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In this issue:

Turn to page 3 for the latest from Langdon Area School Board and the Cavalier County Commission meetings. #HeartsofLangdon is inviting all to hang hearts to share on Saturday, March 28, read story on Page 5.

Cards of Thanks can be found on Page 7.

Index

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Copyright © Langdon, North Dakota

By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Jobs may be at risk, elderly family members are vulnerable, and many of us are now forced to change our daily routines. What’s more, we’re constantly flooded with news, statistics, and fresh emergency guidelines, and it’s mentally draining for everyone. So, how do we combat all this stress and stay calm?

Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations.

How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community you live in.

People who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis include: • Older people and people with chronic diseases who are at higher risk for COVID-19.

• Children and teens.

• People who have mental health conditions including problems with substance use.

Cavalier County Emergency Manager Karen Kempert has been working with Aging Services to assist in keeping the morale up for those older residents of the area communities.

There are several things that

ing 701-256-2828 by 9:30 a.m.

Monday thru Friday. Take-outs and frozen meals are available at the back door from 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. The home-delivered meals program is operating as usual. All activities are cancelled until further notice. Foot care is cancelled at the Langdon Senior Center and Wheatland Estates.

Cavalier County Transit (CCT):

Hours have been reduced to 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday thru Friday for in-town service. Out of town trips are for medical appointments only, no shopping.

Grocery delivery is expanded to Monday thru Friday. Please place order with Leevers by 10 a.m. and then call CCT at 701256-2828. Please do not buy in bulk. Please call us with questions or concerns at 701-2562828 Leevers: Open regular hours.

Taking orders for grocery delivery by CCT, call 256-2600. All orders must be placed by 10 a.m.

Langdon Locker: Operating under regular hours.

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Stay calm andthereduce fear during the COVID-19 crisis older in a community can fear,” Welsh said.

CCMH during this time but the do while they stay home during this time. From reading and music, to exploring new hobbies and playing games, the ability to stay active both mentally and physically is very important right now. Those elderly can also take this time to pass on their stories about their lives or revisit memories.

“I love the one about recording a life story,” Kempert shared.

For children and teens, the change in routine can bring on stress and fear as well. Steph

As parents and caregivers navigate uncharted waters, resources are available online to help them. The best place to start is to find out what your child already knows by asking them questions and letting them lead the conversation.

Parents will, of course, want to comfort their child but should also be sure to stay honest in what they tell them.

“Children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. When par-

Resources available through phone: • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.

• Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 • National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 • North Dakota’s FirstLink which is available for support, listening, referrals to resources or help in crisis intervention: Dial 211 OR 701-235-SEEK (7335) Resources available online include: • For Parents: http://www.parentslead.org/COVID-19 • For general public: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html • For older community members: https://dailycaring.com/ coronavirus-senior-care-q-and-a/ Welsh at Cavalier County Public Health has been working to help parents and caregivers provide comfort and age-appropriate information to the youngest members of our community.

“Parents, family members, and other trusted adults play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or

Still serving the community during COVID-19 The Cavalier County Republican is and will continue to operate under normal business hours. Please contact us at 2565311 or email at ccr@utma.com.

The following are the businesses in the Langdon area that are still open for business hours and services being offered.

Shop Local, Shop Langdon.

Food Services Bread Pan: Open MondayFriday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Offering takeout orders and curbside delivery. Bread Pan is encouraging customers to call ahead at 2562713.

Country Inn: Open MondayFriday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for take out only. Closed Saturday and Sunday until further notice.

Sporty’s Bar & Grill: Open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Take out only with deliveries available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday and evening deliveries starting at 5 p.m.

Farmers Union: C-Store is open Monday-Saturday 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Delivery is possible depending on staff. Closing Sundays till further notice. Gas available 24/7 with card. Other services: Fertilizer open regular business hours. Shop is open regular business hours.

Superpumper: Open regular hours. The deli is open for grab and go food only.

Cavalier County Senior Meals and Services: The building is locked to the public. Hot takeout meals are available by call-

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Hickory Hut: Operating under regular hours. Offering curbside pickup, please call 256-2116.

Health Services Cavalier County Memorial Hospital: Hospital will have restricted access to patients only.

Clinic is by appointment only, please call for information.

Langdon Community Drug: Open regular hours. Customers will not be allowed access to the building. Prescriptions are available via curbside pickup, delivery or mail. Please call 256-3330 for more information and shopping availability.

Office of Dr. Richard Eklof: Closed until further notice. For order pickup, please call 2562269. For emergency, please call 370-6413 or 370-1813.

Keystone Chiropractic: Open for patients Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please call 256-2720 for more information.

Park River Dental: Closed for non-essential treatment until April 6. For emergencies, please call 701-284-6131.

Brooks Funeral Home: Working with churches and families to provide appropriate services or arrangements for services to be held at a later date.

Utilities United Communications: Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.5 p.m. Doors are locked to the public, but representatives are cont. on page 2

ents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children.

Parents can be more reassuring to others around them, especially children, if they are better prepared,” the CDC states.

At Cavalier County Memorial Hospital, a task force comprised of health professionals has been put in place to help not only

general public as well. CCMH’s Megan Overby, FNP is a member of the task force and shared some of the recommendations that they have for residents during this time. CCMH is developing a telehealth service for their patients that do have access to devices such as computers or smart phones. This will hopefully be implemented within the next few weeks and provide patients with the opportunity to virtually meet with providers at CCMH to discuss managing their stress, anxiety, or depression across any age group.

“We are hoping to have that option to meet with people and discuss things and options with them” Overby said.

In the meantime, the following has been provided as recommendations for the general public to follow to reduce the stress and anxiety of COVID-19.

• Practice self-care: With so much beyond our control right now, focus on what you can control. Get more sleep, read a new book, have a warm bath, or take a walk somewhere quiet – whatever you do, now is the time to prioritize your well-being.

• Limit social media use: Set limits on how often you use social media, especially if you’re at home where it’s tempting to check in more often. Don’t let a constant stream of tweets, status updates, and conflicting opinions overwhelm you.

• Read only reliable news sources regarding COVID-19: cont. on page 2

Langdon Floral now Certified Florist Langdon Floral owner Tatiana Davis can now add Certified Florist to her name as she recently completed the pilot program initiated by the ND Florist’s Association Board of Directors. Davis is a member of the board and explained that the board wanted to make the examination available to their members.

“We’ve had members inquire if they could obtain certification to further their career, and it’s been a long time since a certification program was available in North Dakota,” Davis shared.

Completing a certification course is a way for florists to set themselves apart, according to Davis. It shows how much a florist cares about what they do and wants to push themselves to be the best designers they can be.

Davis, herself, has spent lots of time, money, and effort taking courses. This program was a way to prove to herself that time, money, and effort was

worth it and has made her into a decent florist. This program is also a stepping stone into the national certification levels; in order to qualify to test for a national level of certification, such as the ones offered by the American Institute of Floral Design, a designer must have completed a program such as this.

“We needed a group to participate and try the program we found. I volunteered to be part of the trial run.

The board wanted a program that was thorough but achievable,” Davis said.

D a v i s shared that the textbook that was provided to the group for the trial was a 3” binder overflowing with hundreds of pages and that wasn’t even all the study materials. A second book, much smaller, thankfully, was provided as well. For Davis, her background in art and design came in handy with all the cont. on page 2

Please See Updated Notice Regarding COVID-19 inside the paper

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Cavalier County Republican

Civic Meetings Cavalier County JDA Wednesday, April 1, 4:00 p.m.

Cavalier County Commission Tuesday, April 7, 8:30 a.m.

Langdon Airport Authority Wednesday, April 8, 5:00 p.m.

Cavalier County Water Resource Board Thursday, April 9, 8:00 a.m.

Langdon City Commission Monday, April 13, 6:00 p.m.

This information provided as a public service by the Cavalier County Republican.

Florist certification ________________continued from Page 1 principles of art and design that she applied to floral design, which made that portion a breeze. Other things like scientific names in Latin, of course, were much more complicated to study and learn.

The test process involved two tests for the participants to complete. First was an online test over a variety of topics related to floral design and operating a floral business. Areas of study included plant care, fresh flower care, Latin names of flowers and plants, elements and principles of design, and even financials. The second part of the test was a hands-on design examination.

“We had 2.5 hours to complete designs in the [certain] categories with a limited number of flowers and materials available to us,” Davis said. The

first was a duplication design; participants were given a picture of a design and were asked to recreate it. The second was a vase design appropriate for a reception desk. The third was the creation of a wrist corsage for a wedding or bridal shower followed by the fourth test of a pin-on corsage for a wedding or bridal shower. The final test was a bridal bouquet in the florist's preferred style with an artistic flair.

Overall, Davis completed the course with a refreshed appreciation of her career. She now carries the letters CF (certified florist) and NDSCF (North Dakota State Certified Florist) behind her name as a badge of honor and pride in what she does.

Maybe someday she’ll pursue more certification letters to follow her name.

Attention Subscribers For those of you moving back from your winter

address, please contact us with your new address to ensure delivery of the Cavalier County Republican.

Call us at 701-256-5311.

Also-please when returning, self quaratine for 2 weeks to stop the spread of posssible COVID-19!

Stay calm ____________________________________________________continued from Page 1 Stay informed by reading reli- and stay connected while main- and running by Easter, I do not able sources, such as govern- taining social distancing,” Over- foresee that being an option for ment websites like the CDC by stated.

North Dakota,” Overby said. and ND Dept. of Health, or lo“If a patient is experiencing Creating timelines for when cal news sources. Other news increased anxiety and stress things may return back to norsources may be less accurate which prompts them to turn mal is nearly impossibly, espeand may cause feelings of panic to illicit drugs or alcohol, then cially for providers as everything and concern.

I would recommend that they is very fluid and ever changing • Talk it out: Acknowledge any reach out to their primary care at this time. Social distancing stress or anxiety you’re feeling provider, addiction counselors, can be expected to continue, right now, and ask others how or addiction sponsor, or contact and Overby strongly encouragthey’re coping. Talk to family the Substance Abuse and Men- es everyone to follow the North and friends, and make sure you tal Health Services Administra- Dakota Department of Health check in with how your kids are tion’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Dis- recommendations for this. feeling. tress Helpline,” Overby said.

“Unfortunately everybody • Reach out to family, friends, Overby also cautions resi- wants a time limit, and that is and co-workers: Now is the time dents to understand that North just something we are not able to come together. Whether Dakota is still in the beginning to give at this time,” Overby said. you use video chats, emails, or stages of the infection, meaning For people who do not have voice calls, check in with family, that the recommendations for access to devices with internet friends, and colleagues regu- social distancing will last longer capabilities, there are multiple larly. Send each other gifs, have within the state as compared resources available to them. virtual movie nights, and keep to other states that saw the dis- Overby recommends contactyour spirits up. ease earlier. ing their primary caregiver for “We encourage patients to “The thoughts and putting it assistance. reach out to family and friends out there that we could be up Local updates __________________________________________________continued from Page 1 available at 256-5156 and cus- email for services.

Mostad Insurance: Open regtomerservice@utma.com.

U.S. Post Offices: All post of- ular hours via phone or internet.

Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op: fices will remain open for regu- Please call your agent to make Closed to public but will re- lar business. appointment. 256-2253 spond to emergencies. This also Financial Services T.R. Waind: Open regular applies to Glenn's Appliance.

Farmers and Merchants State hours. Access to offices are reMontana-Dakota Utilities: Bank of Langdon: Lobby access stricted, and those entering will Open regular hours but have is closed. Banking is still under be asked questions relating to locked office doors. Only re- normal hours via drive-up win- COVID-19. Please call 256-2166 sponding to emergency calls. dow and 2nd lane tube or please for more information.

Please call 1-800-MDU-FAST. call 256-5431 for explanation of Farmers Union Insurance: Midco: Open for business. services.

Open regular hours. Restricted Please call 1-800-888-1300 for Choice Bank: Lobby access is access and customers are enassistance. Service technicians closed. Banking hours via drive- couraged to conduct business are still responding to calls. thru and walk-up window are via phone or email. Please call Hansel Plumbing Heating and normal. Please call 256-2141 for 256-5142 for more information.

AC, LLC: Open Monday-Friday 8 explanation of services.

AG Industry a.m. -5 p.m. and 24/7 for emerU.S. Bank: Open for business Bachmann Goodman Ag gencies.

Monday thru Friday 9:30 a.m. to Services: Open regular hours.

Government 4:30 p.m. Closed on Saturday.

Please call 256-2691 for more Cavalier County Courthouse: Mortenson & Rygh: Open information.

Open regular hours. Restricted 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clients can Langdon Implement: Open access to offices by appoint- drop off financials and returns regular hours with extended ment only. Please call the in- will be prepared, with clients spring hours. Access is restrictdividual offices to make an ap- able to sign during office hours ed. Please call for parts pick-up, pointment. upon completion. sales/integrated solutions, or Langdon City Hall: Open regThrivent Financial: Assisting service at 256-5275. ular hours. Restricted access, customers via telephone, email Simplot: Open regular hours. please call ahead or knock. and video chat. Office is closed.

North Prairie Ag: Closed to Cavalier County Library: Please call 701-256-2932 and public. Please make an appointClosed to the public but is an- leave a message, email sarah. ment by calling 949-2722. swering phones (256-5353) and overby@thrivent.com, or call CHS, Inc.: Open for business emails (cavaliercountylibrary@ 800-847-4836 for immediate with some restrictions. Please gmail.com) Monday-Friday from concerns.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Please call or Insurance cont. on page 3

Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders Spring Rummage Sale has been postponed at this time.

Community Calendar March 30-April 3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - limited office hours & in-town trips only 30 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake (only pre-scheduled)

April 1 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks (only pre-scheduled) (Dr. appts. only. No shopping) 3 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks (only pre-scheduled) (Dr. appts. only. No shopping) 6 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake (Dr. appts. only. No shopping) 8 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks (Dr. appts. only. No shopping) 8 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 8 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

10 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Closed 22 – Langdon Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., Eagles basement, Langdon 22 – Langdon Eagles meeting, 8 p.m.

Please watch for details on a new date to be announced.

Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders are a non-profit group.

All funds earned are kept locally to support cancer patients.

We are very excited to be able to reach out to our community!

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• Farmers & Merchants State Bank • Langdon Eagles Club • Cavalier Rural Electric Co-op.

