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Cavalier County Health District expects to receive their first 100 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine the week of December 20, 2020. The first priority group (Phase 1A) to receive the vaccine will be healthcare workers, first responders, and long term care residents and staff. The next phases will mostly likely include Phase 1B: other essential workers (such as police, fire, teachers) and Phase 1C: people 65 and older and people at high risk. Phases 2, 3, and 4 will follow. The priority of who gets the vaccine and when they get it is set federally by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the CDC and, in ND, by an ethics committee at the state level.

Administering the vaccinations to Phase 1A recipients will likely occur over the span of less than one month, pending no delays in shipping or approvals. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses separated by 28 days and is shown to be 94.1 percent effective.

“These are safe and effective vaccines,” assures Public Health Nurse Steph Welsh. “No shortcuts on evaluating safety or efficacy were undertaken in the approval process for these vaccines. They were approved

by two independent advisory committees.” Those advisory committees are the ACIP and the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRPAC) under the FDA. “The vaccine trials were large, in fact, larger than some studies of vaccines that have

fects for these vaccines include a sore arm, local reaction at the injection site, headache, body aches, fever and chills (which occurred less than 10 percent of the time during trials) for a couple of days following vaccination. These are all considered mild side effects.

undergone full FDA approval,” said Welsh. “Study participants were followed for 2 months following vaccine receipt as this is when the majority (90%) of vaccine side effects occur.”

With any vaccine that creates a strong immune response, which is needed for protection, people receiving the vaccine can experience side effects related to the building of that immune response. The side ef-

Natural COVID-19 infection has known complications in the both short and long term, some of which are severe, up to and including death. It is important to weigh the known risks of the disease against the risks of vaccination.

“We have a long history of vaccine preventable diseases which we no longer see thanks to vaccination,” said Welsh. “For example, we live in a world, in a

LASBoard conducts townhall on mill levy vote

On behalf of the board, Olson fielded questions from present community members as well as individuals participating virtualThe Langdon Area School ly. The following questions were Board held a town hall meeting presented.

Tuesday, December 22 in an efWhat is the life expectancy fort to answer questions comof the proposed system? The munity members might have life expectancy of the boiler and before the upcoming building chill system for water cooling fund mill levy vote. Access was would be 50-years with genprovided on location in the eral maintehigh school nance. The gymnasium as upgrade well as digitally to a lowthrough Facepressure book Live and system with the school's few moving Cardinal Vision parts reducchannel. es mainteBoard Presinance needdent Chris Oled. son opened Is the curwith a brief rent system summary of the original the proposed system? Yes, project to be it was infunded by the stalled with funds generthe building ated by the in the 1960’s. increase in Are you mills, which is s e eking re p l a c e m e n t grants or of the furnace funding to and air hanoffset cost, dling system This is the proposed elementary school HVAC replacement. and if any in the elemenare availtary school. It in at $1,953,000 with a 10-year able, will mill money excess be would include new duct work from the roof and across the payment plan of $253,000 year- used to accelerate pay schedceilings throughout the school. ly. This total could be covered by ule? The board is researching all A new heating system and wa- an additional 6.5 to 7 mills to the available possibilities in regards ter piping to facilitate cooling current 3 equaling ten total mills to grants and COVID relief funds controls would also be includ- that the school is requesting. cont. on page 2

By Adam Johnston Republican Writer

ed. Olson outlined it as a basic heating and cooling system that would resolve a number of issues the current system is facing, as well as reduce humidity issues the school faces in summer and autumn months. The bid selected for the project would be through Martin Mechanical in conjunction with Northern Plains Plumbing. The bid came

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Here comes the COVID-19 vaccine!

By Linda Timian Republican Writer

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country where we do not need to fear our children being paralyzed by polio. We can thank vaccines for that. My hope is that someday we will look back on COVID the same way we do measles or polio.”

Langdon Drug, Maple Manor Care Center, Cavalier County Memorial Hospital, and Cavalier County Health District are all enrolled providers for the COVID-19 vaccine. Each one of them enrolled to provide vaccines for different groups of people. They coordinated and worked together to determine who would vaccinate each of the different groups, with clear expectations of who was responsible for each group.

Langdon Pharmacy is not distributing during the Phase 1A rollout but will receive doses for future phases. “I strongly recommend getting the COVID-19 vaccination and plan to get it myself,” said Pharmacist Lyle Lutman. Public Health will be vaccinating the pharmacists as they are part of Phase 1A. Maple Manor Care Center enrolled to cover only the doses needed for the healthcare workers and residents of their facility. Director Connie Hakanson expects to receive the Moderna vaccine within the week. “We should be giving vaccinations

by December 28th,” she said. cont. on page 2

Rademachers open Hank’s Ice Cream Shop

By Linda Timian Republican Writer If you have a craving for an old fashioned ice cream cone or sundae, you can go uptown and have your pick from a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings! Jim and Karla Rademacher opened Hank’s Ice Cream Shop at 711 3rd

cones, waffle bowls, cups of ice cream with 1-3 scoops of any flavor ice cream and 16 topping choices, malts, and floats that come with a bottle of Hank’s Gourmet Pop. We also have soft pretzels.” They plan to add items to the menu, some from their past coffee shop and food truck. Ice cream flavors will be fairly consistent

Street on November 30. It is open 3:00-7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

“We hated to see our building sit empty,” said Jim. “We wanted something that our family could run and something that Langdon would enjoy.”

“We currently have 12 flavors of hard ice cream,” said Karla. “You can get ice cream

with a few changing out from time to time.

The Ice Cream Shop is named for Karla’s grandpa Henry (Hank) Charbonneau.

He and his wife, Nadine, had a store on Langdon’s main street for years called Hank’s Giftshop, which had a variety of items like plants, Christmas trees, chicks, toys, and ice cream. Now the whole cont. on page 2

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Civic Meetings Langdon City Commission Monday, Dec. 28, 6:00 p.m.

Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, Jan. 5, 8:30 a.m.

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COVID-19 vaccine is here _______________________________________continued from Page 1 They will receive the second and all phases going forward. from the vaccine. The current dose to administer to the staff After Phase 1A, Public Health vaccines are not live vaccines and residents 28 days later." and Langdon Pharmacy will be and will not cause a positive reCavalier County Memorial the distributors of the vaccine sult in a COVID-19 test.

Hospital and Clinic also enrolled to the public. It will be impor• As with all vaccines, a screento cover only the doses needed tant for the public to watch for ing form will be completed with for the hospital and clinic staff. announcements about clinics each recipient to check for any Public Health will store and for COVID-19 vaccination and medical reasons to wait or not administer these doses. “I rec- who should attend as the pro- receive the vaccine. ommend getting the vaccine,” cess moves forward.

• Though vaccination is not said Chief Nursing Officer Jamie Other things to know: mandatory, it is the ticket to deNienhuis. “It is highly effective • Masks, distance, hand stroying COVID-19 and its hold and seems safe, even though washing, and avoiding indoor on our lives. you can get mild side effects in crowds need to be continued “I will not hesitate to rethe first 24-48 hours,” she said. until most of the population ceive this vaccine myself or for The Cavalier County Public gets vaccinated. my family, not only to protect Health District will also be vac• It is intended that there will myself but those around me,” cinating the staff and residents not be a cost to any person who shares Welsh. “We need to come of Osnabrock Community Liv- gets the vaccine. If there are together as a community to ing Center and their own staff at administrative fees, insurance minimize and hopefully eradiPublic Health. They are making is required to cover them. No cate COVID. The strongest tool sure all priority groups will be one will be turned away if unin- in our tool chest to do this will vaccinated who are not covered sured. be vaccination.” by another agency in this phase • You cannot get COVID-19 Hank's Ice Cream Shop _________________________________________continued from Page 1 Rademacher family is working Shop. There is an area in the wait a little bit and follow COat Hank’s Ice Cream Shop and store called The Crafters Studio VID guidelines.” learning all areas of it. where you can stop in and pick That sounds like a lot of “We keep the family busy, up a craft project and supplies things to look forward to at and we enjoy working together,” or come and sit down and com- Hank’s. In case you’re wondersaid Karla. “The boys are doing a plete a craft project. Craft class- ing, the flavors this week are great job.” Her son, Jaden, helps es are planned to be offered Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Bunny out at Quality Specialty Prod- soon, or you can rent the space Track, Strawberry Cheesecake, ucts & Printing, all but Jaxen to host your own class. Birthday Frozen Birthday Cake, Chocowork at the Roxy Theater, and parties are on the horizon, too. late Chip Cookie Dough, Cookthey all run 4J Mosquito Spray“I really enjoyed having birth- ies & Cream, Mint Chocolate ing in the summer. day parties at the old store,” said Chip, Cotton Candy, Smores The Rademachers have plans Karla, “so I am looking forward Brownie, Maple Nut and Salted to expand activities at the to that again. We just have to Caramel.

Langdon Area School Mill Levy Meeting __________________________continued from Page 1 to aid in financing this project. a 10-mill budget, Grafton has 40 schools.

As of now, they intend to keep mills, Park River has 10 in addiHow many bids were aca 10-year payment plan, regard- tion to a 41-mill construction quired for this project? Three less, while dropping the num- project. Due to these numbers, bids were put forth: CTS's bid ber of mills requested to only the building committee feels an was $3M with a lighting update, what is necessary for payment. increase to 10-mills is reason- Johnson Controls's bid was $3M The building fund requests able. with a lighting update, and Marmoney needed from the county How many years will mills tin Mechanical's bid $1,953,000. auditor each year and would be levied? As there is no sun- Martin Mechanical's bid was seonly request what is necessary set clause to reduce mills at lected, and while they did not on a yearly basis. This means the project completion, it was include a lighting update, the if grant money comes in, mills stated by the board that mills committee chose to use curshould go down accordingly. would return to 3 and be levied rent building funds to cover this After 10-years the board intends as needed moving forward, 10 cost. As lights will need to be to return to 3 mills until future being the maximum. Adjust- removed during construction, it projects are needed. ments would be seen yearly as was considered a good time to Can a sunset clause be put needed to fulfill building com- do this. in place following community mittee projects. Example projHow will a 7 mill increase afconcern? The ballot states there ects the school may face in the fect property taxes? A sample is no sunset clause, and it is now future would be lighting up- was presented that a $200,000 too far into the project to add it dates, sprinkler system updates, home would increase from $27 in. It was also noted Cavalier has and roof maintenance for both cont. on page 3

Community Calendar

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

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

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We wrapped over 400 gifts that helped make many in our community have a brighter Christmas!

4 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake or Grand Forks 5 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 6 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Testing, 9-11 a.m. Call 256-2402 & reg. at testreg.nd.gov 7 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, American Legion Hall 7 – Alzheimer’s virtual webinar 11 a.m. Call 1-800-272-3900 to register 8 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake or Grand Forks 12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 13 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 13– Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 13 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

13 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Testing, 9-11 a.m. Call 256-2402 & reg. at testreg.nd.gov 14 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 15 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 18 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake or Grand Forks 19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 20 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Testing, 9-11 a.m. Call 256-2402 & reg. at testreg.nd.gov 20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 22 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 25 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake or Grand Forks 27 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 27 – Cavalier County Public Health - Free COVID-19 Testing, 9-11 a.m. Call 256-2402 & reg. at testreg.nd.gov 27 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 27 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

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Langdon Area School Board dicusses a variety of topics at last meeting for a stronger foundation going into the 2nd semester. This was discussed at a previous staff meeting with general approval.

