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Senator Janne Myrdal has a Legislative update on Page 4.

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This week’s article explores the contributing factors of heart disease, tests and screenings ordered by your doctor/provider, what you can do to reduce your risks, and programs available from Cavalier County Memorial Hospital and Clinic to help you.

Heart health is affected by many different factors, including age, sex, and genetics, along with modifiable lifestyle risk factors such as diet, physical activity, stress, excessive alcohol use and smoking.

“Coronary artery disease develops over a long period of time so the better control we can have over modifiable risk factors helps us to decrease future risk of a coronary event such as heart attack and stroke,” explains Courtney Short, a Certified Nurse Practitioner at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital and Clinic.

It is important to have annual exams with your provider. Annual physical exams allow your provider to monitor blood pressure, discuss any symptoms, and listen to a person’s heart which is done at any age. Your provider will determine which screening labs to complete depending on these factors.

“Screening labs typically start in a person’s 30s in an otherwise healthy individual but may begin sooner if a person has increased risk factors such as obesity, smoking, family history, hypertension, and diabetes,”

said Short. “Some of the simplest screenings that we use to keep tabs on a person’s heart health include blood pressure monitoring, labs such as cholesterol panels and blood sugar, along with tobacco screenings. Family history is important as well.

One of the things that we look at is if a first degree relative had a coronary event such as a heart attack or stroke in their 50s or younger. This has been shown to increase an individual’s risk for cardiovascular disease, and we may choose to be more aggressive with our screening and treatment options.”

M a n y people are surprised when diagnosed with something like high cholesterol. A lot of times they are asymptomatic and feel fine so they do not feel it is a significant issue.

“This is why prevention is key. We want to make changes before it is too late,” said Short.

“When treating cholesterol, the goal is to try to prevent a coronary event such as a heart attack or stroke from occurring, and we are often looking at 10 years

"Parenting in a Pandemic" webinar series North Dakota State University Parenting Education Network hosted a hour-long, brainscience based presentation by parenting expert Erin Walsh, co-founder of the Spark & Stitch Institute based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event was streamed via Zoom on Wednesday, January 27, from 7-8 p.m.

The presentation was titled Parenting in a Pandemic, The Many Faces of Stress.

Walsh approaches the stress of parenting from a neurobiological point of view.

Understanding how the brain reacts to stress guides us through handling stress. In simple terms, when overwhelmed with stress, the brain will shut down one level at a time. The top level is the thinking brain, where you reason and problem solve. The next level down is the feeling brain, and below that is the functional brain where your survival skills take control. Normally stress comes at us in spurts, and we deal with it and move on. In the pandemic, it has become a river of stress that has not let up yet- more of a marathon than a sprint. In this environment our brain may

shut down the thinking level and move to the feeling level.

When your child is overwhelmed by stress (or you, for that matter) they are no longer thinking on a problem-solving level but rather going on feelings. You may see anger, irritability, fuzzy thinking, difficulty focusing or making decisions, overdrive or perfectionism, changes in sleep/eating/mood, humor, or disengagement. You need to try to connect to your child through their feelings,

these feelings. That toolkit of “coping and moving on” skills is unique for everyone, including you.

Dr. Bruce Perry has stated that there is no more effective neurological intervention to stress than a safe relationship.

One of the biggest things our kids need is empathy. We can tell them this is hard, but we will figure it out together.

When both parent and child are prickly, it is the parent’s job to take the first step. Walsh recommends the sequence of Calm, Connect, and then Coach.

Calm yourself first, by using what works for you: breathe, get some space, take a break, and tell yourself, “I can do this.

Our relationship can hold these big feelings.”

Connect with your child with providing support for those empathy for their feelings: “This feelings, and letting them know is hard, isn’t it?” or “Can you tell it is okay to feel what they feel. me more about it?” Coach your It is easy to try to problem child to work through their feelsolve for them and fix things, ings and help them find what but they are not thinking at works for them: “Let’s focus on that level. As a parent, remem- one thing we can control right ber that this is not the last time now.”“You seem less angry now. they will feel stress, and you can What helped?” “It’s okay to be help them by helping them find cont. on page 2 the skills that get them through

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Reducing your risk of heart disease

By Linda Timian Republican Writer

Find the latest from the Cavalier County Commission on Page 3.

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down the road.”

Routine screenings at annual checkups will give you the best chance at early intervention. If you develop risk factors, there are things you can do about it. Weight management, no smoking, heart healthy dietary changes such as increasing whole grains and vegetables, increasing cardiovascular activity to at least 30-60 minutes 5 days a week, and having good control of your blood pressure and blood sugar will reduce your heart health risks. CCMH has programs to help you take control. “ P r o grams for p e o p l e with heart issues are designed to help decrease risk f a c t o r s ,” said Short.

“Some of the services that we have available are the tobacco t re at m e nt specialists which aide in tobacco cessation.

We have a dietician to help with dietary guidelines and education for heart health and weight management. We also have a diabetic educator to assist with diabetes management, education, and control as we know

that diabetes increases your risk for heart disease.”

If you develop symptoms of heart disease - chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, or excessive sweating - it is important to see your provider.

“When a person develops symptoms of heart disease,” said Short, “this will prompt further evaluation with more diagnostic tests such as EKGs to look at the electrical conduction of the heart and echocardiograms, which look at the structure of the heart and how effectively it is pumping blood. Also, we may order a cardiac stress test to evaluate the heart under stress and look for any areas of inadequate blood flow through the vessels.

Depending on the condition of the heart and its overall function, this can lead to heart failure which is the decreased ability of the heart to pump blood effectively throughout the body.”

You can learn more about heart disease, its related conditions, risks, and risk management at www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/.

“Cardiovascular health starts with the individual,” shares Short. “Look at different things you can modify such as diet and lifestyle. If you have underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes, work to get adequate control. Also, get in to see your provider for routine health screenings and annual exams. The sooner we can make the change, the better off you will be.”

District Judge Laurie Fontaine retires District Judge Laurie Fontaine is retiring from her role as judge on January 31, 2021, after 22 years in the position.

She started her career as a lawyer in private practice in Pembina County and will come full circle to finish it.

“My son, Garret Fontaine, graduated from law school in 2020 and just became a licensed attorney in North Dakota,” explains Fontaine. “I had told him if he wanted to return to the area, I would retire from my judge position and help him get a practice going. I will be practicing law again with my son at Fontaine Law Office starting February of 2021.”

Fontaine received her teaching degree from Mayville University in 1978 with a major in Social Studies and a minor in psychology and sociology. She did not teach but rather started law school in 1980 at the UND School of Law. She passed the bar exam in 1983 and returned to Pembina County where she grew up. There, Fontaine was engaged in private practice with

Wes Argue and individually for 15 years.

“I handled a variety of cases: estate planning, probate, civil litigation, family law, agriculture law, taxes as well as acting as city attorney for a couple cities in Pembina County,” said Fontaine. Notably, there were not many women lawyers in those days.

“When I first started in 1983,” shares Fontaine, “I was the first woman to have a law practice in Pembina County, the first woman to become State’s Attorney for Pembina County, and was the first woman elected to the position of District Judge in a rural area.” Fontaine worked hard in those early years to help get a domestic violence program in place in the area and had a goal to treat all people with fairness and respect.

“I have always had a motto that unless the law is applied equally to all people, how can anyone respect the law, and I have strived for that goal.” This core belief carried forward cont. on page 2

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Civic Meetings Langdon City Commission Monday, Feb. 8, 6:00 p.m.

Munich School District Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7:00 a.m.

Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, Feb. 10, 5:00 p.m.

Cavalier County Water Resource Board Thursday, Feb. 11, 8:00 a.m.

Langdon Park Board Monday, Feb. 15, 4:30 p.m.

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"Parenting in a Pandemic" series _________________________________continued from Page 1 angry. It’s not okay to hit some- purpose in your family, school, its and Avoiding Power Strugone.” and community; connecting gles If you see unexplained or with family, friends, and school; • May 26, 7:00 p.m. – Loosen worrisome behavior, sleeping and taking time to find joy, have but Don’t Let Go: Helping Teens too much or trouble sleeping, fun, and play.

Cope with COVID changes in social motivation, This presentation was the Erin Walsh is a parent, speakfeeling down and hopeless for first in a series of five. There er, educator, and writer. She long stretches, or recurring will be a presentation on the has worked with communities thoughts of death or suicide, it last Wednesday over the next across the country that want to is not a time to isolate. Get in four months. Registration will better understand child and adtouch with your pediatrician or be found on the NDSU Parent olescent development and cut school counselor. Walsh stated Education Network website at through conflicting informathat asking about depression, www.ag.ndsu.edu/pen under tion about kids and technology. mental health or suicide does Programs and Events. Once reg- She co-founded Spark & Stitch not create mental health chal- istered, you will get emails for Institute with her father, Dr. Dalenges, it gives you windows upcoming webinars. vid Walsh, and mother Monica into them.

• February 24, 7:00 p.m. – Walsh. Dr. Walsh is the author Finally, take stock of what Staying Engaged in Learning of three books, “No: Why Kids – things connect your family to- and Work: the Science of Moti- of All Ages – Need to Hear It and gether, such as family meals, vation.

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Judge Fontaine retires __________________________________________continued from Page 1 into her career as a judge. would like. It is not a judge’s Association, National Associa“The role of the judge in sim- role to go look for evidence so tion of Women Judges, and the plest terms is a Gatekeeper of you have to make the decision North Dakota Judges AssoJustice,” said Fontaine. “It is our based on what you have. ciation. Fontaine was also on a job as judges to do everything Fontaine has a lot of com- Joint Procedures Committee for we can to make sure everyone, mittee assignments to reflect 6 years, which discusses and apregardless of who they are, gets back on in her career. She was proves all changes to the North a fair and impartial consider- chairperson for the legislative Dakota Rules of Evidence, Civil ation of their case. The legal committee of the North Dakota Procedure, Criminal Procedure, system is here to provide a civi- State’s Attorneys Association; and other rules which govern lized resolution of disputes. I they put forth legislation they areas of the law; the rules are think our jury system is the best thought would be beneficial forwarded to the North Dakota possible system, and I have al- in the criminal law area. As a Supreme Court for final approvways admired how, when you judge she was on a Jury Stan- al by them. get citizens from all walks of life dards Committee that worked “My favorite committees together, their collective wis- on issues surrounding jurors were the Joint Procedures,” said dom usually comes to the cor- and their jury service. Fontaine Fontaine, “because it is made rect outcome. Here in North was chair of a Court Improve- up of lawyers and judges from Dakota, people take their civic ment Committee which fo- across the state who focus on duty as a juror very seriously.” cused mainly on deprivation of different areas of the law. When As a judge, Fontaine liked try- children cases and how we, as they all come together, everying to resolve disputes between a system, can improve our han- one learns something, and we people and dealing with crimi- dling of those cases; every state all benefit from the experience nal cases in a way that still treat- has one of these, and this com- and knowledge of each other.” ed all participants with respect mittee allowed her to attend a Now retiring from her role as and courtesy. She also tried to conference at the White House District Judge, Fontaine is lookexplain things in a way every- in Washington, DC. She was ing forward to returning to prione understood what was hap- president of the North Dakota vate practice. pening. Fontaine stated that Judges Association in 2004“I very much enjoyed practhe challenges of being a judge 2005, the Presiding Judge for ticing law for 15 years prior to are many because every week the Northeast Judicial District becoming a judge, and I look you are faced with difficult de- for 7 years from 2013 until 2019, forward to going back to it and cisions, and sometimes you do and a member of the American helping people resolve legal isnot have all the information you Bar Association, Trial Lawyers sues,” she said.

Giving Hearts Day February 11

Community Calendar February 7 – Wales Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, St. Michael’s Parish Hall, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

8 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 9 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

9 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Cavalier 10 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 10 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

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

10 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 11 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 12 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m.

15 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 16 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

17 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 17 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Leever’s Shopping 8:45-10:45 a.m.

18 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Osnabrock 19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m.

19 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 22 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Devils Lake 23 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Zoom Board Meeting at 1 p.m.

23 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Grocery Delivery, 1 p.m.

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

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

24 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 26 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Dollar General Run 9-11 a.m.

26 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks 27-March 2 – Torah Keepers Almighty Yahuah’s Annual Sacred Festival Pesach ( Passover)

March 4 – Post 98 Legion Meeting, American Legion Hall 4 – Storytime at Cavalier County Library–ages 3-pre-k. Must call to sign up 256-5353, 1 p.m.)

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Cavalier County Commissioners meet for first meeting in February

By Linda Timian Republican Writer The Cavalier County Commission opened their regular meeting and went right to old business. Commissioner Greg Goodman reported that he attended the Public Health Board meeting last Monday. Abby Borchardt also attended to present her position regarding the Sewage Rules and Regulations and how it affects her business.

There was good discussion, but the board decided to table the issue until April after the legislative session was done in Bismarck. Commissioner Stanley Dick stated that there was legislation going to committee about this issue but did not expect to see a change.

Legislators are considering a slate of election law proposals with hopes of drafting a comprehensive bill. A discussion ensued among the commissioners about the state requirement to provide voting by mail. County Auditor Lisa Gellner stated that it is a requirement to provide an absentee ballot upon request, and they are growing in popularity.

Road Supervisor Terry Johnston requested a decision regarding the final plans for County 13. The product being used was testing out at class 5, not class 13, which is better. The commissioners discussed the merits of staying with the class 5 product or purchasing class 13 product. It was decided to get good product to fix County 13 to

make sure it was fixed properly even if it cost more, as it was a highly travelled road. The other product can be used on lightly travelled roads.

Goodman requested that all commissioners take a county map and mark the roads they want reclaimed and what areas they want sprayed for weeds.

He would like this done by the last meeting in March so that a master plan can be given to road maintenance and to the weed board.

Johnston stated the Munich pickup is having transmission troubles. A rebuilt one can be purchase for about $3000 but questioned whether that would be a good investment in a 2006 truck with 170,000 miles. The Vang and Hannah trucks have over 150,000 miles. Four trucks are model 2008 or older. Goodman felt waiting to replace old trucks would increase the cost by about 25%. The commissioners agreed to have Johnston post a request for state bid price on up to four pickups. In the meantime, the Munich pickup transmission will be serviced.

The commissioners reviewed the current loans and interest rates. Commissioner Nick Moser proposed paying off the two trucks and the boiler project, leaving only the two road graders left on payments. This would pay off $249,801.29 in loans.

