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DVAC announces new director, read more on Page 7.

Legislative reports from Senator Myrdal and Representative Monson can be found on Page 11.

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NDSU hosted a virtual webinar on Canola in their GettingIt-Right production series. It was organized and moderated by Hans Kandel, Extension Agronomist, and Greg Endres, Extension Cropping Systems Specialist.

Kandel presented information and data on canola hybrid selection focusing on Spring canola. Yields from 19902020 have been increasing about 20.5 pounds per acre per year. Field testing was done at Langdon, Minot, Williston, Carrington, and Hettinger to see how varieties compare across locations, and how yields compare across various hybrids by location. These charts compare days to flower, flower duration, days to maturity, plant height, plant lodge, cover, oil content, and seed yield. Testing results showed how yields generally decrease as crop height increases, and yields increase when the plant is allowed a longer life cycle in the field. Detailed canola variety trial results can be found on the NDSU website at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/varietytrials/.

Bryan Hanson, Research Agronomist, discussed plant establishment, covering seeding date, seeding rate, and row spacing. In the Langdon area, percent of canola yield by planting date trended downward as the plant-

ing season got later. Langdon is in the area of the state that has the largest window of planting for Crop Insurance. Yields were highest when seeding rate was 5-8 plants per square foot, at 95 percent or more of yield potential. The percentage decreased as the number of plants per square foot decreased. Hanson showed charts demonstrating seeding rates, seed cost per acre,

ance, less soil disturbance, less power required, more plant to plant competition within the row (which led to thinner stems and more lodging), and delayed row closure (more weeds). Data was shown which compared net return per acre across different row spacing.

Endres presented plant establishment information concerning crop sequence (rotation),

first flower, flower duration, days to mature, percent cover, standing plants per square foot, percent emergence, oil content, yields and net return. Narrow row spacing resulted in more uniform plant distribution, more efficient moisture, nutrient and light utilization, less plant to plant competition, and quicker canopy closure and competition with weeks. Wide row spacing provided better residue clear-

field selection, and stand evaluation. Canadian data showed best yields from canola occurred when following spring wheat, flax, field pea, and soybeans.

Poorest yields resulted when following oats, barley, canola and sunflowers. Soil moisture and disease/weed impact from prior crops and following crops are important to consider in field selections. Potential causes of less than optimum stand are vari-

BIO Girls program comes to Langdon

By Linda Timian Republican Writer

Beautiful Inside and Out (BIO) Girls, a program designed to improve the self-esteem in adolescent girls through empowerment of self and service to others, is coming to Langdon. The summer program is being organized by Andrea Jacobson, Sara Goodman, and Brenna Swanson, who will be the mentors for the program.

“I first heard about BIO girls from friends who had daughters that participated in the program,” said Jacobson. “They raved about what a great experience it was.

Sara first heard about BIO girls from running in the Fargo Marathon events where she would see groups of younger girls wearing BIO Girls tshirts.”

The program in Langdon will start on June 9 and meet weekly on Wednesday nights at the Langdon Activity Center from 6:30-8:00 p.m. through August 18. Each session includes a non-denominational devotion, a large group lesson, small group lesson with their mentor, and a non-competitive physical activity - running. As part of the program, the girls will train and run a 5K and work on a community service project as a group.

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BIO Girls is an inclusive program, welcoming girls of all demographics. BIO Girls uses noncompetitive physical activity to teach participants accountability, goal setting, and how to manage stress and anxiety. The goal of the program is to equip girls with the skills necessary to combat social pressure, recognize their own value, handle stress, and choose kindness. Interested organizers need to apply to bring the program to their hometown.

“When we decided to try to bring the program to Langdon, we filled out an application on the BIO Girls website,” said Jacob-

son. “From there, we were contacted via phone (and Zoom) for interviews, background checks, and more information before being approved to start the program here in Langdon.”

BIO Girls has two formats: full site and squad. The full site is the ‘traditional’ site format, using the proven BIO Girls curriculum, mentoring structure, and physical activity. A full site includes larger group sizes and the ability to choose your season finale and

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season dates. Squads are a new delivery model for 2021, developed to overcome the challenges of large group programming during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Squads offer smaller groups and more flexibility and use the same proven curriculum, mentoring structure, and physical activity as the traditional full sites.

The format being set up in Langdon will be a squad with 10 spots available on a first come, first serve basis with three mentors. The squad format was chosen for two reasons. First, it was pretty complicated to adhere to all the COVID requirements of a full site. Second, they liked the idea of starting with a squad.

“We thought it would be a good way to get our feet wet with the program, having no prior experience with it,” shares Jacobson. “We thought this would be a good way to see how much interest there was in it. As long as all goes well, we hope to expand to a full site within the next year or two.”

Registration will be online and opens Monday morning, April 26, and spots will likely fill up quickly. Watch the “BIO Girls – Langdon, ND” Facebook page for details and information. This year, the program in Langdon will be for girls who have just completed the 3rd and 4th grade.

able seeding depth moisture, soil crusting, flea beetle damage and frost. When evaluating frost damage, inspect plants 5-7 days after frost. Low plant densities may reduce yield, result in varied growth stages making crop protection and harvest trickier, and extends the timing of maturity.

Dave Franzen, Extension Soils Specialist, covered Plant Nutrition: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sulfur. Nitrogen is unrelated to yield and recommendations are based on region. In northwest ND where it is cooler and wetter, the shale content of the soil provides a credit of 20-30 pounds per acre.

Phosphorus is more efficiently used by canola when applied in a starter band near the seed compared to broadcast.

Potassium can be broadcast as needed. The most important is sulfur. Yield of canola is affected by sulfur rate, source, and landscape. Ammonium sulfate boosts yields significantly at both 20 and 40 pounds per acre. Elemental sulfur did not have as much impact.

Barry Coleman, Executive Secretary of the Northern Canola Growers Association, showed how canola production has grown over the past 25 years.

The Association has a presence in the media and social media, monitors threats and responds cont. on page 2

Three invited to compete in NDAHA

By Jared Entzi Republican Writer The Langdon Blades girls hockey team has three girls that have been invited by the North Dakota Amateur Hockey Association (NDAHA) to compete in the USA Girls High School National Tournament held in Omaha, Neb. on April 15-19.

For team North Dakota, local

team players selected to compete are: Anne Kleven (left) will play defense - she had one goal and two assists on the year, along with 12 penalty minutes, is from Grand Forks, and played for the Blades this season; Abby Forest (middle) will play as a forward - she had 22 goals, 8 assists, along with 46 penalty minutes on the year; and Alexa Schneider will play as a forward - she finished

with 11 goals, 12 assists, and 14 penalty minutes.

The Langdon Blades finished the season with a record of 12 wins, 10 losses, and 3 ties. They finished the state tournament in 6th place out of 10 teams. Our Langdon Blades are a very young team with a total of 13 players, none of them being seniors.

“Each and every one of the players are outstanding

players and great teammates which added to the success of the girls who were chosen to play for Team North Dakota,” Coach Jeff Schneider said, "with a special mention for our goaltender who added to the success of the team with 871 saves on the year and a goal saves percentage of .931."

The three players selected cont. on page 3

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In northeast ND, almost 10 per- constantly blowing in). Knodel Ray Albrecht, Cargill Origina- cent of plants in the fields are explained in detail how to scout tion Specialist in West Fargo, infected. Early intervention with and collect the larvae. There are talked about markets. He fore- inoculation and fungicide ap- different thresholds for various sees continued firm prices. plication is the most effective. stages. There is one generation Canola crop economic returns White mold (SSR) starts when of Bertha armyworm per year. are competitive, canola meal you have wet soil in the spring, They overwinter as pupae in the provides good livestock feed, and about 60-70 degrees. Scout- soil up to 6 inches deep. The do and the pathway for canola oil ing is not helpful; spray with fun- the most damage when they to be a source of renewable die- gicide when weather conditions are at the large larvae stage, 1 sel fuel provides future opportu- are right for white mold. Use ½ inches long. Knodel gave denity. the risk map and risk calcula- tailed instructions how to scout Brian Jenks, Weed Scientist at tor available through the NDSU and count, and the economic NDSU, covered weed manage- canola pathology program thresholds for treating. She also ment. He expects to see more at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ gave visual descriptions, scoutchallenges with weeds in canola sclerotinia/. Clubroot likes low ing, economic thresholds and due to resistance, needing to pH and higher temperatures. insecticide recommendations control kochia in the crop pre- The roots are full of spores that for the Lygus bug. ceding canola, and highlighted spread in the wind. Look for thin Ron Beneda, CHS Agronomist, Huskie FX for some uses. He spots in your fields and care- spoke on Harvest Management. discussed uses of Roundup, fully dig up roots since they are He listed the percentages of Liberty, and combinations of brittle. About 20 percent of the seed color needed in order to both. He compared burndown, fields in Cavalier County were use different desiccates. There Liberty Link Canola in-crop and found to have clubroot in 2013- is a trend towards natural dry Roundup Ready Canola in-crop 2020. Markell recommends a down now that pods are more applications using Roundup, six-year management strategy shatter resistant. He noted that Aim, Gramoxone, and Liberty for clubroot: Year 1 and 2 plant all desiccates will turn the seed against Horseweed, Kochia and a nonhost crop, year 3 a club- coat brown, but you need to Waterhemp. He touched on root-resistant hybrid, year 4 and look inside the seed to see if it Marshelder, common ragweed, 5 plant a nonhost crop, year 6 is yellow and not green. You can Canada thistle, and wild oats. He plant a clubroot-resistant hybrid avoid green seed by avoiding cautioned against using Liberty (with different resistant genes swathing when temperatures every other year as that may de- that year 3 hybrid). are above 85. Swath during the velop weed resistance to LiberJanet Knodel, Extension Ento- cooler evening or early mornty. Previous experience shows it mologist, Insect Management, ing hours to allow plants in the took about seven years to devel- stated the flea beetle is the num- swath to dry down at a slower op kochia resistance in wheat. ber one pest of canola. All insec- rate, and don’t desiccate too earInstead, where you can, don’t ticides tested for control of the ly. Also, store canola when moisgo with canola every other year, crucifer flea beetle had higher ture is at 8 percent and check or at least change up the herbi- mortality and lower feeding in- bins often. cides you use every other year. jury ratings than the untreated Continuing Education Units He finished with a discussion of plants. The striped flea beetles could be given for viewing the desiccants. Applying the desic- had lower mortality and higher webinar. A QR code was procant before seed in the middle feeding injury ratings than the vided for 1.5 hours for Crop and pods had turned color resulted crucifer flea beetles for all insec- 1 hour for Pest Management. in higher green count, lower, ticides tested. The threshold for The recorded videos can be yield, and lower test weight, treating for Cutworms was one viewed at www.ag.ndsu.edu/ similar to swathing too early. He or more per 3 feet of crop row carringtonred/videos. compared applications of Di- and it was important to scout.

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The Langdon Baseball Board is making improvements to our Legion Baseball Field and surrounding infrastructure. We are a non-profit organization, and we receive zero public funding. Therefore, we will need to raise money to complete the project.

April The project we are raising funds for has two phases to be completed over the next 3 years that will consist of the following: Phase 1 (2021-2022) – New Grandstands, Artificial Pitching Mound, and Netting Behind Home Plate. Total Phase 1 Cost = $300,000 Phase 2 (2023) – New Concession Stand and Storage Building. Total Phase 2 Cost = $100,000 These improvements would give us a baseball facility that would allow Langdon Area Baseball to host sectional and state tournaments at all levels. Any and all support is greatly appreciated.

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Langdon City Commissioners meeting held

By Kristi Mostoller Republican Writer Langdon City Commissioners met Monday, March 22, 2021 for their scheduled meeting. The street department reported they will start street sweeping soon; they are just waiting incase more snow comes yet this season. The water and sewer department just finished additional training through Bismarck State University and have the required continuing education.

The sanitation department has been moving a lot of cardboard for recycling. Discussion on when clean up week will be ended with planning for 2 weeks after Memorial Day weekend.

With graduations and family gatherings, the board thought this date would be best for most residents.

The Langdon Activity Center sent out donation requests to businesses and has had very good feedback. These donations are to be used towards the new gym floor LAC needs. The motion to start on the gym floor was approved.

The city auditor reported that the 2020 audit is scheduled, and a formal report would be presented next meeting. With the improvement projects Langdon

has been able to do, audits occur annually.

From Moore Engineering, the 3rd Street and 12th Avenue “speed bump” looks to be a phase 1 problem. Phase 1 is projected to be finished around the 4th of July. Phase 2 consists of 2nd Street (north of St. Alphonsus) going up to 12th Avenue.

Grant dollars are still available and would be enough to cover this block of work. Phase 2 is projected to finish the end of September. A motion to approve the additional work was approved.

Susan Fay Crockett presented the housing incentive. The biggest debate on the revision of the housing incentive has been what is considered a local Langdon business. Crockett set the outlines that a Langdon business is not a business that needs to fill out a special report for sales taxes coming to Langdon. Debate was that Samson Electric wouldn’t be local with those guidelines, even though they’ve had 2 full-time electricians in Langdon for years.

After a vote, the motion passed that businesses have to be local and meet those guidelines to be part of the housing incentive.

The housing incentive also lists what dollar amount needs to be spent to qualify for the $500 Langdon Bucks along with other incentives to add property value

to your home.

Jon Metzger from the Sheriff’s office came to ask for approval to use the gun range used for officer training for personal use. The range by the Langdon Country Club is only for shot guns and not for pistols. There is a potential of having local concealed and carry classes. After some discussion, the board agreed this was something that needed more research before saying yes or no and will be revisited at the next meeting.

Johnson Controls' Jon Paul attended the city meeting to present his findings and what is the best approach to fix air quality and improve energy efficiency.

The biggest project seems to be the Activity Center as the heating system is original to the building.

Grants are being looked into as well to help fund these projects.