• Cavalier County Memorial Hospital • T.R. Waind Insurance & Realty • Langdon Eagles Club • D & B Motors

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Local updates _____________________continued from Page 2 call your local CHS for explanation of services.

USDA Farm Service Agency: Open for business by phone or email only. Business will be conducted as our technicians are available, please call 701-2565521.

Automotive/Trucking D&B Motors: Open to public and operating under normal hours.

Christie Motors: Operating under normal hours. Access is restricted. Please call for parts pick-up or showing.

Dahl Truck and Auto: Operating under normal hours.

Finest Auto Body & Glass: Operating under normal hours.

Please call ahead: 256-3634.

Retail Services Langdon Hardware: Open to public regular hours. Owners are encouraging customers to call ahead orders for curbside pickup, 256-2120.

Marcotte Builders Center: Open to public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Best to call

ahead.

Schroeder Furniture: Operating under normal business hours but have closed access to show room floor. Please call for explanation of services, 2562470.

Bottle Barn: Operating under normal hours and access.

Langdon Floral: Open Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with restricted access. Curbside pickup or deliveries are available. Please call 256-2200 for explanation of services.

Sew On & Sew North: Open Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m with restricted access.

Offering free curbside pickup, shipping or delivery within Langdon. Please call 256-2526.

Junque Decor: By appointment only. Please call 370-2639.

Quality Specialty Products & Printing: Open for business, call 305-0865.

For updated hours of operation or for businesses not listed in this notice, please contact businesses individually.

The Langdon Area School District board held a special meeting on Monday, March 23.

The special meeting was held for the purpose of Tonia Olson’s reduction in force hearing and to also give LASD Superintendent Daren Christianson the opportunity to provide updates on the District’s plan for education in the coming weeks as a result of the COVID-19 response.

The board moved into executive session for Olson’s hearing.

Upon coming out and entering their regular meeting, LASD board President Cindy Stremick held a roll call vote. The board voted 5 to 2 to not renew Olson’s contract due to the reduction in force measures. Those voting to keep Olson as a teacher at LASD included Dave Hart and Steve Olson.

The board accepted the resignation of McKenzie Blumhagen and moved to send out contracts to teachers in good standing with the district, not including the two reduction in

COVID-19 dominates discussion at county commission meeting As with just about everyone, the main topic of discussion during the March 24 Cavalier County Commission meeting was COVID-19. The meeting itself felt the impact of the virus as commissioners barred entry to the actual meeting room but, instead, provided space within the courthouse and provided a live feed of the meeting on Facebook.

The commissioners discussed at length the effects that the virus is having on local government including the closure of the courthouse to the general public to appointment only. Offices such as Clerk of Courts, which are directly related to the State, have suspended in-person proceedings and have continued to work to process litigations.

The county has also created a team composed of county officials and health professionals to monitor and discuss courses of actions for the county. Cavalier County Emergency Manager Karen Kempert presented the Commission with an emergency declaration relating to COVID-19 which was approved. This will grant access to the levy for use in relation to responding to the virus within the county.

Kempert is also working to combat isolation and prevent depression in those who are social distancing and staying at home. This project will especially focus on assisting the older residents of Cavalier County.

Cavalier County Health District’s Steph Welsh updated the Commission on what is currently happening within the state and

how the COVID-19 virus is being handled. Welsh explained the protocols that occur when a patient has a positive test and also how that test sample is collected. At the time of the meeting, only four tests had been conducted within Cavalier County, and those tests had been done on those who were at highest risk and who needed to be tested.

Welsh explained that this is an especially difficult situation as there are other very common respiratory illnesses occurring right now with very similar symptoms to COVID-19.

Because for many, the symptoms will likely be mild, Welsh stressed the importance that the mildly ill play in containment of the virus.

By practicing the social distancing and acting as if the virus has been confirmed within the county, residents will be able to assist in slowing the spread and thus flattening the curve. Welsh especially noted and commended the response of the private sector to the virus and the efforts to minimize contact.

The commissioners asked what the main goal is right now for public health. Welsh stated that the goal right now is no longer to keep it out but instead to buy time in slowing the spread.

One of the unknowns that Welsh explained to the Commission was the season for this virus.

Because the typical season for respiratory illness ends in May, the hope is that this virus will taper off. However, because of the time of appearance, the length of the COVID-19 season is un-

known at this time.

The end game, as Welsh explained, is to have as few people die as possible and have as few people be seriously ill as possible. In order to accomplish this, the reduction in contact between individuals is essential.

Another piece to the slowing of the spread is for those who are returning home from trips or coming from their winter homes to social distance. It is strongly suggested for those who have traveled domestically to practice social distancing for at least 14 days. During that time, those people should monitor their health and symptoms and should symptoms arise, quarantine and contact their health care provider. Welsh also highly recommends that those returning from their winter homes do not engage in physical contact with their loved ones and friends upon their return.

Cavalier County Auditor Lisa Gellner informed the Commission that there is a huge push from county auditors across the state to make the upcoming elections vote by mail only in order to not overwhelm or endanger election officials.

In Other Business • The Commission met with Cavalier County Road Supervisor Terry Johnston to discuss road projects for the upcoming construction season as well as to plan which roads are in biggest need of attention. The Commission reviewed gravel bids and accepted one. They also will enact load limit restrictions on county roads beginning Monday, March 30.

april 2020 Calendar of Service Cosmetic Procedures April 7th and 14th Call the Langdon Clinic at 701-256-6210 for an appointment

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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, our out-of-town trips will be limited to doctor appointments only. Patrons will be allowed to eat, but shopping will not be allowed. Cavalier County Transit will not be providing trips to and from Maple Manor Care Center or Osnabrock Community Living Center until further notice.

In-town transit hours will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. only until further notice. Please plan your appointments accordingly.

All activities at the Center have been cancelled indefinitely. Access to the Langdon Senior Center is limited, so please call ahead.

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Arlynn Hefta – Hearing Aid Specialist

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for families.

“All teachers and hourly staff and everyone have been doing a fantastic job. Stepping up, doing whatever is needed.

No complaints. We are being as flexible as we can be to allow people to work from home when they can,” Christianson said.

Classes via online did not officially start until Wednesday, March 25. Prior to that the administration held practice runs for the students to experience and learn how to maneuver through the steps for joining the online sessions and submitting their work. High school students are able to upload their homework to the system while the elementary school has a slightly different route for some students depending on the individual teacher.

Christianson and the board discussed the food program, explaining that the program is not just for free and reduced children but for any family with children ages 1 to18. The program is open to all families, and they are encouraged to utilize it. The program is being considered a “hot lunch” program, providing foods in various forms including frozen with directions for warming up to serve.

MD: Charles Emerson FNP-C: Liz Sillers, Courtney Short, Mark Hill, Megan Overby

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force contracts. Teachers will have 15 days to return the contracts to the district.

Moving forward on the agenda, Christianson informed the board that the school has enacted the full closure plan that had previously been approved by the board. The superintendent explained that the District has moved into online education, will be submitting their plan to the Department of Public Instruction, and is assisting families as best as they are able to provide food for the children in the District. The online courses are providing students with work attached to curriculum and not just “busy work”.

Christianson explained that the school understands everyone has a lot of anxiety moving forward on how this will work and be successful in teaching students. With the governor's move to shorten the school calendar, the minimum amount of days needed by the District to receive state funding has been reduced. The District has moved to make sure that the contact hours left are valuable hours of learning and provide access. They are providing access to families that may not have devices through lending and have worked with UTMA to have the connectivity needed

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Offices in Langdon and Walhalla www.cavaliercountyhospital.com

Cavalier County Memorial Hospital does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in Admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. For further information about this policy, contact: Human Resources Department (701-256-6127), TDD/State Relay (1-800-366-6888).

Opinion

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Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Does passive reflection work?…

Watching TV or listening to FM radio from rural North Dakota can be quite challenging. You certainly need the right equipment to get a quality picture or radio signal. It gets even more interesting when you have trees, buildings or mountains in your way. OK, no mountains in North Dakota but think about people living behind large hills in the Badlands.

There are also those people who don’t necessarily live a long distance from a TV tower but are in valleys, and the signal goes right over the top of their heads, and there’s nothing on TV. Remember, in the digital world either it’s a good picture, or it’s black.

So there is this phenomenon called passive reflection that is supposed to work for those who live in places like the Sheyenne, James, Missouri, Souris and Des Lacs River valleys.

According to the website TV Fool, the deepest fringe for TV is about 80 miles. If you have the right equipment, you can get TV within that range. Suppose you live in a valley and are a long distance from a TV tower. Passive reflection is supposed to fix that reception problem.

Let’s say you live in the hills around Lehr. You’re 125 miles from Fargo’s TV towers, 100 miles from Bismarck’s towers and 80 miles from Aberdeen’s towers. If it was my choice, I’d want to get TV out of Fargo simply because there are more channels. You have an antenna on your house, so you point it northeast toward Fargo. But it’s not enough because there are hills in the way.

This is where passive reflection comes in. You go to a high spot toward the TV towers and set up an antenna pointing not just toward the towers but right at them. You can get precise azimuths off the TV Fool website. Just a few feet away, you mount another antenna that’s exactly like the first one. It’s the same size, same brand name and most importantly, the same specifications.

This time it faces toward the antenna on your house. All you have to do is hook a piece of coax cable to both antennas, preferably quad-shield coax, maybe six feet long or more.

There’s nothing else, no electricity, no boosters, no pre-amps. Just make sure that both antennas are mounted tight enough so the wind doesn’t blow them into LaMoure County.

The Des Lacs River Valley presents a challenge. Living between Minot and Kenmare for the past 17 years, I have always theorized that

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this would work; I recently found some information that backs up that theory. Professors at Mackenzie Presbyterian University in Sao Paulo, Brazil, are currently working on passive reflection or as it is called in Brazil, passive reception. It’s pretty simple really. The antenna pointed at the transmitting tower, receives or absorbs the signal, no matter how weak it is. That’s why it’s imperative to have good quality equipment. The quad-shield coax then sends that weak signal to the second antenna, which in turn, pushes out the exact same signal power that the first antenna received.

You can figure this all out in physics or run mathematical equations through a computer, and it spits out numbers. Or, you can think of it this way. You are catapulting a weak TV transmission into the valley where you will most likely receive it. Here’s the magical part of this equation.

You don’t have to contact the FCC because you aren’t creating a signal, you are only enhancing the one that is already there. If you add any kind of boosters to the antennas outside the valley, then yes, the FCC might be knocking on your door.

If you look at a topographic map of Brazil, you’ll know why they are studying this phenomenon. Much of that nation is rugged: forest, hills, mountains, jungle and vast wideopen spaces. It stands to reason why they would want to figure this all out. The one thing I have yet to figure out is how far will that “pushed” signal travel?

Several enthusiasts who have done this in heavily wooded and mountainous northern British Columbia say the signal will travel about 3 kilometers or just under 2 miles. Not bad for a signal that isn’t amplified. But, my guess is it is dependent on how strong the original signal is because the “pushed” signal is nothing more than a mirror.

If you like your cable or satellite TV, great. I’ve never had satellite and cut the cord on cable in 2010 because the expense continued to climb. I got the equipment I wanted on a onetime expense, and it paid for itself in less than two years.

WE HAVE ENOUGH FOOD! The grocery industry of the USA and particularly North Dakota is working overtime to meet the needs of our customers. The spread of COVID-19 has certainly changed the way our industry operates, but it has not stopped the cows from milking, the corn from becoming cereal and the fruit trees haven't stopped producing. Most everything that is sold in our grocery stores is grown and processed in the United States.

Our grocery store shelves are empty because of an increase in demand from customers, not a lack of inventory. Stores are setting purchase limits on certain items to try and ensure your neighbor has a chance to purchase like products.

They have changed hours of operation to restock product and sanitize their stores. Many are reaching out to employees from businesses that had to shut down to fill needed positions. Stores have indicated that advertising is set many weeks in advance and want their customers to know that in the short run some

Remember when . . .

This photo was found on the North Dakota State Library site dated 1962 and sent to Leo Beauchamp by Art Brusseau of Olga. Bill's Bar had its origin in what was the old First State Bank of Olga, the Palace Drug Store and later on, the home of John Thielbar's Bar and home of people who moved into Olga for the winter so their children could attend school. Bill's Bar ran for a few years from this location before it was moved into the "Old Hotel" where Bill and Frances Siguaw lived. The bar was located in the front part of the hotel. The North Dakota State Library named three of the ladies pictured: Mary Siguaw tending bar and Catherine and Barbara, two of the customers. The list of customers are: Earline McGauvran Siguaw (daughter-in-law) and Bill and Frances's daughters: Catherine Tesmer, Barbara Heck and Iris Longtin. Mary Siguaw Berlin was tending bar. This was sent to us by Leo Beauchamp. If you have a picture that you would like to share, stop by the Republican or email ccr@utma.com. If emailing a photo, please send a high resolution file.

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An important part of the grocery industry is our warehouse suppliers, direct store delivery companies and food manufacturers. We have been in constant contact with them and have found that they too have been stressed by the sudden increase in customer demand. As with most industries, they anticipate demand and produce enough product to satisfy the needs. COVID-19 has definitely changed the demand!

Our distribution and manufacturing partners are working overtime to meet this demand. Distribution centers are at near capacity and employees are working overtime to receive and process incoming inventory and sending out orders to

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retail locations. High demand items are being allocated to assure that all retailers, large and small, have a chance to purchase needed inventory. Some restaurant and institutional supply companies have offered the services of their employees to grocery wholesalers to help meet the shortage of employees. This will enable their employees to stay employed. These are trained individuals that will quickly assimilate to the grocery warehouse system.

Food manufactures are looking at their product mix, are identifying the best-selling products and are ramping up production of these items. This will ensure that the distribution pipeline remains full of products that our customers are demanding.

North Dakota grocers and their industry partners are working hard to supply our customers. We ask that you shop responsibly and give the system time to catch up.

We have enough food and other grocery products. We have the best farmers, manufactures, wholesalers, distributors and retail grocers in the world. We will prevail.

John Dyste, President North Dakota Grocers Association Dear Editor, A World Shaken by Coronavirus America, and the World, is presently shaken by a tiny virus, so tiny that it is invisible to Man’s naked eye.

Fear of contracting an infection from such a small living creature, and facing sickness, and possibly death, is shaking mighty Man around the world!

It is quite possible that God, the creator of Earth and the entire universe, is trying to get Man’s attention!

According to the Word of God, He tells us that in the beginning He created Heaven and Earth and everything in them, visible and invisible, and that we all belong to him.

