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Monday, April 13, 2020

Number 15

CCMH is here for you during COVID-19 pandemic

By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor

Cavalier County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) has been providing quality healthcare to the people of Cavalier County and surrounding areas since 1939.

Their trademark phrase “here when you need us” has never been more true than today as the residents of the area prepare for the first cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) to be found.

“Our infection control team started thinking about COVID-19 when it started appearing in news articles. We started ordering and requesting additional personal protective equipment (PPE) in late February and early March,” CCMH CEO Jeff Stanley and CCMH Chief Nursing Officer Jamie Nienhuis stated.

The staff of CCMH have already completed their fit testing for N-95 masks, that task being done in February, and reviewed the proper donning and doffing of PPE in late February and early March.

“We 'stood up' our Incident Command System the week of March 16 after convening a COVID-19 Taskforce,” the CCMH administrators shared.

Cavalier County is very easily considered to be a highly rural area. The administrators explained that by being in a rural area, CCMH may get cases later than more populated areas, but when they do, it will most likely happen quickly.

“We have great staff, but our number of staff is small so we are trying hard to keep everyone safe and healthy,” the administrators said.

The Infection Control Team and the Coronavirus Taskforce that CCMH has put in place are

wearing masks and eye protection,” the administrators explained Other implementations to provide protection and create better social distancing include the rearranging of furniture and walkways. The schedules have

working hard to keep up with the latest news and recommendations. As many have noticed, treatment recommendations change often as do testing and isolation recommendations.

“We definitely want to keep our staff healthy. Our staff are wearing masks and eye protection with patients to protect them from possible infection so if you come to the clinic or ER, you will be greeted by staff

also been modified to allow for more distancing between staff and patients and patients from each other.

“We have asked all patients to call ahead, and we are calling patients to ask if they have infectious symptoms,” the administrators said. “We are restricting visitors and screening anyone who comes into the building.

Our own staff are screened each shift they come to work.”

When sheltering in place is just as dangerous as going outside One of the most dishearten- their homes which can make One of the hardest statising side effects from the current a bad situation even worse for tics to read is that over 4,000 coronavirus (COVID-19) situa- those being abused. children in North Dakota are tion is that reports of domestic “To date, we have not seen directly affected by domestic violence and abuse have seen this in our communities with violence. With so many shelteran increase nationwide. The families being forced to stay in ing at home, including those in Domestic Violence and Abuse the home,” Olson said. these unimaginable situations, Center (DVAC) in Grafton serves Second, and what seems to the best that can be done for the upper northeast corner of be happening according to Ol- them is to find ways to keep the state, and Executive Direc- son, is that moms are so scared children busy. Just like in the tor Debra Olson shared that of COVID-19 that they would shelter, staff offer a playroom, there has been an increase in rather stay in the abusive rela- books, games and, of course, some areas of North Dakota in tionship, where they can con- TV. Children do understand that domestic violence during this trol their surroundings, than there are problems in the famtime of shelter in place ily- they may not always and social distancing. completely understand, If you need assistance or However, up to this point but they know something know someone who does, call in the northeast corner, is wrong.

Olson said she and her “When they are in shelthe Domestic Violence and staff have not seen any ter, we try to offer what Abuse Center at significant increase. we can to make their life “Our hope is that if anyas normal as possible, but 701-331-0466. one does need our assisshelter is not a normal life. tance, they contact us or So the best thing whether law enforcement. What we have put their children at risk in the in shelter or confined at home is seen is clients who have re- general public. The mind set for to keep children busy with fun cently moved out on their own these parents in tough situa- activities,” Olson said. with their children, are running tions is that by staying at home, The communities that DVAC into financial problems because children can play in their yards serves need to be aware that of loss of employment due to and have their own bedrooms even with the current pandemCOVID-19. We, unfortunately, where they go and do an activ- ic and health concerns, DVAC have limited funds to assist, but ity on their own. Shelter life is is open and running at full cawe will do whatever we can to a communal life. In the DVAC pacity. If you need shelter, a help,” Olson explained. shelter, families have their own protection order, or just someThe situation for those ex- bedrooms (mom and children one to talk with, we are here periencing domestic violence in adjoining rooms) and bath- to help. If you are in danger of during the COVID-19 pandemic rooms, however, the kitchen, being physically hurt, call 911 are two-fold issues. The first is, dining room, living room and and law enforcement will assist if the parents are not working playroom are all communal. you. They will bring you to the because the business they work The staff take every precaution safe shelter where Olson and for is closed right now, it most to make sure the areas are kept her staff will do all they can for likely will cause extra tension at clean, which is all any of us can you and your family. DVAC still home. Families are confined to do, even in our own homes. cont. on page 3

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CCMH has continued to care for their community but have shifted the way they see patients. Currently, CCMH is seeing “well” visits early in the day and “sick” visits later in the day.

This system may change as the community sees positive COVID-19 test results.

These efforts have been put forward to help reduce the spread, but CCMH is well aware that they will be treating patients in the future for COVID-19. The administrators explained that when CCMH is notified of the first positive case for the area, they will work with Cavalier County Public Health and the ND Department of Health(NDDOH) to release this news to the public.

“We will try very hard to answer questions and address concerns within the confines of protecting patient privacy,” the administrators stated.

These serious efforts taken to plan ahead are because if CCMH doesn't plan, they won’t be in a position to manage a possible influx of ill patients.

CCMH administrators and staff have a plan that separates potentially infectious patients from non-infectious so that they can prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

“We have put together an “isolation” area on the hospital side to treat infectious patients.

At the clinic, we have reserved rooms for infectious patients,” the administrators explained.

At CCMH both the housecont. on page 2

Denault named Zone Director Part of the Social Services redesign efforts was to have one person be in charge of the human services within the zonal area. The newly-dubbed Northern Valley Human Service Zone has found its director in Jill Denault.

Denault is a licensed social worker and started serving the Rendezvous Region in 1992 with Pembina Count y.

She has worked co n t i n u ously for Pembina County in many different roles in social w o r k including child protection, foster care, child care licensing, and foster care licensing. In March of 2005, Denault stepped into the joint Director of Social Services for Pembina and Cavalier Counties. Because of her 15 years in this position, Denault is very comfortable in working with boards and commissions and dealing with budgets.

“I enjoyed my role as director of [social services in] Cava-

lier and Pembina counties and feel that I have the ability to drive change as we move forward in changing social services. I am excited about being a part of making such major changes to how social services is run,” Denault said.

This new role will be similar to what Denault has done for nearly two decades in that she will still be mana g i n g how services are provided to the local communities.

The major difference is adding ab o u t 18 staff - which is a big change.

“I also need to let some things go, as I prefer to be a really hands-on administrator and am very involved with all staff, however, that may not always be possible,” Denault explained.

The biggest difference that Denault will experience as zone director versus county is the state oversight. Because cont. on page 2

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CCMH is here to help ____________________________________________continued from Page 1 keeping staff and nursing staff supply may take longer than egory and nearly half of those have been educated on how usual to arrive or may be avail- residing within the Langdon to clean these spaces to pre- able in smaller quantities at a community, the seriousness of pare them for the next patient. time. this is not lost on those working Because of the importance of “Our current supply levels are at CCMH. the special cleaning measures, good, but we want to make sure “We are very aware of our CCMH has included PPE for we can meet increased demand role as the only health care fahousekeeping staff as well. as well,” the administrators said. cility in Cavalier County. We are CCMH currently has an adThe preparations put in by working with our partners in equate supply of PPE for their the staff and administration of the NDDOH to prepare for carstaff but have continued to CCMH will only be enough if the ing for a much heavier load of reach out to vendors in order residents follow the necessary patients than we usually do,” the to try to keep an adequate measures to halt the spread administrators explained. amount in the pipeline. As was of COVID-19. CCMH explained The state has asked all the announced recently during that many of their high risk pa- hospitals in ND to do this so Governor Doug Burgum’s daily tients have been in contact be- that they can treat the whole press conferences, the state of fore coming in and have been state as one system and move ND has distributed the cache of provided information in various patients within that system to supplies across the state. CCMH ways. Informing the general the most appropriate place for has recently received their allot- public, and especially the most care. The hope is that by “flatment. vulnerable, includes reaching tening the curve” and working “These supplies, along with out to the community in a va- together as a unified and preour previously held stocks, are riety of ways including radio, pared team, they will be able to being carefully monitored and newspaper and Facebook. provide excellent care to all paused,” the administrators stated.

“We want our high risk group tients who require it. ”We are committed to being to stay home and choose wisely “We have an outstandgood stewards of the supplies about any “necessary” outings,” ing staff of medical providers, we have.” the administrators said. nurses, housekeepers, EMS and As part of their efforts to Preparation and communica- other support personnel ready plan ahead, the administrators tion are key to the slowing of to provide the very best care explained that they have also the virus. This is especially true we can,” CCMH stated. “We are increased their supplies of cer- for areas like Cavalier County asking our community to follow tain items such as IV fluids and that has a very low population the recommendations of sooxygen delivery supplies and density that is high with the de- cial distancing, self quarantine are working hard to keep all mographic most susceptible to (when appropriate) and excelsupplies and medications at ad- COVID-19. With nearly 30 per- lent hand hygiene. Together we equate levels. Currently, items cent of the over 3,700 residents can get through this.” that are not typically in short falling in the 65 or older cat-

Zone Director _________________________________________________________________________________________________________continued from Page 1 of the redesign, the state is now know something really well, services right here is our com- along with way. While change is minimal. For clients, there is a much more involved in how the you are able to complete the munities.” not easy, Denault believes that change, however, that Denault zones are providing services. work more efficiently, which The current governor and his it can certainly be positive. To notes may directly affect them.

The redesign also has the North she agrees with. By sharing ser- staff are pushing the one direc- meet the challenges and po- The normal social worker that Dakota Department of Human vices/workers across the entire tor and their staff to look out- tential problems, Denault ex- assists a client may not be physServices very involved in the zone, in theory, the zone should side the box and be creative. plained that the zones and staff ically housed in the Langdon ofbudget and how that budget is be able to utilize less workers. While a lot of what they can need to constantly be looking fice. They may work within the used.

With preparations underway to do hinges on having adequate at how to be more efficient.

Northern Valley Zone or may be “They are directing us to be- implement the new social ser- funding, Denault explained that “How can we work coopera- from a different zone. However, come more efficient and do vices zone, Denault is hoping to the professionals who provide tively with the other counties in that will not change the service more specializing in services. be able to secure more services the services will have to look at our zone or even other zones? you receive. Clients should conWe, in Cavalier County, have al- locally for addiction, family sup- new ways to meet client needs. We are no longer an entity on tinue to call the Langdon office, ways been generic workers. We ports, and therapy.