Additionally, there will be no semester tests this year. This decision was put to the staff resulting in a 12-3 vote in favor of no final testing for this semester.

In regards to winter sports at the school, the activities committee is working on a potential idea with the help of County Health to implement a reserved seating system at sporting events. This is an effort to facilitate social distancing among attendees. They’ve been in contact with Ticket Spicket, a company that is implemented at a number of schools across the state, to aid in this system.

Under this plan, seats would be lettered by row and numbered by seat. Ticket Spicket's platform would allow online payment for tickets, with the added benefit of either printing tickets or presenting them at the door on purchasers’ cell phones.

Furthermore, when tickets are purchased, they form a block that eliminates surrounding seats for purchase, automating social distancing. Enrolling in the sites program is free of upfront charges. When tickets are purchased through their site, they asses a 5% service fee of the charge. The school would have a 30-day free trial that can be canceled at any time.

After that, if interest remains there’s a 3-year contract with no minimum or maximum usage requirement, meaning the software could sit there unused if needed at no cost. The school has already labeled seats in anticipation of this plan. With the gymnasium holding a 1300 seat capacity, the school is confident in ample space for a reserve seating framework.

Additionally, as Cavalier County’s previous COVID case number peak was at 23%, the school wishes to place limits

By Adam Johnston Republican Writer The school board convened Monday, December 21 to address a variety of topics. Amid regular reports the elementary school principal, Todd Hettler, presented developments on a previously proposed change in learning and grading systems for elementary students. If chosen, this change would be gradual over an estimated 3-year period. Hettler expressed excitement for a shift as the proposed model would present a clearer in-depth understanding for students and parents alike in seeing how a specific grade was achieved. This system is sipported by Robert Marzano, the same individual that created the school’s current teacher evaluation program. A 1-hour presentation to the curriculum committee was conducted resulting in their support. Tentatively, information will be presented to elementary staff in January of 2021 to obtain their input. From there, a presentation will be brought before the board.

High-school Principal Ethan Askvig shared that a number of teachers brought forth the idea of a “learning recovery day” for students in grades 9-12 in order to facilitate a little extra help catching up at the end of this semester. This would reflect a day for students at a 76% grade level or below to work with teachers for 1.5 hours per content blocks.

For example, if a student would benefit from time to retry an assignment in math or complete work in improving English grade levels, they could utilize this time for that purpose. Students above the 76% grade level would be allowed the day off for other pursuits. Those below 76% will be allowed a chance to either catch up for the current semester or set themselves up

on events based off the counties 14 day rolling number of positive cases. A 20% infection rate would trigger automatic limitations at events for student safety and to avoid the school being responsible for holding a 'spread' event. Choosing an arbitrary percentage allows the school better control and a clear plan moving forward on when to make difficult decisions.

Finally, the board chose to approve custodial staff as election officials just as they did for the June 2020 election. The counting of ballots will be open to the public for viewing. It was also discussed among members the various routes that election information is being distributed. They are striving to convey all available information clearly through as many means of communication as possible.

Information will continue to be presented through The Cavalier County Republican, Simmons Media, the school's official Facebook page, the Langdon Area School Building Mill Levy information page, and via communication directly with the school.

As of meeting on the 21st, 869 application for ballot requests and 525 ballots have been sent out by the school.

Moving forward, the next regularly scheduled board meeting will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at the Langdon Area High School.

That same evening, election canvassing will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Langdon Area Mill Levy Meeting _____continued from Page 2 to $90 per year. Farmland would Why wasn’t the heating increase from $11 to $60 per system addressed before quarter of land; this number updates to the track, scoremay vary based on quality of board, and gym project? At land and its value. It was also the time of those projects, leadnoted that we are a land rich ership had the intention of adddistrict, so landowners will see ing on to the high school facila larger increase than city resi- ity for these grade levels and dents. This is inevitable and is closing the elementary school out of the board's power. facility. They did not wish to inIs there still asbestos that vest in a building they planned needs to be removed from on closing. A later survey to the the elementary school? All as- community revealed 75% of the bestos has been removed from public wanted this facility to rethe tunnel system. Some tile main open resulting in its conflooring, however, still contains tinuation. asbestos and would need to be If the committee knew this removed by professionals if re- project was coming up, why placed. haven’t they saved funds for it Are there any air quality or increased mills gradually? reports that say the air is un- With general maintenance consafe? No, tests reflect that the suming all of the 3 current mills air is safe. However, the commit- year to year, saving hasn’t been tee still feels that fresh air intake a possibility. The board stated and ionization of that air would they’ve used these funds to do improve air quality. the best they can to keep the Hypothetically, if the cur- buildings running. They would rent system failed today, what have liked to see this issue bewould the school do? Distance ing addressed earlier than now, learning would be an option, but this is the timeframe they but the school feels it is in the have to work with. best interest of students to be What reassurance does the on premises. The school would community have that money require a loan to fund replac- will be handled properly in ing a boiler that would take over regards to future projects?

2-3 years to pay down with all The board is restricted on where 3 available mills going toward they can allocate building funds. that payment. Replacing a boil- Any building mill increase must er wouldn’t resolve the greater be used for property mainteissue at hand as pipes are also nance and improvements. The seeing corrosion. This corrosion board feels keeping 10 mills as a is preventing adequate hot wa- maximum limit allows the comter reaching some areas of the mittee to request funds as needschool. As a central thermostat ed for similar issues as they arise controls all rooms, this is result- as opposed to pushing projects ing in some rooms being too into the future. warm, while others too cold.

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Opinion

Page 4 – Monday, December 28, 2020

Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Christmas on the eastern front …

Because it’s Christmas time, most of us are happy to receive presents, attend special church services and gain lots of weight from wonderful meals. But it’s also this time of year that we should all be thinking about the service members who are away from home, some of them sleeping on hoods of HUMVEEs or dodging bullets and mortars inside fox holes in Afghanistan. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Virtually every person in this nation has been touched by someone who either is now or has been in the military service.

We have parties and celebrate, we sing Christmas carols together, and we visit relatives more often this time of year. Think about what a service member away from home is thinking. They’re not physically alone, but they are lonely because they aren’t home for the holidays.

They can’t sing Christmas carols because the noise might give their location away. They can’t worship as a Christian because they are in a Muslim country. They don’t smell the pumpkin pie baking in the oven on Christmas morning. Instead, it’s the smell of gun powder and aviation fuel, constant reminders that they aren’t safe, not even for a second.

North Dakota has sent a lot of people into these situations over the years, and more recently, the National Guard has deployed numerous units to Iraq, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Kuwait, Bahrain and other places some of us have never heard of before. There are also those American service members who link up with our allies overseas and fight a common enemy. That can get interesting when it comes to a time like Christmas, but it’s not the same.

North Dakota National Guard soldiers have learned that firsthand.

It seems each country has its own traditions, foods, tall tales, and gift giving at Christmas, and in some cases those traditions are shared even though there is a war going on outside the wire. British soldiers have their plum pudding and insist everyone try it. Ukrainian soldiers have the best vodka and will be quick to tell you that Russian vodka is no good. Australian soldiers have picnics because its hot 'down under' at Christmas. These things are all fine

and well, and no matter how much we enjoy them, it isn’t home. It isn’t the farm 10 miles west of Carson.

With that said, remember who your service member is, especially this time of year. They are going to continue to do their job day in and day out, typically with no days off, at least away from the possible conflict.

Call, write, send a Christmas card, Face Time: Do something to make that connection and let them know that you are proud of them for doing what they are doing.

Consider the other extreme. If a service member ends up in a place like the Middle Eastern desert “alone,” it’s often times hard for them to make focus, and that loneliness leads to depression which, in turn, isn’t productive for the mission.

Food is another dynamic. Have you ever eaten Christmas dinner in a military dining facility? The meals have gotten better over the years, but no matter how hard they try, it’s not the same food that came out of the oven on the farm 10 miles west of Carson.

As a soldier, there’s no TV, no newspapers, no radio, or at least, no English radio, so you just have to sit there and wonder what is going on at home right now. They can only imagine as they lie on an army cot in a large tent that smells like canvas.

No sympathy, please! They signed up for this gig, and they get a decent paycheck. They’re there because they volunteered. They weren’t drafted and forced to go. They are there on their own accord and will fight to the death if they have to on any given day.

The only exception is Christmas.

They don’t lay down their weapons for one day, I’m not saying that. It’s just that everybody, even the leadership, is reluctant to go on missions on Christmas Day. It’s a special day even when you are in a situation that could change at any moment.

The Middle East tours have been very complex and have lasted for far too many years. When you are there, you can’t detach yourself from your surroundings, unless you have somebody blindfold you. But you can think about the family back in North Dakota and what they are doing about now. That’s why it’s important to stay in regular communication. It’s important because it tells them you care. It’s tells them you are thinking about them, and that is a tremendous amount of motivation.

Merry Christmas!

The war power The decision to go to war represents the most solemn decision any government will make, since it risks the blood, treasure and future of the nation. Those grave consequences, alone, are reason enough for Americans to understand how the Constitution governs the exercise of this awesome authority before they go marching off to war.

The war power, John Quincy Adams observed, is “strictly constitutional.” The framers of the Constitution vested in Congress the sole and exclusive authority to initiate military hostilities, including full-blown, total war, as well as lesser acts of armed force, on behalf of the American people.

This sweeping power, located in Article I, section 8, provides, “Congress shall have power to declare war.” The War Clause grants to Congress the authority to formally declare war on a foreign nation, or rather to simply authorize military hostilities against an adversary, whether a country or terrorist organization. As Justice William Paterson wrote for the Supreme Court in 1806, in United States v. Smith, it is the “exclusive province of Congress to change a state of peace into a state of war.”

Without exception, the court has held that it is for Congress, not the president, to initiate military acts. The framers did not vest in the president the authority to intervene in foreign wars, or to choose between war and peace, or to identify and commence hostilities against an enemy of the American people. Nor did they empower the president to initiate force abroad on the basis of his own assessments of U.S. security interests. These choices belong to Congress, under its exclusive authority to change a state of peace into a state of war.

The framers’ decision to grant the war power to Congress, and not the president, represented a dramatic departure from the English practice,

by giving them food, seeking professional help, getting them treatment, answering when they call, and taking their addiction serious. Enabling creates a very dysfunctional relationship where the enabler lives there whole life around the needs and poor decisions of the addicted person. Enabling a person can put them in there grave.

When you stop enabling the person it does not mean you stop loving them.

Learn healthy ways to help them.

Click here to learn more about enabling and when it goes too far https://www.narconon-suncoast. org/blog/when-does-not-enablingan-addict-go-too-far.html.