In the same “Word of God” He told us how in Noah’s time, he destroyed most of His living creation by the “Great Flood” because they became so WICKED. Since then, He has judged and destroyed many nations. God also

punished many nations, in the hope they would return to Him, and follow his ways, including Israel, his chosen nation.

This present world has become exceedingly WICKED! God predicted this would happen, and that at His “appointed time” he will judge and destroy the wicked.

Our extremely patient Creator is still trying to save us all. He loves us, and He is real, not a myth!

His Word must be taught to all.

Faith comes by hearing the Word, reading the Word, and following his Word. Jesus is, “the way, the truth, and the life.”

Manuel Ybarra, Jr. Coalgate, Okla.

To the Editor: If you sent your son to buy groceries, you might give him an enumerated list—one chicken, 5 pounds apples, 2 heads cabbage, etc. Without a specific list that he must follow, he might buy additional items and spend unwisely.

Why didn't our founding fathers put budget enforcement in the U.S. Constitution—perhaps a section requiring a balanced budget? Is the Constitution faulty?

The Constitution has an enumerated list of Congressional powers found in Article I, Section 8. The Constitutional answer to balancing the budget is to limit spending to that list which would also curtail most debt, except possibly for war.

Education, health care, housing, agriculture, etc., are not in that list and were left to state and local governments and the people.

Some want an Article V Constitutional convention to propose a balanced budget amendment— but other misguided amendments could be proposed, too, because the number proposed could not be limited. If 2/3 of the states pass applications, then Congress must call one. In the 1980's we were within two states; now we're within six.

The Constitution doesn't need correcting. Instead, our politicians need to be held to their oath to follow it. Contact North Dakota state legislators and tell them to rescind all applications for a Con-Con. Sincerely, Duane Stahl Valley City

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The Langdon Area Elementary School staff held a "Teacher Parade of Cars" on Thursday, March 26 giving out waves and air hugs to their students who they missed due to not being in school with the COVID-19 restrictions. Pictured above is Annamarie Lill's children's message to the area teachers.

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Munich releases honor roll The following is a list of both the “A” & “B” Honor Roll students for the 3rd Quarter of the 20192020 School Year. To be on the “A” Honor Roll a student must obtain a quarterly GPA of 3.5 or higher, have no grade below a B- and no more than one letter grade below an A-.

To be on the “B” Honor Roll, a student must obtain a quarterly GPA of 3.0-3.49, have no letter grade below a C- and no more than one grade below a B-.

Munich Public School inadvertently left Blaine Perry and Ordale Morstad off the Honor Roll list and had Halle Jabs on the wrong list.

Here is the updated list.

Seniors A – Hanna Haider, Logan Harder, Nichole Hettwer, Ordale Morstad, Marisa Peebles, Blaine Perry and Rachel Weston

B – Joshua Hettwer and Brett Myers Juniors B – Lauren Baril, Dawson Biby, Isak Dease and Jagger Worley Sophomores A – Whitney Pankratz and Ashley Perry B – Shaun Goeser and Jacob Pollestad Freshman A – Taryn Amble, Amelia Hall, Patrick Haus, Paul Haus and Halle Jabs B – Markus Kingzett Eighth A – Nickolas Kingzett and Emmy Pankratz B – Levi Woodrow Seventh A – Payton Hall and Natalie Perry B – Cody Amble

Bank of North Dakota (BND) shared its student loan relief plans to assist borrowers impacted by COVID-19 with the Industrial Commission today. Effective immediately, borrowers may request to defer payments for six months.

The interest rate for variable rate borrowers decreases April 1, 2020, so BND will reduce payments to reflect the new interest rate. In addition, all borrowers with a fixed interest rate will receive a decrease in their interest rates by at least 1 percent when the Bank is able to work through technical issues.

“We understand this is an extremely challenging time for our borrowers and want to assist them,” states Eric Hardmeyer, BND president/CEO. “BND is committed to providing assistance that has a meaningful impact on the daily lives of our borrowers.”

“The federal student loan program is automatically providing for the deferment of payment for all borrowers.” Hardmeyer continues, “Instead of assuming our borrowers want this change, we are requesting they contact us. We realize some may want to take advantage of the

reduced interest rates and continue repaying their student loans on schedule.”

“BND’s support of more than 45,000 borrowers is an example of every agency contributing to the well-being of our citizens,” stated the Industrial Commission. “This will help relieve financial stress for many North Dakota families.”

BND’s student loan portfolio is $1.18 billion with 46,760 borrowers.

Its student loan program was started in 1997 to fill the gap between federal student loans, savings, scholarships and grants in meeting the financing needs of higher education for residents.

To request the deferment of payments, borrowers can complete a simple form online at bnd.nd.gov/ covid or call 800.472.2166 extension 328.5660.

BND is the only state-owned bank in the nation and is overseen by the Industrial Commission of North Dakota, which consists of Governor Doug Burgum as chairman, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring.

#HeartsofLangdon, show your love on Bank of North Dakota announces student loan relief options March 28 Hey Langdon – Let’s share the love by filling our windows with hearts! Businesses and homes!

Use any materials you have around your house, then hang one or many. On Saturday, get out and look for hearts in your vehicle or on foot (while practicing social distancing, of course.)

Inspired by #aworldofhearts, you can use that hashtag with pics of your creations. Also use #HeartsofLangdon on any social media platform and then everyone can follow along! We're all in this together!- By Carrie Hope, St. Alphonsus Catholic School Administrator

Dushinske & Jamison scholarship applications extended to May 1 Due to school closures limiting student access, the North Dakota Water Education Foundation’s (NDWEF) deadline for submittal of applications for the Dushinske and Jamison Water Resources Scholarship has been extended to May 1, 2020. Four $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to qualified students.

The Dushinske and Jamison Water Resources Scholarship recognizes the distinguished service of Russell Dushinske and Warren Jamison, The NDWEF, family, friends and colleagues established a scholarship endowment in memory of their dedicated leadership and lifelong devotion to water development in North Dakota.

The Dushinske and Jamison Water Resources Scholarship Endowment will provide $1,500 scholarships to four deserving students who currently attend or plan to at-

tend a North Dakota college or university. Preference for scholarship awards will be to students studying a water-related field or whose families have an active role in North Dakota water management, but any student is eligible to apply.

“This endowment is a testament to the commitment and effort both these water leaders gave to water projects and water organizations in North Dakota,” says Michael Dwyer, NDWEF’s executive director.

Scholarship applications are available by calling the NDWEF office at 701-223-8332, emailing editor@ndwater.net or visiting https://ndwater.org/scholarshipprogram/ and clicking on the scholarship application link. Contributions to the endowment can be made to the NDWEF at PO Box 2254, Bismarck, ND 58502.

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding COVID-19!

Tips to help keep scammers at bay: • Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know. They could download viruses onto your computer or device. Watch for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or experts saying that have information about the virus.

• For the most up-to-date information about the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

• Ignore online offers for vaccinations. There currently are no vaccines, pills, potions, lotions, lozenges or other prescription or overthe-counter products available to treat or cure Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) — online or in stores.

• Do your homework when it comes to donations, whether through charities or crowdfunding sites. Don’t let anyone rush you into making a donation. If someone wants donations in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money, don’t do it.

In addition, there have been scam calls related to the COFIC-19 virus.

For example, another state SMP shared a voicemail they received of a robocall using COVID-19 as the scare tactic to get the recipient to act to “keep your family safe”. As always, do not give personal identifying information (Medicare number, Drs’ names, date of birth, etc.) to ANYONE over the phone. Only your providers need that informa-

tion. It is best to NOT answer the phone at all and screen all calls. Do not trust that messages, or phone numbers, left on your voice mail or answering machine are truthful.

They may not be. Be safe, be savvy!!

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. These products are unapproved drugs that pose significant risks to patient health and violate federal law. The FDA and FTC are taking this action as part of their response in protecting Americans during the global COVID-19 outbreak. The warning letters are the first to be issued by the FDA for unapproved products intended to prevent or treat “Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019” (COVID-19).

SMP is Here to Help! Remember that you have a wonderful resource in North Dakota. ND SMP will help seniors prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud. Call ND SMP if you have questions about Medicare fraud.

The information provided is intended to be a general summary only.

Source of information: Federal Trade Commission. Coronavirus Scams: What the FTC is doing. March 2020. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/ coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing North Dakota Senior Medicare Patrol Phone: 800-233-1737 or (701) 8583580 For more information or to locate your SMP, visit www.ndcpd.org/smp

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Frederick Lundgren

Frederick Joseph Lundgren, 76, of Wales, passed away March 20, 2020, at Grand Forks due to complications following surgery.

Fred was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Langdon to Arthur and Helen (Eickenbrock) Lundgren. He attended school in Wales until his high school years when he transferred to Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston. He was a member of the National Guard for six years, the American Legion Post #98 and a member of the Eagles Aerie #3454. He married Sharon Davison Aug. 22, 1970, and they had three sons. He was a farmer through and through and often criticized the

Obituaries machinery companies’ engineering, so he would spend some time in the shop creating his own improvements. He had a wicked sense of humor and created fun for everyone around him. He instigated social gatherings including many cook-outs on the farm, family visits with his siblings every summer, or after-work conferences with fellow farmers. When he was younger, he enjoyed taking the family camping, fishing and waterskiing and traveling to different states in the motor home. In his later years, he delighted in the antics of his grandchildren. His winter hobbies included reading encyclopedias, playing pinochle and watching history or financial channels.

Fred is survived by his wife, Sharon; three sons: Chet of Mesa, Ariz., Cal (Monica Porterfield) of Lang-

don and Craig (Jennifer) of Minot; four grandchildren: Levi, Samuel, Jack and Lola; a step-granddaughter, Dayton; two brothers: Charles (Judy) of Olympia, Wash., and Tom (Diane) of Thompson; two sisters: Pat (Larry) Hell of Green River, Wyo. and Margaret (Bob) Mann of Woodbridge, VA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Due to coronavirus precautions in place at this time, only family members attended a viewing on March 24. A memorial service and celebration of Fred’s life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Wales.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Community Lenten Services have been CANCELLED due to the COVID-19 *Please check with your church to see if they are having Church Services.

Brooks Funeral Home is working with churches & families to provide appropriate services or arranging for services to be held at a later date. - Thank you.

To Advertise your Church in this Spot Contact Lori at 256-5311 St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

1010 3rd St. • Langdon – Phone 701-256-5966 Father Phil Ackerman Associate Father Will Ovsak DCN Eric Seitz

All Masses and parish and school events are cancelled until further notice Not cancelled: 12:05 PM Rosary for Life on Wednesdays Parish Bulletins and “Our Sunday Visitor” Newspapers available at the church entrances Confessions on Saturdays 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Pick up blessed palms the weekend of Palm Sunday, April 4-5, at the church Parish website: www.stalphonsuslangdon.com •Livestreaming for 6:30 a.m. Men’s Group and 6:30 p.m. “How to Read the Bible” •Parish Bulletins •Sunday and Daily Masses •Sunday Homilies at St Alphonsus Church •Sunday Celebrations at Home •And much more!

Presbyterian Church of Langdon (one block West of Post Office)

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

Phone School Grades: 701-256-2354 Preschool-8th grade

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

Pastor Justin Schnackenberg Summer Worship Schedule 314 15th Ave Pastor Norm Economy (June-Aug.) Sundays 9:30 a.m.

Phone 701-686-2000 Pastor Jordan Braunberger Coffee 10:30 a.m.

Winter Worship Schedule Sunday Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

Bible Chats (all ages) 9:30 a.m.

Coffee 10 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.

Ignite Youth Church Website: langdonumc.org

Wednesdays – 7 p.m. – The Paragon (1304 4th St.)

Latest info & event calendar on website

Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 – 11:45

followed by Fellowship

Sermons & Bulletins online

Redeemer Lutheran Church

All are Welcome!

823 9th Ave, Langdon Pastor Rev. Mark Chepulis

Welcome to

Sunday Morning Worship Services – 8 a.m.

Phone 701-256-4403

Evangelical Church emmanuel@utma.com

langdonevangelical.org

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!

1120 15th Ave • 256-2602

1216 9th Ave. Langdon 701-256-2594 Sunday Schedule 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10 a.m. – Worship 4th Sunday Contemporary Worship A Congregation of the ELCA “God’s work, Our Hands”

www.unitedlangdon.org

Dovre Lutheran Church & Milton Lutheran Church Milton

Osnabrock 701-496-3301

701-496-3278

January service on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at Milton Lutheran. No Sunday service in January February service is Sunday mornings at 10 a.m at Dovre Lutheran in Osnabrock.

Wednesday school, 6 p.m. at Milton Lutheran.

Check facebook page for updates on services & classes: Friends of Dovre Lutheran and Milton Lutheran Churches

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Lois Hertzel

Lois Arleen Flanders Hertzell, known affectionately as Grandma GG, was welcomed home to the arms of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the age of 100.

She died of natural causes at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon.

Lois was born Thursday, July 17, 1919, in Paynesville, Minn., to Leslie Jay and Alice (Hunter) Flanders. She was the third sibling out of two sisters and one brother. They were raised in Grey Township of Cavalier County, where she graduated high school in three years in 1936. She married the love of her life, Owen Hertzell, with a bouquet of lilacs on June 1, 1938, in Milton.

Their union created four beautiful children — Joyce, Philip, Linda and Patricia. She and Owen lived on a farm south of Calvin for almost 20 years. They moved to Calvin proper in 1965 and then to Langdon in 1978. Following the death of Owen in 1982, she continued to live independently into her 90s before moving to Wheatland at Maple Manor Care Center.She always had a candy dish and drawer full of lemon drops, gum drops, Andes mints and more. She had a unique ability to listen, make people feel special and never let visitors leave emptyhanded. She loved to crochet and made unique afghans for all of her relatives and friends. Her gifts will keep many hearts and bodies warm for the years to come. She liked to listen to Randy Travis, the Grand Ole Opry and play country western gospel or hymns by ear on the piano. She had an affinity for new

dishes - especially teacups and saucers - china cabinets and crossword puzzles. As a symbol of the eternal love for her husband, she began her day after Owen’s passing by illuminating a lamp next to his photo and greeting it with a morning hello.

She’d end her day turning off the lamp and saying a sweet goodnight to his photo. She followed this ritual for almost 40 years.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Jay and Alice (Hunter) Flanders; brother Donald Flanders; sisters Vivian (Flanders) Seaworth and Margie Flanders; husband Owen Hertzell and daughter Joyce (Hertzell) McDonald.