“We really need to look at our own but part of the entire and if their social worker is in are now moving toward doing “We are so fortunate to have using technology. The other state as a whole,” Denault said. another office, they will let the one program versus doing ev- therapists in our local commu- challenge I see is changing the “It is a paradigm shift. Anytime client know that. erything,” Denault said. nity, but they can’t see every- mind-set,” Denault shared. you change things, it take a For Denault, this challenge is Denault explained that the one. We are still utilizing a lot Social services had been op- while to get a system down really exciting, but for right now reason for the change from of funding for transportation to erating in it’s previous form for where things move smoothly.” the Northern Valley Zone is just shared duties of social work to get families to services outside so many years that change-over While the zones will continue trying to get through this panhaving each worker do some- of our area,” Denault shared. to the zone approach is sure to to work toward that goal, the demic like everyone else. thing more specific is that if you “We need to be able to offer the have some bumps and kinks impact on clients is hopefully

Community Calendar WALES MUDFEST 2020 UPDATE Originally planned for April 18

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we are following guidelines and recommendations from the CDC and NDDOH, which means we are having to cancel Mudfest until further notice.

April 13 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake (Dr. appts. only) 15 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks (Dr. appts. only. No shopping) 17 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks (Dr. appts. only. No shopping) 20 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake (Dr. appts. only) 0 22 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks (Dr. appts. only. No shopping) 24 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks (Dr. appts. only. No shopping) 27 – Cavalier County Meals & Transit - Bus run to Grand Forks & Devils Lake (Dr. appts. only)

Updates will be posted.

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County Commission conducts business amid ongoing pandemic The Cavalier County Commission held their second meeting since restrictions and limitations of access to the commission room took effect. The main topic of discussion was how county business can continue safely with no end to COVID-19 in sight.

Cavalier County Auditor Lisa Gellner reviewed the commissions decision to pursue vote by mail only within Cavalier County and the recent Executive Order by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to eliminate the requirement for polling locations. Gellner explained with the county no longer needing a polling location, which was only the courthouse in Cavalier County, that the next item to attend to is having a more secure drop box for ballots.

Part of the success of the election will be ensuring the need to have timely pick up and drop off of ballots to ensure they are valid to be counted. Gellner pointed out that many residents that live further out from Langdon will need to be aware that mailing of their ballot will take time as postmarking now takes place in Grand Forks.

Gellner also recommended that a election board be created and that it’s members be composed of county employees within the courthouse to limit the number of people entering the building. In order to accomplish this the local parties would need to be informed of who is on the board and representing their party. The board members would need approval from local political parties. The commission accepted all of Gellners recommendations and approved moving forward with them.

Cavalier County Deputy Auditor Monica Porterfield was present and addressed the

commission about the new Family First portions of recent coronavirus legislation and how it affects FMLA. Porterfield explained that there are two separate pieces that within the legislation that impact an employee’s leave as well as which employee’s would be eligible.

Porterfield explained the first piece gives two full weeks or quarantine time to an employee with full pay. The second piece provides up to 12 weeks of leave. The pay level for that decreases to only 2/3 of the employee salary. After further explanation and discussion the commission moved to approve the two changes with the addition of the county supplying the additional 1/3 of the salary not covered by the federal government. The commissioners did add one stipulation that employees would be made aware and sign a waiver acknowledging any deficit time taken.

Additional discussion centered around the wages that county employees are to receive when working from home.

The commission is considering moving to have only one person in each office and the second working from home. The question was how the wages would be tracked and the restrictions. The commission after discussion decided that employee’s would be paid as usual and timekeeping would be as if they were in office.

The commissioners were all in agreement that as public service offices, the courthouse needs to remain open for to the resident of Cavalier County to conduct necessary business as long as possible.

Cavalier County Emergency Manager Karen Kempert met with the commission to provide updates on her work regarding COVID-19 and preparing

ND launches Care19 app to combat COVID-19 Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) in partnership with ProudCrowd, creators of the popular Bison Tracker app, launched a free mobile app, Care19, to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in North Dakota.

This app will help the NDDoH reduce the spread of COVID-19 by more efficiently and effectively identifying individuals who may have had contact with people who have tested positive. Once the app is downloaded, individuals will be given a random ID number and the app will anonymously cache the individual’s locations throughout the day. Individuals are then encouraged to categorize their movement into different groups such as work or grocery. The app will only store the location of any place a person visits for 10 minutes or more, and the ID number of each individual contains no personal information besides location data.

If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, they will be given the opportunity to consent to provide their information to the NDDoH to help in contact tracing and forecasting the pandemic’s progression with accurate, real-time data.

“This is an opportunity for North Dakotans to be leaders in the worldwide response to COVID-19,” said Burgum. “Our goal is for at least 50,000 North Dakotans to download the app. The more people who participate, the more helpful the data

will be. The aggregated information this app is gathering can save lives.

Embracing this technology is one more way we can show that we’re all in this together.”

The NDDoH has worked tirelessly to track COVID-19 cases, and about 250 people have jumped in to help ramp up efforts. Despite all the cooperation, this manual process is very time-consuming and not 100 percent accurate. Through a public-private partnership, the Care19 app will dramatically improve the state’s contact tracing abilities.

If individuals are categorizing movements, the NDDoH will be able to get a more accurate understanding of how COVID-19 is spreading – whether due to traveling, community spread or close contact spread – and where potential clusters are located.

“We are extremely excited that our work on the Bison Tracker could be reshaped to quickly support the fight against COVID-19”, said ProwdCrowd CEO Tim Brookins.

“Big thanks to Governor Burgum and his team, as well as my Microsoft co-workers who helped me bring Care19 to life.”

The first roll-out of the app is now available at the Apple App store and coming soon for Android users.

For more information about the Care19 app, go to the NDDoH website at https://www.health. nd.gov/Care19.

LANGDON TRANSFER STATION TO REMAIN CLOSED Due to COVID-19 virus the Langdon Transfer Station will stay closed until May 1st.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

We will re-evaluate the situation at that time before making any further decisions.

All trash and recyclables will continue to be picked up with no interruptions at this time.

Any questions, please call the Sanitation Department at 256-2115.

STAY SAFE!

the county. Kempert provided information and recommendations to the commission including that when and if the first case is confirmed in the county to provide sleeping arrangements to the Dispatch in the Sheriff’s Department. Kempert explained that right now the Dispatch is operating as a partial lockdown but once a case is confirmed the office will go into full lockdown. The commission agreed sleeping arrangements would need to be addressed.

In Other Business • The commission received Department Updates from the Cavalier County State’s Attorney Scott Stewart, Cavalier County Job Development Authority Executive Director Shannon Duerr, Cavalier County Water Board, Cavalier County Extension Service, Cavalier County Courthouse Maintenance Department, and Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Greg Fetsch.

• The commission granted an easement for Northeast Regional Water District near Hannah.

• Cavalier County Treasurer Cindy Stremick informed the commission of current investment rates available to them and asked for direction in handling those funds after providing the options available.

• Cavalier County Road Supervisor Terry Johnston discussed WIFI in the county shops as well as reviewing the each district’s budget for gravel.

• During Open Discussion the commission discussed the option of providing county employees working from home with laptops. Options for where the laptops would be purchased from as well as security concerns for county’s server were reviewed.

DVAC _____________________________continued from Page 1 offers all services, including as- they may be more agreeable to sisting families with housing. contact DVAC. Olson does point “What makes this time unique out that if you see/hear abuse, is that we have put extra health do not hesitate to contact law protocols in place. Before our enforcement. You do not have staff meet with you, we need to to give your name, just tell them make sure you and/or your fam- what has happened. ily are not sick,” Olson said.

“I would also like to let the Families will need to answer community know that DVAC some health questions before also offers our Choice to they can enter the shelter. How- Change, a men’s offender treatever, the most important thing ment program. During this time a family needs when entering of social distancing, one of our shelter is their ID. It is vital that facilitators has been working the adults have photo ID and with the group by phone,” Olson the social security numbers for shared. “Dave has stayed in conthe children. If those entering tact with the Choice to Change do not have these items, the participants to help them get staff will assist in getting them, through this very trying time. however, this can delay things He is offering his time to talk for the clients, like getting their with each participant any time own place to live or monetary they need him.” assistance through social serDVAC covers three counties vices. in the northeast corner of the “The protocols are for the state: Cavalier, Pembina and health and safety of our clients Walsh. Olson realizes that times as well as our staff. We know are hard right now for a lot of how fast COVID-19 can spread, families, however, DVAC does so we MUST keep everyone rely on the community for fiinvolved safe. We do have pro- nancial assistance. Please keep cedures for anyone who needs your donations coming if you shelter. We will NEVER turn any- can. Olson explained that they one away if they are seeking are here to assist these comsafe shelter due to abuse,” Olson munities, and especially during stated. this time of social distancing The situation of staying and closures of schools and home and being socially dis- businesses, their resources are tant can and is nerve wrack- being stretched to the limits. ing- even more so for the fam- DVAC would like to thank all the ily and friends of someone who community members that have may be experiencing domestic not forgotten about them durviolence. Helping is best done ing this extremely difficult time. by being positive with families “Your commitment to DVAC in domestic violence situations. is so greatly appreciated. ToOlson notes that while those gether, as a community, we will concerned cannot tell people get through this pandemic and what to do, they can encourage keep families safe.” people to contact DVAC for asIf you need assistance or sistance. If they are resistant to know someone who does, call contacting the shelter, just lis- DVAC at 701-331-0466. If you ten. Olson explained that just by wish to make a donation, please listening, those concerned are mail it to PO Box 308, Grafton, showing that they care, and be- ND 58237. cause you are listening to them,

Opinion

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Cavalier County Republican

Upside Down Under

By Marvin Baker

Newspapers have a rich history.…

After last week’s information about the metamorphosis of North Dakota newspapers in recent years, it might be good to reflect back on the history of journalism in the state.

Once upon a time, it seemed like every community had a newspaper, and some small towns in the state had two and even three papers it could call its own. The larger cities had two dailies or a daily and a weekly. There weren’t any more people than there are now, so what has changed?

There was no radio, no TV and no Internet. The only way to get official information out to the public was through the newspaper, and I stress, official information. Radio and TV later came along and absorbed some of that share, but just like last week, I have to caution everyone, social media isn’t an official source of information and until it is, I’m not going to spend a dime on it.

Prior to 1975, Bismarck and Mandan had two dailies. The Bismarck Tribune was an afternoon newspaper, and the Morning Pioneer in Mandan took care of the overnight news. It worked out really well.

Communities like Valley City and Devils Lake have a storied past in newspapers. As an example, Devils Lake once had the Inter Ocean, Valley City had the Patriot, and the list goes on.

If you look on the State Historical Society website, you’ll find a list of more than 1,500 newspapers since territorial days that the historical society has on microfilm. However, some of them are South Dakota publications, and some were newspapers that changed names or merged with

others in the one community.

One good example of how newspapers once operated; Langdon had about 1,200 people in 1900, yet it supported three separate newspapers at the same time. How was that possible? Today it has one that is doing well, but think of that - a community of 1,200 people with three operating newspapers: the Cavalier County Republican, the Courier-Democrat and the Langdon Times.