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Has time ever flown since the election! I am having trouble thinking Christmas is right around the corner as the weather has been so kind to us.

Christmas lights somehow go along with snow, right? But the celebration of our Christ our Lord is indeed around the corner, so I wish everyone a Merry Christmas! And this incredibly challenging year is near an end as well, for which we are all grateful.

What an unprecedented year indeed.

We are all deeply saddened by the loss of life of anyone struck by this awful virus and wish anyone sick a speedy recovery.

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and that of other nations around the world, which vested the authority in the national executive. Why did the Constitutional Convention reject the practice of executive war making?

Delegates to the convention had two principal reasons for granting the war power to Congress. First, they lived in dread fear of a strong executive, based on their reading of history and their own experience under King George, whom they viewed as a tyrant. History revealed that across the centuries, kings and despots and tyrants had often taken their people to war without merit, but rather in service of their own personal, political and financial interests. The framers, to a man, were opposed, as James Wilson of Pennsylvania explained, to giving “one man” the power to rush America into war.

Second, the framers were committed to the principle of collective decision making in foreign, as in domestic affairs, and embraced the process of discussion and debate from the nation’s representatives, assembled in Congress, on the relative merits of commencing war before risking the future of the nation.

It is truly remarkable that the framers, drawn from the four corners of the nation and in possession of different views and values on many different issues, would agree unanimously that Congress, not the president, should decide to take the country to war. There is in the convention’s history no comparable unanimity on an issue of any significance.

Many reading this far will want to call for a pause, and say, quite correctly: Well, the president, according to Article II, section 2, of the Constitution, “shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several states, when called into the actual Service of the United States.” What presidential power, they may ask, is derived from the Commander in Chief Clause of the Constitution?

The convention did not create this title; rather, they borrowed it from the English, who introduced it in 1639 in one of their wars with the Scots. This title was conferred on the ranking military official in any theater of battle. It did not include the authority to initiate war or to make foreign policy on behalf of England. This official was always subordinate to a superior official — the ministry, Parliament and

the king.

The Continental Congress adopted this title with full knowledge of its history and practice when it named George Washington to be “first General and Admiral” and commander in chief in June 1775. It required of Washington the duty to “punctually” observe all instructions imposed by Congress, and to respond to any and all questions raised by members. In this capacity, Washington was very much subordinate to Congress.

This history and practice was thoroughly familiar to the framers of the Constitution when they wrote Article II. The president was given no authority to initiate war; that power had been granted to Congress in the War Clause. The president, as commander in chief, as Alexander Hamilton explained in No. 69 of the Federalist Papers, would essentially wear two hats.

First, when Congress declared war, or otherwise authorized military hostilities, the president would be expected to wage war, although always subordinate to instructions and directions from Congress. Second, if the nation were attacked, then the president would be expected to repel the invasion, leaving to Congress the policy question of what to do next.

Congress might declare war on the offending nation, authorizing the president to attack the invading forces, for example, or it might sue for peace.

The point is that Congress would determine the policy to be implemented.

The framers’ constitutional design to govern the war power largely held until 1950 when President Harry Truman asserted, for the first time in our history, executive authority to take the nation to war in Korea. Since then, virtually every president of both parties has asserted the war power. This practice has corrupted the Constitution. Next week, we discuss the reasoning behind this assertion of unilateral presidential power to make war.

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

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Loving someone to death would be labeled as enabling them. Enabling is to excuse, justify, ignore, deny, and smooth over the addiction. This allows the addicted person to avoid facing the full consequences of their addiction. These consequences are typically the reason a person would hit “rock bottom” and they would reach out for help. If they don’t have consequences why should they stop?

They are allowed to ignore responsibilities he or she would otherwise be expected to handle themselves. You enable them by giving them money, paying for a car and phone, paying or providing a place to live, and bailing them out of jail. You love them

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Early December the 67th Legislative Assembly met for what is called an Organizational Session. Basically, it is a three-day nuts and bolts gathering of deciding committee assignments, rules for the upcoming Session, training for freshman legislators, training of new computer programs, process of how to handle Session while Covid is still present, assignments of seating in the chamber and believe it or not the assignment of parking spaces. All important to make sure the upcoming Session starts smoothly on January 5th. Of course, the most important part during that time was the honor of being sworn in as a legislator. And an honor it truly is. Once again thank you for entrusting me with District 10’s Senate seat.

We heard the Governor’s budget proposal, and it is available on the governor’s website for those who wish to see it. The budget will be tough this Session as both Covid and a down-trend in Energy prices have hit the economy hard. I have been on Senate Republican Caucus Zoom meetings for several months now looking at long term budgets, - 30 to 50 years down the road. How do we stay LONG term sustainable as a State is my deep concern. Yes, we certainly have been blessed for decades, - and honestly still are, but how do we balance the budget with an approximately $750 million dollar gap in funding? That is the issue set before us this Session. I believe we must truly seek wisdom in where there can be cuts and yet provide for the needs we have. All and any input appreciated from all of you! As a small example, I am working on cutting spending on several outdated programs the state has run for decades. An example is the ND Horse Racing Commission, - yes that is right we spend close to $400K per biennium on horse racing issues…?? This Commission reports to the Judiciary Committee I sit on and I have yet to ascertain what on earth the taxpayers get from this. If you know me, I am a “horse gal” and even grew up training racehorses, but seriously? Such spending is purely wasteful. There are many more socalled small expenditures we must dig out and eliminate. It will all add up to millions of taxpayers’ monies that should be used for infrastructure needs among others, especially in rural areas. I mentioned the Judiciary Committee, and I will continue to serve there as well as Vice-Chair of Agriculture.

During these past ten months of Covid we have seen the nation and our state attempt to do the best we can to protect those vulnerable and

we have seen our healthcare workers stretched to the maximum. I have visited with many and I am utterly grateful for all their work. I also have heard from many small business owners that struggle to stay open and are downright mad, and rightfully so, at being forced by the government to shut down or limit hours. And I hear from parents and teachers who have had to adjust severely to a “new normal”. Not at all an easy time for any.

As a lawmaker, not health professionals, we have work set before us to protect the constitutional rights of us all, to make sure that separations of power are balanced and again remain constitutional, and to make sure we do what we can to provide for the most vulnerable during these times which are the elderly and the immune-compromised. I was asked by the leadership in the Senate to serve on a small task force of Republican senators to look into the past ten months of executive orders by the Governor and find any “holes” or lack of direction in the North Dakota Century Code.

We have been working on it for a couple of months and legislation will be forthcoming in early January to address some of the imbalance we have seen. We have never had this situation before so we will be working hard to make sure your elected officials who serve in the Legislative Assembly will be much more involved in long-term emergencies. The more local decisions are made the better for all, therefore we must prepare, in law, for future events like this. I will write more on this as Session starts.

Many have contacted me on issues ranging from sewer laws, agricultural warehousing, school consolidation, protection of female sports, vaccine mandates, tax incentives, and much more. We are in the phase of prefiling bills right now on all issues so if you have specific issues you would like to see addressed please contact me.

I am not a proponent of adding too much to the law unless it is needed, but serious concerns like many mentioned above should be addressed.

I want to make this report not to lengthy as I know we are all a bit tired of the political scene these days. I will update often as Session starts and please know I need your input and wisdom always as we seek to keep North Dakota prosperous in every way.

I pray we all find comfort and peace in knowing the Son of God came in a manger to set us all eternally free. By calling Him Lord and Savior is where true Peace will ever dwell within us and in our communities.

Blessed New year!

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Dakota Gardener: How do insects survive winter?

By Tom Kalb, Horticulturist NDSU Extension Insects are the ultimate survivors.

While we shiver outdoors in our heavy winter coats, insects are using amazing strategies to survive.

Some are producing “antifreeze” inside their bodies and others are migrating thousands of miles, while others are snuggling together in giant clusters.

One of the toughest insects is the woolly bear caterpillar. It produces “antifreeze” chemicals inside its body that allow it to stay alive even when its body is frozen solid.

A woolly bear caterpillar can survive in an ice cube for months. The Arctic woolly bear caterpillar can survive temperatures of 70 degrees below zero.

Other insects understand the best way to survive winter is to escape from it. In late August, monarch butterflies in North Dakota begin a flight to Mexico covering more than 2,500 miles. These delicate butterflies will soar in the sky like hawks, gliding 25 miles or more a day.

What’s really amazing is these monarch butterflies, which were born this year, will fly to the same villages and sometimes even the same trees in Mexico as their ancestors flew to in previous years. That’s what I call a “family tree.”

How does this happen? They are not using any maps or GPS. It must be in their DNA. These exhausted butterflies will find a mate and die in Mexico, but their offspring will fly back north when winter is over.

A flight of 2,500 miles is a long trek to escape winter. The escape routes for other insects are much shorter. For example, immature

dragonflies in North Dakota migrate only a few inches, digging in the soil beneath frozen ponds to survive winter. Likewise, grubs in your lawn burrow only several inches down to escape freezing to death.

Many insects in North Dakota survive by working together as a group. For example, honeybees form a ball inside their hive and vibrate their wing muscles to make warmth. This vibration creates temperatures around 90 degrees near the inside of the ball, where the queen stays. The bees take turns being in the warm center and they all share honey to maintain their strength during the winter.

Ladybugs also group together to stay warm. In the fall, they swarm together into clusters to snuggle and conserve heat. One cluster may have thousands of ladybugs. They seek shelter near homes, under rocks and leaves, in tree crevices or other debris and rely on the fats stored in their bodies to survive.

Not all insects can survive winter here in North Dakota. Many of us have heard about emerald ash borer, a pest that has killed millions of ash trees in the U.S. This insect from China produces antifreezing chemicals inside its body that may allow it to survive temperatures of 20 degrees below zero. The pest has become established in Minnesota and South Dakota.

The good news is our winters in North Dakota are colder. I never thought I would be happy about that! Our frigid winter is our best protection against most insects.

Stay warm and happy holidays.

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

Check us out online at www.cavaliercountyextra.com Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

NDSU Feedlot School Set for Jan. 20-21 Feedlot School topics include feedlot production, nutrition, manure management and marketing.

The Feedlot School will help identify areas for improvement, including feed bunk management, health, business planning and marketing. (NDSU photo) Cattle producers, feeders, backgrounders, feed industry personnel, animal health-care suppliers and others will have an opportunity to learn more about during the annual North Dakota State University Feedlot School set for Jan. 2021, 2021, at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center.

“Feeding cattle is a decades-old business with lots of new techniques,” says Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist at the center. “Making cattle feeding profitable is usually a result of doing many things right, not just one thing better. The Feedlot School helps identify the areas for improvement, ranging from feed bunk management to health to business planning to marketing.”

Feedlot school topics will include: • Why feed cattle in North Dakota • Animal nutritional requirements and feeding • Implant technologies • Feed additives • Ration formulation • Bunk reading and feed delivery • Livestock stewardship/beef quality assurance • Facility development and management • Disease diagnosis, treatments and health programs • Differences in feeding profitability • Manure and nutrient management • Carcass quality and marketing on the grid

By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent New Year, New Resolution?

