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Monday, December 21, 2020

Number 51

A Pandemic Holiday - celebrations will look differently The holidays will certainly look a lot different this year with many of us avoiding travel to prevent the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. Restrictions across the country will likely keep many of us from attending the in-person gatherings with our friends and families that we are so used to.

These barriers should not dampen your holiday spirit, however. There are many ways to celebrate while still staying safe. Read on for tips on gatherings, and do your best to keep your family members and friends safe this holiday season.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND GATHERINGS? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the following people should not attend in-person holiday gatherings: • People with or exposed to COVID-19.

• People with symptoms of COVID-19.

• People waiting for COVID- 19 viral test results.

• People who may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days.

• People at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

In addition, if you are an older adult or person with certain medical conditions who is at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, or live or work with someone at increased risk of severe illness, the CDC recommends that you avoid in-person gatherings with people who do not live in your household.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER Before planning your small gathering this holiday season,

here are some questions to consider from the Nuvance Health system based in Connecticut: • Will the event be held indoors or outdoors?

• How many people will be at the event?

• Will participants be willing/ able to wear masks?

• Will participants be willing/ able to practice social distancing?

• Will participants be willing/ able to practice proper hand hygiene?

• Will the visit be brief or prolonged?

• Will the event include shared

• What are your personal, family and community risk factors?

Keep in mind that older adults and people who have certain health conditions — including lung disease, heart disease, diabetes or a weakened immune system — are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill and experiencing COVID-19 complications. Always take the appropriate steps to stay safe and to keep your family safe this season.

HOST A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION Technology has made it possible for us to still connect with families during difficult lock-

food or beverages?

• Will alcohol be served at the event?

• Will participants be traveling to or from areas that are experiencing high COVID-19 infection rates?

• Will the event follow public health guidelines for gathering size limits?

downs and quarantines. Choose from a variety of online platforms to build a virtual forum, send invitations, and plan fun activities.

The last thing you need in 2020 is more stress, so enlist the help of a family member or friend if you’re not familiar with these types of online programs.

Sharing Christmas spirit with OCLC and MMCC

delighted to agree.

Maple Manor has promoted Adopt a Grandparent the past two years in partnership with the Activity Director Vikki Kram Langdon Elementary School. wanted to do something special “We are excited to add Langfor the residents at Osnabrock don Floral!” said Activities DirecCommunity Living Center (OCLC) tor Justina Klindt. “It brings so for December. She reached out much joy and happiness to our to Tatiana Davis at Langdon Floral residents.” with her idea, and Davis happily Maple Manor posted Adopt agreed. On December 3, Kram a Grandparent on their Faceposted “Adopt a Grandparent for book page to the Christmas run from DeHoliday” on the cember 9th OCLC Facebook through the page.

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Again, ested individuwithin 24 als were asked hours, all the to call Langdon residents had Floral to order a been adopted, poinsettia and and they’ll be Adopt a Grandreceiving their parent. The ofarrangements fer was to run about a week from December before Christ3rd to the 17th. mas.

“Within 24 “The comhours after Pictured above is one of the poinsettias that OCLC resimunity reposting the andents recieved through their "Adopt a Grandparent for the sponse has n o u n ce m e nt, great,” all fifteen of our Christmas Holiday" event and the Christmas flower arrange- been ments that went to MMCC through the same program. said Davis.

“We residents had have people been adopted!

I was just tickled the community Center (MMCC) from requests by from not only our area giving but people from across the country really reached out,” said Kram. the community.

“While taking orders for the have called who follow us that “The flower shop received lots residents of OCLC, community used to have members of their of calls even after we had all the members mentioned they’d love family in MMCC/OCLC and wantresidents adopted.” The flowers were delivered, and each to do some for Maple Manor resi- ed to participate because of their resident received a beautiful red dents as well,” explains Davis. “So fond feelings for the facilities.”

I reached out to a couple staff The experience has been reafpoinsettia for their room. there, and we decided on an arfirming for Davis. When she first “The residents were surprised and delighted by the kindness,” rangement for them.” They were cont. on page 2

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said Kram. “Now each resident has some holiday cheer in their rooms. Thanks, again, to everyone!”

Kram posted a number of pictures of smiling residents holding their Christmas surprise.

Davis shared the list of donors in the comments of the post, thanking all of them for making it happen. The project quickly expanded to Maple Manor Care

HOW TO THROW A VIRTUAL PARTY Virtual holiday parties require the same amount of planning as in-person holidays. Taking the time to incorporate special details will make your guests appreciate the party even more. Some essentials are an internet connection, an easy-to-use software platform, plenty of notice for your guests, a holiday theme, and a couple of fun group activities. Whether you’re planning a party for your family, friends, or office, remember to keep things light and enjoyable. The last thing you want to do when hosting a virtual party is to make your guests feel like they are wasting their time.

Remember that many of your friends and family may be suffering from video conference fatigue due to the increased number of online calls their jobs may have required in 2020. Be flexible with guests joining and leaving when they can, especially given their extra responsibilities juggling work, kids, school, and chores around the house these days. If you have a theme in mind, be sure to share it with your guests ahead of time so they can buy any materials, food, drinks, or outfits that you recommend. Picture planning a virtual wine and cheese tasting but forgetting to tell your guests to buy wine and cheese! If you’re throwing the party, it’s your responsibility to make sure these details aren’t missed. Sending supplies to your virtual guests in advance is an easy way to get everyone ex-

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Gma’s Homecare provides day care in a home setting

By Linda Timian Republican Writer Shelly Agnes started babysitting when she was 10. Now a grandmother, she opened Gma’s Homecare, a day care for children that she operates out of her home here in Langdon.

“Watching children play and learn new things is the best,” said Agnes. “When they accomplish a new task and their eyes light up, I feel I have taught them something they will never forget.”

Gma’s Homecare is licensed for 10 children: 3 babies under the age of 18 months and 7 children age 18 months to 12 years old. The day care is currently full, but you can request to be put on a waiting list. Normal hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday but can be adjusted for special circumstances with advance notice.

To get licensed by the state, Agnes had to take training and make upgrades to her home. She is CPR and First Aid certified and completed 13 hours of training from North Dakota Growing Futures. She was required to put an egress window in the basement and

a fence around the play area outside. The state ran a background check on Agnes, inspected her home, and verified that she had all the correct paperwork for each child.

Agnes follows health and safety guidelines at all times, whether there is COVID or not. “I clean and sanitize the day care every day after the children leave for the day,” said Agnes. Parents currently wear masks upon entering her home. If their child is sick or becomes ill while in her care, they will keep them home until they are well.

Agnes is a lifelong resident of Langdon, graduating from Langdon High School. She raised her three children here and now her three grandchildren attend her day care. Prior to opening her own in-home day care, she worked at the Langdon Day Care Center for 6 years.

“I love the one-on-one time I have with each child,” said Agnes, as it lets her get to know each child and their families better. Parents who would like to contact Agnes can send her a message through Facebook, call or text her at 701-3700810, or email her at shellyagnes6870@outlook.com.

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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.

Langdon Park Board Monday, Dec. 21, 4:30 p.m.

Langdon Area School District Monday, Dec. 21, 7:00 p.m.

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

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Host a virtual celebration _______________________________________continued from Page 1 cited and prepared for the party, KEEP IT SAFE - Stay organized SAFELY VOLUNTEERING so make sure you bud- get for any with COVID precautions. Factor Even with COVID-related restricextra costs you may have to incur in extra cleaning supplies and tions on gathering and events, or ask guests to chip in. sanitizers when setting your bud- there are many ways to safely volFollow these tips and you’ll be get for decorations, especially if unteer. Here are a few ideas from on your way to throwing a perfect you plan to safely decorate with AmeriCorps: virtual holiday party this year. friends or family members. If • Volunteer at a food bank that WAYS TO CELEBRATE AT HOME you’re hosting a small gathering, needs help packing and sorting With many of us facing the re- make sure to set up hand sanitizer food using safe practices. Visit ality of a homebound holiday this stations at all entrances or exits in Feeding America or Food Pantries year, there will be opportunities the kitchen and in bathrooms. to find an organization near you. to start new traditions with our DON'T FORGET THE NEEDY • Deliver meals and groceries to immediate families. Even though Generosity is needed more vulnerable seniors. this may be different than what than ever this holiday season. This • Check with your local schools we’re used to, a positive attitude year has been extremely difficult to see if they need volunteers to and creative thinking can make for underprivileged families and distribute food. this holiday one to remember. the homeless across the world. If • Blood donations have deRead on for a few ideas of how to you have some free time or have creased dramatically, so you can create a fun, festive holiday. been fortunate enough to be fi- help fill the need by contactHOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT - Is nancially unaffected by the COV- ing your local Red Cross or other there anything more enjoyable ID-19 pandemic, there may be an blood donation sites. than binging your favorite holi- opportunity for you to make a big MAKE DONATIONS TO YOUR day movies with a healthy helping difference for these populations.

FAVORITE CAUSE - Nonprofit orof snacks and goodies? Choose a HOW TO SAFELY VOLUNTEER ganizations have been hit particufew of the all-time great holiday - Volunteers make a profound dif- larly hard by the COVID-19 panflicks and plan a movie night with ference in the lives of others. Did demic. Without the ability to host your family. You can even use the you know that volunteering can annual fundraising events, their extra time to introduce older, clas- benefit your own health as well? budgets and ability to help those sic movies to your kids. You never Research shows that volunteers in need have lessened dramatiknow, they may enjoy some of the experience a “helper’s high,” in- cally. You can make a big differsame movies you grew up watch- creased trust in others and en- ence this year by making a finaning as a child. hanced social interaction. cial donation to their cause. Find SANTA VISITS - There probably Here are a few common ben- a reputable organization in your aren’t a lot of options to visit a mall efits of volunteering, according to local area to support. Once you and sit on Santa’s lap this year. The Mayo Clinic: decide, challenge your friends and That’s OK! You can still give your • Decreases the risk of depres- families to join your mission. You kids a visit from Old Saint Nick. It sion, especially for individuals 65 can do so through regular converjust may take some creativity. If and older. sations at your holiday gathering, a member from your household • Gives a sense of purpose and or by starting a campaign on your can dress up as Santa instead of teaches valuable skills. favorite social media platform. No hiring someone, have them make • Helps people stay physically matter how you decide to get ina Christmas day visit to not only and mentally active. volved, you can be a light to your your house but any other nearby • Enhances a person’s social net- community through volunteering family homes (from a distance) to work by helping you meet others or donations for these critical nonbring some joy to the holiday. and develop new relationships. profit organizations.

Sharing Christmas spirit ________________________________________continued from Page 1 moved here, her friends ques- On & Sew North, Don and Dawn Hursman, Pauline Mack, Alison tioned her, “Why Langdon?” This Roppel, the family of Marge Ja- Podhradsky, the Jon and Carissa week she fully realized why. cobson, the Eric Hove Family, Iverson family, the Zach and An“Because of the sense of com- Gerry and Sue Anderson, Galen drea Jacobson family, Elroy and munity,” she shares. “All these and Mary Domres, the Alan Marilyn Rude, the Curt and Amy people banded together to help Schill Family, Jumpstart Nutri- Kram family, Dairy Queen, David make Christmas special for these tion, Adam and Alexis Lafrenz and Michele Christianson, Witzel people in the midst of one of the and family, Kiley Davidson, Katy kiddos, Fuzz and Bobbi, Dennis most miserable times in recent from Choice Bank of Langdon, and Gloria Mikkelsen, Rodney human existence. The Christmas Chuck and Kathy Downs, St. Al- and Melora Haraseth, Patti Sanspirit is alive and well in Cavalier phonsus students and staff, the do, the Will and Skyler Moline County, ND.” Randy and Kim Rude family, Josh Family, the Greg and Patty Fetsch A big thank you to all the gen- and Courtney Short, the Aus- Family, Benton and Morgan erous donors: Dale and Mary tin and Breanna Lafrenz family, Kempert, the Daren and Whitney Kuchar, Jay and Jody Field, Dave Kathy Kram and Milt Clover, Me- Bachman family, Jim and Connie and Jackie Linstad, Cody and gan Shepherd and Joe Schnei- Kjos, Edwin Olson, and Terry and Jessica Pengilly and family, Sew der, Megan, Devin, and Bailey Susan Crockett.

Community Calendar December North Parish Church Christmas Eve at 4:30 p.m. (Online service only) First Baptist Church Candle light Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. It will be in person and streaming on Facebook.

United Methodist Chuch Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. It will also be streaming on Facebook.

United Lutheran Church Christmas Eve service at 3 p.m., contemporary.

Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m., traditional.

Christmas Day, 10 a.m.

Please call to make reservations 256-2594 or email ulc@utma.com It will also be streaming on Facebook.

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. and Midnight Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m.

Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. broadcasting on KNDK only Emmanual Evangelical Church Candle light Christmas Eve service at 4:30 p.m. (in-person)

21 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake 22 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

22 – LAS Mill Levy info. meeting 7 p.m. in LHS gym and on Facebook and Cardinal Vision channel 23 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 23 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

23 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 23 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m.

23 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Testing, 9-11 a.m. Call 256-2402 & reg. at testreg.nd.gov 24 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Closing at 1 p.m.

25 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Closed - Merry Christmas!

28 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake or Grand Forks 30 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 30 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Run 8:45-10:45 a.m.

30 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Testing, 9-11 a.m. Call 256-2402 & reg. at testreg.nd.gov 31 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Closing at 1 p.m.

January 6 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Testing, 9-11 a.m. Call 256-2402 & reg. at testreg.nd.gov 7 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, American Legion Hall 13– Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 13 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

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Monday, December 21, 2020 – Page 3A

Langdon City Commisson conducts business at meeting

By Adam Johnston Republican Writer The Langdon City Commission opened their Monday, December 14 meeting by hearing from Executive Director of Cavalier County Job Development Shannon Duerr. Duerr proposed the extension of the current grant program affecting the Langdon Day Care Center. Starting in 2016, $25,000 in grant money was approved for use by the day care center.

In 2018 $10,000 in additional funds were approved. Of the $35,000 approved, to date, $31,349 have been spent. Extension of this program would secure necessary funds in the event of future day care-related growth. When this program was enacted in 2016, there were 119 licensed spots; to date there are 145. Projected potential demand in the day care center also grew over the past four years from 356 to 482. With the program successfully operating since January 2017, the board approved this extension.

Amid department reports it was posited that although city hall offices are resuming business on premises, the doors

will remain locked due to COVID constrictions and final construction work. It was also revealed that the fire truck ordered in 2018 will arrive at the end of January 2021. Activity Center Director Chelsea Graber reported that the center will be extending Saturday hours to three hours in response to community demand. Graber also reported that a free estimate on a new gym floor will be obtained for informational purposes.

The city auditor’s report revealed that a third party will conduct a free estimate to test lighting efficiency in city hall, the activity center, and the city shop. This will determine if an upgrade will save the city money in the long run. As it’s been 5-6 years since the activity center updated lighting and at least 15 years in the city shop, advancements in the form of LED lighting and motion sensing technology could reflect a saving for the city in this area.

