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Monday, December 2, 2019
THE WAIT IS OVER!!!
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Patient Lady Cards win State Volleyball Title in fifth straight try; Cardinal athletics win second state crown in 8 days By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer "Good things come to those who wait" is a phrase that has been used for centuries, and the wait has been five years for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball team. But after knocking on the door for four straight years, the fifth time was the charm. They became the champs by winning the 2019 State B Volleyball Tournament title held at the Fargodome on November 21-23. And they didn't just knock the door down, they disintegrated it, dominating Flasher, Minot
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Our Redeemer's and Oakes on their way to the championship trophy, finishing with a 40-3 won-loss record. In a feat that has been done one other time in Class B history, the Cardinals have now won both a football and volleyball title in the same season (Thompson did it last year). To get this all done, the Lady Cards had to make a few moves during the season to get the team rolling. Head Coach Rich Olson said, "Late in the first half of the season we switched from a '6-2' offense (two setters) to a '5-1' (one setter). That seemed to energize the whole team." A key moment midway
through the year saw the Cardinals come back to beat Carrington at a tournament there on October 12. From then on, Langdon-Edmore-Munich just seemed to get progressively better with each match, culminating in the fourth state win in program history to go with teams from 2003, 2008 and 2010. The Lady Cards also did this in their State B record 20th state tournament appearance. The team captains this year for the Cards were seniors Calyn Crockett and Callie Ronningen and junior Lexi Olson. Ronningen, who is now a three time all-state player for the Lady Cards and also made the
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All-Tournament team in Fargo, said on finally winning a championship, "It feels great, the past few years we've come up short. We all had a very special feeling this year when we came to state that this was the year we would get it done, and it came true, we were right." On what turned things around this season, she said, "Honestly, I think our losses helped us. We learned something after every single loss we had, knowing we could do better than this. We came to practice with that same energy and just wanted to get better after every loss." Crockett has overcome a lot this season, from recovering from a torn knee ligament early in the 2018 season to learning how to play setter for the first time this season. On the injury, Calyn said, "It didn't bother me all year, it feels great." On winning the title, she said, "It's crazy that we finally got it done. It feels awesome." And on learning the setter position? "Coaches always say that anyone who plays volleyball should know how to set. So I just kept working at it, and my coaches and teammates believed in me." Lexi Olson, who was named to the All-Tourcont. on page 2
Farm Exemption expands number of those who may qualify St. Alphonsus welcomes new Deacon “Applicants that qualify for Now, instead of a dollar By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor
the farm residence exemption will receive a 100 percent exemption on their house. The land that the residence sits on will still be taxable,” Bata explained. The general requirements to qualify for the exemption are as follows, according to North Dakota State Tax Commissioner: the residence must be located on ten acres or more of agricultural land and occupied by a farmer. A farmer is a person who devotes the majority of time to farming or ranching activities. The term 'farmer' includes a retired farmer who has retired because of age or illness and who, at the time of retirement, qualified as a farmer for the farm residence exemption. 'Farmer' includes a beginning farmer who has begun occupancy and operato qualify for the property tax tion of a farm within the preevery tax statement this year. “Senate Bill 2360 addressed exemption. Eligibility used to ceding three calendar years. “We have around 145 applithe amount of income from require that 50 percent or more cants that qualify for the active farming required to qualify as of a farmer’s net income came farm exempt,” Cavalier County from farming activities. Un- farmer category of the farm resder SB 2360, to claim the farm idence exemption. Other catTax Director Steph Bata said. “In the past making $40,000 home property tax exemption, egories that people can apply or more of non-farm income, filers must show that 66 percent for are: vacant dwelling, farm disqualified an individual from of their gross income is derived laborer, retired farmer, survivfrom farming activities. receiving the exemption.” cont. on page 2 amount, the total gross income from farming activities of the A lot of bills were presented occupant and spouse must be at the 2019 State Legislative 66 percent or more of their tosession this past spring. One tal annual gross income. This of those bills, Senate Bill 2360, change could affect those that has made it easier to qualify for did not qualify in the past due to farm exemption. For residents generating more than $40,000 in Cavalier County that have the of non-farm income. The North Dakota Legislapotential to qualify, a letter and application will be sent out in ture changed the income test
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Deacon Eric Seitz is the newest member of St. Alphonsus Church and the Langdon community. He came in June of this year and will be in the area at St. A’s until at least June 2020 when he will be ordained to the priesthood. His duties include assisting the pastor with preaching, b a p t i z i n g, witnessing marriages, presiding at funerals, and other duties as assigned. L i k e many who join the priesthood, Seitz felt the pull of God and church early in his life. When asked if he always wanted to be a deacon and/or a church official and what made him seek out the church, he said, “I felt the call to the priesthood first in 7th grade. When I went to the seminary, at first, I wasn’t sure, but as I went on the call became stronger, and I realized that being a priest was what God has formed me for.” Deacon Seitz is well-traveled,
with a military-family background. “I was born on Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. I moved to South Carolina when I was four, Norway when I was nine, Montana when I was eleven, and Fargo when I was fifteen. I graduated from Shanley High School and went to seminary. I was at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit from 2011-2015 and the Saint Paul Seminary in St. Paul from 20152019.” F a m ily members include three older brothers and one younger sister. His brothers live in St. Paul, and his parents and sister still live in Fargo. Though he has only been here since June, Deacon Seitz said that his time here has been great. He shared that Fr. Ackerman is a great pastor, and it has been great to get out of school and do some real work for a change. He also said, “I really like working with farmers and cont. on page 3
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Civic Meetings Cavalier County Commission Wednesday, December 4, 8:30 a.m. Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, December 4, 4:00 p.m. Langdon City Commission Monday, December 9, 6:00 p.m. Munich School District Tuesday, December 10, 7:00 a.m. Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, December 11, 5:00 p.m. This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.
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Volleyball State Champs ________________________________________continued from Page 1 nament team along with Ron- crowd was loud, and we really Ronningen said, "We thank everyone who supported us in ningen and sophomore Mor- feed off that energy." Coach Olson wrapped up the every way throughout the seagan Freije, also was named to the Class B All-State team for season by saying, "This group son. A special shout out to our the first time in her career. On has been so fun to coach. They student section and all our fans the season leading up to the are so driven to be the best who were fantastic cheering title, Lexi said, "It's been excit- team they possibly could be; us on at the state tournament. ing. I think we definitely grew they come to practice with the It meant a lot, and our whole as a team as the season went right attitude. They grind it out team appreciates you all." As Tom Petty said, "the Waitalong. Our chemistry on the everyday, and I'm so happy they ing is the hardest part", but the court wasn't great to start the finally got a state title." Seniors Ronningen, Crockett, Lady Cards will all tell you, the year, but we made the right changes and things really came Kaitlynn Scherr, Brooke Bakke wait was well worth it. Like the together." About the experience and McKenna Belle will finish football team, they bring back of winning the title in such con- their great careers with a state a nice nucleus of talent to make vincing fashion, she said, "It was title, which for an athlete there another run at a state title next an amazing experience. The is no better feeling in the world. year. Farm exemptions ______________________________________________continued from Page 1 Anyone applying as an active ing spouse of a farmer and be- of administrating this exempginning farmer,” Bata explained. tion. With the state forms now farmer for the farm residence “With the new guidelines it is in place, it gives consistency exemption will need to fill out an application along with filling expected to make it easier for across the state,” Bata said. At the same time legislators out the statement of gross farm applicants to qualify for this exdecided to simplify the eligi- income. Both of these forms are emption.” For those that want to apply bility, a separate law was also from the state and can be found for the farm residence exemp- passed that requires those seek- on the state tax commission tion, they must fill out an appli- ing the exemption to file farm website or the county website cation for property tax exemp- income documentation every www.cavaliercounty.us. The aption of a farm residence which two years. These filings will be plication is due by February 1, and the statement of gross incan be picked up in the tax di- confidential according to law. The state tax commissioner's come is due by March 31 to the rector's office or found online on the North Dakota Tax Com- office had estimated that prior tax director's office. With any change, Bata exmissioners website. They will to the tightened law, only a also have to fill out a state form third of North Dakota counties pects more calls and questhat shows the applicant's proof were requiring documentation tions. If anyone has any quesof farm income. The full effect tions please stop in the Cavalier of income. “Before the new form to ver- of the law changes won’t be County tax director’s office or ify income, counties across the known until 2020 property tax- call 701-256-2289. state had all different methods es are assessed.
On November 12, 2019, the State of North Dakota, represented by the Prosecuting Attorney, and the Defendant, Myron Marlin Henry, represented by Stuart J. Askew, appeared before the Court and the Defendant entered a plea of guilty to Count 2: the charge of Reckless Endangerment, a class C Felony ; Count 7: the charge of Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class C Felony; Count 8: the charge of Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Count 1 is in violation of N.D.C.C. 12.1-17-03; Count 7 is in violation of N.D.C.C. 19-03.
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1-23(7)(a); and Count 8 is in violation of N.D.C.C. 19-03.4-03(2). The Court’s disposition of this matter is as follows: Henry will be required to pay in total: Indigent Defense Application Fee- $105; Defense/ Facility Admin Fee- $300; and Indigent Recoupment- $450. Henry will serve 5 years with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with 2 years first served, balance suspended. Henry will be on supervised probation for a period of three years from the later of the following dates: (a) release from incarceration; or, (b) termina-
tion of Defendant’s parole. The Defendant will report to a Parole/Probation Officer with the Parole and Probation Dvision of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The Court recommends that Henry be placed in a treatment center while incarcerated. Henry cannot commit another offense during the probationary period. A violation of the rules or conditions may result in revocation of probation, whereupon the court may impose the maximum penalty allowed by law.
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CCMH Foundation’s 30th Annual
Lights, Stars and Diamonds “Evening to Remember”
Sunday, December 15 4:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus Parish Center
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1 – Maple Manor Care Center, Emmanual Evangelical Church services, 2 p.m. 1 – Osnabrock Community Living Center, Pastor Larson, 2:30 p.m. 2 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Footcare Clinic, Langdon 2 – Cardinal Sports Boosters Meeting, Eagles, 7 p.m. 2 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake 2 – Maple Manor Care Center, Tom Mann & Crew, 3 p.m. 3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Shanghai, 1 p.m. 3 – TOPS meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Methodist Church 4 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 4 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bingo, 11:30 a.m. 4 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Pinochle, 1 p.m. 5 – Maple Manor Care Center, Communion with Adrian Olson, 2:30 p.m. 5 – Griefshare, United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. 5 – Al-Anon Meeting, United Lutheran Church, 12 p.m. (use E door) 5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bonco, 2 p.m. 5 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3 and up, story, craft & snack, 1 p.m.) 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 8 – Maple Manor Care Center, First Baptist Church services, 2 p.m. 8 – Osnabrock Community Living Center, Pastor Merchant, 2:30 p.m. 9 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Elementary Christmas Matinee, 1 p.m. 9 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake 10 – Beltone Hearing Aid Representative at Langdon Senior Center, 9:30 a.m. 10 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Shanghai, 1 p.m. 10 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Elementary Christmas Matinee, 1 p.m. 10 – TOPS meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Methodist Church 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - St. Alphonsus Christmas Matinee, 1 p.m. 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bingo, 11:30 a.m. 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Pinochle, 1 p.m. 11 – Immunization Day at the Cavalier County Public Health office, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 11 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 11 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m. 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 11 – Maple Manor Care Center, Monthly Birthday Party & Hilari Pletcher’s piano students, 2:30 p.m. 12 – Griefshare, United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. 12 – Al-Anon Meeting, United Lutheran Church, 12 p.m. (use E door) 12 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3 and up, story, craft & snack, 1 p.m.) 13 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Senior Christmas Potluck, Noon 13 – Maple Manor Care Center, Carolyn’s piano students, 3 p.m.