Goodman agreed that paying off the two trucks and boiler project was better from a cash flow standpoint. His goal is to keep taxes as flat as possible on the

Heritage sites grants received The Icelandic Communities Association (ICA) of Moutain gave $2,000 in Heritage Sites Grants to four organizations that are involved with the restoration, upkeep, and renovation for modern use of area Icelandic cultural sites. The $500 grants are given to help with the maintenance of these historical sites so they will tell the story of the early Icelandic immigrants to future generations. The grants are made possible through the support of the auctions held at the ICA-sponsored annual Thorrablot in 2020. Because of the cancellation of the Thorrablot this year on account of the pandemic, the auction will be held online

and will be open for bids the last week in February. Details will be available later.

Grants were given to the Svold Community Hall Association for the completion of the restroom addition to the Svold Hall, Gardar Lutheran Ladies Aid for the renovation of the Gardar town church basement, Fjalla Cemetery Association for replacement of storm damaged trees surrounding the cemetery, and Vidalin Cemetery Association to level and support sinking foot stones in the cemetery and replace or refurbish the double doors leading to the narthex.

Receiving the check for the various Icelandic organizations are Kristine Koehmstedt (Fjalla), Kathy Thorlakson (Vidalin), Judy Geir (Gardar town church), Curtis Olafson - President of the ICA and presenter of checks, Chris Thompson (Svold), Carol Beard (Vidalin), and Connie Trenbeath (Vidalin).

county side. Moser made the motion to pay off the loans on the two trucks and the boiler project, Goodman seconded. Gellner was instructed to renew the CDs in April for $249,801.29 less than current value at that time and to put that money into checking to pay off the loans. Motion carried.

Emergency Manager Karen Kempert reported she was able to get a grant of about $5,000 to replace the jail windows, get a sprayer to disinfect the courthouse, and procure gloves and masks. Kempert then asked the commissioners to ratify the emergency declaration for the county for 2021, just as was done in 2020 for the pandemic. The commissioners discussed the pros and cons of such a declaration. While it provides funding for the expenses incurred with managing a pandemic, it also grants powers to unelected officials during the term of the emergency declaration. Kempert stated that the emergency declaration begins and ends with the county. It can be ended by the commissioners when they decide to.

The ramifications of ending it now would cut off snap benefits, may cut off vaccine funding, and would cut off benefits for paying additional staff that are needed right now. It would break most counties. A motion was made by Moser to ratify the emergency declaration for 2021, seconded

by Zeis. Motion carried.

Chair Austin LaFrenz reported that he, Kempert, Zeis and others met with Towner County representatives last Wednesday to go over the Towner County 911 contract. Admin and 911 calls have doubled. Kempert had totaled all applicable expenses incurred and split them evenly between Towner and Cavalier Counties, as they generated very close to the same number of calls. She proposed an additional $30,000 annually strictly for Admin, starting April 1, 2021.

This would be prorated for 2021 requesting Towner County to pay the amount of $22,500.00 to Cavalier County by April 1, 2021.

This would be written into the contract and revisited annually.

Veteran Service Officer Steve Anderson requested an increase of one half day per week for the remainder of the year. He has provided documentation of what he has been doing regarding outreach, training, accreditation, and reaching out to people who have not been using the veterans services offered in the past. This has increased money coming back to vets in the county. VSO is funded by mills separately from the County General fund and has been decreasing over the years. Zeis made a motion to increase the VSO by one half day for 11 months, seconded by Dick. Motion carried unanimously in a roll call vote.

The next meeting will be February 16, 2021, at 8:30 am.

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Brush with the Bunch

In my last article I reported on the “Brush Bunch Art Show and Sale #49“...it came to be known as the art show that wasn‘t. A section of our show will be dedicated to the Art Show #49, and I won‘t repeat any on that which was covered in my last article. Please notice, it‘s a new picture of our meeting held on Tuesday. The Brush Bunch Art Show and Sale #50 will be held on May 1-2, 2021, (God willing!) at the American Legion Post #62 here in Walhalla. Our meeting on Tuesday covered several topics of our up-coming art show. Our theme “50 Years of Joy Thru Art!“ was chosen along with the colors of gold and royal blue.

Committee chairpersons were selected: bar area decorating (our 49th year) and flowers - Virginia Dunnigan, table decorating-Carol Clark and Laurel Brusseau, the booklet will be by Sylvia Moore, the poster chairpersons are Liann Zeller and Sylvia Moore, and advertising by Leona Schneider and Leo Beauchamp. The kitchen will be under the supervision of Susan Vondal (we haven‘t asked her yet). Cleaning before and after will be Virginia and Laurel with everyone pitching in.

We also are planning our student day for Friday, April 30; this has been very successful in the past. Door prizes and prizes for the Scavenger Hunt are being selected. Our potluck dinner after cleanup was talked about. That pretty much covers our meeting and plans. After 2020 we hope they materialize and the old saying: “Make plans and God laughs!“ doesn‘t apply to us in 2021. My quip for the day from “Just for laughs“: it‘s the start of a brand new day and I‘m off like a herd of turtles! Some days are like that! God Bless, and stay healthy.

by Leo Beauchamp

Frost Fire Park participating in Giving Hearts Day

Goal to raise $43,000 total through 24-hour fundraising event Fire Up Frost Fire! A nonprofit with a mission, Frost Fire Park aims to provide life-changing experiences in the beautiful Pembina Gorge. Support the mission by helping on Giving Hearts Day - Thursday, Feb. 11. Gifts of $10 or more will be matched by generous match donors who have given $21,500.

The goal is to double that money in the 24-hours of Giving Hearts Day. Frost Fire Park’s year-round activities, including the downhill mountain bike terrain park, Frost Fire Summer Theatre, and winter season skiing and snowboarding, will benefit from this fundraiser. Money raised will be used to create bathrooms on the main floor of the lodge, repair the staircase in the summer theatre, and purchase additional ski and snowboard rental equipment for the winter season.

Early Giving: Between now and February 9, gifts can be scheduled online. Visit GivingHeartsDay.org and search Frost Fire Park.

Day Of: Donate online any time on Thursday, February 11 at GivingHeartsDay.org and search Frost Fire Park.

Donate via Check: Checks must be dated February 11, 2021, and be received by February 11 in order to be counted toward the match. (Write check out to Pembina Gorge Foundation and mail to Pembina Gorge Foundation, P.O. Box 888, Walhalla, ND 58282.)

Each gift to Frost Fire Park is appreciated, and these donations help preserve the wonderful activities in the Pembina Gorge for future generations.

Giving Hearts Day has added two new giving features this year: ‘New and Used Goods Needs’ and ‘Volunteer Needs’ for each nonprofit. These needs can be found on each charity’s giving profile.

Here are Frost Fire Park’s New and Used Goods Needs for Summer + Winter:

•Portable clothing rack - 2 •Large laundry baskets - 12 •Heavy duty extension cords (2050 ft) - 4 •4-drawer filing cabinet with lock •Tall door mirrors - 4 •Tall oscillating fans - 2 •“WorkForce ES-500W” office scanner - Amazon •Air purifier •Copy/printer paper Volunteer Needs – Winter Ski Patrol EMTs Lift operators Volunteer Needs – Summer Servers Greeters Golf cart drivers Hattie’s Closet sales operators Pass out theater programs Cleaning theater between shows Concession sales Grounds/ flower basket watering Clean and maintenance of the Victorian house Parking directors Arts Camp assistants Historian/documenting activities and events Email Newsletter editor Email gm@frostfirepark.org if you would like to volunteer.

About the Pembina Gorge Foundation and Frost Fire Park The Pembina Gorge Foundation was formed in the fall of 2016. Its goal is to preserve and enhance the legacy vision crafted by Dick and Judith Johnson, who founded Frost Fire Ski and Snowboard Area in 1976. The Foundation purchased the area and changed its name to Frost Fire Park, in order to further establish its role as the hub of the Pembina Gorge. The Foundation wishes to seize this opportunity to enhance the visitor experience to enjoy the wonders of the Pembina Gorge and Frost Fire Park, which is located seven miles west of scenic Walhalla, N.D.

Opinion

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Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Vente de la Louisiane...

We’ve all been taught the history lesson of the Louisiana Purchase and how it, in effect, doubled the size of the United States in 1803.

Known as the Territory of Louisiana, the gargantuan land mass had been controlled by the French since 1699.

When the purchase, known as the “Vente de la Louisiane” was negotiated, the United States would pay France $15 million, and France would turn over to the United States 530 million acres of property we often call the heartland and the plains.

It meant that U.S. sovereignty was now west of the Mississippi River, and it pushed west to what is now Idaho and Wyoming. The purchase included an area that encompasses 15 states, most notably Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri among others. It also included the Missouri River, and we all know about the Lewis and Clark Expedition up the Missouri and their quest to find the Pacific Ocean.

What we may not know about the Louisiana Purchase, however, is that it didn’t stop at the Canadian border. It continued into present day Saskatchewan and Alberta. It crossed the 49th Parallel about where Montana and North Dakota meet and continued. The purchase originally extended just beyond the 50th parallel, which is about where Swift Current, Moose Jaw and Regina are located. However, the territory north of the 49th parallel (including the Milk River and Poplar River watersheds) was ceded to England in exchange for parts of the Red River Basin south of the 49th parallel in the Anglo-American Convention of 1818. Okay, that convention is what established the present-day Canadian border, but from 1803, when the Louisiana Purchase was made, until the 1818 convention when the British ceded, the territory east of the Missouri River, most of what is now North Dakota and western Minnesota, was part of Canada that was known then as Rupert’s Land, named after the governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

Essentially all of North Dakota that is in the Hudson Bay drainage was part of Rupert’s Land, a territory of British North America. At the time, there were so few people in North Dakota’s part of Rupert’s Land that it wouldn’t have made a difference. Outside of two forts where present-day Pembina is located and the townsite of present-day Walhalla, there really weren’t any European settlers around anywhere.

Only Native Americans roamed the land. There were several tribes that included Ojibwe, Assiniboine, Arikara, Hidatsa, Mandan, Chippewa, Santee Dakota, Metis, Lakota Sioux and Yanktonai Sioux. Also back then, Canada wasn’t what it is today. It had two parts: Upper Canada and Lower Canada. The St. Lawrence

River separated the two, thus Rupert’s Land, and, more specifically eastern North Dakota, was part of Upper Canada.

When you look at obscure history like this, there’s a lot missing, but often times, if you search deep enough, you might just find what you are looking for. For instance, we know there were two competing trading forts in the Hudson’s Bay Company and the Northwest Company. Both sat in the present-day community of Pembina where the Red and Pembina rivers meet. What we don’t know is how big was the territory of each, were they hostile toward one another, was fur trading their only motive, or were other things, like shipping contraband liquor, part of it?

We also know from our intertwined history with Canada that Chippewa women and French fur trappers’ offspring became known as Metis and many settled in Rupert’s Land, or eastern North Dakota, and had their own language. The question is when did that start? What is the first documentation of it? What was it like for the children? We don’t often find out about these things.

Sometimes some of this information will pop up in the strangest places and at the strangest times. I learned about some of this, and some of the Metis outlaws who roamed present-day North Dakota, from the Metis Museum in Winnipeg. For the most part, the Metis remained on the Canadian side and were later officially recognized as a tribe in Canada, but the United States government has not done that. Although numerous Metis decendents live here, they are not part of a tribe, at least not officially.

Thus, history can be tricky sometimes, or should I say vague, because with curiosity like Rupert’s Land, we have questions?

Trial for a former president ?

Does the U.S. Senate have the authority to hold an impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump? Good-faith arguments have been advanced by both sides in this growing debate, which invites close scrutiny of the scope of the Senate’s power under the Impeachment Clause. As with many constitutional controversies, resolution is aided by logic, common sense and history.

Roughly 45 Republican Senators and various legal scholars maintain that the Senate’s authority under Article I, Section 3, of the Constitution to “try all Impeachments,” does not apply to Trump, now that he is a former president. The argument is that the principal question in an impeachment trial is whether to convict and remove a sitting president.

That question has been rendered moot by the expiration of Trump’s term of office. In any case, the Senate may not try a private citizen.

The more compelling constitutional argument, however, is that advanced by Senate Democrats and a large body of bi-partisan legal scholars, which asserts that the Senate’s trial authority extends to former officials.

The authority of the Senate to try cases of impeachment represents a “continuation” of the process initiated by the House of Representatives’ conclusion that Trump had committed an impeachable offense when he incited a mob of insurrectionists to attack the U.S. Capitol.

Trump’s incitement fell into the cat-

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egory of “high crimes and misdemeanors.”

Once the Senate has received articles of impeachment from the House, its broad discretionary power encompasses a range of options.

It may decide to convict or acquit the defendant, and in the event of a conviction, conduct an additional vote on the question of whether the defendant should be forever barred or “disqualified” from holding office or trust under the authority of the United States.

The Senate’s constitutional authority may not be thwarted by a presidential resignation from office before the trial begins. If that were the case, a president might resign mere hours before the trial commenced for the purpose of escaping judgment and accountability. The strategy of obstruction through resignation would enable the president to escape the full implications of the impeachment power, which the framers of the Constitution characterized as “the grand inquest of the nation,” a solemn and perhaps indispensable means of uncovering great offenses against the country.

By the same reasoning, would we dare say that a former official, impeached by the House and on trial in the Senate, could escape judgment and accountability if the intrusion of a natural disaster — a pandemic, for example — prevented the Senate from convening and thus completing the trial before the official’s term expired? Who could say, with a straight face, that the Senate would be precluded from finishing its business when circumstances permitted the safe return of Senators?

The derailment of a constitutional process conceived by the framers of the Constitution as fundamentally important to the rule of law and the safety of the nation by either a cynical tactic of resign-to-escape, or

the temporary delay of trial caused by a public health crisis, would reduce the trumpet sound of the rule of law to that of tinkling crystal.

The end of Donald Trump’s term of office does not mark the end of the Senate’s power to try him on charges of impeachment. The integrity of the impeachment process enjoys the same protection as that constitutionally afforded a court of law to fully exercise its judicial power and dispose of the cases and controversies brought before it.

The forthcoming impeachment trial of former President Trump is not the first time that the Senate has held an impeachment trial of a former official. In 1876, Secretary of War William Belknap resigned shortly before the House voted to impeach him. The Senate concluded that it did, in fact, possess the authority to try Belknap, despite the fact that he was, by that point, a former executive branch official.

Although Belknap was acquitted of the charges against him, the fact that the trial was conducted constitutes an important constitutional understanding of the law of impeachment by the first branch of government.

The Belknap precedent, the logic of the impeachment power and its critical role in maintaining executive accountability and republican governance, lead us to the conclusion that a former president may be tried by the Senate.

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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Legislative Update

Senator Janne Myrdal R – District 10 jmyrdal@nd.gov 701-331-0946 January just flew by it seems and winter finally showed some teeth with drop in temperature and some icy roads on way back to Bismarck last week.