She is survived by her son, Phillip (Della) Hertzell of Devils Lake; daughters Linda (Bob) Logan of West Fargo and Patricia (John) Sherry of Dillon, Mont.; son-in-law Donald McDonald of Driscoll; 14 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank all those who cared for Lois at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital and Maple Manor Care Center. A special thanks to Jan Wild for her support, care and friendship.

Memorials in Lois’s name are suggested to Calvin Corinthian Cemetery Fund, 422 3rd Avenue, Calvin, N.D. 58323.

A private service was held at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon. The service can be viewed on Askew Funeral Home’s Facebook page. A graveside service will be held at the time of burial at Corinthian Cemetery near Calvin in the spring.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

Rae R. Workman, 83, of Langdon, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, with her daughter and good friend, Pa-

and doing many kinds of crafts, which she liked to give to relative and friends. She looked forward to spending time at the Senior Center in Langdon, where she made cards and visited with her friends.

Surviving Rae are her children: Walter Raymond (Tami) Workman of Texas and Kari Glover of Illinois; sister Fae (John) Rintala of Lake Metigoshe; granddaughters: Gabriella, Sara, and Lilliana; great-grandson Owen; brother-in-law Bill Palafox and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Galene Palafox and son-in-law Glen Glover.

A service will be held for Rae at a later date. Burial will be at Corinthian Cemetery, Calvin.

The family requests that memorials be directed to Langdon Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

Rae R. Workman

tricia, by her side.

Rae Rosella Gebur was born October 15, 1936, on her grandmother’s farm near Rock Lake, to Michael and Dolores Gebur. She grew up and went to school in the Calvin area before attending college in Fargo for a short time. She moved to Zion, Ill. and married Walter Workman. She worked as a secretary at the VA hospital in Waukegan, Ill., for many years.

Later, she returned to North Dakota and settled in Langdon where she lived with her mother, Dolores, until her passing in 2006. She was a resident at Osnabrock Living Center until moving to Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks in 2019. She enjoyed reading books, especially her Bible,

Agnes Josephine Biewer Agnes Josephine Biewer, 97, passed away March 22, 2020, at Rosewood on Broadway Nursing Home, Fargo.

Agnes was the first-born child of Lou Jakoubek and Ann Bata Jakoubek on July 11, 1922, in Langdon. She was raised on a farm just southeast of Dresden and later moved to the new residence just west of Dresden, which is still the Jakoubek farm. She attended her first years of schooling in Dresden, later completing her education at St. Alphonsus High School, where she graduated Valedictorian of her class. Post high school, she attended St. Benedict’s, Collegeville, Minn. and completed her education by getting a teaching degree from Valley City State Teacher’s College.

She taught at South Dresden #3. On October 27, l943, she married John Biewer at Holy Trinity Church of Dresden. She didn’t move too far down the road as John was a local gentleman. Together they raised four children: John Jr., Bruce, Cynthia and Kristi. Agnes was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, caregiver and a partner in the farm. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church and Altar Society, and later of St. Alphonsus Church.

She was also a member of the Busy Matrons Homemakers Club. In 1994 she moved off the farm to a new residence in Langdon. She greatly enjoyed getting together with friends to play cards and have lunch as well

as outings to the casinos. She took pride in her gardens and flowers.

The last years of her life were spent at Rosewood on Broadway. Though these years were long and hard, she made the best of her circumstances.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, Lou and Ann; husband John; son John Jr.; and her sisters: Betty Jakoubek Muhs, Dorothy Jakoubek and Mary Ann Jakoubek Geisen. Surviving Agnes are son Bruce Biewer (Martha) of Langdon; daughters: Cynthia Ridley (John) of Grangeville, ID, and Kristi Brieland (John) of Fargo; brother Walter Jakoubek of Langdon; son John’s committed partner, Kathy Lewis, of Fargo; grandchildren: Shelly Biewer, Shannon Patten (Ken), Shari Watkins (Shawn) - all of Seattle, Wash., Sarah Ridley of Vt., Adam Ridley (Stephanie) of Boise, ID, Matthew Breiland (Britt) of Fargo and Ashley Wohl (Adam) of Minneapolis; great-grandchildren: Joe, Johnathan, Christian, Cyrus, Hunter, Theo, Rose, Weston and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church will be held and announced at a later date due to the unprecedented conditions of the coronavirus we are experiencing.

Her road was long and hard, but her journey ends in God’s arms.

Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

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Veterans Update

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

The readings for Lent 5 are a prophecy. As we prepare to move into Holy Week, the transition point this week is a focus on resurrection. God’s people are given a vision of resurrection through Ezekiel. The Psalmist recognizes God’s grace, mercy and rescue, and Paul proclaims that God’s Spirit gives us life in our whole being. John’s Gospel, also in a prophetic narrative, describes the raising of Lazarus and demonstrates that Jesus is the one in whom life and resurrection are found. So, as we prepare our hearts for the coming journey through Jesus’ passion, we are reminded in advance that death does not have the last word, and that resurrection is promised and experienced in the midst of pain, threat and death. Jesus does not shy away from the threat of death but offers himself as the one who brings life, even though he will ultimately die. And, yet, there is the hope, proclaimed even by Jesus himself, that he, as the forerunner, will be raised, assuring us that our resurrection is also certain. It’s a celebratory theme this week but also a challenge not to shy away from the forces of death and evil, but to confront them – in ourselves and in our world – in the hope of resurrection.

This week I find myself reflecting on the work of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., and how the dream of justice, of resurrection for their people, enabled them to embrace the deaths, the suffering of working toward that resurrection. Jesus did not shy away from his death, and even Thomas, while doubting the hope of resurrection, gave himself to die with the Savior in their journey to raise Lazarus. In the same way, in the work for justice, especially in terms of the massive human rights issues – human trafficking, violence against women and children, poverty, inclusion of gay people and immigration – we need to find the courage to embrace the persecution, the attacks on our reputation, and even physical harm as we work to bring life and dignity to all others. The cost

is often frightening, and yet, the cross is what we are called to bear, and our hope is that after the cost, we will nevertheless find life and joy. That is the hope of resurrection that continues to drive us and empower us. So, if we take the call and the hope seriously, we need to reflect on how we can engage with those who oppose and threaten us and how we can deliberately and visibly bring life to those for whom we strive. And, as we lay down our lives, we must remain mindful of the signs of resurrection that are always around us.

For every follower of Christ and every Christian community, resurrection is both a promise and a challenge. It is a promise that opens us to God’s life which inspires and empowers us every moment. It is a challenge not to shy away from the sacrifices and struggles that we will inevitably face as we work for life and justice in our world. Daily we are called to lay down our own comfort and embrace simplicity for the sake of those who are poor. We are called to think carefully about what we buy and where, what we eat and how much, and how we do business for the sake of those who face oppressive trade restrictions and unfair exploitation by the wealthy and powerful. In our own relationships we are called to give up our need to be right, our need to protect ourselves and our fear of those who are different and ‘alien’ to us, in order to bring life and grace to those who need it. Even our worship calls us to lay down our own preferences in favor of others so that they may encounter God in the way that is most helpful and transforming for them, rather than fighting for our own preferred styles and forms. All of this sacrifice can only be done if we truly believe in and embrace the promise of resurrection – for ourselves, that we will be led to life, and for our world, that our small contribution will make the world a more whole and alive place. In what ways can you embrace a small sacrifice this week in order to bring life to another?

Langdon Area High School’s blood drive brings in 29 volunteers Langdon Area High School hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on March 10 at Langdon Area High School which helped collect a total of 34 units of blood products for patients in need.

A total of 29 individuals volunteered to donate blood and 25 individuals were able to donate at the Vitalant blood drive on March 10. A total of two donors also came forward to donate Power Red Cells (2RBC) which collects two units of red blood cells while returning platelets, plasma and a saline solution back to the donor. 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 others who assisted the day of the drive: Brooke Bakke, Grant Romto, Olivia Christianson, Tucker Regner, Sydney Crockett, Sarah Nelson, Raquel Bata, Hope Thompson, Brody Steinmetz, Emma Field, Alexa Schneider, Gage Goodman, Hanna and Hope Thorlakson, and Elise Ramberg.

Vitalant strives to keep a 5-day supply of every blood type on the

shelf at all times to be able to meet the needs of patients across the region. Donations from O-negative donors, the universal blood type, are especially important this time of year due to increased accidents and trauma cases.

Vitalant is the only blood provider to nearly 70 hospitals across the region. The blood supply is dependent on selfless donations from volunteer donors to ensure the lifesaving needs of the region are met.

About 30 percent of Vitalant’s blood supply goes to cancer patients across the region and one in seven people entering the hospital will need blood. Those relying on blood in the region receive that lifesaving blood from Vitalant.

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 and earn points in Vitalant’s donor rewards program.

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.

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By Leon Hiltner County Veterans Service Officer Fargo VA HCS COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update Greetings Fargo VA Health Care System stakeholders and friends – We thank every patient, visitor, and staff of the Fargo VA Health Care System for their support to our Veterans as we navigate COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Your support is vital as we move forward.

Information is rapidly changing, but we are prepared for COVID-19 and strong community support is helpful in this effort. We continue in our efforts to provide well-coordinated, safe patient care and we’re efficiently screening all patients, visitors, and staff while maintaining our commitment to prevent the spread of infection.

If you’re a Veteran seeking medical care, call before visiting (701-2393700) even if you already have an appointment. You can also sign in to My HealtheVet (www.myhealth. va.gov) and send a secure message to your Primary Care Team. You may be able to get diagnosed and receive care through VA telehealth without having to come in at all.

If you’re a Veteran coming in for an appointment, plan to leave home earlier than usual to allow time for the screening. Since we have initiated screening, we ask that you do not bring any additional personnel to your outpatient medical appointments unless they are required to assist with your transportation or medical care.

Everyone who enters the Fargo VA Medical Center or a VA outpatient clinic will be screened. As mentioned, please call ahead even

Senior Menu

SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (30) – Breaded chicken breast, creamed potatoes, garden blend veggies, fruit and pudding.

Tuesday (31) – Cabbage roll soup, cheesy ham on a bun, carrots & celery, banana bread, fruit.

Wednesday (1) – Roast beef/gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, fruit, cake/ice cream.

Thursday (2) – BBQ on a bun, 7 layer salad, beet pickles, chips, fruit.

Friday (3) – Tuna noodle hotdish w/peas, carrots, lemon fruit salad.

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.

Death Notice Mary Katherine Hillestad, age 82, Fargo, died Saturday, March, 21, 2020 in her home under the care of hospice.

Health tip of the week Each year 1 out of every 3 adults ages 65 and older experiences a fall and falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among people ages 65 and older.

Provided by Cavalier County Health District

Updated Notice from Farmers and Merchants State Bank regarding COVID – 19 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS REGARDING CORONAVIRUS Our lobby will continue to be closed until further notice. We are currently running our staff in two teams, with each team of six spending one week in the bank and one week out. Staff members who are out of the bank continue to provide offsite support to the team at the bank.

We encourage customers to continue to use the drive-up lanes, our drive-up ATM and night depository, as well as internet banking and bill pay programs. And we’re glad to visit with you on the phone -anytime. Many of your transactions and service requests can be handled with a call to one of our friendly team members at 701-256-5431.

We also encourage our loan and FM Bank VISA credit card customers to call and visit about any concerns you may have about making your payments. Please call and discuss arrangements that can be made in these instances.

The Small Business Administration, Bank of North Dakota and other government agencies are currently working on loan programs specifically targeted to assist small businesses during these unprecedented times. We’ll be providing more information to our business customers as we learn details of these programs.

Helpful information and resources about COVID-19 can be found at cdc.gov and health.nd.gov.

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if you have an appointment and especially if you have traveled recently or you have a fever or worsening cough or shortness of breath.

It’s important to keep in mind, per CDC guidance and VA protocols, individuals known to be at risk for a COVID-19 infection will be immediately isolated to prevent potential spread to others.

There will be two screening locations at the Fargo VA Medical Center – the north main entrance and the south corridor that connects the Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office and the medical center. All VA community based outpatient clinics have one entrance (their main entrance) where individuals will be screened.

The screening consists of three questions: Do you have a fever or worsening cough or shortness of breath? Have you been in close contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Have you traveled within the last 14 days?

Currently, the Fargo VA’s Community Living Center is not allowing visitors. No outside visitors will be permitted to see our Community Living Center residents. The only exceptions will be in compassionate cases, when Veterans are in their last stages of life on hospice units.

In those cases, visitors will be limited to a specific Veteran’s room only.

Everyone is encouraged to take every day preventative actions to avoid being exposed to the virus: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. - Stay home if you are sick or becoming sick. - Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. - If you have symptoms or

have been exposed to someone with symptoms, call the VA before going to the facility.

To keep yourself up-to-date on current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information in the Fargo VA Health Care System, visit our website at www.fargo.va.gov or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

For more information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), visit https:// www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/index.html We appreciate everyone’s patience and support as we prepare for and respond to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

DAV Service Office Closed Until Further Notice The National DAV has decided to close all National Service Offices and Transitional Service Offices until further notice due to COVID-19 Corona Virus outbreak.

We will continue to work from home during this time.

We will not have access to our fax machine and we will not be able to receive mailed documents and correspondence.

We will continue to monitor our corporate email address: dav.vbafar@va.gov If you need to submit a claim, appeal or ITF you can submit the documentation to us via email.

We will not be accepting phone calls as we don’t have phone capabilities at home linked to our office phone number.

VA COVID-19 links What Veterans Need to Know about COVID-19: https://www.va.gov/coronavirus-veteran-frequently-asked-questions/ VA Public Health and COVID-19: https://www.publichealth. va.gov/n-coronavirus/

Cards of Thanks LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD – The Langdon Area School Board would like to thank students, parents, community members, local businesses, and especially our administration, teachers and all ancillary staff for taking an unreal situation and working together to continue the education of our students. It was a challenge and will continue to be a challenge, but working together as a whole community will be advantageous for all involved. We are in uncertain times with COVID-19 issues and rules/ restrictions updated daily. All precautions taken and additional services like meals, technology, etc. offered to our students are for the welfare of our whole community.