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Langdon City hears proposal from CCMH
New Deacon at St. Alphonsus ________continued from Page 1 ranchers. Things are simpler and local attractions and hobbies. By Melissa Anderson straightforward when you get When asked about anything he wanted the public to know Republican Editor out of the city.” Seitz said that he was not fa- about himself, he replied, “I like The Langdon City Commission miliar with the Langdon area. obscure bands from the 70s, sci- convened on the evening of NoSince his arrival, he has noticed ence fiction, theology, fishing, vember 25 to hear updates and Langdon lacks a couple of things. hunting, and basketball.” discuss new business, including What does the future hold? a proposal from Cavalier County Sounding like a local, when asked if there was something he What happens after June? Memorial Hospital (CCMH). didn’t like about the area, he cit- What’s next? Like most, Seitz Commission Chair Jerry ed the lack of a Pizza Ranch and said he serves at the leisure of Nowatzki, on behalf of the Comthe Bishop and will go where he mission, congratulated the no Chinese food nearby. Dea. Seitz is no stranger to is needed. Langdon Area-Edmore-Munich sports teams for the two state championship titles that have been won. “This city is doing a very good job of raising fine, young athletes with the boys football back-to-back champs and girls volleyball,” Nowatzki said. CCMH CEO Jeff Stanley approached the Commission about the hospital's interest in leasing the Langdon Activity Center. He stated this is a preliminary interest to get feedback from the Commission on their feelings towards the idea. “We would like to run it as a department of the hospital,” Stanley said. “Using it for employee wellness and making it a The District 10 Democratic-NPL held a food drive leading up to the better place for the citizens." holiday season. A total of six large boxes filled with food products The idea was put forward by and household items was brought to the Cavalier County Food Pantry. A second donation will be made at another District 10 food pantry. the previous CEO of CCMH, but at that time it was for the purchase. One concern that was raised about the negotiation process is that the Center doesn't have The North Dakota Department would benefit from Frost Fire and a manager after December 6 of Commerce today announced Pembina Gorge traditions. The state which could make finding a new that the Pembina Gorge Founda- has truly been a partner, providing manager difficult for the city as tion has received a total of $750,000 guidance, advocacy and leverage the position's security would be in matching funds from the North or challenge funds that have been unknown. Dakota Gorge Preservation Grant critical to this project and the sucCommissioner Marty Tetrault that was allocated during the 66th cess thus far. Thanks to the North Legislative Assembly. Dakota Gorge Preservation Grant, stated that he would be open to “Commerce works to protect Frost Fire Park will be able to open the idea so long as the original our unique outdoor places while for outdoor recreation this winter.” intention for the building would developing opportunities for our In addition to the North Dakota remain being available to the visitors and residents to enjoy Gorge Preservation Grant, Comkids of Langdon. The Center is them,” Shawn Kessel, deputy com- merce’s Division of Community missioner of Commerce. “North Services, in partnership with the there to encourage healthy lifeDakota offers unique destinations, Governor’s Office, North Central style and activity. Tetrault added like the Pembina Gorge, and activi- Regional Planning Council and the that if the Center were to have ties like those offered at Frost Fire Red River Regional Council, pro- hours reduced or limited access that residents and travelers appre- vided crucial funding to Frost Fire to residents that he would not ciate. Investing in Pembina Gorge Ski Resort in the last year and a half. is especially important due to its Funding was provided through support the idea. “I think we probably would unique natural surrounding and the the federal Community Developlocation which is within a two-hour ment Loan Fund (CDLF) Program, extend the hours, “ Stanley said. radius of over 1.2 million people.” a program aimed to assist eligible Commissioner Jim RademPursuant to Section 19 of 2019 recipients in the form of grants and acher stated that as part of his House Bill No. 1018, funds were loans for economic development job in driving the activities bus, used for the purchase and mainte- projects. The funding included a nance of outdoor recreation equip- grant of $175,000 for equipment and discussion with coaches has rement, the improvement and main- working capital, a low-interest loan volved around the issue that the tenance of real property, enhancing for $175,000 for land acquisition facility needs an update, includpublic to natural resources and ad- and $150,000 for acquisition and ing the gym floor. Other areas
Pembina Gorge receives North Dakota Preservation Grant funds
dressing public safety hazards in Pembina Gorge. Grant recipients qualify for funds based on a dollar-for-dollar match of funds from private or other non-state sources. The private donations received by the Pembina Gorge Foundation were submitted to Commerce for consideration of the documented 1:1 match requirement. Commerce visited the Pembina site to ensure funds were used in accordance to the grant. Funds from the private donation were used by Frost Fire Park to purchase a portion of the proposed chair lift, electrical work to make the chair lift operational, snow machines, ski equipment, a groomer and sound equipment for the outdoor theater. “Frost Fire traditions have been at the center of Pembina Gorge activities for more than 45 years,” said Kristi Wilfahrt, Pembina Gorge Foundation interim director. “In 2016, Frost Fire was at risk of closing and being sold to a private individual. Volunteers rallied and called on North Dakota legislators, the governor and Commerce for help to ensure future generations
additional equipment. The funding helped create more than 12 full-time equivalent positions at Frost Fire Park. In total, more than $4.1 million has been committed to Pembina Gorge project through donations, pledges and grants. The Pembina Gorge extends from the Canadian border west of Walhalla and encompasses one of the largest uninterrupted blocks of woodlands in North Dakota. Its approximately 12,500 acres make it the longest unaltered river valley in the state. The Pembina Gorge is home to the most extensive oak woodland in the state. At least 65 different natural diversity features have been documented in the Pembina Gorge, including 30 plant species and 21 animal species categorized as “rare” in the state. Recreation in the Pembina Gorge consists of canoeing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, wildlife observing, birding and riding off highway vehicles guaranteeing year-round family entertainment.
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of the facility are also in need of attention. Rademacher theorizes that if this were to happen and needed improvements made, this could take some pressure off of the school’s needs. Nowatzki noted that CCMH would have access to funds and grants that the city is not, making the possible lease of the building a win-win for all. “They can run it better than I think we could, “ Nowatzki said. The commissioners were all in agreement that the Langdon Activity Center is not used to its full potential, making the leasing of the facility to CCMH a good move. The Commission revisited the tabled Ordinance 6.0105. Nowatzki stated that the Commission had three options do nothing to the ordinance, amend the ordinance, or remove the ordinance from city code. Tetrault, who was not present at the last meeting, stated that this ordinance has been brought up several times over the 20 plus years he has been on the Commission. Tetrault, along with Commissioner Lawrence Henry, could see both sides of the argument but were ultimately against making any changes to the ordinance or removing it from city code. Rademacher stated that while he will recuse himself from a vote on the ordinance, he has concerns on the legality of the ordinance and also felt that the city is in essence penalizing businesses. There are approximately 18 to 20 affected businesses that currently fall under the ordinance. The projected increase in rates for the city would be approximately $2 per meter in Langdon should the ordinance be removed in its entirety. Langdon Water Department head Jason Busse stated that he would support a change that treated these affected businesses more like apartments, where the building owner informs the city if there are tenants and is billed accordingly. A suggestion put forward by resident Lisa Buchweitz would be to have a separate garbage fee for the extra businesses as the water charges will be covered regardless.
“Maybe what would be reasonable and what I heard at the last meeting, would be to have a separate garbage fee to cover for extra garbage pick up and things like that. I think there is a way to mediate that fee so that it’s more tolerable to the businesses where they don’t feel like you're being anti-business against those trying,” Buchweitz said. “Another aspect of it is if you are going to do that to business, then you need to do it to all, cause you're not catching them all - and how are you going to do that?” The Commission and those present agreed that the suggestion was worth considering. Tetrault stated that the commissioners must consider what is in the best interest of both the city and the business owners. The Commission tabled the discussion on the ordinance until the next meeting at which point Nowatzki stated he would like a vote to take place. This will also provide further feedback from the community and business sector. In Other Business • The Commission had an update from Moore Engineering’s Andrew Aakre. Aakre presented a letter to the commissioners which they approved that will be sent to Quam Construction regarding their failure to meet contract obligations. Aakre also discussed the potential for future projects. • The city opened bids for the farmland for rent. Two bids were received with Brian Kakela orally raising his bid to $2,300 per year, giving him the higher bid. He was awarded the land rental. • Langdon City Commissioner Cody Schlittenhard has resigned from the Commission effective immediately. The Commission has 15 days from the meeting held on November 25 to decide to either appoint a new commissioner or hold a special election to vote in a new commissioner. Residents also have the ability to petition the city to hold a special election within the 15 day window. The commissioners will decide on the matter at the December 23 meeting.