This past week the Agriculture committee had a four hour long hearing on a controversial SB2208 relating to drain permits, assessment projects and water resource districts function. The bill draft came about due to some drainage and assessment issues in one county. There are two Sections in NDCC that deals with these issues and they are lengthy and at times duplicative, making for some confusion in interpreting these laws when there are disputes. We are still keeping the hearing on this bill open as it will take some lengthy discussions on this important issues, but as of now I think we should work to combine the two Sections of code

without any substantial changes and get an interim study going with all stakeholders involved. The Legislature did this with the very intense debate over property rights and trespassing during this last interim and came back with a bill that gave satisfaction to both sides of the issue. Water issues, as I have mentioned many times, are urgently important for every County, however even more so in our region for AG producers so be assured I will spend in depth time on this study.

Relating to AG issues, SB. 2041 which I introduced to provide for property tax exemption for AG commodity noncommercial storage facilities, including potato storage passed the Senate with a 47-0 Do Pass. The premise of the bill came from varying interpretations across many counties that needed to be clarified. It now goes to the House for consideration.

I introduced SB 2334 this week which is a comprehensive bill to create and enact a new Section in NDCC to allow for Extended Stay Centers (ESC). These centers would serve patients who have out patient surgery, - allowing a 24 hour stay after such procedures. This would be of great help to rural patients.

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and have a long and often cumbersome and unsafe trip home after day surgeries. So far I am receiving enormous support for this bill so we shall see how it goes forward as I present it to committee next week.

Most have likely seen that Lutheran Social Services (LSS) in Fargo went bankrupt last week after making some very questionable investments in housing projects in the oil patch. LSS gets a large sum of monies from our state as well as the federal government for a variety of programs, and some of which many legislators deem unnecessary. We will be looking into where the monies went and how we can cut back on programs the state should not be funding. I deem it so urgent that we look at some old programs that are still running with funding from taxpayers that we should really not appropriate.

A large part of the focus here now is on the budget and how we

can provide for needs while still being frugal in light of a future for energy that looks shaky with the executive orders from this White House, - shutting down oil and energy exploration and pipelines. It will have enormous consequences on both energy and AG in North Dakota.

Bonding is an issue of debate this Session and it will continue till close to end of our 80 days. I will hold judgement on such until the budget forecast comes in mid-March.

SB2124 which deals with legislative involvement in emergency orders will be on Senate floor next week. I worked at length to get satisfactory language in this legislation so will watch carefully what happens next week and across the hall regarding this important legislation.

SB2180 has been withdrawn from the Senate floor permanently.

Letter to Editor

Letter to the Editor: No Immunity for Nursing Homes AARP North Dakota strongly opposes a bill in the N.D. Legislature that grants nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care (LTC) facilities immunity related to COVID-19.

House Bill 1175 strips away the rights of residents and their families to seek legal redress and hold facilities accountable when residents are harmed, neglected, or abused.

In North Dakota, about 10,000 people live in these facilities. More than 840 COVID-related deaths (approximately 60 percent) have occurred in them.

While there may be some circumstances beyond a facility’s control, it is essential that these facilities remain responsible for any negligent actions.

Over the course of the pandemic, most nursing home inspections have been suspended, family in-person visits were prohibited except in limited circumstances, and even ombudsman visits were restricted. There are fewer eyes observing what is actually happening in these facilities.

Residents of nursing homes and other LTC facilities may be unable to advocate for themselves and now have limited access to people who can advocate on their behalf. This lack of oversight is alarming and requires us to ensure that residents and their families still have the option to seek redress.

North Dakota should not strip away the rights and protections of nursing home residents. Nursing homes and other facilities should know they will be held responsible for providing the level of care that is required of them, and for which they are being compensated.

Call your legislators today and tell them to reject HB 1175.

Josh Askvig, Bismarck AARP North Dakota State Director Letter to the Editor: Restrictive legislation would impact

voter rights in N.D. There have been many news articles and letters to the editor recently regarding alarming elections legislation being discussed in the North Dakota Legislature.

North Dakota Voters First feels that these bills are a ‘solution in search of a problem’ and are just plain unnecessary.

We are a non-partisan voter advocacy group. Part of our job is to be a watchdog for potential voter suppression.

Unfortunately, this batch of very partisan legislation is being proposed by a small group of Republican legislators that are following a national trend of conspiracy-based opinions. This proposed legislation doesn’t strengthen our North Dakota voting system; it damages it.

Instead, we urge this group of legislators to focus their energy on Covid relief for North Dakotans. Unemployment, housing and hunger are all very important issues right now. There needs to be a sense of urgency, and many other legislators are working hard to be helpful.

North Dakota had record voter turnout this last election, and Donald Trump won the state by a large margin. The voting system works here, and many folks I know really appreciate the way that early voting is set up. Additionally, many of the legislators proposing this unfortunate legislation were elected by the same voting system that they’re attacking. It doesn’t make sense.

To be perfectly clear: Voting is a fundamental right of our democratic republic in the United States. Some of this proposed legislation aims to attack that right. It’s wrong-headed and simply an outrage.

Thoughtful legislation to strengthen North Dakota’s voting system and to make voting convenient for folks is always helpful. Unfortunately, this rash of newly proposed, partisan legislation doesn’t have that goal in mind.

Rick Gion Communications and policy director North Dakota Voters First

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Agriculture

Income tax filing deadline is March 1 for agricultral producers Agricultural producers have until March 1 to file their 2020 income tax returns without penalty if they have not made estimates.

“Producers have until April 15 to file without penalty if they have paid their estimated tax by Jan. 15,” says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm economist.

“It is important to note changes in tax regulations due to the CARES Act and other legislation due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” he adds.

Items to note for 2020 income tax preparation: • Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments are agricultural program payments that you must include in gross income. Report the full amount of your CFAP payments on Schedule F (Form 1040).

• The current rule is that you can deduct expenses that are allocable to a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan you received that’s later forgiven.

• The CARES Act revised the provisions related to net operating loss (NOL) carrybacks to allow taxpayers to carryback NOLs, including nonfarm NOLs arising from tax years 2018, 2019 and 2020, for five years.

• Schedule SE has changed to allow self-employment tax payments that may have been deferred.

• The standard deduction is $24,800 for those who are married and filing jointly and $12,400 for singles.

• The Social Security wage base for 2020 is $137,700.

• The standard mileage rate for 2020 is 57.5 cents per mile.

• Agricultural producers are allowed to use 200% declining balance depreciation for three-year, five-year,

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By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent Just Get Moving As I forced myself to finish the last couple of miles, there was a sense of determination under the dread of having to move my legs more in order to finish my goal. It really wasn’t that difficult, and I was probably being more dramatic than needed, but I had set myself a lofty goal of walking 100 miles in the month of January.

Not just taking the time to track my steps through a device while I worked and did my daily tasks but it was a deliberate, conscious effort to get 100 miles above and beyond the steps I normally take in a day.

The task felt monumental. I didn’t even tell too many people before I started, because I didn’t want it to be one of those goals that I set and then never follow through with and then have to explain to everyone I told how I failed in my mission. Yet, I knew I needed to share with at least a few people, as goals are more likely to be accomplished if they are shared.

So, I started walking. I walked outside when the weather and roads were safe enough to do so. I walked on my treadmill at night. I just walked. It wasn’t a fast pace. It wasn’t a slow pace. It was a pace that I felt comfortable with- that got my blood pumping more than normal and that I broke a little sweat with. It was enough to not deter me from continuing, yet enough to ensure I was getting enough exercise to make a difference.

I accomplished my goal in 26 days.

Now, I had a conundrum of my own making. I had kind of (in the back of my mind) wished for not accomplishing my goal. It makes no sense, I know, but, I had told myself that if I could make 100 miles in the month of January, there was no reason I couldn’t continue that EVERY month after that, and part of me wanted to be lazy. But, a bigger part of me wants to try to get healthier.

So, I not only pledged to walk 100 miles each month for the rest of the year, I have also now encouraged all of my friends and family on Facebook to get moving. If I can do it, I thought maybe others might like the encouragement and support to get moving as well. Even if someone doesn’t want to walk 100 miles a month, getting up and moving more is the point.

The reason for my change in the first place was the realization that I probably am not where I should be when it comes to my health. I don’t think I’m unhealthy, just that I have risk factors that should change for heart disease and certain cancers.

There is already a family history of

seven-year and 10-year property. The 150% declining balance method still is required for 15- and 20-year property.

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

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

• The section 179 expense allows producers to deduct up to $1,040,000 on new or used machinery or equipment purchased in the tax year.

There is a dollar-for-dollar phase-out for purchases above $2,590,000.

• The additional 100% first-year bonus depreciation is in effect. It is available for used and new property.

It is equal to 100% of the adjusted basis after any section 179 expensing.

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

•Crop insurance proceeds and government crop disaster payments can be deferred to the next tax year if a producer is a cash-basis taxpayer and can show that normally income from damaged crops would be included in a tax year following the year of the damage.

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

Information on agricultural tax topics can be found in the “Farmers Tax Guide,” publication 225. It is available at any IRS office or can be ordered by calling 800-829-3676.

Any questions about these topics or further updates should be addressed to your tax professional or the IRS at 800-829-1040 or https:// www.irs.gov. Call the North Dakota Tax Department at 877-328-7088 or go to http://www.nd.gov/tax for answers to North Dakota income tax questions.

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NDSU Extension, FSA to Host Quality Loss Adjustment Program Webinar The webinar on the Quality Loss Adjustment Program will be held Feb. 10.

(NDSU photo) Producers who intend to apply for assistance through the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program will have an opportunity to learn about the program during a webinar that North Dakota State University Extension and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) are hosting on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. Central time.

On Jan. 6, the FSA started accepting applications for QLA, which provides assistance to producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to natural disasters occurring in 2018 and 2019. The deadline to apply for QLA is Friday, March 5, 2021.

“Natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 caused many ag producers to experience crop quality losses,” says Brian Haugen, acting state executive director for the North Dakota FSA. “Many of the eligible producers have already received compensation for quantity losses, and this program has been designed to provide quality loss disaster assistance as added relief for those disaster occurring events.”

The webinar will provide guidance for producers on the application process, along with the following topics that will be discussed: • Eligible crops • Qualifying disaster events • Applying for QLA • Payment calculations and limitations

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both for me, so it would be wise for me to consider what I can do to make a difference in my lifestyle, which I DO have control over. I know I’m not alone on this journey.

February is American Heart Month, as you have probably read or heard about. It’s a month that we are all reminded that it’s time to concentrate on our heart health. It’s also a great time to kick-start our way to establishing habits and goals for ourselves that we should have throughout the year to keep our hearts healthy, not just limit it to a single month.

Heart disease is the number 1 killer of Americans, both men and women, and there are several factors that contribute to the risk. The great thing about that is that there are several things we can do to help lower our risk for heart attack and stroke. We obviously can’t control family history, but we absolutely can adopt a healthy lifestyle, which includes managing our blood sugar (diabetes) and cholesterol levels, maintaining a healthy weight, treating high blood pressure, getting regular check-ups to help monitor all of the aforementioned aspects of our lives, and finally, to get moving. Exercising 150 minutes or more a week, helps lower risk factors and maintain health. That’s just a little over 20 minutes a day, and it doesn’t even have to be all at one time! That’s doable.

There are a few simple lifestyle changes that can be done in order to help a person change each of those aspects of their health that need to be changed: increase fruit and vegetable consumption (using a variety of colors), increase fiber consumption by having at least half of the grains consumed be whole grains, reduce sugar intake, reduce sodium consumption, and consciously set aside time each day to get moving.

American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/en and h t t p s : / / w w w. g o re d f o r w o m e n . org/en) is a great resource for heart healthy topics that include information about risks, symptoms, tips to get healthy, recipes, and much more. Frozen Yogurt Bark is a recipe I found on their site (https://recipes. heart.org/en/recipes/frozen-yogurtbark#emailform) that satisfies a sweet tooth in a healthier way. I’m considering making some to consume while I’m walking away my miles.

Frozen Yogurt Bark (Servings 8) Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups 2 percent low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup or simple syrup) 2 tablespoons chopped, unsalted almonds 1/2 cup chopped mango 1/4 cup blackberries or raspberries, chopped if large

1/2 cup blueberries Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, add yogurt and honey. Mix together to combine.

2. Line a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Use a spatula or knife to spread the yogurt as thin as possible over the entire bottom of the dish.

3. Add the chopped nuts over the top of the yogurt. Use your fingers to slightly press them into the yogurt.

Peel the mango, cutting the slices around the pit. Finely chop the mango, along with the berries, if they are larger than bite-sized and need chopping. Top the yogurt with the fruit— add as much fruit as will fit over the top. Again, slightly press fruit into the yogurt.

4. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and place in the freezer overnight.

5. When ready to serve, lift the parchment paper from the baking dish onto a cutting board. Use your hands to break bark apart into pieces (even by slightly banging the bark onto the cutting board). Serve.

6. Keep remaining pieces wrapped in parchment paper and sealed in a large Ziploc bag in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Keep it Healthy: Most fruits can be used for the bark, from pomegranate seeds in the fall to diced peaches in the summer. Tip: Let your kids come up with more ideas on what to use to top the bark—shredded unsweetened coconut, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, any type of nut, or even a tablespoon of chocolate chips. If desired, mix 1/2 cup chopped fruit into the yogurt before adding the baking dish and then top again with fruit for a different spin on the same concept.

NDSU Extension also has a variety of lifestyle tips and recipes that could be helpful in your quest to get heart healthy. For more information, visit our website at https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/extension, call our office at 2562560, or email katie.d.henry@ndsu. edu.

Even if you don’t pledge to walk 100 miles in a month, maybe you will walk around your living room 10 times while you watch the evening news. Maybe you will walk to your mailbox instead of drive. Maybe you will train for a marathon. The point is: to get heart healthy, JUST GET MOVING.

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• Future insurance coverage requirements “The QLA guidelines and application process is fairly complex, so this webinar will be a valuable opportunity to learn more about the program,” says Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist.

To register for the webinar, visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement/qla-webinar.

Participants may ask questions during the live webinar. The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be archived at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/farmmanagement for later viewing. For more information on QLA, visit https:// fsa.usda.gov or contact your local FSA county office.

(NDSU Agriculture Communication - Feb. 3, 2021 Source: Ron Haugen, 701-2318103, ronald.haugen@ndsu.edu) Producers Should Make ARC-PLC Election Decisions

by March 15 NDSU Extension has developed an online tool to aid producers in making this decision.

Producers can elect coverage and enroll in crop-by-crop Agricultural Risk Coverage-County (ARC-Co) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs within each Farm Service Agency (FSA) farm unit, or ARCIndividual for the entire farm, for the 2021 crop year, says Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm management specialist.

Although election changes for 2021 are optional, enrollment by signed contract is required for each year of the program.