The Commission also discussed how to proceed with the ongoing utility billing issue in regards to shared businesses. It was determined for a fair result more research is needed. While garbage removal remains the

most problematic fee to break down, it was determined hiring out to a third party would be unsatisfactory as it would almost double fees for everyone.

With this revelation and the desire to start with resolving water billing issues, a sample invoice will be generated for the next scheduled meeting to determine an adjusted rate in every utility area while keeping garbage fees unchanged. This sample invoice will be used to further discussion and test feasibility of changes in every area but garbage removal. It was reiterated that while in the past utility bills would be issued to renters, under a future model this bill would be assessed to property owners or landlords only. They then would be responsible for passing fees on to tenants through new lease agreements. With garbage being the hardest utility to generalize, changes in remaining utilities may be made while this area is researched.

Moving forward, the next scheduled City Commission meeting will be Monday, December 28 at 6:00 p.m.

County Commissioners discuss sewage treatment regulations

By Linda Timian Republican Writer The Cavalier County Commissioners met Tuesday, December 15 for their normally scheduled meeting. New items on the agenda were the Clerk of Court’s application for a court facilities improvement grant, JDA appointments, and the Sewage Treatment Systems Rules and Regulations.

Clerk of Court Anita Beauchamp requested the commissioners approve her application for a court facilities improvement grant. This year she is asking to put new flooring in the jury room, the two bathrooms in the jury room, and the judge’s chambers small bathroom. It is a relatively small grant request this year, $1800.00. Commissioner Dave Zeis made a motion to approve the application grant for improvements, seconded by Commissioner Nick Moser, and the motion carried.

Beauchamp also reported that the Supreme Court decision to keep the dual chambers was unanimous. The governor has 30 days to appoint the new district judge after the nominating committee submits their list. It is possible there may be a district judge in Langdon a majority of the time. She was extremely pleased the decision was unanimous and credited the outpouring of community support.

Commissioner Greg Goodman, a member of the Langdon Research Center advisory board, reported that going into the upcoming state legislative session there is apprehension with funding from the state for the Research Center, and they are being asked to make cuts.

Commissioner Stanley Dick reported the same is happening for the Extension Center. Since the work done there is a great benefit to the community and region, Goodman said he may inquire if they will need support from the county level to keep their funding where it was.

A discussion ensued regarding an employee who has not followed instructions in changes to timekeeping that were implemented a few years ago.

Though actual pay is not affected, he accrues comp time improperly. One-on-one discussions have occurred with the employee, but it continues to happen. It was agreed to have the employee meet with Zeis, Chairman Austin Lafrenz and Human Resources and have

documented training on timekeeping.

Road Supervisor Terry Johnston reported that he received an email from DOT that the state may have special funding available for bridges. He responded back that there is one structure south of Milton on County 45 with a triple 6 X 5 X 120 foot large pipe that is rusted out, and the county would be interested in replacing it with this funding.

2022 is the first year it would come through. If approved it will be all state funds with no local cost for the project itself.

If the funding does not get approved, the project will need to be done anyway using other funds. Johnston also reported that the federal funding for removing bridges that are closed is not available anymore. There are a few in the county that are closed and marked with barricades. When they are inspected, the county gets charged for them. The county would be money ahead to remove at least some of them.

Zeis presented information on behalf of the sheriff’s department about a computerized virtual simulator for active shooter training. They plan to purchase the computer and equipment that goes with it. About half of the purchase price has been raised from donations so far.

State’s Attorney Scott Stewart verified that donations to county government were tax deductible. The computer puts up real-life scenes and goes through an active shooter situation. It is good training for law enforcement and does not use ammunition. It can be moved to different locations, and they might bring in other agencies.

They do have certified instructors. It may eventually be made available to the general public.

Goodman raised questions about the current Rules and Regulations that govern Cavalier County regarding sewage treatment systems. The 42 page document was adopted May 1, 2019, by the Cavalier County Board of Health. Members of Lake Region Public Health Candace Carlson and Allen McKay, local realtor Abby Borchardt, and Steph Welsh were present or online for the discussion. Goodman had questions as to when inspections were required, who requests them, and that the rules and regulations seem to take away local control. McKay explained that the document was written by a large group of invested par-

ties to make the regulations more uniform across the state.

Contractors were complaining that they could do one thing in one county but not in another.

The rules and regulations are also meant to prevent disease outbreaks and contaminated water systems. If there is sewage above ground, in a basement, or running into a slough, it needs to be fixed. It is similar to electrical and other types of inspections. The commissioners want to revisit the issue after doing more background research with local contractors, realtors, buyers and sellers.

The JDA Board terms of Patrick Rime, Austin Lafrenz, Jeff Stanley, Marcus Lewis, and Duane Otto are set to expire.

The JDA requested that all of them be reappointed. Moser made a motion to approve, seconded by Zeis, carried with Goodman and Lafrenz abstaining. JDA would return next month with another recommendation as there may be two openings with three interested parties.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Early Christmas the COVID style

Pictured is Dean Beauchamp and his family from Fargo visiting his mother at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla. They came for an early Christmas dinner with his father, Leo Beauchamp, and exchanged a few gifts and dropped off some gifts for family members. The outside visit with “Grandma” was a little on the cool side but heartwarming at the same time. The family watched as Grandma opened a few gifts. Shown is Tanner with J, Kayla, Dean, Lenore-through the wind, Terri and Kelsey. After a couple games of SkipBo, the family returned home leaving several containers of lasagna, corn and packets of cookies - a day well spent. Merry Christmas the COVID style!

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• Open to the Public. Masks are required.

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Schedule Changes from the Langdon Sanitation Department this Holiday Season # 1. Garbage pickup for the residents and businesses in Langdon picked up by the City of Langdon scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 will be picked up with NO changes. #2. Regular Friday cardboard pickup for the businesses in Langdon scheduled for Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1 will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 31. #3. Garbage pickup for Langdon residents picked up by Waste Management scheduled for Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1 will be picked up on Saturday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 2. #4. Christmas tree pickup for the residents within the city limits of Langdon will be One Day ONLY!!

MONDAY, JANUARY 4. Trees must be set out on the berm or where your regular garbage is normally collected by 8 a.m. on Jan. 4 in order to be picked up. Christmas trees will not be picked up with your regular trash. If anyone misses this one day, you will then have to bring your tree out to the Langdon Transfer Station for disposal any Wednesday from 1-4:30 p.m. free of charge. #5. The City reminds all businesses and residents of Langdon to please recycle this holiday season and throughout the new year. Drop-off sites for all recyclables the city recycles are located around Langdon and Cavalier County, and it's free of charge. Also, there are recycling brochures located in Langdon and Munich listing what the City recycles and where the drop-off sites are located. Remember that all Wrapping Paper is to be disposed of with your regular garbage. A big Thank You from the City to everyone that is recycling, and they strongly encourage anyone that isn't to please start.

Remember, by recycling you are helping to maintain stable garbage rates.

Anyone with any questions or if you need more information on how to start recycling, please call 256-2115 .

The Langdon Sanitation Department appreciates everyone's great cooperation and wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Opinion

Page 4A – Monday, December 21, 2020

Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Oil brings good news and bad …

Some disturbing news came out of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources this month. The agency reported that as of December 8, there were only 16 active oil rigs drilling in the state. That’s down more than 80 percent from two years ago when there were 64 active rigs.

On December 8, 2019, it had dropped to 55.

You can blame COVID, you can blame OPEC, you can blame over production in the U.S. oil market, and some have even blamed it on the stalling of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Whatever it is, the number of drilling rigs has tanked when you consider that at the height of the boom in 2013, there were more than 200 active drilling rigs in North Dakota.

If you look specifically at McKenzie County, it depends a great deal on oil revenue as well as the jobs created when rigs are drilling in the Watford City, Alexander and Arnegard areas.

However, those jobs have dried up.

They are gone. In fact, Whiting Petroleum announced this fall it has laid off 16 percent of its work force, which is about 100 people.

Enbridge, the Calgary oil company that once had a strong presence in western North Dakota, has also made some drastic changes. It has laid off a number of people, closed an administrative building in Minot, and dropped to a bare bones staff at its Berthold holding facility.

We can probably expect to see population increases in the west tapering off now that support staff is no longer needed. That means, Williston, Tioga, Watford City, Alexander, Killdeer, New Town, Stanley and Crosby most likely won’t see additional population until the next boom, and we don’t know when that will happen. Communities like Kenmare, Beulah and Sidney are on the fringe of oil production and haven’t seen the drastic ebbs and flows in revenue, population, crime and new business.

But, it isn’t all gloom and doom.

There are some interesting numbers that need to be presented here that indicate North Dakota’s oil production remains very solid. In other words, those rigs that are pumping oil are continuing to produce just

like Holstein cows in a dairy barn.

The state’s barrel-per-day output has tapered off but still remains 1.2 million barrels. Our state remains a solid second place in the nation in oil production behind only Alaska.

According to the Department of Mineral Resources, 16 counties in the state are producing oil. They include Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Divide, Dunn, Golden Valley McHenry, McKenzie, McLean, Mountrail, Renville, Slope, Stark, Ward and Williams. Two other counties, Adams and Hettinger, are on the list but haven’t produced oil in several years. Hettinger County’s last production was May 2002 and Adams County stopped producing in August 1996. Regardless, some of these county numbers are impressive, most notably McKenzie, Dunn, Mountrail and Williams counties.

When you consider barrels of oil produced per month, McKenzie County dwarfs anybody else. The latest numbers available are from the end of July when McKenzie County produced 12.1 million barrels of oil. That was up considerably from June when it was 9.6 million barrels.

Dunn County’s production was 6.3 million barrels in July, Mountrail’s output was 5.3 million barrels for the month of July and Williams churned out 4.8 million barrels. None of the other counties really come close to those four, but when you consider the others, they are producing a tremendous amount of crude oil in their own right.

Take for instance Burke County. It had 2.9 million barrels of oil in July and Divide County produced 3.9 million barrels in July. The lowest number on that list is Ward County, which produced a modest 1,500 barrels in July.

These production statistics go all the way back to April 1951 when Williams County produced 3,092 barrels of oil that month. In fact, it wasn’t until a year later, in April 1952, that McKenzie County joined production with 1,998 barrels.

When the next boom occurred in 1983, production numbers were very similar to what they were in July of this year.

The activity of drilling has certainly diminished, but the barrels of oil produced hasn’t. And just because the rig counts have dropped, it doesn’t mean production has. It means the state is still getting oil tax revenue, but Main Street is missing out on a lot of local paychecks that are gone.

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Foreign affairs powers Americans have become accustomed to a steady drumbeat of presidential assertions of sweeping powers in the realm of foreign affairs and national security. They may be surprised to learn, however, that these claims are inconsistent with the constitutional blueprint for foreign relations, which vests the lion’s share of authority in Congress, not the president.

The arrangement for foreign affairs reflects the Constitutional Convention’s preference for collective decision-making and its fear of unilateral executive power. As a result, Congress is assigned senior status in a partnership with the president for the formulation, management, and conduct of American foreign policy. But this design has been overwhelmed in the years since World War II by expansive claims of presidential power that have laid the basis for a presidential monopoly over foreign affairs and advanced a conception of executive authority so broad that it has produced a wide gulf between constitutional principle and governmental practice.

The framers’ preference for collective, rather than individual, decision-making runs throughout the constitutional provisions that govern foreign policy. Check out the text of the Constitution. In addition to its exclusive jurisdiction over legislation and appropriation, Congress derives broad authority from Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution to provide for the common defense, regulate commerce with foreign nations, make rules governing immigration and naturalization, and define and punish pirates and felonies committed on the high seas and offenses against the law of nations.

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Congress, alone, has the power to declare war and to authorize lesser military activities. It develops rules regarding captures on land and water, possesses the sole authority to raise, support and maintain an army and navy, and to make all rules for the governance of our military, and to call forth the militia to execute the laws of the nation and suppress insurrections and repel invasions.

Article II, Section 2, indicates that the president shares some powers with the Senate. The two branches, together, make treaties and appoint ambassadors. These shared powers reflect the framers’ commitment to apply to foreign relations the principle of checks and balances, just as it applies to the creation of domestic policy. The Constitutional Convention never entertained the idea of vesting these two powers in the hands of the president alone because they valued in foreign affairs, as in domestic affairs, the virtues and values of shared decisionmaking.

Which foreign affairs powers are assigned by the Constitution to the president? Readers may be surprised to learn that the president is assigned only two exclusive roles in this realm. The president is Commander in Chief of the army and navy, and of the militia, “when called into service.” As James Madison and Alexander made clear in the convention, Congress does the calling. If the United States is attacked by a foreign adversary, then the president has the duty to repel the invasion, leaving to Congress the decision to determine what steps might be subsequently taken, as in suing for peace or declaring war.

The Commander in Chief Clause does not confer upon the president authority to decide to initiate war or lesser military hostilities against another country, for that decision is part and parcel of the authority to declare war, granted to Congress by Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution.

The president’s other constitutional role is to receive ambassadors and public ministers from foreign nations. The framers considered

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Written by: Shauna Krout Clearwater, Fla.

Thank You for Your Commitment to Health and Reducing the Pandemic Spread As a physician and chair of the North Dakota Medical Association’s Physician Advisory Group (PAG), I extend a sincere thank you to the citizens of North Dakota on behalf of NDMA and the PAG team for choosing health. By supporting Governor Burgum and Interim State Health Officer Dirk Wilke’s pandemic health orders, you have contributed greatly to saving lives and reducing the COVID-19 spread.

As we navigate through the transition to a new normal, it brings us hope as healthcare workers to see community members join the fight to help beat this disease so that we may once again reclaim the life we knew. But for now, we need to hang tight and do what is best to protect our neighbors, families, and friends.

As North Dakota’s cases decline, we are confident that these strategies will continue to flatten the curve and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

This dramatically reduces the burden placed on frontline healthcare workers and their ability to provide excellent care for patients. The burden is real, as each day frontline workers willingly accept the risk of infection as they provide care for COVID-19 patients.

We are pleased to learn that North Dakotans have each other’s backs. A recent poll conducted by the North Dakota Newspaper Association shows that the majority of North Dakotans (83%) believe wearing a mask and social distancing are the most effective ways to stop the virus, a position that increases with age. In addition, almost 8 out of 10 North Dakotans (78%) believe that wearing masks and social distancing should continue, regardless of the impact on the economy.

A growing body of scientific evidence strongly supports the effectiveness of reducing the spread through masking and gathering restrictions.

this a mere ceremonial act, one performed in other countries by a ceremonial official for the purpose of carrying out meet-and-greet formalities. The framers attached to this role no independent policy authority, thus confining the president to the performance of an administrative, clerk-like function.

The president’s constitutional powers in the realm of foreign affairs are few and modest, and they pale in comparison to those vested in Congress. Why did the Constitutional Convention create such an arrangement? The clear answer is that the framers were committed to the practice of discussion and debate in the formulation of American foreign policy, believing that this process would yield superior policies, rather than those that might emerge from the brain of the president alone. The founders rejected the doctrine of human infallibility and did not want to leave the nation’s foreign relations to the relative judgment, temperament, instincts and expertise of a single person. In the end, the framers placed their trust in the halls of Congress. Whether that was wise is a matter for readers to contemplate.