Here’s an interesting tidbit that isn’t North Dakota, but demonstrates how media can survive in a small town. There are 2,800 people living in Valentine, Neb., yet it supports two newspapers - the Valentine Newspaper and the Midland News - along with two radio stations. The Midland News is a relatively new publication, having started in the 1980s and is the stronger of the two papers. This scenario tells us several things: the people of Valentine want their community history told, there are fierce loyalists of the Valentine Newspaper, nobody can use the excuse that the radio stations cut into their ad revenue and these two papers compete well against neighboring newspapers. Valentine is a great example of how newspapers can not only survive but thrive in this day and age in a small town.

Going through the historical society archives, there are some obscure communities that once supported a hometown paper. Some of those communities no longer exist actually, like Winona. This was a community on the Emmons County side of the Standing Rock Reservation and was right across the river from Fort Yates. The town is no longer there, but the newspaper flourished there from 1884 to 1898 until the Emmons County Record moved its operation from Williamsport (no longer existing) to Linton.

Two of the smallest communities in the state, Donnybrook and Amidon, each had two newspapers for

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a short time. The Farmers Press and the Slope County News were both publishing when Amidon didn’t have an official population before 1920, and when that census came out, the population was about 125.

The Slope County seat now has 20 inhabitants.

Donnybrook, population 52, also had two newspapers in 1903, the Donnybrook Courier and the Donnybrook Mirror. At the time, Donnybrook had approximately 200 people.

There are others too numerous to mention; the Bathgate Pink Paper, the Grassy Butte Advertiser or the Border Tribune of Neche all had their community’s best interest at heart.

Newspapers are at a crossroads, and it's up to us to make sure they survive. This isn’t pity, it’s not charity or propping up a business. Newspapers provide a valuable service every day, every week, every other week and every month. And when that’s gone - it’s gone, and we’ll never get it back. That’s why it’s so important to subscribe and advertise in your local newspaper.

ND Will Rise Up Stronger As we face the uncertainty of a global pandemic, we have been prompted to make unprecedented but necessary changes to our daily routines. Everyone must do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing and changes to community and business activities. North Dakota will rise to the challenge.

North Dakota’s elected leaders and public servants should be commended for taking smart, measured steps to assist citizens with the information and tools to flatten the curve of COVID-19 spread, while also working to protect businesses and essential services. We applaud our health care providers who are caring for the sick, educating the public, and taking steps to anticipate future needs. We are especially grateful to workers who continue their jobs on-site. Communities across the state are banding together, whether through windows filled with hearts, teachers parading through town, or efforts to support the elderly and populations of greatest need. North Dakotans are rising and shining.

Before coronavirus struck, our state was blessed with low unemployment, safe communities, new business investment, and growing research and development – all of which have created a level of prosperity for the Valley and the state.

Now, even though business may temporarily slow and many workers face unemployment, we believe North Dakota is well-positioned to recover from the economic adversity ahead – in large part because of its hard-working employees. North Dakotans have the greatest work ethic and dedication to their chosen careers and vocations. It is their creative thinking that will allow North Dakota businesses to stay connected, continue moving essential products and services, and tackle important problems. We will continue efforts to further diversify our economy, increase our productivity, and expand our assets as a state.

North Dakota will raise the bar.

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Melissa’s Musings

By Melissa Anderson The weird in-between It’s warm enough to be outside for extended periods of time. It’s still cold enough that you need to wear layers or at least a bit of outerwear. The ground is no longer covered in a few feet of snow. The ground is, however, a sodden, muddy, and still pretty much a frozen mess. It’s the weird in-between of winter and spring.

The winter boots are still good, but they are also not high enough to protect the pant legs. Snowpants don’t really work as they are meant more for insulation rather than water repelling. The waterboots, rainboots, and my personal favorite name for water repelling footwear, wellies, are the go-to for right now with an extra thick pair of socks.

Cold toes are the worst.

Living relatively in the country with a large yard means that for right now, my kids are pretty

Dear Editor

While it may not be “business as usual” for the foreseeable future, we know North Dakotans are resilient and resourceful through times of challenge and uncertainty. It’s our spirit of innovation and commitment to community that will bring us through this challenging time. Now is a time for us to look to the future and find ways to work together to achieve the common goals to which we aspire. We are confident; North Dakota will rise up stronger.

Executive Committee of the Valley Prosperity Partnership: • Marshal Albright, Co-Chair and President & CEO, Cass County Electric Cooperative • Steve Burian, Co-Chair and President and CEO, Burian & Associates • Judd Graham, Vice Co-Chair and CEO, Fargo Region, Bremer Bank • Brian Johnson, Vice-Co-Chair and CEO, Choice Financial Group • Keith Lund, Director and President & CEO Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corp • Joe Raso, Director and President & CEO Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corp The Valley Prosperity Partnership is a private sector led initiative, joined by higher education and economic development partners, that is focused on creating high value and sustained economic growth for the Red River Valley in North Dakota and Minnesota and throughout the state of North Dakota. http://www.valleyprosperitypartnership.com/ Letter to The Editor: As the government puts orders in considering this new named Pandemic with the Coronavirus, we have things to keep in mind regarding who is at risk and how to prevent it. The elderly and those who are unhealthy or have a compromised immune system are at risk of this becoming fatal for them. People who fall under this category should take precaution immediately. Addicts and alcoholics most definitely fall under this category due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, lack of sleep, and nutrition. In this time, we should encourage our loved ones, or maybe even yourself, to take the step to becoming healthy again without the use of alcohol or drugs. Getting back control of your life is amazing, and being safe from this pandemic is a huge bonus. At our center we are taking great precaution in using preventative measures towards the spread of this virus. We have stopped visitation, our staff are evaluated before work, and we have been using a disinfectant in and around the facility. We are still committed to helping addicts and alcoholics that are seeking treatment during this difficult time. We recognize the need for Americans to stay at home while also recognizing that there are still people suffering all over the country in need of care, and we want to be here to assist them with that. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please call us at 888-248-1361.

For more information on how addiction and this pandemic go hand in hand, go to https://www. narconon-suncoast.org/blog/ while-country-braces-for-coronavirus-now-is-the-time-to-get-well-ifyou-are.html Written By: Shauna Krout Clearwater Fla. Fair Housing Month in the era of Covid-19 “Where you live matters” is one of the most common phrases heard in fair housing trainings across the

much stuck on the muddy driveway and the puddle filled cement in front of the garage. The puddles are in abundance in our yard with many a pond available for trodding through. Unfortunately, that has occurred along with a few tumbles on the bikes and scooters. Luckily, I have a fool-proof way to not worry about mud stains- wear clothes that won’t fit by summer.

As many parents and child caretakers have learned over the ages, it is very hard to keep the incredibly active kids happy indoors. So following a large pot of coffee and weather check, the great outdoors beckons. The kiddos stay close to their play area. They help with the little projects I can think of for outside. We all get soaked, have fun, and come inside to dry and spend more time together.

The weird in-between is hard on many as we eagerly await the drier time of spring when work and fun is easier. Hopefully, the weather cooperates and maintains a nice heat wave rather than more snowy/ rainy days.

country in any given year. Today, our state is currently in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and we are suddenly required to work, attend school, worship, and connect to the outside world within the confines of our homes. The walls of our home have become our best defense in a war on an invisible enemy and the concept of “home” as a “sanctuary” has never been more relevant.

High Plains Fair Housing Center is committed to ensuring equal access to housing in North Dakota regardless of your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, familial status, or because you receive public assistance. Being blocked from housing due to an innate characteristic or because of someone’s perception of who you are also means being blocked access to your chosen community. Where you live determines your access to healthcare, education, employment, and transportation. Home is the foundation for everything in our lives and having access to stable, safe, and accessible housing is how we keep our communities and economy strong.

Each April we commemorate National Fair Housing Month to remind every American that all persons have equal access to housing and that fair housing is not an option; it is the law. This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which protects people from discrimination based on personal characteristics and importantly promotes residential integration In this era of Covid-19, it is especially important to fight for housing rights of North Dakotans. It is important to help someone file a complaint against someone blocking access to their housing or harassing them because of their national origin or race. It is crucial to advocate for the tenant whose mental or physical disability is exacerbated by a Covid-19 infection or concerns of a community spread infection.

It is necessary to advocate for the newly unemployed to have time to access public assistance so they do not lose their housing as they navigate life with sudden income loss.

High Plains Fair Housing Center launched a campaign in the middle of 2019 to end sexual harassment in housing. It is important to protect North Dakotans who may feel they should not speak up about unscrupulous housing practices in fear of losing their housing or feel it is necessary to succumb to quid pro quo requests in order to keep their housing. Families in North Dakota are especially reliant on secure housing as they are being asked to work and school in the same environment while facing financial uncertainty.

Like everyone, North Dakota’s children feel unsettled and insecure in the face of this pandemic they should not have to worry about losing or being denied housing because of discrimination.

It has been our honor to fight for fair housing rights for North Dakotans since we were founded in 2013.

It is especially humbling this year as we work with amazing community partners to make sure North Dakota remains committed to available, secure, and accessible housing free from discrimination. Where you live matters. Let’s continue to work to make housing in North Dakota matter for us all.

Michelle Rydz, Executive Director High Plains Fair Housing Center Phone: 701-203-1077 complaint hotline

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Business and Professional Directory Swenson Blasting Mobile Unit

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

Remove paint from anything and everything!

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

Hwy 1 South, Langdon

Tel. 701.256.6204 ‡ Website: www.dvacnd.org

24-Hour Toll Free Crisis Line 866.435.7490

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

Rental Cars Available

Maple Manor Care Center “The home with a heart�

Dale Luhmann

63 bed skilled nursing facility more than 30 years of service

Custom Land Rolling 1217 12th Ave. Langdon, ND 58249

256-3634

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

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

24 hour a day nursing care

elderly housing units available

Home: 701-256-3170 Cell: 701-370-1536

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

Reasonable rates. Kitchen & hall may be rented separately.

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

DR. BRIAN LARSON - DR. NIC BENEDA

physical, speech and occupational therapies

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

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

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Riley Arens 701-370-9787 •Home automation •Installation of video surveillance •Installation of network equipment - access points, routers, switches. •Low voltage wiring & terminating - cat 5, cat 6, cat 3, coax.

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

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Brooks Funeral Home

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

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

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

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

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

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

See us today for all your oil needs!

We also have quality fuel at the best prices.

Transport loads available.

Hoffarth Oil

great employment opportunities 256-5113 or Cell 256-0277

PARK RIVER DENTAL

Full Family Services at reasonable prices

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Other oil brands

www.cavaliercountyhospital.com Charles Emerson, MD Courtney Short, FNP-C Elizabeth Sillers, FNP-C Mark Hill, FNP-C Megan Overby, FNP-C

YOUR OUTBACK DEALER Call Aaron Balsdon 370-0730 or 256-2738

For appointments call 256-6120 • After hours 256-6100

WALHALLA PRESCRIPTION SHOP

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

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DR. RICHARD H. EKLOF

Optometrist

-- Family Vision Care --

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. • 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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

Girodat Motorsports Small Engine Repair

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

HOURS Mon.–Fri.: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wed.: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Country Inn 314 8th Ave., Langdon

Jared Girodat Owner 701-370-8925

Rinde & Associates, PC

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

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

Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sat.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sun.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Certified Public Accountants

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

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

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

NO MILEAGE CHARGE FOR REGULAR CLEANING!!!