We trust that everyone will do their part and thank everyone for their cooperation. _______________________________

LUNDGREN – We would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who helped care for Fred and his family during the difficult time of his passing. Special mention goes to the 911 responder for her helpful suggestions, the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, the ambulance crew, and the Wales Fire Department. We’d like to also acknowledge the medical staff at Langdon, Altru and Valley Care Transitions, Brooks Funeral Home and our special friends who made sure we were well fed. At this time of self-quarantine, social media condolences were an important source of comfort for us. All gestures of friendship and caring were sincerely appreciated. _______________________________

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For the safety of our patients, customers and our staff, Langdon Community Drug will now have the front doors locked to limit access into the store.

Langdon Community Drug will offer: CURBSIDE DELIVERY, HOME DELIVERY AND MAILOUTS ONLY. We are NOT closed - we will still be filling your prescriptions and you can purchase OTC products and/or giftware.

Please CALL or TEXT us at 701-256-3330 (Same phone # for both) for any refills or OTC medication and/or giftware and we will bring items out to your car.

Langdon Community Drug takes the safety of the public very seriously and we will continue to do everything in our power to make sure everyone receives their medication safely. If you have any questions, please call 701-256-3330.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter Lyle Lutman

Langdon Community Drug

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COV-19 Virus still keeping spring activities at a standstill As we come to you this week, not much has changed with spring sports. The COV-19 Virus is still spreading across the United States, and until that slows down things will stay that way. There is still hope that things will turn around, but many positives will need to happen before it will change. Something wonderful has come out of all this, however. Area schools have moved to a "Distance learning" way of teaching kids, with classes begin taught online. It's wild that something that normally takes months of training has all come together in about a week. We give a huge shout out to all the teachers, administrators and students for working hard to see this all come together. Great job by you all. And while things are stalled for now spring wise, we still have plenty to report to you this week, as you will see below.

Ronningen makes All-State 1st Team The could times keep on coming for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Lady Cards Girls Basketball team.

Cardinals senior Callie Ronningen was named to the first team of the North Dakota All-State Girls Basketball team. This is the second year in a row Callie has made this squad, and we send out a huge congratulations to her. This just adds

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to the many postseason honors she has received, but she will be the first to tell that the State Championship trophy means more than any of them, as she has been a team first player her whole career. A complete story on Callie making the team can be found in this week's paper.

Cardinals put two players on Shrine All-Star Football team More good news to report is that the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals have had two players and on alternate make the Shrine All-Star Football team, in games that hopefully will be played on July 18 at Fargo South High School. Jackson Delvo and Jesse Fetsch both made the team, and Sean Gette has been named as an alternate, meaning that if someone can't make the game or would get injured, he would go in.

We will have a complete story on this next week, but we say a loud congrats to all three. Jacob Johnson was also named to the 9 Man Shrine Team from North Border.

Cardinals boys basketball team completes season; Coach Haaven comments Last week we wrapped the boys basketball season for the LangdonEdmore-Munich Cardinals. But we didn't get in on time head coach Andy Haaven's thought on the season. The Cards had there best season in years, and about that, Coach Haaven said, "We finished the season with an 18-6 and a third place finish in the Region 4 Tournament.

Given the strength of our schedule and the strength of Region 4 this season, I think we did quite well.

A special thank you to our seniors, most of whom I've had the good fortune to coach since they were in 8th grade. I thank for everything they have done for the program over the years. They will be missed." Good words there from the coach, and hopefully the program will continue to improve and grow in the years ahead.

Harley Brown retires from coaching We will leave you this week with the sad news that long time Cardinals coach Harley Brown has decided to turn in his whistle and retire from the coaching ranks.

Coach Brown has coached practically every level or Langdon boys and girls basketball over the years, this season assisting Rob Scherr on the Lady Cards state championship team. Harley has been a part of each program for nearly 30 years (!), and he had this to say when we asked him about his thoughts of retiring from coaching, "I would just like to say thank you to all the coaches I've to work with the learn from, and especially to all the kids I've had the privilege to coach and get to know over the past 28 years." It will certainly be strange not seeing "H" as he is nicknamed not on the sidelines for Cardinals basketball, but I know he will still be around the gym and putting in his two cents. We all thank Coach Brown for several winters of dedication and hard work for nearly three decades. Great job H! Stay safe, stay healthy, and "See ya!" next week!

Ronningen named to All-State Girls Basketball 1st Team for second straight year

By Jake Kulland Republican Sports Writer

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Langdon-Edmore-Munich senior Callie Ronningen continues to rack up the postseason accolades, as she was named to the first team of the 2020 Class B Girls Basketball All-State Team. This is the second straight season for Callie to be on the squad. She is joined on the first team by Abby Duchscher from Kindred, who is on the team for the third straight year; Sam Oase of Hettinger-Scranton and Kaity Hove from Trenton, who were both picked for the second time; and first time selection MacKenzie Hughes of Thompson. Carlee Sieben from Grafton was the only area player on the second team.

The reasons Ronningen made the first team were obvious when you look at her stats; on the season Callie averaged 17.7 points per game, shot 56 percent from the field, 48 percent from the 3-point line, while dishing out 4 assists per game and also averaging 5.6 rebounds and 3.6 steals per contest.

What a magical, surreal season it has been for the Edmore senior, as she was also named Class B Senior Athlete of the Year, MVP of the State Class B Tournament, was second in the voting to North Dakota Miss Basketball (right behind Reile Payne of Fargo Shanley), and went over 2,000 points in her career.

She will now be moving on to play women's volleyball this fall at the University of Jamestown. Way to go, Callie!

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Agriculture

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Producers shouldn’t change planting plans Producers should not change their spring planting intentions because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to North Dakota State University Extension crops economist Frayne Olson.

“Don’t change your plans based on what you see in the markets today because it’s not going to be a good reference point,” he says.

Livestock, grain and energy, mainly oil, prices and the stock market have dropped so dramatically because of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, and not because of a supply and demand issue, he notes. This situation is unprecedented, so people don’t know what to expect and tend to think of the worst-case scenario.

“Right now, this is a psychological battle,” Olson says.

The market volatility likely will continue until the number of new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. starts to decline, he believes. That’s when people will feel that the worst is over. But producers shouldn’t expect conditions to improve quickly.

“It’s still going to be a slow process,” Olson cautions.

Energy and grain prices probably will recover more quickly than livestock prices, he says. Livestock prices likely will rebound more slowly than the other two because of consumer behavior, such as how quickly they are willing to return to eating at restaurants. The stock market will be the last to recover.

In the meantime, despite the low prices, some producers may need to sell grain they have in storage because they need the money or the quality of the grain is deteriorating.

“For those who have to sell, go ahead and sell,” Olson advises.

The lowest risk strategy is to buy a call option if producers want to take advantage when prices start to rebound, he says. However, producers will need to select a broker to work with and set up an account if they don’t already have one. He also recommends producers do a bit of research so they understand call options.

NDSU Extension to offer online gardening forums North Dakota State University Extension will be broadcasting the Spring Fever Garden Forum series online, from March 26 to April 16.

The forums, held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., are open to all interested gardeners.

The forum topics will include how to beautify your landscape, grow vegetables in containers, reduce the use of pesticides, grow apples, attract native bees, design companion plantings, enrich your soil, care for lawns and much more.

“This is a great opportunity for gardeners to learn about the latest research from NDSU,” states Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension horticulturist. “They can watch live presentations and ask their questions to the researchers and Extension specialists.”

Kalb continues, “Traditionally, gardeners were encouraged to par-

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NDSU Extension is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and will provide information on training sites for the latter two forums as it becomes available.

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Some Things to Know If You Are Planning to Use Nitrogen Stabilizers What are N stabilizers?

Nitrogen stabilizers are substances or mixtures that prevent or hinder N loss from fertilizers through the process of urease production, nitrification, denitrification, or ammonia volatilization.

It is important that farmers have an idea of what these products do, especially as the use of N stabilizers is often not cost effective.

Processes that N stabilizers impact Urease production: Urease is an enzyme that is widespread in soils and produced by soil organisms and plants. It is involved in the breakdown of urea to produce ammonia (NH3) gas.

When urea is treated with a urease inhibitor before it is applied to the soil, the inhibitor hinders urease enzymes from converting urea into ammonia gas, which is lost to the atmosphere.

A urease inhibitor, e.g., Agrotain®, is mainly effective when the

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fertilizer is left on the soil surface (Figure 1), or is covered by just an inch of soil (providing stability for about 10 days).

Figure 1.

To p d re s s i n g corn with urea treated with N stabilizer.

Nitrification is the process where soil organisms convert ammonium to nitrate (NO3), which is the available form by which most plants take up N. Because nitrate can easily be moved deeper into the soil away from the reach of plant roots (nitrate leaching) by rainwater, nitrification inhibitors can minimize the loss.

Nitrification inhibitors (e.g. SuperU®, Agrotain Plus®, Instinct II, N-Serve) kill a specific group of bacteria (nitrifying bacteria), which are responsible for converting ammonium to nitrate.

Nitrification inhibitors are most valuable when NO3- losses are expected to be high from leaching or denitrification, under the following conditions: • Wet or poorly drained soils • Tile-drained soils

• Fall N application Denitrification: When soil microbes convert nitrate-N or any N fertilizer to the gas form of N. This form of N is not easily used by plants but is easily lost to the atmosphere. This happens when the soil is too wet (saturated).

Ammonia volatilization: When N fertilizer is applied and left on the soil surface or covered with only a thin layer of soil, the N can be converted to NH3 and lost to the atmosphere. More N is lost as NH3 at soil pH greater than 7 when residue is left on soil.

Some products are proven to successfully reduce N release, because they effectively coat urea, and allow the N to be released slowly (e.g., ESN) to coincide with crop needs.

However, the release can also be too slow and the N availability can be too late. Preplant application and incorporation of a blend with urea (3 or 4-parts urea to 1-part ESN) before planting in spring could be beneficial to corn and wheat.

Remember to only use specific N stabilizers for what they are proven to do and only apply them when they are most needed.

(Source: Jasper M. Teboh, Ph. D.; Research Soil Scientist, Carrington Research Extension Center)

certain precautions are taken to mitigate the risk.”

The CDC recommends considering a number of factors when determining whether to postpone or cancel a mass gathering, including: • The overall number of attendees • The number of people attending who are at a greater risk of more serious illness • The density of attendees within a confined area • The potential economic impact to participants, attendees, staff, and the larger community • The level of transmission in your local community and the level of transmission in the areas from which your attendees will travel Taking these factors into consideration, livestock auction markets and ag auctions can take certain precautions to limit contact between people. Many auction companies and livestock markets are limiting attendance to only bidders and buyers.

Where possible, they will offer online bidding and viewing of the sale. People are encouraged to limit contact and maintain distance between those

attending auctions.

“A positive is that most ag auction sales happen outside, and many livestock auction markets offer an option to view the sale remotely. With a few adjustments, auctions can continue with the essential role they play in agriculture,” Goehring said. “We strongly urge those not feeling well, non-essential and at-risk people to avoid auctions. If your attendance is essential, respect social distancing and practice good hygiene.”

Some of the actions recommended to slow the spread of COVID-19 include: • Stay home if you feel sick.

• Practice good hygiene: wash your hands, avoid touching your face and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow.

• If someone in the household has tested positive for coronavirus, keep the entire household at home.

Older individuals and those with underlying health conditions should stay away from other people.

Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips and social visits.

Livestock markets and ag auction sales still crucial, continue with modifications With calving season upon us, many ranchers need to move and sell other cattle due to limited feed supplies and to make room for new calves. Others are planning auction sales for land or equipment due to financial situations or leaving the business.

“Agriculture doesn’t stop; the process of producing food and feed is a year-round job,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said.

“Agriculture provides critical and essential functions for all Americans.

We recognize this and understand that livestock markets and ag auction sales still need to happen. There are currently over 100 ag auction sales scheduled for the next two months.

We understand the need but ask that

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Human service clinics continue toIn serve North Dakotans response to the coronavirus Crisis services offered at the clincontinuing to disrupt lives and causing stress, anxiety and fear, the North Dakota Department of Human Services’ eight regional human service clinics and its four satellite clinics are continuing to provide medically-necessary behavioral health services to vulnerable North Dakotans.

Clinics located in Minot, Williston, Devils Lake, Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks and Jamestown with satellite clinics in Rolla, Grafton, Valley City and the Off Main location in Fargo, offer behavioral health services focused on chronic disease management and behavioral health crises.

The clinics primarily serve individuals with chronic, serious mental illness and substance use disorders, including pregnant women and others who use intravenous drugs.

To promote social distancing, select in-person group therapies have been temporarily halted and replaced with expanded telebehavioral counseling and therapies offered either by telephone or video teleconferencing based on a client’s need. Other changes include limiting group sizes to 10 people or less, arranging seating to support social distancing and staggering times of treatment at the clinics.

ics will continue without any changes. Individuals in crisis will still be able to access walk-in assessment and triage services during regularly scheduled walk-in hours, and the confidential crisis phone lines for clients will be answered 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

In addition, clients will continue to receive their medications either through on-site medication administration, medication delivery or an agreed upon alternative method. Inhome supports will continue uninterrupted.

The clinics are taking proactive steps to keep clients and staff safe by using a health screening tool for COVID-19 and checking temperatures of all clients and staff members entering the clinics and residential facilities. The clinics are following the self-isolation recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the North Dakota Department of Health. Staff have also increased the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing lobby seating areas, offices and other public common areas.

For more information, including a list of crisis phone numbers and behavioral health walk-in hours at each clinic, visit www.nd.gov/dhs/ locations/regionalhsc/.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services, is announcing the availability of the state’s draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the state’s draft 2020 Action Plan, and the state’s draft Analysis of Impediments of Fair Housing for public comment.

The Consolidated Plan provides information about the housing and non-housing community development needs in the state and includes a five-year strategy to address those needs, emphasizing benefit to low and moderate income persons and households.

The 2020 Action Plan serves as the state’s grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the state’s Community Development Block Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grants and Housing Trust Fund programs. The Action Plan primarily describes how the funds from each program will be distributed during the 2020 program year, which is expected to begin on or about July 1, 2020.

The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing is a study that is intended to evaluate the spirit of affirmatively furthering fair housing in the state of North Dakota and a tool for enhancing public policy so

that fair housing choice can be more broadly exercised.

The draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, draft 2020 Action Plan and draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing will be available on the Division of Community Service website, www.ndcommunityservices.com, beginning April 6, 2020.

Written comments must be received by the close of business May 6, 2020.