No power in the realm of foreign relations and national security is more awesome that that of deciding to take the nation to war, given that the very fate of the nation — its blood and treasure — is in jeopardy when the dogs of war are unleashed.

The framers vested that power solely and exclusively to Congress, but in the modern era, presidents of both parties have usurped that critical authority, thus turning the Constitution upside down. We consider that constitutional crisis next week.

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

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There is no dispute that masks lower the spread and help keep transmission rates under control. Since the statewide mask order and gathering restrictions were put in place, North Dakota went from a high of 11,311 current infections on November 14 to 4,758 infections on December 7 – a 58% reduction! North Dakota’s 14 day rolling positivity rates went from 15.60% on November 14 to 8.49% on December 10.

South Dakota – a state with no statewide mask requirement and fewer restrictions than North Dakota - is surpassing North Dakota in hospitalizations, 7-day death rates and infections.

We also thank Governor Burgum and Interim Health Officer Dirk Wilke for great leadership and taking a strong position in protecting the health of our citizens. Together, as North Dakotans, state leaders and frontline healthcare workers, we save lives and protect the health of North Dakotans.

What we are doing is working and would not work without your support. You have our most humble gratitude. Stay strong. Stay safe.

Joan Connell, MD NDMA Physician Advisory Group Chair Thanksgiving 2020 It was a quiet celebration of thanksgiving, not for lack of thankfulness.

Caring for loved ones with isolation and joyful calls, Quietly thinking and meditating are good activities in hard times.

Sacrificing a little today is worth it, if it gets us to next year.

Terry Jacobson

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Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

N.D. Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New Crop Varieties The varieties include wheat, chickpeas, field peas and soybeans.

The 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 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 locations. It has above-average levels of resistance to bacterial leaf streak and is moderately resistant to leaf rust. Resistance to Fusar-

Agriculture ium 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 Frohberg hard red spring wheat (NDSU photo)

ND Heart oats (NDSU photo) 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.

Prolonged dry and unseasonably warm conditions worsened the ongoing drought into the extreme category in North Dakota.

The U.S. Drought Monitor places nearly 7% of the state under the extreme drought category, or D3, based on the scale from DO (abnormally dry) to D4 (exceptional drought).

“This is the first time North Dakota experienced D3 since Oct. 10, 2017,” says Adnan Akyuz, state climatologist and professor of climatological practices at North Dakota State University.

“It also is the first December D3 since 2006.

“Compared historically, the state’s drought conditions being elevated to extreme drought conditions in December is very rare but not unprecedented,” he adds.

Extreme drought conditions crept into the southwestern parts of the state on Dec. 10, 2002.

“The current drought of 2020 and

soon to become the drought of 20202021 being compared to 2002, 2006 and 2017 is very concerning,” Akyuz warns.

The 2002 drought was the longest drought since the inception of the U.S. Drought Monitor in 2000. It lasted 162 consecutive weeks, from June 2002 to July 5, 2005.

The 2006 drought was the most extreme for North Dakota, with the highest drought severity and coverage index.

The 2017 drought was the second time the state experienced exceptional drought conditions, or D4 (the worst rating). This drought impacted the Dakotas, Montana and Manitoba, causing $2.6 billion in economic impacts.

Warm conditions increase the air’s evaporative demand, depleting what little water is left in the soil and plants.

Combined with the ongoing drought in Eddy, Foster, Wells, Stutsman, Kidder, Burleigh, Logan and Emmons

NDSU Extension Notes

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 Dawn field peas (NDSU photo) 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 Dickey soybeans (NDSU photo) ND Crown Chickpeas ND Crown was developed by the pulse breeding program at North

Unseasonably warm, dry conditions push N.D. into extreme drought

NDSU Extension agent Anitha Chirumamilla receives Excellence in Extension Early Career Award NDSU honors its Agriculture and Extension faculty and staff for their work North Dakota State University faculty and staff received awards for excellence in research, teaching, Extension and support staff efforts in a virtual awards ceremony on Dec. 10.

Greg Lardy, vice president for Agricultural Affairs; David Buchanan, associate dean for academic programs in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources; Frank Casey, associate director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station; and Lynette Flage, associate director of NDSU Extension presented the awards during the 30th annual Agriculture and Extension Faculty/ Staff Awards program. Forty people were nominated this year.

“Dr. Chirumamilla is a dedicated, knowledgeable, humble Extension agent who strives to educate and make an impact on the citizens of Cavalier County and the people of North Dakota.”

She has conducted several effective programs using various teaching methods to educate about weed identification, herbicide mode of action and site of action, and herbicide rotation and resistance. Dr.

Chirumamilla was also part of a team who developed educational materials on Palmer amaranth. She collaborates with various researchers and has played a key role in identifying and confirming pyrethroid resistance in soybean aphids in Cavalier County and presented that information in various counties to producers.

In 2020, Dr. Chirumamilla took the lead role of monitoring the integrated pest management survey in the northeast district. She introduced the Junior Master Gardener Program to Cavalier County in 2016, and it has continued ever since.

Growing a vegetable garden has helped address the communities needs with educating youth on raising a vegetable garden and providing outdoor hands-on activities.

The team at the Cavalier County Extension Office added, “Anitha is dedicated to the people of Cavalier County and NDSU Extension. I look forward to many more years of working with her.” ~Katie Henry. “Anitha lives the mission to empower North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities through science-based education!

She is so genuine and a joy to work with.” ~Jane Hayen.

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counties, conditions worsened into the extreme drought category.

North Dakota’s average winter temperatures increased by 4.5 degrees during the last century. It is the highest rate in the U.S. The average winter precipitation, on the other hand, did not increase along with the temperature trend.

“I am afraid it means we will observe more of a similar situation more frequently,” Akyuz says.

If winter and spring do not bring additional precipitation, the state’s agricultural conditions will be worse than they were in 2017, he notes. However, other industries, including ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-county skiing, will be directly and imminently impacted by a winter drought.

NDSU Extension is coordinating biweekly meetings to discuss current conditions and potential mitigation measures if the conditions do not change. Meeting participants include representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, state departments of Agriculture and Emergency Services, commodity groups and congressional offices.

“These biweekly meetings enable agencies and organizations across the state to coordinate response efforts and respond more effectively to the needs of farmers and ranchers impacted by drought,” says Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension disaster coordinator and livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

“It is highly encouraging,” Akyuz says.

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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 Crown chickpeas (NDSU photo) 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 Twilight black beans (NDSU photo) 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

ND Noreen hard red winter wheat (NDSU photo) For further information about foundation or registered seed availability of these or other varieties, contact Cavalier County Extension office at 701-256-2560 or Langdon Research Extension Center at 701256-2582, the North Dakota Crop Improvement and Seed Association or North Dakota Foundation Seedstocks.

Agriculture Communication - Dec. 8, 2020 Source: Joyana Baumann, 701-2318542, joyana.baumann@ndsu.edu Editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-2315391, ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu

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LAND FOR SALE ON BIDS

Accepting sealed bids for the sale of parcels of land. All parcels include tillable and forested acres. All bids must be postmarked no later than January 8, 2021.

Parcel 18198000: Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼NE¼) of Section Thirty-five (35), Township One Hundred Sixty-three (163), Range Fifty-eight (58).

Parcel 18118000: West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W½SW¼) of Section Twenty-five (25), Township One Hundred Sixty-three (163), Range Fifty-eight (58).

Parcel 30236000: Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section Thirty (30), Township One Hundred Sixty-three (163), Range Fifty-seven (57).

Parcel 30235000: Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE¼NW¼) of Section Thirty (30), Township One Hundred Sixty-three (163), Range Fiftyseven (57).

Bids can be mailed to: Jamie Romfo P.O. Box 211, Clear Lake, MN 55319

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James “Jim” Kempel

Due to COVID, services will be held in the spring/summer of 2021 for James “Jim” Kempel, 85, of Fargo, who died Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Eventide

in Fargo.

Jim was born January 7, 1935, in his grandparents’ home in rural Gardar, to Jacob “Jake” and Elsie (Walters) Kempel. He grew up in Wales. After graduating from Wales High School, he enrolled in refrigeration systems at North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton.

Following trade school, his career started in Fargo and eventually went to Bridgeman Refrigeration in Thief River Falls, Minn. While in Thief River Falls, he joined the MN National

Obituaries Guard, made lifelong friends, and met his future wife, Kay Sunderland.

He was united in marriage to Kay in Milton. They started their family, welcoming a son, Michael. In 1966, he started Midwest Refrigeration in Grand Forks. In 1971, he moved back to Fargo to teach at Moorhead Area Vocational Technical Institute.

(M State) In 1973, he started Dakota Refrigeration. He enjoyed many years outdoors: fishing on Lake of the Woods, waterfowl hunting in the Wales area, and deer hunting all over North Dakota. He picked up the sport of trapshooting and became very good, winning trophies at all levels throughout the country. He was the North Dakota Handicap Champion and won the Doubles Championship multiple times at the North Dakota State shoot. He is enshrined in the North Dakota Trapshooting Hall of Fame. More importantly, he made

Church friends from all corners of the earth.

His outdoor activities were curtailed by a stroke in 2016, and he has lived at Eventide in Fargo for over 4 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and his dog, Eddie.

He is survived by his son, Mike, and his wife, Sherryl and two grandchildren, Kyle and Anna Kay. He is also survived by one sister, Marilyn Kram-Borho, along with nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and many friends.

The Kempel family would like to thank the staff at Eventide in Fargo for the wonderful care he received, even though he was your toughest customer some days. Jim trusted and appreciated your care over the 4.5 years he was at Eventide.

Arrangements by Korsmo Funeral & Cremation Service, Moorhead, Minn. Online guestbook available at: www.korsmofuneralservice.com.

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!

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

Father Michael Hickin Mass Times

Catechism Saturday 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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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)

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

This devotion is submitted by Pastor Jordan Braunberger of New Hope Fellowship

What is the best gift you’ve ever received? What made it the best?

Was it because it was the latest trend? Was it because of how much time, money and/or effort went into the gift? Whatever the reason for it, I would venture to say there is a certain criteria when it comes to giving something the title of “Best Gift Ever.” Part of the criteria would be, but not limited to, 2 simple things: 1. Something you’ve wanted for a while but couldn’t get for yourself or 2. Something you wanted but didn’t expect to get.

Additionally, I would venture to say that, truly, the best gift ever is the very thing we celebrate every December—the Birth of Jesus.

Jesus is the best gift ever because, through him, we get something we’ve wanted for a while but couldn’t get ourselves. That “something” is a restored relationship with God that has been severed since sin entered the world and thus separated humanity from God. This restored relationship is not something we could get on our own. As Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by grace you’ve been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works so that no one can boast.”

Jesus is the best gift ever because, through him, we were given something we wanted but didn’t expect to get. Enter the Christmas Story. The Jews wanted and expected the Messiah to come and

restore Israel to its former glory.

They didn’t expect the Messiah to come in such a humble form of a baby being born in a barn. As unexpected as Jesus’ coming down to be born as a baby was, it is equally unexpected how we receive that restored relationship with God through such a humble form…

That it’s not through loud noises or performances that we come to Jesus and receive the best gift ever…

It’s not through “doing the most good.” Or winning the award for “best person” that we come to Jesus and receive the best gift ever. It comes unexpectedly through humbling ourselves, admitting that we can’t do life on our own, and admitting that we need Jesus in our lives to help us in life—believing and trusting in him, as the leader of our lives. Romans 10:9-10 says, “If you declare with your mouth ‘Jesus is Lord.’ And believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it’s with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it’s with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”

Jesus is the best gift ever because, through him, we can have a right and restored relationship with God! Something all humanity has wanted yet didn’t expect to get it the way it came to us. During this Christmas season of 2020, may we all reflect on the best gift ever that is ours, the gift of God’s Son through whom salvation is found.

Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

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.

You can find obituaries, articles and more online at

www.cavaliercountyextra.com

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

Worship Schedule Sundays 9:30 a.m.

Watch us live on facebook Website: langdonumc.org

Latest info & event calendar on website All are Welcome!

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

Welcome to

Sunday Morning Worship Services – 8 a.m.

Phone 701-256-4403

Evangelical Church emmanuel@utma.com

langdonevangelical.org

1120 15th Ave • 256-2602

Dovre Lutheran Church & Milton Lutheran Church

Join us for worship!

10am, Sundays in-person Streaming live on Facebook

Osnabrock 701-496-3301

Sunday School, 9:15am 1216 9th Ave, Langdon, 256-2196 www.UnitedLangdon.org A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!

Milton 701-496-3278

October worship at Dovre Lutheran in Osnabrock.

rship erson wo -p in ll a sking vering.

We are a a face co r a e w o st attendee

November worship at Milton Lutheran.

Wednesday School and Confirmation via Zoom.

Friends of Dovre Lutheran and Milton Lutheran Churches

Stock up NOW on last minute GIFTS and STOCKING STUFFERS

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All Christmas Bridal Registry Baby Registry Receive a FREE Gift when you register. #shoplangdon #shoplocal FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED

Jocelyn & Taylor Jennings Baby Girl Due: January 14 Shower: November 1

Langdon Community Drug 805 3rd Street • 256-3330

Closing at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24 Closed Dec. 25 & 26. Please plan accordingly

OSNABROCK COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER 18 BED BASIC & RESPITE CARE FACILITY Accepts nursing home insurance, Medicaid and private pay.

Call 701-496-3131 Come visit or check us out on Facebook.

Community

Cavalier County Republican

A Super’s Take on Education

By Daren Christianson Superintendent Langdon Area School Questions and Concerns The Langdon Area School is working diligently to get information out about the building mill levy vote on January 6th. It appears that there are a variety of questions and, at times, false information put forth on social media. If you have a specific question, please do not hesitate to call and speak to me or to the business office as needed.

There was a question concerning the numbers presented in a prior article concerning the value of farmland used for taxes. In consultation with Stephanie Bata, Cavalier County Tax Director, she provided the following information: “Each year the State Tax Commis-

sion provides each county with an average agriculture value per acre.

This number is computed by NDSU’s Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, and the model they use for this process can be found in North Dakota Century Code 57-0227.2 For 2020 Cavalier County’s average agriculture value per acre of cropland was $1,056.42. Using the average number of all agriculture land, the county needs to have a tolerance percentage between 90% to 100%. If the county does not fall into that percentage, the state will mandate a change to bring the numbers into compliance. For 2020 our county had a tolerance percentage of 94%.”

As a courtesy to past absentee voters who requested ballots through the school, ballot request postcards were sent to those who have voted in the last few school elections. If you did not get a postcard and wish to vote, please contact the business

By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Holiday Spending Budgets are something that get stretched to the limit during this time of year. Holiday baking, special meals, decorations, and gifts are just a few reasons why the dollar gets spread thin. If you are like me, you have overindulged in them all. I have to say that my husband’s reaction to my last credit card bill was quite calm, considering. Some experts say that we should only spend about 1 to 1.5 percent of our income on our holiday spending.

So, if a person has a yearly income of $45,000, they should not be spending more than $675 for the holidays.

Smart budgeting all year long can help alleviate some of the pressures of holiday seasons. Also, some careful planning will help make your holiday season go a little easier. Here are some things that have worked for others that may be useful to you as well: 1. Shop after Christmas sales for next year’s holidays ~ You can get decorations for a reduced price, and toys and candy are on sale as well.