FREE ESTIMATES 24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

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Come visit or check us out on Facebook.

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

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

2C Plumbing

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

Owner Jeff Brodina Master Plumber Lic. #0601

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in Langdon area

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

Farmers Union Oil Company Locally Owned Since 1929

9245 Highway 1 Langdon, North Dakota 58249

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

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

Tim Anderson 218-791-4150 timanderson@agconceptsdealer.com www.AgConcepts

Independent Consultant

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

OSNABROCK COMMUNITY CALEB & BOB HETLER PAINTING Looking for exterior painting jobs LIVING CENTER

18 BED BASIC & RESPITE CARE FACILITY Accepts nursing home insurance, Medicaid and private pay.

WAIND CHIROPRACTIC AND ACUPUNCTURE

Breakfast Lunch – Dinner

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR - Licensed & Insured

New Construction Homes Garages Shops Decks Concrete Remodeling Siding Windows

ABBY BORCHARDT REALTORÂŽ

701.370.9713 abby@greenbergrealty.com MLS Participating Agent

Call 256-2355

SWENSON BUILDING SALES All Steel Buildings, All Phases of Remodeling

Backsplash Bathroom Tile Painting

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3 months for only $42.50.

Call Lori at 256-5311 to reserve!

Church

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Prairie Doc® Perspectives: Aging is a mixed picture

to take her home. Ms. B had some tough times and some happy times during her life, but now, she remains rather bitter.

At age 82, comedian Rodney DangerBy Richard P. Holm, field, who had studied the relationship MD between sexuality and longevity said, “I’m at the age where food has taken the During my lifelong practice of geri- place of sex in my life. In fact, I’ve just atrics, I observed many people reaching had a mirror put over my kitchen table.” the end of their lives. Truth is, what I’ve Reading that made me laugh out loud, seen is a mixed picture. The two patient but I see Dangerfield’s comment as both stories I describe here are really a blend funny and sad. Indeed, this thing called of hundreds of experiences. growing old is a mixed picture. Should Ms. A is in her late 80s, walks two we celebrate it or fear it? Does it give miles every day, mostly outside but in- wisdom and meaning or just aches and side a wellness center when sidewalks pains? are icy. She eats a balanced light diet and I suggest we embrace both sides of is connected to many friends. Ms. A is the picture. Let’s choose to live as long spiritually connected, and life has been and as well as our luck and genetics aland continues to be meaningful to her. lows. We would all do better with reguMs. B is also in her late 80s, has lar exercise, eating less, connecting with never been much for exercise and now both the earthly and the spiritual. Let’s is unable to walk without the help of also choose to kindly accept the fact her walker. She lives in an assisted liv- that someday we will reach the end of ing center and has made some friends our lives. We can take healthy steps by there but remains rather critical of them. creating an advanced directive, by unWhenever her kids visit, she asks them derstanding the kinds and causes of de-

mentia and facing the inevitable death of the ones we love. Embracing this mixed picture helps us in accepting aging processes we cannot change, avoiding suffering and savoring things that matter.

Bottom line lessons from Ms. A and B: Like any piece of art, we can choose how we view the picture of our own aging.

Those who live with misery, anger and vengefulness will likely die that way.

Those who glean meaning and joy from observation, giving to others and opening their hearts to the spiritual will find aging a grand masterpiece.

Richard P. Holm, MD passed away in March 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was founder of The Prairie Doc® and author of “Life’s Final Season, A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace” available on Amazon. Dr. Holm’s legacy lives on through his Prairie Doc® organization.

For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc® library, visit www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc® on Facebook, featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show streamed most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

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

HAPPY EASTER! Our Parish Website is stalphonsuslangdon.com • Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, April 11 at 8:30 p.m. - Will be live streamed • Easter Sunday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. - Will be live streamed • April 19 Divine Mercy Sunday Confessions only (no service) 2-3 p.m.

• Please Note: No one is permitted to attend services in person for safety and health reasons as directed by the CDC and the Diocese of Fargo.

• Confessions will be held in the Adoration Chapel Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m., Saturdays from 4-5 p.m.

• Offertory Contribution Deposit Boxes are now installed. They are located at the Church’s main front entrance, handicapped entrance and the front door of the school.

• Bulletins are available at the church entrances or on our website.

• Our Sunday Visitor newspapers are available at the church entrances.

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

Cavalier County Republican

From the Pastor’s Desk

Devotions by community pastors

This devotion is submitted by Pastor Justin Schnackenberg of Langdon United Methodist Church

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,” Romans 8:38 NIV Every year, grocery stores remind us that it’s Easter time with their whole aisles filled with chocolates and candies and bunnies of all kinds...which raises an important question. Is Easter a celebration of these things? Obviously, the answer is no. Every year, Christians celebrate Easter to remember Christ’s resurrection. Above and beyond this Christian tradition, we’re told the most beautiful love story that led God to exchange the life of His only Son, Jesus, for ours.

The first Easter, Passover, is mentioned in the Old Testament in Deuteronomy 16:1 and 3: “Observe the month of Abib, and keep the Passover to the Lord your God, for in the month of Abib the Lord your God brought you out of Egypt by night. [...] that you may remember the day in which you came out of the land of Egypt all the days of your life.” So the first Passover commemorated the day the God of Israel freed His people from slavery. God’s people left Egypt. At last! Deliverance...after 400 years of enslavement!

The Bible also tells us what Jesus endured to save us: “But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. ... He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word.

He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.”

(Isaiah 53:4-7) Maybe you sometimes deny yourself God’s infinitely manifold grace...If so, remember that because Jesus obeyed, even to the point of death on a cross, and de-

It’s Elaine’s 90th Birthday on April 18!

Help her celebrate with a card shower.

Cards may be sent to: Elaine Dunnigan 1010 15th Ave Apt 1 Langdon, ND 58249

scended into Sheol before rising again on the third day, He gave you unlimited access to God! Be filled with joy, considering everything Jesus did for you, for me!

• He experienced the greatest of humiliations for you to hold your head high again. (Isaiah 53:3-10) • He destroyed sin’s power: you’re free from its slavery and can access salvation. (John 8:36) • He was separated from His Father to reconcile you with your Creator.

(Hebrews 10:19-22) • He conquered death to give you eternal life. (Romans 6:23) You have everything in Christ: peace, liberty, forgiveness, victory, and eternal life!

Easter reminds us, of course, that Jesus died and rose again, that He conquered death and all its power! Easter, or Resurrection Day, is the heart of the Gospel message: “It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen”! (Romans 8:34) In the same way, Jesus’s death and resurrection sets us free from the power and weight of our sin!

His sacrifice allows us to “leave Egypt,” the land of slavery. It is deliverance for all those who have become children of God! It’s a victory to celebrate during this Easter season for you, too!

I invite you to celebrate Jesus’s resurrection, not only at Easter or on certain Sundays, but every day! Thank Him for everything He endured out of love for you, so that you can have life in abundance. Easter isn’t about celebrating all the stuff and goodies...it’s about celebrating God’s victory and your deliverance and redemption through the blood of His Son, Jesus! Let’s share this celebration and joy with our friends and families today!!

Senior Menu

SENIOR MEALS & SERVICES Monday (13) – BBQ chicken legs, baked potato/sour cream, asparagus, jello with fruit.

Tuesday (14) – Baked cod, cheesy hashbrowns, beets, peaches/cottage cheese.

Wednesday (15) – Porcupine meatballs with tomato sauce, boiled potatoes, Capri vegetables, banana cream pie.

Thursday (16) – Hot roast beef combo, mashed potatoes/gravy, mixed vegetables, berry blend fruit with vanilla yofurt.

Friday (17) – Ham, scalloped potatoes, squash, fruit.

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

Happy 50th Anniversary Earl

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 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

Sheila Sanders 4/11/20

All are Welcome!

823 9th Ave, Langdon Pastor Rev. Mark Chepulis

Welcome to

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Dovre Lutheran Church & Milton Lutheran Church Milton

Osnabrock 701-496-3301

701-496-3278

April - No worship or Wednesday School until further notice.

May service is at Milton Lutheran.

June service is at Dovre Lutheran in Osnabrock.

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

Love,

Jon, Dawn, Jason, Suzanne, Dylan and Alex

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

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

Open: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Closed: Saturday & Sunday

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Briana (Stremick) Fisk was promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Army in a ceremony on March 16 at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. In attendance were her step-father (Van Howatt), mother (Lisa Howatt), father (Trent Stremick), and husband (Brad Fisk).

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ND Women’s Network seeks 2020 Woman of the Year nominations The North Dakota Women’s Network (NDWN) is accepting nominations for its 2020 Woman of the Year award. The award is given to a North Dakota woman in acknowledgement of the contribution she has made in her field and to publicly show appreciation for her efforts to improve the lives of women in our state. Nominations are due May 3, 2020. Last year’s recipient was North Dakota Rep. Ruth Buffalo.

“The current health crisis is helping highlight women who are heroes every day in our communities,” explained NDWN Executive Director Kristie Wolff, “This award is a way to honor women like them and others who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the lives of women in North Dakota.”

Nominees should demonstrate leadership or excellence in one or more of the following criteria: • Economic fairness and security: Working to lift women and their families out of poverty, including closing the pay gap between women and men and implementing paid family leave policies.

• Healthcare equity: Advocating for quality, affordable healthcare, rural healthcare access, and access to behavioral health services; eliminating food insecurity; ensuring comprehensive and secure reproductive healthcare, etc.

• Safety: Addressing violence against women in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities, especially through advocacy and prevention.

• Equality: Working to eradicate discrimination in all forms.

A committee of the NDWN board of directors will choose the 2020 Woman of the Year from the submitted nominations. NDWN board members, staff, and their families are not eligible for the award. More information and nomination forms can be found at www.ndwomen. org, or by contacting Kristie at kristie@ndwomen.org or 701-712-9600.

The winner will be honored in the fall of 2020 at the North Dakota Women’s Network’s Annual Meeting. Previous NDWN Woman of the Year recipients include Ruth Buffalo (2019), Karen Ehrens (2018), Kathy Hogan (2017), Kathy Fick (2016), Dina Butcher (2015), Kylie Oversen (2014), Karla Rose Hanson (2013), Connie Hildebrand (2012), Judy DeMers (2011), Cheryl Bergian (2010), Nancy Johnson (2009), Bonnie Palecek (2008), and Ellen Chaffee (2007).

The NDWN is a statewide member-based 501(c)(3) whose primary mission is to improve the lives of women through education, legislation and increased public activism.