With a new year, there comes new hopes, dreams, and ambitions - especially this year when there was so much stress, uncertainty, upheaval, and change. It’s often a time when people re-evaluate what has been going on in their lives, and begin to, or recommit to, making changes. Typically, those changes are a result of being unsatisfied with one or more aspects of life, usually health or weight related, but those changes could also be for the good of the world, such as completing a deliberate random act of kindness for at least one individual each week. I don’t need the New Year to set a resolution for myself. I do that on any given day. But, like others, I have had some of the basic New Year’s resolutions in the past, such as weight loss, join a gym, exercise more, and eat healthier. Some have lasted longer than others. Some have had more successful outcomes than others. Some, to be honest, were never even started.

Not everyone makes New Year’s resolutions, but about half of Americans do with the intention of getting off on the right foot for the new year. Looking through statistical data, the majority of those resolutions don’t make it through January. So, that brings up the question: Why? Two reasons seem to be common factors: ease and goals.

Sometimes it’s because people want a fast and easy fix. Health and maintaining health are not simple endeavors. They consist of hard work and determination, neither of which comes easily in a busy world.

If we can get away with the easy “have our cake and eat it, too,” we often will. It’s just part of human nature, but we also need to remember “junk in, junk out.” What we put into our bodies directly results in our health and well-being. If we would only put the best fuel and oil in our Lamborghini or Rolls Royce, shouldn’t we do the same for the only vessel we have with us all day

NDSU Extension Notes

• Using market information for strategic planning • Budgeting The school also will include a tour of a commercial feedlot and the Research Extension Center’s livestock facilities. Faculty from NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department, and the Carrington, Hettinger and Central Grasslands Research Extension Centers, as well as others who have extensive experience working with northern Plains feedlots, are instructors for the school.

“The regional cattle experts who teach at the school provide a good overview of management for North Dakota feeders, and the outreach or interaction with the participants continues for years after the school,” says Mary Keena, Extension livestock environmental management specialist at the center.

The registration fee is $175 per person and $90 for each additional attendee from the same operation.

All meals, a flashdrive with supporting documents and a copy of the Cow Bytes feed ration balancing computer program are included with the registration.

The deadline to register is Jan. 15. The fee does not include lodging. Register online at http://www. tinyurl.com/CRECstore.

Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. Lodging is available at the Chieftain Conference Center, 701- 652-3131; Carrington Inn and Suites, 701-6523982; or Cobblestone Inn, 701-6523000.

For the 2021 school, class size will be reduced by half to allow for social distancing due to COVID-19.

For more information about the course or to register, contact Hoppe at 701-652-2951 or karl.hoppe@ ndsu.edu or Keena at 701-652-2951 or mary.keena@ndsu.edu.

The Carrington Research Extension Center is 3.5 miles north of Carrington on U.S. Highway 281.

NDSU Agriculture Communication - Dec. 14, 2020 Source: Karl Hoppe, 701- 652-2951, karl.hoppe@ndsu.edu Source: Mary Keena, 701-652-2951, mary.keena@ndsu.edu Editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-2315391, ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu

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every day for our entire lives? I need to remind myself of this when faced with ice cream…or chocolate…or cookies…or donuts…or Cherry Coke…or my mom’s lasagna…or her chicken cordon blue… or… *sigh* The struggle is real.

When looking for the easy fix, a person will find that those easy fixes just don’t work. The true way of getting to where a person wants to be health-wise is through hard work and dedication. Beware of the fix-all solutions that many companies are trying to push, especially this time of year. There is not one magic potion, pill, solution, or drink that will make the fat go away, or the cholesterol/blood pressure/ blood sugar to lower, or the athletic ability to increase. Proper nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep (and the dedication to stick with all three) are truly the only magic that needs to happen in order to improve or maintain your health.

As NDSU Extension’s Food and Nutrition Specialist Julie GardenRobinson states in her latest news release, Prairie Fare: Watch Out for Miracle Nutrition Promises, “We don’t promote miracles in the field of nutrition. We want people to follow nutrition and health guidance based on best practices and research.” (https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/news/columns/prairie-fare/ prairie-fare-watch-out-for-miracle-nutrition-promises) Following research-based best practices has a history of not only benefiting an individual but also sustainability.

Another reason that people often don’t follow through with their New Year’s resolution is because the goal is not specific enough. Goals are great things to have, are necessary to help you accomplish what you would like to accomplish, and are needed in order to change life habits. The problem is that people often keep the goals to themselves, and they are not specific or narrow enough to help the person follow through. The first step is to make your goal a SMART goal. Smart goals are more likely to be followed through with and help you to keep on track and stay focused on the goal. SMART stands for: • Specific – clearly define the who, what, where, when, and why of the goal.

• Measurable – how will your progress and follow through be measured?

• Attainable – is it something you are willing to do? Is it possible for you to do it?

• Realistic – is it something that you are able to do? Do you have the resources and time?

• Timely – when will it start and when will it finish?

Markets

Winter Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13 Hard Spring Wheat . . . . . . . . . 5.55 Feed Barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NA Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.94 Canola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.20

An example of a New Year’s resolution SMART goal: I will walk 10 minutes every day for the month of January, starting January 1. I will then increase my walking time by 5 minutes each day (starting February 1) for 5 days a week, every month until I reach 60 minutes every day for 5 days a week (November). This goal is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. The only thing left is be held accountable.

Studies have shown that if a person says their goal out loud to someone, they are more likely to accomplish the goal. Ask someone to be your accountability partner. It should be someone you know who will ask you about your goal and how you are progressing with the success. The more accountability you have, the more likely you are to follow through.

Write your goal down. Place it in a very visible place in your life as a reminder of what you are working towards. It will be helpful to be reminded of your goal, and you will be more likely to follow through if the goal is staring you in the face.

Consider starting a vision board for your goals. They can be helpful as well as works of art. For help in developing your vision board, visit Develop Good Habits online at https://www.developgoodhabits. com/vision-board-ideas/.

There are really just a few things needed to help make your New Year’s resolution (or any resolution for that matter) attainable: 1. Dedicate yourself to the goal and process.

2. Start Simple.

3. Be SMART. Goal setting and resolutions are not always easy things to tackle. If your goal has to do with nutrition or physical activity, look for information and resources at USDA’s MyPlate webpage @ https://www. choosemyplate.gov/.

NDSU Extension is also here to help you. Feel free to visit the NDSU Extension website at https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/extension for tips on various topics that you might want to consider for your resolution. You could also contact our office by calling 256-2560, or email katie.d.henry@ ndsu.edu. Remember to check our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NDSUExtensionCavalierCounty) for ideas and updates, as well.

Whether you choose a resolution to start your year off or you are just looking for a fresh start after a long and arduous year, I wish you the best and believe that you have it in you to accomplish what you set your mind to accomplishing. Happy New Year!

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LAND FOR SALE ON BIDS

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

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

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

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

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

Bids can be mailed to: Jamie Romfo P.O. Box 211, Clear Lake, MN 55319 Sellers reserve the right to accept or decline any or all bids.

FOR SALE ON BIDS

28x36 Quonset

24x30 Shop

2 Bedroom house

by Senator Young Dam on County Road 45 TO BE MOVED OFF Accepting bids until June 30, 2021.

Mail bids to Kenneth Longie 9224 County Road 45 Milton, ND 58260 This time should be enough for you to get a good look at what needs to be moved. *Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Call before stopping. 701-496-3205

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Obituaries Herbert H. Hoffman

Herbert H. Hoffman, 88, of Munich, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Eventide Care Center in Devils Lake from complications of Parkinson’s dis-

ease.

Herbert Hoffman was born April 19, 1932 in Henderson Township near Munich. He was the sixth child born to Louis L and Katie (Harder) Hoffman. He attended Munich Public School and later Bethany Bible training school. He married Gladys Dick on October 21, 1952, in the Salem Mennonite Church, and they made their home south

of Munich along Highway 20. He was a lifelong farmer whose hobbies included hunting, fishing, trapping and attending auction sales. In 1995, he and Gladys moved off the farm and made their home in Munich. He continued to help his son farm.

Herb is survived by his wife, Gladys, of 68 years; daughters Marcene (Larry) Becker of Devils Lake and Sandra (Scott) Hinz of Peoria, Ariz.; son Mark (Carol) Hoffman of Munich; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren: Jessica (Roston) Newton and their children Andy Newton of Fargo and Keauno Newton of Devils Lake, Jonathan (Heidi) Becker of Devils Lake and their children Owen and Isaac Becker, Matthew Hinz of Peoria,

Church Ariz., and Ryan (Jen) Hoffman of Reiles Acres. He is also survived by brother Louis (Helen) Hoffman, sister Evelyn Roquet and many nieces and nephews.

Herb is preceded in death by his parents Louis L and Katie Hoffman; brothers Albert (Anne) Hoffman and Jacob (Hilda) Hoffman; sisters Marie (John) Janzen and Ann (Clarence) Dick and infant sister Katherine Hoffman.

A family service will be held at a later date.

Gilbertson Funeral Home of Devils Lake is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com.

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

Hope to see you then!

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

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

Father Michael Hickin Mass Times

Catechism Saturday 5:00 p.m.

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

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

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas has come! 2020 has kept Christmas from coming but somehow or other, it came all the same! However, as you read this, Christmas is officially in the past.

And now what happens!? After the build-up and anticipation of Christmas, as well as Christmas celebrations, what now? It’s days like these, that it’s easy for a person to go through holiday withdrawals. Even as the celebrations and Christmassy spirit dwindles and we all begin looking towards the new year, there is still hope. Our post-Christmas encouragement is this simple hope: Christmas isn’t over, Christmas is never REALLY over. Now you may ask, “How can you say that?” and you may puzzle with your puzzler until your puzzler is sore. But it’s really quite simple as to why Christmas is never REALLY over. The reason WHY we celebrate Christmas is with us always! Christmas is never really over because Emmanuel! God with us!

In Matthew 1:18-24, an angel visits Joseph and tells him not to be concerned about Mary being pregnant, because she’s pregnant with God’s Son. Furthermore, the angel informs him that the child’s name is to be Emmanuel. Which means “God with us.” God isn’t some

far off being who isn’t concerned about our very lives. Because Jesus came and was born, it signified that God is with us! Because of our own shortcomings and imperfections, we were unable to go to God and be united with him, but God chose to come down to our level and chose to be with us!

Even despite the ongoing concerns and uncertainties of these unparalleled times, there is STILL hope. Because Emmanuel, God is WITH US! That’s the beauty of Christmas. That not only do we celebrate and commemorate how God came down to us, meeting us on our level - we also celebrate that when he came down, he never truly left! It’s not “Emmanuel, God WAS with us;” it’s Emmanuel, God IS with us!”

That’s our hope, that we truly aren’t left feeling barren and empty or even a sense of “what now?”

Our hope is what is left when the “bells and whistles” of Christmas are over is the practical, lived out example of what Christmas is all about—Emmanuel, God with us!

As we enter another year, we have a hope that is an anchor for our souls; a true reminder that no matter what the year may bring, we will be able to get through it all.