An assessment list was presented, and once it is reviewed, the board will vote next meeting.

A review of the vehicle ordinance was discussed with letters going out to several people in town to take care of the vehicle clutter. Vehicles that no longer run or are used for parts need to be properly stored or hidden with fencing, etc.

The next meeting will be held April 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the city building.

a way to ensure no one dies from using marijuana products that might be laced with other substances like fentanyl.

“It doesn’t mean they can’t buy it on the street corner and probably for less, but with the deaths coming about because of fentanyl-laced street drugs, we want to make sure there is an option,” she said.

While the bill was not introduced by proponents of recreational marijuana, Legalize ND, a pro-marijuana organization is in support of the bill. Dave Owen, chairman of Legalize ND, also testified before the committee on March 15.

“Ballot initiative is a process of last resort, and as a result it leads to undesirable outcomes,” he said. “What we have today is an opportunity to pass marijuana legalization through the Legislature.”

Owen added that if the Legislature passes this bill, his organization would not try any new ballot measures and would also campaign against any ballot measures on this issue.

“We are not going to pursue a ballot initiative if you pass this policy,” he said. “If you pass this, we’ll fight for you and we’ll give you the tools you need to protect it and implement it.”

If a ballot measure is needed for Legalize ND to get recreational marijuana passed in North Dakota, Owen said the terms will be dictated by out-of-state actors due to the funding being received.

“Do we want to have a marijuana legalization bill that’s passed with about 50% out-of-state interest and 50% North Dakota interest?” he said. “Or do we want the Legislature to step forward and lead on this?”

If HB 1420 is passed it would allow for adults, aged 21 and older, to possess one ounce of marijuana and smoke or use it on private property.

The bill also would allow for seven cannabis manufacturers in the state along with 18 dispensaries.

Opposition to legalizing marijuana was vocal during the committee hearing, with some coming from Rep. Bill Tveit, R-Hazen.

“It is not good for North Dakota,” he said.

Tveit read out a passage from a song, the same one he read during the House floor session on this bill, referencing how children want to do what their parents do.

“If it is not good for teens, it is not good for adults,” he said. “Give up your fear of a referendum by a minority of North Dakotans.”

Sheriff Chad Kaiser of Stutsman County added he believes the issue should go before voters again.

“I still think that this decision should be made by the people,” he said. “The people spoke last time and they defeated it.”

If the people were to change their mind that would be OK, Kaiser said, as the people would be the ones making the decision.

Kaiser said law enforcement also does not have a quantitative way to measure if someone will receive a DUI while driving on marijuana.

Some tweaks are still needed for the bill, but Lee said the House had done a great job on the core of the bill, before it is sent over to Senate Appropriations.

Lee said she expects the bill to be one of the last ones her committee gets out, with the deadline being March 30.

“I would be very surprised if it were (a) unanimous (vote in committee),” she said. “We’ve got strong feelings on both sides in the body.”

Another bill tied to HB 1420 is HB 1501, which is a tax component to recreational marijuana. Introduced by Rep. Craig Headland, R-Montpelier, the bill would tax all marijuana grown in North Dakota.

“We are going to impose a 15% gross receipts tax on the sale of adult-use cannabis,” he said. “Gross receipts on medical marijuana will not be subject to this tax.”

Headland said he had spoken with producers in the state, and they believed the state could generate anywhere from $6 million to $40 million during the first year.

“They anticipate a huge growth once it has become normalized,” he said.

“It’s going to be a significant new revenue source for the state,” he said.

ND could give the green light to recreational marijuana this session

By Dylan Sherman NDNAEF A bill to legalize adult use of recreational marijuana, already passed in the House, now awaits action in the North Dakota Senate.

House Bill 1420 is seen in part as a way to forestall another ballot measure seeking to open the door to recreational marijuana more widely. In 2018, Measure 3 failed, only receiving 40% of votes cast. Rep. Jason Dockter, R-Bismarck, the bill’s sponsor, said he would rather have the Legislature have control over the laws rather than possibly having recreational marijuana in the North Dakota Constitution.

With neighboring states legalizing marijuana, Dockter said he felt it was only a matter of time before a ballot measure would pass legalizing marijuana in North Dakota. “I believe it is our job of our lawmakers to have good policy, even if you don’t agree with the topic of the bill,” he said.

Dockter, who said he doesn’t use marijuana himself, testified on the bill March 15 before the Senate Human Services Committee.

“A lot of times we are reactive as government and I wanted to do something proactive,” he said. “If we don’t do it now, it is going to come through as an initiated measure.”

HB 1420 passed through the House by a vote of 56-38, with vocal opposition coming from representatives who are against legalizing recreational drug use.

Sen. Judy Lee, R-West Fargo, is chairwoman of the committee hearing the bill, and said while she does not favor legalizing marijuana, she recognizes that the “train has pretty much left the station” on this issue.

“It is kind of like a speed limit, in the sense that we need some state regulation so that those few who might abuse the situation don’t affect other people's lives,” she said.

Medical marijuana passed in 2016, and Lee said it was important then as it is now having her committee work on the bill and ensure it is clear for the state and public.

Lee said passing HB 1420 would be

LANGDON COMPOST PROGRAM 2021 There will be 1 Drop-off site available to all residents in the city limits of Langdon ONLY!!

DROP-OFF SITE: This consists of a large red container located at the entrance of the Transfer Station (west of the Schroeder Furniture store) for all residents of Langdon to dispose of their grass, leaves, and all garden wastes to include corn stalks and pumpkins. Absolutely no trees, tree branches, twigs, hedge trimmings, garbage, etc. in this container. This container is now out and will remain out until December 10, 2021. The city emphasizes to please follow all posted signs at the drop-off site! This container is available to City Residents ONLY.

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Monday, March 29, 2021 – Page 3 Hockey girls ______________________continued from Page 1 were evaluated and competi- to participate on the 16-player tively selected to play on Team team to represent team North North Dakota by the league Dakota. coaches and administrators “It all starts with teamwork competing throughout NDAHA and dedication, without eiGirls High School League. All ther - this would not have been three players are expected to possible," Coach Schneider relead the team and be major marked. contributors for the successful We would like to formally tournament come April. congratulate our Langdon The NDAHA National Tourna- Blades and the three selected to ment is for all USA high school Team North Dakota on a wonleagues in the country and is derful season and the best of a unique opportunity for the wishes in their upcoming tourLangdon players. It is a great nament. Keep up the dedicahonor for the three Langdon tion and teamwork!

Blades players that were chosen

Brush with the Bunch

In April of 2013, Anita Mathison spoke to our president, Laurel Brusseau, about painting the backdrop for a play that she was going to direct for the Walhalla Public High School. How could she say no to something like that? So we, the Brush Bunch, are back on the “payroll“. The play “The Hollywood Hillbillies“ is set in modern times and has a cast of twenty-two. It is held in an old country store, the Happy Hollow General Store, complete with produce, bolts of material, jars of buttons, jelly, peanut butter, cans of coffee, sacks of flour and many more articles you would find in an old store. Bill and Liann located the panels at the library that were used by the Gospel Theater. Those panels were moved to the Gallery and then we went to work. On the picture shown, you may recognize Laurel painting the bolts of material, Carol painting cans of produce, and Frankie adding some highlights. Several other Brush Bunchers added their talents to complete these panels; if you could look out the side window, you would even see a busy farm yard. We did such a great job that Anita asked us to paint backdrops for “How the West Was Won“, „Is There a Doctor in the House“, and „Murder in the Malt Shop“. Our pay: it was great to help out our local high school. All the pay we needed. Today Sylvia brought samples of our program, and it passed with flying colors. This design will also be used for the posters which will be out in a couple of weeks- the color of flowers was selected, signs were re-painted with the current dates for 2021, and a letter that Virginia wrote was read, passed and ready to be sent. Another reminder that we have a whole six weeks till our 50th Golden Anniversary Brush Bunch Art Show and Sale plus a sneak preview of Art Show #49. Still in the plans are to share our art show with the elementary students on Friday, April 30, prior to our show dates of May 1-2. The twelfth commandment for seniors: you still haven‘t learned to act your age and hope you never will. God Bless, and see you in May.

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Opinion

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Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

The extended hockey family…

There are approximately 15,000 students at the University of North Dakota, and at least 35 of them - players, coaches and support staff - are involved in hockey. And even if you are a student who doesn’t care about sports, you’re going to be exposed to hockey in some way, shape, or form; the UND band plays at hockey games, students sell concessions at games, your dorm roommate might be a hockey player, or you might be sitting beside a hockey player in class.

The first year I went to UND was 1986-87, and I lived in one of the dorms called Walsh Hall, known as the hockey dorm. I never played organized hockey in my life, but that’s where UND put me. My roommate was Arne Pappin, whose father Jim Pappin played for several National Hockey League teams including the Chicago Black Hawks, the California Golden Seals and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Pappin, who won his first Stanley Cup with the Maple Leafs in 1964 and again in 1967, led the NHL in playoff goals. Arne wasn’t as good of a player as his dad. He was on UND’s team, but he rarely played. And after a weekend series, he would start the week all upset because he didn’t play. He just didn’t get it, but he hung around with all the other hockey players- some good, some not so good.

One of them was Brent Bobyk, a guy from Regina who seemed to be a pretty good hockey player with an unusual personality. Unfortunately, Brent had quite a temper, and at some time during the 86-87 season, he got kicked off the team because he went out, got drunk, and drove his car on the sidewalk up to Walsh Hall, putting a lot of students in potential danger. His UND experience didn’t work out because the best he could do professionally was play roller hockey with the Orlando Jackals.

Another player who was kind of a social butterfly in Walsh Hall was Eddie Belfour. Eddie wasn’t the smartest guy in Walsh, but he sure was friendly and honest. He was the polar opposite of Brent Bobyk. Anyway, as any hockey fan will remember, it was goalie Eddie

Belfour who figured prominently in UND winning the NCAA championship in 1987. His goaltending was impeccable, and once he finished his education at UND, the Chicago Black Hawks snagged him up pronto. Eddie had an illustrious career with Chicago and later the Dallas Stars, who won the Stanley Cup in 1998.

And, as the Stanley Cup got passed around from one player to the next, Eddie brought the prestigious trophy back to his hometown of Carman, Manitoba, for a public viewing.

Because I was working at the newspaper in Langdon, I was close to Carman, so I went to see the Stanley Cup and maybe say 'hi' to Eddie.

There were all kinds of high-profile hockey types there including Dean Blais, who coached UND hockey after Gino Gasparini. Regardless, Eddie said he remembered me and autographed the UND hockey cap I was wearing. Keep in mind, it had been 12 years since we were in Walsh Hall and geography class together, but that’s the kind of guy Eddie Belfour is. He comes from a small town, just like a lot of us in North Dakota. Besides, he married a girl from Cavalier so occasionally visits North Dakota with his wife.

Another player worth mentioning is Brett Hull. He was never affiliated with UND but had a sterling career in the NHL. Anyway, my dad and I were in Winnipeg for a weekend, and one of the things we did was head out to Winnipeg Arena to see the Jets. At the time, Brett Hull was a teenager, and his father, Bobby Hull, was a player with the original Winnipeg Jets. We ran into Brett Hull on the concourse and struck up a conversation about his dad. And Brett, maybe being a little overzealous, asked us if we’d like to meet his dad, and, of course, who would turn that down?

So he took us back to the Jets locker room where we met Bobby Hull, talked with him for a few minutes, and got his autograph all because of his son, Brett, who followed in his father’s footsteps.

After spending that one year in Walsh Hall at UND, I learned that hockey is a great big extended family as these examples show. That’s how hockey rose to prominence in the United States. Players, who either came here or learned here, embraced Canada’s game and its attitude toward the game and passed it on to UND.

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Protecting Freedom of Speech As we have seen in our recent discussion of tests employed by the U.S. Supreme Court to determine the parameters of speech afforded protection under the First Amendment, the great dilemma confronting our nation occurs when speech appears to incite serious, unlawful conduct.

Here’s the problem, in a nutshell.

It is a fundamental premise of democracy that citizens should be able to express their political views, particularly criticisms of governmental acts. Yet, society also has the right to protect itself from the commission of crimes. Criminal conduct, as we know, is punishable under law. But what about speech that encourages or incites people to break the law? At that point, speech assumes the form of conduct. Is that constitutionally protected speech?

In Schenck v. United States (1919), Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes introduced the Clear and Present Danger Test and held for the Supreme Court that Schenck’s flyers, which encouraged people to resist the draft in World War I, were not protected by the First Amendment. Congress, Holmes wrote, has the constitutional power to provide for the common defense, which entails authority to enact both selective service laws and bans on the use of the postal system to undermine the draft. Schenck’s speech was not protected by the First Amendment since it intended to “bring about the substantive evils that Congress has the right to prevent.”

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This standard, as applied by the court over the next 50 years, meant that Congress, as well as state legislatures, could pass laws that suppressed virtually any speech that might be said to pose a Clear and Present Danger. The test made the protection of speech dependent on judicial findings of whether a clear and present danger existed. Judges committed to judicial self-restraint, deferred to the legislatures and, as a consequence, the scope of protection afforded to dissident or radical speech was quite narrow. For roughly half a century, the court ignored the brilliant dissenting opinions of Holmes and Brandeis, who tried to persuade their colleagues that the danger test should incorporate an element of immediacy, so that advocacy by itself shouldn’t be suppressed or punished, unless there was no time for “speech to counteract speech,” as Brandeis expressed it in Whitney v. California (1927) in a concurring opinion that read like a dissent.

Without the element of “imminent danger,” speech that rankled the majority could be suppressed and punished. Justice Brandeis’ Whitney opinion finally found support in 1969, when the Supreme Court embraced the requirement of imminence to suppress speech and set forth a new standard for speech protection, one that governs to this today.