Delvo Lawn Service is gearing up for the summer lawn season Dependable service and reasonable rates since 2011 We'll get through this together

This is a friendly sign posted on Chuck and Judy Downs' fence along Highway 5. If everyone does their part in social distancing, "we'll get throught this together". Photo by Lori Peterson.

Cavalier County Transit’s Bus Schedule

April 13 – Devils Lake & Grand Forks April 15 – Grand Forks April 17 – Grand Forks April 20 – Devils Lake & Grand Forks April 22 – Grand Forks April 24 – Grand Forks April 27 – Devils Lake & Grand Forks

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.

Cards of Thanks HERTZELL – The family of Lois Hertzell would like to express our thanks for the support we received from friends and families who sent cards and memorials. Special thanks to Pastor Adrian Olson who was there when we needed him and the comforting words at the service. He made many visits to Maple Manor to visit her. Thanks to the staff at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital for their special care they gave her. A special thank you to

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Agriculture

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America needs more young farmers

By Marlene Kouba March may have been National Agriculture Month but every day is agriculture day in much of the nation and world. The theme for the 2020 National Agriculture Day was “Food brings everyone to the table”.

As the world population soars, there is even greater demand for the food, fiber and fuel produced in the United States.

America needs more young farmers and ranchers. Less than 10 percent of American farmers are under the age of 35. “The average farmer is 58 years old which means a large proportion of them will be retiring in the next few years,” explained Phyllis Howatt of Langdon, president of North Dakota Women Involved in Farm Economics. “There are not enough young farmers to make up the difference. Consumers may soon find themselves having to rely on imported food more than ever before.”

Young farmers bring a new perspective to agriculture. New, efficient and eco-friendly ideas and practices are needed. Young farmers face barriers, such as being able to afford to buy land and machinery. Those who inherit farms often lack the financial resources to operate them. A death in the family can cause a farm to be split or sold to larger farmers in the area. Sometimes farmland near cities is sold for commercial and residential development which further restricts access to it.

“There are advantages of teaching children about agriculture.

They will learn where food comes from and appreciate it, be more conscious of the environment, and understand the importance of agriculture at a young age,” says Marlene Kouba of Regent who taught Ag in

the Classroom for grade school children for 21 years. Less schools offer FFA and 4-H clubs struggle to gain or maintain members due to lack of teachers and leaders as children find sports more interesting but are not as educational.

Every American should understand how our products are produced. They should value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy that is safe, abundant and affordable as well as being a big part of national security. Thousands of career opportunities are available in the agricultural sector.

Join the fight for food security which is a global concern. In America there are more than 42 million people without access to enough food or to feed all in a household.

Yet there is an estimated $165 billion of wasted food each year which could feed about 25 million people.

Each of us can decrease the amount of food we waste by planning meals and shopping lists, storing food for maximum freshness, freezing or canning produce, including leftovers, bread and meats.

“Eat what you have at home before buying more and order only what you can eat in a restaurant,” commented Mary Ann Unruh of Dickinson who also has a ranch near Hebron.

More states are recognizing the importance of ensuring the future of farming. Some grants are now available for beginning farmers who also can get tax breaks. Much more work needs to be done to safeguard America’s agricultural future.

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Record of Climatological Observation Langdon Experiment Station March 2020

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Normal Precipitation 0.43 0.75 Average Monthly Temp 21.8 20.2 Heating Degree Days* 1339 1411 Snowfall 4.1 6.69 *Heating degree days are based on 65 degrees F. Observation reading made at 8 a.m. daily.

Dep from Normal -0.32 +1.6 -72 -2.59

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N.D. Cropland Values Remain Steady in 2020

In 2020, the state average cropland value is $2,063 per acre.

North Dakota cropland values and cash rents remain flat, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist.

“Despite the lower commodity prices of the last several years, the longer-term averages have been aided by low interest rates, farm programs and ad hoc payment programs designed to help farmers meet cash flow obligations,” Parman says.

Parman used data from the 2020 North Dakota Department of Trust Lands survey to determine that state average cash rents were down 0.5% in 2020, while land values were up slightly at 1.73%. “However, when movements that small are put into context over time, it shows North Dakota cropland values and rents are not moving,” Parman notes.

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NDSU Extension Notes

For instance, from 2017 to 2018, rents statewide were down 4.6%, then from 2018 to 2019, they were up 3.6%, then down slightly again in 2020 by 0.5%.

Much of that movement likely is related to the average quality of the cropland rented or negotiated in any given year and survey measurement error. When viewed regionally, much wider swings were observed in which the northwestern region appeared to have cropland rents fall 5.2% from 2017, then increase 7.38% in 2019, then fall again 6.6% in 2020. Similarly, the south-central region showed a drop of 12.25% from 2017 to 2018, then an increase of 10.3% from 2018 to 2019, then a decrease of 3.24% in 2020.

This information is useful when evaluating trends in cash rents, Parman says. For instance, the statewide average cash rental rate in 2014 was $63.17 per acre, and in 2020 it was $63.04 per acre.

Statewide, this rate peaked in 2015 at an average of $64.78 per acre, with a low of $61.10 per acre in 2018. In general, this indicates that despite some data showing minor fluctuations, statewide average cash rents have remained mostly flat during the last six years, which may surprise some, given the lower commodity prices seen in the last several years, Parman says.

Although the regional swings are much wider, they tend to paint the same picture. The northwestern, northern Red River Valley and south-central regions in North Dakota have some of the largest year-over-year swings in surveyed average cash rents. However, from 2014 to 2020, the northwestern region went from a cash rent of $34.70 to $34.50 per acre, the northern Red River Valley went from $89 to $89.70 per acre and the south-central region went from $60 to $55 per acre.

“It should be noted that the south-central region has experienced double-digit swings in three out of the last six years and 7% swings in two out of six years, and yet in the long run, is still relatively close to the rents seen in 2013 at $56 per acre,” Parman says.

With respect to land values, the North Dakota state average was $2,123 per acre in 2014 and $2,111 per acre in 2015. In 2020, the state average is $2,063 per acre.

Using the 2014 peak value, the six-year drop totals 2.8%, or a decline of negative .48% per year.

However, just as with rents, regions may show large swings such as the northwestern region showing increases of 10.5% and 12.75% in 2015 and 2016, then drops of nearly 9% in 2018 and 2020. The result is a cropland value in the northwestern region of $1,051 in 2015 and a land value of $1,091 in 2020.

“From 2015 to 2020, the northern Red River Valley region experienced changes of negative 9%, negative 6% and positive 10.4%, and yet the change during that time is from $2,983 per acre to $3,056 per acre, which is surprisingly consistent over time, given the yearly reported movements,” Parman says.

Cash rents remained highest in the southern Red River Valley region, averaging nearly $127 per acre, while the southeastern and northern Red River Valley regions sit at $96.50 and $89.70, respectively.

As expected, these regions have the highest land values as well, with the southern Red River Valley at nearly $4,000 per acre, while the northern Red River Valley and southeastern regions are around $3,050 per acre.

The lowest rents for cropland occur in the northwestern and southwestern regions of North Dakota, with both regions near $37 per acre.

They also have the lowest land value at $1,091 and $1,350, respectively.

Three regions - the north-central, northeastern and south-central have rents between $52 and $56 per acre and values from approximately $1,750 to $1,850 per acre. The eastcentral region has a bit higher average rents and values than the previous three regions, with a 2020 cash rent of nearly $69 per acre and land value of approximately $2,080 per acre.

NDSU Agriculture Communication – April 6, 2020 source: Bryon Parman, 701-2318248, bryon.parman@ndsu.edu editor: Kelli Anderson, 701-2316136, kelli.c.anderson@ndsu.edu

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NDSU Extension to conduct dry bean webinar on April 15 Farmers and crop advisers will have an opportunity to receive dry bean production and market updates during a Getting-it-Right webinar that North Dakota State University Extension is conducting Wednesday, April 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

“This webinar will provide concise presentations to reach dry bean producers and managers with research-based production recommendations for 2020,” says Ryan Buetow, Extension cropping systems specialist based at NDSU’s Dickinson Research Extension Center.

The subjects that will be covered and the NDSU Extension crop specialists presenting them are: • Market types and variety review, and plant growth stages Hans Kandel, Extension agronomist • Recommendations for selected

plant establishment factors - Greg Endres, Extension cropping systems specialist.

• Soil considerations and plant nutrition - Dave Franzen, Extension soil science specialist • Disease management - Sam Markell, Extension plant pathologist • Weed management - Joe Ikley, Extension weed specialist • Market update - Frayne Olson, Extension crops economist For more information or to join the webinar, visit https://www. ag.ndsu.edu/CarringtonREC. Go to the “Events” section in the left-hand menu.

The webinars will be recorded.

Speakers can be contacted later to answer questions that result from the webinar. Certified crop adviser continuing education credits will be available.

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By Rita Maisel

Happy Easter!

As proof that life goes on in spite of the pandemic, which changes the rules on a daily and sometimes hourly basis, some deadlines remain. This week I might want to write about glorious Easter celebrations of the past, but our celebrations are quieter this year although still glorious in spiritual terms and in our appreciation of the spring season.

While we understand the cancellation of the annual Palm Sunday concert by all Langdon area churches, I hope they revive the tradition next year.

No, I have not seen a first robin this year even though some readers are enjoying their cheerful colors and songs.

When this column reaches readers, it will be a full month since the last church service I played for. Following the adage of “use it or lose it” I went to the church and practiced the Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter hymns to exercise my hands and fingers. The words were inspiring, and by the end of the session my fingers hit most of the right notes.

Some special hymns I missed this year were two by Natalie Sleethe that are especially appropriate for Palm Sunday. One is a rousing number which begins with “praise the Lord with the

Public Notice/Sports sound of trumpets” and lends itself well to every instrument and occasion.

The other is Natalie’s lovely “Hymn of Promise” which begins with “in the bulb there is a flower, in the seed an apple tree....”. This year the plants located at the Langdon Post Office which normally bloom at Christmas put on a lovely show for spring visitors. Tammy Zidon has a Christmas cactus which bloomed this year at Easter and a stargazer amaryllis which was loaded with buds and opened in time for Palm Sunday. If you keep the proper distance, they are worth seeing.

The general news for those who would like me to write about the interesting side of isolation is that it is not that interesting. Some listen to the President, some to the governor and others are just happy when the phone rings or there is a piece of mail from a friend with no bill attached.

One recent caller wanted pocket prayer shawls for her friends and will find them in her mail this week in Easter egg colors: hot pink, sunshine yellow, bright purple, etc. While making them I was reminded of years of making egg trees with school children. We did not buy kits with dye and decorations but made our own dye out of crepe paper scraps that would melt in paper cups of warm water and a tiny bit of vinegar.

Bits of wax (crayons mostly) were used to draw a design before we put the eggs in the dye water. In those days we did not recognize the procedure as a tradition of long-standing in Russia where the dyes came from vegetable peelings.

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Langdon Long Ago

Both methods can have some striking results.