Some candy has a long shelf life and often will have an expiration date after the next holiday season.

2. Ask people for what they specifically want or need ~ If you know that someone will use what you give them, the money you spend will be worth more to both you and the person you give the gift to, even if they have some idea of what is coming.

3. Use before and after Christmas sales to purchase gifts for the whole year ~ If you have the capacity to store gifts and have something very specific in mind for birthday, wedding, graduation, or baby gifts, you may find what you are looking for in the holiday sales. It will take more financial planning on your part, as the money will all be spent at that particular time, but if you had planned on those gifts to begin with, you will be saving money in the long run by taking advantage of the sales.

4. Comparison shop ~ Look for the best prices and the best quality to make your dollars last. Multiple

locations sell the same products and services, so do some homework to help you stretch your budget. Comparison shopping should be done all through the year, not just for the holiday season!

5. Avoid impulse buying ~ Impulse buying is often what breaks a person’s budget. Last minute shopping should still be planned and part of your holiday budget. Try to refrain from grabbing extra items while you wait in line at a store or those pop-up online sales that might look tempting.

6. Make a list and stick to it ~ Lists have multiple purposes: to help you remember what you were going to purchase and to help you stay the course. Have a mindset that you only go in the store or shop online for those items on your list and nothing more, no matter how tempting it might be. A friend of mine posted a meme on Facebook the other day that said something along the lines of: “I’ve ordered so much online lately, I don’t even know what’s happening anymore. If UPS shows up with a llama tomorrow, it is what it is.” Maybe a list would help with that.

7. Be creative and think outside the box ~ I have a friend who takes some of her children’s candy after Halloween trick-or-treating (sneaks them out of their bags after they have gone to bed) and saves them to put in her children’s stockings.

What a great idea! She only takes those candies that aren’t marketed as Halloween candy and only a few so they won’t be missed. She spends no money on treats and saves her kids from stomach aches at Halloween!

8. Use your food budget to help purchase gifts for your family ~ If someone loves to eat something specific like applesauce or pretzels, and you normally purchase that item to have on hand, wrap it up as a gift.

You could also put things like oranges or bananas in stockings as part of their stocking gifts, and they could eat them for breakfast Christmas morning. It doesn’t cost anything extra, and they still get to feel special by opening their favorite foods.

Sharing their gifts with the rest of the family also teaches them a good lesson. It’s a win all around.

No matter what you do to help you manage your budget during the holiday season, have fun. The holidays should be filled with love and joy, not stresses. Even if you have already finished your shopping for this season, it’s a great idea to start planning for next year if you think some of these ideas are things that will work for you. NDSU Extension is here to help you with your planning. Feel free to visit the NDSU

Senior Menu

SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (21) – BBQ chicken legs, cheesy hashbrowns, creamed corn, fruit, cookie.

Tuesday (22) – Hamburger noodle hotdish, Prince Edward veggies, fruit, bar.

Wednesday (23) – Porcupine meatballs, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, Angel food cake with strawberries.

Thursday (24) – Cornish game hen, loaded mashed potato bake, corn, buttermilk salad.

Friday (25) – Closed. Merry Christmas!

EBT/SNAP accepted Offering take-out only as the dining room is closed. Please call by 9:30 a.m. for take-outs. Homedelivered meals will remain the same. Frozen meals are also available for $4.00 each.

Dr. Erika Stein is 30

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office at 256-5291. You can also access ballot applications on the school website to print out and send in. After receiving the absentee ballot, it can be returned in the drop box outside the high school, dropped off in the business office during the day, or mailed to the high school. All votes will be absentee ballot only with no scheduled polling place for the January 6 vote. All votes must be postmarked or submitted by Jan. 5th at 4:00 p.m. You must be a resident of the district to vote on this ballot.

There is no sunset clause on this vote allowing the elected school board officials to access these funds for building fund allowable projects as needed. The school district has a Building and Grounds committee (currently Chris Olson, Tyler Feist, and Steve Olson) who make the building fund expenditure recommendations to the full board for approval.

NDSU Extension Notes

Health tip of the week Cavalier County Public Health would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday season.

Provided by Cavalier County Health District

And Grandma Phyllis is ??

Happy Birthday to both on December 21

Extension website at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/extension for tips on budgeting, baking, or other holiday needs. You could also contact our office by calling 256-2560, or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu. Remember to check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ NDSUExtensionCavalierCounty) for ideas and updates, as well.

May you find joy and peace in budgeting for the holidays. I hope you find some of these tips helpful and feel like you now have a few ideas to help you plan for next year’s holiday season. Maybe if I show my husband my plan for next year, he might be as forgiving about my up-coming credit card bill as he was this last one…

A Saint’s Shout Out

By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School

Technically Speaking I heard someone tell their child the other day, “I’m older than Google.” I imagine most of us are older than Google at this point – the company launched in 1998, making it 22 years old. It just seems like it’s been at our fingertips forever. St. Alphonsus School predates Google by 78 years. We’ve maintained our quality education, but we’ve also changed with the times.

In recent years, we’ve adapted to teaching in a world with more technology. We are seeing good things come out of our new technology program. The past few years, each teacher would instruct their own class on our technology curriculum.

For the first time in several years, we have a dedicated technology teacher, and the students are flourishing under the direction of Becky Tollefson. Becky has taught at St. Alphonsus for 10 years. She splits her time between technology teaching and music for grades K-8. She enjoys teaching technology – maybe even more than she thought she would!

“I enjoy the playfulness of technology,” Becky says. “Anytime technology is used in any classroom, there results increased student motivation and engagement.

There is also greater opportunity for hands-on and collaborative learning experiences at all levels.”

Technology is everywhere. It is a huge and growing part of our lives now and for the future. Becky believes her students need to develop

their tech knowledge at an early age in order to prepare them for their future careers.

“It promotes literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making through projectbased work,” Becky says. “The curriculum is project-based and collaborative and provides a wide range of opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge in the manner that fits their differing learning styles and abilities.”

Our technology curriculum is aligned with National Educational Technology Standards as well as Common Core. Each grade level in K-8 includes the following topics of study: keyboarding, digital citizenship, problem solving, vocabulary, engineering/design, and coding. It allows our students to be explorers, problem solvers, risk takers, and collaborators. Students are expected to develop ‘Habits of Mind.’ You may find out more about Habits of Mind at http://habitsofmind.org.

My first grader, Bohdyn, saw me working on my computer the other day, “Oh, you’re working on a Word document,” he said. Then he showed me how to change the type of font I was using. Apparently, he isn’t a fan of Times New Roman. I didn’t expect first graders to know how to use Microsoft Word so proficiently, but they do, and it seems to come easily to them.

Someday I will tell my kids that I am older than Google, and they will be amazed.

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.

Health Information from CCMH

Advance Care Planning What is Advance Care Planning?

Advance Care Planning is a process of making decisions about the care that you would want to receive if you become unable to speak for yourself. These are your decisions to make and are based on your personal values, preferences, beliefs, and discussions with your loved ones. Your wishes and preferences can be stated in an Advance Directive – a legal document that goes into effect only if you are incapacitated and unable to speak for yourself. This could be the result of a disease/illness or an unexpected event or accident causing a brain injury no matter how old you are. By creating an Advance Directive, you have the opportunity to plan ahead for what type of care you would want – helping others know what your wishes and preferences are for your health care. Advance Care Planning can help reduce stress and anxiety for individuals and families and provide you with the opportunity to receive the type of health care that you would want when you are not able to speak for yourself.

Advance Care Planning includes: • Selecting a substitute decisionmaker (health care agent) who will make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to speak for yourself.

• Making a decision on what type of treatments you would want or not want if you were diagnosed with a life-limiting illness or a permanent brain injury.

• Getting information on the types of life-sustaining treatments that are available. In considering treatment decisions, your personal values are key.

• Reflecting on your values and

goals and what is important to you.

• Putting your wishes and preferences in writing by completing an Advance Directive form. You do not need an attorney to complete an Advance Directive. Forms are available at the CCMH or online at www.honoringchoicesnd.org North Dakota law regarding Advance Directives: The ND law regarding Advance Directives states that “s a competent adult, you have the right to control decisions about your own health care. You have the right to accept or to refuse any treatment, service, or procedure used to diagnose, threat, or care for your physical or mental condition. You have the right to make your own health care decisions as long as you have the ability to: 1. Understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of a health care decision; and 2. Communicate a health care decision.

Your right to decide includes the right to control the use of medical technology in regard to your health care decision. Part of your right to make your own medical decisions is your right to decide, based upon your values, the extent to which medical technology should be used and under what circumstances.

Your right to decide also includes the right to make decisions regarding the artificial giving of nutrition and hydration.”

CCMH policy regarding Advance Directives: It is the policy of Cavalier County Memorial Hospital to attempt to honor, whenever possible, the patient’s wishes and desires as stated verbally and/or written in the patient’s Advance Directive. However, CCMH will not honor health care requests, verbal and/or written in an Advance Directive, which

ask for active interventions designated to terminate life. If the facility or medical provider is unable or unwilling to follow the patient’s requests, the patient will be informed and given the option to transfer to another medical provider and/or medical facility that will provide the treatment requested by the patient.

The patient has the right to request a change in health care providers.

Advance Care Planning assistance: Cavalier County Memorial Hospital & Clinics is offering assistance with Advance Care Planning. If you have questions or need help with completing an Advance Directive, the CCMH social worker/ Advance Care Planning certified facilitator is available to provide assistance. (Contact 256-6189 to make an appointment). North Dakota approved Advance Directive forms are available at the hospital. Information about Advance Care Planning is also available on several websites: www.honoringchoicesnd.org; www.caringinfo.org; www.nd.gov/ humanservices/; www.aha.org/ putitinwriting; www.www.nhdd. org; www.theconversationproject. org Questions: For answers to questions that you may have about Advance Directives, you can visit with the CCMH Advance Care Planning certified facilitator; talk with your medical provider about treatment options; obtain information from the websites listed above; and talk with your family and people you trust about your wishes and preferences for health care and treatment.

If you do this when you are healthy, you can make choices about the health care that you want when you are unable to speak for yourself.

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Cavalier County Republican

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

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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.

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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

Need answers?

Ask your Nodak Insurance agent.

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LeeAnn Charon

Langdon • 701-786-2511 701-256-2407

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

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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

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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!

Cavalier County Republican

Public Notice

Langdon City Commission Proceedings Regular City Commission Meeting December 14, 2020 Attendees: L. Henry, J. Nowatzki, D. Kaercher, S.F. Crockett, Q. Wenzel, G. Fetsch, C. Graber, S. Duerr, S. Stewart, D. Lill, A. Johnston J. Nowatzki called the meeting to order.

S. Crockett motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting, 2nd by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

S. Duerr presented 2 requests from CCJDA. 1st request: Flex Pace interest buy down loan for J. Mostad for a purchase of a 4 plex apartment building. 2nd request: Extension of the daycare grant program by $10,000. L. Henry made the motion to approve, 2nd by S. Crockett. Motion passed.

Department Reports: Street: Trimming trees, Sander truck is in getting repairs, working

ABREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH

North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (“Department”)

will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the N.D. Administrative Code Article 33.1-10 at the following time and location:

North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality 918 E Divide Ave 4th Floor Conference Room Bismarck, ND 58501 Tues., January 19, 2021 8:30 a.m. CST

A copy of the proposed rule amendments may be obtained by writing the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, Radiation Control Program at 918 E Divide Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501, emailing ram@ nd.gov or calling (701)328-5166. Written or oral comments on the proposed rule amendments may be submitted to the above mailing address, email address or telephone number until January 31, 2021.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Department at the above address or telephone number at least two days prior to the public hearing.

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

Dated this 14th day of December, 2020.

David Stradinger, Manager Radiation Control Program

in the shop.

Fire: Fire Truck should be delivered around the end of January.

Water: No report Sanitation: 2 applications received for the part time position.

Interviews will be held. Cardboard prices are up but the receiving facility is full.

Activity Center: Saturday hours were extended. Repairs were made to the overhead door. AC director had been approached about replacing the gym floor. An estimate will be provided.

Auditors Report: Deputy Auditor position has been filled by Jenny Anderson. She will start tomorrow December 15th. A company will be coming in to provide an estimate to upgrade the lighting in the Activity Center and the Fire Hall. City Hall is still closed to the public due to Covid-19 and ongoing renovation but the employees are in their new offices.

Old Business: Moore Engineering will be contacted about the crack and settling of the street at 3rd st and 12th Ave. Variances: S. Stewart presented 2 variances;

1. G. Bimler property on 8th Street 2. C. Schlittenhard property on 10th St. Utility Bills: Discussion held on how to charge a fair rate on water and garbage. Several options were discussed. J. Nowatzki will meet with R. Hoffarth to come up with a sample billing for the next meeting.

New Business: Liquor Licenses: L. Henry made the motion to approve, 2nd by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Housing Incentives: 2 applications were presented for review.

1. Keith Krom, purchasing a house on 10th St. 2. Ken Jennings, purchasing a house on 5th St. D. Kaercher motion to approve, 2nd by S. Crockett. All members voted in favor.

City Hall Bathroom Project: Discussion held on the invoice for the bathroom project.

The amount should still be covered by the grant.

Building Permits: #5127 Troy Stremick, #5128 Super Pumper. L. Henry made the motion to approve,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, a special election will be held in Langdon Area Public School District No. 23, Cavalier, Ramsey and Walsh Counties, North Dakota, for the purpose of submitting to the electors the question of increasing the school building fund levy.

AND YOU ARE NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: That the School Board of the School District, by Resolution duly adopted on November 16, 2020, has resolved to submit the question of increasing the school building fund levy of the School District from 3 mills up to 10 mills as permitted by Section 57-15-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, at the election of which notice is hereby given; that the election of which you are hereby notified is to be held for the purpose of submitting to the electors of Langdon Area Public School District No. 23, Cavalier, Ramsey and Walsh Counties, North Dakota, the question of whether or not the school building fund levy of the School District shall be increased from 3 mills up to 10 mills as permitted by Section 57-15-16 of the North Dakota Century Code.

AND YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: That pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-19 and Executive Order 2020-19.1, and to protect public health and safety, VOTING IN THE ELECTION WILL BE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT ONLY. Absentee ballots may be obtained by calling the office of the Business Manager of the School District at (701) 256-5291 or by completing a copy of the application for absen-

tee ballot available on the School District’s web page and mailing the completed application to: Business Manager Langdon Area Public School District No. 23 715 14th Avenue Langdon, ND 58249

rate for asymptomatic individuals.

Lisa Gellner, Auditor, agreed she would notify the employees these tests were available. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commissioners and reviewed the project status updates from KLJ. Possible bridge projects for federal aid were discussed. Johnston suggested using federal aid to remove closed major structures. Greg Goodman discussed some eroding along the gravel near the gorge on County 55, which would most likely need to be budgeted to repair in 2021. Johnston informed the commissioners that there were two townships with 2017 FEMA funds left to collect and then he would be able to close it out.