In Brandenburg v. Ohio, the court announced that “constitutional guarantees of free speech do not permit a state to forbid advocacy of the use of force or of law violation except where such advocacy is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action.”

The court thus exiled the Clear and Present Danger Test and provided about as much protection for subversive speech as we are likely to see, unless the justices become absolutists and permit no limitation or

regulation of speech. Such a gravitydefying leap is unfathomable in a constitutional system in which all rights, like all powers, are subject to some degree of regulation.

Constitutional protection for subversive speech provides comfort so long as the speech is expressed on a street corner and there is little likelihood that the speech will incite widespread violence or rebellion.

But when speech is intended to incite violence against institutions of government, for example, whether expressed by an ordinary citizen, a senator or a president, then the question of the degree of protection granted to such a speaker becomes much more complicated.

When Justice Holmes wrote his famous dissent in Abrams v. United States (1919), and reminded Americans that time had upset “many fighting faiths,” he sought protection for dissident and radical speech because the good sense of the citizenry and its commitment to democracy would ultimately win out. He would be vindicated by the historic demise of communism, and the triumph of democracy over the forces of fascism, in World War II. But what happens if and when Americans forsake the premises, promises, values and principles of constitutional democracy, and all that it entails and protects?

What happens to freedom of speech if and when America’s “fighting faith” in democracy has been abandoned?

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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ND Matters: Direct election of President has trade-offs

By Llyod Omdahl Legislature Eyeing $8 Billion Legacy Fund After 10 years of mustering the courage to tackle spending the $8 billion Legacy Fund, the present legislature has blossomed with more ideas than dandelions in an unkempt cemetery.

Legislators and committees have been dreaming about the day this Fund could be touched to grow North Dakota. It seems that the day has arrived.

The dialogue went public in January when Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread started talking about using the Fund for investing.

Not to be outdone by a member of the executive branch, legislators poured in more bills relating to the Legacy Fund than were introduced in any previous session.

Open Investment Portfolio Godfread proposed a broad brush.

“Investments may be with startups or technology companies, as well as infrastructure projects, but also other types of businesses, large or small.”

Most of the proposals focus on business investment. But, according

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to Forum Newsperson Jeremy Turley “leaders from both parties say they want to show residents this legislative session that the fund is being put toward quality-of-life improvements,” a vague but worthy goal.

Launched June 30, 2012, the Legacy Fund is funded with a diversion of 30% of the oil and gas extraction taxes. According to the state constitution, the Legislature can spend the interest but it takes two-thirds of both houses to cut into the principal.

Expect Lower Investment Income The idea of investing in North Dakota warrants support but we need to be realistic about the consequences. First, we have to expect a lower return on investments than would be earned if the State Investment Board continued to follow its present investment pattern.

According to a publication of the State Investment Board, the “Legacy Fund investment returns exceeded 14.3% in the last half of 2020 and 9.25% per annum for the five years ended 12/31/2020.” That record is quite remarkable.

We should expect our in-state investment earnings to decline because the SIB has investment opportunities all over the United States and the world.

If investment opportunities in North Dakota were as lucrative as out-of-state investments we would see more out-of-state money coming into North Dakota. We will lose on investment earnings but we should experience economic growth to offset these losses.

Wary of Politics Then there is the hazard found in our political culture. It is difficult

to get a handle on such an abstract term as “political culture” but it can be defined as the way North Dakota conducts its public affairs.

We are a small state with intimate politics. By politics I do not mean partisan politics but the use of influence. In a small government, much is done through personal relationships. So the question is: do we have the discipline to invest with sound business judgment or will chunks of money be invested in response to political influence?

We may start out pure but over years procedures and institutions lose the original vision. Take the North Dakota Hall of Fame in the Capitol.

When the North Dakota Hall of Fame was created in the 1960s, the plan was to recognize North Dakotans who rose to prominence nationally. But an astute observer would question the national prominence of some of the later additions.

More likely than not, political influence shaped some of these choices.

Build Technical Education Centers In a late amendment to a bill, Senator Rich Wardner proposed that legislation include $60 million for building technical education centers. This suggestion gets to the quality-of-life issue because it will train and retrain North Dakota men and women for careers that will give their lives new quality.

Senator Wardner’s technical education centers should be broadened to include former prisoners and those who become unemployed because they lack skills for the new economy.

Lloyd Omdahl is a former state lieutenant governor and professor at UND.

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Langdon Area High School’s blood drive brings in 38 volunteers Langdon Area High School hosted a blood drive with Vitalant on March 9 at Langdon Area High School which helped collect a total of 27 units of blood products for patients in need.

A total of 38 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 27 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on March 9. There were 13 people who volunteered for the first time.

Vitalant expressed their gratitude to Kayla Lee, who coordinated the drive, and Student Council which sponsored the blood drive, as well as Langdon Area High School, for providing a location for the drive.

Living through a pandemic can lead to many uncertainties, although one thing we are sure of, is that the need for blood never ceases. Blood is only useable for 42 days, so a constant supply is always needed, no matter the season.

Vitalant is currently testing all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations for the foreseeable future for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. If your donation is antibody positive, Vitalant can produce convalescent plasma

from it to help COVID patients, additionally the remaining blood components will help other patients with serious medical conditions. Antibodies are proteins within plasma that help fight off infections. Because antibodies are part of the body’s immune response and not the virus itself, antibody testing cannot be used to diagnose current coronavirus infection.

Please postpone your donation if you are feeling unwell or suspect you may have COVID-19. Individuals must be symptom free for at least 28 days to be eligible to give blood. Learn more about finding ways to help patients during COVID by visiting vitalant. org/COVIDRescueTeam Donors can make a convenient appointment to give blood at www.bloodhero.com or by calling 877-25-VITAL. With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol test.

Blood donation takes about an hour from check-in to refreshments.

Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Health History Questionnaire the day they donate on www.vitalant.org/health

Each spring the Living Ag Classroom travels across North Dakota with more than 5,000 fourth and fifth graders in attendance. While inperson Living Ag Classrooms were not held this spring, the commodity groups, agencies and associations that teach students have put their presentations into an online resource housed on the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture in the Classroom website.

“Teachers from across the state are invited to utilize the videos, North Dakota Ag Mags and resources with their students,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said, “Kids enjoy seeing where their food comes from and how animals are cared for.

The Living Ag Classroom is an excellent tool for the teachers in our state.”

Some of the resources serve as stand-alone lessons, while others can be used to supplement other classroom activities.

The Living Ag Classroom presentations may be found on the North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom website at www.nd.gov/ndda/agclassroom/living-ag-classroom.

North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom is a program of the North Dakota Department of Agriculture that provides free curriculum, educational resources, grants, outreach, and professional development opportunities to increase agricultural literacy through K-12 education.

The deadline for children to submit their original stories for Prairie Public’s PBS Kids Writers Contest is fast approaching. The deadline is April 2, 2021.

The contest encourages children in grades K-3 to write and illustrate stories. A first-place winner and three Red Ribbon Favorites are chosen for each grade level, and every child who enters the contest will receive a certificate of achievement for their efforts. 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.

Every teacher who helps a stu-

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Entry forms and complete rules are available at prairiepublic.org.

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Please register your child as soon as possible for the 2021-2022 Kindergarten class.

We want to make sure we have adequate staffing for next year’s classes.

Your child must be 5 years of age by July 31, 2021, to be eligible.

Call Lori Dettler at Langdon Area Elementary School 256-3270 to register.

BATTLE ROYALE ROUND 2 FREE AGENT OPTION OPEN TO ANY ND SENIOR Area high school students can participate in the Battle Royale Free Agent event from March 30, 2021 to April 8, 2021.

This contest: • Is open to all North Dakota High School seniors, graduating in May/June 2021.

• Students submit posts to LRSC Facebook or Twitter that includes: • Why they would like to attend LRSC • Including photos, artwork or videos.

• Posts need to include hashtag #TreatedLikeARoyal • 4 students with qualifying entries will be drawn for $250 scholarships on April 9, 2021.

• A $2,000 grand prize scholarship will be drawn from the 4 winners at the April 9 event.

Youth

Monday, March 29, 2021 – Page 5

Munich Middle School students attended the TSA (Technology Student Association) competition in Mandan on March 22-23. Participants included: Max Brown, Colton Buchweitz, Mariah Covert, Evan Hall, and Tanner McDonald. Students placed in the following events: Problem Solving-Max Brown and Mariah Covert 3rd place, Colton Buchweitz and Evan Hall 2nd place; Team Problem Solving 1- Max and Colton 3rd place, Mariah and Evan 1st place; Team Problem Solving 2- Mariah and Max 1st place; Vex Robotics- Evan, Mariah, Max, and Colton 1st place; and Vinyl Design- Evan 3rd place. Congratulations to all the participants!

Dakota Gardener: Easter lilies

By Carrie Knutson, NDSU Extension Agent, Grand Forks County The Easter lily is a symbol of beauty, hope and life.

For those reasons and many more, Easter lilies are a popular potted flower this time of year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Floriculture Crop Summary, more than 5 million Easter lilies were sold (wholesale and retail) in 2019.

The Easter lily is native to the southern islands of Japan. Western explorers helped spread the bulbs across the globe. Japan was the top exporter of Easter lilies to the U.S. until World War II. Then growing the bulbs in the U.S. became more economical.

Bulbs are grown in the field, harvested and replanted each year for three to four years until they reach the right size and maturity. Then bulbs are shipped off to commercial greenhouse growers.

Easter lilies are forced to bloom out of their normal time for the Easter holiday. The program to force bulbs to flower is a tricky process

and starts 23 weeks before Easter.

The cultivar most commonly grown is “Nellie White,” named for a lily grower’s wife. Each flower is 3 to 7 inches long with overlapped petals that create a tube shape. The usual flower color is white, but some cultivars come in shades of pink, yellow or cream.

When selecting your Easter lily, choose plants that have dense foliage along the entire stem. The plant should be about twice as tall as the pot. Look for plants that have lots of buds in different stages of development with a few flowers opened to extend your enjoyment of the plant.

Easter lilies should be kept away from drafts and excessive heat in your home. They prefer temperatures between 65 and 75 F. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch. Be careful not to overwater or allow the plant to sit in water. When watering, remove the pot from the foil wrapping or other container to ensure drainage of excess water. Place the pot in the sink or other large container to catch the excess water.

Once the flowers open, remove the yellow anthers in the center with a tweezers to extend the bloom time.

Like other plants in the Lilium genus, the Easter lily is highly toxic to cats. Just a few small bites can have a serious effect, resulting in vomiting, kidney failure and, sadly, death.

In warmer climates, (USDA Hardiness zones 5 to 11, depending on the cultivar) Easter lilies can be transplanted into perennial gardens after they are done blooming. In our area, Easter lilies for the most part are treated as temporary house plants.

I am sure some gardeners out there have tried and succeeded in overwintering Easter lilies in our climate. Let me know if you are one of those gardeners. I would love to hear about it!

As much as I dislike composting plants, this gardener will not try to overwinter or force Easter lilies out of season. It is an even more complicated process than getting my Christmas cactus to bloom. Happy gardening!

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

Church

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Obituaries

Brayden Schwartz

Mass of Christian Burial was held March 26, 2021, for Brayden Schwartz, 15, of Langdon, who passed away March 18, 2021, in Langdon. A recording of the service is available on the Brooks Funeral Home website.

Burial was at St. Brigid’s Catholic Cemetery in Cavalier.

Brayden James Schwartz was born October 30, 2005, in Grand Forks, to Bruce and Heidi (Balk) Schwartz. He attended St. Alphonsus during elementary school and currently was a freshman at Langdon Area High School. He enjoyed playing football and basketball for LAHS and had even won the Knights of Columbus free throw

contest. He liked snowboarding, bowling, and ranger-riding. He spent a lot of time fishing at Mt. Carmel Dam and Lake of the Woods with his friends and family. He also liked canoeing at the Dam and going out to the farm. He had a close connection with his family and spent lots of time with them, especially his uncles. He was always active with some activity and loved hanging out with his friends from Langdon, Cavalier, and the surrounding areas.

Surviving Brayden are his parents: Heidi Schwartz (Edwin Benson) of Langdon and Bruce Schwartz (Jenna Mertz) of Cavalier; siblings Chloe and Easton; grandparents: Cheryl Balk, Jim Balk, Kay Schwartz, David Benson, Tim Mertz, and Shelly (Shanon) Buckmiller; great-grandmother Lois Balk; uncles and aunts: Trisha Balk,

Tom Balk (Sarah Malloy), Paul (Kim) Schwartz, Diane (Jeff) Prudhomme, Jeanette (Dave) Sugar, Steve (Bridgette) Schwartz, Jeff Schwartz, Dan (Stephanie) Schwartz, Luke Benson, Jeremy (Anna) Mertz; and many cousins, great-aunts, greatuncles, and good friends.

He was preceded in death by grandfather Herman Schwartz, aunt Ruthie Schwartz, and grandmother Beatrice Benson.

In lieu of flowers, please direct any memorials to the Brayden Schwartz Memorial Fund at FM Bank in Langdon or United Valley Bank in Cavalier.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

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Danny E. Roy

Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon for Danny E. Roy, 68, of Langdon, who passed away March 16, 2021, in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Langdon.

Danny was born October 31, 1952, in Hallock, Minn., to Melvin and Barbara (Lepine) Roy. He grew up and attended school in Pembina graduating from Pembina High School in 1970. During his high school years and after graduation, he worked in a local gas station, on the family farm, and for Motor Coach Industries. He and Mary Kay Morrison were married December 1, 1973, in Neche. They made their home in Langdon where he worked for John Deere. In 1983, he took over D & B Motors, which he still owned and operated with his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Mark.

He loved the sport of car racing- as a driver, spectator, or sponsor. He was inducted into the River Cities Hall of Fame in Grand Forks just last year. He also enjoyed snowmobile racing, riding motorcycle, ranger-riding, and playing poker. He enjoyed working at the dealership because of the people he met, which created many life-long friendships.