In 1975 and 1976 (before the rush to compile centennial books) LHS alumni were interested in having an all-school reunion. Since those events were usually a dinner, maybe a dance, and some other activities the city said “no” very loudly, but not before I had been drafted to type up a list of alumni. The city’s reasoning was that they were planning a bicentennial celebration with a parade and the anticipated cleanup for a combined event would be too costly. So the listing became the directory of LHS and St. Alphonsus alumni up to 1976. We have lost many friends who became inspired at that time with ideas which are still alive and well today. One of those was the three-generation listing of current graduates along with their parent or parents and at least one grandparent who had graduated from one of those schools. Over the years we got help from schools in the county who put their alumni in their community centennial books. Others did not so the annual listing now means a search for information from both local and closed schools.

The original instigator of the idea was Hester Sparling Wells from the class of 1916 who had three children and four grandchildren who were Langdon graduates. Thanks to members of St. Alphonsus, their graduates were included. As the years went by the list of families with three generations got longer, and today we concentrate on fourth or fifth generations. If there are no printed copies of their alumni

listing for now closed schools, we just ask questions. This year I am finding a number of graduates whose families have graduated from multiple schools (that may always have been true) with cross-overs from Loma, Alsen, Hampden, Edmore and Munich. During the 1940s some of those schools closed or changed districts and later reopened. To keep this year’s story accurate for four generation families, please let me know if you have that connection.

The 2020 graduation story will tell you about the second group of triplets to graduate from Langdon, but several have asked about other triplet groups so a brief run-down is appropriate.

Several sets of triplets were born to homesteading families. Not all of them survived pioneer births. Two of the Thaler triplets died, and the third one moved to Canada where she lived the rest of her life. Triplet births are rare so the ones we knew about are listed in family stories.

The Arneson triplets, Eloise, Elaine and Evonne, started school in Langdon in the late 1930s when their oldest brother, Richard Arneson, was a member of the LHS class of 1939. He went on to become a long-time judge in the California court system and was still living when another brother, Fred, died a few years ago. We do know the triplets went on to graduate in Grand Forks and were

all still living at that time.

The Cleary triplets, with connections in Olga, Langdon and Osnabrock, were born at the Langdon Hospital in the 1950s. My memory is that they were Jane, Joy and Joan. When one was lost (and later found) the headline read “No Joy in the Cleary Family”. They grew up in California. Both the girls and their father worked for branches of a telephone company near their home. Cousins may know their status today.

The Koehmsted triplets, Wanda, Wanette and Wanona, were also born here and went to school in Langdon.

They may have started school at St. Alphonsus. When that school no longer offered high school they transferred to LHS where they graduated in 1973 as part of their first class to have 100 or more graduates.

Also with ties to the Langdon area are the Lindsay triplets whose parents and grandparents were Langdon students. This family now lives in Fargo.

Another set of triplets were the grandchildren of Althea Koehmstedt Rose (daughter of Fred Rose from Minnesota). Two are still living. The Ramage triplets are grandchildren of David and Joyce Ramage. They were born and grew up in Grand Forks. Some have been listed in UND graduation lists of recent years. Updates are welcome.

Jake’s take on sports

By Jake Kulland Still riding out the virus in Williston We come to you again this week from "The Ponderosa", my Dad's place in God's Country.

After much deliberation, it was discussed that it was best for me to stay out here and take care of Big Pops for the time being. Not much has changed here since we last talked, as everyone is still terrified the oil fields are going to be shut down to due low prices. As of this writing there were only 30 drilling rigs going in the Williston Basin and that number is dropping by the day. The talk here is unless something big happens to turn things around in the next couple of weeks, the first of May could truly be a May Day situation out here. The other sad news from out west is that they cancelled paddlefishing season, which is a big, big deal out here. The reason is that it is for certain a social event, with usually at least three people taking turns casting seven foot rods (It's way more exhausting than you think). The other reason is that people come to the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers to paddlefish here from all across the country. On a happier note, restaurants here have been delivering lunch on a daily basis to law enforcement, first responders and hospital staff, which has been extremely cool to see. I'll save the best story I heard out here for the last at the bottom of this column. My dad would also like to say thanks to all those that have reached out to me to tell him the hope he gets well soon. His back is a little better, but he still has a rough time getting around.

Scherr signs with Dakota College at Bottineau We do have some good local news to report, and that is Langdon senior Kaitlynn Scherr has signed a letter of intent to play women's basketball with the Lady Jacks at Dakota College in Bottineau. Kaitlynn who was part of the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals State Championship team, averaged 12.6 points per game for the Lady Cards in her se-

nior season, and shot just over 42 percent from the 3-point line. She also is a accomplished a very rare feat of playing in five straight State Class B Girls Basketball Tournaments, and was also the libero on the Cardinals State Title Volleyball team.

Wayne Johnson is the head coach of the Lady Jacks team, and he was also a long time girls basketball coach at Rolette-Wolford.

He had this to say about Kaitlynn signing to play in Bottineau, "We are very pleased to announce the addition of Kaitlynn to our Lady Jacks team. We really value the skills and traits she brings to the court. The 3-point shot is a big part of our game, and we look to Kaitlynn to be a significant factor in opening the court for our offensive play. We also believe she is a 2-way players with a very high basketball I.Q. She appears to play with a confidence and intensity that should help bring out the best in her teammates. We also believe her background from an excellent program, as demonstrated by the Cardinals undefeated and State Championship team, is also significant.

We believe she is a competitor who knows how to succeed. Kaitlynn is a strong student academically with solid values and character. We believe she will be a great fit with our 2020-21 Lady Jacks squad."

Kaitlynn is planning on being an ultra sound technician, and the classes she will take in Bottineau we're told will all transfer to NDSU, where she will go after her two year career with Dakota College is over. Kaitlynn is the daughter of Rob and Brenda Scherr of Langdon. We wish Kaitlynn the best of luck playing on a brand gym floor that being redone for the first time there since the 1980's, which is called "The Woodshed".

North Dakota American Legion cancels baseball, then moves to table the issue Many people were saddened recently with the sudden news that the North Dakota American Legion would cancel American Legion Baseball in the state for the summer. Thankfully what many thought was a decision made too early ended up being tabled until later in April. And even though the National American Legion office has cancelled the Legion World Series, the North Dakota American Le-

gion Baseball Committee said they are formulating plans to have legion baseball this summer, IF the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, regardless how long the season would be.

Now, the chances those restrictions are lifted looks doubtful more and more each day, it's good that the Legion is at least waiting to see if there would be an opportunity to get out and play some hardball. There are so many options for sporting events on the table, we've even heard a rumor (And as of now it's just that, a RUMOR), that the it's being looked at to play the State Class B Boys Basketball Tournament in Bismarck in June. Uncharted waters bring unprecedented decisions my friends, and we will update you and any news in the weeks ahead here.

Where are they now - Les Jepsen One of the more interesting stories, for me anyway, that I've heard out in Williston is an update on Les Jepsen. Class B Basketball fans, especially older ones like myself will remember the seven foot Jepsen starring for the Bowbells Eskimos boys basketball team, and also had a great college career at Iowa and played two years in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings in the early 90's. If you were a sports fan in the mid to late 1980s, you knew who he was. He was the only 7-footer I've ever seen who brought the ball up against a full court press, which he did at Bowbells, along with dominating everything else.

So, in one of my several trips to a Williston grocery store (We haven't stopped eating out here), I ran into someone who lives here but grew up in Bowbells. I asked him what Les is doing these days. He told he lives in St. Paul, MN, delves in real estate, and the most interesting thing was that he owns an A & W franchise (!). So, the next time you get to the cities and get that frosty mug taste, stop by and maybe say hello to the "Big Boy", as he used to be nicknamed.

Stay Safe! Stay Healthy! and "See ya!" next week!

Kaitlynn Scherr has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the Dakota College at Bottineau Ladyjacks for the 2020-21 school year.

CITY OF ALSEN ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 3 p.m.

CITY OF SARLES and EQUALIZATION EQUALIZATION MEETING MEETING 4 p.m.

Friday, Wednesday, April 15 • 1 April p.m.17 at the Old Post Office Sarles Fire Hall NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX EQUALIZATION MEETING CITY OF OSNABROCK, ND Thursday, April 16 • 7 p.m.

Osnabrock Fire Hall Meeting Room

Due to COVID-19 individuals with property tax appeals should submit a written request via mail before April 16th to: City of Osnabrock, PO BOX 84, Osnabrock, ND 58269 in place of attending the meeting.

CITY OF Loma City EQUALIZATION SARLES Henderson Township Langdon City Commission Proceedings Tuesday, April 14 • 9 a.m.

EQUALIZATION Langdon City Commission L. Henry made the motion to apEqualization Meeting Special Meeting via Zoom prove the application, seconded by IN THE COMMISSIONERʼS ROOM AT Thursday, April 02, 2019 at 6 p.m.

J. Rademacher. All members voted MEETING untilMembers present: is POSTPONED April 28Jerry Nowatz- in favor.

THE CAVALIER COUNTY COURTHOUSE Assessment appeals may be called in or written to the city prior to the meeting.

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX EQUALIZATION MEETING – CITY OF MILTON, ND – Thursday, April 16 • 6 p.m.

Milton Fire Hall Meeting Room

Due to COVID-19 individuals with property tax appeals should submit a written request via mail before April 16th to: City of Milton, 308 3rd St. South, Milton, ND 58260 in place of attending the meeting.

2020 Township Equalization Meeting dates for the following townships: Hay - 2 p.m. on April 13 East Alma - 6 p.m. on April 13 Osnabrock - 7 p.m. on April 14 Easby - 7 p.m. on April 15 Will be by teleconference Dial 701-256-1501 Participant Code is 800242 *There must be a minimum of 2 township supervisors in attendance on the call for a quorum.

ki, Lawrence Henry, Jim Rademacher and Darin Kaercher. Also present Melissa Anderson - CCR, Quentin Wenzel, Gary Bimler, and RoxAnne Hoffarth J. Nowatzki called the meeting to order.

New Business: Liquor License – Scott Anderson for Cork and Barrel, Inc. DBA Bottle Barn. Application filed and has been authorized by Scott Stewart.

Building Permit: #5036 Nic Fetsch. L. Henry made the motion to approve the permit, seconded by D. Kaercher. All members voted in favor.

Adjourn: With no other business J. Rademacher moved to adjourn the meeting.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor A13 _______________________________

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.

Sealed bids can be submitted to the Cavalier County Weed Board – 901 3rd Street – Suite 16, Langdon, ND 58249 by May 15, 2020, at 4:00 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 _______________________________

NOTICE OF SALE Cavalier County will sell the following property as is: 2015 Ford Explorer (110,912 MILES) VIN: 1FM5K8AR3FGC07912 The sale will be held on May 5th, 2020 10:00AM at the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office. Sealed bids can be submitted to the Sheriff’s Office at any time prior to the sale of the vehicle.

Cavalier County has the right to reject any or all bids. For further information or to see this vehicle contact the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office, 701-256-2555.

The above vehicle will be sold to the highest bid and buyer accepts the property “AS IS” condition.