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generously given of their resources to help Fire Up Frost Fire. Acts of Random Kindness Johnson & Kuhlman Kids In memory of Aryca Alan and Dorreen Olstad Anna Spivey Anonymous (8) Ardell Bjornstad In Memory of Donny and Omar Barbara and Tim Gunderson Bartlette Resler Post #62 -Gaming Trust Bill & Joyce Kingsbury Bob & Melanie Thornberg Bobbi Hepper Olson Candace Haaven Cavalier County Job Development Authority Charles Bedard Choice Bank CoBank Coca Cola Community Foundation of GF, EGF & Region Country Wide Sanitation Curt and Linda Kreun Darrel Gotvaslee David & Mary Monson Deb Letkeman Del Rae & Marvin Meier Dennis McCoy Desiree Kintyhyy Don Watson Duane & Patricia Otto Elsie and Bruce Magnus In Memory Robert Beauchamp Cynthia Gornowicz Roger Kawlewski James Baldson Joan Martindale Jerod White Max Johnson Charlie Ruikkie Donald “Bud” Clairmont Jack Januszewski Kathleen Lee Elaine Gendron Ruth Danielson In honor of our 50th Anniversry, Bruce & Elsie Farmers & Merchants State Bank FM Area Community Foundation
Food First, LLC - ProBiotein Gary & Jenette Nelson In Memory of Our Daughter, Ann Nelson Gary & Peggy Lepire In Memory of Our Son, Christopher Lepire Gaylene R Ullyott Geraldine Dubourt Gorder Farms Grand Forks Growth Fund Greg & Janis Gustafson Hope Church Howatt Farms Van & Lisa Howatt Nathan Howatt Iva Wenzel Jay & Peggy Dunnigan Family In Memory of Jack Olson, NASA’s Artist Jeff Anvinson JLA Music Jeryl Thompson and Patti Thompson Jim & MaryDale Hansen John & Cynthia Shabb In Honor of SPA as they prepare singers and actors John F. Ermer Judy Olson Julia Bjornstad In Memory of Omar Bjornstad Karen Olson Kathleen Rueger Langdon Eagles Aerie 3454 Langdon Implement Company Anthony & Maurie Roy Kevin & Lori Roy Laura & David Relling Les Bakke Linda Markusen Lyle & Margie Johnson Marilyn Hagerty Marilyn Heck Marjorie Gillespie In Memory of Chris Lepire Mary & Thomas Landkamer Mary K Olson & Rodney Olson In Memory of Larry Johnson Mike Jacobs & Suezette Bieri Mostad Insurance Service, Inc Danny & Jane Mostad Jeff & Brittanie Mostad
A Special Thank You, 66th Legislative session and the Governor of North Dakota for appropriating the ND Gorge Preservation Grant. In particular, the hard work of Representative David Monson, Representative Chuck Damschen, Senator Janne Myrdal, Senator Curt Kreun and Senator Ray Holmberg. The Pembina Gorge Foundation Board of Directors and Frost Fire Park Team Members
Myrna Bietz Myrna DeMers Network for Good North Central Planning Council North Dakota Commerce Department North Central Planning Council North Dakota Governor’s Fund Odney Pam Bertrand Pat & Joan Chaput Pat & Laurie Hardy Pembina County Job Development Authority Phyllis Howatt Rachel Gornowicz Randy and Bonnie Carignan Recreation Trails Program - ND Parks & Recreation Red River Regional Council Richard & Sandra Lunde Robert & Laurie Fontaine Robert & Virginia Dunnigan Roger & Valerie Heth Rural Development Finance Corporation Sandra Lunde Scott Devor & Karen Zimmer Sharon Friesen Sharon Roche Shawn Amundson Steven Wendt Strata Corporation Stremick Farms Michael & Kathy Stremick Christopher Stremick Terracon The Tom McCarty Family Thomas & Brenda Pieterick Thomas Robinson Tim & Sandy Crary Todd & Min Gette TR Waind Insurance Agency United Communications Vern Gornowicz Virginia & James Eagan Walhalla Co-op Oil Walsh County Job Development Authority
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Melissa’s Musings By Melissa Anderson Power in being shameless No, I’m not talking about the TV show, although the writer in me will admit it is excellent in terms of showcasing what people are really like. When I say power in being shameless, I mean the absolute lack of shame that one finds in their beliefs, actions, and words. There are many examples in today’s world of this power. There are examples of it that can be viewed as positive and negative. There are examples of this in just about every possible way - celebrities, politics, every day people. The power in being shameless is the confidence that must be there in order to be shameless. It’s utterly amazing to witness someone who has that much confidence in their own words, their actions, their beliefs in a way that can leave many dumbfounded. Personally, I am shameless in my love of coffee and books. I know others that are shameless in their love for certain celebrities. I know some that are shameless in their beliefs. Others still are shameless in their actions for personal gain.
Every week seems to provide a brand new spectacle of shameless behavior. One thing that I wish was more prominent was the shameless behavior that benefited the world. I like to see the shameless behavior of people doing good for no reason other than it’s the right thing to do. Telling the truth. Seeking the truth. Helping those who need it, no matter what, no matter the time of year. The power in being shameless in this way is that it benefits us all. The good that can be done when the power of being shameless is put towards benefiting others is astronomical. Around this time of year, the phrase “season of giving” is just about everywhere- the reminder that it’s okay to be kind and to seek out ways to improve not only your own life but others as well. What makes this even more true now is that there seems to be so little kindness but a whole lot of negative shameless. So, let’s celebrate the power of being shameless in a positive way all year round. Encourage the confidence that it takes to stand up for yourself and the beliefs you have. Be shameless in your kindness, truth, empathy, compassion, and, most of all, self-worth.
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Upside Down Under By Marvin Baker
It’s a small but odd world… Those of us who live here in North Dakota take a lot of ribbing about our location. People constantly get it wrong - don’t know how to find it on a map - and when you ask them where North Dakota is, “Isn’t that someplace over by Chicago?” When my National Guard unit was mobilized to U.S. Central Command, we transitioned with an army reserve unit from Tacoma, Wash., for two weeks before they went home. One day I was driving somewhere with one of the soldiers from the Tacoma unit, and he asked me, “How’s everything going in South Dakota?” I told him I hadn’t been there in about three months and didn’t know. He got upset with my comment so I had to explain to him that North Dakota and South Dakota are two different states. Sometime after the flood in 2011, I was on the phone with a sales representative of Johnny’s Selected Seeds in Winslow, Maine. We were talking about my seed order and that it would be less than in years past because of the overland flooding. “What’s going on in South Dakota that would force you to cut back?” I don’t know lady, I don’t live in South Dakota! They can’t even get it right when our own governor is involved. I don’t know if you remember this scenario, but many years ago Gov. Ed Schafer
A Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Influences the World Opinion by Ed Schafer While pondering the potential of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, I think back to my time at the Nixon Library in California. It was in 2008 and I was US Secretary of Agriculture and a member of the team negotiating trade agreements around the world. The subject at hand that day was trade between the USA and China. The Chinese delegation wanted to meet in the Nixon Library because of all the work President Nixon had done to build relations between our two countries. He opened the door between the two world powers in 1972, and his influence over global relationships is still being felt. That is why I am so excited about the effort to raise $100 million to build a Presidential Library in western North Dakota, close to the area where Theodore Roosevelt put down his stake in Dakota Territory. TR can still speak to us today with a much-needed voice of hard work, courage, honor, justice, truth, and hardihood—a timeless message for all Americans. The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation has been investing and working to provide history, education and entertainment venues to preserve and enhance the legacy of Roosevelt. And I am honored to Chair the Board of Directors of this public foundation, which oversees $60 million in assets and over 50 years of experience in the Badlands of western North Dakota. We are
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was interviewed by one of the news networks while he was standing atop a snow bank at the Bismarck Civic Center. The initial segment went something like this: “South Dakota Governor Ed Schafer...” However, there is another side of that coin that brings a lot of notoriety to our state. In the past several weeks while on vacation at Disney World, I walked up to a baggage check wearing a Toronto Blue Jays t-shirt. One of the security guards asked me if I was from Toronto. I told him no, but I’m real close to the border. “I’ll bet your from Minot. Only the best come north,” he said. I told him Carpio, and we had a long interesting conversation about his time at the Minot Air Force Base. Another time at Disney World, I was sitting on the outside of the Harry Potter complex waiting for the family to come back. I was wearing a Saskatchewan Roughriders shirt. A guy came up to me and said something about the Roughriders, and I told him I’m a fan but live in North Dakota. He asked me where. I told him, and he said he drives through all the time and attends hockey tournaments all over northwestern North Dakota. We had a long, interesting conversation. It’s kind of odd, too, that if you are ever in the Tampa-St. Pete area, there is an unusual connection about us there. I spent the better part of a year living in Tampa and learned my way around quite well. Most everyone I’ve ever met there doesn’t know where North Dakota is, and when they do, they don’t know anything about it. But they know where
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confident that the money can be raised, and the TR Presidential Library will be built. We also expect that it will provide a place that will educate, enthuse and excite people with the values and character of the man who said, “I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota.” The mission of the TRMF is to connect people to Medora for positive, life changing experiences. A Presidential Library in the Medora area can only enhance that mission; therefore, we are pleased to lend the expertise of our organization and staff to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Although our names are similar and we are separate entities, we share the common goal of bringing the remarkable story of TR’s life and values to the public. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation was founded in 2014 with a plan to build a Presidential Library worthy of the 26th President of the United States of America—a man who is rated as one of the top five Presidents in our country’s history and a person who had a tremendous positive impact on the everyday lives of Americans. He was enormously influential in world affairs. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will be much more than just a world-class destination. It is a place that will attract hundreds of thousands of people to North Dakota who will absorb the strength and character with which to build the society and culture for tomorrow. There is a lot of work that needs to be done to accomplish this dream, and I urge all North Dakotans to support this project. The Library deserves your help to make this happen. And it’s not all about the money, although that is an im-
Fargo is! I guess they must associate it with Minneapolis or something. Sometimes I’ll see a weather report on one of the Tampa TV stations that lists the temperature and conditions in Fargo. In July 1984, I was riding the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), the above-ground subway between San Francisco and Oakland, and I saw a guy wearing a “Jamestown, North Dakota” t-shirt. I went over to say hi and tell him where I was from. I found out he grew up in Courtney, a small town northeast of Jamestown, but was working in central California. During the course of our conversation, we discovered we had several mutual friends. To me, this all seems like a great big puzzle that hasn’t been put together. How can so many people be so ignorant about North Dakota, yet, you can go just about any place and find someone who will know where you are from or know somebody from your hometown? On the other hand, you can go just about any place in Canada, a cafe in Sidney, Nova Scotia, for instance, and they will know where North Dakota is located. They might even know where Minot and Bismarck are located. I think that one can be explained because North Dakota gets a lot more TV coverage on Canadian television than here in the states. The refugees streaming across the North Dakota border into Manitoba was big news on the Canadian side. But these people who continue to call our state South Dakota - it’s all about geography, geography, geography.
portant aspect of success. You can bring your ideas, a word of encouragement or just a nod of approval. Don’t underestimate the influence you can have on the world by giving your support for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. President Roosevelt often said, “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” The Library is worth doing; let’s go to work and make it happen! About the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is a public nonprofit organization that was formed in 1986 by a multi-million dollar gift from Harold Schafer and his family – most famously known as the founders of the Gold Seal Company, the maker of Mr. Bubble, Glass Wax and other nationally-known household products. For Harold, the beauty and history of Medora and the Badlands was just too much to let disappear with the sands of time – so he made it his life’s work to save it for generations to come. He began his labor of love in 1962, revitalized what we know today as the Medora Musical in 1965. Harold continued giving to the historic cow town frequented by Theodore Roosevelt, the Marquis de Mores, and many-a rough-and-tumble westerner until his passing in 2001. Today, we at TRMF strive to accomplish its mission to preserve, present, and serve all that Harold loved about Medora by operating history, education, entertainment businesses that allow the traveling public to fully enjoy the beautiful North Dakota Badlands. Through the contributions and teamwork of a board of directors, a full time staff of 50, 300 seasonal employees, over 600 seasonal volunteers, and financial backing from generous supporters, TRMF connects people to Medora for positive, life-changing experiences.
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Obituaries Ava Hiltner
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon for Ava M. Hiltner, 61, of Drayton, who passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier. Burial was at Union Cemetery in Osnabrock, ND. Ava was born November 11, 1958, in Cavalier, to Clarence and Florence (Lajimodinere) Denault.