His family was his everything and where he found the most joy, especially from his grandchildren. He

was a member or served on the board of several organizations, including the National Oldsmobile Council, Koda Bank board, and Cavalier County JDA. He was a former president of the ND Auto Dealers Association and the Langdon Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon.

Surviving Danny are his wife, Mary Kay, of Langdon; daughter Jennifer (Mark) Busse of Langdon; grandchildren: Maddux, Stella, and Beau Busse; sister Lorna (Marshal) Hemmes of Humboldt, Minn.; mother-in-law LaVonne Morrison; in-laws: Alice (Lloyd), Wayne (Cathy), Judy (John), Barb; nieces and nephews: Rachel (Goerge) Hellyer, David (Tiffany) Hemmes, Heather (Michael) Mallett, Mike, Jason, Chris, Amy, Marcus, Danny, Brian, Brent; several great-nieces and nephews; and many good friends. He was the best husband, dad, grandfather, brother, and uncle and will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Wally Morrison, brother-in-law Randy Humphreys, niece Sara, and nephew Cody.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested that memorials be directed to Langdon Area Hockey Boosters, Langdon Sports Boosters, or Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 27, 2021, for Dorothy Adam, 80, of Langdon, who passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon with her children at her side. A recording of the service will be available on the Brooks Funeral Home website after the service. Burial will be Monday in Mandan.

Dorothy Lorraine Reierson was born on July 1, 1940, to Henry and Clarissa (Karlsbraaten) Reierson in Maddock. The fourth of five children, her pre-school years were spent living in Minnewaukan, where her dad managed the grocery store. The family moved to Esmond in 1947. She graduated high school at the age of 16, having completed two elementary years in one year. It was in her early teens that she met the handsome new depot agent in Esmond, and love was in the air.

She and Elton (Al) Adam were engaged in 1956 when Al was drafted into the army. During his two years of service, she worked at the local bank and planned their wedding.

She and Al were married on July19, 1958, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Esmond on her parents 30th wedding anniversary. They celebrated 60 years of marriage before Al’s sudden passing in 2019. She and Al were blessed with a son, Jay Elton, on November 15, 1960, and daughter Stephanie Jeanne on July 28, 1966. The family left Esmond in 1968 when they moved to Langdon.

She began working in the Clerk of District Court and County Judge’s office in 1972. Following the sudden death of the local judge, she was contacted by the county commissioners on a Friday to inform her that she was being appointed to the position, and that there was a major trial scheduled for Monday. Her first trial as Clerk of District Court was a murder one trial. She stepped into the role on that terrifying Monday and held that position for more than 20 years. She had many interests and hobbies over the years. She

was a founding member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in Langdon.

She won prizes for her embroidery skills and, in recent years, completed very detailed Christmas stockings for each member of her family.

But her favorite thing in life was to be a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had the immense pleasure of meeting her two newest “greats” the weekend before her passing. Faith was at the foundation of everything she did. Having been baptized, confirmed, and married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Esmond, the little church her dad’s uncles helped build; she was able to have both her children baptized at Trinity. Following the move to Langdon, she and Al joined United Lutheran Church where they were members of the choir. At one time there were three generations singing in the choir loft at United Lutheran. They remained faithful members for the rest of their lives.

Left to celebrate her storied life are her children: Jay (Mary) Adam of Langdon and Stephanie (Ed) Van Beek of Pollock, SD; grandchildren: Keeley (Matt) Witzel of Shakopee, Minn., Tanner (Kelsey) Adam of Fargo, Chad Van Beek of Piedmont, SD, Breanna (Sean) Forster of Thornton, Colo., and Alistair (Jared) Kuss of Kailua, HI; great-grandchildren: Regan and Weston Witzel, Vivien Adam, Reier, Caroline and Mercer Forster and Elijah Kuss; her sisters: Lavonne Bengson and Mary Jelsing; sister-in-law Ellenora Todahl; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Al; her parents; brother and sisterin law Merton and Virginia Reierson; sister and brother-in-law Ellen and Basil Truax; brothers-in-law: William (Bud) Bengson, Dwight Jelsing, and Oscar Todahl; brother and sister-in-law Lee and Beverly Adam; nephews Arden Todahl and Terry Adam; and Chad’s daughters, Caidlyn and Madison.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 23, 2021, for Lawrence Thielbar, 86, of Langdon, who passed away March 17, 2021, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospi-

shooting. He was a member of United Lutheran Church in Langdon.

Surviving Lawrence are his wife, Laura, of Langdon; children: Scott (Marnie), Lynda (Patrick) Davy, and Steven (Nancy); grandchildren: Kacey (Haylee) Hawkins, Kelsey (Nick) Schommer, Justyn Davy, Morgan Thielbar, and Chase Thielbar; great-grandson Jett Schommer; aunt Isabelle Bonnaime; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders, United Lutheran Church, or Lebanon Cemetery.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

Dorothy Adam

Lawrence Thielbar

tal in Langdon.

Lawrence Ronald Thielbar was born February 17, 1935, in Walhalla to Clarence and Emelia (Robillard) Thielbar. He went to school in Olga and country school in Loam Township. In 1959, he entered the National Guard. He married the love of his life, Laura Wendt, on September 20, 1961. He and Laura farmed near Olga where they raised their family.

In 1992, they moved to Langdon.

He retired from farming in 1997.

He loved farming, hunting, snowmobiling, motorcycling, and target

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Walhalla Assembly of God Community Center from start to finish (almost).

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors This devotion is submitted by Pastor Adrian Olson of North Parish

“A bed of Easter Lilies” It was a quiet morning. The air was still. They had planned to go first thing in the morning. They needed to get there early. There was much to be done, and it would still be cool. Some of the work had been done already. Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea had been with them on Friday. His body was wrapped in linen and with myrrh and spices, but there was still much to do.

The Sabbath had interrupted their work. The sun was about to set on Friday. They did what they could and then they waited. When the sun went down on Saturday, they had gone shopping in the evening markets and bought the spices they needed.

Now it was just light, just enough light to see, so they gathered their things together and started walking to the garden; these three women – Mary Magdalene; Mary, the mother of James; and Salome. You have heard of Mary Magdalene before. She was from the town of Magdala, on the coast of the Sea of Galilee. Salome was the wife of Zebedee.

She was the mother of James and John, the sons of thunder.

Mary, the mother of James, was a different Mary and the mother of a different James - James the Lesser, which doesn’t sound too complimentary. He’s called lesser because we think he was the younger of the two. Sometimes he’s called James the Little. So these two women are the mothers of Big Jim and Little Jim, as it were.

As these women were walking to the garden and talking, they are thinking and start asking each other, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance to the tomb?” Mary Magdalene and Little Jim’s mother had seen Joseph of Arimathea roll the stone on Friday onto the entrance to the tomb. He had rolled by himself. So one man ought to be able to move it, but they had seen its great size and knew that it was more than they could handle. They must not have known of the Roman soldiers who were guarding the tomb. They surely could have rolled the stone away, and the women express no concern that the guards will keep them out of the tomb - only the stone. The guards were placed there by Pilate at the request of the chief priests after Jesus was buried. The women had not traveled back to the tomb on Saturday because of the Sabbath, so they did know about the guards.

What is unusual is not that they are asking this question, “Who will roll away the stone?”, but that they are asking it now, at the last minute as they are walking on their way.

Women are such good planners. They go over all the details.

One would expect that in preparing for this task, one of the three would have thought of it already, and they would have made a plan and had one of the men come with them.

Thinking about it at the least minute, that is what men would do. “Let’s meet up at the cemetery.” “ Okay.” And when they get there and see the stone, then one of them goes back to get his tractor or front loader or what have you. Guys are like that. Women plan it out, but we will give these three a pass because they had much on their minds and hearts.

Jesus – their friend, teacher, and leader - had just died.

More than that, he had been killed - crucified. There was a lot weighing on their minds. The thought of the moment was their problem – who will roll the stone away? How are we going to get into that tomb?

The three women wondered how to get into the tomb. We have no such problem. Getting into the grave is not difficult for us; it is no problem at all. Just read the daily obituaries.

Every day more people are finding their graves. They get

there by different ways. Some die of natural causes – old age.

Others die from sickness or disease: heart attacks or cancer.

Still others die a sudden and unexpected death. Unpleasant as it is, we have no difficulty getting into the tomb.

On the contrary, we fight to stay out of the tomb. Some of us exercise, some of us eat right, and whether we eat right or not - just the act of eating is part of our battle to stay out of the tomb. We may eat too much because it tastes good, but fundamentally, we eat because if we don’t, we die. We have good doctors and great hospitals. Yet in the end, we lose that battle. We go into the tomb.

Why do we fight the grave so much? Because staying out of the tomb is actually the smaller problem. Just like there was a Big Jim and a Little Jim, when it comes to graves and tombs, we have a little problem and a big problem. The little problem is staying out of the grave. The big problem is similar to the seemingly impossible task which these three women faced only ours is not how to get into the tomb but how to get out.

The women could not get into the tomb by themselves, and starting out earlier so they could work at it longer, would not have helped. They needed someone to open the tomb for them. When the women reached the garden, they saw the stone was already rolled away. and when they went into the tomb, they saw an angel. He said, “He is not here, He is risen.”

Like the women, opening the grave is an impossible task.

Starting earlier or working at it harder or longer won’t help.

The dead weight of our tombstone won’t budge. To get out, we need someone to open the tomb for us. Christ went into the tomb- as all men do, as we must do, but He was not trapped by death or the grave. He overcame them. He got into the tomb, but then He came out - living and victorious.

Baptized in Him and in His Name, we also live. St Paul tells us, Romans Chapter 6: Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.

He lives, and so we live. Christ has come out of the grave.

He is risen, living, and ascended.

God has not promised us a bed of roses. Life will have its ups. It will also have its downs. One of those downs is the grave. We will still face it. We will still go into the tomb, and while He has not promised us a bed of roses, He has given us a bed of Easter lilies. For in Him, we will not die but sleep.

Even as each night we go into our beds and rise again in the morning to live, our graves shall be but a bed of Easter lilies.

For Christ shall return, and He shall raise us again to live even as He is resurrected. All who are baptized and trust in Him will live with Him forever in the world to come. As we sing in the hymn verse by Thomas Ken: Teach me to live that I may dread The grave as little as my bed.

Teach me to die that so I may Rise glorious at the awe-ful Day. And so we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died.

Christ is risen. Christ shall come again.

Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia.

Amen.

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Senior Menu

SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (29) – Ribs, sauerkraut, stewed tomatoes, brownie, fruit.

Tuesday (30) – Grilled chicken salad, bread stick, fruit.

Wednesday (31) – Cranberry meatballs, mashed potatoes, Prince Edward Island vegetables, cupcakes.

Thursday (1) – Cheeseburger deluxe, fries, baked beans, banana.

Friday (2) – Closed for Good Friday. Frozen meals available.

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.

The Domestic Violence and Abuse Center (DVAC) in Grafton, announced its board of directors have unanimously promoted Tara Balstad to the position of executive director to lead DVAC in Walsh, Pembina, and Cavalier Counties. Balstad officially takes over on March 29, 2021.

Balstad has spent the past 4 years working at DVAC in the role of direct service advocate, and in 2018, she was promoted to assistant director. She has been a large part of the growth of DVAC over the past four years, and her passion for the

work that needs to be done in this field of work is second to none. Balstad is originally from Mayville and now calls Walsh County her home.

She looks forward to continuing to serve DVAC. The Board would like to thank Debra Olson for her years of service with DVAC and wish her well in her future endeavors.

DVAC provides crisis support, advocacy, and intervention services for individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault as well as prevention and education programs in the area schools and communities.

THANK YOU

The Cancer Crusaders would like to thank everyone for their generous donations and memorials.

We are so grateful to you!

What a wonderful community we live in!!

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Walhalla Assembly of God Community Center to hold appreciation dinner In the short span of 18 months from the groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 8, 2019 to the upcoming appreciation dinner scheduled for Saturday, March 27 - the Walhalla Assembly of God Community Center has been designed, constructed, and almost 95% paid for by both Church members and the generous contributions from businesses and individuals of Walhalla and other communities.

The appreciation dinner is to thank the many individual donors, contractors, community, and county and state leaders whose support have made the Walhalla Assembly of God Community Center a real-

ity. The dinner, which will be prepared by the Church’s women’s group and served by members of the church’s youth group, will start at 5:30 p.m. and last until 8:00 p.m.

Awards, made especially for the appreciation dinner, will be presented to contractors and their employees.

Although there is still some finishing work to be completed, the facility has been open to youth basketball and walking (29 circuits equals a mile), since February. For further information on how to schedule activity time at the gym, please see the Walhalla Assembly of God Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/WalhallaNDAG

Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

March 29 – Grand Forks or Devils Lake March 31 – Grand Forks April 2 – CLOSED April 5 – Grand Forks or Devils Lake April 7 – Grand Forks April 9 – Grand Forks April 12 – Grand Forks April 14 – Grand Forks April 16 – Grand Forks April 19 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks April 21 – Grand Forks April 23 – Grand Forks April 26 – Devils Lake or Grand Forks April 28 – Grand Forks April 30 – Grand Forks May 3 – Grand Forks May 5 – Grand Forks May 7 – No out of town trips due to Driver Training

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.

Starting June 1 there will not be any Friday trips out of town, no exceptions.

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Margery McCanna Jennison died in 2010 at the age of 82.

In 2020, she gave WalMart gift cards to disadvantaged children for Christmas.

Margery left a gift in her will to provide resources for communities in Larimore and the surrounding area. The fund she created at the North Dakota Community Foundation awards thousands of dollars in grants for projects in this area every year. Her last gift will last forever.