Because, Emmanuel, God with us!

Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

December 28 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks December 30 – Grand Forks December 31 – Closing @ 1pm January 1 – CLOSED – Happy New Year January 4 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks January 5 – Osnabrock January 6 – Grand Forks January 8 – Grand Forks January 11 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks January 12 – Osnabrock January 13 – Grand Forks January 14 – Osnabrock January 15 – Grand Forks January 18 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks January 19 – Osnabrock January 20 – Grand Forks January 22 – Grand Forks January 25 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks January 27 – Grand Forks January 29 – Grand Forks

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

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

314 15th Ave Phone 701-686-2000

Pastor Norm Economy Pastor Jordan Braunberger

Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45

followed by Fellowship

Sermons & Bulletins online

Worship Schedule Sundays 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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Sunday Morning Worship Services – 8 a.m.

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

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!

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Choice Bank recently donated $2,500 to the Nekoma Fire Department project. Pictured here is Todd Borchardt with Kyle Moen.

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Schedule changes from the Langdon Sanitation Department this holiday season Garbage pickup for the residents and businesses in Langdon picked up by the City of Langdon scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 31 will be picked up with NO changes.

Regular Friday cardboard pickup for the businesses in Langdon scheduled for Friday, Jan. 1 will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 31.

Garbage pickup for Langdon residents picked up by Waste Management scheduled for Friday, Jan. 1 will be picked up on Saturday, Jan. 2.

Christmas tree pickup for the residents within the city limits of Langdon will be One Day ONLY!!

MONDAY, JANUARY 4. Trees must be set out on the berm or where your regular garbage is normally collected by 8 a.m. on Jan. 4 in order to be picked up. Christmas trees will not be picked up with your regular trash. If anyone misses this one day, you will then have to bring your tree out to the Langdon Transfer Station for disposal any Wednesday from 1-4:30 p.m. free of charge.

The City reminds all businesses

and residents of Langdon to please recycle this holiday season and throughout the new year. Drop-off sites for all recyclables the city recycles are located around Langdon and Cavalier County, and it’s free of charge. Also, there are recycling brochures located in Langdon and Munich listing what the City recycles and where the drop-off sites are located. Remember that all Wrapping Paper is to be disposed of with your regular garbage. A big Thank You from the City to everyone that is recycling, and they strongly encourage anyone that isn’t to please start.

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

Anyone with any questions or if you need more information on how to start recycling, please call 2562115 .

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

A Super’s Take on Education

By Daren Christianson Superintendent Langdon Area School The most frequently asked question regarding the school building mill levy vote on January 6th is: what does this mean to my taxes?

Residential $200,000 Home, ($9,000 taxable value) Currently- 3 mills=$27.00. If bond/vote passes 10 mills=$90.00 maximum.

Ag & Commercial $200,000 Ag, ($10,000 taxable value) Currently- $30.00. If bond/vote passes 10 mills=$100.00 maximum.

This vote is being brought to the public for upkeep and maintenance.

The building fund is restricted, and those monies cannot be transferred into the general fund for other expenses. The first large project, upon approval of the vote, will be the heating and air quality system at the elementary school. A positive vote would give the board the authority to levy up to 10 mills in the building fund as needed. As the buildings get older, funds are needed to update and maintain.

This vote is being done through absentee ballot only. If you checked special election on the last county postcard, you should have received an orange postcard. If you did not, please contact the business office at 701-256-5291 or go to the school website for the application.

Community

Monday, December 28, 2020 – Page 7

LAES and LAHS students presented Abby Borchart and Courtney Metzger from the Cavalier County Emergency Food Pantry a check from their food drive totaling $3,360. Students also delivered and shelved a suburban full of non-perishable food items and paper products at the food pantry. Thank you to our school communities for making the food drive so successful again this year!

By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School Christmas Blessings: The year 2020 will be one that we will never forget. There have been so many life changing events this past year for all of us personally and for our St. Alphonsus School students and staff. We have had to make lots of quick changes and adjustments to keep everyone healthy and safe during COVID-19. We sadly had to miss our final quarter of our 99th school year in the spring and make lots of changes to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.

With all these changes and missed events, we still have made so many positive memories this year.

During this holiday season, I have taken the time to reflect on everything that has happened in the past 12 months. Even though there was lots of stress and unknowns, we made it through the year with positive attitudes, hope, joy, and teamwork. I am very thankful and blessed to work at a school with such wonderful teachers that did not look at the negatives but came up with a plan to create a learning environment for our students to thrive. Thank you to all our won-

A Saint’s Shout Out

derful St. Alphonsus teachers and all the wonderful teachers in our community that have gone above and beyond to make sure all our students are learning, growing, and achieving great things during this pandemic. The hard work and dedication are inspiring and appreciated so much.

I also want to say thank you to our wonderful students who returned to school ready to learn and ready to accept the changes that needed to happen to keep everyone healthy- all with a positive attitude.

Our students have worked so hard this school year and adapted to the changes like champions. Your smiles, determination, and positive outlooks are truly encouraging!

I am so proud of every single student!

All these changes, adjustments, and new learning platforms that parents have had to make during this year have been amazing. We appreciate our families so much for being open to learning our Google classrooms for distance learning

when needed, the open communication to help things go smoothly, and willingness to always help where needed has meant so much.

Without our St. Alphonsus family support and help, things would not have gone as smoothly as they have.

Then there is the wonderful support of our church and community.

The nice positive comments, help, and support means so much to all of us. This has not been an easy year for anyone, but when we all pull together like this great community has, we are able to achieve great things. The continued support from the parish and the town of Langdon means so much, and we appreciate it beyond words.

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and many blessing in 2021. We are excited to continue our 100th school year on January 4th, 2021.

Carrie Hope is the principal at St. Alphonsus School. St. Alphonsus School is celebrating its 100th school year.

North Dakota State Parks announces First Day Hikes First Day Hike events have become signature events for many of America’s state parks. On January 1, 2021, four of the North Dakota state parks will be hosting First Day Hike events to include Lake Metigoshe, Cross Ranch, Turtle River and Fort Stevenson State Parks. Depending upon snow conditions, event opportunities in North Dakota may include hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, fat tire biking, or even kicksledding, a new offering within the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department!

NDPRD encourages everyone to opt outdoors on New Year’s Day, dressing for the weather conditions to maximize your First Day Hike experience while taking part in any of the following events. Park maps are available for the following locations onsite or by visiting www. parkrec.nd.gov.

Lake Metigoshe State ParkBottineau, ND (701-263-4651): Get outdoors and onto the trails to ring in the New Year by participating in the park’s “Hike & Seek: Winter Edition”, a self-guided adventure along the Hemerick Point Trail.

Pending snow conditions, participants will hike or snowshoe the trail looking for and getting better acquainted with several of our winter wildlife species that can be found in the park. Look for photos along the trail that will also display some fun facts about each species. If participants look close enough, they might see or hear some of the actual critters along the trail. Participants can park and start their adventure at the Warming House. Park visitors can bring their own snowshoes or rent from the park by calling ahead to make prior arrangements. Rentals are $8/hour and include optional poles; youth and adult sizes avail-

able. Those who might not be able to participate on January 1 can do so throughout the first week of the New Year.

Cross Ranch State Park-Center, ND (701-794-3731): Join us for a guided snowshoe hike on the inner loop of the Matah Trail (1.4 miles) that will start at 1 p.m. from the trailhead, which is located adjacent to the River Peoples Visitor Center.

This event is social distance friendly and will be held in accordance with ND Smart Restart guidelines.

Feel free to bring and utilize your own snowshoes or arrive a bit earlier to rent from the park ($15/ day). If snow conditions are lacking, a guided hike will be offered.

Pending snow and trail conditions, those who want to further explore the park on their own can also rent cross-country skis on site ($15/day).

Turtle River State Park-Grand Forks, ND (701-795-3180): Participants are invited and encouraged to take on “Snowflake’s Wild Adventure” a social distance friendly scavenger hunt along the Whitetail Trail (1.5 miles). Participants can park and start their adventure from the Woodland Lodge parking lot. Feel free to bring cleats or snowshoes pending snow and ice conditions.

This trail will be packed should there be snow. Those who might not participate on January 1 can do so throughout the first week of the New Year.

Fort Stevenson State Park-Garrison, ND (701-337-5576): Start 2021 by participating in a self-guided luminary hike along the Flicker Loop (approximately 1 mile). Luminaries will be lit from 6–7:30 p.m. Participants are invited to stop by the Visitor Center (open until 7:30 p.m.) to do some shopping or warm up in front of an outdoor fire. These activities are social distance friendly and

SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (28) – Salmon patty, dilled potato, stewed tomatoes, brownies, fruit.

Tuesday (29) – Vegetable beef barley soup, hotdog w/bun, tortilla chips/salsa, orange cream salad.

Wednesday (30) – Roast beef combo, mashed potatoes, gravy, creamed corn, carrot cake.

Thursday (31) – Cornish game hen, loaded mashed potato bake, corn, buttermilk salad.

Friday (1) – Closed. Happy New Year!

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

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will be held in accordance with ND Smart Restart guidelines. Pending snow conditions, participants may be able to cross country ski, snowshoe, fat tire bike or try out the most recent addition to the park, kicksledding. Park rentals are available to include cross country skis, snowshoes, and kicksleds. Rental fees are $15/day for cross country skis, snowshoes, and kicksleds, while fat-tire bikes each rent for $8/hr.

Contact locations directly for additional information prior to the events. For cancellation inquiries, please contact individual locations and/or check their Facebook pages for the most up-to-date information.

Outdoor enthusiasts looking for additional activities to do throughout 2021 should consider participating in the North Dakota Parks & Recreation 2021 Adventure Challenge as well as the 12 Months – 12 Hikes Challenge, which both kick off on January 1, 2021. Follow the ND Parks & Rec 2021 Adventure Challenge Facebook page or visit (https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/ challenges) for complete details on both statewide challenges.

All North Dakota State Park users are subject to entrance fees in the amount of $7/vehicle. Park users can also purchase a 2021 annual pass for $35. Annuals may be purchased onsite via park staff or self-registration or online at www. parkrec.nd.gov. Those purchasing annual permits online will obtain a permit via postal mail; please print the receipt for annual or daily permits to provide proof of purchase.

The Department would also like to remind all park visitors to follow the ND Smart Restart guidelines and CDC recommendations while visiting their properties.

Art student of the month

December’s Art Student of the Month is LAHS Senior Gracie Christianson, daughter of Lane and Dawn Christianson. Gracie’s art teacher, Mindi Lill, says, “Gracie is a dedicated, hard-working student. She takes on challenges and pushes herself to grow and learn every day. She is an easy-going artist who welcomes the ideas of others. Gracie is always positive and kind and respectful to everyone. She is very deserving of this award! Her chosen artwork is an acrylic painting of a vase of flowers inspired by the artist Vincent Van Gogh.”

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May the year ahead be as good to you as you’ve been to us!