She grew up in various places and spent her summers in Langdon. She graduated from high school in New York. On July 2, 1977, she married Gene Hiltner in Langdon. She worked for various businesses in the area and, most recently, worked for Friendship in Grafton as a caregiver. Some of the things she enjoyed were ceramics, sewing, and spending time with family. Ava is survived by her husband, Gene; daughter Cynthia Hiltner, Grafton, ND; son Aaron Hiltner, Forest River, ND; grandchildren: Acaydia, Kadyn, Emily, Leo, and Felix; sibings: Ellen Burks, Rose De-
nault, Wesley (Linda) Denault, and Nora (Brad) Schoenberg; sisters-inlaw Ardy Denault and Dorothy Denault; brother-in-law Dennis Mikkelsen; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in by her parents and siblings: Joe Denault, John (June) Denault, Clair Denault, Dora Johnson, Odell Grimm, Adrian (JoAnn) Denault, Theresa Brown, Geraldine Ridley, and Olivene Mikkelsen. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available at www. brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com
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A memorial service was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla for Peggy Lowery, 73, of Langdon, who passed away on November 22, 2019, at her home in Langdon. Inurnment will be at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Walhalla in the spring. Peggy Goulet was born March 20, 1946, in Walhalla to Louis and Helen (Vondal) Goulet. She grew up and attended school in Walhalla. On July 30, 1988, she married Jerry Lowery in Walhalla. She worked as a CNA at Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla and Maple Manor Care
Center in Langdon. She enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, hunting, going to rummage sales, and playing cards. Peggy is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Langdon; daughter Dawn Kern of Cando; grandchildren: Skyler, Terrick, and Trysta; and siblings: Karen (Jerry) Dumas, Robin Goulet, Sylvia Goulet, Lynn Goulet, Marlys Goulet, and Todd (Tricia) Goulet. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Kevin; and brothers: Terry, Glenn, and Roger Goulet. Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com .
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How to Survive the Holidays when you're grieving Dec. 7 • 10 a.m. - noon Langdon United Methodist Church Brunch will be served For Info call 370-5711
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This devotion is submitted by Father Phil Ackerman of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
It’s December? Where did the time go? Do the years seem to go faster and faster? When I was just a kid, a week, a month seemed like it took forever to arrive. Waiting for Christmas seemed like an eternity! My mom would put up our tree. I’d sit at the base of the tree, look at the gifts under it and just wish Christmas was here right now! OK, I’ll admit it. I would count the number of gifts I had under the tree and see if I had more or less than my brothers or twin sister. Preparation, waiting and watching is good. Have you ever been caught off guard? We all have. As a result, we experience confusion and frustration. With preparation, we can anticipate potential challenges that come our way. Actually, we can be at peace and weather the storm! It’s so helpful for us to observe seasons like Advent. It helps us reflect on where we’ve been the past year, where are going. This season is a great way to prepare for the coming of Christ! Advent is a time of watching, waiting and preparation. In Matthew, Chapter 24, Jesus says, “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord
will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” So, what is this preparation all about? It is to focus on Christ. It is a time of prayer. It is a time to read the Scriptures and know what this season of Advent is all about. This upcoming holiday season can be a time of burn-out and fatigue. But the choice is ours. It also can be a time of joyful expectation, watching and waiting. Spend time in prayer. Seek forgiveness. Invite Christ into your hearts. He will fill us with what we need. As Christians, we await the coming of our Lord with joy. We have faith He will come to lead us, guide us into the next life. It’s like waiting for Christmas to arrive. It’s like waiting at the base of the tree and wishing Christmas was here right now! We seek the Lord. We want Him in our lives. With that kind of spirit, we are prepared! “Stand ready because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Matthew 24:44)
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The bus is scheduled to go to Grand Forks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and to Devils Lake on Mondays. Tuesday and Thursdays are reserved for Cavalier, Park River, Grafton and Edmore. All out-of-town appointments need to be between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. so that our drivers stay within our operating hours which are 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. A 48-hour notice is required for out-of-town trips. Please call 256-2828 PRIOR to making your appointments as some days the vehicles are full. Cavalier County Transit is a Qualified Medicaid Provider.
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Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders would like to take a minute and thank everyone who has made a donation, sent memorials and donated many hours for our rummage sales that are held twice a year. Now is a great time to make those tax deductible donations to the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders. Checks can be made out to CCCC and mailed to: Choice Financial, Attn: Mickey Cain 210 8th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249 We also have a website that you can check out: cavaliercountycancercrusader.com
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VOLLEYBALL CARDS SMASH!!! L-E-M Hammers Down for first State Title since 2010 Lady Cards pile up 131 kills to notch 4th Volleyball Crown in program history
By Jake kulland Republican Sports Writer
Since playing at a Carrington Invitational Tournament late in the regular season when they came back to win over the host team, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball team has been steadily improving their play to outright dominate teams in each match they have played - all the way to winning their fifth straight Region 4 championship. You wouldn't think that kind of "shock and awe" type of performance would continue on to the big stage at the State B Tournament at the Fargodome, but that's exactly what happened. In the tourney, held at the Fargodome on November 21-23, the Lady Cards showed the style of play and confidence their coaches and fans had been seeing in days leading up to 'The Big Dance', as they won their first state title since 2010 with relative ease. They swept Flasher in the opening round and then Minot Our Redeemer's in the semis. Their biggest challenge came in the championship match against Oakes, but the Cardinals got through a couple of tough stretches with unforced errors to win 3-1. With the win Langdon-Edmore-Munich finished their magical season with a record of 40-3 and won their fourth title in program history, the first since 2010. Seniors Callie Ronningen, Calyn Crockett, Kaitlynn Scherr, Brooke Bakke and McKenna Belle all finished their volleyball careers the best way possible. Lexi Olson, Callie Ronningen and Morgan Freije made the AllTournament team. Nicole Schmitz of Oakes won North Dakota Class B Senior Athlete of the Year, and Oakes head coach Shari Christenson won Class B Coach of the Year. Here is a recap of the three matches
the Lady Cards played in the state tournament: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 2525-25, Flasher 6-12-8 Tournament jitters are always a factor at a state tourney but not for the Cardinals. They came out against the Flasher Bulldogs and sprinted to a 17-1 lead, with Morgan Freije serving 16 of the points while stroking six service aces in the run. Langdon-Edmore-Munich had great starts in all three sets of this one, jumping out 10-3 in set two and 10-2 in set three. The Lady Cards had it all in the win -- great serving with 14 aces, great play at the net with eight stuff blocks, superb defense with 52 digs and 30 kills, led by eighth grader Cora Badding with 12. Senior Calyn Crockett had a fantastic day distributing the volleyball with 26 assists, while senior Callie Ronningen had a nice all-around match with 11 digs plus a team high eight kills and four blocks. Freije finished with
BOXSCORE
LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 25-25-25, FLASHER 6-12-8 Kills -- LEM: Cora Badding 10, Callie Ronningen 8, Morgan Freije 5, Lexi Olson 4, Kaylee Lowery 3 Malori Pletcher 1; F: Tymber Boldt 5, Camryn Alt 2, Coral Alt 1, Faith Marion 1, Leandra Schmidt 1 Assists -- LEM: Cayln Crockett 24, Lowery 4; F: Hannah Roth 8 Aces -- LEM: Freije 8, Olson 3, Crockett 2, Morgan Thielbar 1; F: Marion 1 Blocks -- LEM: Ronningen 4, Freije 2, Crockett 1, Lowery 1; F: Camryn Alt 2 Digs -- LEM: Ronningen 11, Lowery 11, Kaitlynn Scherr 9, Crockett 7, Olson 7, Freije 5, Marlee Hetletved 2; Marion 14, Coral Alt 13
eight aces, while Kaylee Lowery also had 11 digs. Langdon-EdmoreMunich missed just two serves the entire match. Unforced errors were also a big reason for the Cards big win, as they had just 12 in the match, and just two in the first set compared to 20 for the Bulldogs. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 2525-25, Minot Our Redeemer's 1414-13 In the semifinals the competition got a little stiffer for the Cardinals, as they had to find a way to stop or at least slow down the Knights six foot, senior middle hitter Annie Folden, who had 20 plus kills in the opening round versus Dickinson Trinity. The Lady Cards got the job done, holding Folden to just six kills while collecting 11 stuff blocks, which was near a season high. Good starts in each set were also key for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, as a 7-1 run in the first set gave them a 17-7 lead, while they also had 9-3 and 10-3 leads at the beginning of sets two and three.
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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 25-25-25, MINOT OUR REDEEMER'S 1414-13 Kills -- Callie Ronningen 15, Morgan Freije 10, Kaylee Lowery 6, Lexi Olson 6, Cora Badding 2, Calyn Crockett; MOR: Annie Folden 6, Cheyenne Lang 6, Assists -- LEM: Crockett 30, Lowery 4, Olson 1, Freije 1, Ronningen 1; MOR: Eden Olson 10 Aces -- LEM: Ronningen 3, Crockett 2, Olson 1; MOR: Lang 1 Digs -- LEM: Calyn Crockett 16, Callie Ronningen 16, Lexi Olson 10, Kaitlynn Scherr 9, Lowery 8, Freije 4, Badding 1; Olson 14, Tea Boeckel 13, Lang 11
Calyn Crockett had arguably the best match in her short career at setter, which was just this season, with 33 assists while also tying for the team lead with 16 digs. The Lady Cards had 44 kills in the match, led by Callie Ronningen 15, 9 from Morgan Freije, eight from Lexi Olson, and six from Kaylee Lowery. On the blocks Olson had a team high of three and Lowery two. Ronningen also had 16 digs, Olson 10 and senior libero Kaitlynn Scherr had nine. Each team had 19 unforced errors. Langdon-Edmore-Munich 2519-25-25, Oakes 10-25-21-19 A huge crowd for both teams was on hand for the match for all the marbles. Nicole Schmitz, who as reported above was named North Dakota Senior Athlete of the Year for girls volleyball, was the best hitter the Cardinals were to face all year. She played as advertised, smacking 17 kills, but the Lady Cards have had the luxury all season of have six girls on the roster at or right around six feet tall. That balance proved to be the difference in the match. Callie Ronningen and Morgan Freije had 14 kills apiece with Lexis Olson contributing 13 kills in the match. Cora Badding wasn't too far behind with nine. All told the Lady Cards hammered 52 kills as a team in the match. A dominant show in set one set the tone for the match as the Cards had leads of 10-4 and 20-8 on their way to a 25-10 victory. The Tornadoes, who also took second place last year to Thompson in five sets, showed their moxie in set two, going out to leads of 8-4 and 16-11 before winning by six. Langdon-Edmore-Munich was in control of set three most of the way, leading 17-10 late, but Oakes cut that 21-19 before the Cards came up with three big plays to stretch their lead to 24-19 and win 25-21.
In set four Kaylee Lowery came up with a couple of clutch service aces to help give the Lady Cards a 24-16 lead and later the match win 25-19 on a Tornadoes missed serve. Lowery led the team with four aces on the night. Of the Cardinals 52 kills, 40 came on assists with 35 by Calyn Crockett leading the way. Defense was another huge stat for Langdon-Edmore-Munich, as they had a remarkable 106 digs (Oakes also had 99) with six girls in double figures, led by Olson with 23, Ronningen 19, Lowery and Kaitlynn Scherr with 17 each, Crockett at 14 and Freije 12. The Cardinals missed 13 serves and had 33 unforced errors compared to the Tornadoes 30 but still got the job done.