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Call Amy Stromsodt of the North Dakota Community Foundation at 701-741-3193 for a free, confidential, no obligation conversation about the legacy you would like to leave in your hometown. We have helped hundreds of North Dakotans, just like Margery, create their own unique plan and improve the lives of future generations in their community forever.

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Jake’s take on sports By Jake Kulland

Some tough times to work through As we begin this week, there's been a lot of loss in our area recently. We were going to talk about this last week, but then an even more shocking loss happened with a Langdon high school student, and it just didn't seem right to mention anything at the time. It's not been an easy couple of weeks for certain.

But in trying times, we try and push through by either participating in area activities and events. To the families of Danny Roy, Dale Charon and Brayden Schwartz, we all offer our sincere condolences. All three were taken from us shockingly suddenly, and all three will be greatly missed. All three were also tremendous sports fans, so that's why it's appropriate to mention them here.

Old Timers hockey tournament in Langdon March 26-27 We are a little late to the table with one of the events were talking about above, but there is an Old Timers Hockey Tournament happening at Dakota Spirit Arena March 26-27.

Initially there were supposed to be six teams in the tourney, but that has been pared down to four, with two from Langdon and one each from Rugby and Cando. They will be playing all day and evening on March 27, and everyone is welcome to come out and watch the action.

Several former Langdon Blades players will be on the ice.

Sports

ND Parks and Recreation launches its first adventure lab

Boys and Girls Golf practice begins Monday March 29 is the opening date for Class B boys and girls golf across North Dakota. Jenny Romfo will be coaching the Langdon-Edmore-Munich girls and boys teams this year, after Ethen Askvig stepped down as boys coach due to his new responsibilities as Langdon high school principal. Coach Romfo says they will have 20 girls and 10 boys out for the team this season. She also said that for the first time in several years, the teams will be able to have their first practices outside at the Langdon Country Club. She could only remember two other times that this has happened. Connie Kjos will be assisting Romfo this year, for both the girls and boys programs.

An interesting high school golf note, that the numbers are so big in North Border and Cavalier, that they are breaking up their Pembina County North co-op this season, as both schools will each have teams.

College outdoor track season to begin; Jocelyn Dinius to begin her final year at NDSU Let's finish up this week by giving a shout out to Langdon graduate Jocelyn Dinius, who on the weekend of March 26-27 will be competing in outdoor track for the NDSU Bison team. Jocelyn will compete in the pole vault and a number of sprints for the Bison this year. She did not get to compete outdoors last season, so she is completing her great career is NDSU track as a graduate student. We wish her the best of luck.

Jocelyn is the daughter of Denny and Carol Dinius of Langdon. We will have more area college athlete talk in the weeks to come, as there are several great stories to report.

"See ya!" next week!

Most people use a mobile phone to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers. But now, individuals can also use their phones to connect to a more fun, engaging learning experience while visiting a North Dakota state park. In partnership with members of the North Dakota Geocaching Association, the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department has launched its first digital geocaching experience at Turtle River State Park, 20 miles west of Grand Forks.

Visitors who have been to Turtle River State Park are likely familiar with the iconic stone and wooden structures on the property. They may have even read a short statement on a plaque about how these buildings came to be, thanks to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

But, with the new Geocaching Adventure Lab, a virtual, self-guided scavenger hunt, state park users can now utilize the free mobile app for a more engaging experience. Visitors of all ages can learn the intriguing stories behind these historical CCC structures as the free Geocaching Adventure Lab app guides us-

ers through the process of finding clues, solving puzzles and completing Adventures one location in the park at a time.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to partner with the North Dakota Geocaching Association and bring this new experience to our park users,” stated Andrea Travnicek, NDPRD Director. “While it’s still important for us to provide visitors a place to unplug, we’re also being strategic in embracing new technologies that enhance the visitor experience. The Adventure Lab app allows visitors to learn the history of unique park features they may have otherwise passed by. Plus, they can explore at their own pace any time of day.”

What’s the difference between Adventures and traditional Geocaching?

Unlike traditional geocaching, Adventures do not require a physical container and can be located indoors. Geocaching Adventure Lab expands the boundaries of traditional geocaching into new spaces and experiences while introducing innovative and fresh ideas that make geocaching even more

fun!

“The Adventure Lab at Turtle River State Park also includes a bonus physical cache, which can only be obtained by completing the Adventure,” shared Erika Kolbow, Park Interpreter. “And for those already a Geocaching member, these caches count towards their total geocaching statistics and total finds.”

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department encourages visitors to download the free Adventure Lab app on their next visit to Turtle River State Park to give it a try for themselves!

The park charges a $7 vehicle entrance fee unless a state park annual permit is displayed. The Department would like to remind visitors to follow the CDC’s guidelines on social distancing and personal hygiene while visiting the park.

The mission of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is to offer a diversity of recreation opportunities and sustainably manage resources.

The Board of Directors for Marketplace for Kids have completed the Continuing Education Course for Professional Development for anyone wishing to gain credit through this 1 credit course offered

by Marketplace for Kids. In alignment with all Education Services, this credit is available through NDSU, UND, tate college class registration processes. This program will reimburse Mayville State, and Valley City S teachers that apply for

lution that is being worked on right now to enact daylight saving time, South Dakota tabled their bill on the last day of the legislative session ... and is looking to enact daylight saving time in the next session,” he said. “Montana is currently working on a bill right now and is looking to pass.”

Although the bill passed by 39-8, opposition to the bill referenced the sun rising too late and other issues.

Jay Pea, founder of Save Standard Time, testified to the Senate Political Subdivisions Committee against the bill. “For nearly half the year, from early October to midMarch, this bill would force hundreds of thousands to start school or work in the dark,” he said.

Pea said permanent daylight saving time can never make the winter like the summer, and believes permanent standard time would be better.

“(It) keeps most sunrises before 8 o’clock, saves morning daylight, which doctors tell us is most necessary for mood, health, safety and productivity,” he said.

The bill will now have to be sent back to the House as the Senate’s proposed amendments, requiring neighboring states to adopt the change, needs to be approved.

On March 10, the House killed Senate Bill 2201, sponsored by Heitkamp, which was identical to the amended HB 1371, as they did not want legislation hinging on other states.

During the Senate’s committee hearing on HB 1371, Sen. Diane Larson, R-Bismarck, brought up this concern. However, the bill likely will go to a conference committee, a committee of both House and Senate members, which could give it a greater chance of being passed.

Professional Development credits and complete the required curriculum. Kim Murphy - Williston has been hired as the Instructor of Record for the program.

For more information please contact Kim Murphy at: 701-866-7813 or Kim.Murphy@k12.nd.us The Marketplace for Kids Directors and Staff would like to thank everyone in advance for considering this opportunity to advance their education and MFK will reimburse up to $50 upon the completion of the course. Part of the requirements of the course includes attending a Marketplace for Kids Education Day and encouraging a minimum of 5 students to complete a project to show at the Education Day. This year, MFK has also created a “VIRTUAL EDUCATION DAY” option which may also be used as part of the requirements. The project students will need to complete a project along with a 2-3 minute video answering a few questions about their project such as: How did they

come up with their invention or business idea? What do they think it will cost to make their product?

How much do they think they can sell it for? and How many do they think they can sell?

These videos will be sent in and made available for other students to view as well as reviewed by the teachers applying for the above mentioned credits.

For any questions or more info please contact Kim (above) or us at: 1-855-434-5437 1-701-242-7744 or shruza@marketplacend.org.

North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education Director, Wayde Sick has this to say: “As we move into a new chapter of life, entrepreneurship and innovation will become more crucial for our state and our country. The Marketplace for Kids program will play a critical role in fostering our next generation of business leaders. The work you do with your students, preparing them for their futures, is the most noble of professions.”

March is National Women’s History Month and North Dakota Tourism is grateful for the contributions of women who are leaders in destination marketing in North Dakota.

The impact of women leaders in the tourism industry cannot be overstated. A recent study found that women make up 54% of the worldwide tourism workforce. In North Dakota, contributions include those of Jennifer Morlock, president of Dakota Cyclery in Medora; Anne Reimers Hoffert, owner of Pipestem Creek Garden Lodging and Nature Retreat near Carrington; Kelly Sorge, owner Indian Hills Resort near Garrison; and Becky Barnes, paleontologist with the North Dakota Geological Survey.

Morlock took her enthusiasm for mountain biking to Medora in 1994. Her full-service bike shop runs shuttles and conducts guided mountain bike tours through the Badlands and along the Maah Daah Hey Trail. Tours are geared toward beginners and experts alike and range from two hours to fully supported multi-day adventures from

May to October. www.dakotacyclery.com Hoffert has been a birder since age five and returned to open Pipestem Creek in 1991 to share her lifelong passion with others. Her 700acre gardens are a quaint retreat for guests looking for a quiet, relaxing afternoon or overnight stay in one of the renovated grain bins, Bobolink or Longspur. www.pipestemcreek.com Sorge is a second-generation resort owner at Indian Hills, located on the north shore of Lake Sakakawea west of Garrison. The resort started by her mother, Tolly, is an important access point to the big lake and a recreational hub for anglers and boaters and hikers and bikers on the Nux Baa Gaa Trail. https://www.fishindianhills.com Barnes doesn’t own her own business, but she does own a keen sense of dinosaurs and where to find their remains. A “girl who loves monsters,” she conducts popular dinosaur digs across the state of North Dakota each summer.

The popular digs from the Pembina Gorge in the northeast to Medora in the southwest fill up quickly so participants are encouraged to sign up soon. https://www.dmr.nd.gov/ dmr/paleontology/fossil-digs These women, and many more like them, play key roles in the hospitality and tourism industry in North Dakota, where visitors can follow their curiosity and not the crowds to wide-open spaces and inspiring adventures.

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ND moves closer to adopting daylight saving time year round

By Dylan Sherman NDNAEF North Dakota’s Senate has passed a bill to allow the state to observe daylight saving time yearround if the U.S. Congress allows the change.

The bill would also require the neighboring states of Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota to take the same step.

Sen. Jason Heitkamp, R-Wahpeton, told the chamber that North Dakotans dislike changing their clocks. “Once again, I am here to announce that people do not like springing ahead and falling back on a yearly basis,” he said. “The citizens of North Dakota want to spring ahead and stay there.”

Heitkamp said he heard from multiple constituents before the vote that they were in favor of this legislation.

“Minnesota has a bill and a reso-

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Agriculture

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NDSU Extension Notes

Anitha Chirumamilla Ag & Natural Resources Agent Cavalier County Extension

Tractor Safety School Set The Tractor Safety School will be held May 26-28.

• Youth learn about safe farm practices during an NDSU Extension Trac-

tor Safety School. (NDSU photo) Youth will be able to learn about safe farm practices during a Tractor Safety School that North Dakota State University Extension is hosting May 26-28 at the North Dakota 4-H Camp near Washburn.

Participants will learn: • Rules of the road • How to read an operator’s manual • How to operate large and small tractors

Youth will have opportunities for hands-on learning on farm equipment and obstacle courses to simulate actual farm situations. ATV certification also will be held during this school.

The course is for youth 14 and 15 years old. Youth who are 13 can participate and the license they receive will become valid when they reach their 14th birthday.

Those who complete this course will be allowed to operate farm equipment on a farm other than the family farm.

Youth do not need to be a 4-H member to participate in the school.

The deadline to register for the school is May 18.

The cost of the course is $150. Send registrations to Oliver County Extension/Tractor Safety School, PO Box 166, Center, ND 58530. Make checks payable to Oliver County Extension.

For more information, contact Rick Schmidt, an NDSU Extension agent in Oliver County, at 701-794-8748 or rick.schmidt@ndsu.edu.

NDSU Agriculture Communication Source: Rick Schmidt, 701-794-8748, rick.schmidt@ndsu.edu Editor: Ellen Crawford, 701-2315391, ellen.crawford@ndsu.edu

By Katie Henry NDSU Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent

Let’s Protect Our Skin As the days get longer and the sun gets stronger, I often feel the need to spend a little extra time out in the sun.

It feels good to feel the warmth of the sun on the arms and face, especially when we are without the sun for so many days of the year because of the cloudy, cold winters we have. I think back to the times when I was young and think of the exposure I got as a child. My mom was always careful about protecting us from the strong rays of the sun, but I remember a few times where I didn’t reapply sunscreen to my shoulders and paid for it dearly later on. Laying in the downstairs of our house on the pull-out bed of the couch because that was the coolest place we had and playing barbies with my younger sister who was also burned from not reapplying her sunscreen, was fun and miserable all at the same time. I remember trying to keep cool cloths and bags of ice on our shoulders to try to stop the burn. We were miserable with blisters on our shoulders.

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Friday, April 9, 2021 – 10:00 am

Location: Bisbee, ND – 2 miles SE of Bisbee Owner: Bursinger Estate – Questions call Kyler at 701-370-764 Auctioneer's Note: The Bursingers were well known and well-liked farmers from the Bisbee area. Besides the machinery, all the buildings are full of everything imaginable. Large sale, plan to spend the day. Possibly two rings.

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- 1981 Versatile 875 4WD, 5 hyd., 8197 hrs.

- 1979 Versatile 875 4WD, 5 hyd., shows 3174 hrs.

- 1978 Versatile 4WD, 5 hyd.

- IHC 1066 2WD, 2 hyd.

- JD 4020 diesel, p.s., 2 hyd., loader - JD 2840 2WD w/ 148 loader, 2 hyd., 3 pt.

TRUCKS, PICKUPS & TOPPER - 1977 Ford 9000 tandem twin screw, Detroit, 59,664 miles - 1979 Chevy C65 tandem, Big Block gas, 5+2, 67,780 miles - 1976 Chevy C70 Big Block gas tandem twin screw, 110,0000 miles - 1979 Ford tandem twin screw, 3208 Cat - 1972 Chevy C50 single, 350 gas, 43,242 miles - 1963 Chevy C60, 58000 miles - Ford F250 diesel pickup w/ tanks - Ford 4WD pickup, F150 XLT - Fiberglass pickup topper HOPPER BINS - Meridian hopper bin w/ fan & air, about 2500 bu.