Alternate formats of the draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, draft 2020 Action Plan and draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing are available upon request at via email dcs@nd.gov or 701-328-5300 or via Relay North Dakota: TTY 1-800-3666888, Spanish TTY 1-800-435-8590, or Voice 1-800-366-6889. Should anyone need additional information, please contact Bonnie Malo at 701-328-5300.

Written comments should be sent to: North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services PO Box 2057 Bismarck, ND 58502-2057 or Email: dcs@nd.gov

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Cavalier County will sell the following property as is: 2018 Mahindra Retriever 1000 Gas Flexhauler – VIN: A7MS5F2G5JB007597 (159 miles). For further information or to see this vehicle, contact the Cavalier County Weed Board – 901 3rd Street, Langdon or call (701)370-8927.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on April 13, 2020 at 7 p.m., at American Legion Hall - Walhalla, ND, in the Township of Fremont, County of Cavalier, an election will be held in which the following question shall be submitted to the electors of Fremont Township: Shall Fremont Township levy taxes for a 5-year period commencing in 2020 through 2024, which shall exceed the legal limit by approximately $16,461.50 (10 mills), so that taxes levied instead of being approximately $29,630.70 (18 mills), which is the limit authorized by law, shall be approximately $46,092.20 (28 mills)?

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Dated at Langdon, North Dakota, this 24th day of March, 2020.

Bruce Lee-Clerk M30 _______________________________

p.m. The bids will be opened by the Cavalier County Weed Board at a meeting to follow the deadline.

Interested bidders can be present to raise their bids, should they desire.

Cavalier County has the right to reject any or all bids. Cavalier County gives no implied warranties. The property is sold “AS IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS”.

Cavalier County Weed Board M30,A6,13,20,27,My4,11 _______________________________

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Thinking About Health

ACA has had positive effects, but many problems remain

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), nicknamed Obamacare, turns 10 this month, and what a tumultuous run the health care law has had! The law’s rocky existence hasn’t smoothed out yet, and it faces additional scrutiny by the U.S. Supreme Court next fall, the result of more legal challenges to its future.

Nevertheless, the occasion of the law’s 10th birthday is a good time to take stock of what it has done and what it has not. How have Americans been helped? What serious challenges facing the health care system remain?

No matter what happens to the law on its latest trip to the Supreme Court, some changes have resulted that will continue to benefit millions of Americans.

The biggest one in my mind is that surveys show the public now generally believes everyone, sick or well, is entitled to buy health insurance. No longer is it acceptable to exclude people with preexisting health conditions. That’s a huge step forward in our collective thinking about the country’s health insurance arrangements, and it is allowing us to begin a conversation about universal health coverage that I have never seen in my decades-long career covering this stuff.

Before the ACA passed, sick people who tried to get insurance were denied if they had any kind of preexisting ailment, even a minor one like an ear infection. If they did find a carrier to insure them, they often discovered that the very ailments they had were excluded from coverage.

Even if the ACA disappears, the principle that anyone, sick or well, must be able to buy insurance is likely to be enshrined in the country’s insurance arrangements. So are a few other changes like allowing young adults to remain on their parents’ policies until age 26 or lift-

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ing the caps on lifetime benefits, something that undoubtedly helps families with catastrophic illnesses.

But without a doubt the biggest plus under the law was to extend coverage to some of the country’s poorest citizens by making more of them eligible for Medicaid, a program passed as part of Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society reforms that now covers some 71 million Americans. About 40 percent are children.

“Childless adults got a major improvement in access to care,” says Dr. Steffie Woolhandler, distinguished professor of public health at the City University of New York.

In 2012 the Supreme Court allowed states to decide whether to expand Medicaid coverage as the ACA provided. To date 14 states mostly, in the South and Midwest, have not done that, still leaving many of their poorest residents without medical help.

The biggest hole in the Affordable Care Act was the absence of any way to control medical costs, a problem now threatening the law itself as well as family budgets across the country.

“People can’t afford their care,” says Woolhandler. “Many people have insurance they can’t afford to use,” noting that last year families borrowed $84 billion to pay for medical care.

An NBC News/Commonwealth Fund poll released a few weeks ago found that nearly half of likely voters with medical bills have used their savings including retirement savings to pay them, and 28 percent worry about receiving a surprise medical bill in the next year.

That’s a pretty grim result for a law whose official name is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, sold with the slogan “affordable quality health care” a phrase crafted in the PR shop of a Democratic pollster.

The law subsidized low-income people to help them buy insurance and pay the deductibles and coinsurance. “If your income is below 250 percent of the poverty level, or $65,500 for a family of four, “you’re feeling no pain,” says insurance consultant Robert Laszewski. “If your income is over 250 percent, you get no subsidies. You’re screwed.”

This year, the law says insurance companies may require families to pay as much as $16,300 and individuals to pay as much as $8,150 in out-of-pocket cost sharing. That includes deductibles, coinsurance, and copays. Many policies set lower limits. Still, families incurring medical bills are likely to be on the hook for significant amounts of money.

With premiums for family policies exceeding $1,000 a month, it’s easy to see how the middle class is screwed.

Earlier this year it looked like Congress might re-evaluate parts of the ACA along with solutions to the high price of drugs. The health agenda has moved in a different direction for now, so the troublesome aspects of the ACA are likely to remain.

Has the Affordable Care Act impacted your family? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

City of Wales

Equalization Meeting Monday, April 6 • 5 p.m. • Wales Fire Hall

City of Nekoma Property Assessment Equalization Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 • 7 p.m.

Nekoma City Hall Meeting Room Assessment appeals may be called in or written to the city.

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Public Notice

Cavalier County Commission Proceedings

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March 10, 2020 On March 10, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Moser asked if there were any changes to the agenda. David Zeis made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Stanley Dick stated he is considering resigning from the North Central Housing Authority, to allow representatives to be on the board from other counties needing issues addressed.

Dick stated he would discuss it at the next meeting. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commissioners and reviewed the road project status report. Options for the culvert at Cole’s Crossing were discussed. A culvert request from Ronnie Schill in Dresden Township was reviewed. The request was for a culvert in the right of way of County Rd 23. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the culvert request, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. There was also discussion on graveling six miles west of Hannah. Johnston stated he would get a couple more quotes on the project. It was decided have a meeting with the roadmen at the Vang county shop on April 21st at 11:00 a.m., rather than having them come to the commission meeting for their semi-annual department update. Load limits were discussed and it was reiterated that the county load limits would go on whenever the state put theirs on, which most likely would be happening soon. Razor Tracking devices were discussed. The three trial units installed in motor graders were working well. Stanley Dick made a motion to purchase five more Razor Tracking units for the motor graders, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried. The possibility of adding them to the Sheriff vehicles in the future was discussed. Jane Hayen, NDSU Extension, met with the commissioners and informed them that their NDSU district director, Kim Ruliffson, was resigning effective May 15th. Stanley Dick stated he is on the search committee and they would be reviewing possible candidates soon for the position.

There was discussion on possible HR options for the county. Stanley Dick stated that NDACo is aware of the need for HR, especially in the counties hosting the Human Service Zones and that the state may start covering a portion of the cost for HR after the next legislative session.

It was reiterated that the State’s Attorney will still be available for

any harassment/discrimination issues that would arise in the meantime. Any other employment issues should be reported to the department supervisor and addressed as needed. Commissioners welcomed any input from employees on future HR options. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve a seasonal Beer & Liquor License for the Walhalla Country Club, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve a seasonal Beer & Liquor License for the Langdon Country Club, seconded by David Zeis, motion carried.

Shannon Duerr, JDA, met with the commission and discussed the importance of the upcoming Census and the options available for individuals to self-report on-line for the Census. Computers will be made available at both the Senior Center and Langdon Area High School with volunteers available to assist in completing it on-line. Terri Gustafson, Public Health, met with the commissioners and reiterated the precautions that should be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Gustafson stated that the information and recommendations change daily and that her office is busy taking in meetings to keep up to date.

Greg Goodman made a motion to transfer $1,190.00 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to transfer $219,357.76 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Excess Levy Fund, seconded

by Greg Goodman, motion carried.

David Zeis made a motion to transfer $21,935.78 from Road and Bridge Fund to Road and Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded

by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried.

Greg Goodman made a motion, seconded by Austin Lafrenz to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: NDPSE - MATHCOUNTS, AUDITOR______________________ 40.00 SPORTS AWARDS COMPANY, AUDITOR________________ 101.50 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE CENTER, GENERAL______1,403.61 DAVID J. ZEIS, COMMISSIONERS_ __________________________ 97.58 STANLEY DICK, COMMISSIONERS______________________ 103.50 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, CLERK__ __________________________ 55.56 DOLLAR GENERAL -REGIONS 410526, AUDITOR__________ 27.45 UNDERGROUND VAULTS & STORAGE, RECORDER____ 200.00 STEPHANIE BATA, TAX DIRECTOR_____________________ 330.60 VANGUARD APPRAISALS, INC, TAX DIRECTOR__________ 3,660.50 VANGUARD APPRAISALS, INC, TAX DIRECTOR__________ 2,550.00 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, TAX DIRECTOR_________________ 156.70 JOSH PLUMMER, GENERAL_____ ________________________1,017.00

LISA GELLNER, ELECTIONS_____ _________________________ 333.00 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, ELECTIONS___________________ 201.58 COMPUTER EXPRESS, GENERAL_ ________________________1,100.00 CARLA SYMONS, GENERAL_____ _________________________ 331.25 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., GENERAL_____________________ 10.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, GENERAL/ F-M/R&B/WEED_________ 160.01 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, GENERAL/R&B_________2,617.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, CLERK/AUD/RECORD/FM________________________ 653.76 LANGDON AMOCO, GENERAL/ EMG MGR/F-M/R&B_____ 148.65 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, GENERAL_______________ 1,310.44 LANGDON CITY, GENERAL/ R&B_____________________ 440.16 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL, GENERAL/R&B________ 91.41 CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC., SHERIFF________________ 1,645.62 JOHN METZGER, SHERIFF__ 42.05 KEVIN FINNSON, SHERIFF______ __________________________ 20.00 DANIELLE LINDSETH, DISPATCHERS_______________ 202.00 JOHN METZGER, SHERIFF__ 59.74 KEVIN FINNSON, SHERIFF______ __________________________ 20.00 GREGORY FETSCH, SHERIFF____ __________________________ 38.25 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE, SHERIFF________________________ 45.25 CAVALIER COUNTY REPUBLICAN, SHERIFF_____________ 75.00 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRINTING, SHERIFF_____ 40.50 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SHERIFF____________ 253.06 D & B MOTORS, SHERIFF___ 77.55 GALLS, LLC, SHERIFF_____ 286.01 CODE 4 SERVICES, SHERIFF_____ _________________________ 514.25 US FOODS, INC., SHERIFF__ 54.65 BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC., SHERIFF_________________ 124.39 QUALITY INN, SHERIFF____ 86.40 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, SHERIFF______________________1,770.18 CODE 4 SERVICES, INC, SHERIFF_ ________________________3,160.00 SENIOR MEALS AND SERVICES, SHERIFF__________________ 58.50 MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO., SHERIFF__________________ 99.57 GALLS, LLC, SHERIFF______ 19.36 LEEVERS FOODS, SHERIFF______ __________________________ 39.39 SPORTS & SHIRTS, DISPATCHERS_ _________________________ 107.00 HEATHER PODHRADSKY, DISPATCHERS_______________ 300.00 EXPRESSWAY SUITES, DISPATCHERS_______________________ 86.40 ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, FARM - MARKET____ 250.00 KADRMAS, LEE, & JACKSON INC., F-M/R&B__________ 6,047.45 NORTH COUNTRY HEATING & A/C, LLC, ROAD & BRIDGE_____ _________________________ 235.47 DAHL TRUCK & AUTO, ROAD & BRIDGE_________________ 2,903.22

BLUETARP CREDIT SERVICES, ROAD & BRIDGE_________ 804.19 WALHALLA COOP OIL CO., ROAD & BRIDGE__________ 63.42 VALLEY TRUCK, ROAD & BRIDGE__________________ 367.87 CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP., ROAD & BRIDGE_____ 106.24 RICHARD'S WELDING, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE_________ 584.20 RAZOR TRACKING, ROAD & BRIDGE___________________ 75.00 ACME TOOLS FARGO, ROAD & BRIDGE___________________ 40.56 CARQUEST OF LANGDON, ROAD & BRIDGE_________ 100.94 NORTH COUNTRY HEATING & A/C, ROAD & BRIDGE____ 244.00 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER, ROAD & BRIDGE__________ 55.00 CLYDE FARM SERVICE & SUPPLY, ROAD & BRIDGE_________ 249.98 ERLING'S OIL, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE___________________ 70.51 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, ROAD & BRIDGE_________________ 81.34 FARMERS UNION OIL CO, ROAD & BRIDGE_______________ 4,707.20 NORTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, ROAD & BRIDGE___________ 2.40 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, EMG MNGR___________________ 433.07 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, EMG MNGR_______________ 34.77 KAREN KEMPERT, EMG MNGR__ _________________________ 387.47 PENGUIN COMMINUCATIONS, LLC, EMG MNGR________ 2,847.00 POLAR COMMUNICATIONS, E-911 EXCISE TAX_________ 373.70 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, E-911 EXCISE TAX_________ 195.25 NDTC, E-911 EXCISE TAX__ 128.03 LANGDON AMOCO, VSO_______ _________________________ 175.88 ANITHA CHIRUMAMILLA, NDSU EXT._______________ 661.30 XEROX CORPORATION, NDSU EXT._____________________ 231.95 LEEVERS FOODS, NDSU EXT.____ __________________________ 17.15 MAIN STREET FLORAL & MORE, NDSU EXT.________________ 38.00 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, NDSU EXT.________________ 58.17 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, WEED CONTROL_________________ 25.97 SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD., WEED CONTROL________________ 303.77 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL, WEED CONTROL______ 26.67 LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL, SOCIAL SERVICES_____ 20.48 LANGDON CITY, SOCIAL SERVICES____________________ 113.70 AMERIPRIDE, SOCIAL SERVICES_ __________________________ 80.54 CARL HOFFARTH CONSTRUCTION, SOCIAL SERVICES__ 100.00 QUILL CORPORATION, SOCIAL SERVICES________________ 113.62 QUALITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & PRINTING, SOCIAL SERVICES_ _________________________ 121.50 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SOCIAL SERVICES___ 245.13 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICES________ 793.68 LEEVERS FOODS, SOCIAL SER-

VICES_____________________ 10.60 JOSH PLUMMER, SOCIAL SERVICES____________________ 600.00 DISCOVER, HUMAN SERV. ZONE___________________1,019.63 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ __________________________ 49.55 VISA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ _________________________ 101.86 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, SOCIAL SERVICES________________ 119.86 QUILL CORPORATION, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 248.83 PEMBINA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, HUMAN SERV. ZONE__ __________________________ 30.00 QUILL CORPORATION, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 301.30 VERIZON WIRELESS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 272.40 TAMMY MCMILLAN, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 326.60 NORTHDALE OIL, INC, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 330.19 LITTLE KEEPERS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE___________________1,827.54 SIMONSON STATION STORE, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ 280.00 CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. INC, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______ __________________________ 84.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ _________________________ 131.16 SUSAN K. (FETSCH) CROCKETT, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______ 50.89 ALISSA PARSONS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 28.18 SERI GERSZEWSKI, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 398.25 JAYNE BROWN, HUMAN SERV. ZONE____________________ 323.43 JEANETTE JOHNSON, HUMAN SERV. ZONE________________ 6.90 BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______ 2,535.00 TWILA NOVAK, HUMAN SERV. ZONE____________________ 218.50 NDEWA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE__ __________________________ 45.00 REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY, HUMAN SERV. ZONE__ __________________________ 14.16 S & A INC, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_ __________________________ 80.00 LINDA GEISEN, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.89 BJORNSON OIL CO, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 70.00 CHARLES HALL YOUTH SERVICES, HUMAN SERV. ZONE__ 261.01 At 11:30 a.m. David Zeis made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried.