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LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 25-19-25-25, OAKES 10-25-21-19 Kills -- LEM: Callie Ronningen 12, Lexi Olson 12, Morgan Freije 12, Cora Badding 7, Kaylee Lowery 1, Calyn Crockett 1; Oakes: Nichole Schmitz 17, Shayla Novak 3, Ali Jepson 3 Assists -- LEM: Calyn Crockett 31, Kaylee Lowery 5, Lexi Olson 3, Callie Ronningen 2; O: Sadie Hanson 21 Blocks -- LEM: Olson 2, Crockett 1, Freije 1, Ronningen 1; O: Novak 3 Aces -- LEM: Lowery 4, Olson 3, Freije 2, Morgan Thielbar 1; O: Claire Wagner 2, Abby Cox 2 Digs -- LEM: Olson 23, Ronningen 19, Scherr 17, Lowery 17, Crockett 14, Badding 3, Thielbar 1; O: Wagner 35, Jaida Seyer 15, Grace Day 14, Schmitz 13
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All State Team
The following were named to the State Class B All-Tournament team: Eden Olson, Our Redeemer’s; Annie Folden, Our Redeemer’s; Amaya Wilder, Dickinson Trinity; Tymber Boldt, Flasher; Mackenzie Hughes, Thompson; Macy Jordheim, Thompson; Natalia Kellerman, Oak Grove; Jaiden Zeis, Oak Grove; Callie Ronningen, Langdon/Area/ Edmore; Morgan Freije, Langdon/Area/Edmore; Lexis Olson, Langdon/ Area/Edmore; Nicole Schmitz, Oakes; Sadie Hansen, Oakes and Claire Wagner, Oakes.
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Pictured left to right: Jackson Delvo, Sean Gette, Simon Romfo, Jesse Fetsch and Grant Romfo. Grant, Simon and Jackson were named to the first team All-Sate football team and Sean and Jesse were named to the second team of the All-State football team.
Jake’s take on sports
By Jake Kulland
What an incredible eight days; Cardinals are spoiling us all rotten As we get back to writing this column this week, we are still kind of catching our breath with everything that has happened the last couple of weeks. It's crazy to even try and comprehend it all -Langdon-Edmore-Munich has now won both a state football championship and a state volleyball title in the same year. It all happened in a span of just eight days, and these unreal feats have only been done in the same fall season once, with Thompson doing it last year. The good times just keep on coming, and it kind of makes us all feel a bit spoiled to say the least. I just hope everyone enjoys this fantastic run, because it is extremely rare for something like this to happen. It has been a perfect storm of some very talented athletes coupled with some great coaching to make this all come together. But don't worry, the excitement should continue into the winter, as we will discuss below. Lady Cards volleyball celebrates fourth title; Lady Cards basketball set to begin What a run it was for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals volleyball team at the State B Tournament held in Fargo Nov. 21-23. Everyone close to the program knew the potential this year's team had, but the whole state got to see it
at The Big Dance. The Lady Cards played the best that they have all season, making winning a state title look surprisingly easy. There were a few white knuckle moments in the championship match versus Oakes, but outside of that it was stunning to see the Cardinals breeze through their three opponents at state. This year's team will rank right up there with the best teams the program has every had, and they will now take their rightful place alongside the title teams of 2003, 2008 and 2010. And as we have discussed, just like the football team, the volleyball team brings back a ton of talent for next year. We congratulate seniors Calyn Crockett, Kaitlynn Scherr, Callie Ronningen, Brooke Bakke and McKenna Belle on fantastic volleyball careers. On the heels of volleyball, the majority of that team will now be rolling right into girls basketball. They began practice one day after winning the state title. Rob Scherr is coaching the Lady Cards hoopsters, and he is assisted by Harley Brown with Jenny Romfo coaching the junior high team. The Cardinals varsity team is ranked second in the state and brings back everyone from last year's team that took fifth place at the State B Tournament and finished with a record of 23-3, plus they will add Calyn Crockett, who missed all of last year with a knee injury. The team opens up their schedule with two home games, Dec. 6 versus North Border and Dec. 7 hosting Shiloh Christian, who is coming up from Bismarck
to play in Langdon for an afternoon game. It should be a great season for Lady Cards basketball. Cardinals football puts five players on Class A All-State team The accolades for the LangdonEdmore-Munich state champion football team just keep coming. The Class A All-State team has been released, and the Cards have five players on it. Making the first team are junior Simon Romfo at quarterback, senior Jackson Delvo at wide receiver and junior Grant Romfo at linebacker. On the second team is senior wide receiver Sean Gette and senior lineman Jesse Fetsch. All five players were main cogs of this year's title team, and it's great to see them recognized at the state level. Congrats to all five boys; it's a welldeserved honor for them all. Langdon Blades junior gold hockey team ready to get skating We will leave you this week with a reminder that the Langdon Blades junior gold hockey season is about to get underway. They will open up at home in a non-conference game with Morden on Dec. 1 at 2:00 p.m. Their North Dakota league schedule starts also with home games versus Fargo at 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 and Grand Forks at 6 p.m. on Dec. 7. There are seven teams in the league this year; with Crosby, Watford City, Richland and Northwood rounding out the squads along with the three above. Nic Roy and Landin Johnson will co-coach the team once again this season. "See ya!" next week!"
Carter Henderson scores in the Blades win over West Fargo on Nov. 21. Photo by Larry Stokke
Reese Hoffarth helps Dawson Hein defend the Blades net. Photo by Larry Stokke
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Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com Deeter and Roed appointed to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch welcomed two new members to its boards of directors. Dr. Chris Deeter joined the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch program board of directors and Dr. Nicola Roed is the newest member of the Dakota Family Services board of directors. Dr. Chris Deeter is an educator at Lincoln Lutheran High School in Lincoln, NE. He also serves as adjunct faculty for several universities across the country. He believes the programs and services of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch fulfill God’s plan for us to minister to His children, and he, himself, has devoted his work life to Christian education and care for all. Dr. Deeter brings much expertise and knowledge to the board and looks forward to serving God through this position. Dr. Nicola Roed currently serves as the Department of Nursing Chair at Minot State University and was recently promoted to Associate Professor. She is familiar with the work of the Ranch through her nursing students’ experiences. Recognizing the complex environments our children are growing up in and that medical/mental illness leads
to struggles thriving in their world, she strongly believes that the Ranch and Dakota Family Services are highly needed to help this population of young people. The Ranch held the quarterly board meetings of its three organizations—Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation, and Dakota Family Services—last week in Fargo. Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a Christian residential treatment and educational center for children and their families. The Ranch helps the most troubled, complicated, and amazing kids by providing best-inclass psychiatric therapy and trauma-informed care. Children ages 10-18 live, learn, heal, and hope at residential campuses in Minot, Bismarck, and Fargo. Dakota Family Services is a group of compassionate, practiced experts providing outpatient care—in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary setting—for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health issues. DFS was founded by Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and is located on the Ranch campuses in Minot and Fargo.
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A Saint’s Shout Out
By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School
Thirty-five piano students performed in the 28th Annual Honors Recital that was held on Nov. 25. They are the students of Lisa Schuler. The students were selected by an adjudicator based on their outstanding performance at the recent Music Rally held in Langdon. The Music Rally and Honors Recital is sponsored by the Langdon Area Music Teachers Association. Congratulations to these students! Photo by Larry Stokke
BCBSND caring foundation awards 26 ND students with scholarships The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation has awarded scholarships to twenty-six health profession students attending North Dakota colleges, universities or technical colleges. The BCBSND Caring Foundation believes in bettering the health and well-being of North Dakotans and one way it fulfills this is by investing in the education of tomorrow’s health care professionals through the Health Profession Scholarship Program. This is the third year the BCBSND Caring Foundation has offered this scholarship to North Dakota students. Congratulations to these outstanding students who have each received a $2,500 health profession scholarship for the 2019-20 school year: • Ashley Locken, Rock Lake Dakota College at Bottineau • Aracely Rodriguez, Fargo North Dakota State University • Jodi Schultz, West Fargo -North Dakota State University • Keringten Lee, Maddoc - North Dakota State University • Stephanie Hendricks, Horace-
North Dakota State University • Morgan Fischer, Bismarck University of Mary • Colvin Abler, Grand Forks University of Mary • Jayme Martell, Wishek - University of Mary • Brooke Carik, Cavalier - University of North Dakota • Mya Steinwehr, Hankinson University of North Dakota • Danacia Greywater, Grand Forks - University of North Dakota • Michele L. Thorpe, Ellendale University of North Dakota • Lydia Huhta, Grenora - Williston State College • Lindsay Falcon, Williston - Williston State College • Jenessa Rohrer, Devils Lake Lake Region State College • Sarah Standal, Fargo - NDSCS • Devany Stutlien, Harvey - Minot State University • Jared Schommer, Grand Forks University of North Dakota • Anna Ojczyk, Larimore - University of North Dakota • Jacob Greenmeyer, Stirum -
University of North Dakota • Alexis Malaterre, Grand Forks University of North Dakota • Ashley Blotsky, Grand Forks University of North Dakota • Patrick James Schmid, Devils Lake- University of North Dakota • Austin Hewitt, Bismarck - University of North Dakota • Ashlee Nelson, Hatton - University of North Dakota • Brooke Lentz, Rolla- University of North Dakota About the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation Established in 1989, the BCBSND Caring Foundation (www. BCBSND.com/Caring-Foundation) is a private 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Through giving and investing, the Caring Foundation focuses on key health issues that help improve the health and wellbeing of North Dakotans and their communities. Caring Foundation staff work with grantees to support nonprofit sustainability, collaborate on shared outcomes and create lasting change.
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Happy Holidays! As we jump into the holiday season, St. Alphonsus teachers and students are working together to share the true meaning of Thanksgiving and Christmas. During our morning prayers we are praying together for those in need, praying for our families, and thanking God for his wonderful gifts. The students and teachers are planning and making beautiful decorations for our evening in December event coming up on Sunday, December 8 from 1-4 p.m. “A Journey to Bethlehem” will be a wonderful event to put you into the Christmas spirit. Tree viewing, a visit to Bethlehem with music by Dakota Blend, soup, hors d’oeuvres and the silent auction begin at 1:00 p.m. Music starts at 3:00 p.m. with Langdon Area High School Band Ensemble followed by The Frozen Four Quartet. We are preparing for Christmas concerts that will be taking place very soon! K-8th grade Christmas concert will be on Wednesday, December 11 with performances at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with cookies after the concert. The preschool and pre-K will perform Thursday,
December 12 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. We will have supper available after the concert for all to enjoy as a free will offering. The hallways are filled with beautiful singing and instruments playing. Another exciting event is coming soon - preschool registration for the 2020-2021 school year! We will be officially opening registration for St. Alphonsus School families on December 2 and for the public on January 6. Please contact me for more information on our wonderful pre-K and preschool program. Our preschool program is for 3 year olds (as of July 31). They attend class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our preschool program focuses on the social aspect of school - helping students transition from home to a school environment. We start teaching them school routines, colors, shapes, numbers and letters. Pre-K is for 4/5 year olds (as of July 31). They attend class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Pre-K is to prepare the children for kindergarten. We work on writing letters, counting, shapes, colors, patterns, and so much more. We are very fortunate to offer religion, guidance, music, and library for our young students. We look forward to continuing our preschool program! We wish you all a very Happy and Merry Christmas Season!!