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Sports

Page 8 – Monday, December 28, 2020

Cavalier County Republican

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Lady Cards upset #1 Kindred 44-43 and begin to put things together after opening loss BOXSCORE

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

Simon Romfo drives in and puts one in over North Border's Jayden Lee. Photo by Larry Stokke

After shockingly losing their first game of the year against Benson County, the Langdon-EdmoreMunich Cardinals girls basketball team got back to their winning ways by beating Harvey-Wells County at home 52-40 on December 17 then upsetting Kindred, the number one team in the state, 44-43 at a Class B Day at the Newman Center in Jamestown on December 19. With the wins, the Lady Cards are now 2-1 on the season. They will play at the Newman Center again on December 28 when they meet Shiloh Christian on then continue a busy Christmas break week by hosting Nelson County on December 29 and traveling to Carrington on January 2. Here is a recap of their last two games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 52, Harvey-Wells County 40 In their first home game of the year, the Lady Cards played great defense against the Hornets. The Cardinals just gradually pulled away in this one, as they outscored the Hornets 12-4 in the third quarter which decided the game. It was the

defense and a balanced scoring effort that got them the win.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich was led by three girls with 11 points Lexi Olson, Morgan Frieje and Jaya Henderson, while Kaylee Lowery hit a 3-pointer and finished with nine points. Maggie Raue had 14 to lead the Hornets.

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 52, HARVEY-WELLS COUNTY 40 HWC -- 11 13 4 12 -- 40 LEM -- 13 21 12 6 -- 52 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Lexi Olson 11, Morgan Frieje 11, Jaya Henderson 11, Kaylee Lowery 9, Cora Badding 6, Jalynn Swanson 2, Halle Jabs 2 Harvey-Wells County -- Maggie Raue 14, Kayln Keller 9, Zoe McKinven 7, MacKenna Vollmer 7, Autumn Seig 1 Langdon-Edmore-Munich 44, Kindred 43 They were many people that didn't think the Lady Cards had much of a chance against top ranked Kindred when they faced them in Jamestown on December 19. The team certainly didn't believe that, and it showed on the court. This would be a battle from start to finish from the last two Class B State Champions.

After trailing most of the first half and being behind at halftime 23-20, the Cardinals came alive with a big third quarter, outscoring the Vikings 20-9. Cards Freshman Jaya Henderson, who was scoreless in the first half, caught fire in the third quarter

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 44, KINDRED 43 LEM -- 10 9 20 5 -- 44 K -- 15 8 9 11 -- 43 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Jaya Henderson 14, Kaylee Lowery 9, Lexis Olson 7, Morgan Freije 6, Jalynn Swanson 5, Cora Badding 3 Kindred -- Abby Duchscherer 20, Terryn Johnson 10, Jordyn Sunram 4, Kacie Burner 4, Kristine Freier 2, Peyton Gette 2, Charlie McQuillan 1 Rebounds -- LEM: 30 (Freije 6); K: 24 (Johnson 7) Steals -- LEM: 13 (Henderson, Freije 3); K: 20 (Johnson 7) Turnovers -- LEM: 27; K: 25 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 17/42 (40.4%); K: 12/35 (34.2%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 6/10 (60%); K: 19/28 (67.8%)

by knocking down two 3-pointers and scoring 12 of her team high 14 points in the frame.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich built a 43-32 lead in the fourth quarter only to see the Vikings go on an 11-0 run with seconds remaining, but Lexi Olson got a late steal and delivered a pass down low to Kaylee Lowery who got fouled. She put in one out of two free throws to win the game.

The game would not be a pretty one as there were 52 turnovers between the two teams, but the Cardinals got the job done. Lowery finished with nine points, while Morgan Freije had six points and six boards for the Cards. Abby Duchscherer had 20 to lead the Vikings.

Gage Goodman drops in 2 of his 6 points in the Cards win over North Border. Photo by Larry Stokke

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL

Cardinals boys soar over Eagles to move to 2-0

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball team hit the road for the first of six out-oftown games when they played at Walhalla versus North Border on December 17. After a slow start, the Cards got it going and beat the Eagles 67-55 to get to 2-0 on the season. The Cardinals take on Shiloh Christian in Jamestown on December 28 for their next contest then travel to Park River on January 4 in their first game of the new year.

The Eagles came to play when they hosted the Cardinals. They blew out to an 8-0 lead right away in the first quarter before the Cards called a timeout to settle things down. That time out worked perfectly, as Langdon-Edmore-Munich blasted off on a 14-0 run and led at the end of the first quarter 17-10.

Grant Romfo had seven first quarter points, and Jagger Worley had five.

In the second quarter, Simon Romfo took off for three second quarter baskets, helping the Cards go on a 14-1 run to begin the second frame and put the game away in the first half.

North Border did fight back in the third quarter and get the lead down to single digits, but a key three-point play by Grant Romfo, followed by one of four 3-pointers

by Worley, kept the lead in the Cardinals favor.

Simon Romfo led the way with 19 points, plus the point guard

pulled down 14 rebounds in the win. Worley and Grant Romfo each finished with 17. Rebounding was a huge key to the Cards victory, as they outrebounded the Eagles by more than double at 41-20. Worley also dished out a team high six assists for Langdon-Edmore-Munich.

Sophomore Ayden Stainbrook, who recently moved to Pembina from East Grand Forks to join the Eagles, had 19 points and three 3-pointers to lead North Border.

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 67, NORTH BORDER 55 LEM -- 17 17 16 17 -- 67 NB -- 10 12 18 15 -- 55 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Simon Romfo 19, Jagger Worley 17, Grant Romfo 17, Carter Tetrault 6, Gage Goodman 6 North Border -- Ayden Stainbrook 17, Jaxson Johnson 12, TJ Cosley 10, Jaden Lee 8, Kyler Moore 4, Loghan Nupdahl 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 41 (S. Romfo 14, G. Romfo 8, Worley 7); NB: 20 (Stainbrook, Johnson 4) Assists -- LEM: 16 (Worley 6, G. Romfo 4); NB: 13 (Cosley 5) Steals -- LEM: 8; NB: 3 Blocks -- LEM: 1; NB: 6 (Moore 4) Turnovers LEM: 18; NB: 12 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 24/52 (46.3%); NB: 6/11 (54.5%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 12/15 (80%); NB: 6/11 (54.5%)

Cavalier County Republican

HOCKEY

Sports

Monday, December 28, 2020 – Page 9

Blades girls win two out of three in opening weekend Forest puts in four goals against Crosby

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

It was a busy first weekend as the season got going for the Langdon Blades girls hockey team. The Blades got their 2020-21 campaign rolling with three games, losing at home to Grand Forks 5-3 on December 18 then winning two games on the road, 6-2 at Crosby on December 19 and a 1-0 battle at Bottineau on December 20. The Blades girls are now off until January 8-10, when they play at an eight-team tournament in Bottineau. Their next home game is January 15 versus Wahpeton.

In the Blades first game of the weekend, they played the newest team in the league, a 15U squad from Grand Forks.

After GF grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the first period, the Blades tied it up just 24 seconds into the second period on

a rebound shot from Abby Forest, assisted by Anne Kleven and Alexa Schneider. Grand Forks then would show that they are going to be a team to be reckoned with this year, as they scored three unanswered goals to get a 4-2 lead into the third. The Blades would keep fighting though, with Arwyn Berke on assists from Forest and Catelyn Goodman only to see Grand Forks score again to take another threegoal lead. Forest got a final goal for Langdon in the last 90 second to make it a 5-3 final score. Langdon goalie Jaelyn Buckman had 36 saves, while Grand Forks outshot the Blades 41-28.

Things got much better for Langdon in their next game at Crosby.

After falling behind 1-0 early, the Blades put together four goals in a row to lead 4-2 after two periods.

McKenna Schneider opened the scoring on an unassisted goal followed by three in row by Forest to

get a hat trick. The first three Blades scores were unassisted, with the last on an assist from Berke. The Blades would tack on two more insurance goals in the third period, one by Forest on her fourth of the game and the last on the first goal of the season from Alexa Schneider, assisted by Arianna Haraseth.

In their third game in three days, the Blades had a defensive battle with Bottineau. Scoring would come at a premium in this one, as neither team would light the lamp in the first two periods. Langdon finally broke through six minutes into the third period, and McKenna Schneider went in and scored unassisted for the only goal of the game.

The Blades defense and Buckman in goal made that stand up, as she stopped 30 shots to get the shutout win. Langdon outshot Bottineau 32-30, which shows just how close the game was throughout.

Graci Witzel #3 tangles with Watford City's #3 for the puck on Friday, Dec. 18 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke

Jaelyn Buckman made a great save with help from Alexa Schneider while under pressure from Grand Forks. Photo by Larry Stokke

HOCKEY

Blades boys competitive but lose first three games in weekend home tstand

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer Abby Forest shows the puck to the Grand Forks goalie just before scoring on her. Photo by Larry Stokke

Brady Regner gives the Oilers' goalie a closeup look at the puck on Friday, Dec. 19 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke

Mason Romfo slides the puck past the Warford City goalie for a score. Photo by Larry Stokke

The Langdon Blades junior gold hockey team finally got their season underway with three games at home at Dakota Spirit Arena on December 18-20. Though they were in every game for the most part, the Blades lost all three contests: to Crosby 4-2 on December 18, Watford City in overtime 4-3 on December 19, and 6-3 to a good Richland team on December 20. The Blades are now off until January 8, when they host the Grand Forks Stallions.

In their opening game of the weekend, the Blades had it going early against Crosby, taking a 2-1 lead early in the second period. The Blades first goal came on a power play, right off a face off, as Ryan Henderson got his first junior gold score on an assist by Alex Gellner.

Gellner then would score himself with just over two minutes gone in the second period on assists by Zach Rostvet and Rudy Moser. But that would be all Langdon would get past Comets goalie Easton Eriksmoen, who stopped 28 Blades shots to get the win in the net. Dawson Hein played great between the pipes for Langdon, coming up with a remarkable 48 saves in the loss.

In their next game against Watford City, if would be back and

forth the whole way. After the Oilers grabbed an early 1-0 lead, Mason Romfo got his first junior gold lamp lighter on assists from Cooper Zimmer and Isak Dease. Watford City would score late in the first to lead 2-1. In the second period, Zimmer would tie things up on assists from Dease and Romfo, but the Oilers scored again late to lead 3-2 after two. Needing a goal in the third to stay alive, the Blades got it with six minutes left as Romfo found the back of the net, again assisted by Zimmer. That would help put the game into overtime only to see Watford City win it almost five minutes into the extra session on a goal by Gabe Smith. The loss was made tougher when the shots on goal were 48-22 in Langdon's favor with Hein coming up with 19 saves.

The last game of the weekend saw the Blades take on highly regarded Richland.

Zimmer got Langdon the lead in the first on a one timer, assisted by Romfo. After the Rangers scored twice to lead by two after the first period, Romfo would go in and score unassisted to tie it up, only to see Richland score three unanswered to put the game away. Romfo would score one more goal for the Blades, to give him four for the weekend with the last one assisted by Zimmer. The Rangers outshot the Blades 44-27.