This is an annual decision that producers need to make, Haugen says.

If an election is not submitted by the deadline of March 15, the election defaults to the current election for crops on the farm from the prior crop year.

For crop years 2022 and 2023, producers will have an opportunity to make new elections during those signups. Farm owners cannot enroll in either program unless they have a share interest in the farm.

ARC provides income support payments on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guaranteed level.

PLC provides income support payments on historical base acres when the national marketing year average price for a covered commodity falls below its effective reference price.

Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium and short grain rice, safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat.

NDSU Extension has developed an online tool to aid producers in

making this decision. The tool can be found at https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/farmmanagement/farm-bill.

Contact your local FSA office to make this election.

For more information on ARC and PLC, producers can go to the FSA website at https://www.fsa. usda.gov/arc-plc or contact their local FSA office.

(NDSU Agriculture Communication – Jan. 29, 202; Source: Ron Haugen, 701-231-8103, ronald.haugen@ ndsu.edu; Editor: Kelli Anderson, 701-231-6136, kelli.c.anderson@ ndsu.edu) NDSU Extension Updated Sunflower Production Guide North Dakota growers continue to be the No. 1 producers of sunflower in the U.S., harvesting 715,000 acres of the crop in 2020.

Sunflower is harvested for oil, confection uses, and bird food. Each sunflower variety has distinctive agronomic characteristics that producers should consider when selecting a hybrid to grow.

“Choosing a hybrid and using proper agronomic practices are important decisions a producer makes in raising a successful crop,” says Hans Kandel, a North Dakota State University Extension agronomist and co-editor of NDSU Extension’s recently revised “Sunflower Production Guide (A1995).” The updated sunflower production guide, a spiral-bound publication, includes information about hybrid selection. Other topics covered in the publication include understanding the growth and development of sunflower plants, field selection and preparation, planting date guidelines, seeding rates, frost tolerance and damage, soil fertility requirements, weed control, insect pest and disease management, drying and storage. The publication has several photos of agronomy issues, weeds, insects and diseases common in sunflower production.

“The previous field guide was published in 2007 and needed major updates, especially on the diseases, insects; and weed management; desiccation at harvest; and other management issues. NDSU Extension specialists and NDSU agricultural researchers revised the guide. The National Sunflower Association paid for the printing.

Sunflower growers can obtain one free copy of the publication, as long as the supply lasts, from the National Sunflower Association by calling 888-718-7033, or you can request your complimentary copy via email info@sunflowernsa.com.

For non-growers, the guide is available for sale from the NSA’s online catalog for $15 including shipping. https://www.sunflowernsa.com/about/store/mh01/ An online version of the updated ‘Sunflower Production Guide’ is available at https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/publications/crops/sunflower-production-guide.

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Obituaries

Lea Waltz

Mass of Christian Burial was held February 1, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon for Lea Waltz, 84, of Langdon, who passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo. A recording of Lea’s service is available for viewing on the Brooks Funeral Home website on Lea’s page. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in the spring.

Lea Verville was born April 17, 1936, in Olga, to Arsene and Irene (Beauchamp) Verville. She grew up and attended school in the Olga and

Osnabrock areas, graduating from Osnabrock High School in 1954.

She and Victor Waltz were married October 24, 1956, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Osnabrock.

They moved to Portland, Ore., for a short time before returning to North Dakota to the Waltz family farm where they farmed until 1988. After retiring from farming, they moved to Langdon. She worked for 13 years at Dairy Queen in Langdon.

Family was very important to Lea, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing and was a member of Homemakers Club. She was also a member of Catholic Daughters and Altar Society of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Surviving Lea are her children: Victoria (Kenneth) Sims of Moor-

head, Minn., Wayne (Sally) Waltz of Langdon, and Susan (Jeff) Jacobson of Finley; grandchildren: Nathaniel Sims, Lea (Will) Shulstad, Abigail Sims, Joseph Waltz, Jayson Waltz, and Kassandra (Brandon) Kranzler; eight great-grandchildren; siblings: Gene (Diane) Verville and Yvonne (Jerry) Kruk; sister-in-law Lisa (Ken) Geisen; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Victor and siblings: Corrine (Joseph) Kram and Louise (Larry) Evenson.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

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

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

Hope to see you then!

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

1124 5th St 701.256.5060

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

Father Michael Hickin Mass Times

Catechism Saturday 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cavalier County Republican

Margaret Hiltner

Mass of Christian Burial was held on February 2, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon for Margaret Hiltner, 63, of Wales, who passed away January 25, 2021, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

The service is available for viewing on St. Alphonsus Church youtube page. Burial will be in the spring at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Wales.

Margaret Madeline Klassen was born July 11, 1957, to Andrew and Sara (Heide) Klassen in Blumenort, Manitoba, Canada. She was the seventh child born of 10 children. The family moved to the Pilot Mound, MB, area in 1964. She attended Londesboro School, a one-room school three miles from home, for eight years then attended Pilot Mound Collegiate through high school. She enrolled at the University of Winnipeg for her first year of education then transferred to the University of Manitoba to finish her elementary education degree.

She began teaching at the age of 20.

Upon confession of her faith, Margaret was baptized in the Crystal City Mennonite Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and participated in the church choir. In her 16 years of teaching in Manitoba, she taught in several schools: Reinfeld, La Riviere, Mather, and Clearwater – all of them multi-grade classrooms. During these years, she lived with her sister, Sarah Jane. At a teachers’ supper meeting held in Wales, she was introduced to Leon.

Their romance was interrupted by Leon having to take part in Operation Desert Storm, but when he returned, they were married in Crystal City Mennonite Church on November 2, 1991. Their three children came to join them in quick

succession. She began teaching at St. Alphonsus Catholic School in the fall of 1998 in the 4th grade. She continued to teach for 14 more years at S.A.S. until retiring in 2013. After retiring from teaching, she began working part-time at the Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Foundation. She was there for five years.

In 2003, she was confirmed into the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and in 2005, she proudly became an American citizen. She was a member of the Langdon American Legion Auxiliary since the year 2000 and held the secretary position for three years and president’s position for five years. She was also secretary of the Maple Manor Auxiliary.

Her hobbies included reading, doing puzzles, scrapbooking, gardening, and yardwork. She enjoyed riding in her Bobcat, photography, fishing, singing, day trips, and shopping with her girls. She loved helping Leon whenever she could and thinking up new and interesting ways to improve her yard. She had outstanding organizational skills and creativity. She loved visiting with her family and friends, and she loved her Heavenly Father.

Surviving Margaret are her husband of 29 years, Leon; children: Madeline, Alan, and Susan; brothers: Andrew, Richard, Lloyd, Dwight, and Nick; and sisters: Rebekah and Susan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Klaas, and sister Sarah Jane.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to CCMH Foundation, 909 2nd St., Langdon, ND 58249 OR St. Alphonsus School, 209 10th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

Lyle Dale Anderson passed away in Auburn, Wash., on December 10, 2020.

Lyle was born Dec. 5, 1936, to Morris and Sadie (Peterson) Anderson in Vang.

He attended grade school in the Anderson and Poplar Grove schools.

The family moved to Edmore in 1949, and he graduated from high school in 1954. He joined the army in 1955-1957, and after his service, he went to Seattle to work at Boeing.

When Boeing had a major lay-off, he helped to build a bar in Algona, Wash. with his uncles, Emmet and Allen Peterson. After that he pur-

chased a bar named Asmerelda’s in Tacoma, Wash. After going out of the bar business, he drove truck for a trucking firm until he retired. He was a member of the Orting Eagles Club and was on the board of directors. He lived in his home near Orting until he went into Parkside Assisted Living for about 2 years before his death.

Survivors include his children: Dale, Christopher, Andrew, Lavonne, Becky; his stepchildren: Janelle and Rick Hanson; brother Gaylor; two sisters, Frances and Mavis; and many nieces and nephews.

Interment will be in the Vang Cemetary this summer. No date has been set at this time.

Lyle Dale Anderson

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors

This devotion is submitted by Pastor Don Barsness of the Salem Bible Church

314 15th Ave Phone 701-686-2000

Pastor Norm Economy Pastor Jordan Braunberger

Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45

followed by Fellowship

Sermons & Bulletins online

Worship Schedule Sundays 9:30 a.m.

Watch us live on facebook Website: langdonumc.org

Latest info & event calendar on website All are Welcome!

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

Welcome to

Sunday Morning Worship Services – 8 a.m.

Phone 701-256-4403

Evangelical Church emmanuel@utma.com

langdonevangelical.org

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!

1120 15th Ave • 256-2602

Dovre Lutheran Church & Milton Lutheran Church

Join us for worship!

10am, Sundays in-person Streaming live on Facebook

Osnabrock 701-496-3301

Milton 701-496-3278

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

Refer to facebook site for Church schedule.

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Wednesday School and Confirmation via Zoom.

Friends of Dovre Lutheran and Milton Lutheran Churches

“Adoption and More” Adoption is life-changing. To play a part in an adoption is to learn the power of assuming parental responsibilities for a child not your own. My sister and her husband had been married seven years when they adopted a beautiful baby boy. Needless to say, things have never been the same... for them and for their son.

Tensions can arise because adoption joins people with a variety of natures. The loving action of an adopting parent does not change the nature of the child who is adopted. The inherent characteristics of the adopted boy or girl remain after the adoptive welcome.

I marvel at the reports of animals who adopt different animals. Dogs seem to be the best when it comes to caring for other species. I’ve read articles about dogs “adopting” cats, squirrels, even a baby owl. That says something about the caring nature of a dog, but truth be known, it doesn’t change a thing about the nature of a cat or a squirrel or an owl.

Adoption is the story of grace. It originates and is sustained by the decision of a loving adopter. The action is hinged to the choice of one who is willing to take on responsibility for, and to extend privileges to, a child who is not their own.

The Apostle Paul taught the followers of Christ that they had been “marked out beforehand” to be children of God. He said God’s loving choice to bring them into His family was made possible through the work of Jesus Christ. That tells a lot about the loving nature of God.

God’s plan for His people is active long before they have a change of nature. Later in his letter to the Ephesian Christians, Paul said God’s planning and purpose was working when they were spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:5).

Because of our rebellion against God, men live with a sentence of impending judgment, but God had (then) and continues (now )to have a plan for our salvation and spiritual life.

In Paul’s words, “God made us alive with Christ - by grace you have been saved” (Ephesians 2:4). This is the story of God’s grace to us. This is the adoption story, but it is more.

Having chosen to make us His children, God has acted to change our nature.

When anyone of us confesses faith in Jesus, God performs a miracle. The Holy Spirit transforms our nature (John 3:6). We become children of God through a spiritual birth. This birth marks the beginning of our spiritual life.

Again, as a baby boy or baby girl has taken on the nature of their birth parents, those who are born of the Spirit of God take on the nature of their heavenly Father. We marvel at our adoption – we’ve been chosen by God to be His children.

We marvel at our spiritual birth – God’s Spirit granting us a new nature.

There is no doubt that this is the grace of God to all whose faith is in Jesus Christ. New Father, new nature, new family. We join those who share the glorious confession of 1 John 3:2, “Beloved, we are God’s children.”

Community

Cavalier County Republican

Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

By Peggy Davis Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce Board President

February 8 – Grand Forks February 9 – Cavalier February 10 – Grand Forks February 114 – Osnabrock February 12 – Grand Forks February 15 – Grand Forks February 17 – Grand Forks February 18 – Osnabrock February 19 – Grand Forks February 22 – Devils Lake February 24 – Grand Forks February 26 – Grand Forks

Effective February 1, 2021: Shopping will be allowed on out-of-town trips. Medical trips will take precedence as we are only able to take 2 people at a time, please be flexible with your shopping requests.

Please call early with your appointments as dates fill up fast. Out of town appointments need to be made between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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.-2:30 p.m. We are limited in what we can handle due to cleaning protocol and “social distancing” on the vehicles so please don’t be upset if we ask you to change your appointment. ALL passengers are required to wear a mask.

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

Hello, readers! I hope you are enjoying the Chamber member introductions that I have been sharing with you these past weeks. I only have a few this week to share.

Again, if any Chamber members read this column, please reach out to me with details you would like shared about your business or nonprofit organization. I might not have a current email address or any email address for you at this time.

We have a few events that need mentioning first. I’d like to remind everyone about the Toy Show at the Langdon Activity Center. There is a cover charge of $3. It will be held Saturday, February 13 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, February 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come on out and see the cool collectible toy tractors and cars. There will be concessions offered as well.

Again, mark your calendars for Saturday, July 17, 2021, for Music Fest. We are planning this FREE event as we speak. We know that the pandemic caused a lot of cancellations last year, and we know this is a fluid situation this year. We are hoping that nothing happens to prevent our event again! We were as

Former Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Shelley Lenz and MHA Tribal Citizen Cesar Alvarez running as a team for leadership of the DEM-NPL Seeking to lead the DEM-NPL into a new era for North Dakota Politics

Dr. Shelley Lenz and Cesar Alvarez, both from rural western North Dakota, announced that they are running as a team for Chair/ViceChair of the ND DEM-NPL party in elections to be held this spring.

“The one-party dominance in North Dakota is not serving all North Dakotans. It’s time we get back to our roots and make sure that our government is working for all of us. North Dakota has a long history of independence and selfreliance. We want to make sure that our government is focusing on the pertinent issues and working toward both homegrown and shared prosperity,” said Lenz. “Our collective experience as a veterinarian and rural business leader serving as Chair and a 100th generation North Dakotan tribal member with vast experience in policy and governance as Vice-Chair will bring a synergistic energy and unique perspective to our party’s leadership and future,” Lenz continued.

Lenz was the DEM-NPL Candidate for ND Governor in 2020. She is the founder and owner of State Ave. Vet Clinic in Dickinson and Killdeer Vet Clinic. She is the founder and president of Sustainable Vets International, a non-profit which

focuses on sustainable economic development in underserved regions of the world. As a business leader, international project developer, and advocate for rural communities, Lenz has long brought a fresh, engaging, and practical approach to economic, community, and workforce development in rural areas.

Alvarez is a MHA Tribal Citizen, born and raised in New Town.

Cesar earned his bachelor of arts in government from Harvard University and is a political advisor to North Dakota Native Vote, serves on the Bush Foundation ND Advisory Committee, and serves as an Intergovernmental affairs liaison for the MHA NationFour Bears Segment. Alvarez also sits on the ND PBS Board of Directors and serves on the Board of Directors of Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College. A young, well-educated, politically engaged,

Senior Menu

SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (8) – Chicken soft shell tacos, spanish rice, refried beans, chips ‘n salsa, fruit.

Tuesday (9) – Cheeseburger deluxe, macaroni ‘n cheese, green beans, Jello with fruit.