The commissioners interviewed for the Water Board position. Following the interviews, the commissioners did a private vote for the Water Board position. Based on the vote results, Nick Moser made a motion to appoint Brian Hardy to the Water Board, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to re-appoint Chad Henderson to the Soil Committee, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to appoint Darrin Romfo to the Public Health District Board, seconded

by Stanley Dick, motion carried.

There were no letters of interest submitted for the Education Board.

A number of names were brought up for the two open positions. Later in the meeting Nick Moser made a motion to appoint Katie Henry to the Education Board, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. The other Education Board position was left open until somebody is found to fill it. Steph Bata, Tax Director, joined the meeting via Webex to review the proposed 2-year contract with Sidwell. Bata stated she

had Scott Stewart, State’s Attorney, review the contract and that they will be getting some clarification on reference to deeds recorded in the past two years. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the contract with Sidwell once they received clarification, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. At 10:30 a.m. Nick Moser made a motion to recess the meeting and go into executive session to discuss possible litigation for damage to a guardrail on County 55, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. At 10:40 a.m. Stanley Dick made a motion to end executive session and re-convene the regular commission meeting, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried.

Nick Moser made a motion for Scott Stewart, State’s Attorney to contact the potential defendant regarding the guardrail damage and to proceed to file a complaint in Small Claims Court, if needed, seconded

by Greg Goodman, motion carried.

Stanley Dick made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: VERIZON WIRELESS, EMG MNGR____________________ 47.54 ERLING'S OIL, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE__________________ 924.56 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE CENTER, GENERAL______4,968.00 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE CENTER, GENERAL_______ 342.80 CNA SURETY DIRECT BILL, CLERK____________________ 50.00 NICK MOSER, COMMISSIONERS_ _________________________ 152.95 COMPUTER EXPRESS, AUDITOR_ _________________________ 280.99 ND DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, GENERAL______ 240.00 T R WAIND INSURANCE AGENCY, GENERAL____________ 398.00 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENT-

Notice of Special Election

Commencing December 1, 2020, and anytime thereafter until 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 (the day before the election), absentee ballots may be deposited in the secure absentee ballot lock box located at the entrance to the high school at the following address: Langdon Area High School 715 14th Avenue Langdon, ND 58249 or absentee ballots may be mailed to the office of the Business Manager at the following address: Business Manager Langdon Area Public School District No. 23 715 14th Avenue Langdon, ND 58249 Absentee ballots mailed to the office of the Business Manager must be postmarked no later than January 5, 2021, the day prior to the election day.

DATED: November 16, 2020.

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LANGDON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23, CAVALIER, RAMSEY AND WALSH COUNTIES, NORTH DAKOTA. /s/ Shauna Schneider Business Manager D14,21 _______________________________

Cavalier County Commission Proceedings December 1, 2020 On December 1, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was limited audience capacity in the courthouse meeting rooms. Webex was utilized for those wanting to attend the meeting virtually. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Lafrenz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. David Zeis made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the minutes from November 17 & 18, 2020, seconded

by Greg Goodman; motion carried.

David Zeis and Greg Goodman acknowledged and signed their Oaths of Office as newly re-elected County Commissioners. Stanley Dick made a motion to appoint Austin Lafrenz as Commission Chairman and Greg Goodman as Vice-Chairman. David Zeis seconded the motion and asked for nominations to cease and for the nominees to be appointed, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz took over as Chairman and thanked Nick Moser for his role as Chairman this past year. Steph Welsh, Public Health Nurse, met with the commissioners and informed them that her office received 100 rapid point of care tests. Welsh suggested these tests be made available by appointment for symptomatic county employees and family members in their household. The commissioners were in agreement. Welsh stressed that those utilizing the rapid test need to by symptomatic, as the test is not overly accu-

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2nd by S. Crockett. All members voted in favor.

CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD_____________________ 28.85 CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD____________________ 279.68 PAYROLL AND LIAB.____ 44524.75 DAKOTA WOOD DESIGNS, INC._ _______________________25,000.00 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________15,439.90 KAYLEE ANDERSON______ 500.00 CARQUEST OF LANGDON______ __________________________ 90.20 CAVALIER CO. MEMORIAL HOSP.____________________ 198.35 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP.___________________ 263.81 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE______ _________________________ 500.00 COCA-COLA HIGH COUNTRY___ __________________________ 18.50 COUNTRY MEDIA________ 738.40 D & B MOTORS__________ 1,291.00 DACOTAH PAPER CO._____ 62.21 DAHL TRUCKING PLUS___ 177.36 DAN'S TRUCK & CAR WASH____ _________________________ 408.20 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO.______ ________________________1,176.61 FERGUSON ENT. DBA POLLARDWATER___________________ 63.26 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516_____________________ 62.43 GARY BIMLER___________ 3,400.00 IRONHIDE EQUIPMENT INC.____ ________________________2,499.00 JASON BUSSE_____________ 28.85 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL_______ _________________________ 253.21 LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT___ ________________________1,088.00 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENT-

AL______________________1,675.36 LEEVERS FOODS__________ 19.54 MAR-KIT LANDFILL_____2,770.00 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS___________________ 130.33 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC____ ________________________1,495.00 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC._____ __________________________ 15.05 OTTERTAIL POWER CO.__ 4,692.64 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRIN___________________ 197.35 RDO TRUCK CENTERS____ 127.96 SANITATION PRODUCTS________ ________________________1,035.33 SCHROEDER FURNITURE_______ _________________________ 329.00 SPORTS & SHIRTS_________ 779.75 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS___ ________________________1,107.07 VALLI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC._____________________ 100.00 VERIZON WIRELESS______ 328.28 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN_________________ 12,318.33 Bills: S. Crockett made the motion to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Discussion held on having the next meeting in person at the fire hall. Meeting will be December 28th at the fire hall, following all guidance for Covid-19.

With no further business, L. Henry made a motion to adjourn.

Jerry Nowatzki, President Lawrence Henry, Vice Presdent D21 _____________________________

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Donald Heldt, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication or mailing of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Chad Haberstroh, personal representative of the estate, at c/o Gibbens Law Office, P.O. Box 708, Cando, ND 58324, or filed with the Court.

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.

D7,14,21 _______________________________

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Robert Mostad, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Jaci Oakland; 423 9th Ave. East, Langdon, ND 58249, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 15th day of December, 2020.

Jaci Oakland 423 9th Ave. East Langdon, ND 58249 Personal Representative Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 21st day of December, 2020.

D21,28,J4 _______________________________

AL, GENERAL/ROAD & BRIDGE_ _________________________ 281.17 ND COUNTY COMMISSION ASSOC., COMMISSIONERS__1,650.00 DOCUMENT OUTPUT CENTER LLC, TREASURER________ 2,211.80 JOSH PLUMMER, GENERAL_____ _________________________ 693.00 MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, GENERAL/ROAD & BRIDGE____ ________________________1,151.64 HIGH POINT NETWORKS, LLC, SHERIFF_________________ 403.75 D & B MOTORS, SHERIFF__ 117.15 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, SHERIFF_ _________________________ 480.86 BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC., SHERIFF________________ 1,395.87 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SHERIFF____________ 261.97 BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC., SHERIFF_________________ 149.00 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER, ROAD & BRIDGE_______ 12.50 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER, ROAD & BRIDGE__________ 60.50 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, GENERAL/FARM-MARKET_ _________________________ 666.82 RAZOR TRACKING, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE________________ 300.00 MCCURDY, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE__________________ 200.00 NEWMAN SIGNS, ROAD & BRIDGE_________________ 1,830.68 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, ROAD & BRIDGE_______________ 2,660.84 DUBOIS OIL CO.,INC, ROAD & BRIDGE_________________ 2,110.08 LANGDON STORE ALL, FARM MARKET_________________ 525.00 ND DES, E-911 EXCISE TAX______ ________________________1,154.20 POLAR COMMUNICATIONS, E-911 EXCISE TAX_________ 373.70 WALHALLA BUILDING CENTER, EMG MNGR____________ 26,777.00 KAREN KEMPERT, EMG MNGR__ __________________________ 33.35

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, NDSU EXT._____________________ 339.00 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, NDSU EXT.______________________ 64.78 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, NDSU EXT._________________ 65.4 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, VSO__ _________________________ 108.20 C & M HOME MARKETING, VSO_ __________________________ 40.00 JOSH PLUMMER, SOCIAL SERVICES____________________ 600.00 AMY KRAM, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.00 JANNE MYRDAL, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.00 KAREN ANDERSON, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 50.00 DAVID J. ZEIS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.00 STANLEY DICK, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.00 MANNY DOYLE, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.00 ANN WEST, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.00 VISA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ __________________________ 56.49 LANGDON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SS - CHRISTMAS CHEER__________________ 4,000.00 CAVALIER COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, SS - CHRISTMAS CHEER______________ 300.00 At 11:00 a.m., Nick Moser made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried.

Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Austin Lafrenz – Chairman Stanley Dick Nick Moser Greg Goodman – Vice Chairman David Zeis Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor D21 _______________________________

Notice to CreditorsNOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Cavalier County Republican

Cards boys open season by tearing through M-M 79-47 Grant Romfo scorches the net with six 3s, Worley puts up a double-double

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich boys basketball team got their season going on December 15 at home versus the Midway-Minto Mustangs. The Cardinals showed that they are going to be tough this year, beating the Mustangs 79-47. The 1-0 Cards played at North Border in Walhalla on December 17 then are off until after Christmas, when they meet Shiloh Christian at the Newman Center in Jamestown on December 28. The Cardinals have their next six games on the road.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich started out hot against M-M and never let up. Grant Romfo had nine points and Jagger Worley eight in the opening frame to help give the Cards a seven point lead at 22-15.

A big moment in the game happened in the second quarter, when the Cardinals went on a 14-1 run to

effectively put the game away by halftime. Simon Romfo had seven of his 14 points in the second quarter run.

Grant Romfo was nearly unconscious from the field in the third quarter, smoking four of his six 3-pointers in the eight minute session. Grant led the team with 26 points on 10 of 14 shooting from the field. Worley had a double-double for the game with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Nine different players got into the scorebook for the Cardinals. Will Schuster had 22 points for the Mustangs followed by Seth Robinson with 19, which included a half-court shot at the buzzer of the third quarter.

Perhaps the most impressive stat for the Cardinals was their outstanding passing, as they had 23 total assists in the game led by Grant Romfo with seven and Worley with five. The Cards also outrebounded M-M 43-18.

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 79, MIDWAY-MINTO 47 MM -- 15 5 15 12 -- 47 LEM -- 22 19 23 15 -- 79 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Grant Romfo 26, Jagger Worley 17, Simon Romfo 14, Gage Goodman 9, Rayce Worley 4, Carter Tetrault 3, Tucker Welsh 2, Markus Kingzett 2, Jack Romfo 2 Midway-Minto -- Will Schuster 22, Seth Robinson 19, Jamison Irwin 6 Rebounds -- LEM: 43 (J. Worley 10, G. Romfo, R. Worley 7); MM: 18 (Schuster 6) Assists -- LEM: 23 (G. Romfo 7, J. Worley 5); MM: 6 (Robinson 3) Steals -- LEM: 3; MM: 4 Blocks -- LEM: 1; MM: 1 Turnovers -- LEM: 6; MM: 6 Field goal % -- LEM: 34/63 (52.3%); MM: 16/44 (36.4%) Free throw % -- LEM: 1/1 (100%); MM: 12/18 (15.8%)

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Lady Cards shocked in first game of the season, losing 50-49 at Leeds 29 game winning streak comes to an end; First loss since Feb. of 2019

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team began defense of their state title at Leeds versus Benson County on Dec. 14. The Lady Cards played well at times, but lost to the Wildcats 50-49. The was the first for a Cardinals girls varsity team since they lost in the opening round of the State Class B Girls Basketball Tournament to Kindred 58-43 on Feb. 28, 2019. The loss also breaks a 29 game winning streak for the program.

The Cards played at home versus Harvey-Wells County on Dec. 17, then meet Kindred in Jamestown for a game the afternoon of Dec. 19.

They then have no games until after Christmas, when they play again in Jamestown on Dec. 28 versus Shiloh Christian at 2:00pm.

The Lady Cards game at Leeds got off to great start, as Lexi Olson opened the game with a three point play. But for what ever the reason, those would be the only points she would score the rest of the way.

After trailing by five after one

quarter, Langdon-Edmore-Munich came back to tie the game at 22 at the half behind seven points from Kaylee Lowery and a 3-pointer by Taylor Lorenz. Quinn Neppl had 18 first half points for Benson County.

The second half was a back and forth affair, as the Cards grabbed a brief lead late in the third quarter with six points from Morgan Freije, but a three from the Wildcats Ashlyn Williams had BC take a 40-35 lead into the fourth quarter.

Lowery got hot again in the final frame with more points on her way to a team high 17 points on 8 of 12 shooting, and the Lady Cards would get the lead back again late in the fourth quarter, but they missed four free throws in a row with a chance to ice the game. Williams then turned out to be the hero with another clutch shot from long distance to help the Wildcats win by one.

Freije finished the game with 15 points, and she and Lowery each had seven rebounds. Olson led the team with six assists. Neppl led all scorers with 27 points and also pulled down nine boards in the win.

Mason Christianson driving the lane and putting up a shot. Photo by Larry Stokke

BOXSCORE

BENSON COUNTY 50, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 49 LEM -- 8 14 13 14 -- 49 BC -- 13 9 18 10 -- 50 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Kaylee Lowery 17, Morgan Freije 15, Jaya Henderson 6, Lexi Olson 3, Marlee Hetletved 3, Taylor Lorenz 3, Cora Badding 2 Benson County -- Quinn Neppl 27, Ashlyn Williams 6, Kearyn Nelson 5, Desidy Schwanke 4, McKenna Tollerud 3, Hailey Maddock 3 Rebounds -- LEM: 27 (Lowery, Freije 7); BC: 34 (Neppl 9) Assists -- LEM: 15 (Olson 6); BC: 11 (Schwanke 6) Blocks -- LEM: 3; BC: 2 Steals -- LEM: 18 (Hetletved, Freije, Henderson 4); BC: 4 Turnovers -- LEM: 22; BC: 21 Field goal % -- LEM: 20/49 (40.8%); BC: 16/46 (34.8%) Free throw % -- LEM: 8/15 (53.3%); BC: 14/19 (73.7%)

Taylor Lorenz and Kaylee Lowery fight for a loose ball . Photo by Larry Stokke

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Grant Romfo had six 3-point shots and finished the game with 26 points in the Cards win. Photo by Larry Stokke

Cavalier County Republican

Jake’s take on sports By Jake Kulland

Rolling into the Christmas Break with winter sports We have gotten off a nice start with winter sports activities so far.

That, and the number of positive cases around the area have gone down significantly, so it doesn't appear that we got the Thanksgiving spike that many were concerned about, and hopefully that means continued good times for the future. The COVID-19 vaccine is beginning to roll out in North Dakota, which is even more good news, although when we see it up here in the Tundra is anyone's guess. All of this is something to happy about going into the holidays, however. There are a few activities to talk about over the Christmas break, let's get to that now.