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FARRMS features Fuhrer on soil health
“A Gift for Future Generations” will honor soil health specialist Jay Fuhrer The Foundation for Agriculture watersheds; farm organizations; and Rural Resources Management urban groups; and more. interest in and Sustainability (FARRMS) will soil health has resulted in numerous host a soil health day on Decem- speaking engagements within the ber 14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Tuttle. US, Argentina, Australia, Canada, The event, titled “A Gift for Future Denmark, France, Germany, Russia, Generations” will feature world re- and South Africa. In North Dakota, nowned soil health specialist, Jay Fuhrer spends his time at Burleigh Fuhrer speaking about the benefits County Soil Conservation District’s of soil health to North Dakota’s Menoken Farm minimizing soil disfarms and ranches. There will be turbance, adding soil armor, maxia celebration of Fuhrer’s career mizing plant diversity, maintaining providing soil health education in living roots in the soil and integratNorth Dakota and across the globe. ing livestock. Holiday treats will be served. Gift FARRMS is a 501c3 nonprofit shopping opportunities will include providing education, peer netsoil health books by local authors works, and financial support to and locally made gift items. sustainable agriculture producers Jay Fuhrer is a soil health spe- in North Dakota. The organization cialist who has served the Natural offers a whole farm planning course Resources Conservation Service called Farm Beginnings®, internand Burleigh Soil Conservation Dis- ship opportunities on farms and at trict in Bismarck. He has boots on farmers markets, peer support and the ground the last 38 years work- mentorship, and grants and loans. ing with cropping systems, graz- FARRMS is headquartered in the ing systems, cover crops and gar- Tuttle Rural Innovation Center, in dens. Fuhrer also has an extensive the former Tuttle school building, background working with groups and provides programming across and entities such as soil and water the entire state. For more informaconservation districts; national and tion contact www.farrms.org or international no-till organizations; facebook/FARRMS.ND.
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Benefits of Winter Trees When we think of the benefits we enjoy from trees, it is likely we think of things derived during the growing season: green landscapes, shade, cleaner air, sequestration of carbon dioxide, and production of oxygen. But benefits of trees continue into the winter months, especially in places like North Dakota. The use of trees for wind protection to reduce soil erosion has resulted in the planting of 55,000 miles of windbreaks, or shelterbelts, in North Dakota since the 1930’s. Strategic planting of trees and shrubs to form “living snow fences” can also effectively slow down, catch and channel snow in fields and off roads. Trees cut down on dust and dirt particles entering a building and lower the loss of heat in buildings by reducing cold air infiltration. How much home heating energy can be saved? Even in urban areas, widely spaced trees break the force of chilling winds enough to save between 3 and 4 percent on
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heating bills. This translates to a national savings of $1.6 billion per year in single-family homes alone. Urban trees have a big impact on home energy use, no matter the season. And this includes not only the trees surrounding your home. Trees that are 2, 3 or even 6 blocks away from your home are impacting your home’s energy consumption. Even though trees are defoliated in the winter, they disrupt the air as the wind blows toward your house, which slows the wind down before it comes into contact with your walls. Twenty-five percent of home heat loss is due to wind and the related mechanically induced pressures, so reducing the wind that hits your home improves energy savings.
These trees at the CREC provide both beauty and protection during the winter. Where should trees be placed for maximum energy savings? In urban plantings, don’t worry so much about placement to maximize your benefits – south to you is north to your neighbor. Conifers provide the best wind protection, but avoid planting evergreens where they block winter sun from warming the house. Observe summer shadows on your property to plan tree locations that will maximize energy saving benefits. Trees are year-round ecosystem services providers, and
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the more trees, the better. Besides the practical benefits of trees, there is great beauty contributed by woody plants in the winter landscape. Trees and shrubs provide great cold-weather habitat for watchable wildlife. Colorful bark is characteristic of red-osier dogwood and cherry; exfoliating bark curls off the stems of river birch, Pekin lilac and Amur chokecherry. Persistent fruit hangs off the branches of ‘Red Splendor’ and ‘Prairifire’ crabapple, cranberrybush viburnum and mountain ash, providing food for winter birds. Red seed capsules of euonymus winterberry lend a real holiday view against a snowy background.
These berries provide food for winter birds at the CREC. Whatever the latest forecast from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) predicts for North Dakota, trees will help soften the blow. Resources: • Tree City USA Bulletin No. 21, “How Trees Can Save Energy”, www.arborday.org • “Cold Climate Benefits from Trees”, www.deeproot.com Source: Gerri Makay, Gerri. Makay@ndsu.edu ND Forest Service Community Forestry Program Manager
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Free produce grower training session added The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has added a free training session for produce growers in Carrington. The session will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at the NSDU Carrington Research Extension Center, 663 Hwy. 281 N. “Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety should attend,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. “Attending a session will satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement that requires at least one supervisor or responsible party on a farm to complete food safety training recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.” Lunch will be provided at the Carrington session courtesy of Healthy Oilseeds, LLC of Carrington. Additional sessions will be held: • Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at the Jon L. Wanzek Center for Scouting, 4200 19th Ave. S., Fargo • Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the Baymont Inn & Suites, 2611 Old Red Trail, Mandan (one day prior to state local foods conference) • Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the
Bowman Lodge & Convention Center, 207 US-12, Bowman Topics to be covered at all sessions include: • Introduction to produce safety • Worker health, hygiene and training • Soil amendments • Wildlife, domesticated animals and land use • Agricultural water • Postharvest handling and sanitation • How to develop a farm food safety plan In addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each topic. There will be time for questions and discussion, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. The sessions are a full day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. There will be a one-hour break for attendees to leave for lunch at the Fargo, Mandan and Bowman sessions. To ask questions about either the sessions or the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, please contact Jamie Good, local foods specialist, at 701-3282659 or jgood@nd.gov. To register, go to https://www.nd.gov/ndda/ psr.
Women’s marketing seminar offered at NDSU Women have an opportunity to learn how to become better business partners in their farm or ranch operation during North Dakota State University Extension’s Inspired by Annie’s Project: Women’s Marketing Seminar, which will be held Dec. 6 at NDSU’s Richard H. Barry Hall in Fargo. “This class is open to women across the state who want to learn more about agriculture-specific commodity marketing,” says Alicia Harstad, an NDSU Extension agent in Stutsman County. “We will be discussing the basics of commodity marketing using live trade simulations during trade hours, plus analyzing the close of a trade day,” says Penny Nester, the NDSU Extension agent in Kidder County. “There will be plenty of time for questions, sharing, reacting and connecting with presenters and fel-
low participants,” Harstad adds. “It’s a relaxed, fun and dynamic way to learn, grow and meet other North Dakota farm/ranch women.” Annie’s Project is a national program that was introduced in North Dakota in 2006. Courses have reached more than 9,000 farm and ranch women in 33 states. Inspired by Annie’s Project programs build on one of the five areas of risk management covered in a local class. Stutsman and Kidder counties hosted Annie’s Project classes in 2019. The cost for the course is $20 per person. The seminar will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST. The fee includes materials and lunch. The course size is limited to the first 25 registrants, so register soon. To register, contact Harstad at 701-252-9030 or alicia.harstad@ ndsu.edu. For more information on Annie’s Project, visit http://www. anniesproject.org.
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The Cavalier County Water Resource Board is currently accepting bids until December 11, 2019, for a commercial mower with trade. Cavalier County Water Resource Board reserves the right to accept or deny any or all bids. For more information contact the Cavalier County Water Resource Board at 701-256-2220. Cavalier County Water Resource Board N25,D2,9 _______________________________
ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND NORTH DAKOTA ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY CERTIFICATION MANUAL FOR CHEMISTRY PARAMETERS RELATING TO TITTLE 33.1
ND Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
will hold a public hearing to address proposed changes to Title 33.1 of the N.D. Admin. Code and the North Dakota Environmental Laboratory Certification Program Manual for Chemistry Parameters (“Manual”):
Environmental Training Center 2639 E. Main Ave. Bismarck, ND Thurs., Feb. 6, 2020
The following shall be the hearing dates and times: • Article 33.1-12 (petroleum tank release compensation fund) at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Article 33.1-14 (boiler rules) at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. • Article 33.1- 23 (environmental laboratory certification program rules) at 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. A copy of the proposed rules or Manual may be obtained by writing the Department, 918 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501, emailing deq@nd.gov, viewing on the website at deq.nd.gov/ PublicNotice.aspx or calling (701)3285150. The proposed rules, Manual, and additional related information are also available on the Department of Environmental Quality’s website at deq. nd.qov/PublicNotice.aspx. Also, written or oral comments on the proposed rules or Manual sent to the above address, email or telephone number and received by February 18, 2020 will be fully considered. 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 telephone number or address at least two days prior to the public hearing. Dated this 25th day of November, 2019 L. David Glatt, P. Director ND Dept. of Environmental Quality
Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Noise Induced Hearing Loss…What’s That?