Wednesday (10) – Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, banana cream pie.

Thursday (11) – Biscuits, sausage gravy, hashbrowns, capri blend veggies, fruit.

Friday (12) – Sweet ‘n sour meatballs, rice, egg rolls, Oriental veggies, fruit.

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.

multicultural rural North Dakotan is the unique voice we need in leadership of the DEM-NPL. “I am excited to bring my extensive experience and passion in government relations, coupled with my deep commitment to my community and our land, to have a leading voice in the shaping of our party,” Alvarez commented.

Lenz and Alvarez see making government work to advance homegrown and shared prosperity as a common unifying platform representing all ND lifestyles, industries, businesses, communities, and cultures. They will champion for a revamped ND DEM-NPL party to help shape the National Democratic Party as the DNC builds back better to address rural state values and culture.

Health tip of the week

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Chamber News

disappointed in the cancellations as you were. We closely monitor both the CDC guidelines and Cavalier County Public Health recommendations in our planning efforts.

Last fall the Wine Walk in October was cancelled or postponed to possibly this spring. No dates have been discussed or set yet as we continue to monitor the COVID situation. We will continue looking at when we can reschedule this event.

Now for the first business in my spotlight this week: United & Turtle Mountain Communications (UTMA). Located at 411 7th Ave. in Langdon, UTMA is open 8 a.m.5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

They do have 24/7 after hours support available by calling 256-1125 or 1-800-844-9638. The best way to reach them during business hours is by calling 256-5156, stopping by the office, or emailing them at: customerservice@utma.com. UTMA offers high speed internet, managed wireless, TV, and telephone services. If a technician has to come visit a customer’s home, the customer will have to pass screening questions.

They will not send employees anywhere people are quarantined or are showing signs of illness. UTMA said, “We’ve been keeping our communities connected for the last 69 years; we’ve seen tons of changes and look forward to serving our customers for years to come.”

The second business this week is Mostad Insurance Services, Inc., located at 824 3rd St. in Langdon.

Their business hours are 8 a.m.-12 noon, and 1-5 p.m. Monday through

Library Corner

We will finally be holding our book discussion from last winter online using Zoom. The book discussion is sponsored by the Northern Lights Arts Council and the Cavalier County Library. It will take place online, Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. We will be discussing the books The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. UND professor Michelle Sauer will be facilitating our discussion. She has facilitated many past book discussions for our community. If you do not have access to a computer or internet, you can come to the library during that time and use a computer and or wifi. If you have not read or want to look over the books again, we have limited books available for check out at the

Eagles

“Binge drinking” is a term used to describe a person consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time, such as when men consume five or more drinks, and when women consume four or more drinks, in about two hours.

Valentine’s Day Supper Saturday, February 13

5-8 p.m.

8oz. Lobster Steak Shrimp

The Hearing Aid Company

(breaded or unbreaded)

701-662-2765 www.ahearingaidco.com

• At Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Tuesday, Feb. 9 Arlynn Hefta

• 35 Years Experience

Hearing Aid Specialist

• FREE Hearing Tests

Valentine’s Day Supper

at the Pain Reliever in Nekoma Sunday, February 14

Walleye 256-3300

Junque Decor

904 3rd St., Langdon • 370-2639

Fresh flowers for Valentine’s Day Balloons

Happy Valentine’s Day

Stuffed Animals

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Junque Deco

Call for details 370-2639

Bar is open at noon Supper served 4-7 p.m.

off

Serving Steak, Shrimp, Crab Legs, Lobster & Walleye CALL 949-2211 FOR RESERVATIONS

Langdon Community Drug 805 3rd Street • 256-3330

A son, Rowdy Royal Clouse, was born to Courtney and Kelvin Clouse of Langdon on March 15, 2020, at 1:31 p.m. at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. He was 7 lbs., 6 ounces and 20 inches in length.

Grandparents are Layne and Jo Roloff of Bismarck and Kevin and Laura Clouse of Langdon.

He joins one sister, Charleigh, age 2.5.

Cavalier County Library.

Stop by the library, call, email or check out the library website for more information and the Zoom code: 256-5353, cavaliercountylibrary@gmail.com, or Cavaliercountyndlibrary.com For a seventh year, the Cavalier County Library is also offering Winter Reading Bingo for adults. This program will run from February 1 until March 31. Come to the Cavalier County Library front desk to register and pick up a bingo card.

Bring in your card after your first bingo to enter your name for prize drawings to be held on April 1, 2021. Everyone who gets at least one bingo will win a prize.

Shannon Nuelle, Director Cavalier County Library

Provided by Cavalier County Health District

Who’s New

Rowdy Royal Clouse

Friday. They can best be contacted by stopping in the office or calling them at 256-2253. They do offer a website www.mostadinsuranceservices.com. Mostad Insurance Services can help you with your insurance needs.

The last business this week is my own, Sew On & Sew North, located at 706 3rd St. in Langdon.

My hours are Monday and Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. You can reach us by phone at 256-2526 or email sewon@utma.com. I specialize in fabric, notions, and supplies for quilting and sewing. I also sell and service Elna brand sewing machines. If you need something special, we may be able to special order it for you. You can check out the store in person or visit online at www.sewonsewnorth.com. I have a Facebook and an Instagram business page that you should follow for all the latest updates and news.

I am still requiring masks and use of hand sanitizer when you come to the store, and I will be masked as well. We do have curbside pick-up available if you don’t want to come in during the hours the shop is open. We haven’t had many classes recently due to the pandemic, but there are classes and events here at the shop planned for spring and summer. I would also like to mention that I am very proud to have been voted Rendezvous Regions Top Quilt Shop for 2019 and again for 2020.

Baby Registry John & Jayme Metzger Due: May 30 Virtual Shower Jocelyn & Taylor Jennings Baby Girl Due: January 14 Shower: November 1

Open 2-8 PM 7 Days A Week

25% off Candles Jewelry Purses

Langdon

Try Hank’s Valentine’s Day Treat. Available Feb. 10 - 14 What is it? Check facebook...

VALENTINE’S DAY ONLY *50% off equal or lesser value

Receive a FREE Gift when you register.

FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED

711 3rd St.

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off 1, 2 or 3 Scoop Sundaes

Bridal Registry #shoplangdon #shoplocal

256-5246

Treat your Valentine to candy, cards & gifts

FEB. 14 ONLY

Hank’s Ice Cream Shop Gift Certificates make perfect Valentine gifts

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Cavalier County Republican

Business and Professional Directory Swenson Blasting Mobile Unit

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

Remove paint from anything and everything!

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

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

Mosquito Minus

Control J4 Mosquito

Hwy 1 South, Langdon

Tel. 701.256.6204 ‡ Website: www.dvacnd.org

24-Hour Toll Free Crisis Line 866.435.7490

9-15

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

63 bed skilled nursing facility more than 30 years of service

elderly housing units available

701-382-9376

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

Reasonable rates. Kitchen & hall may be rented separately.

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

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

24 hour a day nursing care

Cavalier & Pembina Counties

Jim & Karla Rademacher

Rental Cars Available

Maple Manor Care Center “The home with a heart�

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

701-382-9376

256-3634

www.finestautobodyandglass.com finestautobodyandglass@gmail.com

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

DR. BRIAN LARSON - DR. NIC BENEDA

physical, speech and occupational therapies

Visit us on Facebook!

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

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

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

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Susan Fay Crockett Licensed Real Estate Broker

Riley Arens 701-370-9787

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

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

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

sfcrockett@gmail.com www.sfcrockettrealty.com

Brooks Funeral Home

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

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

www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com

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

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

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

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

See us today for all your oil needs!

We also have quality fuel at the best prices.

Transport loads available.

Hoffarth Oil

great employment opportunities 256-5113 or Cell 256-0277

PARK RIVER DENTAL

Full Family Services at reasonable prices

DEALER

Other oil brands

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

WALHALLA PRESCRIPTION SHOP

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

“Where You’re Only A Stranger Once.�

DR. RICHARD H. EKLOF

Optometrist

-- Family Vision Care --

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. • 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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

Girodat Motorsports Small Engine Repair

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

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

HOURS Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wed.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

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

Country Inn 314 8th Ave., Langdon

Jared Girodat Owner 701-370-8925

Rinde & Associates, PC

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

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

Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sat.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sun.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Certified Public Accountants

Need answers?

Ask your Nodak Insurance agent.

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LeeAnn Charon

Langdon • 701-786-2511 701-256-2407

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

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

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

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

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

NO MILEAGE CHARGE FOR REGULAR CLEANING!!!

FREE ESTIMATES 24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

Accepts nursing home insurance, Medicaid and private pay.

Call 701-496-3131

Come visit or check us out on Facebook.

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

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

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

Independent Consultant

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

2C Plumbing

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

Owner Jeff Brodina Master Plumber Lic. #0601

“GO WITH THE FLOW�

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

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

WAIND CHIROPRACTIC AND ACUPUNCTURE

Breakfast Lunch – Dinner

in Langdon area

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

Farmers Union Oil Company Locally Owned Since 1929

9245 Highway 1 Langdon, North Dakota 58249

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

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

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

ABBY BORCHARDT REALTORÂŽ

701.370.9713 abby@greenbergrealty.com MLS Participating Agent

Call 256-2355

SWENSON BUILDING SALES All Steel Buildings, All Phases of Remodeling

Backsplash Bathroom Tile Painting

701-256-2793

3 months for only $42.50.

Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve!

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By Carrie Hope Principal St. Alphonsus Catholic School Countdown to Giving Hearts Day I had no idea what to expect when we decided to dive in and be part of Giving Hearts Day. This is a 24-hour fundraiser that’s already in its 14th year. We are so thankful that new nonprofits can join in whenever they are able.

We surpassed our matching fund’s goal of $10,000 and raised $15,000 thanks to amazing community groups and individuals who see our school and what we are accomplishing. After months of planning and working behind the scenes, the big day is just around the corner – Giving Hearts Day is Thursday, February 11. On Giving Hearts Day our goal is to double those matching funds, giving us a grand total of $30,000. We will put all of these generous donations to good work right away by purchasing 15 more iPads, making us a 1-to1 technology school in grades K-8,

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and purchasing an electronic sign for the corner of our campus.

The amazing news I have to share since our last update is, because our match and goal have gone higher than originally planned, we will have the funds to create the firstever STEAM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Lab at St. Alphonsus School! We have a dedicated space ready to turn into the lab for all students to use. I didn’t think we would be here – and thanks to a community that believes in our mission, we are building momentum and building a STEAM Lab! Ten dollars or more will be matched by our generous match donors. You can donate any time on Thursday, February 11 at GivingHeartsDay.org and search for St. Alphonsus School. Checks are also welcome – they must be dated February 11, 2021, and be in-hand on Thursday, February 11.

Giving Hearts Day has also asked that each participating nonprofit include a new and used goods list on their giving profile. We have created a list of needs we could use for our school in case people would rather

give items instead of financial gifts.

Our current needs include: 8 1/2x 11 construction paper medium/large paint brushes black sharpies (normal size and thin) acrylic paint painting canvases disinfecting wipes masking tape Elmer’s glue Command Hooks Washable Paint Items can be dropped off in the main entryway of our school during school hours. We appreciate your consideration!

We can’t wait to carry this momentum all the way through Giving Hearts Day and beyond. Our hearts are so full. We will keep you updated on how our big day goes, and we have all of you to thank for our progress already in thought, word, and deed. Blessings to all of you!

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

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

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Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Langdon donated $2,000 to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church as part of their Giving Hearts Day fundraiser. Pictured l-r: Zach Nye, Kayla Gallagher, Carrie Hope, Carol Wild and Karen Stremick. Photo by Lori Peterson.

Through with Chew Week is Feb. 15-21

Ditch the dip with help from Cavalier County Memorial Hospital and Cavalier County Health District during Through With Chew Week February 21-27 Smokeless tobacco users are encouraged to make the Great American Spit Out on February 25 their designated quit date. Setting a quit date greatly improves a tobacco user’s chance at success.

Cavalier County Memorial Hospital has the tools and resources for smokeless tobacco users who want to quit tobacco. Cavalier County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) and Cavalier County Health District are educating the community about how smokeless tobacco can cause harm and encourage young people never to start using these products.

In 2019, nearly 12% of North Dakota adult males reported using smokeless tobacco in the last 30 days. Both adult and high schoolaged males currently use smokeless tobacco more than six times the females' rate. Cavalier County Memorial Hospital recognizes the most effective way to quit tobacco is to make a quit plan. CCMH as-

St. Alphonsus releases honor roll

St. Alphonsus School, announces their Honor Roll for second quarter of 2020-21 school year.

A Honor Roll Shanna Gette, Mya Hoffman, Brianna Wild and Maci Witzel B Honor Roll List McKenzie Regner, Oshun High Hawk, Danilynn Thompson, Cole Spanier, Christian Tollefson, Jacob Tollefson, Christine Joyner and Graci Witzel

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sists those wanting to quit tobacco by providing educational materials and tobacco cessation resources. In addition, the statewide tobacco cessation program, NDQuits, offers free support and coaching through phone and web programs.

“Quitting smokeless tobacco now reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, birth defects, and even death,” said Courtney Howatt with Cavalier County Health District “Using any tobacco product poses a risk to your health, and Through With Chew Week is a great time to take back control of your health.”

Cavalier County Memorial Hospital has five tobacco treatment specialists (TTS) available to help you quit; A TTS receives specialized training about tobacco-related health conditions, cessation medications, and behavioral counseling.

Through behavioral counseling, CCMH tobacco treatment specialists help you develop a quit plan that breaks routines to avoid trig-

gers and prepare for cravings to make your quit attempt more successful. They can recommend cessation medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

Receiving counseling and using cessation medications more than double your rate of success.

Cavalier s here to provide those who use smokeless tobacco products with the information they need to quit successfully,” said Nancy Boe, TTS with Cavalier County Memorial Hospital.“Our goal during Through With Chew Week is to educate North Dakotans on the dangers of smokeless tobacco, which includes cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas, as well as many other health problems like heart disease.”

For help with quitting smokeless tobacco, visit https://ndquits. health.nd.gov/ or call Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Clinic at 256-6120.

MEETING The North Central Planning Council will conduct a public hearing on February 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Armory Meeting Room at the Memorial Building, 417 5th St. NE, Devils Lake, ND, to received input on housing and non-housing community development needs for the 2021 Action Plan. The CDBG Distribution Statement for the region will also be discussed.

The Action Plan for the year 2021 serves the states grant application for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) programs. The Action Plan contains the program description that describes how these programs will be delivered in the year 2021.

The public is encouraged to attend the public hearing to learn about the Regions Program Distribution Statement and to provide

gion. At a later date, the public will be invited to obtain a copy of the draft plan and to provide written comments.