Cardinals basketball teams back in action right after Christmas; Lady Cards winning streak stopped at 29 The Langdon-Edmore-Munich basketball teams will be busy right after the Christmas weekend. Both teams will meet and play Shiloh Christian at the Newman Center in Jamestown on Dec. 28, with the girls playing at 2:00 p.m., and the boys at 3:30. The Lady Cards had their 29 game winning streak snapped when they lost at Benson County 50-49 on Dec. 14. The defending state champions will have better days ahead, once they get back into the swing of things. A 29 game winning streak in high school basketball these days is very rare, and while the team is disappointed is has come to and end, its something they can look back at and be proud of.

The Cardinals boys team is off to great start to their season, and they have athleticism that can match anyone in the state. Both teams should have fun seasons and should be a blast to watch.

Mite Hockey tournament coming to Dakota Spirit Arena After a very busy weekend Dec. 18-19, the Langdon Blades junior gold and girls teams are off for a couple of weekends over the holidays.

The junior gold boys were supposed to play in a Grand Forks tourney between Christmas and New Years, but that go cancelled due to COVID-19.

Both team will be back playing the weekend of Jan. 8. Langdon is excited to host a Mite Jamboree on Jan. 2, with teams coming from across the area. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. That starts what is going to be an extremely busy month January at the arena, and we hope that all events can get in without an issues.

Mickey Jordan to be inducted into Officials Hall of Fame More good news to leave you with this week. Mickey Jordan, a proud graduate of Hannah, North Dakota, has been selected for the North Dakota High School Officials Hall of Fame.

Jordan is one of five officials that will be inducted in the 51st induction class. One of the others is Gary Cederstrom of Minot, who had a long, great career as a major league baseball umpire.

Mickey, who now resides in Bismarck, began officiating basketball in 1986, and continued until earlier this year. He refereed 30 state basketball tournaments in Class A and Class B, and is a past president of the North Dakota Officials Association. He also has worked countless college basketball games in various conferences.

Jordan has also been an educator since 1977, and has served on the North Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors.

Mickey is now a financial professional at Thrivent Finacital in Bismarck, and is a proud father of two daughters, Shannon and Paige.

Congrats to Mickey on this well deserved honor, as he's been a good friend of mine for many years. An induction ceremony date will be announced sometime in 2021.

Merry Christmas to all! "See ya!" next week!

Sports

Monday, December 21, 2020 – Page 11A

This week’s Pigskin Winner is

Lenny Arens of Langdon

He won with a score of 12 out of 16 and won $10 in Pigskin Bucks.

Thank you to everyone who played PIGSKIN PICKS in the Cavalier County Republican.

Langdon’s Christmas Cash winner

Rachael Hoffarth was the winner of the third and final week of Langdon’s Christmas Cash giveaway. Members of the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce presented Hoffarth with the $1,000 in Langdon bucks. Photo by Lori Peterson.

The city of Munich held their annual Christmas lighting contest on Dec. 11. First place went to Betsy Sheppard (top left photo), second place was awarded to Steve and Sherry Buchweitz (top right photo) and third place went to Matt and Brianne Mitzel (bottom photo). This contest was voted on by residents, and prizes were awarded. Photos by Larry Stokke.

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HELP WANTED – Maple Manor Care Center is hiring in their dietary department for morning and evening tray as well as morning and evening dishwasher. Apply in person. __________________________ S28Tf

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Select careers and search for requisition number 46813. _____________________D14,21,28Bt

HELP WANTED – Maple Manor Care Center is looking for a parttime, potential full-time laundry/ housekeeper. Apply in person. __________________________D14Tf

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FOR RENT – Home for rent, 2 bedroom, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, microwave. Available immediately. Call Lucille at 701-370-3214 or George at 701-370-8291. _______________________D14,21Pd

MISCELLANEOUS

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

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Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.

and God bless you. Carolyn and Bob Vik and the family of Lyle and Elaine Johnson. _______________________________

JOB OPENING

The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department currently has a part-time/full-time job opening for a Corrections officer/911 Communications Specialist.

This job includes shift work of weekends and holidays.

Must be capable of working with stressful situations, including dispatching and also taking care of prisoners in the jail.

Benefits include full paid Sanford Health Insurance, County paid retirement plan, vacation and sick leave.

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By Rita Maisel

Christmas Baking Depending on whether you are the cook/baker or the taster of the goodies, you may have childhood memories of it being an exciting and fun-filled time of year when all the old cookbooks came out and the air was filled with tantalizing aromas. My aunt, Adeline, did most of her baking when my brother and I were in school. Her efforts were the closest to going to Grandma’s house that we, and some of our relatives who lived there while going to high school, ever knew since our grandmothers were no longer living when we came along.

Over the years, younger relatives who have special memories they want to replicate for their own grandchildren, or in some cases great-grandchildren, would request copies of Adeline’s old recipes. I did know that she had shared some favorites with community cookbooks over the years, but to the best of my knowledge the handwritten copies had walked off years ago. Since I was thought to be the last person working with her in her kitchen, some

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relatives thought I should certainly remember those recipes. Thinking maybe the desired recipes were part of my own rarely used collection, I set out to go through cupboards, closets, and boxes when they asked about her special apple pie. In the bits and pieces I could locate, neither her notes nor published books that remain included an open face apple pie. She must have invented the one she made. I then followed the requests that I share her original books, most of which appear to have been removed from the old house years ago.

To make a long story short, after ten days of searching, I found a small box of recipe cards in my own handwriting which contained some family recipes and possibly 40 different versions of how to make cheesecake---a dessert I had always enjoyed. Early on, I found pages from old and disintegrating cookbooks that told an interesting story of cooking in three generations of our family. Those that can be taped together will go to interested relatives. Since they are mostly canning books or how to cook during war time, the books, or what remains of them, have historic value even in a dilapidated state. Tattered but still usable are a 1919 Grand Forks Cookbook with World War I terminology, one copy of the 1933 St. Alphonsus Cookbook given to my mother as a birthday gift which I plan to keep,

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and a book from the Lutheran Ladies Aid of Fargo- undated but marked Edition III. Possibly some portions of this book are from the earlier editions since they measure vegetables by the peck or bushel. Many recipes in that book suggest storage in an ice box or snowbank (terms used before refrigerators) and the use of moderate to hot oven without given temperatures.

This book will go to a cousin in Fargo because she has a granddaughter who would like old Norwegian recipes, and this book has a section which includes not only lefse, lutefisk, rosettes, and Swedish Tea Ring (a favorite of that branch of the family) but also hard tack, flat bread, mincemeat and blood sausage. One section of this book has a more modern recipe: baked ham supplied by Mrs. Harry Truman when her husband was in the White House.

With that one clue, I remember going to Fargo to see Aunt Clara and my godmother, Edna, at some time after WWII when there was a bus to Fargo---possibly 1947. Aunt Clara, who died in 1949, was still working at St. Luke’s Hospital, and many of her personal recipes were part of our growing up years. Aunt Clara could have given the book to her sister, Adeline, although there is another memory that she had lived with a nephew part of the last year of her life, and her dishes and furniture, possibly

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also cookbooks, went to that family.

Another possibility is that Edna, who belonged to Pontoppidan Lutheran in Fargo, could have purchased the book as a gift to my mother.

Those in the area who worked on centennials as well as on local cookbooks know I purchased many cookbook copies as gifts for weddings, birthdays, and Christmas year after year. Most of those were at our old house and vanished years ago. Older books in good condition were claimed by my sister-in-law when they visited since her cookbook collection was extensive. Those books along with their extensive library were discarded when my brother went into assisted living.

Who got the others stored at Langdon has always been a mystery. I believe the Museum at Dresden and the Cavalier County Library may have copies of some of the cookbooks published by local groups in more recent years.

The only other Lutheran book I have today was put out by the Park River Bible Camp in 1985 and has many local names included in their section on ethnic recipes. Church and centennial cookbooks did an excellent job on compiling old family favorites, not just for holiday goodies but also for a change of pace in eating experiences.

The family favorites I grew up with included fruit cake - made long ahead of time so it could age and be eaten as a steamed pudding long after the holidays were over; rosettes attributed to a Grandma Tollefson who delivered many of my mother’s brothers and sisters, and while her patient and baby were sleeping taught the older girls to make lefse and this sweet treat even when the birth was not during the Christmas season; Aunt Mary’s white cookies cut in traditional shapes and frosted with sprinkles; lebkuchen or leckerli sent from Switzerland by an uncle who lived there and often included Lindt chocolate and a Swiss calendar in his packages; Aunt Clara’s spicy pfeffernuss cookies; little boxes of maple sugar candy sent from relatives in Ontario who worked in a candy factory; annual boxes of chocolate covered cherries which were rationed out one per person and then stored away for a treat another day (boxes contained more of the candy than they do today); and a candy dish on the dining room table with hard Christmas candy in it until the supply ran out. In adulthood Spritz usually were the first treats I tried to make, and now every holiday book has different versions of this old favorite. With no Scandinavian blood in our branch of the family, I believe the original taste and recipe came from my godmother, Edna. I can tell you Spritz do need a modern oven to bake properly. Using the old black range with Adeline not around to control the tem-

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perature was a sad mistake. They are also a bit complicated to work with so do not try this unless you have lots and lots of time. Making them in summer for a wedding was a very warming experience.

Some of my cousins are now the oldest generation in the family and are establishing new traditions – harder this year when they live in different states.

Two sisters use their mother’s cookbooks and bake together as close to Thanksgiving as possible. To save on last minute shopping they made a list and refrigerated the dough before they were together. A call in early December mentioned them finding a good headcheese recipe, which I did not recall as a Christmas delicacy. In another part of the country, the cook did her searching by text with hopes the person receiving the message had the right cookbook at hand.

A surprise that came out of searching for old recipes was the way World War II changed holidays for many. Sugar was rationed and many of the recipes suggested substitutes with honey at the top of the list. Fruit cakes and several Christmas bread recipes had relied on candied citron for color and flavor.

Adeline grew her own citron for many years. During the war they were advised to use gum drops cut up in place of candied fruit peel. She liked gum drops in their place but not in fruit cake.

Always thrifty, she saved the seeds when she harvested the citron each fall. Then came the missile years, and in early fall vandals spotted the citron growing in her garden, thought they were baby watermelons, and destroyed her crop leaving no citron and no seeds for next year. Eventually we found candied fruit peel at a grocery store which was used sparingly. If this was a baking project you hoped to make this year but have not tried, I noticed an ad for Christmas bread at the Bread Pan and from previous experience can tell you it is delicious.

Holiday Story Time: Each year readers ask about the holiday story time when past hosts of the program "As It Happens" on the CBC will read favorite Christmas stories. That time is on during December, and while I have not found a schedule, the story about making “Borsh from Buttons” has already been on and Frederick Forsythe’s “The Shepherd” is normally either Christmas Eve or the night before that. The program from Winnipeg begins at 6:30 each evening, and the story part is announced then and heard during the last hour of the show. The popularity of this version of the story has grown over the years of hearing it read aloud and a printed version is now available from online book sellers. You will enjoy it over the radio at a lower price.

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This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Jurassic World Lego Set. Love, Ben Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a body puzzle and earphones.

Love, Taylor Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old.

This year I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a LOL Glamper and Hoverboard.

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Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 8 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a pink tent with lights and bath bombs.

Love, Heather Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old.

This year I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Gizmo and a teal camera.

Love, Paisley Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Hoverboard and a “The Rock” Figurine.

Love, Cooper Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Polly Pocket and LOL Glamper.

Love, Victoria Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old.

This year I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a robot and Mario Figurine.

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Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Hoverboard and an Elf Costume.

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Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Nintendo and an iPhone 11.

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Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Polly Pocket and a Gizmo.

Love, Addison Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Gizmo and a Polly Pocket.

Love, Brooklyn Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is an Xbox Series X and an RC Car. Love, Hilmer Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is an Xbox Series X and a Hoverboard.

Love, Wesley Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

This year I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Gizmo and a Hoverboard.

Love, Merek Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

This year I have been naughty, but nice! What I would like most this Christmas is LOL Dolls and OMG Dolls.

Love, Averie Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old.

This year I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is a Picture Drone and an Elf Costume.

Love, Finley Mrs. Agnes, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

I have been good all of the time.

What I would like most this Christmas is an iPad and iPad case. And I promise to leave carrots for you!

P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph for me!

Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Landree Lowery Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 7 years old.

I have been good some of the time.

What I would like most this Christmas is Toys Now Mobile and an iPad. I promise to leave out cookies for you!

P.S. Please say Hi to Mrs. Clause for me!

Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love Lavin Johnson Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

I have been good some of the time.

What I want most this Christmas is a Titanosaurus and Zone Fighter. I promise to leave cookies for you!

P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph for me!

Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Kyler Farris Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old.

This year, I have been good some of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is Teddy Elf and Teddy Santa. I promise to leave out milk for you!

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Love, Lizzie Hakanson Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 6 years old.

This year I have been good some of the time. I would like Mario Cart Video Game and Coloring Materials. I promise to leave out carrots for you!

P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph for me!

Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Mason Bachman Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 6 years old.

I have been good all of the time. I would like a Barbie Dream House and a cat. I will promise to leave out cookies for you!

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Merry Christmas, Santa!

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Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 7 years old.

I have been good all of the time.

What I want most this Christmas is a Barbie home for my barbies and 3 girl LOL Dolls.

I promise to leave out cookies for you!

P.S. Please say hi to The Elves for me!

Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Maddyn Lykken Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 6 years old.

This year, I have been good all of the time. What I want most this Christmas is a computer and an Electric Guitar. I promise to leave cookies for you!

P.S. Please say “Hi” to Rudolph for me!

Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Logan Bartlett Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 6 years old. I have been good all of the time. What I would like most this Christmas is an iPad and a Barbie Dream House.

I will leave out cookies for you!

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Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Kate Roppel Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 7 years old.

I have been good all of the time. I would like an iPad and a pickup truck for Christmas. I will leave out cookies for you!

P.S. Please say “HI” to Rudolph for me!

Merry Christmas, Santa!

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Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 6 years old.

This year I have been naughty but nice!

What I want most this Christmas is Baby Yoda. I promise to leave cookies out for you to enjoy!

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Love, Lauryn Swenson Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 7 years old. I have been good all of the time. What I want most this Christmas is Roblot and Legos. I promise to leave cookies for you to eat!

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Love, Reid Overby Mrs. Hanson, 1st grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This Christmas I am 7 years old.

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What I want most this Christmas is an iPad and a 164th Versatile Tractor. I will leave cookies out for you!

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Dear Santa, This Christmas, I am 6 years old.

This year, I have been good all of the time. What I want most this Christmas is an iPad and an Apple Watch.

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Dear Santa, I would like a hover board and a Lego Star Wars set and a dog. I need to ask why can no one see you?

Love, Marcus Herrera Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I will like a LOL Baby and LOL pet and shoes. Is Mrs. Claus a good cook? If she is, I will ask her to make me one cookie.

Love, Kendra Romfo Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I would like a hover board, electric tooth brush, and an electric bike. I want to have a merry Christmas and a new guitar.

Love, Terner Askvig Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, Please can I have kinetic sand, a hover board, and a new Barbie doll car.

Love, Arya Lamping Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, Thank you for being nice to me for all these years. I want to get a Nintendo switch. I love you so much!