acceptable manufacturing noise standard is to allow a daily exposure up to but not over 85 dB in an eight-hour period. More than that By Richard P. Holm, can cause permanent injury to our MD hearing. This is likely due to wear Of the 40 million people with and tear on the tiny hairs that vihearing loss in the U.S., 25 percent brate when sound is introduced. of those, or 10 million, have lost It’s like a line of kids walking across their hearing as a result of exposure one path on the grass day after day. to excessive noise. But how much A little is good, too much kills the grass. noise is too much? The average conversation, for Measured as decibels (dB), the
example, is usually around 50-60 dB, street noises at 70-80, and an operating lawnmower at about 90. Noise levels above 90 come from surprising places like screaming babies, convertibles driving at 60 mph, marching bands, leaf blowers, hand and hair driers, and those noisy electronically amplified concerts. Single loud sounds like gunfire at about 150 dB can also be damaging, but the time exposed to lower volumes are the most significant and unrecognized danger we face daily. A recent social trend has created a new threat. Tuning out the world with ear buds, while turning up the tunes for hours, can be like riding on the two-cylinder John Deere tractor with no cab all day while cultivating corn. Those old twocylinders were loud, and so it can be with ear buds! Ear bud volumes at 100 dB for as short as 15 minutes can damage hearing. Again, it’s the volume multiplied by time that makes it so bad. One study showed that 97 percent of third graders had documented exposure to hazardous sound levels. Another showed that 12.5 percent of 6 to 19-year-olds in the U.S. already had hearing loss di-
rectly attributed to noise exposure. What’s more, if the volume is too loud, ear buds can be even more unsafe as they may prevent us from hearing the noises that help us avoid danger. For example, walkers, runners, and bicyclists need their ears to hear when a truck might be coming from behind. Of course, it isn’t just noise that can reduce our hearing. Infections, trauma, and even medications like antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, or pain medications can do it too. Seek medical help if you notice your hearing is changing. The bottom line: Protect your ears by avoiding exposure to too much noise, get help if your hearing changes and beware of ear bud risks. Richard P. Holm, MD is founder of The Prairie Doc® and author of “Life’s Final Season, A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace” available on Amazon. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook, featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streamed most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
DAKOTA, COUNTY OF CAVALIER IN THE DISTRICT COURT, NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, v. Michael Kubal aka Michael R. Kubal and Franna Kubal, As Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Kubal aka Michael R. Kubal, and any person in possession, and all persons unknown, claiming any estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real estate described in the complaint, Defendants. NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE SALE CIVIL NUMBER: 10-2019-CV00046 1. Judgment in the amount of $69,152.62, having been entered in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, which Judgment was filed with the Clerk of Courts of Cavalier County, North Dakota, on October 29, 2019, for the foreclosure of a real estate mortgage. 2. Notice is hereby given pursuant to said Judgment that the real property described in the Mortgage dated May 10, 2013, which Mortgagors, Michael R. Kubal, executed and delivered to U.S. Bank National Association. Situated in the County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota, and described as follows, to wit. All that Part of Auditor’s Lot Three (3), City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, according to the Plat thereof on file in the Office of the County Recorder within
and for Cavalier County, North Dakota, and recorded in Book PA Page 56, described as: Commencing at a Point on the South Boundary Line of Spruce Street in the City of Langdon, located 392 feet West of a Stone Mound located at the Northwest Corner of Block 30 of the Original Townsite of the City of Langdon; thence from said Point due South to the Point of Intersection with the North Line of the Right of Way of the Great Northern Railway as now established; thence Northwest upon the North Line of said Right of Way to the Point of Intersection of said Right of Way with the Quarter Section Line common to the NW1/4 and NE1/4 Section 23, Township 161N, Range 60W; thence due North upon said Quarter Section Line to a Point 33 feet South of the Section Line comprising the North Boundary of said Section 23; thence due East to the Point of Beginning Subject to all Easements, Covenants, Conditions, Reservations, Leases and Restrictions of Record, all Legal Highways, all Rights of Way, all Zoning, Building and other Laws, Ordinances and Regulations, all Rights of Tenants in Possession, and all Real Estate Taxes and Assessments not yet due and payable. Being the same Property conveyed by Deed Recorded in Document No. 228759, of the Cavalier County, North Dakota Records. 724 9th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249 and recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Cavalier County, North Dakota, on June 4, 2013, Instrument Number 236798. 3. In order to realize the amount of $69,152.62, as of October 29, 2019,
plus interest accruing thereafter on said amount at the rate of 5.25000% per year together with the costs and expenses of sale, will be sold subject to redemption as provided by law as one parcel of land at public auction, subject to the lien for unpaid real estate taxes and assessments of Cavalier County, North Dakota, and easements and restrictions of record, to the highest bidder for cash under the direction of the Sheriff of Cavalier County, North Dakota, at the main entrance of the Cavalier County Courthouse located at 901 3rd Street #1, Langdon, North Dakota 58249, on January 7, 2020 (“Sale Date”), at 9:30 AM. 4. If the sale is set aside for reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. DATED this 19th day of November, 2019. SHERIFF OF CAVALIER COUNTY By: Greg Fetsch Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff of Cavalier Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. By: Benjamin J. Mann Benjamin J. Mann Attorneys for Plaintiff 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-355-2886 Email: benjamin@hwmlawfirm. com Bar: 08371 N25,D2,9 _______________________________
ory, paving could be completed as soon as 2020. Ordinance 6.0105 – J. Nowatzki gave reference to a letter from D. Fischer, Fischer Land Surveying in the agreeance with the ordinance as it states. L. Henry gave his intake on the ordinance as well as M. Tetrault, being on the board for many years, and this is not the first time this has come up. He feels this ordinance protects the city as a business to help maintain revenues; Tetrault understands both sides but feels it should stay in place but maybe could use an adjustment in the best interest of the City and business owners. J. Rademacher gave his opinion that he feels that the City is double dipping and penalizing the business owners. Nowatzki then opened the discussion to the floor. L. Buchweitz did some digging and this ordinance goes back to the 1970’s when the missile came and there were lots of infrastructure issues. She doesn’t necessarily think we should get rid of the ordinance maybe just revamp it. The main complaint she hears is that the water is being metered and charged to the owner; maybe just have a separate garbage fee; to try and be more tailorable to the business and not anti-business. Buchweitz doesn’t feel all businesses are reporting their business to the city and is not sure how to make sure that they are accounted for. J. Busse stated that the building owners should be making the city aware for the rentals on their bill just like the apartment rentals do. K. Rademacher stated what she feels is there should be a minimal fee and fair across the board. C. Entzi then asked if the City is charging the gaming businesses in the bars and L & L for the pool tables at the bars. These are not being charged at this
time. Nowatzki asked that the commission be prepared to vote on this by next meeting. New Business: Mayor Nowatzki wanted to publicly congratulate the Langdon/ Edmore/Munich sports teams for their two State Champions and that Langdon is raising fine young athletes with boys football back to back champs and the girls’ volleyball! Langdon is very proud of all of our athletes!! Bid Opening – Quentin opened the two bids for the land rent for the City of Langdon. David Hoffarth’s bid was $2186.00 and Bryan Kakela’s bid was $2000 and he was present to verbally raise his bid to $2300 per year. M. Tetrault made the motion to accept the bid of $2300 seconded by L. Henry. All members voted in favor. Jeff Stanley – CEO of CCMH – Jeff was present to introduce the idea of CCMH leasing and running the Activity Center. The board voiced concern that it be open more for kids and families; and that the school still be able to use it; that’s what it was intended for. After much discussion the commission is very interested in negotiations. It was discussed that the building is not being used up to its potential. This would give the City and CCMH an opportunity to work together in making a good facility better. Commission Resignation – Cody Schlittenhard gave a formal resignation on November 19, 2019. Tonight being the official date of resignation the board can now decide to have a special election or wait 15 days from now and officially appoint someone to take the position. No decision can be made until December 23rd. Housing Incentive – Schrader/ Dahl M. Tetrault made the motion
to approve the housing incentive application; seconded by L. Henry. All members voted in favor. Building Permits – #5025 Austin LaFrenz. M. Tetrault made the motion to approve all building permits; seconded by J. Rademacher. All members voted in favor CHOICE FINANCIAL- DEBIT CARD_____________________ 94.61 Payroll and Liab.____ 20,214.36 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS_____________________ 294.70 ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM___ 75.00 BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS______ _________________________ 160.00 CODE 4 SERVICES_______2,209.57 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK___________________ 3,019.21 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL_______ _________________________ 377.83 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_ ________________________1,198.44 NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES__________________1,539.00 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________14,222.21 PEMBINA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL________________ 188.00 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRIN____________________ 78.83 R&L REPAIRS, INC_______ 1,012.83 RoxAnne Hoffarth____ 356.67 CENTRAL STATES WIRE PRODUCTS, INC_______________ 478.80 Review and Approval of Bills: M. Tetrault made the motion to approve all bills, L. Henry seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Adjourn: With no other business M. Tetrault moved to adjourn the meeting. Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor D2 _______________________________
CCJDA Director Election The Cavalier County Job Development Authority will hold elections for open director positions at their meeting December 4, 2019. Directors are elected for 3-year terms. Newly elected positions will start January 1, 2020. Anyone who is interested in serving on the board should contact one of the current Board of Directors.
ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AND AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO TITLE 33.1
ND Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold public hearings to address proposed changes to Title 33.1 of the N.D. Admin. Code:
Environmental Training Center 2639 E. Main Ave. Bismarck, ND Tues., February 11, 2020 & Wed., February 12, 2020 The following shall be the hearing dates and times: • Article 33.1-20 (Solid Waste Management) on February 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. • Article 33.1-24 (Hazardous Waste Management) on February 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. An information open house will be held before each official comment hearing at 6:00 p.m. at the same location.
A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by writing the Department at 918 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501, emailing waste@nd.gov or calling 701-328-5166. The proposed rules and additional related information are also available on the Department of Environmental Quality’s website at deq. nd.gov/PublicNotice.aspx. Written or oral comments on the proposed rules sent to the above address, email or telephone number and received by February 24, 2020 will be fully considered. 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 telephone number or address at least two days prior to the public hearing. Dated this 25th day of November, 2019. Charles Hyatt, Director Division of Waste Management ND Dept. of Environmental Quality
Notice of Sale IN THE STATE OF NORTH
Langdon City Commission Proceedings Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 25, 2019 - 6 p.m. Members present: Jerry Nowatzki, Marty Tetrault, Lawrence Henry, and Jim Rademacher. Also present Tom Beauchamp, Jason Busse, Andrew Aakre - Moore Engineering, Melissa Anderson - CCR, Jess Balsdon – KNDK, Karla Rademacher, Lisa Buchweitz, Casey Entzi, Brian Kakela, and Jeff Stanley – CFO of CCMH, Quentin Wenzel, and RoxAnne Hoffarth J. Nowatzki called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from regular meeting on November 12, 2019, M. Tetrault seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Letter from Dan Fischer regarding Ordinance 6.0105. Department Reports: Street – M. Tetrault reported they have been cleaning streets from the snow fall today. The new skid steer is to be delivered December 3rd to keep up with Main Street. Water – J. Busse stated he ordered heaters for the equipment panels for the water towers today. Sanitation – T. Beauchamp reported he has a load of cardboard he needs to move, the markets is low but we have no more room to store it. Activity Center – L. Henry had Judy write up a list of job duties for the A/C position. RoxAnne stated that she and Frankie are willing to help out until the position is filled, if need be. Fire – No report. Police – No report.
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Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth was in Bismarck for a RLND conference on Friday and was appointed President of the RLNDAA for the next year. Also has been doing some research on the ordinance 6.0105, calling other cities to see how they handle accounts like these. Also went back in the minutes and found some similar issues. Unfinished Business: Moore EngineeringPhase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) Have prepared a draft letter for Quentin’s review on the remaining defective work. M. Tetrault made the motion approve the letter from Quentin to Quam Construction to allow the defective work to be completed no later than June 12, 2020; seconded by L. Henry. All members voted in favor. Phase 2 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) Project budget update attached. Proposed amendment to engineering agreement; the amendment is for $21,717. It accounts for anticipated effort in 2020 to complete the project. L. Henry made the motion to accept the recommendation to increase the RPR services and decrease additional services in the total of $21,717; seconded by J. Rademacher. All members voted in favor. Other Items – Aakre presented a map showing a proposed next phase of underground and streets that the City could look at paving that would not have the impact of underground utilities. In the case of an underground project, the time period to get the funding in place will take some time and would not include construction in 2020. In the-
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED – Part-time and Full-time positions available at Langdon Day Care. Call 256-3121 or apply inside. _________________________ D2,9Bt
HELP WANTED – RN and LPN: Maple Manor Care Center has FullTime or Part-Time RN and LPN positions available. Very competitive starting salary with benefit package that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. Health Saving Account and 401K with aggressive match. Contact John or Margie at 256-2987 for more information. __________________N11,18,25,D2Bt
FOR RENT
FOR RENT – Two bedroom apartment for rent, laundry and garage included, clean, quiet, no smoking. $455 per month plus electricity. Call 370-8179. _____________________ N25,D2,9Bt
FOR SALE
FOR SALE – 2 Lots for sale. 1900 block 7th St. Langdon. Call 3829376. _____________________________ Tf FOR SALE – 1978 Mack tandem truck with box and snow plow. Send bids to Langdon Airport, 324 8th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249. Seller has the right to reject any and all bids. Deadline for bids Dec. 6, 2019. _______________________N25,D2Bt
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2020 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. _____________________________Tf
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Help Wanted: Housekeeper Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon, ND has a FULL-TIME Housekeeping position open. It is 32 HOURS per week, rotating every third weekend. Updated wage & Benefit eligible. Applications can be found and downloaded under the Careers tab at cavaliercountyhospital.com
COAL IS GOOD, COAL IS GREAT
Contact Linda in HR at 256-6127 or Shayne at 256-6107
A new coal retail and sales operation is establishing with an expected start up Nov. 25th, 2019: 3301 Little Powder River Road, Gillette, Wyo.; Screened/stoker coal 1-½” x ½,” non-treated or oil treated. Lump coal will be available at a later date; Price to be based on tonnage, test burning and acceptance by customer. Disclaimer: All buyers corporate or individuals and their belongings will enter and exit during operational hours, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m., holding the owners, lease holders, principals etc., harmless of liability and will not enter this property outside of publicized hours or pre-determined hours to the benet of customers due to extenuating circumstances.