Alternative formats of the Distribution Statement are available upon request. Should anyone require alternative accommodations, auxiliary aids or services or need additional information, please contact, prior to the public hearing, Ashley Louw at North Central Planning Council, PO Box 651, Devils Lake, ND 58301 or (701) 662-8131 or email ashleyncpc@gondtc.com or relay ND Relay Numbers 1-800-366-6888 or 711: TTY, 1-800-366-6889 or 711: Voice, 1-800-435-8590 or 711: Spanish.

North Central Planning Council PO Box 651 Devils Lake ND 58301 F8 _______________________________

Notice of Meeting NOTICE OF PUBLIC input on needs throughout the Re-

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Ashley Fetsch and Cynthia Johnston both of Langdon have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Mayville State University. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, each student has attained a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and has successfully completed a minimum of 12 graded credit hours of regular academic credit from Mayville State.

v v v Marcus Iverson of Langdon has been named to the President’s Honor List for the fall semster at North Dakota State College of Science. The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades.

v v v Jakob Skarnagel-Iverson of Langdon has graduated with honors from North Dakota State University with a bachelor of science degree in crop and weed sciences.

v v v Shanna Hooge of Munich has graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor of science degree in crop and weed sciences.

v v v Alexandria Domres of Langdon, Garyn Hamre of Hampden and Wyatt Kartes of Wales have been named to the President's List at Lake Region State College for the fall semester. Students who maintained a 4.00 grade point average are named to the President’s list.

v v v Kaylen Hamre of Hampden, Logan Harder of Munich, Hannah Lundeby of Osnabrock and Andrew Muhs of Langdon have been named to the Dean's List at Lake Region State College for the fall semester. Students who maintained high academic standings between 3.25 and 3.99 are named to the Dean’s list.

A one-year $1,500.00 scholarship will be awarded to two women who will begin first or second year college studies in 2021. Only one of the applications will be forwarded to the national chairman for consideration.

The Foundation for Agricultural Education and Development (FAED) in cooperation with Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) are offering the national Marilyn Spiker/Sheila Massey Memorial scholarships.

The student must be a woman enrolling in an agricultural-related field. Examples are Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Extension Education, or a related field. The student must include two letters of recommendation plus a current photo with the application.

Special consideration will be given to an applicant who is a member, or the daughter, granddaughter, sis-

ter, or niece of a member, of FAED and/or WIFE provided her grades and qualifications equal or exceed those of other applicants.

Applications can be obtained by contacting the state WIFE scholarship chairman Phyllis Howatt of Langdon, ND 58249. Contact her at 701-256-2151 or howphy@midco. net if you have any questions. She must have the applications returned

by March 15, 2021.

North Dakota has had numerous past national winners who were from Elgin, Belfield, Richardton, Osnabrock, Langdon, Forbes, Carrington, Rolla and last year’s was from Hebron.

One winner will be selected for North Dakota and her application will be forwarded to the national scholarship chairman in Nebraska whose committee will select the final two winners. The national winners will be announced by May 1, 2021.

FAED 2021 scholarships offered

Request for Proposal NCPC Request for Proposal North Central Planning Council is seeking Request for Proposals for a Regional Labor Study – Consultant Services for ND Region III. The RFP can be found at the NCPC website: http://www.northcentralplanningcouncil.com/ and can be downloaded from there.

Proposals must be received at NCPC via email to megan@ strengthennd.com no later than Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 4:00 pm

CST. Responses should be clearly marked “Regional Labor Study RFP” in the subject line. Proposals will be reviewed, and an award made by March 9, 2021. For questions call Megan at 701-303-0840.

NCPC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to request additional information from all proposers.

North Central Planning Council F8,15,22 _______________________________

Preschool Screening

There will be preschool screening on Feb. 17, 2021, at United Lutheran Church for any child in the Langdon Area School District who is at least 3.5 to 5 years of age. The screening will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and will take approximately one hour. This screening is only for children that haven’t been previously screened.

If you have a child in this age group, please call the Langdon Area Elementary School, 256-3270, to make an appointment.

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Public Notice Call CALL forFOR bids BIDS:

NCPC Request for Proposal North Central Planning Council is seeking Request for Proposals for a Regional Housing Study – Consultant Services for ND Region III. The RFP can be found at the NCPC website: http://www.northcentralplanningcouncil.com/ and can be downloaded from there.

Proposals must be received at NCPC via email to megan@ strengthennd.com no later than Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 4:00 pm

CST. Responses should be clearly marked “Regional Housing Study RFP” in the subject line. Proposals will be reviewed, and an award made by March 9, 2021. For questions call Megan at 701-303-0840.

NCPC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to request additional information from all proposers.

North Central Planning Council F8,15,22 _______________________________

NORTH DAKOTA PARKS & RECREATION PEMBINA COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA ICELANDIC STATE PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT # CL 209020-19 MOORE PROJECT NO. 21470 General Notice Owner is requesting Bids for the construction of the project listed above.

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received and accepted via electronic bid (vBid) through QuestCDN until March 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. local time. Bids will be viewed and read via video/phone conference at 11:30 a.m. Mailed or hand delivered bids will not be opened or considered. Link for the video/phone conference is provided at www.mooreengineeringinc. com by clicking the Bid Information tab, or at www.questcdn.com .

The Project includes the following Work: Asphalt pavement repairs including crack sealing, patching and seal coat, site restoration and miscellaneous items.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents Digital project bidding documents will be available at www. mooreengineeringinc.com by clicking the Bid Information tab, or

You may download the complete set of digital documents for a nonrefundable fee of $40.00 by locating eBidDoc™ Number 7510633 on the website.

Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading and working with this digital project information, and online bid submittal.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Moore Engineering, Inc. 925 10th Ave E, Suite 1, West Fargo, ND 58078 Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond in a sum equal to 5% of the full amount of the bid executed by the bidder as principal and by a surety, conditioned that if the principal’s bid is accepted and a contract is awarded to the principal, the principal, within ten (10) days after the notice of the award, shall execute a contract in accordance with the terms of the bid and the bid bond, and any conditions of the North Dakota Parks & Recreation, as required by law. A countersignature of a bid bond is not required.

If the North Dakota Parks & Recreation elects to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, and the lowest responsible bidder does not execute a contract within ten (10) days, the bidder’s bond will be

forfeited to the North Dakota Parks & Recreation, and the North Dakota Parks & Recreation may award the project to the next lowest responsible bidder.

Each bidder must possess a valid North Dakota contractor’s license for the full amount of their bid, as required by N.D.C.C. § 4307-7. Each bidder MUST enclose a copy of their Contractor’s License or Certificate of Renewal, issued by the North Dakota Secretary of State, and each license must be valid and dated at least 10 days prior to the date set for bid opening, as required under N.D.C.C. § 43-07-12.

Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: North Dakota Parks & Recreation By: Jason Johnston Title: Project Coordinator Date: February 8, 2021 North Dakota Parks & Recreation 1600 East Century Ave., Suite 3 Bismarck, ND 58503 F8,15,22 _______________________________

January 19, 2021 On January 19, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The commissioners began the meeting in the north meeting room with a departmental meeting with the roadmen.

Kevin Hettwer and Steven Ames were introduced as new snowplow drivers. A district map for the four snowplow trucks was discussed.

It was decided that the snowplow truck from Vang would only plow as far west as Highway 1. The commissioners instructed the roadmen that they want them to communicate through the Team Reach app on their cell phones. Razor tracking was discussed and the fact that the Sheriff’s Department is able to access it if an emergency arises to see who is closest. The state-wide radio network was discussed. It was unknown whether or not there would be radios put in the road equipment once the network is up and running. The Vang District decided to utilize the second motor grader in Munich for removal of ice in the hills. At 1:00 p.m. the commissioners moved back to the commission room and started the meeting virtually on Webex. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Austin Lafrenz called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Lafrenz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by David Zeis; motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commissioners and provided the summary of hours for the roadmen for December. Nick Moser and Austin Lafrenz stated they would not approve Gene Feil’s hours with the small of amount of comp time used.

David Zeis assured the commission that Feil’s comp hours would get used by spring. Johnston followed up on Ramsey County’s request for Cavalier County to cost share the replacement of a bridge on the county line. Due to an agreement signed with Ramsey County in 2004, the county must cost share the cost to replace the bridge. David Zeis made a motion to transfer $25,000.00 from Special County Highway Fund to Road and Bridge Fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to transfer $7,500.00 from Special County Highway Fund to Road and Bridge Fund, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $2,503.34 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Excess Levy Fund, seconded

by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to transfer $5,065.00 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, sec-

onded by David Zeis, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $250.33 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to amend the following 2020 expenditures: County Road $531.06 (Abatements); FEMA Road 2017 $208,816.64 (Reimbursable Expenses); Human Service Zone $192,420.93 (State Funded); Emergency Fund $29.52 (Abatements); VSO $3986.85 (Reimbursable Expenses); Emergency Manager Trust Acct $7,321.72; motion seconded

by Nick Moser, motion carried.

Year-end fund balances, to include CARES funding received to date from the state was reviewed. Later in the meeting it was decided to review the interest rates on loans at the next meeting and possibly pay off some. David Zeis made a motion to appoint David Monson and Anitha Chirumamilla to the JDA Board, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Greg Goodman abstained from voting on the motion due to a conflict of interest. Cindy Stremick, Treasurer, met with the commissioners and presented a department update. Stremick updated the commissioners on updates to the courthouse front entry to accommodate the Motor Vehicle kiosk. It was explained that a grant through Homeland Security would be used for updates to the front entries.

Stremick stated she has funds available in Motor Vehicle if additional expense is incurred for the entry project. Stremick also brought the following pledges: Choice Financial – pledge pool of $119,000,000; Farmers & Merchants State Bank – security of pledges of $8,562,688, and Bank of North Dakota being covered under $250,000 FDIC. Greg Goodman made a motion to accept and approve the security of pledges, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Steph Welsh, Public Health, met with the commissioners and stated at this time she is not able to reduce Bailey Dahl’s work schedule to allow her to take comp time that has been earned. Welsh also explained that Karen Kempert, Emergency Manager, has been helping with on-line registration for COVID vaccines for those who are not able to do it themselves, which has caused her to incur additional hours in the past few weeks. Welsh requested the commissioners to approve payout to Dahl and Kempert for their additional hours incurred directly related to the COVID declared emergency. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve pay out for additional hours incurred directly related to the current emergency declaration related to COVID-19 for Bailey Dahl and Karen Kempert, effective through the duration of the declared emergency and directed the Auditor’s office to work with Public Health and the Emergency Manager to properly account for

the additional hours and check on possible grant opportunities for reimbursement, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. Welsh updated the commissioners on the number of COVID vaccines given to date and a number of grants Public Health has received. The governor’s removal of the mask mandate was discussed. The commissioners decided to post signs at the courthouse entries “highly recommending” customers to wear masks and leaving it up to each department if they want to require masks. Welsh stated masks would be required in Public Health, but they would accommodate those who are not wearing a mask curbside. The following met with the commissioners for department updates: Jill Denault, NVHSZ; Anita Beauchamp, Clerk of Court; Josh Short, Weed Officer; Steven Anderson, VSO. Beauchamp informed the commissioners that Governor Burgum had appointed Kari Agotness to replace Judge Fontaine, effective February 1, 2021.

Steven Anderson made a request for 8 additional office hours per week. No action was taken on the request. Steph Bata, Tax Director, met with the commissioners for her department update. Bata stated that residential values were reviewed and that no overall increase would be required for 2021, but a plan was being implemented for assessors to review a portion of the residential parcels each year. The commission then proceeded to discuss the 2021 Forest Stewardship Contracts. After much discussion on the fairness to other taxpayers with these contracts only paying 50¢/acre tax and the fact that it is an outdated amount that has never been updated in NDCC, Stanley Dick made a motion to not approve any new 2021 Forest Stewardship Contracts and also to not renew any Forest Stewardship Contracts up for renewal, seconded by Greg Goodman. A roll call vote was taken with all voting “yes” except David Zeis. Motion carried 4 to 1. Bata explained that the acres would be valued at $200/ acre, the same as other tree acres in the county. Lisa Buchweitz, Soils Committee Member and Assessor, reviewed possibly implementing soils/slope based valuation in future years for these acres once they are all mapped and updated in the Sidwell program. Nick Moser made a motion, seconded by Greg Goodman to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: TROY P OLSON, REFUND__ 20.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., GENERAL/E-911__ 5,106.70 MUNICH ELEVATOR & OIL CO., R&B____________________ 2,149.12 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, MAINT/ R&B____________________ 2,871.31 LANGDON CITY, MAINT/R&B__ _________________________ 350.25 ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, CLERK_______________ 19.00 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC., COMM_

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Cavalier County will be accepting bids for the possible purchase of up to four new .75, 4x4 work style pickups with gas motors. Delivery date to be no later than September 30, 2021. Bids need to be submitted to the Cavalier County Commissioners, c/o Auditor’s Office, 901 3rd St. – Ste. 15, Langdon, ND 58249 by 4:00 p.m. on February 26, 2021.

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Cavalier County Auditor F8,15 _______________________________

Summons SUMMONS

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF CAVALIER, IN DISTRICT COURT, NORTHEAST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Darol Hoffmana~d Michelle Hoffman, Plaintiffs vs.