Love, Graham Mosher Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like roller skates, a water mermaid tail, and a dog!

Love, Josie Mikkelsen Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a nintendo switch. I want a Mike Evens cleat. I want some football stuff. I want football books. I want a elf on a shelf.

Prestyn Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, Hi Santa my name is Ary. When is my elf and reindeer coming? Can I have a volleyball?

Have a good Christmas Santa.

Your friend, Ary Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, I have some questions for you. Can I have a pet elf and reindeer? Can I have a Christmas calendar? When were you born? How old are you?

Your pal, Mason Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I want a drone, Nintendo switch, walkie talkie, and a hover board. Merry Chirstmas!

Love, Jake Olson Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, I would like kinetic sand. I would also like a LOL doll house and a LOL doll.

Love, Bridgette Ryan Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas I will like to have an Iphone 3 and an OMG doll. A bunch of bady LOL dolls, and 3 gift cards. A For Life Doll with an Iphone and a travel case for My Life Doll. Also for me some Airpods. Please and thank you!

Sariann Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, For Christmas I will give you cookies milk and your reindeer carrots! For Christmas I want a nintendo switch or football cleats! With the nintendo I want a few games!

Love, Gavin Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I would like a RC nitro boat, a walkie talkie and a football. Thank you Santa, ho ho ho!

Love, Jacob Feist Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I would like a Sonic watch and a spy kit. I would like a hover board. You are the best!

Love, Devin Finnson Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I would like new Nike shoes, new pencils, and an elf!

Thank you Santa!

Love, Joevonne Atkinson Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I would like a bakugan and a Nintendo switch lite please.

Love, Aishwaraya Chapara Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I would like a hover board, Iphone, JoJo makeup stand, and a mermaid tail. Have a happy Christmas! Why can’t you come everyday?

Love, Harper Girodat Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I would like a big set for my hatchimals, ipad, phone and baby cats with a mommy cat. I would also like a trampoline. Why can’t we see you at Chrstmas?

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Love, Kayanna Petri Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I would like an Ipad, American Girl doll, and a fur real.

Love, Kenleigh Nye Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, I would like an Xbox 1. I would like the Water Boy movie.

I would like a Knights jersey. I want a Nintendo.

Love, Gunnar Simpson Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I want legos, a drone, cars, helicopter, animal toys, gift card and a toy snake. I have been kind, funny, nice, good and awsome. I make cookie with grandma.

My favorite cookies are monster cookies.

Love, Aiden Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, How are you doing?

My elf gave me Christmas decoration. For Christmas I would love the new Xbox. Santa I hope you have a safe flight. I will have your milk and cookies ready for you. Can you tell the elves I miss them.

Love, Tycen Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This year for Christmas, I would like a phone or an iPad of my own. If you cant get me that, I would also like stuffed animals or slime! I will give you an extra cookie, because you gave me an arctic fox elf pet this year! I hope your reindeer want carrots this Crimas! Merry Cristmas!

Your friend, Sophie Myrvik Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, Hi Santa am I on the nice list? How are you doing? For Christmas this year I would like a baby kitten and an Ipad pro because of facetime, super soft blankets, black and red onzie plaid pajamas, maybe a pastel blue crop sweatshirt not too cropped thou a marwe gizmo watch band and a yamaha piano. Please Santa!

Love, Lexi Close Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I want a Lego set and a elf and Iphone 7 and some happyness and pokemon and vp gogles.

Alex B. Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, For Christmas i wont a nintendo swich, a PS5, and a iphon 12.

Sinseirle, Aaen Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, Can i get a UND sweatshirt black and UND pants green.

Sam Johnson Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, Can I have a plasma ball, a men’s Tennesee Titans NFL beane not a black one! Can I have a real dog maybe. And can I have $20 thank you Sincerely, Gavin James Gemmill Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I want a new iPad, Polepokits and make up and some new stuf are thar such thing as pecu deer. I like you Mrs. Clos.

Kynlee Adison Pengilly Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This year I would like a Play Station 5, plasma ball,, Xbox series X, Seahawks sweatshirt, a billah dollars and whats your favorite reindeer Sincerly, Jack Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, Hi Santa for Christmas I want a hoverboard and some other stuff. Can you send a reindeer with John Michalson? and also how old are you? I will give you cookies and milk and some carrots for your reindeer. your friend, Finn Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, Can I have a Nintendo, Play Station 5, Xbox series X, Xbox. Is rudollfe there and elf’e.

Merry Christmas Santa Claus. I like Mrs. Claus Dentyn Schill Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, Can I have a fluffy blaket and led’s?

Sincerly, Colby Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, Please get me something nice for Christmas.

Sincerly, Harper Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, Can I please have another elf on the shelf for next year, a white RV and new one, can I have slime stuff, and a real puppy.

Hallie Overby Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, Here’s what i want for Chrismas. A gray journal. what cokkies do you like.

Maxum M. Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, Ples. I whant a ribbon and a elf.

Billie H. Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I would like a real dog, a real cash register, and Tamagotchi horse stuff.

Love, Paizleigh Ratzlaff Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, I would like a hover board, color reveal doll and a baby alive. How tall are your elves? Merry Christmas!

Love, Aria Olson Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, This is Chloe Koons I live in Langdon. For Christmas I would like is for a little girl or boy to have a coat or a blanket in an orfanige or without a home. I have a few questions for you. How many elf’s do you have? What is Mrs. Claus’s first name? Do you have any boy reindeer or girl reindeer and who? (Including Rudloph) I hope you can write me back as soon as posible.

Your friend, Chloe Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, I want a elf pet and I want a nintendo, guitar with hook up speakers.

Love, Carl Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I want an xbox, a VR set, and an airsoft pack. One more thing I want is my puppy to be potty trained.

Love, Ramsey Peterson Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, I want a Lego set, a dirt bike, and an xbox one.

Love, Keegan Hanson Mrs. Lafrenz, 2nd Grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, I want to go to your north pole.

How does the mail got to the north pole? How do the reindeer fly?

How old are you? What I want for Christmas is a four wheeler and a Nintendo Switch. from Zayden Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary Dear Santa, I really want for Christmas my own Nintendo Switch and a new bed because my old one is hard. We will leave you out some milk and cookies. Could you please bring me some more Christmas decorations?

Love, Uriah Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, I have cople of questions for you. First, how old are you? Also, can I have a elf pet, a Lego set, and barbies? I hope that it will be easy for you and the raindear to fly on Christmas. I wish you luck on Christmas!

Love, Finley Ms. Aanderud, 3rd grade Langdon Area Elementary

Dear Santa, This Christmas i want you to give my dad at least one Christmas gift. And this is how i want it to be a canvis and i want it to say we love from Izzy, Aiden & Sophia. And this Christmas i want Lego friend sets, a blanket, stuffed animals, arts & crafts, gift cards, an amairican girl doll, posters for my room, Lalloons lots of them, board games. Even tho i want all thoes things and i know i have been a little nauaty.

Sinsirlly, Sophia Mrs. Preble’s 3rd Grade Langdon Area Elementary

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At the holidays and all year, it’s a pleasure serving folks like you!

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Cavalier County Republican Dear Santa, I would like Paw Patrol toys. I have been a good boy by helping my mom make cookies and muffins. I will leave milk and cookies for you and Rudolph.

Callen St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I’ve been a pretty good boy with packing up my backpack this year. I would like Chase & Skye in the box!

I will leave cookies, juice and carrots for you and Comet.

Jack St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I want a fake phone, a microphone and a new water bottle. I’ve been very good with helping my mom make cookies. I will leave some for you and the blue reindeer.

Gentri St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year!

I really want a red choo-choo train!

I will leave you and Rudolph some milk and cookies. I can’t wait for Christmas Santa!

Jordan St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I have been pretty good with helping pick up toys this year. I would like a pink motorcycle and a gumball machine! I will leave some milk and cookies for you and Dasher.

Nora St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I would really like little green cars and a truck! I have been busy helping my mom make caramel rolls. I will leave milk and cookies for you!

Baylor St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I hope you’re doing ok. I just want toys, you can surprise me! I will leave you some milk and cookies.

Cooper St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I hope you have a safe trip. I want to be surprised on Christmas morning with what you bring me. I will like anything you bring.

Jamison St. Alphonsus Pre-K Dear Santa, I would like a large shark with a remote control. I would also like a Paw Patrol submarine. A big garbage truck would be cool too. I will leave out some toys for you and Rudolph.

Beckem St. Alphonsus Pre-K Dear Santa, I have been a very kind this year.

I help my dad work and give him tools. I would like a big monster truck that jumps and drives over everything. I will leave out some warm milk, cookies, and carrots for you and your reindeer.

Edwin St. Alphonsus Pre-K Dear Santa, I would really like some Pixie Bells for Christmas. I will leave out some cookies and milk for you. I was very kind this year by coloring lots of pictures for family and friends.

Kennedy St. Alphonsus Pre-K

Dear Santa, I would like Paw Patrol, Dragon Pack and NO potatoes for Christmas. Tell Rudolph Hi for me and I’ll have some cookies out for you.

Cartyr St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I have been really good with sharing my toys with my brother. I only want a sparkly unicorn. Milk and cookies will be waiting for you and the reindeer.

Piper St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I shared my candy with my sister so I’ve been a good boy! I would like a PlayStation and a tiny football. Chocolate milk, cookies and carrots will be waiting for you and Donner.

Caden St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I have been really good this year.

I have been a good big sister to my baby brother. I would like a doll that walks, talks, and goes to sleep at night. I can sing the ABC’s for you. I will leave you and my favorite reindeer Sven some cookies.

Zoey St. Alphonsus Pre-K Dear Santa, I would like a robot dinosaur. I hope you have a safe trip to the North Pole. I will leave out some cookies and milk for you and the reindeer.

Crosby St. Alphonsus Pre-K Dear Santa, I would like a good Hot Wheels track. I would also like ninja bots.

Merry Christmas. I will leave milk and cookies out for you and the reindeer.

Jaxtin St. Alphonsus Pre-K

Dear Santa, I would like blue and green race cars. My dad says I’m a good helper on the farm. I will leave you some cookies and diet coke.

Miles St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I have been very good and helped pick up all my toys. I would like a teddy bear. I will leave you a Christmas card. Thanks Santa!

Knox St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I have been the best this year with helping wash windows! I would like jewelry, dresses and makeup! I promise to leave you a note! Merry Christmas.

Ellianna St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I would like some ocean animal stickers. I’ve been a good helper with dishes. I’m excited for you to visit, I promise to leave you some tocos!

Auri St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I have been kind of naught but nice too! I would like a pack of dinos and a zoo of a lot of animals.

Two wild ones! I will leave the chicken I shot. Thanks Santa, Merry Christmas.

Lynkyn St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy and have been praying a lot. I would like dinosaurs and legos. I will leave some milk and cookies for you and Rudolph.

Sam St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I have been a good helper with laundry. I really want a watch that can make me run really fast!! I will leave milk and cookies for you and Rudolph.

Nadiya St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I have been a good helper taking care of my sister. I want a red bike that I can go really fast on! Milk, cookies and carrot is what I’ll leave for you and the reindeer.

Grady St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I would like Minnie Mouse toys. I will leave you and Rudolph some milk and cookies.

JiaVanni St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I want a Red Heroes of Goo Jit Zu Dino Power and a green dinosaur that roars and walks. I will leave you and Rudolph some milk, cookies and carrots.

Kameron St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I would like a blue glittery princess dress with a flower necklace.

Can you please come visit me? I will leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for you and Rudolph.

Kylah St. Alphonsus Pre-K

Dear Santa, I would like Hello Kitty toys and a turtle. I have been very good this year. I helped my grandma in the garden this year. Merry Christmas Santa!

Avie St. Alphonsus Pre-K

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas Santa. I would like a new Ipad. I would also like a Barbie Camper and airplane. I have been very good this year and help my mommy clean the house.

Danica St. Alphonsus Pre-K

Dear Santa, I have been pretty good this year. I helped my mom bake cookies. I will leave some out for you.

I would like a new Holiday Barbie, Elsa Barbie and water horse.

Colbie St. Alphonsus Pre-K

Dear Santa, I would really like a Paw Patrol Mighty Tower. I would also like a Barbie camper, with Barbies and Barbie pets. Merry Christmas Santa.

Ava St. Alphonsus Pre-K

Dear Santa, I would like a dinosaur watch, remote control dinosaur and a rainbow. Thank you for bringing us present we like.

Hudson St. Alphonsus Pre-K

Dear Santa, I have been pretty good this year. I would like a doll, cookies, an orange flamingo and scissors.

I’ll leave some milk and cookies for you and Lucy.

McKenlee St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I would like a Flamingo that goes on the potty, Baby Alive with a baby bottle. I’ve been pretty good this year. I helped bake my sister’s birthday muffins. Merry Christmas Santa!

Jayde St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year.

I cleaned up all my barbies! I would like a toy cat and barbie dream house. I’ll leave you and the reindeer some milk and cookies.

Alexa St. Alphonsus Preschool Dear Santa, I have been really good this year.

I really want a new T-Rex and some new books. I will leave you and Rudolph some milk and cookies.

Cameron St. Alphonsus Preschool

Dear Santa, I have been really good this year.

I help my big brother Brody clean up the whole house. I would like a stuffed animal pony. I will leave you some pictures for when you come to visit.

Layla St. Alphonsus Pre-K Dear Santa, I would like a remote-control race car. A green car with shock wheels.

Also, I would like a big huge Dinosaur. I will super kind this year by singing songs to everyone. I will leave out some cheese for you.

Griffin St. Alphonsus Pre-K

Dear Santa, I have been pretty good this year. I give my mommy big hugs.

I would like an Ipad for Christmas.

I would also like a new toy Barbie with a Barbie Hotel. Merry Christmas Santa!

Hannah St. Alphonsus Pre-K

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With best wishes and thanks from our entire team!

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Christmas is on the way, so we’re reaching out to say,

“Hope it’s merry, bright and wonderful in every single way!”

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During this holiday season, our thoughts are with the many families we have had the privilege to serve.

We wish the whole community a safe and joyful Christmas and 2021!

Merry Christmas!

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Wishing you peace and joy this Christmas.

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‘Tis the season to say thanks.

May the sights, sounds and We couldn’t spirit of the season fill your heart this Christmas! have done it without your support.

With gratitude in our hearts, we’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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Dear Santa, My name is Josie and I would like some more dresses. Please also bring toy make-up. I will leave gingerbread cookies for you and carrots (2 of them) for the reindeer.

Thank you Santa, Josie Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care

Dear Santa, I am Ava and I would please like you to bring a mighty tower, a Barbie house and Barbie dolls. I will leave you Christmas cookies, milk and the reindeer lot of big carrots.

Thank you Santa, Love, Ava Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care

Dear Santa, My name is Klai and I would like a Ninja Turtle toy please. Would you bring new books about Ninja Turtles? I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk. The reindeer can share your milk with you.

Thank you Santa, Klai Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care

Dear Santa, My name is Hudson! Would you please bring me lots of race cars, and whatever else you think I would like. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies; the reindeer will get sugar cookies.

Merry Christmas, Hudson Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care

Dear Santa, I am Braxton and I would like for you to bring a skate board, helmet, knee pads and a new bike. I will leave you oreo cookies and milk.

The reindeer can have candy and carrots.