(This notice supersedes any other notice of sale on this vehicle) Cavalier County Sheriff A13,20,27 _______________________________

at 2 p.m. at the Wednesday, Munich Ambulance Center April 15 1 p.m.

Sarles Fire Hall

Henderson Township Equalization Meeting is POSTPONED until April 28 at 2 p.m. at the Munich Ambulance Center

Notice of sale NOTICE OF SALE

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Notice of Petition to Vacate

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF 12TH AVE. IN THE CITY OF LANGDON, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA A Petition has been filed with the Auditor for the City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, to vacate the following to promote development in the City of Langdon: Part of 12th Avenue, more particularly described as follows: That part of 12th Avenue located in the Industrial Park, First Addition to the City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota lying directly north of Lot One (1), Block. Three (3) to Lot One (1) and Lot Two (2), Block Six (6); and That part of 12th Avenue located in the Industrial Park, First Addition to the City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota lying directly north of Lot Three (3) and Lot Four (4), Block Four (4) to Lot Two (2) and Lot One (1), Block Five (5) Reserving from said vacation, a utility easement over, under and across the above described streets.

The City of Langdon shall hear and consider such petition on the 8th day of June 2020, at 6:00 P.M., at Langdon City Hall.

Dated this 1st day of April 2020.

Roxanne Hoffarth – Auditor City of Langdon A6,13,20,27 _______________________________

March 24, 2020 On March 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. David Zeis attended the meeting via phone conference. The courthouse was operating in lockdown at the time of this meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To comply with North Dakota open meetings laws, the meeting was live streamed on Facebook and the in-person option of phone conference from the courthouse north meeting room was available during the meeting, monitored by the Cavalier County Sheriff. 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. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. There was discussion on the progress with installing the Razor Tracking devices. Greg Goodman stated he was in the process of getting users added to access the Razor Tracking data.

Stanley Dick stated his resignation from the North Central Housing Board was tabled until they are able to get a full board in place. Future funding as a result of COVID-19 was discussed. Lisa Gellner, Auditor, stated she would update the summary of State Revenue Sharing and Special County Highway funding. Operation of county offices due to COVID-19 was discussed.

Nick Moser suggested continu-

ing to keep the courthouse/offices locked with the employees reporting to work. The commission was in agreement. Employees needing travel and/or self-quarantine were instructed to contact their supervisor to see if arrangements can be made to work from home. Options for self-reporting for the 2020 Census were discussed. It was reiterated that citizens are encouraged to complete it online or by telephone, which would alleviate the need for Census workers to come to your home. The Emergency Declaration for Cavalier County related to COVID-19 was reviewed. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the Emergency Declaration, seconded

by Greg Goodman, motion carried.

Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, met with the commission. Johnston provided the commissioners with a summary of the gravel and machinery bids for 2020. The commissioners asked Johnston to contact the gravel bidders and request additional quotes for larger amounts of gravel per mile. Johnston completed No Exposure Certification for Exclusion from NDPDES Stormwater Permitting for the county shops and presented them to the commissioners for their review. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve signing the certifications, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Johnston also informed the commission that he had submitted the request to FEMA for Public Assistance related to COVID-19. The commissioners reviewed the summary of hours for the roadmen which Johnston prepared. There was discussion on possibly using roadmen for oil crack sealing. It was decided to track hours available this summer

NOTICE OF PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF 13TH AVE. IN THE CITY OF LANGDON, CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA A Petition has been filed with the Auditor for the City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, to vacate the following to promote development in the City of Langdon: Part of 13th Avenue, more particularly described as follows: That part of 13th Avenue located in the Industrial Park, First Addition to the City of Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota lying directly north of Lot Three (3) and Lot Four (4) of Block Five (5).

Reserving from said vacations, a utility casement over, under and across the above described streets.

The City of Langdon shall hear and consider such petition on the 8th day of June 2020, at 6:00 P.M., at Langdon City Hall.

Dated this 1st, day of April 2020.

Roxanne Hoffarth – Auditor City of Langdon A6,13,20,27 _______________________________

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Florence Creola Lundquist, Deceased.

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

Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Sharon Chaput, 4111 Lockport St. Apt. #106, Bismarck, ND 58503, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 23rd day of March, 2020.

Sharon Chaput 4111 Lockport St. Apt.#106 Bismarck, ND 58503 Personal Representative Sillers, Laaveg & Wenzel 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 6th day of April, 2020.

A6,13,20 _______________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Rae Workman, Deceased.

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

Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Cameron D. Sillers, 1219 12th Street, Langdon, ND 58249, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 8th day of April, 2020.

Cameron D. Sillers 1219 12th Street Langdon, ND 58249 Personal Representative Sillers, Laaveg & Wenzel 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 13th day of April, 2020.

A13,20,27 _______________________________

and review the option for the future. Greg Goodman and Stanley Dick reiterated that there are bulk DEF tanks at the shops in Vang and Munich. A question came in on FB live regarding County 17. Johnston stated he would make sure the large bumps are flagged and look at fixing the bumps this summer. A request from Nekoma Township/ Roger Johnston for a Tree Planting Variance was reviewed. The township has previously approved the request. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the Tree Planting Variance, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. COVID-19 Discussion: Nick Moser brought the commission up to date on emergency planning so far. Steph Welsh did an update for the commission and answered questions. Welsh encouraged everyone to keep up to date on the constant changing recommendations related to the pandemic and commended the community on stepping up to protect our citizens. Karen Kempert also did an update on various planning steps she had been working on. Kempert also stated the cut over for Towner County 911 calls is set for March 30th. Township Equalization meetings were briefly discussed. The CDC recommendations of not have more than 10 people in attendance with social distancing being maintained. The state is recommending appeals be sent to the township by mail or email. Phone conference was another suggestion for anyone at risk or in quarantine wanting to attend the meetings. Stanley Dick made a motion to implement the same county load limits as last year starting Monday, March 30, 2020, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. It was decided to proceed with putting county load limits on, even though the state had lifted all state highway load limits due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Greg Goodman made a motion, seconded by Austin Lafrenz to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., GENERAL________ 4,415.89 BARCODES INC, RECORDER____ _________________________ 214.66 MID AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL, GENERAL____ 361.88 MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, GENERAL/SHERIFF/R&B_______ ________________________ 1,991.11 SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS, AUDITOR__________________8,525.00 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, ELECTIONS____________________ 35.66 LAWRENCE HENRY, GENERAL__ __________________________ 45.00 SHANE PETERSON, GENERAL___ __________________________ 45.00 WILLIAM S. HARDY, GENERAL__ __________________________ 45.00 STANLEY DICK, GENERAL______ __________________________ 45.00

PAUL HENDERSON, GENERAL__ __________________________ 45.00 CAROL GOODMAN, GENERAL__ __________________________ 45.00 NICK MOSER, GENERAL___ 45.00 ELSIE MAGNUS, GENERAL______ __________________________ 45.00 KEVLOTT TESTING SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES/GENERAL___ _________________________ 615.90 MONICA PORTERFIELD, ELECTIONS___________________ 361.00 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., CLERK_ __________________________ 10.00 WEST PAYMENT CENTER, STATE'S ATTORNEY_______ 240.60 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC., GENERAL________________ 891.24 RAMSEY COUNTY AUDITOR, GENERAL_______________ 6,244.62 COUNTRY MEDIA, INC., COMMISSIONERS_____________ 491.97 MATTHEW-BENDER & CO. INC., COMMISH/CLERK/ST ATTY/ SHERIFF_________________ 243.31 RINGO, SHERIFF_________1,207.70 JODY M. GIRODAT, SHERIFF_____ _________________________ 140.00 GREGORY FETSCH, SHERIFF____ _________________________ 110.50 QUALITY INN, SHERIFF___ 172.80 AT&T MOBILITY, SHERIFF_______ _________________________ 648.96 SHELLY MESSNER, SHERIFF_____ _________________________ 200.00 BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC., SHERIFF_________________ 173.69 DALGLIESH ENTERPRISES, ROAD & BRIDGE________1,498.30 BRUCE WIRTH, ROAD & BRIDGE __________________________ 34.50 RAZOR TRACKING, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE_______________ 1,396.35 NORTH COUNTRY HEATING & A/C, LLC, ROAD & BRIDGE_____ _________________________ 235.47 CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP, ROAD & BRIDGE_______31,358.06 KADRMAS, LEE, & JACKSON INC., F-M/R&B__________ 7,930.34 VERIZON WIRELESS, EMG MNGR____________________ 49.36 HANSEL PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC, WEED CONTROL_____ ________________________3,191.00 GREG HOFFMAN, WEED CONTROL____________________ 115.00 MARK SCHNEIDER, WEED CONTROL____________________ 115.00 STEVE RATZLAFF, WEED CONTROL____________________ 115.00 DEVIN HURSMAN, WEED CONTROL____________________ 115.00 LARRY PENGILLY, WEED CONTROL____________________ 115.00 VISA, SOCIAL SERVICES____ 10.00 OTTER TAIL POWER CO, SOCIAL SERVICES________________ 224.36 READY TALK, SOCIAL SERVICES_ _________________________ 123.59 PREMIUM WATERS, INC., SOCIAL SERVICES____________ 59.49 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ND, HUMAN SERV. ZONE____ ________________________3,109.75 PEMBINA COUNTY SHERIFF, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______ 20.00

MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, SOCIAL SERVICES________ 117.92 COMFORT SUITES, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 86.40 S&A, INC., HUMAN SERV. ZONE_ _________________________ 560.00 QUILL CORPORATION, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 120.39 VISA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ _________________________ 231.96 VISA, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ _________________________ 564.72 VERIZON WIRELESS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________ 272.40 VERIZON WIRELESS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 88.72 QUILL CORPORATION, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 72.68 REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY, HUMAN SERV. ZONE__ _________________________ 102.89 GRAFTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______ _________________________ 107.38 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT., HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____ __________________________ 67.29 BJORNSON OIL CO, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 70.00 GREAT PLAINS DIRECTORY, HUMAN SERV. ZONE________ 118.00 QUINN COUNSELING, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________2,350.00 TERRI MACHART, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 24.22 CONNIE KASTE, HUMAN SERV. ZONE______________________ 5.90 DEBRA FRASER, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 79.90 MANNY DOYLE, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_____________________ 50.00 DAVID J. ZEIS, HUMAN SERV. ZONE____________________ 140.25 STANLEY DICK, HUMAN SERV. ZONE____________________ 124.75 ANN WEST, HUMAN SERV. ZONE____________________ 141.98 MICHELLE MANLEY, HUMAN SERV. ZONE_______________ 40.25 QUALITY INN, SHERIFF___ 345.60 ERLING'S OIL, INC., ROAD & BRIDGE__________________ 367.43 NICK MOSER, COMMISSIONERS_ _________________________ 190.90 STANLEY DICK, COMMISSIONERS______________________ 104.65 BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC., SHERIFF_________________ 286.00 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, SHERIFF____________ 253.06 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS, CLERK/AUD/RECORD/FM________________________ 653.76 At 4:15 p.m., Stanley Dick 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 A13 _______________________________

Cavalier County Commission Proceedings

JOB OPENING: SOCIAL WORKER Northern Valley Human Service Zone has a Social Worker Position open. This position will license new foster homes and relicense current foster homes as well as manage recruitment and retention of foster homes for the Norther Valley Human Service Zone which includes Cavalier County, Pembina County and Walsh County. The duties associated with this position will be travelling to foster homes to complete the licensing and relicensing including completing necessary paperwork and computer programs. Significant travel is required in the position; therefore, a valid drivers license is mandatory.