William J. Mooney a/k/a W. J. Mooney, Elizabeth Mooney, Patrick McHugh, Rosa McHugh, North Dalwta Land and Townsite Company, Lonis Rose, Pauline Rose, St. Alphonsus Church of Langdon, N.D., William Shelley, Louise Shelley, Margaret Kraemer, Joseph Kraemer, John Matern, Katie Matern, Solomon Diemert, Solmon Diemert, Lena Diemert, Cavalier County, its successors and assigns, Clifford Moore, Clifford M. Moore, Louise M. Moore, George Diemert, Richard Diemert, Daniel Diemert, Estate of Daniel J. Diemert a/k/a Daniel Diemert, Kenneth Porter, Helen Porter, Jesus Muchado, Maria Gutierrez, and such other persons known and unknown who may claim an interest in the property described herein, Defendants THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action, which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons upon you, _________________________ 357.42 DACOTAH PAPER CO., MAINT__ _________________________ 680.65 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL, MAINT/SHERIFF_____ 239.59 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC, POSTAGE_______________ 1,000.00 DOCUMENT OUTPUT CENTER LLC, TREAS_____________3,617.06 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., CLERK_ __________________________ 22.49 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., MISC__ __________________________ 86.49 WEST PAYMENT CENTER, STATE'S ATTY____________ 736.23 COMPUTER EXPRESS, TREAS/ MISC___________________ 4,930.99 STANLEY DICK, COMM____ 81.20 UNITED COMMUNICA TIONS, GEN/R&B/VSO_________1,343.82 ND COUNTY AUDITORS ASSOCIATION, AUD___________ 100.00 SIDWELL, TX DIR_______ 15,455.00 DOCU SHRED INC., MISC__ 37.87 SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS, AUD_ _______________________10,500.00 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC., SHERIFF_______________________ 246.50 BAYMONT INN & SUITES, SHERIFF_______________________ 345.60 MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO., SHERIFF_________________ 101.40 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., DISP__ __________________________ 35.49 BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC., SHERIFF_________________ 293.34 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, SHERIFF______________________1,427.54 LEEVERS FOODS, SHERIFF__ 8.15 STONE'S MOBILE RADIO, INC., SHERIFF________________ 3,459.64 CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC., SHERIFF/F-M___________ 1,304.15 ND STATE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, SHERIFF__________ 120.00 SENIOR MEALS AND SERVICES, SHERIFF__________________ 10.50 BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC., SHERIFF_________________ 103.26 FOREMAX INCORPORATED, SHERIFF_________________ 116.65 TOM SABO, SHERIFF______ 142.50 ND SHERIFF & DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION, SHERIFF_________ 40.00 SAM BECK, SHERIFF______ 201.62 VERIZON WIRELESS, EMG MGR_ __________________________ 47.59 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, E-911_____________________ 215.48 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, EMG MGR_________________ 33.77 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, R&B__ ________________________ 1,119.27 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, MAINT/F-M/R&B_______ 3,145.84 BUTLER MACHINERY CO., R&B_ ________________________7,173.50 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP., R&B_________________ 104.34 ERLING'S OIL, INC., R&B___ 63.01 DAHL TRUCK & AUTO, R&B_____ __________________________ 31.99 ACME TOOLS - GRAND FORKS, R&B_____________________ 599.80 RICHARD'S WELDING, INC., R&B_____________________ 566.00 ON THE RUN SERVICE, R&B_____ __________________________ 60.00 HOFFARTH CONSTRUCTION, R&B____________________ 1,030.67 NDTC, E-911______________ 128.03

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NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM The substance of this action is to Quiet Title in the above-named Plaintiffs, in the following described real property: Part of Auditor’s Lot 44A, City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, according to the Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder within and for Cavalier County, North Dakota and recorded in Book PA page 55, further described as follows: Commencing at a point on the South line of Auditor’s Lot 44A, Seven Feet West (7 ft. W) of the East boundary of said Lot as the point of beginning; thence West on said line Sixty-eight Feet (68 ft.); thence North One Hundred Thirty and nine-tenths feet (130.9 ft.); thence East Sixty-eight Feet (68 ft.); thence South One Hundred Thirty and nine-tenths feet (130.9 ft.) to the point of beginning.

Dated this the 22nd day of January, 2021.

Angelo Mondragon - I.D. #09175 R. Scott Stewart PC 306 – 9th Avenue – P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249-0151 Telephone (701) 256-2851/Fax (701) 256-2852 E-mail: angelom@utma.com Attorney for the Plaintiff F8,15,22 _______________________________

STEVEN ANDERSON, VSO_______ _________________________ 369.18 CLUBHOUSE HOTEL & SUITES, VSO_____________________ 432.00 VICTOR HECK, VSO________ 10.00 ANITHA CHIRUMAMILLA, NDSU EXT.________________ 30.00 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, NDSU EXT.________________ 59.08 NDSU - DEPT 3110, NDSU EXT.___ _______________________14,160.75 ANITHA CHIRUMAMILLA, NDSU EXT._______________ 151.00 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, NDSU EXT.______________________ 10.59 XEROX CORPORATION, NDSU EXT._____________________ 158.58 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, WEED____________________ 214.09 READY TALK, SS___________ 11.33 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., SS_____ ___________________________ 9.00 ARAMARK, SS____________ 101.25 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SS__________________ 248.73 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, SS_134.34 JS WHOLESALE, SS________ 74.84 JOSH PLUMMER, SS_______ 600.00 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, SS _________________________ 554.79 LANGDON CITY, SS_______ 109.71 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, SS _________________________ 631.60 POSTMASTER, SS_________ 277.00 CARL HOFFARTH, SS_____ 250.00 T R WAIND INSURANCE AGENCY, SS___________________ 2,763.95 VISA, NVHSZ______________ 63.96 AMAZON, NVHSZ_________ 73.00 WALSH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT, NVHSZ____________ 222.80 TAMMY MCMILLAN, NVHSZ____ _________________________ 204.70 KATIE RAMSDELL, NVHSZ______ __________________________ 20.95 VERIZON WIRELESS, NVHSZ____ _________________________ 854.98 NORTHDALE OIL INC, NVHSZ__ __________________________ 19.51 PEMBINA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT, NVHSZ____________ 144.43 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., SS_________________ 160.85 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER, NVHSZ_____________ 24,370.19 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER, NVHSZ_____________ 16,656.25 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER, NVHSZ_____________ 41,868.00 PEMBINA COUNTY AUDITOR/ TREAS, NVHSZ_________19,913.81 WALSH COUNTY AUDITOR, NVHSZ________________41,952.28 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE CENTER, GRANT PASS___1,856.89 RORY & DENISE RATZLAFF, ABATEMENT______________ 99.65 At 5:10 p.m., Greg Goodman made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried.

Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Austin Lafrenz – Chairman Stanley Dick Nick Moser Greg Goodman – Vice Chairman David Zeis Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor F8 _______________________________

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HOCKEY Blades girls lose two road games

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

The Langdon Blades girls hockey hit the road on January 29-30 after they got done with a six game homestand the two weekends before. Playing two of the top three teams in the league, the Blades lost at Grand Forks 5-1 on January 29 then were shut out at West Fargo 9-0 on January 30. The girls have the weekend of February 6-7 off before they head to Watford City for a league jamboree on February 12-14.

Langdon's league record is now 4-61 on the season.

In their last two games, Langdon fell behind 1-0 after the first

period at Grand Forks before Taryn Romfo scored the Blades only goal in the latter part of the second period on an assist by Abby Forest.

That would be all Langdon could get in the net all weekend. Grand Forks outshot the Blades 47-28, with Blades goalie Jaelyn Buckman coming up with 42 saves.

West Fargo jumped out to 3-0 lead over Langdon and didn't look back from there. The Blades did hold them to one goal in the second, but the Stampede did just that - putting five goals in the final frame.

Buckman had 24 saves in this one, as West Fargo outshot Langdon 3318 to get the win.

Blades boys finally get back in action with two league wins

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

It's been since January 10 that the Langdon Blades junior gold hockey team played a game. Due to opponents having issues with COVID-19, they had games cancelled in each of the last two weekends. They finally got back into action with two games: one at Northwood January 30 and another at Fargo January 31. The Blades did not look rusty at all, especially offensively in beating Northwood 8-3 and the Freeze 8-4.

Langdon added games with MayPort on February 1 and February 9, and also will travel out west to play Watford City, Richland and Crosby the weekend of February 5-7.

In their latest two wins, Langdon got off to a great start, scoring the first three goals of the game and putting in four in the first period.

Brady Regner, Isak Dease, Cooper Zimmer and Brody Steinmetz all lit the lamp in the first frame.

Zimmer, Regner, Alex Gellner and Mason Romfo all had first period assists. After Northwood got the game down to a one goal lead at 4-3, the Blades poured it on again with four unanswered goals from Gell-

ner, Zimmer and two from Dease to give himself a hat trick. Romfo assisted on three of the goals to get a playmaker honor, while Gellner also tallied an assist. Both goalies had a busy day, as the Blades outshot Northwood 72-56, with Langdon goalie Dawson Hein coming up with 53 saves in the win.

It would be a different game at Fargo the next day but with the same outcome. Langdon fell behind early but came back to tie the game at two apiece on goals from Gellner and Zimmer, with two assists from Dease and one by Romfo.

Gellner would get his first hat trick of the season with two of the Blades four second period goals. Romfo and Regner also put pucks in the net. Romfo had two assists; Gellner and Trevor Hove each had one. After Fargo made the score 6-4 early in the third, Langdon put in two insurance goals from Romfo and Dease to seal the victory. Those two also each got an assist in the third period. This game would be more than a little chippy - 15 penalties called, 10 of them on Fargo. Hein had just 20 saves in the game, as the Blades massively outshot the Freeze 64-24.

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Second place finish

Langdon Blades Pee-wee’s took second place at Grand Forks Tourney on January 29-31. Pictured back row, l-r: Coach Kevin Forest, Devin Hakanson, Carter Lien, Carter Mosher, Tucker Gellner, Kartheec Chapara, Hayden Balsdon, Davis Brekke, Kennen Forest, Landon Schneider, Keaton Ullyott and Coach Dave Hein; front row: Colton Hein, Owen Grover, Caden Schill and Max Henderson.

College football signing day

Pictured are Langdon seniors Grant Romfo, Simon Romfo and Alex Cluchie, who all recently committed to playing college football. Grant will be going to NDSU, Simon to UND, and Alex to Mayville State University. Alex is projected to be on the offensive or defensive line, Grant at either linebacker or receiver, and Simon at quarterback. Some thought that the Romfo twins would be playing football together, but they said they went with what they think is the best for each of them. Grant said, "It's been a dream of mine to play for the Bison. Watching Travis Beck growing up was a big inspiration." Simon said, "Grant has always wanted to be a Bison, and I was a little up in the air. I feel UND is the best fit for me and am looking forward to being a Fighting Hawk." All three were members of the 3-time State Champion LangdonEdmore-Munich Cardinals football teams. We wish the best of luck to all three in the future! Pictured is the Romfo family: Grant, Simon, dad Troy, mom Rachelle and sister Meredith on the left and the Cluchie family: Alex, mom Heather, his sister Kenadee, brother EJ, and daughter Briar Rose.

Jake’s take on sports

Prairie Public launches 2021 PBS Kids Writers contest Prairie Public has launched the 2021 PBS Kids Writers Contest to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands-on, active learning. The deadline to submit stories is April 2, 2021.

The contest encourages children in grades K-3 in the prairie region to write and illustrate stories. Each story entered will be evaluated by Prairie Public staff and a team of local teachers and librarians until a first-place winner and three Red Ribbon Favorites are chosen for each grade level.

Every child who enters the contest will receive a certificate of achievement. First-place winners will receive prizes, have their stories featured on the Prairie Public website, and have

the opportunity to read their stories on Prairie Public’s statewide radio network.

Entry forms and complete rules are available from Prairie Public online at prairiepublic.org or by calling Christine McClellan at 701-239-7527.

Prairie Public Broadcasting, headquartered in Fargo, is a non-profit member station of PBS and NPR that provides public television services throughout North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota, southern Manitoba, and parts of Montana and South Dakota; public radio service to North Dakota; and educational and technological services to communities and individuals across its coverage area.

Monday, February 8, 2021 – Page 11

By Jake Kulland

Hats off to our area linemen; Cold snap is here Let's begin this week by giving a huge shout out to the lineman who keep power going to our region. On the evening of Feb. 3, power went out through the whole town of Langdon, and many other spots in the region. But thanks to the quick response from Ottertail Power Company, it was only out for around a half an hour. This time of year more than ever, when the lights go out, almost immediate

panic sets in, so many thanks to the linemen at Ottertail, Cavalier Rural Electric, Northern Plains Electric, and everyone who keep the lights on for us this time of year. While it was a scary couple of minutes, it could have been much worse.

Speaking of the weather, this weekend is going to remind us of what winter feels like, with near -30 below actual temps expected the nights of Feb. 6-7. Things will slowly get warmer in the week ahead, but we hope everyone stays safe for the frigid days that are coming.

Tournament Time begins Feb. 12 with the District 8 Girls Tourney Hard to believe as always that the time has come for postseason basketball tournaments. Tourney season has already begun with Regional Dual Wrestling Tournaments, but the District 8 Girls Basketball Tournament will get a number of postseason hoops games underway.

The District 8 Tournament is going to be different this year, as games will not be held in one venue. Instead, due to COVID-19 protocols, each game will be held at the site of the higher seed. So, Langdon-Edmore-Munich is the top seed in tourney for example, so they are guaranteed to home games, on Feb. 13 at 5:00 p.m., and also on Feb. 15 with the time to be determined. I guess that's one thing that the pandemic will benefit the Lady Cards, as if things were normal the whole tournament would have held in Cando at the North Star school.

The Region 4 Tournament is still up in the air about where it will be held. We are told that the latest idea is to have the first round at home sites, with the final four teams to play in New Rockford, as Devils Lake has declined to host the event.

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Boys Basketball coming to Munich Feb. 9 It wasn't thought possible even a month ago, but there will be a Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball held in Munich on Feb. 9. The Cardinals will host Rolette that night, with junior high, JV and varsity games, with the junior high to begin the day at 4:30 p.m.

It's great to see this game played at the Munich gym, which means that COVID cases have gone down in the county. Cardinals senior Jagger Worley, a Munich student, will now get one more chance to play in his home school gym. It should be a fun night.

College football signing day finds a number of area athletes to continue there careers In this weeks paper, you'll find some great pictures and a story of Langdon seniors Simon Romfo, Grant Romfo and Alex Cluchie are going to move on to play college football next season. It's been a quite a big number of our area players that are heading to the college gridiron. Along with the three Cardinals, Xavier Mitchell has signed to play at the University of Jameston, Josh Hagen of PRFL to UND and Hayden Hagler going to Concordia. We wish all them best of luck and great success in their upcoming college careers. It shows just how much talent is up in our area.

Langdon junior gold hockey playing at home Feb. 9 Let's leave with the good news that the Langdon Blades junior gold hockey is finally playing a home game at Dakota Spirit Arena on Feb. 9. They will host the MayPort JV high school team, a group that skated to a 4 all tie with last week. The drop of the puck will be a 6:30 p.m.

"See ya!" next week!

The Langdon Eagles Auxiliary initiated a few new members last Wednesday. Pictured l-r: Bridget Dunnigan, Amanda Coyle, Rebecca Feist, Desirae Borho and Whitney Borho.

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL Cardinal boys respond from first loss with wins over North Star, NR-S BOXSCORE

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer

After losing their first game of the season to Four Winds-Minnewaukan on January 26, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball team looked to recover with games at North Star in Cando on January 29 then at home versus New Rockford-Sheyenne on January 30. The Cards defeated the Bearcats 73-50 then won a tight game over the Rockets 55-51. There was some controversy over what the final score actually was with NR-S, but the official had it a fourpoint win for the Cardinals, so that is what it will be. With the wins, the Cardinals now sport a record of 11-1. After a busy stretch of three games in a row at home versus Benson County and Grafton February 4-5 and at Fargo Oak Grove in a recently added game on February 6, they will then have a home game in Munich versus Rolette on February 9 before hitting the road to St. John on February 11. The Cards are now ranked fifth in the latest State B Boys Basketball Poll. Here's a recap of their last two games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 73, North Star 50 Cardinals senior Simon Romfo got the team's motor started in a big way at North Star. He attacked the basket for 14 first quarter points, including a 3-pointer just before halftime.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich blew out to a 24-6 lead after one quarter and 39-18 at the half. Grant Romfo had 13 points in the second half to help keep the lead where it was.