To verify availability and assist coordination of sales, please call ahead of time to: GMHR, LLC at 605-695-0880. We look forward to fullling your energy needs.
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Now Hiring! Certified Nursing Assistants MMCC is currently hiring for CNA positions. Health insurance and other great benefits available. FT or PT. Classes starting soon! *After 90 days of CNA certification.
Maple Manor Care Center
TIRE TECHNICIAN WANTED
1116 9th Ave Langdon ND 58249
Dahl Truck & Auto in Langdon is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated individual to join our tire shop Responsibilites Include
701 - 256 - 5300
• Perform tire repairs on auto, truck, & Ag equipment • Mounting & Balancing Tires • Operate service truck & perform service calls • Maintain all tools & equipment • Keep a clean & organized work area Call 701-256-3930, Ask for Earl or stop in & pick up an application
Help Wanted FULL-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist
A fabulous opportunity awaits for you at Park River Dental! We are looking for a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist who embodies professionalism, a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve success in our established and growing practice! If working in a new building with state of the art technology is appealing, we need you! The position is currently for three – four days a week with the possibility to increase due to demand. Qualified candidates must have exceptional clinical skills, a passion for growth and development, and a commitment to excellence. As a registered dental hygienist with our team, you will need to have a current state license. Proficiency in XLDent is a plus but not a requirement. Compensation will be based on experience.
PART-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist
A fabulous opportunity awaits for you at Park River Dental! We are looking for a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist who embodies professionalism, a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve success in our established and growing practice! If working in a new building with state of the art technology is appealing, we need you! The position is currently for two – three days a week with the possibility to increase due to demand. Qualified candidates must have exceptional clinical skills, a passion for growth and development, and a commitment to excellence. As a registered dental hygienist with our team, you will need to have a current state license. Proficiency in XLDent is a plus but not a requirement. Compensation will be based on experience.
Applicants can send their resume to: Park River Dental, PO Box 662, Park River, ND 58270
HELP WANTED
Pembina County Memorial Hospital
Housekeeping: PT/Flex, Evenings, 5-10 p.m. Full/Part-time MT/MLT, *MT/MLT are on call & weekends as needed rotating holidays. (Must have North Dakota License) Full-time/Part-time RN Flex-time RN/LPN/CNA Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant: Looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing PT Department! Must have current ND License. Duties may include but are not limited to orthopedic outpatients, inpatient acute, swingbed, assist with sports acceleration program, work with local school system to provide physical therapy to students. Ideal candidate should have great people skills, be able to work in a fast paced environment, and think outside the box. Flex-time Surgery Technician: Department: Surgical Surgical tech duties - required ND license Shifts responsible for but not limited to: Surgery LPN/RN/Surg Tech: Hours 8-4:30 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri - Days will vary Full or Part-time RN/LPN: Department: Med/Surg/ER and Surgical
Wedgewood Manor
Full-time Cook: PM shift, every other weekend/rotating holidays Full-time LPN/RN SIGN ON BONUS! $1,200 Full-Time CNAs Full-time/Part-time CNAs $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN Part/Flex-time RN/LPN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.
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HELP WANTED E L E M E N TA R Y P R I N C I PA L OPENING at May-Port CG School (starting August 2020): Apply to Supt, Michael Bradner: 900 Main St W, Mayville, ND; 701-788-2281; x225 or Michael.bradner@mayportcg.com. COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS. Competitive wage and benefits, meal allowance, paid lodging. Traveling position for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/ week. RAW (Cooperstown, ND). 888.700.0292 | www.rawapplicators.com | info@rawapplicators. com RURAL WATER OPERATOR. Must have or obtain Grade 02 Water Treatment and Water Distribution licenses. Stu Gullicks; Dakota Rural Water District; PO Box 476; Finley, ND 58230. 701-524-2393.
FARMERS UNION OIL in Portland is looking for a full-time truck driver in the propane department. CDL required, hazmat and CETP training preferred. Full single benefits, paid vacation and 401k. Pick-up application at Portland station or call 701-788-3760.
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EDUCATION/TRAINING T R A I N AT H O M E T O D O MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 701929-9679. (M-F 8am-6pm ET) COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train at home to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Call CTI for details! 701-929-9484 (M-F 8am6pm ET). REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ND FARM LAND Values surge upward. Are you selling or renting? Pifer ’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701.371.8538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810. Free valuation. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ANYONE CAN RUN STATEWIDE with HELP WANTED ads in all ND papers with NorthSCAN! $160 /25 words / 89 papers. Contact your newspaper or NDNA, 701-2236397.
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Page 16 – Monday, December 2, 2019
Cavalier County Republican
Langdon Long Ago By Rita Maisel
St Alphonsus Kindergarten Class performed the First Thanksgiving play on Tuesday, November 26. A Thanksgiving feast was had after the play! Ms. Cami Ullyott and her class did a wonderful job!
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2019 Carol Stories Years of living in a household where a standard rule was “No Silent Night before Thanksgiving” has made Thanksgiving Day the first time I normally practiced Christmas music where family members could hear the tunes and complain. It was not that they did not love and appreciate the beautiful carols, but they got very tired of hearing me stumble through the notes of Silent Night on the old pump organ at our house. No longer living in that house or playing the organ, which stopped providing music years ago, any practicing I do is on instruments at church. These days preparing for the Christmas season often means hours of searching for old and new favorite carols or sheet music. The result of combining that task with writing a weekly column has led to an annual column of stories behind the music. A few of the compositions may have been covered in previous columns and some may be new to local readers. We hope some of your favorites are included. “Mary Did You Know” will be heard in many church and Christmas programs this year as well as being a favorite carol chosen for piano recitals. The words were written by Mark Lowry in 1984 as part of an Easter presentation on the life of Christ. The beautiful music for his poem was composed by Buddy Greene in 1991, and the first listed recording was by Michael English, also in 1991. As it happened, both Lowry and Greene were members of the Gaither Vocal Band, and that year Michael English was touring with their group. The song soon became a popular Christmas favorite with one of the early recordings done by the Gaither Band with Mark Lowry singing the rendition. It has been released by many others over the years. Lorie Line has a lovely rendition, which I once purchased and found my skill was not up to the music, so it was passed on to a more accomplished musician. However, both the words and the tune were special enough that a phone call to Poppler’s Music in Grand Forks produced another version of the sheet music which is still a challenge that has to be re-learned each year. “Gesu Bambino” was written as an Italian Christmas carol by Pietro Yon in 1917. In my memory the lovely lilting melody was introduced to Langdon High School by choir director Marty DeVold when I was in high school. The words we sang were in English beginning with “When blossoms flowered amid the snow, Upon a winter night, Was born the Child the Christmas Rose, The King of Love and Light….” Later in college there is a memory of asking music students if they knew the song, and they did not. Later, browsing through a music store in Rockford, Illinois, I spotted the sheet music in a Christmas display and have been playing it ever since. Yes, the pages are now tattered. Readers who also had Mrs. DeVold as a teacher or choir director may also remember this lovely carol. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” is a song of peace written during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 by Noel Regney and his wife, Gloria Shayne. Growing up in Germany, Regney was required to serve in the German Army during World War II. Because he disagreed with the Nazi regime he secretly joined the French Underground. Then came a battle where he was wounded and many of his friends were killed. He left the Germany Army, lived for a time in France and then came to America where he married Shayne, an accomplished pianist who wrote lyrics for a number of popular songs. Disheartened by the despair which prevailed in New York over the growing possibility of war with Russia and based on the missiles in Cuba, Regney wrote the
poem which became the words of the song with its theme “pray for peace, people everywhere”. His wife wrote the music to accompany the song which was designed as a prayer for peace and not as a Christmas song. One of the first to record this song was Bing Crosby in 1963, and it has been recorded by many others since that time. People around the world associated peace on Earth with Christmas, and the song is now appropriate both as a prayer for peace and as a popular Christmas carol. “No Candle Was There and No Fire, in the stable where Jesus was born….” is another Christmas favorite brought to Langdon by Marty DeVold. I am quite sure the Girls Glee Club at LHS sang it, but the copy I found in more recent years was part of a collection of three-part harmony stored in a file cabinet at the Langdon United Methodist Church where Mrs. DeVold had long been the choir director. The song was written in 1909 by Frances Gostling and Liza Lehmann. An interesting bit of trivia on this song came up when I tried to find the story behind its composition and found harp arrangements listed along with comments that it is especially lovely when played on a harp. Langdon people my age knew only two harpists: Helen Schoenbechler and Marty DeVold. We knew both of these ladies played the harp, but I have no memory of hearing them perform. “O Holy Night” composed by French musician Adolphe Adam was written almost 200 years ago. Known as “Cantique de Noel” it was first heard in the large cathedrals of Paris, and a book about carols written in 1935 lists it as popular worldwide. Adam, whose regular work was in composing comic operas, wrote both the words and the music for this familiar song. In the 1960s while living in Denver I was caught up in a popular holiday craft which involved choosing a Christmas carol as the subject of a holiday felt tablecloth. “O Holy Night” seemed a simpler project to construct in picture form than “The Twelve Days of Christmas” (a popular subject of some of my friends). Weeks of designing stars and an appropriate nativity scene decorated with many sequins resulted in an elaborate gift for my brother and sister-in-law. Felt tablecloths do not launder well so in the following years the projects became church banners or wall hangings. You can still sing along while constructing them if you like. “The Little Drummer Boy” is thought to have been written by an American composer, Katherine Kennicott Davis, possibly in 1941. Davis was a classical music composer who might have taken the story from an old legend from Czechoslovakia. The Trapp Family Singers recorded this song in 1951, and the Harry Simeone Chorale recorded the song in 1959. The Simeone Chorale version is the first recording I heard of the song and understood at the time that the carol had come to us from France. Current histories of the carol are uncertain who wrote the words or the music, but in my collection of sheet music from the 1960s the song is titled “Carol of the Drum.” In 1968 the television version debuted with Greer Garson as narrator and the drummer boy became known as Aaron with each of the animals having Bible names as well: Samson, Joshua and others. A chart-topping record came out in 1982 done by David Bowie and Bing Crosby. While these recordings appear to list singers or speakers and the renditions do feature drummers, the drummers do not appear to be named. The carols featured this week are ones you might hear at church services or school programs in the coming days (almost one a day or night!). In a later December column, I hope to use the background stories of some of the favorite secular carols that have come down through the years.
CHRISTMAS CHEER Christmas is a special time of year, especially for children. Sharing the magic of the holiday season with a needy child can give meaning to the season. There is a way that you or your organization can help. Please consider making a financial donation to the Cavalier County Christmas Cheer Fund, which helps children in our county. Thank you for making a difference. Please drop off your donation at Cavalier County Social Services, 324 7th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249 or mail to PO Box 630, Langdon ND 58249.