmas classic in some countries. When the Disney studios became known for their films of favorite fairy tales, the song was chosen as their theme song and can be heard at some point in their movies and their television presentations.

Why would I choose to write about Pinocchio this year? In part because there have been many re-

makes of the story with an Italian version out in 2019, another version out in 2020 and an American version coming out in 2021. These versions are classed as animated dark fantasy films and not ones you buy for little children or grandchildren to watch. Trailers and reviews are available on the internet. If you want a child-friendly version there are apparently good buys on the 1940 version also on the market.

Remembering Friends: With several recent deaths of special people in our community, I want to send sympathy to the families of some whose obituaries may be in the paper this week. One would be Bob Mostad who literally everyone got to know down through the years. Driving his blue snow plow, he waved to all he met and always had stories to tell about several of his other interests in our town.

Another would be the late Jane Donovan Traynor whose obituary should be must reading for anyone interested in local history. Both her grandfather and great uncle were pioneer doctors with interests in two of Langdon’s first banks as well as land and other interests. The family home is still standing and lived in. The obituary mentions five generations with roots in Langdon, but if you add the great-grandmother who lived in Pembina County plus grandchildren and great-grandchildren listed in the obituary, the count rises. Knowing her mom for many years, I was delighted to see that Jane had devoted her life to many of the interests her mother loved and talked about to library patrons.

Even if my memory of faces is poor, she always called me by name and stopped for an interesting visit. She was not only an interesting person, she was interested in everything.

The Devils Lake newspaper gave her their Unsung Hero Award both for her leadership and for all she did behind the scenes.

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