The game got a little chippy, as

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 73, NORTH STAR 50 LEM -- 24 15 16 18 -- 73 NS -- 6 12 16 16 -- 50 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Simon Romfo 24, Grant Romfo 23, Jagger Worley 11, Gage Goodman 3, Markus Kingzett 3, Tucker Welsh 3, Carter Tetrault 2, Rayce Worley 2, Jack Romfo 2 North Star -- Dane Hagler 15, Tommy Nikoliason 8, Ben Wageman 6, Caleb Svir 6, Garret Westlind 4, Parker Simon 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 33 (G. Romfo 11, S. Romfo 7); NS: 24 (H. Hagler 8) Assists -- LEM: 14 (G. Romfo 6); NS: 9 (H. Hagler 4) Steals -- LEM: 11 (S. Romfo 6); NS: 6 Turnovers -- LEM: 12; NS: 10 Field goal % -- LEM: 26/54 (48.1%); NS: Free throw % -- LEM: 15/21 (71.4%); NS: 13/20 (65%)

there were 36 free throws combined shot in the second half.

The Cardinals were led by Simon with 24 points and Grant with 23.

Jagger Worley also cracked double figures with 11. Grant notched a double-double with 11 rebounds while dishing out six assists. Simon had seven boards and a game high six steals. North Star freshman Dane Hagler led the Bearcats with 15 points.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich 55, New Rockford Sheyenne 51 The Cards would get down early to the Rockets, trailing 9-2 early in

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 55, NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 51 NRS -- 16 18 8 9 -- 51 LEM -- 22 15 10 8 -- 55 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Grant Romfo 16, Simon Romfo 14, Jagger Worley 12, Markus Kingzett 8, Carter Tetrault 5 New Rockford-Sheyenne -- Nick Bergland 16, Johnny Grann 16, Evan Ulrich 14, Kaden Jenson 3, Koven Walford 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 31 (Worley 8, Tetrault 6); NRS: 30 (Ulrich 13) Assists -- LEM: 9 (S. Romfo 4); NRS: 8 Steals -- LEM: 4; NRS: 3 Turnovers -- LEM: 7; NRS: 11 Field goal % -- LEM: 21/53 (39.6%); NRS: 17/45 (37.8%) Free throw % -- LEM: 5/9 (55.6%); NRS: 10/12 (83.3%)

the first quarter. They then went on one of their patented runs, outscoring NR-S 14-0 and take the lead after the first quarter 22-16. Grant Romfo had 10 first quarter points followed

by Jagger Worley with five.

The Cards had to battle the Rockets the rest of the way, pulling out the win. After Langdon-EdmoreMunich missed three straight frontend bonus free throws, Carter Tetrault came up with a huge offensive rebound and, also, a late steal to preserve the win. Grant Romfo hit the game clinching free throws in the closing second. Tetrault had six rebounds overall, while Grant led the team with 16 points. Worley had eight boards. Rockets 6-foot-7 inch center Evan Ulrich had 14 points and 13 rebounds for the game.

Grant Romfo drives the lane eluding NRS defenders and lays in 2 of his 14 points. Photo by Larry Stokke

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

Lady Cards have 10 game winning streak snapped by FW-M L-E-M still has top seed for District 8 Tourney starting Feb. 12

By JAKE KULLAND Republican Sports Writer The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team completed their District 8 schedule going undefeated and getting the top seed in the upcoming postseason tournament, which has a different format this year. Due to COVID-19 protocols, each game of the tourney will be played at the top seed, meaning that the road to the championship will go through Langdon. The Lady Cards will host the winner of either St. John or Rolla in the semifinals at 5:00 p.m. on February 13 for their first game. The Cardinals had four non-conference games to finish up their regular season schedule. One was played on January 30 when they beat New Rockford-Sheyenne at home 46-16, and another game was on February 1 when they lost, in shocking fashion, to Four Winds-Minnewaukan 61-54. The loss to the Indians broke a 10-game winning streak for the Cards and put their record at 13-4.

They closed out their regular season by hosting Grafton on February 5 then are traveling to Velva on February 6. Here is a recap of their last two games: Langdon-Edmore-Munich 46, New Rockford-Sheyenne 16 Defense was the main reason for the Cardinals beating the Rockets. Langdon-Edmore-Munich held NR-S to just two baskets in the first half and one point in the second quarter, leading 22-6. Jaya Henderson had seven first half points and Lexi Olson five.

The Cards opened up their offense a but with 19 points in the third quarter, stretching their lead to 41-12, and marched to the win from there. Henderson and Olson both reached double figures with 17 and 15 points, respectively. Henderson also got what is believed to be her first career double-double with 11 rebounds. Morgan Freije dished out seven assists for the game, and the Lady Cards held the Rocket to just 15 percent shooting for the game.

Four Winds-Minnewaukan 61, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 54 It's to put a finger on how the Lady Cards lost to the Indians.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich built a 31-25 lead at halftime with the help of 10 points from Morgan Freije.

The Cardinals got it going early in the third to work the lead to 13 after Jaya Henderson put in two free throws after a technical foul was called on Indians coach Sean Gourd.

From there, things just seemed to change. Suddenly the Cards could not make any shots from the field, making just four baskets the rest of the game and missing four free

BOXSCORE

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 46, NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE 16 NRS -- 5 1 6 4 -- 16 LEM -- 14 8 19 5 -- 46 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Jaya Henderson 17, Lexi Olson 15, Kaylee Lowery 6, Morgan Freije 4, Jalynn Swanson 4 New Rockford-Sheyenne -- Kayannha Hopfauf 4, Dani Bjerke 3, Cassie Longnecker 3, Kelsie Belquist 3, Kennedy Demester 3 Rebounds -- LEM: 36 (Henderson 11); NRS: 25 Assists -- LEM: 13 (Freije 7); NRS: 4 Steals -- LEM: 6; NRS: 2 Turnovers -- LEM: 14; NRS: 16 Field goal % -- LEM: 19/47 (40.4%); NRS: 6/40 (15%) Free throw % -- LEM: 4/5 (80%); NRS: 3/8 (37.5%) throws. Meanwhile, the Indians were exactly the opposite, shooting 13 for 22 from the field in the second half and 6 of 9 in the fourth quarter.

FW-M outscored Langdon-EdmoreMunich 34-14 in the game's final 12 minutes. The Cardinals had 16 turnovers in the game, with many coming down the stretch during the Indians run. Henderson finished with 17 points for the Cards, while Freije had 12. Henderson had a nice all-around game with eight re-

BOXSCORE

FOUR WINDS-M 61, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 54 FWM -- 11 14 18 18 -- 61 LEM -- 16 15 16 7 -- 54 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Jaya Henderson 17, Morgan Freije 12, Kaylee Lowery 8, Jalynn Swanson 7, Lexi Olson 6, Cora Badding 4 Four Winds-Minnewaukan -Ezura 20, Mahphyia Jackson 18, Myona Dauphainais 11, Mallory Yankton 6, Makeisha Cavanaugh 4, Lanehya Malnourie 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 34 (Lowery 10, Henderson 8); FWM: 23 (Rainbow 8) Assists -- LEM: 14 (Henderson 5, Freije 4, Badding 3); FWM: 15 (Yankton 6) Steals -- LEM: 11 (Henderson 4); FWM: 6 Turnovers -- LEM: 16; FWM: 12 Field goal % -- LEM: 21/53 (39.6%); FWM: 23/44 (52.3%) Free throw % -- LEM: 8/15 (53.3%); FWM: 12/17 (70.6%)

Jagger Worley had a 14 point night in the Cards win over NRS. Photo

by Larry Stokke

bounds, five assists and four steals.

Ezura Rainbow had a game high 20 points for FW-M, making six of her seven shots from the field and, also, going 6 of 7 from the free throw line. Kaylee Lowery also had eight points and 10 boards for the Cardinals.

Jaya Henderson had an awesome game finishing with three 3s three 2s and 2 free throws to finish the game with 17 points. Photo by Larry Stokke

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By Rita Maisel

The Trip to North Dakota An email from Laird Siemens of Cranbrook, British Columbia, a few weeks back asked about a wagon train which came to North Dakota from Nebraska in 1899. He particularly wanted to know about the Mennonite Brethren who came from Henderson, Nebraska, and settled in what would later be Waterloo, Moscow, Henderson, and Gordon townships of Cavalier County. There were other Mennonite groups who came to Cavalier County, but a vital clue to answer some of his questions was that his family had belonged to Rosehill Church. While reading stories in the Munich Centennial book, familiar names surfaced, and a history of the Rosehill community was donated to the Cavalier County Library by Lyn Boese. This book, compiled by the late Arvelda Wiens - who was Lyn’s mother, contains unique memories of people who came to Cavalier County by wagon train.

Now if you grew up watching Wagon Train on television, you might think that is how most of the homesteaders reached Cavalier County, and you might be wrong. Most early settlers traveled by train a good

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portion of the journey from eastern ports or previously settled areas in the US or Canada. In the search for a way to the Pacific and later to the gold mines, most trails and explorers went from east to west. Later, roads and railroads followed that pattern. Those wanting to settle on land reached primarily by north and south routes had to find other ways to travel. Cavalier County was not normally the destination of wagon trains, but there are exceptions.

The group Laird Siemens wanted to trace had originally been Mennonites living in colonies in southern Russia when changes in Russian laws began requiring universal military service, Russian teachers in their schools, and using the Russian language in civic and business dealings.

These changes were contrary to their way of life as they knew it. Being a religious group with many years of avoiding military service because of peace-centered beliefs (difficult during the Napoleonic era), Mennonites and similar groups had earlier begun immigrating to Ontario and Pennsylvania where many still live today. In 1873 twelve men representing the Russian Mennonites went to Canada and the United States to determine the advisability of re-settling in North America. In 1874 the first wave, of what would be initially 18,000 or more, began immigrating with one third going to Manitoba

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and others to Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The offer of homestead land by President Lincoln was another incentive that drew them to the prairies in America.

A group of Mennonite Brethren who had made their way from Prussia to Molotschna in the Crimean area and then across the ocean to Henderson, Nebraska, had settled there around 1880 or before. In the mid-1890s they had years of severe drought, and some of the settlers wanted to find a better location.

Possibly in contact with relatives or former neighbors who had settled in Manitoba or Dakota Territory, they sent Peter Block to Langdon, ND, to scout the available land. He brought a good report, and the Enns family history says they left Henderson on Monday, May 3, 1897, on a trip they felt would be 600 miles to the north pole. Other versions of the same story say they left in April 1898 and in 1899, and it is possible these were three different trips.

Others came to say good-bye, and they had prayer together before leaving. Mr. Enns was a lay pastor who had served their church in Nebraska and would become the first pastor at the Rosehill Church. Mr. Peter Block, who had a loud voice, was the foreman for the wagon train.

The route would later be described as near Highway #81 although roads as such were primitive. In measuring the mileage with more modern equipment, they found the route taken to be about 750 miles. Five family names are listed who came all the way to North Dakota, and there was a family or two who turned east from South Dakota and remained in Minnesota. They had 8 or 9 covered wagons in their train with others from South Dakota joining along the way.

Each day they stopped for the noon meal and to rest and feed the

horses, continuing on after an hour and a half. They felt they could cover about 25 miles a day and would stop for supper around 6 p.m. After supper they would have evening devotions and then bed down for the night in or under the wagons. There are mentions of heavy rain since they made the trip in the springtime.

There was no bridge over the river at Yankton so they had to take a ferry across which could take only two wagons at a time.

They brought flour, sugar, potatoes, bread and coffee with them along with pillowcases filled with zwieback which was considered a treat. Some household necessities were brought with them, but there is no mention of a stove although most wagon trains did have that feature.

Supper was often a pot of soup with water added to leftovers from the noon meal. The length of the trip depends on who is telling the story and ranged from a month to five weeks and one day to “about two months”.

Zweiback means twice-baked.

The recipe includes yeast and scalded milk, sugar, butter, and anywhere from three to twelve cups of flour. To avoid baking on the Sabbath, mothers made zwieback on Saturday. The bottom of this two-decker roll was “about the size of an egg” and the top a round smaller piece of dough.

The rolls would rise to double their size and be baked in an oven about twenty minutes and eaten on Sunday mornings with lots of butter and homemade cheese. Leftovers would be sliced crossways thinly and baked again to form a dry rusk that kept indefinitely. You can buy fresh baked zweiback or the rusk kind (the slices baked again) at farmer’s markets where there are nearby Mennonite groups or order them from Amazon, who advertise they get them from Mennonite bakeries in Waterloo, ON or Winnipeg. The internet will also

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tell you Nabisco sells them as a treat for teething babies. If I left out any of the ingredients, you might find recipes in historic Mennonite cookbooks.

The stories do not tell if the travelers built their own wagons or purchased them, but the groups traveling from Nebraska sold many of their excess items so they could travel lightly and brought the money to purchase furniture and needed farm equipment. The wagon descriptions were similar to the Conestoga wagons built in Pennsylvania and Ontario. The lumber came in handy in their new homes, and there are mentions of reusing the cloth used for the covers.

Because Mr. Enns was a lay pastor, they had church on a regular basis once they arrived in Cavalier County. Church records indicate they organized the congregation in 1897 and began building the church in 1898. It took time to get both funds and materials so the floor was laid in 1900 and the plastering of walls and painting done later. Roses on a hill were in bloom either when they arrived or shortly after and Abe Buller is said to have suggested the Rosehill name for the first post office.

Laird Siemens’ great-grandmother was Anna Buller, possibly a sister or daughter of Abe. The first homes for these settlers were sod houses with more permanent homes built five or six years later – about the time railroads reached both Alsen and Munich.

The book was published about the time the church was closed and demolished. It has a wonderful history of special events held down through the years with many pictures that readers who never attended the church will enjoy and former members will relive with pleasure. Special thanks to Lyn for the gift and to others for sharing their stories. Most of the pictures will bring back memories but one I was glad to see was of the First Rosehill Quartet with twins Clinton and Clayton Klein, Edwin Fadenrecht, and Rev. G. W. Schroeder. You may have heard them sing in person or over a radio program they had for several years on the Devils Lake station. Clinton Klein, thought to be the last living member of the group, died last year, and I am told he is buried at Rosehill Cemetery.

Yes, there is also a picture of freshly baked zwieback.