This positions also includes case management of foster care and or in-home cases. This includes working closely with families and foster children who are placed out of the home or which families to prevent out of home placement. This position requires good communication skills as well as the ability to engage with families. The location of where this position will be housed is flexible and could potentially be housed in any of the three offices. Closing date for applications is 4/20/20.

Social Worker III Requires licensure as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDCC 43-41); and two years of professional human services work experience as a social worker, human relations counselor, developmental disabilities case manager, mental illness case manager, vocational rehabilitation counselor, activity therapist, addiction counselor, registered nurse, employment counselor, or a similar professional level position in the public or private sector; OR a master's degree in social work and licensure as a LBSW by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.

If no qualified Social Worker III applicants are found, we will consider filling this position as a Social Worker II (4212). Minimum qualifications require licensure as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDCC 43-41); and one year of professional human services work experience as a social worker, human relations counselor, developmental disabilities case manager, mental illness case manager, vocational rehabilitation counselor, activity therapist, addiction counselor, registered nurse, employment counselor, or a similar professional level position in the public or private sector.

If no qualified Social Worker II applicants are found, we will consider filling this position as a Social Worker I (4211). Minimum qualifications require licensure as a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDCC 43-41).

Individuals may be required to work nontraditional work hours. The ability to visit persons in their own homes is required. As this position requires some transportation of clients, a valid driver's license, proof of capability to transport clients, and adequate vehicle insurance is required.

Agency vehicles are available for visits; however, the employee will need to use personal transportation at times. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Application procedures: Apply online at https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/career-opening •Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Department’s Human Service Resource Division cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.

•The Department of Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States •All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm •A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact: Jill Denault, Northern Valley Human Service Zone Director Employing unit: Northern Valley Human Service Zone Telephone Number: 701-265-8441 If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C 23-12-10

Cavalier County Republican

- Statewide Classifieds -

HELP WANTED WANTED: MS LA/Science/Title 1 teacher at Midway School, Inkster, ND. Go to midwayk12. org for more information.

NEEDING FARM HELP: GACKLE, ND. Operate tractor and air seeder, sprayer, combine, haying, general maintenance, and trucking. CDL a plus but not required. Housing available. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Pat 701-269-2204.

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 ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Now offering a $10,000 scholarship qualified applicants. 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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR THE most complete listing of ND Media? Get the ND Media Guide for Only $25!

Call 701-223-6397, ND Newspaper Association.

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 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 701-404-5389 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, 701-223-6397.

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

HELP WANTED

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 needed and experience would be helpful. __________________________ 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

HELP WANTED – The Langdon Park Board is looking for a manager/groundskeeper position for the upcoming summer months.

Season typically runs from May 1st thru October 1st. Salary will be based on experience. If interested call City Hall at 256-2155 to make arrangements to pick up an application. Deadline to have applications turned in is 4:00 p.m. on April 17.

Any questions call Tom at 701-3701421. ________________________ A6,13Bt 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. ___________________ A6,13,20,27Bt

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

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

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

HELP WANTED

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. ___________________ A6,13,20,27Bt HELP WANTED – Langdon Area School District has three positions open, 7-12 Science, 7-12 Social Studies and 5-8 Elementay teacher (misc.). Salary $42,000-59,000, benefits: full single insurance, 54% of full family, 65% of single + dependent policy, shared TFFR liability, 10 days sick leave, 5 days personal leave, professional leave, life insurance policy, coaching is available.

Send resume’, cover letter and supporting documents to: daren.christianson@k12.nd.us. Any questions call Daren Christianson, 701-2565291, 701-840-2948. _______________________ A13,20Bt

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 RENT

FOR RENT – Brand new office space for rent on Main Street Langdon.

Over 1,000 sq. ft. Contact Lance at 305-0464. _______________________ A13,20Bt

FOR RENT

FOR RENT – Brand new heated garage stalls available for lease.

Over 1,000 sq. ft, each unit has their own bathroom, heat and water.

Contact Lance at 305-0464. _______________________ A13,20Bt

HELP WANTED

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

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 Aaron or stop in & pick up an application

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

Work with us!

CHS is hiring the following positions at various locations:

Full and Seasonal CDL Drivers and Laborers Please apply online at chsinc.com CHS is an equal opportunity employer

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

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Cavalier County Republican

Stay home and get crafty during these trying times; make a cloth face mask

By Melissa Anderson Republican Editor

On Friday, April 3, the CDC issued the recommendation to the American public to wear cloth masks. This recommendation comes as continued study of the spread and effects of the novel coronavirus suggest that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (are “asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms.

“Masks are being recommended to prevent individuals from spreading the virus to other individuals when conducting essential business. They are not to reduce the risk of the mask wearer from contracting COVID-19,” Steph Welsh, RN of Cavalier County Public Health District, explained.

Individuals still need to continue to practice aggressive social distancing. Do as much business as you can from home by mail, phone or streaming platforms. Limit the frequency of essential trips, for example, make a list and go to the grocery store once per week instead of daily. Call in orders for pick-up or delivery when possible. Wash your hands frequently. Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose and mouth. Stay home if sick.

“Medical masks, like surgical masks and N95 masks, are not recommended for the general public, and their supply needs to be preserved for front-line health workers,” Welsh stated.

Cloth masks are recommended for community use by the general public. The goal of the mask is to trap droplets from the nose and mouth of the wearer so the mask needs to cover the nose and mouth.

Cloth face coverings should— • fit snugly but comfortably

against the side of the face • be secured with ties or ear loops • include multiple layers of fabric • allow for breathing without restriction • be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape When removing the cloth masks, individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing. The masks should be machine washed and dried frequently.

Understanding why, how, where, and when to wear a cloth mask is the first step. Knowing where to get one, or at least the materials to make the recommended mask, is another. Masks have become the latest hot commodity to suddenly be on everyone’s shopping list of essentials.

“I would like to encourage those that are making masks for the protection of others, to use cotton fabric that is tightly woven or t-shirt material, as it has been proven to be more effective in tests performed by various universities and laboratories,” Cavalier County Emergency Manager Karen Kempert said.

Sew On & Sew North owner Peggy Davis shared that even before the CDC recommendation, she was fielding calls for mask supplies and now that they have - those calls have seen a slight increase. Requests for Davis to make masks for private sale to local businesses have occurred, and a recent order she is supplying has taken up most of her time.

“It’s worth a shot to ask, but I will not take custom orders for any certain fabric. Tell me a couple colors you like, and I will make you a mask,” Davis explained.

Davis is only using a certain type of fabric called batik from her large selection of cot-

ton quilting fabric which is highly recommended by the CDC for its tight weave. For those who like to sew or DIY, Davis has put together kits. The kits contain a half a yard (18 inches) of two different fabrics (total 36 inches) and a pattern. The pattern is for a tie mask with a double layer of fabric.

“There will not be elastic because there is no elastic. I cannot even get it till after Easter from my distributor,” Davis laughed.

The two different fabrics are following the recommendation to have two different fabrics to differentiate the inside from the outside.

Davis shared that with the amount of fabric and the pattern being given, the kit should be able to make four masks in total. The kits will be available as either “Adult” or “Child”; the price for either kit will be $5 plus tax and include the fabric and pattern.

“The child ones will have kidlike fabric in them. The adult ones will have more adult fabric in them,” Davis explained.

While a sewing machine would make the process faster, Davis believes that hand sewing these masks is possible. The only complication may come when trying to sew the ties, but even here, a personal flair is possible as there are options for different ties such as shoe laces or ribbon.

“You don’t need to put anything in the middle of it. The mask is to protect other people against you; it does not protect you against the virus,” Davis said.

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Davis also cautions those making their masks to not fall for myths regarding the cloth masks.

Some of these include putting a mask in a microwave to sterilize, which will cause the mask to catch fire, or cutting open a bungee cord for elastic, which those items have rubber bands inside them and not usable elastic.

Davis will have the kits available in limited quantity. They can be purchased over the phone or

by check. Curb-side pickup is available. No in-store shopping is allowed at this time, but for those looking for specific fabric, Davis will work with you to find it via Facebook messenger or live chat. Davis also recommends customers visit www. sewonsewnorth.com to view the current selection of fabrics.

Please call Davis to place your order with Sew On & Sew North at 701- 256-2526.

Brush with the Bunch

Continuing with “Brush Bunch at work!“ shows Sylvia Moore working on her latest painting. When asked if it was for the Fourth of July, she responded that she wasn‘t sure. I think it is just an explosion, she said! Whatever it started out to be, knowing Sylvia, it will turn out pretty. Sylvia Moore joined the Brush Bunch in 2010, and the following is in her words: “I have always been interested in drawing and painting in any medium. While I was raising my children I worked in acrylics but have now chosen to paint mostly in oils. Oil painting has always relaxed me and puts me closer to the element. Like anything in life, we have to analyze our experiences in order to manifest them!

I am hoping that with all the beautiful grandchildren God has given me, I will be a good influence relating to all my experiences in life and leave them with a legacy. I started painting in the late 80‘s when I felt I had extra time as my children were growing up. I joined the Brush Bunch in 2010 when I was seeking a painting affiliation. I am so appreciative of my old and new Brush Bunch friends. I say this because I have known most of them since I have been a little girl but grateful to really get to know them! Brush Bunch and painting is a journey I will always treasure!“ Thanks, Sylvia, for those fine words. Painting must be in her blood as one of the founders of the Brush Bunch was her grandmother, Genie Gratton. Sylvia has won several People‘s Choice awards in past Brush Bunch Art Show and Sales. Remember our Art Show - the 1st weekend in May (???) Homonyms VS Heteronyms: “He could lead if he got the lead out!“ You thought English was easy! Are you bored yet? This, too, will pass.

God Bless by Leo Beauchamp

SUMP PUMP NOTICE Carry naloxone – an Rx that can reverse an overdose.

Anyone taking opioids — even those prescribed by a doctor — has an elevated risk of overdose. Which is why it’s so important to have naloxone on hand. Available through your doctor or pharmacist, it’s a safe and easyto-use prescription that temporarily reverses the effects of opioids during an overdose until professional help arrives.

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The City of Langdon requests that all residents make sure their sump pumps are plumbed outside the home and not into the sewer system. Pumping into the City sewer system is illegal as it can cause the lift stations to overload and backup into basements.

If anyone is found in violation of this ordinance a fine of up to $500 per day can be imposed.