Cooper Zimmer takes a Watford City Oiler off his skates on Dec. 19 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke

Sports

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Jake’s take on sports

By Jake Kulland

Traveling through the Holidays We visit with you this week from Williston, and, of course, the day I came (December 22), it was as cold as it's been out here all winter. So cold, in fact, that the water well at my dad's ranch froze up which made for a nice little morning surprise. After a short panic and two space heaters later, there is peace in the valley once again. We are out here for a little bit of the Christmas holiday then will be traveling to various spots.

One of those spots will be Jamestown on December 28 where we will be broadcasting holiday basketball from the Newman Center.

Both the Langdon-Edmore-Munich girls and boys basketball teams will be meeting Shiloh Christian at that facility for games at 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. After that, the Lady Cards have a home game with Dakota Prairie on December 29 then travel to Carrington on January 2.From there it's what we like to call "Nervous Breakdown Season", as games will be flying by through the months of January and Febru-

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ary. It's called that becaus, by the end of the run, I'm just about ready to have one. And with the threat of COVID-19 shutting down teams at anytime, it's more like "Double Nervous Breakdown Season". The winter sports season has gotten off to a great start, however, and with positive cases still going down, let's hope it stays that way.

Lady Cards upset #1 Kindred; Both Cardinals teams move up in the polls As we roll into the holidays, it's been a good early start for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls and boys basketball teams.

The Lady Cards lost their first game of the year, which broke a 29 game winning streak for the program, but things have been looking way up since. It culminated in an upset win over top-ranked Kindred for the Cardinals girls, 44-43, at a game in Jamestown. It might be more like a mild upset, since both teams were ranked in the top 10 in the latest media poll.

The Cardinals boys have looked strong with wins in the their first two games of the year, and the state is noticing both clubs. The Lady Cards are now ranked second in girls hoops, oddly enough still behind Kindred, although they did receive seven first place votes. Mean-

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while, the Cardinals boys have moved up to number seven in the boys poll with their nemesis Four Winds-Minnewaukan holding the top spot.

With all winter sports, let's remember that none of these teams had an opportunity to do much in the off season due to the pandemic, and everything is a work in progress. We will look forward to many fun games ahead for many of our area teams.

Holiday open skating is possible at Dakota Spirit Arena; Here's how you do it If anyone is hoping to get in on opening skating at Dakota Spirit Arena, it is possible this year. There are no set times, but anyone can get out and do some skating, although you do need to reserve a spot. To get that done, contact Jayna Hoffarth, who is setting the whole thing up. Just text her at 701-370-0529, and she will work with you to find a time that works best for everyone.

We are told this is open to anyone, whether you have a kid in the hockey or skating programs or not. So if you have family in town or just want to get on the ice yourself, contact Jayna at her number for more information. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

The one big event at the arena over the holiday break is a Mite Jamboree coming up on January 2, and we are told there will be several teams involved from across the region. Both high school-aged Langdon Blades teams are off until January 8.

"Happy New Year!!", and "See ya!" next week!

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Sarah Nelson looked impressive wrestling in her debut match in the 132 lb. class in Walhalla on Dec. 18. Photo by Larry Stokke

Drew Simpson opened his season with the PCN Grizzles with a win in Walhalla on Dec. 18. Photo by Larry Stokke

Brock Freer opened the wrestling season in Walhalla on Dec. 18 wrestling in the 113 lb. class. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Langdon Area School Board Minutes LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 16, 2020 Present: Chris Olson, Dawn Kruk, Tyler Feist (by phone), Tiffany Hetletved, Steve Olson, Cindy Stremick, Dave Hart, Daren Christianson (Supt.), Todd Hetler (Elem.

Principal), Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.).

Visitors: Adam Johnston, Carrie Hope, and Amy Kram (by phone).

Chairman Chris Olson called the November 16, 2020 Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Board reviewed the October 19, 2020 Board minutes. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the October 19, 2020 Board minutes as presented. Dave Hart seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the financials and bills presented. Dave Hart made a motion to approve the financials and bills as presented.

Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board.

Activities Fund - Misc. Account, Cleanup/VB Camera_______ 545.00 Advanced Business Methods, November 2020 Printer/Copier Leases_ ________________________2,874.00 Amazon Credit Plan, MS and Elem, Library Books____________ 1,250.80 American Family Life, November 2020 Deductions__________ 1,057.73 Aramark, November 2020 Mops, Aprons, Rags______________ 236.43 Askvig, Ethen, State FB Mileage, State VB Mileage, Meal_____ 805.96 Askvig, Jayla, 121 Reimbursement 2017-2018_________________ 487.67 BIO Corporation, Skinned Cats____ _________________________ 255.42 Blick Art Materials, LAES Art Supplies 20-21_________________ 20.47 Braunberger, Jordan, 121 Reimbursement 2017-2018_______ 231.28 Breyer, Kensi, 121 Reimbursement 2017-2018_________________ 488.61 CarQuest of Langdon, Lock Pin & Trailer Adapters____________ 42.76 Catholic Charities North Dakota, November 2020 Counseling Services_______________________ 1,425.00 Cavalier County Republican, Cavalier County Republican Subscription_______________________ 75.00 Cavalier County Treasurer, 2020

Special Assessment Tax Payments__ _________________________ 405.02 Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., Bulbs_________________ 18.89 CDW Government, Inc., Dymo Labels for Office______________ 33.40 Christianson, Daren, State FB Mileage______________________ 614.73 Christianson, Gracie, BB JH Refs vs Midway/Minto 12/15/2020__ 99.50 Christianson, Sarah, 121 Reimbursement 2017-2018_______ 500.00 City of Langdon, November 2020 Water/Sewer/Garbage_____ 573.48 Cole Papers, Inc., Copy Paper/XL Gloves__________________ 1,325.60 Country Media, Inc., School Board Minutes/Advertising______ 284.92 Currie, Andy, GBB Ref vs Harvey 12/17/20_________________ 184.60 Data Bind, Fuse FX Face Shield____ ________________________1,278.00 Delvo, Gerald, Chains for FB 8/28/2020-Playoffs________ 120.00 Discovery Education Inc., Discovery Education HS & ES License____ ________________________2,050.00 Dollar General- Regons 410526, Batteries, Coffee, Coffee Filters__ 69.50 Dosmann, David, FB Chains 9/11/2020-Playoffs________ 110.00 Downs, Brandon, Chains for FB 9/17/2020-Playoffs_________ 85.00 Explorelearning, 1 Small Site License____________________ 2,965.50 Expressway Suites-Fargo, State FB Hotel Rooms_____________ 1,425.00 Fargo Public School District, Placed Student Tuition___________1,963.71 Farmers Union Oil Co., November 2020 Fuel for Activities_____ 124.70 Feist, Tyler, PA for FB 10/16/2020__ __________________________ 25.00 Fetsch, Ashley, Creative Curriculum Training 12 Hours_____ 180.00 Fetsch, Jesse, FB Playoff Chains____ __________________________ 20.00 Fetsch, Loren, Chains for FB/Line Judge for VB______________ 350.00 Freije, Bonnie, VB Line Judge 9/15/2020_________________ 15.00 Goll, Robert, GBB Ref vs Harvey 12/17/20_________________ 127.90 Goodman, Greg, Clock for FB_____ __________________________ 45.00 Gustafson, Ashley, 121 Reimbursement 2017-2018____________ 443.00 Hanson, Diane, 121 Reimbursement 2017-2018_________________ 500.00 Hanson, Seth, BBB Ref vs Midway/ Minto____________________ 122.50 Haraseth, Arianna, Libero Tracker_

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

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

Dated this 15th day of December, 2020.

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

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NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Jeffrey Joseph Stevens a/k/a Jeffrey J. Stevens, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be presented to Rodney Stevens, personal representative of the estate, at 424 4th Street W., Lakota, ND 58344-7314, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 17th day of December, 2020.

Rodney Stevens Personal Representative 424 4th Street W. Lakota, ND 58344-7314 R. Scott Stewart, PC R. Scott Stewart Attorney at Law P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249-0151 First publication on the 28th day of December, 2020.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF

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NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Orlin E. Schanz, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Cheri Schanz, at 804 17th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249, and Ronald Fischer at 2501 Fairway Drive, Moorhead, MN 56560, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 1st day of December, 2020.

Cheri Schanz 804 17th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249 Personal Representative Ronald Fischer 2501 Fairway Drive Moorhead, MN 56560 Personal Representative Cameron D. Sillers 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Attorney for Personal Representatives First publication on the 28th day of December, 2020.

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Preview of Agenda: Fundraiser Guidelines, Junior High Coach, and High School HVAC Project were added to the agenda under New Business.

Communications: A thank you was received from the Wayne Simon family.

Committee Reports: Daren Christianson reviewed the Budget and Finance Committee’s most recent meeting. The Committee is recommending leftover Ed Corps grant monies be used for the Building Committee’s High School HVAC project. Chris Olson reviewed the 121 and Bond Attorney recommendations with the Board.

Daren Christianson reviewed the Emergency FMLA leave guidelines stating the District is following the minimum guidelines. Daren Christianson discussed the HVAC project the Building Committee is recommending. He reviewed grant monies available for the project stating that the HVAC update will save the District over $43,000 in energy expenses annually. Grant monies need to be spent by December 30, 2020 to be reimbursable. Chris Olson reviewed the water fountain update project in both buildings that will be expensed through the Hot Lunch Fund.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included State Football, Regional Volleyball, Requisitions vs Supplies, and Levy Election. He added that anyone requesting a copy of the Demographic report can contact him at the High School.

Todd Hetler’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Return to School Plan, Early Student Arrival, MidQuarter Reports, Close Contact Current Absences, Clocks, Achievement/Instruction Team, and Community Relations Team.

Ethen Askvig reviewed his report with the Board. Topics of discussion included Cognia Review, Report Cards, COVID Related Student Absences, MTSS, Athletics, and Activities. He reviewed Governor Burgum’s delay of extra-curricular activities until December 14, 2020 with the exception of current fall contests. Ethen Askvig stated that the NDHSAA met today and will meet with administrators tomorrow with updates and release a frequently asked questions update for the public. The school buildings are to be shut down at 4:00 p.m. unless there is an academic purpose.

He reviewed state volleyball mask guidelines for fans and players.

Old Business: Dawn Kruk re-

Cavalier County Republican viewed with the Board the law school webinars she attended by the NDSBA in October. The Bond Resolution and Ballot were presented to the Board for approval. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the Bond Resolution and Ballot with the verbiage change from “3 to 10 mills” to “3 up to 10 mills” with the election an absentee ballot only election.

Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously approved. The 121 recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee was reviewed. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to refund the employees the 121 monies they paid the school and request the full amount from 121 in small claims court. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed COVID updates with the Board. Masks are required at all times in public buildings including recess and phy. ed. There are currently 40 close contact students absent with the majority of the cases coming from family events or jobs.

Mask rest areas in the schools was discussed. The School Board and Administrators would like to recognize all teachers as teacher of the year this year and have an event in the Spring to recognize the staff.

New Business: Policy updates were reviewed with the Board.