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HARVEST EQUIPMENT - 1997 9600 JD combine, 5608 hrs.

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NDSU Extension Notes

I also remember around that same time, teenagers talking about applying oil to their skin as they sat outside in the summer sun to get the best tan possible. It was about the same time that tanning beds became more popular. It was the “thing” to do before prom. Not to mention the infamous “farmers” tan that my dad and other family members all sported by the end of the summer. I always had thoughts that the most commonly worn shirt should be the shirt that had the shortest sleeve so that the tan is not as noticeable when a different sleeve length is worn. Otherwise, it just looked like an undershirt was sticking out. And then there was the time I sat outside on campus at NDSU listening to live music with my friends on a beautiful spring day - in shorts and a tank top after a LONG winter. It was the worst burn I have ever had, and I regretted it as soon as I realized that I was burned.

The danger of the UV rays from the sun is real. There are reasons we should be protecting the largest organ of our body, even though it’s often neglected to do so. Ultraviolet rays are what cause the damage to the skin that can not only cause premature aging and wrinkles but also cancer. The skin is susceptible to cancer, just as other parts of the body are, and we shouldn’t neglect it. According to the CDC, skin cancer is the leading form of cancer in the United States, and the state of North Dakota has a higher rate of incidence than the US as a whole.

The three main types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Basal cell is slow growing,= and is often found on the face (specifically nose, lips, and ears) or other areas of the body that have been exposed to UV rays. Squamous cell can be found where there has been sun exposure but also where there hasn’t been sun exposure. Usually basal cell and squamous cell can be removed and treated without incident if caught early enough. But, with that being said, I don’t know of anyone that would rather have parts of their nose or ears removed instead of just applying some sunscreen and wearing protective clothing.

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest of the three. According to the CDC, there is one person from the US that dies almost every hour from melanoma. It can grow anywhere on the body, not just where the skin has been exposed to the sun. If there is any question about a spot on the skin, even if you think it is just a mole, seek the opinion of a medical professional.

The risk for skin cancer is cumulative. In other words, the risk grows over time. The great news is that there are several easy steps we can take in order to minimize our potential risk from sun exposure.

1. Wear a generous amount of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with sunproof protection factor (SPF) of 30+, and remember to apply a lip protection with SPF factor as well to protect the lips from exposure to the UV rays.

2. Wear protective clothing. Long sleeves and long pants made of breathable, sun protective fabric are most beneficial. Hats with full brims are also most beneficial so that face, ears, and neck are all kept shaded.

Sunglasses with UV protection are also essential to help protect from the damage UV rays can cause the eyes.

3. Seek shade and limit sun exposure during the highest UV exposure part of the day: 10am-4pm. With many jobs and time spent outdoors during the summer during that time, it’s best to bring your own shade or try to find activities that will be in the shade outside to help limit your exposure.

4. Complete skin checks often. If there is asymmetry (different on both sides) border irregularity, color variation, and/or if the diameter of the mole is larger than 6 millimeters (size of a pencil eraser), then a physician should be consulted.

DermaScans are machines that can help a person see the damage that UV rays have caused to their skin. It is not diagnostic in any way, but it can give an indication of the damage done. We have a DermaScan machine here in the office in Cavalier County. If you would like to see if you have damage to your skin that is not visible, feel free to call the office at 256-2560 or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu for an appointment.

If you would like more information on skin cancer and how to protect your skin, visit our Healthwise for Guys website at https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/healthwiseforguys or Healthwise for Women website at https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/healthwiseforwomen.

You can also call our office or email if you would like hard copies of any of the information. Look for Healthwise for Women programming coming to Cavalier County.

It’s time to enjoy the weather that is coming our way. The season for hours in the beautiful outdoors is upon us.

With a little sunscreen, shade, and protection from the UV rays, we can enjoy it for years to come by keeping ourselves healthy. Let’s protect our skin.

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Monday, March 29, 2021 – Page 11

Legislative Update

Senator Janne Myrdal R – District 10 jmyrdal@nd.gov 701-331-0946 This past week was the fullest since we started if that is the right description. Committee meetings lasting longer, debates over issues intense and verbiage going deeper.

We heard the latest budget forecast which was positive, especially when we look at oil tax revenue for the next biennium, though we all know the volatility of that market.

This current biennium looks good and we are hopeful for the next.

All of us now know that the current administration in Washington DC is sending our a whooping $1.9 TRILLION in “aid” to the states, of which North Dakota stands to receive approximately $1.25 billion.

Stunning numbers indeed and I for one would prefer none of it would ever have been passed in Congress as our children and grandchildren will carry this debt to the detriment of their future. But it is what it is and elections have consequences. Of the monies coming to our state $475 million goes to K-12 schools. The rest has specifics rules as to where it can go in our state and our appropriations committees are digging in to analyze it all. I am very hopeful as I have said before that our townships especially will get funding for infrastructure as we see revenues looking positive going into the next biennium.

Our judiciary committee is the busiest I have ever seen it and this week we heard several bills that were challenging. One is HB1298

relating to protecting girls sports, and it will have some changes to it before the final version will be voted on. However I will steadfastly protect girls and women’s sports as was given in early 70’s via Title IX. There are scientifically and biologically only two genders, male and female, and we should protects especially our girls rights to excel in sports.

Our Senate AG committee finished all the bills we had before us and will now wait for conference committees as soon as we get some bills back from the House. We did pass HB1475 which establishes an Agriculture Diversification and Development fund deposited into the bank of North Dakota of $20 million dollars. Investments into ND AG for value added loans and grants.

Bill now goes to appropriations. To me it is investment not expenditure as we need to invest in the AG industry. Much of the raw product from AG productions goes out of state for processing and the value is high on the processing side and not so much on the raw material side. This will give some monies to see how we can, through innovate business in the AG sector, provide for more innovation in our state. Examples would be processing plants, animals or crops.

We also finally passed out of AG committee HB1437 relating to sub surface water management, or tiling and drains. I had deep concerns with the fact that the original bill required landowners to report to water boards drain projects under 80 acres that did not drain into legal or assessed drains, nor onto any land but their own. We amended this part out and as stated before we will study these issues in depth over the interim.

We passed a bill relating to business immunity from COVID‑19 liability claims and to provide for retroactive application on this issue.

Last year was indeed challenging, but we do NOT need business owners to be sued for things they did or did not do when none of us were sure what was the right thing to be protected from this virus.

Next week SB2124 which I sponsored to balance executive order with legislative input during emergencies will be heard in the House.

It will be interesting as it has certainly brought some tension the legislative body and the executive administration here in Bismarck.

Back to some fiscal issues, I spent the most of last week fighting for SB 2041 dealing with taxation of non-commercial potato storage facilities. Several producers from D10 came down to push the bill and visit with House members. So grateful for their efforts. AG Commissioner Goehring also worked with us. As of writing this report it does not look great for this bill to pass in the House even though it passed Senate unanimously. It may be turned in to a study of definitions of Agricultural land in the interim, but that may open a pandora’s box as so many urban legislators do not have full understanding of North Dakota’s cornerstone industry. I will watch it going forward.

One big win for D10 this week was SB2137 passed the House, relating to a sales and use tax exemption for enterprise information technology equipment and computer software purchased for use in a qualified data center. Why on earth does this have importance for D10? Well, as Shannon Duerr, the Executive Director of the Cavalier County JDA said in her testimony: “we are working on redeveloping a cold-war era military site, The Stanley R Mickelsen Safeguard Complex into a data center. Attributes of the site such remoteness, fencing, and three-foot-thick concrete walls make it extremely attractive for very secure data center development.

However, we have been cautioned by our engineers and others with extensive data center development experience that recruiting a business without being able to offer the same or better incentives than other states would be difficult. In many cases, for a site to even be considered by a data center company, the state must offer incentives like what is being proposed in Senate Bill 2137. The ability to offer these incentives would allow rural areas that can offer the remote locations

the industry is starting to desire to compete with larger cities. In addition to remote locations becoming increasingly desired by the industry, rural areas are also a good fit for the industry because data centers do not require many employees.”

Now this bill goes to the Governor who fully supports this concept and private investors look interested already.

Some interesting fiscal facts for local subdivisions are listed in the graph.

Report From the Legislature

Rep. David Monson R – District 10 The first thing I need to stress is that Covid is still alive and well in ND. I am proof positive of that as I tested positive on Monday morning, March 15. I check my temperature as I enter the Capitol every morning and always test negative as I did on March 15. Since I had cold symptoms (runny nose and a cough) over the weekend on March 13 and 14, I went to the next step and had the test swab in the nose that is available to us. In a few minutes I had tested positive and was told I had to go home and quarantine. So, I turned my committee over to my vice chairman, and I had to participate in the committee hearings via TEAMS. Until I test negative and my quarantine is up, I will be participating online only. I wear my mask quite regularly, but when we are socially distanced, as in my committee, I often don’t mask up there. We had voted to change the House and Senate rules a couple weeks ago to drop the mask rule for ourselves effective March 15. I thought my positive Covid test may have an impact on that rule change, especially since another representative tested positive the same day, but no others have tested positive since and the mask mandate remains gone. What makes my case rather unique is the fact that I was 10 days into my vaccination program and should have had some immunity by then according to the health officials. I am finding quarantine to be very boring and extremely hard to participate and stay in the loop. I vote via TEAMS which sometimes doesn’t work, and I participate in my committee the same way. Thank goodness for a great clerk, vice chairman, committee members, and IT folks!

So, on to my legislative report.

The 67th ND Legislative Session is moving along quickly. We have passed the crossover point, sometimes referred to as the first half, but realistically we have used well over half of our allotted 80 days. All House bills have passed over to the Senate or have been defeated, while all Senate bills that passed there are now in the House. Those bills are now being heard in committee again in the other chamber. The next step is the conference committee stage where differences between House and Senate versions of bills

are hashed out and voted upon again.

We, in my committee, the House Appropriations Education and Environment section (known as the HAPPEE committee), have had the overview on the budget bills that started in the Senate. They are: SB2003 Higher Education (including the ND University System office, all 11 state colleges and universities, the UND School of Medicine, and the ND Forest Service); SB2009 ND State Fair; SB2016 Job Service ND; SB2018 Commerce Department (including tourism); SB2019 Career and Technical Education (including the center for distance education, area career and tech centers, grades 7-12 CTE programs, and adult farm management); SB2020 Research and Extension (including the main station plus all the branch stations, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, Northern Crops Institute, and the Agronomy Seed Farm). We are now getting into those in more detail, especially the budget numbers.

We have been assigned a couple other non-budget bills to hear and work on including SB2030 dealing with the challenge grants for the colleges and universities as well as SB2032 which has some parts of the funding formula for the colleges and universities. They involve money so they come to the related appropriations section. SB2030 became very controversial when some floor amendments (only the Senate can have floor amendments by rule,

not the House) were added at the last minute. One amendment opens the challenge grants up to private universities while another bans any college or university working with an entity that performs abortions from participating in challenge grants. Challenge grants provide scholarships to students as well as helping universities and colleges attract donor funds. There is some question the way the amendment is worded that it could mean no challenge grants could be used by any college with a nursing program that works with Mayo Clinic. That is probably all of them, at least indirectly. That bill will likely need to be amended some more, as that was an unintended consequence.

The Senate amendment is specifically aimed at NDSU that works with Planned Parenthood. If NDSU drops the association it has with Planned Parenthood, their students would then be able to get scholarships through the challenge grant program. The bill has been heard in my committee, but has not been amended or acted upon yet. My committee is waiting for me to return from quarantine, March 23 if I test negative, before working on it further.

One other bit of business that garnered a lot of interest and misunderstanding after crossover was the expulsion of Rep. Luke Simons (R-rural Dickinson). The House voted by a vote of 69 to 25 to expel him for his conduct of not living up to the code of ethics and behavior as

set forth in our rules. These rules are adopted by both the House and Senate at the beginning of our legislative sessions. Many people think he did not get “due process” which is a term used in legal cases in courts, not legislative proceedings. As one of the three Constitutional branches of government, the Constitution gives the Legislative Branch of government the right to set our own rules, which we do.

They require legislators to live up to a code of conduct above that of other citizens. Many people, both fellow legislators and legislative council staff, informed our leadership of actions by Luke that broke our rules of conduct since he was elected as a legislator over 4 years ago. The file was extensive at 14 pages. Most of us didn’t realize the extent of the inappropriate conduct or the attempts by leadership to straighten out his behavior until a couple weeks ago. A resolution of expulsion was prepared, brought to the entire House as a committee of the whole, and after 2 hours of debate, was brought to the floor for a

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vote. For Luke’s defense, a number of his friends made a case that our rules were not followed, but when all was said and done, our rules were followed, and the vote was to expel him. It was the first time in ND history that the House expelled a member for bad conduct. Several other legislators have been close to it over the past 67 legislative sessions, but they either resigned or ended up being censured before being expelled. Luke had threatened to sue the legislature, but after a few days decided against it. The whole procedure and chain of events is a good reminder that we, as legislators especially, need to be aware of our conduct and what we say and do at all times. Behavior such as he displayed would not be tolerated in the world of private business, either. District 36 has since appointed a new representative, and she, Rep. Dori Hauck, was sworn in last week.

If you would like to leave input on legislative issues, I can be reached at dmonson@nd.gov.

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Public Notice

Cavalier County Republican

Prairie Fare: Are eggs healthful - or not?

City of Wales

Equalization Meeting

Thursday, April 15 • 6 p.m. • Wales Fire Hall Wales City Council to follow the Equalization Meeting

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When I was a girl, a farmer brought eggs to our home regularly.

He often included some brownshelled eggs for me. I thought they looked interesting and tasted better.

Brown eggs give me a nostalgic feeling.