Thank you Santa, Braxton Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care

Dear Santa, My name is Kade. I would like playdoh candy factory.

Merry Christmas, Kade Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care

Dear Santa, My name is Beau and I would please like new Power Ranger Toys and new Power Ranger Pj’s. I will leave you Santa cookies, milk and candy. The reindeer can have carrots and a drink of water.

Thank you Santa, Beau Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care

Dear Santa, It’s me Dekker here! Would you please bring me a frog, T-rex robot, lots of costumes, bugs and sticks.

You can eat cookies and milk for your ride! The reindeer get to have milk and water! I love ELF! Dekker Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care

Dear Santa, I’m Brexten! I’d like to have a big truck like my dad’s. Also, I would like to wish you a safe trip. You are going to eat chocolate chip cookies, milk, and candy at my house. Your reindeer are eating carrots for their snack!

Thank you Santa. Love, Brexten Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care Dear Santa, Hi I’m Jax. Would you please bring me a hot wheels car, Ninja bots and that’s it. I will leave you chocolate chip cookie and milk. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph and I will leave him carrots to eat! Merry Christmas!

I love you, Jax Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care Dear Santa, Hi there, I’m Jamison. I’d like to have you bring me a new like and some Christmas project! I will leave you milk and cookies to eat.

The reindeer are going to get lots of candy! Thank you Santa!

Love, Jamison Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care Dear Santa, Hi my name is Kennedy and would like Barbies and Polly Pockets.

Thank you, Kennedy Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care

Dear Santa, I would like a race track and snackeez.

Thank you, Cash Ruth’s Room Langdon Day Care My name is Novah. I am 5 years old. I would like a Santa toy.

Emily’s Room Langdon Day Care My name is Maverick. I am 4 years old. I would like a real baby dog, a real star that shines and a gingerbread man to color.

Emily’s Room Langdon Day Care My name is Bexli. I am 4 years old. I would like a real unicorn, horse and a toy star.

Emily’s Room Langdon Day Care My name is Hazel. I am 4 years old. I would like a stuffed animal kitty, unicorn stuffed animal and a teddy bear.

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My name is Beckem. I am 4 years old. I would like a garbage truck and a stuffed animal Zuma.

Emily’s Room Langdon Day Care My name is Kiera. I am 4 years old. Would you please bring me a new fishing rod so I can go fishing!

Thanks Santa!

Emily’s Room Langdon Day Care Hi my name is Crosby. I am 4 years old. I would like a robot dinosaur with a home land. Please also bring me robot with wings. Merry Christmas Santa!

Emily’s Room Langdon Day Care My name is Levi. I would like a remote control airplane. I will leave you a blueberry muffin. I’ve been good this year and I want a golf cart with tracks. I will leave Rudolph carrots and juice.

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My name is Ben. I am 4 years old.

I would like a transformer, power ranger toy and a magnifier for power rangers.

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Page 10B – Monday, December 21, 2020 Santa, Hunter is 4 years old. He would love a rocket ship that twists super fast and has lots of buttons.

Taylor’s Room Langdon Day Care Grady is 4 years old. He wants a super fast hot wheels car.

Taylor’s Room Langdon Day Care Alexa is 4 years old and really, really wants a Barbie Dream House.

Taylor’s Room Langdon Day Care Charleigh is 3 years old. She wants a new hair brush, comb and headband. She also wants Santa to bring Rowdy a bear and new clothes.

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Bethany is 4 years old. She wants a new brush. She would like a teddy bear for her brother and one for her girls too.

Taylor’s Room Langdon Day Care Cole is 4 and he wants a big real superman monster truck.

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Cavalier County Republican Annika is 3 years old and like a baby, dolly clothes, mama and elsa toy for Christmas.

Raeanne’s Room Langdon Day Care Carson is 2 years old and wants cars for Christmas.

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Mackenzie is 3 and she would like a new Elsa and Anna book.

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Hazel is 2 years old and would like a baby doll for Christmas and princess dresses.

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Kenzington is 3 years old and she would like a green dinosaur.

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Presley is 2 years old; she would like mickey, Minnie and a dog.

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Rowyn is 4 years old and she would like a pink and blue toy truck.

Kristin’s Room Langdon Day Care Kaiya is 3 years old and would like a doll.

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Natalie would like two balloons, purple. I want a new puppy too.

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Goldie would like presents, pink presents.

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Emmitt would like a remote control Elmo and toy trucks.

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Rose would like a balloon for Christmas.

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Ivan would like a remote control pay loader and Santa.

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Ramsey wants a dolly for Christmas.

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Griffey would not like presents.

He just wants two balloons from Santa Claus.

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Emma would like an Olaf.

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Ruby would like balloons for Christmas.

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Brooks would like trucks from Santa Claus.

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Color this and leave for Santa!

Cailen is 3 years old and would like any kind of a dinosaur.

Kristin’s Room Langdon Day Care Wynn is 3 years old and would like dolly.

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We’re certainly grateful to be wrapping up another year here with all of you!

We thank you for giving us so many reasons to celebrate, and we hope your Christmas is full of happy surprises.

Hailey is 3 years old and would like a guitar.

Kristin’s Room Langdon Day Care Dylan is 3 years old and would like a spiderman.

Kristin’s Room Langdon Day Care Austin is 2 years old and would like a berry, a Minnie toy and a purple puppy for Christmas.

Raeanne’s Room Langdon Day Care Keircyn is 2 years old “like my daddy” and she would like tiny toys, colors and dresses a “big dress”.

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to you and yours this holiday season!

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Page 12B – Monday, December 21, 2020 Dear Santa, Is Rudolph real? Last year you gave me very good gifts. Thank you for the socks last year. I would like a unicorn puzzle, please. I might not be home when you are there. There will be cookies and milk for you and carrots for your reindeer. I hope you give me good gifts and not coal!

Love, Charlotte Mrs. Kingzett Munich First Grade Dear Santa, How do the elves move? I believe in you! Thank you for my baby doll diaper last year. Please bring me a new Barbie doll. I will leave you milk and cookies and carrots for Rudolph.

Your Friend, Brooklynn Mrs. Kingzett Munich First Grade Dear Santa, How do the reindeer fly? I like you Santa. Thank you for the Barbie playset last year. Please bring me another Barbie playset and a pink needle shot for my old playset.

Love, Audrey Mrs. Kingzett Munich First Grade Dear Santa, I wish for a dump truck.

Love, Rylan Wirth Kindergarten class Munich Public School Dear Santa, I want a toy puppy. I will leave milk for you.

Love, Natalie McArthur Kindergarten class Munich Public School Dear Santa, I want a puppy. Merry Christmas.

Love, Abigail Lindseth Kindergarten class Munich Public School

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Dear Santa, Do you see us? Last year I heard a song about you. Thank you for my Ariel doll. This year I would like a Barbie camper. I think we are going to leave banana bread and milk for you.

Love, Lexi Mrs. Kingzett Munich First Grade Dear Santa, How do you make toys come alive? I love you, Santa. Thank you for the toy horse last year. I would like Barbies and horses. I will leave you cookies and carrots.

Love, Bianca Mrs. Kingzett Munich First Grade Dear Santa, What happened to St. Nick? I know your secret of making toys!

I like the Batmobile you gave me last year. Santa can I please have a Snap Ship? I’m going to leave you a cookie.

The Mitzel Boy, Asher Mrs. Kingzett Munich First Grade Dear Santa, I love you. I want a baby puppy and heelys and an lol eye spy doll.

Love, Laraya Shackelford Kindergarten class Munich Public School

Dear Santa, How do the elves make toys? I had a very good Christmas last year.

Thank you for everything you gave me. I would like a glitter puzzle. We will be at home.

Love, Avery Mrs. Kingzett Munich First Grade Dear Santa, How do reindeer fly? Last Christmas you gave me joy. Thank you for the Nike shoes. Santa can I please get an iPhone 12 Pro? Santa I’m leaving 2 cookies, a glass of milk, and the reindeer 3 carrots.

Love, Kyler Mrs. Kingzett Munich First Grade

Dear Santa, My name is Rayce and I’m 4 years old. For Christmas I want a bad dinosaur with 2 pointy horns and he’s bringt gray! And maybe something else like a book and socks! Say hi to Rudolph for me and I’d like to see you Santa!

Love, Rayce Moser Sally’s Day Care Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! My name is Jordan Jeffery and I am 3 years old.

My little sister is Karsyn Jean and she is 1. Will you bring her some toys? Please can I have a choo-choo train for Christmas? I want it to go all over in my house! It will go boom, boom, boom till it’s at the celing and then it will make a big crash down! We will make you cookies wtih sprinkles!

Love, Jordan and Karsyn Pengilly Sally’s Day Care Dear Santa, My name is Hogan and I am 2 years old. My little sister is Layeton and she is 1. Can you bring us some toys for Christmas? Anything will do! Next year I will know exactly what I want! Will you bring Layeton a dolly?

Love, Hogan and Layeton Christianson Sally’s Day Care

Dear Santa, My name is Nora and I’m going to be 4 years old at Christmas time!

Please can I have a new purple bike for Christmas? It has to have traning wheels though. I am a very good girl. My brother wants something too but I don’t know what. I will leave you cookies for you and Rudolph!

Love, Nora Plummer Sally’s Day Care Dear Santa, My name is Knox and I am 3 years old. I want a Lightning McQueen track. It turns on with a button and the race cars go round and round! I want a little teddy bear too!

I have Christmas cookies at home for you Santa! I love you!

Love, Knox Farris Sally’s Day Care Dear Santa, My name is Edwin and I am 4 years old. I want a bike for Christmas. And a bubble gum ball machine. And a big truck that drives over anything and can do big jumps!

I will leave you some dessert Santa!

Love, Edwin Meidinger Sally’s Day Care

Dear Santa, I want a puppy. I will leave milk and cookies. Merry Christmas.

Love, Peyton Samuelson Kindergarten class Munich Public School Dear Santa, I want a toy puppy.

Love, Aven Goeser Kindergarten class Munich Public School

Merry Christmas Randy, Gael, Mindy & Odin

Wishing all of you the very merriest season, ever!

Wishing you every happiness this holiday season.

Erling’s Oil

511 4th Ave., Langdon • 256-2776

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us to all of you.

Thank you for your continued patronage.

KA STUDIOS 709 3rd St. 256-3800

Mikkelsen Brothers Construction

10489 Highway 5 Langdon 256-2202

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Transit 211 8th Ave., Langdon 256-2828

Cavalier County Republican Dear Santa, I want you to bring me one dinosaur, a stegosaurus, and a triceratops because I really like dinosaurs so much. And maybe a bactrosaurus and ankylosaurus too! I know all their names. I would like a tyrannosaurus too!

Thank You! Love, Kolton Anderson, Age 2 Patty Fetsch Daycare Dear Santa, I am new here so I hope you find my house. My cousin Jayde thinks I want a phone that makes noise. I am a good baby.

Thank You! Love, Andi Lafrenz, Age 3 mths Patty Fetsch Daycare

Dear Santa, I would like a blue pool because I can’t buy one and I would love a jumping hippo like at daycare! And a remote control race car cuz they’re good and I don’t have one!

Bentley Dulski, Age 3 Little Beginnings Childcare Dear Santa, Hmm I would like a big LOL doll house. Super huge with 20 surprises! I would also like a boxy girl set!

And ummmm a Barbie play set!

Aveline Anderson, Age 4 Little Beginnings Childcare

Monday, December 21, 2020 – Page 13B Dear Santa, I want you to bring me some markers because Blair didn’t put the lids back on mine. I also want a baby doll, and I want a “Gotta Go Flamingo”. I will also make you some cookies.

Thank You! Love, Jayde Lafrenz, Age 4 Patty Fetsch Daycare

Dear Santa, I want a race car that goes up the wall, and a skate board. But don’t bring my stuff to my old house, because I won’t be there because we moved. I have been a good boy!

Thank You! Love, Jye Gallagher, Age 3 Patty Fetsch Daycare

Dear Santa, I want a unicorn that has sparkles on it and it flies. And I want a big kitchen because I just have a little one. And I don’t have a lot of lipstick and I guess I don’t have a watch either.

Thank You! Love, Piper Anderson, Age 4 Patty Fetsch Daycare

Dear Santa, I don’t know, I want a baby, maybe a real baby. My Elf watches me so I’m being good, and my sister says I’d like a unicorn, but I don’t know.

Thank You! Love, Blair Lafrenz, Age 2 Patty Fetsch Daycare

Dear Santa, I want some cars. I have an Elf named Kenny that does goofy things. I want a truck too. I have been a good boy. I will leave you cookies.

Thank You! Love, Baylor Krivarchka, Age 4 Patty Fetsch Daycare

Dear Santa, I would like a big truck so i can quit stealing my brothers and making him mad! I also love big soft blankies!

Waylon Rich, Age 1 Little Beginnings Childcare Dear Santa, I want a tractor builder for Christmas! And a puppy and a kitty and a reindeer so i can pet him! And i need papa to get me a new red truck because Shilo keeps taking mine!

Jaxon Rich, Age 5 Little Beginnings Childcare

Dear Santa, I would like a big butterfly house with my babies in it! I would also like a big set of magnet tiles! And if Santa could bring me a koala that would be awesome!

Gentri Lowery, Age 4 Little Beginnings Childcare

We Wish You a Healthy Holiday and a Happy New Year From all of us at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital & Clinics, we hope you are blessed this holiday season with good health and great joy.

Hope your Holidays Sparkle this year!

319 9th Ave. Langdon 370-6232

Choice Bank will be closing at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 24.

We will be CLOSED on Christmas Day and Saturday, December 26.

Merry Christmas. Thank you for your patronage this year!

210 8th Avenue, Langdon,ND • 256-2141 https://choicefinancialgroup.com

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Cavalier County Republican

PEACE HAPPINESS HEALTH PROSPERITY To our customers and friends, we extend our Best Wishes for a joyous holiday season and successful New Year!

May this festive season lift your spirits with enough joy to carry you through the new year!

Langdon Community Drug 805 3rd St • 256-3330

Merry Christmas!

Danny, Jessica, Eric, Mark, Jennifer, Rachael, Jay, Larry, Adam, Al, Lonnie, Chuck, Dale, Wes, Bob, Ryne, Kerna, Sleepy, Brody, Ben & Corey

256-5331 Highway 5 East, Langdon www.dandbmotors.com

Preferred Auto Body & Glass 370-5577

Merry Christmas from Scott, Lori, Paige & Tate Peterson

Merry Christmas from all of us at Farmers & Merchants State Bank

Front row – Kayla Gallagher, Carol Wild, Doris Lill, Julie Fisk, Brittany Farris, Sarah Schill, Carol Mikkelsen 2nd Row – Karen Stremick, Becky Lewis, Steph Nelson, 3rd Row – Zach Nye, Chalmer Dettler, Patrick Rime

Christmas Hours:

New Year’s Hours:

Dec. 24: Lobby and drive-up closing at noon Dec. 25 & 26: Closed

Dec. 31: Lobby and drive-up closing at 3:30 p.m.

(All 2020 business must be received by 3:30 p.m.)

Jan 1 & 2: Closed

816 3rd St., Langdon, ND 58249

(701)256-5431 • www.fmbanklangdon.com