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In this issue:

Read the latest from the Langdon Area School Board on Page 3. Munich FFA held their annual banquet read more on Page 5. Find Regional Girls Golf results on Page 10.

Index

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Official Newspaper of Cavalier County Published since 1889

Monday, May 24, 2021

Number 21

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

by Lois Schaefer, State Americanism Chairman Department of ND VFW Auxiliary The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (NPHHH) located in New Windsor, NY, is a New York state owned and operated facility. It offers visitors an incredible journey through military history as well as reminders of human sacrifices and the cost of freedom. The facility is not directly affiliated with nor governed by the federal government, military, or any other organization. The mission of the NPHHH is to build the nation’s first comprehensive Roll of Honor database of Purple Heart recipients in all branches of service and for all conflicts for which the award was available, as well as to preserve and share the award recipients’ stories. At present, there is no comprehensive list of recipients. An individual’s awards and decorations are found in their personal military record. The Medal of Honor is the only award for which the government does maintain a list of recipients. Two recipients from Bottineau are enrolled in the Roll of Honor: William “Del” Alvord and my father, Everett Solper. You can view their profiles and those of other recipients at the NPHHH or on their website www.thepurpleheart.com. Del, while serving in the US Army

in Vietnam, was hit by shrapnel in addition to both of his eardrums being shattered. He was handing a 50 caliber round up to the sergeant in the turret of an armored personnel carrier when the turret got hit by a rocket propelled grenade-RPG. Although the General handed

out Purple Hearts at the Tokyo hospital while Del was there recovering; somehow, he got missed. Del didn’t receive his Purple Heart until 2005 when a friend helped him submit paperwork for it. In August of 2017, he was featured on KX News for National Purple Heart

Day. Everett served in the USMC in WWII and was wounded on Okinawa. As a Forward Observer, he was behind enemy lines directing mortar fire to destroy enemy emplacements, ammunition, etc. My father saw what he presumed was a Japanese soldier dressed in Marine clothing, as he knew he should be the only Marine behind enemy lines. As he laid down his automatic rifle (BAR) to take a closer look with his binoculars, he was shot by another Japanese soldier. Fortunately, he was able to kill both before they killed him. If you or someone you know, whether living or deceased, was awarded a Purple Heart, please take the time to get enrolled. There is no cost involved and no membership to join, just a little of your time. An estimated two million Purple Heart Medals have been awarded. The Roll of Honor database is comprised of 10-12% of the possible recipients who may have received the award since its creation in 1932. They NEED OUR HELP to collect and preserve this important and historic information. You can download the information and enrollment form at www.thepurpleheart.com or call 845-561-1765. If you need assistance, call me at 263-3136. Information and enrollment forms are also available at the Bottineau County Veterans Memorial Hall in Bottineau.

Reisers named Camp Hosts of the year for 2020 Chaput retires after 43 years amenities Icelandic has to offer. for the lack of Canadian campBy Kristi Mostoller Republican Writer

What has COVID done to affect you? For Jerry and Sue Reiser, it meant no celebration for being named 2020 State Park Camp Hosts of the Year. Getting this award accounts for all of North Dakota's state parks; camp hosts usually receive their award and are recognized with a ceremony supper in Bismarck - but not during COVID! This coming summer will be Jerry and Sue’s 21st year camping out as campground hosts at Icelandic State Park in Cavalier. They had camped there for years and were asked about being campground hosts, and they accepted. What the camp hosts do is be around to talk to campers, answer their questions they may have, and sell firewood and ice. They are considered the volunteers and helping hands to keep campers happy and have a great experience. Icelandic is a beautiful park that has had travelers as close as Langdon and as far as Florida come to enjoy the

Being campground hosts has its perks! Being a camp host, you have a designated spot to camp that is the “host spot.” Hosts get to stay free of charge and also receive a gift card for 7 free nights at any state park in North Dakota. Talking to

Sue, it was clear that the best part of being a host was meeting all the great people from near and far. With the border to Canada closed, Sue wasn’t sure how busy the park would be last year, but with Minnesota having more restrictions than North Dakota - there was a fair share of Minnesotans coming to enjoy the park to make up

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ers. She mentioned she was especially excited for Kids Weekend (usually in August) this year since COVID restricted a lot of fun activities with the kids last summer. Icelandic State Park has over 4 miles of hiking trails, and for only $7/ vehicle to enter, it’s a very reasonable activity. It’s not only limited to hiking but camping for as little as $17-$25/ night. Or, if you don’t have a camper or don’t want to rough it in a tent, there are cabins available for $60/ night. While you stay, there’s open water for boating, fishing, swimming, and rentals of kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. Really, the options are very accommodating. By the beach, there’s a snack bar and picnic tables as well. It is also close enough for a daytrip or a weekend camping trip that won’t break the bank. If planning a camping trip, you may see Jerry and Sue smiling and ready to help you out at Icelandic!

Saturday, June 26, 2021

By Jared Entzi Republican Writer

James Chaput of the Langdon Research Center will retire on the May 31, 2021. James started work on September 1st, 1977, as a research technician to assist small plot research and to support the

NDSU Foundation seedstocks program in Langdon. James was a very quick learner; strict and complicated steps of the Foundation seed program

Starts at 10:00 a.m.

were of no quarrel to James. It was very evident he had found his niche in the agriculture industry. In his 43 years of employment, James perfected the many various steps required to assure the most genetically pure seed available. With an 80 plus-year-old seed clean-

ing plant, Chaput consistently sent seed to the NDSSD that came back with 99.99% purity. His last lot of seed processed cont. on page 2

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