“I brought home some eggs with brown shells,” I noted recently. “My friend at work has chickens and he gave me a dozen eggs.”

My older daughter immediately went to the fridge and began examining the eggs.

“Why are some eggs brown, anyway?” she quizzed. “Are brown eggs healthier than white eggs?”

“The color of the shell depends on the breed of chicken, and brown eggs have the same nutrition as white eggs,” I replied.

Her questions piqued my interest in delving deeper. Raising chickens that lay different colored eggs can be a novelty, even in urban backyards.

The colorful eggs displayed by 4-H members at county fairs have attracted me to take a closer look. The multicolored chickens with the wild feathery “hair-dos” have captured my attention, too.

White Leghorn, Ancona and several other breeds lay white eggs.

Rhode Island Red and Sussex chickens are among the breeds that lay brown eggs. Ameraucana and Araucana chickens lay blueish eggs. Most Easter Egger chickens lay green eggs.

All egg shells start out white instead the hen. Later the pigments are deposited on the shells in-utero, depending on the hen’s genetics.

The yellow-gold shade of the yolk, by the way, depends on what the chicken eats.

Regardless of shell or yolk color, egg protein earns a “gold star” for quality. Eating protein in the form of eggs helps sustain our energy when enjoyed for breakfast or other meals.

A large chicken egg equals an ounce of protein and has just 80 calo-

ries and 5.5 grams of fat. Eggs also contain vitamins and minerals.

Egg yolks are among the few foods that contain vitamin D naturally, and we need this vitamin to help us absorb calcium and maintain healthy bones, among many functions. The pigment in egg yolk also is linked to helping us maintain healthy eyes.

Eggs have fallen in and out of favor through the years. Most nutrition professionals now say that an egg or two a day is OK for healthy people to consume unless they are advised otherwise by a health-care provider.

An egg contains less than 200 milligrams of cholesterol. The cholesterol content is what prompted the recommendations to restrict eggs.

However, dietary cholesterol has less of an effect on blood cholesterol than once believed.

In fact, people who are trying to lower their blood cholesterol levels should pay closer attention to the amount of trans and saturated fat in the foods they choose.

Despite all their positive features, eggs sometimes are linked to food safety issues. They need to be stored and handled properly.

Eating raw eggs is not considered safe because eggs may contain Salmonella, a type of bacteria that especially is dangerous for the very young, old and immune-compromised. In uncooked recipes calling for raw whole eggs, yolks or whites, substitute pasteurized eggs for whole eggs and meringue powder for egg whites.

At the grocery store, don’t let the date on the carton confuse you.

The date on eggs is a “sell by” date, which the grocery store follows. The eggs are still safe to use at home for about five weeks as long as they’re stored in a refrigerator (preferably not in the door of the fridge) at 40 F. Egg cartons also may have a 3-digit code, or “Julian date,” which indicates the day of the year the eggs were washed, graded and put in the carton. The number 365 means they were in the carton on Dec. 31.

By the way, hard cooking eggs shortens their shelf life instead of extending it. Use hard-cooked eggs

within a week.

We love deviled eggs in my house, and a family-favorite is available on the NDSU Extension recipe site (https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/ recipes/meats/deviled-eggs).

Here’s a novel recipe adapted from the California Avocado Commission. If you prefer spicier deviled eggs, use the full amounts of the ingredient ranges provided.

Wales, ND 58281 Personal Representative Joel Jacobson 11681 99th St. NE Langdon, ND 58249 Personal Representative

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Calvin Rural Fire Department will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 7 p.m. at the Kyle’s Place in Sarles.

Purpose of the meeting is to elect directors from the townships of Grey, Glenila, City of Calvin and our half of Lansing Township whose terms are expiring.

Action will also be taken on any other business which may be brought up at meeting.

Shelley Wold, Secretary Calvin Rural Fire Department M29,A5 _______________________________

Avocado Deviled Eggs 12 large eggs, hard-cooked and peeled 1 ripe fresh avocado, seeded and peeled 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1 to 3 tsp. ground cumin (or to taste) 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 lime, juiced and zested 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 to 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (to taste) 1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder (for garnish) 1 to 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Hard-cook the eggs. Carefully peel the eggs, slice in half and remove the yolks. Mash the yolks with a fork.

Cut, peel and mash the avocado. Mix the mashed yolks with the avocado, mayonnaise, cumin, mustard, lime juice, salt and minced jalapeno. Place the mixture in a pastry bag with a star tip and squeeze the egg mixture into the egg white halves. Sprinkle with chili powder and garnish with cilantro. Alternatively, place the ingredients in a plastic zip-top baggie and snip off one corner. Squeeze the mixture onto the egg white halves and garnish.

Makes 12 servings (two deviled egg halves). Each serving has 110 calories, 8 grams (g) fat, 7 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 135 milligrams sodium.

(Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. Follow her on Twitter @jgardenrobinson)

Notice Tuesday, March 30 Attn Marguerite Rath Notice of Public Hearing WSI Premium Rates and Rate 1600 East Century Avenue Ste 1 Classification Manual PO Box 5585 6 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that WorkBismarck ND 58506-5585 force Safety & Insurance (WSI) will (701) 328-3812 conduct a public hearing on MonWritten data, views, or argu- Notice to Creditors at the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Dated this 16th day of March, day, April 12, 2021, at the WSI Board ments concerning the proposed Notice IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF 2021.

Room, Century Center, 1600 East changes or adoptions may be sent NOTICE OF ANNUAL Terry Jacobson CenturyPain Avenue,Reliever Bismarck, North to WSI at the above address. The CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF MEETING AND ELECTION NORTH DAKOTA 9173 95th Street Dakota, at 11:00 AM at which time and place all persons will be heard regarding the proposed changes to premium rates and rate classification manual in accordance with NDCC §65-04-01.

Participation may also occur telephonically by calling the conference call toll-free number at 866-730-7514 – Entry Code 980453#.

These changes will be on file and may be reviewed or copied on any working day between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at WSI in Bismarck. A copy may be requested by phone by calling (701) 328-3812 or by writing to: Workforce Safety & Insurance

closing date for receipt and consideration of all written or oral submissions is close of business Monday, April 19, 2021.

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

Dated this 22nd day of March 2021 Sarah Feist Director of Policyholder Services M29 _______________________________

March 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher and Susan Fay Crockett. Also, present Jeff Hiller, Jason Busse, Chelsea Graber, Tom Beauchamp, Rod Howatt, Jon Metzger - Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering, Jon Paul – Johnson Control, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, and RoxAnne Hoffarth.

J. Nowatzki called the meeting to order and led everyone into the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes from regular meeting on March 08, 2021 after adding Josh from Johnson Control and Daryl Hoffman, seconded by S. Crockett.

All members voted in favor.

Additions to Agenda: Rod Howatt, Airport property Correspondence: Department Reports: Street – J. Hiller reported they have been cleaning and getting ready for spring. Probably start sweeping by the end of the week.

Fire – L. Henry nothing to report.

Water – J. Busse reported he finished his training and is hoping all transfers well; otherwise normal operations.

Sanitation – T. Beauchamp stated he sent a load of cardboard out today and hoping another Thursday and possibly again Monday. Started the compost program a little earlier due to the nice weather. Clean up week was discussed and came to the agreement to have it the second week of June this year.

Activity Center – C. Graber stated they have their Square program up and running; have also hired a new employee and have a 3 on 3 tournament at the end of the month.

Graber also stated that one hundred

and some letters have went out in regards to the new floor and have had good responses. S. Crocket made a motion to move forward with the fund raising process of gym floor project seconded by L. Henry. All members voted in favor.

Police – J. Metzger reported they have hired and should be fully staffed by August.

Auditor Report – R. Hoffarth reported that the 2019 audit has been put on hold by the Auditors but have been put on the schedule for the 2020 Audit. Hoffarth stated that she and J. Nowatzki have met and will have a full report on the Utility Billing accounts at the next meeting.

Hoffarth handed out cash reports for the commission’s review.

Unfinished Business: Moore Engineering – Phase 1 – sewer, Water, Storm Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) No update.

Phase 2 – Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Spruce Valley) a change order for an additional one-block of work; L. Henry made the motion to approve change order #8 seconded by J. Rademacher. All members voted in favor.

Housing Incentive – S. Crockett explained how she feels this is a very good program and that there are just a few changes to be made.

After explaining all the changes and stating that this should only allow local businesses and local residents to participant; D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the changes seconded by S. Crockett with L. Henry voted nay, J. Rademacher voted nay and J. Nowatzki voting yay. The motion passes.

New Business: Gun Range – J. Metzger here to ask for permission to use the gun

In the Matter of the Estate of Marjorie Jacobson, Deceased.

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

Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representatives of the estate: Terry Jacobson, 9173 95th Street, Wales, ND 58281 or Joel Jacobson, 11681 99th St. NE, Langdon, ND 58249, or filed with the Court.

Langdon City Commission Proceedings

range for him to teach conceal carry classes to individuals. J. Metzger is or would be certified to teach such class. He would have a release of liability form for the students to sign. Quentin referenced Langdon City Ordinance 10.0502. After further discussion, it was decided this would be tabled until the next meeting.

Johnson Control – J. Paul did a walk thru on all 6 City buildings and there is a small project at the Sanitation Department and has a project development agreement for the Activity Center for the commission to look at for the next meeting; this would be to utilize the energy conservation grant. Tabled until next meeting.

Vehicle Ordinance – Nowatzki explained this is something he really wants enforced; there are so many vehicles around making our town look trashy. He will be sending letters out as needed.

Fireworks permit – Langdon Area Chamber requesting a permit for firemen to light off fireworks for Music Fest in July 2021. S. Crockett made the notion to approve the permit seconded by L. Henry. All members voted in favor.

Building Permits - #5141 Kathy Rueger, #5142 Gerald Marcotte, #5143 Kyle Moen, #5144 Anna Lill – J. Rademacher made the motion to approve building permit seconded

by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

PAYROLL & LIAB._______ 48,017.95 THE RETROFIT COMPANIES_____ _________________________ 446.15 SCHROEDER FURNITURE_______ _________________________ 479.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL__ 36.50 CHELSEA GRABER________ 637.42 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS_____________________ 605.74

Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Thrid Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representatives First publication on the 22nd day of March, 2021.

M22,29,A5 _______________________________

ARAMARK_______________ 181.77 BLACK MOUNTAIN SOFTWARE_ _______________________ 13,114.00 BUD'S SERVICE PRODUCTS______ ________________________1,098.90 CARQUEST OF LANGDON______ _________________________ 209.00 CAVALIER CO. MEMORIAL HOSP.____________________ 112.02 CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR__ _________________________ 160.50 CAVALIER COUNTY TREASURER_ _______________________19,013.67 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP.___________________ 248.18 COCA-COLA HIGH COUNTRY___ __________________________ 20.00 COUNTRY MEDIA________ 359.61 D & B MOTORS____________ 85.55 DEVILS LAKE JOURNAL__ 144.00 DOLLAR GENERAL-REGIONS 410526____________________ 41.10 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO.______ ________________________4,298.32 FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK__________________ 13,019.21 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516____________________ 212.00 GERRELLS SPORTS CENTER_____ _________________________ 240.00 HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT_____ ________________________5,297.40 HIWAY LAUNDRY________ 272.92 JEFF BRODINA___________ 244.50 JERRY RATZLAFF_________ 500.00 KNDK___________________ 146.00 LANGDON BUILDING CENTER__ _________________________ 211.85 LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT___ __________________________ 80.00 LEEVERS FOODS_________ 443.49 LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER_ __________________________ 27.08 MAR-KIT LANDFILL_____2,208.00 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS___________________ 131.17 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES_ ________________________1,765.26 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC____

_______________________10,083.32 MORGAN PRINTING_____ 151.20 NIHCA___________________ 399.00 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER_ _______________________ 14,125.11 NORTHERN PLAINS TREE SERVICE____________________ 7,140.00 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC._____ ___________________________ 1.85 OTTERTAIL POWER CO.__ 5,384.55 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRIN____________________ 39.99 QUENTIN BRUCE WENZEL, PC__ ________________________1,350.00 SAMSON ELECTRIC______ 517.80 SCHROEDER FURNITURE_______ _______________________15,000.00 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORPORATION_______________ 135.41 T. R. WAIND INSURANCE & REALTY____________________ 307.00 THE CAVALIER CHRONICLE____ __________________________ 48.00 THOMAS BEAUCHAMP____ 64.64 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS___ ________________________ 1,119.58 VERIZON WIRELESS______ 330.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN_________________ 12,685.46 WIN-911 SOFTWARE______ 660.00 POWERPLAN____________ 4,255.73 DACOTAH PAPER CO.____ 493.53 Review and Approval of Bills: L. Henry made the motion to approve all bills seconded by D. Kaercher, with J. Rademacher abstaining from the vote, all other members voted in favor.

Adjourn: With no other business L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor M29 _______________________________

– THE CLASSIFIEDS –

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Full-time position open in our Lawton/Lankin stores. This position would include some shop work, deliveries, transfers, drive fertilizer truck and other various jobs around Lawton and Lankin. This position would include paid health insurance, 401K, paid vacation time and sick leave. Some experience in all areas preferred but will train. Please apply at Farmers Union Oil Co. in Langdon, Lawton or Lankin or call Joe at 701-370-2022. ___________________________J18Tf

HELP WANTED – Langdon Area School District is looking for the following positions: two teaching positions open, 7-12 English and K-12 Music. Salary $42,000-59,000, Benefits: Full single Insurance, 54% of full family, 65% of Single + Dependent policy, shared TFFR liability, 10 days sick leave, 5 days personal leave, professional leave, life insurance policy, coaching is available. Send resume’, cover letter and supporting documents to: daren.christianson@k12.nd.us Any questions call Daren Christianson, 701-256-5291, 701-840-2948. The positions can accommodate the applicants' strengths.