Dave Hart made a motion to rescind the Langdon Area School District #23 policies: Meetings of the Board, Administrative Regulations, Superintendent Grievance Procedure, Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave, Employee Use of Social Media, Staff Participation in Community Activities, Transfer and Reassignment, School Volunteer Program, Employee Assistance Program, Lactation/Breastfeeding, Instructional Staff Extra Duty, Research and Publishing, and Bus Drivers. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to waive the second reading and to approve and adopt the Langdon Area School District #23 policies: BC – Meetings of the Board, CBAA – Administrative Regulations, CCB – Superintendent Grievance Procedure, DDBE – Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave, DEBH – Employee Use of Social Media, DECB – Staff Participation in Community Activities, DFC – Transfer and Reassignment, KAAB – School Volunteer Program, DGB – Employee Assistance Program, DGHA – Lactation/Breastfeeding, DHBC – Instructional Staff Extra Duty, DHC – Research and Publishing, and DJE – Bus Drivers.

Steve Olson seconded the motion.

Roll call vote was unanimously carried. Dawn Kruk made a motion to amend and waive the second reading of the current Langdon Area School District #23 policy AACBR2 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure to reflect updated language from the NDSBA to remain in compliance. Dave Hart seconded the motion. Roll call vote was unanimously carried. Retention files to be sent to the state archives were presented to the Board.

Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to send files as presented to the state archives. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Ethen Askvig reviewed the fundraising guidelines of the District. Ethen Askvig presented Mykal Morstad for approval as the Junior High Girls Basketball Coach. Dave Hart made a motion to approve Mykal Morstad as the Junior High Girls Basketball Coach.

Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The High School HVAC recommendation was reviewed.

Dawn Kruk made a motion to move forward with the High School HVAC project using the Resiliency, Ed. Corps, and Efficiency grants with the remainder of the expense paid from the Building Fund. Steve Olson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Mortenson and Rygh agreement was tabled until the December meeting.

The next regular Board meeting will be Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room.

Dave Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Cindy Stremick seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

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

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

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

HELP WANTED – Langdon Area Schools has an opening for a kitchen assistant in the elementary school.

Three hours a day, during the school year. 7:30-10:30 AM. Please contact Daren Christianson at 701-256-5291.

Background check required. _____________________ D28,J4,11Bt

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For more info contact: Jamie Nienhuis, CNO, at 701-256-6137 or Linda Benoit in HR at 701-256-6127

Help Wanted: Dietary Cook

Applications located at www.cavaliercountyhospital.com under the careers tab. EOE

Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Dietary Department is looking to hire a Flex-time Cook at 12+ hours per week and rotating every third weekend.

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

Applications located at www.cavaliercountyhospital.com under the careers tab. EOE

*Sign on Bonus available*

Contact Linda in HR at 256-6127

FT & PT RNs and LPNs Days and nights available.

HELP WANTED DEPUTY SHERIFF

THE CAVALIER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A FULL-TIME DEPUTY SHERIFF POSITION.

FT & PT Certified Nursing Assistants All shifts available.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and be ND P.O.S.T. Board Licensed. Applicants must be physically able to handle all law enforcement duties that may also include truck enforcement. Applicants must have good public relations, verbal, and report writing skills. Starting salary will be based on experience. Deputies also have a chance to work Stonegarden overtime for extra income.

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

Benefits include vacation and sick leave, full Sanford family or single policy health insurance; full NDPERS retirement employer paid 15.26% of your gross salary, uniform allowance, and provided duty gear. If an applicant is offered the postion, they will be subject to credit and criminal records checks, and a background investigation. All Cavalier County employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

The application can be obtained from the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office located at: 901 3rd Street Suite #4 Langdon, ND 58249 or call 701-256-2555.

Applications are also available at the CCSO website: http://cavaliercountysheriffsoffice.us/ Applications, along with a resume and cover letter, will be accepted until January 15, 2021 at 5 p.m. or UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. CAVALIER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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

Approximately 12 hours per quarter.

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

JOB OPENING

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

Starting salary is $20.79/hour with a 5% increase after 6 months if all training and probation period is completed successfully. High school education is required, and you must have computer knowledge. Must be willing to travel for training. All applicants will be subject to a background check.

This job includes shift work of weekends and holidays.

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

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

Please contact the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office for an application, the phone number is 701-256-2555. The deadline for applications submission will be January 8, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Cavalier County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Page 14 – Monday, December 28, 2020

By Rita Maisel

Blue Christmas Several loyal readers of this column have already asked what Christmas carol I would write about this year, and in a year of way too much uncertainty, I almost scrapped that normal tradition. But hearing comments that this would be a blue Christmas for many people. I typed in the name of the song on the computer and up came a very mixed bag of connotations for things termed 'Blue Christmas'.

High on the list were colors used for Christmas and some of the ways that influences our celebrations. The short version is that red stands for passion and joy as well as warmth which sometimes is much needed when late December rolls around. Green is associated with life, growing things and evergreens which have become a symbol of everlasting life. White is for purity symbolized in the birth of the Baby Jesus and surrounding those who live in northern climates by the

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snow. Those three colors are also liturgical colors for most Christian denominations. Purple signifying royalty has been used as a liturgical color, but in more recent years blue was chosen as a symbol of generosity, and both are appropriate for the Christmas season and will be visible in churches around the world. For centuries, painters dressed the Virgin Mary with a blue cloth over her head. Most will remember years of nativity plays when this was always “Mary’s costume”.

When Queen Victoria’s husband died in the 1800s, not only England but English descendants through the extensive British colonies and in the United States wore black out of sympathy for the Queen. Stores did not have enough black material on hand to meet that demand so blue was accepted as proper mourning wear. With that beginning, we are told, the color blue became associated with sadness. Being a softer color than black, it may also have been felt to be a comforting shade.

Current decorators choose many shades of blue for Christmas ranging from blue poinsettias and roses to all blue lights and ornaments on their trees. I am not sure I have ever

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had an all blue Christmas outfit, but if that is one of your favorite colors, it is appropriate for everyone but Santa to wear. There are fun memories of second graders making tissue paper angels for our classroom tree, and some of them were blue.

Celebrations and holidays are usually very colorful times and not only the United States. The world as a whole has taken on a melting pot approach, both ancient and newer customs have blended into our celebrations. Areas known for their celebration of Midsummer’s Night in June also celebrated the Longest Night in December when the sun rarely appeared at all. During the darkness of the Winter Solstice the celebration included candles and lamps. In Jewish tradition, many years before our Christmas traditions began, they had a Feast of Lights begun when the oil in their lamps miraculously burned for eight nights during the Maccabean revolt. That celebration, with its own traditional foods and eight days of gift giving, is now known as Hanukkah. Friends in Denver, which has long had a solid Jewish community living there, decorated for Christmas with a different

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touch---they used white and blue candles in their menorah and hung Hanukkah décor on the newly popular, for those days, silver artificial Christmas trees.

Currently a Christian Longest Night service, held a few days before Christmas Eve and Day services, has become a memorial service honoring those who will not be with us whether because of illness, death, or travel situations as well as a time of prayer for families separated. With the pandemic separating families this year, churches across denominational lines held services like that on December 20 and refer to that event as Blue Christmas.

The practice began several years ago, but this year it was especially appropriate.

Thinking about the way colors are expressed in our own Christmas celebrations, of course, led me back to my own childhood when electric lights for Christmas trees were newly available, but electricity was limited. The strings of lights (often one per household) had only a few bulbs which had to be tested each year to make sure they worked.

Before the farm areas had electric lights, our rural Zion Church had a tree with candles which were lighted only one time and then immediately removed as they were a serious fire hazard. My guess would be that form of lighting was discontinued around the start of World War II. Families with a generator or wind charger that produced 32 volt electricity did have lighted Christmas trees in the late 1930s and early 1940s. My memory is that the light string at our house in Langdon had eight bulbs with a metal reflector behind each bulb to enhance their colors. That string of lights had been purchased when my parents lived in Moorhead and were still in use after I had grown up and was living elsewhere. When the tree lights were on at our house, all other lighting in that part of the house was turned off. There were warnings on the boxes the lights came in as well as through the media to be sure to never leave the Christmas lights burning when you left your house.

Trees were decorated differently in those days – actually much like the tree people see on the Peanuts cartoon Christmas shows. A few lights and then some special ornaments, many of them made by children.

Some families strung popcorn, rose hips or cranberries to use as garland. At school we made colored paper chains, and one year we brought in paper lids from what might have been milk bottles and made garlands out of those. It was an era of saving and ingenuity that some remember fondly and others may never have known. Most families bought one package of tinsel, and some removed it carefully after the holidays to save for next year.

My mother had a box of glass ornaments that she had purchased or been given when working in Fargo that were carefully placed on the tree each year and wrapped in tissue paper to save for later trees.

While I do not remember bird feeders like many families have to-

day, many families did their butchering during the holidays. After butchering days, the lard would be rendered and some of the suet used for cooking with a generous amount set aside to feed the birds. A cousin attending college in Illinois rode the train home each Christmas because roads were not dependable in winter and brought an empty trunk with him. I remember them packing Sterling’s trunk with fresh meat to take back to school.

Growing up, we decorated homes in red and green until Irving Berlin wrote a song that most of us loved when sung by Bing Crosby, “White Christmas”. According to the lyrics, that was in 1941. Thinking back to that time, I do not remember having blue lights on the Christmas tree, but the dainty and fragile glass balls used in those days may have included some with that color. Everything on the trees had a story behind it and visiting was a major part of Christmas. When company came, which seemed to be every day, they would be shown that year’s tree and the stories repeated for the benefit of each guest.

We listened to similar stories at their homes as well.

Meanwhile we had religious Christmas carols and fun songs like “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” Gene Autry’s “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,” and some time later what I remember as Burl Ives teaching us about “Frosty the Snowman”. The effect of World War II was felt all through the 1940s and later and was echoed in the music with songs like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Silver Bells” and others that are classics today. The draft for military service separated many couples and that, too, was reflected in the music. Jay W. Johnson who wrote scripts and jingles for radio in New York came up with the lyrics for the song “Blue Christmas” in the late 1940s. He collaborated with songwriter and guitarist Billy Hayes to put the song together. They shopped around for big bands who would record the song for dancing, and it was recorded in 1948 by two popular bands in the area. Hugo Winterhalter, leader of one of the big bands, put out the first sheet music, yes, with a blue cover but no mention of who sang the lyrics.

Then along came Ernest Tubb who recorded “Blue Christmas” in country style out of Nashville, taking the song to #1 on the charts around 1950.

Actual fame for the song in its best-known format did not come until 1957 when Elvis, backed up by the Jordanaires, was compiling a Christmas recording. This was not a song they expected to win any awards, but many years later it is one of the world-wide Christmas favorites, and the young Elvis version has become a classic. Many others have followed with their own renditions in the last 70 years.

While most will read this after Christmas Day, I wish you all a happy time whether you are with family or sheltering safely from the virus.

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Wishing you every happiness in the new year and beyond!

We’re truly grateful for all you’ve done for us this year.

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