Board of Commissioners Cavalier County, North Dakota Nick Moser – Chairman Austin Lafrenz – Vice Chairman Greg Goodman Stanley Dick David Zeis Attest: Lisa Gellner - Auditor M30 _______________________________

Case No. 10-2019-CV-079 IN DISTRICT COURT, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA ALAN ROBERT OTTO and LORI ANN OTTO, husband and wife; ALAN ROBERT OTTO, as trustee of the OVERLOOK IRREVOCABLE TRUST; OTTO TRUCKING, INC., an Arizona corporation; OTTO LOGISTICS, LLC, an Arizona limited liability corporation; OTTO LOGISTICS OF COLORADO, LLC, an Arizona limited liability corporation; SUPERSTITION TRAILERS, LLC, an Arizona limited liability corporation; 4A EQUIPMENT, LLC, an Arizona limited liability corporation; OTTO TRANSPORTATION, LLC, an Arizona limited liability corporation; 6886 PROPERTIES, LLC, an Arizona limited liability corporation; 6886 AVIATION, LLC, an Arizona limited liability corporation, Plaintiffs, vs.

MARK WILLIAM OTTO and TAMELA JEANETTE OTTO, husband and wife; MARK WILLIAM OTTO, as trustee of the AOM IRREVOCABLE TRUST, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE [¶1] A Foreign Judgment in the amount of $740,181.65 from the Su-

perior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County of Maricopa that was entered in favor of the Plaintiffs against the Defendant was filed with the Clerk of Court of Cavalier County, North Dakota on October 31, 2019. [¶2] Notice is hereby given pursuant to said Judgment and the Execution of Judgment dated February 21, 2020 which was issued by the Cavalier County Clerk of Court to the Cavalier County Sheriff, I am to satisfy this judgment with the Defendants’ personal property and if sufficient personal property cannot be found, the judgment should be settled out of the real property in Cavalier County. As the judgment debtors do not reside in Cavalier County, I am unaware of any personal property to be sold. Therefore, I will sell the hereinafter described real estate to the highest bidder for cash at public auction at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Langdon, located at 901 3rd Street, in the County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota on April 27, 2020 at 9:30 A.M to satisfy the amount declared due and payable in said Judgment, with interests and costs thereon and the costs and expenses of such sale or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Walter E. Gronhovd, Deceased.

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

Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the

Ave NE, Fairdale, ND 58229-0039 or filed with the Court.

Dated this 20th day of March, 2020.

Duane Gronhovd 8164 109th Ave NE Fairdale, ND 58229-0039 Personal Representative Sillers, Laaveg & Wenzel 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 30th day of March, 2020.

M30,A6,13 _______________________________

applicable thereto will satisfy. [¶3] The premises to be sold pursuant to the Execution of Judgment and this Notice are located in Cavalier County, North Dakota and are described as follows: As recorded in Document No. 223671: Undivided ½ interest in and to the following: SUBLOT 1 of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N½SE¼) and of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S½NE¼) of Section Two (2), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N) Range Fifty-nine West (59W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 2; thence northerly along the east line of said Section 2 having an assumed bearing of N0°00’00”E a distance of 1940.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence N89°28’00”W a distance of 1343 feet; thence N0°00’00”E a distance of 865.00 feet; thence S89°28’00”E a distance of 1343.00 feet to the east line of said Section 2; thence S0°00’00”E along said east line a distance of 865.00 feet to the point of beginning; AND All that part of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) , the Southeast Quarter (SE¼), the East Half of the Northwest Quarter (E½NW¼), and the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E½SW¼); All of Section Two (2), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N) Range Fifty-nine West (59W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Section 2; thence North along the east line of said Section 2 for a distance of 141.16 feet; thence S89°52’49”W 36.89 feet; thence S89°52’49”W 957.93 feet; thence N77°54’03”W 845.52 feet; thence N02°24”09”E 382.50 feet; thence N75°52’59”W 491.80 feet; thence

N30°40’25”W 407.25 feet; thence N04°44’37”W 166.23 feet; thence N21°19’43”W 241.39 feet; thence N01°34’16”E 1149.86 feet; thence S89°16’14”W 593.62 feet; thence N03°49’05”W 246.98 feet; thence N21°34’45”W 275.99 feet; thence N80°06’03W 229.88 feet; thence N02°59’47”W 887.65 feet; thence N19°59’36”W 157.46 feet; thence N04°48’30”W 327.18 feet; thence S70°46’07”W 318.50 feet; thence S70°46’07”W an approximate distance of 39 feet to the west line of said E½NW¼; thence southerly along said west line of the E½NW¼ to the south line of said NW¼ ; thence southerly along the west line of the E½SW¼ to the South line of said Section 2; thence easterly along said south line to the point of beginning. The basis of all bearing is the reestablished east line of said Section 2 as an assumed bearing of North and South; AND Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE¼SE¼); East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E½ NE¼) and the East Half of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (E½W½NE¼) Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N) Range Fifty-nine West (59W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota; AND Tract located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼SE¼) Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N), Range Fifty-nine West (59W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said SE¼SE¼ Section 11, thence West 790 feet; thence North 1106 feet; thence West 530 feet; thence North 114 feet; thence East 1320 feet; thence South 1320 feet to the point of beginning; AND Tract located in the Northeast

Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼NE¼) Section Fourteen (14), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N), Range Fifty-nine West (59W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota, described as follows: Commencing at a point 790 feet West and 312 feet South of the Northeast corner of said quarter as the point of beginning; thence North 312 feet; thence East 790 feet; thence South 400 feet, more or less, to the center of the now existing road, thence Northwest parallel to the now existing road to the point of beginning.

As recorded in Document No. 230011: ½ interest in and to the following: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE¼SE¼), Section Eleven (11), and Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼SE¼), Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Fifty-nine North (159N), Range Fiftynine West (59W) of the 5th P.M., thence West 790 feet, thence North 1206 feet, thence West 530 feet thence North 114 feet, thence East 1320 feet, thence South 1320 feet to the point of beginning, said tract located in the SE¼SE¼, Section 11, Township 159, Range 59.

Dated this 17th day of March 2020.

SHERIFF OF CAVALIER COUNTY Greg Fetsch Sheriff of Cavalier County, ND By: Cassey A. Breyer (ND ID #07574) Sillers, Laaveg, & Wenzel 908 3rd Street Langdon, ND 58249 Telephone: (701) 256-3717 Facsimile: (701) 256-3720 Email: cbreyer@slwlawyers.com Attorneys for the Plaintiffs M23,30,A6 _______________________________

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE

Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS estate: Duane Gronhovd, 8164 109th

– THE CLASSIFIEDS –

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Bulk truck driver needed at Farmers Union in Lankin and Edinburg. Duties would include farm deliveries and C-Store filling. Home every day, full benefit package includes vacation, 401K, health and life insurance and more.

Please apply in the office and talk to Joe or call 701-256-5531 cell phone 370-2022. CDL, Hazmat and experience would be helpful. __________________________ M9Tf HELP WANTED – Bulk truck driver needed at Farmers Union in Langdon. Duties would include, farm deliveries, picking up fuel in Grand Forks or Fargo, deliver to our other stores. Home every day, full benefit package includes vacation, 401K, health and life insurance and more. Please apply in the office and talk to Joe or call 701-256-5531 cell phone 370-2022. CDL, Hazmat and experience would be helpful. ___________________________J27Tf HELP WANTED – Maple Manor Care Center is currently accepting applications for part-time morning dietary aide. 2-3 days a week.

Please inquire with Mary Perry at 256-2987 or stop by front desk for application. ___________________ M9,16,23,30Bt

HELP WANTED – Gavilon Wales Farmers Elevator is seeking a person to perform the following tasks for this spring: deliver NH3 nurse trailers, deliver dry fertilizer to farms, help with treating soybean seed, loading and delivering of canola seed and any other tasks that become necessary. Class A CDL license preferred, pre-employment drug testing and background testing is required. Excellent pay for the right candidate. Call Mark Fisk at 701 283 5222 or apply at: Wales Farmers Elevator, 221 Great Norther St.,Wales, ND 58281. _________________ M23,30,A6,13Bt

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – The Langdon Country Club is looking to hire a part-time cook. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and also scheduled events. Call Mark Busse at 701-305-1000, or Jenny Romfo at 701-370-0098 for more details. _______________________ M23,30Bt HELP WANTED – Part-time fertlizer drivers needed at Farmers Union in Langdon, Lankin and Edinburg.

Please apply in the office and talk to Joe or call 701-256-5531 cell phone 370-2022. CDL nedded and experience would be helpful. __________________________ M9Tf

HELP WANTED – Langdon Area School District has an opening for 7-12 Social Studies position. Full time, $42,000 base salary. 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. Aoaching available.

Send resume’, cover letter and supporting documents to: daren.christianson@k12.nd.us ____________________ M16,23,30Bt HELP WANTED – Maple Manor Care Center has PT dietary aide positions open. Perfect after school position. 15-20 hours per week.

Weekend rotation. Immediate openings. Apply at 1116 9th Ave in Langdon or call Mary Perry at 2562987 for more information. ____________________ M16,23,30Bt HELP WANTED – Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative has an immediate full-time opening for a Member Services/Master Electrician position. Competitive wage with excellent benefit package. Send resume to PO Box 749, Langdon ND 58249.

For questions, call 701-256-5511.

Open until filled. _______________________ M23,30Bt

H E L P WA N T E D – Wi t z e l Construction is looking for CDL drivers full or part-time. Call 2562385. ____________________ M16,23,30Bt

HELP WANTED

Pembina County Memorial Hospital

Full-time Clinic LPN/RN Flex-time RN/CNA

Wedgewood Manor

Full-time Cook: every other weekend/rotating holidays Full-time LPN/RN SIGN ON BONUS! Full-time/Part-time CNAs $1,200 Full-Time CNAs $5,000 Full-Time LPN/RN Part/Flex-time RN/LPN

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED – Part-time C-Store help needed at Farmers Union in Langdon. Flexible hours. Please apply in the office. __________________________ M9Tf

HELP WANTED – The Cavalier County Weed Board is currently looking for individuals to help with summer weed control. Duties include driving, refilling tank with water and refilling ATV spray unit.

Applicants MUST have a valid driver's license, be 18 or older, be willing to work varied hours and be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening. Pay is $14.85/hour.

Overtime is available. Pick up and submit applications at Cavalier County Auditor's office, 901 3rd St., Langdon, ND 58249. Applications must be received by May 15, 2020 prior to 4 p.m. ____________________ M23-My11Bt

FOR SALE

FOR SALE – 2 Lots for sale. 1900 block 7th St. Langdon. Call 3829376. _____________________________ Tf FOR SALE – CHAROLAIS (White and Red factor) BULLS and 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 at 701-2780330 or Julie at 701-278-0621. ______________________ F10-A13Bt FOR SALE – House for sale at 506 Jenks St. Munich, ND. 3 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath, central air, steel siding, attached garage, updated bathroom with walk-in tiled shower. Asking $50,000 OBO. Contact Mark at 3702556 or Lana at 370-2638. ____________________M30-My18Bt

MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS – The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District is taking tree orders for spring 2020 plantings. If you are interested in putting in Field Windbreaks, Farmstead Windbreaks, Feedlot Windbreaks, Wildlife planting or plantings to beautify your yard, contact our office. We have cost share programs you may qualify for. Stop by the office or call 701256-2484 ext. 3 if interested in doing a tree planting. Find us on Facebook at Cavalier County SCD. _____________________________Tf

TIRE TECHNICIAN WANTED Dahl Truck & Auto in Langdon is looking for a hardworking, self-motivated individual to join our tire shop Responsibilites Include • Perform tire repairs on auto, truck, & Ag equipment • Mounting & Balancing Tires • Operate service truck & perform service calls • Maintain all tools & equipment • Keep a clean & organized work area Call 701-256-3930, Ask for Earl or stop in & pick up an application

HELP WANTED SERVICE MANAGER Dahl Truck & Auto Center, Langdon, ND is looking for a

Service Manager for their Napa & Heavy Duty Parts and Service Shop This shop services both autos and heavy duty trucks and trailers. The manager is responsible for service of Dahl Trucking equipment as well as commercial work for the ag community and other customers. This position requires a friendly, aggressive, yet responsible demeanor for keeping a smooth flow of equipment for the technicians and customers. Full benefit package is available.

Housing is plentiful in the Langdon area.