Full-time maintenance/janitorial at the high school, year-round, benefits available, compensation depending on experience, hours flexible.

Part-time maintenance/janitorial at the elementary school, 5 hours a day, year-round. Benefits available. Hours flexible, compensation depending on experience.

Part-time cook assistant at the elementary school, 6 hours a day while school is in session, benefits available, compensation depending on experience.

Life insurance, long term disability and worker compensation provided. Health insurance prorated, 3% matching retirement, medical savings account, personal leave, and sick leave prorated. Compensation depending on experience. Drop off letter of application with supporting document at the high school office or email to daren.christianson@k12.nd.us Background check required. Please contact Daren Christianson 701-256-5291. _______________________ M22,29Bt

Work with us!

CHS is hiring the following positions at Milton, Langdon Adams, Calvin:

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Grocery Store Cashier needed immediately.

Munich Grocery Store, Munich, ND. Full and Part-Time openings.

M-F Text 713-419-3819 or Email: munichgrocery@yahoo.com. _________________ M22,29,A5,12Pd HELP WANTED –Full or part-time laborers and CDL drivers wanted at Witzel Construction. Please call 2562385. ______________ F22,M1,8,15,22,29Bt

HELP WANTED – Now hiring part-time or potential full-time yardman. Pay depending on experience. Tender truck driver. Must have a class B CDL, pay depending on experience.Call Terry at Munich Elevator 701-682-5139. __________________ M8,15,22,29Pd HELP WANTED – St. Alphonsus School is hiring full-time Kindergarten/3rd grade teachers, full-time/part-time Pre-K teacher, and 3/4 time cook. Join a team dedicated to helping children grow, call 256-2354 or send resume to 209 10th Avenue, Langdon. ____________________ M22,29,A5Bt

MISCELLANEOUS

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

FOR SALE

FOR SALE – CHAROLAIS (White and Red factor) BULLS and black ANGUS BULLS. Big growthy yearlings. Easy going dispositions.

Calving ease genetics. Top pedigrees represented. Call for performance records. Board free with delivery possible. Fertility tested.

Guaranteed breeders. STARR CHAROLAIS/ ANGUS. Bisbee, ND Call Larry @701-278-0330 or Julie @701-278-0621. ______________________ F15-A12Bt

HELP WANTED – Cavalier County has openings for seasonal road maintenance oil crew workers. An application may be obtained online at cavaliercounty.us. Applicants will also be asked to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire, which is not part of the application process but will be given to the County’s Title VI coordinator. The application can be returned in person or by mail to the Cavalier County Highway Department, 901 3rd St. St. 9, Langdon, ND 58249 or placed in the drop box located at door number 1 of the courthouse, no later than 4 p.m., April 23, 2021. Applicant must be at least 16 years of age and must have a valid North Dakota driver’s license. A successful applicant with a commercial class B license, with air brake endorsement, will be paid $1/hr. more. Experience not necessary. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday (weather permitting). Starting salary is $15.25 an hour. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check.

All Cavalier County employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Cavalier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. ______________________ M29,A5Bt

Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon has an opening for a:

DIETARY MANAGER

• Runs day-to-day operations of food service employees.

• Certification is required – willing to obtain after hire.

• Full-time, benefits • Supervisor/restaurant experience preferred Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or kayce.schlittenhard@mmcarecenter.com, and I will email you an employment application.

Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon has an opening for a:

MDS Coordinator

• Full time position, Monday – Friday • Current and valid state nursing license • Experience in MDS Coordinator role preferred Contact Kayce at Maple Manor at 256-2987 or kayce.schlittenhard@mmcarecenter.com, and I will email you an employment application.

Help Wanted PART-TIME Registered Dental Hygienist A fabulous opportunity awaits for you at our Langdon office! We are looking for a part-time Registered Dental Hygienist who embodies professionalism, a strong work ethic and the desire to achieve success in our established and growing practice! The position is currently for two days a week with the possibility to increase due to demand. Qualified candidates must have exceptional clinical skills, a passion for growth and development, and a commitment to excellence. As a registered dental hygienist with our team, you will need to have a current state license. Proficiency in XLDent is a plus but not a requirement. Compensation will be based on experience.

Applicants can send their resume to: parkriverdental@gmail.com or Park River Dental, PO Box 662, Park River, ND 58270

Seasonal Operations Specialist Seasonal Truck Drivers CDL Required Please apply online at chsinc.com

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

Approximately 12 hours per quarter.

Pembina County Memorial Hospital

Flex Time Spiritual/Grief Support Coordinator: Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinating educational courses for the public on various mental health topics, facilitating support groups, providing spiritual/grief/mental health support to patients and families during times of need. Must be able to work with variety of age populations. Degree in counseling or pastoral care is preferred but not required. Mental Health First Aid certifications are a plus – if not certified, then a willingness to obtain.

Flex-time Hospital Receptionist Full/Part-time RN (Sign On Bonus: $4,000 Full-time/$2,000.00 Part-time) Full/Part-time LPN (Sign On Bonus: $2,000 Full-time/$1,000.00 Part-time) Flex-time RN Apply online: www.cavalierhospital.com or contact Ann Russell at 701-265-6329 for more information.

Wedgewood Manor

Full Time Assistant DON: Assist DON in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing daily operations of Nursing Services department. Current ND RN license and at least 2 years prior clinical nursing experience, management or supervisory responsibilities required.

SIGN ON BONUS! Full/Part-time PM/Night LPN/RN *$10,000 for Full Time RN/LPN* Full/Part-time PM/Night CNAs *$1,500 for Full Time CNA ($750.00 Part Time)* *PM shift earns an additional $2.00/hour! *Night shift earns additional $3.00/hour! *$2,000 for Full Time Night CNA ($1,000.00 Part Time)* EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

- Statewide Classifieds -

HELP WANTED SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE at North Dakota newspapers. If you’re a high school or college student interested in journalism, tremendous experience is available at a North Dakota newspaper. Deadline: April 2, 2021. Contact Sarah Elmquist Squires, NDNA Executive Director: sarahes@ndna.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: STEELE, ND, Police Chief, Salary DOE, Retirement plan available, for application details contact Norm Fries, Steele City Auditor, 701475-2805, cityofsteele@bektel.com CUSTODIAN: LAKE REGION STATE COLLEGE – Devils Lake. Day shift working Monday - Friday 7:45am to 4:45pm with rotating weekends. Responsibilities include cleaning, floor care including stripping & waxing and carpet extraction, upkeep and general maintenance. For more information go to lrsc.edu.

HIRING COMPANY CRUDE Oil Drivers: Stanley, Bottineau and Tioga. Industry leading pay, competitive benefits. To Apply https://cdlsuite.com/usshale. For more info contact 800-262-1643. Local field management. Regional Office/mechanics in Watford City.

ANYONE CAN RUN STATEWIDE with HELP WANTED ads in all the newspapers of N.D. with the NorthSCAN program! $160 /25 words / all ND papers. NDNA, 701-223-6397.

SERVICES FOR HIRE BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 877-482-4836.

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in-home consultation: 833-946-2482.

FINANCIAL SERVICES SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you behind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Is the bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner’s Relief Line!

FREE CONSULTATION! 855-399-8165.

EDUCATION /TRAINING TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 701-929-9679. (M-F 8am-6pm ET) ATTENTION ACTIVE DUTY & MILITARY VETERANS! Begin a new career and earn your Degree at CTI! Online Computer & Medical training available for Veterans & Families! To learn more, call 701-929-9679.

(M-F 7am-5pm CT).

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE US POST OFFICE Building for sale in Richardton, ND by Online Auction Ending April 21, 2021. Long Term USPS lease in place. Go to www.pifers.com for details.

Steve Link, Broker, 701.361.9985, Pifer ’s Auction & Realty. 877.700.4099.

ND FARM LAND Values surge upward.

Are you selling or renting? Pifer’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701-371-8538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810.

Free valuation.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? Get the ND Media Guide for Only $25! Call 701-223-6397, ND Newspaper Association.

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 701809-7415.

HEALTH/MEDICAL YOU MAY QUALIFY for disability benefits if you have are under a doctor’s care for a health condition that prevents you

from working for a year or more. Call now!

888-306-5936.

ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! Gain f re e d o m w i t h a P o r t a b l e O x y g e n Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 701-404-5994.

(24/7) ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTENTION: If you or a loved one worked around ROUNDUP WEED KILLER (glyphosate) for at least two years and have been diagnosed with lymphoma, you may be entitled to compensation. To see if you quality, call now: 701-425-0904.

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Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 866331-7577.

BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Mcintosh County will receive bids for a road project that involves three sites in Township 130, Range 67 on 63rd Avenue. Contact Chris Opsahl, Highway Superintendent, at 701709-0832 for the scope of work to be completed. Bids must be submitted by April 9, 2021 and should be mailed to McIntosh County Auditor, PO Box 39, Ashley, ND 58413. McIntosh County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

MISCELLANEOUS AERIAL FARM PHOTOS 2021. $ave when we are in your vicinity. We are planning now for this summer. www.vernwhittenphotography.com / whittenaerials@cableone.net / (701) 261-7658.

WE MAKE IT easy to place an ad in one or all the North Dakota newspapers. One order, one bill, one check. We provide the ad design and tear sheets. Call the North Dakota Newspaper Association, 701-2236397.

Page 14 – Monday, March 29, 2021

By Rita Maisel

The Longest Year A year ago our days began to circle around the briefings from the governor which began with a listing of the new coronavirus cases in our state and comments on the deaths.

He would mention “a man over 80 in Burleigh County,” “two people in Cass County,” “another in Ward County,” and so on. The best thing we could do was to stay home and to wear masks, leave only for emergencies, and never - under any circumstances - shake hands or hug friends when you met them. The worldwide situation put a kind of pall over our lives and everything we did. Phone calls from distant places centered on health issues or expressed fears about treatments we could only imagine such as the terrors of ventilators in short supply and empty shelves in supermarkets.

We learned to adjust, but there has been a cost – especially so for old-

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er people living alone who cannot blame people across the room.

Earlier this week a friend called wanting to locate a music book, and as we discussed this, I thought I had what she could use. A couple of possibilities were on the shelf so I told her I would drop off what I had and that led to an almost forgotten experience for me. For the first time in a long time, I actually went to another person’s home, and because she wanted company, sat down in a chair by the door, keeping my mask on, of course, and we visited! We were careful to sit far apart, but it turned out to be a special treat.

Many conversations today include the vaccine shots, and in Cavalier County we are grateful for the efficient way this has been handled.

Another topic had to be the rash of funerals in recent days and the fact that we don’t attempt to attend them even for long-time friends for various reasons which include pandemic restrictions, icy walks through parking lots or up steps, and the general infirmities of age. If either far away or local readers have not already discovered this, you can access recorded, web cam versions

of many funerals by clicking on the funeral home link. In watching the film for the funeral of a friend who died this winter, I was struck by the fact that the little great-grandchildren were there making it a true celebration of her life since she was very fond of those little ones.

The reason this stood out for me is that my brother and I lost the last of our six grandparents just after I had turned three, and my brother grew up feeling we had no grandparents at all. That was a sore issue when his friends bragged about gifts from grandparents. The extra set of grandparents came into our heritage when my father was adopted at the age of three after the death of his mother. We were too young to attend the services when our father died and were left with a babysitter for early family funerals, particularly if travel was involved.

Lacking those connections is actually the reason I later became interested in family history.

However, attending funerals took on new meaning when a classmate died- a situation some students have faced for the first time this past week. World War II was

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on, and I believe we were in fifth grade. Caroline had been playing with friends and was going home for supper which, in her case, meant crossing the railroad tracks. In a tragic accident, she did not make it. There were no counselors to help the class deal with this, and I have no memory of there being school the next day so this may have happened on a Friday evening. The funeral was on Sunday afternoon, and as members of our class arrived at the church, we were seated in the front rows as a group with a clear view of the open casket and her ruffled pink dress. It is safe to say that, as students, we were in shock and might have discussed this at home but not at school. Our class at Langdon was large, and we rarely knew the parents of our classmates, but when I worked on the school directory in 1976 and, again, when we did cemetery lists in the 1990s, Caroline’s sisters wrote to me. In my mind, she has remained alive.

If there is any wish for today’s students, it is that they remember classmates who are no longer with us for the good times.

My brother lost a classmate in high school when a friend died in a hunting accident, not the first or the last to have that happen. Others think back to accidents with cars, motorcycles, and even airplanes. And some, even as young as first grade at the time, remember a classmate who was sick and then died. My students ate lunch with a popular little girl named Jennifer who did not come out to afternoon recess because “she was tired”. Her teacher found she was feverish and called for help. A short time later an airplane flew past our classroom windows taking Jennifer and her mother to Minot and later to Den-

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ver where specialists could diagnose her illness but were not able to save her life.

Life does go on, but we do not forget those friends and family members who die in accidents or with rare or lingering diseases, and those memories influence us for the rest of our lives. A few years ago a family came from another state to research their history in Langdon and Dresden. They found a brother’s grave at Lebanon Cemetery and were hunting for a grandfather who is on a map but has no marker.

As it happened, they stopped by the library when I was there, and the grandmother who came with them remembered me as one of her classmates. And then she looked around her and realized she was in the old depot. Panic set in in a big way.

Later the family told me how odd they thought it was that she had this unusual fear of railroad tracks and the depot at Langdon. Their grandmother had been one of Caroline’s best friends and had been playing with her the evening she was killed.

It was a memory so painful that in all the years between, she had never mentioned it to her family or possibly to anyone else.

Other memories are to be treasured. It is part of the reason we remember some funerals for the jokes that are told and the happy events recounted. Two funerals I remember played special songs which left everyone feeling their friends were still with them. At one, a granddaughter played “Turkey in the Straw” on her grandfather’s violin, and at the other the recessional was a polka that left the family and friends tapping their toes. These gestures comfort and make you smile. They also help those who need to heal to go on.

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