If interested please contact Ted at 701-256-3366 or 701-256-0402 Aaron at 701-256-3930 Lonnie at 701-256-3959

Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon

is looking for a Resident Care Coordinator

• Requires a valid North Dakota LPN license • Be self-directed and coordinate services for residents • These include, but are not limited to: **Admission nursing procedures **Resident discharge education **Review CNA’s documentation and educate as needed **Needs to be able to communicate effectively **Be proficient in computer skills **Must be able to work every other weekend on the nursing floor with an occasional night or evening to observe competency skills. ** Must be able to take direction and meet deadlines in a timely manner ** One year at least in long term care setting preferred For more information or application contact John at 701-256-5300 or email mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com

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

HELP WANTED DIESEL MECHANIC Dahl Truck & Auto Center, Langdon, ND is looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic or an individual who has completed Heavy Duty Diesel Schooling and is ready to take the next step in their career. This position will require personal skills with customers, arriving to work on time and timeliness on the job as well as being able to keep workspace clean.

Full benefit package is available, competitive wage based on experience. Housing is plentiful in the Langdon area.

If interested please contact Ted at 701-256-3366 or 701-256-0402 Aaron at 701-256-3930 Lonnie at 701-256-3959

Maple Manor Care Center

Long Term Care Director of Nursing Maple Manor Care Center, a 58 bed skilled nursing facility in Langdon currently has an opening for Director of Nursing We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility.

You will create and collaborate an efficient work place with attention to quality standards and policies: Applicant requirements: • Current CPR Certificate and RN license in the state of ND. • Experience in a Skilled Long Term setting • Ability to lead and develop nursing staff • Willingness to keep abreast of changing regulations • In depth knowledge of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) • Current computer skills and ability to adapt and educate staff on software upgrades.

Applications can be obtained at 1116 9th Ave. in Langdon or contact John at mmoffice@mmcarecenter.com

- Statewide Classifieds -

HELP WANTED POLICE OFFICER – City Of Cavalier, ND. Post Academy Required. Contact Chief Jeff Osvold at jeosvold@nd.gov or 701-520-8852.

HVAC TECHNICIAN. NDSCS has a FT, 12 month benefited position performing tasks involving installation, preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment including refrigeration, air conditioning, heating /ventilation systems, etc in Wahpeton.

Includes full benefits: Health/Life, Retirement, EAP, Leave, Tuition Waiver, Dependent Tuition Discount, etc. Screening begins immediately - applications accepted until filled. Interested candidates must complete the online application. For more information go to: www.ndscs.edu/hr/ EOE HELP WANTED: BARRETT PHARMACY in Watford City is seeking a Licensed Pharmacy Technician.

Experience preferred but not required. Contact Josslyn Dodds, 701-842-3311.

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.

FINANCIAL SERVICES OVER $10K IN Debt? Be debt free in 24 to 48 months.

No upfront fees to enroll. A+ BBB rated. Call National Debt Relief, 701-936-8487.

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)

COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train at home to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Call CTI for details! 701-929-9679 (M-F 8am-6pm ET).

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ND FARM LAND Values surge upward. Are you selling or renting? Pifer ’s Auction and Farm Land Management. Bob Pifer 701-371-8538. Kevin Pifer 701.238.5810. Free valuation.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE YEARLING GELBVIEH AND BALANCER BULLS for sale by private treaty, calving ease and performance, priced right with BSE and guarantee. Call or text anytime. 701-425-6895.

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.

WANTED TO BUY WANTED: 180 MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR, for parts or good running condition. Call 701-220-9899.

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.

701-809-7415.

HEALTH/MEDICAL ATTENTION DIABETICS! Save money on your diabetic supplies! Convenient home shipping for monitors, test strips, insulin pumps, catheters and more! To learn more, call now! 877-736-5537.

ATTENTION: OXYGEN USERS! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 701-404-5994. (24/7) CASH SETTLEMENTS Recently diagnosed with LUNG CANCER and 60+ years old? Call now! You and your family may be entitled to a SIGNIFICANT CASH AWARD. Call 701404-5389 today. Free Consultation. No Risk.

MISCELLANEOUS 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 30, 2020

By Rita Maisel

In Times Like These: This is the first time I have experienced quarantine conditions, but there may be some readers who remember the days when doctors brought around a sign which was placed on the doors of homes where residents had typhoid, smallpox, diphtheria and other illnesses. As a result of this being an unusual experience I am not dealing too well without friendly visits so have enjoyed the friends who have called “just to see how I was doing.”

One of those callers was a friend of many years now living in Arizona who called because a song by the title above had been running through her head on the first Sunday there were no in-church services. She was also having a time adjusting to the many changes we have dealt with in our recent, very unsettling and difficult times so we had a good visit.

Both of us had grown up with the hymn “In Times Like These” written

by Ruth Caye Jones during World War II. Ruth was a housewife with several children and also a member of the group who produced a radio music ministry of that era called “A

Visit With the Joneses”. The family members played and sang as well as making records. After hearing war news the author said it seemed that God gave her the words, and she just wrote them down and put them to music. This particular hymn was picked up by the Singspiration publishing company and widely distributed both by mail order and through book and Bible stores. As we discussed the lyrics which were written 80 years ago when times were difficult in a different way than they are today, the message of faith, hope and God’s love resonated also for today.

On Sunday evening a week ago, the ecumenical Lenten service was at our church so those of us who were at that service did not hear the news that school would be cancelled last week, and as most know that announcement became one of the first that came in the days to follow – sometimes with later announcements contradicting the ones given previously. How do people of all ages react to all these changes? Most would say poorly, but you do the best you can.

Realizing that with limited church connections, prayer would be a standby many people would turn to, I had taken some of the little pocket prayer shawls to give out at the Lenten service, and some have called to ask if more are available.

The answer is yes, and there is no

AARP Innovation Labs launches AARP Community Connections’ Platform to find help, or give it, during Coronavirus Pandemic AARP Community Connections, a new online platform launched by AARP Innovation Labs today, allows users to organize and find local volunteer groups to help pick up groceries, provide financial assistance or lend emotional support to neighbors, friends and loved ones.

Across the country, these informal online groups—also called “mutual aid” groups—help communities stay connected at a time when people must practice social distancing to stay safe.

“We may need be physically isolated, but we don’t have to feel alone,” said Andy Miller, Senior Vice President of AARP Innovation Labs. “Through this innovative platform, people in need of help from— or who want to offer help to—their communities are empowered to engage. In this unprecedented time, AARP remains committed to helping the 50-plus population, and AARP Community Connections is one more way we’re innovating to improve our communities.”

AARP Community Connections includes multiple resources to help those who are feeling isolated, depressed, overwhelmed or anxious.

Users are able to:

• Request a call from an AARP volunteer, or a trained counselor; • Easily create an account with Savo to make connecting with their families easier; • Join “The Mighty,” a safe, supportive online community for people facing health challenges and their caregivers.

Social isolation was a common problem, even before the coronavirus pandemic: A 2020 study, published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and supported by AARP Foundation, reported 43 percent of adults age 60 or older said they had felt lonely. And, while social isolation and loneliness are serious health issues by themselves, they can also exacerbate existing health problems, such as lung disease, heart disease and diabetes. AARP Community Connections helps people reach out to volunteers in their community who are willing to help their neighbors with their unique needs.

AARP Community Connections is live and completely free to use, and AARP membership is not required. For more information, visit www.aarpcommunityconnections. org.

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cost. They are made out of scrap yarn in many colors. The ones I make are mostly bright colors since some of the first recipients last year were nursing home residents who let me know at once that they wanted them in “their color”. There are no denominational lines so if you have not received them from someone at your church, just call, and I will get you a sample.

With the library closed at the present time, some of us who regularly use public access computers will need to scrounge around for a way to learn about cancellations, new regulations and opportunities. This Sunday was actually the first time in my memory when not a single church was open in Langdon for a regular Sunday service, so I would personally like to thank Pastor Sue and her organist, Evelyn Klein, for their broadcast. Like a lot of people without computer access, I do not do Facebook so messages and services in that format were not available to me. Their service featured several familiar hymns, and I learned I was not alone in singing along with Sue and Evelyn.

Music is a special way of brightening up your home (even if you sing off-key) and had been recommended by several sources a week earlier when some of the isolation guidelines were mentioned. Currently only a few radio programs feature sing-along music, and there

had been concerns that on-line worship services would be sermons only. One suggestion was to make hymnals available for at-home use.

I liked that idea originally because I grew up in a family where singing around the organ or piano was a long standing tradition. However, if the songs are familiar ones - many can sing a verse or two without needing a hymnal. Years ago one of my uncles would bring out his violin or saxophone after supper, chose someone to play along with him and expected everyone else to join in. The pianist usually did not have to help do the supper dishes. The dishwashing crew always resented that! The value of music as family fun was that you could sing any song at all from nursery rhymes to pop tunes or hymns. There was always something for every age.

A fond memory of community music has always been the start of the Langdon High School band in post-war years. All of us were in the beginner band groupings so our music was often filled with mistakes. Many of the band members were sent out to an open porch to practice, and since we had only a few pieces to work on, “Sun of My Soul” and “Taps” were popular. If you happened to be outdoors you would hear a clarinet on one porch, a trumpet on another with maybe a tuba or drum down the street. The beginning band members would

hear each other and fit their instruments into the rendition. It was great practice for the days ahead when that band director brought out his favorite songs – anything by John Phillips Sousa. When it gets a bit warmer maybe some of the band members of today will serranade us in a similar fashion.

A favorite way to spend time in isolation is, of course, reading but with the library closed, finding books you want to read could be a problem. One of the advantages of getting older is that I am enjoying some books on the shelf that I have not read for years. A plus is that, as memory goes, the book appears to be a totally new story.

A problem with being home all the time that several have mentioned is that food is too available and some may find their weight increasing. No, I cannot help you with developing will power to avoid any goodies in your cupboard or fridge, although I can mention that sweets at my house are kept in the fridge.

Out of sight is often out of mind.

In the meantime we are increasing our vocabularies with more emergency terms, challenged to think positively and creatively and looking for a day when this time will be hopefully a smaller footnote in history than it appears to be at present.

Prairie Fare: What’s in your home food pantry?

I wiped the handle of the grocery cart with a sanitizing wipe and noticed the large number of shoppers doing the same.

The wipes have been available for a long time, and I usually grab one. A trashcan was filled with used wipes. Unfortunately, many wipes were on the floor or left in the carts.

“This is really strange,” my husband said as I pushed the cart.

I was looking for canned soup to make some home-style Midwest hot dishes. I had no luck.

Cereal shelves were empty. We were getting low on milk, so I picked up a carton. Only two cartons were left.

Be aware that stores are able to get food. Some stores are limiting the hours they are open so they have time to restock shelves. Be sure to check on store hours.

A worker pulled a large cart filled with toilet paper packages. People swarmed toward the cart like ants at a picnic.

My husband grabbed a couple of packs, which was the limit.

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This is a scene all over the U.S. My husband and I grew up with parents or grandparents who lived through meager times of the Depression and times of food rationing during World War II. It’s in our DNA to maintain a stock of food.

While growing up, my family had a good-sized “fruit room” filled with shelves loaded with home-canned fruits and vegetables and commercially canned foods. We had a large freezer with everything from meat to casseroles to bread.

In present times, many people do not maintain a food supply due to financial constraints, or a lack of storage space or the cooking skills to make food at home.

On that day in the grocery store, I wasn’t loading my cart to the brim.

We have a supply of food in a room in our basement, although not to the level of my youth.

Having a 14-day supply of food typically is recommended and lends a sense of security during uncertain times. Food is a basic physiological need, after all.

However, we also have to think of our neighbors who need food and leave some for them to buy. We can be generous to local food pantries, too.

Here are some things to consider for your “canned and dry goods” area, along with some nutritional notes.

• Canned fruit (packed in juice or light syrup) • Canned vegetables (reduced sodium) • Canned pasta sauce • Grains, such as oatmeal, wholegrain cereal, quick bread mixes, rice or brown rice • Protein foods, such as canned tuna (in water), chicken, beans, lentils and chickpeas, peanut butter, nuts and seeds • Dry beans, lentils • Soup base (chicken, vegetable and/or beef) or canned broth • Spices • Condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard) • Oil • Baking supplies, including flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda Commercially canned vegetables maintain their quality for up to five years, according to the U.S. Depart-

ment of Agriculture. Commercially canned fruits maintain their quality for about 18 months. For best quality, home-canned goods should be consumed within a year.

Remember to shop your pantry before you begin buying more groceries. Move all your older food to the front so you use it first.

Be aware of the free resources available from NDSU Extension at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/ food-preparation: • The “Cooking 101” series has recipes, menus and shopping lists designed for people with little time or experience with food preparation.

• The “Now Serving” series includes five weeks of menus with recipes and is designed for families.

• The “Pinchin’ Pennies in the Kitchen” series provides easy ways to create meals from what you have on hand. You can create your own soup, stir-fry, quesadillas, snack mixes, spice mixes, pizza and many others.

Here’s a tasty breakfast from the “day-old bread” publication in the “Pinchin’ Pennies” series.

As-You-Like-It Breakfast Casserole 8 eggs 2 c. grated cheddar cheese 2 c. milk 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 6 slices day-old bread, cut into cubes Additions (choose two or three): 1 c. corn (cooked or frozen) 1/2 c. chopped broccoli 3/4 c. sliced mushrooms 1/4 c. sliced green onions or chopped onion 1 c. cubed ham Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Mix in the milk, cheese, salt and pepper.

Add the bread and carefully stir until all pieces of bread are moistened (don’t overmix). Add additions.

Bake in casserole dish for one to 1 1/2 hours, until the top is browned and the center springs back when touched, with no liquid present. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 12 servings. When made with broccoli, mushrooms and onions, each serving has 180 calories, 10 g (grams) fat, 12 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber and 270 milligrams sodium.

Small Business Administration declares economic disaster funds for North Dakota The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared an economic disaster in North Dakota in response to the recent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis.

The declaration makes available Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for businesses suffering substantial economic injury due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Substantial economic injury means the business is unable to meet its obligations and pay its ordinary and necessary operating expenses. EIDLs provide the necessary working capital to help small businesses survive until normal operations resume after a disaster.

The deadline for applying for EIDL funding is Dec. 21, 2020.

With the passage of the supplemental appropriation, the SBA was

provided funding to distribute through their disaster relief program. These loans can be used for the following purposes.

• Loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid due to the disaster’s impact.

• Up to $2 million per business • May be able to pay back over a 30-year term depending on borrower ability to repay • Applicants must not have credit readily available elsewhere “This declaration allows access to federal funds to help those North Dakota businesses experiencing losses due to the novel coronavirus,” said Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer. “The Commerce Department will continue to work to find funding sources to mitigate the losses businesses are suffering in this uncertain time.”